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US Commerce declares fishing disasters for 7 states

NEW ORLEANS — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has declared fishing disasters for seven states on three coasts. “Fishing is …

Hidden oil spill: New study contradicts owner’s claims

NEW ORLEANS — A new federally led study of oil seeping from a platform toppled off Louisiana’s coast 14 1/2 …

Mayor to apologize for 1891 lynching of 11 Italian-Americans

NEW ORLEANS – The mayor of New Orleans plans an apology to Italian Americans for what’s considered the nation’s most …

Local government steps in to keep battlefield events going

NEW ORLEANS — With the partial federal shutdown threatening to cancel Battle of New Orleans commemorations at the battlefield itself, …

Low prices make for slow alligator season in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — Here’s a fashion trend that’s good news, if you’re an alligator in Louisiana: Prices for skins are …

New Orleans archdiocese releases list of 57 alleged abusers

NEW ORLEANS — The Archdiocese of New Orleans released a list Friday of 57 priests and other clergy it says …

US teen flies for record: youngest solo round the world

A Louisiana teenager flew for 10 1/2 hours through a sandstorm over Saudi Arabia, got stuck in the Philippines by …

Last reunion for famed US WWII unit, Merrill’s Marauders

NEW ORLEANS — It’s the last reunion for members of the famed U.S. Army jungle fighters called Merrill’s Marauders . …

Huge sea life sculptures made from ocean’s plastic trash

NEW ORLEANS — Huge sculptures of sea life are dotted about New Orleans’ aquarium and zoo , all of them …

Venues work to include people sensitive to sensory overload

NEW ORLEANS — A non-profit organization that helps open doors for people with autism has certified the aquarium and zoo …

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