VPG Buys Downtown High-Rise for $27.2M
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans-based Verius Property Group (VPG) has purchased the 23-story former National American Bank Building at 200 Carondelet St. for $27.2 million, marking the company’s first high-rise acquisition and setting the stage for at least $2 million in initial improvements to the nearly century-old Downtow
New murder trial set for New Orleans staged wrecks mastermind after jury deadlocks
A federal judge has scheduled a new trial in New Orleans’ blockbuster staged wrecks conspiracy after a jury deadlocked earlier this month on murder-conspiracy charges against the plot’s mastermind. Chief U.S. District Judge Wendy Vitter on Thursday ordered the retrial of Sean Alfortish and Leon “Chunky” Parker to...
Orleans DA staffer says she was fired in retaliation after posting about possible property...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Holly Friedman says she was fired from the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office Thursday morning after posting about a possible Orleans Parish property tax increase on social media last week. Friedman, who worked as the District Attorney’s director of litigation support, said human resources f
Protective order involving Louisiana teacher and Dr. Matthews annulled by judge
GRETNA, LA. — A Louisiana judge annulled a permanent protective order entered against Dr. Matthews following a hearing at the 24th Judicial District Court. According to Dr. Matthews’ attorney, Kamal Packer, the case involved a petition for protection from stalking filed by Belle Chasse Middle School teacher Allison Edw
Struggling French Quarter businesses threatened with fines over unpermitted chairs, signs
The New Orleans Office of Safety and Permits recently warned a number of small businesses and bars in the French Quarter they must remove unpermitted chairs and A-frame signs from sidewalks and could face significant fines. The visits from the city comes as businesses in the area struggle to remain...
Belle Chasse Elementary School will close following fire
Belle Chasse Elementary School will be closed Friday, Sept. 18 following a fire.
Former New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell hasn’t spoken to Jeffrey Vappie in a year,...
Just over a year ago, former New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell was accused in a federal indictment of carrying on a whirlwind romance with her police bodyguard. The two have not spoken since — at least not without attorneys present, Cantrell's lawyer said Thursday. “She has not communicated with...
Louisiana-Made Sweet Potato Vodka Wins Gold At Nola Spirits Competition
Pontchartrain Distilling Co., maker of Paul Kelly Vodka, earns Gold Medal honors for its locally made, full-bodied sweet potato vodka SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS Paul Kelly Vodka, a premium craft […]
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect sought in reported attempted second-degree murder, NOPD says
Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are asking for the public's help with finding a 39-year-old man accused of attempted second-degree murder.
Realtors Predict Home Prices in These 8 Cities Will Crash in the Next 5...
Real estate prices rise and fall over time. Right now, real estate agents are predicting lower prices in the near future for these cities. Is yours on the list?
