Downward trend in violent crime disrupted by recent killings
NEW ORLEANS — An overnight murder Friday in a tourist zone in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans was alarming. It was 3:24 a.m. when police responded to a fatal shooting at the corner of Frenchmen and Decatur streets. The homicide was the fifth so far this week in...
Second family sues Algiers daycare over toddler’s lead exposure
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - There’s a new lawsuit against an Algiers daycare, its landlord, and the state over a toddler’s exposure to lead. Patrick and Sara McGinnis sued The Crescent School, the Santa Maria Benevolent Association of Algiers, and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). The family alleges...
Global Wildlife to offer free wagon rides for honor roll students
As kids head back to school, Global wildlife Center has an incentive to help students maintain good grades. Christina Cooper and Tanner Baham joins us with all of the details and they brought along a friend.
New Orleans’ vital levee system will be inspected less often. Federal cuts are to...
Federal budget cuts will stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from conducting regular inspections of New Orleans’ levees this year and next — a break in oversight that comes 20 years after protection failures during Hurricane Katrina flooded most of the city. The Corps considers it best...
Man accused of fatal double shooting accepts manslaughter plea deal
A man accused of a double fatal shooting has agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter Thursday, Aug. 14.
Fleurty Girl owner warns others after impersonation scam attempt
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Lauren Haydel, owner of Fleurty Girl, a well-known clothing boutique with locations in New Orleans, Metairie and Bay St. Louis, said she nearly fell victim to an online scam. She received an anonymous email from someone claiming to be a producer with Katie Couric’s media company....
Child, two adults injured following New Orleans bus crash
A child and two adults are injured following a bus crash that happened in New Orleans on Thursday morning, Aug. 14.
Mr. Chime Time Gives New Orleans Another Chance, Still Not Sold
TikTok food critic Mr. Chime Time gave NOLA another shot after locals said he “didn’t eat at the right places” the first time.
$15K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Will Help New...
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2025-- A longtime New Orleans, Louisiana, resident is rebuilding nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina damaged her home, thanks in part to a $15,000 Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). The DRA grant was awarded...
Improvements are on the way for the Audubon Riverview aka “The Fly”. They will...
While the work is underway, temporary restrooms will be set up for use until the newly remodeled restrooms are completed. The existing playground will be removed to make way for a new and expanded playground area. “We are excited to see these improvements made on the Riverview,” said Daine Appleberry,...
