Paul Murphy
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With today’s heat and humidity, it’s hard to believe nearly a foot of snow fell in the New Orleans area just 6 months ago. @WWLTV
Three teens were arrested in Sunday’s triple shooting in Ponchatoula that left a 17 year old dead. 16-year-old Ray Delmer Carter, 18-year-old Julius Troyvon Glass Jr. and 17-year-old Kera Wolbers were picked up by police this morning around 9:30 at a house in Kentwood. @WWLTV
New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris is at the Dryades YMCA parking lot filling sandbags for residents before expected tropical weather. Sandbag distribution sites from 10 AM to 1 PM today (or until supplies last). @nolaready @WWLTV
The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board is preparing for tropical weather. Here is the latest from SWBNO General Superintendent Steve Nelson.
Please only follow those of us with human connections to impacts from hurricanes and the related to life and property. Anyone "excited" should NEVER be followed... especially those that haben't lived through one. Not experienced, LIVED. @wwltvweather
St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes in a manhole, personally working to clear a drainage pipe in Arabi in advance of expected tropical weather this week in the Gulf. This area has experienced street flooding during recent storms. @WWLTV
Been in touch with @SWBNewOrleans about the water break Uptown. The valves are pretty much closed but the break remains. Full water pressure won’t be felt until break repaired. No ETR yet on break repair but agency knows its urgency. BWA usually lasts 24 hours from inception.
The Louisiana State Racing Commission just approved the dates for the 2025-2026 thoroughbred meet at the New Orleans Fair Grounds. Horses will run from Nov 20-Mar 22. Just weeks ago, owner Churchill Downs threatened to surrender its racing license at the track. @WWLTV
Rain delay in the bottom of the third inning for the Watermelon Warriors cabbage ball team at Lakeview Playground. 🌧️🌨️ @WWLTV
We had a baby kangaroo visit the newsroom this morning. This is Popcorn from @GlobalWildlife. Very cute. @WWLTV
From NOLAREADY: Heavy rain could cause street flooding in low-lying areas. Neutral ground parking allowed until 8PM on May 28, 2025. streetwise.nola.gov @WWLTV
6 🔒 UP! To the remaining 4: we are coming and we WILL NOT back down.
The Louisiana State Police just reported the arrest of Rep. Kyle Green D-Marerro. He has been charged with DWI and Child Endangerment. According to LSP Green was involved in a single car accident on the WB Expressway early this morning. @WWLTV
The termites are swarming tonight on the West End in Lakeview. #nola @WWLTV
The Kenner Police Department is actively supporting efforts to locate and apprehend the remaining 7 escapees who broke out of the Orleans Justice Center on Friday. Chief Keith Conley also says KPD has increased patrols in Kenner. @WWLTV
From NOLAREADY: A second inmate has been captured. Stay aware of your surroundings and if you see something, say something. Follow local media for more information @WWLTV
From NOLAREADY: NOPD is assisting OPSO after subjects escaped custody. There is no known threat but stay aware and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1
There is beauty even on a rainy day. I found this butterfly in one of the plants in my backyard. The giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) is North America's largest butterfly. @WWLTV
A power line and pole came down in Uptown near Marengo and Annunciation during this morning’s thunderstorms. @WWLTV