Will Sutton: Here’s an idea to get state and New Orleans leaders talking again
Gov. Jeff Landry has a problem with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. He also has a problem with Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams. The same is true of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Together, they’ve decided that they aren’t talking to New Orleans’ top leadership, primarily because they strongly
After Lake Terrace neighborhood tree collapse, S&WB officials say they erred
Sewerage & Water Board officials on Thursday said they erred in their slow repair of a water leak in the Lake Terrace neighborhood, causing an oak tree to collapse into a huge sink hole that destroyed the front yard of a residential property. S&WB Executive Director Randy Hayman said that...
A New Orleans museum dedicated to Southern food and drink has closed for good
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in Central City has permanently closed its doors, two years after celebrating its 20th anniversary. A spokesperson for the board of directors of the National Food & Beverage Foundation, which oversees the facility, said Wednesday that the nonprofit in
Krewe of Muses Mardi Gras parade names new leader after longtime captain steps down
There’s been a change of leadership in the popular all-female Krewe of Muses, one of New Orleans’ most popular Carnival parades. After 26 years, the founder and captain Staci Rosenberg has turned over the reins to longtime krewe member Dionne Randolph, according to an announcement by the organization.
Gentilly, other residents say New Orleans should fund infrastructure fixes, small businesses
Residents at a community meeting in Gentilly on Tuesday said they want support for small business owners, stable water bills and smooth roads as New Orleans officials weigh more cuts and revenue-boosting measures to balance the 2027 budget. Dozens of residents assembled at Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral o
10 Louisiana Restaurants Locals Hope Never Change
Louisiana knows how to cook, and some places have been doing it right for generations. When locals want the real thing, they skip the trendy spots and head straight to these trusted kitchens. From meat pies in small towns to po’ boys in the big city, each stop tells a...
We Ranked 10 Of The Best Beignet Spots In Louisiana And Here Is Who...
There are few better ways to start a Louisiana morning than with powdered sugar already threatening your clothes. Across New Orleans and Baton Rouge, beignets range from classic, pillowy squares to stuffed, topped, and slightly rebellious versions that prove fried dough has plenty of room for personality. Some cafés le
Co-founder of ‘Hand Grenade’ drink, Pam Fortner, dies at 80
It was announced Thursday, Sept. 10, the death of Pam Fortner, part founder of the famous "Hand Grenade" drink.
Traffic, parking restrictions issued ahead of Jerome ‘Big Duck’ Smith memorial events
Ahead of this weekend's memorial events for late New Orleans civil rights activist Jerome Smith, traffic and parking restrictions were issued to the public.
Terrytown man arrested, accused in Metairie fatal shooting, Jefferson Parish deputies say
A Terrytown man is behind bars for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting over the weekend, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto announced.
