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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans is grappling with thousands of requests to address abandoned vehicles, but 3-1-1 data shows the city’s improvement in the issue. City data shows that since the end of 2024, the city received 7,447 requests to address abandoned/junk vehicles. It lists 3,013 of those...

KENNER, La (WVUE) - Sylvester’s Western Wear, a family-owned shop known for its rustic charm and western goods, will close its doors Jan. 5 after decades in business. Founder Ronnie Sylvester, known as “Mr. Boot” in the country and western industry, ran the store until his death in 2020 following a battle with...

The first Bayou Classic was held long before the esteemed event became the Thanksgiving weekend destination that it is today.

The upcoming Crescent City Cafe will welcome guests regardless of their means to pay

Governor Jeff Landry has announced that beginning January 1, 2026, the State of Louisiana will enter a four-day period of mourning and reflection in remembrance of the victims of the French Quarter terrorist attack. Flags will be flown at half-staff each of the four days. The Governor’s Office also asks...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — As people prepared to travel and gather for the holidays, health officials are urging caution as flu cases continue to rise across Louisiana. Doctors said the increase is happening just as large holiday gatherings get underway, creating more opportunities for the virus to spread. They say simple...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -Most people have a favorite holiday song—or maybe one they can’t stand. But chances are, you haven’t written your own Christmas tune. One New Orleans man did. And to take it a step further, he got help from artificial intelligence. We visited him in...

Bobby Marchan, who dressed in drag, sang and launched a rap label, found success in New Orleans for nearly 50 years. “The spotlight-loving Marchan ruled over New Orleans stages,” 64 Parishes states. “Singing brought Marchan his greatest national fame.”. Born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1930, Marchan’s given name...

Great Thai cooking can feel like a revelation of flavors, with sour, spicy, fermented and fresh alternating from bite to bite. That’s a bit like what it feels like to walk into Chada (3420 Bienville St.) for the first time. This new Thai restaurant in Mid-City has transformed an...

NEW ORLEANS — Christmas morning looked a little different at Covenant House New Orleans, but the spirit was just as strong. Youth staying at the shelter gathered with staff Thursday morning to celebrate the holiday with presents, decorated Christmas trees, and gingerbread houses. The celebration ran from 9 to 11 a.m....