The Best New Orleans Drinks
Considering that New Orleans is a port city where the good times roll 365 days each year, it’s no surprise that liquor has long played a role in the city’s storied history. Some people even go so far to assert that cocktails were invented in the fun-loving city.
Entergy Louisiana working to assess, restore power to thousands affected by extreme cold
As the extremely cold conditions are rolling across Louisiana, Entergy officials are reporting some power outages in select parishes.
Major Catfish Seizure After Unlicensed Bayou Fishing Caught
Louisiana wildlife agents cited a Des Allemands man for commercial fishing violations on Bayou Des Allemands, seizing 236 pounds of illegally harvested catfish.
Delta Utilities Service Disconnections Suspended
NEW ORLEANS – Delta Utilities has suspended all scheduled natural gas service disconnections due to forecasted winter weather conditions across its operating footprint. The suspension will remain in place for the duration of the severe weather advisory. The company said the decision is intended to ensure customers...
Versailles Boss Sizes Up St. Louis Cathedral Ahead of $75 Million Makeover
St. Louis Cathedral is getting the royal treatment, literally. Laurent Salomé, director of the national museum at Versailles, toured the French Quarter landmark on Friday, took in its peeling paint and problem spots, and remarked that "it has a personality," even as local leaders push forward with a long-planned...
2 dead in Louisiana as extreme cold reaches New Orleans
New Orleans and southeastern Louisiana will have "brutal," below-freezing wind chill temperatures Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service says. Why it matters: Frostbite and hypothermia are possible, along with frozen pipes. The big picture: The arctic blast that coated north Louisiana in ice is settling...
More than just a snap, New Orleans Metro braces for prolonged cold weather
If you’ve already broken out the heavy coat, don’t put it away just yet. LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim says the New Orleans metro area is facing a prolonged stretch of cold weather, with no quick warm-up in sight.
New Orleans man dies in single vehicle St. Bernard Parish crash
CHALMETTE, La. (WGNO) — Troopers with Louisiana State Police responded to a single vehicle crash that left a man dead in the early morning of Saturday, Jan. 24. According to LSP, troopers arrived to the scene located at LA-46 near Volpe Drive in St. Bernard Parish. The victim was identified as 51-year-old Romales...
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office announce death of staff member
The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a staff member whose death was announced on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Legendary Chef Closing Upscale Restaurant After Only 15 Months
Renowned chef Emeril Lagasse's extensive restaurant roster is going to shrink by one at the end of the month. 34 Restaurant and Bar in New Orleans is shutting down. Opened in October 2024 as an homage to Emeril's Portuguese roots and his late mother Hilda, 34 will cease operations next weekend, ...

















