Witness apologizes to jury for raising insurance prices in staged car crash scheme trial
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A witness in the federal trial against two New Orleans injury attorneys apologized to jurors Friday for his role in an alleged staged car crash scheme, telling them he was partly responsible for raising insurance prices across the state. Damian Labeaud, described by prosecutors as an...
Furloughs hit more than 50 NOPD civilian employees as officer ranks remain near historic...
More than 50 civilian employees at the New Orleans Police Department will be furloughed for weeks this year as the city grapples with a $222 million budget deficit incurred by the previous administration. Furloughed employees must take one day off per pay period under a sliding scale that requires between...
Cajun Beignet to Bring Sweet and Savory Beignets to French Quarter
Opening in mid-April, Cajun Beignet will open in the former Evangeline Restaurant space on 329 Decatur St.
CashApp Kidnap Plot Lands New Orleans Woman 42 Months Behind Bars
A New Orleans woman has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for her role in a kidnapping ransom scheme that played out over a payment app, capping a case that tangled old-school violence with modern money transfers. U.S. District Judge Barry W. Ashe handed down the sentence on January 15, and ordered three...
The reason 5 of 6 Louisiana cities will see population decline in 2026
Louisiana’s population is estimated at around 4.6 million people, but the state has been experiencing a steady population decline in recent years. Many residents have moved to other states for job opportunities, lower living costs, or improved quality of life. However, even as the state’s population decreases...
Prosecutors want bond revoked for woman accused of killing boyfriend in New Orleans hotel
NEW ORLEANS — A murder case sparked by a WWL Louisiana investigation took another turn Friday, when prosecutors asked a judge to revoke the bond of the woman accused of killing her boyfriend after she failed to appear at a court-ordered mental evaluation. In a new court filing, the...
Ron Faucheux: Numbers tell the story of why Louisiana lags other Southern states
People in Louisiana spend a good deal of time wondering how we compare with other Southern states. So let’s take a look at where we were, and where we are now. A century ago, Louisiana’s population was nearly twice Florida’s. Back then, Louisiana had one city (New Orleans) in the nation’s top 20, while Texas,...
Six Flags redevelopment hinges on $50M public ask
Developers of the former Six Flags location in New Orleans say they need at least $50 million in public money to transform the blighted property into a regional destination for youth sports, entertainment and shopping. Why it matters: They say private funds are covering 88% of the cost, and called...
New Orleans Honors NOPD Officers and Civilians for Bravery
The New Orleans Police Department turned the spotlight on its own Friday, honoring officers and civilian staff for "bravery beyond the call of duty," lifesaving heroics and standout work that often plays out far from TV cameras. The New Orleans Police Department handed out Medals of Merit, Medals of Commendation,...
New Orleans lawyer indicted on wire fraud charge
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A federal grand jury has indicted a New Orleans lawyer prosecutors say stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a client’s family. Tanzanika Ruffin is charged with wire fraud. Prosecutors say she stole $250,000 and spent it on personal expenses. Prosecutors also say Ruffin lied...
