One sent to hospital after Metairie train crash
Jefferson Parish law enforcement and emergency personnel were on the scene of a train crash in Metairie on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the New Orleans metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the New Orleans metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United...
Young New Orleans East lion dancers continue ancient tradition
NEW ORLEANS EAST (WVUE) -Dating back 1,000 to 2,000 years, the art of lion dancing is ancient. On a warm and humid February afternoon in New Orleans East, the performers bringing their hollowed and decorated lions to life were in their teens and 20s. Tina Hong is 17 and says...
Man found shot to death Saturday morning in Marrero, JPSO says
MARRERO, La. (WVUE) - A man was found shot to death Saturday morning (Feb. 21) outside a business in Marrero, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said. The age and identity of the adult male victim were not immediately disclosed. Deputies responding to a reported disturbance in the 6300 block...
RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED FOR WASHINGTON PARISH — OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO READ, SHARE,...
The Washington Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging all residents to pay close attention and immediately share an urgent fire weather warning issued by the National […]
Parking Ban Crackdown Leaves Hundreds of Cars Towed
Over a single winter and carnival stretch, hundreds of drivers across the country walked outside […]
One person dead following vehicle crash in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Saturday morning in New Orleans East. According to the New Orleans Police Department, the crash happened just before 8 a.m. near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Ridgeway Boulevard. Officers responding to the scene found one person...
Don’t Miss Mardi Gras at the Wharf Feb. 22
Due to inclement weather, Mardi Gras celebrations at the Wharf were canceled last weekend and rescheduled to take place this Sunday, Feb. 22. The rescheduled event will kick off at 3 p.m. and include a parade with stilt walkers, jugglers, the Mardi Gras king and queen and floats from neighborhood partners.
New Orleans SPCA Cuts Services After City Funding Drop
The Louisiana SPCA has abruptly pulled back services at its New Orleans campus after a sharp reduction in city support left the agency with fewer staff and fewer tools to work with. The shelter says it will now focus its response on animal emergencies, abuse and neglect cases, trim public adoption hours to Wednesday...
New Orleans Invests $1 Million in Armstrong Park Revitalization to Foster Cultural Hub
The redevelopment of Armstrong Park and the Municipal Auditorium kicks into gear with a newly announced $1 million investment from the City of New Orleans and the City Council. In a statement on social media, the city detailed plans to channel these funds into creating a Strategic Master Plan, aiming to transform the...
