Bayou Classic’s 52nd Battle of the Bands ignites New Orleans
Grambling and Southern fans filled the streets of New Orleans on Friday as they continued to prepare for the 52nd annual Bayou Classic.
Louisiana sees reentry housing results but struggles to meet demand
Linda McLain reached the end of her two-year sentence at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in July, but it would be another month before she could leave. It took those 30 extra days for her to find a residential facility that met the terms of her supervised release. Her wait time is an indication […]
Mardi Gras Indians: Keepers of the Native Americans’ secret influence on jazz
Native American Heritage Month is a great time to highlight a relatively unknown part of one of the most special cities on the globe: the contribution of Native Americans to the musical universe of New Orleans. Native Americans’ contribution to New Orleans’ music and culture is as deep and varied...
Intense Debate: Mayor-Elect Moreno Discusses 700 Rolling Furloughs, Parking Ticket Clampdowns, and Mardi Gras...
audacy.com - 11/25/2025 11:53:56 PM. Helena Moreno, the mayor-elect of New Orleans, has recently proposed a 2026 budget that includes significant departmental cuts, furloughs, hiring freezes, and layoffs. Despite these austerity measures, public safety and essential services like sanitation will remain fully funded....
Defying the Federal Authorities, Landry’s Guard, and State Police
In the recent social media buzz, a significant number of New Orleans residents have expressed their discontent towards the federal authorities, National Guard, and State Police. The sentiment stems from the perceived overreach and unnecessary presence of these forces in the city. One user even suggested that the city...
Audubon doubles annual family membership price for zoo, aquarium access, sparking frustration
The Audubon Nature Institute is facing a backlash from some members after doubling the price of its annual membership, which allows families to visit the zoo, the aquarium and other attractions throughout the year. Audubon issued a statement on social media Thursday morning defending the increase, which had come to...
Expectant father identified as second person aboard Cessna downed in Lake Pontchartrain
The 30-year-old student pilot presumed dead aboard a Cessna Skyhawk that plunged into Lake Pontchartrain was an expectant father and Navy officer stationed in Gulfport. The U.S. Navy has confirmed the identity of Lt. David Michael Jahn with permission from his family. The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday afternoon...
GloRilla Ignites adidas Bayou Classic Halftime with Epic Grambling State Performance
GloRilla electrified the Caesars Superdome on Saturday as she delivered a standout Halftime performance at the 2025 Bayou Classic alongside Grambling State University's World-Famed Tiger Marching Band and the Orchesis Dance Company. The femcee fused her rising-star momentum with the long-held HBCU tradition,...
Man found shot dead in Harvey, JPSO says
HARVEY, La. — Jefferson Parish deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in Harvey Saturday evening. Around 7:30 p.m., deputies were called to the 4200 block of Lac St. Pierre Drive, where they found a man lying in a field with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, a release said.
Rain is back in the forecast, and it brings a flood threat
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Rain chances are back for Sunday and Monday with a flood risk ahead. A cold front arrives on Sunday. The associated storms will be weakening as they approach. A brief mid-day shower or weak thunderstorm is possible. Temperatures will fall Sunday afternoon behind the front after...

















