Thousands of honeybees swarmed downtown New Orleans: Here’s why
What would you think if you were walking downtown and noticed the "Don't Walk" sign was covered with tens of thousands of honeybees?. We wondered what was going on when a viewer sent her cell phone video of that very sight right off of Canal Street. It's not something you'd...
From oyster bar to tasting menu, new French Quarter restaurant is a seafood lover’s...
Louisiana waters offer a treasure trove of seafood, some abundant and familiar, some so rarely seen on menus that it counts as exotic. Now, New Orleans has an elegant new restaurant devoted to Gulf seafood and designed to present much more of its possibilities. The Crustacean Club (1036 N. Rampart...
Coffee drive-thru chain opening across the Gulf Coast buys property in St. Tammany, Jefferson
Popular drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew has purchased two properties in the New Orleans area, laying the groundwork for additional outlets as part of a rapid expansion across the region. Land records show that in April, the Arkansas-based coffee retailer spent $1 million on a tract along Manhattan Boulevard in...
41-year-old Metairie man arrested in rape investigation after interstate search
A 41-year-old Metairie man accused of rape and other crimes was arrested Thursday in Alabama following a multiagency search, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Greg Champagne […]
Morris Bart’s Louisiana Hot Sauce hits store shelves with profits supporting charity
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans personal injury attorney Morris Bart is taking his brand beyond billboards and TV commercials with a new business venture: Louisiana hot sauce. The new hot sauce is now rolling out at all 74 Rouses Markets locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South, according to a release from the law firm.
The “Chargrilled” Creole Standard: Why This Neighborhood Café is the Local Litmus Test for...
If you want to know whether a New Orleans restaurant is the real thing, watch who’s eating there on a Tuesday afternoon. At Neyow’s Creole Café on Bienville Street in Mid-City, the answer is clear before you even walk in. Look through the large front windows, and you’ll see a cook grilling oysters behind a […]
Police searching for missing 13-year-old in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — New Orleans police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for nearly a week. Brianna Timberlake was last seen Tuesday, May 12, in the River Ridge area. Police said Brianna is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. The New Orleans Police […] The post
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Launches New Swim Club Pass
NEW ORLEANS – The Royal Sonesta New Orleans has announced the launch of a new swim pass and additional summer pool programming for guests and visitors alike. Officially returned this weekend, “Sonesta Sundays” transforms the pool deck into a lively Sunday social. This “social” includes live DJ entertainment, poolside c
Bianca Jones becomes first Black woman to serve as fire captain in New Orleans
The New Orleans Fire Department is marking a historic milestone with the promotion of Bianca Jones, who will become the first African American woman to serve as fire captain in the department’s history. Jones’ promotion took effect Sunday, May 17, 2026, according to the department. In a statement...
New Orleans musical family brings ‘Belle Noire’ jazz tribute to New York
The Lewis Family of New Orleans will present the New York City premiere of “Belle Noire,” a theatrical concert celebrating the lineage, artistry, and community… The post New Orleans musical family brings ‘Belle Noire’ jazz tribute to New York first appeared on Finding New York City .
