Louisiana House passes bill to give New Orleans City Council control of S&WB
The Louisiana House on Thursday passed a bill to give the New Orleans City Council broad authority over the Sewerage & Water Board, which could lead to a dramatic shift in who oversees the city’s drainage, sewerage and drinking water systems. House Bill 1243 – formerly House Bill 573...
Former Officer Arrested After Alleged Festival Threat In Louisiana
A former police officer is accused of planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival before being arrested in Florida.
3 Garden District and Uptown Boutiques That Perfected the Art of the Courtyard Pool
The French Quarter has its charms. These three hotels offer something different: the residential quiet of the oak-lined avenues, front porches built for sitting, and pools that become the social center of the property by midafternoon. Each one occupies a 19th-century building that tells a different story about how this city was built. Hotel Saint […]
Gulf Coast rail revival exceeds forecasts, tops 100,000 riders
The Joint Legislative Transportation Committee received an update Wednesday on the return of passenger rail service along the Gulf Coast, as state and Amtrak officials highlighted strong ridership and economic impact less than a year after launch. Stephen McNair, director of policy and legislative affairs for the City of Mobile,...
Warren Smith convicted of fatally shooting brother-in-law in Kenner
A Jefferson Parish jury on Wednesday (April 22) found Warren Smith guilty of shooting his brother-in-law three times, including twice in the back in Kenner two years ago. Smith, 35, of Kenner, was convicted of manslaughter in the Aug. 4, 2024, death of Reginald Scott Jr., 43. Both men lived...
New Orleans piano instructor accused of rape, molesting juveniles
A man has been accused of rape and molesting juveniles in New Orleans.
Florida deputies identify former police officer accused of planning mass shooting at New Orleans...
DESTIN — Florida authorities on Thursday identified a North Carolina former police officer who was reportedly planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival this weekend. Christopher Gillum was arrested Wednesday evening by Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies at a Destin hotel along Scenic Highway 98. Gillum had a...
Man attacks victim with machete, suspect arrested after cutting self
Man attacks victim with machete, suspect arrested after cutting self
Usher and Chris Brown add second New Orleans show after strong demand
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Usher and Chris Brown are adding another New Orleans stop to their 2026 stadium tour. Promoters announced a second Caesars Superdome show for Saturday, Nov. 21, after what they described as strong demand for the previously announced New Orleans concert on Friday, Nov. 20. The added...
Missing person found dead in Louisiana, investigation underway
LOUISIANA — A man who went missing after a crash earlier this week was found dead Thursday in St. Charles Parish, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the investigation began April 19 when Louisiana State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash around 1:30 a.m. on Interstate 10 east near mile marker […] The post Missing person found dead in Louisiana...
