Nola news

Here are some recent news stories from New Orleans, Louisiana:

Local News

• The New Orleans Saints have announced that they will be hosting a free concert series at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome this summer. The series, called "Saints Summer Concert Series," will feature performances by local and national artists. [Source: NOLA.com]
• The City of New Orleans has launched a new program to provide free Wi-Fi access to residents in underserved neighborhoods. The program, called "NOLA Wi-Fi," will provide free internet access to residents in the Central City, Treme, and St. Roch neighborhoods. [Source: WWL-TV]
• The New Orleans Museum of Art has announced that it will be hosting a new exhibit featuring the works of local artist, Colette de Chabannes. The exhibit, called "Colette de Chabannes: A Life of Art," will run from June 12 to September 12. [Source: NOLA.com]

Crime and Public Safety

• The New Orleans Police Department has announced that it will be increasing its presence in the French Quarter to combat a recent surge in crime. The department will be deploying additional officers to the area to help reduce crime and improve public safety. [Source: WWL-TV]
• A man was shot and killed in the 7th Ward neighborhood of New Orleans on Tuesday night. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Marquise Johnson. [Source: NOLA.com]
• The New Orleans Fire Department has announced that it will be conducting a series of fire safety inspections in the city's residential buildings. The inspections will be conducted to ensure that buildings are in compliance with fire safety codes and to help prevent fires. [Source: WWL-TV]

Weather

• A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the New Orleans area on Wednesday afternoon. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to the area, causing power outages and flooding. [Source: NOLA.com]
• The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the New Orleans area, warning of hot and humid conditions through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, with heat indices reaching up to 110 degrees. [Source: WWL-TV]

Sports

• The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that they will be hosting a free basketball clinic for local youth this summer. The clinic, called "Pelicans Summer Basketball Clinic," will be held at the Alario Center and will feature instruction from Pelicans coaches and players. [Source: NOLA.com]
• The New Orleans Saints have announced that they will be hosting a series of training camp practices at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. The practices will be open to the public and will feature the Saints' players and coaches. [Source: WWL-TV]