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Yesterday, the OPSB released the press release for the newly elected President, Seth Bloom, and Vice-President, Cynthia Cade. Please check out the full release here.

As of 2015, there are new rules involving parades. Please be aware of these rules prior to heading out for a parade, as you could be ticketed for non-compliance. A few of the new rules are listed below: 1. No ladders or other

Newly elected Orleans Parish School Board President Seth Bloom stopped by WDSU to discuss the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program aimed to help small and minority businesses thrive.

Tuesday evening was filled with big announcements as a new superintendent and new president of the Orleans Parish School Board were announced. The vote for new superintendent came after 3 years of interim leadership, leading

Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, was taken to the hospital Tuesday after an auto accident in Charlotte. After being taken to the hospital, doctors found fractures to his lower back. Although not seriously injured, Newton was

After two accidents this past year proved fatal, Louisiana is looking to crack down on speeding on the Causeway bridge. During the four-day holiday period for Thanksgiving, police officers increased their tickets by 25%....

Halloween in New Orleans is a fun time for kids and adults alike. Krewe of Boo, a fairly recent parade that celebrates Halloween with elaborate floats, will be parading through the Marigny and French Quarter on Thursday,...

Kenner is officially joining other law enforcement agencies in the state-wide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to curb DWIs during the 3-day weekend. Labor Day is considered the official end of summer...

Law enforcement agencies across Louisiana will be cracking down on DWIs as part of its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which provides increased money and patrols to combat DWIs. Alcohol is a factor in...

An NOPD officer was arrested Saturday evening and placed on immediate suspension for DWI. The vehicle was seen driving erratically on the Causeway when police pulled over 26-year-old David Aranda, a 1st District police...

Nolan Marshall, Jr., president of the Orleans Parish School Board, has responded to criticism by member Ira Thomas of his family’s involvement in construction contracts by accusing him of showing favoritism to...

The New Orleans Traffic and Municipal Court located in Mid-City on Broad Ave could potentially move to the abandoned Naval base located at Chartres and Poland Ave, some judges and NOPD officers say. The move would be...

As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Orleans Parish Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, April 17, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The...

An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department deputy was arrested Saturday morning after a witness shot a video of the deputy passed out at an intersection with the emergency lights on. Deputy Corey Amacker was arrested for DWI...

As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Orleans Parish Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, March 27, at an undisclosed location in Orleans Parish. The...

As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the Slidell Police Department will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint, Thursday, February 6, at an undisclosed location in Slidell. The checkpoint will

Bloom Legal Network would like to take this time to wish everyone in New Orleans and the surrounding areas a happy and safe Mardi Gras! Please note that New Orleans Municipal Court will be closed from Monday, March 3rd,...

The ramifications of a traffic ticket far exceed court costs and fees, which can add up and become very costly. When you are convicted of a traffic violation this goes on your driving record and could increase your insurance