Moreno, a Democrat, got a phone call from Republican Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser with an offer to help. Here’s where the banners are going.

New Orleans officials have requested increased federal law enforcement presence for New Year’s Eve and the Sugar Bowl following the arrest of a New Iberia man accused of planning an attack in the city.

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Federal authorities said they had Micah James Legnon, 28, under surveillance because of ties to an extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group.

Place-kicker Charlie Smyth has signed a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints and has been elevated to the active roster, his agent, Paul Sheehy, said in a social media

New Orleans has asked the federal government to upgrade its security rating for this year’s New Year’s Eve and Sugar Bowl events, the city’s homeland security director said Friday.

The former Alabama standout became the first NBA player with eight steals in a game this season during a franchise-record comeback.

New Orleans started 2025 with a terrorist attack and prison escape and is ending it with a National Guard enforcement. But at least no hurricanes.

A handmade “voodoo doll” portraying an ICE agent was found in Uptown New Orleans as federal immigration enforcement continues across south Louisiana.