Man on FBI most wanted list arrested for $547 million Louisiana Medicare fraud
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) — A man who was on the FBI’s most wanted list was captured after he allegedly played a role in a fraud scheme that stole $547 from the Eastern District of Louisiana. Khalid Satary was captured in the Middle East Wednesday and returned to the United States on Tuesday. Between 2016 […]
New Orleans’ Krewe of Oshun king and queen announced
he Krewe of Oshun announced its king and queen Monday, July 20.
Low pay drives turnover among New Orleans early childhood educators, Tulane study finds
Most days after Terriell Ballom finishes teaching toddlers at Wilcox Early Learning Center in New Orleans, she heads to Aldi to bag groceries. She is one of many New Orleans preschool teachers forced to work second jobs or rely on public assistance due to low pay, according to a new study by Agenda for Children, a nonp
New Bourbon Street chef serves up new menu for Tales of the Cocktail
He's back on Bourbon Street, now as Executive Chef Samuel Peery.
Burglary Jamaican Jerk House renews calls for more police presence
NEW ORLEANS — A popular Lower Ninth Ward restaurant is recovering after its fifth burglary since opening in 2021, prompting renewed concerns about crime and police staffing in the neighborhood. The owner of Jamaican Jerk House said she arrived Sunday morning to learn someone had broken into the restaurant...
Experimental at-home Alzheimer’s treatment could be coming to Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Ochsner Health is preparing to bring an experimental at-home Alzheimer’s treatment to Louisiana that could also help treat other neurological diseases. The therapy -- Spectris -- is still in clinical trials and takes a different approach from infusions or pills. The system uses a headset that deliv
“Lesson learned, don’t trust everybody:” New Orleans families push for answers to find ashes...
Families in New Orleans are searching for answers after the eviction of New Orleans Funeral and Cremation Service, owned by Gary Lewis, which resulted in more than a dozen bodies being sent to the coroner’s office and ongoing struggles. Michael Lajaunie, whose father died after a two-year battle with...
Southeast Louisiana parishes announce preparations for tropical weather
Parish governments are announcing preparations for anticipated tropical weather.
WWL Louisiana is making more anchor changes as Charisse Gibson heads to LA
More changes are coming at WWL Louisiana beyond the impending departure of evening news anchor Charisse Gibson. Doug Mouton, currently the local CBS affiliate’s sports director, is slated to be the new host of the WWL Louisiana Morning News. He'll officially move to the morning desk the week of Aug. 24.
“I’m still kicking, just not as high!” Jefferson Parish centurion celebrates 107th birthday
A Jefferson Parish woman is celebrating 107 years around the sun. Ms. Mary Larosa Muniz is marking a significant birthday this year. She turned 107 on July 20th. Her friends call her a “sparkler,” saying she always entertains them with old stories about New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana.
