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The Nyx Mardi Gras parade has been eliminated by the New Orleans City Council
The controversial Mystic Krewe of Nyx was booted off the Mardi Gras parade schedule on Thursday when the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to strike it from the city's list of officially permitted processions. The council cited violations of the city's Mardi Gras ordinance as it axed the all-women's...
Orleans Parish property transfers for May 7-11, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
Erato St. 4120, 4124: $347,000, Colette Investments LLC to Sweat Therapy LLC. Julia St. 330: $300,000, Iryna Bilchenko Brock to David H. Nickerson and Michelle Fabacher Nickerson. Notre Dame St. 404: $299,000, Ilona Marta Konya Smith to Frank W. Stuart Jr. and Vincent J. Liuzza III. S. Norman C. Francis...
ATF has launched anti-gun-trafficking campaign
JACKSON, Miss. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives-New Orleans Field Division has launched its anti-gun-trafficking campaign partnered with other law enforcement agencies, and they've made their way to Jackson. Partnering with the firearm industry, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and federal law enforcement agencies. Traveling all over...
New Orleans nonprofit holding crawfish boil to benefit low income families
NEW ORLEANS — Rebuilding Together New Orleans is hosting a crawfish boil this Saturday to raise money for its work year-round. The nonprofit's mission is to help low-income families make critical home repairs. This is the fifth year for their Build and Boil event. "We believe everyone has the...
Strong storms possible across Southeast Louisiana Friday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Another few rounds of unsettled weather can be expected across the northern Gulf Coast as we head into the end of the week. For now, enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. As we move into late Thursday afternoon, temperatures are likely to climb to the upper 80s as skies gradually become more cloudy.
Jefferson Parish jail officer arrested after being paid $80K for fake work hours, JPSO says
A Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office corrections officer was fired and arrested after officials accused him of falsifying his timesheets to receive $80,000 in pay for hours he didn't work over a six-month period, according to the authorities. Curtis Lumar, 42, of New Orleans, was booked May 9 with theft valued...
Bayou Boogaloo, crawfish boils and more things to do this weekend
Bayou Boogaloo returns this weekend in New Orleans. our best bets for things to do. 🤠 Brooks & Dunn bring their Reboot 2024 Tour to the Smoothie King Center. (Details) 🎭 The NOLA Project continues its presentation of "Shakespeare's Tempest, Reimagined" at Greenway Station. (Tickets) 🏛️ Jenny Mercein...
Jefferson Parish leaders celebrate the opening of new $8.9M bus facility
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Jefferson Parish officials celebrated the opening of a new Jefferson Parish Transit bus facility and new buses thanks to a $8.9 million grant from the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. Jefferson Parish Transit is the only agency in the State of...
St. Tammany, Bogalusa offering sandbags ahead of severe weather
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — Two Northshore parishes are offering sandbag locations ahead of expected severe weather Friday. St. Tammany Parish has five locations open for self-service sandbags. Those locations are:. • Airport Road Public Works Barn (34783 Grantham College Drive, Slidell) • Fritchie Public Works Barn (63119 LA-1090,...
New Orleans man accused of killing couple in front of kids facing trial; opening statements begin
Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday for a man facing trial after being accused of killing a New Orleans couple in front of their children back in 2018. In October 2018, Gregory Hesser was shot and killed while holding his 1-year-old in his arms, and his fiance, Darnisha Desilva, was also gunned down.
City councilman pushes for security on Lincoln Beach
NEW ORLEANS — Councilman Oliver Thomas is calling for security on Lincoln Beach. The Councilman says with the re-development set to happen out there plus with kids about to be on summer break, the city needs to prioritize the safety of residents in his district. Councilman Thomas told WWL...
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