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Opponents fear Louisiana International Terminal will transform Violet, and not for the better

VIOLET, La. (WVUE) - In the cargo industry, clearance can be everything. Thousands of vehicles cross the Crescent City Connection bridge in metro New Orleans every day. But below, on the Mississippi River, only certain-sized vessels can safely clear the bridge, because of a height restriction of roughly 166 feet.

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Innovative test catches Coach O's sepsis in time

Coach Ed Orgeron has recovered from sepsis after early detection by an innovative diagnostic test at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. (Courtesy of FMOL Health)

New Orleans, LA · 16h

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A Louisiana Equipment Rental Company Serving Homeowners and Contractors Files for Chapter 11

WRKE, LLC, which is doing business as Grand True Value Rental, an equipment and tool rental company, has filed for bankruptcy. Case records do not specify the reasons for the New Orleans-based company’s filing. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision....

New Orleans, LA · 21h

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This Louisiana Marina-Side Restaurant Serves Seafood And A Leisurely Weekend Brunch

Crabcakes Benedict and Italian zeppole share the same brunch menu here, and sailboats bob in the marina next door. That pairing alone had me hooked. I like a place that mixes Gulf seafood with Sicilian roots and doesn’t apologize for it. The kitchen leans Coastal Italian, with Creole Italian...

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This Louisiana Italian Restaurant Makes Its Pasta, Pizza Dough And Ice Cream From Scratch

A blue crab pasta in Louisiana comes with a twist, and I can’t stop thinking about it. The noodles are made in-house, and so are the pizza dough and the ice cream. That’s a lot of from-scratch work for one kitchen. I like how the menu blends Italian ideas with a Gulf Coast attitude.

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New Orleans attorney fined $400,000 after exposing abusive priest says it was ‘worth it’

An attorney who was fined more than $400,000 after getting an abusive Roman Catholic priest removed as a New Orleans high school's chaplain says it was "worth it" now that the church has officially classified the cleric as a clergy molester. That remark from Richard Trahant came days after the...

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Visitors Say The Cajun Fried Chicken At This No-Frills New Orleans, Louisiana Dive Bar Stands Out From Anywhere Else

Some of the best meals in New Orleans happen far from white tablecloths. Down near the French Market, a small, busy bar keeps turning out a plate of Cajun fried chicken that people talk about long after their trip ends. Locals send newcomers there, bartenders at other spots point the...

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Dorignac’s Food Center bagger celebrates a milestone anniversary. ‘It feels like family.”

John Evans marked 20 years as a part-time bagger at Dorignac’s Food Center on Veterans Boulevard on Oct. 28, receiving a new service pin to recognize the milestone. For John, who is autistic, the anniversary is a significant personal accomplishment. For his mother, Marie Evans, it reflects two decades of perseverance and personal growth and the confidence she has gained from watching her son thrive in a workplace where he feels valued and accepted.

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Recap: Gayle Benson speaks at ribbon cutting for The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson attended the Ochsner Health ribbon cutting for The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute on Oct. 1, 2026. The Patrick Neuroscience Institute is home to the Team Gleason Assistive Technology Lab to provide Ochsner patients living with ALS and other neurological conditions access to advanced communication devices, mobility solutions and environmental control technologies that promote independence and daily functioning.

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Low scores, high stakes: 2 New Orleans schools fight to stay open

Leaders of two New Orleans K-8 schools asked the district last week to let them keep their charters, despite years of low test scores. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the Lower 9th Ward, and Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M., in Gentilly, are two of the four schools the district is considering closing at the end of this school year.

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Fringe Fest, New Orleans’ cool and quirky theater festival, is back this weekend

Imagine a production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” only it doesn’t take place in a theater, it’s performed on the tiny stage of a St. Claude Avenue dive. The show’s called “Waiting for Julieta” and it’s not especially faithful to the Bard’s script. The production has a Mexican borderline vibe, meat is grilled onstage, there are tacos and an audience drinking game.

New Orleans, LA · 18h

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Teurlings advances to state semifinals after stellar performance in sweep of Belle Chasse

Teurlings Catholic put its best performance of the season together on Thursday in the Division II quarterfinals against No. 4-seeded Belle Chasse. The No. 5 Rebels swept the Cardinals 25-11, 25-20, 25-16 behind excellent serving and an inspired performance from libero Bailee Hebert. "It's the best match we've played all...

Belle Chasse, LA · 12h

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Housecore Horror Festival Sets Anselmo-Curated New Orleans Weekend

The Housecore Horror Festival is back — three nights where the horror films are picked by a metal frontman and the kickoff party is a first listen to Down’s first album in twelve years. The Housecore Horror Festival returns to New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 19-21, 2026, as...

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Louisiana Pepper Exchange’s commander-in-chief is a West Point grad and Army vet

"I think it's part of an adventure. Like a passport to the world."

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Louisiana Mother Evicted After She Stopped Paying Rent Over Mold, Holes In The Walls And A Thermostat Over 90 Degrees While Her Landlord Was Fined Only $500 For Siding And Yard Debris

Alexis Scott is a single mother with a seven-year-old, and she was evicted from an apartment on Destrehan Avenue in Harvey, Louisiana after living there about seven months. The landlord’s […]

Harvey, LA · 1d

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A ‘battle-tested’ Holy Cross senior class includes a 4-year starter who overcame multiple surgeries

Holy Cross senior Sebastian Perez has enjoyed playing football since he was 5 years old, but his love for the game was put to the test after undergoing multiple surgeries. Perez injured both of his shoulders last season, and he needed surgery on each shoulder after his junior year. After months of rehab, Perez was healthy in time for the start his senior season.

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One classic, two stories: The Bayou Classic presented by P&G through the eyes of a Tiger and a Jaguar

A Grambling senior and a Southern senior are preparing for their final Bayou Classic as students. It’s the same game, but not necessarily the same experience. This article was produced in partnership with Procter & Gamble as part of the P&G HBCYOU Tour, powered by HBCU GO, which celebrates HBCU culture and student experiences at events including the 53rd Bayou Classic.

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Louisiana Attorney Is Giving Away Free Bicycles

(Lafayette, LA) - A Louisiana attorney has announced that once again this year, he will be giving away 600 bicycles to children across our state. Bicycles will be given away in several cities, including Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. Gordon McKernan has been giving away free bicycles for 14...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

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