Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Two people were arrested after an attempted traffic stop led to a police pursuit in New Orleans on Monday, June 3. The Louisiana State Police reported troopers with Troop NOLA tried to pull over a 2016 Lincoln for “multiple traffic violations” near […]
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New Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From a New Orleans homeless shelter to the top of his high school class, Elijah Hogan has already conquered much in life. Hogan recently graduated as one of two valedictorians at Walter L. Cohen charter high school, despite living in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year. “It’s […]
With the Opening of a New School, New Orleans Is an All-Charter District No More
In August, New Orleans Public Schools will open a district-operated school named for Leah Chase, a late civil rights activist and revered matriarch of a culinary dynasty. The school will eventually serve 320 students from pre-K through eighth grade, with an emphasis on the city’s culture and history. Located in a historic building, it will […]
New Orleans police investigate shooting in Pines Village neighborhood
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Pines Village neighborhood on Saturday, May 25. NOPD investigators say a man arrived at a hospital by a private car around 3:15 p.m. with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting happened in the 3900 block of Downman Road. Man wanted after […]
New Orleans restaurant looking for assistance to feed kids this summer
New Orleans mayor files restraining order against photographer
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans judge continued a hearing over a motion to strike a protective order filed by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. According to court documents, on Monday, May 20, Cantrell filed the order against Anne Breaud, a photographer who the mayor claims is harassing her. A statement was released on teh Civil […]
New Orleans Police Department investigates after human remains found in water near City Park
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officers with the New Orleans Department are investigating after human remains were found near City Park on Saturday, May 18. The NOPD reported an officer was flagged down at the intersection of Mirabeau Avenue and Wisner Boulevard around 12:47 p.m., where a fisherman reported the discovery. ‘Ride to Remember’ honors those […]
New Orleans City Council staff member wakes to find home vandalized
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans City Council has released a statement regarding threats made to a member of the staff. The statement reads that on May 16, alleged vandals covered the home of a Jewish city council staff member in red paint, possibly representing blood, in retaliation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “Regardless of […]
Severe weather sweeps across Greater New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Severe weather swept across our area Thursday night. More is expected as we continue into Friday and Saturday. Dozens of Greater New Orleans schools close after severe weather event People trapped on France Road amid severe weather on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Courtesy: New Orleans Fire Department) People trapped on France […]
Charles Barkley Will Donate $1M To St. Mary’s Academy Fueled By New Orleans Teens Who Discovered New Way To Prove Pythagoras’ Theorem
Charles Barkley is inspired by students Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson who made history with their mathematics discovery. As previously reported by AFROTECH™, Johnson and Jackson attended St. Mary’s Academy, a Catholic school located in New Orleans, LA, and are responsible for finding a new way to solve the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry without circular […]
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New Orleans Mission expands Lynhaven Retreat with new duplexes
HAMMOND, La., (WGNO) — The New Orleans Mission, a faith based organization, has expanded their Lynhaven Retreat. The 18-acre sanctuary now has seven new duplexes, built for mothers, children and sex trafficking victims who are working to rebuild their life. “We’ve been able to walk women through addiction, mental illness, human trafficking, and overcome those […]