Louisiana’s Christmas Tree Debate Settled

LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - It's October. Yay! We're starting to see ever-so-slightly cooler weather, pumpkin spice is everywhere you turn, and fall festivities are in full swing. So, naturally, we should start thinking about Christmas. Hey, don't...

Good Vibes and Otter Productions hosts Rebelution and more Oct. 9-10 in Avila Beach

It’s been more than 20 years since a quintet of UCSB students joined forces in Isla Vista to become Rebelution. Throughout 2004 and 2005, they grew their fanbase playing local shows and releasing an independent EP. By 2007, they released Courage...

Ghostly getaways for the spirited traveler

Casa Loma, Toronto, Canada, Courtesy Hector Vasquez People love to explore the uncanny and unexplained as Halloween draws near. One way to do so is by visiting some of the purportedly haunted places around the world that also happen to be...

OPINION | Tulanians, you need to be following New Orleans news

It is undeniable that Tulane University’s identity is rooted in the city of New Orleans. When people from home ask me if I’m enjoying college so far, I get to brag about Mardi Gras parades, Creole cuisine and hurricanes on Bourbon Street. I do my...

Leading mayoral candidate Helena Moreno weighs in on higher education in New Orleans

In the race for New Orleans mayor, three candidates lead the 11-person race: Councilmember Helena Moreno, state Sen. Royce Duplessis and Councilmember Oliver Thomas. Currently, Moreno leads. The Tulane Hullabaloo reached out to Moreno to hear...

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell proposes $200 million in spending reductions

Mayor LaToya Cantrell speaks during a meeting where her administration delivered the 2026 budget proposal at New Orleans City Hall. Photo by Brett Duke / The Times-Picayune New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Wednesday sought to shift the blame for...

Louisiana lawmakers split on shutdown blame, urge quick resolution

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - On Capitol Hill, Louisiana lawmakers are at the center of government shutdown discussions. “Obviously, we have a lot of differences between Republicans and Democrats on funding, but our bill we passed through the House keeps...

Armed soldiers coming to New Orleans streets; tourists react

With some of the lowest violent crime rates in decades, critics question the need to bring in the Guard. NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced Wednesday that New Orleans will host college football's championship game in 2028. He...

Government shutdown hurts Louisiana’s real estate industry

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Less than 24 hours after the federal government shut down over budget disputes, prospective homebuyers in Louisiana are already facing delays in moving into their new homes. Andrea Tyler, a realtor with At Home Realty Group,...

New Orleans Wins 2028 CFP Championship Bid at Superdome

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KPEL News) — The Caesars Superdome will host the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 24, 2028, bringing the sport’s title game back to Louisiana for the first time since LSU’s dominant victory over Clemson...

No, Erewhon is not opening in New Orleans. But locals can still soon get their viral smoothies.

A trendy Los Angeles-area upscale grocery store chain, known for its celebrity-endorsed smoothies, announced that people in the New Orleans area, as well as other major metropolitan areas across the U.S., can soon get a taste of its brand. Fans of...

Louisiana Releases 2026 Baseball Schedule

LAFAYETTE — A home slate featuring reigning national champion LSU, College World Series finalist Coastal Carolina and non-conference series against Missouri State, Maryland, Kansas State and Stony Brook highlights the 2026 Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns...

New Orleans to host College Football Playoff National Championship at Superdome in 2028

New Orleans will host the College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2028, bringing the title game back to the Caesars Superdome and thousands of fans and national media attention along with it. The matchup will cap the 2027 season...

Groundbreaking held for 2026 St. Jude Dream Home in New Orleans; tickets on sale in March

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Construction is underway on the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home in New Orleans, a fundraiser that will support lifesaving research and treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. RELATED: Mandeville woman wins 2025 St. Jude...

WATCH | Hot Springs tourism hits 9.7 million visitors, $1.1 billion spending mark in 2024

Hot Springs saw a 4.3% increase in visitors in 2024 compared to 2022, the last time Longwoods International did a tourism report for the city. There were 9.7 million visitors in 2024 with nearly two-thirds, 6 million, of the visitors making day...

A women-only, alcohol free club is getting the party started in Baton Rouge

Cyndi Lauper said it best: girls just want to have fun. For Alyssa Lundy, a local business owner and mom of three, that means a night of carefree dancing to hits from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s with some gal pals. This month, Lundy will launch The 5...

Baseball: Louisiana Releases 2026 Baseball Schedule

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team has unveiled its 2026 schedule, featuring notable matchups against reigning national champion LSU and College World Series finalist Coastal Carolina. The team is set to play 35 games at home this season,...

In New Orleans City Council District A race, candidates focus on infrastructure, services

The candidates AIMEE McCARRON Age, Born, Lives: 41. Born in New Orleans, lives in New Orleans. HS, College, Advanced Education: Graduated from New Orleans Creative Arts; bachelor’s in Hotel, restaurant and tourism management from University of New...

Once New Orleans' mayor-in-waiting, Oliver Thomas vows to lead a 'city that works for everyone'

Wearing a blue suit and thick-rimmed glasses, Oliver Thomas paced the St. Augustine High School gym, making eye contact with students in the crowd as he mused about how city leaders can uplift Black businesses. The students listened intently as he...

Texas aerospace firm plans to build space station at NASA's Michoud facility in New Orleans

Texas-based aerospace company Vivace, which operates a manufacturing center at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans East, has landed a contract to help build a space station for Starlab Space, a global joint venture vying for funding in a...