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Biden is traveling to New Orleans following the French Quarter attack that killed 14 and injured 30
Read full article: Biden is traveling to New Orleans following the French Quarter attack that killed 14 and injured 30President Joe Biden is heading to New Orleans as the city reels from the deadly New Year’s attack in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers, killing 14 and injuring 30 more.
What to know about the Meta glasses the New Orleans attacker used to scout the French Quarter
Read full article: What to know about the Meta glasses the New Orleans attacker used to scout the French QuarterThe FBI says the New Orleans truck attacker who killed 14 people had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his Meta smart glasses.
Drawn to New Orleans' iconic street of celebration, a night of partying becomes a nightmare
Read full article: Drawn to New Orleans' iconic street of celebration, a night of partying becomes a nightmareThe night started out ripe for celebrating the new year as the party pulsing down Bourbon Street in New Orleans drew revelers from near and far.
Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dies after a fall in New Orleans
Read full article: Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dies after a fall in New OrleansGeorgia says football coach Kirby Smart’s father died early Saturday of complications from hip surgery after falling in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl.
New Orleans mourns victims of truck attack with tearful vigil and celebration of life
Read full article: New Orleans mourns victims of truck attack with tearful vigil and celebration of lifeNew Orleans has held a vigil on Bourbon Street to mourn and celebrate the lives of those killed when a man rammed a pickup truck into a crowd, killing and injuring revelers celebrating the new year.
New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials say
Read full article: New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials sayLaw enforcement officials say the man who rammed a truck into a New Year's crowd had suspected bomb-making materials at his home and reserved the rental vehicle used in the attack weeks earlier.
New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorism
Read full article: New Orleans attack came as officials warned of an escalating threat of international terrorismThe truck attack in New Orleans by an Army veteran inspired by the Islamic State group unfolded amid months of warnings by officials about a resurgent terrorism threat.
Attacks in Las Vegas, New Orleans may cause trauma for some. Here are some ways to cope
Read full article: Attacks in Las Vegas, New Orleans may cause trauma for some. Here are some ways to copeAs investigators continue to look into why a man drove a pickup truck down Bourbon Street killing several and another man who blew up a Tesla in front of a hotel in Las Vegas, the images remain haunting even for people who weren’t there.
The French Quarter's metal barriers were gone on New Year's, leaving a critical security gap
Read full article: The French Quarter's metal barriers were gone on New Year's, leaving a critical security gapThe city of New Orleans tried to protect its famed French Quarter from a terrorist attack years before a U.S. Army veteran rammed a truck into crowds of New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 14 people.
CFP head tells ESPN that Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl won't swap kickoff times, dates
Read full article: CFP head tells ESPN that Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl won't swap kickoff times, datesThe College Football Playoff won’t swap kickoff dates and times for the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl to give Notre Dame more time between games.
Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attack
Read full article: Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attackPresident Joe Biden will visit New Orleans next week, with the city still reeling from the deadly New Year’s rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers.
Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwide
Read full article: Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwideThe Caesars Superdome may be the epicenter for the Super Bowl in New Orleans next month, but Verizon has a game plan to ensure the championship buzz stretches beyond the Big Easy.
Security tight as Duke and Ole Miss enjoy Gator Bowl showdown
Read full article: Security tight as Duke and Ole Miss enjoy Gator Bowl showdownAs the Gator Bowl unfolded at EverBank Stadium, security measures were in full effect in the wake of Wednesday morning’s tragic deadly terror attack in New Orleans.
A local Georgia fan was on Bourbon Street before the game. 15 minutes after leaving, a man carried out a deadly attack
Read full article: A local Georgia fan was on Bourbon Street before the game. 15 minutes after leaving, a man carried out a deadly attackThe president of the Georgia Bulldog Club of Jacksonville had been celebrating just feet from where a driver intentionally rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring dozens.
Turo-rented cars were involved in 2 deadly incidents this New Year's. Here's what we know
Read full article: Turo-rented cars were involved in 2 deadly incidents this New Year's. Here's what we knowTwo deadly incidents on New Year’s Day — an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism in New Orleans and an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas — both involved vehicles that were rented on Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing company.
