Kenny Lopez
WGNO
New Orleans, LA, United States
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Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade Club gearing up for a fun-filled march
It is almost that time for jolly Irishmen to hand out flowers and kisses in the Irish Channel. This will be the 76th annual Irish Channel Parade for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Club. → Read More
Legal expert discusses Judge Jennifer Medley’s disclosure of signing recall petition
The Mayor recall continues to be controversial—especially now with media reports that Judge Jennifer Medley signed the recall petition. → Read More
Registrar of Voters’ lawyer speaks out about process and what’s next for Mayor recall
The deadline for the Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters—Sandra Wilson to verify the recall signatures is fast approaching. → Read More
Mayor recall organizers questioning secrecy of Registrar of Voters Office
The deadline for the Registrar of Voters to count and verify the recall signatures is a little more than two weeks away. So far recall organizers feel that the process has been shrouded in secrecy and they are demanding more transparency. → Read More
Last school in French Quarter: Homer Plessy Community School could be moving
Homer Plessy Community School could be moving at the end of this school year, but many parents don’t want to see that happen because of the school’s rich history in the French Quarter. → Read More
‘Back That Thang Up’ rapper Juvenile releases adult beverage
Rapper Juvenile has teamed up with the popular local brewery, Urban South to launch a delicious new beverage called, “Juvie Juice.” → Read More
Recall election court hearing suspended; Legal experts say possible negotiations underway
Legal teams for both NOLATOYA.org organizers and the Secretary of State and Registrar of Voters are remaining quiet after an abrupt exit in court on Tuesday morning. → Read More
Chief Elections Officer weighs in on Mayor Cantrell recall election steps
The Mayor recall petition is now in the hands of the Orleans Parish Registrar's Office, where they have begun counting and verifying the signatures. → Read More
What’s next for Mayor LaToya Cantrell recall?
The fate of the NOLATOYA.org recall campaign is still in limbo pending the outcome of a lawsuit and a signature count, but what would it take to reach a recall election? → Read More
Inside look in den: Rex floats for Mardi Gras 2023
On Mardi Gras Day, WGNO’s Kenny Lopez got an inside look at the magnificent floats that will be rolling as Rex parades throughout the city streets. This year’s Rex theme is “Palio di Siena.” → Read More
NOLATOYA.org organizers file lawsuit to remove inactive voters from rolls
Organizers of NOLATOYA.org filed a lawsuit in Orleans Parish Civil District Court today against Orleans Parish Registrar Sandra L. Wilson and Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin regarding the removal of inactive voters from the rolls. → Read More
Folks securing parade spots along St. Charles Ave.
There is a Carnival double header on the Uptown parade route tonight with the Krewes of Druids and Nyx rolling. → Read More
Breakfast for officers: New Orleans neighbors feeding police officers working Mardi Gras parades
Dozens of law enforcement officers from across the state have started providing security at parades and a lot of neighborhoods are grateful, so they’ve found a way to show their gratitude. → Read More
New Orleans leaders prepared for parades this Carnival season
Local leaders are bracing for a very busy next two weeks with several security plans in place to keep visitors and locals safe throughout all the celebrations. → Read More
9-year old from Slidell performs in ‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ at Saenger
Nine-year-old Ayvah Johnson from Slidell performs every night as young Anna Mae. Anna Mae was legendary Tina Turner’s childhood name. → Read More
NSYNC’s Joey Fatone talks about being a celebrity monarch in Krewe of Orpheus parade
WGNO’s Kenny Lopez spoke with N’Sync’s Joey Fatone about being one of the Krewe of Orpheus’ celebrity monarchs this year. → Read More
‘Leave your weapons at home’| 3 guns, 4 arrests at Slidell Mardi Gras parade
Slidell police confiscated several guns two separate times at the Krewe of Antheia on Sunday. → Read More
‘A beautiful bundle of joy’ |Friends remember LSU student Madison Brooks at Covington funeral service
The line was out the door at St. Peter Catholic Church where family and friends were showing how much they loved her. → Read More
Panic ensues after puppy stolen from Lakeview during home invasion
“Toby’s personality is really laidback, almost like a cat. He’s not a rambunctious puppy, he’s calm and personally I love that. He calms me down,” Elston said. → Read More
Mandeville Krewe Du Pooch where the dogs party for Mardi Gras
It is your pup’s turn to party for Mardi Gras with the annual Mandeville Krewe du Pooch on the Mandeville Lakefront. → Read More