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A Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputy was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash while escorting a funeral procession on Airline Highway, according to police in New Orleans. The deputy, who was not identified, was riding a motorcycle as part of a funeral escort with the New Orleans Police Department when the crash...

It is impossible, in good conscience, to recommend the Krewe du Vieux Mardi Gras parade that will brazenly rove the streets of the French Quarter on Jan. 31. The procession of mule-drawn mini-floats, costumed marchers and abundant brass bands is a prurient, politically parochial affair that should be avoided by the...

Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser are encouraging revelers to be mindful of Mardi Gras waste and to celebrate responsibly by bringing a bag for throws and a bag for trash, as litter is a problem across the state that needs to be addressed.

The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and River District Neighborhood Investors (RDNI) are advancing the River District as a transformational neighborhood that delivers real benefits for New Orleans. These include expanded affordable and workforce housing, new pathways to economic opportunity and...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Six months after French Quarter bartender Michael Milam was killed in a hit-and-run crash while biking home from work, the teen driver who struck him and fled the scene is due back in court Friday (Jan. 30) for sentencing. Milam moved to New Orleans a few...

METAIRIE, La. – The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce announced their 2026 Board of Directors luncheon during their 2026 Annual Meeting on Jan. 8 at the Alario Center. This year’s board brings together business leaders from a wide range of industries across Jefferson Parish, united in their commitment to strengthening...

As we count down to Mardi Gras day, krewes host some of the city's biggest parties leading up to their rolls through New Orleans.

New Orleans is known for its food, but trying to pick a restaurant for dinner close to campus can quickly become a headache. To guide your next outing, we picked some Uptown favorites for you to try next. We selected a range of different cuisines and price points, while also making sure that you could get to some of...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — More than a week after a double homicide in the Fairgrounds neighborhood, the name of one of the victims has yet to be released. Also, the New Orleans Police Department hasn’t announced any motive, suspect or arrests. The case is the latest one to roll on the Wheel of Justice.

NEW ORLEANS – As homeowners across the region review their property tax bills, new data from the Bureau of Governmental Research’s (BGR) Property Tax Dashboards shows an updated picture of local property tax rates. The median property tax rate in St. Tammany Parish declined again in 2025, for a total decrease of 10%...