Marching in time, playing in tune and memorizing dot sheets and visuals are not as easy as they seem, but the Slidell High marching band has made things look easy this year.
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Tulane awaits its bowl bid, with the most likely invitations coming from Cheribundi Tart Cherry Bowl in Boca Raton, Florida, and the Frisco Bowl in Frisco, Texas, both of which have contract… Read More
The man was driving on I-10 west when he moved into the left lane and lost control of his truck. The truck struck trees along the interstate and the man was ejected. He was pronounced dead a… Read More
Saints head coach Sean Payton has shut down any talk about taking that bait, explaining that there's plenty of short-term goals for his team to dial in on
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Those four players, none of whom were considered worthy of being selected in the NFL Draft, stepped up when Brees and the Saints needed them most.
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A runoff for Louisiana Secretary of State tops the Dec. 8 ballot, with early voting available Nov. 24 through Dec. 1 for other local contests and issues as well.
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Anthony Christiana, a fixture in Gretna's police department for nearly four decades, died Friday, according to a post on the Police Department's Facebook page.
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"Oysters Gulfwide are kind of in a bad spot, but Louisiana is actually sort of the bright spot in terms of commercial production of oysters."
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Slidell High's Carson Canulette was named to the 2018-19 Louisiana High School Athletic Association All-Academic Boys Swimming Team sponsored by ISC. To be included on the team, a student mu… Read More
Years ago, Shalunda Spencer was a telecommunications specialist. When her sight started getting worse, her circumstances changed, however her vision to connect and help others only grew stro… Read More
It didn't take long to clear up questions about the Nov. 6 election for the House District 90 seat. A St. Tammany vote recount took only four hours, and the outcome remained the same.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School welcomed veterans and active duty military personnel to a Mass in their honor to celebrate Veterans Day. The Home and School Association served refreshments af… Read More
PROVIDED PHOTO Wayne Christenberry of Evergreen Florist, left, gave a presentation on making holiday centerpieces with materials from the garden during a recent meeting of the Jefferson Pari… Read More
Retired Army Col. Tom Waller was the guest speaker at a chapel service honoring veterans Nov. 9 at First Baptist Christian School in Slidell, where he explained the history behind Veterans D… Read More
Friends of the Northshore Food Bank helped feed the hungry by purchasing food pallets and donating funds during fun festivities at the recent Pallets with Purpose gala. They were also among… Read More
A standing-room crowd of more than 500 people celebrated the achievements of University of New Orleans graduates Nov. 1 at the Distinguished Alumni Gala at the National WWII Museum. Former i… Read More
In preparation for the 2018 cotillion in December, the 2018 debutantes of SWANS Inc. shared their talents and fashion sense with a program in the fellowship hall of St. Charles United Method… Read More
International High School of New Orleans celebrated French heritage recently as part of its yearlong cultural series.
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On All Saints Day, Nov. 1, members of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, Chalmette Chapter No. 160, paid tribute to veterans from two wars, placing a wreath at the Monument to the Soldiers and Sail… Read More
You’d have to be the offspring of Scrooge and the Grinch to hate Christmas music.
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Holy Name of Jesus School in New Orleans recently held its annual Gator Fest fundraiser, three days of live music, food, midway rides, carnival games, raffles and family fun.
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The 44th annual Sheriff’s Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, in Hall 1-2 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Conventio… Read More
The party "where pets bring their people" is celebrating 11 years as Jefferson SPCA hosts Pet Fest on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the meadows of Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd, Metair… Read More
Local authors Walt Handelsman, Chris Champagne and Mike Strecker will talk about and sign their new books at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave… Read More
Alan Rovira was competing in a Florida triathlon when he first encountered Shelley Talbot.
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The Thanksgiving turkey is barely in the oven, but it’s time to plan for several upcoming community holiday celebrations in St. Bernard Parish.
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Immaculate Conception School in Marrero, in partnership with the Jefferson Parish SPCA, has launched a program called “Read a Tale, Wag a Tail.”
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FORESTival, a celebration of art and nature, took place at A Studio in the Woods on Nov. 10. Organized by Tulane University's ByWater Institute, the festival featured kids' activities, live… Read More
Embiid had 31 points and 19 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-120 on Wednesday night after Anthony Davis missed the third of three free throws with 2.5 s… Read More
Funeral services for Slidell police officer Jason Seals were held with full honors on Nov. 21 at the Northshore Harbor Center. Hundreds of people attended visitation and the funeral, and a p… Read More
Grab a turducken po-boy and get out there.
Compared to holidays like Halloween or Mardi Gras, New Orleanians don’t go particularly hard on Thanksgiving. But that doesn’t mean we… Read More
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a surprise visit to firefighters, while Green Bay Packers quarterback and Chico native Aaron Rodgers announced he's donating $1 million to C… Read More
Where to grab a bite in between all that dancing
Faubourg Marigny, on the downriver border of the French Quarter, is an original Creole neighborhood named for 19th century aristocrat Bernard… Read More
Camellia Brand is partnering with Dickie Brennan to hand out free bowls of red beans and rice in each of New Orleans' five city council districts.
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Ingram downplayed the impact of his early-season suspension on his performance, but admitted that he feels good after having a late start to his 2018 campaign:
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Saints linebacker Sam Mills played in the NFL for 12 years, spending 9 of them in New Orleans as part of the formidable "Dome Patrol" defense
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Funeral services, with full honors, will be held at the Northshore Harbor Center (100 Harbor Center Boulevard, Slidell, Louisiana) on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 12:00 noon.
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News outlets report the board's 5-2 Friday vote reverses an 18-year-old ruling that allowed a man to use campaign funds for campaign-related child care.
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The law passed by the Louisiana Legislature and signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards earlier this year contains language that it will only take effect if a federal court upholds the law in Missis… Read More
In August when the bill spiked to a million gallons, it would have been 36,000 gallons a day, which is more than 25 times the average daily use.
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Using court records and media reports, Eyewitness News examined the cases of 139 women serving life sentences in Louisiana prisons. Our analysis found 21 convicted of murder with partners th… Read More
None of the first cases were reported in Louisiana or the surrounding states, but, because the outbreak couldn't be pinned to any one outlet yet, the CDC, out of an abundance of caution, iss… Read More
Lots of news this past week. Major owner and mover and shaker behind the venerable Tipitina’s may be in some deep legal trouble due to alleged investment fraud. But he (Roland von Kurn… Read More
From enchanting amateurs to polished professionals, New Orleans area audiences have a sleigh-full of options to see versions of "The Nutcracker."
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When Edwards' guardian tried to pick the child up, Diggs reportedly discontinued all contact with the guardian by turning off her cellphone and blocking her on social media.
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Santa Claus arrived at North Shore Square last weekend and will eagerly awaiting photo ops with children throughout December, but this mall Santa isn't likely to have much company at the 33… Read More
Drew Brees was nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Week award after throwing for 363 yards and 4 touchdowns in a leave-no-doubt victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Just when you thought 2018 could not get any better, the New Orleans Saints are 9-1 and get a chance to bury their hated rival, the Atlanta Falcons, on National television.
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St. Tammany Parish Government has declared 2018 as "The Year of the Senior," and the St. Tammany Farmer is joining the celebration by profiling each month a local senior citizen who continue… Read More