New Orleans’ next mayor; latest in Kyren Lacy investigation; STEM library offers free tools for teachers

On Saturday, New Orleans’ city council president, Helena Moreno, won the election to become the city’s next mayor. She did so without forcing a runoff, having secured more than 50% of the primary vote.The Times-Picayune/The Advocate's editorial...

New pediatric clinic brings health care close to home for New Orleans East kids

Before the ribbon was even cut, three patients had arrived early Monday at the Manning Family Children’s new ThriveKids Community Clinic in New Orleans East. Among them was Amari-Lyn Thompson, who was eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch at school when...

Music and movement therapy in Baton Rouge combats rising senior suicide rates

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As a recent Harvard study reveals that adults aged 75 or older have the highest suicide rate of any group at 20 per 100,000, music therapy programs at local senior living homes are working to combat loneliness and...

Water bursts from manhole at Royal and Canal Street in New Orleans

Crews address a water main break at Royal and Canal as water gushes from a manhole. NEW ORLEANS — Crews are on the scene of a water main break reported at the intersection of Royal and Canal Street Monday afternoon. Video shows water sprouting...

Minus the Bear plays New Orleans' Civic Theatre on 'Menos el Oso' anniversary tour

Minus the Bear really meant “farewell” back in 2018. After nearly 20 years and six full-lengths and several EPs of confident, energetic indie rock, the Seattle-based band decided it was as good a time as any to walk away gracefully and on their...

Louisiana Bail Bonds Owner Arrested for Trafficking

BOSSIER PARISH, LA (KPEL) —The owner of a Louisiana bail bonds company was arrested and now faces multiple human trafficking charges. According to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, the owner of SBC Bail Bonds, Victor Llanito, was arrested on...

Louisiana Christian to hold Fall Preview Day

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Louisiana Christian University will hold its annual Fall Preview Day, Nov. 8. The day will offer high school students and their parents the opportunity to learn about all the opportunities in academics,...

Opéra Louisiane Extends Artistic Director

Opéra Louisiane has announced that Michael Borowitz will continue as the company’s Artistic Director. Borowitz, a conductor, pianist, and advocate for opera accessibility, has led Opéra Louisiane since 2011, helping the organization expand its...

Escaped Louisiana inmate found, arrested in Onalaska

ONALASKA, Texas (KTRE) - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who escaped from Louisiana custody. Blake Holland first escaped from the custody of the Phelps Correctional Facility in Dequincy, Louisiana, while on a work release...

I-10 sound walls in Baton Rouge will get cleaned using drones, mayor Sid Edwards says

The concrete sound walls along Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge are in for a cleaning, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office said Monday. In a news release, Edwards said the city-parish government and the Louisiana Departyment of...

Man accused of stealing tools from Winona restaurant, car from Louisiana

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Deputies with the Smith County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to a theft at the Texas Best Smokehouse on Hwy 271 in Winona on Monday. When deputies arrived, the store manager said that a man had stolen some tools...

El exgobernador de Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, descarta postularse al Senado de EE. UU. en 2026

Nueva Orleans.- El exgobernador de Luisiana, John Bel Edwards, anunció este lunes que no se postulará para el Senado de Estados Unidos en las elecciones de 2026, pese al apoyo recibido de ciudadanos y líderes políticos de su estado. Edwards...

New Orleans Saints Fan Alters Halloween Decor With Bags on Heads of Skeletons

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - One homeowner in Lafayette has seen enough of the New Orleans Saints this football season, and they've expressed their disgust with the team by adding a few props to their Halloween decor. The Saints have only won one game...

The rubbish revolution: how a bin company became the toast of New Orleans

Gordon Young has just returned from New Orleans – and now feels fully qualified to talk trash, after watching how a B2B bin company won hearts and minds by simply keeping the streets clean. Few people could tell you who collects their rubbish. In...

Top Permits: Caesars New Orleans adding new executive offices

A look at the top commercial and residential permits for the period of September 26-October 9. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Caesars New Orleans to convert 4,760 square feet into new executive offices Ryan Gootee General Contractors leading construction and...

Plea deal struck in 2015 double shooting that left one man dead in Baton Rouge

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a 2015 fatal Baton Rouge shooting was sentenced to 15 years in prison recently. The plea deal came after video recordings of police interviews with four eyewitnesses to the shooting were...

Why these Baton Rouge banks are in a Lone Star State of mind for growth

Two Baton Rouge community banks are making big moves westward—namely in Texas. As Business Report writes in its latest issue, there’s b1Bank, which has been steadily growing its Texas footprint for years. What started with a single Dallas loan...

Helena Moreno launches transition plan as New Orleans' next mayor, including new city jobs

Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno launched her transition on Monday, calling on New Orleanians to apply for jobs in her incoming administration and to "get involved" in shaping its priorities. Moreno, the Democratic City Council vice-president, won the...

Boots and Roots Festival debuts in north Baton Rouge with music, ATVs and community spirit

DeAnna Barabin had a surprise for her 7-year-old son Saturday as they pulled up to the Throw Dat Dirt ATV park in north Baton Rouge. He loves riding off-road four-wheelers and was begging to return to the park. Now he would get to do his favorite...

Monday notebook | JMU football continues to find rhythm on both sides of ball in win against Louisiana

In what seems to be a reversal of last year’s tendencies, JMU football is yet again a different team from the first half of games to the second here in 2025. Last year, the Dukes often came out guns blazing and took control of games early on in...