Preliminary work begins on endangered New Orleans jazz landmark
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Eagle Saloon was recently listed as one of the city’s most endangered historic sites, but now there’s progress in the effort to save the vital jazz landmark. In the heart of the Central Business District, just one block from City Hall, sits the...
Treme couple occupies a ‘new’ Creole cottage, but their real passion is for historic...
The Creole cottage on Henriette Delille Street in Treme looks like it’s been there for as long as the neighborhood has been around. Ask Adolph and Naydja Bynum how old it is, though, and the answer will surprise you: just 25 years. “I’ve had a lot of architects tell...
University Medical Center nurses announce 5th strike
NEW ORLEANS — Nurses at one of our region's largest health care facilities are preparing to walk the picket line. Hundreds of University Medical Center (UMC) nurses are scheduled to strike next week. The walkout is the latest development in a prolonged labor dispute that has yet to yield a collective bargaining...
Veterans, active-duty members to get free admission to all Audubon attractions this weekend
NEW ORLEANS — The Audubon Nature Institute is offering two days of complimentary admission to thank active-duty military and military veterans for their service. On Nov. 8 and 9, active-duty military and military veterans can enjoy complimentary admission to the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium....
New Orleans homeless services expecting deep cuts
(The Center Square) — The New Orleans Office of Homeless Services and Strategies is bracing for deep reductions next year that could trigger layoffs, stall rehousing, and send encampments back into commercial corridors, according to department leaders. Director Nate Fields said the department’s 2025 budget of about...
NOPD highlights most wanted suspects in this week’s ‘Front Burner Fridays’
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department continued its “Front Burner Fridays” initiative this week, a program aimed at spotlighting the city’s most-wanted suspects to help generate new investigative leads. During Friday’s briefing, officials discussed the ongoing effort, which has been underway for several...
Billie Eilish tour, gumbo festival and more weekend events
It's November, and there's a ton of stuff to do in New Orleans this weekend. 🧜🏼♀️ Mermaids arrive Thursday at the Audubon Aquarium. (Schedule) 🎤 Billie Eilish is at the Smoothie King Center Friday and Saturday. (Tickets) 🎉 Love in the Garden is NOMA's...
NOPD data shows department failing to follow own drug testing policy
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A New Orleans Police Department officer who was recorded smoking methamphetamine while on duty returned to work within weeks of an internal investigation’s conclusion—despite testing positive for drugs and admitting to months of on-duty drug use. Officer Maurice Bailey was caught on his own...
Jennifer Lawrence says she encountered many ghosts while filming ‘Causeway’ in New Orleans
Jennifer Lawrence believes in ghosts. The Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in "The Hunger Games" series and "Silver Linings Playbook" recounted strange, supernatural encounters she had in New Orleans on the "Las Culturistas" podcast this week with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Describing...
New Orleans Police Seek Public Help to Locate Suspect Ja’Cory Shamon Burton in Connection...
The New Orleans Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating Ja'Cory Shamon Burton, a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery that took place in the 13700 block of Chef Menteur Highway. According to the NOPD News release, the incident occurred around midnight on March 6, 2025....
