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Veterans Day showers give way to a chilly weekend in southeast Louisiana

Keep an umbrella handy if you’re heading to a Veterans Day ceremony this morning. Early radar showed light rain across parts of the River Parishes and metro New Orleans. A passing shower could leave some roads wet for the morning drive. Temperatures climb to 75–79° this afternoon, then fall...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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The WWII Museum Covers Six Buildings, and One Ticket Does Not Cover All of It

Historian Stephen Ambrose spent decades collecting oral histories from D-Day veterans before realizing the country had no museum built to hold them. He founded The National WWII Museum in New Orleans for a specific reason. Andrew Jackson Higgins and 30,000 Louisiana workers designed, built, and tested 20,000 Higgins boats here, the landing craft that carried […]

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World War II Cartoonist Bill Mauldin’s work on display at World War II Museum

A new special exhibit, "Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and The Art of War," at the National World War II Museum is exploring one of the most important cartoonists during World War II.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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New Orleans improves street light repair efficiency, mayor says it still 'unacceptable'

New Orleans has dramatically cut the time it takes to replace burned-out street lights -- but the mayor says it's still not good enough.Mayor Helena Moreno says it used to take more than a year from the time a light was reported out to the time it was fixed.

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Moreno pitches vote that could see nonprofits pay share toward New Orleans’ infrastructure

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans mayor Helena Moreno is proposing a 2027 vote that could result in nonprofits and other tax-exempt properties paying toward the city’s infrastructure. Moreno posted on social media Sunday (Nov. 8), floating the idea of an infrastructure fee. She pointed to last week’s new...

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Landowners sue LA utility regulators; Planned Parenthood reopens; study finds infant heart defects linked in industrial corridor

Louisiana landowners are suing the state’s utility regulators, claiming the Public Service Commission improperly changed its rules to speed up Meta data center projects. Gulf States Newsroom’s Drew Hawkins takes us inside the lawsuit. Last year, Planned Parenthood closed its two Louisiana locations after nearly 40 years of...

Louisiana · 1d

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Low scores, high stakes: 2 New Orleans schools fight to stay open

Leaders of two New Orleans K-8 schools asked the district last week to let them keep their charters, despite years of low test scores. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the Lower 9th Ward, and Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M., in Gentilly, are two of the four schools the district is considering closing at the end of this school year.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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New Orleans events: Skankfest, New Orleans Fringe Fest and more Nov. 9-15

Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. The comedy festival returns to New Orleans with more than 120 touring comics on multiple stages in a rowdy carnival atmosphere at Mardi Gras World on Nov. 13-15. Headliners including Mark Normand, Matt Braunger, Sam Tallent, Big Jay Oakerson, Doug Stanhope, Shane Gillis, Jim Norton, Eric Andre, Maddy Smith, Kurt Metzger, Luis J. Gomez, Maddy Kelly and more. There also are podcast tapings, a market and more. Single-day tickets start at $262.83 and festival passes also are available at skankfest.com.

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Customers experiencing low water pressure from the 7th Ward to the French Quarter

Repairs are underway on a 48-inch watermain break at Duels and Pauger Streets in the 7th Ward. Sewerage and Water Board officials say crews are preparing to install a linestop this week as customers experience low water pressure in several neighborhoods throughout New Orleans. The linestop is expected to improve...

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

Louisiana · 2d

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3 Louisiana Companies Named Among Forbes' America's Dream Employers

Three Louisiana companies made Forbes' 2027 America's Dream Employers list, including one business ranked among the nation's top 20.

Louisiana · 8d

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Kenner council member alleges public intimidation by mayor’s official

A Kenner city councilman filed a report with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, alleging public intimidation by the mayor’s chief administrative officer. The report was then referred to the Louisiana Attorney General’s office. Councilmember Joey LaHatte said he and his assistant were unable to access his office...

Kenner, LA · 3d

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Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, then 85-year-old Marine had the vision for the future

He joined the Marines in 1961, served for 27 years, was wounded twice in Vietnam, was awarded the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.

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Seven people displaced following two-alarm fire in New Orleans

Seven people were displaced following a two-alarm fire in New Orleans Monday, Nov. 9.

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USS New Orleans’ remarkable survival explored in National WWII Museum exhibit

A Japanese torpedo tore the bow from the USS New Orleans on Nov. 30, 1942. But the American cruiser stayed afloat, and its surviving sailors saved the ship. Today, that story of determination is featured in “Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War,” an exhibit at The National WWII Museum.

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Boil water advisory lifted in LaPlace

A boil water advisory issued for LaPlace on Sunday, Nov. 8 has been lifted.

Laplace, LA · 2d

Louisiana Weekly

N.O. City Council votes unanimously to increase property taxes

(Veritenews.org) – The New Orleans City Council on last Thursday (Nov. 5) voted unanimously to pass a partial millage roll forward – which will result in higher property taxes for city residents – after hearing a mix of criticism and support from residents in attendance. Joe Giarrusso,...