Former New Orleans teacher sentenced in 2019 shooting case that left man paralyzed
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Family members of Daryl Scott, who was paralyzed in a 2019 shooting, spoke Tuesday following the sentencing of former teacher Angela Filardo. According to the family, the case began in March 2019 when Scott was confronted by Lynell Reynolds, who they say attempted to rob him. Scott’s relatives...
Thousands without power in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — More than 5,000 customers were without electricity Wednesday morning following a power outage in Jefferson Parish. According to the outage map from Entergy, approximately 5,300 customers lost power around 9:30 a.m. in the Old Metairie area. Utility officials have not yet identified the cause of the...
Domestic violence suspect hit by train while fleeing police, NOPD says
A domestic violence suspect was hit by a train Tuesday afternoon in St. Roch while on the run from police, the NOPD said. Police responded to a report of a domestic battery in the Seventh Ward at around 3:30 p.m. When they arrived at the scene in the 2500 block of St. Anthony Street, the 35-year-old suspect fled.
New Orleans (and Louisiana) face an affordable housing crisis
While some may think of the term ‘affordable housing’ in a negative light, it’s important to define what the term actually means as more residents of New Orleans and Louisiana are being priced out
Arrested OPSO deputies dragged inmate to ‘secluded’ area, beat him, court records say
Four former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office deputies accused of battering an inmate allegedly dragged the shackled man to a secluded part of the Old Parish Prison, where they punched, kicked and body-slammed him, according to OPSO. The incident started at around 9:20 a.m. on Nov. 6, when an inmate refused...
New Orleans mayor targets abandoned hospital for demolition
Mayor Helena Moreno is hitting the ground running, focusing on efficiency and infrastructure improvements in the city.
Star TV journalist will reign over 2026 Muses Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans
Much-admired television anchor Soledad O’Brien will serve as Honorary Muse in the 2026 Muses Mardi Gras parade that rolls on Feb. 12. Known for her starring stints on CNN’s "American Morning," "Starting Point" and other high-profile broadcasts, O’Brien has earned 10 Emmy Awards, multiple Peabody Awards and an Edward...
Prytania Wine & Spirits building listed for $1.7M after Langenstein’s sells business to Robert
The Uptown building that for decades has been home to Prytania Wine & Spirits — and was the original location of Langenstein's grocery store — is listed for sale for $1.75 million, raising questions about the store's future. The move comes less than three months after Langenstein's longtime...
One dead following dump truck crash in New Orleans
Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a fatal accident that left a woman dead, and two men injured on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Missing New Orleans man found dead weeks after disappearance, family says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Damien Godchaux Jr., was found dead, according to members of his family. His body was found in the Mississippi River. Godchaux, 23, was last seen on Dec. 21, 2025 around 7 p.m. near the intersection of General Meyer Avenue and Ernest Street. The investigation into his...

















