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Pelicans Hire Jamahl Mosley as Head Coach
The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, signing him to a five-year contract. Mosley previously coached the Orlando Magic for five seasons. This move follows a period of coaching changes in the NBA. The team fired previous head coach Willie Green in November.
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New Orleans Appoints First Black Woman Fire Captain
Bianca Jones has been named the first Black woman fire captain in New Orleans. This appointment marks a milestone for the city's fire department.
Former Army Engineer Charged in Terrorist Attack Explosives Plot
A former Army combat engineer has been charged for sharing step-by-step instructions on how to make explosives. These instructions were linked to explosives used in a New Orleans terrorist attack.
Flood Warning Issued for Louisiana
A Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Louisiana, effective from May 14 at 8:00 PM CDT until May 19 at 1:00 AM CDT. The warning was issued by the NWS New Orleans.
Flood Warning Issued for New Orleans Area
A flood warning has been issued for the New Orleans, Louisiana area. The warning is in effect until May 14 at 9:00 AM CDT, with potential for flooding expected. Heavy rainfall is expected to cause localized flooding.
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Missouri Man Charged in NYE Attack Plot
Jordan Derrick, 40, is accused of providing an explosives tutorial that aided a New Orleans terrorist in planning a New Year's Eve attack. Federal authorities made the accusation.
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NWS New Orleans Issues Weather Statement
The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a statement on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:35 AM CDT. The statement was released by the National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans at 7:35 AM CDT.
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Flood Warning Issued for New Orleans Area
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Twin Cities and New Orleans areas. The warning was issued by the NWS Jackson MS and NWS New Orleans LA. A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Siobhan's Katrina Superdome Story Reaches New Orleans Audience
Siobhan decided to share her personal story on TikTok for the first time after watching a documentary. She recounted her traumatic experience staying in a Superdome during Hurricane Katrina. Her video has since garnered nearly 90,000 views, reaching many people from New Orleans.
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Enos Acquires Stake In Gulf Of Mexico Oil Project
Enos has acquired a 21% stake in the Abu Mattox deepwater platform through an agreement with Shell. The joint program includes drilling exploratory wells and developing existing discoveries such as Forest Center.
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