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Visitors Say The Cajun Fried Chicken At This No-Frills New Orleans, Louisiana Dive Bar Stands Out From Anywhere Else

Some of the best meals in New Orleans happen far from white tablecloths. Down near the French Market, a small, busy bar keeps turning out a plate of Cajun fried chicken that people talk about long after their trip ends. Locals send newcomers there, bartenders at other spots point the...

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Innovative test catches Coach O's sepsis in time

Coach Ed Orgeron has recovered from sepsis after early detection by an innovative diagnostic test at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. (Courtesy of FMOL Health)

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Without enough players, Louisiana calls off Saturday game with UNC-Wilmington

Nov 12 (Field Level Media) – Louisiana is not equipped to play a game Saturday as scheduled and postponed the nonconference date with UNC-Wilmington for what the university termed “an insufficient number of available student-athletes.”. The Ragin’ Cajuns played with nine on Monday in a 56-39 victory against...

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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.

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From Tragedy to Triumph: A Culinary Haven Born in Boutte After Katrina

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as New Orleans grappled with devastation, Viet Nguyen and his family faced their own formidable challenges. The storm had ruthlessly swept away their lives, leaving them with a void that extended beyond material loss.

Boutte, LA · 20h

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Swyft Fiber Pours $1 Billion Into Louisiana, Puts National HQ in Metairie

Gov. Jeff Landry announced Thursday that Swyft Fiber plans to invest more than $1 billion in Louisiana broadband infrastructure, with the company locating 90% of its planned expansion in the state and establishing its national headquarters in Metairie. The headquarters alone is expected to keep an estimated 200 to 300 jobs in Jefferson Parish.

Louisiana · 20h

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This Louisiana Italian Restaurant Makes Its Pasta, Pizza Dough And Ice Cream From Scratch

A blue crab pasta in Louisiana comes with a twist, and I can’t stop thinking about it. The noodles are made in-house, and so are the pizza dough and the ice cream. That’s a lot of from-scratch work for one kitchen. I like how the menu blends Italian ideas with a Gulf Coast attitude.

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Seattle ON Tap

Archie Manning Called Lane Kiffin a "Narcissistic Jerk" And Nobody's Talking About Their Reunion Tonight

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) LSU hosts Texas on Saturday night, and while it’s a huge matchup, the real drama might just be on the sidelines and in the history books. Texas QB Arch […]

Baton Rouge, 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...

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New Orleans attorney fined $400,000 after exposing abusive priest says it was ‘worth it’

An attorney who was fined more than $400,000 after getting an abusive Roman Catholic priest removed as a New Orleans high school's chaplain says it was "worth it" now that the church has officially classified the cleric as a clergy molester. That remark from Richard Trahant came days after the...

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Swyft Fiber reveals $1 billion infrastructure investment as it plans to build national headquarters

METAIRIE — A company revealed a $1 billion infrastructure investment as part of its plans to build a national headquarters in Metairie. On Friday, Gov. Jeff Landry, ConnectLA and Swyft Fiber announced plans to build more than $1 billion in broadband infrastructure. The investment includes Swyft Fiber's existing network,...

Metairie, LA · 6h

WGNO

Morris Bart on how some Louisiana residents have been affected by GLP-1 side effects

The FDA's order for new warning labels on weight loss-drugs is underscoring a dangerous side effect to the drugs.

New Orleans, LA · 4h

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Terrebonne Parish, LA · 4h

First cold temperatures expected across Terrebonne-Lafourche this weekend

Cold weather is blowing onto the bayou this weekend. Wind chills in the 20’s and 30’s inland and “feels-like” temperatures in the 30’s are expected all the way down to the Gulf Coast by Saturday morning. Patchy frost is possible in colder locations, with a brief freeze not entirely ruled out.

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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.

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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.

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TKTMJ Secures $42.3M Army Corps Contract for Metairie, Louisiana Construction Work

TKTMJ, Inc.,* Natchitoches, Louisiana, was awarded a $42,398,851 firm-fixed-price contract for construction access to the work site; demolition; clearing and grubbing; excavation and embankment placement; geotextile and stone placement; and turf establishment and maintenance. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Metairie, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 15, 2027. Fiscal 2027 civil expenses funds in the amount of $42,398,851 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, Louisiana, is the contracting activity (W912P8-27-C-A003).

Metairie, LA · 2d

WGNO

Find free turkeys and Thanksgiving food at these New Orleans area giveaways

The Thanksgiving turkey is often the heart of the holiday meal, but many may need assistance in providing it for their families. Here are some turkey giveaways to check out in the New Orleans area:

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A Post-Katrina Living Room Grew Into This Mid-City Creole Café

Tanya Dubuclet started cooking for neighbors out of her own kitchen after Hurricane Katrina, and her husband eventually got tired of their living room serving as a waiting area for customers. She was working from recipes handed down by her grandmother, and word moved through the neighborhood faster than the house could hold. Timothy Dubuclet […]