A law was meant to target teen violence. Instead, 17-year-olds are being charged as...
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Former New Orleans permitting director says city’s second-in-command should resign after inspector indictment
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The fallout from a bombshell, 25-count federal indictment of a businessman and former New Orleans third-party inspector continued Wednesday, as...
Gov. Landry denies $29 million request for hurricane preparedness infrastructure
On Sept. 13, Gov. Jeff Landry landed at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for a press conference with New Orleans and Louisiana...
Clancy’s Commentaries Mayor Cantrell responds to federal indictment accusations
NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell responded publicly to a federal indictment that accuses her of accepting gifts from a local inspection...
Jefferson Parish I.G. says she’s issued subpoenas about scrutinized brewpub deal
GRETNA, La. (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish Inspector General Kim Chatelain reported her office has issued subpoenas and will be auditing non-profits connected to a...
Homicide victim identified in 2002 Algiers cold case
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — More than 20 years ago, a woman was found dead in Algiers. Now, with the...
Birmingham bound: Tulane’s Makhi Hughes, Sam Howard excited for trip to hometown UAB
Linebacker Sam Howard has been hearing from childhood friends he has not seen in years this week in anticipation of Tulane's game against UAB....
Day 2 of dockworkers strike raise growing concerns for companies
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Longshoremen picketing outside the Port of New Orleans spent their second day calling for better pay and guarantees they won't...
Long-serving New Orleans mounted horse retires
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO) on Wed., Oct. 2, celebrated the retirement of one of its longest-serving members, Francis,...
New Orleans Police Seek Public’s Aid to Identify Suspect in Decatur Street Burglary
The New Orleans Police Department is currently seeking help from the public to identify a suspect involved in a burglary case. The incident took...
