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Jefferson Parish woman evicted by landlord with history of code violations

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Jefferson Parish landlord with a history of code enforcement violations in two parishes evicted a young single mom from one of his apartments. She admits she stopped paying rent, blaming deplorable and unsafe living conditions inside. But as we discovered in this FOX 8 Defenders...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 4h

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Residents to see low water pressure from Lower 9th Ward to CBD as S&WB repairs large leak

A large area in New Orleans was expected to experience lower-than-normal water pressures as the Sewerage & Water Board investigated a leaking water main on Friday afternoon, the agency said. The low water pressure is expected in the following neighborhoods through Friday, November 13th:. Gentilly. Marigny. Bywater. Lower Ninth Ward.

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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Could Essence Fest Move to Houston or Atlanta?

After more than three decades in New Orleans, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture could be considering a new home. According to recent reports, Houston and Atlanta have emerged as potential destinations for the annual celebration of Black music, entertainment and culture as negotiations between festival organizers and New Orleans officials remain unresolved. The festival’s agreement with the city expired in September 2026, raising questions about where the event could take place in 2027.

Houston, TX · 3d

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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 · 5d

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Wet wedding: Dancing in flood waters at Louisiana wedding party

A Louisiana couple, Casey and Oliva Field, found out that a flooded wedding party could still be fun, when their wedding reception at a venue got six inches of rain.

Metairie, LA · 21h

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Claiborne Avenue bridge in the Ninth Ward reopens after barrier damage

The Claiborne Avenue Bridge was temporarily closed Saturday morning after a driver damaged one of its safety barriers, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The bridge was officially reopened by around noon on Saturday, according to DOTD spokesperson Daniel Gitlin. He said there was minor damage to...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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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 · 14h

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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This Louisiana Racetrack Keeps Thanksgiving Tradition Alive With Live Horse Racing

Two famous racehorses are buried in the infield of a track where thousands of people spend Thanksgiving afternoon. Yes, really. Pan Zareta and Black Gold rest right there while new horses thunder past. The holiday race here hits its 102nd running in 2026. That is more than a century of...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Office locks changed and laptop gone, Kenner council member accuses city of intimidation

A Kenner City Council member accused the mayor’s second-in-command of directing an employee to change the locks and remove computer equipment from his council office as an act of intimidation against him. Council member Joey LaHatte alleged in a news release that Chief Administrative Officer Natalie Newton, who is...

Kenner, LA · 16h

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Sources: Post office purchase could advance Benson’s Downtown entertainment plans

The owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans has had preliminary talks with the United States Postal Service leadership about purchasing the main post office on Loyola Avenue in downtown New Orleans, sources confirmed. Sources said this effort is part of Gayle Benson’s vision to transform the area around...

New Orleans, LA · 10h

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New Orleans property tax exemptions worth $300 million, BGR says. See the numbers.

New Orleans gives up $316 million annually due to tax breaks for select groups, one public policy watchdog said in a report that comes as City Hall is moving forward with tax increases to shore up its budget. Those property tax breaks – offered to developers, nonprofits, government agencies or...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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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 […]

New Orleans, LA · 14h

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Proposed renovations to Smoothie King Center facing questions about funding

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A proposed $420-million renovation to the Smoothie King Center is something team officials say is not only critical to keep the Pelicans in New Orleans, but also essential for another effort. Outside the arena’s walls, there are questions about the proposed $420-million renovation to the facility...

New Orleans, LA · 10h

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 20h

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 10h

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Carrollton neighbors fighting to get water leak repaired

Residents in Carrollton are fed up with a water leak that has flooded and deteroriated their street for years. On Friday, the corner of Monroe and Cohn Streets was covered by water despite it not having rained in a week. Haley Shales lives on the corner and said this is the norm.

New Orleans, LA · 17h

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Imminent Federal THC Ban Threatens Local Businesses

NEW ORLEANS — After being named Greater New Orleans’ fastest-growing company earlier this year and recently selling its 20 millionth can, Crescent Canna faces a federal restriction that could make its popular Crescent 9 THC Seltzer illegal to sell beginning Dec. 11. The New Orleans-based beverage manufacturer has already laid off approximately 20 employees as the deadline approaches, threatening the future of a business that has expanded into more than 8,500 retail locations across 20 states.

New Orleans, LA · 15h