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The funeral plans for New Orleans Smooth jazz violinist Michael Ward include a special honor reserved for prominent musicians and other local dignitaries. His body will lie in state at Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Avenue, on Friday, Jan. 2, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the second floor grand ballroom.

MISSISSIPPI - A Louisiana man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after a baby left in his care inside a Mississippi hotel room died. Christian Angel Cookmeyer, of Belle Chasse, La., pled guilty on Dec. 18 to one count of second-degree murder, one count of felony child endangerment, and one count of possession of a...

Between now and New Year’s, more than 120 million Americans are traveling more than 50 miles from home, and they’re benefiting from the lowest gas prices since the pandemic.

Restaurants close. It’s simply the reality of a business dictated by finances, partnerships, relationships, tastes, trends and real estate values, all of which can change. The past year was a rough one, with long-lived restaurants shutting down, sometimes suddenly, and others that once showed promise calling it a...

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has welcomed over 10 million visitors since opening in 2000. Tripadvisor ranks it the top attraction in the city, and National Geographic named it one of the best cultural destinations in the world. But what makes this place different from other history museums...

(The Center Square) – A former senior investigator for the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans has been sentenced after admitting to a series of fraud schemes carried out while she was tasked with investigating misconduct by other city employees. Leessa Augustine, 47, of New Orleans, was sentenced Dec. 16 by U.S....

Fist bumping his way into a brand-new day, that's the way Baton Rouge principal Jared Lamb says hello to his students and staff.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As you get ready for the holidays, you may also want to prepare for the flu. Louisiana is currently among the top states with very high flu activity, and that has customers seeking relief. At DBS Pharmacy in Metairie, any medicine that can help alleviate flu symptoms is in high demand right now.

Get in the holiday spirit at the New Orleans Public Library’s seasonal events for all ages at library locations across the city. Plus, with tons of music, movies, books and more, the library has everything you need to get ready for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or whatever your family is celebrating this winter.

It's a 12-year tradition. It's NOLA ChristmasFest!