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Jefferson Parish law restricts what code inspectors can cite for inside rental units

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish leaders admit they could hold more negligent landlords responsible if code enforcement inspectors could cite for more violations inside rental units. But we found current parish law restricts the violations for which inspectors can cite. Inside the Jefferson Parish Council chambers, property owners regularly...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 2d

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Two Louisiana students land major national honor

Two Louisiana high school students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor recognizing academic achievement, artistic and technical talent, leadership and community service. Christine Tseng of Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie represents Jefferson Parish. Aditiya Babbar, a student at Mandeville High School, represents St. Tammany Parish.

Louisiana · 2d

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Rampart/Wurth Names Michael Ricci CEO

METAIRIE, La. — Rampart/Wurth Holding Inc. has announced that Michael Ricci will succeed co-founder Joseph Pappalardo Sr. as chief executive officer. Pappalardo, who co-founded the company in 1989 and has led it for more than three decades, will remain with the company as chairman of the board, assuming that title from co-founder Robert W. Merrick, who died in April 2025.

Metairie, LA · 1d

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David Rifkin specializes in pork roast sandwiches at his Porchettaboudit pop-up

David Rifkin taught himself to cook and sharpened his skills in friendly competition with friends while living in New York, where he worked developing software and teaching others how to write it. After the pandemic, he was looking for a change and ended up moving to New Orleans in 2023. Free of small New York apartment kitchens, he mastered cooking large roasts, like the classic Italian herbed pork dish, porchetta. He launched a specialty pop-up, Porchettaboudit, to sell hot pork belly sandwiches with his focaccia bread and sauces. Porchettaboudit is at Pete's Out in the Cold on Thursday, Nov. 12, Miel Brewery on Friday, Nov. 13, as well as Kingpin on Tuesdays, The Friendly Bar on Saturdays and at Pete’s Out in the Cold on Sunday, Nov. 29, during the New Orleans Saints game. For information, visit @porchettaboudit on Instagram.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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No brake tags in New Orleans? Without state rules, officials say program stays on pause.

New Orleans drivers don’t need to worry about renewing brake tags any time soon, as state officials drag their heels on setting up a vehicle identification program and Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration says it can’t get basic information from the Office of Motor Vehicles. A new state...

New Orleans, LA · 23h

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LSU New Orleans Proposed for U.S. Space Academy

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana has formally submitted a proposal to establish the U.S. Space Academy at LSU New Orleans, positioning the university’s lakefront campus as the potential permanent home of a proposed NASA-supported federal academy that would educate future astronauts, engineers, scientists and leaders for the nation’s space programs.

New Orleans, LA · 9h

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New Orleans, Jefferson Parish working together to craft Waymo rules

If you live in Metairie and want to take a driverless taxi into New Orleans for a night on the town, there's some good news: leaders in both Jefferson and Orleans Parish are joining forces to set new rules for those vehicles.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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New, refined Italian restaurant opens doors to Uptown community

A new Italian restaurant recently opened its doors to the Uptown neighborhood this month.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Area teams open play in LHSAA state volleyball tourney

The LHSAA state volleyball championship tournament gets underway today in Lafayette and, as always, there will be a host of local flavor with 19 New Orleans area teams among the 40 teams vying for championships. In addition, five bayou area teams have reached the quarterfinals as well at the Cajundome.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Cold front drops temperatures into the weekend

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Our coolest air of the season is on the way as a cold front sweeps the area over the next 24 hours. This front comes just in time for the weekend, making for some beautiful but chilly weather. Highs into the weekend will fall into the...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Free expungement clinic in New Orleans to provide legal assistance for a fresh start

A free expungement clinic in New Orleans was held on Saturday to provide residents with criminal records with legal guidance and support for a fresh start. The clinic was hosted by the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. It offered paperwork assistance, fee waivers, and...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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The chill arrives just in time for the weekend

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A beautiful weekend of weather is shaping up, though a chill will linger over the next few days. Expect sunny skies and pleasantly cool weather to greet you into the weekend. Early mornings will be cold and possibly frosty far inland. Lows dip into the 30s...

Louisiana · 10h

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Turn Back the Clock: Former Jesuit star Rusty Staub was a major-league hitting machine

When discussions occur about the best all-time major-league hitters from the New Orleans area, former Jesuit High School standout Rusty Staub is part of the “Holy Trinity” of ballplayers from the Crescent City who rank above the rest. He joins Hall of Famer Mel Ott and another former Jesuit legend, Will Clark, in the top three.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Storyville Museum Launches After Dark Experience

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Storyville Museum in the French Quarter has launched Storyville After Dark, a new immersive nighttime experience that expands the museum’s operating hours and uses advanced audio technology to bring the history of New Orleans and its legendary red-light district to life after sunset.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Rhythm & Roux: The Simmer & Swing of New Orleans

We're mixing up a little rhythm and Louisiana roux here in the Rouses kitchen. Chef Brian Landry gives us a preview of his new cookbook, 'Rhythm & Roux: The Simmer & Swing of New Orleans.'

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Lakeshore woman waits for full repairs months after SWBNO started work

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Lakeshore woman is waiting for her property, sidewalk and street to be fully restored months after the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO) attempted to repair a water leak. City of New Orleans spokesperson Keristen Holmes reported SWBNO attempted to perform a leak repair...

New Orleans, LA · 18h

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Louisiana Thanksgiving Travel: Storm Concerns Nov. 18–24

NOAA's latest outlook favors wetter-than-normal conditions across Louisiana ahead of Thanksgiving travel.

Louisiana · 2d

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Lewis leads Tulane against Akron after 35-point performance

Tulane Green Wave (2-1) at Akron Zips (2-0) BOTTOM LINE: Tulane visits Akron after Krystian Lewis scored 35 points in Tulane's 77-63 victory over the Nicholls State Colonels. Akron went 15-0 at home a season ago while going 29-6 overall. The Zips averaged 87.9 points per game while allowing opponents to score 74.0 last season.

Akron, OH · 13h