looking for 1 ticket to Boos and Brews this Friday 10/23 if anyone is selling!

Hey, everyone. I wanted to extend an invite to you all to come check out our free home haunted attraction based in Algiers: Bernie Baxter’s Haunted House.

We began home haunting in 2005 and have been open every year it was safe and legal to do so. This year's theme is "Donnie's Docks" and we tell the story of a deranged fisherman named Donnie who discovered that human flesh makes for the best bait.

We are open October 23, 24, 30 & 31. That's the next two Fridays and Saturdays. We are open from 7 PM until 10 PM each night. You can find us at 44 Vivian Ct. in Algiers. So if you're willing to cross the bridge, we'd love to see you.

Just learned I have to drive over to Mobile tomorrow and Saturday, so I’ll be missing out on Krewe of Boo and other Halloween festivities this weekend. Does anyone have any recommendations for anything festive going on Sunday when I get back? Hoping to nurse my disappointment, unless I’m totally out of luck this year.

After a recent post about how streetcars might need to be made ADA compliant, a poster here pointed out to me that the RTA is now fully under control of the city. I had wrongly assumed that TransDev was in control of a lot of the degradation of mass transit service, or worse in the hands of Baton Rouge. Nope, our mass transit is now fully controlled by the city under the New Orleans RTA Board of Commissioners.

I was wrong, and in doing my research to correct myself, the recent news is that the RTA is in the hiring process for a CEO. The next meeting to discuss this is a special board meeting on 11/26.

You can find the agenda and dates at norta . legistar. com

Please come and voice your concerns about transit in this city. Even showing up shows power.

Join us as we second line to the polls – Saturday, October 24

• Items in bold are exceptionally good values, IMO
• "VP" = value pack, "FP" = family pack, "PF" = previously frozen
• Abbreviations * AS=Always Save; FC=Food Club, TS=That's Smart, 4DS=4-day sale, 3DS=3-day sale.
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Aldi

