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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 7m

The Que Pasa Fest at Lafreniere Park in Metairie celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Staff photo by John McCusker, The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com)

Que Pasa Festival in Metairie

The Que Pasa Fest at Lafreniere Park in Metairie celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Staff photo by John McCusker, The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com)

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 37m

Throw that Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks out the window, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of who the New Orleans Saints are.

Rod Walker: Saints prove again vs. Patriots they're close but not good enough

Throw that Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks out the window, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of who the New Orleans Saints are.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 1h

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler said he's "not worried about" Chris Olave after the wideout dropped a crucial pass on the Saints' final drive.

Spencer Rattler backs Chris Olave after a critical drop late in a loss to the Patriots

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler said he's "not worried about" Chris Olave after the wideout dropped a crucial pass on the Saints' final drive.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 1h

Officially, the country took a break from alcohol. But in New Orleans, the good times still rolled.

Raise a glass to New Orleans' 'Rebellious Spirits,' who kept the party going during Prohibition

Officially, the country took a break from alcohol. But in New Orleans, the good times still rolled.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 2h

Columnist Will Sutton sees a vote of confidence from voters who are tried of progress moving slowly, but they want some of the same leaders to get it done.

Will Sutton: Here's what happened with the New Orleans election, how and why

Columnist Will Sutton sees a vote of confidence from voters who are tried of progress moving slowly, but they want some of the same leaders to get it done.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 2h

Kayshon Boutte, the former LSU receiver, came up with several huge plays for the Patriots.

Former LSU star Kayshon Boutte reflects on 'emotional' homecoming with Patriots vs. Saints

Kayshon Boutte, the former LSU receiver, came up with several huge plays for the Patriots.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 3h

The New Orleans Saints fell to the New England Patriots in Sunday's game at the Caesars Superdome. Here's what we learned from the game.

Jeff Duncan: Three things we learned from the Saints' loss to the Patriots

The New Orleans Saints fell to the New England Patriots in Sunday's game at the Caesars Superdome. Here's what we learned from the game.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 4h

Hours after winning the mayor's election, Helena Moreno rooted for a New Orleans Saints' victory.

New Orleans mayor-elect Helena Moreno enjoys Saints-Patriots game in Gayle Benson's suite

Hours after winning the mayor's election, Helena Moreno rooted for a New Orleans Saints' victory.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 4h

Curious Louisiana reader Abigail Hendren, of Baton Rouge, asked, "Does Louisiana have more drawbridges than any other state? And how many drawbridges are in the state?"

Does Louisiana have more drawbridges than any other state? Curious Louisiana investigates.

Curious Louisiana reader Abigail Hendren, of Baton Rouge, asked, "Does Louisiana have more drawbridges than any other state? And how many drawbridges are in the state?"

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 5h

Taysom Hill rushed for his 34th career touchdown Sunday against New England, moving him past John Elway on the all-time list for non-running backs.

Taysom Hill passed an NFL Hall of Famer in the record books with his 2nd quarter touchdown

Taysom Hill rushed for his 34th career touchdown Sunday against New England, moving him past John Elway on the all-time list for non-running backs.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 5h

Koki Riley: Why Indiana and USC shot up my latest AP top-25 poll after earning big victories.

Koki Riley: Why Indiana flew up to No. 2 and USC took a big leap in my latest AP top-25 poll

Koki Riley: Why Indiana and USC shot up my latest AP top-25 poll after earning big victories.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 6h

Former beloved LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell is back home, and is letting it be known.

Louisiana native Will Campbell celebrates Patriots touchdown by paying homage to Louisiana

Former beloved LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell is back home, and is letting it be known.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 6h

The versatile Hill was introduced at a new position

Saints introduced at Taysom Hill at an entirely new position before the Patriots game

The versatile Hill was introduced at a new position

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 7h

Alvin Kamara was questionable for the Saints' Week 6 game against the Patriots with an ankle injury, but he is active and will play.

