100 days in, Orleans Sheriff Michelle Woodfork cracking down on jail contraband
"We've arrested a couple of people (and) employees who have been bringing contraband into this agency," Sheriff Michelle Woodfork said to WWL's Newell Normand. "If you bring contraband into this jail, I will arrest you no matter who it is."
Zeus’ Rescues shuts down food bank temporarily after multiple overnight thefts
If you stop by Zeus' Rescues, you can still see the broken glass from the latest break-in not only on the ground but inside the truck.
Newly opened New Orleans cat lounge temporarily closes due to ringworm
A recently opened lounge in the Central Business District where cat lovers can pay a fee to bask in the presence of adoptable feline friends has closed temporarily after a few resident cats contracted ringworm. NOLA Cat Lounge announced the closure in a statement posted to social media Tuesday, saying...
Central City Gunman Known As Lil Youngin Sought After Chasing Woman Into Home
New Orleans police are asking for the public's help identifying a man known only by the nickname “Lil Youngin” after he allegedly pulled a gun on a rideshare driver, then chased a woman with unwanted advances and opened fire as she ran into a nearby home in Central City. The July 6 incident unfolded on the 2100 block o
Mayor Helena Moreno says customers must pay more for trash collection in New Orleans
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno says her office is overhauling the city's sanitation system.One of the biggest changes will be customers paying what trash collection actually costs... like most other municipalities and parishes.
SWBNO starts work on ‘hellhole’ after Fox 8 presses for answers
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A so-called “hellhole” on Olive Street is getting repaired. Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO) contractors began work Tuesday (Aug. 18) on a hole in the middle of the street near 8400 Olive Street. Fox 8 first reached out to the SWBNO about the hole...
Parc Fontaine new owners speak to WDSU for the first time
National nonprofit The Mary Fund recently bought Parc Fontaine apartments in Algiers. For the first time, Executive Director Suzanne J. Cahill spoke with WDSU about the plans to restore the complex to its former glory. “This is a big undertaking for any organization, but I really feel like in talking...
Locals Travel To This Tiny Louisiana Grocery Store For Its Mouthwatering Muffulettas
Can a sandwich become the main reason for a road trip? Louisiana has a legendary muffuletta that makes a delicious argument with every loaded bite. Its round sesame loaf comes packed with cured meats, cheeses, and the signature olive mixture that gives the sandwich its distinctive character. The recipe grew...
Kenner Police issues message regarding misinformation surrounding Flock Cameras
Following controversy over concerns about privacy and misuse of Flock Cameras across Louisiana and the country, the Kenner Police are issuing a message regarding the cameras. “It is a license plate recognition tool that helps our officers identify vehicles associated with crimes and wanted individuals,” said Kenner Pol
Mother of New Orleans comedian killed in 2022 speaks out ahead of gunman’s sentencing
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A New Orleans mother is finding closure years after gunfire killed her son, comedian Brandon “Boogie B” Montrell. “There are good days and there are bad days,” said Montrell’s mother, Sherilyn Price in an interview at her home Tuesday. “There are days when I wake up and I’m paralyzed, and I really
