The sweet sounds of marching bands are a familiar feeling for many Bayou Classic attendees. When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on the line.

The Bayou Classic, a marquee event celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), returns to New Orleans for its 51st year, promising a weekend packed with football, culture, and tradition.

NEW ORLEANS — The matchup between Southern University and Grambling State brings thousands of visitors to New Orleans' Superdome every Thanksgiving weekend. When the parade rolls through Downtown, you know the weekend is officially underway. Deborah Batiste attended Thursday's parade to support her grandson who was riding in Grambling's court.

The Bayou Classic is not just a football game. It's a celebration of higher education. It's a family reunion. It's more than a half century of tradition.

A 28-year-old man from Orange County with two previous felony convictions is facing life in prison for allegedly firing on undercover gang officers in an unmarked car last week, officials announced Wednesday. The shootout, according to a news release from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, unfolded on Nov. 21 in the city of […]

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 24: Members of the Grambling State "World Famed" Band performs at halftime during the Bayou Classic game in 2018. This year's Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, Nov. 29, the day before the Saturday football game. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The 51st Bayou Classic in New Orleans features the game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Southern University Jaguars, the Battle of the Bands, step-shows and more.