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Read more about the article When and Where To Catch A Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans

When and Where To Catch A Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans

Understanding Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn’t just one day — it’s an entire season of parades, parties, and traditions that build up to Fat Tuesday. The exact dates change every year because Mardi Gras is tied to the Easter calendar, but the season generally runs from early January (King’s Day or Epiphany) through Fat Tuesday, which falls sometime between early February and early March. Key Dates to Know King’s Day (January 6): The official start of Carnival season. Smaller parades and events begin. Two weeks before Fat Tuesday: The parade schedule ramps up…

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Read more about the article Federal SNAP cuts put free school meals at risk for New Orleans Students

Federal SNAP cuts put free school meals at risk for New Orleans Students

By: Safura Syed, Verite News - August 12, 2025 Increased restrictions on eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, introduced in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law — known as the One Big Beautiful Bill  — could put a universal free school meal program at risk for New Orleans public school students. SNAP, previously known as food stamps, provides grocery benefits to low-income households, increasing access to healthy foods. But the program, which is administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, also pays for in-school meals. Being enrolled in SNAP allows kids to…

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Read more about the article New Orleans Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Bryan Vasquez Died After Alligator Attack and Drowning, Officials Say

New Orleans Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Bryan Vasquez Died After Alligator Attack and Drowning, Officials Say

A nonverbal 12-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month in New Orleans was discovered dead from an alligator attack, according to authorities. The Orleans Parish coroner says 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez died from blunt-force trauma from an alligator and drowning after a 12-day search in New Orleans East. Timeline, agencies involved, and context on alligator risks in Louisiana. NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 28, 2025 — The Orleans Parish coroner has determined that 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez died from blunt-force trauma caused by an alligator and subsequent drowning after a nearly two-week search in New Orleans East. His body was discovered on Tuesday,…

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Read more about the article Louisiana’s Legendary Flavor: Sauces and Seasonings

Louisiana’s Legendary Flavor: Sauces and Seasonings

Flavor in Louisiana isn’t just about taste and cuisine, rather it’s flavorful storytelling. From pepper sauces fermented on a salt island to seasonings created in backyard kitchens, the Bayou State produces some of the most iconic food enhancers and spirits in the world. If you're looking to bring Louisiana home, here are the sauces, seasonings, and jellies that tell its story best. Iconic Louisiana Pepper Sauces Crystal Hot Sauce Maker: Baumer Foods, New Orleans, est. 1923Alvin Baumer started Baumer Foods after purchasing a recipe and brand name for just $25. Crystal became a mainstay in New Orleans kitchens with its…

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