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Once shy Slidell girl will retire a Naval commander

Cmdr. Lakisha Washington is a prime example of how a firm goal, grit and sheer determination can help a person overcome adversity. Growing up in Slidell, Washington was a shy, young girl living in severe poverty. Now a self-assured woman with an authoritative presence, Washington credits her 25 years in the United States Navy with giving her the path to rise above the hardships she faced as a child and strive for a better life.

Slidell, LA · 1d

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Luna Fête, New Orleans’ high-tech, night-time arts festival, is back after skipping 2025

Gallier Hall will come to life again with a spectacular, tailor-made animated projection when New Orleans’ Luna Fête returns this weekend, Nov. 13-15, with glowing exhibits, food and beverage booths, craft tents, music and more spread across the Central Business District. The festival of light, art and technology...

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Louisiana Attorney Is Giving Away Free Bicycles

(Lafayette, LA) - A Louisiana attorney has announced that once again this year, he will be giving away 600 bicycles to children across our state. Bicycles will be given away in several cities, including Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. Gordon McKernan has been giving away free bicycles for 14...

Lafayette, LA · 20h

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Best New Orleans Pool Bars | 10 NOLA Pool Bars to Check Out

If there are two things New Orleanians are good at, it's keeping cool and drinking, both necessities in the summertime and even into fall. You would be hard-pressed to find a better way to do both than drinking in the pool, and New Orleans offers a plethora of options for pool bars.

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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.

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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.

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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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Louisiana Pepper Exchange’s commander-in-chief is a West Point grad and Army vet

"I think it's part of an adventure. Like a passport to the world."

New Orleans, LA · 21h

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Construction on Decatur, North Peters streets reach completion, SWBNO officials say

Over a year later, the French Quarter Transmission Main project is now complete, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans officials said Tuesday.

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City of New Orleans offering amnesty for delinquent business owners

The city is allowing delinquent sales tax payments without penalty from local businesses until December 31, 2026

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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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Orleans DA reinstates staffer who was fired after commenting on mayor’s tax plan

Former City Council candidate Holly Friedman has returned to work at District Attorney Jason Williams’ office, less than two months after the city’s top prosecutor terminated her in what she called “retaliation” for her public criticism of Mayor Helena Moreno’s plan to increase property taxes.

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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...

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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 · 23h

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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.

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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 · 3d

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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 · 7d

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