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Wishing Town is moving to a larger space in Metairie. A new restaurant will take its spot.
Wishing Town Bakery Cafe in Metairie (3327 Severn Ave.) is preparing to move to a more spacious location very close by, while a Korean fried chicken spot will open in its place. Wishing Town, known for its Chinese dim sum and Asian-influenced desserts, will soon be moving into a building...
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
Worst State To Live In
KILBOURNE, LA - A new WalletHub report shows Louisiana is the worst to live in among all 50 states. Arkansas ranked 48th out of 50, and Mississippi got 45th. The result comes from a combination of affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life, and safety. Milford Fryer spent his...
Walmart and Walgreen’s Security Measures Anger Louisiana Shoppers
Along the banks of the Bayou Teche in South Louisiana, you'll find several smaller communities. In those communities such as Port Barre, Cecilia, Loreauville, and Charenton you'll find hard-working people who are as honest as the day is long. And it's that suggestion of dishonesty that has a lot of small-town shoppers or major retailers such as Walmart and Walgreens seeing red.
Agreement to cancel medical debt for 193,000 needy patients in Southern states
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics serving Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama is working with a New York nonprofit to wipe out $366 million in medical debt for about 193,000 needy patients. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday that the deal involving Ochsner...
La. Guard’s 199th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) welcomes new leadership
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s 199th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) officially welcomed its new command team, Col. Kevin James and Command Sgt. Maj. Somkid Kimball, during an official change of command and responsibility ceremony at the Dabadie Center, Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, August 18.
Volunteers for Youth Justice Executive Director Honored
Kelli Todd, Executive Director of Volunteers for Youth Justice, was distinguished with the prestigious Don E. Wydra Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention during the opening session of the Louisiana Governor’s 43rd Annual Conference on Juvenile Justice. The event, held at Sam’s Town Casino in Shreveport on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, marked a significant moment in recognizing the impact of dedicated professionals in the field of juvenile justice.
Film Louisiana to host “Louisiana Comes to Hollywood” to showcase state’s film industry
BATON ROUGE, La. — Film Louisiana, in collaboration with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, announced the upcoming event “Louisiana Comes to Hollywood,” set for Sept 17 in Los Angeles. The event aims to showcase Louisiana’s unique filming locations, experienced local crews, and rich cultural heritage to Hollywood industry leaders.
Sale hearing for Steward Health, Debtors’ Hospitals in Louisiana, Arkansas moved to Aug. 27
According to officials, the sale hearing for Stewardship Health and the Debtors’ Hospitals in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Massachusetts has been delayed for a fourth time and adjourned to August 27, 2024, at 1 PM.
Coroner: Skull found seven years ago identified as Slidell man
LACOMBE --- When a human skull turned up in the Big Branch Wildlife Refuge nearly seven years ago, there were many mysteries: Who was it? Why was that the only bone found? How did they die?. It has taken many hours of work and thousands of dollars, but St. Tammany...
UNO Biology Professor Earns $450K Grant to Study Biodiversity & Train Future Conservation Scientists
NEW ORLEANS — University of New Orleans biology professor Nicola Anthony has received a 3-year $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation International Research Experiences for Students program to assess the effects of forest history on biodiversity in the central African country of Gabon. The project will train a total of 15 American undergraduate and graduate students over three years and support their participation in an international field school known as ECOTROP.
Superdome renovations done; NFL pleased with upgrades
“All indications suggest that we’re in a pretty good place right now,” Superdome general manager Evan Holmes told the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District Board on Wednesday. The Superdome will host Super Bowl LIX in February.
NTSB: Pilot Was Asleep When Tow Boat Hit Pier In Mississippi River
A federal investigation says the pilot of a tow boat was asleep when the vessel hit a pier upriver from New Orleans last year. The National Transportation Safety Board concluded its probe on Wednesday. The NTSB says the pilot of the boat named John 3:16 fell asleep on the job...
Looking for New Orleans home and garden events? Check them out here.
Home Show Saturday, Sunday at Pontchartrain Center. Two days of information, demonstrations and exhibits for the home and garden, plus a food fest, are coming Saturday and Sunday to the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. The Pontchartrain Home Show features some of the latest in renovations and building, solar products and...
Judge Extends Deadline for Mayor Cantrell’s Response in Civil Rights Lawsuit
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, shown at the Essence Festival in July, says critics don't understand the world Black women live in. Paras Griffin/Getty Images/FILE. U.S. District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown has granted an extension to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell in a civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud.
One last day of feeling "comfortable" before humidity returns
NEW ORLEANS — We're looking at another day with decently pleasant weather. While it will still be hot, it won't feel as muggy. There is also an Air Quality Alert for the area, so anyone who is usually impacted when we have air quality issues, limit your time outdoors.
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