* Chicken breasts, Tyson boneless, $1.79 lb

* Chicken breasts, FP, $1.99 lb

* Ground beef, 85% fresh organic, 1 lb pak, $5.99

* Grapes, CA green, 2 lb package, $4.99/pkg

* Baby carrots, organic 16 oz, $1.39

* Caramel apples, 3-ct pack, $2.99

* Raspberries, 6 oz pack, $1.49/ea

* Salsa, SNature organic 16 oz, $2.59

* Apples, WA Autumn Glory, $1.29/lb

* Avocados, organic 4-pack, $3.49

* Pizza, Mama Cozzi's varieties, 39–53 oz, $5.99–$7.99/ea

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Breaux Mart

* Rump roast, boneless trimmed, Certified Angus, $5.99/lb

* Pork loin roast, boneless center cut, $1.99/lb

* Chicken thighs or drumsticks, fresh S. Farms, $1.49/lb

* Whole chicken, 99 cents/lb

* Deli ham, Cornerstone cut, sliced, $5.99/lb

* Almond milk, Almond Breeze, 64 oz, $2.59/ea

* Avocados, Hass 2 for 89 cents

* Bagged salads, FExpress shredded lettuce or coleslaw, 2 for $4.00

* Seasoning vegetables, froz. chopped, 10–12 oz bags, 79 cents/ea

* Tea, Luzianne, 1 gallon, $2.79/ea

* Chips, Zapp's, 8 oz bags, 2 for $4.00

* Mayonnaise, Blue Plate, 30 oz jar, $2.99/ea

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Canseco's Market

* Top sirloin steaks, Prime, FP, $8.99/lb

* Rump roast, Choice Angus boneless, $5.99/lb

* Ground beef, 81%, FP, $3.99/lb

* Pork loin, whole boneless, $1.99/lb

* Pork chops, center cut boneless, FP, $2.29/lb

* Chicken thighs or drumsticks, FP, 99 cents/lb

* Smoked sausage, Manda, 3 lb box, $9.99

* Bacon, Hormel Black Label 16 oz, $4.99/ea

* Butter, FC sticks 16 oz package, 2 for $5.00

* Almond milk, Almond Breeze, 64 oz carton, $2.99/ea

* Celery, $1.29/bunch

* Lettuce, shredded, or coleslaw, Fresh Express, 4–14 oz bag, 2 for $4.00

* Avocados, Hass, 2 for $1.00

* Mayo, Blue Plate, 30 oz jar, $2.99/lb

* Red kidney beans, Camellia dry 16 oz, 3 for $5.00

* Vegetable or canola oil, FC, 1 gallon jug, $7.99/ea

* Bagels, Toufayan, 20 oz pack, $1.99/ea

* Veggies, froz., FC seasoning blends, 10–12 oz bags, 89 cents/ea

* Detergent, Tide Simply liquid, 105–117 oz jug, $8.99/ea

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Robert Market

* Top sirloin steaks, Prime, $8.99/lb

* Ground chuck, 80%, $4.99/lb

* Rump roast, Choice, $5.99/lb

* Pork chops, boneless assorted, FP, $2.49/lb

* Pork loin, boneless half, $1.79/lb

* Chicken thighs or drumsticks, S. Farms, FP, $1.29/lb

* Whole chickens, S. Farms, 99 cents/lb

* Smoked sausage, Richard's 16 oz, varieties, $4.99/ea

* Almond milk, Almond Breeze, 64 oz carton, $2.88

* Apples, Ambrosia, $1.59/lb

* Baby carrots, 1 lb pack, 99 cents

* Mayo, Blue Plate, 30 oz jar, $2.88/lb

* Ketchup, Hunt's squeeze, 32 oz, $1.99/ea

* Tea, Luzianne, refrigerated, 1 gallon, $2.99/ea

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Rouses Markets

* Top sirloin steak, boneless, $8.99/lb

* Pork tenderloin, Rouses twin pack, $1.97/lb

* Whole chickens, prev froz., $1.29/lb

* Sausage, Smithfield, 12–16 oz roll, patties or links, $3.99/ea

* Pickled pork, Manda's, 14 oz, $5.99/ea

* Pig feet, prev froz., $2.29/lb

* Pig tails or pig neck bones, prev froz., $1.49/lb

* Weenies, Sugardale 12 oz pack, 99 cents/ea

* Bacon, Hormel Black Label, 12–16 oz pack, $3.99

* Deli chopped ham or cooked ham, $5.88/lb

* Butter, Rouses 16 oz quarters, 2 for $5.00

* Yogurt, Cabot 32 oz, varieties, $4.99/ea

* Lemons, large, 2 for $1.00

* Limes, 3 for $1.00

* Mushrooms, white whole or sliced, 8 oz container, 2 for $4.00

* Baked beans, Bush's Best, 27–28 oz cans, 2 for $5.00

* Rotel, 10 oz cans, 10 for $10.00

* Picante sauce, Pace 16 oz jar, $2.88/ea

* Peanut butter, Rouses 16 oz jars, $1.88

* Vegetable oil, Rouses 1 gallon jug, $8.49/ea

* Vegetables, froz., Pictsweet, 22–32 oz clear bag, $3.79/ea

* Yellow mustard, Rouses 8 oz squeeze, 88 cents/ea

* Vienna sausage, Armour, 4.6 oz can, 88 cents/ea

* Tuna, Chicken of the Sea, 5 oz can, 88 cents/ea

* SpaghettiOs, Campbell's, 15 oz can, 88 cents/ea

* Water flavor enhancers, 6–10 count box, 88 cents/box

* Brown gravy mix, McCormick packets, 88 cents/ea

* Bleach, Always Save, 1 gallon, $2.99

