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Randy Hayman Steadies SWBNO While JP Morrell Lets Steve Nelson Skate
New Orleans spent $300 million on a West Power Complex designed to finally give SWBNO’s ancient drainage pumps a reliable source of electricity. The project
NOPD boosts officers in the French Quarter after National Guard departure
The New Orleans Police Department is increasing patrols and expanding partnerships to maintain safety in the French Quarter after the National Guard ended its eight-month
New Orleans council eyes tiered Mardi Gras permit fees as krewes face steep increases
A proposed new Carnival parade permit fee system now heads to the New Orleans City Council for a vote after passing out of a committee
Three finalists advance in New Orleans RTA CEO hunt
Three finalists have been selected to advance in the process to become the next chief executive officer of the Regional Transit Authority. Transit officials said
Will Sutton: Jerome ‘Big Duck’ Smith was a civil rights activist and leader. He was also a dad.
Treme’s Jerome Smith was well-liked in his youth among those who knew him. He was a civil rights activist and leader. He was a Freedom
Large alligator seen near popular walking trail in City Park, concerns shared online about people feeding it
A large alligator was spotted in City Park near a popular walking trail. Video of the alligator was shared with WDSU by Lisa Plaia on
New Orleans firefighters’ union takes legal battle to trial over job order
A legal battle between the New Orleans Fire Department and the city is set to go to trial. The dispute centers on a mandatory order
Political commentator and Kayne West associate detained by ICE in New Orleans
A British far-right political commentator and executive tied to rapper Kanye West has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Orleans. According to
Will Sutton: Some in Louisiana say political violence can be justified, and that’s scary
According to the 2026 Louisiana Common Ground Survey researched and compiled by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana and LSU’s Reilly Center at the
Orleans Justice Center fight leads to several inmates hurt in apparent stabbing
Three inmates were stabbed inside the Orleans Justice Center by another inmate following a fight, according to New Orleans police. According to the Orleans Parish