‘Extreme heat’ settles across South MS this week. Could we break heat records? See...
Mississippi Coast residents are experiencing another stretch of sweltering weather with “extreme heat” settling over the region this week. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in New Orleans say conditions will be “ hot to very hot ,” with a chance of rain bringing relief toward the end of the work week, accor
New Orleans will use AI to answer 911 calls instead of a human
If you call 911 in New Orleans, you may hear the sound of an artificial intelligence (AI) agent answering your call instead of a human voice. The Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD) is changing the way dispatch calls are handled in New Orleans with the implementation of new technology . The OPCD is currently t
New Orleans Launches Bryan’s Call Alert System for Missing Children and Disabled Adults Under...
NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans will roll out a new emergency alert system for missing children and vulnerable adults with disabilities after a state law created the tool this week. City officials said the alert, called Bryan’s Call, is set to begin on May 25. The Name.
NOPD searching for double-dipping theft suspect in Mid-City
In the second case, the suspect's hair is darker. But tattoos on the woman's arm, back and neck appear to be the same.
One killed, two injured in Hoffman Triangle shooting, New Orleans police say
A man was killed and two others were injured overnight Tuesday in a shooting in Hoffman Triangle, according to the New Orleans Police Department. At around 12:07 a.m., two groups of people began to fight in the 3700 block of Washington Avenue, according to the NOPD’s internal offense log. A male suspect retrieved a gun
Tulane Return Game Comes Down to Two Words
This could be a banner year for kick and punt returns for the Green Wave.
A Miami native tried Cuban sandwiches across New Orleans. Here’s how he ranked 5...
As the newsroom's resident half-Cuban-American from Miami, I’ve been asked more than once to give my stamp of authenticity on Cuban food across the New Orleans area, particularly on Cuban sandwiches. The classic Cuban sandwich, also known as a Cubano, is a spin on a ham and cheese sandwich,...
Louisiana rider wins gold as New York claims X Games championship in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana earned a hometown gold medal and the first X Games League champion was crowned during a three-day championship weekend inside the Caesars Superdome. Opelousas native Wyatt Fontenot won the Moto X Best Whip competition Friday, securing the first X Games gold medal of his career...
RTA project kicks off months-long construction Uptown
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is starting two coordinated rail infrastructure improvement projects along the St. Charles Streetcar line. The Carrollton Double Crossover Project and the Harmony City track Replacement Project started on Monday. The RTA says the projects will improve accessibility, address cr
The Best Dish At One of New Orleans’ Most Historic Restaurants Isn’t On The...
Since 1856, when Tujague’s restaurant welcomed its first guest, it’s been a metaphorical melting pot in the heart of the French Quarter. “In our dining room, you’ll find locals who have been coming for decades, families celebrating milestones, and visitors who’ve heard about Tujague’s and want to experience a piece of
