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Caregivers of loved ones who wander from home get help with new Kenner police program
Like many parents with a child on the autism spectrum, Kenner Police Sgt. Arthur Coll worried that his young son might wander away from home or school and unintentionally find himself in danger. Eloping — leaving a secure location or the care of guardians — can also be a problem...
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.
New Orleans Inspector General completes audit of New Orleans East Hospital's use of credit cards
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Office of Inspector General has completed his audit of The New Orleans East Hospital's use of credit cards and found protocols were not followed. The Office of Inspector General audit looks at January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. In the latest report...
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...
Violent Crime is down across the board in New Orleans, but can it last?
We have seen big decreases in New Orleans crime rate, but will the historic pattern bring that to an end? One expert fears the same old cycle will rear its head again. Former NOPD Chief, now Loyola Professor, Ronal Serpas says he’s seen this before
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.
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...
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,...
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