New Orleans janitor formally charged in jailbreak
The Louisiana attorney general’s office charged Sterling Williams with ten counts of “principal to simple escape” and one count of malfeasance in office.
Raw sewage intentionally pumped into New Orleans storm drains, records show
Over several days in May, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans approved the intentional disposal of thousands of gallons of raw sewage into the city’s stormwater drainage system, according to records from state regulators and the local utility. Documents the Illuminator obtained from the Louisiana Department...
New Orleans’ city buildings close as heavy rain moves in
Rainfall rates could reach 3 to 4 inches per hour.
Trial begins for two men accused of shooting, paralyzing UNO student
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The trial for two men accused of shooting a University of New Orleans student, Noah Hansard, in 2022 during a robbery began Tuesday. Tata Say and Cruz Matute stand trial for the 2022 shooting that paralyzed Hansard. On Day 1 of the trial, lawyers presented opening...
Neutral ground parking allowed through the weekend in New Orleans ahead of storms
Neutral ground parking restrictions were lifted Wednesday ahead of storms that are expected to bring several inches of rain and potential flooding to the New Orleans area this week. Neutral ground parking will be allowed from 7 p.m. Wednesday to the same time Sunday. Rains associated with a low-pressure system...
Residents can do their part to prevent flooding amid storm
“I think we need to pay attention to it very closely. I don’t think it’s going to be a huge issue for New Orleans,” Collin Arnold, the city’s director of emergency preparedness and homeland security, said. “Check your catch basins.”
Company offering $5,000, flight voucher to take all of PTO in 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Too busy to take a vacation? So is everyone else. 62% of Americans leave paid time off (PTO) on the table each year—and July marks the halfway point, and siggi’s is stepping in to change that with the PT-YO Challenge: an opportunity to receive $5,000 and a flight voucher to finally take the break...
One wounded, multiple detained following Mid-City shooting: NOPD
One person is wounded, and multiple people have been detained following a shooting that happened in the Mid-City area of New Orleans on July 16.
Experts make critical findings about Hurricane Katrina’s impact 20 years later: ‘It is crucial...
These recommendations are timely. Experts make critical findings about Hurricane Katrina's impact 20 years later: 'It is crucial that these adaptation efforts accelerate' first appeared on The Cool Down .
New Orleans City Council Accuses 1201 Canal Street Owners of Misrepresenting Intentions, Threatens Action
The New Orleans City Council has publicly expressed their indignation after learning that the owners of 1201 Canal Street apparently misrepresented their intentions to the Council earlier this month. According to a joint statement released by the Council, the body is outraged that property representatives sought an...
