Omni hotel project in New Orleans gets approvals from state bond commission
The Louisiana State Bond Commission on Thursday unanimously approved key financial terms of the Ernest N. Morial's Convention Center's planned headquarters hotels, effectively clearing the way for construction to begin on the $600 million project. After only a few questions and one opposition speaker, the commission si
Jefferson Parish jury reaches split verdict in trial over Super Bowl reporter’s death
A Jefferson Parish jury on Thursday handed up a split verdict in a trial over a Super Bowl reporter's death, convicting the woman who drugged him of negligent homicide and acquitting the codefendant who'd allegedly supplied the narcotics. Danette Colbert, 49, and Rickey White, 35, were convicted of racketeering. Both..
VPG Buys Downtown High-Rise for $27.2M
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans-based Verius Property Group (VPG) has purchased the 23-story former National American Bank Building at 200 Carondelet St. for $27.2 million, marking the company’s first high-rise acquisition and setting the stage for at least $2 million in initial improvements to the nearly century-old Downtow
New murder trial set for New Orleans staged wrecks mastermind after jury deadlocks
A federal judge has scheduled a new trial in New Orleans’ blockbuster staged wrecks conspiracy after a jury deadlocked earlier this month on murder-conspiracy charges against the plot’s mastermind. Chief U.S. District Judge Wendy Vitter on Thursday ordered the retrial of Sean Alfortish and Leon “Chunky” Parker to...
Orleans DA staffer says she was fired in retaliation after posting about possible property...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Holly Friedman says she was fired from the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office Thursday morning after posting about a possible Orleans Parish property tax increase on social media last week. Friedman, who worked as the District Attorney’s director of litigation support, said human resources f
Protective order involving Louisiana teacher and Dr. Matthews annulled by judge
GRETNA, LA. — A Louisiana judge annulled a permanent protective order entered against Dr. Matthews following a hearing at the 24th Judicial District Court. According to Dr. Matthews’ attorney, Kamal Packer, the case involved a petition for protection from stalking filed by Belle Chasse Middle School teacher Allison Edw
Struggling French Quarter businesses threatened with fines over unpermitted chairs, signs
The New Orleans Office of Safety and Permits recently warned a number of small businesses and bars in the French Quarter they must remove unpermitted chairs and A-frame signs from sidewalks and could face significant fines. The visits from the city comes as businesses in the area struggle to remain...
Belle Chasse Elementary School will close following fire
Belle Chasse Elementary School will be closed Friday, Sept. 18 following a fire.
Former New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell hasn’t spoken to Jeffrey Vappie in a year,...
Just over a year ago, former New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell was accused in a federal indictment of carrying on a whirlwind romance with her police bodyguard. The two have not spoken since — at least not without attorneys present, Cantrell's lawyer said Thursday. “She has not communicated with...
Louisiana-Made Sweet Potato Vodka Wins Gold At Nola Spirits Competition
Pontchartrain Distilling Co., maker of Paul Kelly Vodka, earns Gold Medal honors for its locally made, full-bodied sweet potato vodka SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS Paul Kelly Vodka, a premium craft […]
