The New Orleans New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund was launched in partnership with Greater New Orleans Foundation, United Way, Mayor Cantrell and community leaders.
At around 3:15 a.m., Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove down three blocks of Bourbon Street, hitting dozens of people before dying in a shootout with New Orleans police. The FBI confirmed that Jabbar had placed homemade bombs at points around the French Quarter and was in possession of a detonator. They believe police stopped him from setting of those bombs.
Foundation announced they would donate a combined $1 million to support relief efforts for victims of the Bourbon Street truck attack
New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson announced the team, with assistance from the NFL, is making a $1 million donation toward relief efforts for victims of the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans.
Foundation announced they would donate a combined $1 million to support relief efforts for victims of the Bourbon Street truck attack on New Year’s Day. Saints owner Gayle Benson and her team ...
Picayune's Loving Cup award has been given annually since 1901. Nominations are sought for this year's recipient.
By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas CreditLuis Antonio Rojas for The New York Times ... and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends.