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Anita Hill Keynote Speaker for Fit for King Housing Summit
WGNO NewsThe Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center will host the 5th Annual Fit for King Housing Summit on Jan. 13 featuring Brandeis University professor Anita Hill. Hill is scheduled to speak at the center’s annual tribute to the legacy of Dr....Tags: Housing and Urban Planning, Interior Policy, Interior Policy, University of Oklahoma, Politics
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Suspect Caught In Cross-City Chase
WGNO NewsWGNO reporter Dave Jordan reports that New Orleans Police officers have caught a suspect who they chased from New Orleans East to Uptown Thursday afternoon. Seventh District officers came across a gold Lexus at about 12:30 p.m. and ran its plate to...Tags: WGNO
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One Dead After Drive-By Shooting on MLK Jr. Blvd,
WGNO NewsOne man is dead and three more are injured after a drive by shooting in Central City. According to NOPD the four victims were playing dice on the 2500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when a car pulled up with several men inside. Police say the...Tags: WGNO
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Tornadoes Touch Down In Rayne, La, 5 Injured
WGNO NewsThere have been several reports of tornado touchdowns in Rayne. In addition there is a report of 2 ruptured gas lines in the 100 block of the Boulevard in Rayne. The sheriff says many power lines are down at this time and they are working to get it fixed....Tags: Health, WGNO, Tornadoes, Injuries and Wounds
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Marrero Man Killed On A Day Aimed At Peace
ABC26 NewsA mid-afternoon murder on a day dedicated to peace. The 18-year-old was gunned down in Marrero, and just two-blocks away from an MLK parade route. ABC26 News Reporter Vanessa Bolano says the murder proves there's a much greater distance between Dr. King's...Tags: Murder, Crime, Law and Justice, WGNO, Crimes, Festive Events
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Preparing For A Safe MLK Parade In Marrero
ABC26 NewsMonday is a national holiday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King and his quest for peace. But for the past two years in Marrero, parades honoring his life were marred by violence. This year community leaders say "enough". Community leaders on the...Tags: Human Interest, WGNO, Festive Events, Arts and Culture
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MLK Weekend Activities Underway
ABC26 NewsMonday marks the day the state and nation celebrate Martin Luther King's life, but a weekend full of commemorations has already begun in Louisiana. On Thursday for instance, there were events marking King's legacy at the New Orleans Public Library and at...Tags: Human Interest, Louisiana, New Orleans, WGNO, Church and State Relations
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City Issues Statement In Advance Of Tropical Depression Five
ABC26 NewsThe City of New Orleans is preparing for the possible effects of remnants of Tropical Depression 5. A flash flood watch is in effect for Southeast Louisiana from this evening through Wednesday afternoon. Citizens and property owners are urged to clear...Tags: Floods, Louisiana, Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Washington (U.S. state)
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List of Flood-Prone Streets in New Orleans
ABC26 NewsNew Orleans - With heavy rains expected throughout the day, city officials released a list of streets that are prone to flooding: S. Claiborne and Jeff Davis, 400 block of Hennessy, 3800 block of Magazine, Cattollton Underpass, S. Broad and Euphrosine,...Tags: Floods, Disasters and Accidents, Washington (U.S. state), Carrollton, Newspaper and Magazine
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Faith Leaders Raise $1.4 Million For D.C. King Memorial And Vow To Help Raise The $13 Million Still Needed
ABC26 NewsFrom June 17-18, seventeen of the nation's most influential ministers launched the Faith Based Countdown to Completion campaign to raise the remaining $13 million for the Washington, DC Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington. The...Tags: Christianity, Health, Plastic Surgeons, Crime, Law and Justice, Finance
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Pastor Will Fast and Sleep On Neutral Ground For Days To Calm Violence In New Orleans
ABC26 NewsA local pastor spent Monday night on the neutral ground of MLK and Claiborne, and will continue sleeping there until Friday. It's part of his plan to fast and pray to calm the violence in New Orleans. An ambulance whisks by; it's a familiar sight...Tags: Radio Industry, Disc Jockeys, New Year's Day, Crime, Law and Justice, Minority Groups
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Citywide Crime Walk: Walkin' in New Orleans
ABC26 NewsNEW ORLEANS--Get your walking shoes ready for citywide crime walks. Members of the New Orleans Police Department's Field Operations Bureau are taking part in the walks. District commanders and their officers will walk throughout the community passing...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, U.S. Cellular Field
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