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The Moreno administration will ask City Council to approve a $110M stabilization loan backed by future tax revenues to replace emergency borrowing and shore up cash flow.
Sports in ...
Loyola University New Orleans plans to reclassify its athletics program from the NAIA to NCAA Division II and join the Gulf South Conference; the university will also add varsity rugby and will make the move official on June 9.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 78-year-old New Orleans East homeowner says a termite-eaten oak crushed her house and looters removed essentials. Red Cross and volunteers have stepped in with short-term help.
Lawmakers approved HB953 to shift plumbing licensure to the contractors board and to shorten experience requirements, drawing support from builders and pushback from plumbers.
Weather & Environment in ...
Muggy morning gives way to scattered storms this afternoon; highs near 89°F and possible gusty storms.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
WhiteWater will build a 65‑mile, 42‑inch Pelican Thrasher Lateral to move up to 2.5 Bcf/d of gas to Commonwealth LNG, adding a direct feed to the Cameron Parish export terminal.
A Metairie pursuit on Friday night ended when the fleeing vehicle overturned, Jefferson Parish deputies say. The chase began after a domestic‑battery call, officials told reporters.
Parish and state officials met Thursday to walk Northshore residents through supplies, alerts and evacuation steps ahead of hurricane season.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A new comedy room and full‑service restaurant opened in New Orleans East, booking national acts and serving dinner alongside nightly shows.
A 70-year-old Meraux resident, Viola Sino, was struck and killed on LA Highway 46; troopers say the driver was uninjured and the crash remains under investigation.
Gov. Jeff Landry signed HB 1187 to boost Louisiana’s Fortify Homes program with roughly $50M, expand eligibility and open a June lottery for thousands of $10,000 grants.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely in New Orleans today with heavy downpours possible. Expect ponding and slow commutes on low-lying streets.
Flood Watch runs through 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27. Expect heavy showers and localized street flooding across New Orleans.
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