Severe storms delay tee times in the third round of the Zurich Classic
Due to severe storms lingering in the area, the starting tee times for the third round of the Zurich Classic have been delayed until 10:13 a.m., PGA Tour Communications officials announced Saturday.
TAMU Texarkana student dies after collapsing at track competition in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. - A Texas A&M University-Texarkana student from Dallas is dead after a medical emergency during a Friday track competition in New Orleans. The incident happened at the Red River Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships hosted by Xavier University on Friday afternoon. During a competition, track and field team member Graycen Vargo collapsed.
New Orleans blues legend Little Freddie King makes a royal comeback at Jazz Fest
Little Freddie King made a triumphant return to the Blues Tent following a tumultuous year for the living legend. The 85-year-old Mississippi native and longtime New Orleanian has been on a hiatus from performing, following an accident that left him unable to walk. At his much-anticipated Jazz Fest set, there was hardly an empty seat in the Blues Tent for his...
Origami Sushi Swaps Freret For Maple Street In Uptown Shakeup
Origami Sushi is packing up its Freret Street spot and heading uptown to Maple Street, according to the restaurant’s online notice and city paperwork. The Japanese fusion favorite is set to land in a Maple Street storefront long tied to the neighborhood’s coffee corridor. For now, the restaurant is temporarily closed during the transition, and owners have not announced an opening date.
New Orleans hit with multiple tornado warnings today
A fast-moving line of severe storms triggered multiple tornado warnings across the metro New Orleans area early this morning, prompting residents on the southshore to seek shelter as conditions deteriorated quickly across several communities. The warnings covered River Ridge, Harahan, Waggaman, and Westwego, with the National Weather Service extending the...
Pre-Dawn Twister Scare Jolts Kenner, River Ridge and Harahan
Early Saturday morning, phones buzzed and TV screens lit up across the New Orleans metro as a tornado warning snapped into effect for Kenner, River Ridge and Harahan, briefly hijacking regular programming with urgent coverage. The alert came as a line of showers and thunderstorms barreled southeast through the area at roughly 35 mph, and officials urged residents to hunker down indoors until the...
EPA denies New Orleans’ request to extend deadline for recycling grant
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has rejected a request from the city of New Orleans to extend a deadline for a grant initially intended to expand curbside recycling to all households. The EPA letter to New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno ends a heated saga involving trash haulers, city leaders and...
NOPD names suspects in two recent Wheel of Justice reports
The New Orleans Police Department has named suspects in two cases that were recently featured on WGNO's Wheel of Justice report.
New Orleans police seek missing man who may pose danger to himself and others
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police is asking for the public's help in finding a "critical missing" man they say may be a danger to himself and others. Tommy Muse Jr., 56, was reported missing Friday after officers were alerted to someone in crisis. During the investigation, police say Muse made statements about wanting to harm a random person.
The Best Cajun Restaurants In New Orleans, According To Emeril Lagasse
If you're planning a trip to the Big Easy, you're going to want to explore the food scene. Few chefs are as well-equipped to guide us as Emeril Lagasse.
