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Smitty's sued by the federal government The suit claims Smitty's was in violation of the Clean Water Act for years prior to the explosion

The suit claims Smitty's was in violation of the Clean Water Act for years prior to the explosion https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/roseland-explosion/smittys-sued-by-the-federal-government/289-4b7f3fe0-229a-46de-8901-94f747ed77df?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Tensions flare between Jefferson Parish President and firefighters over pay dispute The union is seeking to raise starting firefighter pay to $18 an hour.

The union is seeking to raise starting firefighter pay to $18 an hour. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson/tensions-flare-between-jefferson-parish-president-and-firefighters-over-pay-dispute/289-00026caf-4fea-41c0-8144-bf394f584690?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/layoffs-at-xavier-university-of-la-cast-shadow-over-centennial-homecoming/289-bef92ee6-0148-4f36-887a-c1bce71ab030

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson/man-arrested-after-stripping-down-to-underwear-at-msy/289-78a5875b-e4a1-4aca-a877-8300993467f9

Federal government files lawsuit against Smitty’s Supply over Roseland explosion

Full Story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/roseland-explosion/smittys-sued-by-the-federal-government/289-4b7f3fe0-229a-46de-8901-94f747ed77df

Tensions flare between Jefferson Parish President and firefighters over pay dispute

Full Story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson/tensions-flare-between-jefferson-parish-president-and-firefighters-over-pay-dispute/289-00026caf-4fea-41c0-8144-bf394f584690

A man stripped to his boxers at MSY before deputies moved in to arrest him Thursday morning

Full Story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson/man-arrested-after-stripping-down-to-underwear-at-msy/289-78a5875b-e4a1-4aca-a877-8300993467f9

Hundreds of University Medical Center (UMC) nurses are scheduled to strike next week

Here are four things you should know

Full Story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/university-medical-center-nurses-announce-5th-strike/289-4f6fd809-a11a-458c-8e2c-5eef8c93477d

The Department of Justice and State of Louisiana have filed a major lawsuit against Smitty's Supply in Roseland, the site of an explosion in August

https://www.wwltv.com/section/roseland-explosion

Rouses Markets to phase out pennies, round up cash change in customers’ favor

Full Story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/rouses-to-phase-out-pennies-round-up-cash-change-in-customers-favor/289-645c2fd5-a430-41db-9e78-324eefaa3e5f

The property owner told WWL that the fire may have started after something was left on the stove. http://bit.ly/3JG3BmP 

#fire #firefighters #safety #JeffersonParish #Metairie

Boil water advisory issued for parts of St. Bernard Parish St. Bernard Parish issues boil water advisory for certain areas due to emergency repairs.

St. Bernard Parish issues boil water advisory for certain areas due to emergency repairs. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-st-bernard-parish-emergency-repairs/289-8f63a4c1-cb24-47e0-8893-bf8bc571bcfb?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

New Orleans officials respond to homeless encampment fires with community outreach Concerns have grown over recurring fires breaking out in homeless encampments located under key infrastructure.

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/new-orleans-officials-respond-to-homeless-encampment-fires-with-community-outreach/289-98b64f68-e914-4d66-872e-f0c6fd66647b?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

http://www.wwltv.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/man-who-threw-sandwich-at-federal-agent-in-washington-is-found-not-guilty-of-assault-charge/616-1b256b58-b8b2-4208-ac6f-35d53a0c15a9

List: Local food banks, restaurants, community fridges offer meals and groceries as SNAP benefits shrink Below is a list of local food banks, restaurants, and community fridges offering free meals or groceries to anyone in need.

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/list-local-food-banks-restaurants-community-fridges-offer-meals-and-groceries-as-snap-benefits-shrink/289-bbd06000-a9c7-4713-8c36-b9e326425f57?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Skeletal remains found in the Michoud area; police investigating WWL has a crew headed to the scene to gather more information.

