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Essence Festival fallout: New Orleans is weighing a steep $12 million request to keep Essence Festival in town as its seven-year contract ends this September, with organizers asking for $10M–$12M annually after this year’s at-least-$1.7M public support. Fashion & culture spotlight: Michelle Obama turned heads at Essence in a custom Proenza Schouler dress with a dramatic feather-like fringe and a thigh-high slit. Music & TV buzz: Prime Video set “The Greatest,” its authorized Muhammad Ali series starring Jaalen Best, for a Nov. 4, 2026 premiere after a teaser debut at Essence. Local arts on the move: A Covington artist is turning a run-down Tammany Trace house into a pottery studio, uncovering barge-wood details and a “sordid history” along the way. Storms & community: Severe weather hit the ArkLaTex, knocking out power for nearly 24,000 SWEPCO customers in North Louisiana. Sports watch: Soccer fans packed a Bossier City World Cup watch party despite the USMNT loss.

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Jul. 6, 2026

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3 hours ago

12 Popular Music Tours in New Orleans: Second Line, Jazz History, & More

Travel Awaits |

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TravelAwaits

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Owned By	Ryan Graves through Saltwater Capital (through Quillt Media)
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://www.travelawaits.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Strike Six: New Orleans Nurses Fight for First Contract

Labor Notes |

Owner: Labor Education & Research Project info about owner

Labor Notes

Left-wing

Owned By	Labor Education & Research Project (Non-profit, Ellen David Friedman Chair)
Year Founded	1979
Website	https://labornotes.org/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Detroit
Owner Country	United States

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an hour ago

This Lafayette-born breakfast and lunch spot is coming to Baton Rouge. Here's when, where.

The Advocate - Louisiana |

Owner: John & Dathel Georges info about owner

The Advocate - Louisiana

Neutral

Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1925
Website	www.theadvocate.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Owner Country	United States

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21 minutes ago

Microdrama filming starts in Baton Rouge and producer Tommy Harper talks his new adventure

The Advocate - Louisiana |

Owner: John & Dathel Georges info about owner

The Advocate - Louisiana

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Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1925
Website	www.theadvocate.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Music Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Peace Industry Isn’t Politics—It’s Music

eTurboNews |

Owner: Juergen Thomas Steinmetz info about owner

eTurboNews

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Owned By	Juergen Thomas Steinmetz
Year Founded	1999
Website	eturbonews.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Hawaii, Honolulu
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

With 2026 Essence Festival a wrap, organizers point to successes, look to future in New Orleans

Nola - Louisiana |

Owner: John & Dathel Georges info about owner

Nola - Louisiana

Neutral

Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1998
Website	https://www.nola.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Owner Country	United States

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an hour ago

Train Trips Near Louisiana: Rail Museums and Scenic Rides

Highway 98.9 - Louisiana |

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Highway 98.9 - Louisiana

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1985
Website	www.highway989.com
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Shreveport
Owner Country	United States

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This mystery house is the quirkiest roadside attraction in Louisiana

Shreveport Times - Louisiana |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

Shreveport Times - Louisiana

Indeterminate

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1871
Website	shreveporttimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Shreveport
Owner Country	United States

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