The “Chargrilled” Creole Standard: Why This Neighborhood Café is the Local Litmus Test for...
If you want to know whether a New Orleans restaurant is the real thing, watch who’s eating there on a Tuesday afternoon. At Neyow’s Creole Café on Bienville Street in Mid-City, the answer is clear before you even walk in. Look through the large front windows, and you’ll see a cook grilling oysters behind a […]
Police searching for missing 13-year-old in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — New Orleans police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for nearly a week. Brianna Timberlake was last seen Tuesday, May 12, in the River Ridge area. Police said Brianna is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. The New Orleans Police […] The post
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Launches New Swim Club Pass
NEW ORLEANS – The Royal Sonesta New Orleans has announced the launch of a new swim pass and additional summer pool programming for guests and visitors alike. Officially returned this weekend, “Sonesta Sundays” transforms the pool deck into a lively Sunday social. This “social” includes live DJ entertainment, poolside c
Bianca Jones becomes first Black woman to serve as fire captain in New Orleans
The New Orleans Fire Department is marking a historic milestone with the promotion of Bianca Jones, who will become the first African American woman to serve as fire captain in the department’s history. Jones’ promotion took effect Sunday, May 17, 2026, according to the department. In a statement...
New Orleans musical family brings ‘Belle Noire’ jazz tribute to New York
The Lewis Family of New Orleans will present the New York City premiere of “Belle Noire,” a theatrical concert celebrating the lineage, artistry, and community… The post New Orleans musical family brings ‘Belle Noire’ jazz tribute to New York first appeared on Finding New York City .
Metairie Block Turns Into River After 16-Inch Water Main Rupture
Early Sunday afternoon, a major water main ruptured on Farnham Place in Metairie, sending treated water rushing across the roadway and into nearby gutters. The break flooded parts of the street and left some homes and businesses dealing with noticeably low water pressure as crews scrambled to isolate the damaged line.
Woman found guilty in Bourbon Street shooting that killed tourist
A woman has been found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a tourist on Bourbon Street, according to the Orleans Parish District Attorney. Investigators say that shortly after 4 a.m. on June 22, 2024, officers responded to a shooting at the intersection of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets. There, 39-year-old Ch
Teens arrested after allegedly crashing stolen vehicle in Central City, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police are investigating a car theft, crash and apparent shooting involving two juveniles Monday afternoon. According to NOPD, the incident began around 4:10 p.m. in the Felicity area, where two juvenile males allegedly stole a vehicle and fled. Police said the juveniles hit another...
STPSO: Large juvenile party in Lakeshore Villages leads to multiple arrests
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded late Saturday night to reports of a large party involving juveniles in the Lakeshore Villages community. When deputies arrived at a residence in the 6600 block of Delta Ridge Avenue, hundreds of juveniles dispersed from the area. Many then relocated to a nearby clo
New Orleans Grad Gunned Down In Tremé Hours After Walking The Stage
On what should have been his first full day as a high school graduate, a 17-year-old Sophie B. Wright senior was shot and killed early Tuesday in Tremé, according to the school and police. The student, identified by the school as Ferdinand Woolens, was shot multiple times and later died at a nearby hospital.
