The New Orleans Police Department will transition lead investigative responsibility to the Special Victims Division, which specializes in missing and vulnerable juveniles.

Officials allege she defrauded the city while trying to keep hidden her relationship with a police officer assigned to protect her.

Built around 1799, the Pitot House is named after the fourth owner of the house — James Pitot, the city's first American mayor.

Hours after the ruling, State Attorney General Liz Murrill said the case is now paused. NEW ORLEANS — On Thursday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state legislative maps currently in place in Louisiana violate the Voting Rights Act.

Trader Joe's is bringing its store to a new community.

Following months of resignations and heated debates, the New Orleans area flood protection agency met in a notably calm session under new president Peter Vicari — though questions remain over a recent board appointment.

New Orleans by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Louisiana average: $2.76 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.53 (6/14/22)