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Woman delivering food carjacked in Algiers
New Orleans Police say attackers punched a woman after shoving her down Sunday in Algiers. Then, the took her car. “The victim was delivering food in the area when the suspects approached her pushing her to the ground and striking her…
Man's body found inside of burned home in New Orleans Monday
NEW ORLEANS — The body of a man was found inside of a home that burned early Monday in the Lower Ninth Ward. The New Orleans Fire Department initiated a search after residents told them that the man who lived there rarely left his home. A body was found...
17-year-old from Algiers dies after double shooting in Marrero
The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office has identified the teenager killed in a Marrero double shooting Saturday night. Dontrell Pierre, 17, of Algiers, died of his injuries after he was taken to University Medical Center in New Orleans, according to the agency. A 20-year-old man also injured in the shooting was...
Mayor Cantrell's restraining order remains intact as she proves again she 'doesn't give a damn': Newell says, adding Landry should 'get rid of her'
Here’s a question for the fine citizens of New Orleans: Should the mayor have the right to make googly eyes to one of her employees in a public restaurant on a balcony without anyone seeing it or is that shielded by privacy laws?
Missing in Houston: Beloved high school football coach Jon’al White vanishes after trip to Houston
The family of Jon’al White, a 34-year-old former high school football coach from New Orleans, is desperately seeking information about his whereabouts. Jon’al was last seen in June 2023 when he boarded a Greyhound bus from Ruston, Louisiana, to Houston, Texas, in search of job opportunities. Jon’al’s sister,...
NOPD investigates a shooting and a homicide early Sunday
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating after a man was fatally shot in a New Orleans East neighborhood and another man was shot in the Central Business District early Sunday morning. The first shooting happened at about 1100 block of Tulane Avenue. Police say a...
Where Y’Eat: On the Trail of Hidden Gem Restaurants in New Orleans
New Orleans has many restaurants with institutional statue, and bucket list destinations for foodies. Much more numerous, though, are the casual-anytime mom-and-pop restaurants where you can get a great meal for a good price, along with some character of their respective neighborhoods, and from the people who run them too.
Winn-Dixie in Metairie to convert to Aldi, plus 9 other bits of New Orleans retail news
Aldi's plans to convert Winn-Dixie locations into the more streamlined, German grocery stores has begun, starting in Metairie. Why it matters: We knew some Winn-Dixies would change to Aldis after the company's sale last year, but we didn't know which ones. The big picture: Southeastern Grocers on Monday confirmed the...
2024 Essence Festival to honor Frankie Beverly’s ‘final performance’ with tribute
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Organizers of the Essence Festival of Culture have revealed that legendary soul group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will be recognized during this summer’s gathering with “a star-studded tribute” that will “honor their final performance.”. Maze, which is currently on a farewell...
Fisherman finds human remains in water near City Park, New Orleans police say
A fisherman found decomposing human remains on Saturday afternoon in a body of water at the edge of City Park, New Orleans police said. He was fishing in bayou waters at the intersection of Mirabeau Avenue and Wisner Boulevard when he discovered the remains and flagged down Third District officers, NOPD said.
My-Oh-My! See history of New Orleans lakefront club that featured fabulous drag shows.
In gauging readers’ reactions to the brief history of West End published earlier this month in this space, one thing is clear:. West End, that lakefront entertainment mecca that for more than a century offered New Orleanians a taste of breezy escape from the day-to-day humdrum, meant different things to different people.
A sunny and hot Monday
SELA will be under a ridge of high pressure today through Friday. That ridge will keep our temperatures high and rain chance low all week. Heat index or "feels like" temperatures will be approaching 105 degrees this week. Monday: Expect a sunny, hot and humid day with no rain and...
Former model Dean Kelly pleads not guilty to attempted rape charges
A former model was in court Monday for his arraignment on charges of attempted rape following being formally charged earlier this month. The Orleans Parish District Attorney's office has formally charged Dean Kelly with attempted third-degree rape and other related crimes. Kelly was charged in a bill of information for...
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