Art Neville, New Orleans Funk Legend, Dead At 81
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Art Neville, a member of a storied New Orleans musical family who performed with his siblings in The Neville Brothers band and founded the groundbreaking funk…
New Orleans’ Levees Face Biggest Test Since Hurricane Katrina
From the north, the Mississippi River is gushing into New Orleans after record-setting rains swelled its tributaries enough to maintain flood levels for the longest period in recorded history. From…
Leah Chase, Famed New Orleans Chef Who Fed Civil Rights Leaders, Dead At 96
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Legendary New Orleans chef Leah Chase always had problems when customers asked if she served “soul food.” Well, that would depend on where your soul was,…
Rep. Steve King Disparages New Orleans Katrina Flood Victims
At a town hall on Thursday, white supremacist Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) claimed he was told that New Orleans flood victims only ever asked for help, unlike Iowans who “take…
Trauma Is The Norm For Many New Orleans Kids. This School Was Made For Them.
This story is a collaboration between HuffPost and The Lens. This year, the kids learned papier mâché. Their creations line the walls of the art and electives room. In the…
Controversial Ex-Louisiana Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teens
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. ― Former sheriff Rodney “Jack” Strain, who received national scorn after making racist comments on TV, is reportedly facing allegations he sexually abused teenagers while in…
Adrian Peterson traded to Arizona – Cris and Nick react | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright talk Adrian Peterson and the Arizona Cardinals after the running back was traded away by the Saints. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest … source
Cris and Nick react to the Jets trading Teddy Bridgewater | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Cris Carter and Nick Wright react to the New York Jets trading Teddy Bridgewater to the New Orleans Saints. Nick and Cris agree Teddy joining Sean Payton is … source
Nick and Cris on how a second Super Bowl would impact Drew Brees’ legacy | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter discuss New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees entering his 18th NFL season. Nick details why Brees needs to win another Super Bowl … source
Is Sunday’s game against New Orleans a must win for New England? | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright believes the Patriots must win in New Orleans to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Cris Carter disagrees, as long as Tom Brady stays healthy. source