Neutral Ground News Wins Big at 23rd Annual Neutral Ground News Awards Banquet
For the 23rd consecutive year, Neutral Ground News has won the prestigious ‘Schiro Award for Journalism’ at the annual NGN Honor Awards banquet. The banquet…
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Louisiana Lawmakers Consider “S*x Tax” After Income Tax Repeal Stalls
With efforts to eliminate Louisiana’s state income tax stalled and lawmakers now facing a projected budget shortfall, state officials unveiled a new proposal this week…
Local Church Offers Fun “Ash Animal” Designs to Spur Ash Wednesday Attendance
“Getting your ashes” on Ash Wednesday is a long-standing tradition in the Big Easy, but in today’s hectic world many people just don’t have the…
Louisiana National Guard Announces New “Beads Offshore – Ocean Barrier Sustainment” Program to Fight Coastal Erosion
The Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office announced today a new tradition for Mardi Gras. Similar to their successful ‘Christmas Tree Dump’ where the Guard…
Nigerian Prince Donates Millions to Help New Orleans Cover Budget Shortfall
Facing a $200 million budget shortfall that threatens critical services, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced today that financial salvation is on the way, thanks to an…
New Pothole Repair Program in New Orleans Offers Free Burial Plots to Residents
In an attempt to finally address a longstanding backlog and fill the tens of thousands of potholes across the city, the New Orleans Department of…
New Orleanians buy Manhattan for $24 in Mardi Gras beads
Forget “Youze guys.” If a recent court ruling stands, New Yorkers might soon be greeting each other with a big “Where Y’at!” According to papers…
Spirit Halloween now open in carcasses of stores that didn’t make it
Spirit Halloween, an annual pop-up store for Halloween costumes, accessories, decorations, and groups of bored teenagers who will annoy the ever-living crap out of you,…
Unruly tourist arrested at Rocky & Carlo’s in Chalmette after ordering ‘a’ baked macaroni
An unruly tourist was arrested and charged with assault and petty theft after an altercation yesterday at Rocky & Carlo’s, a popular restaurant located in…
Mayor Cantrell to Be Awarded ‘Ornithologist of The Year’ By Local Birdwatching Club
The New Orleans Birdwatching Society (NO-BS) today announced the Society is awarding New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell their prestigious ‘Ornithologist of The Year’ award after…