A Louisiana parish has 6th-highest rate of Alzheimer’s dementia in the U.S. See parish...
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer's disease — that's one in nine people over 65. According to the Alzheimer's Association, dementia is a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory, reasoning or other thinking skills. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause...
Woodland Drive and Tullis Drive intersection closed to traffic beginning July 21
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that beginning Monday, July 21, at 7 a.m. the Woodland Drive and Tullis Drive intersection will be closed to traffic. Traffic traveling down Tullis Drive will be rerouted through Woodland Drive to continue their commute....
New Orleans S&WB lead pipe replacement project on hold amid bid protest
A long-planned effort to replace up to 85,000 lead water pipes in New Orleans is on ice after the losing bidder accused the Sewerage and Water Board of violating its own contracting rules. Community Infrastructure Partners filed a formal protest in May after a selection panel chose CDM Smith for...
State lawmakers send $3M to Gretna projects after cuts from Jefferson Parish councilmember
Gretna saw major wins this legislative session with over $3 million in state funds allocated to local projects, including some that had been in jeopardy after the parish cut funds to them earlier this year. Gov. Jeff Landry signed off on $3.3 million for the Gretna and its police department,...
New Orleans Sees Sharp Decline in Gun Arrests and Seizures as High-Profile Homicide Suspect...
The New Orleans Police Department has released preliminary crime statistics for the week of July 13-19, highlighting a noticeable reduction in firearms seizures and gun-related arrests compared to the previous year. Within this period, the NOPD reported making 162 arrests for illegal possession of a firearm, marking...
Driver accused of striking officers in French Quarter has criminal history in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Mark Hunter Jr., the 24-year-old Belle Chasse man accused of attempted second-degree for allegedly driving into two law enforcement officers on Bourbon Street last weekend, has had previous run-ins with the law. Hunter is facing his most serious allegations yet, accused of sending a New Orleans...
Including upgraded flights, Mayor Cantrell’s latest trip to France cost more than $50,000
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s trip to the French Riviera last month cost more than $50,000, but it is still unclear if taxpayers foot the entire bill. More than a month after requiring a public records request for the public to learn who traveled with Cantrell to Nice, the city’s law department...
Judge disqualifies NOLA mayor candidate
A New Orleans Civil District Court judge today disqualified former 911 director Tyrell Morris from running for mayor. Judge Jennifer Medley ruled Morris did not meet the eligibility requirements to run for office.
INVEST 94L has upped 20% chance for potential tropical formation
This area of low pressure now known as "Invest 94L" developed from a tropical wave in the Central Tropical Atlantic.
In a tough economy, New Orleans people are getting creative with a side hustle...
By day, Jill Sanchez Lind handles sales and marketing at Em’s clothing boutique on Metairie Road. By night and when not keeping up with the demands of full-time employment, marriage and a 3-year-old son, she designs, makes and sells fashion accessories — turquoise and feather hat pins and jewelry with a luxe Aspen...
