Can You Eat Alligator During Lent? The Official Answer
Louisiana Catholics can officially eat alligator on Lenten Fridays. Here's what the archbishop and the USCCB say about gator, reptiles, and seafood rules.
Girl Catches Black Doll Tossed from Parade with Strand of Beads ‘Tied’ Around Its...
Parents of a 7-year-old girl are speaking out after an incident involving Black dolls during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans — an episode the city’s mayor condemned as “deeply offensive” and “unacceptable.” The girl and her family attended the Krewe of Tucks parade on Saturday, Feb. 14. Photos and video shared...
4-year-old child hospitalized after being struck in head by bottle reportedly thrown from float...
A 4-year-old child is still recovering after reportedly being struck in the head with a glass bottle thrown from a float during the Krewe of Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day.
Zulu King Ron Tassin, Queen Sharell Monique Chatman relish reign
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two Jefferson Parish residents are reigning as King and Queen Zulu for 2026. Ron Tassin, Ph.D., is King Zulu, and he chose his niece, Sharell Monique Chatman, to be his queen. “I am the 110th king of Zulu,” Tassin said. Recently, they exhibited their specially...
Group works to improve conditions for Mardi Gras clean-up workers
NEW ORLEANS — Every year, hundreds of clean-up workers take to the streets following the largest Mardi Gras parades, cleaning up thousands of pounds of throws, wrappers, food, drinks and other trash. Residents and visitors who’ve attended parades the night before are often awestruck at how clean the parade routes are...
Krewe of Tucks kicks out members who dangled Black dolls from beads in parade
The Krewe of Tucks said Monday that two parade riders who dangled dolls from strands of beads during Saturday's parade have been kicked out of the organization, after the incident drew more condemnation Monday from public officials, community activists and a family whose child received one of the dolls. The...
New Orleans police hope new look at old clue solves 2022 murder
After the murder, police released a pic taken from a security camera in the area that showed to persons of interest in the case. This month, they released a 25 second video clip showing the same people.
Essence Fest Organizers Under Fire For Missing Event Payments, Allegedly
Organizers of the annual Essence Fest event are under scrutiny over missing payments to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Houston’s Shipley Do-Nuts announces major expansion into Las Vegas, NOLA
Las Vegas will soon understand the magic of a plain glazed.
Third Suspect Arrested in Violet Homicide Case as St. Bernard Sheriff Seeks Two More
The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office has reported another step forward in the Violet homicide investigation, with the apprehension of a third suspect tied to the fatal shooting that claimed a young life last week. Arthur Coleman, 20, now faces charges as principal to second-degree murder joining the ranks of previously...
