Saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River has reached the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) trigger levels, prompting them to begin construction of a barrier sill to protect municipal drinking water intakes in Plaquemines Parish, the Corps said on Wednesday.
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The Saints Are Dreadful but Totally Blaming Jameis Winston Is Shortsighted
September 28, 2022The New Orleans Saints dodged a PR bullet by not trading for Dashaun Watson in the offseason. Unfortunately, now, the Saints cannot dodge the bullets of criticism being lobbed their […]
Recall Petition Drive Has Garnered More Than 10,000 Signatures; One-Fifth of Goal
September 27, 2022Eileen Carter (center) announces that more than 10,000 Orleans Parish registered voters have signed the petition to recall Mayor LaToya Cantrell
New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board “Heartbroken” By Court Ruling Allowing Youth Incarceration at Angola
September 26, 2022The New Orleans Youth Planning Board issued a statement denouncing a federal court ruling allowing Gov. John Bel Edwards’ plan to house currently incarcerated youth at Angola – one of the largest maximum security prisons in the country – to move forward.
Council Moves to Halt Distribution of Wisner Trust Funds
September 23, 2022On Thursday, the New Orleans City Council filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her administration from distributing any funds from the Wisner Trust without council approval. The motion is part of an ongoing lawsuit filed in July.
Artist Dana Nehdaran Creates New Exhibit Inspired by Bellocq’s Storyville Portraits
September 23, 2022SPILLMAN | BLACKWELL Fine Art is pleased to announce the opening of A Preservation of Light by New York-based painter Dana Nehdaran. The exhibition opens on October 1st and runs […]
Bad Dog Babka is Popping Up with a Twist on the Traditional Jewish Dessert
September 22, 2022Bad Dog Babka is a weekly babka pop-up at Old Road Coffee. The shop is serving the sweet treat courtesy of Bad Dog Babka’s owner Lizzie Manasevit. Manasevit is from […]
Cantrell Woes Continue to Multiply with Hits from Council and Ex NOPD Chief
September 21, 2022Both headlines come in the midst of a recall effort that is already proving more successful than expected and appears to be driven by the group considered most likely to support Cantrell – New Orleans women.
Glass Half Full and Windsor Court Teaming Up To Offer Glass Recycling to the City
September 21, 2022Glass Half Full, the innovative New Orleans glass recycling company is partnering with Windsor Court Hotel to recycle over 6000 pounds of glass every month. Glass Half Full was founded […]
Local Halloween Events To Get You in the Spooky Spirit
September 17, 2022You might think it’s too early to start making your Halloween plans, but since this will be the first Halloween in three years with major events, it’s never too early […]
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