Fortified Roofing Program underway in Upper 9th Ward
As we near the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, non-profit organization Rebuilding Together New Orleans is partnering with the Louisiana Department of Insurance to install fortified roofing systems in the Greater New Orleans area.
New Orleans attorney in staged-crash case accused of violating bond while gambling in Biloxi
New Orleans attorney Vanessa Motta, indicted in a scheme to stage vehicle crashes into 18-wheelers for large insurance payouts, is now accused of violating her bond by traveling to Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi to gamble thousands on slot machines. Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke Motta's $25,000...
Stage Door Idol contest final seven selected at WWII Museum
The seven competitors are set for the summer singing sensation at the National WWII Museum which to culminate with the finale Aug. 19 at BB's Stage Door Canteen. The preliminaries at The National WWII Museum wrapped Tuesday after four weeks of vocalists crooning tunes from the Big Band era in hopes of making it to...
Archbishop Aymond could face questioning in archdiocese bankruptcy
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A proposed $180 million plan to settle clergy sex abuse claims against the Archdiocese of New Orleans could open the door to a long-sought deposition of Archbishop Gregory Aymond. The settlement is part of a case that began after hundreds of people sued the archdiocese, alleging...
The Fight for Clean Air in ‘Cancer Alley’ Isn’t Over – It’s Escalating
A Troubling Legacy: What Is ‘Cancer Alley'? A Troubling Legacy: What Is ‘Cancer Alley'? (image credits: unsplash) ‘Cancer Alley' refers to an 85-mile stretch along ... Read more The post The Fight for Clean Air in ‘Cancer Alley' Isn't Over - It's Escalating appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Spirit Airlines Pilot Arrested at New Orleans Airport
A Spirit Airlines pilot was arrested in New Orleans for allegedly stalking minors. The investigation is ongoing.
St. Tammany delays sewage crackdown to hear from residents
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - St. Tammany Parish leaders have delayed a vote on a plan to stop sewage from leaking into local waterways. The council will wait 60 days before deciding so they can hear more from residents. The proposal would have Environmental Services inspect all 36,000 home sewage systems...
Super Witch ice cream to open permanent soft-serve location
Since Briggs Barrios started selling his Super Witch ice cream with limited-edition weekly releases, there hasn't been a single drop in two years that hasn't sold out. Why it matters: With the addition of soft serve to his growing repertoire of frozen treats, Barrios is about to make Super Witch more accessible to...
Heroic uncle badly burned while saving 4-year-old nephew from Metairie fire, relatives say
Relatives of a Metairie man who remained hospitalized in critical condition Friday say he was severely burned while rescuing his 4-year-old nephew from the two-alarm fire that ripped through their four-plex Tuesday evening. Jefferson Parish officials have also released the cause of the fire: burning incense sticks...
On the Record: Jon Batiste shares his Katrina make-or-break moment for the first time...
Jon Batiste is a Kenner native who went to St. Augustine High School and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. He was a member of the Purple Knights' Marching 100 and became a young professional New Orleans entertainer and musician before rising to international fame. He has had 22 Grammy nominations, winning...
