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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.
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...
Family of teen injured by tree in Jackson Square reaches deal
NEW ORLEANS — The family of a teenager at the center of a tragic tree accident in Jackson Square has reached a preliminary settlement with the City of New Orleans. If you recall a heavy branch from a live oak fell on the teen and caused some major damage to his brain and spine.
The Nyx Mardi Gras parade has been eliminated by the New Orleans City Council
The controversial Mystic Krewe of Nyx was booted off the Mardi Gras parade schedule on Thursday when the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to strike it from the city's list of officially permitted processions. The council cited violations of the city's Mardi Gras ordinance as it axed the all-women's...
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...
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
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...
Attorneys ask New Orleans archbishop to attend bankruptcy hearings to hear from victims
NEW ORLEANS — The bankrupt and embattled Archdiocese of New Orleans was front and center in federal court on Thursday. Judge Meredith Grabill denied a motion requesting that Archbishop Gregory Aymond be present in the courtroom while alleged victims of abuse told their stories. However, the judge stated that...
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...
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