Amanda Roberts

A witness who saw others attempting to resuscitate a 3-year-old girl fatally shot in the French Quarter on Tuesday (April 27) said it was 'the worst thing I've seen in this city.'

They say this was the first time they let 14-year-old Brandy Wilson, her 8-year-old sister Ally Berry Wilson, and a 15-year-old male friend venture off from home believing they were playing near the river when they slipped in.

Rescue crews searched more than 93 miles along the Mississippi River with a combined 55 total hours.

A family's trip to New Orleans was ruined when a woman was injured in a shooting near their Airbnb.

“It was dragging a lady by the seatbelt outside the car the door had closed on the seatbelt, and she was stuck in it… I got out of my vehicle screaming please stop other neighbors were also screaming,” said Ecker.

A man was fatally shot in the chest inside a Bourbon Street business early Sunday (March 20), New Orleans police said.

After a long wait, Louisianans can now bet on their favorite sports teams, scores, and athletes in the palm of their hands.

Some residents of 7 nursing homes have painted the squalid, horrible, inhumane conditions when they were evacuated to a warehouse for Hurricane Ida.

“I just thank God we didn’t lose as many lives like Katrina but still damage to your home takes a lot out of you… the house is just a house but it’s home,” said Young.

Some renters at the Saulet Apartments in New Orleans say property managers are trying to evict them in a matter of days following Hurricane Ida with no other options and nowhere else to go.

As children under 12 cannot yet be vaccinated, state and health leaders say people around them need to be vaccinated and wear masks.

As of Monday morning, 94 bodies have been recovered and identified.

“Not knowing where she is has been really excruciating for me,” said Dean.

After a busy legislative session, governor Edwards signed a total of 477 bills into law. Two of the most recent additions to Louisiana law, the “abortion pill reversal bill” and a law that changes how a minor can obtain an abortion.

Ashley Dean says Miami was her sister’s happy place. She says her sister, Cassie Stratton was inside the Surfside, Florida condo when it partially collapsed. As Stratton is still unaccounted for, watching crews comb through piles of rubble has turned into a nightmare.

“This building is incredibly important to New Orleans economy to the hospitality industry and to our residents itself so we want every world-class event that’s looking for a home to consider the superdome in its selection process its good for the city its good for the building it’s good for the team,” said Martindale.

Eight people remain missing

A day after the city shut down four bars for not complying with Covid regulations, some bar owners say the city does not have the full picture.

16-year-old swimmer, Carolina Prieto wore her Newman green swim cap as she jumped into what’s known as the “Mexican-English Channel” off the Yucatan peninsula, aiming to use the swim as a way to raise money for the underprivileged Hispanic community in New Orleans.

As the city starts to open under phase three-point-two, it’s easy to understand why there’s a push to host fans in the dome again.

Hundreds maybe even thousands of people evacuated to New Orleans, and while they say they’re grateful for the shelter and hospitality many are anxious to get back to see what happened with their homes.

From Louisiana’s highest office, to the mayor’s advisory committee, all Mardi Gras decision-makers wish they knew more about the future of the season.

The family of Quinnyon Wimberly became overwhelmed with emotion as crews recovered his remains Saturday morning

In the fight against Covid 19, it’s all about the numbers, and Governor John Bel Edwards announced Louisiana was number 1 again in the country per capita for Covid 19 cases.

United States health officials are now cautioning travelers about a mysterious coronavirus. The respiratory virus first appeared in the Chinese province of Wuhan, but doctors confirmed a case of coronavirus in Washington state.

Dr. Eric George of the Hand Center of Louisiana knows Shin in a professional capacity, and says there's no one better to be Brees’ surgeon.

In comparison, the department reported 53 West Nile virus cases at this time last year.

Surveillance video shows the alleged attack against controversial comedian Andy Dick who says he was sucker-punched, knocked unconscious and put in the ICU after his French Quarter show last weekend.

With a 69-30 vote, House Bill 372 advances again as it passes the House. The vote came after nearly 2 hours of questioning and testimony on the House floor.

While photos show a happy family, sisters Cessely Thomas and Quina Farnell describe a different picture.

The group that pushed for the tear-down of Confederate statues and landmarks is now turning its attention to the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club.

Merlin Schaefer says their phones have been ringing at Schaefer Seafood, and not just to ask about the fresh catch.

Saints fans hoping to hear some good news in NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's news conference wound up sorely disappointed, and experts agree his response fell short.