Brothers plead guilty in death of Marrero father ambushed on his way home
A pair of brothers from Terrytown pleaded guilty to their roles in the death of a young father who was slain while walking home, according to authorities. Markeith Glapion, 29, and Terrell Glapion, 30, pleaded guilty Sept. 2 to manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Jakari Edwards. Judge June Berry Darensburg of the
New consumer protection law in effect for Louisiana utility customers
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisianans overcharged by utilities now have a new law on their side. Act 553 took effect recently and provides consumer protections for water, gas and electric utility customers across the state. It mandates that water, gas and electric utility providers that are regulated by the Louisiana...
As one in five Louisiana families lose SNAP, N.O. schools brace for free lunch...
Many New Orleans students may lose free meals at schools in the coming years due to drastic cuts to federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. In July 2025, federal legislation changed food-stamp eligibility through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which will...
Man arrested in New Orleans faces Assumption Parish charges tied to bank fraud
A Chalmette man who was arrested by New Orleans police over the summer faces charges related to financial crimes in Assumption Parish.
Man shot in downtown New Orleans early this morning
There was an overnight shooting outside of Caesar's Casino in downtown New Orleans. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire just after 1:30am at the foot of Canal Street.
She’s 83, Has Worked at the Same Restaurant for 40 Years, and Knows Exactly...
Meet the New Orleans maître d’ who has been greeting diners for decades.
New Orleans restaurant keeps ‘steak night’ in spite of record price for beef
Katie's Restaurant in Mid-City has a weekly steak night - in spite of the record high price of beef
AFL-CIO Labor Day picnic held in New Orleans City Park
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, or AFL-CIO, held its Labor Day picnic in New Orleans City Park on Monday, Sept. 7.
New Orleans police: air compressor, generator stolen in burglary case
Police say the thief stole a Honda generator, Sony amplifier, and an air compressor by breaking into a white Ford van and a black Nissan Altima.
Awards for an ‘alligator ambassador’ and a coastal advocate showcase ‘the very best of...
One is known as an “alligator ambassador” for his wildlife work and another has spent decades fighting to restore Louisiana’s fading coast. Both are now being honored with a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the state’s oldest coastal advocacy group. David Muth, formerly with the National...
