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New Orleans Judge Kimya Holmes Faces Scrutiny Over $765K Home From Ex-Fiancé Who Pleaded Guilty to COVID Fraud

Kimya Holmes says she learned of Arthur Allen's COVID-relief fraud charges only when he pleaded guilty, after he transferred an English Turn home to her.

International Business Times UK

Louisiana National Guard ends deployment in New Orleans after eight months patrolling French Quarter

The Louisiana National Guard announced this week that it is ending its eight-month deployment patrolling the streets of New Orleans

The Independent UK

49ers-Saints Trade Grades: Deion Jones, Zamir White Swap Gives Both Teams What They Need for 2026

San Francisco and New Orleans made a late-night trade on Sunday.

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New Orleans man moves, thinks his new Walgreens will be calmer, then witnesses an ‘insurance-based psychological event’

“This is Tennessee Williams."

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What We Learned from Rams-Saints Joint Practice: Saints' Defense Stands Out

New Orleans has an underrated defense that looks primed to make a big impact in 2026. Plus, how the Rams' offense looks without Puka Nacua.

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Disney Channel star admits to drinking daily while on probation

Shia LaBeouf admitted to consuming alcohol daily while serving two years of probation stemming from a Mardi Gras altercation in New Orleans.

The Independent UK

Shia LaBeouf 'admits to drinking every day' months after Mardi Gras arrest

Transformers actor Shia LaBeouf has reportedly provided proof he'll undergo anger management and treatment for substance abuse by next month.

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Teenager dies after falling in abandoned high-rise tower in New Orleans

Jacque St Ann, 17, and his friends broke into Plaza Tower and he fell as they were descending an interior staircase

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In 1884, water hyacinth was introduced at a New Orleans exposition; by 2020, it covered an estimated 24,000 acres of public waterways in Louisiana’s Barataria Basin

First introduced in 1884, water hyacinth quickly established itself as a troublesome invasive species in Louisiana. This aggressive aquatic plant has disrupted navigation and significantly changed water quality. Despite various mechanical and chemical control measures proving inadequate, biocontrol methods were eventually employed. However, vast areas within the Barataria Basin are…

The Times of India

Brickbat: The Big Easy

New Orleans police officer Brandon Coleman faces 350 criminal charges for allegedly claiming more than $111,000 in overtime pay that… The post Brickbat: The Big Easy appeared first on Reason.com.

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In 2026, volunteers began planting 30,000 trees to rebuild the wetland forest that once shielded New Orleans from storms

In the wetlands behind a pumping station near Lake Borgne in Meraux, Louisiana, hundreds of young saplings stand wrapped in white plastic cylinders as volunteers ferry them through the marsh by airboat. The goal is to plant more than 30,000 native trees, mainly bald cypress and water tupelo, across the…

The Times of India

‘Outrageous’ handcuffing of New Orleans journalist sends ‘chilling message,’ says media group

Danny Monteverde had been protesting the closure of a courtroom during indictment of state attorney general

The Guardian - US

2 New Orleans students crushed millions of discarded bottles into recycled glass sand to fight coastal erosion; the result transformed Louisiana's sinking marshes by anchoring new grass and helping rebuild one of America's most vulnerable coastlines

Two New Orleans students saw a problem hiding in plain sight: discarded glass had little practical recycling value in their city, while Louisiana's coast desperately needed material to rebuild eroding wetlands. Their solution was to crush unwanted bottles into sand and gravel through Glass Half Full, the recycling operation they…

The Economic Times

New Orleans police officer Brandon Coleman faces 350 charges after investigators say he collected more than $111,000 in fraudulent pay and cameras showed him home during overtime hours

NOPD senior officer Brandon Coleman faces 350 charges in an alleged overtime fraud case after Louisiana State Police said he collected more than $111,000 in fraudulent overtime payments. There were discrepancies between the hours he reported and the hours investigators believe he actually worked. The allegations include false public records,…

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‘For this record, I took an edible and said, screw it’: jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on confronting the trauma of Hurricane Katrina

The New Orleans native is a three-time Grammy winner at the top of his game – and is now using his instinctive style to celebrate the resilience and clarity of Katrina survivors

The Guardian - US

New Orleans Catholic high school agrees to second payout over child sexual abuse accusations

Jesuit high school deal resolves lawsuit stemming from allegations of molestation by school janitor decades prior

International Business Times UK

New Orleans Confirms AI Is Now Answering Certain 911 Calls Instead of Human Operators

New Orleans has implemented AI to manage non-critical 911 calls, aiming to improve dispatcher efficiency. The move has sparked debate over transparency and the role of AI in emergency services.

The Times of India

New Orleans collected 9,000 discarded Christmas trees and airlifted them into coastal wetlands; the programme has restored marsh equal to nearly 200 football fields

New Orleans is giving used Christmas trees a second life by dropping them into coastal marshes to help slow land loss. The bundled trees trap sediment, reduce wave energy and support marsh grass growth. Scientists say the method helps restore wetlands in selected areas but is only one part of…

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What's Next For Nyjah Huston & Can He Get Back to The Top?

Nyjah Huston is one of the biggest names in skateboarding. The Laguna Beach native has been around since mid 2000s when he burst onto the scene as one of the biggest prodigies action sports have ever seen. His talent has been widely recognized by the skateboarding community, and his accolades…

The Economic Times

US appeals court blocks part of Texas children's online safety law

In a 2-1 decision, the 5th US ‌Circuit Court of ⁠Appeals ⁠in New Orleans said a federal law that broadly shields the industry from liability for information posted by third parties preempted the monitoring and filtering requirement in Texas' Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act, or SCOPE Act.

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Louisiana man says he was about to board Carnival Cruise ship. But then the staff allegedly treated him like a criminal: ‘It all went ‘pbbt’ after that’

He says it got worse once they reached the hotel.

The Independent UK

New Orleans’ Mardi Gras could see massive changes as city looks to reduce police overtime costs

Proposed rules would mandate safety harnesses for riders, ban tobacco use on floats and cap throw weights at 3.5 pounds

The Independent UK

Felony charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill dismissed

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International Business Times UK

'Pray for My Enemy': Convicted Pastor Stole $340K From Churches for Gambling and Lavish Expenses

Louisiana pastor and author Dale Sanders has been convicted of stealing more than $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling and personal expenses, after a federal jury found him guilty on 25 counts.

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana and moves toward Texas

Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall in Louisiana

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