New Orleans East residents push for change ahead of mayoral election

As the city prepares to elect its next mayor, residents say they’re ready for more than campaign promises. NEW ORLEANS — Three neighborhoods in New Orleans East are coming together to demand long-promised change from city leaders. Residents from...

New Orleans police investigating a shooting in New Orleans East

New Orleans police investigating a shooting in New Orleans East SANCHEZ HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH A LEVEL FIVE FELONY AFTER A FIGHT IN INDIANA. THE 38 YEAR OLD WAS REPORTEDLY APPROACHING A 69 YEAR OLD DELIVERY DRIVER DRUNK, LEAVING HIM WITH SEVERE...

Saints Report: New Orleans picks up first win of season with 26-14 victory over New York Giants

NEW ORLEANS (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints fell behind early, but they battled back in a big way to take down the New York Giants by a score of 26-14. Quarterback Spencer Rattler picked up his first win as an NFL starting signal-caller, and head...

Louisiana Deputy Killed, Sheriff’s Son Critically Injured

An investigation turned deadly Monday evening when gunfire went off inside the Iberville Parish Courthouse in Plaquemine. Authorities confirm that two deputies were shot while interviewing a man as part of a sexual assault investigation. According...

Louisiana High School Football Computer Rankings: October 6, 2025

Another week of the 2025 Louisiana high school football season has come and gone, and High School On SI has all of the latest computer rankings for each classification as of October 6, 2025. High School On SI's formula was created using its own...

Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act Nullifies Offshore Indemnity Obligation

You would think that a Master Service Contract concerning boats and oilfield operations in the Gulf of Mexico would be governed by federal maritime law. In some situations you would be mistaken, says Offshore Oil Services, Inc. v. Island Operating...

How gas prices have changed in New Orleans in the last week

How gas prices have changed in New Orleans in the last week CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in New Orleans, LA metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 6. New Orleans by the numbers - Gas current...

Louisiana’s insurance crisis shows signs of improvement as coverage options increase

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The property insurance crisis continues to have a hold on Louisiana, but Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says things are improving. Temple says Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company notified his office...

Louisiana Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Oct. 6, 2025

The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 6, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 6 drawing 28-29-32-66-67, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

Man shot dead in Algiers homicide, New Orleans police say

New Orleans police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot dead in Algiers Monday night. New Orleans Police Department officers were called to a shooting at the 3700 block of Texas Drive around 8 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at...

Escaped inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish back in custody, deputies say

ERWINVILLE, La. (WAFB) - An escaped inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish is back in custody, according to deputies. Authorities said the inmate, Randall Boyett, 23, was being transported from one facility to another Monday morning, October 6, but did...

New Orleans' clerk says an opponent lied about exoneration. 70 lawyers say that's false.

New Orleans Criminal Court Clerk Darren Lombard this weekend escalated attacks against a stiff election challenge he faces, accusing challenger Calvin Duncan in a video of “killing an innocent man" even though Duncan was cleared of criminal...

Safe Wheels Alliance Launches in Baton Rouge to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and Students

Baton Rouge, LA — The Governor’s Office of Women’s Policy (OWP), in partnership with IRIS Domestic Violence Center, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), and Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges (LCTC), is proud to launch the Safe Wheels...

Popular New Orleans meteorologist arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges

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New Orleans Pelicans waive 2 players signed in early September

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived center Garrison Brooks and forward Jalen McDaniels. Brooks and McDaniels were signed in early September. McDaniels played seven minutes in each of the Pelicans’ games in Australia. He went scoreless, but...

News The Independent Popular New Orleans meteorologist arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges

Popular New Orleans meteorologist Devon Lucie was arrested early Sunday morning on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges. Police showed up to the shared home of Lucie, a 48-year-old chief meteorologist for local NBC affiliate WDSU, and his...

Louisiana State Police to release investigative briefing video in Kyren Lacy case

Monday, Louisiana State Police announced to WDSU, they plan to release video evidence related to a deadly crash that was initially stated to involve former LSU football player Kyren Lacy.In a statement, LSP said: "Louisiana State Police have been...

East Baton Rouge EMS reveals new Connells Village Station

BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services unveiled the new Connells Village EMS Station on Monday morning. An EMS spokesperson said the new station will improve emergency services in the community with faster and more efficient...

Port Allen woman killed in crash in West Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE - A Port Allen woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge on Monday. Janet Tchorlian, 80, was killed when she allegedly ran a stop sign while entering an intersection and was struck by another vehicle on the driver's...

New Orleans' longest-lingering current murder case resolved with manslaughter plea by Keith Kisack