The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has paused its Phase 1 Flood Fight for the New Orleans district’s high-water season after water levels fell below 11 feet high on Tuesday, July 8.

The new leader of Louisiana’s coastal preservation efforts brings a background in the burgeoning field of environmental ...

The New Orleans District Attorney announced Tuesday, June 17 that a man was convicted for first-degree rape of a minor.

The Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District election drew an outpouring of interest fueled by support in New Orleans for Erica Johnson, a Central City-based urban farmer and the board’s ...

Saints owner Gayle Benson plans to spur downtown New Orleans growth with her purchase of the 1515 Poydras office building.

New Orleans now requires city departments to justify rejecting job applicants based on criminal history and allows rejected applicants to appeal.

Trader Joe’s will open its first New Orleans store on Tulane Avenue. Scheduled for August, here’s what to know about the space and city development updates.

A former New Orleans jail employee believed to be the girlfriend of escapee Derrick Groves has been arrested and charged with allegedly helping facilitate the high-profile jailbreak, authorities said.

State Sen. Royce Duplessis announced on social media that he is running for mayor of New Orleans.

Local News Voters turned away as ballots run out in rare Louisiana election Voters tell WWL Louisiana that paper ballots ran out at polling sites in Algiers, Metairie, and New Orleans East.

Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has bought another New Orleans office tower, taking advantage of the market downturn to make another bet that the city will turn around.

Crime Police: Two people killed in separate early morning shootings in New Orleans No additional details, including the victims’ identities or a possible motive, were immediately available.