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The great-great-grandchildren of the men behind America's most infamous segregation case met in 2003 and became friends. Their partnership shows how we can move forward from painful history together.
A New Orleans couple found a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker in their backyard that went missing during WWII bombings in Italy. Thanks to an anthropologist's keen eye, the ancient artifact is finally heading home.
Mardi Gras is getting a green makeover as New Orleans tests biodegradable beads embedded with okra seeds. Instead of filling landfills with lead-laden plastic, festival-goers could soon toss gifts that bloom into beautiful flowers.
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed protective wetlands, volunteers have planted nearly 30,000 cypress and tupelo trees around New Orleans to anchor the sinking land and shield the city from future storms. The saplings represent two decades of determined recovery, transforming degraded marshes into thriving forests once again.
Two legendary Mardi Gras krewes celebrated unity and diversity at their 26-year tradition in Kenner, Louisiana. The royalty from Zulu and Argus showed what Mardi Gras truly stands for: bringing communities together.
Louisiana State University students developed 3D-printed beads that dissolve naturally and grow okra plants, offering a solution to the 46 tons of plastic beads that clogged New Orleans storm drains. Three parade krewes are testing the PlantMe Beads this Carnival season.
Lily Zataar, an 8-year-old brain cancer survivor from New Orleans, answered her door to discover she'd been chosen as the 2026 Bionic Bitty Babe. She'll spend the year dancing alongside an inspiring team of cancer survivors in Mardi Gras parades and community events.
Miles Crawford rescued a man during Hurricane Francine while cameras rolled, and now New Orleans is celebrating him in the best way possible. This Saturday's Legion of Mars parade will honor the nurse alongside other everyday heroes who put others first.
Trained volunteers are helping working families in New Orleans file taxes for free and claim thousands in tax credits they might otherwise miss. The University of Holy Cross is hosting walk-in tax prep every Saturday through April 12, with no appointment needed.
Former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees earned his gold jacket Thursday, becoming the fifth Boilermaker inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Super Bowl champion and two-time Offensive Player of the Year made it in on his first year of eligibility.
Orleans Parish students have a new chance to ease the burden of college costs with a $1,000 scholarship opening this spring. The Louisiana Sheriffs' Association is accepting applications through mid-March for graduating high school seniors.
The New Orleans Saints will make history by playing the NFL's first ever regular-season game in France at Paris's 81,000-seat Stade de France. This milestone marks the league's latest step in bringing American football to millions of European fans.
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Officials confirmed that no immigration enforcement operations will take place during Super Bowl LX festivities in New Orleans, where 1.3 million visitors are expected. Federal and local agencies are coordinating purely on safety and security for one of America's biggest sporting events.
A major new partnership between Australia's advanced manufacturing hub and New Orleans will boost clean energy innovation across two continents. The three-year agreement targets breakthrough materials like carbon fiber and sustainable aviation fuel.
Four championship-winning coaches will lead the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans, including two who just faced off in a thrilling 40-38 championship game. The all-star event showcases top Black college football talent for NFL scouts while celebrating a resurgence in HBCU football excellence.