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Black mothers die at a rate 3 times as high as white women during pregnancy
Author: WWL Staff
Published: 6:43 PM CDT May 23, 2022
NEW ORLEANS — Senator Bill Cassidy’s comments about maternal mortality among Black women caused a lot of controversy but perhaps lost among the viral comments and eq...
Louisiana Department of Health offers tips for mothers struggling to find formula
Updated: 9:51 AM CDT May 18, 2022
NEW ORLEANS —
The Louisiana Department of Health is offering tips to mothers who are struggling to find baby formula during the nationwide shortages.
Families are reporting difficulty finding infant f...
Sewerage and Water Board New Orleans hosting job fair
Updated: 8:02 AM CDT May 19, 2022
A major employment push is happening in New Orleans.
The Sewerage and Water Board is partnering with agencies across the country to fill critical vacancies. Attendees ...
As housing costs increase renters & affordable housing advocates react
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As advocates push for more affordable housing in New Orleans a study by two Florida universities says the city is among the most overvalued rental markets in the country.
On the streets of New Orleans, it does not take long t...
Seabrook Bridge closed until further notice for emergency repairs
NEW ORLEANS —
The Seabrook Bridge will be completely closed until further notice.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation announced that both the eastbound and westbound lanes are closed for emergency mechanical bridge repairs.
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I'm tired': Gordon Plaza residents claim New Orleans leaders are slowing down relocation process
Residents say the soil on the former landfill site has sickened them. They want money to help them move — and now.
NEW ORLEANS —
Constant funerals for relatives and neighbors....
Apparent Treme double shooting revealed to be two separate incidents, NOPD reports
by: Kylee Bond
Posted: May 5, 2022 / 10:33 AM CDT
Updated: May 5, 2022 / 12:15 PM CDT
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Police are investigating after a shooting injured one person in Treme ...
The abortion debate intensifies after a Supreme Court document is leaked
By Sabrina Wilson
Published: May. 3, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT|Updated: 12 hours ago
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - People on both sides of the abortion debate are fired up after a draft opinion by U.S. Supreme Court was l...
Firefighters were on the scene of a fire on the Natchez Steamboat
Updated: 7:28 AM CDT May 4, 2022
New Orleans firefighters are on the scene of a fire on the Natchez Steamboat.
Crews got the call around 8:30 p.m . Tuesday night.
There is no word right now on any injuries or...
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