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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 · 2h

NOLA.com

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 · 15h

NOLA.com

Marigny bar mourns the loss of Pepper, namesake of the NOLA watering hole: ‘Complete legend’

In the back of Pepp’s Pub on Thursday afternoon, owner Sam Wurth and two regulars raised their glasses and knocked back shots of unforgiving Malört in a toast to the bar’s gentle, brown-eyed namesake, Pepper Ann. Bouquets of pink roses and white lilies sat beside a prayer...

New Orleans, LA · 2d

NOLA.com

After Douglass-Kennedy school merger in NOLA, efforts to honor past while forging ahead

It was halftime at the John F. Kennedy High School homecoming game and two pairs of kings and queens slowly paraded down the 50-yard line as cheers filled the air. The royal couples came from two New Orleans high schools — Kennedy and Frederick A. Douglass — that had merged into one.

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Kenner council member alleges public intimidation by mayor’s official

A Kenner council member has filed a report with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, alleging public intimidation by the mayor’s chief administrative officer after a dispute over a contract. The report, filed Friday, states that Council Member Joey LaHatte challenged the contract of the mayor’s chief administrative officer...

Kenner, LA · 21h

NOLA.com

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 · 2d

Yahoo!

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...

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The Associated Press

Tulane athletic director David Harris posts critical statement after a lopsided loss to Tulsa

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane athletic director David Harris was “embarrassed” by what he called an “alarming” 50-point loss to Tulsa on homecoming weekend, he said in a message posted on the university's athletic website Saturday night. The performance “by our football program was unacceptable, and far below the standard that we have come to expect in recent years,” Harris' statement said. “I understand the frustration and disappointment that our supporters feel. I am embarrassed by what transpired on the field in front of our student-athletes’ families, alumni, fans and the entire Tulane community.” Harris, in his third season at Tulane, hired coach Will Hall last offseason after Jon Sumrall accepted the coaching job at Florida. The 60-10 loss to Tulsa dropped Tulane to 4-5 overall and 2-3 in the American Conference, one season after the Green Wave were one of two teams from non-power conferences to be included in the College Football Playoff. “We've played better than this,” Hall said. “It's definitely fixable. We've got to fix it and it starts with me.” Hall did not indicate whether he was considering any staff changes. “Right now, I'm focused on taking this team and playing much, much better in seven

NOLA.com

Loyola grad takes an extraordinarily close-up look at aspiring Olympians in new documentary

It’s clear from the first few moments that “Unseen Olympiads” is no ordinary sports documentary, but rather an up-close look at world-class athletes as they are captured from a unique perspective, far beyond their competitiveness. Jurors at the recent New Orleans Film Festival agreed, and the film...

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Dolfy's Reunites Father, Son and Mentor for One-Night Panama Gold Dinner

Dolfy's on Freret Street is turning its wood-fire kitchen over to a family reunion on Nov. 17, bringing together chef Adolfo Garcia Jr., his father and a mentor who shaped his career in Panama for a single night of ceviche, fried oysters and fry bread. The one-night-only Panama Gold dinner is set for Nov. 17, with staggered reservations and an à la carte menu built around Panamanian culinary traditions filtered through Dolfy's signature wood fire.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

tulanehullabaloo.com

Fully dressed: Oak street festivalgoers build 300-foot ham, cheese po’boy

Festivalgoers built a 300-foot-long ham po-boy on Tuesday, Nov. 3, ahead of Uptown’s 18th annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. Constructed on 160 loaves of Leidenheimer French bread, each po-boy was stacked with Chisesi ham and cheese and dressed with Blue Plate mayonnaise and Tony Chachere’s seasoning. The sandwich,...

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Letters: Coastal restoration efforts fall far short

Re “Coastal restoration efforts slow land loss: New data shows projects have impact in battle against erosion.”. The title and subtitle of a recent article suggested I was about to read a "feel good" story. As a restoration volunteer, I'm desperate to feel good about saving 150 square miles while losing 500.

New Orleans, LA · 15h

Country Herald

Louisiana Weather Alert: New Orleans Warm Wednesday, Cold Friday

Warm afternoons and comfortable November sunshine are returning to southeast Louisiana, but a cooler change is approaching. New Orleans could reach 75 degrees by Veterans Day before temperatures fall toward 49 degrees Friday night.

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WWL-AMFM

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.

NOLA.com

Pastry chef departs Michelin-starred restaurant; Jones Walker adds attorneys

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Jen Giragos has been hired as pastry chef at Arnaud's Restaurant. Giragos previously served as head pastry chef at Doris Metropolitan, worked at Emeril Restaurant and owned and operated Wicked Queen Confections. Gina Locatto has...

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Warmer days ahead before another chilly blast next weekend

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The fall chill is real as we start the new work week, but even colder air could be on the way heading into next weekend. Temperatures will rebound nicely into the 70s today after a chilly start this morning. The trend by mid-week will be warmer....

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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 · 3h

Tulane Green Wave On SI

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

Short on the good, not the others.

NOLA.com

LHSAA bracket release: Road to state goes through Gormley with St. Augustine, Jesuit at Nos. 1-2

For as long as St. Augustine and Jesuit keep winning, the Division I select football playoffs will run through Tad Gormley Stadium. The two schools earned the Nos. 1 and 2 playoff seeds when the LHSAA released its playoff brackets Sunday. Both schools play their home games at Gormley, potentially...