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Voters select BESE member to replace panelist who left to run the US Mint

NEW ORLEANS — Republican Joseph Cao has been elected to a fulltime, but temporary, post on the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Complete but unofficial returns show Cao defeating Democratic Party candidate Angela Hershey by nearly a 2-1 margin. Cao has been serving on the state panel...

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STRIVE New Orleans Marks 2 Years of Workforce Training

NEW ORLEANS — STRIVE New Orleans, a nonprofit workforce development organization, is marking two years since its relaunch, helping residents prepare for careers in health care and logistics through tuition-free workforce training, professional certifications and ongoing employment support. The organization celebrated the milestone Oct. 29, highlighting how its programs are helping participants overcome barriers to employment and pursue greater financial stability.

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9th Annual New Orleans Jazz Museum Improv Gala

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Jazz Museum will host its ninth annual Improvisations Gala on Dec. 5, transforming the 400 block of Esplanade Avenue into a holiday-themed celebration featuring live music, cuisine, cocktails and exhibits. Presented by The Herb Alpert Foundation, the fundraiser will take place from 8 to 11 p.m. and will also mark the debut of the museum’s new stage and revitalized grounds, funded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

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Louisiana entrepreneurs signal confidence, growth in first statewide startup report

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Innovation (LA.IO), a division of Louisiana Economic Development (LED), and the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University's A. B. Freeman School of Business today launched the 2026 Louisiana Startup Report, the first statewide assessment of Louisiana's startup and early-stage business ecosystem.

Louisiana · 2d

NOLA.com

Jefferson Parish, LA · 4d

Three incumbents reelected to Jefferson Parish School Board, one seat heads to runoff

All three incumbents running for contested seats were reelected to the Jefferson Parish School Board Tuesday after a competitive race that saw 11 candidates vying for five open seats. Michael Pedalino kept his seat in District 6, Ralph “Rem” Brandt was reelected to District 7 and Kevin Delahoussaye maintained his...

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3 Louisiana Companies Named Among Forbes' America's Dream Employers

Three Louisiana companies made Forbes' 2027 America's Dream Employers list, including one business ranked among the nation's top 20.

Louisiana · 3d

WWL-AMFM

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New Orleans property taxes going up

The New Orleans City Council uanimously agreed Thursday to a partial roll-forward of property tax millages.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

WGNO

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Fairmont hotel officially opens in New Orleans

Fairmont New Orleans officially opened on Monday, Nov. 2.

New Orleans, LA · 5d

whereyat.com

Get into the Holiday Spirit at NOLA ChristmasFest

Let the yuletide roll at this year's NOLA ChristmasFest at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from December 23 to January 2. Ages under 2 years of age are admitted free of charge. Tickets are $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends. As they can only be purchased by card only, tickets are non-refundable and are only valid during your selected time frame of attendance.

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New Orleans company, Robinson Carbon, to invest $16M in biochar facility in central Louisiana

New Orleans clean-technology startup Robinson Carbon — a sister company to 133-year-old Robinson Lumber — is building an industrial-scale biochar manufacturing plant at the England Airpark near Alexandria, the company announced Wednesday. The plant will convert wood scraps from nearby lumber mills into a charcoal-like material that stores...

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Second Line in the Sky: Illuminated Tribute Returns to Bourbon Street

Second Line in the Sky returns to Bourbon Street November 23, 2026, through January 3, 2027, bringing an expanded canopy of lights and musical imagery to the 100–300 blocks of the French Quarter. Now in its second year, the holiday installation invites residents and visitors to look up, remember and celebrate life.

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Lawsuit update: French Quarter construction continues

A group of businesses says the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans violated a consent judgment regarding the French Quarter construction project. Several business owners came together to take legal action against the utility earlier this year over the project. They say it has caused a loss of profits and physical damage to their buildings. Fences and barricades have been up and streets have been closed since September 2025.

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Firm that gave $115K to Landry’s PAC gets SpaceX deal

A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for work related to SpaceX’s planned project in Vermilion Parish. Royal Engineers & Consultants has contributed to Cajun...

Louisiana · 4d

WWL

Gov. Landry expresses frustration after New Orleans opts out of DOJ model cities program

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Voters in southeastern Louisiana pick replacement for term-limited PSC member

NEW ORLEANS — Republican Stephanie Hilferty has been elected to the state Public Service Commission. Hilferty, a state lawmaker from New Orleans for the last decade, defeated Chris Justin and Connie Norris, according to complete but unofficial returns. She picked up nearly 60 percent of the vote. Justin, who...

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Jefferson Parish pumps overwhelmed by Halloween night flooding

Over the weekend, Jefferson Parish experienced numerous street flooding incidents, primarily in the Metairie area.

Jefferson Parish, LA · 5d

Yahoo!

American Towns Where People Can’t Live Because Of Dangerous Pollution

Eventually, parts of the US will probably become uninhabitable, some of them covering large areas. Phoenix sees temperatures above 100°F for roughly 130 days a year, and the Colorado River, which supplies much of its water, is running low. Parts of New Orleans are already barely habitable, and rising seas will make matters worse over time. Portions of Florida around Miami will slowly flood, as will parts of Los Angeles.

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New Orleans proposes regulations for Waymos, robotaxis

New Orleans City Council President Jean-Paul Morrell proposed new regulations for robotaxis last month. The announcement follows Waymo’s preparations for its autonomous vehicle release in New Orleans, which is slated for 2027. Waymo is currently testing about 12 vehicles, collecting data and mapping certain parts of the city. As...

New Orleans, LA · 5d

NOLA.com