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NEW ORLEANS — A 15-year-old girl was shot in the foot Friday following a ‘verbal altercation,’ The New Orleans Police Department said Saturday. The shooting happened at about 5:18 p.m. Friday in the 2000 block of Lebouf Street in Algiers. According to the NOPD, the young girl...

NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to prioritize safety and awareness as fireworks become the focus ahead of New Year's celebrations. More than 600 retail fireworks stands are permitted statewide to sell fireworks, according to the agency. Fireworks may be sold through...

Historic towns ease into New Year’s Eve with a quieter charm. Instead of neon-lit crowds, they feature brick streets, preserved squares, waterfront paths, and deep-rooted traditions. The scent of history lends a contemplative atmosphere, making the year transition more reflective and serene. Fireworks echo uniquely...

A new sign hangs in the French Quarter — one side in English, the other in French. “Nous!” it says, in part, “en collaboration avec the Historic New Orleans Collection.”. Since its start, the New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures has been bringing French back to the...

If the smell of toasty roux makes you weak in the knees, this list is your roadmap. These Louisiana kitchens send that chocolate colored aroma wafting onto the sidewalk before you even grab the handle. You will hear spoons clink, see steam rise, and feel like a regular in minutes. Come hungry, because one bowl will...

Along side all of the fun you'll find in Louisiana, you'll find violent crime as well.

NEW ORLEANS — Police in New Orleans are investigating a shooting in New Orleans East that happened on Christmas Day. According to an initial NOPD report, the victim was sitting inside a vehicle when he heard shots being fired. The victim realized he was shot and fled the location. The victim was then brought to a...

Thirteen staffers in two New Orleans municipal departments received pink slips this month under Mayor-elect Helena Moreno’s plan to balance the city’s budget, the first of multiple payroll cuts that are expected to claw back $37 million in savings. Moreno’s transition team on Dec. 12 notified all four...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Dense fog remains the main weather impact as we close out this holiday week on your Friday. Expect some fog issues for those that have to get out and about in the morning hours. Unlike the past few days, a more rapid dissipation of the fog is likely and sun will return very quickly by late...

Merry Christmas: a time for joy and reflection and we wish you a day of warmth and peace.