Postponed Sugar Bowl played with enhanced security about 36 hours after terror attack in New Orleans
Read full article: Postponed Sugar Bowl played with enhanced security about 36 hours after terror attack in New OrleansSnipers were positioned on rooftops outside the Superdome in New Orleans as fans filed in for the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame.
Safety experts share insights on New Orleans attack, suggest plans to prevent similar tragedies
Read full article: Safety experts share insights on New Orleans attack, suggest plans to prevent similar tragediesFormer FBI Special Agent Daniel Brunner joined The Morning Show on Thursday to talk about the terrorist attack in New Orleans and how it raises the specter that ISIS is a persistent threat.
1 person dies when Cybertruck catches fire and explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
Read full article: 1 person dies when Cybertruck catches fire and explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotelFirework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday.
FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone and was '100%' inspired by Islamic State group
Read full article: FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone and was '100%' inspired by Islamic State groupThe FBI now says that the pickup truck driver responsible for a deadly rampage in New Orleans acted alone.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl kickoff time pushed back to 8:05 p.m. Thursday night
Read full article: TaxSlayer Gator Bowl kickoff time pushed back to 8:05 p.m. Thursday nightThe TaxSlayer Gator Bowl between Duke and Ole Miss is moving its kickoff time to 8:05 p.m. on Thursday night following the changes to the Sugar Bowl after a tragic incident in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.
Watch Live: President Biden delivers remarks on New Orleans attack that killed 15 people
Read full article: Watch Live: President Biden delivers remarks on New Orleans attack that killed 15 peoplePresident Joe Biden is set to comment on the New Year’s Day attack that occurred in New Orleans, which left 15 people dead, according to the New Orleans coroner.
What is the Islamic State group and what attacks has it inspired?
Read full article: What is the Islamic State group and what attacks has it inspired?The FBI says it recovered the black flag of the Islamic State group from the truck that an American man from Texas smashed into New Year’s partygoers in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in Miami
Read full article: Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in MiamiThe New Orleans Pelicans were in Miami when they learned of a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans' famed French Quarter.
At New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, church leader asks for prayers for victims of truck attack
Read full article: At New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, church leader asks for prayers for victims of truck attackAt a Mass celebrated at New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, a church leader acknowledged the sense of unease that remains after the New Year's Day truck attack in the French Quarter and asked for prayers for the victims and their families.
New Orleans New Year’s attack brings concerns over large crowds ahead of Gator Bowl in Jacksonville
Read full article: New Orleans New Year’s attack brings concerns over large crowds ahead of Gator Bowl in JacksonvilleThe deadly attack in New Orleans has security on the minds of police agencies, particularly in places with more large gatherings happening in the new year which includes one in Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl Thursday.
1 person dies when Cybertruck catches fire and explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
Read full article: 1 person dies when Cybertruck catches fire and explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotelFirework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday.
Sugar Bowl between Georgia, Notre Dame postponed to Thursday after New Orleans attack
Read full article: Sugar Bowl between Georgia, Notre Dame postponed to Thursday after New Orleans attackThe Sugar Bowl has been postponed from Wednesday night to Thursday night, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told ABC News.
University of Georgia student among many injured in deadly New Orleans New Year’s Day attack
Read full article: University of Georgia student among many injured in deadly New Orleans New Year’s Day attackThe University of Georgia released a statement Wednesday afternoon after learning that one of its students was critically injured in the vehicle attack that took place in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, which killed 10 people.
Who is Shamsud Din Jabbar? Houston man linked to New Orleans New Year’s Attack
Read full article: Who is Shamsud Din Jabbar? Houston man linked to New Orleans New Year’s AttackSources via NBC News have confirmed the man who was behind the wheel and accused of driving a truck through a crowd of pedestrians gathered to celebrate New Year’s, News4JAX sister station KPRC in Houston reported.
