On November 14, 1960, a 6-year-old girl walked into William J. Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. That seemingly mundane moment would shake the community and change the city forever.

But it's Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, our final day to celebrate the Carnival season and honor the rich history of the holiday with parades, king cakes, costumes, dancing and booze.

New Orleans moved up its two biggest Mardi Gras Day parades and cut down their routes to try to avoid the potentially destructive weather. Police were also expected to keep the hundreds of ...

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of ...

New Orleans might not get so lucky ahead of St. Patrick's Day this year. A cold front packing severe thunderstorms is expected to move through southeast Louisiana on Saturday, just as the Irish ...

NEW ORLEANS — Tyrell Morris, the former director of New Orleans’ 911 call center, has announced his candidacy for mayor of New Orleans, setting the stage for a contentious election as he faces ...