Two acclaimed fine dining spots added to New York Times list of best New...
Two fine dining restaurants that have already earned national acclaim were recently added to New York Times food critic Brett Anderson’s list of the best restaurants in New Orleans. Michelin star-winning Emeril’s and Algiers retreat Saint Claire made the updated 2026 roundup. The list is part of The Times'...
Neuty the nutria dies after cancer battle
NEW ORLEANS — A beloved swamp rat who resided in Bucktown has died after a brief cancer battle. Neuty's owners posted on Instagram that the six-year-old neutria passed away while peacefully sleeping on one of his favorite rugs. "We are devastated, and our hearts hurt," his owners wrote on...
Part of I-10 in Louisiana shut down due to stalled semi-truck
LOUISIANA — A stalled semi-truck caused major traffic delays Tuesday morning on Interstate 10 eastbound near the I-610 eastbound split in Metairie. Officials said the truck was blocking two right lanes near Mile Marker 230, leading to heavy congestion that stretched back to Kenner during the morning commute. Drivers...
All suspects in custody after Northshore McDonald’s shootout, police say
SLIDELL, La. — All six suspects connected to a shootout outside a Slidell McDonald’s that injured a teenager are now in custody, according to police. Seventeen-year-old Eric Watson Jr. turned himself in on Monday, just days after Slidell police announced they were searching for him. Last week, Slidell...
Former One Direction member Niall Horan to perform in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Niall Horan Dinner Party Live tour will make a stop at the Smoothie King Center on April 29, 2027. According to a news release, Horan first rose to prominence as part of One Direction. He launched his solo career with the album, Flicker, and has since released three additional albums. He’s sold
Veho Hospitality Group Opens New Sensory Bar Experience in Downtown New Orleans
Veho Hospitality Group has once again brought an immersive dining experience to the Central Business District. The team behind Tacos del Cartel and Sushi by Us has officially opened Tragos Amargos by Taquerías Carnalito. Tragos Amargos was designed to bring guests through more hi-fi listening exploration while enjoying
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana Marks 130 Years
NEW ORLEANS — Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana (VOASELA) is marking its 130th anniversary this year, highlighting its role in providing services to children, families, seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities across 16 southeast Louisiana parishes through more than 30 human services programs. “We ar
Super Bowl LIX performer found guilty of resisting officer
Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu was found guilty of resisting an officer charge, a misdemeanor, after disrupting Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance with a flag that read "Sudan and Free Gaza."
First Alert Day: Heavy, flooding storms return later today
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A First Alert Day has been declared for your Monday as widespread storms, some of which will be heavy, will develop this afternoon and evening. 🌩️ STORMS RETURN - The morning hours and even through lunch look just fine. It’s thereafter when storms will develop and become widespread as we progress t
Slidell Manhunt for Metairie Man Wanted in St. Charles Rape
St. Charles Parish deputies are working a multi-parish search for a 41-year-old Metairie man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Paradis, after investigators say he ran from officers and was later spotted in Slidell. According to WWL-TV, the suspect has been identified as Hugo Lopez-Martinez, 41, of Metairie.

















