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Young entrepreneurs showed their work at the New Orleans Children's Business Fair.
Some slight rain chances will be with us for the start of the week, otherwise it will be hot through next weekend.
Cameras captured an Uber Eats driver allegedly reaching over the counter of a pizza place in New Orleans and stealing tip money.
Pelicans also add Italian star Nicolo Melli in free agency
This historic Steamboat Natchez carries tourists from all over down the Mighty Mississippi River! We got a chance to hitch a ride on this famous vessel!
A prison guard at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has been criminally charged after investigators say they discovered she had an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate.
Man killed in French Quarter shooting, NOPD says
Cloudy morning, rain this afternoon
Traffic alert: Both lanes of Causeway Northbound are closed due to accident
Four people were shot in a car that crashed into a utility pole early Saturday (June 29) near Schriever in Terrebonne Parish, authorities said.
Deputies responded to a call about the shooting around 3:30 a.m. and found a 2017 black Nissan Altima had crashed into a utility pole in the 2700 block of West Park Avenue, the department said. Deputies learned that four people had been shot and taken to hospitals outside the Houma area for treatment, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The names and conditions of the injured have not been released.
The shooting may have stemmed from an earlier disagreement that occurred outside a business, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with information contact the department at (985) 876-2500 or the Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
via nola.comThe Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office said they are investigating a shooting that injured four people in Grey.
A new Mississippi Lottery could start selling scratch-off tickets Dec. 1.
Louisiana's rescue shelters are facing new restrictions on how and when they can give animals to facilities that use them for research.
Cloudy, hot, rain equals Saturday
WDSU Editorial: The Orleans Public Defenders Office outmatched
Local man is raising money to build a fitness facility for people with paralysis
Water currents a factor in Delacroix rescue
An outflow boundary wreaked havoc this afternoon and evening. It shows up on radar as a thin green line moving away from storms. It can indicate strong winds. Earlier this week we had an outflow boundary move over the Causeway and winds gusted to 40 mph. This time the Outflow boundary moved across the Northshore, the Lake and the South Shore. Winds gusted to 33 mph at Hammond, 40 mph on the Causeway and 52 mph at the Lakefront.
An outflow boundary is caused by cold air aloft in a thunderstorm falling to the ground, and then spreading away from the storm. Sometimes you just feel a sudden cool breeze before a storm. That's the outflow boundary. Sometimes it can be a strong wind like we had today. Mariners should always monitor the radar for these outflow boundaries. They can cause serious weather for boaters.
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It's looking partly cloudy, hot and humid next week with High pressure in our area. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s. Each day there will be the potential for some afternoon storms.
The Mississippi River is at 16.03 feet. There will be minor fluctuations over the next few days, and then a slow fall. There are 33 minor seepage points in the Metro. 168 bays are open on the Spillway. The Corps of Engineers says there will be a slow closing of the Spillway when the River reaches 15.5 feet at New Orleans. That should be in the 2nd to 3rd week of July.
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From “Interview with the Vampire” to “American Horror Story”
NOLA’s history of witchcraft, its geography dotted with decaying above-ground cemeteries, and a reputation for housing all manner of fictional vampires makes it an ideal setting for celebrating the art of the scare. Not to mention that, thanks to its French colonial-style architecture, moss-hung oaks, and buttery subtropical light, it may be the most hauntingly photogenic city of all time.
Hollywood has certainly taken advantage of the Crescent City’s atmosphere over the years. Indeed, the city once known as Hollywood South (a title now held by Atlanta) and its outlying areas have become a popular shooting location for an impressive number of horror films and TV shows.
In 1964, the Bette Davis-Olivia De Havilland horror film Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte exploited the spooky potential of 19th-century plantation homes to great effect. In 1994, the city hosted Hollywood mega-stars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt for the adaptation of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire. Producer Ryan Murphy used the city as a backdrop for two gruesome seasons of American Horror Story, and most recently, it served as a backdrop for The Purge, a hyper-violent miniseries on USA Network.
