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New Orleans Saints 2024 schedule
NEW ORLEANS — The NFL released the full 2024 schedule on Wednesday, May 15. The New Orleans Saints will open the season at home against the Carolina Panthers. and one of their biggest games of the season is a Thursday night matchup with Sean Payton's Denver Broncos. Here's who...
Evacuations halted on Pelican Island Causeway after bridge started to shift
GALVESTON, Texas — A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge leading to a closure in both directions Wednesday morning, according to officials. It happened just before 10 a.m. Crews from the Texas Department of Transportation went to the scene to assess the damage. The bridge remained closed until it was deemed safe to use. City officials said there were no reported injuries.
The Blood Center urges donations among critically low Type-O blood supply
NEW ORLEANS — The Blood Center needs your blood donation, especially if you are Type-O blood type. The non-profit says the supply of Type-O blood is dangerously low due to the rarity of the type of blood. There are several opportunities to give this week besides the extended hours...
Rainbow Bridge to remember furry friends
LACOMBE, Louisiana — A new installation at the St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services is hoping to bring comfort to families who have lost their furry companions. “It’s very peaceful,” said Assistant Director Penny Brunies. “You can come out here and just sit and remember your pet.”
New law restricts access to library materials
NEW ORLEANS — In recent years, the controversy has grown over what books and online materials children can access at libraries. In less than a month, a new state statute will go into effect, impacting what Louisiana minors can check out. Heather Riley, director of public services for the...
The Breakdown: IVF Protection Bill Advances to Senate vote, key amendment rejected
NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: how will Louisiana legislators protect in-vitro fertilization?. Part of the IVF bill put forth by Republican Representative Paula Davis was met with pushback in Senate Committee Tuesday. First, some background. In February, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created through IVF...
Rampart streetcar service set to return Sunday
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority announced its 2024 summer schedule, which includes the return of the Rampart Streetcar line. The Rampart Streetcar line has been offline since the deadly collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in October 2019. It is set to return on Sunday, May 19.
New Orleans school waiting to hear from Charles Barkley following reported pledge of $1 million
NEW ORLEANS — St. Mary’s Academy has a 157-year record of excellence in New Orleans. NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is now recognizing the high-achieving, Catholic prep school for young black women in a big way. “We believe that our prayers have been answered,” said St. Mary’s...
Clancy's Commentary: Mayor Cantrell leaves for economic conference in Qatar
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is out of town again these days, this time at an economic conference in Qatar. Comic genius Mel Brooks famously joked, “It’s good to be the king.” Brooks’ memorable punchline apparently has inspired Mayor Cantrell, whose frequent travels at taxpayers’ expense reflect an attitude of “It’s good to be the mayor.”
Pregnant woman, unborn baby among 3 confirmed deaths due to Louisiana storms
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Health Department confirmed three people died during Monday night's bad weather. Parts of Southeast Louisiana were battered by wild storms, from flooding to high winds, some parts of the state were hit much worse than others. According to the state health department, a...
Jury seated in Little Woods double murder trial
NEW ORLEANS — After five years, a jury was selected Tuesday for the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a young couple in a Little Woods Home. Kenneth Augustine is charged with two counts of second-degree murder for allegedly killing Gregory Heisser and Darnisha Desilva. When he was killed, Heisser was holding one of the couple's young kids, another was nearby.
Stuck in traffic on the CCC? Lane closures will last another 15 weeks - at least
NEW ORLEANS — Since the start of May, there has been less space on the Crescent City Connection. The far-right lanes in both directions are closed as workers rehab the decorative lighting system on the bridges. “It was a system that was in place for over 30 years. We...
Gov. Landry says 16 parishes were hit by Monday's storms, 3 dead and thousands without power
LOUISIANA, USA — After severe storms swept through the state on Monday, Governor Jeff Landry and state officials said 16 parishes were impacted with 160,000 residents without power at the time of the storm. "Unfortunately today marks the 11th severe weather event that GOHSEP (Governor's Office of Homeland Security...
Man admits to fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist in St. Claude area, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department announced the arrest of 21-year-old Christian Rand after he allegedly admitted to being the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal-hit and-run crash on Sunday. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Claiborne Avenue and Clouet Street and claimed...
Slidell man arrested for making crack from home, sheriff says
SLIDELL, La. — The St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a 57-year-old Slidell resident Renell Williams after detectives discovered he was allegedly operating a drug distribution network. The STPSO's Narcotics Division and Proactive Enforcement Unit made the arrest on Friday following a traffic stop at the...
Charles Barkley to donate $1M to St. Mary’s Academy after '60 Minutes' featured two math-wiz students
NEW ORLEANS — Two St. Mary’s Academy students, gifted in math, who proved an ancient math problem, and whose accomplishment was featured on WWL-TV and 60 Minutes, did not go unnoticed by former legendary NBA player and sports commentator Charles Barkley. Barkley saw Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson...
State Fire Marshal investigates fatal house fire in Larose
LAROSE, La. — The Louisiana State Fire Marshal says a Larose woman has died after running back inside a house fire. The Fire Marshal’s Office says at about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lafourche Fire District #3 firefighters responded to a fire at a home in the 400 block of West 23rd Street.
New Orleans Archdiocese reacts after armed teen arrested in Louisiana church during children's mass
ABBEVILLE, La. — A potentially dangerous situation was stopped Sunday at a church in Vermillion Parish, south of Lafayette. A teen, dressed in black, and armed with a rifle, was stopped by parishioners before going inside mass, where dozens of children were making their first Communion. Security experts also...
The Breakdown: Orleans Parish receives “D” water grade, other systems improve in LDH report
NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: Orleans Parish earns a “D” water system grade and Port Sulphur is tied for worst in the state. The Department of Health released its water grades based on 2023 data, and some tap water improved while others got much worse. Some...
Slidell braces for storms 1 month after tornado
SLIDELL, La. — As Slidell prepares for potential severe weather on Monday, city officials are urging residents to stay indoors and off the roads. “The best advice is to stay off the streets as much as possible unless you absolutely have to travel; don't venture out,” Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer said.
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