New Orleans/ Community & Society
Published on January 22, 2020
Top New Orleans news: 70-year-old killed in home invasion; 2 major Mardi Gras parades alter routesPhoto: iStock

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in New Orleans.

New Orleans and Louisiana named among top travel destinations in 2020

The Big Easy and the Bayou State are being recognized as two top destinations in 2020 by a national travel website.

Read the full story on WDSU News.

Airport reports spike in dining revenue at new terminal

The new terminal opened Nov. 6.

Read the full story on WDSU News.

70-year-old man killed in home invasion

Police said the New Orleans man was shot to death by an intruder who broke into his home. It happened just before 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 1600 block of Treasure Street.

Read the full story on WWL.

2 major Mardi Gras parades alter routes to avoid collapsed hotel site

Two major Mardi Gras parades will alter their traditional routes to avoid the site of the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel that crumpled in October, killing three workers and injuring dozens. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

Zion Williamson rejoins Pelicans lineup at pivotal time

A months-long recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery is finally behind the New Orleans Pelicans rookie and top overall NBA draft choice.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.


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