Karl Denson, Norman Brown, Lil Wayne and more music this week in New Orleans

Music options in New Orleans this week include a homegrown rap star, various string/jam bands and a Rolling Stones sideman. LIL WEEZYANA FEST SATURDAY, SMOOTHIE KING CENTER Lil Wayne’s Lil WeezyAna Fest started in 2015 at Champions Square as a...

New Orleans withdraws request to seek $125M loan: 'We are going to make cuts to the budget'

A state panel that is considering whether to recommend a state takeover of New Orleans' finances has canceled a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, after the city withdrew its request for a $125 million loan to help cover its payroll. The...

This New Orleans Marigny bakery hosts a sober, carb-loaded dance party for all ages

There is only one party in New Orleans where it would be sacrilegious not to fist-bump a baguette in the air. And that is at Club Cafe, housed in Ayu Bakehouse at 801 Frenchman St. in the Marigny. Aurora Jiminez runs the sober dance party that...

AAF Baton Rouge hosts media auction at Rally Cap Brewery

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Advertising Federation of Baton Rouge will host its annual Media Auction: Bids & Brews on Thursday, Oct. 30, at Rally Cap Brewery. The event runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the brewery located at 11212 Pennywood Ave....

New Orleans council asks state auditor to investigate Cantrell's management of city finances

The New Orleans City Council on Wednesday asked the state auditor to probe city spending during Mayor LaToya Cantrell's second term, one of several steps members took Wednesday to try to fend off a potential state takeover of city finances and...

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Farmers market celebration, Halloween bar crawl and more

Celebrate the farmers market Saturday Celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Red Stick Farmers Market, Saturday, Nov.1, on Main Street. The anniversary celebration will celebrate almost three decades of the market serving the community with fresh...

Louisiana Heating Safety Tips Could Save Your Life

(KPEL News) - Lower temperatures in Louisiana mean people will be heating their homes again. Still, the Office of State Fire Marshal wants everyone to think safety first, as there have been dozens of deaths this year from fires caused by people...

Living History Day, 'Carl the Collector' film and more things to do this week in Baton Rouge area

The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Nov. 6. THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS THROUGH SATURDAY, NOV. 8 13TH GATE HAUNTED ATTRACTION: 6:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., 832 St. Philip St. Journey through 13...

Norwegian Escape Starts Winter Season in New Orleans

The Norwegian Escape arrived in New Orleans earlier this month to kick off a winter season in the Western Caribbean. Sailing from Louisiana, the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel is scheduled to offer a series of seven-night cruises to destinations in...

Forte Minerals Attends the New Orleans Investment Conference

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 30, 2025) – Forte Minerals Corp. (CSE: CUAU) (OTCQB: FOMNF) (FSE: 2OA) (“Forte” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its participation in the...

San Lorenzo Gold to Attend the 51st Annual New Orleans Investment Conference

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – October 30, 2025) – San Lorenzo Gold (TSXV: SLG) (OTC Pink: SNLGF) announced today that it will be participating in the 51st Annual New Orleans Investment...

Nick Saban’s Old Home in Baton Rouge is For Sale

(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - LSU is looking for its next head football coach, and one name that continues to come up in the media and on social media is Nick Saban. As most of you know, Saban coached LSU from 2000 to 2004, compiling a 48-16 record...

Denver Nuggets show explosive potential in blowout win over New Orleans Pelicans

The Denver Nuggets are a scary team when they’re at their best, and for a quarter, they were at their best on Wednesday night. The Nuggets were fantastic for all but about four minutes of their 122-88 blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans,...

First Solar to open new 3.7GW US manufacturing plant in 2026

No location has been disclosed so far for the new manufacturing facility, but the company said it will onshore the finishing of Series 6 modules started at international factories. First Solar is forecast to invest approximately US$300 million in...

Matthew Stafford fires 4 TDs as Rams blast Saints

Original article can be found here. Matthew Stafford threw four touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams rolled past the New Orleans Saints 34-10 on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. Stafford, who tied his career best with five touchdown passes in a...

ABC brings 'Good Morning America's' '50 States in 50 Weeks' series to New Orleans. See when.

A display at the "skeleton house" on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, from where ABC News' 'Good Morning America' will broadcast live on Oct. 31. STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER ABC's "Good Morning America" will broadcast live from The Skeleton...

Jovin Webb, Ozzmosis, LSU Jazz Band and more live music in Baton Rouge area this week

FRIDAY RHETT GUILLOT: The Edge Bar at L'Auberge, 5 p.m. MAXWELL: Court To Table, 6 p.m. EDDIE SMITH: T'Quilas, Zachary, 6 p.m. ROCKIN’ ROUGE: El Paso, Denham Springs, 6 p.m. DON POURCIAU & KONSPIRACY: Galvez Seafood, Prairieville, 6 p.m. ERIC...

Emperor Metals Inc. to Showcase Continued Growth and Advancements at the 2025 New Orleans Investment Conference

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 30, 2025) – Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FSE: 9NH), an innovative Canadian mineral exploration company, is pleased to announce...

Louisiana State Fair returns with new ride and food vendors

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) The State Fair of Louisiana is back for its 119th year for a few weekends filled with rides, food, and fun times. The fair's marketing manager, Russell Adams, says this is the perfect event to build lifelong memories....

Louisiana will cover most SNAP recipients for November; Landry points the remaining 53k to food banks

This story was originally published by the Louisiana Illuminator. Nearly 800,000 people who depend on federal food aid will see no interruption in those benefits for November, according to Gov. Jeff Landry. They include the elderly, disabled and...