Sabrina Carpenter wears outfit from this New Orleans boutique on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is showing off her New Orleans style after recently buying an outfit from local boutique, Century Girl on Magazine Street.
Aggressive escaped lab monkeys shot dead as university reveals they were not infected
A set of aggressive lab monkeys originally believed to be infected were shot to death after escaping a transport truck in Mississippi. One remains at large.
Audubon Zoo welcomes trio of lion cubs; litter is first time group of three...
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans has welcomed three new African lion cubs to the Audubon Zoo, marking the first time Audubon has seen the birth of three surviving cubs in a litter. The three cubs were born on Oct. 19 to mother Kali and father Arnold. The cubs are Kali and Arnold's second litter, the first consisting of two...
Parents accuse Bonnabel High employees of hitting, humiliating special education student
Several employees at Alfred T. Bonnabel High School physically abused a severely disabled special education student, including by kicking him and tying him down, as well as subjecting him to humiliation in front of his peers, the boy’s parents allege in a civil rights lawsuit filed last month. The...
Louisiana must address violent crime crisis
The shootings on the LSU campus should serve as a reminder to all Louisiana citizens that our state is facing a violent crime crisis. One of the shooters was arrested and charged with two attempted first-degree murder counts, illegal use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon by a juvenile, and carrying a...
Local Alert: Suspect Sought in October 7 Auto Burglary on West Laverne Street
Authorities in New Orleans are looking for a suspect in an auto burglary that happened on October 7, 2025. The incident occurred in the 6900 block of West Laverne Street. Surveillance footage shows the suspect breaking into a parked vehicle and taking power tools before leaving the scene.
Sheriff Susan Hutson opposes proposed budget cuts, says public safety at risk
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office says proposed cuts to its budget could impact staffing and safety, and the recent announcement that the city council will review the budget on a month-to-month basis. This comes ahead of an administration transition after former Interim Superintendent Michelle Woodfork was elected...
Cuts to federal programs like SNAP and Head Start are impacting working families
Federal funding cuts to Head Start and SNAP are leaving working families struggling to keep up with childcare and rising food costs. Families and childcare centers said, both programs provide critical support and right now they are bracing for what could be a devastating blow. Lynette Rivers is the Director...
Downtown New Orleans to Host Manning Family Children’s Holiday Parade on December 6
The 4th annual Manning Family Children’s Holiday Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11 a.m. in downtown New Orleans. The event will include 30 holiday-themed floats, helium balloons, and performances by more than a dozen dance groups and marching bands. Organizers expect large crowds along the...
New Orleans Reggae Fest pivots to benefit Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa
NEW ORLEANS — As the sounds of hurricane preps fill Jamaica, the sounds of reggae and the spirit of community will come together in New Orleans, with a purpose. “This was going to be the 8th year of New Orleans Reggae Fest, but unfortunately, with the inclement weather, we had to pivot and reschedule to November 14th...