The Latest: Death toll in New Orleans crash rises to 15, coroner says
Read full article: The Latest: Death toll in New Orleans crash rises to 15, coroner saysA driver behind the wheel of a pickup truck rammed into a crowd of New Orleans revelers on Bourbon Street early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.
Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack
Read full article: Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attackThe College Football Playoff quarterfinal in New Orleans has been postponed a day after a truck plowed into a New Year’s crowd about a mile away from the site of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame.
New Orleans New Year's Day ramming is the latest attack to use a vehicle as a deadly weapon
Read full article: New Orleans New Year's Day ramming is the latest attack to use a vehicle as a deadly weaponAuthorities say a man who drove a pickup truck at high speed into a crowd of people celebrating the new year in New Orleans was hell-bent on creating carnage.
Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 15; FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone
Read full article: Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 15; FBI doesn’t believe he acted aloneA U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group has wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s celebration.
Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges
Read full article: Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related chargesA federal judge in Utah has sentenced Louisiana rap artist NBA Youngboy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged having possessed weapons despite having a felony conviction.
News4JAX wins 2 Emmys during the 48th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards 2024
Read full article: News4JAX wins 2 Emmys during the 48th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards 2024Two News4JAX stories have won Regional Emmy awards, the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced Saturday.
Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane
Read full article: Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricaneSome residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who were sent to ride out 2021's Hurricane Ida in a warehouse are being offered shares of a nearly $9 million settlement.
Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game
Read full article: Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next gameBronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz.
New Orleans marks with parade the 64th anniversary of 4 little girls integrating city schools
Read full article: New Orleans marks with parade the 64th anniversary of 4 little girls integrating city schoolsA parade in downtown New Orleans marked the 64th anniversary of the day four Black 6-year-old girls integrated New Orleans schools.
Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury, Pelicans say
Read full article: Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury, Pelicans sayThe New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain that will sideline him indefinitely.
Mitchell scores 29 and the Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 131-122 for their first 9-0 start
Read full article: Mitchell scores 29 and the Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 131-122 for their first 9-0 startDonovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 to open 9-0 for the first time in their 55-year NBA history.
The Commanders acquire 4-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the Saints
Read full article: The Commanders acquire 4-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the SaintsThe Washington Commanders acquired four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints just before the NFL trade deadline.
Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
Read full article: Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concertsA judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans.
Court says Mississippi can't count late ballots but the ruling doesn't affect Nov. 5 vote
Read full article: Court says Mississippi can't count late ballots but the ruling doesn't affect Nov. 5 voteA conservative federal court says Mississippi cannot count mail-in ballots that arrive shortly after Election Day.
Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to move
Read full article: Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to moveLouisiana officials have begun moving a homeless encampment near the Superdome in New Orleans, days before three weekend concerts by Taylor Swift.
Researcher identifies enslaved people she believes are buried at planned Louisiana plastics complex
Read full article: Researcher identifies enslaved people she believes are buried at planned Louisiana plastics complexA genealogist spent years scouring historical records to trace the lives and establish the identities of enslaved people she believes are buried on the grounds of Taiwan-based Formosa Plastics Group's $9.4 billion facility in southeast Louisiana.
Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10
Read full article: Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10.
Immigrants brought to the US as children ask judges to keep protections against deportation
Read full article: Immigrants brought to the US as children ask judges to keep protections against deportationImmigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children were among more than 200 demonstrators who gathered outside a federal courthouse in New Orleans where appellate judges heard arguments over a policy shielding them from deportation.
Jon Batiste's 'Beethoven Blues' transforms classical works into unique blues and gospel renditions
Read full article: Jon Batiste's 'Beethoven Blues' transforms classical works into unique blues and gospel renditionsWhen Grammy-award winner Jon Batiste was a kid, say, 9 or 10 years old, he moved between musical worlds.
Hurricane Milton forces Bucs and Lightning to leave Florida early and other teams to alter games
Read full article: Hurricane Milton forces Bucs and Lightning to leave Florida early and other teams to alter gamesThe NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have left Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton to practice the rest of the week.
