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New Orleans Jazz Fest to feature vibrant cultural showcase and culinary delights

March 27, 2024

New Orleans Jazz Fest to feature vibrant cultural showcase and culinary delights

The Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is gearing up for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which will span two weekends in late April and early May.

National WWII Museum's new exhibit uses AI to let visitors have virtual conversations with veterans

March 20, 2024

National WWII Museum's new exhibit uses AI to let visitors have virtual conversations with veterans

The National World War II Museum is employing the use of A.I. in its new interactive exhibit. Visitors will be able to have virtual conversations with veterans of the war and more.

Billy 'The Exterminator' reveals how to get rid of stoner rats plaguing New Orleans

March 16, 2024

Billy 'The Exterminator' reveals how to get rid of stoner rats plaguing New Orleans

Reality TV star Billy "The Exterminator" says officials could remove pot-eating rats from a New Orleans police department by using zinc phosphide on "The Ingraham Angle."

Popular St Patrick's Day parades around United States

March 15, 2024

Popular St Patrick's Day parades around United States

One popular activity to do on St. Patrick's Day is attending a festive parade. New York, Chicago, Cleveland and more cities hold some of the biggest parades in the country.

Five unusual foods eaten during Lent from around the world

March 13, 2024

Five unusual foods eaten during Lent from around the world

The Lenten customs of fasting and abstinence from meat have resulted in some interesting loopholes over time. From alligators to muskrats, here are five Lenten traditions that have existed.

Marijuana-munching rats infiltrate police HQ in beloved party city, chief warns: ‘They’re all high'

March 13, 2024

Marijuana-munching rats infiltrate police HQ in beloved party city, chief warns: ‘They’re all high'

Rats and other vermin have infiltrated the New Orleans Police Department's headquarters, with rats consuming marijuana and getting high, the police superintendent says.

New Orleans is prepared for spring break safety concerns, police captain says

March 12, 2024

New Orleans is prepared for spring break safety concerns, police captain says

New Orleans Police Captain Mike Glasser joins 'Fox & Friends' to explain the city's new tough-on-crime bills after being named one of the most popular spring break destinations.

Louisiana man who allegedly killed toddler, shot self was distraught over elder son's murder, police say

February 29, 2024

Louisiana man who allegedly killed toddler, shot self was distraught over elder son's murder, police say

Melvin McClinton Sr., 39, of Kenner, Louisiana, reportedly fatally shot his three-year-old son in a murder-suicide attempt out of distress over his other son's killing.

Baby pig thrown like football at Mardi Gras rescued, adopted, 'pardoned' in Baton Rouge

February 28, 2024

Baby pig thrown like football at Mardi Gras rescued, adopted, 'pardoned' in Baton Rouge

A baby pig rescued after being tossed around like a football during Mardi Gras was "pardoned" Wednesday, and has been adopted by a Louisiana lawmaker.

New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service

February 27, 2024

New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service

Samuel Meyer, the 99-year-old proprietor of his family's iconic New Orleans hat shop, has been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.