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New Orleans Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño resigns from city job
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
New Orleans Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño resigns from city job Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño is stepping away from his post. But um Most importantly, thank you all team for being here you know as you have just been...
New Orleans: A Premier Destination for Meetings, Built to Host, Built to Inspire
Trade Show Executive - Illinois
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July 30, 2025
New Orleans: A Premier Destination for Meetings, Built to Host, Built to Inspire is a sponsored article from New Orleans and Company New Orleans is more than a destination — it’s a transformative experience. Known worldwide for its rich culture,...
Gilbert Montaño steps down as New Orleans CAO after 7 years under Cantrell
WWL - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
Montaño reflected on his seven and a half years as chief administrative officer in a TV exclusive with WWL Louisiana ahead of his official resignation Wednesday. NEW ORLEANS — Gilbert Montaño, Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s top administration official...
IMPACT DAY: Heat Advisory as dangerous heat continues, storms increase in your New Orleans forecast
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
IMPACT DAY: Heat Advisory as dangerous heat continues, storms increase in your New Orleans forecast Heat index values could reach 110° today. Rain chances increase today and into the weekend. TWO MONTHS. ALL RIGHT. THE TIME IS 1218. RAVEN IS BACK....
Top LaToya Cantrell deputy who's been with mayor since Day 1 is leaving New Orleans City Hall
Nola - Louisiana
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CAO Gilbert Montaño, right, stands with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, left, John Casbon, back center, with the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation, the new Consulting Chief of Operations Fausto Pichardo, back left, and NOPD Superintendent Shaun...
I survived the 'Beermuda Triangle' and found great beer, food at 3 New Orleans breweries
Nola - Louisiana
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After we polished off the tomato and anchovy pizza at the Care Forgot Beercraft taproom, I wanted another one right away. It was petite, sure, but also so very good. I really wanted another pour from the beer taps too. But we had places to go,...
A former Pelicans player has changed his tune on whether the team should leave New Orleans
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
"Then, we come back to this point of, 'Oh, yeah,'" Perkins said. "'If there's an expansion, then the Pelicans might move to Vegas.' Listen, let me say this, I've barked up that tree before and it was a mistake on my part." The retired center then...
Louisiana to replace broken OMV system with new $30M platform
KPLC - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (Gray Media) - After years of crashes, long lines, and outdated tech, Louisiana is replacing its aging OMV system with a $30 million upgrade that officials say will modernize motor vehicle services and save taxpayers millions....
People are leaving New Orleans. Can a new mayor help bring them back?
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 30, 2025
New Orleans is a city where someone like Nelson Williams should thrive. An upright bass player with a degree in music from Louisiana State University, Williams moved to New Orleans in 2020 at the age of 25 from his hometown of Baton Rouge with the...
Louisiana picks new vendor to modernize OMV system, cut wait times
WWL - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
Gov. Landry announces new software contract with CHAMP to update OMV systems, aiming to cut costs, reduce wait times, and improve efficiency. BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana is taking a big step forward streamlining the way residents renew driver's...
Louisiana signs $30 million contract to modernize OMV system
The Livingston Parish News - Louisiana
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Staff Report BATON ROUGE — Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles is set to undergo a major technology overhaul under a $30 million contract with CHAMP, a software firm selected to replace the agency’s decades-old system for handling licenses and...
Louisiana Picks Vendor to Replace 50-Year-Old OMV System
Government Technology
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July 30, 2025
(TNS) — Getting a driver’s license, registration or other service from Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles could get much easier because the state has selected a vendor to replace its half-century-old computer system, state officials said. “It’ll...
Louisiana moves to closed primary system, will no longer recognize independents
The Gazette - Colorado
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Louisiana is switching to a closed primary system and will no longer recognize the Independent Party. The move comes after the state legislature and the governor approved a move to close primaries. The change will not apply to presidential...
Louisiana Woman Arrested for Medicaid Fraud After Getting BBL
99.9 KTDY - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
A Louisiana woman is facing felony charges after investigators say her flashy social media posts led to her arrest for government benefits fraud. According to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, 35-year-old Candace Taylor of Slidell was...
Louisiana Police Department Arrest Men Who Allegedly Stole Lots of Meat
Classic Rock 105.1 - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
(KPEL) - Police in Slidell, Louisiana, have arrested two Mississippi men who allegedly stole over $1500 worth of steaks and slabs of beef briskets. According to a social media post by the arresting agency, two men, 55-year-old John Garriga...
Louisiana Crash Leads to Pedestrian Death
Classic Rock 105.1 - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
(KPEL News) - A bizarre situation unfolded on a Louisiana roadway early Tuesday morning on US Highway 61, in which a pedestrian was killed. How Was The Pedestrian Killed? According to Louisiana State Police Trooper Shelby Mayfield, who works with...
Baton Rouge Police detectives trying to find man accused of June stabbing along Government Street
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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July 29, 2025
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police detectives are trying to identify a man accused of a June stabbing along Government Street. The stabbing happened June 18 near St. Rose Avenue. Anyone who can help identify the man is asked to call Crime Stoppers...
Easy New Orleans barbecue shrimp spices up weeknight dinners
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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This recipe employs a simple culinary technique: mounting butter to form an emulsified sauce. After the shrimp are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in butter, one tablespoon at a time, until it melts and blends into a silky...
Protesting in a wig, stilettos and glitter, New Orleans drag queen fights for public health
Nola - Louisiana
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A New Orleans drag queen has found a way to fuse two passions: public health education and performance. “Doing drag, being visibly queer is important because, no hyperbole, it saves lives,” said New Orleans drag queen Debbie with a D. Like most...
Louisiana’s traffic fines for driving slowly in the left lane increase Friday
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 30, 2025
Motorists will face higher fines for driving below the speed limit in the left lane of a Louisiana highway starting Friday. A new state law, Act 24 from this year’s legislative session, will require a person driving less than the speed limit to...