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Three capybara pups born at New Orleans zoo

Three capybara pups born at New Orleans zoo

July 30 (UPI) -- A Louisiana zoo offered a first glimpse at its newest -- and youngest -- residents: a trio of newborn capybara pups. The Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans announced the three pups were born July 20 to parents Turkey and...

I survived the 'Beermuda Triangle' and found great beer, food at 3 New Orleans breweries

I survived the 'Beermuda Triangle' and found great beer, food at 3 New Orleans breweries

After we polished off the tomato and anchovy pizza at the Care Forgot Beercraft taproom, I wanted another one right away. It was petite, sure, but also so very good. I really wanted another pour from the beer taps too. But we had places to go,...

Gilbert Montaño steps down as New Orleans CAO after 7 years under Cantrell

Gilbert Montaño steps down as New Orleans CAO after 7 years under Cantrell

Montaño reflected on his seven and a half years as chief administrative officer in a TV exclusive with WWL Louisiana ahead of his official resignation Wednesday. NEW ORLEANS — Gilbert Montaño, Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s top administration official...

Lainey Wilson To Unveil Story Behind Her 'Signature Fashion' In Unique Way

Lainey Wilson To Unveil Story Behind Her 'Signature Fashion' In Unique Way

Lainey Wilson is known for her “signature fashion” nearly as much as she's known for her award-winning music. The Bell Bottom Country artist will team up with creative collaborators CeCe Dawson and Raina Gir in a panel discussion to “explore how...

Media coalition sues to block enforcement of Tennessee police ‘buffer zone’ law

Media coalition sues to block enforcement of Tennessee police ‘buffer zone’ law

Staff | Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press A media coalition, represented by attorneys at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, is challenging the constitutionality of a new Tennessee law that makes it a crime to approach...

Where to Watch 24 of Adam Sandler's Most Iconic Movies After Streaming Happy Gilmore 2 By Skyler Trepel

Where to Watch 24 of Adam Sandler's Most Iconic Movies After Streaming Happy Gilmore 2 By Skyler Trepel

Adam Sandler movies are so prominent that they could be their own genre. Sandler is known as one of the greatest, most prolific and highest-grossing comedians of all time since rising to fame as a Saturday Night Live cast member. His films have...

Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment Sued Over ‘Alien Superstar’ Intro Sample

Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment Sued Over ‘Alien Superstar’ Intro Sample

Beyoncé’s company Parkwood Entertainment is facing a lawsuit over a sample used as the introduction to her hit 2022 Renaissance track “Alien Superstar,” with an indie label saying the house musician who licensed his 1998 song “Moonraker” doesn’t...

Louisiana picks new vendor to modernize OMV system, cut wait times

Louisiana picks new vendor to modernize OMV system, cut wait times

Gov. Landry announces new software contract with CHAMP to update OMV systems, aiming to cut costs, reduce wait times, and improve efficiency. BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana is taking a big step forward streamlining the way residents renew driver's...

Sports on TV for August 4 – 10

Sports on TV for August 4 – 10

Adv02-03 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, August 4 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 9 a.m. ESPN —… Adv02-03 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, August 4 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 9 a.m....

Louisiana Picks Vendor to Replace 50-Year-Old OMV System

Louisiana Picks Vendor to Replace 50-Year-Old OMV System

(TNS) — Getting a driver’s license, registration or other service from Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles could get much easier because the state has selected a vendor to replace its half-century-old computer system, state officials said. “It’ll...

Living, breathing, label-free music: Etchings Festival is ‘the natural habitat for something that doesn't fit any specific mold’

Living, breathing, label-free music: Etchings Festival is ‘the natural habitat for something that doesn't fit any specific mold’

Etchings Festival is all about showcasing original contemporary music in a way that transcends boundaries. It’s not exactly a classical festival, though its Ecce Ensemble is made of classical musicians. It’s not exactly a world festival, but the...

People are leaving New Orleans. Can a new mayor help bring them back?

People are leaving New Orleans. Can a new mayor help bring them back?

New Orleans is a city where someone like Nelson Williams should thrive. An upright bass player with a degree in music from Louisiana State University, Williams moved to New Orleans in 2020 at the age of 25 from his hometown of Baton Rouge with the...

Ole Miss Football Coach Lane Kiffin addresses media on passing of incoming freshman Corey Adams

Ole Miss Football Coach Lane Kiffin addresses media on passing of incoming freshman Corey Adams

Kiffin said it is rare when a freshman comes into a program and challenges seniors. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Following the death of incoming freshman football player Corey Adams, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin said he made a significant impact in his...

Louisiana to replace broken OMV system with new $30M platform

Louisiana to replace broken OMV system with new $30M platform

BATON ROUGE, La. (Gray Media) - After years of crashes, long lines, and outdated tech, Louisiana is replacing its aging OMV system with a $30 million upgrade that officials say will modernize motor vehicle services and save taxpayers millions....

Protesting in a wig, stilettos and glitter, New Orleans drag queen fights for public health

Protesting in a wig, stilettos and glitter, New Orleans drag queen fights for public health

A New Orleans drag queen has found a way to fuse two passions: public health education and performance. “Doing drag, being visibly queer is important because, no hyperbole, it saves lives,” said New Orleans drag queen Debbie with a D. Like most...

My Music Row Story: mtheory’s Cameo Carlson

My Music Row Story: mtheory’s Cameo Carlson

Cameo Carlson The “My Music Row Story” weekly column features notable members of the Nashville music industry selected by the MusicRow editorial team. These individuals serve in key roles that help advance and promote the success of our industry....

Louisiana Woman Arrested for Medicaid Fraud After Getting BBL

Louisiana Woman Arrested for Medicaid Fraud After Getting BBL

A Louisiana woman is facing felony charges after investigators say her flashy social media posts led to her arrest for government benefits fraud. According to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, 35-year-old Candace Taylor of Slidell was...

Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive — Fabric Roots: Routed West: Twentieth Century African American Quilts In California

Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive — Fabric Roots: Routed West: Twentieth Century African American Quilts In California

“Mary Bright Commemorative Quilt” (with Dresden Plate, Monkey Wrench, Wild Goose Chase, Fan, Basket of Flowers, Star of Lemoyne patterns and Nine Patch blocks) by Alice Neal, Oakland, Calif., 1955-56, cotton, buttons, woven hat; appliqué, hand...

The Best New TV Shows of July 2025

The Best New TV Shows of July 2025

This one is for the ladies. Maybe it’s a matter of coincidence. Maybe I’m more biased toward my own gender than usual. But for whatever reason, five of the six new shows I enjoyed most in July 2025 are conspicuously concerned with, ostensibly...

This company is flying industrial drones to clean New Orleans high-rises. Here's how they do it.

This company is flying industrial drones to clean New Orleans high-rises. Here's how they do it.

In the reflection of the 15-story InterContinental New Orleans, a drone hovers several feet away, dousing the high-rise hotel's weathered facade as it washes away layers of grime. The robot, piloted from stories below, works quickly to give the...

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