Former Orleans Parish Sheriff’s grant manager pleads guilty to stealing federal grant money
A former grants manager for the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office pled guilty this week to using his perch at the agency to orchestrate a sweeping theft scheme, admitting to siphoning cash marked for prisoner rehabilitation and other programs into his own pocket. The former sheriff's office employee, Kenneth Lawson,...
Five people connected to capital region heroin, cocaine trafficking network sentenced by federal judge
BATON ROUGE — Five people connected to a large-scale cocaine and heroin trafficking network based in East Baton Rouge Parish have each been sentenced by a federal judge, a release from Wednesday says. One of the men, 49-year-old Francisco Palma, was initially arrested in 2019 after he was accused...
Long‑Stalled 9th Ward Stadium Finally Gets Green Light From School Board
After years of delays and false starts, the Orleans Parish School Board on Tuesday signed off on the long‑planned 9th Ward Stadium, clearing the way for construction on land next to George Washington Carver High School. Supporters say the move is a crucial step toward finally giving eastern New Orleans a true home...
66-year-old Louisiana man booked with one count of manslaughter in 95-year-old father’s death
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre said a Thibodaux man has been booked with manslaughter in the death of his father. Terry Martinez, 66, was arrested in connection with the death of Dennis Martinez, 95, also of Thibodaux. On Jan. 6, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office began...
Learn more about Black troops who served during the Civil War on Feb. 10
Learn more about the role of black troops during the Civil War at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Cyril Lagvanec, Ph.D., will talk about the history of United States Colored Troops, Union Army regiments that primarily were African Americans, although some other...
What is the best Mexican food in Louisiana? Tasting Table says this spot
Throughout the U.S., Mexican cuisine is beloved by many, whether it's Tex-Mex, fusion or authentic. While Mexican adaptions and influences are popular in the culinary world , many people prefer the authentic tastes of Mexico, which is defined by spices, bold flavors, vibrant salsas and chilies. Many restaurants may...
Fire crews battle blaze on Baronne, two people seen running from building
Flames tore through a New Orleans home as temperature fell near freezing Monday night. “The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to 2251 Baronne Street. Upon arrival, companies encountered heavy fire in a two-story dwelling,”
Louisiana gets a brief thaw — then another arctic blast
Louisiana has one more day of freezing weather before a brief thaw — then another arctic blast will bottom out temperatures this weekend. Why it matters: The ice storm left at least three people dead in the state and thousands without power. The big picture: New Orleans remains under...
Violet Home Invasion, Two Nabbed After Armed Robbery, Third Booked on Warrant
What started as an early evening home invasion in Violet ended with two men in custody and a third picked up on an unrelated warrant, after deputies say an armed trio forced its way into a local residence and then sped off in a silver Nissan Maxima. According to a Facebook post by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's...
Newell: New Orleans’ ankle monitor system is dangerously flawed; “You could be a convicted...
But there’s a big problem: Not all ankle monitor providers are registered with OMS. Furthermore, much of the information that goes into the OMS is delayed, incomplete, or inconsistent—leaving courts to make decisions purely based on guesswork.
