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The long-awaited 'world-class' stadium in New Orleans 9th Ward takes a step forward
The long-awaited 9th Ward stadium — once billed as a Field of Dreams — is one step closer to a groundbreaking after the school board agreed on a contract with the city to use $2.5 million in COVID funds before the end-of-year deadline. Last week, the Orleans Parish...
New Orleans Saints Fan Rips Off Her Wig, Asks Owner Gayle Benson to Sign It
A New Orleans Saints fan attending the final Saints training camp practice has become the latest viral sensation. This year, due to ongoing construction at their usual practice facility on Airline Drive, the Saints held their entire training camp on the West Coast in California. However, on Friday, the team returned to the Big Easy, practicing in front of their hometown fans inside the Caesars Superdome.
Internationally known pianist Olga Kern will perform at Musical Arts' Nocturne XXI gala
The Musical Arts Society of New Orleans will feature internationally known pianist Olga Kern for an evening of music and elegance at the annual Nocturne gala performance in October. The gold medal winner at the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Kern will present a program of Liszt, Debussy, Gershwin,...
Rain chances going up this weekend
NEW ORLEANS — Although the humidity is increasing a bit, it still should be a fairly pleasant Saturday due to manageable humidity and a bit of a breeze from the northeast at 10-15 mph, which will make it feel a bit more comfortable. We will have a few isolated...
Comedian Amy Miller performs Aug. 30-31 at Junk Drawer
In her 2022 comedy special “Ham Mouth,” Amy Miller brings up the frustrations of the pandemic. She says she too was stuck inside with a “little one.”. But Miller isn’t talking about children. She just had a really young boyfriend at the time. He eventually went off to college, or so the joke goes.
Breezy and nice summer day as dry air lingers, but rain returns Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A nice feel continues Saturday with drier air in the region. A northeast wind has brought in some lower dewpoints on the north shore and a nice breeze for the area. Highs will be in the low-to-mid 90s with some coastal showers possible. The rain chance...
Inside the campaign to reopen Lincoln Beach; Exhibit explores link between slavery and modern prison system
Last week, we brought you the first part of the latest episode of Sea Change, “Bringing Back the Beach”. Reporter Eva Tesfaye explores the history of Lincoln Beach in New Orleans Beach to learn how segregated beaches led to the lack of public beaches today, and how modern social change movements like Black Lives Matter have inspired activists to campaign for Lincoln Beach’s reopening.
Big Freedia backs LaToya Cantrell while receiving key to New Orleans: 'We're rooting for you'
Big Freedia received the key to the city of New Orleans at Gallier Hall Thursday, and showered Mayor LaToya Cantrell with support and admiration during a speech at the ceremony. The undisputed queen of bounce has dedicated years to introducing the globe to the raunchy lyrics and upbeat tempos of...
St. Augustine faces greater accountability from new coach after winless district season
St. Augustine junior Jahkeem Stewart understood as well as anyone the frustration that came with going winless in District 9-5A play last football season. Listed by several national recruiting websites as the No. 1 overall player for 2026 signing class, the uncommitted 6-foot-6, 277-pound defensive lineman was on the field when St. Augustine faltered late in games during a 4-8 season that included a 0-6 mark in district play.
New Orleans-area Christian comedian dies of sudden heart-related issue
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Nationally known Christian comedian Mutzie Daniel Forestier, who was a native of the New Orleans area, died over the weekend from a sudden heart-related medical emergency. His family members shared news of his passing on his social media accounts. “It is with great sadness that we...
New Orleans jury finds alleged serial rapist guilty of one of two rapes
A New Orleans jury on Friday convicted an alleged serial rapist of one count of first-degree rape and acquitted him of another. The jury also found Navarri Henderson guilty of aggravated kidnapping, second-degree robbery and the domestic abuse battery of his pregnant girlfriend. The jury also acquitted him of another count of aggravated kidnapping and obstruction of justice.
LaToya Cantrell's permits and enforcement chief quits, latest in string of departures
Thomas Mulligan, a top aide to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, abruptly resigned from his position as deputy chief administration official, the city announced Friday. Since 2022, Mulligan has been in the role, which handles working with businesses, code enforcement, permitting and other regulations. Although he was virtually unknown for much of his tenure, Mulligan in recent months has taken on increasing responsibilities within the administration, including an ongoing effort to rewrite the city’s regulatory system.
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