New Orleans officials say jail inmate population should shrink: ‘Bursting at the seams’
Orleans Parish Office needs to reduce overcrowding in the jail and secure funding and staff to open the jail’s new medical wing, officials say.
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Recapping the big games in the New Orleans area from Week 8 of the high school football season
Recap all the big games from Week 8 of the high school football season in the New Orleans area here.
New documentary on the legendary Dew Drop Inn premieres at New Orleans Film Festival
Nearly five years ago, filmmaker Michael Murphy had lunch with Curtis Doucette after learning of his plans to restore New Orleans
New Orleans home and garden events for October: Iris sale, Farm Fest, volunteering at City Park
Take a look at some of the fun and informational upcoming events happening in the greater New Orleans area.
Woman gunned down ex-husband's girlfriend outside New Orleans East storage unit, records show
Shelia Renee Scott faces a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Jacquelyn Green, 43, in New Orleans East. Police say Scott confessed to the killing.
Southeast Louisiana spooky weekend events: New Orleans Film Festival to Krewe of Boo! parade
New Orleans is kicking off spooky season with many events from the New Orleans Film Festival to the Krewe of Boo! parade
New Orleans chefs, restaurants recognized in 2026 MICHELIN Guide
The MICHELIN Guide announced its 2026 American South selection, with many New Orleans chefs and restaurants earning recognition.
New Orleans Saints fans begin traveling to Paris for international game
New Orleans Saints fans are traveling to Paris for Sunday's game against the Steelers, even as protests and unrest continue across France.
As ‘Interview with a Vampire’ turns 50, here are spots to celebrate at in New Orleans
‘Interview with a Vampire’ is 50 this year. Here are all the vampire-themed spots to check out in New Orleans in honor of the gothic novel.
Take a look inside three $2M New Orleans-area homes for sale. Which would you choose?
A Mandeville cottage, a Warehouse District condo or a historic compound? We take a look inside three luxurious New Orleans homes. Which is your favorite?
‘We don’t have to live like this’: New Orleans considers fee increase for dumpsters, pods on streets
It’s a common gripe across New Orleans: Dumpsters and storage pods often idle on streets for months, taking up parking spots and creating eyesores.
Krewe of Boo, New Orleans Film Festival and more events around New Orleans
Whether it’s a family-friendly festival or an event at a dive bar that builds community, there is a plethora of things to do in New Orleans and its surrounding areas. Here’s a look at some of the latest...
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno will travel to Paris, France, to attend Saints game
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno announced Tuesday that she will be traveling to Paris, France, ahead of the New Orleans Saints game.
Big software firm is moving headquarters from Chicago to downtown New Orleans. Here's why.
Chicago-based software company Copado is moving its global headquarters to downtown New Orleans CBD highrise less than two years after opening a satellite office in the city.
MONOPOLY New Orleans Edition to feature local businesses, nonprofits and landmarks
Top Trumps USA plans a MONOPOLY New Orleans Edition with local businesses, landmarks and themed cards, set for release in November 2027
Former City of New Orleans employee faces 4 felonies in fake rental license scheme
A former New Orleans Safety and Permits employee allegedly created fraudulent short-term rental licenses using city credentials, then deleted records to cover her tracks.
New Orleans city workers call for more funding for sanitation, code enforcement, permitting
New Orleans workers charged with public sanitation, blight remediation and permitting would see their scant resources further diminished under a 2027 city budget proposal that City Council members vowed Mond...
New Orleans officials warn parents of dangerous 'fire challenge' on social media
The New Orleans Police Department and the New Orleans Fire Department issued a strong warning to parents after a child was seriously hurt in an online social media challenge.
Historic New Orleans church marks a long-delayed Hurricane Ida homecoming: 'We were tested’
St. Augustine Catholic Church in New Orleans celebrates its return after suffering damage in Hurricane Ida.
New Orleans parents are worried their children’s schools could close, poll finds
New Orleans parents express growing concern over potential school closures as enrollment declines, with over 60% worried their child
New Orleans mechanic launches teen training program to honor sons who died in drowning
Though NOLA Service Circle, New Orleans dad honors his sons who died by giving back to other kids.
Recapping the big games in the New Orleans area from Week 7 of the high school football season
Recap all the big games from Week 7 of the high school football season in the New Orleans area here.
A second New Orleans-area team is No. 1 in the latest LSWA football state rankings
The New Orleans area has a second No. 1-ranked team in the LSWA state polls released Monday.
New Orleans jail worker sentenced for helping 10 inmates escape through toilet hole
A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025.