New Restaurant Kandy’s Bets Big on NOLA-Meets-France Flavors in the CBD
Kandy’s, a new sit-down restaurant promising a blend of classic New Orleans and French flavors, is headed to the Central Business District, taking over the former Prime NOLA space at 514 S. Rampart Street. The concept pairs elevated Creole-style dishes with a full beverage program of beer, wine and craft cocktails,...
Three people injured following shooting incident in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Three people were injured in a shooting in the city’s Central City neighborhood Thursday evening, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Police said the shooting occurred on Philip Street near Willow Street. Officers were called to the scene around 8:44 p.m., where they found three victims...
Former Newman teacher rearrested on 60 deepfake charges as case expands
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former Isidore Newman School teacher Benoit Cransac has been rearrested on 60 counts of unlawful deepfakes, according to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. Cransac had not yet appeared for a first appearance or bond hearing on the new charges as of Thursday, April 2. The...
New Orleans women say they were victims of air conditioner scam
NEW ORLEANS (InvestigateTV) - Two New Orleans women thought they were signing up for a free program meant to save them money on their electric bills. Instead, they say an Arizona-based company scammed them and billed them for thousands of dollars. Inside Kim Joseph’s Hollygrove home, a piece of plywood...
Top 4 Spots in Louisiana to Relax and Unplug
A new study reveals the top places in Louisiana where people go to relax, unplug, and do absolutely nothing.
Two New Orleans assistant city attorneys resign after using AI for federal court filing
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans City Attorney Charline Gipson confirmed Wednesday (April 1) that two staff attorneys have resigned after using artificial intelligence “in connection” to a federal court filing. Gipson said in a statement the two attorneys’ use of AI in the pleading resulting in unspecified...
JPSO identifies man shot by deputy during Metairie narcotics investigation
METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish authorities have identified the man shot by a sheriff’s office detective during a narcotics investigation in Metairie as Trenton Broussard, who remained hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday. Capt. Jason Rivarde, spokesperson for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office,...
This French Bakery In Louisiana Feels Like A Slice Of Paris In The South
Paris didn’t feel this close. It just happened to be in Louisiana. I walked into this French bakery expecting a cute stop, and instantly got hit with buttery, flaky, fresh-out-of-the-oven energy that demanded attention. Croissants. Pastries. Baguettes. No notes, just perfection. Every bite felt like it belonged on a...
Richard Campanella’s Streetscapes: A Dizzying Dive into the Downtown of a Century Ago
One morning in 1922, photographer Charles L. Franck climbed into the rear cockpit of a biplane and had the pilot take him on an exhilarating spin around downtown New Orleans. From an altitude of perhaps 1,500 feet, Franck captured a series of oblique shots constituting the best early aerial coverage of the city’s...
Farmers markets serve the New Orleans area year-round. Here’s our updated list.
Farmers markets help connect people to nearby farms that sell fresh produce, meats, dairy, and more. Here is a list of current farmers markets in the metro area. LAUGHING BUDDHA LOCAL FOODS MARKET: The market is open 10 a.m-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 4516 Clearview Parkway in Metairie....
