Live Blog: Tornado, Flash Flood warnings in effect for parts of southeast Louisiana
Tornado warnings are in effect for St. Charles, Lafourche, and Terrebonne Parishes in Louisiana due to radar-indicated rotation and confirmed tornadoes. A Tornado Warning is in effect for parts of Terrebonne Parish early Thursday morning, as the heaviest impacts of Post-Tropical Storm Arthur set in overnight. A Flash F
Here’s a look at Arthur damage in one New Orleans neighborhood: ‘Debris flying everywhere’
Kirk Derokey awoke around 5:30 a.m. Thursday to the sound of thuds from debris hitting the outside of his home in the Lake Terrace neighborhood. “It was just gushes of wind and debris just flying everywhere,” Derokey, who lives near St. Bernard Avenue and New York Street, said once the sun rose and the rains died down
New Orleans libraries has a number of diverse events coming up
The New Orleans Public Library’s summer programming is in full swing. With dozens of free events for all ages and interests at library locations across the city, there’s something for everyone this summer. Visit events.nolalibrary.org to explore the full programming calendar, or check out some highlights below. June...
Site of CORE Four Lunch Counter Sit-In is Home to the 14th Marker Unveiled...
Elected officials, community leaders, historians, and civil rights advocates gathered in early June to unveil the state’s newest marker on the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. Nearly 66 years after four young activists challenged segregation at a downtown New Orleans lunch counter, their courageous efforts are being honor
The Counter-Service Classic: Eating Yakamein with the Neighborhood in Central City
Linda Green grew up in Central City watching her great-grandmother make a beef noodle soup with an aroma strong enough to pull neighbors off their porches with empty bowls in their hands. Four generations later, she’s still making it, and the neighbors are still showing up. Yakamein goes by a few names in New Orleans.
Woman is 6th suspect arrested in killing of father dismembered, buried in Marrero backyard
Authorities investigating the disappearance and death of a man whose skeletal remains were recently recovered from a Marrero backyard have arrested a sixth suspect in the case. Jessica Parks, 36, of Westwego, was booked Monday with second-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, unlawful disposal of remains and obstruc
AM Plaza Breaks Ground in Gretna
GRETNA, La. – AM Plaza, LLC., the City of Gretna, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), and OnPath Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking of a new $4.4 million commercial development on Monday. The project will serve as the future home of August Moon, one of the Westbank’s most beloved famil
Parking Lot Meltdown: Alexandria Man Admits New Orleans Airport Bomb Hoax
A routine argument over parking at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport spiraled into a federal case, ending last week with an Alexandria man pleading guilty to phoning in a fake bomb threat. Corey Johnson, 36, admitted in federal court that he twice called the airport's AVCOM operations center and...
Midnight Werner Drive Cutting Has NOPD On The Hunt
New Orleans police are asking for the public's help locating a man they say was involved in a June 7 cutting in New Orleans East. Investigators have identified Kendrich D. Mackie as a suspect and say a warrant is on file. Detectives announced the identification on June 17 and released a photo and details about the man
New Orleans officials prepare residents for weather impact
The City of New Orleans is preparing residents for the inclement weather expected to hit the area.
