New Orleans to Host “Rock n Roll” All-Star Musical Fundraiser for New Orleans Police Department Officer John Passaro on April 17th at Generations Hall NOPD news release: (New Orleans) – Local community leaders are hosting a major fundraising event at Generations Hall on Wednesday, April 17 for NOPD Officer John Passaro who was severely injured […]
NOPD Sobriety Checkpoint Tonight
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
People wonder why we mention these sobriety checkpoints. Here’s why: The NOPD is required by the Louisiana Supreme Court to send out a public advisory. Here it is, straight from the police. The New Orleans Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint, in Orleans Parish, on Friday March 8, 2013, beginning at approximately […]
Boil Water Advisory for East Bank of Orleans Parish
March 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for all of the East Bank of Orleans Parish. Sewerage & Water Board officials are still determining the cause of a loss of water pressure at the S&WB Power Plant. S&WB is recommending that customers boil their water for one minute and let it cool down prior […]
> WDSU is Hiring a Digital Editor
January 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The WDSU web team is hiring! For the successful applicant, you’ll be doing what you already do — playing on the internet all day — but getting paid for it! What a deal. Here are details about the job: The mandate of the Hearst Television Digital team is to deliver timely and accurate news and […]
“State of the Print Media” Forum
October 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I’m moderating a “State of the Print Media” Forum tonight from 6-9 at the De La Salle High School cafeteria. The public is invited. The panel discussion is sponsored by The Press Club of New Orleans. Panelists include James O’Byrne, director of state content for NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune; Carl Redman, executive editor of The Advocate; Greg […]
[PICS] Press Club of New Orleans Awards
July 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
The Press Club of New Orleans held its annual awards ceremony Saturday night at Harrah’s Casino and WDSU did very well. My colleague and 10 p.m. co-anchor Norman Robinson was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He delivered a fantastic acceptance speech and WDSU reporter Heath Allen did a great job introducing him. I was […]
Possible Internet Outage Monday
July 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
More than 250,000 Internet users worldwide could lose their ability to get online Monday. Some nasty Malware is about to emerge…and many don’t know their computer is infected. To check whether a computer is infected, go to http://www.dcwg.org.
Vacation: Unplugging from Social Media
May 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Attention Wisconsin!
May 26, 2012 By 2 Comments
My open letter to the people of Wisconsin: Dear Wisconsinites, I had a chance to spend time in your great state last September. I was in Green Bay for the Saints/Packers season-opener and was very impressed with your hospitality. But I did, in fact, leave. I’ve only been in your state one other time, and that […]
French Quarter Fest Street Closures
April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Rock n Roll Marathon: Volunteers Needed
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Parade Changes
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here’s the release from the NOPD dealing with schedule changes for some Saturday parades: NOMTOC will now roll on the East Bank on Sunday at 9am along the traditional Uptown route. Iris will kick off at 10am on Sunday along its traditional route. Tucks will parade at 3pm on Monday along its traditional route. Endymion […]
Bring It, 2012
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here’s to a happy and prosperous new year…and less public corruption in New Orleans!
Year In Review
December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hearst Television, Cox Reach New Agreement
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
