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Alert Day: Cold Weather Sticks Around

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-01-07 06:40:10

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Cold weather persists with another advisory in effect until 9 AM today, and a freeze watch begins tonight lasting through Wednesday. Temperatures will hover near freezing, with some areas likely experiencing hard freezes, particularly on the North Shore and closer to Mississippi. Expect wind chills in the 20s, and morning temperatures in the low 30s. Highs today will reach mid to upper 40s, well below average. Tonight’s lows could drop into the 20s, especially north of I-10. Protect pipes and check on people, pets, and plants. A cold start is expected tomorrow, with rain chances increasing Thursday and Friday.

Lows over the next couple of nights will be in the 20s and 30s. There is the potential for a hard freeze tonight on the Northshore.

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New Orleans City Council overrides Mayor Cantrell’s veto on French Quarter trash contract, Charity Hospital

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wgno.com – Ashley Hamilton – 2025-07-10 16:11:00

SUMMARY: The New Orleans City Council voted 5-1 to override Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s emergency declaration, allowing Henry Consulting to take over trash collection in the French Quarter. Council President JP Morrell criticized the mayor for overstepping by ending IV Waste’s contract early and awarding Henry Consulting the contract without proper process. Residents and businesses favor keeping IV Waste, and concerns were raised about the quick contractor change. The city defends the emergency contract and selection process, emphasizing Henry Consulting’s top ranking in a competitive RFP. Henry Consulting expects to begin service on July 31. The council also overrode Cantrell’s veto on funding for Charity Hospital redevelopment.

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Kerrville native living in New Orleans reflects on heartbreak in his hometown

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-07-10 10:26:51

SUMMARY: Parker Kennedy, a Kerrville native now living in New Orleans, reflects on the devastating flooding affecting his small hometown. Once a community of 20,000, Kerrville has been thrust into heartbreaking headlines due to the tragedy, including loss of life impacting people Parker personally knows. Though his family is safe, the pain is deep as he mourns friends lost, including a close friend’s daughter. Motivated to help, Parker is donating 10% of all sales from his Uptown New Orleans store in July to Kerrville relief foundations, supporting survivors and animals. He honors the memories of those lost and wants others to know Kerrville’s unique spirit beyond this tragedy.

Kerrville native living in New Orleans reflects on heartbreak in his hometown

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New Orleans OIG finds NORDC, Foundation non-compliant with audit law

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wgno.com – Raeven Poole – 2025-07-09 14:34:00

SUMMARY: The New Orleans Office of Inspector General reported that the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) and the New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation failed to comply with legal audit requirements. NORDC did not provide independent audits for the last three years, despite the City Charter mandating annual independent audits. The Foundation, which receives substantial public funding, also stopped audits in recent years, citing cost savings and lack of federal funds. The OIG recommends both entities comply with financial reporting laws by the end of 2026. NORDC acknowledged the findings and is reviewing its processes to improve transparency and accountability.

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