Health hub on North Broad St., home to Whole Foods, has new owners. Here...
The shopping center at 300 North Broad St. that is home to a Whole Foods Market has been sold by its longtime nonprofit owners to a family of Marksville investors, who say they plan to continue operating the center as a health hub for the area. Broad Community Connections, the...
Furloughs, layoffs likely for New Orleans city employees in 2026
The New Orleans City Council is set to approve Mayor-elect Helena Moreno's proposed 2026 budget Monday as the city faces one of its toughest financial moments in years. Why it matters: Moreno says the plan is only the first step toward rebuilding the city's finances and will likely be followed by new fees and more...
Border Patrol begins “Swamp Sweep” in New Orleans
Border Patrol agents are expected to start immigration enforcement efforts Monday in New Orleans, with the goal of arresting 5,000 people in south Louisiana and Mississippi, according to reports. Why it matters: Communities are rushing to prepare amid uncertainty and mounting fear. The big picture: Greg Bovino, the...
Texas Man Goes Viral For Handing Out Machetes To Homeless People
Machetes and free liquor? This doesn't sound like the greatest idea.
Two-alarm fire leaves resident displaced
The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 1300 block of S. Genois Street on Friday, Nov. 28.
Intense Debate: Four Individuals Detained by ICE at Gretna Home Depot
WWL-TV - 11/26/2025 06:59:00 PM. The recent arrest of four individuals by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a Home Depot in Gretna, Louisiana, has sparked heated discussions among the public. The detainees included individuals with previous assault and fraud charges. The operation was not related to...
New Orleans Police Department Collaborates with ICE: Officers Deez and Ligma Appointed as Liaisons
In a surprising policy shift, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has announced plans to assist the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in its upcoming Operation Swampass Sweep. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick has designated Special Liaison Officer Deez and Captain Ligma to coordinate and provide...
First Alert: The flood threat increases this week with a rainy pattern ahead
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - There will be several days with rain chances this week. A Gulf low is forming just off the Texas coastline. It will move toward Louisiana and bring rain starting Monday afternoon. The rain will linger all night and into early Tuesday morning. The higher rain totals...
Which was first, Natchitoches or New Orleans? New Orleans may be bigger, but is...
Had it been a race, Louis Juchereau de St. Denis would have won the gold. The people of Natchitoches know him as St. Denis, the founder of their city. A bust of the French commandant can be found on the Cane River side of Natchitoches' bricked Front Street directly across from the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
From viral videos to ‘Dirty Dogs,’ New Orleans vocalist Alicia Renee has had a...
In September, Alicia Renee was performing on Decatur Street near Dutch Alley when a crowd of people walked up to her. The New Orleans vocalist, who’s also known as “Blue Eyes” for her lively natural blues, busks several times a week in the French Quarter, so she’s used to singing to and waving at large numbers of...
