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FBI now believes New Orleans attacker acted alone, posted videos • Nebraska Examiner
NEW ORLEANS — The man who sped down Bourbon Street early New Year’s Day in a pickup truck, killing at least 14 people and injuring 37 more, is believed to have acted alone in the terror attack, an FBI official said.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old military veteran from Texas, was killed in a shootout with police after barrelling down nearly three blocks of the French Quarter’s main thoroughfare. Two New Orleans police officers were wounded in the exchange.
Christopher Raia, the FBI’s deputy director of counterterrorism, said Jabbar did not have any accomplices, stressing that it is still “early in the investigation.” He also said there is “no definite link” between the New Orleans attack and Wednesday’s explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas.
An active member of the U.S. Army was killed inside the truck in that incident outside the Trump International Hotel.
Raia joined Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other officials for a news conference Thursday morning at Benson Tower.
“This was an act of terrorism,” Raia said. “It was premeditated and an evil act.”
Tips pouring in
The FBI has received more than 400 tips from New Orleans and outside the state in regards to the Bourbon Street incident, and hundreds of hours of surveillance video has been recovered from the French Quarter and other locations, Raia said.
Video footage shows Jabbar placing a homemade bomb at the intersection of Bourbon and Orleans streets and another two blocks away. The improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were placed inside small coolers, and investigators want to speak to anyone who saw them in the French Quarter.
Raia said the video also shows other people noticing the coolers, but they are not suspected of being involved in the terror attack.
The FBI would like to speak to these people and any other witnesses, and investigators plan to explore Jabbar’s life history, Raia said.
“We are looking at everything in his life,” he said.
Two other suspicious items in the French Quarter were determined not to be explosive devices. Raia confirmed bomb-making materials were found at a short-term rental home roughly two miles from where the terror attack occurred. It is believed this was where Raia assembled the devices. The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms continue to investigate the house.
ATF Special Agent in Charge Josh Jackson confirmed that a small fire at the rental home in the St. Roch neighborhood ignited after the terror attack and said investigators are still on the scene to gather more evidence.
The Bourbon Street crime scene has been cleared, according to Raia. The New Orleans Police Department will determine when closed portions of the French Quarter will be reopened to the public. The city is hosting thousands of college football fans in town for the Sugar Bowl, which was rescheduled from Wednesday night to 3 p.m. Thursday.
Cleaning crews have swept up the crime scene and trash from other areas of the French Quarter that have been closed off since Wednesday morning. Vehicle access will first be provided to delivery trucks.
Videos detail timeline, background
Jabbar rented the Ford F-150 pickup truck he used in the attack Monday in Houston and drove to New Orleans on New Year’s Eve. From just after 1 a.m. Jan. 1 until just minutes before he turned onto Bourbon Street, Jabbar posted five videos on his Facebook page in which he claimed his support for Islamic State, Raia said.
Police recovered an ISIS flag that was hung from a plastic flagpole on the trailer hitch of Jabbar’s truck. In one of the videos, Jabbar said he “joined” Islamic State before the summer, according to Raia.
“Jabbar explains he originally planned to harm his family and friends but was concerned the news headlines would not focus on the ‘war between the believers and the disbelievers,’” Raia said.
Investigators have also recovered three cellphones and two laptop computers linked to Jabbar.
Raia encouraged anyone with information about Jabbar or the terror attack to use the 1-800-CALL-FBI tip line or share information online at fbi.gov/BourbonStreetattack.
This article first appeared in the Louisiana Illuminator, a sister site of the Nebraska Examiner in the States Newsroom network.
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I recently read an article by Nate McHugh of SB Nation that stated the last two “sure things” to bring Nebraska football back failed. The first “thing” is back coaching at UCF, and the second “thing” is now wearing an Oregon uniform. Because these two “sure things” failed, McHugh points to them as reasons for Husker fan’s frustration. But did he miss the third reason? If I’m not mistaken, the hiring of Matt Rhule felt like one of those “sure things” as well. But after the ‘mythical’ year three and disappointment it became clear Rhule’s hiring was anything but a “sure thing” for success.
