Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Culture published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 9505
» View abc26.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-793
•
Next >
-
Students Unite To Help A Third Grader Fight For His Life
WGNO NewsElementary school students in Luling are pulling their resources together to help one of their classmates fight for his life. Vanessa Bolano has the story. 8-year-old Alex Oxford is back at Mimosa Park Elementary in Luling after weeks of being absent....Tags: ADHD, Social Sciences, Arts and Culture, First American Bank, Learning Disability
-
French Quarter Antique Store Turns 100
ABC26 NewsOne of the premier antique stores in the French Quarter is celebrating its 100th anniversary. This morning, Bill Rau of M. S. Rau Antiques joined a crowd of people at the store's location at 630 Royal Street for the party. Rau is the third generation...Tags: Paul Revere, Arts and Culture, Ceremonies
-
Local Recording Engineer finally honored
WGNO NewsThe New Orleanian who help give the world "Rhythm and Blues" will be enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Recording Engineer Cosmo Matassa is among ten new members. Matassa was the sound engineer for great artists like Fats Domino, Dave...Tags: Little Richard, Mahalia Jackson, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Arts and Culture, Ceremonies
-
Disturbing Internet Photos Revealed As Fake
WGNO NewsDisturbing photos are being circulated on popular social networking sites. Some of them are attached to links that take you to other websites; while others promise to raise money for non-profit groups. Experts warn, there could be hidden risks to...Tags: Sociology, Facebook, Arts and Culture, Culture, Cancer
-
Adderall Shortage Affecting ADHD Sufferers
WGNO NEWSUp to 15 million American adults and children suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are many ADHD sufferers who take Adderall to treat the symptoms and help them focus. Pharmacies are seeing a shortage of Adderall. ...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, ADHD, Drugs and Medicines, Adderall (drug), Social Sciences
-
LA: You Can Be Graceful And Elite If You Try
When I hosted a 2009 conference of Constitutional experts, Georgetown Law Professor Randy Barnett told me that “like it or not, Mike, the fact that you are here makes you an elite.” I never fancied myself to be very elite but I took Barnett&...Tags: Rick Perry, Petroleum Industry, Executive Branch, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Georgetown
-
Overgrown Voodoo Doll Travels to Black Rock Desert
Each year, 50,000 flock to the rural Nevada desert for an arts and culture festival called Burning Man. At least a few hundred come from right here in New Orleans and this year they're bringing along one…big…mama!
This is Bill Holliday's...Tags: Mississippi, Nevada, Festive Events, Arts, Arts and Culture
-
The Beads are Flying at Armstrong International Airport
We’re months away from Mardi Gras, but the iconic statue of Louis is already in the spirit. So are the customer service agents he stands next to at Louis Armstrong International Airport. As part of an effort to make the ticket counters, heavy...Tags: Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Arts and Culture, Consumers, Louis Armstrong
-
Historic Landmark Underwater
WGNO NewsA historic landmark that's under water is getting a lot of attention from people who want to see it preserved. It's been a week since engineers intentionally flooded the area of Algiers Point, where the African American Cultural Center is located. "I...Tags: Slavery, History, WGNO, African Americans, New Orleans
-
Mayor Landrieu Presents $3 Million Cdbg Grant To New Orleans African American Museum For Expansion Of Treme Facility
ABC26 NewsToday, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced that the New Orleans African American Museum is the recipient of a $3 million CDBG grant from the City of New Orleans. The $3 million represents nearly half of the $6 million “New Orleans African American...Tags: History, Regional Authority, Human Interest, Arts and Culture, Minority Groups
-
Mayor Landrieu Reports On First 100 Days In Office
ABC26 NewsMayor Mitch Landrieu celebrated his 100th day in office today, a period in which he has begun to transform and restore credibility to city government. The administration has tackled issues from overhauling the procedure for awarding contracts to...Tags: Contracts, Hospitals and Clinics, Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010)
-
Teaching Love of Louisiana and It's Culture
ABC26 NewsDenise Alfred's kindergarten classroom, with a pirogue in the reading center, aquariums with south Louisiana critters and a Cajun mural, shows a lot about her style of teaching. "The kids can sit in the pirogue and read books," said Alfred, who loves...Tags: Louisiana, Music, Executive Branch, Bobby Jindal, Government
May 23, 2012
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Mar 8, 2012
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Dec 7, 2011
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Feb 2, 2012
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Nov 29, 2011
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Sep 22, 2011
|Column| WGNO-LTV
Aug 29, 2011
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Sep 16, 2011
|Story| WGNO-LTV
May 21, 2011
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Jan 10, 2011
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Aug 10, 2010
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Sep 13, 2010
|Story| WGNO-LTV
Original site for Culture topic gallery.
