Mayor Moreno rides in first Zulu parade as New Orleans mayor
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Mayor Helena Moreno rode in the Zulu parade Tuesday morning, marking her first participation in the Mardi Gras tradition as New Orleans mayor. Moreno rode atop NOPD Officer Teddy, a four-year-old horse from the mounted patrol unit. “It’s really one of the greatest honors of my...
Why locals can’t stop recommending this Milan restaurant
(NEXSTAR) – La Gioia San Marco, a restaurant located in Milan, is attracting diners with its traditional Roman pasta and table-side food preparation. The establishment features a signature service where Cacio e Pepe is prepared inside a large cheese wheel at the table. The restaurant, whose name translates to...
Rex: ‘I’m just going to take over the city’
“I’m just going to take over the city and make sure everybody has one hell of a time for Mardi Gras,” the monarch said shortly before receiving the key to the city from Mayor Helena Moreno.
Louisiana National Guard shoves man to ground on Bourbon Street, raising questions about practices
NEW ORLEANS — It was about 7 a.m. Sunday, as crews cleaned up from a busy night on Bourbon Street, when Louisiana National Guard soldiers shoved a man to the ground, leading to questions from one state lawmaker about how the guard is trained. To understand what happened, WWL...
Four people shot Sunday night in New Orleans East, one dies
New Orleans Police say bullets were flying around 5:45pm in the Village De L’Est neighborhood Sunday evening. “Officers responded to a call of a shooting at the location. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a scene, but no victims
Mardi Gras Mayhem: Shia LaBeouf Arrested on Battery Charges After ‘Nasty Bar Brawl in...
Shia LaBeouf was arrested on battery charges after getting into an altercation during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Family speaks out after 7-year-old girl catches racially offensive throw at Tucks parade
After a 7-year-old girl from Houston caught a racially offensive Mardi Gras throw at the Tucks parade on her birthday Saturday, and despite an apology from the mayor, her family is leaving New Orleans sooner than they’d hoped, feeling “uncomfortable” with the situation. Railyn Lee stood with...
Proteus and Orpheus ring in Lundi Gras on the Uptown route: See parade cam,...
It's finally Lundi Gras. Proteus and Orpheus will take to the streets tonight to celebrate. If you're planning to catch these parades from home, they'll be livestreamed on the NOLA.com Parade Cam presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism. Alex Pomes and Nicky Napolitano host this episode of the parade cam.
Essence Fest Organizers Under Fire Over Unpaid $456K From 2025 Event
Essence Fest is facing renewed scrutiny after financial records revealed a substantial unpaid balance tied to its 2025 event in New Orleans, raising questions as organizers prepare for the festival’s next edition. According to information released to NOLA.com through a public records request, the Ernest N. Morial...
New hires at Adams & Reese, Red River Bank, Jones Walker
South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Arnel Cosey has been appointed the new CEO of the nonprofit Clover, formerly Kingsley House, effective April 1. Cosey, strategy and impact officer of the nonprofit since 2020, was previously an...

















