New Orleans/ Community & Society
Published on December 18, 2019
Top New Orleans news: 7 Saints to play in Pro Bowl; pedestrian killed by 18-wheeler; morePhoto: Pedro Szekely/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in New Orleans.

Seven New Orleans Saints to play in Pro Bowl, five marked to start

One of Brees' main targets on the field, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is marked as a starter for the Pro Bowl.

Read the full story on WWL.

Pedestrian struck, killed by 18-wheeler on Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans

New Orleans Police are investigating a fatal car crash on Claiborne Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

Read the full story on WWL.

Former New Orleans councilman awarded honorary doctorate

Grambling State University has awarded a New Orleans attorney and former member of New Orleans City Council with an honorary doctorate of laws degree. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Update on New Orleans City Hall cyber-attack

Mayor Latoya Cantrell held a news conference on Monday to update residents of Orleans Parish on the cyber-security incident that happened on Tuesday, Dec. 13th.

Read the full story on WGNOtv.


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