After several tragic shootings, the New Orleans D.A. Jason Williams is highlighting the need to keep firearms away from children.

A man wanted by the New Orleans Police Department for attempted rape and battery has been arrested.

A Tremè area resident is recovering after suffering burns in a one-alarm fire on Thursday, Dec. 7.

A request to turn 45 lots into homes on post drive in the Woodmere community has caused a stir amongst residents who believe the idea of more housing is a poor choice for the land, and with a lack of transparency from the developers, many residents are left in the dark on what to expect.

Wheel of Justice report on the murder of Derek Glen Williams which remains unsolved 25 years later

Jefferson Parish leaders are breaking ground on a new facility in Metairie for troubled kids in the parish.

Tulane University is under investigation for a reported civil rights violation, according to the United States Department of Education.

Grammy award winner Jon Batiste returns home to New Orleans and brings special guest former First Lady Michelle Obama with him for a special screening of the Netflix and Higher Ground documentary, 'American Symphony.'

Several Lafourche Parish schools and roads were closed due to smoke from marsh fires on Thursday, Dec. 7.

A man wanted by the New Orleans Police Department for attempted rape and battery has been arrested.

Bill Summers

This holiday weekend features wonderful weather to accompany festive events, including a Christmas parade watch-party on the water, a scary Saint Nick, and even an elf-filled bar crawl! Here are Where Y’at’s weekend picks.

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