Three people wounded in two New Orleans shootings early Sunday
New Orleans Police are looking for clues after two overnight shootings that sent three people to the hospital. “NOPD is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1800 block of Gentilly Blvd.,”
Whitney Plantation in Louisiana dedicated to telling the truth about slavery
WALLACE, La. (WGNO) — Before the Civil War, there were hundreds of plantations along the Mississippi River. In 2014, The Whitney Plantation opened it’s doors as the first museum dedicated to the history of slavery and the workforce that powered these plantations. According to Whitney’s Director of Research,...
Gospel star, CeCe Winans, calls New Orleans to ‘Come Worship’ with new tour
The city of New Orleans is invited to "Come Worship" with one of gospel music's biggest artists, CeCe Winans.
The Great Outdoor Spaces of New Orleans
Something is happening across New Orleans and the surrounding parishes — a quiet transformation that’s changing how we experience the outdoors. From a former industrial salvage yard turned riverfront gathering spot to a living shoreline protecting Lake Pontchartrain’s edge, the region is reimagining what public green...
America’s Top Seafood Cities Serving Up Fresh Catches And Sun-Soaked Harbors
Some people plan vacations around historic landmarks or luxury hotels. Others base their trips around meals. If you've ever chosen a destination because you were craving buttery lobster rolls in Boston or spicy crawfish étouffée in New Orleans, you already know that seafood can be the main event. And in harborfront...
Pharmacist: Drugs in driver’s system after deputy’s death were psychoactive, could cause impairment
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The drugs allegedly found in a driver’s system following a crash that killed a deputy were psychoactive and could cause significant impairment, according to a local pharmacist. Court records indicate Erica Smith-Katsanis had 11 drugs in her system at the time of the crash that...
Free concert celebrates 19th century Creole composers at New Orleans’ St. Louis Cathedral
A year ago, New Orleans-born 19th century composer Edmond Dédé was the star of the annual Musical Louisiana: America’s Cultural Heritage concert, a collaboration between the Historic New Orleans Collection and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. This year, Dédé is essentially a member of the ensemble.
New frozen custard shop coming to New Orleans’ Freret neighborhood this year. Here are...
A new frozen custard shop is coming to New Orleans later this year, adding to the Freret neighborhood’s restaurant corridor. Ruthie’s Frozen Custard will open at 2506 Jena St., near the intersection of Jena and Freret streets, and close to several popular restaurants such as Pigeon and the Whale, Bearcat Cafe Uptown,...
A Warehouse District apartment is alive with exotic plants, passion of ‘The Botanist Barber’
On social media, Dustin Burks calls himself The Botanist Barber. This sums him up succinctly. A hairstylist with the Beauty Lounge by trade, the area native’s 700-square-foot Warehouse District apartment on a leafy block is a veritable indoor jungle packed with thriving foliage specimens he sources locally from We...
The Rich History of New Orleans’ Brunch Scene
With the arrival of spring, New Orleanians embrace brunch as a cherished weekend reward. Across the city’s eateries, brunch is celebrated as an indulgent, leisurely affair—one where festive libations flow and laughter fills the air. Signature drinks like Champagne, Mimosas, milk punch, and Bloody Marys accompany...