WWL has a crew headed to the scene to gather more information. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/police-investigate-discovery-of-skeletal-remains-in-the-michoud-area/289-554714ef-ab6f-47e6-a21c-ff3e12a619c8?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

The USDA revised the amount of SNAP recipients will get this month: http://www.wwltv.com/article/news/nation-world/snap-benefits-payments-how-much-will-be-given/507-48efed7c-a287-4435-bf82-739b8b3b5b37

Firefighters put out apartment fire in Metairie The property owner told WWL that the fire may have started after something was left on the stove.

The property owner told WWL that the fire may have started after something was left on the stove. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson/metairie-fire-jefferson-parish-apartment-department-lefkoe-street/289-7577fa27-5c48-44eb-a8bb-1f00cadbca94?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

New Orleans musician Kermit Ruffins steps in to feed families amid SNAP benefit confusion

Full Story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/new-orleans-musician-steps-in-to-feed-families-amid-snap-benefit-confusion/289-4d8c0c3e-8887-4e90-a751-2e93da4f1f13

The Saints made two deadline-day moves — sending Rashid Shaheed to Seattle and Trevor Penning to the Chargers — as they look to rebuild for the future.

At 1-8, they’ll try to turn the corner Sunday in Charlotte against a surging Panthers team.

https://www.wwltv.com/saints

Master P's influence so far on UNO Basketball

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/politics/new-orleans-financial-crisis-city-and-state-officials-inch-toward-solution/289-7ed64eb5-5f47-4048-a7d0-56220c6a8c01

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/bodycam-video-shows-deputies-disbelief-after-truck-carrying-monkeys-overturns-in-mississippi/289-035c6c1e-2bc9-4d39-90be-bf602a83f126

As New Orleans prepares to issue hundreds of millions in bonds, the city’s finances will impact how much that loan “costs”

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/politics/new-orleans-financial-crisis-city-and-state-officials-inch-toward-solution/289-7ed64eb5-5f47-4048-a7d0-56220c6a8c01

New Orleans is facing a financial crisis. City leaders are pursuing a $125 million bridge loan to keep the city running.

@lilyrcummings asked how much longer the city could pay its workers. Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno offered a blunt assessment. http://bit.ly/4hLcyYp

Sweet success: Lafourche cane farmers see strong harvest

Full Story: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/lafourche-terrebonne/sweet-success-lafourche-cane-farmers-see-strong-harvest/289-c16c9b31-d18d-4e99-b0ac-e7b4744da964

New Orleans financial crisis: City and state officials inch toward solution New Orleans city councilmembers traveled to the State Capitol on Wednesday seeking a financial lifeline.

New Orleans city councilmembers traveled to the State Capitol on Wednesday seeking a financial lifeline. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/politics/new-orleans-financial-crisis-city-and-state-officials-inch-toward-solution/289-7ed64eb5-5f47-4048-a7d0-56220c6a8c01?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

18-year-old accused of stabbing 2 family members in the neck in Lafourche Parish Investigators said Billiot had been arguing with his family throughout the day and had threatened to kill everyone in the house.

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/lafourche-terrebonne/18-year-old-accused-of-stabbing-2-family-members-in-the-neck-in-lafourche-parish/289-bac00d2f-0f21-47b2-9ad0-ac5e866baa60?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Safety zone set as crews work to contain natural gas leak in Lafourche Parish Crews from local, state, and federal agencies are still working in Golden Meadow to get control of the natural gas leak.

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/lafourche-terrebonne/safety-zone-set-as-crews-work-to-contain-natural-gas-leak-in-lafourche-parish-update/289-edb44906-93a3-43a8-a23d-7d28618d5e36?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Dine out this Thanksgiving: These New Orleans-area restaurants will be open Check out our list of places offering meals and specials on Thanksgiving Day.

Check out our list of places offering meals and specials on Thanksgiving Day. https://www.wwltv.com/article/life/holidays/restaurants-open-on-thanksgiving-in-new-orleans/289-ad97a86f-a655-485a-86b2-91ac99124012?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot