Entergy says cause of July 4 transformer explosion, fire in French Quarter is unknowable
More than two weeks after an underground transformer explosion knocked out power to nearly 1,000 customers, forced a hotel evacuation and sent thick, acrid smoke billowing up above Bourbon Street, Entergy New Orleans executives said they cannot determine the cause of the July 4 incident. “Because of the fire significan
She took over the family business from dad. Now her NOLA construction company is...
Gibbs Construction, founded in 1976, was already a dominant general contractor in town before Lauren Gibbs took over the business from her father, Larry Gibbs, in 2019. The Elmwood firm’s reputation and expertise grew as it racked up major projects, including significant renovations to the exterior of the Superdome fol
After shooting Metairie woman, JPSO says murder suspect doubled back to pose as bystander
Minutes after fleeing from the courtyard of a Metairie apartment complex where he'd just shot a 21-year-old woman in the head, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators say Kennedy George stopped and doubled back to the crime scene. As Sharde Cooper's friends were frantically trying to help her and call...
That Small Star On A Costco Price Sign Has A Nickname — Here’s What...
Savvy Costco shoppers have learned the secret of the "Death Star". It tells you when to stock up.
Experience Summer Nights at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant Series
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Dooky Chase’s Restaurant has welcomed guests from around the world to experience the rich flavors, culture, and hospitality of New Orleans. As the restaurant continues its 85th anniversary celebration, it invites the community to Summer Nights at Dooky’s, a dinner series honoring the legac
New Orleans S&WB still investigating human error that worsened July 11 flooding
New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board Executive Director Randy Hayman said no employees have been disciplined so far after human error worsened flooding during a storm on July 11. Hayman told a joint City Council committee July 22 the agency was still investigating the incident and would decide whether to...
15 Legendary Bakeries In The South Worth Traveling For
The South takes its baking seriously. Known for towering layer cakes and fluffy biscuits, the region knows a thing or two about how to work with flour, sugar, and butter. Many iconic American desserts and breads come from the South, like Key lime pie or hummingbird cake, and others that may not have originated here, ha
Like a funhouse for cocktail lovers, see inside this new, limited-time attraction in NOLA
Fancy a drink with some storytelling around it? How about a multi-sensory experience cooked up for cocktail aficionados across the rooms of a Faubourg Marigny hotel?. That’s the pitch of Tales House, a new, limited-time experience created for the public by Tales of the Cocktail, the annual drinks industry conference no
Manning Family Children’s Hosts Back to School Boogaloo
NEW ORLEANS — Manning Family Children’s, in partnership with Louisiana Healthcare Connections and several community organizations, will host its fourth annual Back to School Boogaloo on Aug. 1, providing free healthcare services, school supplies and other resources to help New Orleans students prepare for the upcoming
InspireNOLA to host big back-to-school giveaway
This is one of the biggest back-to-school giveaways in the City of New Orleans.
