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A two-alarm fire broke out in New Orleans last night, causing significant damage to a residential structure at 37 Kings Canyon Drive. According to a press release from the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), the blaze was an unfortunate result of plumbing work that inadvertently set a wall on fire and subsequently...

The first happened around 11:40 p.m. Thursday on General De Gaulle Drive near Halsey Avenue in Algiers. The second happened around 1 a.m. on Dwyer Road near Reynes Street in New Orleans East.

Essence Festival is celebrating 31 years of culture and excellence in New Orleans, featuring over 200 vendors.

The business mogul joined Syrita Steib, Derwin Scott, Zach Jackson, and Spectacular Smith for a powerful conversation on financial literacy, purpose, and community engagement. On opening day of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, the “Business Class: Master P on Legacy, Ownership & Hustle” panel delivered a...

This weekend marks the July 4th weekend , which means that celebrations are sure to be had throughout the U.S. Although, it isn't a true Fourth of July celebration if fireworks aren't lighting up the sky come nightfall. Now, if you don't want to light fireworks yourself , then you can likely find events on July 4...

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Delta Utilities, backed by Bernhard Capital Partners, announced the completion of its acquisition of Entergy’s regulated natural gas distribution operations, a move that strengthens its footprint across the Gulf South and bolsters natural gas infrastructure throughout Louisiana and...

The Essence Festival of Culture, known for its celebration of Black culture, music, and food, might not seem like the first place to go to learn about your cholesterol levels. But for Tara and Fredrick Robinson, a husband and wife duo who co-founded the health advocacy nonprofit Black Heart Association in 2017, it’s...

An overturned tractor trailer on a ramp had closed two right lanes on the Interstate 10 westbound at Morrison Road in New Orleans East Thursday morning, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The overturned tractor trailer was still on the highway as of 9:50 a.m. with both...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Westwego man died Thursday morning (July 3) in a boating accident near Bayou Segnette, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Mark A. Barrios, 69, was found dead in Marcello Canal around 10:30 a.m., officials said. His body was recovered by the Jefferson Parish...

As the 4th of July celebrations light up the skies, the New Orleans Fire Department is shining a light on safety. NOFD is reminding residents and visitors that consumer fireworks are not just illegal in Orleans Parish, but they're also dangerous — a message of caution that feels particularly pressing as we...