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Civil rights pioneers will talk with New Orleans historian on 'The Trail They Blazed'
Four New Orleans Civil Rights pioneers will discuss their work and the future Saturday (Aug. 17) at the New Orleans Main Public Library in partnership with The Historic New Orleans Collection. Leona Tate, Dodie Smith-Simmons, Edwin Lombard and Malik Rahim will talk with the HNOC's Eric Seiferth about their work,...
The Reading Life: Minrose Gwin
The Reading Life in 2010, Susan Larson was the book editor for The New Orleans Times-Picayune from 1988-2009. She has served on the boards of the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival and the New Orleans Public Library. She is the founder of the New Orleans chapter of the Women's National Book Association, which presents the annual Diana Pinckley Prizes for Crime Fiction.. In 2007, she received the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the literary community. She is also the author of The Booklover's Guide to New Orleans. If you run into her in a local bookstore or library, she'll be happy to suggest something you should read. She thinks New Orleans is the best literary town in the world, and she reads about a book a day.
Showers and storms possible again Friday. Otherwise, still hot
NEW ORLEANS — Friday's Forecast. A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon. Otherwise, just hot, with highs in the mid-90s. Winds will be light from the southeast at 5-10 mph. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Jefferson Parish until 3 p.m. Staying Hot Saturday. High...
Try dishes from Dakar NOLA to Emeril's at James Beard 'walk-around tasting' in New Orleans
A table at Dakar NOLA has been a hot commodity since the modern Senegalese tasting menu restaurant won the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant earlier this year. But at a culinary event coming to New Orleans this fall, you'll be able to sample tastes from the standout restaurant in a more casual setting, next to dishes from a diverse array of chefs and restaurants that have found acclaim next to talent on the rise.
Health Mart boosts outcomes with personalized care
IRVING, Texas — McKesson Corp., Health Mart and Health Mart Atlas recently hosted nearly 2,700 attendees, including pharmacists, owners and staff from 1,300 independent pharmacies, at the 2024 McKesson ideaShare conference in New Orleans. Throughout the event, McKesson leaders and industry partners recognized the vital role community pharmacists play...
Tensions lead to walkout by Orleans Parish prosecutors
NEW ORLEANS — It is often said that the wheels of justice turn slowly. At New Orleans criminal court on Friday, that old adage was taken a step further and those wheels came to a grinding stop. In the middle of the morning docket, the District Attorney's office staged a mass walk-out, briefly pulling all its prosecutors from the building.
A new, cheap nonstop flight from New Orleans to popular southern city is coming to MSY
An airline at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is launching a new, budget-friendly and direct flight from the Crescent City to a popular destination in North Carolina this fall. Spirit Airlines will soon offer a direct flight from New Orleans to Charlotte, the carrier confirmed Thursday afternoon. Starting October...
Jackson Wins Wider Bayou State Duties For Cumulus
He has programmed radio stations for Cumulus Media for more than 20 years. Now, he’s been promoted to Operations Manager for the company’s Baton Rouge stations in addition to becoming Program Director of its Adult R&B and Gospel stations in the New Orleans market. For Jerold Jackson, the...
Carnival Cruise Cancelled for Charter Sailing
You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Guests looking forward to an autumn sailing next year aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Liberty have been notified that their ship has been chartered and their cruise cancelled.
Tulane Swimming and Diving Adds 11 To The Roster For The 2024-2025 Season
"We are so excited to welcome these women into our program," said Amanda Caldwell, Tulane's head coach. Current photo via Tulane Athletics. The Tulane swimming and diving team announced that they are welcoming eleven student-athletes into the fold for the 2024-25 season. The group hails from seven different states (Montana,...
Listen: Brass Queens Preview New LP ‘Hot Tub Sessions Vol. 1’ with Sophomore Single “Karma Queen”
The female-led Brass Queens band has released a new single and music video for “Karma Queen,” the group’s sophomore reveal from their forthcoming album, Hot Tub Sessions Vol. I, due on October 18, 2024. On the new track, the ensemble pays tribute to the New Orleans brass band tradition, using its force to generate a sonic capture of the city’s vitality.
A New York bettor has made a large wager on the Saints to win the Super Bowl at 80-1
Super Bowl LIX takes place in the Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025. However, the hometown New Orleans Saints aren't expected to be one of the teams playing in that game. The Saints are +8000 to win the Super Bowl at Caesars Sportsbook but that didn't stop one bettor in New York from wagering $4,000 on New Orleans to win it all. If the Saints shock the world on February 9, that bettor would take home $320,000.
New Orleans Nobu location has officially opened
NEW ORLEANS — A world-renowned chef has officially opened his restaurant at Caesars New Orleans. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened his well-known sushi restaurant Nobu on Thursday. Matsuhisa is famous for his Japanese cuisine, and Nobu has become a celebrity favorite dining choice worldwide. Nobu is known for its nigiri...
Homelessness down in New Orleans, but challenges remain
“The numbers are down from what they were a year ago, and they’re continuing to go down,” said Martha Kegel of UNITY of New Orleans, who told WWL’s Tommy Tucker that resources from the city and federal grant money are helping to house the homeless.
Mermaid Parade, home show and more area community news
PONTCHARTRAIN HOME SHOW: Get the latest information for renovations and building, solar products and more from several local companies, and check out the Louisiana Food Fest by Langenstein's Aug. 24-25 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Tickets start at $8. Visit jaaspro.com.
49ers to face son of former Niners wide receiver when they host Saints
The 2024 NFL Draft was full of second-generation NFL players. Many of the players whose sons were drafted, were San Francisco 49ers alumni. Legendary Niners like Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, and Frank Gore had sons looking to enter the NFL in April. The 49ers didn't draft any of them, although they would sign and eventually waive undrafted free-agent wide receiver Terique Owens, son of Terrell.
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