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.
February 1, 2024 Louisiana Gov. Landry signals push for state to resume death row executions Louisiana, having abstained from executions since 2010, faces a potential shift as a new conservative governor shows openness to resuming capital punishment.
January 31, 2024 Branford Marsalis appointed artistic director at New Orleans music center honoring his father Acclaimed composer and jazz musician Branford Marsalis has been named the artistic director for the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans.
January 25, 2024 Harry Connick Sr, longtime New Orleans DA and singer's dad, dead at 97 Longtime New Orleans District Attorney Harry Connick Sr., and father to two, including musician and Harry Connick Jr., died Thursday at the age of 97.
January 25, 2024 Biden admin probed after 91±¬ÁÏ Digital shows it may have fabricated paper trail to shutter chemical plant House Science Committee leaders are calling for an inspector general probe following a Fox Digital report uncovering federal officials' apparent actions fabricating a paper trail.
January 24, 2024 Biden reportedly jams brakes on massive energy projects over climate impacts The White House has ordered the Department of Energy to conduct a climate change analysis for key gas projects that would supply energy to allies worldwide.
January 19, 2024 'Laughing' suspect in LSU student attack indicted on video recording One of the suspects connected to the alleged rape of LSU sophomore Madison Brooks, who allegedly videotaped the incident, is facing more charges
January 18, 2024 Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah to join The Rolling Stones at 2024 Jazz Fest The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest has announced its full 2024 lineup, which is expected to be headlined by Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and Jon Batiste.
January 18, 2024 Louisiana gov orders state law enforcement to track illegal immigrant crime Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a new executive order that would require every government agency to "consider the effects of illegal immigration" on the state.
January 17, 2024 Wildlife advocates push back as Louisiana eyes revival of black bear hunt Louisiana wildlife advocates are petitioning against a bid by the state to lift its ban on hunting black bear.