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New Orleans Council passes motion to form street renaming committee
AdvertisementNew Orleans Council passes motion to form street renaming committeeHide TranscriptShow TranscriptHEARINGS, AND PROVIDE OVERALL TRANSPARENCY. >>> ALSO TODAY, THE NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED A NEW PLAN TO FORM A COMMITTEE TO RENAME CERTAIN STREETS ACROSS THE CITY. >> GINA, THEY SAY THAT THE STREETS ARE LINKED TO THE CONFEDERATE ERA AND SUPPORT WHITE SUPREMACY. AUBREY? >> DURING PUBLIC COMMENT, THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE SAID THAT THIS IS OVERDUE, AND THEY WANT STREETS LIKE JEFFERSON DAVIS RENAMED. WHILE THERE WERE A FEW PEOPLE THAT SAID THEY WANT THE STREET...…AdvertisementNew Orleans Council passes motion to form street renaming committeeHide TranscriptShow TranscriptHEARINGS, AND PROVIDE OVERALL TRANSPARENCY. >>> ALSO TODAY, THE NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED A NEW PLAN TO FORM A COMMITTEE TO RENAME CERTAIN STREETS ACROSS THE CITY. >> GINA, THEY SAY THAT THE STREETS ARE LINKED TO THE CONFEDERATE ERA AND SUPPORT WHITE SUPREMACY. AUBREY? >> DURING PUBLIC COMMENT, THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE SAID THAT THIS IS OVERDUE, AND THEY WANT STREETS LIKE JEFFERSON DAVIS RENAMED. WHILE THERE WERE A FEW PEOPLE THAT SAID THEY WANT THE STREET...WW…
Report: At least 30 LSU football players quarantined, some linked to Tigerland outbreak
AdvertisementReport: At least 30 LSU football players quarantined, some linked to Tigerland outbreakHide TranscriptShow TranscriptCLUSTERS ARE RELATED TO A LOCAL PARTY INVOLVING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, AND ANOTHER GATHERING AT A BAR OUTSIDE OF ORLEANS PARISH, WHERE SOCIAL GATHERING -- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WERE NOT IN PLACE. THE MORE CONCERNING PART OF THIS DATA IS THAT IT SHOWS MORE YOUNGER PEOPLE IN ORLEANS PARISH HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE VIRUS. DR. JENNIFER AVEGNO SAYS MANY OF THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND STAYING SAFE, BUT...…AdvertisementReport: At least 30 LSU football players quarantined, some linked to Tigerland outbreakHide TranscriptShow TranscriptCLUSTERS ARE RELATED TO A LOCAL PARTY INVOLVING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, AND ANOTHER GATHERING AT A BAR OUTSIDE OF ORLEANS PARISH, WHERE SOCIAL GATHERING -- SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WERE NOT IN PLACE. THE MORE CONCERNING PART OF THIS DATA IS THAT IT SHOWS MORE YOUNGER PEOPLE IN ORLEANS PARISH HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE VIRUS. DR. JENNIFER AVEGNO SAYS MANY OF THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND STAYING SAFE, BUT...WW…
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies from COVID-19
AdvertisementCongressman-elect Luke Letlow dies from COVID-19Hide TranscriptShow Transcript311,000 AND THE TOTAL FOR DEATHS MORE THAN 7400. LUKE LETLOW IS AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN OUR STATE. TRIBUTES CONTINUE TO POUR IN THIS AFTERNOON. CONGRESSMAN STEVE SCALISE RELEASED A STATEMENT, CALLING LETLOW’S DEATH HEARTBREAKING. CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS OUTSIDE LOUISIANA ALSO EXTENDED THEIR SYMPATHIES. IT COULD HAPPEN TO ANYONE. REPRESENTATIVE ADAM KINZINGER FROM ILLINOIS SAID LETLOW’S DEATH SERVES AS A REMINDER THAT WE ARE FACING A SERIOUS VIRU >> EVERYTHING I HAVE READ ABOUT HIM, A GREAT...…AdvertisementCongressman-elect Luke Letlow dies from COVID-19Hide TranscriptShow Transcript311,000 AND THE TOTAL FOR DEATHS MORE THAN 7400. LUKE LETLOW IS AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN OUR STATE. TRIBUTES CONTINUE TO POUR IN THIS AFTERNOON. CONGRESSMAN STEVE SCALISE RELEASED A STATEMENT, CALLING LETLOW’S DEATH HEARTBREAKING. CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS OUTSIDE LOUISIANA ALSO EXTENDED THEIR SYMPATHIES. IT COULD HAPPEN TO ANYONE. REPRESENTATIVE ADAM KINZINGER FROM ILLINOIS SAID LETLOW’S DEATH SERVES AS A REMINDER THAT WE ARE FACING A SERIOUS VIRU >> EVERYTHING I HAVE READ ABOUT HIM, A GREAT...WW…
Louisiana sees another significant spike in COVID-19 related illness affecting children
