How did a 2nd Century Roman headstone wind up in a New Orleans backyard?
The stone before removal with its inscription visible. It reads “D(is) M(anibus)/S(e)x(to) Congenio Vero/mi(liti) cl(assis) p(raetoriae) Mi(senensis) natio(ne) Bes(so)/vixit an(nis) XLII mi(litavit) an(nis)/XXII, Tutela ((triere)) Asc(l)epio/fece(runt) Atilius Carus/et Vettius Longi/nus heredes/b(ene) m(erenti)”,...
NOPD investigates a shooting in the Lower Garden District
NEW ORLEANS — A heavy NOPD presence can be seen in the 1300 block of Annunciation Street in the Lower Garden District as police investigate a shooting. There are reports of shots being fired, and at least a dozen New Orleans Police Officers and detectives can be seen in the area. No reports of any injuries.
WDSU Chief Meteorologist Devon Lucie arrested on Domestic Abuse charges
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Devon Lucie, the chief meteorologist for WDSU 6 News, was arrested early Sunday morning in Marrero following a reported domestic abuse and child endangerment. Lucie, 48, was taken into custody by Jefferson Parish deputies on Oct. 5, at 1:22 a.m. He faces charges of domestic abuse...
The Old-School Restaurant In Louisiana Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Crab Cakes
There’s something magical about walking into a place where the aroma of simmering roux hits you like a warm hug from your favorite aunt – that’s exactly what happens at the Gumbo Shop in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution isn’t just another tourist trap with plastic...
Remembering Halloween in the French Quarter, the year New Orleans needed revelry most
Halloween night 2005 was bizarre even by the standards of Halloween — and the French Quarter. Part of the old neighborhood still had the smell of mildew that was permeating the entire city two months after Katrina. The Quarter had not flooded much but there were signs of wind and rain damage.
Whatever we want to achieve in our city can be undermined by the lack...
How important is our public safety? Think about this way. If every street is floodproofed and paved, but you still get carjacked — that’s a problem. The fundamental question for our safety and the NOPD is this: How does a force of about 850 police officers police every day in a city of 380,000 people, along with...
‘New Orleans: Soul of a City’ explores the famed city’s resilience and history
The four-part CNN original series New Orleans: Soul of a City premieres on the network Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10/9c. The limited series is set to shed light on New Orleans’ vibrant culture and take a look at its traditions, music, food, sports and more. How to watch New...
15 New Orleans Steakhouses Locals Swear By
New Orleans has a sizzling steakhouse scene that rivals its famous seafood offerings. From century-old institutions serving butter-bathed classics to innovative newcomers with international flair, the Crescent City knows how to handle a good cut of beef. These exceptional steakhouses combine NOLA’s signature...
As UNO joins LSU, students react to possible name change: ‘To me it’ll always...
The “UNO proud” stickers that adorn cars across the city, and the gray and blue apparel that fill the University of New Orleans bookstore could soon become collectors' items. That's because UNO could get a new name and brand identity when it joins the LSU system in the...
This Old-Fashioned Diner In Louisiana Serves Up The Best Breakfast You’ll Ever Taste
There’s something magical about sliding into a vinyl booth at a classic American diner, where the coffee is bottomless and breakfast is served all day long. Dots Diner in Jefferson, Louisiana, is that rare gem where time seems to stand still while your taste buds go on an adventure.
