Café 8 Liquor License Suspended Indefinitely
Friday, the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) posted notices suspending Café 8’s restaurant liquor license indefinitely. That, however, does not mean forever. According to a source with knowledge of ABCA proceedings, the next step in the days ahead is an adjudication proceeding which involves ABCA, the Office...
New documentary on the legendary Dew Drop Inn premieres at New Orleans Film Festival
Nearly five years ago, filmmaker Michael Murphy had lunch with Curtis Doucette after learning of his plans to restore New Orleans' iconic Dew Drop Inn, which suffered years of decline following Hurricane Katrina. Murphy and his producing partner, Cilista Eberle, figured a film about the rebirth of a lounge and...
Three New Orleans Bettors Sue FanDuel, DraftKings Over More Than $20,000 in Wagers Each
Three New Orleans residents have filed a class action lawsuit against FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging the companies’ apps encouraged continued betting despite mounting losses. Adrian Payton, Toi Smith and Yolanda Perkins each say they wagered more than $20,000 on one or both platforms; that figure describes their wagers, not their losses. They seek refunds, damages and coverage for mental health treatment tied to what they describe as gambling disorders.
Coming to Getcha – ‘Ghost’ Police Vehicles on the Streets of Texas Right Now
(Austin, Texas) – There are those select drivers that will make our peaceful and quite commute a nightmare. We wish we could put a light bar on our roof and pull them over until the authorities get there to issue them a ticket. That is illegal, by the way, I’m only talking about it because we’ve all thought it.It’s possible those drivers could finally be caught. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is running the highways of Texas in what are called “ghost” vehicles. They can be seen on the r
Watch Woman Escape As Dump Truck Falls Off New Orleans I-10
She had just opened her car door when a dump truck came crashing down from the interstate above. Police say she escaped without injury.
Statue of George Spiva thrown into park fountain by vandals
Vandals threw a bronze statue of George Spiva into a fountain at Spiva Park in downtown Joplin, Missouri, on October 11th.
West Jones swim team wins 4th consecutive championship
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The West Jones High School swim team is celebrating another successful season. The West Jones girls’ swim team has won four straight championships. Swim coach Lyndie Lyon said when it comes to winning championships, her strategy is a little different. “They don’t always swim the things that they necessarily like. […]
House Springs arborist travels world for tree climbing competitions
EJ Turner considers participating in the International Tree Climbing Competition in Tower Grove Park earlier this month a “full circle moment.”. Turner, 42, of House Springs is an arborist and co-owner of Turner Tree Specialists, based in Arnold. He discovered his passion for competitive tree climbing as a spectator...
Rusty’s Riverfront Grill Gearing up for Oxford Debut
Vicksburg favorite Rusty’s Riverfront Grill is getting ready to launch a new chapter. The beloved restaurant, helmed by the Larsen family, is headed to Oxford with plans to open next spring, reports Vicksburg News. Operating under the name “Rusty’s Oxford”, the new location will be opening as part of...
Wentzville mobile home families served eviction notices ahead of rezoning vote
WENTZVILLE, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Dozens of families in a Wentzville mobile home community are being evicted as a plan to rezone their neighborhood into a commercial area awaits a final vote. The impacted families live in a mobile home community along Highway Z, south of Interstate 70. Families...

















