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April 22, 2023

MMA fighter Nate Diaz puts someone to sleep after chokehold in street fight

After attending a boxing event in New Orleans, former UFC fighter Nate Diaz found himself in some trouble during a street fight of his own.

April 13, 2023

Appeals court partially overturns lower ruling, preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans voted Wednesday to keep mifepristone available, overturning a decision by a judge in the Northern District of Texas.

April 10, 2023

Mom in New Orleans says ‘ADHD changed my life,' reveals how diagnosis helped her thrive

As ADHD diagnoses rise among women, 42-year-old Marie Marie Ohlsson Chisholm, a mom in New Orleans, shared a personal story of how the disorder helped her thrive.

March 31, 2023

College baseball ump suspended for terrible call alleges fans hurled racially charged, abusive language at him

College baseball umpire Reggie Drummer told his side of the story following a viral moment between Mississippi Valley State and the University of New Orleans.

March 29, 2023

Oil giants offer $264M for Gulf of Mexico drilling rights

Oil companies have offered a combined $264 million in a drilling rights auction, which was mandated under a compromise reached last year over a federal climate bill.

March 26, 2023

Do women feel safe in New Orleans? Long-time resident says many are fearful amid crime surge

Eileen Carter, a long-time New Orleans resident, has been scared to go out at night amid the city's violent crime surge and said other women are fearful too.

March 23, 2023

Army Corps investigating New Orleans flood protection system after drainage pump corroded in 5 years

A massive drainage pump that is crucial to getting water out of the New Orleans during hurricanes has corroded just 5 years after being installed.

March 23, 2023

‘Trashing our city’: Did New Orleans' crumbling infrastructure set the stage for rising crime?

As homicides soar in New Orleans, a long-time city native encouraged local elected officials and residents to improve the city's poor upkeep to reduce crime.

March 22, 2023

Recall of New Orleans mayor fails after majority of signatures ruled invalid

Efforts to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell have failed after the number of valid signatures fell short. The initiative began late last summer following her re-election in 2021.

March 20, 2023

The top three places to visit for spring break in the US

Spring break is one of the most important times of the year for students looking to explore the United States and have a good time with friends. Here are three top locations.