Family Farmers To Address Shared Concerns During NFU Convention
This weekend in New Orleans, family farmers will gather to share their stories and tackle the tough issues facing agriculture today.
Mid‑City’s Lindy Boggs Hospital Eyesore Finally Faces the Wrecking Ball
For almost twenty years, the hulking Lindy Boggs Medical Center in Mid‑City has sat empty, towering over nearby homes as a graffiti‑covered reminder of what used to be Mercy Hospital. Now city officials and the site's owner say the long‑vacant complex is finally on a real path to demolition and reuse, with a rough...
Small hole in street causes big problem for some New Orleans East residents
Some New Orleans East residents are urging city officials to address a growing hole and an uncovered catch basin on Scottwood Drive. Dionne Williams, a longtime resident, said the hole in the street is getting bigger. “Yeah, it wasn’t that large. The hole, though not wide, is deep and has...
Beware: New Orleans police investigate officer impersonation scam
The New Orleans Police Department is warning the public of an impersonation scam.
Neighborly Natalie wants you to meet Alaska & Tax Evasion at the Louisiana SPCA
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – In the latest episode of NEIGHBORLY NATALIE, our Natalie Parsons along with the Louisiana SPCA introduce you to two “Furry Friends” named Alaska and Tax Evasion who are looking for their forever homes. Alaska is a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix who was rescued by the New Orleans Humane Law &...
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival single-day tickets on sale
Calling all festivalgoers! Single-day tickets for the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival are now on sale.
St. Claude Avenue Bridge closed due to electrical system, motorists directed to alternate routes
The St. Claude Avenue Bridge is currently closed to marine and vehicular traffic due to a problem with the bridge's electrical system, the Port of New Orleans reported.
Mid-City Rouses ‘Cop Speaker’ Rattles Lafitte Greenway Locals
Along the Lafitte Greenway in Mid-City, a motion-activated speaker mounted outside the neighborhood Rouses Market has turned a grocery store wall into a talking one. Neighbors say the device has been blaring recorded commands that tell people to “leave immediately” and warn that law enforcement will be dispatched....
Letters: Napoleon House sous chef’s kindness helps driver out of a jam
Recently, I approached a parking lot in the French Quarter where I had left my car, only to learn the credit card machine was not working, requiring payment via cash only. Since I carry very little cash, I knew it wouldn’t be enough to retrieve my car. However, an extraordinary Napoleon House sous chef offered me $20...
Water pools in Central City after break in 30-inch pipe, S&WB says
Water pooled in the streets of Central City on Wednesday afternoon after a water main break, the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board said. Crews responded to the 30-inch water main break at Magnolia Street and Jackson Avenue, according to S&WB spokesperson Ceara Labat. Water pressure dropped but remained stable,...
