Changes are coming soon for the 504 area code in New Orleans -- and it will mean more dialing. Starting Sunday, you'll have to dial 504 then the phone number to make a local call. You might even have ...

The Acadiana and New Orleans areas are transitioning to ten-digit dialing for all calls, including local ones, starting this Sunday, October 24. A total of 82 area codes in 35 states and one U.S.

NEW ORLEANS – Before you start to grumble, remember that it’s for a good cause. The Federal Communications Commission is starting a “988” suicide prevention line– similar to the “911” emergency line.

NEW ORLEANS — Callers won't be able to leave out 504 when dialing out anymore — after Oct. 24. The North American Number Planning Administrator is making the change to make 988 the dialing code for ...