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Louisiana Weekly publisher to retire as new generation takes over century-old, Black-led newspaper

A century after her grandfather put out the first issue, Renette Dejoie-Hall will retire from her role as publisher of The Louisiana Weekly, she said on Tuesday. Her son Christopher Dejoie-Hall will succeed her at the family-run newspaper on Dec. 31, she told WBOK Radio. Speaking with host and Times-Picayune columnist
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In trial over Super Bowl reporter’s death, suspect expected to testify against other defendants

One of the three defendants charged in the death of a sports reporter who traveled to the New Orleans area to cover the 2025 Super Bowl is expected to testify against his co-conspirators at trial this week in Jefferson Parish. Prosecutors with the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's office gave jurors...
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5 Types of Lizards in New Orleans: A Local Field Guide

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Sean Robertson / unsplash Anyone who has sat on a New Orleans porch for more than five minutes has probably watched a small lizard dart across the railing or dodge behind a hanging fern. What most residents do not realize is that only
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In New Orleans RTA CEO search, Mayor Helena Moreno requested new look at all...

After a marathon meeting last month, the Regional Transit Authority's board of commissioners voted to narrow the field of candidates vying to be the agency's next CEO from five to three. In a letter sent to the RTA board last week, however, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno requested a do-over...
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New Orleans property owners could pay hundreds more under possible tax increase

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans homeowners could soon pay hundreds more in property taxes. The city has said it is considering a millage roll forward, which would add more than $42 million to its budget next year. The Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office provided data Tuesday (Sept. 15), which shows...
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The $139 Overrated Train Trip From Georgia to North Carolina That Nobody Told You...

Arriving in Charlotte at 5:31 in the morning sounds efficient until you ask where you will go with your bags. A hotel may not have a room ready. Your host may still be asleep. The appointment that motivated the trip may be hours away, while your last proper night’s rest was the night before you left Georgia.
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New Orleans music venue Howlin’ Wolf sues StubHub over deceptive business practices

New Orleans music venue The Howlin’ Wolf Sept. 10 filed suit in federal court against ticket resale giant StubHub, accusing the company of a host of unfair business practices. Howlin’ Wolf alleges StubHub is selling tickets that don’t exist, falsely claiming ticket shortages to shows where no tickets have...
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Items at New Orleans SOFAB museum up for sale after closure

After 20 years of serving New Orleans, the Southern Food and Beverage Museum has closed it's doors.
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New Orleans police investigate afternoon shooting in St. Roch neighborhood

Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened in the St. Roch neighborhood in the early afternoon of Sept. 15.
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Seventh Ward Shooting Leaves At Least One Injured, NOPD Investigates

At least one person was shot at the intersection of North Dorgenois and Pauger streets in New Orleans's Seventh Ward around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, according to police. Officers asked residents to avoid the area as the investigation got underway, and the injured person's condition remains unknown. New Orleans police are...

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