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The Center Square

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry's PAC tapped for SpaceX contract

(The Center Square) – A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for work related to SpaceX's planned project in Vermilion Parish. Royal Engineers & Consultants has contributed to Cajun PAC II six times since 2019, including $50,000 in June 2024, $25,000 in May 2025 and another $25,000 in March 2026, according to campaign finance records reviewed by The Center Square. Cajun PAC II is formally affiliated with Gov. Jeff Landry, who served as its chairman. The firm has also contributed directly to Landry's political campaigns, including $12,000 in September 2025. In all, the firm has contributed at least $27,000 to Landry's campaigns since 2014, separate from its contributions to Cajun PAC II. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Royal declined to comment. The Department of Transportation and Development told The Center Square Royal's Louisiana-based resources are "strategically located near the SpaceX site and allow for rapid mobilization, timely field response and direct coordination with DOTD, Space X, local stakeholders and other project partners." The department did not answer whether the contract

Louisiana · 10d

NOLA.com

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Some New Orleans officials hesitated on letter asking to dismiss Murrill indictment, records show

When news broke that a grand jury in New Orleans was investigating Attorney General Liz Murrill for threatening city leaders in letters, City Council member Matthew Willard was quick to anticipate political reverberations. “Well we can kiss the bond funding goodbye for now,” Willard texted a colleague on June 30....

New Orleans, LA · 9d
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WGNO

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Louisiana’s newest nightmare is The Sawmill Haunted House on the North Shore

You don't have to go to Texas this Halloween for a chainsaw massacre. You can head to the North Shore.

New Orleans, LA · 9d

hoodline.com

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Forecast Storms Could Affect New Orleans’ Halloween Plans

New Orleans is forecast to be partly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs should be in the upper 70s, with east winds of 10 to 15 mph. The National Weather Service’s current Western Orleans forecast calls for a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

New Orleans, LA · 8d
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WGNO

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Longtime Louisiana Public Broadcasting president and CEO Beth Courtney dies

Beth Courtney, former longtime leader of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, has died at the age of 81.

Louisiana · 8d

Chron.com

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NOLA shocker as celebrity-packed Essence Fest considers move to Houston

Essence Fest's 30 years in New Orleans could soon end.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

WWL

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A Jefferson Parish judge ordered 3,300 evictions in a year's time; He made over $400,000 while doing it

Jefferson Parish, LA · 8d

hoodline.com

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Lower Ninth Ward's 40-Acre Wetland Park Draws Over 100 Bird Species

Sankofa Wetland Park and Nature Trail — Central Site of Wetland Restoration. A patch of once-vacant land along the northern edge of the Lower Ninth Ward has become a 40-acre wetland drawing more than 100 species of birds, along with reptiles, amphibians, beavers and otters. The site, now known as Sankofa Wetland Park and Nature Trail, sits at 6401 Florida Avenue and is the product of nearly a decade of work by Sankofa Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit founded by Rashida Ferdinand in 2008.

New Orleans, LA · 9d

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Audubon Nature Institute Selects Crew to Bring Waterfront Hospitality to Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park

Audubon Nature Institute has selected the waterfront hospitality group Crew through a public request for proposals to develop and operate a restaurant and bar in the pavilion at Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park and to provide food and beverage service for festivals and events. Led by New Orleans natives Alex and Miles Pincus, the New York-based group will bring its nationally recognized hospitality-based approach to waterfront renewal to the banks of the Mississippi River, helping to reimagine and renew the most historic stretch of the city's reimagined riverfront.

New Orleans, LA · 9d

NOLA.com

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New Orleans’ finances are better, but city still has more work to do, BGR says

New Orleans' finances are stronger under Mayor Helena Moreno's administration, but there is still room for improvement, according to a new Bureau of Governmental Research report. After inheriting a budget deficit, Moreno's team raised quick cash and spent less. The city is closing the year with a small cash surplus.

New Orleans, LA · 9d

NOLA.com

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Comedian Zoltan Kaszas performs in New Orleans for the first time

Comedian Zoltan Kaszas hasn’t been to New Orleans before, so locals may get a taste of his first impressions at his show Friday, Nov. 6, at Joy Theater. Many of Kaszas’ shows start with long riffs on whatever’s on his mind. In Seattle, he said the city...

New Orleans, LA · 9d

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New Orleans residents rush for last-minute Halloween costumes

As Halloween approaches, New Orleans residents rush to local shops to put together last-minute costumes for the big night. At Ghost Manor on Magazine Street, a popular haunted attraction, people gathered Monday night to enjoy a frightful experience before Halloween. Earlier in the day, costume shops across the city saw a surge of shoppers searching for the perfect outfit.

New Orleans, LA · 8d

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Visitors travel to New Orleans for Halloween weekend

People travel from across the country to visit New Orleans for Halloween. The city’s ghost tours, cemeteries, haunted houses and spooky culture make the city a top destination for the holiday. Cody Eoff flew in from San Antonio, Texas, and said Halloween in New Orleans has become an annual...

New Orleans, LA · 8d

NOLA.com

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Reggae Fest, Chess Fest, Freret Street Festival and more events around New Orleans

NOLA REGGAE FEST 2026: The three-day music festival takes place Oct. 27-29 in Congo Square at Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans. Acts include Sister Nancy, The Meditations, Warrior King, Etana, Jemere Morgan, Ha Sizzle, Nanado Boom and more. reggaelime.com/sister-nancy-new-orleans. BRUJERIA CARNAVAL: The dance-focused event will...

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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Six candidates vie for three Orleans Parish civil court judge seats

The Nov. 3 election in New Orleans features races for three seats on the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, including two left open by pending departures of veteran judges. Judge Bernadett D’Souza’s retirement leaves an opening in a domestic section. Qualifying were attorneys Michael J. Hall and Marie Williams, each of whom has run for public office before.

New Orleans, LA · 10d

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St. Bernard Chamber Celebrates 2 Businesses

CHALMETTE, La. — The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce celebrated the ribbon cutting of Southern Belle Boutique and Transformation Studio on Oct. 27 at 8715 West Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. The ceremony marked a milestone for the local businesses and provided an opportunity to recognize their investment in...

Chalmette, LA · 10d

NOLA.com

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New Orleans City Planning Commission opposes STR French Quarter expansion

The New Orleans City Planning Commission Oct. 27 rejected a proposal to expand legal short-term rentals in the French Quarter in a major win for local residents and small businesses in the neighborhood. On a 7 to 1 vote, the commission also approved a recommendation that the city council implement...

New Orleans, LA · 10d

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Lafourche Parish president urges boaters to avoid oil spill site as cleanup continues

Lafourche Parish President Mitch Orgeron is asking boaters to stay away from the site of an oil well leak as cleanup efforts continue. The parish president shared on Facebook Wednesday that crews are in the process of capping the well. WWL Louisiana has reached out to parish officials on Thursday about the status of plugging the well and is waiting to hear back.

Lafourche Parish, LA · 9d