To celebrate the city’s long history as a haven for some of Tinseltown’s ghastliest visions, we’ve put together a handy map of locations featured in horror films and TV shows, from the sprawling plantations west of the city to NOLA’s patchwork of cemeteries, churches, and late-night dive bars.
Light Up the Lake is happening at the Mandeville Lakefront on June 29th.
First volunteer training happening Saturday
Because Fido deserves yappy hour too
Why bring your dog to a bar?
Because sometimes your wing man/woman has four legs. Because it turns an aimless walk into a trip fraught with purpose. Because it gives your pup a chance to socialize too. Because you’ll be amazed at what you can learn taking dogs to a bar - from vet names to dishing on service dog requirements and doggy daycare. And really, because it’s tail-wagging fun.
New Orleans, arguably one of the best drinking towns in the world, has plenty of pooch-friendly watering holes that welcome you and your furry companion, inside and outside. Typically, since this isn’t Paris, food isn’t served at a place where dogs convene. But if Rover chills outside, what’s the diff? And if the rules get bent once in a while, the belly rubs are worth it.
Do you have a favorite dog-friendly spot we missed? Send an email or leave us a comment.
WDSU Baby of the Day for June 28, 2019
Margaret's Weather Picture for June 28, 2019
Where Y'at magazine's entertainment picks for the weekend of June 28, 2019
Man shot in New Orleans East, Man shot in Gentilly
The Mississippi River is at 15.93 feet. It has dropped below 16 feet a few times, and then bumped back up. There will be some fluctuation, but a downward trend is forecast. There are 32 minor seepage points. 168 bays are open on the Spillway. The flood fight has been ongoing for 245 days. That's for the River at the Carrollton Gage at 11 feet or above. It's been 138 days over 15 feet. The Spillway was first opened for 44 days. The 2nd time it has now been opened 48 days. The flood fight in 1973 was 225 days, but all bays were open on the Spillway.The Corps of Engineers says there will be a slow closing of the Spillway when the river drops to 15.5 feet at New Orleans. That should be the 2nd or 3rd week of July. There is still a lot of water upriver, so this will be something to monitor. The river has to drop below and stay below 1.25 million cubic feet per second.https://ift.tt/2w6NC6r
A man was shot to death in the St. Bernard area of Gentilly, marking the second fatal shooting reported within two hours Thursday night (June 27) in New Orleans.
The Gentilly shooting occurred in the 1600 block of Pleasure Street, just off Paris Avenue (map), police said.
Earlier Thursday night, a man was fatally shot in the 11000 block of Morrison Road, in the Little Woods area of New Orleans East.
No further details were immediately available in either incident.
via nola.comA man was fatally shot Thursday night (June 27) in the Little Woods area of New Orleans East, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
The shooting occurred in the 11000 block of Morrison Road, near the intersection with Wright Road (map), police said in an email issued about 9 p.m.
No further details were immediately available, police said.
via nola.comRain and storms will fire up earlier Friday and Saturday. Keep an eye to the sky if you have outdoor plans. Remember no place is safe outside when there is lightning.
The Mississippi River is at 16.07 feet. There are 32 minor seepage points. 168 bays are open on the Spillway. The flood fight has been ongoing for 245 days. That's for the River at the Carrollton Gage at 11 feet or above. It's been 138 days over 15 feet. The Spillway was first opened for 44 days. The 2nd time it has now been opened 48 days. The flood fight in 1973 was 225 days, but all bays were open on the Spillway.
The Corps of Engineers says there will be a slow closing of the Spillway when the river drops to 15.5 feet at New Orleans. That should be the 2nd or 3rd week of July. There is still a lot of water upriver, so this will be something to monitor. The river has to drop below and stay below 1.25 million cubic feet per second.
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U.S. marshals alerting public to latest scam spoofing official phones
WDSU Medical Editor Dr. Corey Hebert talks about a link between junk food and children developing allergies.
