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Music performances for 2027 Endymion Extravaganza announced

The featured music performances and Grand Marshals for the 2027 Endymion Extravaganza were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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This Huge Louisiana Outlet Center Makes Holiday Shopping A Road-Trip Event

More than 50 brand-name outlet stores sit in one open-air spot right off I-10. That’s a lot of gift list crossed off in a single afternoon. I like that this place sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. You can turn a holiday errand into a full Louisiana road trip without much of a detour.

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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New Orleans-Made Traiteur Amaro Named World’s Best

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Traiteur Amaro, a small-batch amaro handcrafted in New Orleans’ Upper Ninth Ward, was named Best of Class Herbal & Botanical Liqueur at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), one of the world’s most prestigious international spirits competitions. Traiteur Amaro, the...

New Orleans, LA · 22h

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Two Louisiana students land major national honor

Two Louisiana high school students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor recognizing academic achievement, artistic and technical talent, leadership and community service. Christine Tseng of Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie represents Jefferson Parish. Aditiya Babbar, a student at Mandeville High School, represents St. Tammany Parish.

Louisiana · 1d

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SBWNO identifies neighborhoods in initial lead water line replacement schedule

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) announced its initial schedule for lead water line replacement. SWBNO Deputy General Superintendent Becca Johnsey gave a presentation to the SWBNO board Wednesday (Nov. 11), which identified neighborhoods that are expected to have contracts for lead water line inspection and replacement soon:

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Swyft Fiber Pours $1 Billion Into Louisiana, Puts National HQ in Metairie

Gov. Jeff Landry announced Thursday that Swyft Fiber plans to invest more than $1 billion in Louisiana broadband infrastructure, with the company locating 90% of its planned expansion in the state and establishing its national headquarters in Metairie. The headquarters alone is expected to keep an estimated 200 to 300 jobs in Jefferson Parish.

Louisiana · 13h

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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After a hard year, Thanksgiving recipes in New Orleans offer a lesson in resilience and patience

The gumbo is simmering on the stove, its rich, dark roux filling the kitchen with a smell that feels like home. It's not traditional Thanksgiving fare everywhere, but here it's as essential as turkey. Gumbo teaches us something important: The best things come from patience, from stirring through the dark...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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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 · 20h

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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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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Big chill coming to southeast Louisiana this weekend. See the forecast for your area.

After southeast Louisiana glided into cooler fall weather this week, forecasters say an incoming chill is set to bring temperatures down further this weekend. Temperatures are forecast to drop about 15 degrees below the average we typically see for this week in southeast Louisiana, Tyler Stanfield, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s New Orleans office, said.

Louisiana · 1d

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Jefferson Parish law restricts what code inspectors can cite for inside rental units

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish leaders admit they could hold more negligent landlords responsible if code enforcement inspectors could cite for more violations inside rental units. But we found current parish law restricts the violations for which inspectors can cite. Inside the Jefferson Parish Council chambers, property owners regularly...

Jefferson Parish, LA · 2d

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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.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Best New Orleans Pool Bars | 10 NOLA Pool Bars to Check Out

If there are two things New Orleanians are good at, it's keeping cool and drinking, both necessities in the summertime and even into fall. You would be hard-pressed to find a better way to do both than drinking in the pool, and New Orleans offers a plethora of options for pool bars.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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A Post-Katrina Living Room Grew Into This Mid-City Creole Café

Tanya Dubuclet started cooking for neighbors out of her own kitchen after Hurricane Katrina, and her husband eventually got tired of their living room serving as a waiting area for customers. She was working from recipes handed down by her grandmother, and word moved through the neighborhood faster than the house could hold. Timothy Dubuclet […]

New Orleans, LA · 21h

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Meta Investment Helps NOCC Build Construction Workforce

NEW ORLEANS — Just months after graduating from New Orleans Career Center’s (NOCC) adult welding program, 23-year-old Kearries Cooper found himself working 100 feet above the ground, installing steel at Meta’s new data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana. For Cooper, who had spent four years working in restaurants while supporting his young family, the opportunity marked a significant change in his career and financial future.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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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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No brake tags in New Orleans? Without state rules, officials say program stays on pause.

New Orleans drivers don’t need to worry about renewing brake tags any time soon, as state officials drag their heels on setting up a vehicle identification program and Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration says it can’t get basic information from the Office of Motor Vehicles. A new state...

New Orleans, LA · 15h