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Jefferson Parish, LA · 2d

Jefferson Parish law restricts what code inspectors can cite for inside rental units

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish leaders admit they could hold more negligent landlords responsible if code enforcement inspectors could cite for more violations inside rental units. But we found current parish law restricts the violations for which inspectors can cite. Inside the Jefferson Parish Council chambers, property owners regularly...

The Birmingham Free Press

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The Jazz Room Brings New Orleans Jazz to the Carver Theatre Friday

BIRMINGHAM — The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans opens Friday at the Carver Theatre, 1631 4th Ave. N., with performances at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.... The post The Jazz Room Brings New Orleans Jazz to the Carver Theatre Friday appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

New Orleans, LA · 22h

NOLA.com

After a hard year, Thanksgiving recipes in New Orleans offer a lesson in resilience and patience

The gumbo is simmering on the stove, its rich, dark roux filling the kitchen with a smell that feels like home. It's not traditional Thanksgiving fare everywhere, but here it's as essential as turkey. Gumbo teaches us something important: The best things come from patience, from stirring through the dark...

Teche News

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The road to the Dome starts at home for CHS Bulldogs

Cecilia – The Cecilia High Bulldogs earned the No. 14 seed in the Division II Non-Select football playoffs after beating District 5-4A rival Carencro 51-22 on Friday. That means the road to the Dome starts at home for the Bulldogs. The Louisiana High School Athletic Associatin’s Prep Classic will be Dec. 1012 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans with state championship games in Select and Non-Select Divisions I-IV.

Cecilia, LA · 2d

WGNO

Music performances for 2027 Endymion Extravaganza announced

The featured music performances and Grand Marshals for the 2027 Endymion Extravaganza were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10.

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Recap: Gayle Benson speaks at ribbon cutting for The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson attended the Ochsner Health ribbon cutting for The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute on Oct. 1, 2026. The Patrick Neuroscience Institute is home to the Team Gleason Assistive Technology Lab to provide Ochsner patients living with ALS and other neurological conditions access to advanced communication devices, mobility solutions and environmental control technologies that promote independence and daily functioning.

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Low scores, high stakes: 2 New Orleans schools fight to stay open

Leaders of two New Orleans K-8 schools asked the district last week to let them keep their charters, despite years of low test scores. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the Lower 9th Ward, and Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M., in Gentilly, are two of the four schools the district is considering closing at the end of this school year.

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WGNO

Louisiana Pepper Exchange’s commander-in-chief is a West Point grad and Army vet

"I think it's part of an adventure. Like a passport to the world."

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Opponents fear Louisiana International Terminal will transform Violet, and not for the better

VIOLET, La. (WVUE) - In the cargo industry, clearance can be everything. Thousands of vehicles cross the Crescent City Connection bridge in metro New Orleans every day. But below, on the Mississippi River, only certain-sized vessels can safely clear the bridge, because of a height restriction of roughly 166 feet.

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New Orleans' Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Returns in December

Kicking off the Holiday Season with the French Market District. The French Market District will help kick off New Orleans' holiday season with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Oscar Dunn Park and includes live...

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This Huge Louisiana Outlet Center Makes Holiday Shopping A Road-Trip Event

More than 50 brand-name outlet stores sit in one open-air spot right off I-10. That’s a lot of gift list crossed off in a single afternoon. I like that this place sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. You can turn a holiday errand into a full Louisiana road trip without much of a detour.

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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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.

Louisiana · 1d

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Swyft Fiber Pours $1 Billion Into Louisiana, Puts National HQ in Metairie

Gov. Jeff Landry announced Thursday that Swyft Fiber plans to invest more than $1 billion in Louisiana broadband infrastructure, with the company locating 90% of its planned expansion in the state and establishing its national headquarters in Metairie. The headquarters alone is expected to keep an estimated 200 to 300 jobs in Jefferson Parish.

Louisiana · 14h

NOLA.com

A ‘battle-tested’ Holy Cross senior class includes a 4-year starter who overcame multiple surgeries

Holy Cross senior Sebastian Perez has enjoyed playing football since he was 5 years old, but his love for the game was put to the test after undergoing multiple surgeries. Perez injured both of his shoulders last season, and he needed surgery on each shoulder after his junior year. After months of rehab, Perez was healthy in time for the start his senior season.

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Best New Orleans Pool Bars | 10 NOLA Pool Bars to Check Out

If there are two things New Orleanians are good at, it's keeping cool and drinking, both necessities in the summertime and even into fall. You would be hard-pressed to find a better way to do both than drinking in the pool, and New Orleans offers a plethora of options for pool bars.

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Lakeshore woman waits for full repairs months after SWBNO started work

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Lakeshore woman is waiting for her property, sidewalk and street to be fully restored months after the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO) attempted to repair a water leak. City of New Orleans spokesperson Keristen Holmes reported SWBNO attempted to perform a leak repair...

New Orleans, LA · 11h

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One classic, two stories: The Bayou Classic presented by P&G through the eyes of a Tiger and a Jaguar

A Grambling senior and a Southern senior are preparing for their final Bayou Classic as students. It’s the same game, but not necessarily the same experience. This article was produced in partnership with Procter & Gamble as part of the P&G HBCYOU Tour, powered by HBCU GO, which celebrates HBCU culture and student experiences at events including the 53rd Bayou Classic.

NOLA.com

Fringe Fest, New Orleans’ cool and quirky theater festival, is back this weekend

Imagine a production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” only it doesn’t take place in a theater, it’s performed on the tiny stage of a St. Claude Avenue dive. The show’s called “Waiting for Julieta” and it’s not especially faithful to the Bard’s script. The production has a Mexican borderline vibe, meat is grilled onstage, there are tacos and an audience drinking game.

New Orleans, LA · 21h

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