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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...

New Orleans, LA · 11h

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NOPD: Stolen Delgado golf cart used to steal tools at Ochsner office

Security video shows a man arriving in the golf cart and walking away from the camera's view. Moments later he returns to the cart with what, police say, is a pair of stacked tool boxes.

New Orleans, LA · 9h

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Archdiocese adds 27 clergy to abuse list as attorney blasts $400,000 fine over priest warning

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has added 27 clergy members to its list of those credibly accused of sexual abuse, bringing the total to 106. Among those added was Paul Hart, a former chaplain at Brother Martin High School. Attorney Rick Trahant says he was fined more than $400,000 after he tried to warn school leaders about Hart in 2022.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

The Call Of

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3 New Orleans Kitchens Where the Growers Decide What Gets Cooked

Most restaurants say they source locally. A smaller number let the harvest actually dictate what goes on the menu that week, which means the kitchen gives up some control over its own plan. Herbsaint - Central Business District The flagship of Donald Link's restaurant group at 701 St. Charles Avenue publishes a page listing the […]

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Woman Shot Dead on Ridgefield Drive in New Orleans East Before Dawn Sunday

A woman was shot and killed before dawn Sunday in New Orleans East, with police saying officers found her suffering from a gunshot wound on Ridgefield Drive near the I-10 Service Road. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators have not released any information about a suspect or a possible motive.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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LCMC Health Names 12 New Physicians

NEW ORLEANS – LCMC Health has announced the addition of several physicians across its network in the third quarter of this year. The new physicians bring expertise in a range of specialties, including cardiovascular care, oncology, family medicine and surgery. The additions are part of the health system’s efforts to expand access to specialized and primary care services across Louisiana and the Gulf South.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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New Orleans doctor uses lived experience to lead new medical cohorts at Xavier University

Xavier University of Louisiana will open the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine next year, marking a new chapter in its nearly 100-year legacy of excellence. The new medical school will be the fifth historically Black college and university medical school in the United States. Dr. Leo Seoane, the founding dean...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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6 New Orleans restaurants worth booking for Thanksgiving dinner

Why spend all day in the kitchen when New Orleans restaurants are ready to do the cooking for you? Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, and some of the city’s most beloved dining rooms are rolling out special holiday menus that pair turkey and all the trimmings with local flavor. Whether you want white tablecloth elegance, a laid-back family feast or a seafood spread, these six restaurants are worth reserving a table at before they fill up.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Proposed renovations to Smoothie King Center facing questions about funding

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A proposed $420-million renovation to the Smoothie King Center is something team officials say is not only critical to keep the Pelicans in New Orleans, but also essential for another effort. Outside the arena’s walls, there are questions about the proposed $420-million renovation to the facility...

New Orleans, LA · 22h

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This Louisiana Racetrack Keeps Thanksgiving Tradition Alive With Live Horse Racing

Two famous racehorses are buried in the infield of a track where thousands of people spend Thanksgiving afternoon. Yes, really. Pan Zareta and Black Gold rest right there while new horses thunder past. The holiday race here hits its 102nd running in 2026. That is more than a century of...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Man Shot on Read Boulevard in New Orleans East in March 2020

New Orleans police investigated a shooting that left one man injured Monday morning, March 16, 2020, in New Orleans East. The shooting happened in the 5600 block of Read Boulevard, with NOPD reporting the incident just after 10:30 a.m. Victim Taken to Hospital in Private Vehicle. According to nola.com, the...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Letters: Showing kindness, one person at a time

For years I have driven down the same road on my way to work. It's a daily reminder of where we are as a nation. At first, I was surprised but then dismayed by what I saw. Poverty. Hopelessness. Hunger. Despair. I knew this was not right. But seeing it day after day, I turned a blind eye. Never making eye contact. Acknowledgement is burdened with a responsibility to do something.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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NOPD investigates multiple vehicle burglaries, thefts in Algiers

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans police said Monday they are looking into two possible suspects after 15 separate car burglaries and thefts in Algiers since the beginning of the month. The New Orleans Police Department said the incidents involved six vehicle burglaries and nine auto thefts that occurred in...

New Orleans, LA · 17h

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By the Numbers: Tulsa’s 60-10 evisceration of Tulane

Tulsa earned its most lopsided victory since 2012. Tulane suffered its most lopsided defeat since 2015. Saturday in New Orleans produced one of the most eye-opening results of the season. Tulane had won 10 of its last 11 home games. Tulsa had lost 14 of its last 16 conference matchups....

New Orleans, LA · 8h

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Louisiana Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Louisiana Christmas movie fans can apply by Dec. 6 for a $2,500 prize and charity donation.

Louisiana · 1d

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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...

New Orleans, LA · 21h

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Sources: Post office purchase could advance Benson’s Downtown entertainment plans

The owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans has had preliminary talks with the United States Postal Service leadership about purchasing the main post office on Loyola Avenue in downtown New Orleans, sources confirmed. Sources said this effort is part of Gayle Benson’s vision to transform the area around...

New Orleans, LA · 22h

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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 · 2d

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St. Augustine, Shaw, Mandeville, Riverside earn top seeds in state football playoffs

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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3 New Orleans Hotels Where the Lobby Is the Attraction

Most hotel lobbies are a place to wait. In three New Orleans properties, the lobby is the reason people come through the door, and none of them require a room key to walk in. The Roosevelt New Orleans - Central Business District The lobby runs a full city block, lined with gilded columns and chandeliers, […]

New Orleans, LA · 1d