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This time of year, we love hearing those four notes on the trumpet that kick off the “Second Line” song. Only recently did I see it identified as “Joe Avery’s Piece.” Who was he and what’s the connection?. Joe “Kid” Avery Sr. was a...

For its annual Carnival ball Friday, the Young Men Illinois Club Inc. celebrated a century with the theme: "Centennial Anniversary of Excellence" at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The club originates from the Original Illinois Club and Wiley J. Knight, often referred to as the “Father of...

A New Orleans man is facing serious federal charges after being indicted for possessing a large quantity of cocaine with the intent to distribute it. Lamont Williams, 50, was charged on January 15, with possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of a mixture and substance containing cocaine. The offense...

For the last few years, New Orleans rappers 504icygrl and PoppyH have organized dozens of editions of Nola Secret Sesh. Each event, many of them themed, includes DJs, performances and vendors for parties centered around an appreciation for cannabis. Over time, though, the seshes have morphed into a community, say...

New Orleans East is set for a Family Day takeover when the all-female Krewe of Nefertiti rolls its "Bayou Nefertiti" parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1. The krewe expects roughly 250 riders spread across 14 floats, with marching bands and dance troupes bringing extra energy along Lake Forest and Read boulevards....

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian early Saturday in eastern New Orleans. According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers responded to the 11,000 block of Lincoln Beach Boulevard after a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. The initial call was...

On August 26, 2025, Markeith Martin of 5711 Count Ln. New Orleans, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Martin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Chris Carter, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Cody Martin. This guilty plea stems from a 2022 Donaldsonville shooting.

As an Arctic blast brings widespread freezing conditions to southeast Louisiana, some schools announced closures for Monday, Jan. 26. Overnight lows are expected to fall into the 20s across St. Charles Parish, the northshore and New Orleans before temperatures slowly rebound later in the day. School closures:. NOLA...

Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee is a holiday tradition that could only belong to Louisiana. Each year on Christmas Eve, the Mississippi River’s quiet banks light up with towering bonfires instead of the usual Christmas lights. Some of these fiery structures stretch 20 to 30 feet high and are often built in...

A powerful Arctic storm sweeping across the United States reached south Louisiana on Sunday, bringing rain and storms to the New Orleans area ahead of a dramatic plunge in temperatures that forecasters say will usher in dangerous cold by nightfall. Rain moved into the metro area around 9 a.m. Sunday,...