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February 27, 2024

New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service

Samuel Meyer, the 99-year-old proprietor of his family's iconic New Orleans hat shop, has been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.

February 27, 2024

On this day in history, February 27, 1827, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras for first time

Revelers celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 27, 1827. But Mobile, Alabama, celebrated the first Mardi Gras in America in 1703.

February 21, 2024

New Orleans police in 11 year power struggle over federal oversight

An 11-year-old reform agreement between the New Orleans Police and the federal government known as a "consent decree" follows a critical DOJ review of the department post-Katrina.

February 15, 2024

New Orleans predicts recycling record amounts of Mardi Gras beads

Hundreds of thousands of people make their way to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras. And city of New Orleans is looking for ways to help make the festival more sustainable.

February 13, 2024

New Orleans heralds Fat Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades and celebrities

Fat Tuesday is celebrated in Louisiana and all over the world with parades, parties, and music. Celebrities joined the processions in New Orleans.

February 13, 2024

What is Mardi Gras? Origins, traditions and tips for celebrating this Christian occasion

Mardi Gras sees celebrations not only in New Orleans but also throughout the United States, marking a day of vibrant festivity for the Christian occasion.

February 7, 2024

DEA reverses decision against Louisiana drug distributor blamed for contributing to opioid crisis

Morris & Dickson Co., previously stripped of licenses for shipping tens of millions of addictive painkillers, had the decision reversed by the DEA after forfeiting $19 million.

February 5, 2024

Louisiana deputy arrested, fired over contraband smuggling claims

Former Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Wheeler of Ascension Parish, Louisiana, has been arrested and fired over charges he snuck contraband into a jail.

February 2, 2024

In New Orleans, demand for king cakes — a Mardi Gras traditional treat — surges

King Cakes are a Mardi Gras tradition that has only grown over time. Many bakeries make a large portion of their revenue off of king cakes alone.

January 31, 2024

Saints' Juwan Johnson, wife Chanen encourage shelter pet adoptions: 'They have the sweetest hearts'

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson and his wife Chanen are looking to raise money for Shelter Bowl 2024 and spread awareness about shelter pet adoptions.