Crime
NOPD Arrests Assistant Teacher, Seeks 2 Others in Child Cruelty Case
Three suspects allegedly locked a non-verbal autistic student in a closet at a New Orleans school
New Orleans teachers accused of locking nonverbal child with autism in closet
The incident allegedly occurred on January 26 at Arthur Ashe School.
Orleans Parish Inmate Escapee Sentenced for Kidnapping and Rape
Antoine Massey received 60 years in prison for assaulting and raping his former girlfriend after escaping from jail.
Weather
New Orleans Braces for Stormy Weekend After Foggy Start
Strong storms possible late Saturday into early Sunday, with potential for damaging winds and brief tornadoes.
Louisiana Completes Largest Coastal Restoration Project After Hurricane Katrina
Twenty years after the devastating storm, the state has rebuilt 60 miles of barrier islands and beaches.
Main rain chance through Carnival is early Sunday
Storms could arrive late Saturday night into Sunday morning, bringing potential for gusty winds and isolated tornadoes.
Travel
New Element Hotel Opens in Downtown New Orleans
The extended-stay property offers wellness-focused amenities and sustainability-minded design.
Passenger Rail Line Needs Airport Stop Between New Orleans and Baton Rouge
Advocates argue a direct connection to the airport is crucial for successful service.
Breeze Airways Launches First International Flight from New Orleans
Nonstop service to Cancún, Mexico begins this Saturday
Sports
New UNO Baseball Coach Aims to Reflect City's Identity
Andrew Gipson plans to build a winning culture with high energy and attention to detail.
Pelicans' Trey Murphy III suffers shoulder injury, out vs. Heat
The rising star left Wednesday's game against Miami with the injury.
Heat Leaning Into Bam Adebayo-Kel'el Ware Frontcourt
Miami's young center Kel'el Ware has seen an increase in minutes alongside All-Star Bam Adebayo, and the results have been promising.
Entertainment
Award-Winning Journalist Soledad O'Brien Joins Mardi Gras Krewe of Muses
O'Brien will ride atop a 20-foot bedazzled red shoe float, tossing out decorated high heels to parade-goers.
Tulane Professor's Sculpture Exhibit Blends Identity and Abstraction
Jer'Lisa Devezin's EXTN exhibit at Tulane's Carroll Gallery explores texture, form, and the balance between representation and abstraction.
Tulane Student Shares 'Love' Songs for Valentine's Day
Columnist Sophia Duhon highlights a playlist of romantic tracks to kick off the holiday.
