New Orleans News

Will Tanner is a man looking for answers. He is convinced that in the chaotic days after Hurricane Katrina, members of the New Orleans Police Department set his car on fire, with a man still inside.

NEW ORLEANS _ A national roundup of fugitives that targeted violent criminals, gang members and sex offenders resulted in 264 arrests in the New Orleans area, according to the U.S. Marshal's Service.

In honor of founder Ruth Fertel, Ruth's Hospitality group, parent company of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, announced today that it has donated the site of the Broad Street Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to Tulane University for the creation of the Ruth U. Fertel/Tulane Community Health Center.

Singer Britney Spears performs onstage during the opening night of 'The Circus Starring Britney Spears' tour at the New Orleans Arena on March 3, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

After losing an emotional race for New Orleans mayor in 2006, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu announced today he will not make another bid for the City Hall post next year.

A historically black fraternity has voted to induct former President Bill Clinton as an honorary member.

SLIDELL - Louisiana motorists are about to enjoy a milestone in the state's recovery from Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans Mayor 2010 candidates are playing a game of poker taking their time.Clifford Bryan a Benjamin Franklin High School graduate , a conservative who has strong family name recognition is the leading black candidate but is undecided."Lets let by gones be by gones,if the community pulls me out of my cave and insists that I run then I may make a go of it" Clifford says to get this city going.I am willing to build a team of the best and the brightest from all segments.New Orleans needs a Political outsider to put the life time politicians on notice that New Orleanians(black & white) are fed up with crime and police corruption.

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The first direct international flight from New Orleans since 2005's Hurricane Katrina took off from Louis Armstrong International Airport Tuesday, another sign of the storm-hit city's recovery.

Heroin is not a drug many people associate with the here and now. It was popular in the 1960s and 70s, but now it is making a very real comeback in the New Orleans area.

Members of the New Orleans Police Department are investigating the apparent shooting death of a 35-year-old male and an adult female .

State Representative Walker Hines of New Orleans says he is "appalled" that Governor Jindal has vetoed his proposal to create the position of statewide director of homeless assistance.

In their "office"-a colorful fairy tale room with a gingerbread house and giant beanstalk-the Imagination Movers are busy filming the second season of a Disney Channel television show that has become must-see viewing for multitudes of preschoolers.

Today, Jesse Murphy, Jr, 57, the owner of Southern Waste Systems of Louisiana, was sentenced to pay a criminal fine of $25,000, plus court costs and an additional $12,000 in costs of investigation and prosecution for environmental crimes.

Mexican airline Aeromexico is offering non-stop flights to Mexico City from New Orleans starting Tuesday.

New Orleans man identified as assistant professor of anatomy at Indiana University arrested for computed aided solicitation of minor Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Four men, including a New Orleans resident identified by police as a professor at Indiana University, have been arrested in an internet sting operation conducted by the U.S. Secret Service and ...

The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Jamie Williford of New Orleans, reported missing since this morning at approximately 8:00 A.M... According to investigators, Jamie Williford was last seen by, Mrs.

After opening the main stage at the Superdome Friday evening, hip-hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa shed light on the ups and downs of renewed fame and their bid at a comeback.

An investigation will be conducted into an ammonia release in the New Orleans area.