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Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork wants to provide more faith-based programming inside New Orleans' jail, arguing that it will ultimately help those incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center reintegrate back into society. At a meeting Tuesday with more than 50 religious leaders, Woodfork asked for volunteers to

The French Quarter is about to get a bit more witchy with a one-of-a-kind New Orleans restaurant and bar making its return. In 2024, a local chef known for her way with Filipino cooking created Tatlo with a speakeasy-esque location off Bourbon Street, an absinthe bar, late-night hours and a deep connection to her own s

Lola’s, a Spanish restaurant in New Orleans’ Bayou St. John neighborhood, is at risk of closing due to rising costs and declining customer visits, leading its owners to seek support from the community. Pilar and Isabel Miranda, identical twin sisters who own the restaurant, said their late father,...

The Meters will cap off the year with a special hometown show. The funk pioneers will appear at New Orleans’ Orpheum Theater on December 31, celebrating the 50th anniversary of their eighth and final album, 1977’s New Directions. Dumpstaphunk will open the night, performing the music of Sly and the Family Stone.

After nearly 30 years in the marine construction and repair industry, Belle Chasse, La.-based C&C Marine and Repair is expanding its capabilities with the launch of a dedicated aluminum fabrication division. The new division will be led by Darren Bolotte, who has more than 40 years of experience in aluminum...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Fired New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) officers could have a tougher time being hired as officers at new departments after Fox 8 questioned NOPD’s reporting procedures. Going forward, the department vowed to explain to a state oversight council why it fired the officers and request...

A single suspect broke into two very different vehicles parked along the same block of Agriculture Street in New Orleans' Desire neighborhood around 1:30 a.m. on August 31, making off with a Honda generator, an air compressor and a Sony amplifier. According to WGNO, the New Orleans Police Department is...

Which Louisiana cities have the worst drivers? From Baton Rouge to Lafayette, these cities face heavy traffic, crashes, and dangerous driving conditions.

NEW ORLEANS — Canal Place has announced the upcoming arrival of King Baby, the artisan jewelry label known for its distinct blend of rock’n’roll edge and craftsmanship, marking the brand’s very first location in Louisiana. The boutique is set to open Saturday, Sept. 12 with a grand opening celebration that evening.

Louisiana fried chicken is not subtle food, and that is part of the joy. Good pieces arrive hot, deeply seasoned, and crunchy enough to make the first bite audible across the table. From neighborhood counters to longtime institutions, every stop seems to have its own theory about what perfect chicken...