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Top New Orleans news: Drunk driver who killed 2 gets 90-year sentence; $2M lottery ticket sold; more

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Published on October 31, 2019
Top New Orleans news: Drunk driver who killed 2 gets 90-year sentence; $2M lottery ticket sold; morePhoto: David Jakes/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New Orleans.

Drunk driver who killed 2 cyclists after Mardi Gras parade sentenced to 90 years 

The man who drunkenly plowed through a group of bicyclists after a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade in March will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

Halloween events around the Metro area

Looking for something spooky to do this Halloween? Check out a parish by parish breakdown of Halloween events.

Read the full story on WDSU News.

Rockets fan, girlfriend arrested after Pelicans coach punched

A Houston Rockets fan is charged with punching a New Orleans Pelicans coach at the end of a game between the teams. 

Read the full story on New York Post.

$2 million Powerball ticket sold in suburban New Orleans

Someone in Louisiana is now $2 million richer. A Powerball ticket worth that much was sold at the Superior Discount on Metairie Road in Metairie. The winner matched all five white balls, but not the red Powerball. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.


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