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New Orleans rape trial paused again after DA's office appeals decision to keep judge on case
A rape trial has been paused in New Orleans again after the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office appealed a decision that would keep the judge on the case. The trial was halted earlier this week after a disagreement between Judge Benedict Willard and an assistant district attorney. The first-degree rape...
Porch Poppin’: Reverend Abraham Lincoln Davis left his mark on New Orleans
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson talks about the legacy of A.L. Davis, the first Black man to serve on New Orleans City Council since Reconstruction. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
New Orleans is finally paying millions of dollars in decades-old legal judgments
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Decades of unpaid money judgments owed by the city of New Orleans may finally be paid soon. New Orleans City Council on Thursday voted to make payments on a variety of legal judgments including wrecks that involved police cars and disputes over city contracts. The...
New Orleans Police Department searching for woman accused of bank fraud, theft
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police are searching for a woman accused of bank fraud, forgery and theft. Police say Erin Foley, 40, deposited a fraudulent check on July 2 at a bank in the 330 block of Canal Street and a bank in the 700 block of Poydras Street and withdrew funds from the fraudulent check.
Portal pride: new names dominate over a talented Tulane defense
Tulane hit the transfer portal hard in January and even harder after spring drills to fill holes from the loss of eight of its top 12 tacklers and the likely absence of leading tackler Jesus Machado for most if not all of 2024. The result is a defense high on...
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.
WDSU Meteorologist Damon Singleton retires after 18 years
NEW ORLEANS — Meteorologist Damon Singleton retired from WDSU after nearly two decades of dedicated service on Friday. Singleton began his career at WDSU in 2006 after serving in the Navy, where he realized his passion for community service. Singleton channeled his naval knowledge into meteorology, studying and learning...
Bruce: Humidity is back with spotty weekend showers
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - You’ll feel and see a noticeable difference in the weather heading into the weekend. This kicks off a more active pattern that will last through next week. Most of the showers and storms will stay on the Southshore. Expect a similar regime for your Saturday....
LSU Professor Wins Nexus Louisiana PitchBR Competition
BATON ROUGE — Professor Index, a cutting-edge startup dedicated to revolutionizing higher education, has been announced as the winner of Nexus Louisiana’s PitchBR competition. The event, known for spotlighting Louisiana’s most promising startups, provides a platform for innovative entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and industry leaders.
Quiet Start to Hurricane Season: Will the Atlantic Wake Up as Peak Approaches?
NEW ORLEANS — As the peak of hurricane season is just getting underway, the 2024 Atlantic season so far has not been off the charts. Earlier this season, Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued their forecasts calling for a well above-average season. Though August has been quiet thus far, it may soon turn active as historically tropical activity ramps up tremendously from now through early October.
City Council approving nearly all STR exceptions, at odds with city planners
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday denied its first request for an exception to short-term rental permit limits. Those seeking exceptions are now 44-1 since the council started considering them last month. The City Planning Commission, which studies the exception requests and makes recommendations, isn’t faring as well with...
Increased humidity and storm chances lasting through much of next week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - You’ll feel and see a noticeable difference in the weather today. This kicks off a more active pattern that will last through next week. We’ve been under the influence of a northerly flow this week which has brought in the dry feel. Today we’re under an easterly flow from the Gulf which is increasing our humidity and bringing a few hit-and-miss storms.
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