Jordan Lippincott

New Orleans

Reporter at WGNO-TV (New Orleans, LA)

Native of Metairie • Graduate of @ULLafayette • Reporter

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Beefed up police presence at New Orleans’ Lakefront for Easter Sunday

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jordan Lippincott

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Those celebrating Easter Sunday at the Lakefront should expect several traffic restrictions. From West End Boulevard to the Seabrook Bridge, the eastbound lane of Lakeshore Drive will be open to traffic, and the other will be reserved for emergency vehicles. Drivers should also expect to stop for law enforcement.
Beefed up police presence at New Orleans' Lakefront for Easter Sunday

2 months ago | wgno.com | Jordan Lippincott

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Those celebrating Easter Sunday at the Lakefront should expect several traffic restrictions. From West End Boulevard to the Seabrook Bridge, the eastbound lane of Lakeshore Drive will be open to traffic, and the other will be reserved for emergency vehicles. Drivers should also expect to stop for law enforcement.
Second Harvest Food Bank needs support amid federal funding cuts

2 months ago | wgno.com | Jordan Lippincott

ELMWOOD, La. (WGNO) — Federal funding cuts are now impacting charities, like Second Harvest Food Bank. Leaders of the nonprofit say they’re going to need help from the public, so families don’t go hungry. 37 loads of food expected to arrive at the food bank will not be coming because of cuts made to federal food programs. “That’s over 600,000 pounds of food, which has a value to us of $1.1 million,” explained John Sillars, the chief strategy officer for Second Harvest Food Bank.
Gov. Landry’s insurance reform plan draws public reaction

2 months ago | wgno.com | Jordan Lippincott

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple and personal injury attorney Morris Bart are reacting to Governor Jeff Landry’s insurance reform plan. The governor has attributed the high cost of car insurance to both, and hopes to hold the parties accountable. During a press conference on Thursday press conference, Temple hoped to set the record straight.
Plans to build Marrero apartment complex fail

2 months ago | wgno.com | Jordan Lippincott

GRETNA, La. (WGNO) — Neighbors in Marrero are praising a vote by the Jefferson Parish Council to stop the plan to build a new apartment complex. Dozens of people who live near the development site on Lapalco Boulevard, near its intersection with Manor Heights Drive, attended the meeting to oppose its construction. They say another affordable housing complex among the single-family homes wouldn’t benefit the area. “This project belongs somewhere,” one attendee exclaimed.
Man arrested for allegedly bringing gun inside New Orleans school

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jordan Lippincott

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A man is in custody after allegedly walking into a Little Woods school with a gun. New Orleans police arrived at ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Academy on Curran Boulevard shortly before 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Officers had received a call about a suspicious person inside the school.
Legal battle between oil companies and Louisiana parishes far from over

2 months ago | wgno.com | Jordan Lippincott

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The big win in court for Plaquemines Parish against Chevron may not be a win for the coast for a while. The jury found Chevron liable for causing coastal damage. The oil giant now must dole out $745 million. WGNO legal analyst Cliff Cardone says the verdict does not come as a surprise. “This is a home-cooked jury, so you’d have to think that the verdict was going to be in favor of the plaintiff because it was all local people on that jury,” said Cardone.
Local economist weighs potential impacts from tariffs

2 months ago | wgno.com | Jordan Lippincott

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Deemed Liberation Day by President Donald Trump, the 47th president announced the rollout of reciprocal tariffs against other nations to boost the U.S. economy. The announcement was made during a Wednesday afternoon appearance at the White House. “In a few in a few moments, I will sign a historic Executive Order, instituting reciprocal tariffs on countries throughout the world,” said Trump.
Hundreds gather for funeral of St. Tammany Parish Sgt. Grant Candies

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jordan Lippincott

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is remembering Sergeant Grant Candies. Candies was killed while trying to stop a speeding car during a chase along Interstate 10 last month. In addition to the family and friends of Candies, his funeral drew hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the state to the Harbor Center in Slidell. The eight pallbearers slowly exited the convention center Tuesday afternoon as the sounds of bagpipes filled the air.
Hundreds gather for funeral of St. Tammany Parish Sgt. Grant Candies

2 months ago | wgno.com | Jordan Lippincott

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is remembering Sergeant Grant Candies. Candies was killed while trying to stop a speeding car during a chase along Interstate 10 last month. In addition to the family and friends of Candies, his funeral drew hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the state to the Harbor Center in Slidell. The eight pallbearers slowly exited the convention center Tuesday afternoon as the sounds of bagpipes filled the air.