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Are there too many Mardi Gras parades, or not enough? New rules may be coming

A committee of krewe captains tasked with advising the mayor on Mardi Gras matters has suggested raising the official cap on the number of float parades to reflect the actual number of parades that rolled in 2023. The group also wants to clamp down on so-called piggyback parades, which ride …

Are Krewe du Vieux, Chewbacchus, other parades disrespected? City Council member says yes.
If the law says there should only be 30 official Mardi Gras float parades, why are there 34?

Jeff Duncan: I have questions and concerns about the 2023 Saints

Here's why tickets to the women's Final Four are more expensive than men's

Opinions on book bans: As 'culture wars' hit Louisiana libraries, parents share their beliefs

Man extradited, booked in connection with 'Boogie B' killing, sheriff's office says

The man accused of killing local comedian Brandon "Boogie B" Montrell late last year was extradited from Houston this week and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.?

Which Louisiana parishes have lost the most population? See the map here

Louisiana's population is shrinking.

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John Bel Edwards at NOEW: New Orleans culture helps draw startups, clean energy key to new jobs

While touting the cultural economy that makes New Orleans an attractive place for startups, …

News

Jefferson Parish Library pulls nine books with LGBTQ+ themes, pending reviews

The nationwide movement to restrict access to books with LGBTQ+ themes at public libraries h…

Where NOLA Eats

A food hall no more, Auction House to become next location for growing local restaurant

Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts plans to open another of its Boulevard American Bistro co…

Business News

Commanding the corner: $4.8M French manse holds prime post on St. Charles Avenue

In New Orleans, the most European of American cities, the $4.799 million home at the prime c…

Entertainment/Life

Looking for Easter brunch? Hop over to one of these New Orleans restaurants

All dressed up for Easter and nowhere to go ... yet?

Courts

Saints' Mickey Loomis and interior designer Shaun Smith feud over Four Seasons condo renovation

Felony theft charge still pending against interior designer Shaun Smith?

Sports

'From March sadness to March Madness': Lil' Wayne voices LSU's Final Four hype video

LSU fans are setting up for a battle this weekend like no other. The Final Four.

Playing some totals in women's Final Four, one over and one under: Best Bets for March 31

Each day, one of our experts at bet.NOLA.com?will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks in Louisiana are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer.

Pelicans win 6 of 7; LSU in Final Four; MLB, Saints with David Grubb on ‘Dattitude,’ Ep. 143

Will Pels continue strong play? Zion coming back? LSU women’s chances to make title game?

Business

John Bel Edwards at NOEW: New Orleans culture helps draw startups, clean energy key to new jobs

While touting the cultural economy that makes New Orleans an attractive place for startups, Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday told a crowd gathered for New Orleans Entrepreneur Week that his climate policies were creating economic development opportunities.

Port of South Louisiana's $445M Avondale deal struck without outside financial advice

Leaders of the Port of South Louisiana are in the unusual situation of trying to determine whether a potentially transformative acquisition of the former Avondale shipyards?site makes any financial sense after they already agreed to a price.

Louisiana gets $156 million in Gulf oil revenue. Most set for hurricane levee projects

The state is seeking to boost Louisiana's share in years ahead. Legislation to do so is currently being debated in Congress.

Special Reports

A Bleeding City: The plague of violence in New Orleans

New Orleans has regained the title of the nation's murder capital, after an 11-year hiatus. …

The Last Days of Isle de Jean Charles

When Native Americans settled on Isle de Jean Charles in the early 1800s, it was less an isl…

Suffering So Young: A child welfare system in crisis

Louisiana Inspired: Stories of solutions and hope

Louisiana Inspired is a weekly Sunday feature that focuses on people and organizations in Louisiana who are working toward solving problems and making the world a better place.

Entertainment

WWL-TV executive news director Keith Esparros to retire from running the news operation

After a 43-year career in television, WWL-TV executive news director Keith Esparros is retiring. His last day of guiding the local CBS affiliate’s news operation is April 13.

Are there too many Mardi Gras parades, or not enough? New rules may be coming

Bunnies aren't just for Easter; they can be great pets but are a long-term commitment

This Easter, many families may be considering welcoming a bunny into the family as gift for the kids, but what many folks fail to consider is the tremendous amount of work and the long-term commitment that come with pet ownership — especially of bunnies.

Opinions

Will Sutton: Louisiana deserves a sexy election option

One group of Louisiana voters regularly cast ballots without ever going to the polls. And if there's a runoff, they've already made their choices in advance.

Editorial: Searches for weapons are a welcome response to campus violence

When a school fight leads to ten arrests and serious injuries to a city police officer, it's not so much as brawl as a riot.? ?

Editorial: Bayou Phoenix project is moving in the right direction

This week's Bayou Phoenix presentation, outlining new plans to revive the long-dormant former Six Flags site, was spectacular. But members of the project team who spoke to hundreds at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans East chose their words carefully.