SUMMARY: The New Orleans City Council has initiated an investigation into the city’s street barrier systems following a New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, where inadequate barriers allowed a suspect to harm many pedestrians. The investigation will assess the design, procurement, and maintenance of these barriers, and identify accountable parties. The council aims to improve future security rather than assign blame. The new barriers currently being installed are reportedly less effective than the previous ones. Council members emphasized the investigation’s goal is to enhance safety rather than scapegoating, with no defined timeline for its completion.

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SUMMARY: Neville Lady Tigers head coach Lori Gimbot achieved a significant milestone by securing her 500th career victory after a win against Ponchatoula in the Sydney Smith Memorial Tournament on December 27th. Gimbot, who began coaching in 1995, focused on building the program from its early struggles, emphasizing life lessons over basketball achievements. Her passion for coaching, inspired by her late mother, has fostered a culture of success at Neville, with notable improvements since winning their first district championship in 2001. Gimbot expresses gratitude for her players and acknowledges that there are more victories yet to come.

Neville’s Lorrie Guimbellot reflects on coaching milestone

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SUMMARY: A weather system is approaching, resulting mainly in rain for the southern region, while northern areas may experience snow. Freeze alerts are in effect for some locations, particularly in the north shore areas, with temperatures near freezing. Morning wind chills will also make it feel colder. Rain is expected to start this afternoon, with heavier downpours overnight and into the morning commute, bringing 1 to 3 inches of rain and possible flooding. Winds may gust up to 40 mph. After this front passes, temperatures will drop into the 20s and 30s by Saturday morning.

We start off with near freezing temperatures before warming to the 50s this afternoon. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds Friday morning as cooler air moves in.

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