A relatively healthy Saints gameday roster will include Alvin Kamara against the Patriots

Alvin Kamara was questionable for the Saints' Week 6 game against the Patriots with an ankle injury, but he is active and will play.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 7h

I booked a flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, for my family. I bought the tickets on Flybondi, an Argentine low-fare airline, through FlightHub. Despite carefully entering our

A booking error stranded my family in Buenos Aires. Then we had to pay for tickets again.

I booked a flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, for my family. I bought the tickets on Flybondi, an Argentine low-fare airline, through FlightHub. Despite carefully entering our

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 8h

Follow along for the latest as the Saints take on the Patriots in the Superdome.

Saints vs. Patriots: Score, live updates from New Orleans as Saints seek 2nd victory

Follow along for the latest as the Saints take on the Patriots in the Superdome.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 8h

Mayor-elect Helena Moreno's huge primary win amounts to a voter mandate. Columnist Stephanie Grace explains why.

Stephanie Grace: You can call her "Mandate Moreno"

Mayor-elect Helena Moreno's huge primary win amounts to a voter mandate. Columnist Stephanie Grace explains why.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 9h

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's administration keeps canceling wetlands projects, but it doesn't say what it wants to do instead.

Quin Hillyer: LA keeps canceling wetlands projects, but where are the replacement plans?

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's administration keeps canceling wetlands projects, but it doesn't say what it wants to do instead.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 9h

There may come a day, columnist Faimon Roberts argues, when Louisiana could consider selling water to Texas from the Toledo Bend Reservoir. But until we know how much water we really have, such a deal should be avoided.

Faimon Roberts: Selling water to Texas may be a good idea at some point. But not yet.

There may come a day, columnist Faimon Roberts argues, when Louisiana could consider selling water to Texas from the Toledo Bend Reservoir. But until we know how much water we really have, such a deal should be avoided.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 10h

LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green shined in the Tigers' uneven win over South Carolina on Saturday.

LSU's Trey'Dez Green still has a bad knee. Here's how he had a career night anyway.

LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green shined in the Tigers' uneven win over South Carolina on Saturday.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 10h

While support from survivors of clergy sexual abuse appeared to be coalescing around the settlement proposal in the long-running Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy case, a group of bondholders is

Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy settlement threatened by group of creditors

While support from survivors of clergy sexual abuse appeared to be coalescing around the settlement proposal in the long-running Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy case, a group of bondholders is

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 11h

Matthew Willard and J.P. Morrell will become the first two Black politicians to serve in the at-large posts at the same time.

New Orleans City Council is nearly set with just 2 runoffs ahead. Here's the full rundown.

Matthew Willard and J.P. Morrell will become the first two Black politicians to serve in the at-large posts at the same time.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 11h

According to the legend, spiders were brought in from China or Japan and their cobwebs were dusted with gold from San Francisco. A local historian explains the real story behind the famous Durand family wedding at Oak and Pine Alley in St. Martinville.

Louisiana legend: Did this St. Martin plantation really have gold-dusted cobwebs at a wedding?

According to the legend, spiders were brought in from China or Japan and their cobwebs were dusted with gold from San Francisco. A local historian explains the real story behind the famous Durand family wedding at Oak and Pine Alley in St. Martinville.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 12h

Reading has many social benefits, and our connections with each other can grow weaker when fewer of us find the common ground that books often provide.

Beckham's Bookshop in New Orleans reminds me how fun reading can be

Reading has many social benefits, and our connections with each other can grow weaker when fewer of us find the common ground that books often provide.

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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 15h

Scientists hope hungry black weevils imported from Louisiana can help tackle South Africa's invasive water plant problem.

Weevils imported from Louisiana released in South Africa to fight invasive water plant problem

Scientists hope hungry black weevils imported from Louisiana can help tackle South Africa's invasive water plant problem.

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