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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno hinted her administration would be announcing a new plan to tackle malfunctioning traffic lights in the city. Moreno made the comment in a Facebook video she posted on Saturday (4/4). In the video, Moreno talks to the audience from the intersection...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - One of two men accused of a shootout that inadvertently killed a comedic social media personality outside a New Orleans grocery store in December 2022 was sentenced Monday (April 6) to 15 years in prison. Charles Cannon, 25, accepted an agreement offered last month from the...

Several kids were arrested Saturday night after a game they were playing led to a homeowner firing warning shots in Kenner. According to the Kenner Police Department, the kids were wearing ski masks and hoodies playing a game called “Senior Assassin.”. The game is an app that lets the...

A person of interest in connection with a missing woman in New Orleans is now in custody in Lawrence County, Mississippi. McArthur Mackey, 42, was named a person of interest by New Orleans police after Christine Wiltz, 34, was reported missing on March 27. According to NOPD, Mackey has a...

The transportation scene in Orleans Parish is buzzing with solid opportunities this month. Whether you’re into heavy equipment, long hauls, or local deliveries, there’s something here for every kind of driver or operator.

Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. The annual barbecue and music festival features more than 90 barbecue teams and a lineup topped by country music stars. The entertainment roster includes Charles Wesley Godwin, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Castellows, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Jason Scott & the High Heat, Southern Avenue and more. Teams compete for awards for...

They’re cooking up a tale of migration, grit and flavor, and culture. From the smokiness of barbecue pits to the charm of Creole dining rooms, Black chefs and restaurateurs have long transformed traditional family recipes into cultural menus and dining experiences. Across the nation, these culinary landmarks do more than dish out meals; they dish out memories, resistance, and community.

High-speed racing is headed to Jefferson Parish. The second annual New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix returns April 11-12, bringing powerboat racing back to Lake Pontchartrain. The big event is presented by Harvey Gulf International Marine, Councilman Hans Liljeberg and Jefferson Parish Council District 5. The event promises a weekend of...

Rhonda Landry-Poché remembers picking strawberries with her Paw Paw side by side, as he told her to pick them fast and by the stems. Her grandfather was the second owner of the family farm, taking over in the 1930s, and he and his family put in years of long hours of manual labor to ensure the success of the strawberry business.

The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who has been missing for more than a week. Authorities say Eric Fields was reported missing by his mother on Wednesday. She told police she has not seen him in person since the beginning of March. According to investigators, Fields was last seen at his workplace more than a...