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The LaLaurie Mansion Fire That Exposed Torture Chambers. The LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans hides a dark past behind its brick walls. On April 10, 1834, a 70-year-old enslaved cook set fire to the home as his last bid for freedom. When help came, Madame LaLaurie would not give up...

Marie Laveau’s Catholic-Voodoo Fusion at St. Louis Cathedral. Marie Laveau wasn’t just New Orleans’ Voodoo Queen. She was a devout Catholic from birth. Père Antoine baptized her at St. Louis Cathedral in 1801, later wed her there, and baptized all her children too. Marie held light...

Mayor LaToya Cantrell on Tuesday asked a judge for permission to vacation in Iceland for a week as her federal corruption case plays out. Cantrell requested the trip after a federal magistrate judge barred her last week from traveling internationally while the case is ongoing, unless she receives court permission.

The New Orleans Police Department recently disclosed its preliminary crime statistics for the week of September 7-13. The statistics revealed a significant decline in gun-related arrests and seizures compared to last year, along with a couple of high-profile arrests. Specifically, there's been a 42-percent decrease...

Popeyes is spicing things up with a new menu that’s got fans buzzing. Wait until you hear about these fiery flavors!

Many drivers travel on Almonaster Avenue, which runs from the Upper 9th Ward to New Orleans East, without thinking about the source of its name. New Orleans first dedicated Almonaster Avenue in 1852. The street was named after Andrés Almonaster y Rojas, an 18th-century royal notary and philanthropist. Born...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Michelle Woodfork, the former interim chief of the New Orleans Police Department, has a commanding lead in the race to become the next Orleans Parish sheriff, according to a new Fox 8 poll. The poll was conducted by Mason Dixon Polling and Research from Sept. 8-10....

The Qilin ransomware gang is officially selling data stolen during an attack earlier this month on New Orleans' sheriff's office, according to a dark web listing seen by Axios. Why it matters: Hackers typically dump the data they steal online if a victim doesn't pay the ransom — putting confidential...

The city of New Orleans has a long and fruitful history of working closely with other agencies to combat crime. Joint task forces with federal agencies such as the FBI and DEA, cooperative endeavors with neighboring jurisdictions and the Troop Nola partnership with Louisiana State Police have bolstered local efforts....

A celebration of the one-of-a-kind Gentilly District, Gentilly Fest 2025 will take place in Ponchartrain Park from October 10 to 12. The festival showcases everything that the Gentilly District has to offer, from delicious Creole cuisine to talented jazz musicians. Food & Drinks. The festival is welcoming 20 local...