Philip Cossich, attorney behind some of South Louisiana’s biggest lawsuits, dies at 67
Philip Cossich Jr., a prominent trial attorney who won big judgments for people injured or harmed by companies accused of negligence, especially in south Louisiana, died Monday from pancreatic cancer at his home in Belle Chasse. He was 67. Cossich was known for his legal smarts and also for his...
NOPD investigates New Year’s Eve homicide
New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 2100 block of Feliciana Street. Police say shortly before 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a man shot in that location.
JPSO sinks alleged porch pirate
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says it has thrown a porch pirate in the brig. Deputies say 23-year-old Matthew Lewis of Metairie faces multiple theft charges for a string of package thefts.
French Quarter security zone returns for New Year’s 2026 with bag, vehicle restrictions
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As 2026 approaches, law enforcement agencies are increasing security measures in and around the French Quarter. RELATED: French Quarter prepares for New Year’s Eve despite anniversary of Bourbon Street attack. From Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, Louisiana State Police...
Attorney General Liz Murrill announces Bourbon Street terror attack report without findings
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Attorney General Liz Murrill confirmed the Louisiana Department of Justice completed a report on the Jan. 1, 2025, terror attack. It’s unclear what the report’s findings are. Murrill released a statement on Monday (12/29) reading in part:. “...Due to the sensitive security nature of...
Here are Louisiana’s top baby names of 2025, including surprises in New Orleans, Baton...
As 2025 draws to a close, it affords us a chance to remember all the key events of the past year — and very little is as important as the birth of a newborn. The Louisiana Department of Health and some south Louisiana hospitals have released their top baby names for 2025, lists that give a glimpse into naming trends...
New Orleans police investigate fatal Chef Menteur Highway shooting
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a shooting that left a man dead on Monday, Dec. 29. According to the NOPD, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 8500 block of Chef Menteur Highway around 3:51 a.m., where they found an unresponsive man with at least...
New Orleans Woman Fatally Injured in Electric Scooter Collision on S. Claiborne Avenue
A tragic incident unfolded in New Orleans this past weekend when a 28-year-old woman lost her life after her electric scooter collided with a vehicle. The accident occurred at the juncture of Palmyra Street and S. Claiborne Avenue, as reported by the New Orleans Police Department. FOX 8 Live noted that the collision...
Same Mid-City camera records same crime, same spot, 2 years later
The crime happened at the same spot and was recorded by the same crime cam as another car burglary two years prior.
Why Locals Say You Haven’t Really Been There Until You’ve Eaten This
Travel shows you the landmarks, but local food whispers the truth. Eat what the neighborhood eats, and suddenly the stories make sense. You start hearing history in simmering pots and tasting pride in humble plates. If you have ever been told you have not really been there until you have eaten this, you already know...