AdvertisementLouisiana sees another significant spike in COVID-19-related illness affecting childrenHide TranscriptShow TranscriptCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL. MIS SEE WHICH IS WHICH IS THE ACRONYM FOR MULTI-DISC. I’M SORRY MULTI-SYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN. IS SOMETHING THAT THAT THAT IS REAL AND IT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE COUNTRY AND IS HAPPENING HERE IN LOUISIANA. OBVIOUSLY LIKE ITS NAME WOULD INDICATE ITS CONDITION IN CHILDREN WHERE DIFFERENT BODY PARTS CAN BECOME INFLAMED INCLUDING THE HEART THE LUNGS THE KIDNEYS BRAIN SKIN EYES GASTROINTESTINAL ORGANS. MAN, WE DON’T YET...…AdvertisementLouisiana sees another significant spike in COVID-19-related illness affecting childrenHide TranscriptShow TranscriptCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL. MIS SEE WHICH IS WHICH IS THE ACRONYM FOR MULTI-DISC. I’M SORRY MULTI-SYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN. IS SOMETHING THAT THAT THAT IS REAL AND IT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE COUNTRY AND IS HAPPENING HERE IN LOUISIANA. OBVIOUSLY LIKE ITS NAME WOULD INDICATE ITS CONDITION IN CHILDREN WHERE DIFFERENT BODY PARTS CAN BECOME INFLAMED INCLUDING THE HEART THE LUNGS THE KIDNEYS BRAIN SKIN EYES GASTROINTESTINAL ORGANS. MAN, WE DON’T YET...WW…
Sen. John Kennedy on protests: 'I condemn this violent assault on the democratic process'
AdvertisementSen. John Kennedy on protests: 'I condemn this violent assault on the democratic process'AdvertisementSen. John Kennedy on protests: 'I condemn this violent assault on the democratic process'Sen. John tweeted in response to protests that breached the United States Capitol Wednesday. Kennedy condemned the protests, saying that he will not be intimidated by a "mob.""The Capitol Police have done an extraordinary job keeping us safe. I’m thankful for their heroism. I condemn this violent assault on the democratic process & will not be intimidated by a mob that confuses chaos...…AdvertisementSen. John Kennedy on protests: 'I condemn this violent assault on the democratic process'AdvertisementSen. John Kennedy on protests: 'I condemn this violent assault on the democratic process'Sen. John tweeted in response to protests that breached the United States Capitol Wednesday. Kennedy condemned the protests, saying that he will not be intimidated by a "mob.""The Capitol Police have done an extraordinary job keeping us safe. I’m thankful for their heroism. I condemn this violent assault on the democratic process & will not be intimidated by a mob that confuses chaos...WW…
Houma 7-year-old publishes second book, celebrates success as young author
AdvertisementHouma 7-year-old publishes second book, celebrates success as young authorHouma 7-year-old publishes second book, celebrates success as young authorHouma 7-year-old publishes second book, celebrates success as young authorHide TranscriptShow Transcript>> LOOK FOR IT. LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU SEE IT. >> THIS WAS THE MOMENT REALITY SET IN FOR LITTLE ALYSSA MCCLELLAND. SEEING HER BOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME INSIDE OF A BOOK STORE. [LAUGHTER] >> WHAT IS THAT? WE FIRST MET THE SEVEN-YEAR-OLD FROM HOUMA WHEN SHE PUBLISHED HER FIRST BOOK, MY BIG CURLY FRO, BACK IN JUNE....…AdvertisementHouma 7-year-old publishes second book, celebrates success as young authorHouma 7-year-old publishes second book, celebrates success as young authorHouma 7-year-old publishes second book, celebrates success as young authorHide TranscriptShow Transcript>> LOOK FOR IT. LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU SEE IT. >> THIS WAS THE MOMENT REALITY SET IN FOR LITTLE ALYSSA MCCLELLAND. SEEING HER BOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME INSIDE OF A BOOK STORE. [LAUGHTER] >> WHAT IS THAT? WE FIRST MET THE SEVEN-YEAR-OLD FROM HOUMA WHEN SHE PUBLISHED HER FIRST BOOK, MY BIG CURLY FRO, BACK IN JUNE....WW…
Swastikas spray-painted outside New Orleans Jewish cemetery
Sorry, this site is not accessible in your region.Swastikas spray-painted outside New Orleans Jewish cemeteryAdvertisementSwastikas spray-painted outside New Orleans Jewish cemeteryA Jewish cemetery in New Orleans is cleaning up after someone spray-painted swastikas outside.The swastikas were seen at the Gates of Prayer Cemetery on Joseph Street.David Gerber, senior Rabbi, said neighbors have stepped up to help clean up the graffiti."It's painful to see graffiti like that the nazi imagery is painful it brings up memories it's brings a sense of fear among our people we don't believe this was...…Sorry, this site is not accessible in your region.Swastikas spray-painted outside New Orleans Jewish cemeteryAdvertisementSwastikas spray-painted outside New Orleans Jewish cemeteryA Jewish cemetery in New Orleans is cleaning up after someone spray-painted swastikas outside.The swastikas were seen at the Gates of Prayer Cemetery on Joseph Street.David Gerber, senior Rabbi, said neighbors have stepped up to help clean up the graffiti."It's painful to see graffiti like that the nazi imagery is painful it brings up memories it's brings a sense of fear among our people we don't believe this was...WW…
