Gary Landrieu, an independent running for Governor and cousin of former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and former Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu, received pushback after dropping the n-word on WGSO 990, a talk radio show. He explained that because his family members were sympathetic to African Americans, he used to be picked on and called […]
Friday, July 5 was supposed to be payday for New Orleans city employees. However, Big Easy Magazine has received word that many of those employees, including those at the New Orleans Department of Transportation and the New Orleans Public Library, did not receive their paychecks this morning. According to an email sent out Friday morning […]
The New Orleans Police Department has arrested a person who was carrying what appeared to be an AR-15 near the Pride Parade route on Saturday.
Another legendary local has died. New Orleans and the world have lost another legend. Mac Rebennack better known as Dr. John died this morning. He truly was one of the greatest musicians this city has ever produced. It is a very sad day. pic.twitter.com/FhzN5cosWG — Eric Paulsen WWL-TV (@EPaulsenWWL) June 6, 2019 As reported by […]
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Mango Mango daiquiri shop on Bourbon Street.
The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is on the scene of a building fire at the intersection of S. Claiborne and Orleans Ave.
Multiple people have been shot during Passover services at the Chabad of Poway synagogue in California.
The Causeway Bridge has been closed to traffic in both directions following a crash that resulted in a car catching fire, according to Causeway Police. Due to an accident, the Causeway – Northbound, Causeway – Southbound is closed at this time. Estimated time till bridge opens is 2 Hours. Updates to follow. https://t.co/Zgp8zbDAHD — Causeway […]
UPDATE: The all-clear has been declared. (4:10pm) A bomb threat has prompted an evacuation of the New Orleans Criminal Court. Authorities are currently sweeping the building to ensure it is safe. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
On Friday evening, Louisiana State Senator Karen Carter Peterson issued a statement admitting that she, like many others, struggles with a gambling addiction.
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