A man and woman were shot in the Fairgrounds neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the New Orleans Police ...

To address crime in New Orleans, mayoral candidate Helena Moreno wants to lead a "renaissance" of the city's recreation ...

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one man dead in the Bywater neighborhood. Police say the incident happened in the 4200 block of Royal Street ...

New Orleans police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal dog attack that occurred on Thursday, March 20.

NEW ORLEANS — Two people killed in separate shootings Mardi Gras Day have been identified by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office. On Thursday, the office said 31-year-old Wesley G. Stevenson was ...

Straddling the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana, New Orleans is a relatively small city home to numerous diverse neighborhoods. Though the city's lively districts took a significant hit ...

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — The St. Tammany Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of two passengers in the vehicle that fatally struck Sergeant Grant Candies during a high-speed chase early Sunday ...

In 2025, AL.com’s “Beyond the Violence” project, in partnership with The Birmingham Times, examines how Birmingham can become safer, healthier and happier. It’s a word that appears three ...

One of the simplest ways to find urban hiking trails is to open Google Maps or Apple Maps. Of course, if you’re in a truly ...

The administration appears set to end federal oversight of police, including agencies that have committed systemic civil ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...