New Orleans’ Sheriff may not know how many keys to the jail exist

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Do You Hear the Bubbles Sing? New Orleanians rally 'round MRB bubble machine This Sunday May 18 New Orleans is going to do what it does best to rally around a French Quarter bar that is under attack from the Vieux Carre Bubble Scrooge: party and act weird in the streets. Not ...

Do You Hear the Bubbles Sing? New Orleanians rally 'round MRB bubble machine

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New Orleans nonprofit Liberty’s Kitchen will close June 30 The nonprofit taught at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated people in New Orleans how to cook and become community leaders

New Orleans nonprofit Liberty’s Kitchen will close June 30

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Louisiana House committee hearing devolves into fight over furries and racism Rep. Roger Wilder, a Denham Springs Republican, likened giving equal legal protections to LGBTQ people to having to accommodate “furries."

Louisiana House committee hearing devolves into fight over furries and racism

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YouTube video by The Gambit Get Down The Get Down | Ep 11: May 12, 2025

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Going against the 'grain train': Lower 9th Ward residents fight against commercial rail plan Lower 9th Ward residents are fighting back against an industrial project taking shape at the Alabo Street Wharf, which involves revitalizing old railway lines to transport grain through the neighborho...

Residents of the lower 9th and Arabi say they were shutout of the planning process for a proposed grain rail line that could disrupt their lives, damage homes and harm their communities

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Louisiana lawmakers advance bill expanding who can sue and be sued over abortion The Louisiana House Civil Law and Procedure Committee on Monday approved 8-2 a bill that greatly expands who can be sued and who can sue someone else over an abortion.

Louisiana lawmakers advance bill expanding who can sue and be sued over abortion

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New Orleans' Bayou Boogaloo returns May 16-18 with music, comedy, burlesque and more The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo will have two stages of music and performances, arts vendors, food and more when it returns to New Orleans' Bayou St. John on May 16-18.

Our @jakeclapp.bsky.social has the goods on what may end up being the last Bayou Boogaloo, happening this weekend

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The Great French Quarter Bubble Kerfuffle: Neighbor threatens to sue MRB over bubble machine A French Quarter resident is threatening to sue MRB over concerns a stray bubble from the bar’s whimsical bubble machine may land in his drink – or on his shiny black Porche SUV.

The Great French Quarter Bubble Kerfuffle: Neighbor threatens to sue MRB over bubble machine

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On these “weightier matters of the law,” We have some hope for Leo. Pope Leo XIII, from whom he seems to be taking his name, was the father of the Catholic social justice movement and helped reshape the church. Leo has made clear he supports immigrants and the poor and criticized Vice President J.D. Vance’s false claim that the human Bible teaches bipeds to treat migrants poorly. And finally, if he does make good on his vow to continue in the footsteps of Francis, he’ll be an advocate for the environment, the poor, trans people and all those held under a boot heel, which, as any cat can tell you, is a dangerous place to be.

Our pet columnist and resident theology expert Pretty Pretty Princess Meow Meow Jawsy Jaws on Pope Leo and her hope he will follow in the footsteps of Francis when it comes to social justice, the environment, poverty and issues of dignity and respect

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What does New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell do on a typical day? Here's her 2024 calendar. In her second to last year on the job, Cantrell was scheduled to work an average of 16 hours and 39 minutes a week, excluding weeks she traveled and other irregular weeks.

According to her calendar, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell 136.5 days - or 36.4% of the year - in 2024 traveling or not scheduled to work (Excluding weekends & holidays it’s 80.5 days or 21%). She also spent 44 hours at festivals and 20.5 hours at parades.

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One of the perks of coming in to Jazz Fest at the Sauvage entrance is you can usually hear something great walking past the gospel tent. The LB Landry Gospel Choir is unreal

Will New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell comply with new travel reporting rules? Who knows!
“When the travel ban was passed, Cantrell ignored it and left for D.C.”

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Being houseless in Louisiana could become illegal under new bill by New Orleans lawmaker Living on the street or in other public spaces would become illegal in almost any situation under a new bill authored by New Orleans Democratic Rep. Alonzo Knox.

Being houseless in Louisiana could become illegal under new bill by New Orleans lawmaker

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New Orleans band The Convenience releases new album 'Like Cartoon Vampires' New Orleans duo The Convenience trust their gut on raucous post-punk record "Like Cartoon Vampires."

