5 takeaways from the Celtics' first win of the season

The Celtics needed this one. After getting off to their worst start in over a decade, Boston finally broke through Monday night with a 122-90 win over the Pelicans in The Big Easy. It was the kind of collective effort the Celtics had been...

Aclara Invests $277 Million to Build Nation’s First Heavy Rare Earth Separation Facility in Southwest Louisiana

Aclara Resources Inc. announced a $277 million investment to construct the first U.S. heavy rare earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton in Calcasieu Parish, establishing Louisiana as a leader in sustainable rare earth production and...

How New Orleans’ $160 Million budget deficit went unnoticed — despite early warning signs

Budget chair Joe Giarrusso says inconsistencies from the administration kept them from jumping in NEW ORLEANS — How did a $160 million deficit slip through the cracks? The City Council has criticized Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration for...

'He's ready': New Orleans coaches embrace LSU's Frank Wilson

Wilson, the Tigers' associate head coach and running backs coach, got the nod when LSU fired Brian Kelly on Sunday. NEW ORLEANS — Friends and fellow coaches describe Frank Wilson as a leader of men—not just a football coach. St. Augustine High...

Two wounded in Hoffman Triangle shooting, New Orleans police say

Two people were wounded in a Hoffman Triangle shooting Monday evening, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The shooting was reported to police at 5:32 p.m. at the intersection of South Galvez and First streets. Police said at least two...

Kid in Louisiana Suffers Severe Burns After Falling Asleep Near Charging Device

(Jena, Louisiana) - A nine-year-old boy is recovering from a severe burn after he reportedly fell asleep near a charging device that got tangled in the necklace he was wearing. WDSU reports that Lauren Morrow woke up to her child screaming after...

‘Celebration of legacy’: New Edition to bring new tour to New Orleans in 2026

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans can have a “Once in a Lifetime Groove” as R&B group, New Edition, brings their new tour to the Crescent City. Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill will kick off...

This plant was supposed to save monarch butterflies. It may be killing them in Louisiana.

For years, home gardeners have been told to do one thing to save monarch butterflies: plant milkweed, the only plant monarch caterpillars eat. And for years, that’s what Linda Barber Auld, known as “NOLA BugLady,” did. Her garden was full of it,...

Louisiana Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Oct. 27, 2025

The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 27, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 27 drawing 17-39-43-51-66, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

LaToya Cantrell launches 'strategic plan' for New Orleans nightlife before leaving office

Three months before she leaves office, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has announced a "strategic plan" to support the city's nightlife as her administration seeks to cement one of the more-publicized community initiatives of her embattled second term. The...

Voting deadline Wednesday for Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy settlement

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Hundreds of litigants who have sued the Archdiocese of New Orleans for alleged clergy sexual abuse have until Wednesday (Oct. 29) to cast their votes on a proposed $230 million settlement plan. Richard Coon cast his vote...

​​UA Little Rock’s School of Education Among Best Programs in Country

Justin Bates | October 28, 2025 Teacher residents working with the Little Rock School District and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District talk to students selected for next year's program about what to expect in the classroom. Photo by...

West Baton Rouge extends part-time fire chief arrangement

WEST BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Board has eliminated the full-time fire chief position and extended its arrangement with part-time Chief Butch Browning. The fire board decided during last week’s meeting, where...

Torr Metals Inc. & Metalero Mining Corp. to Attend the 51st Annual New Orleans Investment Conference

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Edmonton, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – October 27, 2025) – Torr Metals Inc. (TSXV: TMET) & Metalero Mining Corp. (TSXV: MLO) announced today that they will be participating in the 51st Annual New...

Mayor LaToya Cantrell cuts $1M for New Orleans East economic study amid budget crisis

Amid a city budget crisis, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has put the brakes on a long-awaited economic development study for New Orleans East, a move that on Monday drew a passionate rebuke from the council member that represents that area. Known as the...

NBA weekly watch guide: Best games include Knicks-Bucks and Lakers-Wolves on national TV

The opening stretch of an NBA season is like a Talking Heads album or a tuxedoed beagle — it’s tremendously exciting, and we don’t really know what’s going on yet. There’s a lot of time for correction. Rotations are going to settle as sample sizes...

Louisiana lawmakers want to tap LDH funds to assist SNAP recipients in November

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, federal dollars are not paying for food assistance programs starting in November. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency, with more than 800,000 residents who...

The Get Down | Ep. 35: New Orleans Halloween: City Budget Crisis, SNAP Cuts & The Art of Escapism

The Get Down is your go-to show for all things weird, wonderful, interesting and occasionally infuriating happening in the landscape of New Orleans. Each week, join host John Stanton, the editor of Gambit, as he takes you on a journey through the...

OLB Anthony Nelson Fuels Defensive Stranglehold in New Orleans 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense spurred a 23-3 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week Eight with five sacks and four takeaways – the first time they have eclipsed each of those milestones in a single game since 2022, also at New Orleans....

Zion Williamson’s latest Jordan shoe is a love letter to New Orleans. Here’s how to get a pair

Nike is leaning into Zion Williamson’s love for New Orleans with its latest shoe release. The new Air Jordan 1 Low OG Regency Purple and Dark Raisin drops Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. ET. Adult shoes will be $165 while big kids’ sizes are $120 a...