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Sazerac reportedly approached Brown‑Forman, owner of Jack Daniel’s, creating a rare U.S. rival to Pernod Ricard’s talks. The possible tie‑up would reshape American whiskey power dynamics.
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Sunny and warm today with highs near 82. Brief dense fog is possible at sunrise and waters will be choppy for small boats.
Dense fog cut visibility across parts of New Orleans early Saturday; it should clear by mid‑morning for sunny, warm afternoons near 80°F.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Monarch, a 34-room boutique hotel at 210 St. Charles, opens April 15 with Art Deco interiors and a lobby bar called the S Bar.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
New Orleans and Kenner are expanding missing‑person alerts and changing police procedures to speed searches and get specialized investigators to vulnerable cases faster.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers advanced a package of menhaden bills that would force purse seines into deeper water, expand reporting and impose new fines — splitting industry and anglers.
Multiple agencies blocked North Prieur Street near Esplanade in Tremé Wednesday as officers worked a developing incident.
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After almost 30 years on North Carrollton Avenue, Mid‑City's Pho House is closing as the owners retire. The Carrollton counter will serve its last bowls this week.
Nicole Theriot is the first woman to lead Galatoire’s kitchen, overseeing the restaurant and its sister venues while bringing classroom training and high‑volume experience.
Buyers say they paid thousands in CivicSource tax-auction bids and still lack clear title or confirmation that their money reached government entities.
Covington police ask for help identifying a man accused of smearing feces through a farmers‑market restroom on April 4.
Two LaPlace-area teens were arrested after deputies say they robbed a 16-year-old at gunpoint; investigators recovered stolen items and a firearm.
A dirt bike rider allegedly fleeing an attempted traffic stop crashed on Canal Street Monday evening and later died; state troopers are asking for witnesses.
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