Because of that fans are torn how they feel about Rhule. I’m one of them. I catch myself saying Rhule is the right guy for Nebraska and then quickly point out that his overall record as a head coach is 66-62. Clearly mediocre compared to Kyle Whittingham (177-88) or James Franklin (104-45). But Rhule hasn’t stayed anywhere long enough to truly establish himself like Whittingham or Franklin either.
See what I mean, I’m quick to point out his shortcomings but still believe he can make the Huskers relevant again. Where Husker fans struggle is that Rhule has in fact taken us to back-to-back bowl games for the first time since 2015-2016 yet allowed his team to get curb stomped by Penn State, Iowa, and Utah to end the season.
So, fans are leery going into the 2026 season. What are we going to get considering the schedule? The Huskers get Indiana, Washington, and Ohio State at home, and Oregon, Illinois, and Iowa on the road. While no game is a sure win, if they can’t notch victories against Ohio, Bowling Green, North Dakota, Michigan State, Maryland and Rutgers, then we’ll once again question if Rhule is the right man. Simply put, the fan base will be disappointed with another 6-6 season. Personally, with the coaching changes and improvement in talent, my expectation is a record of 7-5 or 8-4 on the season.
Tim Verghese of ‘Inside Nebraska’ got my attention last week when talking about fans giving recruits a negative vibe and possibly influencing their decision to commit to a program. He used Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M as an example. The fanbase was so negative about Fisher that it made recruits question how secure he was at A&M. Obviously recruits had reason to be worried.
Does that affect how I approach what I write or talk about? It does, but then again, I don’t think so much of myself to think it matters. I see myself as your typical fan. I’m just someone who shares their thoughts about Husker football. And frankly, like 50% or more of the fans, I’m torn between being supportive and negativity. We’ve been burned too many times and haven’t seen the things that we need to see to convince us a turnaround is about to happen. Whether it’s offense, defense, or beating the teams they are supposed to beat (Minnesota & Iowa) there just hasn’t been any consistency from Rhule’s teams. As fans we need to see Rhule’s teams win the games they are supposed to, then win the close games, and finally beat the teams they aren’t supposed to. Until we see Rhule’s teams take those steps, there will be doubt and a level of negativity.
As far as recruits are concerned, I don’t see Rhule going anywhere. He’s safe due to his contract, the investment being made on the stadium, and Trae Taylor making it clear he’s all ‘N’ as long as Matt Rhule is the head man. He may just be a senior in high school, but don’t think QB Trae Taylor doesn’t play a role here. He does. And I’m good with that. Taylor has the same expectations as the fans.
And no, those expectations aren’t too high. I’ve been a fan for over fifty years. The standard at Nebraska was set a long time ago. That standard hasn’t changed. Nebraska fans may be up and down on how they feel about Rhule, but they are consistent on their expectations. The standard is the standard and always will be.
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The results are in for the Nebraska Lottery’s draw games on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 8.
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 8 drawing
8-0-5
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 8 drawing
01-03-12-24-26
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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from May 8 drawing
Red Balls: 02-20, White Balls: 09-11
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Winning MyDay numbers from May 8 drawing
Month: 01, Day: 16, Year: 17
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 8 drawing
14-16-21-43-51, Bonus: 03
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When are the Nebraska Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, 5: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- MyDaY: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska Athletics announced Friday that the expansion of John Cook Arena is in full swing.
The Nebraska Athletics Capital Planning and Facilities Department posted to social media that the effort to modernize amenities and provide new seating options is well underway.
According to the athletic fund, the renovation will enhance Nebraska’s home-court advantage, modernize amenities and provide new premium and general seating options. This includes adding:
- New and improved seats with cup holders in each seat.
- A new centralized student section.
- New and improved courtside seating with both end court and side court locations available. The Courtside Lounge offers access pregame and during intermission and includes private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food, beverage and alcohol.
- New Loge Box seating with hospitality lounge with access pregame and during intermission, including access to private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and beverage with a cash bar.
- Libero Club seating replaces the VIP seats. Located in the back row of the 100 level, seats include access to the Libero Club Lounge pregame and during intermission complete with televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and soft drinks with a cash bar.
- Additional ADA seating with new vantage points and easier access from around the concourse.
The Husker Athletic Fund announced the first-ever reseating and parking process in October 2025. It is timed to coincide with the renovation of the arena to increase overall capacity to 10,000.
For more information about the reseating process, click here.
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