New Orleans ramps up Super Bowl security

Consultants float plan to bar vehicles on Bourbon Street in New Orleans security overhaul
As crews installed temporary barriers in the French Quarter ahead of the Super Bowl, one month after a Texas man plowed past the defenses on the city's most famous street
New Orleans Police announce security plans for Mardi Gras, Super Bowl
The New Orleans Police Department has announced some preliminary plans for the French Quarter and Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and beyond.
Security tightens in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX
New Orleans tightens security ahead of Super Bowl LIX with barricades, undercover officers, and plans for long-term French Quarter safety
French Quarter poles are ‘quite old,’ New Orleans police say ahead of the Super Bowl. Don’t topple them.
A New Orleans hotel does famously "grease" its poles for Mardi Gras but authorities did not say if they'll follow suit as Eagles fans descend onto the city for Super Bowl LIX.
Super Bowl security will be ‘more visible’ after New Orleans attack
People that are coming into New Orleans are going to be looking for security” in the aftermath of the New Year’s attack, the NFL’s Cathy Lanier says.
New Orleans increasing security ahead of Super Bowl
Police in New Orleans are increasing security measures as the city gears up to host the upcoming Super Bowl nearly a month after a deadly New Year’s Day terror attack. In a release Tuesday, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) said it would be ramping up law enforcement activity in the French Quarter and
How the Super Bowl may help New Orleans become more accessible
The Super Bowl has been tapped as an excuse to catch up on years' worth of overdue infrastructure improvements in downtown New Orleans, but it's also kickstarting new projects that can make living here day-to-day a bit easier,
New Orleans police confident city is secure for Super Bowl
President Trump signed a bevy of new executive orders Monday evening that have the potential to significantly transform the Defense Department (DOD). The new orders prevent transgender people from openly serving in the military,
Super Bowl in New Orleans is attractive target for potential attacks, particularly car ramming, law enforcement warns
Super Bowl activities represent attractive targets for potential attacks following the deadly New Year's attack in New ...
Community honors Latasha Polk, Bourbon St. victim in funeral procession in New Orleans
Family and friends two-stepped in the sunlight in memory of Latasha Polk, one of the 14 people killed in the Bourbon Street ...
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Ignored warnings: Security gaps left New Orleans vulnerable to terrorist attack
Defunct and missing vehicle barriers were among the security gaps known to officials in New Orleans before the New Year's Day ...
Brees anticipates New Orleans' unique flair as Super Bowl host
The former Saints quarterback reflects on hosting the Super Bowl, the city’s recovery, and the team’s coaching search.
Headed to New Orleans for the Super Bowl or Mardi Gras? Here’s the Safety Info You Need.
A New Year’s Day terrorist attack killed 14 people, rattled the city and prompted government officials to enhance the ...
Watch live from Bourbon Street as New Orleans plays in the snow
New Orleans has been hit hard by a vicious snow storm. People along Bourbon Street came out to play. Watch live as they throw ...
New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
Shock and grief have given way to finger-pointing over whether additional security could have stopped — or mitigated — the ...
‘Largest fentanyl bust’ conducted in St. Tammany Parish
Two men are behind bars following a traffic stop that led to the largest drug bust for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s ...