Scott Threlkeld

A dog wanders onto the race course, momentarily slowing runners during the 24th annual Run/Walk Through History races at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in Metairie, Sunday, June 1, 2025. More

Runners compete in the 24th annual Run/Walk Through History races at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in Metairie, Sunday, June 1, 2025. More than 700 runners registered for 1K and 5K races in the historic, 127-acre cemetery. Race proceeds benefit the local non-profit Save Our Cemeteries.

Nana Sula “Janet” Evans blesses the remains of 19 African Americans repatriated from Germany during their memorial service at Dillard University’s Lawless Memorial Chapel in New Orleans, Saturday, May 31,

FILE - New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, right, speaks as Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry listens during a news conference at the FBI Headquarters in New Orleans, Jan. 5, 2025. (Scott

A 'Welcome to Slidell' sign has been replaced by one honoring first responders 20 years after Hurricane Katrina caused widespread flooding and wind damage in Slidell. Photographed Tuesday, August 19,

Grass and weeds flourish in an open lot along U.S. 11 near Slidell Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 20 years after it was filled with debris from homes destroyed by Hurricane

We take our fairs and festivals seriously here. And regardless of the theme — music, food, or culture — we're ready to pass a good time.

Chris Peet of Orleans waves a flag he fashioned from his shower curtain and green and purple paint at Bourbon and Canal streets in the French Quarter Thursday, Jan. 2,

Debbie Wells drops off colorful beads for nurses during the 42nd Annual B'nai B'rith Mardi Gras Mitzva Makers Hospital Parade at Touro Infirmary Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in New Orleans.

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELD – Lou Scaffidi of Slidell holds a small snapping turtle during the 23rd annual U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Youth Fishing Event Saturday, June