Kristi Coleman
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Graduating at the top of the school of Mass Communications from Dillard University in 2011, Kristi Coleman always possessed the drive to be the best. She began her career as an intern for the Orleans Parish School Board.
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Authorities say they have put the fire out but traffic is still impacted at I-310 North at I-10.
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With all lanes blocked, officials are advising commuters to take Hwy. 190 for an alternate route.
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Louisiana State Police say multiple 18-wheelers were involved and a diesel spill was reported.
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Drivers should avoid I-10 in Mid City and plan for an alternate route. I-10 is shut down in both directions due to downed powerlines near the Carrollton exit.
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You hear that? That buzzing sound...
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Doors to the mall opened at 6 AM while the real fun began at 7 AM Friday morning when the store doors opened. Now that we can put Thanksgiving behind us, we can officially start holiday shopping.
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Festival goers are urged to plan extra time for their commute during ESSENCE Festival.
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Interstate 10 westbound is closed to traffic at Veterans Blvd. due to an accident.
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According to DOTD, the lanes are blocked due to debris on the roadway.
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According to DOTD, the overturned 18-wheeler is blocking the I-12 east to I-10 West ramp.
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Trump is expected to take part in the convention’s closing general session, according to Farm Bureau spokesperson Shiloh Perry.
According to The Department of Transportation, there was an accident on the bridge.
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According to the Department of Transportation, an 18-wheeler caught fire.
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One accident involved two vehicles. Another was a single-car accident.
Traffic is down to one lane on the bridge due to the accident.
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Southbound Clearview Parkway at the Earhart Expressway will be closed all weekend, according to DOTD.
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Three lanes are blocked on I-10 East at Bonnabel due to an accident.
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The right lane is blocked on I-10 East at mile post 217. Congestion from this incident has reached six miles.
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Morning commuters are asked to take Highway 190 as alternate route.
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Better late than never, Lil Wayne drops his new long anticipated album, Tha Carter V.
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The closure is part of the second phase of reconstruction along the street.
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School leaders believe the new course will help students become more aware of their actions.
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According to State Police an 18-wheeler overturned.
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An ice skating rink hopes to bring more families together and more business to the Esplanade Mall.
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The third annual fest will feature more than 30 restaurants from across the country at Woldenberg Riverfront Park on the Mississippi.
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Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul" has died. Franklin died Thursday at her home in Detroit, surrounded by family and friends after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Drake's new video is creating a "new" New Orleans landmark. The use of a mural of Lil' Wayne is becoming a destination spot.
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An accident blocked three lanes of traffic on I-10 East during peak commuter times Friday.
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The Saints running back made an appearance in the "In My Feelings" video that dropped Thursday. C
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Multi-Grammy winning soul singer Maxwell announces his "NIGHT" tour.
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West Bank traffic into Downtown New Orleans was snarled Monday morning after an accident.
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A mobile home has been cleared from the Bonnet Carre Spillway.
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When it comes to making money, Kylie Jenner knows a thing or two.
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Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a Laplace man Tuesday night.
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A portion of Magazine Street at Louisiana Avenue will be closed for work related to the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA), according to the Army Corps of Engineers.
Hold your screams. The Spice Girls plan to reunite.
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A car fire is briefly shutting down I-610 Friday morning.
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Commuters may experience delays this weekend traveling to Slidell.
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In an effort to make things run smoothly, emergency planners have designated three phases of getting people who live in coastal communities out first.
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The eastbound lanes of the I-10 High Rise have re-opened after an 18-wheeler caught fire Tuesday morning.
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An accident that shut down all northbound lanes on I-310 at mile marker 3.6 has been cleared, according to State Police.
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A pedestrian was struck Friday morning along I-10 East. EMS and fire officials are on scene where the person was struck just before the Irish Bayou Exit.
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Opening a college acceptance letter can be one of the greatest feelings for a young adult. And one New Orleans senior has been feeling good lately.
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