Edna Karr runs win streak to 33 with 40-28 win over John Curtis
KENNER – The young Edna Karr Cougars are coming of age. With an impressive win over Ruston and a comeback against Brother on the resume, the Cougars sought another signature win and got it Thursday night. A pair of touchdown passes from Forest Johnson, a pair of touchdown runs...
NOPD: Man steals copper downspouts from Mid-City business
The suspect is seen riding a bicycle while carrying the stolen copper downspouts, police say.
Man sentenced for second-degree murder in Harvey
A man was sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder in Harvey Thursday, Oct. 8.
Dekias Stevenson sentenced to life in prison for West Bank murder
A Jefferson Parish judge on Thursday (Oct. 8) sentenced Dekias Stevenson to life in prison for his conviction of killing a man while attempting to rob him of marijuana. Stevenson, 23, of Harvey, was convicted last week of the second-degree murder of Andrew Davis IV, 21, of Slidell. Click here to read about the trial.
Only 1 U.S. City Made the World’s 50 Best Bars List
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone claims No. 1 once again, but the 2026 rankings highlight a familiar geographic blind spot.
Man arrested after stealing ambulance, leading Jefferson Parish deputies on chase
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Harvey man who is accused of stealing an ambulance from a hospital and leading deputies on a chase Wednesday evening. Authorities were called to West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, just before 6 p.m. after receiving a report of a man who'd gotten into an ambulance at the facility and taken off, according to Sgt. Brandon Veal, spokesperson for the department.
Westwego Gumbo Festival Returns With 2,000 Gallons and Nearly 60 Years of History
Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church — Festival's Original Beneficiary. More than 2,000 gallons of seafood and chicken-and-sausage gumbo will bubble in pots this weekend as the Gumbo Festival settles into its new home at the Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, carrying forward a tradition that traces back nearly 60 years to a small church fair. The festival runs Friday through Sunday, October 9-11, at 484 Sala Avenue in Westwego, with gates opening at 6 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday and noon Sunda
Attorney General says group of Kenner City Councilmembers violated open meetings law with letter
KENNER, La. (WVUE) - Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has informed Kenner city leadership that it believes a group of Kenner city councilmembers violated Louisiana’s open meetings law. The investigation stemmed from an ongoing dispute over who will represent Kenner in its lone spot on the New Orleans...
Coastal Flood Advisory Covers Parts Of New Orleans Through Saturday
A coastal flood advisory puts parts of Orleans Parish and nearby parishes at risk of minor flooding during high-tide cycles. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday for parts of Orleans Parish and nearby parishes. The National Weather Service expects minor coastal flooding during high-tide cycles, with water reaching 1 to 3 feet above normally dry ground in some spots.
Louisiana eyes New Orleans for U.S. Space Academy
New Orleans is a top contender to house a United States Space Academy. The move is part of a broader federal effort to strengthen national security and develop the next generation of American space leaders. The Presidential Commission on the United States Academy held its first meeting on Sept. 9,...

















