Once a firehouse, this swanky French Quarter home is now on the market for...
What was once a firehouse in New Orleans' French Quarter is now "Engine No. 7," a swanky two-story home on Bienville Street now on the market for nearly $4 million. While hurried firefighters may no longer be sprinting out of bed, down the pole and into the city to extinguish a blaze, the residence at 929 Bienville...
New Orleans Sees Mixed Crime Trends, Notable Arrests Amidst Decrease in Gun Seizures
The New Orleans Police Department released preliminary crime statistics for the week of October 5–11, reporting several arrests. Robert Shavers was arrested last Monday for alleged business burglaries in the Fifth District on Alvar Street, St. Claude Avenue, and North Derbigny Street, according to the New Orleans...
New Orleans violent crime spike not necessarily a mark of increased gun violence
New Orleans police are battling what assistant chief Hans Ganthier calls "an unacceptable increase in shootings and murders" — despite an overall year-over-year improvement in the city's violent crime statistics. Why it matters: While troublesome, it's not necessarily a sign that violent crime is rising overall,...
Three killed in separate homicides across New Orleans last week identified by coroner
Three people who were killed in separate homicides across New Orleans last week, including in a murder-suicide in the East and a fight at Duncan Plaza, were identified by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office on Tuesday morning. Murder-suicide in New Orleans East. Brenda Maricela Bueso Molina, 38, was identified by...
Longer security lines at New Orleans airport not related to government shutdown
NEW ORLEANS — Nearly two weeks into the government shutdown, air travelers are starting to feel the effects, though operations at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport appear to be running smoothly for now. Blake Houston and his family landed in New Orleans on Monday after flying through Baltimore.
NOLA Reggae Fest Returns to Congo Square
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The sounds of reggae returns to the Crescent City as the 7th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest takes over Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park from Friday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 26. Presented by the Jamaica Tourist Board and Modelo Beer, this three-day cultural celebration will once again...
New Orleans’ oldest family-run grocery store has a new owner
Langenstein's ain't dere no more. Why it matters: New Orleans' oldest family-run grocery store has a new owner, as of Wednesday. The big picture: Robért Fresh Market bought the company and is converting Langenstein's stores in Uptown and Old Metairie to its own brand, according to a joint press release from the...
New Orleans police searching for suspect in Marigny armed robbery
According to police, the crime happened on Sept. 30 at the intersection of Port and Royal streets. Police say the suspect stole a purse, cash, and two iPhones.
‘Blowback’ over campaign attack ads spurred runoff in one New Orleans race, analysts say
When the early voting numbers dropped on Saturday night, incumbent Darren Lombard held a healthy double-digit lead over life-prisoner-turned-lawyer Calvin Duncan in the race for Orleans Parish criminal court clerk. But over the next few hours, it became clear the script had flipped behind the curtains at the polls....
Deadly Green Fentanyl Spreads Across Louisiana
Authorities are sounding the alarm over green fentanyl, a potent new drug linked to overdoses in southeast Louisiana and now spreading statewide.
