If you enjoy indulging your taste buds with local food and first-class wine and supporting a few good causes, don’t miss the 2013 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) has been taking place annually since 1992. This year’s event will take place May 22nd through May 25th.… Continue reading New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
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Supreme Court questions warrantless DWI blood tests
Tyler McNeely was arrested in Missouri after a state trooper pulled him over for speeding and swerving. McNeeley failed the field sobriety tests and refused to take the Breathalyzer test. After his refusal, the arresting officer drove him to a nearby hospital, where McNeeley had his blood drawn while handcuffed. And though the officer undoubtedly… Continue reading Supreme Court questions warrantless DWI blood tests
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival jockeys with the French Quarter Festival as the best music festival in New Orleans. It has even been called the “the country’s best music festival” by Life Magazine and described as “a wider, deeper lineup of essential American musical styles than any festival in the nation” by the… Continue reading New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Tougher DWI bills on the horizon
The Jindal administration has long had its sights set on toughening DWI laws in the state. Just last year, Governor Jindal signed into law six bills affecting driver’s license suspension, multiple DWI convictions, and other DWI laws. Members of the Louisiana legislature are often considering bills that would crack down on drunk drivers. One such… Continue reading Tougher DWI bills on the horizon
Get ready for this year’s New Orleans French Quarter Festival!
The French Quarter Festival: it’s big, it’s back, and it’s better than ever! Once a tiny local festival, French Quarter Fest has grown into one of the best—if not the best—festival in New Orleans. The award-winning festival is the largest free music event in the state, boasting record-breaking attendance of half a million people last… Continue reading Get ready for this year’s New Orleans French Quarter Festival!
Do tougher DUI laws really make our roads safer?
A recent article in The Times-Picayune poses a compelling argument for more education for individuals who drive under the influence of alcohol. In a letter to the editor, the Executive Director Marjorie R. Esman of the ACLU of Louisiana states, “Arresting them [drunk drivers] doesn’t work, and we can’t afford it. Education and alternatives to… Continue reading Do tougher DUI laws really make our roads safer?
New Orleans FoodFest
This year’s FoodFest will celebrate the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans. Called a “culinary bonanza in America’s most food-centric city,” FoodFest promises to be a delight for all foodies in the area. Many of the city’s restaurants, roadside joints, and diners will participate, showcasing their best regional and specialty foods. Past events at FoodFest… Continue reading New Orleans FoodFest
Join New Orleans’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
New Orleans is one of the best spots in the country to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. And no wonder—In the 19th century, New Orleans was the destination for many Irish immigrants, who contributed greatly to the city’s culture and economy. Each year, New Orleans residents and visitors take to the streets, enjoying exciting street parties and… Continue reading Join New Orleans’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
“No-Refusal” Checkpoint Held Near New Orleans
Used to both deter Louisiana residents from driving drunk and to catch suspected offenders, DUI checkpoints are a popular tool for local and state law enforcement. At DUI checkpoints, suspected drivers are stopped and asked to take field sobriety tests or a Breathalyzer test before they are allowed to proceed. Unlike field sobriety tests, which… Continue reading “No-Refusal” Checkpoint Held Near New Orleans
Louisiana Cracks Down on Drunk Driving
Over the past five years, Louisiana legislators and law enforcement officials have been cracking down on drunk driving in the state. In the latest effort, six bills affecting Louisiana’s DWI laws were signed into law by Gov. Bobby Jindal, impacting those facing DWI charges. New Louisiana DWI Legislation Louisiana has an implied-consent law, which means… Continue reading Louisiana Cracks Down on Drunk Driving