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Crews repairing gas leak on Boudreaux road in Gonzales

GONZALES — An Atmos Energy crew and local emergency responders are working to repair an active natural gas leak near the intersection of Cornerview and Boudreaux roads. According to the Gonzales Fire Department, repair work is currently underway at the site, and emergency services are monitoring the situation. Officials...

Gonzales, LA · 2d
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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.

New Orleans, LA · 2d
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Bogalusa Gears Up for Jingle, Mingle & Shop

THE DAILY NEWS The Christmas spirit is coming to Bogalusa on Thursday, Nov. 12, as local businesses across the city join in the festive Jingle, Mingle & Shop celebration from […]

Bogalusa, LA · 19h

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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.

St Tammany Parish, LA · 20h
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State auditor investigates Gonzales city finances, mayor's billboards following anonymous tip

GONZALES — The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office is conducting an investigative audit into the city of Gonzales’ finances, scrutinizing municipal credit card transactions, facility rentals and usage agreements. Gonzales Chief of Staff Wade Petite said that state auditors showed up at City Hall "unannounced" several weeks ago,...

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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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...

Kenner, LA · 3d

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Voters select district judges in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes

Voters in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes selected district court judges during Tuesday’s November 3 election, deciding three contested races across the two judicial districts. Two seats were contested in Terrebonne Parish’s 32nd Judicial District Court, while Lafourche Parish voters decided one race for the 17th Judicial District Court.

Terrebonne Parish, LA · 3d

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More school closures are coming to New Orleans. Parents are anxious

Karen Seymour’s three kids just started attending Élan Academy in New Orleans this fall, but she’s already thinking of what she might have to do if the school closes. She transferred her kids to Élan after the state board of education closed their old school, Athlos Academy in Jefferson Parish, in May for low academic performance.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Paying teachers, consolidating schools: Jefferson Parish’s newly elected school board members share their visions

The Jefferson Parish School Board faces consequential decisions when its new and returning members take office in January, from whether to raise teacher pay to deciding which schools to close next. Three incumbents won reelection Tuesday, and two newcomers will join the nine-member board. Alice Hoyt ran unopposed in District...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 1d

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Lafourche Parish election results: A breakdown of Tuesday’s local races

Lafourche Parish voters decided several contested local races in Tuesday’s Nov. 3 election, including Thibodaux mayor, City Council, city marshal, district judge, School Board and justice of the peace. Voters also approved a hospital district tax renewal. Thibodaux mayor and City Council. Incumbent Kevin Clement was re-elected mayor of...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 3d

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Women Stormed This Hotel Bar in 1949, and New Orleans Still Reenacts It Every September

In 1949, roughly 250 women danced through the doors of a New Orleans bar that had admitted them only on Mardi Gras Day, and the hotel has thrown a party about it nearly every year since. The Roosevelt opened in 1893 and has spent more than 130 years as a fixture of the Central Business […]

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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New Orleans judicial races: See the projected winners

Orleans Parish residents decided who will serve on the bench in a packed general election, which saw at least two incumbents running against their colleagues. The closely watched races come after the Louisiana Legislature voted to eliminate three judgeships on the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. Simone Levine, who lost...

New Orleans, LA · 3d

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New Orleans council backs property tax hike: ‘This is probably the most difficult vote’

The New Orleans City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a property tax hike, a move that is expected to raise about $23 million while saving a handful of critical services and programs from the chopping block. The new revenue, primarily for the city’s general fund budget, will cover just a...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Jefferson Parish teachers, school staff to receive state-mandated stipends by end of November

Jefferson Parish teachers and school support staff will receive their state-mandated stipends by the end of this month, after the district’s school board gave the final sign-off to release the bonuses. The move comes several months after Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order requiring public schools to dig...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 1d

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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...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Houma Dog-Ice-Cream Truck Plans First Storefront on Magazine Street

A dog-ice-cream truck that built its name in Houma is setting up permanent shop in New Orleans. Salty Paws plans to open its first brick-and-mortar storefront at 3326 Magazine Street, bringing its signature frozen treats indoors alongside grooming services, a self-wash station and dine-in seating built for pets and their owners.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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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...

New Orleans, LA · 18h

WGNO

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Bureau of Governmental Research report finds 37% of New Orleans properties tax exempt, offers solutions

The Bureau of Governmental Research is offering solutions for the City of New Orleans to bring in new revenue to some tax-exempt property owners to help pay for city infrastructure and services.

New Orleans, LA · 17h

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 1d