The Newell Normand Show

01/07/2025

Newell: Securing New Orleans requires confronting the reality of jihadist extremism https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/securing-new-orleans-from-jihadist-extremism?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

Even though many questions remain unanswered, there are some basic facts we do know. Here’s one of them, and it’s a bit of an elephant-in-the-room situation: radical jihadism is alive and well—regardless of whether we’re brave enough to confront it.

01/04/2025

Saints, NFL donate $1M to terror attack victims, relief efforts https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/saints-nfl-donate-usd1m-to-terror-attack-victims-relief-effort?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

On Saturday, the Saints and their owner, Gayle Benson, and the NFL Foundation announced that are donating a total $1 million to support relief efforts following the New Year’s Day tragedy.

01/03/2025

Newell: It’s not about bollards—it’s about reducing risk and New Orleans' resilient spirit https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/its-not-about-bollardsits-about-reducing-risk?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

A terrorist entered our city with the intent to kill and he executed 15 innocent people, people who were out celebrating the new year, a night meant to symbolize hope and rebirth. Some of these victims were our friends, family, and loved ones.

01/03/2025

Bourbon Street Terror Attack could have impacts on tourism, Lt. Governor says https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/bourbon-st-terror-attack-could-have-impacts-on-tourism?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

The attack on Bourbon street leaves many officials having to revise plans for their office, making sure to take into account new and improved logistical measures and, in some cases, craft messaging that proves New Orleans is safe.

01/02/2025

FBI now thinks suspect acted alone, says he initially planned on ‘harming his family’ https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/fbi-says-suspect-acted-alone-planned-on-harming-his-family?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

Governor Jeff Landry shared during a press conference on Thursday that investigators have received an influx of data about the Bourbon Street terror attack and are continuing to uncover more about what happened.

01/02/2025

Louisiana AG says prosecutors will ‘seek the death penalty’ for terror attack suspects https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/louisiana-ag-says-prosecutors-will-seek-the-death-penalty?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill shared more on Wednesday night about the terror attack on Bourbon Street and the ongoing investigation.

12/24/2024

Today, from 10a-1p, we’ll have our annual “Christmas Eve with Santa” Show. The big man himself will join Newell LIVE in studio, where he’ll talk to all the good little girls & boys about what they want for Christmas. Have your little ones call in at 504-260-1870!

12/21/2024

On 12/24, Christmas Eve, 10a-1p, we’ll have our annual “Christmas Eve with Santa” Show. The big man himself will join Newell LIVE in studio, where he’ll talk to all the good little girls & boys about what they want for Christmas. Have your little ones call in at 504-260-1870!

12/20/2024

Newell: In bureaucracy, as in business, everyone’s expendable; loyalty goes to the entity, not the individual https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/newell-in-bureaucracy-like-business-everyones-is-expendable?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

We ought to be doing operational audit audits of each and every one of these agencies in order to determine where they are, why they are, and whether or not they are appropriately or overstaffed and asking how can we save the taxpayer money?

12/20/2024

Newell & Michael Hecht: GNO Inc's CEO is “downright optimistic” when it comes to NOLA’s Super Bowl preparation https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/gno-incs-ceo-is-downright-optimistic-over-super-bowl?mi_ecmp=EVE.%20Dec%2019th&mi_u=1375962&utm_campaign=WWL-AMFM%20NEWSLETTER&utm_content=EVE.%20Dec%2019th&utm_medium=email&utm_source=WWL-AM?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

The preparation for this event began over a year ago. Still—the city’s scrambling to get New Orleans in gear to host a flood of what’s estimated to be around 125,000 visitors.

12/19/2024

On today’s show…

-Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana

-Laura Rodrigue, Co-founder, Bayou Mama Bears

-Rafael Goyeneche, President, Metropolitan Crime Commission

12/18/2024

Newell at Metropolitan Health Group's holiday food drive: Here's how you can help https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/newell-at-metropolitan-health-groups-holiday-food-drive?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

Newell’s hosting his show live tomorrow at Metropolitan Health Group on Transcontinental in Metairie. He’s taking part in Second Harvest Food Bank’s holiday food drive. They’re collecting money donations and packaged food.

12/18/2024

We’re broadcasting LIVE from Metropolitan Health Group, 4454 Transcontinental Dr in Metairie. Come by and say HI!

12/17/2024

Newell: Christmas is coming; the garbage is stinking; will our New Orleans leaders learn any lessons? https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/newell-christmas-is-coming-the-garbage-is-stinking?mi_ecmp=Eve%2012.12&mi_u=1375962&utm_campaign=WWL-AMFM%20NEWSLETTER&utm_content=Eve%2012.12&utm_medium=email&utm_source=WWL-AM?utm_campaign=sharebutton&utm_medium=social&utm_source=x.com&utm_term=WWLAM via

Ring the Christmas bells—I.V. Waste has won the emergency garbage collection contract. Owner Sidney Torres’ one-year, $5.9 million bid was the lowest among the four offers, and they’ll begin service on December 23rd.

12/11/2024

We’re broadcasting LIVE today from 10a to 1p at H20 Salon & Spa, 441 Metairie Road in Old Metairie. We’re collecting for Toys For Tots, so bring a new, unwrapped gift!