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2 weeks ago | 
audacy.com | Dave Cohen
Federal forecasters today warned everyone to get ready for what's expected to be a busy hurricane season. "We are predicting an above average season once again for 2025," National Weather Service Director Ken Graham announced from the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center in Gretna. He forecasts "13 to 19 named storms, that's when we get to 39 miles an hour... of these six to ten are forecast to become hurricanes, and that's when you get to the 74 mile an hour mark.
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1 month ago | 
audacy.com | Dave Cohen
New details are emerging in the death of former LSU football player Kyren Lacy. The Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas says Lacy shot himself while police were chasing him. A news release says the incident started Saturday night. "On April 12th, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., deputies with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office responded to a weapons disturbance call in 9300 block of FM 1960," authorities stated.
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1 month ago | 
audacy.com | Jeff Palermo |Dave Cohen |Newell Normand |Tommy Tucker
Last week LSU swept 10th ranked Oklahoma and this weekend the Tigers are back on the road to face 9th ranked Auburn. Auburn is 23-10 overall, 6-6 in the SEC, and 15-5 at Plainsman Park. Auburn has won three of its four SEC series. They have defeated Kentucky in Lexingon, beat Vanderbilt and Alabama at home and were swept by Georgia in Athens. Auburn is coming off a thrilling 9-8 victory over Geogia Tech in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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2 months ago | 
audacy.com | Dave Cohen
The private security firm that has been studying the terror attack in New Orleans, and the response, has issued its findings. It outlines many deficiencies in the New Orleans Police security plan and offers steps to improve protection.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
audacy.com | Dave Cohen
The weather app that came installed on my smart phone says the forecast for Tuesday is for up to five inches of snow in New Orleans. WWL TV Meteorologist Payton Malone says the app on his phone this morning predicted nine inches of snow in New Orleans on Tuesday. "It's just telling you what the models are spitting out right now," Malone explained. "I caution you... our storm that could trigger this winter storm is still out over the Pacific.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
audacy.com | Dave Cohen
After two weeks of investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation now says there were more victims in the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans than initially recorded. "FBI Victim Services has identified at least 57 individuals who were physically injured, in addition to the 14 deceased victims, during the New Year's Day attack," The FBI's Lesley Hill said in a news release. The initial reports of the number of injured was based on how many EMS transported to area hospitals.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
audacy.com | Dave Cohen
Why was the top prosecutor in New Orleans somewhat disappointed that a 93-year-old former Catholic priest plead guilty to rape, molestation and other charges today? "Part of me really wanted this jury and the public to hear what Lawrence Hecker did to these boys," New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams said on the courthouse steps. The D.A. says he also wanted to present evidence and ask witnesses about the church covering up the sexual abuse of children for decades.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
saintsreport.com | Dave Cohen |Andrus Whitewing
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Admin Photo credit Matthew Hinton-Imagn ImagesBy Dave CohenThe New Orleans Saints are hoping to start a winning streak Sunday in the Superdome. The black and gold have some things working in their favor, and others not so much. When the Saints face the Browns, the will have one of their key puzzle pieces back in place.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
audacy.com | Dave Cohen
The New Orleans Saints are hoping to start a winning streak Sunday in the Superdome. The black and gold have some things working in their favor, and others not so much. When the Saints face the Browns, the will have one of their key puzzle pieces back in place. "Well the big difference this week is you've got your center back in Erik McCoy," NFL Analyst Mike Detillier told WWL's Tommy Tucker.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
audacy.com | Dave Cohen
It may be mid-November, but don't tell Mother Nature. After the first ever Category 3 November hurricane in the Gulf last week, the tropics are still going strong. The National Hurricane Center says a broad area of low pressure over the central Caribbean Sea is in an area with environmental conditions conducive for development. "A tropical depression is likely to form within the next couple of days," according to an advisory.
