Desiree Stennett

Infrastructure, city services, jobs and development are the top issues in the New Orleans City Council District A race.

"There's this hope that this might bring businesses back, but heavy industry is not the same as grocery stores and pharmacies and small privately-owned businesses," one resident said.

New Orleans City Council's opposition of Holy Cross grain facility draws praise from residents and criticism from Port officials and business community.

They were between the ages of 9 and 18 when Katrina hit -- and changed everything in New Orleans and the surrounding areas. Katrina decided which family bonds thrived and died. It inspired career paths and artistic pursuits. And it preserved memories, or washed them away, depending upon which possessions survived. These are their stories.

Zennitria Stevenson and her boyfriend, Esvin Carrera, of New Orleans, were shot and killed by Stevenson's son, Jarrell Stevenson, according to relatives.

The stabbing happened on a busy day in the French Quarter, which was crowded for much of the day and night with those who attended Red Dress Run and Dirty Linen Night.

In New Orleans, here's how a new municipal ID program will work

Slightly smaller crowds are expected this year. But the event will still be a boost for the economy.

New Orleans City Council members have raised the penalty for tagging buildings, in hopes of curbing graffiti across the city.

The 6th annual NOLA Juneteenth Festival will begin at noon at Congo Square on June 19.