NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When the first French Quarter Festival launched in 1984, traditional jazz clarinetist Tim Laughlin recalls there was little interest and...

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Lil Boosie: Prison term of the 1,000 songs

Courier Newsroom - March 10, 2014

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rapper Lil Boosie says serving prison time in a Louisiana prison was life changing and it's made him a better...

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Cold, gray day doesn't stop Mardi Gras revelers

Courier Newsroom - March 4, 2014

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A cold, gray day greeted revelers gathering Tuesday along parade routes as the Carnival season in New Orleans headed to...

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‘True Story’

Site Editor - February 14, 2014

Plan A or Plan B? Each of your two choices has good points and bad. One may take longer than the other and one may...

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Ex-New Orleans mayor convicted of taking bribes

Courier Newsroom - February 12, 2014

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was convicted Wednesday on charges that he accepted bribes, free trips and other gratuities...

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Philanthropy and drinking a good mix at Texas bar

Courier Newsroom - December 24, 2013

HOUSTON (AP) — It's become a place where you can eat, drink and be merry — but also give to charity. Since opening its doors...

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Fats Domino named 'honorary grand marshal'

Courier Newsroom - December 22, 2013

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The music of rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame performer Fats Domino will "float" through the streets of New Orleans...

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