Convicted murderer Derrick Groves eludes law enforcement as last New Orleans jail escapee on...
NEW ORLEANS — Nearly two months after 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail by crawling through a hole behind a toilet, authorities have recaptured all but the man with the most violent rap sheet: Derrick Groves.
Mayor Cantrell’s emergency declaration nullified by city council in trash contract dispute
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday voted to nullify Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s emergency declaration in the French Quarter trash collection dispute.
Precautionary boil water advisory issued for parts of New Orleans East
A precautionary boil water advisory was issued for parts of New Orleans East on Thursday, July 10.
Iranian grandmother released after being detained by ICE while gardening outside Louisiana home
Mandonna Kashanian was detained last month by ICE as she was gardening outside her home.
New Orleans man pulled from Industrial Canal, arrested after leading St. Bernard deputies on...
A New Orleans man allegedly led St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's deputies on a chase Thursday night from Chalmette into the city before crashing on the St. Claude Avenue Bridge and jumping into the Industrial Canal. The Sheriff's Office said Dandre Dales, 28, was taken into custody after being pulled from...
New Orleans to pay $90 million in settlements to those who sued the city
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans City Council voted Thursday to approve a plan to pay off nearly $90 million in court-ordered payments owed to those who successfully sued the city. The council authorized the issuance of tax revenue bonds to cover the long-standing backlog. Some recipients have waited...
Harvey man arrested nearly a year after Marrero shooting left man in critical condition
More than a year after a shooting outside of a Marrero home left a man in critical condition, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has made an arrest. Chris Shorty, 31, of Harvey, was arrested Tuesday and booked with attempted second-degree murder, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and obstruction of...
Missing Hancock County man with dementia found safe
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WVUE) - Authorities are asking the public for help in locating an 80-year-old man with dementia who was last seen leaving his residence Wednesday afternoon and may be headed toward New Orleans. Terrell “Ted” Ducharm was reported missing after he left his home in Hancock County, taking...
You can pay one price for access to 6 trendy New Orleans pools through...
Summer's here and it can be a struggle to stay outside for too long in the New Orleans heat. When temperatures get high, a dip in a pool is always welcome. This year, New Orleans has several beautiful hotel pools that are open to the public. If you wanted to...
Trader Joe’s opening two locations in Mid-City New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A new Trader Joe’s is nearing completion on Tulane Avenue, marking what the company says will be its first-ever location within New Orleans city limits. From the window of Dough Nguyener Bakery, just across the street, employee Thao Nguyen has watched the transformation unfold. “They...
