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Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest, $uicideboy$, Yellowjackets: music in New Orleans

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$uicideboy$, Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest, Yellowjackets and more music in New Orleans this week

$uicideboy$, Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest, Yellowjackets and more music in New Orleans this week

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Wake Up NOLA: Damon's Forecast for Thursday, Oct. 9

Oral histories preserve African Americans' takes on life, in the Crescent City and across the U.S.

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Compelling stories can also be good source material for history projects and research papers.

Compelling stories can also be good source material for history projects and research papers.

How the water got out of New Orleans after post-Katrina flooding: Richard Campanella

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How the water got into New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005, is well-documented.

How the water got into New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005, is well-documented.

She's only 9, but this Chalmette girl just read a record 609 books in a 9-month school program

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9-year-old Catherine Robin's not sure what she wants to be yet, but she knows she'll always love to read.

9-year-old Catherine Robin's not sure what she wants to be yet, but she knows she'll always love to read.

Hummingbird migration underway

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The fall migration of ruby-throated hummingbirds is underway. The tiny birds raise their young here before the trip south for the winter. Other species common to the state include Rufous,

The fall migration of ruby-throated hummingbirds is underway. The tiny birds raise their young here before the trip south for the winter. Other species common to the state include Rufous,

Guerry Smith predicts the outcome of Tulane's American Conference home opener vs. East Carolina

NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 9h

Tulane never has lost to East Carolina at Yulman Stadium, but have the Pirates improved enough under coach Blake Harrell to alter that statistic? We will find out Thursday night in a matchup of two teams coming off open dates.

Tulane never has lost to East Carolina at Yulman Stadium, but have the Pirates improved enough under coach Blake Harrell to alter that statistic? We will find out Thursday night in a matchup of two teams coming off open dates.

Mid-City pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle Wednesday night

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 10h

The call came in just before 8 p.m., the NOPD said

The call came in just before 8 p.m., the NOPD said

Film Society gala will honor Louisiana-born singer-songwriter and New Orleans filmmaker

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The Lifetime Achievement Award for Music in Film honors artists whose work has left an indelible mark on both the art of cinema and the world of music.

The Lifetime Achievement Award for Music in Film honors artists whose work has left an indelible mark on both the art of cinema and the world of music.

LSU football's leading receiver may have to sit out the matchup with South Carolina

NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 11h

Here's the latest on LSU's injury situation ahead of a home game vs. South Carolina.

Here's the latest on LSU's injury situation ahead of a home game vs. South Carolina.

Power out in Mid-City for second time this week, Entergy map shows

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Here's what we know.

Here's what we know.

Limited access restored to LA college savings accounts after unexpected shutdown

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After being shut out of their savings accounts for over a week, customers can now check their recent balances — but withdrawals are still pending.

After being shut out of their savings accounts for over a week, customers can now check their recent balances — but withdrawals are still pending.

Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

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President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first Phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first Phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.

'He's as fast as I've ever seen.' Rashid Shaheed starting to impress in a contract year

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The Saints hope Sunday's outing against the New York Giants marks the start of an actual breakthrough for the 27-year-old.

The Saints hope Sunday's outing against the New York Giants marks the start of an actual breakthrough for the 27-year-old.

Authorities shut down French Quarter clothing store calling it a 'hub of criminality'

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A French Quarter clothing store that authorities say masked a bustling drug and gun trade has been shuttered, the culmination of a months-long investigation that netted more than $150,000 in illegal proceeds.

A French Quarter clothing store that authorities say masked a bustling drug and gun trade has been shuttered, the culmination of a months-long investigation that netted more than $150,000 in illegal proceeds.

Kellen Moore leaves open the possibility of Taysom Hill backing up Spencer Rattler at QB

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Under Moore, the Saints now list Hill as a quarterback on the roster after having him at tight end the last few seasons.

Under Moore, the Saints now list Hill as a quarterback on the roster after having him at tight end the last few seasons.

Saltwater wedge moves up Mississippi River but not expected to reach New Orleans, Corps says

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The Army Corps says the saltwater wedge moving up the Mississippi River and isn’t expected to reach New Orleans’ drinking water intakes. But river levels will continue to drop for at least the next month.

The Army Corps says the saltwater wedge moving up the Mississippi River and isn’t expected to reach New Orleans’ drinking water intakes. But river levels will continue to drop for at least the next month.

Was Derrick Groves jail escape in New Orleans the longest in Louisiana history?

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 15h

Groves was apprehended in Atlanta after being on the run for nearly 5 months.

Groves was apprehended in Atlanta after being on the run for nearly 5 months.

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One of the Saints' starting offensive linemen was back on the practice field Wednesday

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The Saints could have their regular starting five along the offensive line this week as right guard Cesar Ruiz returned to practice Wednesday.

The Saints could have their regular starting five along the offensive line this week as right guard Cesar Ruiz returned to practice Wednesday.

The Saints are still trying to figure out how Devaughn Vele fits within their offense

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The Saints dipped into their future draft inventory to acquire Devaughn Vele shortly before the season, but have yet to use him heavily.

The Saints dipped into their future draft inventory to acquire Devaughn Vele shortly before the season, but have yet to use him heavily.

Why Southern doesn’t feel extra desperation despite having its worst start in 25 years

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 16h

Find out if Southern (1-4, 0-1 SWAC) feels an additional sense of desperation to beat SWAC opponent Bethune-Cookman on the road.

Find out if Southern (1-4, 0-1 SWAC) feels an additional sense of desperation to beat SWAC opponent Bethune-Cookman on the road.

All 10 New Orleans jail escapees are back behind bars. See timeline of their captures.

NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 17h

Derrick Groves' arrest marks the end of a months-long saga, set off when the group fled from the lockup after breaking through a cell door and sliding through a hole in the wall behind a toilet as a lone guard took a meal break.

Derrick Groves' arrest marks the end of a months-long saga, set off when the group fled from the lockup after breaking through a cell door and sliding through a hole in the wall behind a toilet as a lone guard took a meal break.

Man, woman killed in Village de L'Est shooting, New Orleans police say

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Police were called to the New Orleans East neighborhood at 7:30 a.m.

Police were called to the New Orleans East neighborhood at 7:30 a.m.