Clergy sex abuse survivors overwhelmingly approved a $230 million bankruptcy settlement with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, potentially clearing the way for the local Roman Catholic church's long-run

A fatal hit-and-run occurred in New Orleans Thursday, Oct. 30. According to the New Orleans Police Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Bundy Road. The victim was declared dead on the scene.

A push by top state officials that could have led to a takeover of the city of New Orleans’ finances has stalled after city leaders on Wednesday withdrew a request to borrow $125 million to address a massive 2025 budget shortfall.

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.

City council cancels state bond commission meeting as New Orleans faces $160 million budget shortfall. Officials warn tough cuts and loans may be needed to avoid a fiscal crisis. New Orleans will likely still need bailout.

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) announced Thursday that they will hold a three-day strike in November over staff retention concerns amid ongoing contract negotiations.

Louisiana GOP offers support to Loyola University students after campus denied Turning Point USA chapter charter, calling decision an injustice that needs rectifying.

New Orleans’ ranking reflects long-standing issues with inequality, concentrated crime and infrastructure challenges, according to WalletHub.

NEW ORLEANS — As New Orleans faces a growing budget deficit, city leaders are pushing back against the idea of a state-appointed fiscal administrator. But what exactly is a fiscal administrator, and what power would they have if one were appointed to oversee the city’s finances?

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans in Louisiana will hold a strike for three days from November 11 to 13 to protest LCMC Health’s refusal to address nurses’ concerns about staff retention in on-going first contract bargaining.

Actor and choreographer Kenneth "Kynt" Bryan dances to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" with participants during the 11th annual Thriller Halloween Mob in Jackson Square in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (Photo by Sophia Germer, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans City Council announced Wednesday that the city is withdrawing its request for a $125 million bond to cover payroll for the rest of the year. Council members said state officials would not approve the bond without appointing a fiscal administrator, a role that would grant sweeping control over the city’s finances.