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Is Catahoula Crunch over? Fears linger as Border Patrol activity in Louisiana fades

2026-01-19T08:00:00-05:00January 19th, 2026|Advocate, News|

While signs suggest that the federal government's Border Patrol-led south Louisiana operation has largely ended, the region's immigrant communities say that even as businesses re-open and people fearful of being deported breathe a sigh of relief, an undercurrent of fear remains.   

Can new ownership of this Louisiana town’s water system fix years of brown water issues?

2026-01-19T07:30:00-05:00January 19th, 2026|Advocate, News|

Magnolia Water Co. took over as owner and provider of the water system on Dec. 29, after a court ordered the water system to be sold in an effort to improve the town's supply.   

Blakeview: As Dolly Parton turns 80, here are her connections to New Orleans and Louisiana

2026-01-17T14:00:00-05:00January 17th, 2026|News, Nola Gambit|

Cs country music legend, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dolly Parton turns 80 on Jan. 19, Blake Pontchartrain tells readers about some of her notable visits to New Orleans and Louisiana.

Two years after new leaders promised change, Louisiana Democratic Party is still a mess

2026-01-16T14:30:00-05:00January 16th, 2026|News, Nola Gambit|

It’s been nearly two years since a group of upstart Democratic Party activists and voters, frustrated by years of neglect and failure, forced out the Louisiana state party’s chair and some other entrenched leaders. But what has happened since?

New Orleans City Council panel approves Mayor Helena Moreno’s first two cabinet nominees

2026-01-14T17:11:00-05:00January 14th, 2026|News, Nola Gambit|

The New Orleans City Council kicked off its first-ever round of confirmation hearings Jan. 14, with the Government Affairs Committee giving the green light to two of Mayor Helena Moreno’s top officials.

New Orleans City Council panel approves Mayor Helena Moreno’s first two cabinet nominees

2026-01-14T17:11:00-05:00January 14th, 2026|News, Nola Gambit|

The New Orleans City Council kicked off its first-ever round of confirmation hearings Jan. 14, with the Government Affairs Committee giving the green light to two of Mayor Helena Moreno’s top officials.

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