Bella Dardano

New Orleans

Digital Content Producer at WGNO-TV (New Orleans, LA)

journalist @wgnotv | nola | formerly: @theadvocatebr, @lsureveille, @inregister

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Jefferson Parish crash leaves Terrytown pedestrian dead

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Jefferson Parish on Thursday, April 17. The LSP reported that the crash happened on the upper level of US 90B near Stumpf Boulevard around 5 a.m.LSP officials said an initial investigation shows that 24-year-old Shamond Jacobs was hit by a Chevrolet Silverado while walking in the eastbound lanes of US 90B. Jacobs was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chicken Salad Chick to open new location in Metairie

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

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Chicken Salad Chick to open new location in Metairie

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bella Dardano

METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — A new Chicken Salad Chick location is set to open in Metairie this month. According to a news release, the spot known for its variety of chicken salad flavors will open on Tuesday, April 22. Try tasty barbecue for a good cause at Crescent City Pitmasters competition In addition to chicken salad, the new Metairie spot will also serve salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts.
New Orleans group hosts free Easter basketball camp

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Positive Minds Positive Movement and Thrive 9th Ward are hosting an Easter basketball camp. According to organizers, the free camp takes place from April 21 to April 22 and is set to offer skills training, games, lunch, STEM activities, life skills and more. Organizers said they have partnered with STEM Heads Lab for this event for an additional learning component to emphasize the importance of education.
Pelicans name Joe Dumars Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Pelicans have named Joe Dumars its new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. The team made the official announcement on Wednesday, April 16. Dumars has more than 30 years of experience as a Hall of Fame player, NBA champion and league executive. Dumars has also held the position of Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations at the NBA league office.
Finalists announced in Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans executive director search

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans have announced the selection of two finalists in the search for its next executive director. The search was launched after former Executive Director Ghassan Korban announced he would be stepping down in February. The two finalists were selected from a pool of 68 candidates, nine of which were chosen after a screening process.
Finalists announced in Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans executive director search

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans have announced the selection of two finalists in the search for its next executive director. The search was launched after former Executive Director Ghassan Korban announced he would be stepping down in February. The two finalists were selected from a pool of 68 candidates, nine of which were chosen after a screening process. The first finalist is Bethany Bezak.
Delays continue for Belle Chasse Bridge tolling date

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

BELLE CHASSE, La. (WGNO) — The tolling date for the Belle Chasse Bridge has been delayed. Officials with the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project announced that tolling on the bridge will now start on Tuesday, April 22. Tolling was last set to start on Wednesday, April 16. Bridge officials said the delay is due to signage installation. Drivers are still being advised to set up a GeauxPass account to get a free, required transponder sticker.
Slidell crash leaves one person dead

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Officers with the Slidell Police Department are investigating a crash that left one person dead on Sunday, April 13. The SPD reported that the crash happened on West Hall Avenue near the intersection of Weilwood Drive around 4 p.m.Officers said an initial investigation shows that a Honda driving on Weilwood Drive was trying to turn left onto West Hall Avenue while a Can-Am Spyder was heading east on West Hall Avenue.
Man accused in Slidell vehicle theft arrested after jumping into Lake Pontchartrain: STPSO

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — An Arabi man accused of stealing a vehicle in the Slidell area was arrested after he allegedly tried to escape deputies by jumping into Lake Pontchartrain on Monday, April 14. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to a report of a vehicle being stolen from a North Summerfield Loop driveway on Monday morning.