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Stakeholders come together to discuss the future of Jefferson Parish schools
Stakeholders in Jefferson Parish are now being given the chance to voice their opinions on how the school district could be improved. It’s all part of a series of town halls being conducted by a consulting group for the district. → Read More
Potatoes, lemons and limes off limits for St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Metairie
Potatoes, carrots, cabbages – even lemons and limes are typically thrown at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Metairie. But, after reports of injuries, as well as broken car and business windows along the route the captain had to make some changes. → Read More
WATCH: Surveillance shows the moments an ATM was stolen from Magazine Street business
Beads weren’t the only thing up for grabs on Fat Tuesday. The New Orleans Police Department says ATM was stolen from a Magazine Street business early Mardi Gras morning. → Read More
Orpheuscapade in full effect after the krewes Uptown roll
The Krewe of Orpheus only has about 1,300 members but the turnout for the ball stands at 5,000 every year. → Read More
Precautionary boil water advisory issued for parts of New Orleans
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for portions of New Orleans. → Read More
Huge crowds show in Algiers as Krewe of NOMTOC rolled
There were huge crowds in Algiers as Krewe of NOMTOC rolled. There wre 26 floats and over 600 riders throwing ceramic medallion beads, jug banks, and of course the signature jug man dolls. → Read More
Streets packed out in Uptown as Krewe of Tucks rolls
The second parade of the day, Krewe of Tucks rolled through Uptown on Saturday. The Krewe is known for their sense of humor and satirical floats, including the King’s Throne (AKA a giant toilet). → Read More
Krewe of Iris rolls through Uptown
It was a packed Saturday of parades in Uptown. Krewe of Iris rolled at 11:00 a.m. They started at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and S. Saratoga Street before making their way through the Garden District and into Central City. → Read More
Silent killer: New Orleans hospitality industry employees trained on how to use Narcan
Amid the parades and the fun of Carnival season, officials warn of a silent killer that is on the streets of the Big Easy. “Folks come to enjoy the parades but there certainly are more of them that might be using,” that’s Dr. Jennifer Avegno talking about people using drugs. → Read More
“I thought of my son immediately,” Family of Ronald Greene attends Tyre Nichols vigil at Dillard University
In the parking lot of Dillard University sat a reminder of the past – a picture of Tyre Nichols and Ronald Greene. “It’s horrible, when I saw what happened to Tyre I thought of my son immediately,” said Mona Hardin. She’s the mother of Ronald Greene. → Read More
Drone footage highlights destruction in Tangipahoa Parish following EF-2 tornado
TANGIPAHOA, La. (WGNO) — Drone footage taken in the Village of Tangipahoa is shedding light on just how severe the damage was following a reported tornado. Homes were destroyed, trees uprooted, roofs ripped off and debris covered the ground for miles. A mobile home was pulled from the ground and flipped over – the contents […] → Read More
Mobile Homes destroyed following a reported Tornado in Tangipahoa Parish
Residents are without homes and power after a reported tornado ripped through Tangipahoa Parish Wednesday (Feb. 8). → Read More
Loyola student from Memphis organizes vigil honoring Tyre Nichols
A Memphis native herself, Loyola University sophomore Camilla Johnson knew she had to do something after hearing about what happened to Tyre Nichols. “I’ve been trying to figure out the ways to process and go through this grief,” said Johnson. → Read More
“Can I cry?” Saints fans react to Sean Payton heading to Denver
The Superdome is a place fans are used to walking into and seeing Former Saints Head Football Coach Sean Payton on the Saints sideline. Now, that won’t be happening after news broke that Sean Payton will be heading to Denver to serve as the teams head football coach. → Read More
Businesses along traditional Mardi Gras parade routes excited for the return of krewes
After weeks of limbo, this years parades will return to their original parade routes. In particular, a stretch of Magazine Street from Jefferson to Napoleon hasn’t seen parades in years. → Read More
Xavier University partners with Ochsner to create first HBCU medical school in Louisiana
It will be the first HBCU medical school in the state of Louisiana. “We will be relying on the hospitals and the clinical services for our students to train in diverse Ochsner campuses around the city and in the region as well,” said the President of Xavier University Dr. C. Reynold Verret. → Read More
Louisiana student who wrote article defending Kanye West speaks out after receiving death threats
“If I were given the chance to do this again, I would still publish the same article,” that’s what Sarah Ma said when WGNO’s Amy Russo asked if she could go back in time, would she still write an article that publicly defended Kanye (Ye) West. “My article addresses a series of actions that Ye has been “canceled” for,” said Ma. → Read More
What does Kennedy not running for governor mean for the ballot? Political experts weigh in
Senator John Kennedy announced Wednesday that he will not be running for governor, saying he is better suited in the senate. Some political experts believe he would have be the frontrunner republican candidate had he thrown his name in the hat. → Read More
Dense fog causes traffic issues in Southeast Louisiana
Dense fog has plagued Southeast Louisiana for the last few days. Over the weekend, nearly 20 vehicles were involved in separate crashes along I-10 in Slidell. While the cause of those crashes remains under investigation, State Police point out there was dense fog throughout the area. → Read More
Houma man killed after being ejected from vehicle
A Houma man is dead after crashing his car in Terrebonne Parish. It happened shortly after midnight on Thursday on Highway 315 near Hidalgo Drive. → Read More