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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...
National food chain set to open in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — First-time franchisee Lionel Nelson will open Louisiana's first-ever Wayback Burgers in October, according to a media release from the national food chain's public relations team, BML. The burger joint is expecting to bring approximately 30 jobs to its 2,402-square-foot location at 611 O'Keefe Avenue in New...
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...
Tiny Mid-City restaurant gets new life with chimi burgers, K-dogs, drink deals for locals
Burgers are again sizzling on the griddle and drinks are sliding across the bar at the little Mid-City shotgun house close to the hospital complexes. This Banks Street spot was previously home to Fharmacy, a bar and grill that punched way above its weight with a great burger, wings and the specialty sandwiches from other cities. Its closure in late 2022 was a blow to its many fans.
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