FBI family support center to relocate, provide services to Bourbon Street attack victims
A Family Assistance Center supporting the victims of the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street has relocated to the New Orleans Family Justice Center, according to United Way of Southeast Louisiana.
Victims of Bourbon Street terror attack file suit against city of New Orleans, contractors
Seven victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street have filed a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans, Hard Rock Construction, and Mott MacDonald, LLC, alleging negligence in security measures that could have prevented the tragedy.
New Orleans City Council grills officials on security after Bourbon Street terror attack
NOPD Superintendent Kirkpatrick appeared before the council but declined to answer any direct questions about the attack due to a pending investigation.
Louisiana AG to launch full review of New Orleans security plan after Bourbon Street attack: report
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to open a full review into the security planning that went into the Sugar Bowl and New Year's Eve, in the wake of a deadly attack.
New Orleans Saints and NFL donate $1 million to victims of Bourbon Street attack
"Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken," said Gayle Benson, who owns the New Orleans Saints.
Bourbon Street terror attack suspect had family ties to Louisiana
Shamsud-Din Jabbar of Houston, the man who authorities say killed 14 people in a New Year's Day early-morning attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans has family ties to several Acadiana communities, including Lafayette,
President Biden, first lady attend memorial service for Bourbon Street attack victims in New Orleans
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid their respects to the 14 victims who died during the Bourbon Street terrorist attack last week, with the president giving remarks at the end.
New Orleans council investigating missing bollards ahead of Bourbon Street attack
City council members want to make sure that tragedies like the Bourbon Street attack never happen again while also honoring the first responders who put their lives on the line to stop the suspect.
How the New Orleans terror attacker avoided Bourbon Street security barriers
Axios Visuals The suspect in the New Year's Day attack that killed 14 people and injured dozens of others was able to drive down three blocks of Bourbon Street before crashing his rented F-150. Why it matters: The suspect's truck cruised around an NOPD SUV and through the locations of at least three sets of vehicle-resistant bollards — but they weren't in use that night,
New Orleans City Council launches investigation into Bourbon Street safety barriers
The New Orleans City Council has approved a resolution to investigate the procurement, design, and implementation of street barrier systems on Bourbon Street. The investigation aims to scrutinize the functionality and accountability of both the previously installed Heald HT2 Matador system and the newly acquired RCS8040 S10
Benefit concerts held in New Orleans to support Bourbon Street attack victims
Louisiana musicians are coming together to support the victims of the Jan. 1 Bourbon Street attack. As the New Orleans community continues to recover, local and regional artists are hosting benefit concerts to help the community heal through music.
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Bourbon Street attack probes to kick off as criticism of French Quarter divisions revived
The question of who should be responsible for keeping the French Quarter safe has been a thorny one for decades.
Victims of Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans include former Princeton football star, aspiring nurse, loving dad
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Barricades were supposed to keep Bourbon Street revelers safe. Here’s why they didn’t
Throngs of New Year’s Day revelers packed in the city’s bustling French Quarter had no strong barriers to protect them from ...
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To revel or not to revel: In wake of terror attack, the music is back on in New Orleans
The speed at which Bourbon Street reopened following the Jan. 1 ... Just hours after the attack, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry inadvertently highlighted the tension, drawing fierce social media ...
Louisiana Supreme Court overturns homelessness ruling
The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gov. Jeff Landry, giving the state the right to clear homeless encampments without prior warning.