3 A.M. Gunfire Rocks North Galvez As Man Found Shot Dead
New Orleans police are working another overnight homicide after a man was found shot to death early Tuesday near North Galvez Street. Officers located the victim near the intersection with Piety Street, called in emergency medical services, and responders later pronounced him dead at the scene. Homicide detectives...
Shooting right after Mardi Gras ends in New Orleans CBD
About half an hour after police and the mayor shut down the Mardi Gras party in the French Quarter, there was a shooting about half a mile away. “The NOPD is investigating a shooting that
Child allegedly hit by alcohol bottle from Zulu float on Mardi Gras Day
NEW ORLEANS — The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club is investigating an incident in which a rider on Float 26 allegedly threw an alcohol bottle from the second story of the float on Mardi Gras Day, striking a 4-year-old child. “We are deeply disturbed by this report and...
NOPD investigates early morning homicide near Florida Area neighborhood
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a homicide near the Florida Area neighborhood that occurred in the early morning of Tuesday, Feb. 17. Before 3:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of North Galvez Street and...
Two shot Tuesday night along Gentilly Boulevard, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two people were shot Tuesday night (Feb. 17) along Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans police said. The ages, genders and conditions of the victims were not immediately disclosed by the NOPD. Police said the victims were reported shot around 6:39 p.m. in the 3000 block of Gentilly...
Black Masking Indian tribe keeps with tradition and makes new one on Fat Tuesday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In between the end of Zulu and the start of Rex, Lorenza Lawless prepared to take what she called some historic steps on Fat Tuesday. “This is historic because today marks the first time that the Mardi Gras Indians are able to come out on St. Charles Avenue. It has never been done before,”...
Trader Joe’s confirms 7 new stores are ‘coming soon’ – check if your city...
TRADER Joe’s has announced that consumers will have more stores to shop at in the coming months. The retailer is beloved by many and has been expanding its reach across the country in recent years. In 2025, Trader Joe’s saw significant growth, with about 41 new stores across various...
New Orleans, LA – Drug Bust: 36g Cocaine Seized on Bourbon St
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New Orleans, Louisiana – A 24-year-old man was arrested in the French Quarter after agents allegedly found cocaine and marijuana during a narcotics investigation. According to the Louisiana Department of...
Roots and Recipes: Toya and Reginae Cook Up New Orleans Classics
Toya and Reginae celebrate Black History Month with authentic New Orleans recipes passed down through their family. Toya and Reginae are bringing real New Orleans flavor to the kitchen with recipes passed down through their family for generations. Rooted in tradition and culture, every dish carries a story. And...
Baton Rouge businessman looking to purchase Spirit Airlines, move headquarters to New Orleans
A Baton Rouge businessman is looking to form a public-private partnership to buy Spirit Airlines and move its headquarters to New Orleans. John Miller, who’s the founder of the Country Club of Louisiana, says if he’s successful in his quest to buy the financially troubled ultra-low-cost airline, take everything you...
