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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.

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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.

One of the most important lessons Cynthia Thompson has imparted to the hundreds of students she’s taught over her nearly five decades at Kenner’s Bonnabel High School is simple: You have to celebrate your wins. But as she marks a milestone few educators reach — 50 years in...

Mayor-elect Helena Moreno will inherit a city government faced with staffing shortages, aging infrastructure, cumbersome procurement policies and outdated software, according to a transition report commissioned by Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration. The 442-page report, which Cantrell's team provided to Moreno's...