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World War II veteran in need of help to finish home repairs
NEW ORLEANS — A World War II veteran is in need of help to to get his home back to a livable condition. Frederick Lonzo Sr., a 101-year-old World War II veteran, is filled with life and through his dance, you wouldn't think the inside of his New Orleans East home is in need of repairs.
Heat advisory through Monday, cold front coming
NEW ORLEANS — High temperatures will be the story for the next few days, as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect through 8 PM on Monday. Today and Monday the heat index in the afternoon could be over 105. Residents are urged to use caution in the afternoon and drink plenty of nonalcoholic fluids.
Letters: Law enforcement finally takes Archdiocese's crimes seriously
"Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen! Amen!" These are the words that came to my mind upon hearing and reading of law enforcement finally taking action to find out just what has been going on in our archdiocese. As a former teacher, I’d wondered for years why all of the people in the...
Louisiana State Police arrest suspect after chase over state lines
Pearl River County and the Picayune Police Department notified Louisiana State Police of a pursuit entering Louisiana Sunday. LSP assisted with the pursuit once the car entered New Orleans. Police say the car later crashed and the suspect was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation. No other information...
New Orleans said farewell to Frankie Beverly and Maze at sold-out Smoothie King Center
New Orleans turned out in force, and in white, for Frankie Beverly’s farewell. On Saturday night, a sold-out Smoothie King Center hosted a triple bill of the Whispers, the O’Jays and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Most of the 14,000 or so in attendance wore white, to match Beverly and company’s traditional stage attire.
Fallen armed forces members honored on Memorial Day at National World War II Museum
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - U.S. war veterans and their families gathered on Memorial Day (May 27) at the National World War II Museum to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Rebecca Christy, a Gold Star mother and daughter, choked back tears at the ceremony as she spoke of her...
Letters: Blame game on drainage getting old
In response to the article, " 'We can't pump our way out': Rethinking New Orleans' approach to flood control": The mayor, the Sewerage & Water Board and the City Council's explanations of and excuses for the city of New Orleans' drainage issues are always the same. But the bottom line, too, is the same — jointly they have the responsibility to solve the city's drainage problems.
Triple-digit heat Memorial Day, storm chances return
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Feels-like temperatures soar into triple-digits on Monday. Heat index values nearing 108 degrees have prompted a Heat Advisory for the holiday. If you have plans to be outdoors, be sure you have a way to keep cool. Storms are possible as a boundary drops south into...
Harahan Music Festival coming up June 1 to benefit St. Rita food pantry
The fourth annual Harahan Music Festival will be held June 1 at two locations — the Harahan Playground, 6601 10th St., and The Kamp, 2317 Hickory Ave. At the playground, The Sharpened Spurs will play at noon, followed by the Lynn Drury Band at 1:45 p.m. At 3:15 p.m.,...
Fire at Willowbrook Apartment Complex controlled by NOFD
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at the Willowbrook Apartment Complex on Sunday (May 26) around 6:49 p.m. at 7001 Bundy Road. Upon their arrival, firefighters found flames emerging from the roof of a third-floor apartment building. Due to the potential number...
How can Louisiana evacuate as hurricanes intensify rapidly? Don't wait for contraflow.
One New Orleans restaurant’s bad-weather advice displays the gallows humor often necessary to cope with living in such a precarious place. The “Louisiana Hurricane Evacuation Plan” sign on the door advises: “1. Eat At Melba’s 2. Run Like Hell.”. State and local officials are strongly...
Letters: Public is right to feel betrayed on insurance
There is a reason your poll shows the public is “frustrated” with the current insurance bills passed by the Legislature. It’s called the insurance company three-step: deduct, delay and deny. First, deduct legitimate claims through exclusions, then delay payments or deny them completely. I started out representing...
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