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Meet the Tulane duo behind viral food account, Forkin’ Around Nola

Tulane University seniors Sam Levine and Gabe Parnes don’t run your average food review account. Dressed in suits with flip flops, their page Forkin’ Around Nola has made a splash on New Orleans’ online food scene, complete with plenty of fork puns. “We wanted to make it...
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Bourbon Street Shooting Leaves Woman Dead, Multiple Injured

A 33-year-old woman was killed as an innocent bystander and three others injured in a Bourbon Street shooting near Canal Street, NOPD says.
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Blakeview: Gretna’s volunteer firefighting company dates all the way back to the 1800s

With thousands of people headed to Gretna Fest this weekend, it’s the perfect time to explore the history of one of that community’s icons, the David Crockett Steam Fire Company No. 1. With roots in the 19th century, it holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously active volunteer fire company in the U.S.
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How 50 unattended prayer candles built (and filled) Louisiana’s most beautiful cemetery

Wikimedia Commons/Detroit Publishing Company Collection. Vicente Nunez’s Candles Sparked New Orleans’ Cemetery Revolution. New Orleans changed forever on Good Friday, 1788. Vicente Nunez lit 50 candles at his home altar, then left for dinner. Those flames soon jumped to his drapes and roof. Strong winds pushed fire...
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American Hero Lt. General Russel Honoré Sounds Alarm on Disaster Preparedness, Democracy, and the...

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina forever altered the Gulf Coast, retired Lt. General Russel Honoré, the plain-spoken commander who turned chaos into coordinated relief, is still on the frontlines. This time he is warning America about broken disaster systems, dangerous funding cuts, and the urgent need to defend...
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Have you heard these Louisiana ghost stories? Tales span from New Orleans to Shreveport

BATON ROUGE, La. (KTVE/KARD) – Have you heard that Louisiana is haunted? Louisiana history is filled with reported hauntings, paranormal activity and ghost stories, according to Explore Louisiana. New Orleans has been named one of the most haunted cities in the nation. From haunted hotels to historic homes,...
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Louisiana Tops List of States With the Most Halloween Spirit

Halloween isn't just a big deal in Louisiana, it's a huge deal in Louisiana for a few different reasons.
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Urban South Brewery launches Taylor Swift, ‘Showgirl Seltzer’ to celebrate new album

In one week, superstar Taylor Swift will release her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl." To celebrate the premiere of Swift's 12th album, Urban South Brewery is launching its "Showgirl Seltzer."
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A coffee-flavored Hubig’s Pie is dropping soon in Louisiana. You won’t have long to...

There's nothing more Louisiana than a cup of coffee with chicory and a Hubig's pie. And for a limited time, you can have both inside one flaky, iconic pastry. New Orleans-based Hubig's Pies is teaming up with French Truck Coffee for a limited-edition cafe au lait pie. The glazed hand...
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Sleep in a horror classic: Haunted stays and movie houses on Airbnb for a...

For those who love the macabre, it’s the most wonderful time of year. Plenty of historic hotels around the world are great for haunted stays, but Airbnb also has a number of options for spooky slumber parties for paranormal investigations or cinema buffs who want a shot at staying in a movie house.

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