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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Possible road rage leaves man dead in Kenner crash: KPD
KENNER, La. (WGNO) — The Kenner Police Department is on the scene of a fatal crash on Friday morning, July 11. According to Kenner officers, around 2:30 a.m. they witnessed a gold Honda Pilot driving eastbound in the 2200 block of Airline Highway in a 'very aggressive manner.' They add that the driver appeared to be involved in an argument or possible road rage with the driver of a Ford Mustang. Man convicted in New Orleans sexual assault, home invasion case Kenner officers said they attempted to pull the Honda over but the driver reportedly drove off leading them on a pursuit. The Honda then turned north onto Taylor Street at high speed. The chase ended when the driver crossed the eastbound lane of West Metairie at the corner of Taylor, launched over the curb and west Metairie canal, crashing into the canal bank. Kenner police said they pulled the driver from the Honda as smoke was coming from the engine and began doing CPR. The Kenner Fire Department and East Jefferson EMS responded and transported the man to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. Kenner PD is asking any witness of the incident to call the Traffic Division at 504-712-2200. They are also searching for the driver of the Ford Mustang. Franklinton woman indicted in connection with 8-month-old son's death The Jefferson Parish coroner will release the driver's identity after an autopsy is done and the family is notified. The crash remains under against public officials persist in year after Trump assassination attempt Butler assassination attempt proved to be turning point for Trump NHC shifts area for potential tropical development to Gulf Coast Widespread showers & storms for Sunday with a hint of heat While waiting for green card, Oklahoma man detained by ICE Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Pride, protests, Pokémon: What's happening in New Orleans this weekend
New Orleans is packed with things to do this weekend, from Pride to the annual Naked Bike Ride to Father's Day events. Plus, Kristin Chenoweth is performing in Metairie and there's a Juneteenth festival at Whitney Plantation. Some highlights... 🌈 Pride events: Drag brunches, GrrlSpot, pool parties and more. (Schedule) New Orleans Black Pride: Party from 11am to 5pm at Armstrong Park. Pridefest: Party from 5–10pm Saturday at Elysian Fields and North Rampart. "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Kerri Colby headlines. The Pride parade rolls at 6pm on Saturday through the French Quarter. 🍷 The New Orleans Food and Wine Experience has events and special dinners. (Details) 💫 Pokémon North American International Championships will be at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center all weekend. There's also a store with exclusive merch. (Details) 🚲 The World Naked Bike Ride starts at 4pm Saturday through Mickey Markey Park and winds through the French Quarter. Bella Blue is the ride's leader. (Details) ✊🏾 Whitney Plantation hosts its annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Saturday. Admission is free. (Details) 🪧 A large anti-Trump protest will be held Saturday in the Marigny. (Details) 🎩 "Chicago" is at the Saenger. Margaret Orr is in Thursday's show. (Tickets) 🪩 Kristin Chenoweth headlines Jefferson Parish's Bicentennial Ball on Saturday at Lakeside Shopping Center. (Tickets) 🎉 Father's Day events
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Jefferson Parish StormPrep 2025 event prepares residents for hurricane season
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The 2025 hurricane season officially begins on Sunday, June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says you need to be prepared. Jefferson Parish is no stranger to hurricane season, with many residents experiencing the devastation that can follow a storm. 'We know we live in a vulnerable zone for hurricanes, and this really is a time of the year where everybody needs to start having discussions on your own family prep,' said Parish President Cythnia Lee Sheng. Jefferson Parish officials discuss 2025 hurricane preparations Forty local vendors came together to offer Jefferson Parish residents the opportunity to learn about the options available when a hurricane threatened the area. Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans CEO Dan Mills understands the pain and anguish people can go through when a storm comes through. He says small actions like trimming the branches away from your home or clearing storm drains can make a big difference. 'Clear the storm drains. Always check those window openings and try to protect them. One thing we see a lot is the wind exposure on a garage door is vast, and if that garage door caves in, it can pressurize the home and cause a lot of damage,' said Mills. Sheng points out that every Category 5 storm formed in the United States was a tropical storm, or weaker, three days before. Remembering Hurricane Katrina through the eyes of Hurricane Hunter She emphasizes the importance of having an evacuation plan ready. 'We live in a very highly, you know, dense area. When we call for an emergency evacuation, everybody needs to leave. So it's critical that the planning happens beforehand so we can execute an evacuation order as smoothly as possible,' said Sheng. Water, food, prescriptions, flashlights and batteries are just a few necessities residents should have on hand. The owner of Craig's Electrical and Generator Service, Craig Jacomine, tells WGNO the worst mistake is waiting until hurricane season to check your generator 'Start it up once a month. That's the best way to do it. But we've had people that the day before hurricanes wanted to bring portable generators in for repairs. And unfortunately, we're in hurricane mode and we have a different set of standards that we have to follow to make sure our customers are properly taken care of,' said Jacomine. Officials say home insurance is another critical necessity as hurricane season beginsNASCAR legend Michael Waltrip teams up with Austin Peay for special beer Australian actor raising money to cryogenically preserve teen son Florida mother of dead 6-year-old was trying to 'exorcise demons': sheriff In Touch, Life & Style magazines, others, to end: THR Louisiana State Police welcomes 46 new Troopers to the force Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Coast Guard investigates Jean Lafitte airboat crash
JEFFERSON, La. (WGNO) — An airboat accident has left one person dead and two others injured. The Coast Guard says the airboat ran into a cable that was connected to a barge. Inmate accused of helping with Orleans Justice Center jailbreak It happened at about 10:30 on Friday morning, May 23, on the Intracoastal Waterway near Jean Lafitte. 11 people were on the airboat. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation along with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and the Department of Wildlife and top two arms help the Tigers take down Texas A&M in SEC Tournament opener Coast Guard investigates Jean Lafitte airboat crash Behind the Scenes of 'Roller Jam,' roller skating competition show filmed in Louisiana Spencer Rattler 'confident' during battle for starting QB job with Tyler Shough Another accused of helping Orleans Justice Center jailbreak inmates Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Louisiana lawmaker arrested on DWI and child endangerment charges after single-car crash
A Louisiana lawmaker is facing criminal charges after striking a concrete barrier while allegedly driving impaired with his three children in the vehicle, state police said on Wednesday. Rep. Kyle M. Green Jr., a Democrat who represents a portion of south Louisiana's Jefferson Parish, has been charged with a first-offense of driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor punishable by fines, jail time or a license suspension in the event of a conviction. He also was charged with three counts of child endangerment and traffic violations. Louisiana State Police said officers responded to a crash around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday after Green allegedly 'ran off the roadway' and struck a concrete barrier in the sprawling suburban parish outside New Orleans. Green and his children were not injured, the police statement said. While interacting with the lawmaker, officers said they noticed signs of impairment, according to the statement. Following a field sobriety test, Green was arrested. Green refused to submit to a breathalyzer test. The lawmaker did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment from The Associated Press. The second-term lawmaker was first elected in 2019 and is currently in the midst of Louisiana's 2025 Legislative Session. Under Louisiana law, legislators are 'privileged' from arrest under certain circumstances during their session, including if they are driving to or from committee meetings.
