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The French Quarter’s 10 least expensive homes for sale in July, mapped - Curbed New Orleans

Last month, Curbed NOLA and NeighborhoodX mapped 17 neighborhoods, ranking them from least to most expensive. The most expensive on that list is the French Quarter.<p>So, what do the least expensive homes look like in the most expensive neighborhood in New Orleans?<p>This July, NeighborhoodX created a …

Louisiana university to pay $100,000 to settle monkey lab complaints | NOLA.com

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle six complaints about its primate laboratory. Under the settlement with …

In World First, Scientists Reverse Brain Damage in Drowned Toddler

In World First, Scientists Reverse Brain Damage in Drowned Toddler<p>Eden Carlson’s parents were told that their beloved 2-year-old daughter would most …

Escapee from Washington state arrested in Ponchatoula | NOLA.com

A 30-year-old fugitive from Washington state was arrested in Ponchatoula Thursday (July 20) after police were called to investigate a man who was …

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Was the world's fastest electric bike built in New Orleans? | Miami Herald

Kody Najarian is an Irish Channel inventor who believes he's built the world's fastest electric bicycle. Najarian said the bike was timed covering a …

'No justice, no peace,' Mitch Landrieu says about New Orleans crime: Opinion | NOLA.com

The phrase "No justice, no peace," is probably as misunderstood and misconstrued as the phrase "Black lives matter." The same people who hear "Black …

See photos, video of street flooding in New Orleans after torrential rainfall Saturday

Quick heavy rains poured across metro New Orleans Saturday afternoon, dumping several inches of rain in a short amount of time.<p>According to a WWL-TV …

Lafitte triumphantly cuts ribbons on seafood pavilion market | NOLA.com

With a delay of almost two years, Lafitte residents were thrilled to finally be able to attend the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the …

Lincoln High alumni group doles out scholarships to four West Bank teens | NOLA.com

It has been said by many that, "It takes a village to raise a child." In this instance the "village" extends to include well-known professionals from …

Louisiana requires gardeners to register all cotton plants, even in home gardens | NOLA.com

<b>Question:</b> I was up in Natchitoches last year and picked up a tuft of cotton from one of the plants on the edge of a cotton field. I kept it around …

Missing Florida man last seen at hotel in downtown New Orleans: NOPD | NOLA.com

New Orleans police continue looking for a 42-year-old Florida man who was reported missing after he failed to return home Wednesday (July 19) as …

Which type of ginger has an edible root? Dan Gill's mailbag | NOLA.com

<b>QUESTION:</b> <i>What type of ginger has an edible root? Do the ornamental varieties planted in home gardens have an edible root? -- Carolyn</i><p><b>ANSWER:</b> <i>Zingiber</i> …

Actor John Heard, known for roles in 'Home Alone' and 'Sopranos,' dies at 72 | NOLA.com

Actor John Heard, perhaps best recognized as the dad in the "Home Alone" movies, has been found dead at 72. He had been in a California hotel, …

Apollo 11 moon dust bag sells for $1.8 million at auction: report | NOLA.com

The lunar bag used by astronaut Neil Armstrong to bring back the first moon dust samples in 1969 sold at auction in New York Thursday for $1.8 …

Do the Trumps know that Russia plays by another set of rules than America: Opinion | NOLA.com

In a July 20 Vanity Fair piece called "How Russia Mercilessly Played Trump for a Fool," reporter Peter Savodnik quotes a Middle Eastern ambassador …

President Trump helps commission aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (photos, video) | NOLA.com

NORFOLK, Va. -- President Donald Trump helped commission the USS Gerald R. Ford on Saturday and declared that the most advanced aircraft carrier to …

Houma man guilty of killing roommate, stuffing body in tote box: report | NOLA.com

A Terrebonne Parish jury deliberated for less than an hour Friday night (July 21) before finding a 48-year-old Houma man guilty of second-degree …

Man assaulted, robbed in French Quarter Friday morning, New Orleans police say | NOLA.com

A 30-year-old man was assaulted and robbed as he walked through the French Quarter early Friday morning (July 21), New Orleans police say. Later that …

Arizona tells armed drivers how to avoid deadly police stops | NOLA.com

PHOENIX (AP) -- Gun-friendly Arizona is trying to avoid deadly encounters between police and people behind the wheel by teaching armed drivers how …

30 pictures, 3 videos show what happens when it rains in the New Orleans area | NOLA.com

A slow-moving storm dumped more than four inches of rain on parts of the New Orleans area and left low-lying streets flooded Saturday afternoon (July …

LSU football countdown Day 42: Houston and Arlington are Tigers' home away from home | NOLA.com

<i>It's T-Minus 42 days until LSU's 2017 season opener lifts off in Houston's NRG Stadium against first-time opponent BYU. Each day until then, here's</i> …

Man dies after lightning strike to head while boating: report | NOLA.com

A 34-year-old man died Friday night (July 21) after an apparent lightning strike to the head while boating on lake in Alabama, AL.com reported. The …

Homeless camps in New Orleans to be removed, cleaned Friday | NOLA.com

City crews began removing homeless camps Friday morning (July 21) under the Pontchartrain Expressway in New Orleans. The sweep started around 8 …

Chipotle customer illnesses prove to be lawsuit magnet | NOLA.com

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is facing another class-action lawsuit by a disgruntled shareholder over its alleged inability to keep its restaurants …

Lanny Goldfinch fought for black people's rights -- and paid for it: Opinion | NOLA.com

Black people weren't the only ones that segregation aimed to keep in line. White people who saw black people as fully human were subjected to …

McCain's former primary rival urges him to step aside after cancer diagnosis | NOLA.com

A day after news came out about Sen. John McCain's, R-Ariz., brain cancer diagnosis, his one-time political opponent urged the ailing senator to …

Eat All the Most Iconic Foods in New Orleans in One Delicious Weekend

New Orleans is a food-lover's paradise. From Creole and Cajun staples (like gumbo, jambalaya, etouffée) and po' boys and muffulettas to …

New Orleans area sees 17 Escalera STEM program students graduate | NOLA.com

After two years of dedication to their studies, 17 new high school graduates completed the Escalera STEM program at Puentes New Orleans. Students …

Body found in Mississippi River at Riverwalk outlet mall | NOLA.com

A body was found in the Mississippi River at the Riverwalk outlet mall in New Orleans on Saturday afternoon (July 22). New Orleans police said the …