Federal prosecutors charged a man allegedly inspired by the New Year’s Day massacre in New Orleans with attempting to join

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The promise from authorities for more security threatened to conflict with the city’s anything-goes sensibilities, and some changes were evident.

If chosen for the UCCN, New Orleans would earn UNESCO's prestigious “Creative City of Music” designation. The application process commenced three years ago and is being facilitated by New Orleans & Company, or NO&C, the local tourism industry’s official destination marketing and sales organization.

The settlement with the school board was brokered last fall by the New Orleans City Council and Cantrell’s own top deputy, Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño. It would have ended yearslong litigation over the fees the city collected on property taxes intended for schools and provided an infusion of money for the cash-strapped district.

French Quarter Task Force member Bob Simms said from a safety standpoint, the city must do something to secure Bourbon Street.

More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast. Big parades are rolling down the main routes as some get fancied up for formal balls and others costume to poke fun and make merry.

A proposed bill in Congress is looking to strip federal funding from public television and radio stations across the country, including here in the New Orleans area. At WYES this week, workers were preparing for their annual broadcast of the Rex Ball on Mardi Gras night.

In the motion, Vanessa Motta claims to be in "financial ruin" due to not being able to work. Motta's law license was suspended after she was indicted.

There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know.

When people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, there will be additional tactical teams and overall a larger police presence than in years past.