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French Quarter designated as ‘enhanced security zone’ for Super Bowl
Heightened security restrictions will be in effect for the busiest section of the French Quarter starting next Wednesday through at least the day after Super Bowl LIX is played, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Wednesday.
For Super Bowl in New Orleans, bag searches, no coolers in French Quarter after vehicle attack
Gov. Jeff Landry announced two enhanced security zones will be in effect around Bourbon Street and the Caesars Superdome throughout Super Bowl weekend.
French Quarter to have enhanced security checkpoints for Super Bowl LIX
The French Quarter will have enhanced security checkpoints for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry made the announcement Wednesday (Jan. 29) in Baton Rouge, with New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell standing next to him at the headquarters of the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security.
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.
New Orleans French Quarter will have security zone for Super Bowl
People can expect to see more security in parts of New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Wednesday amending the State of Emergency issued on New Year’s Day after the terror attack on Bourbon Street.
NFL confident in Super Bowl security plan in wake of New Orleans terror attack
The NFL’s security chief projected confidence in the league’s security plans as New Orleans prepares to host the Feb. 9 Super Bowl in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people there on New Year’s Day.
NOPD meets with French Quarter businesses to discuss Bourbon Street security
The New Orleans Police Department met with French Quarter businesses on Wednesday to find out what they think about possible restrictions. A major one would be making Bourbon Street strictly walkable.
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

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