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Permitless gun carry takes away critical crime-fighting tool, experts say
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana’s new gun law that allows almost anyone to carry a concealed weapon once they turn 18 has sparked concerns about more senseless bloodshed in a state that already ranks among the worst in the nation. So far, those grim warnings have fallen on deaf...
Letters: Working together helped rally support for summer EBT
The New Orleans Citizen Committee joins Stephanie Grace in applauding key legislators who worked to reverse the state’s rejection of federal funds to feed poor kids this summer. However, the real credit goes to the unified voice of people of every ethnicity and political persuasion across Louisiana who saw the absurdity of rejecting $71 million in federal funds because the state has a $3.5 million administrative cost. That didn’t sit well with rural, suburban or inner-city Louisiana.
New Orleans is most expensive US city for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in 2024
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — According to a new study, the most expensive city in the United States to attend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is New Orleans. Experts at JeffBet calculated the average total cost of a one-night trip to the remaining U.S. cities on Swift’s tour by examining the median cost of hotel rooms at budget hotels, the prices for meals, and drinks and transportation like Lyft or Uber rides.
Fried Chicken Festival Winner Is Opening an All-Fried-Everything Restaurant in New Orleans
The 2022 winner of the National Fried Chicken Festival’s “best fried chicken in a dish” is opening its first restaurant, reports the Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate. Bonafried will serve its popular fried chicken sandwiches from a new shop near the New Orleans Fair Grounds, hopefully opening by Jazz Fest 2025.
Another warm one for Wednesday but rain potential comes back for Thursday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Fog and low cloud cover is out there again Wednesday morning so be careful driving in areas with fog before 9 AM. Like Monday though that will burn off through the day and we will see plenty of sun with warm air. Temperatures will be...
Storms possible Thursday with questions still about timing and coverage
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Warm and muggy conditions will continue around the area Wednesday with daytime heating cloud cover. Look for highs in the upper 80s and dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s. A spotty shower or two can’t be ruled out. Temperatures will be warm with...
New Orleans leaders testify at State Capitol in support of firearm-free zones in entertainment districts
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick testified at the State Capitol on Wednesday (May 1), supporting a proposal that would require people carrying a gun in the French Quarter and other busy entertainment districts to have a permit. The hearing took place ahead of Louisiana’s new permitless carry law, which is set to go into effect this summer.
NOPD and other city agencies moving
NEW ORLEANS — Big changes may be coming for first responders in New Orleans. The City Council signed a lease for the new NOPD headquarters, and leaders announced plans to move three other public safety agencies by hurricane season. City officials are making moves. “There is a Tetris game...
Best Burgers in New Orleans
Apparently May is National Hamburger Month. Who knew? This week, the editor’s are sharing a few of their favorites for where to get a good burger in the city! If you’re looking for even more, click here to see New Orleans Magazine‘s annual “Best of” feature for 2023 – burgers!
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