Police search for man with special needs reported missing from New Orleans
Councilman Freddie King III called on the community to help search for 23-year-old Damien Godchaux Jr., a man with special needs who has been missing since Sunday, Dec. 21.
Letters: Keeping momentum at Michoud is key for La. economy
The “space race” is heating up, with growing debate over how the U.S. should build and maintain a durable advantage in space. Within this conversation, it is essential to recognize a major asset located in New Orleans East: the Michoud Assembly Facility. Michoud is one of the country’s...
LSU nursing grad hopes to return to Louisiana after deportation to Honduras
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - After an emotional 24 hours following her deportation to Honduras, 21-year-old Vilma Palacios said she was wrongly arrested and sent back to her home country. However, she still hopes to pursue her dream of being a nurse in Louisiana. Palacios said she was notified Saturday afternoon,...
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...
Suspect on the run after chase from St. John Parish to Metairie, sheriff says
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. — Police are looking for someone who they say hurt an officer in St. John Parish, then got away in Metairie. A large police presence was seen on Clearview Parkway right off I-10 Sunday morning. St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre said his officers had originally tried to pull the person over...
Cold front brings strong winds, widespread power outages
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Strong winds from this morning’s cold front knocked out power for thousands of customers across the New Orleans area. Tangipahoa Parish reported the highest number of outages, with Entergy reporting 1,300 customers without power. Nearly 1,200 Entergy customers in Orleans Parish are without...
Tonight’s, tomorrow’s cold conditions could pose danger to people
National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Efferson says you should cover your plants and pipes to protect them from the cold. He also urges you to protect yourself because the cold temperatures could pose a danger if you’re planning to be outside.
New Orleans House Fire Kills Man Early Morning
Man Found Dead in New Orleans House Fire I still remember scrolling through my feed early Sunday morning when the […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
13 killed on Louisiana roads over Christmas holiday
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Data obtained by the WAFB I-TEAM from the state shows 13 people died on Louisiana roadways over four days from Christmas Day (12/25) through Monday morning (12/29). The 13 deaths over a four-day window mark the third deadliest period on Louisiana’s roads over the four-day...
Steaks, oxtails, & crab meat stolen in meat heist from Slidell Walmart
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Police in Slidell arrested suspects accused of stealing large quantities of meat from a local Walmart, according to authorities. Officers responded to a report of shoplifting at the Walmart store. Investigators said the suspects loaded multiple meat products into a vehicle and attempted to leave...
