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The beautiful city known for its paranormal history and culture of magic
A beautiful city in America is a popular tourist spot - but it's also among the spookiest places to visit. New Orleans is a city located along the Mississippi River in the US state of Louisiana. It is renowned for its distinctive music, Creole...
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Why ICE and Border Patrol are fighting over which should arrest illegal immigrants
This week, the fight devolved into a public blame game that has gotten uglier every day. Border Patrol agents who spoke with the Washington Examiner earlier this week had criticized ICE officers for being unable to meet the moment and arrest more...
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Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in immigration detention centers
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WBKB TV 11 - Michigan
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A U.S. Senate investigation uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide — with detainees denied insulin, left without medical attention for days and forced to compete for...
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30 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in November 2025 — and where to watch them
30 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in November 2025 — and where to watch themNetflix; Universal Pictures; Hulu Fall is fully underway, and it shows! This month is positivelyy packed with exciting LGBTQ+ movies and TV shows headed our way. Get...
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United Way of Northeast Louisiana Continues Heirship Project to Help Families Protect Property Rights
MONROE, La. (October 27, 2025) – United Way of Northeast Louisiana (UWNELA), in partnership with the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation, is proud to continue The Heirship Project, an ongoing initiative addressing the challenges of heir property...
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Federal appeals court will hear arguments in Texas’ and Louisiana’s Ten Commandments cases in January
Several parents of various religious backgrounds are suing Texas to block a new state law requiring that public schools display the Ten Commandments, as seen on a monument at the state Capitol in Austin, on a poster in classrooms. Bob...
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A deep dive into the New Orleans Film Festival with two alumni filmmakers
Earlier this month, Loyola film school alum Jonathan Presson sent me a message about his film being selected for the New Orleans Film Festival. He explained that his film “Last of the Shrimpers” and alum Oliver Parker’s film “In the Light of a...
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New Orleans leaders find money to extend payroll, work continues on long-term solution
New Orleans city leaders are frantically working to find cash to fund payroll, with one councilman trying to secure $100 million to address the issue. This comes just one day after the New Orleans City Council pulled its request for a loan from...
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These 11 elementary schools are the best in Louisiana says U.S. News
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Plaquemine Post South
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When it comes to primary education, it's important to choose a school that's the right fit and offers educational opportunities. U.S. News & World Report analyzed 103,391 Pre-Kindergarten, elementary and middle schools in order to determine which...
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Chicago’s Militarized Immigration Raids “Coming to Other Cities” as Trump Plans 10,000-Bed Jails
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Democracy Now!
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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is calling for federal agents to pause their immigration enforcement in Chicago until after Halloween, amidst widespread condemnation of...
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Federal agents rounded up immigrants and held them on Coast Guard Island — in the 1980s
Undocumented immigrants wait to be deported on Coast Guard Island, then called Government Island, on April 27, 1982. Credit: Steve Ringman for the SF Chronicle/Newspapers.com Last week was not the first time Coast Guard Island in the Oakland...
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A Fire Has Claimed the Life of a Louisiana Woman
(KPEL News) - Another fire tragedy has happened in Louisiana as the State Fire Marshal's Office reports a 66-year-old woman died in a house fire on Thursday, October 30. Louisiana Fire Deaths Climb in 2025 This fire death is now the 69th one that...
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Senate report details medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers
A U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide — with detainees denied insulin, left without medical attention for days and forced to compete...
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New Orleans drops RAN request to avoid state takeover
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry when he was state attorney general in 2019. Landry said the state should appoint a fiscal administrator for New Orleans. Bloomberg News New Orleans dropped its request for revenue anticipation notes it said it needed to...
Owner: Joseph Meyer
Mean Green men’s basketball begins Daniyal Robinson era with 61-47 exhibition victory over Louisiana
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North Texas Daily
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North Texas men’s basketball showcased an entirely new roster and coaching staff on a high note Wednesday evening, defeating the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 61-47 in a home exhibition. Led by head coach Daniyal Robinson, all 12 players...
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Senate report details neglect in immigration detention centers, including in Baltimore
Key Takeaways: A Senate investigation led by Sen. Jon Ossoff uncovered over 80 credible cases of medical neglect in ICE detention centers nationwide. Detainees were denied insulin, proper meals and access to clean water, pointing to systemic...
Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
'Kinetics' at Baton Rouge Gallery and Free First Sunday at Baton Rouge area museums
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The Advocate - Louisiana
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Kinetics Baton Rouge Gallery's annual live art auction, Kinetics, is set for Nov. 7 at the gallery, 1515 Dalrymple Drive. The auction will offer more than 30 works by Baton Rouge Gallery artist members up for bid, with all bids opening at $100. In...
Owner: John & Dathel Georges
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel appoints Ingrid Chaves as General Manager
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel names seasoned Marriott executive Ingrid Chaves as General Manager, bringing over two decades of global hospitality experience. NEW ORLEANS, LA – Sheraton New Orleans Hotel has announced the appointment of Ingrid Chaves...
Owner: Theodore Koumelis and Vicky Karantzavelou
Halloween in New Orleans: Jazz, Voodoo, and Haunted Streets
Halloween in New Orleans: Jazz, Voodoo, and Haunted Streets (Image credit: Canva) In New Orleans, Halloween is not limited to costumes and candy—it involves the city’s history, music, and supernatural legends. The French Quarter is the...
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New Orleans sexual abuse victims approve $230m Catholic church settlement
In a nearly unanimous vote, hundreds of victims of child sexual abuse by clergy and other church creditors approved a $230m bankruptcy settlement with the Roman Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans by a midnight deadline on Thursday. The...
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