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Shots fired in New Orleans’ Holy Cross neighborhood trigger SWAT roll on Royal Street
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired in the Holy Cross neighborhood Wednesday. The shooting happened in the 5900 block
Building collapse in French Quarter closes Dauphine Street off to traffic
A partial building collapse in New Orleans' French Quarter on Monday left debris scattered on Dauphine Street, blocking traffic
Two House Democrats again break with party on key vote tied to Trump agenda
Reps. Jared Golden and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. (Getty Images/AP) BY: MADDY BOLDEN PUBLISHED: SEP 16, 2026 2:46PM CT House Democrats are expressing frustration after
Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Won’t Fix Black America’s Economy
Donald Trump just made Black voters an offer. Five thousand dollars. One check. If Republicans keep Congress in November. He’s calling it the Trump $5,000
Ben Shelton Makes Black Tennis History at the US Open
Steve Woltmann//Getty Images BY: RAYGAN IRVIN PUBLISHED: SEP 14, 2026 1:51 PM CT The unfortunate loss of Ben Shelton’s 2026 US Open singles match with
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office investigating deadly double shooting in Independence
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly double shooting that left one man dead and another injured in Independence. It happened around 1:30
New Orleans East residents frustrated by unresolved water leak
Residents in New Orleans East are expressing frustration over a water leak that has been ongoing for about a year, with local activist
Kenner Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday
Kenner Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday with a weeklong celebration of Kenner's restaurants, flavors, and people. The weeklong celebration will begin
Will Sutton: Here’s an idea to get state and New Orleans leaders talking again
Gov. Jeff Landry has a problem with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. He also has a problem with Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams. The
Starlettes continue HBCU dance tradition on campus and in the city
They are more than just talent that light up the sidelines. Xavier’s official dance team, The Golden Starlettes, made their presence felt during Mardi Gras season joining the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale parade and Krewe of