Louisiana Weather Alert Today: Extreme Cold Watch Signals Dangerous Wind Chills Near New Orleans...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Louisiana – Frost creeps across lawns and rooftops as the air turns sharply colder, even along the normally mild Gulf Coast. The chill feels out of place, and by this weekend, it becomes dangerous. Cold...
Inside the Vault: Late developer Joe Jaeger’s massive collection on sale this weekend
This weekend, the public is getting a rare, "soup to nuts" look inside the personal vault of the late hotelier, Joe Jaeger. Located on Magazine Street, the boutique Consign Consign has partnered with Crescent City Auction Gallery to host one of the final estate sales for the Jaeger portfolio. The sheer volume of the...
New Orleans drivers urge city leaders to fix dangerous Carrollton Avenue pothole
Drivers in Mid-City are calling on city leaders to repair a dangerous pothole on Carrollton Avenue that is causing hazardous driving conditions and potential vehicle damage. “If someone were to be going at a high speed, even like 40 miles per hour, they could really damage their car or their tire,” said a concerned...
New Orleans police identify persons of interest in deadly Dooky Chase’s Restaurant shooting
Authorities now have two people of interest in the deadly Dooky Chase shooting that left one man dead and injured three patrons, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said Wednesday. Though the two individuals are not wanted for the crime, officials said they believe they could help with the investigation.
Orleans school board attorney says trial with city delayed after schools file to intervene
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The attorney for the Orleans Parish School Board said Wednesday (Jan. 28) a trial between the district and the City of New Orleans over millions of dollars has been delayed. Attorney Bill Aaron told Fox 8 that Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Nicole Sheppard postponed...
Crash blocks lane on I-59 at Mississippi-Louisiana state line, I-610 WB reopens after accident
NEW ORLEANS — A crash Wednesday morning blocked the right lane of I-59 southbound at the Mississippi-Louisiana state line. According to Total Traffic New Orleans, traffic was at a standstill and backups stretched into Picayune near the MS-43/Memorial Boulevard exit. Drivers headed south were encouraged to use I-10 as...
Food influencer Keith Lee reportedly bringing first-of-its-kind festival to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Popular food influencer and former MMA fighter, Keith Lee, says he's bringing a brand new festival to New Orleans. In a social media post Tuesday, Lee said the festival will feature food, music and family fun. It is set for May 16, according to Lee, but very few details have been revealed, including the...
11 Louisiana Po’Boy Stands That Spark Fierce Loyalty
In Louisiana, po’boys are not casual sandwiches, they are personal statements wrapped in paper. Locals do not simply recommend po’boy stands, they defend them with stories, rules, and unwavering conviction. Every detail matters, from the bread crackle to the way gravy soaks without surrender. Arguments begin quickly...
Man found dead in 7th Ward, New Orleans police say
A man was found dead in the 7th Ward early Wednesday morning, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Police were called at 8:10 a.m. to the 2600 block of A.P. Tureaud Avenue, where they found an unidentified man on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics declared the victim dead at the scene,...
LaPlace Toddler Mauled in Pit Bull Attack Inside Family Home
A two-year-old girl in LaPlace is recovering in a New Orleans hospital after a pit bull attack inside her home left her with lacerations on the left side of her neck, face and chest, according to authorities. She was taken to the hospital on Monday and is listed in stable condition.

















