Moreno Finally Frees $1.6 Million Lifeline For Long-Stalled Desire Square
On Monday, Mayor Helena Moreno said her administration has finally found a way to unlock $1.6 million in general‑obligation bond funding for Desire Community Housing Corporation, a move aimed at jump‑starting long‑stalled work on Desire Square in the Desire neighborhood. The cash is intended to help deliver a long‑prom
Sheriff’s Office employee arrested following incident at Orleans Justice Center
An Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office employee was fired and arrested on Monday, June 15 for alleged malfeasance in office.
WWL-TV morning show anchor Brheanna Boudreaux is leaving New Orleans
WWL-TV morning show anchor Brheanna Boudreaux is leaving the station for a broadcasting job in Houston, where she lived and worked before moving to New Orleans. She’ll sign off from WWL on Friday, June 19. “This is not a decision I made lightly,” Boudreaux wrote on social media Monday....
New Orleans chef wins James Beard award for Best Chef in the South
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans chef Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA won the James Beard award for Best Chef in the South on June 15. Mbaye is a Senegalese chef who came to New Orleans 10 years ago, blending West African culinary tradition into New Orleans cuisine. This year,...
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests New Orleans man after he fled in stolen vehicle
ARABI, La. (WVUE) - The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a New Orleans man after he fled from deputies in a stolen vehicle and struck law enforcement and civilian vehicles, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. Jasmin Augustus, 27, of the 3100 block of Pauger Street in New Orleans, was booked...
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Mourns the Loss of Trombonist Ronell Johnson, Dead at 49
Ronell Johnson, beloved trombonist with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, passed away at 49, leaving behind a legacy of joy and music that brightened New Orleans' vibrant scene.
Birdman, Master P, And Lil Boosie Announce Cash Money & No Limit Tour
Louisiana’s best of both worlds finally collide. The Cash Money & No Limit Tour might end up being one of the most significant hip-hop events of the year. Master P and Birdman are officially joining forces for a nationwide run that will celebrate two of the most influential brands in Southern rap history, bringing deca
Second judge recuses himself from Hutson trial; 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge’s...
A second New Orleans district judge has recused himself from presiding over the case of former Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, who was accused of misconduct in a bombshell indictment unleashed days before she was set to leave office. Matt Bruce has been reporting on this for The Times-Picayune | The Advocate. He j
What is the best brewery in Louisiana? These are the top 5
Craft beers are beloved by many for their high-quality ingredients and bold, unique flavors. Craft beers also tend to be concocted by independent breweries , so patrons support small businesses in the process. In Louisiana , the craft beer scene and culture is growing, with about 39 breweries operating in the state, an
Street flooding threat with wet week ahead for the New Orleans area
Street flooding threat with wet week ahead for the New Orleans area
