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Akein Scott, Mother's Day Second Line Parade Shooting Suspect Arrested

Jude Walker — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:56:57 +0000

New Orleans Police on Wednesday night arrested 19-year-old Akein Scott in connection with the Mother's Day second line parade shooting that left 19 people hospitalized with gunshot wounds. He had been on the run for the last three days. Scott was arrested in the Little Woods neighborhood of eastern New Orleans.

Police Vow To Solve Shootings Of 19 In New Orleans

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:22:47 +0000

A ten-thousand-dollar reward is being offered for information leading to arrests.

2013 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival and New Orleans Jazz Fest Are History

Debbie Ray — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:39:32 +0000

Hats off to the organizers, performers and all the music lovers who made both so successful!

Another Chance to Vote for Lafayette

Debbie Ray — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:07:25 +0000

Lafayette is included in the final ballot of AAA Southern Traveler’s Best of the South!

Bomb Scare At The Superdome

Steve Wiley — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:07:39 +0000

A suitcase was left in parking garage #1 at the Superdome. Authorities shut Poydras Street down in both directions

The Nation Has A New Line Dance [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:45:29 +0000

Bill Anderson is one of Louisiana’s premiere dance instructors and has been teaching ballroom dancing professionally in New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas for many years. He and I had a conversation one day about choreographing a NEW National line dance. We had to first come up with a song. I suggested ‘Boogie Shoes‘ by [...]

New Orleans Woman Arrested For Throwing Puppies Off Hotel Balcony [Graphic Video]

Sam Stokes — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:01:06 +0000

A surveillance video has emerged showing what appears to be two small puppies being thrown from a balcony at Crystal Inn on Tulane Ave. in New Orleans. Police say the video was recored on Saturday, April 6.

Homer Simpson To Speak At Loyola

Chris Reynolds — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:13:11 +0000

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Harry Shearer, the voice of more than 20 characters on the animated TV series "The Simpsons," will discuss his career at a Loyola University forum on April 8.

Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens Thank New Orleans With Gift To Police Department

Steve Wiley — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:51:46 +0000

. The Baltimore Ravens, winners of last month's Super Bowl XLVII are apparently very appreciative of the welcome they received in the City that Care Forgot.

Mardi Gras and Weekend Traffic Notes for Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:33:28 +0000

If you're headed out this weekend thru Mardi Gras for the parades here's the scoop on construction, lane closures and other traffic notes:

Beyonce Does Her Impersonation Of Sweet Brown – Ain't Nobody Got Time For That [VIDEOS]

CJ — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:41:22 +0000

Beyonce does her impersonation of Sweet Brown when she learns of the power going off in the Superdome during the Superbowl.

The Reason The Lights Went Out In The Superdome During The Superbowl

CJ — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:08:01 +0000

The reason the lights went out in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during the Superbowl was not because of Beyonce’s halftime performance. It couldn’t have been. The reason for lighting problems in the Superdome Sunday during the Superbowl had nothing to do with Beyonce’s halftime performance because she brought in her own generators. Meters showed that the [...]

This Year's Superbowl Commercials And You Can Vote For Your Fav [VIDEOS]

CJ — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:05:45 +0000

All of this years Superbowl commercials in one place and you can vote for your favorite. Many people watch the Superbowl for the commercials and for a reason to drink and overeat. If you’d like to view all the ads for this year’s Superbowl down in the big easy and vote for your favorite, grab [...]

Reporter Has the Best Response Ever to Rude Videobomber

Donald Deane — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:57:43 +0000

Normally, it’s pretty easy for someone to disrupt a live news report with a carefully-placed videobomb. But the annoying woman in this clip gets totally owned by a reporter who just isn’t having it. Jessica Sanchez of Local 6 News in Orlando was recently broadcasting live from Bourbon Street in New Orleans when a loud [...]

Secret Service Dog Falls To Its Death

JayCee — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:29:47 +0000

According to a story posted on the WVLA website, a secret service K9 fell to its death while it was on duty in a parking garage in New Orleans. CNN reports that the secret service was clearing the garage near a hotel where Vice President Joe Biden was speaking.

It's Official Tomorrow: The New Orleans Pelicans

JayCee — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:28:01 +0000

According to Yahoo! Sports, the New Orleans Hornets will announce the name change tomorrow at 3pm. They will become the New Orleans Pelicans (you know, as in "The Louisiana State Bird"... I guess that "The Pelicans" sounds better than "The Honeybees" or "The Magnolias"....)

New Orleans Tourism Guide For 49er Fans

JayCee — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:16:32 +0000

This parody “Visitor’s Guide” is getting shared like fire on Facebook today; I don’t know the original author, but this was obviously written by someone VERY familiar with New Orleans (and the Saints’ history with the 49ers). 2013 OFFICIAL TOURISM AND INFORMATION GUIDE FOR VISITING 49ERS FANS Whether you want to go for an [...]

There's More to the Super Bowl Than Just the Game

Debbie Ray — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:41:25 +0000

My dream to join the volunteer team for Super Bowl XLVII as Drew Brees' driver didn't quite work out the way I'd hoped it would, but thousands of other volunteers and fans will participate in dozens of other important activities leading up to the big game.

Nagin Indicted On Multiple Charges

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:54:32 +0000

The Times Picayune is reporting that former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has been indicted on 21 counts of corruption by a federal grand jury, alleging that while in office, Nagin took cash bribes and gifts from two city contractors and used his gubernatorial authority to secure a granite installation contract from Home Depot's Central City location. Nagin is the first mayor in New Orleans' history to be indicted by a grand jury on corruption charges, which in

Goodell Not Welcome In New Orleans Restaurants

Steve Wiley — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:53:31 +0000

New Orleans area bar owners and restaurateurs are making it known that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is not welcome in their establishments. Kathy Anderson has a Roger Goodell dart board in her bar, The Parkview Tavern. Anderson said, “I give it two weeks until it’s just tattered again. [There’s an] entire season of anger and [...]