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An NOPD officer was arrested Saturday evening and placed on immediate suspension for DWI. The vehicle was seen driving erratically on the Causeway when police pulled over 26-year-old David Aranda, a 1st District police...

It is no secret that there is a “drinking culture” in New Orleans. From the lack of open container laws or “closing time,” to drive-thru daiquiri shops and “go cups,” alcohol is ingrained in our culture. New...

Now that Mardi Gras is behind us we look forward to rest after the combined Super Bowl and Mardi Gras consumed New Orleans. Many of us had a lot of fun, and with that comes the potential for problems. Many tourists (and...

Leonard Feller was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated and vehicular negligent injury after colliding and killing Loyola University student Matthew Chuey early Thursday morning. Additional charges of vehicular

Tommy White was arrested and held on the charge of negligent homicide after finding his 3-month old daughter face down in a pan with melted ice water. Records indicate White placed a bag of ice in a pan next to his bed prior

.Reports emerged today that Drew Brees, the Saints’ Superbowl-winning QB, will not report to this summer’s training camp if a long-term deal is not struck with the team by July 16. Brees is reportedly seeking a...

Photo courtesy of WWLTV NOPD reports four people have been shot in two separate shootings today. The latest shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Arts Street where a 19 year old was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at

Photo courtesy of Newspaper.li Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints will finally come to an agreement for a new five-year contract this next Monday. As the July 16 deadline rolls around, Brees’ contract will be worth...

The Supreme Court ruled this morning in a landmark decision to uphold President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (AKA the controversial ‘Healthcare Law’). Substantially, the Court’s ruling declared that the

Loyola University will host a panel this evening on the burgeoning Louisiana prison population and the state’s tough sentencing guidelines. Featured speakers will include Times-Picayune reporter, Cindy Chang, an author

The New Orleans Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint, in the Uptown area, beginning at approximately 9:00 P.M. and will conclude at approximately 5:00 A.M. Motorists will experience...

The New Orleans Saints held the opening of their Summer 2012 Mini Camp today at their practice facility in Metairie, La. The Times-Picayune has put together a photo gallery which is accessible here.

Members of the U.S. House of representatives returned to D.C. this week following a recess for the Memorial Day holiday. On the docket will be scheduled floor debates over extension of the Federal Flood Insurance Program...

The annual Bayou Boogaloo will be taking place along scenic Bayou St. John in Mid-City New Orleans all weekend. Notable performers include: Friday Papa Grows Funk, Mia Borders Saturday Pocket Aces Brass Band, Caddywhompus,...

One of New Orleans’ fastest growing and most popular festivals, Po-Boy Fest, will be taking place this weekend. The festival which has grown from modest beginnings drawing a crowd of 5,000 to Oak St, to a whopping...

NOLA.com reported yesterday that Orleans Parish District Attorney, Leon Cannizzaro, has alleged that judges in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court are guilty of malfeasance, gross misconduct and should potentially be...

NOPD has issued a statement today indicating that it will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint TONIGHT (FRIDAY 9/22) in the Gentilly area from approximately 9pm to 5am. No specific indication as to the location of the...

Matt Moore Hardy, 36, is facing legal troubles with driving while impaired. The police report claims Hardy was under the influence of drugs, not alcohol; the breathalyzer test was negative. Hardy was on probation with his...