Algiers Woman Wanted in Garden Oaks Auto Theft, Home Break-In Spree
New Orleans police are searching for a 24-year-old woman accused of stealing a car, breaking into an occupied home, and resisting officers during an incident on the West Bank earlier this week. Investigators have identified the suspect as Keyara Robin, who is also wanted in connection with a separate, unrelated auto th
Jerome Smith, New Orleans Civil Rights icon, dies at 87, family members say
New Orleans Civil Rights icon Jerome "Big Duck" Smith died after his battle with a lengthy illness, his family members confirmed Friday.
Two Shot on Chef Menteur Highway as New Orleans East Violence Persists
Two people were shot Friday afternoon on Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East, with one victim treated and released at the scene and the other taken to a hospital, according to police. New Orleans Police Department officers responded to the 6000 block just after 12:30 p.m. and found the shooting had left two people
‘They found him and he was already gone:’ Woman loses beloved cat in Napoleon...
A group of residents is starting the clean up process after a home with multiple units on Napoleon Avenue caught fire Thursday night. The New Orleans Fire Department said the fire started just before 7 p.m. Nobody was injured but according to the Red Cross, seven people are displaced. Chandler...
New Orleans Original cafe to open in Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach is about to get a taste of true, authentic Creole and Cajun food with the opening of a new restaurant downtown. New Orleans Original Creole/Cajun Cafe will open its doors on Saturday, Aug. 29. Located at 188 E. Granada Blvd., in the building of the former Gili's Kitchen, the restaurant will offer a variety
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8PM Friday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi as thunderstorms become increasingly likely this afternoon. The watch includes areas north of Interstate 12, including Baton Rouge, as well as portions of the Northshore and south Mississippi. The
Funding stalls for proposed Omni Hotel in New Orleans
A plan to build a new Omni Hotel in New Orleans has stalled following state and local leaders disagreeing over how to pay for the project. The hotel is set to be built at the old Sugar Mill site across from the Morial Convention Center. The State Bond Commission was...
Neighbors concerned about 6-foot-deep hole on Amelia Street left by Sewerage and Water Board
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board dug a hole on Amelia Street, stretching approximately 10 feet wide and 6 feet deep. But more than a year later, the agency says it won’t fill it in until a nearby homeowner takes action on their property.
Ye concert coming up at New Orleans’ Superdome sparks concern in local Jewish community
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is scheduled to perform in New Orleans for the first time in 13 years on Aug. 28 at the Caesars Superdome. But the local appearance of the controversial star is raising concerns in the area's local Jewish community, with some members worried about the potential for Ye’s conc
Immigrant arrests increase in the New Orleans metropolitan area
Immigrant arrests in the New Orleans metropolitan area have been on the rise as a result of collaboration between local law enforcement and Immigration and customs enforcement. Cities outside of New Orleans such as Kenner, Metairie, and Jefferson have become hot spots for immigrant arrests due to previous partnerships
