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In recent years, police behavior has come into the spotlight. Targeted police brutality has been discussed across multiple forums. Although the spike in violence may seem recent to outside observers, those who have been...

If you practice in the field of medical malpractice, you’re bound to get some abnormal cases from time to time. I once had a patient whose physician had sewn up him up during a procedure and left equipment inside of him,...

Five people were arrested in New Orleans Monday night during a protest at the Jefferson Davis Memorial monument. The statue is one of several in the city scheduled to be removed under the direction of Mayor Mitch Landrieu,...

The Louisiana House has recently taken new steps to combat the opioid epidemic here in the state.  H.B. 192, introduced by Helena Moreno who is currently running for City Council in New Orleans, would limit the length of an

Recent changes made by the Louisiana state legislator have shifted the ways that DUIs and other misdemeanors cases will be handled. Since February 1st, DUI cases have been handled in the Orleans Parish Criminal Court instead

It’s that time of year again. The days are longer, the temperatures are rising, and festival season is underway. We love this spring-time feeling, where everyone and everything feels a little more energized. So, we fully...

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