“They know me.” Grim hideouts like this one are plentiful across a Lower 9th Ward that 15 years ago became a world symbol for poverty, neglect and utter devastation, and since has shown few ...

Before Hurricane Katrina, about 5,000 households called the Lower 9th Ward home. Today, less than half of that number resides in the neighborhood. Most work in tourist-driven industries — restaurants, ...

Joyce Green’s name was one of dozens posted on the signs near the levee breach, and while some of the residents in the 9th Ward were able to leave, many faced a tough time getting back to a ...

“Hopefully, someone from our corporate community will step up.” The 9th Ward Project is an important one for a neighborhood that could use a boost. Organizers believe the stadium can serve as ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The latest design of the 9th Ward Stadium was revealed at Thursday’s community meeting. The facility is expected to feature two parking lots, two locker rooms, two entry ...