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Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes…
By Victoria Clark Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but on Thursday nights for Mardi Gras, it’s a well fought after glittered Krewe of Muses Shoe. It was a Celebration of Women’s Pride as […]
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The Parade Must Go On, with Thunderstorms ‘n All
By Jade Myers Cloudy skies and treacherous rains welcomed the Krewe of Endymion on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday, but as this was expected, the show continued. The krewe began the parade at 4:15 p.m., […]
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Krewe of Little Rascals Parade Entertain Children Across Louisiana
Story and Photo By Amyre Brandom-Skinner Cloudy skies and a slight breeze made for better weather for parade-goers, in what has been a rainy start to the Mardi Gras season. Considered one of the family-friendly […]
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St. Augustine H.S. Purple Knight Bus Dedication Ceremony
Data Staff Reports On Monday, St. Augustine High School held a ceremony to dedicate its new Purple Knight bus in honor of the James P. Raymond Jr. Foundation who gave a substantial gift to the […]
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Dillard University Celebrates the 10th Annual Billy Ray Hobley Scholarship Gala and Recognizes Sports Hall of Fame Honorees
A Harlem Globetrotter, a NBA Champion and the gala’s namesake are among the inductees of the inaugural class of the Dillard University Sports Hall of Fame “Best of the Best.” The ceremony will take place […]
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Leah Chase’s 95th Birthday Extravaganza
Photos by Bernie Saul It seems all of New Orleans was ready to celebrate with our resident Grand Dame and Queen of Creole Cuisine, Leah Chase at her big 95th Birthday Bash. What a wonderful […]
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Five Tips to Stress-Free Homeownership from the Experts
For most people, the decision to purchase a home is the single biggest financial commitment they will make in a lifetime of decision-making. The decision to buy a home, especially a first home, involves so […]
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Extended Canal St.- Algiers Ferry Hours for New Year’s Eve
The Canal St.- Algiers Ferry will be increasing its operating hours to accommodate the anticipated passenger traffic for the New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks on the river. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 (New Year’s […]
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National Urban League Calls Final Passage of Majority Tax Bill A Broken Promise
National Urban League President and CEO, Marc H. Morial, issued the following statement on the final passage of the House and Senate tax bill in both chambers today: “The Congressional majority has once again blatantly […]
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Tonya Boyd-Cannon to Lead Vocal Workshops for Kids
The acclaimed singer Tonya Boyd-Cannon will lead a series of vocal workshops for kids this spring as part of a partnership between the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and the New Orleans Recreation Development […]