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Krewe of Muses Mardi Gras parade names new leader after longtime captain steps down

There’s been a change of leadership in the popular all-female Krewe of Muses, one of New Orleans’ most popular Carnival parades. After 26 years, the founder and captain Staci Rosenberg has turned over the reins to longtime krewe member Dionne Randolph, according to an announcement by the organization.
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Gentilly, other residents say New Orleans should fund infrastructure fixes, small businesses

Residents at a community meeting in Gentilly on Tuesday said they want support for small business owners, stable water bills and smooth roads as New Orleans officials weigh more cuts and revenue-boosting measures to balance the 2027 budget. Dozens of residents assembled at Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral o
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10 Louisiana Restaurants Locals Hope Never Change

Louisiana knows how to cook, and some places have been doing it right for generations. When locals want the real thing, they skip the trendy spots and head straight to these trusted kitchens. From meat pies in small towns to po’ boys in the big city, each stop tells a...
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We Ranked 10 Of The Best Beignet Spots In Louisiana And Here Is Who...

There are few better ways to start a Louisiana morning than with powdered sugar already threatening your clothes. Across New Orleans and Baton Rouge, beignets range from classic, pillowy squares to stuffed, topped, and slightly rebellious versions that prove fried dough has plenty of room for personality. Some cafés le
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Co-founder of ‘Hand Grenade’ drink, Pam Fortner, dies at 80

It was announced Thursday, Sept. 10, the death of Pam Fortner, part founder of the famous "Hand Grenade" drink.
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Traffic, parking restrictions issued ahead of Jerome ‘Big Duck’ Smith memorial events

Ahead of this weekend's memorial events for late New Orleans civil rights activist Jerome Smith, traffic and parking restrictions were issued to the public.
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Terrytown man arrested, accused in Metairie fatal shooting, Jefferson Parish deputies say

A Terrytown man is behind bars for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting over the weekend, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto announced.
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NOLA Cannabis Company Opens Bourbon Street Flagship

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – NOLA Cannabis Company announced that its flagship dispensary, in the heart of the French Quarter at 433 Bourbon St., officially opened to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The team shares that the 16,279 sq. ft., three-story dispensary represents a significant investment in New Orleans and
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NOPD officer allegedly collected $111K for overtime he didn’t work, arrest records reveal

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Newly obtained arrest documents detail how investigators say a New Orleans police officer collected more than $111,000 in overtime pay for hours he did not work, including more than 2,000 hours he claimed while reviewing red-light camera tickets. Senior Police Officer Brandon Coleman faces 350 crim
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The Shaw brothers’ first varsity game together felt like old times. ‘Same exact thing...

Long before Red and Cinco Shaw shared the same backfield for Archbishop Shaw, the two brothers ran the same play for their park-ball team. “That was my favorite play,” Cinco said. Red, the quarterback, handed Cinco the ball and watched him go around the right end for a long...

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