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JAZZ FEST 2024

Jazz Fest rocked to a close Friday with the Foo Fighters, who saluted Taylor Hawkins

Former NYC firefighter's ring gifted by 9/11 heroes goes missing at Jazz Fest. 'I feel lost.'

Jazz Fest 2024 Recap Day Six: Foo Fighters, Hozier, Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram, Anna Moss, Enkele and more.

The end of contraflow? Cynthia Lee Sheng says the plan is likely 'off the table' for most storms

With hurricanes growing more intense, more quickly, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, who as leader of the state's largest coastal parish is responsible for keeping hundreds of thousands of residents out of harm's way, said Friday that contraflow is likely "off the table" as a me…

35,000 signatures in 180 days. St. Tammany coroner recall group says no problem.

The St. Tammany Parish Council voted to replace nearly every member of its library board

The newest Creole Creamery ice cream flavor is pasta water. Here's what it tastes like.

Kentucky Derby 2024 predictions, picks, longshots

The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4 with 20 horses competing in the Run for the Roses. Bettors love the Kentucky Derby because the odds offer opportunities for longshots to finish in the money.

Jazz Fest best vegetarian and vegan dishes, top food picks for 2024

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival food options for vegetarians have grown more rich and varied over the years, and this year a few of my own favorites are back after a hiatus.

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Crime/Police

Police shut down pro-Palestinian encampment at Tulane University; 14 arrested

Fourteen protesters were arrested Wednesday morning after police moved in on the pro-Palesti…

Where NOLA Eats

Mick Jagger ate at Commander’s Palace before Jazz Fest. He brought the chef a big surprise.

Commander’s Palace chef Meg Bickford grew up in a family where the Rolling Stones were on he…

Entertainment/Life

Saffron the opossum's owner finally has his day in New Orleans court. There's a complication.

William Voiles could be on the hook for $275. Earlier this week, the former owner of Saffron…

Tulane SoPA earns accreditation to offer bachelor’s degree at women’s prison

Several times each week, nearly 30 incarcerated individuals at the Louisiana Correctional In…

News

Could New Orleans Catholic leaders face criminal charges in sex abuse probe? What experts say.

An investigation into the Archdiocese of New Orleans entered a new phase last week, when Lou…

Business News

Bobby Guidry buys New Orleans Warehouse District hotels in multi-million dollar deal

Broussard businessman Bobby Guidry and Florida-based developer David Bansmer have purchased …

Sports

A Christ Episcopal golfer used his cool, calm demeanor to defend his state title

Sophomore Logan Heltz knew what to expect when he competed in the Division IV LHSAA State Golf Championships at the 6,348-yard par-72 The Wetlands course in Lafayette.

Alex Milazzo started six straight games for LSU at catcher. Here's how he helped his pitchers

For six consecutive games, LSU needed Alex Milazzo to step up to the plate, literally and figuratively.

Pelicans and Thunder hit the reset button at the same time. So why has OKC zoomed ahead?

Within a one-month span in the summer of 2019, Anthony Davis, Paul George and Russell Westbrook got traded.

Business

Could New Orleans Catholic leaders face criminal charges in sex abuse probe? What experts say.

An investigation into the Archdiocese of New Orleans entered a new phase last week, when Louisiana State Police raised allegations whether former archbishops might have acted criminally by keeping the sexual abuse of children secret for decades.

Bobby Guidry buys New Orleans Warehouse District hotels in multi-million dollar deal

Broussard businessman Bobby Guidry and Florida-based developer David Bansmer have purchased the dual-branded Marriott Courtyard/Spring Hill Suites hotels in the Warehouse District near the Convention Center for $73 million.

This New Orleans startup has been sold to Jazz Fest organizer and live events giant AEG

New Orleans post-gate event management technology company WRSTBND has been bought by AXS, the ticketing arm of live events giant AEG.

Special Reports

Louisiana 2050: What you need to know about our vanishing coast

The newspaper’s project examining the future of south Louisiana at a time of climate change,…

New analysis shows 740 chemical sites in Louisiana are at risk from storms. Are they ready?

For days after Hurricane Ida, Chandra Straw’s New Orleans neighborhood was choked by waves o…

Louisiana Inspired: These people, organizations are making our state a better place

Louisiana Inspired is a weekly Sunday feature that focuses on people and organizations in Louisiana who are working toward solving problems and making the world a better place.

Death penalty in Louisiana

Almost all of Louisiana's death row inmates filed for clemency on Tuesday morning, meaning t…

Entertainment

The newest Creole Creamery ice cream flavor is pasta water. Here's what it tastes like.

Believe it or not, this is not a whimsical April Fool's jest.

Jazz Fest best vegetarian and vegan dishes, top food picks for 2024

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival food options for vegetarians have grown more rich and varied over the years, and this year a few of my own favorites are back after a hiatus.

Jazz Fest rocked to a close Friday with the Foo Fighters, who saluted Taylor Hawkins

Count Dave Grohl among those who were mightily impressed by the Rolling Stones at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Opinions

Walt Handelsman: Stone Age

Will Sutton: I lost my chair at Jazz Fest. Did you "lose" yours?

Tens of thousands go to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each year. Some go every single day. WHO are these people? Some pick a few days. Some choose one day to have fun, hear good music, eat good food and join family and friends, maybe meeting new friends.

Letters log April 25- May 2: One hot-button issue drew some nuanced responses

Many of the letters we get have strong points of view on one side or the other of a debate. That’s not surprising because generally those who take the time to go to their computer and compose a letter are motivated to do so because they feel strongly about what they have to say. And I enjoy …

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