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John Curtis Christian School to induct Ashley Brignac and Percy Millet into Hall of Fame

RIVER RIDGE, La. — October 26, 2026 — John Curtis Christian School inducted Ashley Brignac and Percy Millet into its Hall of Fame last week, honoring two of the most accomplished student-athletes in the school’s history. John Curtis Christian School inducted Ashley Brignac into its Hall of...

River Ridge, LA · 1d

travelmag.com

For Over 120 Years This Louisiana Sicilian Bakery Has Been Serving Cannoli And Gelato

The very first gelato flavor sold here was torroncino, a vanilla scoop with cinnamon and ground almonds. That was back when most people in town had never tasted gelato at all. Pretty bold move for a young Sicilian confectioner. The cannoli get filled to order, so the shells stay crisp....

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Biologists say there are nearly as many alligators in Louisiana as people

COVINGTON, La. (WVUE) — Each August, a baby boom comes to the south Louisiana marshes and to Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery near Covington, a working alligator farm that also operates as a tourist attraction. “We’ll get a lot of visitors who think Florida is the alligator place, and I...

Covington, LA · 2d

sevenlakes.news

Temperatures 10 to 20 Degrees Below Normal Could Sweep Into Houston, New Orleans, Jackson, and Mobile as Strong Cold Front Arrives Next Weekend

NEW ORLEANS — The chances for a sweeping cold front next weekend are increasing. Forecast models show a surge of air running 10 to 20 degrees below normal heading straight for the Gulf Coast. The cold air is expected to arrive around Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14. Once again, the big weather change looks set to land on a weekend.

New Orleans, LA · 16h

alt923.com

Beignet Fest, Po-Boy Fest, and a Saints home game: Here’s your weekend event list

New Orleans will see perfect festival weather with cooling temperatures this weekend. Here are four things you can do across New Orleans this weekend. The original Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 at Washington Square Park. The festival celebrates Caribbean culture and is celebrating 24...

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WGNO

NOPD Video: Spending spree suspects in car burglary case

The New Orleans Police Department released security camera footage of two suspects who are accused of going on a spending spree with bank cards that were stolen during a car burglary.

NOLA.com

Blowout loss by UTSA shakes up American race, creates new No. 1 in power rankings

Just when the American Conference appeared to be settling into a three-team race, Florida Atlantic eviscerated first-place Texas-San Antonio 60-29 on Thursday night. So much for the Roadrunners’ newfound ability to win on the road. They gave up 339 yards on the ground to a team that had been dead last in the league in rushing.

NOLA.com

The lead changed late in the Bonnabel-Warren Easton game after a 'big-time player' delivered

Bonnabel quarterback Jayce Romain and wide receiver Raheem Williams didn’t let injuries stop them from leading a comeback against district foe Warren Easton. Trailing by 21 points in the fourth quarter, Bonnabel got back in the game after senior defensive back Brennen Tardy recovered an Easton fumble and ran it back 89 yards for a touchdown. Williams, who played through a mild concussion and a groin injury, caught two touchdowns after Tardy’s scoop-and-score.

Kenner, LA · 2d

NOLA.com

St. Augustine-Rummel stayed close into the fourth quarter, until one team’s QB scored three TDs

With a chance to go undefeated through the regular season for the first time since 1987, St. Augustine got the job done. It took more work than usual, though. Quarterback Jaelle Noble ran for three touchdowns — all in the fourth quarter — as top-ranked St. Augustine overcame a late deficit to defeat Rummel 35-22 on Friday at Tad Gormley Stadium.

unearththevoyage.com

This Louisiana Entertainment Park Has Go-Karts That Reach 40 MPH

Go-karts that top out around 40 mph are waiting in Louisiana. That is real speed for a park with a track, mini golf, and an arcade. I like how this spot mixes racing with games for every age. I believe a day here could fit a family, a group of friends, or a birthday crew.

Avondale, LA · 1d

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...

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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 New Orleans restaurants featured on OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants in America list

OpenTable has included two New Orleans restaurants on its 2026 top 100 restaurants in America list.

New Orleans, LA · 22h

Yahoo!

Wisner Trust fight not over as heirs block New Orleans in court

A century-old fight over millions of dollars in New Orleans city revenues isn't over yet — and on Thursday, the Wisner heirs secured a court order blocking one of the city's efforts to move on. The City Council voted Thursday to repeal the Wisner Trust Advisory Committee after what...

NOLA.com

City Council approves tax break for Convention Center headquarters hotel

The New Orleans City Council approved a key tax break for the Omni New Orleans on Thursday, one of the final hurdles the $625 million "headquarters" hotel planned near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center needs to clear before developers can break ground. The council's action authorized a payment in...

NOLA.com

French Quarter compound built in 1807 has courtyard, garage parking for $3.95 million

Brick and plaster archways, garage parking and a private courtyard make the home at 525 St. Louis St. a rare French Quarter gem. The French provincial compound has three separate living environments with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, listed for $3.95 million. Located just two blocks from Jackson Square, this...

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New Orleans favorite Hubig’s sweet potato pies return for a limited time

New Orleans bakery Hubig's released a new seasonal sweet potato pie flavor made with Louisiana jumbo yams for a limited time.

hoodline.com

Wego Winter Wonderland Chili Cook-Off Listed in Westwego

The Wego Winter Wonderland Chili Cook-Off is listed in Westwego. The event is at the Westwego Farmers Market, 484 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. The cook-off is part of a broader calendar at the Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, which serves as a community gathering place with covered vendor stalls for local produce, seafood, prepared foods and crafts. The market also hosts regional music and seasonal family events, alongside an annual crawfish cook-off. Its outdoor amphitheater and regular community programming make the Sala Avenue site a year-round event venue, not just a location for the chili competition.

Westwego, LA · 1d

Lodging

JLL Announces Sale of The Windsor Court

NEW YORK—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced the successful sale of The Windsor Court, a 314-key luxury hotel in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. JLL represented the seller, The Berger Company and Crow Family Holdings, in the transaction. GMB Properties, led by Gayle Benson, owner of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, acquired the asset.