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Pedestrian hit, killed while walking along Erwinville highway
ERWINVILLE - A person from Gretna was hit by a truck and killed early Monday morning while walking on an Erwinville highway. State Police said 55-year-old Adrian Hammond was walking on Flynn Road near Section Road around 3 a.m. when they were hit by a truck. Troopers said Hammond died...
Jefferson Parish sees spike in counterfeit car tags, fake license plates, police say
Wayne Bourgeois said he knew almost immediately that the temporary license plate hanging in the back window of the pickup truck that crashed into his vehicle two weeks ago on Barataria Boulevard in Marrero was a phony due to irregularities with the numbers. The woman driving the truck admitted she...
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...
In New Orleans East, a 'below the radar' commercial hub brings hope for new investment
Gowri Kailas, owner of the Executive Plaza in New Orleans East, wants people to know that his 1970s-era glass and steel office tower, which most drivers would barely notice as they zoom by on the nearby interstate, is actually a thriving commercial hub that belies the area's reputation for urban decline.
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.
Hundreds of New Orleans bus stops have been missing signs for over a year. Here's why.
At the busy intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and Gentilly Boulevard, small crowds of bus riders gather near a bare pole on any given day, waiting to catch the bus. There’s nowhere to sit as they wait, nor is there a sign on the pole letting everyone know it’s a bus stop.
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...
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.
Tracking the Tropics: Local Weather Service's roles during hurricane season
While the National Hurricane Center might be the most recognizable name during hurricane season, local weather services often play a huge role in getting accurate tropical forecasts, watches and warnings issued when the tropics begin heating up. Lauren Nash with the National Weather Service in New Orleans tells us about...
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...
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...
New Orleans city pools are opening soon for summer 2024. Here's what to know.
Last summer, unexpected closures and limited hours at city-run pools outraged New Orleans residents during the hottest summer on record. But the city hopes higher wages for lifeguards and new repairs will lead to more consistent operating hours this year. As of June 1, the New Orleans Recreation and Development...
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