2012's series of severe weather events across the country might prove to be one of the costliest since 1980. According to scientists with the National Climatic Data Center, 11 severe weather events across the country caused $110 billion in damages and losses. The NCDC said Superstorm Sandy and the y Full story
Police are seeking the public’s help finding a teen who they said went missing in New Orleans East. Full story
A New Orleans police officer was fired Tuesday after authorities said he violated the department’s policy on moral conduct. Full story
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Dixie Brewing Co. in an effort to stop any demolition of the building which is now part of the new VA hospital under construction in New Orleans. Full story
(Reuters) - An explosion at a gas line or gas plant about 80 miles north of New Orleans knocked out power to about 10,000 customers on Tuesday, according to local reports. Full story
The Archdiocese of New Orleans said two children and an instructor were injured at a science camp at St. Scholastica High School in Covington Monday morning. Full story
Essence’s Michelle Ebanks joins Rev. Sharpton to announce MSNBC’s sponsorship of this year’s Essence Festival.
Thomas Roberts talks with Nicole Lamoureux from the National Association of Free Clinics about MSNBC’s free health clinic day in New Orleans on July 3. She also explains how the Medicaid expansion is affecting the city’s residents.
New Orleans physician Rani Whitfield joins Rev. Sharpton to explain why free health clinics provide such vital care for the heavily uninsured community in New Orleans.
Louisiana is the state with the worst gun murder rate in the nation. But while children take bullets on the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana legislators are making sure that guns are more available than ever. NBC Latino’s Raul Reyes, MSNBC host Ari Melber, former George H.W. Bush aide Joe Watkins,
Melissa Harris-Perry’s panelists talk about how gun violence has already had such a profound effect on the life of a 10-year-old boy in New Orleans. They also discuss legislators’ accountability on gun reform and Senator Mary Landrieu’s vote in favor of background checks.
Former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow waves as he stands on the sidelines before the Gators play against the Louisville Cardinals in the 2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Louisiana in this January 2, 2013 file photo. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman/Files
Willie Nelson performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Friday, May 3, 2013.
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 27: Billy Joel performs during the 2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Music Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 27, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
