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A man was shot early Sunday in New Orleans East near the intersection of Old Gentilly Road and Downman Road, with New Orleans police called out to the scene shortly before 3:15 a.m. The case remains under investigation, and for now authorities are keeping a tight lid on details, as per WDSU.

The New Orleans Police Department logged two major crimes between March 19 and March 20, 2026. Aggravated rape: Around 7:34 AM on March 19, a known victim was sexually assaulted by an unknown suspect in the 600 block of Forstall Street.

For many New Orleanians, any bowl of gumbo is liable to be judged against the version they grew up eating, usually the one from home. That’s a lot to live up to. It’s also precisely the reason why chef Bunny Young puts so much into her gumbo at Vaucresson Creole Café & Deli.

You really shouldn’t pick a fight with New Orleans. Not when it comes to food. Applebee’s reintroduced its Big Easy menu in February, celebrating the return of bold New Orleans’ flavors and new “Cajun-inspired” dishes that promise to “transport you to Bourbon Street with every bite.” Just what we all need.

One of Louisiana’s largest waste management companies is planning a major expansion of its landfill in Waggaman, a project that would see it incorporate a former dump next door if approved by state regulators. The plan would make the River Birch landfill the state’s biggest by far while granting...

Ever wonder where locals really go when they’re craving authentic Cajun food? In Louisiana, some of the best spots aren’t the ones splashed across travel guides; they’re the small, tucked?away restaurants that residents almost don’t want to share. These places serve dishes so flavorful and comforting...

Construction is underway on a mixed income apartment complex that will bring 50 apartments, including 37 "affordable" or rent-restricted units, to a long-vacant, city-owned property on the edge of the French Quarter, Treme and Faubourg Marigny. Developers and city officials held a groundbreaking Friday on the...

Metairie Road just swapped its PJ’s Coffee for a bright-yellow newcomer: French Truck Coffee has opened a new café at 800 Metairie Road in Metairie, taking over the former PJ's Coffee space. The Metairie Road shop is the company’s 14th location and serves the full French Truck beverage lineup, along with house-made...

Patrick Dunne founded Lucullus Antiques in the French Quarter 44 years ago, gaining swift recognition for its focus on culinary antiques. These items are practical, collectible and visually appealing, making them ideal for new collectors. The business moved to the Bywater neighborhood in 2019. Dunne advises people in...

After three days of testimony and hours of tense waiting, a Jefferson Parish jury delivered a split verdict for former New Orleans police officer Larry King Jr., finding him guilty of simple battery for an attack on his ex-wife while acquitting him of five felony charges. Jurors deliberated for about seven hours...