Ron Faucheux: Numbers tell the story of why Louisiana lags other Southern states
People in Louisiana spend a good deal of time wondering how we compare with other Southern states. So let’s take a look at where we were, and where we are now. A century ago, Louisiana’s population was nearly twice Florida’s. Back then, Louisiana had one city (New Orleans) in the nation’s top 20, while Texas,...
Six Flags redevelopment hinges on $50M public ask
Developers of the former Six Flags location in New Orleans say they need at least $50 million in public money to transform the blighted property into a regional destination for youth sports, entertainment and shopping. Why it matters: They say private funds are covering 88% of the cost, and called...
New Orleans Honors NOPD Officers and Civilians for Bravery
The New Orleans Police Department turned the spotlight on its own Friday, honoring officers and civilian staff for "bravery beyond the call of duty," lifesaving heroics and standout work that often plays out far from TV cameras. The New Orleans Police Department handed out Medals of Merit, Medals of Commendation,...
New Orleans lawyer indicted on wire fraud charge
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A federal grand jury has indicted a New Orleans lawyer prosecutors say stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a client’s family. Tanzanika Ruffin is charged with wire fraud. Prosecutors say she stole $250,000 and spent it on personal expenses. Prosecutors also say Ruffin lied...
Acamaya’s owners will open a new breakfast place called Casimiro down the street
A popular modern Mexican restaurant in New Orleans is expanding as its owners prepare to launch a second concept nearby. The new restaurant will focus on breakfast dishes inspired by traditional Mexican flavors and family recipes. Acamaya Owners Opening New Mexican Breakfast Restaurant in Bywater. The owners of the...
‘Slammer’ explains how he staged crashes with New Orleans lawyers: ‘easier than selling drugs’
Back when Damian Labeaud first started veering into 18-wheelers in New Orleans for a living, you had to get in line, he told a jury Thursday over hours of testimony in a federal courtroom. It was 2010, and “slammers” like the one he would become clustered beneath the Claiborne Avenue...
Gianna Releases New Lunch and Dinner Menu for Spring
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Gianna announced the debut of a refreshed lunch and dinner menu that the team says highlights the kitchen’s signature blend of rustic Italian cuisine rooted in Louisiana ingredients. “The Gulf gives us some of the most beautiful seafood in the world, and it’s...
Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime Open 10,000-Square-Foot Dual-Concept Viet-Cajun Restaurant in Houston’s Asiatown
Houston’s Viet-Cajun culinary tradition has found a bold new stage. Crawfish Cafe and Pho Prime, two concepts from Mamba Hospitality Group, have unveiled a newly reimagined 10,000-square-foot dual-concept restaurant at 11209 Bellaire Boulevard in Houston’s Asiatown, bringing Vietnamese comfort food and Gulf Coast...
New Orleans defense attorney accused of stealing $250k from client indicted in federal court
A federal grand jury charged a New Orleans criminal defense lawyer on Friday with wire fraud, accusing her of stealing $250,000 from a client’s family for a bogus settlement she claimed to have confected with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office. Over a seven-month period last year, attorney...
Crescent City Stage Announces Cast for Bard at The Batture
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Crescent City Stage (CCS) announced the cast of “Bard at The Batture: Spring Awakening,” a one-night-only Shakespeare celebration along the Mississippi River. In partnership with The Batture, CCS presents the one-night-only event on April 2, bringing its version of Shakespeare in the...
