Slidell woman who lived in hurricane-battered home gets keys to new house: ‘A godsend’
There were times when Darla Haro's faith wavered, when her resolve seemed at a breaking point. The house she so loved on Hoover Drive in Slidell, the one that she and her beloved husband, Arthur, had so enjoyed before his death 34 years ago, was falling down around her. Hurricane Katrina battered it in 2005, leaving...
Jefferson Parish Young Marines receive honors at national leadership academy
Two members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Young Marines in Harvey have been recognized by the Young Marines 2025 National Leadership Academy held in June. Young Marine Sgt. Mark Huete, of River Ridge, a rising seventh grade student at Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy, was named the Honor...
LaPlace Woman Sentenced for Filing False Statements with SBA, Ordered to Pay Restitution
A LaPlace resident was sentenced after pleading guilty to charges of filing false statements to the Small Business Administration (SBA), a misstep that brought the scrutiny of federal law enforcement down upon her. Latricia Hope Haynes Moliere, 51, was handed down a sentence this month following a revelation that she...
24 apartments damaged or destroyed in 3 alarm River Ridge fire
Jefferson Parish firefighters responded to a large apartment fire Friday night in River Ridge. They estimate 24 units were destroyed. The fire started around 6 p.m. and went to three alarms.
Trader Joe’s opening a number of new locations. Where will the new stores be...
Trader Joe's is planning to open approximately 30 new stores throughout the U.S., with a number of new stores having already opened this year. The grocery store chain currently operates 581 stores across 42 states and Washington, D.C. The new locations can be found on the company's website on the "Find a Trader...
Three accused in Kenner death of Kansas City reporter facing new charges
Three suspects in the case regarding the death of Kansas City Sports Reporter Adan Manzano, are facing new charges.
Cell phone evidence ties defendants to 2022 shooting that paralyzed UNO student, prosecutors say
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Prosecutors argued in Criminal District Court on Friday that a man’s cell phone places his co-defendant and him at the scene of a 2022 shooting that paralyzed a University of New Orleans student. Friday marked the fourth day of the trial against the men, Cruz...
We Asked Southern Chefs How They Make Their Tomato Sandwiches—And Learned New Tricks
If you've had a tomato sandwich in the height of summer in the South, then you know—and if you don't know, then the rumors are true: Nothing tastes better. In its equilibrium, a good tomato sandwich is juicy and unctuous and appropriately messy, which is praise all-too-often reserved for hot sandwiches like...
NOPD: Two wounded in separate Friday afternoon shootings
The first took place just before 12:30 p.m. on Lancelot Drive just a few blocks from Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East. The second shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. at the corner of Julia and South Galvez Streets.
Motorcyclist dies after trying to pass turning car in Harvey, JPSO says
A motorcyclist died Friday evening in Harvey after he struck a car in front of him as it made a left turn as he tried to pass it, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said. The motorcyclist, who has not been identified, was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene at Alex Kornmann Boulevard and...
