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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 · 1d
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New Orleans schools are officially under-enrolled. Here's why it matters

New Orleans’ public school system officially has too many empty seats, according to a district report released last week. That includes about 3,800 in grades K-8 and 1,600 in high school, based on schools’ enrollment targets. The district has been dealing with declining enrollment for years. Charter operators...

New Orleans, LA · 1d
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Veolia Expands Operations Near Meta’s Hyperion

NEW ORLEANS — Veolia has expanded its wastewater treatment operations in Louisiana through new partnerships with the towns of Delhi and Sterlington, as major industrial investment and residential development increase demand for infrastructure across northern Louisiana. The expansion comes as Delhi experiences growth associated with Meta’s massive artificial intelligence...

Delhi, LA · 4d
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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 · 3d
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Don't Miss this Year's Christmas at Jackson Barracks

New Orleans is a magical place to be during the holidays. Downtown streets are adorned in lights and the beauty of the city is on full display. If you're looking for a great way to spend the holiday season in New Orleans that honors rich history and has fun for all ages, you should definitely pay Jackson Barracks visit this year.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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LaPlace under boil water advisory due to water leak

A boil water advisory is in effect for all of LaPlace due to a water leak. Residents may experience low water pressure for approximately 4-5 hours while crews work to repair the leak. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one full minute before using it for drinking,...

Laplace, LA · 1d

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Lafourche Parish election results: A breakdown of Tuesday’s local races

Lafourche Parish voters decided several contested local races in Tuesday’s Nov. 3 election, including Thibodaux mayor, City Council, city marshal, district judge, School Board and justice of the peace. Voters also approved a hospital district tax renewal. Thibodaux mayor and City Council. Incumbent Kevin Clement was re-elected mayor of...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 6d

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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.

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St. Rose Levee Gets 1.5-Foot Boost as $6.9M Mississippi River Project Wraps Up

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reached substantial completion on a $6.9 million project to raise a stretch of the Mississippi River levee in St. Rose, bumping the barrier up by an average of 1.5 feet and reopening a key access road along the way. The agency's New Orleans District made the announcement Thursday, capping years of construction aimed at keeping St. Charles Parish safer when river levels climb.

St Charles Parish, LA · 4d

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Bureau of Governmental Research report finds 37% of New Orleans properties tax exempt, offers solutions

The Bureau of Governmental Research is offering solutions for the City of New Orleans to bring in new revenue to some tax-exempt property owners to help pay for city infrastructure and services.

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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New Orleans schools are officially under-enrolled. Here's why it matters

New Orleans’ public school system officially has too many empty seats, according to a district report released last week. That includes about 3,800 in grades K-8 and 1,600 in high school, based on schools’ enrollment targets. The district has been dealing with declining enrollment for years. Charter operators...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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NAMI Southeast Louisiana says it faces uncertain fate on Safe Haven campus in Mandeville

After two decades of providing free mental health services on the northshore, NAMI Southeast Louisiana’s director says the organization faces an uncertain future, as St. Tammany Parish is now asking the nonprofit to pay rent for the first time. Since 2015, the parish and NAMI have had an agreement...

Mandeville, LA · 4d

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Two City Court candidates to face off in December

A Democrat and a Republican will face off in a Dec. 12 runoff to determine who will preside over the City Court of East St. Tammany Parish for the next six years. d’Andrea McMooain Chatman, a Democrat, finished first with 42% of the vote in the three-way Nov. 3 primary to fill the judgeship currently held by Bryan Haggerty, who did not seek reelection.

St Tammany Parish, LA · 4d

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More school closures are coming to New Orleans. Parents are anxious

Karen Seymour’s three kids just started attending Élan Academy in New Orleans this fall, but she’s already thinking of what she might have to do if the school closes. She transferred her kids to Élan after the state board of education closed their old school, Athlos Academy in Jefferson Parish, in May for low academic performance.

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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After contentious meeting, French Market board replaces three longtime tenants with new shops

The French Market Corporation, which operates six blocks of city-owned land in the French Quarter, voted to replace three longtime tenants during a heated meeting Wednesday that followed months of controversy around the corporation’s new leasing process. Members of French Market Corporation’s board cast their votes after hearing final...

New Orleans, LA · 4d

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Voters select district judges in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes

Voters in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes selected district court judges during Tuesday’s November 3 election, deciding three contested races across the two judicial districts. Two seats were contested in Terrebonne Parish’s 32nd Judicial District Court, while Lafourche Parish voters decided one race for the 17th Judicial District Court.

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 6d

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St. Tammany Parish budget hearing sparks emotional debate over mental health services

A public hearing on St. Tammany Parish’s proposed budget Thursday night sparked emotional exchanges as community members and mental health advocates voiced concerns about potential impacts on nonprofit services. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Louisiana warned that the budget could force them to leave their location at...

St Tammany Parish, LA · 4d

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Beignet Fest, Po-Boy Fest, and a Saints home game: Here’s your weekend event list

New Orleans will see perfect festival weather with cooling temperatures this weekend. Here are four things you can do across New Orleans this weekend. The original Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 at Washington Square Park. The festival celebrates Caribbean culture and is celebrating 24...

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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Jefferson Parish teachers, school staff to receive state-mandated stipends by end of November

Jefferson Parish teachers and school support staff will receive their state-mandated stipends by the end of this month, after the district’s school board gave the final sign-off to release the bonuses. The move comes several months after Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order requiring public schools to dig...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 5d

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City Park's Celebration in the Oaks Returns With Mardi Gras Light Tree, Mushroom Walk

City Park's Celebration in the Oaks is lighting up New Orleans again this holiday season, running Nov. 27, 2026 through Jan. 1, 2027, with a driving tour, a walking tour and a lineup of new displays scattered throughout the park. The 36-day event brings expanded light displays and reimagined experiences across the grounds, organizers say, continuing a run that has anchored the city's holiday calendar since the 1980s.

New Orleans, LA · 4d