New Orleans man arrested in deadly Metairie apartment shooting, JPSO says
METAIRIE, La. — A New Orleans man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Metairie apartment complex late Friday night, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Joseph Lopinto said deputies responded around 10:30 p.m. to a reported shooting in the 2300 block...
Landry supports effort to eliminate Orleans criminal clerk post; Duncan pushes back
Landry supports effort to eliminate Orleans criminal clerk post; Duncan pushes back
French Quarter Fest visitors rave about new park at former Governor Nicholls Street Wharf
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Since French Quarter Fest kicked off Thursday (April 16), the thousands of people in attendance got to spread out a bit more than usual, with a new public space recently added to the Mississippi Riverfront. At the base of Esplanade Avenue, at the site of the...
Letters: A possible unintended consequence of ICE enforcement no one is talking about
Enforcing the law is necessary to ensure accountability and order in society, thereby contributing to a stable environment in which we can function. However, the manner in which we enforce the law is equally important. As a practicing attorney and former federal law enforcement officer, I support the enforcement of...
A weekend cold front drastically changes the weather for Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The warm and humid stretch we’ve been in is about to shift gears. A cold front arriving late Saturday night will completely change our weather pattern heading into the work week, bringing cooler air, wind, and rain to the area. Saturday will be our last...
Trial date set over Orleans Parish jailbreak as judge sanctions charges
Eight of the 10 alleged escapees in last year’s brazen Orleans Parish jailbreak sat huddled in a New Orleans courtroom Friday as prosecutors from Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office laid out the state’s case against them. Derrick Groves, a purported ringleader, and several other alleged escapees wore...
Major LNG project spurs new shipyard jobs in Southeast Louisiana
A Belle Chasse shipyard is getting a new contract that could mean more jobs in southeast Louisiana in the future. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced today that Woodside Energy is developing a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Lake Charles. “They represent the largest foreign investment in the state's...
Keel laid for first of four hybrid tugs bound for Louisiana LNG terminal
C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., hosted a keel laying ceremony Friday to signal the start of construction for a series of four hybrid escort tugboats being built for Green Tug Towing (GTT), Lake Charles, La., to support operations at the Calcasieu Parish liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal being developed by Woodside Energy, Perth, Australia.
Mayor Helena Moreno says RTA reforms are ‘necessary’ after employees sue agency
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno has said for months she wants to see major changes at the Regional Transit Authority to improve regional connectivity and make public transit more accessible for riders. But the mayor's demands for reforms intensified this week after a dozen current and former employees of the...
Former Krewe of Nyx members will split $90,000 settlement after suing the Mardi Gras...
After public controversy nixed the Mystic Krewe of Nyx from New Orleans' Carnival parade calendar several years ago, its members are now being paid a settlement from a class action lawsuit filed against the organization and its leader. Nyx was the largest parade in Mardi Gras history in 2018, with...
