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This company is flying 30-pound drones to clean New Orleans high-rises. Here's how they do it.
Nola - Louisiana
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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...
The historic United Fruit Company building in downtown New Orleans is back on the market
Nola - Louisiana
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Five years after purchasing the century-old United Fruit Company building on St. Charles Avenue with plans of renovating it, real estate investor Dr. Eric George and his partners are putting the property and four connecting buildings back on the...
Military veteran reunited with his wife weeks after ICE detention
The Independent
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July 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Legal Notices for the Week of July 30 – August 5, 2025
The Standard Newspaper Online - Arizona
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Andrea Fowers, 933 Blue Jay Dr., Spring Creek, NV 89815, (928)897-2604, Representing Self SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MOHAVE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of John A. Carroll, Jr., an Adult, deceased. Case Number: PB2025-00208 NOTICE TO...
Meta's big Louisiana data center has united these two opposing groups. What's behind it?
The Advocate - Louisiana
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It's not often that environmental groups and oil companies team up for a cause. The plan to power Meta's giant AI data center in remote Louisiana has proven to be a rare exception. A coalition of some of Louisiana's largest oil, gas and...
The United States Needs Deeper Election Reforms
Canada Free Press
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We can achieve true election integrity and representation. These reforms can restore our constitutional republic With Trump 2.0 (or Trump 1000, or the Trumpinator), this country can enact serious election reforms to ensure that the right votes...
John Grisham: Legal aid protects Americans. Trump wants to end it.
USA Today
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Millions of low-income Americans, including children, domestic violence survivors and veterans, rely on Legal Services Corporation (LSC) for legal aid. LSC provides crucial legal assistance in civil cases, benefiting vulnerable populations like...
Louisiana joins Interstate Dental Compact
KNOE - Arkansas
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July 30, 2025
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Louisiana Legislature unanimously approved the state to become the first state to join the Interstate Dental Compact. Joining the Compact would streamline licenses for dentists and dental hygienists to make it easier for...
Hutson suggests May 16 jailbreak was politically motivated at forum for sheriff candidates
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson took the opportunity at a public campaign forum Tuesday (July 29) to suggest the May 16 jailbreak by 10 inmates at the facility she oversees was politically motivated. Hutson made the remark...
New Orleans announces municipal ID card amid nationwide Ice crackdown
The Guardian
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July 29, 2025
The city of New Orleans has announced a municipal identification program to provide ID cards to residents who may not be able to access such cards otherwise in a move seen as a positive step for the city’s migrant communities as the Trump...
New Orleans' government is creating a 2026 budget. Here's how to weigh in
Nola - Louisiana
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration wants to hear from the public as it prepares a 2026 city budget, the final budget of Cantrell’s eight-year tenure. Residents can fill out a brief survey on the city’s website to indicate their...
How Intersection Accidents in New Orleans Impact Public Safety
Newsroom Panama
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July 29, 2025
Intersections are where city life meets constant motion. Cars, bikes, buses, and pedestrians all converge in one place. In New Orleans, these busy junctions are a regular part of daily life, but they can also be incredibly dangerous. In fact, the...
Congressman Cleo Fields gathering insight from small business owners in North Baton Rouge to use for new legislation
WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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July 29, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields is spending his off time visiting different small businesses in his district to get feedback on what they need to thrive. On Wednesday, he visited Lillie’s Kitchen in North Baton Rouge,...
Controversial head of New Orleans area flood authority board removed by Gov. Jeff Landry
Nola - Louisiana
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Gov. Jeff Landry has removed his handpicked board president at a key New Orleans area flood protection authority after a tumultuous nine-month run that saw board members resign over his policies. Roy Carubba, appointed president last November,...
New Orleans airport is getting a new direct flight to a Florida beach town
Nola - Louisiana
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A new nonstop flight is coming to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport now that Allegiant has announced seven new routes between 12 cities. Starting on Nov. 21, flyers will be able to travel from MSY to Punta Gorda in Southwest...
New Orleans jail mistakenly releases man from custody
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 29, 2025
New Orleans police, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office and other local agencies have been searching for almost three days for a man who was mistakenly released from the Orleans Parish Jail.According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, Khalil...
Louisiana hires company to replace its outdated OMV system
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 29, 2025
The beleaguered technology Louisiana has relied upon for driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations since the 1970s heyday of the Volkswagen Beetle is being junked and replaced with a newer, sleeker model, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Tuesday. The...
New Orleans man receives ten-year sentence for drug trafficking and machinegun offenses
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 28, 2025
Michael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of JusticeMichael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of Justice Lovon White, a 22-year-old...
Louisiana Commits $54M to Modernize Motor Vehicles Systems
Government Technology
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July 29, 2025
Louisiana will spend $54 million to move past legacy technology and long-standing service issues by modernizing its motor vehicles systems, which were down 60 days earlier this year. Gov. Jeff Landry announced Tuesday that the state’s Office of...
New Orleans sheriff race heats up with Hutson facing multiple challengers
WWL - Louisiana
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July 29, 2025
Step Up for Action will host forums July 28–31 for New Orleans voters to hear directly from sheriff and city council candidates ahead of the October 11 election. NEW ORLEANS — A series of public forums featuring candidates for the New Orleans City...