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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...
Legislature moves to eliminate S&WB’s estimated billing
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - The Louisiana legislature moved to overhaul the Sewerage and Water Board’s billing system on Thursday, enacting sweeping changes including eliminating the practice of estimated billing and establishing a fixed rate billing system. Two bills passed both chambers of the legislature with unanimous backing: House...
Retrial set for men accused of killing teacher
Following a mistrial, a hearing was held Thursday in the murder case of the New Orleans teacher who was gunned down at a Gwinnett County gas station. Attorneys for the three men accused of killing Bradley Coleman asked a judge to prevent a new trial based on prosecutorial misconduct. Essentially, allowing the defendants to go free.
Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of off-duty New Orleans officer and his friend in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of an off-duty New Orleans police officer and his friend during a holdup at a Houston restaurant in 2021, prosecutors announced Wednesday. As part of a plea agreement, Frederick Jackson pleaded guilty to two murder counts in...
Southeastern Louisiana under tornado watch through Friday morning
Most of southeastern Louisiana is under a tornado watch until early Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Tornadoes, hail and wind gusts up to 75 mph are all possible throughout the region, including Baton Rouge, Buras, Houma and greater New Orleans, forecasters say. The watch began at 8...
Plans to redevelop Esplanade Mall in Kenner move forward, says owner
KENNER, La. (WVUE)—The owner of the shuttered Esplanade Mall in Kenner says plans to redevelop the property are moving forward. “We’re not selling the entire mall,” said Marshall Nguyen, president and CEO of the Wyn Group. “Rome was not built in one day, and neither is redeveloping a regional mall that’s been in shambles for a long time.”
Local business owners make flood plans for expected storms Thursday and Friday
NEW ORLEANS — Drainage Operations crews for the Sewerage and Water Board are out in the city today getting ready for the upcoming rain. They are lowering the water in drainage canals, and have also scheduled more essential employees to work through the storms until Friday evening. The Sewerage...
Scot Pilié, former Weather Channel meteorologist, is returning to New Orleans TV news
Meteorologist Scot Pilié is returning to local ABC affiliate WGNO-TV on a part-time basis, he announced Tuesday via social media. He previously spent two years at WGNO before moving to Atlanta to work for the Weather Channel. Pilié, who maintains a robust social media presence, returned to New Orleans...
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...
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...
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