Loved ones gathered to lay New Orleans Bourbon Street terror attack victim to rest in Treme. On Wednesday, Latasha Polk, the last victim identified in the Bourbon Street terror attack, was laid to rest. Her family held a funeral for her at Charbonnet Funeral Home in the 6th Ward. It was followed by a second line through the area.
Officials say the lessons learned from the attack will help improve security measures and emergency response coordination for future incidents.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is investigating the New Orleans terrorist attack that left 15 people dead, as well as the explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas.
The New Orleans Police Department met with French Quarter businesses on Wednesday to find out what they think about possible restrictions. A major one would be making Bourbon Street strictly walkable.
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A small group of family and friends braved icy conditions on Thursday afternoon to gather at an old northshore firehouse along Lake Pontchartrain and celebrate the life of Elliot Wilkinson, a man who earned the nickname "Freedom" but tragically became one of 14 people killed in the horrific attack on Bourbon Street in the pre-dawn hours of New Year's Day.
New Orleans has been hit hard by a vicious snow storm. People along Bourbon Street came out to play. Watch live as they throw snowballs, build angels.
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - At the intersection of Bourbon Street and Canal, a new steel barrier stands near the memorial for victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack. The added security measures throughout the French Quarter are a stark reminder of the recent violence while preparing the city for Super Bowl week and Mardi Gras.
The Super Bowl is just days away, and all eyes are on how officials plan to keep New Orleans safe after a terror attack killed 14 people and injured 57 others there on New Year's Day. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry held a news conference Wednesday where he announced strict security changes for certain areas in New Orleans ahead of the game.
Michael Hecht, CEO of GNO Inc. is a regular here on my show and a leader in the effort to get NOLA ready. He explained what’s going on behind the scenes in this final push before the curtains get pulled back.
Check points, bag screenings and heavy equipment are all parts of Super Bowl security plan in the wake of the Bourbon Street terror attack