Man shot and killed in New Orleans
A man was killed in a shooting in New Orleans over the weekend.
Witnesses: Man murdered on CCC was involved in a multi-car shootout
New Orleans police say a man is dead after early morning gunfire on the Crescent City Connection. “At about 1:03 a.m., NOPD Officers responded to a call of a shooting,” according to a news release.
New Orleans jail mistakenly releases violent offender due to ‘human error’; investigation underway
A violent offender was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish Jail due to a clerical error, and an investigation is underway as authorities work to recapture him.
Nell Nolan: Albanian Crown Prince, Monaco and Prince Albert II, Society of the Cincinnati
The Library of the Windsor Court Hotel was the location for a lunch meeting of the Louisiana Consular Corps and a significant investiture. Extensions of hospitality were accorded to the guest of honor, HRH Crown Prince Leka II of the Albanians. Among the honors that Prince Leka received were those from Gov. Jeff...
With UNO enrollment in decline, officials plan to cut courses and adjunct professors
Expressing grave concerns about a steep enrollment decline, University of New Orleans leaders said Thursday they will slash the number of adjunct faculty members and eliminate some courses with weeks to go before the fall semester begins. As of mid-July, enrollment was down to about 4,100 students, some 2,000 fewer...
Loved ones honor cyclist killed in St. Claude Avenue hit-and-run with Ghost Bike
St. Claude Avenue has become an all-too-familiar street for traffic fatalities.
Ends Its Broadway Voyage July 27
The jazz-infused revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical, ends its Broadway voyage at the Todd Haimes Theatre July 27. The limited engagement began previews April 4, and officially opened April 24. Read what critics had to say here. Scott Ellis directs and...
Crescent City Connection bridge reopens after overnight shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Crescent City Connection bridge has reopened Sunday (July 27), after an overnight shooting left one person dead and another injured, New Orleans police said. Traffic was closed on the westbound lanes of the bridge for more than five hours as police investigated the deadly shooting...
Jennifer Burris Named Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year
The stars aligned Saturday night for two Bossier Parish educators at the 19th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence. Awards Gala in New Orleans, where one was honored as one of the top first-year teachers in the state and a middle school. principal walked away with a big win. Rusheon...
Trombone Shorty Brings Explosive New Orleans Jazz to Pier 17
Ever heard an artist hold a note for over three minutes? On a trumpet? While circular breathing? Just because they could? Well, that’s exactly what Trombone Shorty did while dazzling the crowd at the Rooftop of Pier 17 on Wednesday, July 23. Born in New Orleans, Trombone Shorty brings...
