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Teacher Fired After Husband's Obituary Reveals Gay Marriage

Parent complains to Catholic school about educator's same-sex marriage

(Newser) - A music teacher called "a beacon of kindness and understanding" for students at a New Orleans Catholic school was fired last week after a parent's discovery of his late husband's obituary, revealing the educator's same-sex marriage—unleashing community backlash and a debate over the school'...

Fugitive Missing for 6 Weeks Found 2 Miles From Jail

Antoine Massey is 9th inmate on the run to be recaptured in New Orleans; one is still out there

(Newser) - On Friday, Louisiana authorities captured one of the 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail six weeks ago, and who police say released videos on social media while still on the run. Antoine Massey, 33, was taken into custody at a residence in New Orleans about 2 miles...

Fugitive's Girlfriend Charged With Aiding Prison Breakout

Darriana Burton worked at jail but was fired in 2023

(Newser) - Authorities arrested a former New Orleans jail employee on Monday and accused her of aiding in the 10-inmate breakout at the facility last month , which included an escape by her boyfriend—a convicted murderer.
  • The former jail employee, Darriana Burton, 28, is one of at least 16 people arrested and
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Cop Goes on Trial for Shooting a Puppy

Owners say dog posed no threat to New Orleans police officer Derrick Burmaster

(Newser) - A New Orleans police officer who shot and killed a puppy while responding to a call is set to go to trial Monday in a federal lawsuit filed by the dog's owners. The Catahoula Leopard dog ran up to Officer Derrick Burmaster after he entered the yard in response...

Video May Show Escaped Inmate Asking for Trump's Help

Videos posted to Instagram thought to be made by Antoine Massey

(Newser) - A man who identifies himself as New Orleans jail escapee Antoine Massey released two videos on social media while still on the run from authorities, leading to a police raid that failed to recapture him, an AP source says. Authorities were so convinced of the authenticity of the videos that...

3 More Escaped New Orleans Inmates Captured

Just 2 remain on the lam after May 16 escape

(Newser) - Just two inmates remain on the lam 10 days after a massive New Orleans jailbreak in which 10 prisoners escaped. Louisiana State Police said Monday that one fugitive had been arrested in Baton Rouge, while two more were arrested in neighboring Texas. Jermaine Donald and Leo Tate were captured in...

Jail Worker Accused in Escape: Inmate Said He'd 'Shank' Me

Sterling Williams' explanation revealed as a fifth escapee is captured in New Orleans

(Newser) - A maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish jail says he helped 10 inmates escape after being threatened by one of them, according to an arrest warrant. As authorities race to capture the remaining five fugitives, questions are swirling about how such a large-scale jailbreak unfolded with inside assistance. Sterling...

Worker Charged With Assisting in Jailbreak

Employee Sterling Williams charged with aiding mass breakout from New Orleans jail

(Newser) - Indications that Friday's jailbreak in Louisiana was an inside job have been confirmed by authorities, who've charged an employee with assisting the 10 escapees. Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, turned from jail employee to inmate on Tuesday as he was booked into...

New Orleans' Facial Recognition Tech Called a 'Nightmare'

Washington Post article is raising concerns about surveillance, tracking

(Newser) - A Washington Post investigation found that New Orleans police have secretly used facial recognition technology to scan the city's streets in an effort to identify suspects or wanted persons—per the newspaper, this may be a big first, with no known precedent in any other major US city. The...

2nd Suspect Charged in Death of Super Bowl Reporter

Police say suspects 'were working hand-in-hand in concert with each other'

(Newser) - A second person has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Telemundo Kansas City reporter Adan Manzano , who traveled to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl. Kenner police on Monday announced charges against Rickey White, 34, who was previously arrested in Florida on robbery and...

Woman Charged With Murder in Death of Super Bowl Reporter

Danette Colbert already faced property crime charges

(Newser) - The woman arrested in connection with the death of a TV reporter who was found in his New Orleans hotel room while he was in the city to cover the Super Bowl has now been charged with second-degree murder. Danette Colbert, 48, had previously been charged with robbing victim Adan...

World's Best Food City Is in the US
World's Best Food
City Is in the US
Mar 17, 2025 12:38 PM CDT

World's Best Food City Is in the US

New Orleans comes out on top in Time Out's ranking

(Newser) - Influences from France, Spain, Vietnam, and Africa come together in the world's best city for food—right in the US, according to Time Out . Thousands of people from around the world were asked to rate their local food scene based on 18 criteria, including quality and affordability. These rankings...

Powerful Storms Threaten Mardi Gras

New Orleans warns celebrations could be canceled at the last minute

(Newser) - Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday just as costumed revelers celebrate Mardi Gras in the streets of New Orleans and other cities in the region. New Orleans moved up its two biggest Mardi Gras Day...

Airbnb Is Suing New Orleans
Airbnb Has a Beef
With the Big Easy
Feb 19, 2025 3:02 PM CST

Airbnb Has a Beef With the Big Easy

Company sues after New Orleans adopts sweeping regulations governing short-term rentals

(Newser) - Airbnb is suing New Orleans for requiring the company and short-term rental platforms to ensure properties they market are in compliance with city laws. "What we're looking at now due to Airbnb's lawsuit is that they do not want to be regulated," City Council President JP...

Only One US City Makes Top 10 List for Romance

Mumbai is No. 1 in Time Out 's ranking of best cities globally for love; New Orleans is No. 7

(Newser) - Dating is never a universal experience, but one thing all of those in the "singles" column can agree on: No one wants to be looking for love in all the wrong places. That's why Time Out figured out which cities worldwide are the most lovey-dovey, surveying thousands of...

Reporter's Hotel Room Death Takes a Turn

Police arrest a woman who they say has a history of allegations of drugging and robbing men

(Newser) - Police have arrested a woman in connection with the death of a TV sports reporter who was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl, reports USA Today . Adan Manzano, 27, was found dead in his hotel room, and authorities aren't speculating about what happened. However:
  • Police arrested 48-year-old
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Sports Reporter, 27, Dies Days Before Super Bowl

27-year-old Adan Manzano died in hotel just outside New Orleans

(Newser) - A 27-year-old sports reporter and anchor assigned to cover Super Bowl 59 died Wednesday in a hotel just outside New Orleans. Adan Manzano, who worked for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, had been set to cover the Super Bowl for the third straight year, People reports. The Jefferson Parish...

Trump to Make History at Super Bowl LIX
Trump to Make History
at Super Bowl LIX
the rundown
Feb 5, 2025 9:21 AM CST

Trump to Make History at Super Bowl LIX

He'll be first sitting president to attend the big game

(Newser) - President Trump will attend Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday, an official tells the AP , as the first sitting president ever to attend. Reactions and more on the big game:
  • History: Just three sitting vice presidents have attended the big game: Al Gore in 1994, George HW Bush
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In New Orleans' Priest Scandal, NFL Team Did Damage Control

New emails reveal ties closer than previously reported between the Saints and Catholic diocese

(Newser) - When New Orleans church leaders prepared to publish a list of predatory Catholic priests, they turned to a well-oiled public relations machine: the city's NFL franchise. What came next was a crisis-communications blitz orchestrated by the New Orleans Saints' president and other top team officials, according to hundreds of...

New Orleans Gets Creative With Blizzard Cleanup

They cleaned up like they did after Mardi Gras

(Newser) - Days after a winter storm dropped ice and record-breaking snow, cleanup efforts were underway Thursday in several major Southern cities such as New Orleans, where crews were removing snow the same way they remove trash, drink cups, and plastic beads after Mardi Gras, the AP reports. Temperatures were gradually rising...

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