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With the Rolling Stones headlining, half a million attend New Orleans Jazz Fest

The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival drew half a million people, making it the second-most-highly attended year in the festival's history.

Entertainment 5 hours ago

Janet Jackson to play 2024 Essence Fest instead of the Smoothie King Center this summer

Janet Jackson's upcoming performance at the Smoothie King Center on July 23 has been canceled, and she is now a scheduled headliner at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture.

Entertainment 5 hours ago

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 under way; Rolling Stones to headline next week

The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival began Thursday, and the Rolling Stones are set to headline the event with a long-sold-out performance on May 2.

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Crawfish, gumbo and cicadas? New Orleans serves up array of insect-based treats

The upcoming emergence of trillions of periodical cicadas is not just a nuisance but also an opportunity for culinary exploration, according to some in New Orleans.

Travel 5 hours ago

Experience Louisiana's rich culture, irresistible charm with these tourism locations

Louisiana holds many attractions that tourists might not know about, like nearly two dozen state parks, 10 state museums and festivals all year round.

Politics 5 hours ago

Louisiana Democratic Party selects new chairman

Randal Gaines, a 68-year-old former Louisiana state representative, was selected Saturday as the next head of the deep-red Pelican State's Democratic Party.

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New Orleans courtroom brawl erupts after man pleads guilty to killing his 3 children

Joseph Washington was attacked Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom by relatives of his three children, whom he had pleaded guilty to murdering in an October arson attack.

Entertainment 5 hours ago

R&B icon Clarence 'Frogman' Henry dead at 87

R&B singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry, best known for his 1956 hit "Ain't Got No Home," died Sunday night, with the cause currently unreported. He was 87 years old.

Entertainment 5 hours ago

New Orleans Jazz Fest to feature vibrant cultural showcase and culinary delights

The Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is gearing up for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which will span two weekends in late April and early May.

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National WWII Museum's new exhibit uses AI to let visitors have virtual conversations with veterans

The National World War II Museum is employing the use of A.I. in its new interactive exhibit. Visitors will be able to have virtual conversations with veterans of the war and more.

Media 5 hours ago

Billy 'The Exterminator' reveals how to get rid of stoner rats plaguing New Orleans

Reality TV star Billy "The Exterminator" says officials could remove pot-eating rats from a New Orleans police department by using zinc phosphide on "The Ingraham Angle."

Lifestyle 5 hours ago

Popular St Patrick's Day parades around United States

One popular activity to do on St. Patrick's Day is attending a festive parade. New York, Chicago, Cleveland and more cities hold some of the biggest parades in the country.

Lifestyle 5 hours ago

Five unusual foods eaten during Lent from around the world

The Lenten customs of fasting and abstinence from meat have resulted in some interesting loopholes over time. From alligators to muskrats, here are five Lenten traditions that have existed.

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Marijuana-munching rats infiltrate police HQ in beloved party city, chief warns: ‘They’re all high'

Rats and other vermin have infiltrated the New Orleans Police Department's headquarters, with rats consuming marijuana and getting high, the police superintendent says.

VIDEO 5 hours ago

New Orleans is prepared for spring break safety concerns, police captain says

New Orleans Police Captain Mike Glasser joins 'Fox & Friends' to explain the city's new tough-on-crime bills after being named one of the most popular spring break destinations. 

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Louisiana man who allegedly killed toddler, shot self was distraught over elder son's murder, police say

Melvin McClinton Sr., 39, of Kenner, Louisiana, reportedly fatally shot his three-year-old son in a murder-suicide attempt out of distress over his other son's killing.

Politics 5 hours ago

Baby pig thrown like football at Mardi Gras rescued, adopted, 'pardoned' in Baton Rouge

A baby pig rescued after being tossed around like a football during Mardi Gras was "pardoned" Wednesday, and has been adopted by a Louisiana lawmaker.

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New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service

Samuel Meyer, the 99-year-old proprietor of his family's iconic New Orleans hat shop, has been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.

Lifestyle 5 hours ago

On this day in history, February 27, 1827, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras for first time

Revelers celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 27, 1827. But Mobile, Alabama, celebrated the first Mardi Gras in America in 1703.

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New Orleans police in 11 year power struggle over federal oversight

An 11-year-old reform agreement between the New Orleans Police and the federal government known as a "consent decree" follows a critical DOJ review of the department post-Katrina.

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New Orleans predicts recycling record amounts of Mardi Gras beads

Hundreds of thousands of people make their way to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras. And city of New Orleans is looking for ways to help make the festival more sustainable.

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New Orleans heralds Fat Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades and celebrities

Fat Tuesday is celebrated in Louisiana and all over the world with parades, parties, and music. Celebrities joined the processions in New Orleans.

Lifestyle 5 hours ago

What is Mardi Gras? Origins, traditions and tips for celebrating this Christian occasion

Mardi Gras sees celebrations not only in New Orleans but also throughout the United States, marking a day of vibrant festivity for the Christian occasion.

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DEA reverses decision against Louisiana drug distributor blamed for contributing to opioid crisis

Morris & Dickson Co., previously stripped of licenses for shipping tens of millions of addictive painkillers, had the decision reversed by the DEA after forfeiting $19 million.

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Louisiana deputy arrested, fired over contraband smuggling claims

Former Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Wheeler of Ascension Parish, Louisiana, has been arrested and fired over charges he snuck contraband into a jail.

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In New Orleans, demand for king cakes — a Mardi Gras traditional treat — surges

King Cakes are a Mardi Gras tradition that has only grown over time. Many bakeries make a large portion of their revenue off of king cakes alone.

Sports 5 hours ago

Saints' Juwan Johnson, wife Chanen encourage shelter pet adoptions: 'They have the sweetest hearts'

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson and his wife Chanen are looking to raise money for Shelter Bowl 2024 and spread awareness about shelter pet adoptions.

Entertainment 5 hours ago

Branford Marsalis appointed artistic director at New Orleans music center honoring his father

Acclaimed composer and jazz musician Branford Marsalis has been named the artistic director for the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans.

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Sweet thief: Burglar steals 7 king cakes from New Orleans bakery

New Orleans Police reported that a thief stole seven king cakes, cash, and a case of Vodka during a break-in last week at a New Orleans bakery ahead of Mardi Gras celebrations.

Politics 5 hours ago

Harry Connick Sr, longtime New Orleans DA and singer's dad, dead at 97

Longtime New Orleans District Attorney Harry Connick Sr., and father to two, including musician and Harry Connick Jr., died Thursday at the age of 97.

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Federal judges to determine if Mississippi can permanently strip felons of voting rights

Federal judges on the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a hearing Tuesday to determine whether Mississippi can permanently strip felons of voting rights.