New Orleans, French Quarter

Image shows IED that was placed in French Quarter by New Orleans truck attacker, officials say
Authorities say the New Orleans truck attacker placed two IEDs in the French Quarter. The photo shows rolls of nails and what appears to be a radio receiver inside a cooler.
French Quarter restaurant fundraiser to help New Orleans attack victims
A collective of French Quarter bars and restaurants along and near Bourbon Street is hosting a fundraiser to support victims of the deadly New Year's Day attack. Why it matters: As loved ones grieve and the dozens of injured victims face medical bills and transition into life after New Year's Day,
New Orleans City Council launches investigation into French Quarter security
The New Orleans City Council launched a formal investigation Thursday into the city’s handling of its street barrier systems, which are meant to deter the type of terrorist attack that occurred on Bourbon Street early New Year’s Day.
‘Politics and bickering’ hindered New Orleans’ French Quarter security, consulting firm found in 2019 report
A consulting firm in 2019 found security in New Orleans’ French Quarter was hampered by politicking among various law enforcement agencies, private security outfits and stakeholders, according to a report obtained by CNN,
Biden is traveling to New Orleans following the French Quarter attack that killed 14 and injured 30
President Joe Biden is heading to New Orleans as the city reels from the deadly New Year’s attack in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers, killing 14 and injuring 30 more
New Orleans' French Quarter sees customer drop amid safety fears after attack
Businesses in the French Quarter are seeing a sharp decline in customers after a terrorist attack on New Year's Day.
FBI releases new photo of New Orleans attacker on bicycle in French Quarter
The FBI released a new photo of the New Orleans attacker on a bicycle in the French Quarter. It was taken on October 31, 2024, the FBI says.
What to know about the Meta glasses the New Orleans attacker used to scout the French Quarter
The FBI says the New Orleans truck attacker who killed 14 people had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his Meta smart glasses.
New Orleans council begins investigation into bollards and French Quarter security
The New Orleans City Council voted to launch an investigation into the city's installation and management of bollards
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.
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.
Nationally known former law enforcement leader brought in to access New Orleans security
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Bill Bratton comes to New Orleans with vast law enforcement experience. While Bratton currently has the title of executive chairman of risk advisory at Teneo, a global consulting ...
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New Orleans attack suspect named - what we know about Shamsud Din Jabbar who 'drove car into crowd'
We understand the concerns of the community and want to reassure everyone the safety of the French Quarter and the city of New Orleans remains our top priority." ...
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Music brings New Orleans' French Quarter back to life
Buskers returned to the iconic streets a day after the New Year's Day tragedy. NEW ORLEANS -- The quiet in New Orleans' famous French Quarter early Thursday morning was first cut by ...
The French Quarter’s metal barriers were gone on New Year’s, leaving a critical security gap
After an Islamic State sympathizer rammed a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in 2016, horrified New Orleans leaders ...
One week later: New Orleans debates security, memorial grows, more chemicals found
The New Orleans City Council meets for the first time since the New Year’s Day terror attack, focusing on French Quarter ...
The 17 best Airbnbs in New Orleans, from colorful condos to historic homes
New Orleans' mix of music, food, architecture, history, and nightlife makes Louisiana's largest city an iconic location for ...
New Orleans hires former New York police czar amid investigations into security after terror attack
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she had hired former New York Police Commissioner William J. Bratton as a consultant during a tense city council meeting Wednesday as officials ...
Tragedy in New Orleans: “Music Is What’s Going to Bring the City Back,” Says Preservation Hall Chief
Ben Jaffe, director of the hallowed jazz institution in the heart of the French Quarter, grapples with a massacre that ...