Temporary closure announced for part of Camp Street
New Orleans city officials announced a temporary closure in the 1500 block of Camp Street, from Felicity Street to Race Street, set to begin on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 a.m.
Louisiana could put removed Confederate monuments on display at state parks
Louisiana might move Confederate monuments that have been taken down by local governments to state parks.Loui
New Orleans events: Gabrielle Cavassa, ‘Book of Mormon,’ Bubble Day and more May 11-17
Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa’s major label debut “Diavola” was released on Blue Note records on May 1, and she did release shows at New York’s renowned Birdland jazz club. After singing on Joshua Redman’s last album,
One more high storm threat before drying out the rest of the week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Keep your rain gear handy a bit longer. Monday will bring another round of rain and storms before we dry out significantly for the rest of the week. An upper-level disturbance moving through the region will create enough atmospheric instability to spark strong storms on Monday afternoon. These stor
Nearly 30-year Mother’s Day tradition brings families to Cabrini Park in the French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS — Families gathered Sunday in New Orleans’ French Quarter for a Mother’s Day tradition that combined live music, dancing and community celebration in Cabrini Park. The 27th annual Mother’s Day Concert and Picnic, hosted by the Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents and Associates Vieux Carré...
Tie-breaking three-run homer by Jason Wachs powers Tulane to pivotal win against South Florida
South Florida pitched to Tulane star Jason Wachs when it did not need to in the late innings on Saturday night and paid for it dearly. The Bulls went the same route on Sunday afternoon. The result was a bubble bomb. Wachs’ three-run homer that sailed high over the right-field...
Arthur Hardy receives lifetime achievement award from New Orleans and Company
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans and Company honored Arthur Hardy on Friday (May 8) for his lasting impacts on Mardi Gras and tourism. The former Fox 8 carnival historian received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the city’s tourism arm. “I think I kinda fell into this because no...
See how this local contractor built a reputation revitalizing historic New Orleans buildings
Just as the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic began shutting down the economy in March 2020, a trio of construction industry veterans decided to walk away from their steady jobs at an established general contractor and start up their own small firm. It was nothing if not optimistic. But...
Kenner Police warn of scam calls impersonating Police Chief, demanding money
KENNER, La. — The Kenner Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers falsely claiming to be Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley. According to the department, multiple residents have reported receiving calls from people claiming they are “under federal investigation” and must send money, wir
Severe storms to drench Gulf Coast, Southeast with potential for damaging winds, large hail...
A final round of severe storms will drench parts of the Gulf and Southeast Coasts Monday, bringing a renewed flash flood threat for the Interstate 10 corridor after severe weather lashed the entire region over the weekend.
