Heavy rain leads to flash flood threat today/tonight
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Rounds of rainfall are expected from now through Saturday morning. Isolated strong storms are near the coast with scattered light rain north of the lake. A marine warning is issued for Boothville until 9 a.m. This storm is capable of producing waterspouts. Widespread rain is expected throughout the afternoon and into […]
Storm Train Targets New Orleans as Streets and Seas Brace for a Soaking
New Orleans woke up warm, cloudy and sticky, with temperatures parked near 70°F at the KNEW observation and the atmosphere already loading up for trouble. Scattered showers will build through the morning, with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely by late morning into the afternoon. The most intense cells could dump brief but heavy rain, leading to localized street flooding through early Saturday.
At New Orleans RTA, CEO’s contract scrutinized as Moreno pushes for change
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno has signaled for months that she wants to see a new chief executive atop the Regional Transit Authority. But her efforts to replace RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins hit a snag in early April, when she was surprised to learn that Hankins’ employment contract had been quietly amended by a board chair appointed by former Mayor LaToya Cantrell without...
Power restored after crash left 1k Entergy customers in the dark
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Over 1,300 Entergy customers were left without power in New Orleans Friday morning, May 1. The outage stretched from Crozat Street to N. Claiborne Avenue. According to Entergy officials, around 5:30 a.m., a vehicle reportedly struck a piece of equipment. As of 2:30 p.m. power...
Car appears to catch fire after 2 separate crashes in Mid-City
First responders are clearing two separate accidents on South Broad near Poydras Street in New Orleans, including one collision that caused an apparent fire. The crashes closed a portion of South Broad Street, according to a WWL photojournalist on the scene. Video taken from the scene appeared to show that...
UPDATE: Negotiations ongoing in Trappey’s project
The old Trappey facility site was targeted for redevelopment, and one of the architects involved tells us negotiations are underway.
De La Salle High School
Rooted in the Lasallian heritage and tradition of the Christian Brothers, De La Salle High School excels in guiding young men and women of varied backgrounds and abilities to develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. With a list of successful and influential graduates that can be found throughout the Greater New Orleans area, De La Salle High School fosters a unique environment where high...
New Orleans jailbreak: Prosecuting sheriff an unusual move, panelists say | CUOMO
Marlin Gusman, former sheriff of Orleans Parish in Louisiana, and former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer join “CUOMO” to discuss the raft of corruption charges against Gusman’s successor, Susan Hutson, following last year’s breakout of several inmates.#NewOrleans #Jailbreak #Crime.
Teenager fatally shot in Harvey
A teenager was fatally shot in Harvey on Thursday, April 30.
New Orleans Firefighter’s Suspension Voided for Violating Louisiana Firefighters Bill of Rights
A Louisiana appellate court has affirmed a Civil Service Commission decision overturning the suspension of a New Orleans firefighter, finding the discipline was procedurally defective under the state’s Fire Service Bill of Rights. The case arises from a March 17, 2024 response by Engine Company 20 to a fire...
