New Orleans/ Community & Society
Published on December 17, 2019
Top New Orleans news: Explosion damages cars in French Quarter; City Hall adapts to cyberattackPhoto: Tim/Flickr

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Explosion damages cars in French Quarter

Authorities believe a faulty electrical line may have sparked an underground explosion Monday morning in New Orleans' French Quarter, causing damage to several cars.

Read the full story on WWL.

City Hall adapting to life without computers after cyberattack

The cyberattack forced the closure on Monday of Traffic Court and Municipal Court, among other offices. A forensic investigation is underway to find out who is responsible for Friday's ransomware attack.

Read the full story on WWL.

Want to be featured on 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' in New Orleans?

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" is looking for "featured audience members" to be on the live show.

Read the full story on WGNOtv.

Events scheduled for New Orleans Bowl and the new year

Jay Cicero, resident and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, talks about the New Orleans Bowl and other events in store for the new year.

Read the full story on WDSU News.


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