New Orleans’ government offers sales tax amnesty through end of 2026
Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration on Wednesday announced a carrot-and-stick effort to recover outstanding sales taxes, as officials try to improve the city’s financial standing and consider steep cuts to the 2027 operating budget. Delinquent businesses can have penalties forgiven, as well as a 50% interest reduction
Criminal justice advocates worry about cuts to NOPD civilian positions
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - People who have worked on criminal justice reforms for decades hope they find solutions to prevent major setbacks. The mayor has proposed 2% cuts to the New Orleans Police Department’s budget, but she says she’s committed to keeping front-line first responders on the job.
Leigha McNeil leaves New Orleans for KPRC, taking over as Houston’s new traffic anchor
Leigha McNeil spent the past few years at WWL-TV in New Orleans. Now she'll help Houston drivers navigate the morning commute.
New veteran’s healthcare facility to be built in New Orleans East
New Orleans city officials announced plans to build a $78 million VA healthcare facility in New Orleans East Wednesday, Sept. 23.
New Orleans budget cuts could eliminate On Scene Services
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A proposal in New Orleans’ city budget would eliminate On Scene Services, a company that responds to some vehicle crashes instead of police officers. Amerino Fennell waited on a tow truck Wednesday afternoon after a crash uptown. Fennell called 911 and said he waited 15 minutes for help. Instead of
New Orleans will launch new, streamlined permitting program
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Few people in New Orleans are more enthusiastic about local restaurants and stores than Melika Honoré, a board member of the Greater New Orleans East Business Alliance and owner of The Verdict Lounge and Restaurant on Lake Forest Boulevard. “Small businesses are holding up the...
Louisiana’s Favorite Spot for Coffee – It Started in a Bookstore
Louisiana loves a good cup of coffee and when asked, more Louisiana residents said this is the place they want to get that coffee from.
Tulane alumnus serves Japanese-style sandwiches at new Bywater restaurant
Tulane University alumnus Zac Hill is fusing Southern flavors with Japanese-style sandwiches at his new brick-and-mortar restaurant in the Bywater. Hill, who graduated with a degree in economics and management in 2019, opened the restaurant in May. Shokupan, a soft, fluffy Japanese milk bread, is at the base of many...
St. Roch murder remains unsolved 10 years later
Around 3:15 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2016, police were called to a shooting scene in the St. Roch neighborhood. 10 years later, the killing remains unsolved.
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans is reopening to the public. But ‘no...
When Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 reopens to the public next month after seven years, visitors will be greeted by new gravel walkways and treated magnolia trees. But what's no longer there might surprise the mourners and family members who’ve been coming for decades. Ghost tourists, film buffs and amateur...
