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Carrollton neighbors fighting to get water leak repaired

Residents in Carrollton are fed up with a water leak that has flooded and deteroriated their street for years. On Friday, the corner of Monroe and Cohn Streets was covered by water despite it not having rained in a week. Haley Shales lives on the corner and said this is the norm.

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Seven people displaced following two-alarm fire in New Orleans

Seven people were displaced following a two-alarm fire in New Orleans Monday, Nov. 9.

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USS New Orleans’ remarkable survival explored in National WWII Museum exhibit

A Japanese torpedo tore the bow from the USS New Orleans on Nov. 30, 1942. But the American cruiser stayed afloat, and its surviving sailors saved the ship. Today, that story of determination is featured in “Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War,” an exhibit at The National WWII Museum.

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Lafourche Parish School District announces new, state-of-the-art Transportation Center in Lockport

The Lafourche Parish School Board proudly announces a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the brand-new LPSD Transportation Center in Lockport. This event will also mark the official launch of the district’s partnership with First Student, featuring a fleet of 115 brand-new, air-conditioned 2027 model school buses. The...

Lockport, LA · 1d

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City of New Orleans offering amnesty for delinquent business owners

The city is allowing delinquent sales tax payments without penalty from local businesses until December 31, 2026

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Moreno pitches vote that could see nonprofits pay share toward New Orleans’ infrastructure

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans mayor Helena Moreno is proposing a 2027 vote that could result in nonprofits and other tax-exempt properties paying toward the city’s infrastructure. Moreno posted on social media Sunday (Nov. 8), floating the idea of an infrastructure fee. She pointed to last week’s new...

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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.

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Construction on Decatur, North Peters streets reach completion, SWBNO officials say

Over a year later, the French Quarter Transmission Main project is now complete, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans officials said Tuesday.

New Orleans, LA · 23h

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Landowners sue LA utility regulators; Planned Parenthood reopens; study finds infant heart defects linked in industrial corridor

Louisiana landowners are suing the state’s utility regulators, claiming the Public Service Commission improperly changed its rules to speed up Meta data center projects. Gulf States Newsroom’s Drew Hawkins takes us inside the lawsuit. Last year, Planned Parenthood closed its two Louisiana locations after nearly 40 years of...

Louisiana · 22h

L'Observateur

Five Revolutionary War Patriots honored at Edgard cemetery ceremony

Five Revolutionary War patriots were remembered during a grave marking ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, at the historic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Edgard. The General Philemon Thomas […]

Edgard, LA · 1d

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Louisiana signs $6.8 million contract for SpaceX transportation planning

(The Center Square) – Louisiana has signed a contract allowing up to $6.8 million in state-funded payments to a New Orleans engineering firm for transportation work supporting SpaceX’s planned development in Vermilion Parish. The contract calls for Royal to help assess, design and oversee transportation improvements associated with SpaceX’s development. Services include evaluating roads and bridges, studying traffic, obtaining permits, coordinating utilities, assisting with property acquisition and overseeing construction. Louisiana Economic Development has said DOTD is evaluating transportation routes, road and bridge conditions, traffic impacts and potential improvements to Louisiana Highway 82. State officials have not established how the overall transportation costs will be divided between taxpayers and SpaceX. The agreement contains no requirement for SpaceX to reimburse the state. It does not identify specific roads or bridges to be improved or establish a total infrastructure budget. DOTD must approve a budget and issue a written notice to proceed before Royal can incur compensable costs. The contract packet does not establish whether that authorization has been issued or how much the firm has been paid. The agreement anticipates work on multiple transportation projects, with supplemental agreements required for additional projects. DOTD previously told The Center Square that Royal’s Louisiana resources

Vermilion Parish, LA · 1d

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Orleans Parish DA staffer reinstated to position after firing over social media post

An employee of the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office who was terminated over a social media post has been reinstated to her position. Holly Friedman, who is a former candidate for city council, claimed she was fired over social media posts she made online. At the time of her...

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Orleans DA reinstates staffer who was fired after commenting on mayor’s tax plan

Former City Council candidate Holly Friedman has returned to work at District Attorney Jason Williams’ office, less than two months after the city’s top prosecutor terminated her in what she called “retaliation” for her public criticism of Mayor Helena Moreno’s plan to increase property taxes.

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Boil water advisory lifted in LaPlace

A boil water advisory issued for LaPlace on Sunday, Nov. 8 has been lifted.

Laplace, LA · 1d

Louisiana Weekly

N.O. City Council votes unanimously to increase property taxes

(Veritenews.org) – The New Orleans City Council on last Thursday (Nov. 5) voted unanimously to pass a partial millage roll forward – which will result in higher property taxes for city residents – after hearing a mix of criticism and support from residents in attendance. Joe Giarrusso,...

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Louisiana has highest flu cases in the U.S

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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 · 7d

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Office locks changed and laptop gone, Kenner council member accuses city of intimidation

A Kenner City Council member accused the mayor’s second-in-command of directing an employee to change the locks and remove computer equipment from his council office as an act of intimidation against him. Council member Joey LaHatte alleged in a news release that Chief Administrative Officer Natalie Newton, who is...

Kenner, LA · 2d

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New Orleans schools are officially under-enrolled. Here's why it matters

New Orleans’ public school system officially has too many empty seats, according to a district report released last week. That includes about 3,800 in grades K-8 and 1,600 in high school, based on schools’ enrollment targets. The district has been dealing with declining enrollment for years. Charter operators...