NO man pleads guilty in 2022 attempted murder, sentenced to 30 years
On August 26, 2025, Markeith Martin of 5711 Count Ln. New Orleans, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Martin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Chris Carter, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Cody Martin. This guilty plea stems from a 2022 Donaldsonville shooting.
New Orleans area schools announce closures ahead of freeze. See list.
As an Arctic blast brings widespread freezing conditions to southeast Louisiana, some schools announced closures for Monday, Jan. 26. Overnight lows are expected to fall into the 20s across St. Charles Parish, the northshore and New Orleans before temperatures slowly rebound later in the day. School closures:. NOLA...
Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee – Dates, Costs, and More
Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee is a holiday tradition that could only belong to Louisiana. Each year on Christmas Eve, the Mississippi River’s quiet banks light up with towering bonfires instead of the usual Christmas lights. Some of these fiery structures stretch 20 to 30 feet high and are often built in...
From 70 degrees to freezing: Cold warning issued as Arctic blast takes aim at...
A powerful Arctic storm sweeping across the United States reached south Louisiana on Sunday, bringing rain and storms to the New Orleans area ahead of a dramatic plunge in temperatures that forecasters say will usher in dangerous cold by nightfall. Rain moved into the metro area around 9 a.m. Sunday,...
Krewe of Chewbacchus parade is on: ‘Rain won’t stop our rebellion’
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus said its parade will go on as scheduled Saturday night (Jan. 24) despite wet weather concerns. “We’re moving forward rain or shine this evening,” the krewe posted on its website. “Rain won’t stop our rebellion. Hope to see you on the route!”
LDH: Winter storm kills two in North Louisiana
In a statement released on Sunday, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the two deaths in Caddo Parish. Both men, officials said, died of hypothermia.
Overnight fires and crashes spark multiple Bayou Cane responses
The Bayou Cane Fire Protection District announced multiple emergency responses as crews handled three major incidents overnight. At 7:30 PM, crews responded to a two vehicle accident with a vehicle fire on W.Park near the intersection of Coteau Road. The fuel tank on one vehicle ruptured adding to the fire load....
Closures, remote learning announced for some Southeast Louisiana schools due to anticipated cold weather
With colder temperatures on the way, some Southeast Louisiana Schools are announcing closures or remote learning days.
Emeril Lagasse Closes New Orleans Restaurant After Just 15 Months
Emeril Lagasse stuns fans of Portuguese cuisine with the shuttering of his and his son E.J. Lagasse's New Orleans restaurant after just 15 months of service.
LIVE BLOG: See updates on weather, school closures, and traffic impacts
NEW ORLEANS — School districts and local agencies across southeast Louisiana are preparing for a stretch of dangerous cold expected to arrive early next week. Forecasters say temperatures will drop fast Sunday night into Monday, bringing wind chills in the teens and 20s. Any leftover rain could freeze overnight,...
