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Essence Fest teases Cash Money Millionaires reunion at this year's concert
NEW ORLEANS — In just a few months Essence Festival will take over New Orleans, and the festival teased one of the acts for the annual concert series. In a Facebook post Wednesday, Essence Fest organizers teased a reunion of Birdman's Cash Money Millionaires. Note: Report above was from...
Storms possible Thursday with questions still about timing and coverage
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Warm and muggy conditions will continue around the area Wednesday with daytime heating cloud cover. Look for highs in the upper 80s and dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s. A spotty shower or two can’t be ruled out. Temperatures will be warm with...
Permitless gun carry takes away critical crime-fighting tool, experts say
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana’s new gun law that allows almost anyone to carry a concealed weapon once they turn 18 has sparked concerns about more senseless bloodshed in a state that already ranks among the worst in the nation. So far, those grim warnings have fallen on deaf...
Another warm one for Wednesday but rain potential comes back for Thursday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Fog and low cloud cover is out there again Wednesday morning so be careful driving in areas with fog before 9 AM. Like Monday though that will burn off through the day and we will see plenty of sun with warm air. Temperatures will be...
New Orleans leaders testify at State Capitol in support of firearm-free zones in entertainment districts
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick testified at the State Capitol on Wednesday (May 1), supporting a proposal that would require people carrying a gun in the French Quarter and other busy entertainment districts to have a permit. The hearing took place ahead of Louisiana’s new permitless carry law, which is set to go into effect this summer.
NOPD and other city agencies moving
NEW ORLEANS — Big changes may be coming for first responders in New Orleans. The City Council signed a lease for the new NOPD headquarters, and leaders announced plans to move three other public safety agencies by hurricane season. City officials are making moves. “There is a Tetris game...
Too many people are dying in Louisiana
When the latest census estimates revealed that the New Orleans metro is leading the nation in population loss, a lot of focus swirled around where people are going. Why it matters: That attention ignores what might be the biggest problem, says New Orleans Data Center chief demographer Allison Plyer, which is that too many people are dying.
Best Burgers in New Orleans
Apparently May is National Hamburger Month. Who knew? This week, the editor’s are sharing a few of their favorites for where to get a good burger in the city! If you’re looking for even more, click here to see New Orleans Magazine‘s annual “Best of” feature for 2023 – burgers!
City officials and NOPD addressed safety concerns from DXC tenants ahead of headquarters move
NEW ORLEANS — Ahead of the New Orleans Police Department's move into its new space, the city had to address safety concerns from the current tenants inside the DXC building. The city's Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montano said, "One of the concerns of the co-tenants was that implication of the accused of homicide and sex trafficking."
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