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Two Louisiana students land major national honor

Two Louisiana high school students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor recognizing academic achievement, artistic and technical talent, leadership and community service. Christine Tseng of Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie represents Jefferson Parish. Aditiya Babbar, a student at Mandeville High School, represents St. Tammany Parish.

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The chill arrives just in time for the weekend

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A beautiful weekend of weather is shaping up, though a chill will linger over the next few days. Expect sunny skies and pleasantly cool weather to greet you into the weekend. Early mornings will be cold and possibly frosty far inland. Lows dip into the 30s...

Louisiana · 1d

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Storyville Museum Launches After Dark Experience

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Storyville Museum in the French Quarter has launched Storyville After Dark, a new immersive nighttime experience that expands the museum’s operating hours and uses advanced audio technology to bring the history of New Orleans and its legendary red-light district to life after sunset.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Louisiana pitches New Orleans for university space academy

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Louisiana has submitted a proposal to host the United States Space Academy at LSU New Orleans, offering campus facilities, state startup funding and city […]

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Scott Colom wins in Mississippi; Black Education History Week; new book reveals LA connection to WW2 spy mission

Early last evening, the AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Democrat Scott Colom. This comes after more than a week of vote counting in the state.The Gulf States Newsroom’s Community Engagement reporter Elise Catrion Gregg joins us from Jackson for more on what Colom’s victory means to Mississippians.

Mississippi · 2d

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Dominican outlasts Mandeville, Mount Carmel sweeps to set up all-New Orleans title showdown

LAFAYETTE — An all-New Orleans matchup will decide the LHSAA Division I volleyball state championship. Dominican and Mount Carmel earned their spots in the championship match, though they took different paths to get there. Dominican, the No. 3 seed, outlasted No. 2 Mandeville in four sets (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23), while top-seeded Mount Carmel handled No. 12 Northshore in straight sets (25-19, 25-9, 25-19) on Friday at the Cajundome.

Mandeville, LA · 21h

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LCA avenges last year's loss by sweeping defending state champions Newman to advance to semifinals

A year ago, Lafayette Christian’s volleyball team watched as the Newman Greenies celebrated on the court after sweeping the Knights in the state quarterfinals. This year, the Knights flipped the script on the Greenies, sweeping the defending state champions 25-21, 25-20 and 25-21 in the Division IV quarterfinals Thursday at the Cajundome.

Lafayette, LA · 2d

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Designer Romey Roe Brings Louisiana Creativity to NYFW Runway

Botanical Armor: Where Beauty, Resilience and Transformation Bloom. Louisiana-based Fashion Designer Romey Roe brought a poetic vision of beauty, resilience and transformation with Botanical Armor, presented during The Bureau at New York Fashion Week Designer Showcase. The runway presentation culminated in a memorable finale featuring newly crowned Miss America 2027, Regan Hutsell.

Louisiana · 2d

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Algiers Point ferry service ‘temporarily suspended’ following maritime collision, RTA officials say

Following a tanker colliding with American Heritage riverboat on the Mississippi River, the U.S. Coast Guard temporarily closed Algiers Point to vessel traffic.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Documenting Tulane’s century-old Jewish student population

Tulane University is home to the largest Jewish student population by percentage among non-religious schools, with about 39% of undergraduates identifying as Jewish, according to Hillel International. Tulane’s large Jewish population dates back to the 1930s. “[In the 1930s] there were quotas at the Ivy Leagues and the very...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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2026 Macaroni KID New Orleans Family-Friendly Holiday Events Guide

2026 Macaroni KID New Orleans Family Holiday Guide. Looking for the best ways to celebrate the 2026 holiday season around New Orleans? We've rounded up the top kid-friendly events, festive light displays, parades, holiday markets and craft fairs, hotel lobbies dressed for Christmas, free concerts, and local traditions to keep your calendar packed with cheer all season long!(Bookmark this page. We'll keep adding new Christmas and holiday events for kids, teens, and families in New Orleans throughout the season!)

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Bayou Classic Trophy Tour to make stops in Baton Rouge, New Orleans: See when

Bayou Classic officials will host a trophy tour in Baton Rouge and New Orleans ahead of the 53rd annual matchup between the Southern Jaguars and Grambling State Tigers on November 28.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Students furious over gym conditions

Students are outraged that the University Sports Complex’s million-dollar grant isn’t being used on the current facilities; however, the initial million wasn’t intended to fix those issues. Instead, it is a part of a $4 million plan to renovate the entire building, according to Loyola’s athletics director, Brett Simpson.

New Orleans, LA · 17h