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Clancy's Commentaries | Mayor Cantrell responds to federal indictment accusations
NEW ORLEANS — On Tuesday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell responded publicly to a federal indictment that accuses her of accepting gifts from a local inspection company as part of a sweeping fraud scheme. That’s the topic of this week’s Commentary by WWL Louisiana political analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos....
Fried Chicken Festival, Gretna Fest and more things to do in New Orleans this weekend
Fall festival season is in full effect this weekend in New Orleans, with the return of the National Fried Chicken Festival, Gretna Fest and the final days of NOLAxNOLA. 🎶 The sprawling NOLAxNOLA festival continues through Sunday with live performances across the city. (Events) Friday. 🎉 Gretna Fest brings...
New Orleans could see massive tax revenue boost from Taylor Swift shows
(The Center Square) — New Orleans is famous for its endless entertainment and nightlife from concerts to the French Quarter and, of course, the New Orleans Saints. Much of that entertainment occurs in the various stadiums in New Orleans, most notably the recently renovated Caesars Superdome, which can house more than 70,000 people. And when Taylor Swift takes the stage later this month in the Superdome with three highly anticipated...
Some New Orleanians skeptical of city and DOJ’s request to exit consent decree
Community members and elected officials are reacting to the city of New Orleans and U.S. Department of Justice’s attempt to close a yearslong chapter of federal oversight of the New Orleans Police Department. On Sept. 27, the city and DOJ asked U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan to begin to ramp down the police department’s consent decree, which was put into place after a federal investigation found the department was engaging in unlawful behaviors, including excessive force, unconstitutional stops and discriminatory policing. City and federal officials say the department is now generally in compliance. Although not completely compliant in areas of...
Louisiana is home to a lot of lonely hearts
Nearly half of Louisianans reported feeling lonely in the latest vibe check from the U.S. Census Bureau. Why it matters: Feelings of isolation and loneliness are a real public health threat — so much so that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy last year issued an advisory on the matter. Driving...
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