New Orleans health officials are urging an expansion in sexually transmitted infection testing, treatment and prevention after a new report says the city saw a sharp increase in HIV cases among 15- to 19-year-olds.

Christopher Sepulvado, the 81-year-old man who was facing execution next month for the 1992 murder of his stepson, died overnight at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, according to his attorney.

New Orleans has hosted WWE's WrestleMania twice before.Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, tourism officials, are celebrating its return.

Christopher Sepulvado, 81, died in custody on the night of Feb. 22, his attorney said in an emailed statement.

The city's failure to report crime data to the federal government has caused it to lose out on federal funding for crime victims.

The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Here's a look at the parade forecast this weekend | Download the WDSU Parade Tracker app

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill sued the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office Thursday over its immigration enforcement protocols, arguing that a policy restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents violates a state ban on so-called "sanctuary" cities.

Craving New Orleans flavors? This new Sarasota restaurant serves up the best po’ boys, fried chicken, gumbo, muffuletta — and smash burger — in town.

Much of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi remain under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. with severe weather in the forecast Wednesday.

The City of New Orleans had an exciting day of parades Saturday but rain stopped all parades for Sunday. Parades that were scheduled to roll Sunday have been rescheduled for different times throughout the week. Below is a schedule of all the parades you can track with the WDSU Parade Tracker app this week

WWE WrestleMania returns to the Superdome in 2026. On Friday's episode of WWE SmackDown, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson formally announced that WrestleMania 42 will take place in New Orleans on April 11 and April 12.

schools will be a part of the growing program that empowers young female athletes and fosters a passion for football