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The five Class of 2026 prep football recruits in New Orleans with LSU offers
The New Orleans area is home to plenty of talented prep football recruits, and the Class of 2026 appears loaded with talent. LSU has made an effort under Brian Kelly to keep Louisiana’s top prospects in-state and has succeeded recently as evidenced by the number of LSU commitments in the Class of 2025, and Kelly’s staff already has offered several 2026 recruits.
2024 Essence Festival announces its first act, an ode to New Orleans hip-hop history
More than a few fans of the Essence Festival of Culture grew impatient waiting for word on exactly who will perform at the 2024 event in New Orleans in July. Finally, on Wednesday, Essence announced its first act for 2024: a reunion of New Orleans rap powerhouse Cash Money Records' "Millionaires," curated by label co-founder Bryan "Birdman" Williams.
A New Orleans garden paid hundreds of dollars in fees for a sewer that doesn’t exist
This story is part of a crowdsourced project investigating utility billing issues in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Do you have a utility bill you’d like us to look into? Submit it here, and with your permission, we may use it in one of our monthly features. One of the...
Metairie woman arrested after cocaine found in son's cubby at school pleads not guilty
The mother of a 7-year-old kindergarten student who was arrested last month after the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department said they found the child with 4 ounces of cocaine while at school in Metairie has pled not guilty. Mari Mejia-Zeleya pled not guilty Tuesday and is facing several charges including possession...
Stunning new Mexican restaurant brings big surprise to downtown New Orleans. See inside.
From the street the new Tacos del Cartel in downtown New Orleans makes an immediate impression, with an orchard of faux flowers and tropical plants framing its entrance and its shaded patio. Walk inside and there's one surprise after the next as the details of this lushly designed space sink in.
NOPD, Louisiana State Police and Tulane cops clear out protest overnight
In a show of force, police ended the encampment protest at Tulane University early this morning. When it was over a heap of tables, chairs, tents and other items was left. Crews were hauling everything away around sunrise.
Arrest Made After Woman Was Shot And Killed During Viral Fight In New Orleans
New Orleans police are still investigating a shooting that took place on Monday (April 22) in Algiers near the McDonough Playground. 25-year-old, Brittney Ussin lost her life after viral fight went down near the playground. According to multiple news outlets, it’s not clear why the altercation happened but during the fight that is surfacing on ... Read more The post Arrest Made After Woman Was Shot And Killed During Viral Fight In New Orleans appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Afternoon storms could bring chance of severe weather, street flooding
NEW ORLEANS — A strong line of storms that is making its way through Louisiana will affect the greater New Orleans metro area starting Monday afternoon. The earliest rain could start by late morning around 9 or 10 a.m., but the bulk of the rain will likely roll through from roughly 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Funeral scheduled for Earl Weaver, retired Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office chief
NEW ORLEANS — Funeral arrangements have been set for a beloved New Orleans law enforcement officer. Last week, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office announced that retired Chief Earl Weaver had died. Weaver served the agency for 49 years. A journey that began in December 1973, according to officials. Visitation...
Some storm chances return for Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The month of May has arrived and so has a summery feel as we inch closer to our first 90 degree day. It’s warm and humid this morning with patchy fog in spots. Any morning fog will give way to lots of sunshine today. This will allow for highs to soar well into the 80s with many spots topping out around 88 for this afternoon. Upper 80s and humidity means our feels like readings today will pass 90 degrees. Rain chances remain low for now.
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