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New Orleans brewery Zony Mash will close June 1: ‘An amazing five years’ Popular New Orleans brewery Zony Mash Beer Project, known for hosting pop-ups, live music and other community-oriented events, will officially close June 1.

Zony Mash Brewery, which during the pandemic emerged as a space for New Orleans creatives to safely strut their stuff for the community, will pull its last pint June 1

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Scenes from the 2025 New Orleans French Quarter Festival Over the weekend French Quarter Festival 2025 lit up the city of New Orleans with 4 days of non-stop music, food and fun. Drawing tens of thousands of locals and

Scenes from the 2025 New Orleans French Quarter Festival

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Lafayette’s Festival International brings the music of the world to South Louisiana

If Jazz Fest isn’t your thing but you still want to get out and see some music next week, Festival International in Lafayette if a great alternative! Here’s our preview on one of the best. And FREE fests in the country

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Louisiana is finally close to clearing its rape kit backlog New Orleans and Louisiana officials say they've reduced backlog of rape and sexual assault test kits, in addition to DNA test kits for other violent crimes

Louisiana is finally close to clearing its rape kit backlog

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French Quarter Festival returns April 10-14 with more than 300 performances and 22 stages Gambit previews this year's French Quarter Fest, with more than 300 performances and 22 stages

The French Quarter Festival is back this week! Check out our comprehensive guide to the music, food and after fest shows by music writer extraordinaire @jakeclapp.bsky.social and the rest of our staff.

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New Orleans' Sports Drink releases comedy fest schedule ft. Sean Patton, Dulce Sloan, more Sports Drink throws its first, blowout comedy festival with four days, four venues and more than 70 comedians including Sean Patton, Shane Torres, Dulce Sloan, Ian Karmel, Sean Jordan, David Gborie an...

New Orleans' Sports Drink releases comedy fest schedule ft. Sean Patton, Dulce Sloan, more

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Moreno, Morrell ask New Orleans IG to expand sexual assault inquiry into Cantrell aide New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell and Vice-President Helena Moreno Thursday asked the Inspector General to determine if Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration terminated a woman’s contract...

New Orleans city council members Moreno, Morrell ask IG to expand sexual assault inquiry of Cantrell aide to include potential retaliatory cancellation of employment contract

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New Orleans ends contract of worker after she accused department head of sexual assault New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration has canceled a contract between the city's Office of Homeless Services and Strategy and Civix.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell terminates contract with woman who accused one of her top officials of sexual assault.

Despite the city determining the official, Nate Fields, had in fact assaulted the woman it appears he may still be employed.

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Louisiana clergy may face state obstruction charges under immigration bill Local officials, teachers, priests and even private citizens in Louisiana could face obstruction of justice or maleficence in office charges for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities un...

City officials, priests, employers and even ordinary citizens could face jail time for not cooperating with the Trump administration’s mass deportation push under a bill being proposed by Louisiana Republicans

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NOPD still can’t say what new French Quarter security rules will look like New Orleans Police Department leadership had few answers about the city's plan for security in the French Quarter following the Bourbon Street terror attack on New Year's.

NOPD still doesn’t know what new security measures it’ll put in place in the French Quarter

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New Orleans Jazz Fest 2025: The cubes are here! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has released the cube schedule for its 2025 festival. Take a look at where and when musicians and bands will perform.

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2025: The cubes are here!

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Louisiana clergy may face state obstruction charges under immigration bill Local officials, teachers, priests and even private citizens in Louisiana could face obstruction of justice or maleficence in office charges for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities un...

Louisiana clergy, teachers and others may face state obstruction charges, jail time under proposed immigration bill

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Chemical company linked to Jessie Hoffman’s execution considering action against Louisiana Airgas, a nitrogen and oxygen supplier, is considering action against Louisiana over potential misuse of its products during Jessie Hoffman's execution

A Pennsylvania chemical company that opposes the death penalty is eyeing action against Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry ‘s administration over possible of its gas products in Hoffman execution

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New Orleans doomgaze band Guts Club talks new album, chaos and catharsis and George Michael Guts Club spoke with Gambit about "Please Come Back To The Farm," making an outlet for queer rage and catharsis and covering George Michael.

New Orleans' Guts Club have an amazing new album coming out tomorrow and play No Dice here. They gave me a lot of time for a very sweet conversation about the new record, getting low with a baritone sax and finding freedom together as a band. @gambitweekly.bsky.social
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