A new lawsuit says the city of New Orleans has been aware of the danger of a vehicle attack on Bourbon Street for nearly a decade, and yet Bourbon Street was left vulnerable to trucks entering leading up to the New Year’s Day attack that left 14 dead.

On Monday, crews installed the barriers on side streets in the quarter between St. Ann and Iberville. They are located one block off Bourbon in both directions.

The NFL’s security chief projected confidence in the league’s security plans as New Orleans prepares to host the Feb. 9 Super Bowl in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people there on New Year’s Day.

The French Quarter will have enhanced security checkpoints for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry made the announcement Wednesday (Jan. 29) in Baton Rouge, with New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell standing next to him at the headquarters of the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security.

French Quarter Festival released a partial preview list of who's performing at its April 10-13 fest. The lineup will include Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr., Anders Osborne, Soul Rebels, John Boutte, Kermit Ruffins, John Mooney, Jon Cleary, Amanda Shaw and many more. A list of all currently scheduled performers is below.

Twenty-one victims of the New Orleans terror attack have filed a lawsuit against city officials and contractors this week, saying that they failed to protect Bourbon Street revelers from a “preventable” truck ramming incident.

Jeff Landry said the state will establish checkpoints surrounding the French Quarter in New Orleans during Super Bowl week to enhance safety with the wounds of the deadly New Year's morning terrorist attack on Bourbon Street still fresh.

The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing a party, has more in store than football.

New Orleans tightens security ahead of Super Bowl LIX with barricades, undercover officers, and plans for long-term French Quarter safety

French Quarter Festival announces the confirmed bands and food offerings for the annual event from April 10-13, 2025.

Take a look at what's in store throughout the greater south Louisiana area, from music and food to races for a good causes