A Fire Has Claimed the Life of a Louisiana Woman

(KPEL News) - Another fire tragedy has happened in Louisiana as the State Fire Marshal's Office reports a 66-year-old woman died in a house fire on Thursday, October 30. Louisiana Fire Deaths Climb in 2025 This fire death is now the 69th one that...

Senate report details medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers

A U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide — with detainees denied insulin, left without medical attention for days and forced to compete...

Mean Green men’s basketball begins Daniyal Robinson era with 61-47 exhibition victory over Louisiana

North Texas men’s basketball showcased an entirely new roster and coaching staff on a high note Wednesday evening, defeating the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 61-47 in a home exhibition. Led by head coach Daniyal Robinson, all 12 players...

Senate report details neglect in immigration detention centers, including in Baltimore

Key Takeaways: A Senate investigation led by Sen. Jon Ossoff uncovered over 80 credible cases of medical neglect in ICE detention centers nationwide. Detainees were denied insulin, proper meals and access to clean water, pointing to systemic...

Louisiana GOP throws weight behind Turning Point USA chapter rejected by New Orleans university: 'injustice'

Former Turning Point USA contributor Isabel Brown joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the future of the organization as campus requests surge in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story is...

Hunt, Marsters, Colter, Holloway, Six 'TMNT' Guests Among Additions To FAN EXPO New Orleans Lineup

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) October 30, 2025 12:34 pm - 'Twister,' 'Buffy,' 'Luke Cage' Standouts Join 'Reno 911,' 'My Name is Earl,' 'Death Note' Stars Plus 'Four Hobbits' Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan at Ernest N....

New Orleans abandons $125M bond proposal as officials threaten state take-over

New Orleans officials on Wednesday abandoned their pursuit of a $125 million loan to shore up the city’s budget, and appeared to fend off - at least for now - the potential state takeover of city finances. But the moves left questions about how...

Future of New Orleans River District project in turmoil after developer pulls out of deal

New Orleans’ long-delayed River District project was thrown into turmoil Thursday after the consortium leading the development abruptly pulled out of a deal it had agreed with the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center just hours before the Convention...

TCU to unveil two-PG lineup against New Orleans

TCU looks to rebound from a disappointing season that saw its run of three straight NCAA Tournament appearances come to an end. The Horned Frogs overhauled their roster in the offseason via the transfer portal and will unveil their new-look squad...

From then to now, Paul McCartney celebrated one of pop's great catalogs in New Orleans

If you are Paul McCartney on tour in 2025, how do you properly represent one of the greatest, most beloved songbooks in all of popular music while not seeming stuck in 1965? How do you deal with the near-mythic status of the Beatles? Simply put,...

Where to Stay in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Ah, Baton Rouge—Louisiana’s sweet Southern capital, where the deep green sweep of oaks meets the slow shimmer of the Mississippi, and the roar of Tiger Stadium punctuates fall weekends. The city pulses with vibrant energy around the famed...

What's The Most Famous Snack Food In Your State?

Every state has its own personality, and you can taste it in everything, from the hearty meals to the light snacks that locals eat regularly. Some of these snacks trace their roots to immigrant communities (like Louisiana's melt-in-your-mouth...

New Orleans council withdraws emergency bond request, balking at state oversight

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans City Council on Wednesday (Oct. 29) withdrew its request for an emergency $125 million bond loan from the state, balking at a demand by Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration to indefinitely control the city’s...

Karl Denson, Norman Brown, Lil Wayne and more music this week in New Orleans

Music options in New Orleans this week include a homegrown rap star, various string/jam bands and a Rolling Stones sideman. LIL WEEZYANA FEST SATURDAY, SMOOTHIE KING CENTER Lil Wayne’s Lil WeezyAna Fest started in 2015 at Champions Square as a...

Louisiana Heating Safety Tips Could Save Your Life

(KPEL News) - Lower temperatures in Louisiana mean people will be heating their homes again. Still, the Office of State Fire Marshal wants everyone to think safety first, as there have been dozens of deaths this year from fires caused by people...

Religion Briefs: Healthy Churches 2030 virtual conference, Youth federation event

The Balm In Gilead, Inc. will host the 12th annual Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference from Nov. 17-19. This three-day online event aims to educate, empower and advocate for healthier behaviors and outcomes within African American...

ABC brings 'Good Morning America's' '50 States in 50 Weeks' series to New Orleans. See when.

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...

Bob Marshall: State's longterm plan to save the coast is getting short shrift

Twenty years ago, Louisiana began two campaigns essential to hopes for the long-term habitability of the coastal zone, its most populous and economically important region. One was to prevent the state’s bottom third from sinking below the Gulf of...

Landry push to takeover New Orleans scuttles $125 million stopgap spending plan

City Council Vice President and mayor-elect Helena Moreno speaks during a City Council meeting as Council President JP Morrell looks on Photo of Brett Duke / The Times-Picayune New Orleans city officials Oct. 29 dropped their plan to ask for a...

City budget crisis could mean pause on police overtime — even during major New Orleans events

Council President J.P. Morrell called the overtime freeze an immediate measure to curb spending while the city scrambles to find alternative revenue sources. NEW ORLEANS — As New Orleans faces a growing $160 million budget shortfall, city leaders...