NEW ORLEANS, La., (KNOE 8 News) - Officials of the Superdome and its utility company say they will hire outside experts to investigate why power failed for 34 minutes during the Super Bowl.
The announcement by the stadium's management company, SMG, and Entergy New Orleans came after the outage halted play in the third quarter of the game between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers.
Documents show stadium managers were concerned last fall about power lines feeding into the Superdome. Replacement work was done just weeks before the NFL championship game.
On Tuesday, the contractor who performed the work declined to comment.
Arthur Westbrook of Allstar Electric referred all questions to the management company that runs the stadium.
Later Tuesday, city leaders planned a briefing on the city's performance during Super Bowl week.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:15:40 GMT
KROTZ SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Krotz Springs police were investigating a report that a substitute teacher tore a desk apart and assaulted a 13-year old boy.
KROTZ SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Krotz Springs police were investigating a report that a substitute teacher tore a desk apart and assaulted a 13-year old boy.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe's first Bayou Desiard Dragon Boat Festival is here."It's something that I saw in another town and I really wanted to bring it to Monroe. You know, we could not have done
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Dragon boat racing kicks off this Saturday and the proceeds are going to a good cause.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:24:29 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Jeane Gonzales has lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, but now she is facing a major problem. A leak is coming from her home's water meter.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Jeane Gonzales has lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, but now she is facing a major problem. A leak is coming from her home's water meter.
