35th annual ExxonMobil Baton Rouge United Way Jambalaya Cook-Off happening Friday

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Jambalaya, friends, coworkers, and old friends. That is what the 35th annual ExxonMobil Baton Rouge United Way Jambalaya Cook-Off is all about! 52 different teams will compete in a Jambalaya cook-off for more than 3,000...

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel appoints Ingrid Chaves as General Manager

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel names seasoned Marriott executive Ingrid Chaves as General Manager, bringing over two decades of global hospitality experience. NEW ORLEANS, LA – Sheraton New Orleans Hotel has announced the appointment of Ingrid Chaves...

Lions Trade Proposal Would Land Former First-Round Offensive Lineman

Getty Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox named Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions a potential suitor for Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen. The Detroit Lions have put together one of the league’s best offensive lines, a unit that serves as the...

Halloween‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ in New Orleans: Jazz, Voodoo, and Haunted Streets

Halloween‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ in New Orleans: Jazz, Voodoo, and Haunted Streets (Image credit: Canva) In New Orleans, Halloween is not limited to costumes and candy—it involves the city’s history, music, and supernatural legends. The French Quarter is the...

New Orleans Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough reveals wife's advice to him after winning starting spot

By JAKE NISSE, US SPORTS WRITER Published: 10:29 EDT, 30 October 2025 | Updated: 10:41 EDT, 30 October 2025 Saints rookie Tyler Shough was named the team's starting quarterback this week, and the passer revealed afterwards that he'd received some...

Louisiana GOP throws weight behind Turning Point USA chapter rejected by New Orleans university: 'injustice'

Former Turning Point USA contributor Isabel Brown joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the future of the organization as campus requests surge in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story is...

Ranking the best options for 49ers at trade deadline

The San Francisco 49ers have found plenty of success in 2025, but injuries have been a harsh reality for the NFC West powerhouse. Brock Purdy and George Kittle have missed significant time with injuries to their toes and hamstring, respectively....

New Orleans abandons $125M bond proposal as officials threaten state take-over

New Orleans officials on Wednesday abandoned their pursuit of a $125 million loan to shore up the city’s budget, and appeared to fend off - at least for now - the potential state takeover of city finances. But the moves left questions about how...

Edinburgh punters win free Popeyes chicken sandwiches for a year after queueing 18 hours

Eight eager Popeyes fans have secured free chicken sandwiches for a year after some queued for over 18 hours to be the first in line at the Fort Kinnaird grand opening. Despite the chilly November conditions, customers began queueing from 5pm on...

New Orleans ranked No. 1, Baton Rouge No. 3 among most dangerous U.S. cities in 2025

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans and Baton Rouge rank among the most dangerous cities in the United States, according to a WalletHub study. READ: District Attorney Jason Williams and his mother carjacked at gunpoint in New Orleans WalletHub...

A2gold Corp. To Present And Highlight The Eastside Gold-Silver Project At The 2025 New Orleans Investment Conference

(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Tonopah, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - October 30, 2025) - A2Gold Corp. (TSXV: AUAU) (OTCQX: AUXXF) ("A2Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its participation in the 2025 New Orleans Investment Conference, taking...

Guest column: Tourism fuels New Orleans. But it can also be destructive

Voters in many of the world’s most attractive cities are in a state of rebellion. From Kyoto to Chiang Mai, Venice to Barcelona, Paris to Amsterdam, Charleston to Lake Tahoe, residents say their way of life is being destroyed by tourists. They...

CODOFIL launches Exel Louisiane, a new economic development initiative for Francophone professionals and businesses

BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) is proud to announce the launch of Exel Louisiane, a new economic development initiative designed to support Louisiana...

Diane Ladd and Laura Dern: confessions from a mother and daughter

Four and a bit years ago, in 2018, when she was 83, the Bafta and Golden Globe-winning actress Diane Ladd was told by a doctor that severe scarring on her lungs meant she had six months to live, and possibly less: possibly just three. “And he told...

Ranking college football’s top job openings: Where does Penn State stand?

When Penn State fired James Franklin on Oct. 12, the job in Happy Valley was clearly the best available in college football. In the 23 days since, three high-profile SEC jobs have opened up. So, how does the Penn State job stack up now? Here’s our...

Hunt, Marsters, Colter, Holloway, Six 'TMNT' Guests Among Additions To FAN EXPO New Orleans Lineup

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) October 30, 2025 12:34 pm - 'Twister,' 'Buffy,' 'Luke Cage' Standouts Join 'Reno 911,' 'My Name is Earl,' 'Death Note' Stars Plus 'Four Hobbits' Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan at Ernest N....

Thunder crush Pelicans, remain NBA’s lone unbeaten team

LOS ANGELES—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder thumped New Orleans 137-106 and emerged from Sunday as the NBA’s only remaining unbeaten team after losses for San Antonio and Chicago. The defending champion...

CFP top 12: One last projection before the first committee ranking

The more things change, the more ... Ohio State remains the same. There were some Week 10 surprises, but not at the top, where defending national champion Ohio State should start the first College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday right where...

China Focus: Astronauts barbecue chicken wings, steaks in China's space station

JIUQUAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Aboard China's space station, the hot air oven delivered by the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft has begun baking, as a viral video showed astronauts savoring freshly cooked chicken wings and steaks for the first time. In the...

Scotlandville Magnet High School hosts its first Homecoming Parade

BATON ROUGE - Scotlandville Magnet High School had a historic weekend as it hosted its inaugural Homecoming Parade on Saturday. The parade brought together students, families, alumni and community leaders to celebrate the school's history. Dance...