Inmate sentenced to 60 years after being caught with contraband at Rayburn Correctional
FRANKLINTON --- District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on November 5, 2025, Judge William H. Burris sentenced 30-year-old Derrell Hilton of New Orleans to 60 years in prison after a Washington Parish jury found Hilton guilty of Possession of contraband in a correctional facility and Obstruction of justice by...
Staying fit earns New Orleans woman, 79, a national award. ‘I have a lot...
There was one more challenge 79-year-old Anne Thibodeaux was determined to complete — walking up the 72 steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the location of the well-known scene in the movie “Rocky” where the fictional boxer, played by Sylvester Stallone, runs up the steps as part of his training.
Holiday shopping at SpayMart Thrift Store in River Ridge helps fund care for homeless...
It’s time to get the holiday shopping game plan together and buy the turkey. While we are making our lists and checking them twice, here’s a way to make every purchase count while helping homeless cats in our community. The newly relocated SpayMart Thrift Store and Adoption Center in River Ridge is offering a...
Big Chief’s vision: A Mardi Gras Indian’s journey to keep beading
NEW ORLEANS — For generations, the intricate beadwork of the Mardi Gras Indians tells stories of pride, resilience, and culture. But for one Big Chief, the next chapter is about something even more personal: the journey to save his sight. Now, thanks to a donation, he and many others...
From police patrols to functioning streetlights, French Quarter advocates hope for renewal of “quarter...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Local voters return to the polls Saturday, Nov. 15, for runoff elections and ballot proposals, including the renewal of a sales tax some say is critical for the French Quarter. Impacts of the “quarter for the Quarter” sales tax are visible. Streetlights are one example. Outside...
Stoney Clover Lane is reopening on Magazine Street with a concept that nods to...
After closing the doors to its New Orleans shop at the end of August, travel accessories brand Stoney Clover Lane is welcoming customers back to 3938 Magazine Street for a limited time, allowing customers to shop the brand's past designs. At the Stoney Clover Lane Archive, shoppers can browse old...
Café and Hookah Bar Coming to Upper Canal Street Area
Hookah Oasis with feature food, non-alcoholic drinks, and an outdoor hookah patio
New Orleans ‘transitioning’ to Healthy Homes enforcement, more than a year after first deadline
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The City of New Orleans is “transitioning” to enforcement of a program to protect renters, more than year after the program’s first deadline. The New Orleans City Council created the program, called Healthy Homes, in 2022. The program creates a set of minimum...
From troubled teenager to juvenile offender advocate, here’s how this Slidell woman helps
Slidell native Mary Kay Walden was an average teenager who came from a middle-class family, but she made friends with the wrong people when she was young. Her series of bad choices led to spending her teen years in and out of jail, but today, she's now mentoring teenagers who are in dire need of support.
Legislative auditor creates email address for New Orleans financial crisis matters
New Orleans leaders continue to work with the Louisiana legislative auditor as they address the city’s ongoing financial crisis. On Monday, the legislative auditor and New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno, as well as the New Orleans City Council, announced that an email address had been established to address the...
