ABC's brings Good Morning America's '50 States in 50 Weeks' series to New Orleans on Oct. 31

A display at the "skeleton house" on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, from where ABC News' 'Good Morning America' will broadcast live on Oct. 31. STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER ABC's "Good Morning America" will broadcast live from The Skeleton...

Diane Ladd and Laura Dern: confessions from a mother and daughter

Four and a bit years ago, in 2018, when she was 83, the Bafta and Golden Globe-winning actress Diane Ladd was told by a doctor that severe scarring on her lungs meant she had six months to live, and possibly less: possibly just three. “And he told...

World travels lead this creative couple to New Orleans and an Italianate home in the Bywater

Doni Belau has had a varied life and career, but 2022 was an especially big year for the Nebraska native. After raising her two children, careers in television production and political fundraising and co-founding a nonprofit in South Africa...

Rayne Man Killed in Vermilion Parish Hit-and-Run, Driver Arrest

VERMILION PARISH, La. (KPEL-FM) - A Rayne man is dead following a hit-and-run that occurred in Vermilion Parish on the evening of November 2, 2025. When and Where the Crash Happened According to Louisiana State Police Troop I, shortly after 10:30...

Meet the 2 candidates in New Orleans City Council District A's runoff election

Now that a crowded New Orleans City Council race for the District A seat has narrowed from five candidates to two, voters will soon choose between both candidates who have worked on staff for outgoing Councilmember Joe Giarrusso. Holly Friedman...

US courts halt deportation of Indian-origin man who spent 43 years in jail for wrongful conviction

World News Subramanyam Vedam | Image: freesubu Two US courts have ordered immigration authorities not to deport Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, a 64-year-old Indian-origin man who spent over four decades in prison for a murder he did not commit. Vedam’s...

NFL picks, predictions for Week 10: Packers fall at Lambeau again, Bucs snap Pats' streak

Eight teams enter Week 10 of the NFL season with league-best two losses – an indicator that the race to the top of the AFC and NFC standings remains wide open. New England (7-2) and Tampa Bay (6-2) meet in one of two matchups between two-loss...

Louisiana State Treasurer campaigns against Bill Cassidy for Senate seat

LOUISIANA, — Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming is campaigning for the U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. Fleming, who previously served in the Trump administration, is positioning himself as a staunch...

Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation From left: Convergent Energy and Power Senior Vice President Katie Guerry, HydroWest CEO Sam Perry, Southwest Power Pool Vice President of Markets Carrie...

Travis Kelce’s Struggling Investment Announces Shutdown Just Days After His Involvement

Travis Kelce recently bought equity in Six Flags alongside Jana Partners. It sounded like a big, promising investment from the Kansas City Chiefs star. After all, Six Flags just merged with Cedar Fair in July 2024, forming a theme-park giant that...

Think Melatonin Is Safe? New Research Reveals a Hidden Heart Risk

A large review of health data from more than 130,000 adults with insomnia found that people who took melatonin for a year or longer were more likely to develop heart failure, be hospitalized for the condition, or die from any cause compared to...

New Orleans Reggae Fest pivots to benefit Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa

The cancellation over the weekend gave festival organizer Hitchcock an idea. The pivot comes as historic Hurricane Melissa bears down on the Caribbean Island nation. NEW ORLEANS — As the sounds of hurricane preps fill Jamaica, the sounds of reggae...

We asked former ADs about the chaos at LSU after Brian Kelly’s firing. Here’s what they said.

Mike Alden calls them investors. Sure, most college football people would label them as donors or boosters, but Alden — who was the Missouri athletic director for 17 years — said they are investors because their investment comes with a sense of...

This New Orleans treat is rising up north in Cedar Rapids.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — Southern treats are finding a new home up north. New restaurateurs Carl and Tammy Stewart are putting family recipes to use as their...

New Orleans' Office of Nighttime Economy releases strategic plan to strengthen after-dark economy

The New Orleans Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, which acts as a liaison between city government and the bars, music venues, business owners and workers that make up the city's nightlife industry, on Monday released a nighttime economy...

Louisiana Comic Cons: Meet Comic Creators At Peli Con 2026

Good news for comic con fans in Louisiana...Peli Con is officially gearing up for its fourth year. This will be the show's second year at the Anthony Dugas Recreation Center in Denham Springs, and it looks like they're putting together a big one...

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Angers LSU Fans With Comments That Could Cost Team Chance At Landing Lane Kiffin

© Ayrton Breckenridge/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has angered LSU fans. Over the weekend, Landry was instrumental in the firing of LSU head coach Brian Kelly after the team’s home loss to...

Louisiana Legislature in Special Sesison: Congressional Maps on the Agenda

The political spotlight has pivoted sharply to Baton Rouge, where Louisiana lawmakers convened a critical special session. At stake is nothing less than the state's 2025 federal election calendar, as legislators race to outmaneuver a potential...

Louisiana Bar Shooting Sparks Arrest of Armed Felon

IBERVILLE PARISH, LA — The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting inside a bar late Tuesday night. When deputies arrived, they discovered 51-year-old John Green II, a convicted felon, was illegally in possession of a...

Louisiana named State of the Year at the JRNY America Awards

Louisiana named a major winner at the 2025 JRNY America Awards in London last week, recognized with three of the 11 awards, earning more honors than any other U.S. destination. Louisiana was awarded the prestigious State of the Year, award, while...