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

Fourteen protesters were arrested Wednesday morning after police moved in on the pro-Palestine encampment set up on Tulane University's front lawn, authorities say.

Jefferson Parish to consider new rules for massage parlors after repeated complaints

Stunning new Mexican restaurant brings big surprise to downtown New Orleans, see inside

Michelle Woodfork to begin position at DA's office two months after retirement

NOLA food truck with fabulous chicken sandwich to open new restaurant near Jazz Fest

As crowds pour back into Jazz Fest this weekend, some may notice a big change coming for a building nearby just off Esplanade Avenue, one that has long been a neighborhood laundry.

See the video: Man lifts UpStairs Lounge fire plaque off of sidewalk, places it into trash can

New Orleans police have released video footage of the moment someone stole a plaque commemorating the victims of the 1973 Upstairs Lounge fire.

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Tulane suspends some student protesters, seeks to 'contain' pro-Palestinian encampment

Tulane University suspended several students and an activist group Tuesday after pro-Palesti…

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Hung jury in trial of former Covington police officer accused of child porn

A St. Tammany Parish jury deliberated for nearly four hours Tuesday before announcing it cou…

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Wade Ragas, for decades New Orleans' top real estate expert, dies at 76

Wade Ragas, a professor at the University of New Orleans who for decades was "the face of re…

Top Workplace: Ochsner Health remains industry leader by prioritizing values, engagement and employee well-being

With a vision to inspire healthier lives and stronger communities, Ochsner Health is focused…

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Louisiana House to take up bill on Wednesday that would convene constitutional convention

The Republican supermajority in the state House is poised to approve legislation on Wednesda…

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NOPD to begin moving to new downtown headquarters. The cost has risen.

The New Orleans Police Department is set to begin moving from its decrepit Mid-City headquar…

Sports

The five Class of 2026 prep football recruits in New Orleans with LSU offers

The New Orleans metro area is home to plenty of talented prep football recruits, and the Class of 2026 appears loaded with talent.

This undrafted wide receiver may be the Saints' next great return specialist

Jermaine Jackson got into football by playing a variety of positions. He was first a defensive back before he was moved to a running back in high school, the centerpiece of his team’s wing-T offense. In college, first at San Mateo (a JuCo) and then at Idaho, he found his calling as a wide receiver.

Can 5th round WR Bub Means push for a Saints roster spot? 'He checked most of those boxes.'

The best way Pat Narduzzi could describe what type of player he believed the New Orleans Saints took on when they selected Pittsburgh receiver Bub Means was to describe what happened when something didn’t go to plan.

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Coroner recall effort in St. Tammany gets backing of Chamber of Commerce

Organizers of an effort to force a recall election for St. Tammany Parish’s coroner got a boost Tuesday when the St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce announced its support.

US appeals court upholds permits for Commonwealth LNG plant on Louisiana coast

The facility is among 11 liquefied natural gas projects either already built, approved or being proposed for southwest Louisiana.

Wade Ragas, for decades New Orleans' top real estate expert, dies at 76

Wade Ragas, a professor at the University of New Orleans who for decades was "the face of real estate" and New Orleans' go-to expert on metro area home prices and other property trends, died Thursday, according to family members.

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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.

Special report: Suffering So Young in Louisiana

Suffering So Young: A child welfare system in crisis

Photos: Louisiana 2050, an uncertain future for the coast

Louisiana may be the state most at risk from climate change, and time is running short to li…

The Last Days of Isle de Jean Charles

When Native Americans settled on Isle de Jean Charles in the early 1800s, it was less an isl…

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Taking your garden into summer: Dan Gill's tips for the transition

The weather in April was wonderful, as it usually is. We enjoyed mild to warm days and cool (sometimes downright chilly) nights. While we may yet see one or two more cool fronts move through in early May, we should relish them because the intense heat of summer is right around the corner.

And the answer on how often to water tomatoes is ...; Dan Gill explains the variables

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu.

Stunning new Mexican restaurant brings big surprise to downtown New Orleans, see inside

From the street the new Tacos del Cartel in downtown New Orleans makes an immediate impression, with an orchard of faux flowers and tropical plants framing its entrance and its shaded patio. Walk inside and there's one surprise after the next as the details of this lushly designed space sink in.

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Editorial: Louisiana leaders should protect all our kids

In the half century since Title IX first banned sex-based discrimination in schools and colleges that receive federal funding, society’s understanding of gender and sexuality has broadened. This has led to more widespread acceptance for all young people.

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