If you have a driver’s license, and even if you don’t, then chances are that you’ve heard the old saying, “Don’t drink and drive.” Unlike many commonly heard phrases, this is one that you really should pay...
Monthly Archives: February 2017
The New Orleans Mardi Gras Hotline is Live
February 23, 2017
City officials have announced a hotline that you can text for updates on parade safety, traffic, and weather, all you have to do is text MARDIGRAS17 to 888777. The city’s website is set to feature updates and information on
Mardi Gras Parade Schedule 2017
February 22, 2017
To all New Orleanians and tourists gearing up for the week’s fun, we’d like to forward you the Parade Schedule for 2017 to help you keep track of where to be and when. Enjoy, have fun and stay safe!
Vehicular access in the French Quarter and on-street parking will be limited from Wednesday, February 22nd until March 1st, 6am as means of reducing traffic and ramping up security measures. Parade nights will see the...
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2017
February 16, 2017
As one of the nation’s biggest tourist hubs, New Orleans knows how to host a good time, so we’re not surprised that the NBA has come back to the Big Easy for the second time in four years to host the All-Star Weekend. We
Defendant’s Challenge of Louisiana’s Non-Unanimous Jury Verdict Denied
February 10, 2017
New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Arthur Hunter has denied a challenge to the constitutionality of Louisiana’s non-unanimous jury scheme by an accused murderer. Christopher Lee, 26, had been charged with murdering
Another State Police Trooper Hit by Passing Driver
February 2, 2017
While conducting a routine traffic stop in St. Helen Parish on January 27th, a state trooper was struck by a passing driver and admitted to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The officer had pulled over another motorist
