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Two years ago Junior Galette, former linebacker for the Saints, was jailed for an accusation of misdemeanor domestic abuse battery. He was never formally charged, but he is still in the process of facing a civil lawsuit in...

For many people, it goes without saying: getting involved with drug dealing is a dangerous choice that should be avoided. However, for others, illegal narcotic distribution is just a way of life. There are a variety of...

Last Thursday New Orleans Police found a 42-year old man slumped over his steering wheel at the 12000 block of North Interstate 10 Service Road in New Orleans East. Officers discovered Iben Oneal in possession of 83...

Two vehicles crashed at 5am Thursday morning while racing along Hayne Boulevard in Little Woods, according to New Orleans police. Involved in the incident was a silver Toyota 4-Runner and a white Chevy Tahoe, both of which...

With the recent cold snap this week, it might not feel like Springtime in New Orleans. But the weather’s expected to take a turn for the better in the next couple days right before the weekend, and given that it’s

New Orleans made national headlines last weekend when tragedy struck the Endymion parade on Saturday evening. Neilson Rizzuto, 25, of Pardis, plowed into crowds of parade onlookers with his pickup truck,  and registered a...

If you have a driver’s license, and even if you don’t, then chances are that you’ve heard the old saying, “Don’t drink and drive.” Unlike many commonly heard phrases, this is one that you really should pay...

City officials have announced a hotline that you can text for updates on parade safety, traffic, and weather, all you have to do is text MARDIGRAS17 to 888777. The city’s website is set to feature updates and information on

To all New Orleanians and tourists gearing up for the week’s fun, we’d like to forward you the Parade Schedule for 2017 to help you keep track of where to be and when. Enjoy, have fun and stay safe!

Vehicular access in the French Quarter and on-street parking will be limited from Wednesday, February 22nd until March 1st, 6am as means of reducing traffic and ramping up security measures. Parade nights will see the...

As one of the nation’s biggest tourist hubs, New Orleans knows how to host a good time, so we’re not surprised that the NBA has come back to the Big Easy for the second time in four years to host the All-Star Weekend. We

New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Arthur Hunter has denied a challenge to the constitutionality of Louisiana’s non-unanimous jury scheme by an accused murderer.  Christopher Lee, 26, had been charged with murdering

While conducting a routine traffic stop in St. Helen Parish on January 27th, a state trooper was struck by a passing driver and admitted to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The officer had pulled over another motorist

If you’re a driver, you’ve likely heard the warning, “Don’t drink and drive” more times than you can count. While for some, the repetition of this phrase may feel annoying or redundant, it’s important to note that

When most people think of deadly accidents, they imagine a massive car pile-up, or fiery crash involving multiple vehicles. While these certainly can be fatal situations, they are not the only kinds of accident that can take

In light of recent spates of violence in the French quarter, city officials are reviewing measures to vamp up security on Bourbon and the Vieux Carre. Mayor Mitch Landrieu is working with council members to flesh out a...

December and all its festivities are over.  As we’ve finally packed away all the decorations from Christmas, Chanukah, and New Years Eve, you may have found that you’ve packed on a few pounds here or there from indulging

A study published over the summer suggested that Louisiana had one of the highest rates for gun-related charges. Though violent crimes, including homicide and assault with a deadly weapon, are included in the laundry list of