Officers demand 25-foot buffer during ICE arrests. But that’s not the law.
NEW ORLEANS — As officers from Gretna Police and federal immigration agents took down a suspect in front of the Floor & Decor on Wednesday morning, they repeatedly yelled at a man who was filming the scene on his cell phone to back up to a 25-foot buffer zone.
Intense Debate: Newly Elected New Orleans Mayor Initiates Immigration Resource Website
fox8live.com - 11/21/2025 09:54:00 PM. Three days ago, Mayor-elect Helena Moreno of New Orleans launched a website dedicated to providing resources and information about planned federal immigration enforcement operations. The website aims to increase community awareness, inform users of their legal protections, and...
Search suspended after plane with instructor, student on board goes down over lake
The search for the two people on board has been suspended, the Coast Guard said.
5 taken into custody by ICE in Gretna, police say
GRETNA, La. — Five people were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Wednesday morning in Gretna, according to the Gretna Police Department. Authorities said the individuals were detained at Home Depot on the Westbank. They reported one person ran from agents and the police department...
Flight Instructor, Student Presumed Dead After Cessna Crash in Lake Pontchartrain
A training flight ends in tragedy as a Cessna crashes into Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain; two aboard presumed dead, investigation underway.
Louisiana currently has highest flu activity in the Nation
With the holidays upon us, that means flu activity is ramping up. Dr. Julio Figueroa with LSU Health New Orleans says Louisiana has some of the highest prevalence of flu in the country right now. “It’s about the same timing and about the same extent at this point in time,...
Man dies in Metairie traffic crash
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash the happened on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 25, according to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto.
World’s Largest Turkey Fry is deep-frying in Metairie
WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood is inhaling the moment in Metairie.
New names for Audubon Zoo’s three lion cubs
Audubon Zoo's three lion cubs officially have names.
🚨 Measles Alert: Louisiana Reports New Case in Region 9! 😷
Reach thousands of engaged local readers while keeping our site completely pop-up free. Premium placement = premium results. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed one case of measles in an adult resident of Region 9 (comprised of Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington...

