Broadway hit 'Hamilton' returning to New Orleans
A Marrero man's conviction is vacated after new fingerprint evidence is found.
Target is offering teachers a special discount in July on classroom supplies and clothes.
A 22-year-old man was shot in the Treme area early Thursday (June 27), New Orleans police said. His condition was not immediately available.
According to preliminary information from NOPD, the shooting happened at 4:42 a.m. in the 1100 block of Marais Street. A man was shot in the abdomen and taken via ambulance to a hospital for treatment.
No other details were immediately available, including the severity of the man’s injuries, a possible motive or a description of a potential suspect. Authorities ask anyone with information about this crime to contact Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111.
Carlie Kollath Wells is a morning reporter at NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Have an early-bird tip? Send it to her: cwells@nola.com or Twitter @carlie_kollath.
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A road rage incident in Slidell led to the arrest of a 71-year-old man accused of shooting another driver who had intentionally stopped his SUV in front of the gunman’s car Wednesday afternoon (June 26), police said.
Benjamin Talton, of Slidell, was booked with aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a firearm in the incident that left Matthew Ledet, 45, also of Slidell, hospitalized with non life threatening injuries, the Slidell Police Department reported in a news release.
Shortly before 2 p.m., police responded to a shooting on Tyler Drive near the Gause Boulevard intersection that stemmed from a road rage incident involving the two Slidell men.
Police said Ledet intentionally stopped his Honda Pilot SUV on Tyler Drive in front of Talton’s Honda Ridgeline truck. Ledet then got out of his vehicle and “forcefully” struck the hood of Talton’s truck, leaving a dent, police said.
As Ledet got back into his Pilot, Talton exited his truck with a gun and confronted Ledet. At some point in the encounter, Talton fired one shot from his pistol, striking Ledet in the arm, according to the news release.
The two men retreated to a nearby Chevron gas station where they both waited for police to arrive. Ledet was transported to University Hospital. Upon his release, police said Ledet will face charges of disturbing the peace, criminal damage and obstruction of public passage.
Police Chief Randy Fandal said citizens who encounter angry and aggressive drivers should call 911 rather than engaging in a confrontation.
“This is a very unfortunate incident and it could have been completely avoided,” Fandal said. “I urge all drivers to ignore the temptation of engaging in a road rage incident. All too often, these types of incidents can turn deadly. It’s not worth it.”
via nola.comMargaret's Weather Picture for June 27, 2019
WDSU Baby of the Day for June 27, 2019
The main threat with any storms will be occasional cloud to ground lightning strikes, locally heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds.
There will be a lane closure on S. Carrollton from Noon - 3:00 p.m. today as the S&WB repairs a water main
New Orleans police say a man was shot Thursday morning in the stomach.
I-10 West remains closed to traffic on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge due to a vehicle fire.
There are two new 4-legged residents making the rounds at Touro Hospital as the pair prepares to become service dogs for veterans in need.
The Mississippi River is 16.04 feet. There are 33 minor seepage points. 168 bays are open on the Spillway. The Corps of Engineers met today and decided on a potential slow closing of the Spillway. When the River reaches 15.5 feet at New Orleans the slow closing will begin. This should be in the 2nd and 3rd week of July. There is still a lot of water upriver, so it is something to monitor. River can not exceed 1.25 million cubic feet per second.
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New Orleans city leaders gathered Wednesday to continue their discussion on juvenile crime in the city.
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder Wednesday (June 26) near an intersection in the Florida area of New Orleans, police said.
The shooting occurred about 4:52 p.m. near Pleasure and Piety streets (map), NOPD spokesman Juan Barnes said in an email. The wounded teen arrived at a local hospital.
Wednesday evening’s shooting is the third to occur in that area in roughly 24 hours, according to police.
