New Orleans civil rights leader Jerome ‘Big Duck’ Smith celebrated at funeral: ‘He was...
Longtime New Orleans activist Jerome “Big Duck” Smith was laid to rest Saturday after an hours-long memorial service attended by hundreds and featuring rousing musical performances and speeches by top elected officials and fellow veterans of the Civil Rights Movement. Smith, 87, who died last month after a...
18-Wheeler Slams Pole on Veterans Boulevard, Knocks Out Power to 1,300 in Metairie
An 18-wheeler struck a power pole along Veterans Boulevard in Metairie around 11 a.m. Friday, knocking out electricity to roughly 1,300 Entergy customers in the area. Entergy crews were on the scene working to restore power as the utility company said it was actively working to bring customers back online.
Grammy Award-winning artist Victoria Monét to bring tour to Big Easy next month
Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Victoria Monét is bringing her "Frequency of Love" tour to the Crescent City next month.
Look who’s walking with LSU’s Lane Kiffin into Tiger Stadium this time
Lane Kiffin continued the trend of turning heads Saturday during Tiger Walk. The LSU coach walked with Lil Wayne and Boosie ahead of the Week 2 game against Louisiana Tech. Former LSU defensive back and Super Bowl champion Tyrann Mathieu was also in the mix. This comes one week after...
New Orleans police search for missing 16-year-old girl
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Terryella Washington was last seen on Saturday (Sept. 12), around 3 p.m. She got out of a vehicle at Louisiana Avenue and Magnolia Street. Her whereabouts are unknown. Washington is Black, 5 feet 6...
New Orleans Just Topped a Major Ranking of America’s Best Food Cities. Here’s Why
Yelp named New Orleans the top foodie city for 2026 in its latest annual ranking. The designation reflects strong user engagement and review activity tied to the city’s restaurant scene and culinary identity.
The Fifties-Style Diner In Louisiana That Secretly Serves The Best Hamburger In The State
The neon sign buzzes above a parking lot that fills before noon on weekends. Inside, the counter seats a dozen on stools that spin, plus the booths line the walls in a layout unchanged since the kitchen first opened. The hamburger arrives on a paper tray with pickles, mustard, plus...
FNF Southern Quality Ford Dealers Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Belle Chasse’s Holden Orgeron
FNF Southern Quality Ford Dealers Scholar-Athlete of the Week: Belle Chasse's Holden Orgeron
Part of Airline Drive to be closed during rush hour
JEFFERSON, La (WVUE) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development has closed eastbound Airline Highway at Ridgewood Drive due to a knocked-down traffic signal pole. The roadway will reopen once the damaged signal is removed and a temporary pole and signal are installed. The temporary installation is estim
Fighter pilot left Belle Chasse with a secret order on 9/11
Roy Qualls, call sign "Deacon," saw the news on TV as he drank his morning coffee, and within minutes, he was in his flight suit, racing to Belle Chasse Naval Air Station.
