Potential ‘mass casualty shooter’ whose gun jammed at Harvey restaurant gets prison time
A man scheduled for retrial on charges that he tried to shoot three strangers outside of a Harvey restaurant — failing only because his gun jammed every time, authorities said — agreed to plead guilty to lesser charges, according to Jefferson Parish court records. Ronald Barrios, 44, pleaded...
Winn-Dixie’s exit from New Orleans leaves loyal shoppers in limbo: ‘Everything is changing’
Winn-Dixie is calling it quits after decades in Louisiana. And in New Orleans, where neighborhood grocers and trendy supermarket additions have squeezed older chains to the side, the Florida-based chain will sell or close its 10 New Orleans metro stores by 2026. The change reflects a broader shake-up of the...
Massive Turnout in New Orleans for the ‘No Kings’ Protest: A Spirited Debate
fox8live.com - 10/19/2025 04:20:00 AM. The "No Kings" protest, which took place at Lafitte Greenway in New Orleans, was part of a broader national movement. Thousands of people gathered to demand changes in government policies, opposing what organizers term increasing authoritarianism. The event was a blend of...
2 Texans Apprehended After Road Rage Shooting On I-10 In Metairie
A man and woman from Houston are charged with attempted second-degree murder after police say they shot at another vehicle during a road rage incident on Interstate 10 in Metairie. Tilease Jacques and Kyandrea Berry, both 33, were arrested on October 11 in Baton Rouge after investigators tracked them down,...
New Orleans eyesore shuttered since Katrina may finally get new life. It hinges on...
The long-blighted Lindy Boggs Medical Center near Bayou St. John — shuttered since it flooded during Hurricane Katrina — could finally see new life. But its future depends on how New Orleans voters decide a set of bond propositions on Nov. 15. Developers Bill Hoffman and Paul Flower,...
Disturbing fight happened prior to baby’s abduction, father remains on the run
An Amber Alert overnight was canceled for a 5-month-old child who was abducted by his father, Braydon Nix. Nix is still on the run Thursday after he assaulted the child’s mother at her home on Washington Avenue. WDSU obtained disturbing video that revealed a fight involving Nix and the...
Recent Arrests in St. John Parish Include Local and Out-of-Town Residents, Authorities Report
Authorities in St. John Parish released arrest records for October 20-21, 2025, under the Public Records Act. The report lists individuals from New Orleans, LaPlace, Reserve, and McComb, Mississippi. Charges include misdemeanors and felonies.
Man crashes motorcycle, dies in Terrytown
Police say a man is dead after an overnight crash. “The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred early this morning on the Westbank,” Captain Jason Rivarde said in an email.
New Orleans intersection named after this Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief at City Council...
Monk Boudreaux, the beloved Big Chief of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe, appeared at Thursday’s New Orleans City Council meeting to accept a special honor. Council member JP Morrell announced that the corner of Valence and Magnolia streets would henceforth be named for the octogenarian Black Masking Indian...
New Orleans mayor touted budget ‘reserve’ in late July, turns out to be false
With a massive budget deficit hanging over the city, the Cantrell administration is being widely criticized for not sounding the alarm and alerting the council or public about a $160 million hole. As recently as last July, Mayor LaToya Cantrell was claiming the city had money. “He and other city...
