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Dillard University receives $19 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, ‘largest single donation’ in school...

Dillard University received a record-breaking $19 million unrestricted gift from the Mackenzie Scott Foundation.
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New Orleans sanitation cost could increase, leaders discussing potential options

As Mayor-elect Helena Moreno looks for ways to cut spending and generate money, an increase in sanitation fees could be on the table. On Tuesday, Moreno said, “There are other revenue enhancements that we have to take serious consideration in and that includes sanitations fees.”. The signaling of tough...
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Gretna Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder, Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigation

The Gretna Police Department recently arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred on Sunday, November 16. Mark Haynes, 56, has been charged with second-degree murder and related weapons charges following the incident in Gretna, LA. The news came through a straightforward announcement on the department's...
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New Orleans Ranked Among America’s Most Thanksgiving-Obsessed Cities

Google Trends data reveals America’s most Thanksgiving-obsessed cities—and how their holiday enthusiasm compares to WalletHub’s “Best Places to Celebrate” rankings.
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Local barbershop, The Godbarber-NOLA, gives out free haircuts, stitch braids ahead of Thanksgiving

Bounce music plays as children run through a packed room at The Godbarber-NOLA on Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 26). “It’s just good vibes all around,” Khloe Gaspard says over the music while she braids a client’s hair. Gaspard is a student at Delgado Community College’s barber-stylist program, and is one of four barbers...
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NOPD records show some top earners may have broken overtime policy

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A FOX 8 investigation using undercover cameras found two of the New Orleans Police Department’s highest-paid officers were at home when timesheets indicated they were on the clock. The months-long investigation prompted the NOPD to launch an internal inquiry into Sgt. Henry Burke and Senior...
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Cheapest gas stations in New Orleans

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
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NOPD searching for suspects in business assault/battery cases

The New Orleans Police Department is trying to identify suspects in two unrelated crimes that both happened at businesses on North Claiborne Avenue.
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Debate Ignites Over Louisiana’s Mosques and Churches Providing Aid to Immigrants

WWL-TV - 11/24/2025 12:05:14 AM. A few days ago, a story emerged about the Omar Mosque in Harvey, Louisiana, where leaders have posted signs prohibiting federal immigration agents from entering the premises without a valid warrant. This move, which has been widely discussed, has sparked a variety of reactions from...
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Moreno: 700 rolling furloughs, parking ticket clampdowns, and a per-rider Mardi Gras fee; hear...

Moreno joined WWL to explain her proposed budget. Most city departments will see severe cuts. City employees can expect routine furloughs, hiring freezes, unessential employee layoffs, strict overtime monitoring, and extreme travel budget reductions.

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