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Outdoor balloon releases around Louisiana are now on borrowed time. A new state law will make intentional releases illegal starting Aug. 1, 2026, threatening a familiar ritual at memorials and celebrations and setting up a tense showdown between environmental advocates and families who say the tradition is deeply perso

Dreaming of a spacious home without the price tag? It almost seems like a pipe dream, with skyrocketing real estate prices. But some U.S. cities could deliver what you want—a large home at an affordable price. Zillow reports that in many cities across the U.S., a four-bedroom house is typically $496,936, and a five or.

Orchids reign supreme as both flowering houseplants and quick, always-appreciated gifts for a host. They marry exotic, sculptural beauty with easy care and longevity. Unlike traditional cut flowers that fade in days, orchid blooms can last for months, and with proper care, these elegant plants can live for decades as d

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Captain Kristopher Ensley, Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard ship Eagle, calls the ship a “living laboratory.”. The Eagle is the military’s only actively sailing tall ship. It’s a training ship, where Coast Guard cadets learn to sail, really sail, climbing high in the rigging to unfurl the heavy cl

A Friday night police chase in Metairie ended with the fleeing vehicle on its roof, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the pursuit began after they responded to a domestic-battery call and the victim gave them a description of the suspect’s car. Authorities have not yet released informati

KENNER, La. — A popular Rivertown Italian restaurant will be reopening under a slightly different theme soon, according to a post on its social media page. Gendusa’s Italian Eatery, which closed its small Rivertown location to open a larger spot in another Kenner location, will soon be reopening as Gendusa’s Pizzeria,

Eating well in Louisiana does not have to drain your wallet, and these charming restaurants prove it. From plate lunches stacked high with red beans and rice to po’boys that drip with hot sausage gravy, the state is full of small, family-run spots serving honest food at prices that still leave room for dessert.

Tom Llamas sits down with civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, who at just six years old carried the weight of the civil rights movement just by going to school. She describes what it was like to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans back then, and recounts several stories, including one when a racial slur

METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - A suspect flipped his car near the I-10 Clearview off-ramp after fleeing from Jefferson Parish deputies, authorities said. Deputies responded to an alleged domestic battery incident in Metairie and spotted the suspect’s car. The suspect fled, and deputies gave chase but eventually called off the

For many students, summer break means long days in the sun and time away from the classroom, but for thousands of families across New Orleans, the end of the school year also means losing access to reliable school meals. That need is driving the mission behind Toups Family Meal, a community initiative operated by Toups