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Chef Brian Landry and Emery Whalen of QED Hospitality have bought Broussard's; staff will transfer and the restaurant will remain open with no immediate changes.
Politics & Govt in ...
Landry signed an order to protect ratepayers while controversy swirls around Entergy’s proposed plant purchase tied to Meta’s data center. The move aims to lock in conditions before big projects win incentives.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A decade after Tollette "Tonka" George was killed in Algiers, his murder remains unsolved. Family, schools and WGNO's 'Wheel of Justice' keep pushing for answers.
Mayor Helena Moreno says Gov. Landry’s vetoes removed more than $33M in New Orleans funding, threatening Armstrong Park, housing projects and nonprofit services.
A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after a Wednesday night shooting in Metairie; a 33-year-old man was arrested and charged, authorities say.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Regulators unveiled a plan to rebuild Kenner’s Driftwood electrical system — new junction boxes and a full underground replacement — after repeated daytime outages.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Common House New Orleans is changing hands and will relaunch as 420 Julia, with Schulte Hospitality assuming operations and memberships transferring to the new club.
Weather & Environment in ...
Expect low-90s highs Friday and feels-like temps in the 100s. Heat advisories look increasingly likely starting Sunday; check cooling centers if you lack A/C.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Four Navy commands signed an agreement in New Orleans to form the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst, pairing naval labs with industry and UNO to speed defense tech and local jobs.
Police released surveillance images after a June 19 armed robbery near Dufossat Street and are asking the public for tips.
A LaPlace man was arrested after deputies say he fired from an apartment balcony early Tuesday, missing his wife and damaging a neighboring unit. Multiple felony charges were filed.
Three people were wounded in a shooting on the 3400 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly Terrace; police say one was taken by EMS and others arrived by private car. Detectives are investigating.
A volunteer CoCoRaHS gauge near Cottonport recorded 29.06 inches in 24 hours — a new Louisiana record — as Arthur’s remnants drenched central Louisiana.
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