Pregnant woman’s accused killer arrested in New Orleans, US Marshals say
HOUSTON — A man charged in connection with the death of a 23-year-old pregnant woman has been arrested, according to the U.S. Marshals. Kevin Faux, 24, is charged with capital murder in the death of Ashanti Allen, 23, whose body was found last week. He's also being charged with the murder of his unborn child, according to court records.
St. Augustine’s three times State Gymnastics Champion, Dwayne Johnson, stops by WGNO
Friday night at the Louisiana State Gymnastics Championship, Dwayne Johnson took home the gold medal for the third year in a row.
NOPD Hunts 20-Year-Old Tied To St. Roch Slaying
New Orleans police are asking for the public’s help finding a 20-year-old person of interest in a Feb. 4 homicide in the St. Roch neighborhood, saying he may hold key information in the still-active case. The killing happened in the 1800 block of North Miro Street, and detectives have now put a name, a face and a car description in front...
New Orleans events: Trombone Shorty, David Sedaris, Mr. Joy and more April 20-26
Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews has been performing since his trombone was taller than he was, and in the years since then, he’s built an incredible solo career and worked with everyone from U2 to Juvenile. He now celebrates his 40th birthday with a blowout featuring a host of...
Woodside Orders Four Tugs for Louisiana LNG
Woodside Energy has awarded a services contract to Green Tug Towing – a joint venture of Harbor Docking & Towing and Saltchuk Marine – for the design and construction of four new tugs to be built at C&C Marine and Repair in Belle Chase, Louisiana, and delivered to Louisiana LNG in 2028.
Graduating? Here’s how to spend your last day in NOLA
Despite being an avid foodie, I still have a never-ending list of New Orleans restaurants and bars in the city that I want to try. With graduation approaching, it sucks to feel like you missed somewhere or something special. If you’re looking for some guidance, this is how I would spend the day before leaving my college years in New Orleans behind me...
Monday Munchies: New Orleans cuisine in Bentonville
I nearly jerked my car into the parking lot when I saw the new "Table Orleans" sign on Walton Boulevard because, in case you haven't noticed, Benton County is sorely lacking in New Orleans fare. 🤤 Why it matters: Having to hunt for New Orleans cuisine is tragic because it's...
Woodside Awards $215MM Contract for Louisiana LNG Tugboats
The Australian company awarded Green Tug Towing a contract of over AUD 300 million to build four tugs for the Louisiana LNG project. Woodside Energy Group Ltd has awarded Green Tug Towing, a joint venture of Harbor Docking & Towing and Saltchuk Marine, a contract of over AUD 300 million ($214.72 million) to build four tugs for the Louisiana LNG project.
Scientist spotlight: Tulane professor investigates Louisiana’s earthquakes
Louisiana has never been known for earthquakes. Most in the United States occur along fault lines on the West Coast or on the islands of Hawaii. But since December 2025, a string of earthquakes has rocked northern Louisiana. Louisiana called on Tulane University professor and geoscientist Cynthia Ebinger to research...
America’s Oldest Family-Owned Restaurant Is An 1840s New Orleans Gem
New Orleans' restaurant is a treasure that locals and travelers alike adore. Here's what makes it so special, and what you can order when you visit.
