S&WB defends performance of power complex, says calling it unreliable ‘inaccurate’
The Sewerage & Water Board on Thursday defended the performance of its $300 million power complex, arguing it was "inaccurate" to call the system unreliable two days after top officials at the utility acknowledged that key components wouldn't be relied upon during major storms. In a prepared statement that appeared...
Stepping up enforcement of drunk boating for July 4th weekend
A joint operation between local, state, and federal agencies is going to be on the water over the holiday weekend making sure boaters are driving sober.
Who’s Laurie White? This former judge is back in the spotlight after Murrill’s indictment.
Former New Orleans Criminal Court Judge Laurie White stepped back into the spotlight Thursday as the special prosecutor for a grand jury that handed up a 16-count felony indictment against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. White confirmed that the grand jury charged Murrill with eight counts of malfeasance and ei
10 Famous Singers from Louisiana
Louisiana has given the world an extraordinary collection of singers whose unforgettable voices have shaped jazz, blues, gospel, country, rock, rhythm and blues, soul, and pop music for more than a century. From legendary pioneers who changed the course of American music to modern superstars who continue to dominate st
Woman found rolled up in blanket strangled to death, New Orleans coroner says
An autopsy reveals the cause of death for a woman whose body was found rolled up in a blanket in a Central City apartment Monday night was strangulation.
New Orleans police searching for critically missing woman
The New Orleans Police Department is searching for a critically missing woman on Thursday, July 2.
‘Zero Tolerance’: Police increase DWI patrols for Essence Fest, holiday weekend in New Orleans
As thousands of visitors head to New Orleans for the Essence Festival of Culture and the Fourth of July holiday, state and local officials are urging everyone to celebrate responsibly and plan a safe ride home.
Former NOPD officer sues city and NOPD watchdog over investigations and firing
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A former New Orleans Police Officer alleges the city and the department violated his constitutional rights in a lawsuit. Former officer Chad Cockerham filed the suit in March 2026 after NOPD Supt. Anne Kirkpatrick fired him for breaking the department’s rule on Honesty and Truthfulness.
New owners of One Canal Place declare bankruptcy just over 2 months after $28M...
The new owners of One Canal Place, the 32-story office tower at the foot of Canal Street, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection less than three months after acquiring the high rise for $28 million. Brothers Michael and David Shabsels, New York-based real estate investors who acquired One Canal...
NOPD officer accused of falsifying overtime reports while on trips, OIG report states
An Orleans Parish Inspector General report accuses an unnamed New Orleans Police Department officer of falsifying overtime reports to earn more than $300,000 over two years. Between January 2022 and June 2024, the officer is accused of working full overnight shifts and overtime while on personal trips. The report state
