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Cook Is Chillin' With Celebrities in New Orleans

February 9, 2025

Picture this: you're in the heart of New Orleans, and suddenly, there's someone who might seem pretty ordinary to you but he is kind of Tim Cook, the Apple CEO. When he's cruising around town, the atmosphere brings him up in the middle of local scenes. Cook is virtually at home with slightly rowd

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Bourbon Street's Safety Dilemma: Balancing Fun and Protection

January 11, 2025

New Orleans is grappling with a perennial question after a recent attack: How can Bourbon Street be made safe without losing its unique charm? The deadly truck attack has sparked debates about security measures, from banning cars to turning the area into a state park. Locals, like waiter Bryan Casey

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Chemicals Found in Suspect's Storage Unit: Bourbon Street Investigation Update

January 8, 2025

The FBI in Houston recently made an interesting discovery while investigating the Bourbon Street attack suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar. During a search at a storage unit on Walters Road, agents found bottles of sulfuric acid hidden in a cooler. This storage unit was just a mile away from Jabbar's home

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Biden's New Orleans Visit: Support and Hope for Bourbon Street

January 7, 2025

President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, are set to visit New Orleans on Monday. The purpose of their visit is to meet with the families of those affected by the tragic Bourbon Street incident that occurred on New Year's Day. An Army veteran driving a truck caused the deaths of 14 people

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New Year's Survivor Back Home in Baton Rouge

January 7, 2025

In Baton Rouge, there's some good news after a tragic start to the year. Parker Vidrine, an 18-year-old local student, is back home after being injured in a New Year's terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. His friend, Kareem Badawi, sadly didn't make it. The attack happened early in the mo

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Tragedy on Bourbon: A Night of Fun Turns Deadly

January 5, 2025

Bourbon Street in New Orleans was alive with celebration on New Year's Eve. Crowds gathered, drinks in hand, ready to welcome 2025. Among them were a Pennsylvanian family, two former college football teammates, and a local New Orleanian. The night seemed perfect, filled with laughter and cheer. But

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Many Still Recovering After Bourbon Street Incident

January 3, 2025

In the aftermath of the Bourbon Street attack, many injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals. LCMC Health hospitals reported that 16 patients are still being treated, with eight of them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Four patients were transferred from other facilities to receive special ca

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New Orleans Faces New Year's Tragedy: A Call for Change

January 2, 2025

New Orleans woke up to a shock on Wednesday morning. A pickup truck had plowed into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 15 and injuring many more. The festive atmosphere was instantly replaced with horror and disbelief. Ken Williams, a local chef, summed it up: "We're all numb. " The cit