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This Treme Sanctuary provides a rare glimpse into the Black Carnival traditions that most tourists never see

This Treme Sanctuary provides a rare glimpse into the “Black Carnival” traditions that most tourists never see

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Founded by Sylvester Francis in 1999, the Backstreet Cultural Museum in Treme stands as a living tribute to the rich cultural traditions of New Orleans, including Mardi Gras Indians, ...

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Louisiana Republican politician hopes to ban cellphone use in crosswalks

Louisiana Republican politician hopes to ban cellphone use in crosswalks

NEW ORLEANS, La. — A proposed bill in Louisiana seeks to penalize pedestrians for using cellphones while crossing the street, especially in crosswalks. The bill, introduced by Rep. Michael Bayham from Chalmette in St. Bernard ...

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Trial begins for lawyers accused in staged-crash scheme

Trial begins for lawyers accused in staged-crash scheme

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Louisiana prosecutors and the trucking industry are pursuing justice in a high-profile trial involving attorneys accused of orchestrating staged accidents with commercial vehicles to profit from fraudulent insurance ...

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Five people were arrested following 14 vehicle burglaries in Kenner

Five people were arrested following 14 vehicle burglaries in Kenner

KENNER, La. – Kenner police have arrested five suspects, including both adults and adolescents, in connection with a recent series of vehicle burglaries that affected communities across the city. ...

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This south Louisiana mayor received a pay rise that the city council says it did not approve

This south Louisiana mayor received a pay rise that the city council says it did not approve

GONZALES, La. – Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley is facing questions over a series of unapproved salary increases that were implemented last fall, bypassing the usual city council approval process. This ...

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A federal witness testifies in New Orleans' staged eighteen wheeler crash fraud trial

A federal witness testifies in New Orleans’ staged eighteen wheeler crash fraud trial

NEW ORLEANS – An inmate who pleaded guilty to his role in a murder plot took the witness stand on Monday in a federal trial focusing on staged 18-wheeler accidents in New Orleans. The ...

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A Silver Alert has sparked an urgent search for a missing Kenner man aged 63

A Silver Alert has sparked an urgent search for a missing Kenner man aged 63

KENNER, La. — A Silver Alert was issued late Sunday for 63-year-old Albert James Lee, who was reported missing after last being seen in the Kenner area. Missing Person Details ...

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Amtrak plans to expand passenger capacity along the I-20 corridor

Amtrak plans to expand passenger capacity along the I-20 corridor

SHREVEPORT, La. – Amtrak officials are exploring options to expand passenger rail service across several southern states, particularly to accommodate the growing demand for transportation to new data ...

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$1.4 billion St. Charles facility plans to produce jet fuel from waste materials

$1.4 billion St. Charles facility plans to produce jet fuel from waste materials

Southern Energy Renewables has announced plans to build a $1.4 billion facility in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, that will convert biomass materials, including crop waste, wood refuse, and household garbage, into jet ...

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LaPlace avenue corner turns deadly in suspected targeted shooting

LaPlace avenue corner turns deadly in suspected targeted shooting

A deadly shooting occurred on Friday night in LaPlace, leaving Jackie Dempsey of Baton Rouge dead behind the wheel of his vehicle. The incident happened near the intersection of Williamsburg Drive and Bedford Drive, ...

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