 | BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
The Saints continued their see-saw season Sunday with a 23-13 win over the Buccaneers. The victory keeps New Orleans' faint playoff hopes alive, but they'll need a win and some help next week. You'll find all of our coverage here.
New Orleans' 2023 murder rate dropped considerably from the historic high seen in 2022, mirroring a decline nationally. The reason why depends a lot on who you talk to, but the numbers include a sobering fact: more children were murdered in the city than any time in more than a decade. Missy Wilkinson and Jeff Adelson have the story.
The French Quarter got a late visit this weekend from ... Santa and Mrs. Claus? Doug MacCash has this dispatch from Bourbon Street and the appearance of an unconventional sleigh.
Happy new year, everyone. Check out all the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 
