Developing Gulf low being watched by the National Hurricane Center
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A developing area of low pressure in the eastern Gulf is now being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. Development chances are very low at this stage as there is only a 20% chance for tropical formation. This low will form in the coming days south of the Florida Panhandle and meander over t
Meta is expanding its Louisiana data center; preserving the Battle of New Orleans site;...
On Monday, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Meta is planning to double in size its datacenter in Richland Parish. The data center is already garnering a lot of attention for concerns over environmental impact and increased electricity demand. Reporter Brooke Thorington was at yesterday’s press conference. She tells us more a
HBCU royalty in Big Easy for 24th annual King & Queen Conference
Historically Black College and University royalty is headed to the Crescent City for the annual leadership conference.
New supplement, nutrition business opens its doors in Chalmette
A new nutrition and supplement store is open for business in Chalmette, the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce announced.
Good Time Sushi reopens in new, bigger space in Gentilly
Restaurants weren’t the first line of business for Anna Hong and her husband Wenji Zhong. But after moving to the U.S., they eventually learned the ropes and in 2009 ultimately opened their own place, Good Time Sushi, in Gentilly. Good Time Sushi was shuttered during the pandemic, but now...
NOPD Hunts Robbery Suspect After Biting Attack on Dwyer Road
New Orleans police are asking for the public's help to track down a man they say attacked and robbed someone in New Orleans East earlier this month. Detectives have identified the suspect as Bryant Maurice Wells and say a warrant is on file charging him with simple robbery and simple battery. Authorities say Wells shou
Murder defendant who faked seizure, pepper-sprayed deputy to escape Gretna jail found guilty
Leon Ruffin, the inmate who faked a medical emergency and used a pilfered pepper spray canister to attack and escape from a Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office deputy was found guilty Tuesday following a two-day trial, according to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office. Judge Stephen Enright Jr. of the 24th...
Restaurateur Bets Big On Magazine Street With All-Day Spot For His Teen Daughter
New Orleans restaurateur Kyle Brechtel is taking over 3607 Magazine Street with a new project called Charlotte's, stepping into the space vacated by tasting-menu restaurant Étoile. The concept is pitched as an all-day neighborhood hangout, polished but still low-key enough for regulars, with plans to roll from breakfas
Cops Hunt New Orleans East Driver Accused Of Ramming Victims With SUV
New Orleans police are asking for the public’s help to track down a woman they say was behind the wheel of an SUV that struck victims during a late-night confrontation in New Orleans East. The incident unfolded Friday on the 6700 block of Chef Menteur Highway, and investigators say the driver took off before officers a
The 8 Most Uncomfortably Humid Cities in the United States
Heat can be exhausting, but when you combine high temperatures with heavy humidity, simply stepping outside can feel overwhelming. Humid air makes it harder for sweat to evaporate, reducing your body's ability to cool itself and making hot days feel even hotter. While many parts of the country experience muggy weather
