Animal Crossing headed to the New Orleans Aquarium
If you're looking for a little fun, the New Orleans Aquarium is hosting some familiar faces! Animal Crossing is teaming up with aquariums across the country for…
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New Orleans mystery: Human skull padlocked to a dumbbell is pulled out of water by a fisherman
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A human skull padlocked to an exercise dumbbell has been fished out of a New Orleans waterway, leaving police with a mystery on their hands. The skull was found earlier this month by a man using…
Super Bowl LIX ambassador applications being accepted
Do you want to become an ambassador for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans? You're in luck, the Host Committee Ambassador Program is accepting applications! The announcement was…
1 killed, 11 more people hurt in shooting in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One person was killed and 11 others injured in a shooting in New Orleans’ Warehouse District, authorities said. New Orleans police say they responded to a call late Sunday night at an address near the nightclub…
AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Olin Pickens sat in his wheelchair facing a life-sized image of himself on a screen, asking it questions about being taken prisoner by German soldiers during World War II. After a pause, his video-recorded twin recalled…
Picayune PD requesting information in 2019 shooting death
Picayune Police Department is requesting information relating to a fatal shooting of a Picayune man in New Orleans. Picayune PD posted details on their Facebook page. Irvin Richardson, Jr. a resident of Picayune, MS was killed on February 16, 2019,…
Kansas City Chiefs become first back-to-back Super Bowl champs in nearly 20 years, defeating San Francisco 49ers 25-22
The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl 58 over the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22. In an overtime thriller, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs won their third Lombardi trophy in six years…
Countdown to Super Bowl LIX
With the football season now officially over, many fans have already started looking towards next season. News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is outside of the Caesar's Superdome…
New Orleans thief steals 7 king cakes from bakery in a very Mardi Gras way
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With their purple, gold and green colors and toy babies hidden inside, king cakes are staples of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but apparently they’re also valuable enough to steal — at least this time…
Trial delayed for man who says he fatally shot ex-Saints star Will Smith in self-defense
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The manslaughter retrial for the man who fatally shot New Orleans Saints star Will Smith almost eight years ago was delayed Tuesday after an alternate juror dropped out. Twelve jurors and two alternates were chosen Monday for the…
Rolling Stones to include Jazz Fest in Hackney Diamonds Tour
If you want some satisfaction, it's coming to Jazz Fest. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival announced this morning that the Rolling Stones will be headlining the second weekend of Jazz Fest with an appearance on Thursday, May 2…
Jazz Fest expands to eight days for 2024 festival
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will expand to eight days in 2024, adding Thursday to the first weekend of music at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. Jazz Fest officials announced the expanded schedule today on its website. The dates…
Amtrak service on Coast expected to start in 2024
Amtrak service from New Orleans to Mobile, with stops on the Mississippi Coast, is expected to begin in 2024. While there is no specific date as yet,…
Second annual Hispanic Heritage Month in New Orleans
The French Market in New Orleans is set to hold the second annual Hispanic Heritage Month. Set aside time on September 16th, it will be held from 10…
Garth Brooks to play Caesar's Superdome in September
Sweet! Country music superstar Garth Brooks will headline the Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff concert this fall. The September 2 concert will be held in the Caesar's Superdome "in the round." It is Brooks' only show outside Las Vegas scheduled so…
A New Orleans high school senior received $10M in scholarship offers. Here’s the college he chose
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A 16-year-old high school senior in New Orleans who received scholarship offers from 149 colleges and universities totaling $10 million said Friday that he has chosen to attend Cornell University. Dennis “Maliq” Barnes will graduate on May 24…
Escaped Mississippi prisoner found dead in New Orleans
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A man who escaped from a Mississippi jail on April 22 has been found dead at a truck stop in New Orleans, authorities announced Tuesday. A security guard patrolling the truck stop Sunday…
Two charged with stealing vehicle in New Orleans, fleeing in Long Beach
Two men from out of state have been charged in connection to a stolen vehicle out of Louisiana. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 19-year-old Danny Lumar of Cypress, Texas and 19-year-old Dalton Pierre of Slidell, Louisiana, were each charged…
Actor Adam Devine to reign as Bacchus LIV at 2023 Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One of Mardi Gras’ signature carnival krewes will be led this year by actor and comedian Adam Devine. Devine, of Waterloo, Iowa, will reign as Bacchus LIV, king of the 2023 Krewe of Bacchus, which will…
Fire reported at Superdome in New Orleans
The New Orleans Fire Department tweeted out this morning that there was a fire within the walls of the Caesar's Superdome this morning. The tweet that was posted about 6:30 a.m. said it was a 1-alarm construction fire. Construction crews…
Amtrak returning to service along the Gulf Coast
It's been a long wait, but Amtrak is set to return to the Coast! An agreement has been reached between CSX Transportation, Amtrak, and the Alabama State Port Authority. According to…
Saints Report: New Orleans finds way on offense against Rams
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The last time the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams played one another in the Superdome, the latter won by virtue of the infamous no-call. Sunday produced a very…
‘Captain America’ fixes hurricane hit roofs in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Anthony Mackie was not carrying his Captain America shield when he returned to his hometown of New Orleans to help repair hurricane-damaged roofs but for people in his old neighborhood knowing their tarp-covered roofs were…
New Orleans man charged with aggravated DUI in Hancock County
A New Orleans man is in the Hancock County jail, charged with aggravated DUI. 51-year-old Rodney Darnell Mars was arrested August 30 by Bay St. Louis Police and taken to Hancock County jail. His bond was set at $500,000. He…