The Latest Breaking News from New Orleans

Saints RB Alvin Kamara Committed to Franchise Amid Trade Interest

The veteran running back wants to remain in New Orleans.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2025

Mystery as missing Roman headstone discovered in New Orleans backyard

The tablet had been in an ancient cemetery of around 20 graves of military personnel

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025

Roman grave marker found in New Orleans yard left there by US soldier’s granddaughter

Erin Scott O’Brien says grandfather Charles Paddock brought back artifact with him from second world war

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025

What to know about the capture of the last of 10 escapees from a New Orleans jail

All 10 fugitives who made a brazen escape from a New Orleans jail in May are back in custody after the last inmate was captured in Atlanta

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Last of New Orleans jail inmates who broke out in viral escape is caught months later

Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta, Georgia, after evading the authorities for almost five months, the U.S. Marshals said Wednesday

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Last of 10 inmates who escaped from New Orleans jail captured by police

Authorities say they found convicted killer Derrick Groves after a standoff at a home in south-west Atlanta

The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2025

Last of the 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured in Georgia, authorities say

The U.S. Marshalls say the only escaped inmate who remained on the run after breaking out of a New Orleans jail in May has been captured

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

A New Orleans candidate's murder conviction was tossed but the state still challenges his past

A down-ballot race for New Orleans clerk of criminal court has turned personal and contentious, as candidate Calvin Duncan faces attacks over whether he was truly exonerated for murder

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard

Discovery of 1,900-year-old headstone dedicated to Roman sailor sets off effort to repatriate item to Italy

The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025

Popular New Orleans meteorologist arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges

Chief Meteorologist Devon Lucie was put on leave during the investigation into the domestic incident

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025