A diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is difficult for anyone to hear. But that was especially the case for Joe Redmond, a music executive from Denham Springs who spent his career in radio. While he is losing his voice, Joe has been determined to take advantage of all the opportunities he has, including working with the Team Gleason organization, and a new caregiving program called Pathfinders. 

Redmond joins us today more on his career, his diagnosis and the vital role that caregivers play in the lives of ALS patients. 

The New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street left many New Orleanians worried about the city’s security. But for many of the area’s Muslims, they’re concerned about increased discrimination and anti-Muslim sentiment. 

Verite News reporter Safura Syed tells us more about the rise in Islamophobia and how local mosques are responding. 

The truck attack on Bourbon Street has led some residents to call for better pedestrian security in the French Quarter. Some even want parts of the Quarter to be pedestrian-only — no cars allowed. Earlier this week we heard from Chris Olsen, French Quarter resident and business owner with a petition to ban cars on her certain blocks. 

WWNO’s Matt Bloom spoke with Olson and a few others those behind this new push. 

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