New Orleans (and Louisiana) face an affordable housing crisis
While some may think of the term ‘affordable housing’ in a negative light, it’s important to define what the term actually means as more residents of New Orleans and Louisiana are being priced out
Arrested OPSO deputies dragged inmate to ‘secluded’ area, beat him, court records say
Four former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office deputies accused of battering an inmate allegedly dragged the shackled man to a secluded part of the Old Parish Prison, where they punched, kicked and body-slammed him, according to OPSO. The incident started at around 9:20 a.m. on Nov. 6, when an inmate refused...
New Orleans mayor targets abandoned hospital for demolition
Mayor Helena Moreno is hitting the ground running, focusing on efficiency and infrastructure improvements in the city.
Star TV journalist will reign over 2026 Muses Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans
Much-admired television anchor Soledad O’Brien will serve as Honorary Muse in the 2026 Muses Mardi Gras parade that rolls on Feb. 12. Known for her starring stints on CNN’s "American Morning," "Starting Point" and other high-profile broadcasts, O’Brien has earned 10 Emmy Awards, multiple Peabody Awards and an Edward...
Prytania Wine & Spirits building listed for $1.7M after Langenstein’s sells business to Robert
The Uptown building that for decades has been home to Prytania Wine & Spirits — and was the original location of Langenstein's grocery store — is listed for sale for $1.75 million, raising questions about the store's future. The move comes less than three months after Langenstein's longtime...
One dead following dump truck crash in New Orleans
Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a fatal accident that left a woman dead, and two men injured on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Missing New Orleans man found dead weeks after disappearance, family says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Damien Godchaux Jr., was found dead, according to members of his family. His body was found in the Mississippi River. Godchaux, 23, was last seen on Dec. 21, 2025 around 7 p.m. near the intersection of General Meyer Avenue and Ernest Street. The investigation into his...
Police, Homeland Security conduct raid near intersection of Broadway and St Charles
New Orleans Police Department officers and agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security executed a search warrant near the intersection of St. Charles Avenue and Broadway Street Tuesday afternoon. The search warrant is in relation to an ongoing investigation, authorities say. According to WDSU, officers...
Mayor Moreno today announces plan to turn on lights in New Orleans
On her first full day in office, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno today kicks off her “Lights On” initiative. The new mayor is calling for citywide lighting improvements.
One person dead following shooting incident in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in the Little Woods area of New Orleans. According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting around 12:35 p.m. near the intersection of Brevard Avenue and Dinkins Street. Authorities said New...

















