Nine Big Lots stores to reopen this week, more expected in May
The first wave of store reopening are slated for this week, according to the new ownership.
Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Texas to be ripped by severe storms flash floods & EF2-EF5...
STORM PREDICTION CENTER PREDICTS 4TH DAY OF SEVERE STORMS ACROSS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI ARKASNAS & EAST TEXAS WITH ELEVATED TORNADO RISK. METRO AREAS INCLUDE HOUSTON TX, NEW ORLEANS LA, LAKE CHARLES LA, LITTLE ROCK AR, TUPELO MS, JACKSON MS, MEMPHIS TN.
New Orleans on Alert for Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall, NWS Urges Residents to...
New Orleans is bracing for a wet and stormy week ahead, as the National Weather Service advises locals to prepare for severe thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall. With a reported 90% chance of precipitation, weather forecasts suggest that today will see temperatures drop to around 72 degrees by 9 a.m.,...
Belle Chasse Bridge tolling date delayed
Officials with the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project have announced another delay in the Belle Chasse Bridge tolling date.
New Orleans police officer acquitted of rape after weeklong trial
A jury acquitted a New Orleans police officer of rape after a weeklong trial in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. Gerry Paul, a seven-year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department, had been charged with second-degree rape following an incident on May 15, 2021, at his apartment in Mid-City. A...
Hogs for the Cause fest brings in millions; see winning teams for barbecue, fundraising
Back in 2009 two friends decided to host a pig roast to raise money to help a family in need, and were able to give $7,500. This year, the organization that grew from this benevolent impulse brought in $5.25 million. This weekend saw the 17th annual Hogs of the Cause...
Jefferson Parish Council calls for more power over New Orleans International Airport
Jefferson Parish leaders are calling on New Orleans officials to give them more power over Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport following failures at its $27 million stormwater pump station during Hurricane Francine. The Parish Council sponsored a resolution seeking a joint session between it, the New...
5 New Orleans fitness trails to sweat and smile
New Orleans knows how to throw a party, and its fitness trails are no exception. As of spring 2025, the city’s outdoor paths—from the oak-lined loops of Audubon Park to the breezy levees along the Mississippi—offer more than just a chance to break a sweat. They’re a celebration of movement, nature, and that...
Severe storm threat reduced; neutral ground parking allowed until 6 p.m.
Strong winds and heavy rains are still forecast for the New Orleans metro area through midday Sunday. Those storms will usher in a cold front that will send temperatures plunging into the 50s and 60s over the next few days.
Two dead in two separate shootings overnight, New Orleans police say
Two men were killed early Sunday morning in separate shootings, New Orleans police said. A third man, according to police, was injured in one of the incidents. Shortly before 3 a.m. in Uptown, police found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the men, who was located inside a silver sedan that had crashed in...