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This northshore DA is now leading Liz Murrill’s indictment probe. ‘I’m going to do a thorough job.’

Northshore District Attorney Collin Sims was already plenty busy. Since taking office in 2023, he has overseen more than 9,000 felony prosecutions in his 125-person office and formed two task forces with state and federal agencies. He began prosecuting the Mayor of Bogalusa. He is a regular attendee at St. Tammany political events. And he's been relentless in pursuing funding for northshore public safety agencies.

New Orleans, LA · 10d
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Ads aimed at candidate’s ties to staged-wrecks mastermind trigger legal battle in Jefferson race

A little-watched race for a Jefferson Parish judgeship turned into a dogfight this week after a candidate accused his opponent of exaggerating his ties to an infamous disbarred lawyer convicted in a headline-grabbing fraud scheme. Candidate Sal Brocato, who is running for a judgeship in Division A of Jefferson’s First...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 10d
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Nov. 3 election results: See full results for Orleans Parish

More than 1.4 million Louisianans cast votes in Tuesday's midterm elections, deciding key races like the U.S. Senate contest between Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis, and 10 constitutional amendments. You can see complete election results and coverage of key races below:. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. Amendment 1: Property Tax Exemption Transfer For...

New Orleans, LA · 7d
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Louisiana Lost a Majority-Black District, but Black Voters Are Still Showing Up

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Sonya Knox had cast her ballot. Now, she was going home to get her 18-year-old grandson. She had just learned he was registered to vote. At 65, she wasn't about to let the young Black man sit out an election when she feared the rights that made her own vote possible were being taken away.

Louisiana · 7d
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Longtime Louisiana traditions honor, light the way for deceased loved ones on All Saints Day

Ruby DuCre-Gethers makes the evening trek with her family from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church to Williams Cemetery every year on All Saints Day. It's one of 11 cemeteries in Lacombe, where the graves are lit by candles at dusk to honor the deceased. But Williams Cemetery is special to DuCre-Gethers.

Lacombe, LA · 10d

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Navigate Nov. 3 elections in Louisiana with Your Local Election Headquarters

For all things election day, WGNO is your Local Election Headquarters, to cast an informed vote on Nov. 3.

Louisiana · 8d

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Plans for apartment building behind Ted’s Frostop filed ahead of landmark nomination hearing

After battling fierce opposition last spring from neighbors and preservationists, the Robert family’s real estate venture on Friday filed revised plans for the Ted’s Frostop site that would preserve the historic building — and aim to keep the diner in operation — while constructing a three-story apartment complex behind it.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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Interim Sheriff for St. Bernard Parish sworn in

Richard Baumy was sworn in as interim Sheriff of St. Bernard Parish Sunday, Nov. 1.

St Bernard Parish, LA · 9d

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Jefferson Parish affected areas, street flooding from heavy rain

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish Emergency Management released a list of street flooding in Jefferson as of 6:55 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 31). W Metairie Canal at Cleary; the water is approx. 5 ft from the top. 4509 Cleary Ave, stalled vehicle. Clearview Pkwy between Veterans and Kawanee. 3100-block Minnesota.

Jefferson Parish, LA · 10d

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7 All Saints’ Day Traditions in Louisiana That the Rest of the Country Has Never Seen

Early November means a trip to the cemetery for some Louisiana families. It’s a quiet, personal tradition, and one many Americans outside the state have never seen. Here’s how families mark the day. 1. Candlelit Graves at Dusk. On All Saints’ Day in Lacombe, a community on the...

Louisiana · 11d

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At the oldest building in New Orleans, voices from the past come to life in new exhibit

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Completed around 1752, the Old Ursuline Convent in the French Quarter is said to be the oldest surviving building in the Mississippi River valley. Now the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, there’s a new exhibit marking 300 years since the Ursuline nuns arrived in New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA · 11d

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

By Nolan McKendry | 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 […]

Louisiana · 11d

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New statewide political director at business trade group; bank exec retiring after 45 years

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Tommy Costales has been promoted to director of technology services for the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Costales, who has more than 25 years of experience managing complex technology systems, was first hired by the Convention Center as assistant director of information technology in 2024.

New Orleans, LA · 10d

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Bonfouca Museum Holds Grand Opening; Chief Warhorse Is Keynote Speaker

The Bonfouca Museum & Research Center held a grand opening, with Chief Warhorse serving as keynote speaker. The Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe dedicated the museum. The museum is intended to preserve Indigenous history. Chief Warhorse personally invited the author to attend the grand opening. The Tchefuncta Site. The Tchefuncte site...

Slidell, LA · 11d

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Slidell City Council shoots down ordinance on high-density development regulations

The Slidell City Council indefinitely postponed a discussion and vote on a proposed ordinance that would have established new regulations in governing certain high-density residential developments. Had it passed, it would have provided “guardrails for responsible development such that development does not outpace the infrastructure or become detrimental to health,...

Slidell, LA · 11d

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New Orleans events: Po-boy Fest, Beignet Fest, Thundercat, Pretty Lights and more

Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. The festival fills Oak Street with live music and plenty of creative and traditional po-boy sandwiches. The music lineup features George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners, the River Eckert Band, Egg Yolk Jubilee, keyboardists on the Piano on a Truck and more. Roughly 50 vendors offer a variety of po-boys and there are several music stages. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, on Oak Street from S. Carrollton Avenue to Eagle Street. General admission wristbands are required to buy food from vendors. Wristbands are $8 in advance, For more information, visit poboyfest.com.

New Orleans, LA · 9d

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Louisiana Newlyweds Keep The Party Rolling as Wedding Reception Floods

Six inches of water covered the dance floor at a Metairie wedding, but the bride, groom and their guests weren't about to stop partying.

Metairie, LA · 8d

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New Orleans Mayor Voices Frustration as Essence Festival Talks Stall

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno says the city is moving forward with plans for a Black cultural event — with or without Essence — as talks stall over the Essence Festival of Culture’s return. Speaking with local news station WWL-TV on Thursday, Oct. 29, Moreno expressed frustration...

New Orleans, LA · 12d