Man facing murder charge in New Orleans mistakenly released from Baton Rouge jail
BATON ROUGE - A man facing a murder charge in New Orleans was mistakenly released from the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison due to a clerical error. Taurus Hale was one of two men accused in the 2024 killing of Larry Boudreaux Jr. in New Orleans. Hale was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Parish jail. He was...
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Dense fog causes disruptions to morning commute
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Police have activated a rolling fog convoy on the southbound bridge due to low visibility. Police may adjust speeds as conditions change, and drivers are prohibited from making lane changes while in the convoy. Authorities also reported a multi-vehicle crash on...
As Mayor-elect Helena Moreno’s transition ramps up, this nonprofit forms its own effort
As Mayor-elect Helena Moreno's transition ramps up, a coalition of community leaders are launching their own transition to hold the mayor-elect and other elected leaders accountable for the promises they made on the campaign trail. The "People's Transition Team," an initiative of the nonprofit Together New Orleans,...
NOPD Requests Community Help in Hollygrove Street Homicide Investigation
The New Orleans Police Department is seeking information from the public about a homicide that took place on September 27, 2025. Eric Brown was found dead in his home on the 1800 block of Hollygrove Street. He had been struck several times with an unidentified weapon.
Suspect wanted in connection with Gretna homicide
Gretna Police are looking for a suspect in a homicide investigation.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses, Faces Potential 20-Year...
A New Orleans man, Bryan Turner, 20, has entered a guilty plea for various drug trafficking and firearms offenses, a case that reflects ongoing concerns about narcotics proliferation and gun violence in urban communities. The U.S. Attorney's Office's announcement yesterday outlined Turner's plea before U.S. District...
Border Patrol Wrapping Up In Charlotte, Preparing To Go To New Orleans Next
The operation in Charlotte, dubbed "Charlotte's Web," resulted in over 250 immigration arrests.
Some New Orleans City Hall jobs could be cut as Helena Moreno addresses budget...
New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno is reviewing 400 City Hall jobs as she continues to address the city’s budget deficit. Moreno is currently working to set a budget for 2026 amid a $160 million budget gap, and she said some positions potentially are on the chopping block. According to...
Four Local Residents Arrested in St. Charles Parish on November 18
On November 18, 2025, public records show that four people were arrested in St. Charles Parish. Jose Valdez-Palalcios, 46, of LaPlace, was charged with driving on a roadway laned for traffic, operating a vehicle with a suspended license, and first-offense DWI. Torrence L. Neal, 46, also from LaPlace, was arrested on...
Causeway police deploy rolling convoys as more dense fog greets drivers
It's another morning of dense fog for southeastern Louisiana and the New Orleans area, and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway has deployed rolling Causeway Police convoys to limit traffic speeds going either side on the bridge Thursday morning. The rolling convoys were announced just before 6 a.m. by Causeway officials....
