Episode 238: The Opioid Problem Nobody is Talking About
The opioid epidemic is not just exacerbating our issues with crime, homelessness and public health, it’s also harming our next generation — a warning that local entrepreneur Cammy Livingston is trying to spread by cofounding Generation O: The National Organization for Opioid-Exposed Children, a national nonprofit led...
Mid-City rallies to support ‘Mid-City Mel,’ beloved neighbor on life support after hit-and-run
NEW ORLEANS — The Mid-City community rallied in force Tuesday, pouring out an inspiring wave of support for Melvin Crump, a beloved neighbor currently fighting for his life at University Medical Center. Crump, known affectionately as "Mid-City Mel" to many, was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while...
Man Accused of Involvement in Plan to ‘Knock Out’ Super Bowl Reporter Now Charged...
A man allegedly involved in the fatal drugging and robbery of Kansas City sports reporter Adán Manzano is now facing a second-degree murder charge.
Heavy police presence, traffic control to return to New Orleans Lakefront for Mother’s Day
Multiple law enforcement agencies will again be out in force on the New Orleans Lakefront for Mother's Day, levee protection authorities said Tuesday — the latest showing of a new agency playbook pushed by Gov. Jeff Landry's administration. In a news release Tuesday, Orleans Levee District Police Superintendent...
NOPD seeks public’s help identifying person of interest in 2021 Lower 9th Ward homicide
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a 2021 homicide investigation in the Lower Ninth Ward. Police released a photo Monday of an unidentified individual who they believe may have information about...
Lawmakers advance crackdown on fake license plates after Fox 8 investigations
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with a bill to crack down on fake temporary license plates, a growing problem linked to uninsured and undocumented drivers. The effort follows a series of Fox 8 investigations that uncovered hundreds of fraudulent tags in the New Orleans metro area.
First Alert: Flooding rain and severe storms move in on Tuesday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Flooding rain and strong storms are possible beginning later today and lasting until Thursday. Most of the morning will be dry on Tuesday. A couple of showers are possible late morning, and an isolated strong to severe storm in the afternoon. A strong line of storms...
Here comes the rain again, maybe flooding too
The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is getting ready for the rainy forecast. General superintendent Steve Nelson says they have pumped down the water levels in the city’s canals to make room for the coming rain.
State of the People POWER Tour coming to New Orleans in May
A two-day event to encourage unity in the Black community is making its way to New Orleans this week.
Come Boogie at the Bayou Boogaloo this May 2025
Bayou Boogaloo, the three-day event, will run from Friday, May 16 until Sunday, May 18 along Bayou St. John. Each day will have food, community art, music, and canoeing to enjoy regardless of the weather. The festival is changing to one main music stage this year—namely the Urban South Orleans...
