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...
Convicted attorney Jason Giles appointed public defender after he couldn’t pay for his attorney
A convicted attorney who will be sentenced in July for his role in a wide-ranging staged wrecks scheme cannot afford his own lawyer. Jason Giles was in court Tuesday when his attorney, Lynda Van Davis, requested to withdraw as his counsel. According to Davis, Giles cannot afford to pay her...
Historic New Orleans red-light district building saved from demolition
One of the last buildings left from New Orleans’ famed red-light district, Storyville, is now up for sale. It will narrowly avoid demolition thanks to a vote earlier this month from a city commission. 1534 St. Louis Street was built in the late 1800’s. It began as a shoe...
Jazz Fest opens at 11 a.m. as New Orleans fills up for first big...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The wait is over for Jazz Fest fans. Gates to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival open Thursday, April 23, at 11 a.m., kicking off the first day of one of the city’s biggest weekends of the year. By Wednesday night, visitors were already...
