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Departure Lounge: Bayou-bound for a look at Louisiana's wetlands
Irish Examiner
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July 5, 2025
Sri Lanka’s dazzling scenery, culture and hospitality is matched by its colourful cuisine. Join Sunway’s Flavours of Sri Lanka trip for an eight-night culinary adventure that explores the Indian Ocean island’s exciting culinary heritage. From...
Essence Fest returns with music, culture, and community at the Convention Center
WWL - Louisiana
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July 4, 2025
From first-timers to longtime fans, festival goers and vendors alike celebrate the spirit, joy, and representation at one of the year's most anticipated events. NEW ORLEANS — Dancing, food, freebies, and a deep celebration of Black culture means...
Why Essence Fest Is The Ultimate Curator Of Black Joy
Forbes
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A view of the audience during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars ... More Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.Getty Images for ESSENCE/Bennett Raglin On a sweltering July weekend in New Orleans, the Ernest N. Morial...
New Foundation Launches to Support Hunger and Education Programs in New Orleans
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
A new foundation based in New Orleans is offering up to $40,000 in grants to support local nonprofits focused on hunger relief and education equity.The Shapiro Family Foundation opened its first grant cycle this week, targeting community...
'Big, beautiful bill': Louisiana lawmakers react to bill heading to President Trump's desk
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 4, 2025
Louisiana lawmakers are reacting to the House passing President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."Trump's proposed bill has raised concerns in Louisiana about potential Medicaid cuts and the closure of rural hospitals, with state leaders...
Love, Culture, and Community: An Artistic Viewpoint of How New Orleans is “Made Like This”
Essence
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July 2, 2025
Black joy, artistry, and resilience are woven deeply into the fabric of New Orleans. Our beautiful people, our rich history, and our deeply personal stories of both pain and progression remain alive and well in the Crescent City, thanks to local...
Plant-Based In The Big Easy: Where To Eat Vegan In New Orleans
Essence
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July 2, 2025
Crawfish. Alligator. Shrimp. Oysters. Sausage. Pork. Smothered chicken. Meat is often central to some of the signature meals that locals and visitors alike clamor for in New Orleans. And for those who enjoy it all, from seafood to wild meats, lean...
Federal appeals court upholds block of Texas immigration law
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth - Texas
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EAGLE PASS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Barbed wire and a wall obstruct access to a road underpass near the U.S.-Mexican border, November 30, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images) NEW ORLEANS - A federal...
LSP: Baton Rouge man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material
WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
The following is a statement from the Louisiana State Police: BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - In June 2025, the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU), in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baton Rouge Field...
Texas’ immigration law is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
WFAA 8 - Texas
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July 4, 2025
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling means that Senate Bill 4, which allows local police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants, continues to be blocked. TEXAS, USA — In a late-night ruling Thursday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of...
How the New Orleans Climate Wears Down Your Roof and How to Fight Back
Noobpreneur.com
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July 2, 2025
Living in New Orleans means embracing vibrant culture and rich history—and, unfortunately, extreme weather. From intense humidity and torrential rain to hurricane-force winds, homes in this region take a beating year after year. One of the areas...
Moreno Has Big Early Fundraising Lead For New Orleans Mayor's Race
WRNO - Louisiana
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Campaign finance reports show City Council vice president Helena Moreno is off to a big early fundraising lead in the race for New Orleans mayor. Between January 1 and April 4, Moreno raised more than $889,000 and had more than $1.5 million on...
Baton Rouge is listed among America’s 100 best cities
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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July 1, 2025
A new report from Canadian consulting firm Resonance Consultancy ranks America’s “100 Best Cities” for 2025. Coming in at No. 94? None other than Baton Rouge. In putting the annual ranking together, Resonance analyzes data from the principal...
Downtown FabWorks & AZZ Galvanizing – Baton Rouge win award for Bucktown Bird’s Nest Pavilion
Blooloop
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July 2, 2025
Downtown FabWorks, a leading provider of turnkey fabrication solutions for creative projects across the attractions industry, has announced that its collaboration with AZZ Galvanizing – Baton Rouge on the Bucktown Bird’s Nest Learning Pavilion has...
New Orleans Pelicans' preseason schedule is out, and it includes a trip to Australia. See details.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 1, 2025
If you want to see the New Orleans Pelicans play during the preseason, you'll have to do a little traveling. Or a lot of traveling if you decide to go to the first two games. The Pelicans announced their preseason schedule on Tuesday. As...
Understanding Medicare: A comprehensive guide in Louisiana
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 4, 2025
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana Medicare experts are meeting with recipients, soon-to-be recipients, and loved ones to help understand the Medicare system. Shreveport Steppin’ Seniors stay active through line dancing At Medicare 101,...
Gambit's Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down for July 7
Gambit - Louisiana
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THUMBS UP Blue Krewe, the New Orleans nonprofit that operates the bike share program Blue Bikes, will use an $11.8 million federal grant to put 2,000 new e-bikes on city streets over the next five years, cover the cost of new stations and support...
Louisiana students make gains in math, see some declines in English on 2025 LEAP tests
Nola - Louisiana
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Louisiana’s younger students made modest gains on state tests this spring while high schoolers saw a slight overall decline, according to LEAP test scores released Thursday. This year’s results are a mixed bag for the state, which saw student...
Live Blog: Disney Parks at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Laughing Place
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July 4, 2025
Disney is down here in New Orleans, so we are too! This weekend, we’re at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans and exploring the Disney Parks offerings. Follow along below! Refresh Doobie Moseley Doobie is a co-owner of...
Religious liberty ‘the best blessing’ America has, Baptist immigrants say
Baptist Press - Tennessee
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July 3, 2025
NASHVILLE (BP) – For distributing the Bible and sharing the Gospel in the Soviet Union, Aleksei Kharlamov’s great-grandfather was sent to Siberia and never heard from again. His grandfather and father both were persecuted for being Baptist...