Mardi Gras meanies: folks say the parade route this year had more rudeness
Mardi Gras is known for celebration, community, and a little friendly competition for beads. But this year, some moments along the parade route went viral for a different reason, confrontations.
Three victims killed in shootings identified by New Orleans Coroner
The Orleans Parish coroner identified the victims of three weekend shootings near Mardi Gras. The first two victims were shot and killed on Sunday, Feb. 15. Both of these victims died from gunshot wounds, according to the coroner. The coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, identified them as Ricky Smith, Jr., 37,...
NOPD searching for suspects accused of throwing bricks at businesses
The New Orleans Police Department is trying to arrest two suspects accused of similar crimes involving bricks.
One sent to hospital after Metairie train crash
Jefferson Parish law enforcement and emergency personnel were on the scene of a train crash in Metairie on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Marietta ‘Romeo’ Nailed With 25 Years for Bilking New Orleans Widows
On Jan. 28, 2026, a federal judge in New Orleans handed a Marietta man a 25-year prison sentence for a sweeping romance scam that prosecutors say zeroed in on mostly older, widowed women across Louisiana and beyond. What started as friendly exchanges on Facebook and Instagram morphed into private chats where scammers...
Statement from owner Gayle Benson
"I was deeply saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Dr. Norman C. Francis. I was not only grateful for his friendship, but I also held tremendous admiration and respect. for the leadership and influence he brought to our city, state, and nation for decades. Beginning his professional...
LIONEL ARTHUR ‘SHOT’ JOHNSON JR.
Lionel Arthur “Shot” Johnson, Jr. was born on April 11, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home in Verdunville, Louisiana. Lionel was baptized at St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was educated in the Orleans Parish Public School System....
Which off-campus workout spots are worth the sweat?
For those of us on workout TikTok, Solid Core and Soul Cycle are having a resurgence, replacing treadmill walking and personal trainers. To make sure every pump is worth the price for Tulane University students and Uptown residents, I reviewed workout spots based on proximity to campus, variety of classes, atmosphere...
Trader Joe’s Announced New Store Openings—Is One Coming to You?
Trader Joe’s has earned a reputation as a fan-favorite—thanks in part to its affordable prices and ever-rotating lineup of exclusive products. If you’ve been spotting must-try finds on TikTok and Instagram but live nowhere near a store, there may be good news. Trader Joe’s recently announced several upcoming store...
Bywater Chef Ditches Tasting Menus For Nordic Loaves At Piety Street Café
Baruch Rabasa spent years grinding in New Orleans kitchens, but his latest project swaps white tablecloths for a roastery-café tucked into the Bywater. At Applied Arts Coffee, he and partner Melissa Stewart roast beans on-site, turn out dense Nordic-style loaves and pile smørbrød, Scandinavian open-faced sandwiches,...
