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Tag: Bourbon Street Attack

Early on Jan. 1, 2025, a man drove a pickup truck into a busy New Year’s crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring dozens more. The FBI has labeled the attack an act of terrorism.

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New Orleans tried to ban guns near the Super Bowl. It failed

Avatar photo by Jennifer Mascia | The Trace February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

New Orleans is part of a growing list of cities hamstrung by state legislatures hostile to gun regulation. Local police and officials have tried to find workarounds to protect citizens.

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Landry designates Bourbon Street area as ‘enhanced security zone’ for Super Bowl

by Greg LaRose | Louisiana Illuminator January 30, 2025January 30, 2025
Hannah Miller, a registered nurse at University Medical Center, stands during a vigil outside the hospital on Thursday, Jan. 16 in honor of the victims of the New Year's Day attacks.
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University Medical Center nurses union announces vote on whether to strike again

Avatar photo by Safura Syed January 17, 2025January 17, 2025
A picture of Masjid Omar, a mosque located in Harvey, Louisiana.
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‘People are just really scared’: New Orleans area Muslims worried about increased Islamophobia following Bourbon Street attack

Avatar photo by Safura Syed January 10, 2025January 11, 2025
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After Bourbon terror attack, council opens investigation into French Quarter security

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius January 9, 2025January 9, 2025
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NOPD chief says she won’t resign over security gaps in French Quarter attack

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius January 8, 2025January 10, 2025
“Violence is not going to shut us down,” said Claudia Copeland before the Krewe of Joan of Arc Parade in the French Quarter on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
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Days after attack, Carnival season kicks off with Twelfth Night parades

Avatar photo by John Gray January 7, 2025January 7, 2025
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Council to hold first meeting on Bourbon truck attack

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius January 7, 2025January 10, 2025
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Jarvis DeBerry: Quick return to revelry ‘wasn’t done with the interests of residents in mind’

Verite News Logo by Verite News January 6, 2025January 10, 2025
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Biden tells New Orleans mourners they are not alone as he honors victims of attack

Avatar photo by Associated Press January 6, 2025January 10, 2025

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