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The upcoming immigration crackdown aims to arrest 5,000 people living in the U.S. illegally, from Louisiana to Mississippi.

While rereading one of my favorite local novels, “A Confederacy of Dunces,” I came across a reference to Eads Plaza. Where is or was that? What can you tell me about it?. You will likely recognize Eads Plaza by the name it was given in the 1960s: Spanish Plaza. For more than 40 years before that, its name honored...

Before there was Mother Teresa of Calcutta, there was Mother Margaret of New Orleans. Margaret Haughery, also known as the ‘Angel of the Delta,’ ‘Mother of Orphans,’ or the ‘Celebrated Margaret,’ dedicated her adult life to tending to the poor and hungry of Louisiana, with a particular focus on the needs of orphans.

The enforcement of Louisiana RS 14:313, a law that pertains to the wearing of masks, has been a topic of heated discussion on social media. The debate centers around whether individuals should be compelled to remove their masks or if city authorities should arrest those who refuse to comply.

This week, we celebrate the life and delicious legacy of legendary restaurateur Ella Brennan. The Commander’s Palace matriarch was born in New Orleans on Nov. 27, 1925 — 100 years ago this week. Although best known for her four decades at Commander’s Palace, her career began in Brennan’s,...

Grammy-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana will perform in New Orleans March 31, 2026.

This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on In heavily Hispanic Kenner, some residents on edge ahead of Border Patrol surge. In heavily Hispanic Kenner, some residents on edge ahead of Border Patrol surge.

Terrah Green stands at the nexus of culture, community, and leadership—a woman whose professional journey mirrors her unwavering commitment to elevating people and places. From boardrooms to creative institutions, from Detroit neighborhoods to the vibrant cultural corridors of New Orleans, her work reflects a...

NEW ORLEANS — On the afternoon of Sept. 22, a text thread on Jennie Moctezuma’s phone started flooding with messages after federal immigration authorities appeared near KIPP East Community Primary School in New Orleans East, according to eye witnesses and school administrators. The messages — sent between members of...

Two men are dead after a late night shooting. It happened around 9:20 p.m. on North Miro Street near St. Louis Street and the Lafitte Greenway.