Video, witness testimony introduced at federal murder trial in staged crash scheme
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The defense attorney for one of the men on trial in the murder of a federal witness showed new video in court Friday (Aug. 14), arguing his client did not pull the trigger. The case is tied to the years-long fraud scheme to stage car crashes...
Hope Haven aquatic center project aims to transform former orphanage site
MARRERO, La. (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish and state leaders are moving forward with a $70 million plan to redevelop the former Hope Haven orphanage site, with an aquatic center as the centerpiece of the project’s second phase. The 15-acre campus, which closed in the 1990s, has been the subject...
New Orleans area officials urge residents to prepare for extreme weekend temperatures
New Orleans and Jefferson Parish officials are asking residents to take steps to prepare for extreme heat this weekend, as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s and a heat index of around 110 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Saturday...
22-year-old arrested, accused in human trafficking investigation, NOPD says
Through a multi-agency investigation, a 22-year-old man was arrested on allegations of human trafficking, the New Orleans Police Department announced Friday.
Named State Finalist for Principal of the Year: BHS Principal Chuck Normand
Wes Watts, left, Dream Teachers Board vice chair and former Louisiana State Superintendent of the Year, presents an award to Bunkie Magnet High School Principal Chuck Normand during the annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Gala in New Orleans. Normand was recognized as one of three finalists for Louisiana High Sc
Louisiana Vintage Festival returns with more vendors and two days at House of Blues
The Louisiana Vintage Festival launched last year to highlight local vintage shops and pop-up vendors during what’s typically a slow final stretch of summer. The event sold out, so this year’s edition has grown in many ways, says founder Chris Olsen. The second Louisiana Vintage Festival is Saturday...
‘Mr. Get Fancy With It’ takes comfort food to fine dining; basic to brilliant
His kitchen is his kingdom and he's got a feast fit for any royal family .
16 Family-Owned Restaurants That Have Survived for Generations
These 16 family-owned restaurants have survived for generations, preserving beloved recipes, traditions, and family legacies along the way.
Cash Money & No Limit Tour Brings New Orleans Hip-Hop Legends to Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA — Two of the most influential forces in Southern hip-hop are joining together for a major night in Atlanta as the Cash Money & No Limit Tour takes over State Farm Arena on Friday, September 18, 2026. Presented by BMN Entertainment, the tour celebrates the music and...
Ninth Ward Man, 47, Accused of Firing Rifle at Neighbor Caught With Seven Guns
A 47-year-old New Orleans man is facing an aggravated assault charge after investigators say he pulled a gun on a neighbor, fired his rifle multiple times, and struck the victim's car during a confrontation on the 2100 block of Saint Maurice Street last Saturday. When New Orleans Police Department detectives finally tr
