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Retrial opens for 2 accused in 2018 ambush shootout in Algiers: 'An assassination attempt'

A brazen gun battle in Algiers eight years ago played out in late-afternoon traffic and left dozens of people “trapped in the middle of gunfire on General de Gaulle Drive,” a prosecutor said Monday. “In the moment, people were just thinking about getting out alive,” Assistant Attorney General...

New Orleans, LA · 12h

105.7 The Hawk

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New Order Announces 2027 US Concerts

They haven't played a stateside tour since 2023.

Austin, TX · 1d

Tulane Green Wave On SI

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Tulane-Tulsa: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

Short on the good, not the others.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

Talk Radio 960am

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Gumbo pot pie, gumbo pizza or gumbo ramen: which would you try first?

Gumbo dumplings, gumbo pot pie, gumbo pizza and gumbo ramen are all real. See the most creative Louisiana gumbo twists, from Metairie to Shreveport.

New Orleans, LA · 20h

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

Louisiana · 1d

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Jumpin' Johnny Sansone Brings Louisiana Blues to Petaluma for Honduran Clinic

Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, the saxophone-and-accordion-wielding bluesman out of New Orleans, is heading back to Petaluma for a fully seated show at the Mystic Theatre on Sunday, November 22, 2026. The concert at 23 N. Petaluma Blvd. doubles as a benefit for the Petaluma-based nonprofit Global Healing, with proceeds going toward the Roatán Volunteer Pediatric Clinic on the Honduran island of Roatán, where public health services are scarce.

Petaluma, CA · 21h

BRProud

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No Powerball winner, jackpot grows by $10 million

You still have a chance to win a life-changing amount of money in a matter of days.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Mug Shot Monday: Coffee Talk with Voris R. Vigee

Everyone has a go-to coffee cup or mug. In Mug Shot Monday, Biz New Orleans takes a quick coffee break with local business leaders to learn what’s in their cup, what’s on their mind and a few things you probably won’t find in their professional bio. This...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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New Orleans improves street light repair efficiency, mayor says it still 'unacceptable'

New Orleans has dramatically cut the time it takes to replace burned-out street lights -- but the mayor says it's still not good enough.Mayor Helena Moreno says it used to take more than a year from the time a light was reported out to the time it was fixed.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Imminent Federal THC Ban Threatens Local Businesses

NEW ORLEANS — After being named Greater New Orleans’ fastest-growing company earlier this year and recently selling its 20 millionth can, Crescent Canna faces a federal restriction that could make its popular Crescent 9 THC Seltzer illegal to sell beginning Dec. 11. The New Orleans-based beverage manufacturer has already laid off approximately 20 employees as the deadline approaches, threatening the future of a business that has expanded into more than 8,500 retail locations across 20 states.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

WGNO

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Boil water advisory declared in LaPlace

A boil water advisory was issued for LaPlace on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Laplace, LA · 21h

On3.com

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Tulane AD issues statement, slams ‘unacceptable’ effort after blowout loss to Tulsa

Across the past four seasons, Tulane had established itself as one of the top GO6 football programs in the country. In that span, the Green Wave accrued a 43-13 record, won two American Conference Championships, and appeared in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff. The 2026 season, however, has been a massive disappointment for the program. This comes after former head coach, Jon Sumrall, departed for the Florida opening this offseason. He was replaced by former Southern Miss head coach Will Hall, who served as Tulane‘s passing game coordinator for the 2025 team that made the CFP field. $39.99...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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New Orleans List Prices Fall Sharply as Inventory Holds Nearly Flat

New Orleans list prices fell, making an already affordable market more inviting for buyers ready to move.

New Orleans, LA · 23h

WGNO

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At 102, WWII veteran Steven Ellis shares memories and humor at New Orleans museum

For a decade, Ellis has shared his experiences with museum visitors, offering a personal connection to a war that grows more distant with each passing year.

New Orleans, LA · 23h

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LSU graduate, now Alabama pastor, says Tigers’ wasted ‘$40 million’ after loss to Tide

Chris Hodges, the founding pastor at Church of the Highlands and an LSU graduate, returned to the pulpit a day after the Tigers lost 31-13 to Alabama on Saturday. Hodges raised his hands and opened his sermon with a question for the congregation. “Don’t you love Sundays?” Hodges asked. “Aren’t...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

WGNO

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LHSAA released 2026 high school football playoff brackets

NEW ORLEANS — The LHSAA released the state football playoff brackets, signaling the start of the 2026 postseason. In Division I Non-Select, Mandeville leads the pack as a one-seed, earning a first-round bye. The Skippers will play the winner of Slidell and Southside. For the full Division I Non-Select bracket, click here. In Division II […]

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Louisiana native, comedian Theo Von to reign as Bacchus for 2027 parade

Louisiana-born comedian and podcast host has been named the king of the Krewe of Bacchus for the 2027 Mardi Gras season. Theo Von will reign as Bacchus LVIII when the krewe's 58th annual parade rolls Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Known for his Southern humor and storytelling, Von hosts the popular...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATES HOST EVENTS FOR AMERICA RECYCLES DAY IN NOVEMBER

Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) Affiliates are hosting community events during the month of November to celebrate America Recycles Day, happening November 15, 2026. “In Louisiana, we are blessed with a beautiful state that we proudly call Sportsman’s Paradise. Keeping it that way means making sure we do our part to reduce waste in our everyday lives,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “These America Recycles Day events are the perfect opportunity for our communities to pitch in and make a real difference in keeping our home clean and beautiful. I want to thank our dedicated Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliates for stepping up this November to make recycling easier and more accessible for families in every corner of our state.”

Louisiana · 1d

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7 displaced after apartment fire in New Orleans East

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An apartment fire in New Orleans East left seven people displaced on Monday (Nov. 9). The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) said they arrived on the scene of a reported fire in the 7100 block of Florita Ct. around 7 p.m. Firefighter said they saw heavy...

New Orleans, LA · 18h

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Carrollton neighbors fighting to get water leak repaired

Residents in Carrollton are fed up with a water leak that has flooded and deteroriated their street for years. On Friday, the corner of Monroe and Cohn Streets was covered by water despite it not having rained in a week. Haley Shales lives on the corner and said this is the norm.

New Orleans, LA · 1d