New Orleans

US November 18

Separate shootings near New Orleans parade route leave 2 dead, 10 wounded

Two people are dead and 10 are wounded after two separate shootings in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday during the Nine Times Second Line parade.

New Orleans October 27

Louisiana judge blocks governor’s orders to sweep New Orleans homeless camps before Taylor Swift concerts

A Louisiana judge temporarily blocked the Gov. Jeff Landry's effort to relocate homeless in New Orleans after some of the unhoused people filed a lawsuit.

New Orleans October 24

Louisiana governor forces New Orleans homeless encampment to move ahead of Taylor Swift shows

Ahead of Taylor Swift shows in New Orleans this weekend, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry authorized the relocation of a homeless encampment from the popular tourist area.

US October 24

New Orleans Swiftie books 191 hotel rooms ahead of concert

Hotel rooms across New Orleans are at a premium as Swiftie fans flock to The Big Easy to experience the sold-out Eras Tour and one fan booked 191 rooms.

US October 15

How a Monet painting looted in WWII was tracked to US, returned to family heirs

An early pastel of a Normandy beach by impressionist master Claude Monet was reunited with the descendants of its rightful owner after research by the Looted Art Commission in Europe.

US October 9

Nazi-looted Monet, missing for over 80 years, returned to heirs of original owners in New Orleans: FBI

A Monet artwork believed to have been lost during Nazi occupation in WWII has been returned to its rightful owners after a lengthy investigation spanning decades and continents.

Food-Drink September 28

All-natural decaffeinated coffee alternative 'basically grows like a weed,' says homesteader

New Hampshire homesteader, author and influencer Michelle Visser touts a chicory tea as the "perfect, all natural" alternative to decaffeinated coffee, which is chemically processed.

LIFESTYLE August 29

On this day in history, August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slams Gulf Coast, causing massive damage

Hurricane Katrina, on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2005, made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana. The natural disaster caused major destruction and disruption.

New Orleans August 28

Illegal immigrant accused of killing journalist in New Orleans crash

An illegal immigrant was reportedly detained by ICE during a court hearing for a crash he allegedly caused that killed a New Orleans journalist.

US August 15

New Orleans DA released violent convicts onto the streets before new oversight law took effect: report

New Orleans DA Jason Williams is facing criticism after releasing dozens of prisoners before a statewide act requiring oversight into post-conviction relief took hold.