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Mandina's murder suspect booked with smuggling drugs into New Orleans jail
The man accused of gunning down another man in front of Mandina's Mid-City restaurant during New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival last year is facing new charges. Kyron Fazande, 23, was rebooked Friday on two counts of introducing contraband in prison and a count of criminal conspiracy after authorities say he coordinated the smuggling of Suboxone into the Orleans Justice Center with a woman on the outside of the jail.
New Orleans Police Department investigating third armed robbery of a delivery driver
NEW ORLEANS — A third delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint in three weeks, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Police say just before 3 a.m. in the 3000 block of Boyd Street, the victim was delivering food in the area when the suspect approached him demanding their items while holding a gun.
Person hospitalized after car, 18-wheeler collide; westbound I-10 has reopened near Metairie
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A serious accident involving a car and an 18-wheeler truck sent one person to the hospital and forced a temporary closure of Interstate 10 near the Orleans-Jefferson parish line on Saturday (Aug. 31). The collision occurred shortly before 9 a.m., involving a silver-colored sedan that appeared...
3 indicted in Marrero father's retaliatory killing at West Bank intersection
A Jefferson Parish grand jury on Thursday handed up an indictment charging three suspects in the murder of a Marrero man gunned down at an intersection, authorities say, because the victim's girlfriend had allegedly opened fire on his ex a day earlier. Dashawn Washington, 29, and Charles Coler, 31, were...
The winner of the Mandeville-Franklinton jamboree scored 21 unanswered points to pull away
Mandeville senior Nate Sheppard put on a show during a 35-13 jamboree victory over Franklinton at Sidney Theriot Stadium on Aug. 30. The Duke commit scored three times and rushed for 160 yards on six carries, including TD runs of 73 and 58 yards. His other score came on a blocked punt that he recovered in the end zone midway through the first quarter.
New Orleans Airport Blasts LSU Fight Song as Fans Board Planes
LSU fans are flocking to Las Vegas on Labor Day Weekend to see the Tigers take on USC, and one Louisiana airport set the mood as fans lined up to board their plane. The airport in New Orleans blasted the LSU Fight Song throughout the facility as fans boarded planes to head out west, and as you may imagine fans felt the excitement.
Grand Isle secures funds to complete rock barrier fortification project
GRAND ISLE, La. (WVUE) - Grand Isle’s Mayor David Camardelle has secured a commitment to complete a project design to bolster the island’s defenses against severe tropical weather. As work wraps up on a burrito levee damaged by Hurricane Ida, plans are now in place to bring more...
Residents rushed out of notorious London Lodge Motel
NEW ORLEANS — A historic– and infamous– Hollygrove motel is now shut down. Late this week, state and local authorities told London Lodge Motel it had 72 hours to vacate its guests. Many have lived there for years and said they were struggling to find new places to live in such a short amount of time.
The New Orleans Saints Will Trade Alvin Kamara to the Minnesota Vikings
Why the New Orleans Saints Will Trade Alvin Kamara to the Minnesota Vikings: A Win-Win for Both Teams. Let me start this piece first saying this is a PREDICTION not a REPORT!. Now that’s out the way, I see Alvin Kamara being in a different uniform for the 2025 NFL Season in 8/10 scenarios, now let’s narrow down the teams: Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and the Minnesota Vikings are the 5 teams that are on the up that would provide Alvin with a better chance at winning a Super Bowl as well as better overall situations. Lets discuss why the Vikings make so much sense.
Multiple fights break out overnight during sold-out event at River Center
BATON ROUGE —- Multiple fights broke out at the Baton Rouge River Center in downtown during a sold out event Friday night into Saturday morning. Baton Rouge Police officers responded to the first call around 12:50 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2024 for fights at the River Center. Paramedics also responded to the scene to treat injured attendees and transport some to an area hospital. Calls for help at the River Center lasted till at least 1:30 a.m., according to sources.
Liquidation sale underway with prices cut by 60% as Ashley Home Store rival preps to exit mall leaving Dillard’s behind
A ONCE popular home store has slashed prices for its liquidation sale after filing for bankruptcy. Shoppers in Louisiana can take advantage of up to 60% off items from Conn’s HomePlus store closing sale. Conn’s was a home goods chain operated in 15 states, employing over 4,000 people. The store in Slidell, Louisiana, about 40 minutes […]
The End of an Era: Six Flags Theme Park To Be Completely Demolished Next Month, Report Confirms
Six Flags continues to deal with an appalling blow, with a report revealing that one of the company’s theme parks is set to be demolished next month. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation recently made nationwide headlines by becoming North America’s most prominent theme park operator. With an impressive portfolio of 42 locations, including amusement parks and water parks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has become one of the world’s most significant theme park companies.
Second line march honors Katrina victims in Lower Ninth Ward
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Dozens of New Orleans musicians marched in time Saturday (Aug. 31) through the streets of the Lower Ninth Ward, commemorating this week’s 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “We can show our other citizens how to get active and be a part of the progress,” said...
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