New Orleans SWB 'very concerned' about power to pumps as generator goes down
AdvertisementNew Orleans plans to lift parking restrictions ahead of CristobalNew Orleans SWB 'very concerned' about power to pumps as generator goes downNew Orleans plans to lift parking restrictions ahead of CristobalHide TranscriptShow TranscriptJENNIFER: IF YOU ARE IN NEW ORLEANS, YOU LIKELY GOT A STORM SURGE EMERGENCY ALERT ON YOUR CELL PHONE WITHIN THE LAST HOUR. THE CITY SENT OUT ANOTHER ALERT CLARIFYING IT IS JUST FOR AREAS OUTSIDE OF OUR LEVEE PROTECTION. WE ARE TALKING VENETIAN ISLES, IRISH BAYOU AND LAKE CATHERINE. CITYWIDE, STREET FLOODING IS EXPECTED WHENEVER CRISTOBAL COMES...…AdvertisementNew Orleans plans to lift parking restrictions ahead of CristobalNew Orleans SWB 'very concerned' about power to pumps as generator goes downNew Orleans plans to lift parking restrictions ahead of CristobalHide TranscriptShow TranscriptJENNIFER: IF YOU ARE IN NEW ORLEANS, YOU LIKELY GOT A STORM SURGE EMERGENCY ALERT ON YOUR CELL PHONE WITHIN THE LAST HOUR. THE CITY SENT OUT ANOTHER ALERT CLARIFYING IT IS JUST FOR AREAS OUTSIDE OF OUR LEVEE PROTECTION. WE ARE TALKING VENETIAN ISLES, IRISH BAYOU AND LAKE CATHERINE. CITYWIDE, STREET FLOODING IS EXPECTED WHENEVER CRISTOBAL COMES...WW…
Orleans registrar: 4,000 mail-in ballot requests sat at post office
AdvertisementOrleans registrar: 4,000 mail-in ballot requests sat at post officeHide TranscriptShow TranscriptSENIOR-RELATED LOCATIONS WERE MOVED BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED IF THIS AFFECTS YOU. TRAVERS NEW PROBLEMS WITH : MAIL-IN BALLOTS FOR TOMORROW’S ELECTION, THE ORLEANS PARISH REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TELLS WDSU INVESTIGATES 4,000 APPLICATIONS FOR MAIL BALLOTS WERE DISCOVER JULY 1 AT A NEW ORLEANS POST OFFICE. THE REGISTRAR, SANDRA WILSON, SAYS POSTAL WORKERS DELIVERED THEM TO HER OFFICE AT CITY HALL THAT DAY HER STAFF PUT BALLOTS IN THE MAIL TO VOTERS WHO...…AdvertisementOrleans registrar: 4,000 mail-in ballot requests sat at post officeHide TranscriptShow TranscriptSENIOR-RELATED LOCATIONS WERE MOVED BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED IF THIS AFFECTS YOU. TRAVERS NEW PROBLEMS WITH : MAIL-IN BALLOTS FOR TOMORROW’S ELECTION, THE ORLEANS PARISH REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TELLS WDSU INVESTIGATES 4,000 APPLICATIONS FOR MAIL BALLOTS WERE DISCOVER JULY 1 AT A NEW ORLEANS POST OFFICE. THE REGISTRAR, SANDRA WILSON, SAYS POSTAL WORKERS DELIVERED THEM TO HER OFFICE AT CITY HALL THAT DAY HER STAFF PUT BALLOTS IN THE MAIL TO VOTERS WHO...WW…
Lawyer: Ray Nagin released from prison amid COVID-19 concerns
AdvertisementRay Nagin released from prison amid COVID-19 concernsLawyer: Ray Nagin released from prison amid COVID-19 concernsRay Nagin released from prison amid COVID-19 concernsHide TranscriptShow Transcript>> RAY NAGIN HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM JAIL DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS. NAGIN’S LAWYER CONFIRMS THE 63-YEAR-OLD WAS RELEASED YESTERDAY FROM A FEDERAL PRISON AND IS NOW IN TEXAS WITH HIS FAMILY. IN RECENT WEEKS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN STRATEGICALLY RELEASING FEDERAL INMATES. RAY NAGIN WAS CONVICTED IN 2017 OF BRIBERY AND MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES....…AdvertisementRay Nagin released from prison amid COVID-19 concernsLawyer: Ray Nagin released from prison amid COVID-19 concernsRay Nagin released from prison amid COVID-19 concernsHide TranscriptShow Transcript>> RAY NAGIN HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM JAIL DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS. NAGIN’S LAWYER CONFIRMS THE 63-YEAR-OLD WAS RELEASED YESTERDAY FROM A FEDERAL PRISON AND IS NOW IN TEXAS WITH HIS FAMILY. IN RECENT WEEKS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN STRATEGICALLY RELEASING FEDERAL INMATES. RAY NAGIN WAS CONVICTED IN 2017 OF BRIBERY AND MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES....WW…