Saints quarterback Derek Carr leaves with oblique injury in another losing night against the Chiefs
Read full article: Saints quarterback Derek Carr leaves with oblique injury in another losing night against the ChiefsSaints quarterback Derek Carr was having another tough time against the Chiefs even before he took a wicked shot from blitzing defensive back Chamarri Conner, not only ending his game but also New Orleans’ hopes of a comeback.
Federal court reviews civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parish
Read full article: Federal court reviews civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parishThe Fifth US Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is reviewing a civil rights lawsuit alleging a south Louisiana parish engaged in racist land-use policies that placed polluting industries in majority-Black communities.
Climate solution: In the swelter of hurricane blackouts, some churches stay cool on clean power
Read full article: Climate solution: In the swelter of hurricane blackouts, some churches stay cool on clean powerAs another monster storm approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, for many people the prospect of a blackout carries high risk.
Jury awards teen pop group OMG Girlz $71.5 million in battle with toy maker over "L.O.L." dolls
Read full article: Jury awards teen pop group OMG Girlz $71.5 million in battle with toy maker over "L.O.L." dollsA federal jury has determined toy maker MGA Entertainment must pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the name and likeliness of teen pop group OMG Girlz with one of its popular lines of dolls.
Saquon Barkley's 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift Eagles over Saints in a defensive 15-12 thriller
Read full article: Saquon Barkley's 2 fourth-quarter TDs lift Eagles over Saints in a defensive 15-12 thrillerSaquon Barkley rushed for fourth-quarter touchdowns of 65 and 4 yards, and the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded from a maddening late-game collapse six days earlier to beat the New Orleans Saints 15-12.
An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction program
Read full article: An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction programA constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs has been revived by a federal appeals court.
An ER nurse says it was 'second nature' to rescue a man trapped in hurricane floodwaters
Read full article: An ER nurse says it was 'second nature' to rescue a man trapped in hurricane floodwatersA man whose pickup truck got trapped in rushing floodwaters unleashed by rains from Hurricane Francine was saved by a Good Samaritan who also happened to be an emergency room nurse.
Frankie Beverly, the Maze singer who inspired generations of fans with lasting anthems, dies at 77
Read full article: Frankie Beverly, the Maze singer who inspired generations of fans with lasting anthems, dies at 77Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze inspired generations of fans with his smooth, soulful voice and lasting anthems including “Before I Let Go,” has died.
Thousands in the dark as Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana, raising flood fears
Read full article: Thousands in the dark as Hurricane Francine strikes Louisiana, raising flood fearsHurricane Francine has slammed into Louisiana as a dangerous Category 2 storm, knocking out power to more than a quarter million customers and threatening a large stretch of the Gulf Coast with flooding and destructive winds.
Francine becomes a hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for expected Wednesday landfall
Read full article: Francine becomes a hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for expected Wednesday landfallFrancine became a hurricane Tuesday evening as it barreled toward south Louisiana, strengthening over extremely warm Gulf waters as those in possible harm’s way rushed to complete storm preparations, filling sandbags, buying gas and stocking up on necessities for an expected landfall in the coming day.
Jury is selected for the trial of 3 ex-Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Read full article: Jury is selected for the trial of 3 ex-Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' deathA jury has been selected in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.
In New Orleans, nonprofits see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA Foundation
Read full article: In New Orleans, nonprofits see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA FoundationThe National Basketball Association formalized its giving over the past four years through a new $300 million grantmaking arm.
Lawsuit says Norfolk Southern's freight trains cause chronic delays for Amtrak
Read full article: Lawsuit says Norfolk Southern's freight trains cause chronic delays for AmtrakThe federal government alleges in a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern that the railroad has been causing chronic delays for Amtrak between New York and New Orleans by forcing the passenger trains to wait while its massive freight trains pass.
Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people
Read full article: Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income peopleA federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users.
Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival
Read full article: Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence FestivalNew Orleans group Tank and the Bangas got a big boost when they won a 2017 National Public Radio contest for “undiscovered bands."
Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture
Read full article: Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of CultureThe best of Black culture’s policymakers, thought leaders, creatives, business minds, health experts and, of course, musical talent are converging in New Orleans over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as part of the Essence Festival of Culture.
Federal appeals court says some employers can exclude HIV prep from insurance coverage
Read full article: Federal appeals court says some employers can exclude HIV prep from insurance coverageEight employers who challenged some federal health insurance requirements cannot be forced to provide no-cost coverage for certain types of preventive care, including HIV prep and some kinds of cancer screenings, a federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled Friday.
You don't think corn dogs are haute cuisine? These chefs, using alligator sausage, beg to differ.
Read full article: You don't think corn dogs are haute cuisine? These chefs, using alligator sausage, beg to differ.The chefs heading Team USA at an international food competition this week in New Orleans are incorporating flavors of their native California in dishes featuring New Orleans regional ingredients.
New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class
Read full article: New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his classElijah Hogan came through a senior year of high school in a homeless shelter to make it to the top of his class.
Pelicans will use final Lakers' 1st-round pick from the Anthony Davis trade in 2025, AP source says
Read full article: Pelicans will use final Lakers' 1st-round pick from the Anthony Davis trade in 2025, AP source saysThe New Orleans Pelicans have opted to wait until 2025 to use the last of the three first-round draft choices they received from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the 2019 Anthony Davis trade.
Borrowers, especially the young, struggle with credit card debt in potentially bad sign for economy
Read full article: Borrowers, especially the young, struggle with credit card debt in potentially bad sign for economyConsumers are increasingly struggling to pay their credit card bills, raising concerns about severe delinquencies spiraling and sapping consumer spending.
Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest
Read full article: Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz FestAn extra day and the lure of an appearance by the Rolling Stones pushed attendance at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to a half a million people.
For a Louisiana lawmaker, exempting incest and rape from the state's abortion ban is personal
Read full article: For a Louisiana lawmaker, exempting incest and rape from the state's abortion ban is personalDemocratic state Rep. Delisha Boyd is fighting an uphill battle in her attempt to pass a bill that would exempt cases of rape and incest from Louisiana's near-total abortion ban.
Janet Jackson to play 2024 Essence Fest instead of the Smoothie King Center this summer
Read full article: Janet Jackson to play 2024 Essence Fest instead of the Smoothie King Center this summerJanet Jackson will make her fourth appearance at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture this summer in New Orleans.
Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance
Read full article: Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performanceRolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger waded into Louisiana politics during the band's performance at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans
Read full article: Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of PelicansThe Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience.
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
Read full article: New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next weekIt looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling Stones.
Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffs
Read full article: Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffsBrandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
Read full article: Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finalesAll four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues.
LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
Read full article: LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New OrleansLeBron James had 28 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers claimed the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 124-108 victory over New Orleans that dropped the Pelicans out of a coveted top-six seeding.
Severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley after battering the South
Read full article: Severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley after battering the SouthPowerful storms are rumbling over parts of the southeastern U.S. as more severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley.
Storms bring floods and damaging wind across the South; 1 dead in Mississippi
Read full article: Storms bring floods and damaging wind across the South; 1 dead in MississippiOfficials in a Louisiana city are assessing the damage from a tornado spawned by a system of severe weather also blamed for a death in Mississippi and damage from Texas to the Florida panhandle.
Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. 6 playoff spot in the Western Conference.
First they tried protests of anti-gay bills. Then students put on a play at Louisiana’s Capitol
Read full article: First they tried protests of anti-gay bills. Then students put on a play at Louisiana’s CapitolA group of students from a New Orleans high school staged a play they developed on the steps of Louisiana's Capitol to protest a series of anti-LGBTQ+ legislative proposals.
Popular chicken tender chain Raising Cane’s plans Jacksonville restaurant
Read full article: Popular chicken tender chain Raising Cane’s plans Jacksonville restaurantRaising Cane’s, a popular spot for chicken tenders with locations all across the country, has plans to open a new restaurant on Jacksonville’s Westside, according to News4JAX’s news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.