One person arrested following drug bust in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A New Orleans man is facing multiple drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop in New Orleans East led to the discovery of suspected narcotics, firearms and explosive materials, according to Louisiana State Police. State police said James Thomas, 41, was stopped on Lincoln Beach Boulevard near Lamb Road
NOPD says man threw “several knives” at victim after request for cigarette
NOPD says man threw "several knives" at victim after request for cigarette
Alligator attacks suspected drunken driver who fled into Louisiana swamp to escape police
A motorist believed to be driving while under the influence was attacked by an alligator after he leapt into the swamp below Interstate 310 in St. Charles Parish to avoid arrest, according to the Louisiana State Police. Victor Rivas, 40, of Montz, was eventually taken into custody after sustaining injuries...
These Are the Most Cockroach Infested Cities in the U.S.
Cockroaches are among the most common pests found in homes across the United States – if not the world. Unluckily for us, these insects are annoyingly resilient and can make a home pretty much anywhere. Even though they are found all over the country, there are a few cities that are especially cockroach infested. 1. …
Summer is back with highs near 90 each day
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Today is a perfect example of what the rest of the week will look like. Warm, humid, and mostly quiet, with a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms popping up each day. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s daily, with a few spots touching 90 degrees....
Guest Column: Yes, seas will rise. But there is room for optimism for New...
A recent study makes dramatic claims about our city and state, but the science does not back them up. The paper published last month in Nature Sustainability made headlines with a dire verdict about our city and state: "In paleo-climate terms, New Orleans is gone." The study claims coastal Louisiana...
Red Fish, Lemon Berry Cream Cake: Restaurant Week at Felix’s, French Quarter, Lakefront
It's Restaurant Week in New Orleans and that means meal deals across town.
New Orleans-raised TV journalist moves back home to be WDSU’s weekend anchor
A TV journalist raised in New Orleans is headed back home to anchor the weekend evening segment on WDSU, station officials announced Saturday. Duke Carter, a St. Augustine High School graduate, hosted his first newscast over the weekend and will also appear as a southeast Louisiana reporter during the week.
A new task force launches this week to address child and teen serious injury...
A new task force launches this week to address child and teen serious injury and fatalities on ATVs and UTVs
Metairie nightclub’s alcohol permit suspended for two years after shootout
METAIRIE, La. — A Metairie nightclub has agreed to suspend its alcoholic beverage permit for two years following a shootout involving a security guard earlier this year. Vogue Bar & Cafe agreed to the suspension during a hearing with the Jefferson Parish Council last month, according to our partners at The Times-Picayu
