Dominic Massa
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New Orleans, LA, United States
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Former New Orleans Mayor, Patriarch of Louisiana political dynasty, Moon Landrieu dies
A lifelong Democrat, Landrieu campaigned for mayor of New Orleans on a solidly progressive, pro-civil rights platform. → Read More
Dr. Irwin Marcus, noted psychiatrist and husband of former WWL-TV anchor Angela Hill, dies at 102
Dr. Marcus, a decorated World War II veteran, wrote six books and established programs at Tulane and LSU for the treatment of mental illness in children and adults. → Read More
George Wein, founder of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Newport music festivals, dies at 95
Wein created the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1970 as well as the foundation which now produces the mega-event and preserves its cultural legacy. → Read More
Roy Guste Jr., former Antoine's restaurant proprietor, author and photographer, dies at 69
Guste, great-great grandson of Antoine's founder, led the restaurant for a decade in the 1970s and 80s, wrote a dozen cookbooks and was a talented photographer. → Read More
Bob Middleton, longtime New Orleans radio personality known as "Bo Mid," dies at 86
Middleton spent nearly 60 years on local radio as a disc jockey and host and was inducted into the New Orleans Broadcasting Hall of Fame. → Read More
Lloyd Harris Jr., longtime music educator & band director, dies at 81
Harris spent more than 50 years working in New Orleans public schools, where his students and bands earned top awards. → Read More
Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards has died
Edwards, whose nicknames included “the Cajun Prince,” the Silver Fox, the Silver Zipper and Fast Eddie, was a charismatic, colorful and politically savvy figure. → Read More
Jimmy Fitzmorris, former Louisiana lieutenant governor, dies at 99
"Fitz" redefined the office of lieutenant governor during his two terms in the 1970s and endured political heartbreak in failed bids for governor & mayor of N.O. → Read More
New survey shows most New Orleans residents think city isn't safe & it's getting worse
In the Crime Coalition’s 2020 survey, 57% of residents said the city was safe. In the 2021 survey, only 35 percent say it’s safe – that’s a 22-point drop. → Read More
Rep. Gary Carter Jr. elected to state senate seat formerly held by his uncle, Congressman Troy Carter
Carter led the field of four candidates in the special election Saturday and avoided a runoff. The Algiers Democrat will move from the state house to the senate. → Read More
Bunny Matthews, cartoonist & creator of Vic and Nat’ly, dies at 70
A self-taught artist, Matthews created the fictional New Orleans Yat couple for The Times-Picayune 40 years ago and was also a talented music & feature writer. → Read More
Buddy Roemer, former Louisiana governor, dies at 77
A reform-minded governor, Roemer served one term from 1988 to 1992 and also served in the U.S. House of Representatives. → Read More
Lloyd Price: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Kenner native, dies at 88
Lloyd Price rose to the top of the music charts with 1950s hits “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Personality” and “Stagger Lee.” → Read More
300 days to Mardi Gras, Rex Organization unveils special seal for its 150th anniversary
300 days before Mardi Gras 2022, which will mark the return of its parade, Rex unveiled a special seal commemorating the krewe's 150th anniversary. → Read More
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins during 1969 visit: "I feel like I belong in New Orleans"
The NASA astronaut who died Wednesday considered New Orleans his adopted home. His father & grandfather were born here. He visited in 1969 after the moon landing. → Read More
Endymion Extravaganza returning to the Superdome in 2022
As plans for Carnival 2022 – the first since COVID-19 – begin to take shape, we do know that one of the biggest krewes is planning its comeback in a big way. → Read More
Mary Lou Widmer, author, novelist and chronicler of local history, dies at 94
Her work included romance novels, history books about New Orleans and Louisiana and a series of six books chronicling New Orleans from the 1900s through the 1960s. → Read More
Lena Torres, longtime St. Bernard Parish Clerk of Court, dies at 100
"Miss Lena" went to work for the clerk’s office in 1940. She spent 30 years as the deputy clerk to her husband, then was elected to the office six times. → Read More
60 Minutes to profile St. Augustine Marching 100 band on Sunday's broadcast
The story by correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi showcases the iconic marching band and its new director, who is preparing the band for its eventual return to performances. → Read More
Sidelined but still satirical: Le Krewe d'Etat to present Friday parade on paper
The krewe known for its biting satire will produce a bulletin with a 2021 "parade" theme inspired by the pandemic and politics. It will be distributed Friday. → Read More