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3 months ago
New Orleans teen overcomes odds to become valedictorian
Elijah Hogan graduated at the top of his class while living at a shelter for unhoused youths. He plans to continue his education at Xavier University.
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The Rolling Stones perform at New Orleans Jazz Fest
Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones were joined onstage by Irma Thomas to perform a special duet, decades in the making.
4 months ago
2 years ago
Mardi Gras in full post pandemic swing
Thousands filled the French Quarter in New Orleans for the first official Mardi Gras celebration since the start of the pandemic.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Hurricane Katrina revisited
A new HBO documentary looks at one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history and the effects on the children who were caught in its path.
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Mardi Gras celebration could be canceled over police shortage
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell warned a severe shortage of police officers could force the city to cancel Mardi Gras celebrations in February, with police officials weighing other options.
2 years ago
2 years ago
New Orleans Jazz Fest returns after 3-year hiatus
A 100-year-old rule banning jazz in New Orleans schools has finally been reversed as Jazz Fest returns after three years.
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Inside look at one of the oldest and respected traditions in New Orleans
Darryl Montana, retired chief of the Yellow Pocahontas "Hunters" Black "masking" Indian Tribe, returned to his post for his 49th Mardi Gras parade.
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2 years ago
Learning about business with recycled Mardi Gras beads
Meet Texas teacher Darren Muren, of Galveston High school, who’s using Mardi Gras beads to learn more about business.
2 years ago
4 years ago
2 officers ambushed in the heart of French Quarter in New Orleans
A 4-year veteran of the department is in serious condition and the other has minor injuries.
4 years ago
4 years ago
10 months after Hard Rock collapse, bodies inside to be removed
Ten months after the Hard Rock collapse, bodies inside are expected to be removed.
4 years ago
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2nd person killed by Mardi Gras float this week
The first Mardi Gras death took place on Wednesday.
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Woman killed during Mardi Gras celebration after being hit by parade float
A Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans turned deadly Wednesday night when a woman was killed after being run over by a parade float.
5 years ago
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Woman killed during Mardi Gras parade after being hit by float
The woman was struck by a float from The Mystic Krewe of Nyx parade at the intersection of Magazine and Valence street around 9 p.m. local time, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
5 years ago
5 years ago
A cyberattack in New Orleans caused a state of emergency
After the city’s computer systems were targeted, officials instructed employees to power down all their computers.
5 years ago
5 years ago
10 injured in shooting after Bayou Classic football game
Ten people have been shot in New Orleans leaving two in critical condition early Sunday morning.
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New Orleans will use explosives to bring down cranes at collapsed Hard Rock Hotel
The demolition of the cranes at the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel will happen on Saturday.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Victims of Hard Rock Hotel collapse file lawsuit alleging negligence
Victims of the Hard Rock Hotel collapse filed a lawsuit against multiple companies involved in the construction of the building.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Jazz-Fest turns 50
In New Orleans, Louisiana, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates its 50th year as the venue continues to provide great music and food with many big name artists.
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Suspect in Mardi Gras parade crash expected to face at least 19 more charges
The suspect was found to have had a blood-alcohol level of .232.
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8 years ago
Pickup truck plows into New Orleans parade crowd, 28 injured
None of the injuries are life-threatening, police said.
8 years ago
8 years ago
1 Man Arrested in Fatal Bourbon Street Shooting, Police Looking for 2nd Suspect
Jordan Clay, 20, has been arrested for second-degree murder, officials said.
8 years ago
8 years ago
10 Shot, Including 1 Fatally, in New Orleans' French Quarter: Police
Two males were arrested on the scene for firearms charges.
8 years ago