Does this look ‘unsafe’? The city thinks it is, but it’s been like this...
If passersby look closely at the ornate twin towers of First Presbyterian Church on South Claiborne Avenue, they might notice what city officials have called an “unsafe condition” — threadbare, multicolored ropes straining to hold up 300-pound concrete spires that have a propensity for collapsing in high winds.
New Orleans police search Lake Pontchartrain for possible missing swimmer
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police searched Lake Pontchartrain Wednesday night for a possible missing swimmer. Police say the search started around 9 p.m. when a citizen reported seeing a man jump into the lake in the 8000 block of Lakeshore Drive. A worker at a nearby restaurant said...
People Visit This Top-Rated Restaurant Just Outside New Orleans For Colossal Size Gulf Shrimp
With its coastal location and unique mix of cultures, New Orleans is definitely a foodie paradise. Seafood reigns supreme in many of the city's popular offerings. While you'll find plenty of seafood at the Big Easy's famous neighborhoods like French Quarter and the Garden District, going a bit off the beaten path can l
Letters: Crumbling tombs, high weeds mar visit to historic New Orleans cemetery
I recently had to get permission from the New Orleans Cemetery Division to gain entrance to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, as I had family in town who wished to see their family tomb. I was simply mortified by the condition of the entire place. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is the...
Harahan brothers keep dad’s dream on the menu at The Shimmy Shack
Harahan brothers keep dad's dream on the menu at The Shimmy Shack.
State cites lost evidence, dead witnesses as it seeks to dismiss Antoinette Frank’s petition...
It’s been more than 30 years since Antoinette Frank, a former NOPD officer, was found guilty and sentenced to die for her role in a grisly triple murder during a botched armed robbery at a Vietnamese restaurant in New Orleans East. On Wednesday, Criminal District Judge Kimya Holmes heard...
After walking away from WDSU, Shay O’Connor revels in being ‘seaux New Orleans’
Growing up in New Orleans, Shay O’Connor mimicked Oprah Winfrey and WWL-TV legend Sally-Ann Roberts while imagining herself as a hometown TV reporter. She realized that dream during six years as a popular, instantly recognizable and naturally New Orleans reporter at local NBC affiliate WDSU. But in early 2026,...
‘Simply trying to survive’: Governor to decide on controversial homelessness bill
NEW ORLEANS — Legislation aimed at addressing homelessness is drawing strong reactions across Louisiana as it awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s decision. House Bill 211 — also known as the “Streets to Success Act” — would make camping on public property a crime, with penalties of up to a $500 fine and six months in jail.
Creole Tomato Festival, Pirogue Championship and more events around New Orleans
CREOLE TOMATO FESTIVAL: The 40th annual festival, hosted by the French Market District, will be held along Decatur Street on June 6-7. Events kick off on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with the Ripe & Ready Second Line, featuring a live jazz band and The Baby Dolls. The family-friendly festival includes Creole tomato food boot
Developers drop appeal against order to halt destruction of Ted’s Frostop
The future of popular Uptown diner Ted's Frostop remains intact after the last immediate threat was removed, the Preservation Resource Center announced.
