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Two months after a 49-year-old man was attacked and stabbed eight times in the parking lot of a West Bank gas station, the alleged getaway driver has been charged and arraigned, according to Jefferson Parish court records. Demond Jackson, 33, also known as Demond Francois, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to...

At an event to hand out free gumbo and fried fish meals under the I-10 on Dec. 13, Keith Lee said he would hold a food festival in New Orleans in 2026. Lee said the inaugural Familee Festival on May 16 would celebrate local restaurants, Louisiana music, local creators and “community values.” His representatives also...

Brown & Root Industrial Services has relocated its engineering and construction operations in St. Rose to Three Lakeway Place in Metairie, marking a strategic investment in the Greater New Orleans region and positioning the company for continued growth along the Gulf Coast. The move, announced on Wednesday, brings...

Upperline Restaurant was among the most consequential closures for the New Orleans dining scene during the pandemic. In the years since, the future for its historic Uptown property has stirred much speculation among local restaurant aficionados. Finally, the wheels are in motion for what will come next. Chef Justin...

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In 2026, Tujague’s will enter its 170th year of operation in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Founded in 1856, the restaurant is among the longest-running dining institutions in the United States, known not only for its longevity but for the way its Creole traditions have endured through...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An 18-year-old man released early from juvenile custody last year has been booked in connection with a New Orleans East killing. Nelson Banks was granted parole in January 2025 by Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Judge Ranord Darensburg. Banks had been serving a juvenile life sentence that would...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police on Wednesday (Jan. 28) released video surveillance images of two “persons of interest” in their investigation into the deadly Jan. 16 shooting at Dooky Chase’s restaurant. NOPD Deputy Supt. Nicholas Gernon stopped short of saying the two men are suspects...

Across the centuries, the Crescent City has always pulled artists, musicians, actors, and writers away from the places they once called home. Its blend of music, mysticism, history, and everyday theatricality creates a gravitational force unlike anywhere else in the United States. These figures didn’t just pass...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Pipe-freezing weather can be confusing for homeowners who often hear mixed messages about when to run water and when not to. It’s especially confusing when weather experts tell residents not to run water when temperatures hit 32 degrees. After all, water freezes at 32 degrees, right? Not exactly.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Police Department need help locating an adult who has been reported missing. Police were told Dovima “Tyler” Warren, 27, was last seen about eight months ago. In November 2025, Warren reportedly communicated with a friend through social media but has not been seen or heard from...