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The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide in the Little Woods neighborhood on Monday, July 14.

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is actively seeking the public's help in locating a suspect involved in a violent home invasion, a case that turned particularly brutal when the perpetrator allegedly assaulted the homeowner with a firearm. The suspect in question is Ronald Robertakim Dickens, a Black male...

New Orleans officials will begin homeless camp sweeps in the French Quarter and parts of the Marigny next week, while a state-created board has asked for expanded Louisiana State Police presence in the neighborhood, part of a concerted effort to tackle homelessness, crime and quality-of-life issues. The New Orleans...

The Jamaican Jerk House is bringing elevated looks to its second location in Metairie

A woman could not believe it when she was ready to go home at the end of an evening recently, ordered an Uber, and a Shrek-themed vehicle turned up. Even the driver was dressed up like the character

If you’ve ever been to Louisiana, you already know—it’s not just a state, it’s a whole vibe. From the steamy bayous to the streets of New Orleans, folks here dance in the rain, eat like royalty, and laugh louder than a Mardi Gras parade. Life in the Pelican State is spicy, soulful, and just a little chaotic—because...

The Orleans Parish coroner said he paused autopsies Monday afternoon after the air conditioning system went out in the building. Why it matters: The pause may delay funerals and police investigations, as families and authorities need a cause of death and death certificate before bodies can be released. The big...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - After the halfway point of 2025, New Orleans’ crime level is at historic lows with the city seeing one of its lowest murder counts at this point in the year since the 1960s. As of July 14, the New Orleans Police Department has recorded 55...

Thirty years ago, what began as a one-time celebration of Black excellence has now grown into one of the most powerful cultural, economic and social festivals in the world — the Essence Festival of Culture. As someone who was there from the beginning, I know firsthand just how far we’ve come — and how important it is...

We often say how much we value the work that teachers do, but actions speak louder than words. That’s why Louisiana should do everything it can to ensure the teachers who care for our children have the time to care for their own. It may come as a surprise...