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Man found dead Sunday along South Claiborne Avenue, NOPD says

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A 69-year-old man found dead along South Claiborne Avenue is the city’s second homicide victim of Sunday morning (Nov. 8), New Orleans police said. Police identified the man as David Hyde. The NOPD said the man was found on the ground “suffering from multiple contusions”...

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An LSU New Orleans freshman point guard who once faced an NBA MVP stepped up against Loyola

LSU New Orleans freshman point guard Marcus McDonald gained valuable on-court experience while playing for the Jamaican national team this past summer. McDonald had the opportunity to face Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeois-Alexander, the two-time reigning NBA MVP, when Jamaica’s national team faced Canada during a FIBA World Cup qualifier in July that saw McDonald score 19 points in 21 minutes at just 19 years old.

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Tulane athletic director David Harris posts critical statement after a lopsided loss to Tulsa

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane athletic director David Harris was “embarrassed” by what he called an “alarming” 50-point loss to Tulsa on homecoming weekend, he said in a message posted on the university's athletic website Saturday night. The performance “by our football program was unacceptable, and far below the standard that we have come to expect in recent years,” Harris' statement said. “I understand the frustration and disappointment that our supporters feel. I am embarrassed by what transpired on the field in front of our student-athletes’ families, alumni, fans and the entire Tulane community.” Harris, in his third season at Tulane, hired coach Will Hall last offseason after Jon Sumrall accepted the coaching job at Florida. The 60-10 loss to Tulsa dropped Tulane to 4-5 overall and 2-3 in the American Conference, one season after the Green Wave were one of two teams from non-power conferences to be included in the College Football Playoff. “We've played better than this,” Hall said. “It's definitely fixable. We've got to fix it and it starts with me.” Hall did not indicate whether he was considering any staff changes. “Right now, I'm focused on taking this team and playing much, much better in seven

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WGNO

Woman shot and killed in New Orleans

A woman was fatally shot in New Orleans Sunday, Nov. 8.

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WWL-AMFM

One dead, one wounded in separate New Orleans East shootings

A violent night and early morning in New Orleans East resulted in the shooting death of a woman and a man going to a hospital with a neck wound.

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WGNO

Two New Orleans restaurants featured on OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants in America list

OpenTable has included two New Orleans restaurants on its 2026 top 100 restaurants in America list.

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French Quarter shop struggles to survive

Starling Magickal Occult Shop, a French Quarter business since 1995, is facing financial challenges after Decatur Street construction and other setbacks, leaving its owners uncertain about their future. As the shop is located on the 1000 block of Royal Street, the owners said they didn’t initially expect to be impacted...

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Firefighters rescue 2 German shepherds from drainage canal in Harvey

HARVEY, La. (WVUE) - Harvey Volunteer Fire Company Two rescued two German shepherds that were stuck in a drainage canal in Harvey. Firefighters got the call around 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon (Nov. 8). Two firefighters lowered ladders 12 feet to reach the dogs. They calmed the dogs enough to carry...

Harvey, LA · 21h

NOLA.com

Letters: Showing kindness, one person at a time

For years I have driven down the same road on my way to work. It's a daily reminder of where we are as a nation. At first, I was surprised but then dismayed by what I saw. Poverty. Hopelessness. Hunger. Despair. I knew this was not right. But seeing it day after day, I turned a blind eye. Never making eye contact. Acknowledgement is burdened with a responsibility to do something.

New Orleans, LA · 21h

NOLA.com

Marigny bar mourns the loss of Pepper, namesake of the NOLA watering hole: ‘Complete legend’

In the back of Pepp’s Pub on Thursday afternoon, owner Sam Wurth and two regulars raised their glasses and knocked back shots of unforgiving Malört in a toast to the bar’s gentle, brown-eyed namesake, Pepper Ann. Bouquets of pink roses and white lilies sat beside a prayer...

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Man Shot in Neck on Dwyer Road in Pines Village, NOPD Says

A man was shot in the neck Saturday evening in the 6000 block of Dwyer Road in New Orleans’ Seventh District, prompting an aggravated battery investigation by police. Officers responded after a call came in at 6:56 p.m. reporting the shooting, and the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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Man Shot on Read Boulevard in New Orleans East in March 2020

New Orleans police investigated a shooting that left one man injured Monday morning, March 16, 2020, in New Orleans East. The shooting happened in the 5600 block of Read Boulevard, with NOPD reporting the incident just after 10:30 a.m. Victim Taken to Hospital in Private Vehicle. According to nola.com, the...

New Orleans, LA · 8h

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Louisiana native, comedian Theo Von to reign as Bacchus for 2027 parade

Louisiana-born comedian and podcast host has been named the king of the Krewe of Bacchus for the 2027 Mardi Gras season. Theo Von will reign as Bacchus LVIII when the krewe's 58th annual parade rolls Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Known for his Southern humor and storytelling, Von hosts the popular...

New Orleans, LA · 15h

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6 New Orleans restaurants worth booking for Thanksgiving dinner

Why spend all day in the kitchen when New Orleans restaurants are ready to do the cooking for you? Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, and some of the city’s most beloved dining rooms are rolling out special holiday menus that pair turkey and all the trimmings with local flavor. Whether you want white tablecloth elegance, a laid-back family feast or a seafood spread, these six restaurants are worth reserving a table at before they fill up.

New Orleans, LA · 9h

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This veteran staged his first play in the middle of a war. Now he’s performing it again.

As a boy growing up on a farm in Duck Hill, Mississippi, Dominique McClellan wrote stories and poetry to entertain himself. After spending some time in the Army, McClellan took a creative-writing class in community college. He wrote and produced his first full-length play, “The Wedding Party,” in 2008 during a tour in Iraq. This Saturday, Nov. 14, McClellan is bringing the play back — this time to New Orleans.

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The Call Of

3 New Orleans Hotels Where the Lobby Is the Attraction

Most hotel lobbies are a place to wait. In three New Orleans properties, the lobby is the reason people come through the door, and none of them require a room key to walk in. The Roosevelt New Orleans - Central Business District The lobby runs a full city block, lined with gilded columns and chandeliers, […]

New Orleans, LA · 7h

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New Orleans doctor uses lived experience to lead new medical cohorts at Xavier University

Xavier University of Louisiana will open the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine next year, marking a new chapter in its nearly 100-year legacy of excellence. The new medical school will be the fifth historically Black college and university medical school in the United States. Dr. Leo Seoane, the founding dean...

New Orleans, LA · 5h

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New Orleans police arrest man, accused of attacking man, stealing his belongings

A 48-year-old man is in custody after attacking a man and stealing his belongings. The New Orleans Police Department says the robbery happened on Saturday around 1 p.m. at St. Claude Avenue and St. Ferdinand Street. Police say the victim was driving when he was flagged down. He parked the...

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Under-enrollment at NOLA public schools could lead to more closures, consolidations under new law

New Orleans’ public school system officially has more available seats than students to fill them, according to a new district report. That includes 3,836 K-8 seats and about 1,600 high school seats, based on schools’ optimal enrollment targets. The finding triggers a state-mandated process that could lead to...

New Orleans, LA · 8h

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For Over 120 Years This Louisiana Sicilian Bakery Has Been Serving Cannoli And Gelato

The very first gelato flavor sold here was torroncino, a vanilla scoop with cinnamon and ground almonds. That was back when most people in town had never tasted gelato at all. Pretty bold move for a young Sicilian confectioner. The cannoli get filled to order, so the shells stay crisp....