Marrero Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Machine Gun Possession and Drug Offense in...
In Jefferson Parish, a 25-year-old man from Marrero, identified as Jahbrell Price, has faced the gavel, sentenced to a 33-month stint in prison for possession of a machine gun and intent to distribute a controlled substance. Price, who pleaded guilty to the charges, will also be under supervised release for three...
The Horns and Whistles Work
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In a residential neighborhood in Kenner, Louisiana, two vehicles full of Border Patrol agents speed down the street. Their goal is to work quickly, before the protesters show up and start blowing...
Voodoo doll of an ICE agent found posted to a tree in New Orleans
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched Operation Catahoula Crunch, an immigration enforcement sweep, in New Orleans on Dec. 3. Since the operation's launch, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been seen in New Orleans and surrounding areas, detaining individuals and conducting raids....
Gretna butcher shop offers prepared holiday meals for busy families
GRETNA, La. (WVUE) - A local butcher shop is helping families prepare for Christmas with pre-made holiday meals that require minimal preparation at home. Gourmet Butcher Block, located at 2144 Belchase Highway in Gretna, has been serving the community for 31 years. Owner Glenn Mistich said the business offers holiday...
NOPD: Man wounded while driving on North Claiborne Overpass
According to investigators, the victim heard gunshots as he was driving on the overpass. A few moments later, the victim realized he had been shot. That’s when, police say, the victim drove to a hospital to seek medical care.
Mayor Cantrell declines request to pause Katrina road projects amid budget concerns
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will not pause certain Katrina road projects, despite a request from Mayor-elect Helena Moreno to temporarily halt the work, which could further worsen the city’s budget crisis. Moreno had asked the Cantrell administration to pause construction from Jan. 1 through...
Win Discounted Tickets for Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen” at The Saenger
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For those feeling LUCKY, Broadway in New Orleans presented by Entergy’s upcoming musical from Alicia Keys, HELL’S KITCHEN, has announced a lottery ticket policy. The Saenger Theatre will be partnering with the digital ticket lottery platform Lucky Seat. On Friday, Dec. 26, participants...
In New Orleans, 2025 was one big boat parade
The unofficial theme of our Axios coverage of New Orleans in 2025 was boats. Why it matters: They have been a bright, silly spot during a year of difficult headlines. The big picture: The Cheese of the Seas, a Super Bowl stunt from PepsiCo, was my favorite. It was a...
Tulane’s Jon Sumrall Announces Death of Father Two Days Before Playoff Game
The Green Wave (and future Florida coach) paid tribute to his dad.
NOPD officer terminations lead to policy change
The New Orleans Police Department has terminated two officers accused in serious misconduct cases. According to NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, officers Reginal Koeller and Christopher Jennings were terminated following a hearing and extensive internal investigations. According to initial charges, Koeller was...
