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School Zone Cameras Go Back Into Operation
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans reminds residents that school zone cameras will be turned on for the new school year on Monday, Aug. 12, at 7 a.m. School zone hours are between […]
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Simone Biles Just Became The First Woman To Land Another Flip
Molly Longman Writer Refinery29.com Simone Biles is perfection. The Olympic gymnast has had our hearts for years. She was part of the “final five” gold-medal winning team at the 2016 Olympics. And she hasn’t […]
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The Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the World (IBPOEW) meeting in New Orleans
Camille Whitworth It didn’t take long for members of the Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the World to make their impact on New Orleans. ! The group of more than 2000, […]
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Iconic Gene’s Po Boy’s Closes…People Reflect on their Experiences
E. Benjamin Data News Staff Writer Samantha Beaulieu: Actress and Filmmaker “Gene’s Po-Boys is a New Orleans Staple! It was “The” late night spot…especially for your out of town guests! Gene’s was so New Orleans! […]
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It Takes A Village
NEW ORLEANS – The Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families, the Office of Criminal Justice Coordination and the Director of Strategic Initiatives this weekend at the Milne Rec Center engaged with local youth as part […]
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Sickle Cell Strong: Sickle Cell Disease Advocate Marie Ojiambo
Lauren Poteat NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent It’s been more than 100 years since sickle cell disease was first discovered in America. Today, the rare hereditary blood disorder continues to affect millions of people throughout the […]
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Goodell, Title Game Officials to Face Questions on ‘No-Call’
Kevin McGill Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana judge ordered that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January’s NFC title game be questioned under oath in September about the infamous […]
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Empire Star Taraji P. Henson Speaks on Suicide and Mental Health on Capitol Hill
Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor “I am here using my celebrity, using my voice, to put a face to this, because I also suffer from depression and anxiety. If you’re a human living in […]
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City Begins Testing New Parking Technology That Could Improve Enforcement
Beginning this week, the City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works will begin implementing a pilot parking program to gather data about infractions and determine if the technology offers a viable option for more […]
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Seeing New Orleans Through Her Lens The Life and Legacy of Photojournalist Kichea Burt
Celebrating A Life of Passion and Purpose The city recently lost a local treasure, photojournalist Kichea Burt who passed away at the age of 71. She was a phenomenal woman who lived a life dedicated […]