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Power restored after underground power cable failure in Belle Chasse
15/01/2024

Power restored after underground power cable failure in Belle Chasse

BELLE CHASSE, La. — Over 1,700 Entergy customer's power in Belle Chasse has been restored. The outage started...

CJ Daniels Transferring to LSU
14/01/2024

CJ Daniels Transferring to LSU

One of the biggest challenges heading into 2024 for LSU will be how do you replace All-American wide receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr.?. Future...

Louisiana Cajun and Country Legend Jo-El Sonnier Passes Away After Show in Texas
14/01/2024

Louisiana Cajun and Country Legend Jo-El Sonnier Passes Away After Show in Texas

Grammy Award-winning Cajun and country artist Jo-El Sonnier has passed away at the age of 77. The news comes following his performance in Llano, Texas, where...

Stars of Netflix’s 'Q***r Eye' almost quit over carjackings in this crime-ridden blue city: report
14/01/2024

Stars of Netflix’s 'Q***r Eye' almost quit over carjackings in this crime-ridden blue city: report

New Orleans carjacking attempts made against vehicles in the filming of a Netflix show caused fear among staff and led to more security, according to new...

Glowing Hot Air Balloons Will Light Up the Sky at This New Festival in New Orleans
14/01/2024

Glowing Hot Air Balloons Will Light Up the Sky at This New Festival in New Orleans

Looking to take a break from Mardi Gras madness before Carnival season really kicks into high gear? Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon ride...

Ex-New Orleans Saints Will Make A Big Impact In NFL Playoffs
14/01/2024

Ex-New Orleans Saints Will Make A Big Impact In NFL Playoffs

Several former key contributors to Saints success are in position to be impactful in the chase for a Super Bowl championship.

16-year-old arrested in New Orleans shooting of Tacoma bagel shop owner
14/01/2024

16-year-old arrested in New Orleans shooting of Tacoma bagel shop owner

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection to the shooting that killed a beloved Tacoma bagel shop owner while he was visiting New Orleans last week,...

St. Tammany Sheriff's Office settles illegal arrest lawsuit stemming from Nanette Krentel murder
14/01/2024

St. Tammany Sheriff's Office settles illegal arrest lawsuit stemming from Nanette Krentel murder

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office has settled a federal lawsuit filed by a federal agent who said he was illegally arrested after he criticized the...

‘Sparkle and Shine’ this Mardi Gras with new headbands, hats
13/01/2024

‘Sparkle and Shine’ this Mardi Gras with new headbands, hats

With the carnival season upon us, you really want to stand out with fun-filled flair like headbands, hair pieces, hats and sunglasses, right? WGNO's Kenny Lopez shows us what a new business, "Sparkle and Shine," has to offer this Carnival season.

Arrest Made, Warrant Issued in Bogalusa School Shooting as Suspects Pursued
13/01/2024

Arrest Made, Warrant Issued in Bogalusa School Shooting as Suspects Pursued

BOGALUSA, La. — In the wake of the Jan. 11 shooting outside Bogalusa High School, Mayor Tyrin Truong held a press conference to announce a series of City Council meetings starting Jan. 15, focusing on increased community policing. The shooting incident left a 13-year-old injured and a 14-year-old ...

Feds indict former NOPD sergeant, member of prominent New Orleans family
13/01/2024

Feds indict former NOPD sergeant, member of prominent New Orleans family

A federal grand jury handed up indictments against Todd Morrell Thursday. The panel felt there was sufficient evidence to send the fraud case to trial.

Recent NFL firings make the Saints look even worse
13/01/2024

Recent NFL firings make the Saints look even worse

The New Orleans Saints had a disappointing campaign in 2023-2024. Even at nine wins, they were NFC South favorites and potential dark horses in the NFC. Now, they sit at home during the postseason. They're keeping Dennis Allen during this offseason. That discussion can end. Multiple ...

