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Dorignac’s Food Center bagger celebrates a milestone anniversary. ‘It feels like family.”

John Evans marked 20 years as a part-time bagger at Dorignac’s Food Center on Veterans Boulevard on Oct. 28, receiving a new service pin to recognize the milestone. For John, who is autistic, the anniversary is a significant personal accomplishment. For his mother, Marie Evans, it reflects two decades of perseverance and personal growth and the confidence she has gained from watching her son thrive in a workplace where he feels valued and accepted.

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Live: High school football scores in the New Orleans area for Week 1 of the 2026 playoffs

It's the first week of the high school football playoffs in New Orleans, and this will be the place to keep up with scores from the important prep contests in the metro area and across South Louisiana. Holy Cross-John Ehret, John Curtis-Huntington and Country Day-Pope John Paul II are among...

New Orleans, LA · 16h

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Innovative test catches Coach O's sepsis in time

Coach Ed Orgeron has recovered from sepsis after early detection by an innovative diagnostic test at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. (Courtesy of FMOL Health)

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WGNO

Morris Bart on how some Louisiana residents have been affected by GLP-1 side effects

The FDA's order for new warning labels on weight loss-drugs is underscoring a dangerous side effect to the drugs.

New Orleans, LA · 20h

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Find free turkeys and Thanksgiving food at these New Orleans area giveaways

The Thanksgiving turkey is often the heart of the holiday meal, but many may need assistance in providing it for their families. Here are some turkey giveaways to check out in the New Orleans area:

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A Louisiana Equipment Rental Company Serving Homeowners and Contractors Files for Chapter 11

WRKE, LLC, which is doing business as Grand True Value Rental, an equipment and tool rental company, has filed for bankruptcy. Case records do not specify the reasons for the New Orleans-based company’s filing. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision....

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National Enquirer

Attorney Hit With $400,000 Fine for Exposing Priest’s Inappropriate Relationship Says It Was Worth It

An attorney who led the charge to expose a Roman Catholic priest in New Orleans for an inappropriate relationship he allegedly had with a minor has no regrets about the legal battle, even after getting slapped with a more than $400,000 fine. According to a Wednesday, November 11 report from The Guardian, attorney Richard Trahant […]

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Taste The Brisket And Pork Belly Burnt Ends That Draw Lines Outside This Luling, Louisiana Smokehouse

Some barbecue joints hope for a crowd. This one in Luling, Louisiana, gets a line before the doors even unlock. The smokehouse sells its full barbecue spread only a few hours a week, and people still show up from Texas, Seattle, and the Chicago area to wait their turn. The two names on everyone’s lips are prime brisket and pork belly burnt ends, and both have a habit of selling out before closing time.

Luling, LA · 1d

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Audubon poised to take over managing Crescent Park: ‘Vision that’s going to change New Orleans’

The Audubon Nature Institute is finalizing plans to take over operation of Crescent Park in the Bywater, the group’s CEO said Wednesday, which would put more than two miles of New Orleans parks and green space along the Mississippi River under the nonprofit’s control. Under the plan, Audubon...

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Weekend Preview: Festivals kicking off in New Orleans, surrounding areas

NOLA Now Reporter Shan Bailey gives us a preview of events happening this weekend, 11/13-11/15.

New Orleans, LA · 21h

Seattle ON Tap

Archie Manning Called Lane Kiffin a "Narcissistic Jerk" And Nobody's Talking About Their Reunion Tonight

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) LSU hosts Texas on Saturday night, and while it’s a huge matchup, the real drama might just be on the sidelines and in the history books. Texas QB Arch […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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9 Must-Try Foods in New Orleans That Make This City a Food Lover’s Paradise

Plan a trip to New Orleans around meals and the itinerary builds itself. There’s a powdered-sugar stop in the morning, a sandwich that feeds two at lunch, and a dinner that tends to involve butter. Nine places keep surfacing in local guides, travel roundups, and Reddit threads. Each one...

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From Tragedy to Triumph: A Culinary Haven Born in Boutte After Katrina

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as New Orleans grappled with devastation, Viet Nguyen and his family faced their own formidable challenges. The storm had ruthlessly swept away their lives, leaving them with a void that extended beyond material loss.

Boutte, LA · 1d

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Not so fast: 7th Ward residents raise concerns over North Broad Street roadwork plans

Residents of the 7th Ward in New Orleans voiced concerns Thursday night about planned roadwork on North Broad Street during a town hall meeting with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The project, which will span about 4.5 miles along U.S. 90 from Lafitte Avenue to France Road, aims...

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The Call Of

4 New Orleans Hotel Pools You Can Swim In Without Booking a Room

A hotel pool with a locked gate is an amenity. One that sells day passes is a venue. These four take money from people who are not sleeping upstairs, and the terms vary enough to matter. 1. The Roosevelt New Orleans — Central Business District The rooftop pool at 130 Roosevelt Way sells day passes […]

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New Orleans-Made Traiteur Amaro Named World’s Best

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Traiteur Amaro, a small-batch amaro handcrafted in New Orleans’ Upper Ninth Ward, was named Best of Class Herbal & Botanical Liqueur at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), one of the world’s most prestigious international spirits competitions. Traiteur Amaro, the...

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Without enough players, Louisiana calls off Saturday game with UNC-Wilmington

Nov 12 (Field Level Media) – Louisiana is not equipped to play a game Saturday as scheduled and postponed the nonconference date with UNC-Wilmington for what the university termed “an insufficient number of available student-athletes.”. The Ragin’ Cajuns played with nine on Monday in a 56-39 victory against...