Intense afternoon heat could fuel strong, isolated storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - This afternoon is serving up that classic mid August triple threat of hot, humid, and oppressive weather across southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi. The intense heat is locked in today, pushing afternoon “feels like” temperatures to a dangerous 110 to 113 degrees. An Extreme Heat Warning is a
Man pleads guilty, apologizes for quadruple murder in Metairie
A man today apologized for a mass killing in Jefferson Parish nine years ago and threw himself on the mercy of the court, blaming drugs for his actions. "A Jefferson Parish judge sentenced Armande Tart to life in prison after he abruptly ended his trial... by pleading guilty as charged to murdering four people in a Met
Belle Chasse High student identified as teen who fell to death inside decrepit Plaza...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The teen who fell to his death inside the decrepit Plaza Tower last weekend was identified Tuesday (Aug. 18) as 17-year-old Jacque St. Ann. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s office confirmed St. Ann’s identity, citing his preliminary cause of death as “blunt force injuries due to fall from height.”
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras more than doubles predicted patronage after one year: Analysis
NEW ORLEANS — When two New Orleans-Mobile, Ala., round trips began on Aug. 18, 2025, many observers wondered whether the enthusiasm from the previous Saturday’s raucous inaugural events would translate into strong and sustained daily patronage. Guess what? It did. Southern Rail Commission and Amtrak personnel are celeb
New owner of Parc Fontaine apartments vows changes to improve tenants’ lives
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The new owner of the Parc Fontaine apartments in Algiers is vowing to do right by tenants. We met with them exclusively Monday to find out their plans for the site after years of our FOX 8 Defenders reports highlighting what residents told us were deplorable living conditions.
New deepwater port project moves to next phase in Louisiana
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a federal permit for a new deepwater port to begin construction.
Willard Joins Municipal Complex Committee
NEW ORLEANS – Willard Design Group founder Dominic Willard has been appointed to the City of New Orleans Municipal Complex Advisory Committee, which is evaluating the potential development of a new municipal complex. Willard was selected by New Orleans City Councilmember Eugene Green to represent District D and will...
New Orleans police searching for critical missing person
The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing person. Police say Kemon Terrell, 22, went missing Monday night. NOPD says at approximately 6:00 p.m., Terrell left his residence in the 1500 block of Tennessee Street. Terrell returned approximately 15 minutes later,
Suspect accused of defacing landmarks in French Quarter
Police say that the suspect dumped multi-colored paint on the sidewalk and barriers in the area. No buildings were damaged.
Explorer talks New Orleans area abandoned buildings
"We would call this an urban exploration, but it's a deadly one. It is high risk," said Chief Anne KirkPatrick.