The Mystical Order of the Phoenix to honor co-founder with memorial second line
13/01/2024

The Mystical Order of the Phoenix to honor co-founder with memorial second line

NEW ORLEANS — The Mystical Order of the Phoenix will honor its late co-founder, Heather 'Heddy' Nichols with a memorial second line Friday evening. The krewe...

Arctic Cold Front Arrives Monday
13/01/2024

Arctic Cold Front Arrives Monday

Colder in the morning. Lows drop into the low to upper 30s. Light freeze Northshore and possibly into the River and Bayou Parishes. Frosty. Partly cloudy...

Fatal Shooting at Bogalusa High School Basketball Game
13/01/2024

Fatal Shooting at Bogalusa High School Basketball Game

UPDATE: Investigation Underway and Information Requested The Bogalusa Police Department (BPD) released a statement regarding the shooting, though have not released the names of the victims. BPD said that on January 11, 2024, at 8:42 P.M., officers working at the basketball game at Bogalusa High Scho...

Bourg gardener grows gargantuan 44-pound cabbage, sets Louisiana record
12/01/2024

Bourg gardener grows gargantuan 44-pound cabbage, sets Louisiana record

About 20 people gathered outside a Bourg home to take a small piece of an award-winning cabbage. Its outer leaves were roasted and placed in small aluminum foil envelopes. "It's a family tradition that's supposed to bring you good luck," home gardener Jenny Bourg said. She grew a 44.115-pound cabbag...

'Q***r Eye' cut short after crew member carjacked outside of Fab 5's New Orleans mansion
12/01/2024

'Q***r Eye' cut short after crew member carjacked outside of Fab 5's New Orleans mansion

For fans wondering why the newest season of "Q***r Eye" has one less episode for its eighth season, it's because filming for the Netflix series was...

'It did eat my car' massive hole swallows car on Poydras
12/01/2024

'It did eat my car' massive hole swallows car on Poydras

NEW ORLEANS — A car ended up inside of a massive hole on Poydras Street in New Orleans Central Business District Thursday night. The vehicle was...

Saints’ Cam Jordan Fires Back at Buccaneers’ General Manager Jason Licht
12/01/2024

Saints’ Cam Jordan Fires Back at Buccaneers’ General Manager Jason Licht

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFC South Division title for a third year in a row, but have yet to impress one of their more vocal rivals in the process.

Chief Woodfork to lay out NOPD crime-fighting strategies today
02/02/2023

Chief Woodfork to lay out NOPD crime-fighting strategies today

The New Orleans Police Department’s interim superintendent today will talk about her crime fighting strategies, as the department deals with shrinking ranks.

Big Freedia Hotel in New Orleans Coming Soon
02/02/2023

Big Freedia Hotel in New Orleans Coming Soon

The Queen of Bounce is opening a hotel in the Big Easy and plans to roll out memberships with NFTs. Hotel Freedia will be located at...

Leia the aardvark disagrees with her pal Phil on Groundhog Day. See forecast for New Orleans.
02/02/2023

Leia the aardvark disagrees with her pal Phil on Groundhog Day. See forecast for New Orleans.

Move over, Punxsutawney Phil. Leia the aardvark has the Groundhog Day forecast for New Orleans and she disagrees with her pal at Gobbler's K**b. Phil emerged...

UNO Concert Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall
02/02/2023

UNO Concert Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall

In March, the UNO Concert Choir will perform at Carnegie Hall, one of the most well known performance venues in the world. Dr. Derrick Fox, UNO...

Office Rules Left on New Orleans King Cake Goes Viral
02/02/2023

Office Rules Left on New Orleans King Cake Goes Viral

A set of office rules on a King Cake in New Orleans has gone viral and many in the workplace can relate to them. During Mardi...

Jefferson Parish motorcyclist involved in crash dies from injuries
02/02/2023

Jefferson Parish motorcyclist involved in crash dies from injuries

A motorcyclist involved in a crash in Jefferson Parish Tuesday night has died from his injuries. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the crash...

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