1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (403+ words) Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is standing by his decision to declare a state of emergency and suspend the state's congressional primaries after the U. S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's majority-Black 6th Congressional District, ruling it was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Speaking with…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (388+ words) Several states are moving quickly to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 election cycle, while Louisiana lawmakers continue to debate what the state's districts will ultimately look like. States including Florida, Texas, and Tennessee have already approved new congressional maps,…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (588+ words) Strong storms producing heavy rain and winds over the last few days have left residents in the dark, toppled trees, and caused scattered damage across parts of Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi. Multiple rounds of rain are expected the rest of…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (236+ words) After recent headlines about possible payroll fraud, the New Orleans Police Department on Friday said it is putting updated payroll and timekeeping policies in place to try to stop any such actions. "These updates are about accountability and making sure…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (659+ words) There's no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend around New Orleans, especially for Mother's Day weekend. Instead of defaulting to the usual brunch plans, there are plenty of ways to make the weekend feel a little…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (322+ words) A team of coastal scientists predicts that rising sea levels could leave New Orleans underwater by the end of the next century and that the state needs to begin planning now for the managed relocation of entire coastal communities, including…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (297+ words) The New Orleans Saints filled one of their most glaring needs in round one of the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Arizona State Wide Receiver Jordyn Tyson. The 21-year-old was emotional as he stood up on the NFL Draft stage to accept…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago  (719+ words) The 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival begins this Thursday, with thousands expected to gather at the Fair Grounds Race Course for the annual celebration of music, food, and culture. The festival spans eight days over two weekends, from Thursday, April…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (336+ words) Wait times at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have improved significantly after weeks of long security lines caused by the partial federal government shutdown. Airport officials say staffing at TSA checkpoints has stabilized in recent days, leading to shorter…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago  (379+ words) With hurricane season around the corner, having a depleted emergency fund is not ideal. "At present, the city of New Orleans' fund balance sits at roughly $35 million, well below the $165 million threshold officials say it should be at. On Tuesday,…...