Ole Miss Rebels Win Recruiting Battle for 4-Star WR
Pete Golding landed a major commitment from a highly touted Louisiana prospect.
Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin, queen of Carnival and New Orleans philanthropist, dies at 93
Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin, a queen of Carnival who became a lawyer and philanthropist whose gifts of money, determination and leadership helped save New Orleans’ symphony orchestra, died Saturday in her sleep at her New Orleans home, her granddaughter Mary Beth Benjamin said. She was 93. While reigning as Rex’s...
New Orleans events: Creole Tomato Fest, Purple Takeover, ‘Spamalot’ and more June 1-7
Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. Creole tomatoes get their taste from the salty soils of the Delta, and the Creole Tomato Festival celebrates the local produce at the French Market. Marking its 40th anniversary, the festival features multiple musi
St. Augustine receiver commits to Ole Miss
LSU has wanted St. Augustine's top two receivers, since the Brian Kelly era.
19 New Orleans area festivals and events to attend this summer
It’s getting warmer in southeast Louisiana, but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down. From food and music festivals in New Orleans to cultural celebrations across the metro area, there’s plenty happening through mid-September. Here’s a look at some of the festivals and events taking place around...
Broadmoor Brawl Turns Deadly as Man Gunned Down on Milan Street, Cops Say
A man was shot and killed early Sunday after a reported fight in Broadmoor, according to New Orleans police. Officers responded to the 3500 block of Milan Street at about 1:36 a.m., where they found the man suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS took him to a local hospital, where he later died, authorities said. Detective
Flash Flood Warning expires for Jefferson and St. Charles Parish
NEW ORLEANS — A Flash Flood Warning has expired for Jefferson and St. Charles Parish on Sunday evening. The warning was in effect until 7:15 p.m. The National Weather Service said 1-3 inches of heavy rain have fallen as thunderstorms moved across the area. Areas included Kenner, Luling, and...
LaPlace woman convicted of over $730,000 in Covid-19 relief fraud
A Laplace woman pled guilty on May 19 to over $730,000 in Covid-19 relief fraud.
A hot & humid Sunday leads into a hot week ahead
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The hot and sticky forecast continues. Expect afternoon temperatures to climb to around 90 degrees on Sunday. With dew points sitting in the mid 70s, the heat index - what it actually feels like outside - will push into the upper 90s and possibly touch the lower 100s.
College students virtually tutor Louisiana kids through this program. Now it’s growing.
Every day in schools across Louisiana, students are tutored by college students who could be located thousands of miles away. Called Ignite Reading, it’s a virtual tutoring program that matches undergrads with elementary school students who need help in reading. Created during the pandemic by the teacher-recruitment or
