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Honoring veteran healthcare workers, researching E. Coli — and more Louisiana health news
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (449+ words) Acadian Companies, an employee-owned group that specializes in emergency medical services, healthcare, safety and security, welcomed the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs last month to its Lafayette headquarters to honor 19 veteran employees: Acadian Companies recently welcomed the Louisiana Department of…...
Louisiana Gumbo Festival returns to Chackbay for 53rd year this weekend
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (188+ words) The Louisiana Gumbo Festival, held annually in Chackbay, is coming back to the bayou this weekend. The over 50-year-old festival celebrates all things southern Louisiana, with volunteers cooking up nearly 500 gallons of Gumbo during the festival weekend. The festival has…...
Louisiana faith leaders urged to help support children, families through foster care
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (780+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — State leaders and nearly 100 pastors and churches gathered in Baton Rouge Wednesday for an event focused on getting more faith communities involved in supporting children and families across Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Children and…...
Oktoberfest, Blues & BBQ festivals, Japan Fest and more events around New Orleans
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (648+ words) Volunteer Mike "Mr. Oktoberfest" Messina pours beer during the Oktoberfest event at the Deutsches Haus in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The event celebrated over three weekends in October, celebrates the history and culture of German people. German beer, food and…...
City of New Orleans is allowing neutral ground parking until 10 a.m. on Monday
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (115+ words) The city of New Orleans is allowing neutral ground parking until 10 a.m. on Monday due to heavy rain. NOLA Ready is asking residents not to block intersections, streetcar tracks, sidewalks, or bike paths. WDSU First Warning Weather has designated Saturday and…...
North Louisiana Master Gardeners Community Grant Program
1+ week, 1+ day ago (96+ words) The North Louisiana Master Gardeners are accepting applications for their community grant program, offering $300-$6,000 for projects promoting beautification, horticultural education, sustainable gardening, or enhancing public green spaces. Eligible organizations include schools, nonprofits, and garden clubs. Apply by October 30th; projects must…...
Louisiana's suicide rate has risen over the past twenty years, with advocates pushing for action
1+ week, 1+ day ago (318+ words) BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's suicide rate has increased almost 20% over the last 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and one local woman is using her personal experience to push for change. Around 650 people die by suicide each…...
300-plus members of teacher's family gather for Louisiana reunion
1+ week, 2+ day ago (392+ words) WEST PALM BEACH - For Kathy Groover, a retired Palm Beach County teacher, family reunions have always been about more than gathering around a table. They are about reconnecting the generations, preserving a family's history and making sure relatives of all…...
Entergy New Orleans and Rebuilding Together New Orleans Launch Power Up Homes To Help Customers Save Energy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (604+ words) NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2026 / Entergy New Orleans and Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) announced the launch of Power Up Homes, a pilot program designed to help New Orleans households reduce energy costs through critical home repairs and energy-efficiency improvements....
DDD Maps 116 Public Artworks in Downtown New Orleans
1+ week, 3+ day ago (90+ words) Downtown's population and foot traffic have both been climbing, with the DDD reporting 39.6 million visits in 2025 alongside 7 percent population growth. But the investment in art and streetscape improvements has unfolded alongside ongoing public safety concerns along Canal Street, where a…...