One dead after shooting in Leonidas neighborhood, New Orleans police say

A man is dead after being shot in the Leonidas neighborhood near Hollygrove, according to the New Orleans Police Department. NOPD officers responded to a shooting call around 6 p.m. and found the man suffering from a gunshot wound near Cambronne...

Ancient Roman tablet, thought long lost, turns up in New Orleans backyard

A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead.” “The fact that it was in Latin that...

Long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in New Orleans backyard

NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase "spirits of the dead." What You Need To Know A...

Texas A&M loses 4-1 to LSU in Baton Rouge

Texas A&M soccer took a hard scratch from LSU at its hometown field in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The 4-1 game was the first Tiger win against the Aggies since 2009. The LSU Soccer Stadium honored pediatric and mental health awareness with this match...

Roman artifact discovered in New Orleans backyard

A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead.” “The fact that it was in Latin that...

Redesigning Healthcare: How Accessible Data Leads to Better Care

The U.S. has a lower life expectancy and higher rate of premature death than any other wealthy country. This is despite the fact that we spend nearly twice as much per capita on healthcare. Exorbitant costs and disappointing outcomes are signs...

AP News: A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead." “The fact that it was...

Investigation finds flood risk threatens 170 U.S. hospitals

By Holly K. Hacker, Brett Kelman, Daniel Chang, Hannah Norman andLydia Zuraw KFF Health News LOUISVILLE, Tenn. — When a big storm hits, Peninsula Hospital could be underwater. At this decades-old psychiatric hospital on the edge of the Tennessee...

Long-Lost Ancient Roman Artifact Appears in New Orleans Backyard

A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead.” “The fact that it was in Latin that...

Why Drake Maye and the Patriots are on upset alert at New Orleans

Boy, it’s been good to be a Patriot. After upsetting the Bills in Buffalo, the Pats are riding their first win streak in almost three years. Drake Maye has been widely accepted as a franchise quarterback. The future, finally, looks bright again in...

A relatively healthy Saints gameday roster will include Alvin Kamara against the Patriots

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) run s up the middle for a first down against the New York Giants during the first half of the game at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (Staff photo by David Grunfeld, The...

Long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

NEW ORLEANS -- NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead." “The...

New Orleans companies with business on the Mississippi River keep selling. What's behind the trend?

New Orleans-based Bisso Towboat Co., a fifth-generation family-owned business that services ocean-going vessels along the Mississippi River, has been purchased by Connecticut-based Moran Towing Corp., the latest of more than half a dozen deals in...

East Baton Rouge magnet programs prepare students for college, careers and beyond

Sponsored Content This article is brought to you by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s magnet programs continue to stand out as some of the brightest offerings in the district. Serving students...

New Orleans mayoral candidates talked policy ideas to grow city's music economy during forum

The three frontrunners for New Orleans mayor spoke about their ideas to support and grow the city’s music economy during the “Music Swings Votes” forum Oct. 8, held just three days before residents will cast their votes in the primary for mayor,...

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools celebrate World Mental Health Day

BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System celebrated World Mental Health Day on Friday across the district. Mental Health Day, a global effort to raise awareness and promote well-being, was symbolized by students and staff wearing...

5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown

Democrats say extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits is urgent. Republicans say there's plenty of time to figure it out. As the government shutdown goes on, there are a lot of mixed messages on Capitol Hill about the health care issue at...

Complaint says top Baton Rouge mayor's aide bullied employees; council wants investigation

East Baton Rouge Metro Council members are calling for an outside investigation into one of Mayor-President Sid Edwards' top administrators after another high-ranking official accused her of bullying and intimidating employees. On Wednesday, Chief...

Despite federal funding uncertainty, Louisiana community colleges see enrollment boost

Long considered Louisiana’s “best-kept secret,” the state’s community college system has seen a post-pandemic enrollment resurgence. Nearly a third of Louisiana’s 280,000 college students last year attended one of the state’s 12 community and...

Tickets on sale for CYT Baton Rouge's 'Narnia,' UL Symphony plans Halloween Concert

'Narnia' tickets Tickets are on sale for CYT Baton Rouge's production of the musical, "Narnia," opening Oct. 23, at Abundant Life Church, 206 Edgewood Drive. Tickets are $16-$19. Visit cytbatonrouge.org. Animals in Art The 31st annual...