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The Call Of

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America’s Oldest Mardi Gras Isn’t in New Orleans – And It’s Built for Families

Mardi Gras beyond New Orleans — Mobile, Galveston, and Jefferson Parish offer family-friendly Carnival seasons with free parades, food, and history.

Mobile, AL · 2d

The Takeout

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11 BBQ Restaurants With The Absolute Best Potato Salad In The US

Walk into any smokehouse, and you'd be surprised not to find potato salad on the menu. But where do you find the very best? We did the "work" for you.

New Orleans, LA · 18h

NOLA.com

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Dorignac’s Food Center bagger celebrates a milestone anniversary. ‘It feels like family.”

John Evans marked 20 years as a part-time bagger at Dorignac’s Food Center on Veterans Boulevard on Oct. 28, receiving a new service pin to recognize the milestone. For John, who is autistic, the anniversary is a significant personal accomplishment. For his mother, Marie Evans, it reflects two decades of perseverance and personal growth and the confidence she has gained from watching her son thrive in a workplace where he feels valued and accepted.

New Orleans, LA · 4d

WWL-AMFM

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Endymion announces country and pop performers for 2027 Extravaganza

We now know who will entertain the crowd in the Superdome after the Edymion parade this coming Mardi Gras season."The Krewe of Endymion is pleased to announce that the featured entertainment for the 2027 Extravaganza at the Caesars Superdome will include 2 mega-groups, OneRepublic and Zac Brown Band," the krewe announced.

New Orleans, LA · 4d

KFIL Radio

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Mississippi River Cruise Ship That Visits Quad Cities Capsizes In New Orleans

A cruise ship that has docked in Davenport has met her ending.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Blake Pontchartrain: The Former Bank of New Orleans Building is Home to a New Hotel

What can you tell me about the history of the 1010 Common building that is home to the new Fairmont Hotel?. The skyscraper at Common and South Rampart streets opened in 1971 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For its first decade, it was known as the Bank of New Orleans building, with the bank as its first major tenant.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Everything you need to know about the Manning Family Children’s Holiday Parade

The Manning Family Children’s Holiday Parade, which debuted in 2022, is coming back for a fifth year. The parade will take place in downtown New Orleans on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. The 30-float parade features high-flying holiday-themed balloons, floats with animatronic props, dozens of beloved marching bands...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Lafourche Animal Shelter opens Blessing Box in honor of Mike Detilier

The Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter has opened a new Blessing Box, helping local pet owners in need. The Blessing Box, located in the lobby of the Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, is a place where generous citizens can donate pet supplies, pantry staples, care items, and more to pet owners in need. These donations will help reduce pet owner surrenders and keep numbers in the shelter down.

Lafourche Parish, LA · 3d

NOLA.com

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Here’s where to find 7 Thanksgiving po-boys in New Orleans, from traditional to creative

In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, lines snake down Hagan Avenue every Wednesday as diners wait to step inside Parkway Bakery & Tavern for its annual Thanksgiving turkey po-boy, a yearslong tradition blending holiday leftovers with a New Orleans staple. Its appeal extends beyond layers of cornbread dressing, roasted...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Students furious over gym conditions

Students are outraged that the University Sports Complex’s million-dollar grant isn’t being used on the current facilities; however, the initial million wasn’t intended to fix those issues. Instead, it is a part of a $4 million plan to renovate the entire building, according to Loyola’s athletics director, Brett Simpson.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Italian restaurant near Slidell suffers fire damage; hopes to reopen by end of next week

Assunta's Restaurant owner Heather Miller was standing at her bar Tuesday night when the lights flickered. She said a customer joked that they'd be “eating dinner by candlelight” tonight. But what happened seconds later wasn't funny at all. That same customer “jumped up like a rabbit,” said Miller,...

Slidell, LA · 2d

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Louisiana Eats: Flavors Of The Islands

The flavors of the Caribbean are as diverse as the islands themselves, shaped by generations of traditions and cultural influences. This week, we speak with three chefs bringing the tastes of the islands to tables across the country. We begin with Chef Rawlston Williams. Born in Kingstown in Saint Vincent...

New Orleans, LA · 23h

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Magazine Street’s Tyler + Tate, Fox & Hen use Indian hand-block printing on home linens, fashion

As we think about setting a stunning holiday table, Inside Sources caught up with Ryan Tyler Dunagan, of Fox & Hen, a women’s boutique, and a partner of Tyler + Tate, a posh home and lifestyle destination. The two shops are within walking distance of each other on Magazine Street.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

NOLA.com

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'The Story of Us' as seen by artists raising Hope House funds

A unique art exhibit debuted Nov. 6 when “The Story of Us: Our City, Our Culture, Our Spirit” debuted in the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell’s City Hall. A group of eight artists donated their talent to embellish tabletop shotgun-style houses as a part of a fundraiser for Hospice Foundation of the South, which operates the Hospice House in Slidell.

Slidell, LA · 1d

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New Orleans-Made Traiteur Amaro Named World’s Best

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Traiteur Amaro, a small-batch amaro handcrafted in New Orleans’ Upper Ninth Ward, was named Best of Class Herbal & Botanical Liqueur at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), one of the world’s most prestigious international spirits competitions. Traiteur Amaro, the...

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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This Huge Louisiana Outlet Center Makes Holiday Shopping A Road-Trip Event

More than 50 brand-name outlet stores sit in one open-air spot right off I-10. That’s a lot of gift list crossed off in a single afternoon. I like that this place sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. You can turn a holiday errand into a full Louisiana road trip without much of a detour.

Gonzales, LA · 4d

WGNO

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Luna Fete will illuminate downtown New Orleans with puppet art in 2026

Luna Fete, a free festival of light, art and technology will once again light up and transform downtown New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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9 Must-Try Foods in New Orleans That Make This City a Food Lover’s Paradise

Plan a trip to New Orleans around meals and the itinerary builds itself. There’s a powdered-sugar stop in the morning, a sandwich that feeds two at lunch, and a dinner that tends to involve butter. Nine places keep surfacing in local guides, travel roundups, and Reddit threads. Each one...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Sharon Osbourne set to reign as Orpheus Monarch

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Krewe of Orpheus announced Thursday (Nov. 12) that Sharon Osbourne will take the Monarch throne as the krewe rolls on Feb. 8, 2027, at 6 p.m. Over 1,500 members and 40 floats will be led under Osborne’s procession this Lundi Gras with the theme Mystical and Marvelous... Madness and Merriment.

New Orleans, LA · 3d