New Orleans

Halloween In New Orleans Get Scary
By William Tucker Hart
November 1, 2011 - 2:04pm
Two dead and 13 hurt in a New Orleans Halloween shooting

Two people and 13 others were injured during a shooting early Tuesday morning in New Orleans. The shootings were in four separate occasions throughout the city, including one on Bourbon Street where many were celebrating Halloween.

"We have made on arrest at this point," police spokesman officer Garry Flot told the Associated Press. He also noted none of the incidents were related.

Scientist find oil on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico
By Jack Keenan
October 25, 2010 - 11:12am
Federal Officials said the majority of the oil on the bottom of the Gulf had disappeared, but recent discoveries show this to be untrue.

Scientist aboard two research vessels studying the impact of the oil spill on sea life in the Gulf of Mexico found "considerable evidence" of oil on the seafloor of the Gulf, according to USA Today. The sample of evidence the researchers pulled out of the sea still need to be tested in order to make sure they did come from the spewing oil well. However, the amount of oil in the samples and the proximity to the well site make it "highly likely" that the oil came from the spill site.

Trombone Shorty brings New Orleans to the Westcott
By Ana Barbu
July 24, 2010 - 10:22am
Review: The talented multi-instrumentalist creates a blend of authentic jazz, soul and rock.

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was clearly born to play music.

Master of three instruments – the trombone, trumpet and his voice – Trombone Shorty and his band Orleans Avenue used all his talents at the Westcott Theater on Tuesday to create a blend of authentic New Orleans jazz, soul and rock.

11 missing oil rig workers found after expolosion
By Drew Sagon
April 21, 2010 - 1:58pm
Plus, airline shutdown creates big losses for the industry, and a woman ticketed for violating city odor code.

11 missing oil rig workers were found alive after an oil rig exploded and caught fire off the coast of Louisiana, according to MSNBC. Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser told local NBC affiliate WDSU that the workers are alive and safe after the explosion that left the rig on fire in the Gulf of Mexico.

Saints win first ever Super Bowl
By Flavia Colangelo
February 8, 2010 - 12:40pm
New Orleans triumph over the Colts. Plus, Palin considers running for president and Gov. David Paterson struggles over surfacing rumors.

Saints come marching home with the win

The New Orleans Saints triumphed over the Indianapolis Colts at the Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday with a final score of 31-17. This is the Saints first ever Super Bowl win in their 43-year history.