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A dump truck got stuck in power lines in Marrero Thursday, April 16.

An unidentified dead body has been discovered in New Orleans East, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The body was discovered near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Read Boulevard. A NOPD spokesperson said that the call came at around 11:45 a.m. No cause of death has been...

Although a slow COVID recovery and negative news cycles previously cast doubt on New Orleans’ viability as a vacation destination, the popularity of the city is supporting strong leisure travel rebound and an optimistic convention schedule. While New Orleans remains one of the most popular cities to visit in...

A beloved New Orleans Mardi Gras float artist is facing significant health issues, and the community is rallying to help him. Raymond Bowie, a self-taught artist known for painting hundreds of Mardi Gras floats, is receiving support from the community amid a cancer diagnosis. Anyone who was along the parade...

Patio weather is finally here, New Orleans, and it’s time to make your reservation for a sunset dinner outside. From fine dining to crawfish to casual and upscale fare, Times-Picayune food writer has picked his favorite restaurants for outdoor dining in 2026. Some are classics, some are unexpected and others are brand new.

The beauty of shopping locally is the people you meet, not just born-and-raised New Orleanians, but folks from all over. After a recent Tuesday morning meeting at The Batture, I wandered into the nearby parking lot and discovered the Crescent City Farmers Market. Buzzing with energy, its 15-plus vendor booths offered a vibrant sensory feast and made me quite hungry. I...

At AORN 2026 in New Orleans, a colorectal SSI bundle shows how standardized intraoperative nursing practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and data tracking can reduce infections and improve surgical outcomes. At the 2026 Association of periOperative Registered Nurse (AORN) Global Surgical Conference & Expo (AORN26) in New Orleans, Louisiana, a poster presentation...

Parking in the French Quarter will be limited and strictly enforced starting Thursday as the French Quarter Festival returns, with city officials warning drivers not to risk it, or they could be towed. The four-day festival runs through Sunday, April 19, filling the historic district with music, food and large...

For months, New Orleans East residents said they've been frustrated by the foul smell emanating from the Dwyer Canal.

A woman convicted in New Orleans federal court over a yearslong scheme to steal money from elderly widows is on the run after failing to report to federal prison, officials say. Emuobosan Emmanuella Hall was sentenced in January to eight years in federal custody for her role in the “romance...