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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...

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Po-Boy Festival, Beignet Festival, Louisiana Renaissance and more events around New Orleans

ST. RITA FALL FEST: St. Rita Church and School will host its annual fall festival Nov. 6-8 at 7100 Jefferson Highway in Harahan. The event will feature live music, rides and games, auction items, and cold drinks. Friday hours are 6-11 p.m. Saturday hours are noon-11 p.m. Sunday hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. https://school.stritaharahan.com/fall-fest.

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$6.9 million levee enlargement project in St. Rose

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, announced Thursday (Nov. 5) that it reached a substantial completion on a levee enlargement project in St. Rose. The project aims to strengthen flood risk reduction for residents and businesses across St. Charles Parish, the agency said.

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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...

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Robinson Carbon to Build $16.3M Biochar Facility

NEW ORLEANS — Robinson Carbon, the carbon products arm of New Orleans-based Robinson Lumber Company, has announced a $16.3 million investment to establish an industrial-scale biochar manufacturing facility at England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana. The project will expand the fifth-generation family business into a new market while creating 42 direct jobs and an estimated 60 indirect jobs in Central Louisiana.

Alexandria, LA · 2d

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New Orleans Marathon Returns After 7 Years, Drawing 4,000-Plus Runners to City Park

City Park will fill with runners, race officials and wellness vendors next week as the New Orleans Marathon makes its first appearance since 2019, anchoring a two-day event called Fit Fête New Orleans. The marathon, half marathon, marathon relay and 5K are all scheduled to start Nov. 14 at the New Orleans Museum of Art, with race organizers expecting more than 4,000 participants to take part.

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Residents to see low water pressure from Lower 9th Ward to CBD as S&WB repairs large leak

A large area in New Orleans was expected to experience lower-than-normal water pressures as the Sewerage & Water Board investigated a leaking water main on Friday afternoon, the agency said. The low water pressure is expected in the following neighborhoods through Friday, November 13th:. Gentilly. Marigny. Bywater. Lower Ninth Ward.

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What new flavors will be featured at the 2026 Beignet Fest in New Orleans?

Beignet Fest takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, at New Orleans City Park's Festival Grounds from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. There will be 50 different types of beignets from 25 different vendors, as well as food and drink options.

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More Than 100 Bonfires Line the Mississippi Levee on Christmas Eve in Louisiana. Here’s How to See Them Lit

Every Christmas Eve, families in St. James Parish, Louisiana, light more than 100 bonfires along...

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Troy Carter Wins Reelection in Louisiana's 2nd District, Eyes CBC Leadership

Democrat Troy Carter has won reelection to represent Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, turning back a Republican, a Libertarian and two no-party candidates to keep the New Orleans-anchored seat in Congress. Carter, who has held the district since 2021, was the only Democrat on the ballot this cycle. The WBAL headline...

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Kenner's Gregory Carroll Seeks House District 92 Seat

Gregory Carroll, a former Kenner city councilman, is a candidate for the Louisiana House District 92 seat, a Kenner-based district. Carroll is running against Republicans Mike Sigur and Alex Perdomo. The 64-year-old Carroll served on the Kenner City Council from 2009 to 2022, representing District 1, according to nola.com. He...

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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 · 1d

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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.

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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.

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Army Corps Signs Off on Morganza to the Gulf Levee, a $10 Billion Shield for Terrebonne

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed a Record of Decision for the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, a sprawling levee system meant to shield Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, Louisiana, from hurricane surge. The decision closes federal environmental review of the redesigned levee system, clearing a major procedural hurdle for a project that has been decades in the making roughly 60 miles southwest of New Orleans.

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NAR Conference to Bring 10,000 to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Approximately 10,000 real estate professionals from across the country are expected to gather in New Orleans Nov. 6-8 for NAR NXT, the National Association of REALTORS annual conference, bringing a major industry event to the city with a lineup of national speakers, educational sessions and an expo featuring more than 200 sponsors and exhibitors.

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Voters select BESE member to replace panelist who left to run the US Mint

NEW ORLEANS — Republican Joseph Cao has been elected to a fulltime, but temporary, post on the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Complete but unofficial returns show Cao defeating Democratic Party candidate Angela Hershey by nearly a 2-1 margin. Cao has been serving on the state panel...

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STRIVE New Orleans Marks 2 Years of Workforce Training

NEW ORLEANS — STRIVE New Orleans, a nonprofit workforce development organization, is marking two years since its relaunch, helping residents prepare for careers in health care and logistics through tuition-free workforce training, professional certifications and ongoing employment support. The organization celebrated the milestone Oct. 29, highlighting how its programs are helping participants overcome barriers to employment and pursue greater financial stability.

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9th Annual New Orleans Jazz Museum Improv Gala

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Jazz Museum will host its ninth annual Improvisations Gala on Dec. 5, transforming the 400 block of Esplanade Avenue into a holiday-themed celebration featuring live music, cuisine, cocktails and exhibits. Presented by The Herb Alpert Foundation, the fundraiser will take place from 8 to 11 p.m. and will also mark the debut of the museum’s new stage and revitalized grounds, funded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

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