New Orleans NewsLocal news for New Orleans, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Census study calls N.O. top gainer, biggest loser- July 10, 2008 New Orleans was the nation's fastest-growing big city between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007, gaining 13.8 percent during the 12-month period, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report.http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/census-study-calls-n-o-top-gainer-biggest... HBO sets drama series in Treme with focus on city's musicians- July 10, 2008 Treme will be the backdrop of the latest HBO series set to be directed by television mastermind David Simon.http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/hbo-sets-drama-series-in-treme-with-focus... Dixie still intent on 're-beering' New Orleans- July 10, 2008 The Dixie Brewing Co. has been based in Monroe, Wisconsin, since Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/dixie-still-intent-on-re-beering-new-orle... Largest ever evacuation drill- July 9, 2008 No Yes Federal, state and local officials are taking part in a large-scale evacuation drill today across South Louisiana.http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/largest-ever-evacuation-drill?fromrss=1 UNO poll: post-Katrina voter satisfaction rises- July 9, 2008 Satisfaction with life in this city has crept back up to near pre-Hurricane Katrina levels among voters surveyed by the University of New Orleans in June, but Mayor Ray Nagin's approval dropped in that same ...http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/uno-poll-post-katrina-voter-satisfaction-... Car crashes, overturns after chase with NOPD- July 8, 2008 A woman is in critical condition after a car chase with New Orleans police ended with the suspects' vehicle overturned on St.http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/car-crashes-overturns-after-chase-with-no... N.O. man wins Lotto jackpot- July 8, 2008 Compliments of the Louisiana Lotto, New Orleans resident Charles Canada can now erase the financial losses he suffered when water from the 17th Street Canal filled his Lakeview apartment after Hurricane ...http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/n-o-man-wins-lotto-jackpot?fromrss=1 NOPD officer suspended for chase over Crescent City Connection- July 8, 2008 A New Orleans Police officer has been suspended without pay from the force after being charged with multiple traffic offenses, including hit and run.http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/nopd-officer-suspended-for-chase-over-cre... 'Bertha' Becomes 1st Hurricane of 2008 Season- July 7, 2008 "Bertha," has become the first hurricane of the 2008 hurricane season. It's a minimal category one storm with winds of about 75 miles an hour.http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/bertha-becomes-1st-hurricane-of-2008-seas... Essence Festival Wraps Up 14th Year- July 7, 2008 The visitors who came to New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival are leaving the city after giving local hotels and restaurants a significant lift in business.http://www.topix.net/city/new-orleans-la/2008/07/essence-festival-wraps-up-14th-year?fromr... |