“Their theory, as I understand it, was to sink enough ships close to the mouth of Mississippi to slow down the activity of the New Orleans port. They got us 44 miles from the mouth of the Mississippi.”… Read More German U-boats in the Gulf of Mexico and the family that survived them
Everyone in New Orleans uses that particular linguistic quirk, but how many of us know why?… Read More New Orleans 101: Why do we call it a ‘neutral ground’ instead of a median?
A look back at what was where for New Orleans’ global gala — and what’s there today.… Read More The 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans: Then and now
A heartfelt ode to the Black and Gold — fans and players alike — after a memorable heartbreak.… Read More There is no joy in Mudbugville. For now.
Part of NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune’s “300 for 300” celebration of the tricentennial of New Orleans.… Read More The Allies’ secret weapon in World War II? This guy.
Throughout the 2018 season, the Who Dat Nation has been repeatedly resetting ratings benchmarks.… Read More Drew Brees isn’t the only one breaking records. So are Saints fans.
In a very real way, this photo — showing crews demolishing the old Southern Railway Terminal at Canal and Basin streets — represents the end of an era in New Orleans.… Read More The last gasp of Storyville, in a single New Orleans photo
David Ayer directs a film that plays like “Das Boot” with treads.… Read More ‘Fury’ movie review: Brad Pitt’s WWII tank drama is intense, brutal — and riveting
There’s nothing fans can do to change the outcome of Sunday’s game, but they can still send a loud and clear message to the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell.… Read More Your job isn’t over yet, Who Dat Nation
New Orleans musician and personality Louis Prima was the original king of the swingers in the Disney classic.… Read More For ‘Jungle Book’ purists, you just can’t spell primate without ‘Prima’
Mike Scott 