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Man Shot in Neck on Dwyer Road in Pines Village, NOPD Says

A man was shot in the neck Saturday evening in the 6000 block of Dwyer Road in New Orleans’ Seventh District, prompting an aggravated battery investigation by police. Officers responded after a call came in at 6:56 p.m. reporting the shooting, and the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

New Orleans, LA · 19h

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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 · 2d

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12 Restaurant Where Ordering the Famous Dish Is Actually Worth It

Discover 12 restaurants across the United States known for their signature dishes and distinctive cooking techniques. From Louisville's Hot Brown to Chicago's Italian beef sandwich, these iconic meals reflect local culinary traditions and decades of history.

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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 · 10h

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One dead, one wounded in separate New Orleans East shootings

A violent night and early morning in New Orleans East resulted in the shooting death of a woman and a man going to a hospital with a neck wound.

New Orleans, LA · 19h

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Man convicted in fatal Warehouse District shooting of U.S. Army Reserve sergeant

The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office is holding a news conference Friday to discuss a recent conviction of a man tied to a deadly shooting. According to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, Jeremiah Williams was convicted in the fatal shooting of U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Frederick Magee Jr.

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At this French Quarter building, a short-term rental fraud scheme is just the tip of the iceberg

The lobby of 810 Bienville Street is papered with signs warning of the luxury apartment complex’s ban on vacation stays. A key fob is required to unlock the front door. Staff monitor the entrance. But none of that stopped a couple from settling in Thursday to a unit they’d...

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Sweet Potato Pie: A Southern Thanksgiving Tradition

The JQ List may earn a commission when you buy through links in this article. In much of the American South, and above all in Black Southern kitchens, the Thanksgiving pie is not pumpkin but sweet potato. Sweet potatoes thrived in Southern soil, and generations of cooks turned them into a pie that is richer, silkier and more deeply flavored than its pumpkin cousin.

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Lafourche Parish, LA · 18h

Lafourche Parish School Board announces 2026-2027 Students of the Year

The Lafourche Parish School Board recognized a group of outstanding students during its monthly meeting this week, honoring those selected to represent their respective schools as part of the 2026-2027 Student of the Year program. The annual recognition celebrates students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, character and involvement...

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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.

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Jackson State basketball wins despite being huge underdogs

Jackson State erased a 15-point deficit and stunned Tulane 87-85 in New Orleans. The victory gave new head coach Trey Johnson his first win with the Tigers. The post Jackson State basketball wins despite being huge underdogs appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

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French Quarter shop struggles to survive

Starling Magickal Occult Shop, a French Quarter business since 1995, is facing financial challenges after Decatur Street construction and other setbacks, leaving its owners uncertain about their future. As the shop is located on the 1000 block of Royal Street, the owners said they didn’t initially expect to be impacted...

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An LSU New Orleans freshman point guard who once faced an NBA MVP stepped up against Loyola

LSU New Orleans freshman point guard Marcus McDonald gained valuable on-court experience while playing for the Jamaican national team this past summer. McDonald had the opportunity to face Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeois-Alexander, the two-time reigning NBA MVP, when Jamaica’s national team faced Canada during a FIBA World Cup qualifier in July that saw McDonald score 19 points in 21 minutes at just 19 years old.

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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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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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Archdiocese adds 27 clergy to abuse list as attorney blasts $400,000 fine over priest warning

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has added 27 clergy members to its list of those credibly accused of sexual abuse, bringing the total to 106. Among those added was Paul Hart, a former chaplain at Brother Martin High School. Attorney Rick Trahant says he was fined more than $400,000 after he tried to warn school leaders about Hart in 2022.

New Orleans, LA · 13h

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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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Tiny bookstore with ‘dark academia’ vibes opens Uptown, with vintage finds as cheap as $1

Andy Sipe moved a portion of his online secondhand eBay store, with thousands of used books, into a tiny shop on South Claiborne Avenue a little over a month ago. He said he wanted to meet customers face to face. “I’ve met some of my neighbors for the first time...

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