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A woman known as "Ruthie the Duck Girl" was one of many eccentric characters of the French Quarter back in the day.

NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans Family Justice Center employee is facing charges after a fatal hit-and-run crash in New Orleans East, as city leaders continue efforts to reduce deadly traffic incidents. Police say Shermaine Scipio struck a woman with her vehicle on Chef Menteur Highway and left the...

After 10 years on active duty with five deployments, a retired fighter pilot in New Orleans, Col. Roy "Deacon" Qualls, has a pretty good idea of the challenge faced by the missing crewmember of the jet that was downed by Iran on Friday, April 3.

Orleans Parish is seeing steady growth in manufacturing and logistics, with several solid full-time roles now open. If you’re handy with tools, forklifts, or process planning, these could be a great fit.

A new study reveals the top places in Louisiana where people go to relax, unplug, and do absolutely nothing.

Three people were shot Wednesday night on Philip Street in New Orleans' Central City neighborhood, according to police. The 911 call came in at about 8:44 p.m., and all three victims were taken to a hospital. Authorities had not released their conditions. As reported by WDSU, the gunfire erupted near...

At 1824 Felicity Street, in the heart of New Orleans, lies a hidden gem—The Bank Architectural Antiques. This 45,000-square-foot warehouse is a time capsule, filled with salvaged pieces from the city’s iconic architecture. It’s part museum, part salvage yard, and a haven for anyone interested in the city’s...

KENNER, La. (WGNO) — In the 600 block of West Esplanade, a ring camera caught a man taking a package right off of a front porch. When the owner of the apartment saw the footage, she immediately alerted the police, who then used a vehicle-identification system to identify the car in the background.

Archbishop James Checchio spent his first Good Friday in New Orleans helping thousands of Catholics observe the traditional Nine Church Walk. Grabbing a megaphone and introducing himself to a crowd that already knew who he is, Checchio stood among a throng of people on Josephine Street outside St. Mary's Assumption...

A Louisiana State Police K-9 assigned to Troop NOLA had a busy stretch in New Orleans this week, helping troopers zero in on suspects in several investigations, including a Central City shooting and two traffic-stop cases, according to officials. K-9 Dax is credited with locating four people wanted in the shooting...