A Fly-Fishing Store Coming to Harahan Will Also Be a Hub for Local Anglers
NOLA Fly Co. will offer gear, advice, and community for local fly fishers
OJC inmate suffers medical emergency, dies one week later
Details have been released in a recent Orleans Justice Center inmate death.
Louisiana could get a Dolly Parton license plate
NEW ORLEANS — As the nation prepares to celebrate '9 to 5' or Dolly Parton Day, a state lawmaker said he will propose a way for Louisianans to honor the late country legend on the road. Rep. Mike Bayham (R-Chalmette) plans to introduce legislation creating a Dolly Parton-inspired license...
Murrill’s attorney claims texts show New Orleans leaders discussed grand jury proceedings
Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue says she has 57 pages of text messages between special prosecutor Laurie White and two Orleans Parish assistant district attorneys discussing the criminal case against Attorney General Liz Murrill.
New Orleans Parks and Parkways director terminated after department criticism
New Orleans’ Parks and Parkways Director Michael Karam was fired Wednesday, a day after a City Council member publicly criticized his department, Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration confirmed. In an email to the council, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Ernest Legier told the council’s chief of staff he had “the...
Entergy Louisiana tree trimming concerns take root in Jefferson Parish
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WVUE) - State and local Jefferson Parish leaders are seeking improvement in how Entergy Louisiana trims trees in the parish. At-Large Jefferson Parish Councilmember Jennifer Van Vrancken said the utility is expected to appear at next Wednesday’s (Sept. 30) council meeting after residents recently
Sheriff: St. Charles Parish correctional officer, girlfriend stabbed by brother while asleep in bed
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that injured an off-duty St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy and his girlfriend. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect is the brother of the deputy. The suspect, identified as Anthony Manson Jr., 31, lived...
Orleans Justice Center inmate dies after cardiac arrest, 2nd jail death in 2 months
A man incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center died Wednesday after being removed from life support following a cardiac arrest, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office. Officials did not disclose the man's name or age. His death marks the second at the jail in as many months and the...
12 Louisiana Fabric And Quilt Shops Worth The Drive Now That Joann Has Closed...
When Joann shut its doors, a lot of Louisiana sewists suddenly lost their go-to spot for cotton, thread, and last-minute zippers. The good news is that the state is full of independent shops that never stopped stocking bolts, teaching classes, and helping people finish projects. Some sit on busy New...
Diesel prices drive up meat costs, local butcher weighs in
Rising diesel prices have a hand in increased delivery costs for McCord Butchery in Metairie. Owner Sam McCord said the effects are felt across the meat industry. “A year or two ago it was $5.95 for our delivery charge. Now it’s $10.95 $11.95.” McCord said. “We even have some local farmers that will add on a fuel charg
