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Authorities are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a field near his Harvey home. The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as 26-year-old Patrick Hamilton. Hamilton's body was discovered Saturday evening about 7:30 p.m. when deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive man...

Some young adults are trading digital platforms and algorithms for old-school, in-person ways to meet people. Nationwide, participation in adult sports leagues and speed dating events are on the rise in Louisiana too. In New Orleans at 7 p.m. on a Wednesday in October, dozens of women from Playnola’s Ladies...

This week we travel across the Huey P. Long Bridge to mark its 90th anniversary. One of America’s highest and longest steel bridges and the first bridge to cross the Mississippi River in New Orleans, the bridge was dedicated Dec. 16, 1935. Built at a cost of $13.5 million...

In an announcement made via social media, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has revealed plans to utilize drone technology for surveillance during the upcoming Bayou Classic Weekend. The drones are set to fly over the French Quarter and downtown areas to bolster public safety among the large crowds predicted...

Street homelessness in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish decreased 24% between January 2024 and July 2025 — the result of a public-private partnership among government, business, philanthropy and nonprofits to provide housing and services to the most vulnerable. Unfortunately, this progress will soon disappear if...

A recent social media post has sparked a lively discussion about the availability of Asian grocery stores in a new area. The original poster, who recently moved from a state with a variety of Asian markets, is seeking help in finding similar stores in their new location. They have been able to find excellent Asian...

The shopping center at 300 North Broad St. that is home to a Whole Foods Market has been sold by its longtime nonprofit owners to a family of Marksville investors, who say they plan to continue operating the center as a health hub for the area. Broad Community Connections, the...

The New Orleans City Council is set to approve Mayor-elect Helena Moreno's proposed 2026 budget Monday as the city faces one of its toughest financial moments in years. Why it matters: Moreno says the plan is only the first step toward rebuilding the city's finances and will likely be followed by new fees and more...

Border Patrol agents are expected to start immigration enforcement efforts Monday in New Orleans, with the goal of arresting 5,000 people in south Louisiana and Mississippi, according to reports. Why it matters: Communities are rushing to prepare amid uncertainty and mounting fear. The big picture: Greg Bovino, the...

Machetes and free liquor? This doesn't sound like the greatest idea.