Shrimp season starting off strong in Louisiana

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August 17, 2025, Top Headlines for New Orleans

Man found shot and killed near Marrero bar

Ponchatoula man arrested in child porn investigation

9th Ward ‘man down’ incident investigated as homicide

WGNO legal analyst Cliff Cardone talks Cantrell indictment

SUV crashes into Covington-area restaurant, diners hurt: STPSO

Precautionary boil water advisory issued for parts of St. Bernard Parish

A total of 18 counts on charges including conspiracy, fraud, false statements and obstruction of justice, that's what new Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell now faces following her indictment.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been indicted by a federal grand jury following a FBI investigation. WGNO gathered real time reactions from New Orleans Community.

New Orleans mayor indicted in federal investigation

Port NOLA says a $44 million project will soon begin to rehabilitate the Almonaster Bridge.