Council looking for areas to cut funds to fill city budget gap
“At this point, everything has to be on the table,” New Orleans city councilman Joe Giarrusso told WWL’s Tommy Tucker. “Are there things we can cut? Are there other things we can do? We’re just going to have to manage through it.”
Woman shot by JPSO deputies in Marrero parking lot confrontation enters plea
A West Bank woman who was shot by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputies after authorities say she pointed a weapon at the officers has been charged in the case, according to court records. Paige Robin, 63, pleaded not guilty Aug. 29 to four counts of aggravated assault on a peace...
Man in critical condition after he was shot on Interstate10 in Metairie, JPSO says
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was shot while in a vehicle on Interstate 10 in Metairie on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. The victim was taken to University Medical Center and is listed in critical condition, said Sgt. Brandon Veal, spokesperson for the department....
Analysts: Duplessis, Thomas running out of time to catch Moreno in mayor’s race
Pollster Ron Faucheux says Oliver Thomas and Royce Duplessis haven’t done enough to pull voters from frontrunner Helena Moreno or to differentiate themselves from voters.
Duplessis campaign raises over $600k for mayoral bid
NEW ORLEANS —The Committee to Elect Royce Duplessis today announced that the campaign has raised more than $600,000 since launching on July 1, including over $550,000 raised since the last reporting deadline just two months ago. This remarkable show of support is another sign that the people of our...
It has been a convent, infirmary and school for girls. Now, it’s Louisiana’s oldest...
In Louisiana, there are lots of historic buildings and homes, and some of these structures' history span all the way back to when Louisiana was still under French rule. A plethora of knowledge regarding Louisiana's history can be learned from these old buildings, such as what these early Louisiana buildings were used...
New Orleans Rocked by Fatal Shooting as Police Probe Overnight Tragedy, Suspect Charged in...
In the early hours of yesterday, New Orleans was shaken by a fatal shooting incident. According to the New Orleans Police Department, a man was killed at the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Downman Road at around 12:30 a.m. The area, known for its bustling nightlife, became a scene of despair as officers...
Former Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office employee, Slidell man indicted for fraud
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Kenneth Lawson, 39, of New Orleans, and Areion Banks, 33, of Slidell, were indicted on August 28 for conspiracy to commit theft and bribery involving a federal grant program. ORIGINAL STORY: Former OPSO employee arrested; two wanted amid internal fraud investigation. According to the indictment,...
Instagram influencer accosts Royce Duplessis during church in New Orleans mayor’s race
A neighborhood activist and Instagram personality accosted state Sen. Royce Duplessis during a church service in New Orleans on Sunday, spurring sharp critiques from Duplessis and one of his competitors in the city's mayoral race. The influencer, Byron Cole, sat behind Duplessis and his wife Krystle Duplessis during...
The torture attic that shocked even slavery-era New Orleans – and a slave’s arson...
The Brave Cook’s Fire That Exposed LaLaurie’s Atrocities. On April 10, 1834, a brave act lit up New Orleans. A 70-year-old cook, chained to the kitchen stove in Delphine LaLaurie’s mansion, set fire to the house. She told rescuers she’d rather die than see more slaves go to the attic and “never come back.”
