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Top New Orleans news: Piano legend Dr. John dies at 77; City Council condemns heartbeat bill; more

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Published on June 07, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in New Orleans.

Dr. John, New Orleans music icon, dies at 77

Dr. John, the flamboyant New Orleans singer-pianist whose hoodoo-drenched music made him the summarizing figure of the grand Crescent City R&B/rock ‘n’ roll tradition, died Thursday.

Read the full story on Variety.

New Orleans City Council passes resolution condemning the heartbeat bill

New Orleans City Council expressed its opposition to the heartbeat bill

Read the full story on WDSU News.

Dreamleague Gaming to open new studio in New Orleans

A video gaming company is expanding to New Orleans, creating a Southern hub for its live entertainment leagues.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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