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Mayor Moreno details New Orleans’ plans for avoiding another financial crisis

Could New Orleans be once again facing the prospect of running out of money bore the end of the year? Mayor Helena Moreno went into more detail about how her administration intends to keep the city from running out of money before the end of the year.
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Former Gretna bank manager found guilty of $185,000 theft

A woman pled guilty Thursday, July 30 to bank theft.
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Ochsner Named No. 1 Hospital in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans has been named the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana and the New Orleans metro area in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings. The recognition marks the 15th consecutive year Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans...
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Ursuline Academy On State Street Has Been Educating Students In New Orleans Since 1727

Ursuline Academy on State Street in New Orleans has been educating students since 1727, making it the oldest school in Louisiana and the oldest all-girls school in the country.
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One Dead as Amtrak Train From New Orleans Slams Into Car Near Hazlehurst, Mississippi

An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans toward Chicago was involved in a deadly collision near Hazlehurst, Mississippi, on Monday. One person in the car died, while no injuries were reported among the approximately 180 passengers and crew members aboard the train. The car had obstructed the track when it...
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Powdered-Sugar Stampede: 2026 Beignet Fest Tickets Drop For New Orleans City Park Blowout

New Orleans’ most gloriously overcommitted pastry party is returning this fall, with Beignet Fest tickets now entering the mix for a full day of powdered sugar, live music and creative takes on the city’s signature treat. The festival is also once again turning that indulgence into funding for local autism programs.
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New Orleans mid-year housing market review

Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets,
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Plaquemines Parish firefighters could help with hydrant inspections to prevent delayed response times

BELLE CHASSE, LA (WVUE) - After it took Belle Chasse firefighters more than three tries to find a working hydrant while dealing with an RV fire, parish leaders are introducing plans to help with hydrant inspections. The skeletons of RVs and melted awnings above them are all that remain in...
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R&B Super Jam Announces Two-City Tour Stop This September

The R&B Super Jam tour is set to bring a star-studded lineup of R&B legends to two Gulf Coast cities this fall. The show will hit the Toyota Center in Houston on September 5, followed by a stop at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on September 6. The...
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Letters: It’s time to take a fresh look at how we support Essence Festival

I’ve never missed an Essence Festival. In fact, I was a member of the New Orleans City Council when we helped negotiate the first Essence Festival to come to our city. I believed in it then, and after more than 30 years, I believe in it even more today.

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