Features

St. Tammany Emergency Operations Center And Red Cross On Call For Hurricane Season

George Bonnett — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:30:00 +0000

As we all know, June marks the official start of hurricane season. In today's Northshore Focus, George Bonnett looks at two important support services that are on call in St. Tammany Parish this season.

The "Northshore Focus" on WWNO is made possible with support from The Northshore Community Foundation.

St. Tammany Emergency Preparedness

Three Baby Penguins Hatch At Audubon Aquarium

Jason Saul — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:40:15 +0000

Three endangered African Blackfooted penguin chicks are now on display at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas penguin exhibit, the Aquarium announced today.

The chicks, born in March, are growing quickly, the Aquarium says, and are products of the Audubon Penguin Breeding Program.

Two Newspapers Battle It Out For The New Orleans Market

Eve Troeh — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:39:41 +0000

Last year when New Orleans' main paper, The Times-Picayune, laid off dozens of newspaper employees and cut its circulation to three times a week, residents were shocked.

Sharron Morrow and her friends had bonded over the morning paper at a local coffee shop for the past 20 years.

"I've stopped my subscription, and I mourn the paper almost every day," she says.

Shifting Media Players

Newspaper circulation has been rapidly declining

In La., Families Still Searching For Storm-Scattered Remains

KEITH O'BRIEN — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:00 +0000

Lionel Alverez is in the Promised Land Cemetery again, taking inventory. He has been coming to this cemetery in Plaquemines Parish, La., all his life. The graveyard is hemmed in between the Mississippi River and the marsh on a lonely stretch of highway.

Promised Land has been the final resting place for the Alverezes for generations. Alverez, 61, points out several graves, one by one. "Albert Alverez. Huey Alverez and Harold Alverez. My brother Allen is near the rear, back there."

Lionel's mother, Leola Alverez, wanted to be entombed here as well.

Who Becomes The Face Of A Horrific Attack?

editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:48:00 +0000

The spate of headlines that drew them to our attention has died down. Yet I still find myself thinking about the faces of a certain 19-year-old man and his elder brother, accused by police of bringing about a tragic end to what should have been a day of joy and celebration.

The two brothers are Akein and Shawn Scott, accused of shooting into a crowd of revelers celebrating Mother's Day in New Orleans.

Equest Farm: Country Mouse In The City

Maureen McMurray — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:04:38 +0000

In his State of the City Address last week, Mayor Mitch Landrieu praised the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission for the growth of this year’s summer youth programs, which include 33 youth camps, seven teen camps and an expanded summer jobs program. For parents and guardians seeking something a bit more rural, it’s also possible — and right within New Orleans city limits.

Three Stories Of Renewal In New Orleans

Jack Hopke — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:39:30 +0000

Jazz Fest Services For People With Disabilities

Jason Saul — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:39:21 +0000

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is a seven-day music, food and crafts extravaganza that is one of the biggest draws in a city known for big events — but outdoor festivals can be difficult for anyone to navigate, let alone for people with disabilities.

Photos: Highlights From The 27th Annual Festival International

Dionne Grayson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:41:30 +0000

The 27th annual Festival International took over downtown Lafayette this past weekend, featuring scores of musicians and crafts artists from all over the world and packing the streets with revelers.

WWNO was there, and brought back these highlights.

Festival International's Official Lineup Video:

http://youtu.be/XZRY1KFHFjo

Jazz Fest Saturday In Full Swing

Eve Troeh — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:37:32 +0000

The second day of Jazz Fest is in full gear. And full sun.

The folding chairs are stacked deep at the Acura stage. Dozens of ticket holders ran to snag their spot this morning. The big deal? Bill Joel.

The Piano Man is closing the biggest stage at Jazz Fest after New Orleans ivories legend Allen Toussaint.