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Heat relief resources, cooling centers available in New Orleans

Heat relief resources, cooling centers available in New Orleans

by: Alexis Ware Posted: Jul 28, 2025 / 02:43 PM CDT Updated: Jul 29, 2025 / 06:38 AM CDT NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In response to the high temperatures in the New Orleans area, the City of New Orleans has launched the NOLA Ready Heat Relief Map....

This company is flying 30-pound drones to clean New Orleans high-rises. Here's how they do it.

This company is flying 30-pound drones to clean New Orleans high-rises. Here's how they do it.

In the reflection of the 15-story InterContinental New Orleans, a drone hovers several feet away, dousing the high-rise hotel's weathered facade as it washes away layers of grime. The robot, piloted from stories below, works quickly to give the...

Ultimate New Orleans Sports Show: Saints Training Camp Special

Ultimate New Orleans Sports Show: Saints Training Camp Special

The Ultimate New Orleans Sports Show is available on WWL+, the station’s free streaming platform. NEW ORLEANS — On a brand new episode of The Ultimate New Orleans Sports Show, we're diving deep into Saints training camp! WWL sports director Doug...

Unregulated NIL, transfers create chaos in college sports

Unregulated NIL, transfers create chaos in college sports

SPORTS COLUMN Name, image and likeness, or NIL, has taken the college sports world by storm. Now, nearly every commitment by a high school prospect or transfer portal player is immediately followed by speculation about how much money was offered —...

Going to the DMV could get easier as Louisiana replaces 50-year-old system: 'It'll be quick'

Going to the DMV could get easier as Louisiana replaces 50-year-old system: 'It'll be quick'

Getting a driver’s license, registration or other service from Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles could get much easier because the state has selected a vendor to replace its half-century-old computer system, state officials said. “It’ll be...

Right-wing media makes NYC shooting all about Mamdani

Right-wing media makes NYC shooting all about Mamdani

One week before Monday’s mass shooting in Manhattan, President Donald Trump ranted on his Truth Social platform that progressive criminal justice reforms were “endangering even our great law enforcement officers” and thus “crime in American cities...

A Quilter’s Destination Quilt Show Builds Community, Showcases Art, and Draws Visitors to Lancaster

A Quilter’s Destination Quilt Show Builds Community, Showcases Art, and Draws Visitors to Lancaster

July 30, 2025 | 6:00 AM Asia Tabb Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark. She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express,...

Unfriendly? In Louisiana? - There's Only One Place That Works

Unfriendly? In Louisiana? - There's Only One Place That Works

(KMDL-FM) When we moved to Louisiana in 1995, one of the first things my family noticed was just how friendly the people along "the Bayou" really were. We hadn't been in town for more than a month, and we had friends in Lafayette, Youngsville,...

Black mold found in New Orleans water board building

Black mold found in New Orleans water board building

The water board confirms Stachybotrys — a type of black mold — is growing in the building. Officials claim the mold is isolated to a single office. NEW ORLEANS — Testing is underway to determine the extent of black mold discovered inside the New...

Louisiana woman arrested for making stunning purchase while receiving Medicaid benefits

Louisiana woman arrested for making stunning purchase while receiving Medicaid benefits

By LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR Published: 21:05 EDT, 29 July 2025 | Updated: 21:21 EDT, 29 July 2025 A Louisiana woman was arrested after allegedly buying a Lamborghini and other expensive purchases while receiving Medicaid benefits. Candace Taylor, 35,...

New Orleans man receives ten-year sentence for drug trafficking and machinegun offenses

New Orleans man receives ten-year sentence for drug trafficking and machinegun offenses

Michael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of JusticeMichael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of Justice Lovon White, a 22-year-old...

Second alleged victim of New Orleans choir teacher was abused on school grounds, court records say

Second alleged victim of New Orleans choir teacher was abused on school grounds, court records say

A well-known New Orleans gospel singer and former choir teacher accused of grooming and raping a teenage boy is facing another sexual abuse accusation in a second case, according to court records, and this time the attack allegedly occurred on...

Spare Notes Five Months Leads To Big Win For Baton Rouge

Spare Notes Five Months Leads To Big Win For Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE - A little before 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, the final shot after 150 days was rolled at the Raising Canes River Center exhibit hall in the USBC Open Championships. David Shada of Idaho rolled a strike and a six-count 3-6-7-10 spare...

New Orleans girl with leukemia headed to Hawaii thanks to Make-A-Wish

New Orleans girl with leukemia headed to Hawaii thanks to Make-A-Wish

Emily, a 14-year-old with leukemia, is going on a dream trip to Hawaii after a celebration at the Audubon Aquarium, thanks to Make-A-Wish and Genentech. NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans teen is heading from the bayou to the beach for the trip of a...

New Orleans sheriff race heats up with Hutson facing multiple challengers

New Orleans sheriff race heats up with Hutson facing multiple challengers

Step Up for Action will host forums July 28–31 for New Orleans voters to hear directly from sheriff and city council candidates ahead of the October 11 election. NEW ORLEANS — A series of public forums featuring candidates for the New Orleans City...

Allegiant announces new nonstop flight from New Orleans to Florida destination

Allegiant announces new nonstop flight from New Orleans to Florida destination

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Allegiant adds nonstop New Orleans-Punta Gorda flights starting Nov. 21, 2025 One-way fares range from $49 to $80, tickets now available Punta Gorda offers waterfront activities, historic landmarks, and bike trails Expansion part of...

Downtown New Orleans landmark properties hit the market for $10M

Downtown New Orleans landmark properties hit the market for $10M

KEY TAKEAWAYS: $10 million listing includes five connected CBD buildings United Fruit Building features 62,650 rentable square feet Properties are eligible for historic state and federal tax credits Ideal for hotel, luxury residential, or...

Irish Film Festival: 2 feature films and 10 shorts will screen Saturday in Baton Rouge

Irish Film Festival: 2 feature films and 10 shorts will screen Saturday in Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge Irish Film Festival returns to the Manship Theatre and Shaw Center for the Arts on Saturday for a day of movies, music and dance. Two feature-length comedy-dramas from Ireland will bookend the festival’s two afternoon segments of...

Is Joel Embiid's Career DONE? | LUKA 2.0 DEBUNKED | Zion Williamson's LAST CHANCE in New Orleans?

Is Joel Embiid's Career DONE? | LUKA 2.0 DEBUNKED | Zion Williamson's LAST CHANCE in New Orleans?

With Joel Embiid's future under a microscope, we debate whether he's a "frontrunner" who shrinks from adversity or a misunderstood genius with miserable luck. Author: cbs19.tv Published: 12:48 PM CDT July 29, 2025 Updated: 12:48 PM CDT July 29, 2025

San Antonio BBQ chef to compete in family cook-off on national TV

San Antonio BBQ chef to compete in family cook-off on national TV

Well known in the Texas BBQ scene, Steve Grams of San Antonio will compete in Family Recipe Showdown on The Food Network for a chance at a $10,000 prize. SAN ANTONIO — One of San Antonio's own will compete in a family cook-off for a $10,000 prize...

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