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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 1h

Disc golf, anyone?

Finding joy in disc golf with people who love the game: Louisiana at Large

Disc golf, anyone?

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 3h

It was an extended exposure — perhaps as long as 15 minutes. In those early days, the sensitivity of the plates varied, making every shot an experiment.

The first photo of Jackson Square dates to 1840. See what's changed in this modern-day retake.

It was an extended exposure — perhaps as long as 15 minutes. In those early days, the sensitivity of the plates varied, making every shot an experiment.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 5h

Take a trip to the tiny town of Prosser, Washington, and you'll understand of how a quiet boy by the name of Kellen Moore eventually became an NFL head coach at 36.

How a small Washington town helped shape Kellen Moore into the NFL's youngest coach

Take a trip to the tiny town of Prosser, Washington, and you'll understand of how a quiet boy by the name of Kellen Moore eventually became an NFL head coach at 36.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 6h

Both receivers had long touchdowns in the win.

Big-play wideouts help St. Augustine-Jesuit winner build early lead in rebound from last week’s loss

Both receivers had long touchdowns in the win.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 6h

A pick-six late in the fourth quarter decided the game.

The John Curtis-Holy Cross winner was able to hold off a comeback attempt with a pick-six

A pick-six late in the fourth quarter decided the game.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 7h

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When a huge Louisiana oil plant exploded

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 7h

For a top team in District 10-3A, the football season can often be one feast or famine.

De La Salle feasts on Sophie B. Wright for first win

For a top team in District 10-3A, the football season can often be one feast or famine.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 8h

Months later, New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley can still vividly recall the night he first watched Jonas Sanker before the NFL draft.

Once overlooked in 8-man football, Saints rookie Jonas Sanker hasn't stopped hitting

Months later, New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley can still vividly recall the night he first watched Jonas Sanker before the NFL draft.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 8h

After missing the first five games of the 2025 NFL season with a calf injury, New Orleans Saints edge rusher Chase Young says he's excited to help the team against

#Saints defensive end Chase Young set for season debut

After missing the first five games of the 2025 NFL season with a calf injury, New Orleans Saints edge rusher Chase Young says he's excited to help the team against

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 9h

LSU's leading receiver was listed as questionable to play against the Gamecocks on Wednesday and Thursday.

Will LSU WR Aaron Anderson play vs. South Carolina? Here's the latest on his status.

LSU's leading receiver was listed as questionable to play against the Gamecocks on Wednesday and Thursday.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 9h

Scott Rabalais: South Carolina game is 'D-Day' for LSU at start of crucial October slate

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 10h

"Identification of the woman has not yet been made."

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office investigating woman found in Westlake ditch as a homicide

"Identification of the woman has not yet been made."

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 10h

Columnist Ron Faucheux takes the temperature of public opinion on everything happening in our country, and finds that, not surprisingly, opinion are strong.

Ron Faucheux: What the polls say about the shutdown, fat generals and troops in cities

Columnist Ron Faucheux takes the temperature of public opinion on everything happening in our country, and finds that, not surprisingly, opinion are strong.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 11h

Police released a photo of three "persons of interest" in a carjacking Thursday night in the French Quarter that turned fatal.

NOPD releases photo of 'persons of interest' in fatal Uber driver carjacking

Police released a photo of three "persons of interest" in a carjacking Thursday night in the French Quarter that turned fatal.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 11h

This is the place to keep up with all the scores from big games in New Orleans and across South Louisiana.

Live: High school football scores in the New Orleans area for Week 6 of the 2025 season

This is the place to keep up with all the scores from big games in New Orleans and across South Louisiana.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 12h

An Uptown Victorian gem that features 3,800 square feet of space and an abundance of floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows is home to native New Orleanian Victoria Lane and her Swedish-born

What happens when clean Scandinavian design meets ornate Victorian architecture? Find out here.

An Uptown Victorian gem that features 3,800 square feet of space and an abundance of floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows is home to native New Orleanian Victoria Lane and her Swedish-born

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 12h

What a difference $65 billion makes.

At business forum, LED official says Louisiana has 'changed the narrative' on local economy

What a difference $65 billion makes.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 13h

"Several of us lifted the car off," the witness said in an emailed statement. "We thought he was going to be OK, but are stunned and absolutely heartbroken."

'Heartbroken' witness recounts deadly French Quarter carjacking, dragging of Uber driver

"Several of us lifted the car off," the witness said in an emailed statement. "We thought he was going to be OK, but are stunned and absolutely heartbroken."

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 13h

The surveillance video was released by State Police in response to a public records request. It reveals the first moments of the Smitty's fire on Aug. 22.

Video shows huge explosion and fire at Louisiana petroleum plant. A fireball, then black smoke.

The surveillance video was released by State Police in response to a public records request. It reveals the first moments of the Smitty's fire on Aug. 22.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 13h

Kool-Aid McKinstry enjoyed a breakout performance against the New York Giants. The reason behind it may be the most encouraging thing.

The details mattered when it came to Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry's breakout performance

Kool-Aid McKinstry enjoyed a breakout performance against the New York Giants. The reason behind it may be the most encouraging thing.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 14h

The New Orleans Saints are getting healthier, but they'll still have to see if their star running back can play Sunday against the New England Patriots.

The Saints are pretty healthy, but one star is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pats

The New Orleans Saints are getting healthier, but they'll still have to see if their star running back can play Sunday against the New England Patriots.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 14h

The latest hotel to get a Michelin Key is one of the city's newest.

A new St. Charles Avenue hotel awarded a Michelin Guide distinction: 'Strikingly modern'

The latest hotel to get a Michelin Key is one of the city's newest.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 15h

The move to provide specialized training and new rifles for levee police has drawn concern from watchdog groups and some residents. The force has been granted a steep budget increase.

New Orleans levee police chief addresses SWAT training, new rifles. Some question spending.

The move to provide specialized training and new rifles for levee police has drawn concern from watchdog groups and some residents. The force has been granted a steep budget increase.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 15h

He now faces an attempted second-degree murder charge, among others.

Kenner man threw baby to the ground and tried to push woman out a window, police say

He now faces an attempted second-degree murder charge, among others.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 16h

The White House budget office announced the start of firings Friday.

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown

The White House budget office announced the start of firings Friday.

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