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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s getting late, and it’s almost time to close up for the evening. Here are some stories you might have missed today.

 

‘I don’t want sympathy. I want justice’: Racquel Smith takes the stand in Cardell Hayes trial

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Photo courtesy ABC

Racquel Smith, wife of former Saint Will Smith, took the stand this afternoon during the Cardell Hayes trial.

Newell Normand decries critics, thanks ‘credible leaders’

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand went on an expletive-laced rant in the midst of a press conference about the shooting of Joe McKnight.

Grab the kiddos! Ice skating returns to the Audubon Zoo

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It’s time once again to head to the Audubon Zoo for kiddie ice skating this holiday season.

Hogs for the Cause releases 2017 music lineup; tickets on sale now

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 03: (L-R): Neal Casal, Chris Robinson and George Sluppick of Chris Robinson Brotherhood perform at Tipitina's on May 3, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)
(Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

Hogs for the Cause has released its music lineup for 2017, and fans of southern-fried roots rock should be as happy as bacon fanatics are with the festival’s pig-centric menu.

Cool, creative Christmas gift ideas: Gumbo paddle guitar

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This week, we’re featuring some cool, creative Christmas gift ideas, starting with the Gumbo Paddle Guitar.