About 8 p.m. Tuesday, a 15-year-old girl was shot in the knee and a 14-year-old boy suffered a graze wound to his chest when someone in a dark-colored Acura exited the vehicle and opened fire in the 3200 block of Piety Street, about a block from Pleasant’s intersection with Piety.
Two men, ages 24 and 26, were shot about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, while traveling on Interstate 10 West approaching the Old Gentilly Road exit. Someone inside of a silver-colored vehicle began firing on the victims’ vehicle. The wounded men were taken to a hospital via private vehicle, police said.
No further details were immediately available.
via nola.comSlightly less humid overnight. Lows Northshore near 70 to mid 70s to near 80 South Shore. Hot Thursday. Highs low to mid 90s. Isolated late afternoon and evening storms. Some rain may linger into the early morning hours Friday. Rain chances begin to increase Friday into the weekend.
Saharan Dust is still in the area. Air quality is moderate. Consider limiting your outdoor exertion during the heat of the day if you have trouble breathing.
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7th annual Teacher Leader Summit held in New Orleans
Two men were shot on Interstate 10 in New Orleans, police said early Wednesday (June 26). Their conditions were not immediately available.
According to preliminary information, the two men arrived at a hospital around 1:30 a.m. seeking treatment for gunshot wounds. They said they were shot on I-10 West at Louisa Street, police said.
No more details were immediately available, including when the shooting happened, a possible motive or a description of a potential suspect. Authorities ask anyone with information about this crime to contact Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111.
Carlie Kollath Wells is a morning reporter at NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Have an early-bird tip? Send it to her: cwells@nola.com or Twitter @carlie_kollath.
via nola.comThe main threat with any storms will be occasional cloud to ground lightning strikes, locally heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds.
The Mississippi River dropped below 16 feet tonight! Now 15.94 feet. It will likely stay around this level into Friday, then begin a slow fall.
There are 33 minor seepage points in the Metro. 168 Bays are open on the Spillway. The Spillway is allowing fresh water into the lake, along with a lot of nutrients from upstream. Add in heat and sunlight, and we have an algae bloom. The wind has been more out of the South, so really noticing the algae bloom on the Northshore. What happens is that the algae blooms, uses up oxygen, and some dies. Bacteria eat the dying algae, and use up more oxygen. This can cause more algae to die, and more oxygen depletion. Eventually it is possible to have a fish kill.
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Two people were struck in a shooting Tuesday night (June 25) in the Desire area of the Upper 9th Ward, New Orleans police reporter.
The victims, a man and a woman, were shot in the 3300 block of Piety Street, according to preliminary reports by the NOPD.
Both were taken to a local hospital via ambulance.
No further details were immediately available.
via nola.comNo plan for vast improvements laid out at Quality of Life Committee meeting
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Orleans Parish public defender who was practicing without license fired
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Former WDSU anchor Scott Walker will announce run for Jefferson Parish council
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in May 2016 and has been updated with the most recent information.
Summer has officially begun, but New Orleans has been sweltering for at least a month. If you haven’t staked out a cool, wet place to spend the hottest months of the year yet, then you’re probably regretting it. Never fear—we’ve compiled a list of swimming holes you can visit this summer in New Orleans. These options range from a fancy rooftop pool to indoor lap pools to refreshing natural bodies of water.
If you'd rather keep things splashy at a hotel, check out Curbed NOLA's map of the 17 best hotel pools in the city.
Are we missing any of your favorite spots? Be sure to send us a tip.
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New Orleans’s essential eating, iconic dishes, classic joints, and neighborhood guides
Choosing from New Orleans’s dining options can be overwhelming. When visiting the Crescent City, every meal counts, and opinions on can’t-miss meals are as varied as the range of options. Every local has felt the pressure of trying to show off the city’s best to a visiting friend, though even our worst is better than some cities’ best, right?
This guide was built to help cut through the noise and satisfy both tourists and New Orleanians, made up of essential restaurants, iconic dishes, classic joints, and neighborhood guides. The next time someone is in town, take the pressure off and point them here.
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