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February 13, 2023

New Orleans nonprofit runs largest network of community crime cameras

With fewer officers on the streets, a Louisiana nonprofit is using security cameras to put more eyes on high-crime areas.

February 11, 2023

New Orleans bicyclist wrestles away armed robber's gun on Bourbon Street, police say

A bicyclist intervened when an armed robbery suspect held two people at gunpoint on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in the early morning hours on Feb. 10.

February 6, 2023

Mardi Gras in 'Murder Capital': New Orleans residents concerned crime crisis creates 'fear factor'

New Orleans is celebrating Mardi Gras after finishing last year with among the highest number of homicides in the country, finishing 2023 with 277 homicides.

January 31, 2023

New Orleans longtime civil judge set to retire in May

A New Orleans longtime civil judge announced Monday that she will retire on May 1. She will leave the bench when she finishes her 35th year as a judge.

January 31, 2023

New Orleans calls in backup for Mardi Gras from around the state as staffing woes plague city police force

New Orleans officials announced the city will bring additional officers from departments across the state to help patrol Mardi Gras parades amid an ongoing police staffing crisis.

January 24, 2023

Sheriff is seen outside of Reggie's in Baton Rouge

Exterior shot of Reggie's, one of the last pales where Madison Brooks was seen before her death. (KR/Mega for Fox News Digital)

January 20, 2023

New Orleans Mayor Cantrell claims affair accusations are sexist 'bulls---,' wouldn't happen to a man

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell allegedly refuted allegations of an extramarital affair, suggesting she would not face criticism if she were a man.

January 18, 2023

Nikole Hannah-Jones lashes out at critics during MSNBC 'racial healing' townhall: 'I'm glad they're scared'

New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones spoke at a “racial healing town hall” Tuesday, taking aim at critics of the controversial 1619 Project on slavery.

January 15, 2023

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe Competition

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas who competition officials said is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night.

January 12, 2023

Oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 105th birthday at National WWII Museum

Joseph Eskenazi, the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor, celebrated his 105th birthday with six other veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.