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Developer relists storm-damaged Previous Metairie high-rise at public sale

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Tower Residences return to public sale with $10M bid As soon as a 219-unit senior housing advanced, vacant since Hurricane Ida Developer deliberate luxurious rental conversion however financing collapsed Property marketed as “shovel prepared” with permits and approvals…

Gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo welcomes first child

The Cincinnati Zoo has welcomed its latest member!Gladys, the zoo’s 12-year-old gorilla, gave delivery to a wholesome child boy Saturday morning.The zoo says the child was born at 8:32 a.m. and that each mother and child are doing nicely.Each Gladys…

Metairie Towers up for public sale after years of sitting empty

METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — The Metairie Towers condominium complicated, a seven-story constructing on Metairie Street that’s been empty since Hurricane Ida, is formally up for public sale. A neighborhood developer, Darren Aschaffenburg, bought the property in 2024 for $24.5 million…

UNO enrollment continues to say no, however no additional finances cuts anticipated

KEY TAKEAWAYS: UNO enrollment drops 12% this fall, dropping 800 college students College faces $30M finances shortfall, spending freezes, and layoffs Transition again to LSU System anticipated to spice up enrollment Lawmakers and officers hopeful LSU alignment will stabilize future…

Sacramento man arrested once more in taking pictures at ABC10 constructing

A California man suspected of taking pictures into the foyer of Sacramento’s native ABC affiliate has been arrested once more, hours after he posted bail on Saturday, officers mentioned.The FBI mentioned Anibal Hernandez Santana, 64, was arrested on possible trigger…

Coastal morning storms & afternoon scattered showers for Monday's first day of fall

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Monday is the very first day of [astronomical] Fall, however do not count on temperatures to be cooling down for the event. Sunday night time will get down into the higher 70s for the in a…

Fee Completed: Condominium on St. Charles Ave. sells for $1.5M

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 625 St. Charles Ave., #7A condominium offered for $1.5M with three balconies and luxurious facilities. 5300 Constance St., Uptown residence, offered for $1.385M, options 4 bedrooms and fashionable open ground plan. 109 Northline St., Metairie residence, offered for…

Tropical wave in Atlantic has 40% likelihood to develop

CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC:A broad tropical wave is shifting by the central Atlantic, producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms effectively to the southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Whereas circumstances usually are not favorable for improvement within the brief time period, the…

Few extra showers & storms for Sunday as humidity ranges rise

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – We’re nonetheless in for a pleasant Sunday FUNday, however know that over the following few days we’ll start to see just a few extra showers and storms alongside the best way. Having a look at FUTURECAST…

New Orleans’ lead-heavy lizards might assist scientists higher grasp toxicity, evolution

This story was initially revealed by the Louisiana Illuminator. One thing exceptional is occurring with the little brown lizards which have taken over the city panorama of New Orleans. They’re dwelling – and even thriving – with ranges of lead…