New Orleans sees largest Mardi Gras crowd since 2020
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Downtown New Orleans recorded 2.2 million total visits during the two-week Carnival stretch from the Friday of the Krewe of Cleopatra through Mardi Gras Day — the highest level of visitation during Carnival since 2020, according to data from Placer.ai analyzed by the Downtown Development District.
Canal Place faces high-stakes reset as owner awaits closure of anchor Saks Fifth Avenue
As Saks Fifth Avenue prepares to close its Canal Place store, attention is turning to what comes next for the three-story anchor space in New Orleans’ most prominent shopping center. The store is slated for closure as part of parent company Saks Global’s bankruptcy restructuring, opening up about 75,000...
Louisiana Weather Alert: 40 MPH Wind Gusts Slam Southeast Parishes Until 3 PM Sunday,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New Orleans, Louisiana – Drivers crossing elevated bridges and open stretches of Interstate 10 this morning face wind gusts up to 40 mph that could push high-profile vehicles off balance through 3 p.m....
Driver dies after being ejected in rollover crash in New Orleans East, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A driver was killed after being ejected from a rollover crash early Saturday (Feb. 21) in New Orleans East, police said. The adult male victim’s age and name have not been disclosed. According to NOPD investigators, a passerby reported seeing the man’s body around 8...
Louisiana teens shoot, kill each other in apparent drug deal gone wrong, sheriff says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people who were found shot inside a car in the 1900 block of Yorktowne Drive in LaPlace at around 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. Deputies were dispatched to the area...
New Orleans families enjoy last warm day before freeze moves in
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Hundreds of families gathered at soccer fields behind the Audubon Zoo on Saturday (Feb. 21), taking in the last warm day before a significant cold stretch moves into the New Orleans area. “You can’t beat it. Can’t beat this New Orleans weather,” Joseph Sylvester said....
New Orleans chosen to host North America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards
NEW ORLEANS — A major international restaurant awards program is coming to New Orleans this spring, bringing chefs and industry leaders from across the continent to the city. 50 Best, a brand that ranks restaurants and bars around the world, announced New Orleans will host its 2026 North America’s...
Douglas Graffato Ascends to Captain at Kenner Fire Department, Embracing New Leadership Role
The Kenner Fire Department has a new captain at the helm. Douglas Graffato, a dedicated member of the department, has been recently promoted to the rank of Captain, a prestigious position that entails significant responsibilities beyond operational firefighting. The Kenner Fire Department publicly acclaimed Captain...
Blake Pontchartrain: The Hotel Chalmette was once a popular New Orleans hotel
I came across a guidebook for the 1884 World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition held here in New Orleans. I’m intrigued by a listing for a place downtown called the Hotel Chalmette. What can you tell us about it?. The Hotel Chalmette opened in 1881 at the corner...
The Michelin-Recognized Spot Quietly Serving New Orleans’ Most Addictive Oysters
If you’ve ever wanted one restaurant that captures the full soul of New Orleans in a single dinner, Cochon in the Warehouse District is exactly that place. This is the spot earning Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for wood-fired oysters, tender fried alligator, and Cajun comfort food done right. It’s...
