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September 2026 commemorates the hundredth anniversary of Jesuit High School’s South Carrollton Avenue campus, while the prior year marked three centuries since the Society of Jesus first arrived in New Orleans. Unlike the Ursuline nuns, whose girls’ academy has been in continuous operation here since 1727, the Jesuits

Ballroom dance instructor William Anderson said it takes three hours for him to costume properly for the Southern Decadence parade. It’s a metamorphosis that can’t be rushed. “I have to get in the zone,” he said, “I set up lighting, drink a glass of wine and put on...

The 54th annual Southern Decadence parade is happening Sunday, Sept. 6, in the French Quarter. The parade rolls at 3 p.m. WDSU spoke live with event organizers ahead of the parade. Watch the video above for the full interview and route details. From Friday, Sept. 4, at 12 p.m. through...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Scattered showers and storms are forecast each day over the next week. Primary threats with storms will be strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and periods of heavy rain leading to localized flash flooding. Heat Advisories are in effect on Labor day as highs will be the...

In the half-century that S. Carver Davenport has led the Dillard University Concert Choir, he has taught thousands of students, traveled across the South, visited countless colleges, churches and grand auditoriums and performed for two sitting presidents. Still, his favorite spot is behind his piano in his classroom. T

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Longtime sports radio host Mike Detillier died on Sept. 6 at the age of 65, according to WWL Radio. WWL Radio made the announcement on Sunday. They said Detillier was diagnosed with terminal cancer less than two weeks ago. “Last week, I was rushed to the...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The FBI is investigating an alleged data breach that has put millions of Americans’ driver’s licenses and other identification documents up for sale on the dark web. Independent cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs first reported the massive breach last Tuesday (Sept. 1). According to the...

A man was injured in an aggravated battery by shooting in New Orleans Sunday, Sept. 6.

A $250 train trip from Louisiana to California offers an appealing picture: board in New Orleans, watch the landscape turn from wetlands to desert, and arrive in Los Angeles without changing trains. The Sunset Limited makes that journey possible. What the appealing price leaves out is how much of the trip depends on th

DURHAM, N.C. — Fifth-year defensive tackle Kam Hamilton entered during the first series and was a major part of Tulane’s line rotation on Saturday, making three tackles in the Green Wave’s 17-3 loss to Duke. Hamilton, who started 23 games for Tulane before going undrafted in April...