Laplace man arrested after allegedly trying to shoot wife, St John Parish deputies say
A Laplace man was arrested Tuesday and booked with attempted second-degree murder after authorities said he tried to shoot his wife during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Larry […]
Woman critical, restaurant employee stable after separate shootings in Jefferson Parish
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Metairie that left a woman in critical condition and another outside of a Marrero restaurant that left an employee in stable condition Wednesday night, authorities said. The Metairie shooting occurred at an apartment complex in the 6200 block of River
Family-owned business makes big investment in Jefferson Parish
AVONDALE, La. (WVUE) - Loop Linen Service broke ground on a new 62,000-square-foot commercial laundry facility in Avondale. Jefferson Parish leaders, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission and community partners attended the groundbreaking. The facility is a $16.4 million project and part of a total $25.1
Anthony Bourdain called this NOLA bar a ‘national treasure.’ It’s hosting a party in...
Before it opens for the night, it might be easy to pass right by Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge and assume it was just some shed with an old beer sign outside. But behind its door is a storied New Orleans dive bar, a perpetually dark, late-night oasis for cheap drinks and easy vibes tucked into its neighborhood
‘UNSAFE’: City blocks entry to First Presbyterian Church after WWL investigation
NEW ORLEANS — Three weeks after a WWL Louisiana investigation highlighted tenuous conditions atop an Uptown church, New Orleans officials posted "UNSAFE" notices on the church’s main entrance and are preparing additional enforcement measures. The bright yellow notices appeared Tuesday, warning that "USE OR OCCUPANCY IS
New Orleans Four remembered for their historic impact to American history
More than 60 years ago, four young Black girls in Louisiana, known as the New Orleans Four, made history by integrating schools in New Orleans, enduring resistance and creating a lasting impact on civil rights. Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost walked up 18 steps to McDonogh 19 Elementary...
A Spanish Colonial-style house on Audubon Place has gone viral on Zillow Gone Wild
A New Orleans home bringing Spanish Colonial Revival and Moorish vibes to Audubon Place was shared on the popular Zillow Gone Wild Instagram page last week. The home at 27 Audubon Place is listed for sale for $5,995,000 by Gracie Hansel and Collette Stone of the Upperline Group. The over 7,000 square foot home was firs
2026 St. Jude Dream Home winner announced in Metairie
METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - The winner of the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home in Metairie was announced during a live drawing, with organizers saying 28,500 tickets were entered. “Sandra LeBeau from Metairie” was named the winner. “Congratulations. You are the winner of the 2026 Saint Jude Dreamhome,” the announcement said during
Judge to decide on evidence in Hilda Vasquez’s manslaughter trial
NEW ORLEANS — A court hearing is scheduled for Thursday morning in the case against Hilda Vasquez, the mother charged in connection with the disappearance and death of her 12-year-old son, Bryan Vasquez. During the hearing, a judge is expected to decide whether child welfare records involving Bryan can...
New research shows seafood authenticity has declined, despite Louisiana’s existing laws and penalties
New genetic testing results conducted by SEAD Consulting on behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance indicate that seafood misrepresentation remains a significant problem in restaurants despite the existence of Louisiana truth-in-menu laws, regulatory oversight, and financial penalties for violations. The findings emerge
