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Louisiana’s Medicaid program is tightening up as two insurers exit by year’s end, forcing 580,000 enrollees to switch — but officials say it’ll make care simpler. Four providers — Aetna, AmeriHealth, Humana, and...

Teachers in Richland Parish, Louisiana, are cashing in on a windfall—over $50K each—thanks to a boom in sales tax revenue fueled by Meta’s Hyperion data center construction. The project’s massive workforce and activity...

Sixty top workplaces in New Orleans are shining this year—recognized for putting people first, not just profits—with winners across small, medium, and large categories, selected through employee surveys and deep...

A Metairie retail gem on Veterans Memorial Boulevard just sold for $2.9M — a fully occupied 15,000 sq ft center home to Subway and Cedar Market. Bought by Chen Brothers LLC from The Decorator Shoppe Inc., the deal was...

Ole Miss is heating up for a showdown with 7 LSU this Saturday, and the campus is turning into a sea of red and blue thanks to Trash Can Friday — a quirky tradition where thousands of bins are scattered across The...

Pelicans lock in Saddiq Bey for the long haul with a new contract extension, signaling team confidence after his ACL recovery and strong 72-game return last season. With 364 career games under his belt, Bey’s grit and...

Discover OLLI at LSU — the ultimate learning adventure for folks 50 and over. With classes, events, and trips across Southern Louisiana, it’s your ticket to sparking curiosity, diving into passions (old or new), and...

LSU and Ole Miss collide in a historic, high-stakes showdown—their first top-10 matchup since 1962 and the earliest clash in decades. Both teams enter undefeated, with LSU heading to Oxford for the second straight year...

Step into history and hit the pavement with the National WWII Museum and Crescent City Classic’s annual virtual fitness challenge, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Easy Company—famous from “Band of Brothers.” Lace up...

Gas pipeline blast near Jennings forces evacuations for 20 homes; crews seal leak, methane burning off fast. Roads including U.S. 90 shut down, residents relocated to multipurpose building. Welsh-Roanoke Junior High...

Sparkle, sip, and support at Pearls & Purpose — Les Dames d’Escoffier’s dazzling fundraiser on Sept. 25 at Antoine’s, featuring champagne, a luxe three-course lunch, powerhouse speakers like Robin Barnes and Deputy...

New Orleans is set to unveil a powerful new civil rights monument honoring Oretha Castle Haley, designed by local artist Marcus Brown and slated for installation by summer 2027 on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. The...

New Orleans police drones are sparking privacy fears as over 78% of early 2026 flight logs lack required incident details, despite department policy mandating full reporting. Advocates say event names like Mardi Gras...

Father Mike Mitchell turns his artistic passion into a heartfelt gift for his parish, hosting an annual art auction where 52 detailed pieces raise funds for church upgrades—this year, a much-needed sound system. His...

Holt Cemetery in New Orleans, a historic burial ground for the poor since 1879, is crumbling under neglect—tombstones choked with weeds, graves unmarked and forgotten. Families are heartbroken, describing scenes of...