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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 1h

While Taylor Swift has Elizabeth Taylor trending, a reader asks if the actress filmed in Louisiana.

While Taylor Swift has Elizabeth Taylor trending, a reader asks if the actress filmed in Louisiana

While Taylor Swift has Elizabeth Taylor trending, a reader asks if the actress filmed in Louisiana.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 4h

The relatively new spot is known for its patio and incredible cocktail selection. Only 5 U.S. bars made the list.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 4h

Tulane defeated East Carolina 26-19 on Thursday night at Yulman Stadium.

What we learned from Tulane's 26-19 win against East Carolina

Tulane defeated East Carolina 26-19 on Thursday night at Yulman Stadium.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 5h

No, it's not just you. Summers are 21 days longer in Baton Rouge, 17 days longer in Lafayette, 11 days longer in New Orleans.

Here's how much longer Louisiana summers are lasting and why they're stretching into fall

No, it's not just you. Summers are 21 days longer in Baton Rouge, 17 days longer in Lafayette, 11 days longer in New Orleans.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 5h

The Saints offense that took the field in the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals is not the same one that has taken the field in recent weeks.

How has Kellen Moore's play calling evolved in five games as the Saints head coach?

The Saints offense that took the field in the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals is not the same one that has taken the field in recent weeks.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 6h

The aim was to address land loss by mimicking the way the Mississippi built south Louisiana in the first place.

Louisiana officially cancels another controversial coastal restoration project. 'Still a need.'

The aim was to address land loss by mimicking the way the Mississippi built south Louisiana in the first place.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 6h

Here's how to enter the ticket lottery to see the booty-shaking, Taylor Swift-loving Bananas in NOLA!

The Savannah Bananas will bring their wild, wacky baseball to New Orleans. Here's when.

Here's how to enter the ticket lottery to see the booty-shaking, Taylor Swift-loving Bananas in NOLA!

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 7h

The 2025 list shows how the Gulf Coast region has become a growing force in the artistic and culinary landscape.

New Orleans and a Gulf Coast beach town ranked among best 10 cities in US by Condé Nast

The 2025 list shows how the Gulf Coast region has become a growing force in the artistic and culinary landscape.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 7h

The two dozen candidates running for the New Orleans City Council collectively raised nearly $760,000. See their donors.

New Orleans council candidates raise $760K ahead of the election. See their donors.

The two dozen candidates running for the New Orleans City Council collectively raised nearly $760,000. See their donors.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 8h

From the best player to the biggest disappointment, here are four things we learned so far this SWAC football season.

From top player to the biggest disappointment, 4 things we learned so far in SWAC football season

From the best player to the biggest disappointment, here are four things we learned so far this SWAC football season.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 8h

LSU had an open date to figure out some of the issues that arose from its road loss to Ole Miss. Now the Tigers will try to get back on

Can LSU get back on track vs. South Carolina?

LSU had an open date to figure out some of the issues that arose from its road loss to Ole Miss. Now the Tigers will try to get back on

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 9h

The Pelicans returned from Australia on Monday. They will host their open practice on Friday at the Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans coach Willie Green opens up about what he saw out of his team in Australia

The Pelicans returned from Australia on Monday. They will host their open practice on Friday at the Smoothie King Center.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 9h

She says she did nothing wrong and has hired an ethics attorney, Gray Sexton, to review her campaign finances.

Rep. Delisha Boyd says New Orleans campaign cash went to promoting her real estate business

She says she did nothing wrong and has hired an ethics attorney, Gray Sexton, to review her campaign finances.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 10h

Cesar Ruiz, Trevor Penning and Justin Reid were all full participants in the Saints' Thursday practice, while Alvin Kamara was limited.

Three Saints starters were upgraded to full participant status on Thursday's injury report

Cesar Ruiz, Trevor Penning and Justin Reid were all full participants in the Saints' Thursday practice, while Alvin Kamara was limited.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 10h

Cooler temps invite New Orleanians outside to enjoy a busy few days..

Ready for the weekend? Here are New Orleans events for October 10-12

Cooler temps invite New Orleanians outside to enjoy a busy few days..

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 11h

Feeling lucky or wanna go see The Mouse? You're in luck.

Southwest will add new flights from New Orleans to two touristy US cities for summer 2026

Feeling lucky or wanna go see The Mouse? You're in luck.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 11h

“Last I checked, my kids' babysitter doesn’t take an IOU from the federal government,” said one woman, whose husband is a Marine.

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

“Last I checked, my kids' babysitter doesn’t take an IOU from the federal government,” said one woman, whose husband is a Marine.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 12h

The two men were reportedly fighting with the victim before he died.

Two arrested, booked with manslaughter in Duncan Plaza killing, New Orleans police say

The two men were reportedly fighting with the victim before he died.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 12h

It's not exactly sweater weather, but take what you can get.

Cooler fall temps are finally coming to New Orleans area: 'It's going to be fantastic'

It's not exactly sweater weather, but take what you can get.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 13h

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an agreement Thursday paving the way for Bollinger Shipyards to build four new icebreaker vessels for the U.S. Coast Guard, part of a

Trump to announce major contract for Bollinger Shipyards at White House

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an agreement Thursday paving the way for Bollinger Shipyards to build four new icebreaker vessels for the U.S. Coast Guard, part of a

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 13h

The federal consent decree has governed nearly every aspect of the NOPD since former mayor Mitch Landrieu agreed to it in 2012 after a scathing review by the U.S. Justice Department.

Judge agrees to end New Orleans Police Department's federal consent decree after 12 years

The federal consent decree has governed nearly every aspect of the NOPD since former mayor Mitch Landrieu agreed to it in 2012 after a scathing review by the U.S. Justice Department.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 13h

After releasing him earlier this week to make room for a veteran corner, the Saints brought RB/KR Velus Jones back on the practice squad.

The Saints brought Velus Jones back on the practice squad after releasing him this week

After releasing him earlier this week to make room for a veteran corner, the Saints brought RB/KR Velus Jones back on the practice squad.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 14h

As he dealt with a calf injury, New Orleans Saints pass rusher Chase Young said it was a “group decision” to be careful and not rush him back too early.

Chase Young explains why he and the Saints 'didn't want to rush' return from calf injury

As he dealt with a calf injury, New Orleans Saints pass rusher Chase Young said it was a “group decision” to be careful and not rush him back too early.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 14h

Don't panic yet.

La Niña is back. Here's how it could impact the end of Louisiana's hurricane season.

Don't panic yet.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 15h

Louisiana Health: Nearly 1 in 10 infants were admitted to a NICU in 2023.

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This video is sponsored by Ochsner Health

Video by Margaret Delaney and Emma Discher