Two bird stories, one show: how to help migrating species on their journeys north;...
We’re in the beginning of spring bird migration here on the Gulf Coast, which means warblers, vireos, orioles and thrushes coming through as they make their way up North. Around two billion birds make landfall along our coast from March to May after crossing the Gulf of Mexico. But even after the high-stakes crossing...
McNeese State University graduate Rolando Ortiz wins 48th running of the Crescent City Classic
With the 48th running of the Crescent City Classic in the books, officials confirmed who the overall winner of the highly anticipated 10-kilometer race was.
Police warn of immigration scams targeting vulnerable families
(InvestigateTV) — Law enforcement is warning about scammers who target people looking for immigration help. Keith Conley, chief of the Kenner Police Department in Louisiana, said a woman came to police after responding to a Facebook ad for someone claiming to offer immigration-related legal help. “It’s a shame that...
Midnight Gunfire Mystery Sends Two Men To New Orleans Hospitals
Two men landed in New Orleans emergency rooms after separate overnight shootings early Saturday, and police say they are still trying to piece together exactly what happened in either case. According to the New Orleans Police Department, one man showed up at a local hospital with gunshot wounds but was unable to tell...
Friday Feed: Crawfish Monica
A New Orleans favorite dish made its way onto the Friday Feed this week. Al Hebert teamed up with food blogger Melanie Cagle to prepare Crawfish Monica. The dish is a staple at New Orleans food festivals and combines pasta with a creamy, spicy sauce and Louisiana crawfish. Friday Feed is brought to you by Kirk's U...
Ted’s Frostop demolition permission opposed by New Orleans landmark commission staff
A city's staff of architects and historic building experts has recommended regulators reject a request to demolish Ted’s Frostop in order to replace it with student housing for nearby Tulane University — a development that could complicate the project. In a report issued Thursday, staff of the Historic...
New Orleans man faces nearly 200 new charges in child exploitation case
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans man is facing a significant number of additional charges in an ongoing child exploitation investigation. The Attorney General's Office says Jamie Borne, who was already charged with dozens of counts involving child sexual abuse material of children under 13, has now been rebooked.
Blake Pontchartrain: The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway has been around for nearly 70 years
While driving the Causeway across Lake Pontchartrain recently, two questions came to mind. How long did it take to build, and was it always a toll bridge? If so, how much was the first toll?. The story of the 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway’s creation begins in 1948 when the state...
Traffic backed up for miles on I-10 near Louisiana-Mississippi line after crash
Traffic was backed up for six miles on the Interstate 10 eastbound after the highway was temporarily closed near the Louisiana border with Mississippi after a Friday crash. Louisiana residents heading to the Gulf Coast beaches ahead of Easter weekend were in for a long afternoon commute after traffic cameras showed a...
Hammer-Wielding Bandit Nabs Canal Street Register, Escapes On City Bus
A robber armed with a hammer stormed a Canal Street business Friday morning, grabbed cash along with the entire register and then slipped onto a city bus to get away, according to New Orleans police. The holdup was reported around 10:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Canal Street in the Central Business District....
