New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno announces transition policy committees, leadership
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno's transition team has formed seven policy committees to guide her administration's priorities as she prepares to take office in January. The committees are Economic Development, Public Safety, Financial and Operational Excellence, Housing and Affordability, Youth and Families, East of the...
NOPD Requests Community Assistance to Identify Person of Interest in Marigny Street Aggravated Rape...
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is seeking help to identify a person of interest in an aggravated rape investigation. The incident was reported on October 20, 2025, in the 1500 block of Marigny Street.
Longtime pastor announces retirement from one of New Orleans’ biggest megachurches
After 39 years leading Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, one of the largest megachurches in the New Orleans area, Pastor Fred Luter Jr. announced Sunday that he plans to retire next fall. In his place, he has asked the church to consider voting in his son Fred "Chip" Luter III as...
Winn-Dixie to offload its Louisiana stores
It's the end of an era for Winn-Dixie shoppers in Louisiana as Florida-based Southeastern Grocers tightens its focus on its home state, the company said in a news release. Why it matters: It's not yet clear what will happen to the brand's 10 stores in the New Orleans metro. The...
“No Kings” Rally in New Orleans Joins Nationwide Call for Democracy and Justice
Across the United States, thousands gathered this weekend under the banner of the “No Kings” Movement, a national wave of rallies affirming that Democracy, not dictatorship, must guide the nation’s future. From coast to coast, citizens marched in solidarity, calling for fairness, accountability, and the preservation...
These Are the Most Cockroach Infested Cities in the U.S.
Cockroaches are among the most common pests found in homes across the United States – if not the world. Unluckily for us, these insects are annoyingly resilient and can make a home pretty much anywhere. Even though they are found all over the country, there are a few cities that are especially cockroach infested. 1....
New Orleans coroner McKenna loses appeal in misconduct case
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana appeals court Wednesday strongly rebuked New Orleans Coroner Dwight McKenna, using his own words against him to uphold a lower court’s ruling from March that his office engaged in “reckless and outrageous misconduct.”. Not only did the appellate judges agree that McKenna’s...
State police locate missing New Orleans man
UPDATE: Mr. Sampson was located safe. The Silver Alert is canceled. Please direct any questions to the New Orleans Police Department. A Silver Alert was issued for 64-year-old Joseph Sampson. Sampson is a Black man with brown eyes and a bald head. He is 6’0” tall and weighs approximately 160...
State Police issues AMBER Alert for 5-month-old taken from New Orleans home
NEW ORLEANS - State Police issued an AMBER Alert on Wednesday night for a 5-month-old boy who was abducted from his New Orleans home. LSP said the baby boy, Braylon Parker, was with his mother in their home on Washington Street when his non-custodial father, Braydon Nix, came in the home and abducted the child.
New Orleans doctors say Medicare is being impacted amid the government shutdown
Uncertainty is growing as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, threatening health care services. There are real fears that delays in care could greatly impact our most vulnerable populations. Dr. Jennifer Avegno, the director of the New Orleans Health Department, tells us Medicare is the largest insurance...