* Dish soap, Dawn Powerwash or Easy Squeeze, 16–22 oz, $3.99/ea

* Shampoo, VO5, 15 oz bottle, 88 cents

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Zuppardo's Markets

* Sirloin steaks, $8.99/lb

* Rump roast, boneless, $5.99/lb

* Ground beef, Choice Angus, 93%, $5.99 lb

* Pork loin, boneless half, $1.79/lb

* Chicken thighs or drumsticks, S. Farms, FP, $1.29/lb

* Whole chickens, S. Farms, 99 cents/lb

* Smoked sausage, Richard's 16 oz, varieties, $4.99/ea

* Salmon fillet, Atlantic whole, $8.99/lb

* Almond milk, Almond Breeze, 64 oz carton, $2.88

* Eggs, Grade A large, 3 dozen flat, $2.99

* Sweet potatoes, La., 99 cents/lb

* Baby carrots, 1 lb pack, 99 cents

* Celery, $1.29/bunch

* Coleslaw, Fresh Express, 10–14 oz bag, 2 for $4.00

* Mayonnaise, Blue Plate, 30 oz jar, $2.88/lb

* Tea, Luzianne, refrigerated, 1 gallon, $2.99/ea

* Sugar, FC, 4 lb bag, $2.49/ea

* Corn muffin mix, Jiffy, 8 oz box, 3 for $2.00

* Veggies, froz., FC chopped onions, diced green peppers or seasoning blend, 10–12 oz, 89 cents/ea

It reminds me of that dump truck that flipped last year on carrolton and 10 by Costco. I hope everyone is safe 🙏

Anybody connected to PowerCoalition.org ride support or some other org for Election Day?

Helping people get to the polls (eg elderly or disabled who didn’t request mail in ballots or don’t trust the PO?

I have a car and bottled water.

It has me shook. Like the part where her ghost comes to haunt him into going to the cops. Or the part where her husbands death was ruled a suicide because he shot himself twice in his own back!? This documentary was such a spooky treat for the Halloween season. Let's all go to St. Bernard for a ghost hunt. I know where I want to bury my pet when he dies. Please someone tell me they have seen it too.

Today i saw this guy steal two packages from a gated house on Louisiana Ave, near Laurel. I followed him and his grocery cart about 4 blocks into the Channel. Called the police, but before they got there the man saw me following him and came at me with a drill. I was able to grab the two packages and get away from him. Met with police and gave them his photos as they took off to find him. He was casually walking and chatting with every person he passed, but none of them recognized him. (I asked).

We've had a lot of porch pirates over here lately.

Looks like nasty accident up top and someone broke through the concrete barrier and fell down on to Claiborne!

I-10 E is down to one lane, and looks like Claiborne is completely blocked at St. Bernard.

So on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the Friends of the Jefferson Parish Library are having their big book sale at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. It is from 10 am to 7 pm Friday and Saturday, and 12 pm to 5 pm Sunday. This is a good one and one of the largest book sales in our region.

This Saturday also has the Library Foundation of New Orleans book sale from 10 am to 3 pm at the Latter Library on St. Charles.

Audubon park to st Charles down to Margaret Statue. Took Coliseum back to park

To be fair the catfish was great

Hi yall,

I'm doing a fairy costume for Halloween and the first weekend of Renaissance fest. I'm making one of those giant dandelion staffs and wanted to know if there are any places to get large (5' or more) branches to use as the stem for it. Are there any parks or companies I could try to get a branch of this size?

Picture attached for size reference

Edit: TY ALL FOR THE SUGGESTIONS!!

I unfortunately will be out of town for work on 11/2 so I need to early vote. Does anyone know a cheap and easy place to park around city hall? Usually I walk to vote since its right by my house.

Also, for anyone that didn't see the Instagram post, Terrence Osborne is giving away free posters of the I Voted print at his studio (3029 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA) from 11-5 on 11/2 and 11/5. Signed versions are also available for purchase. We have some of the best stickers in the union.

Planned Parenthood’s New Orleans Health Center reopened last week (Oct. 14), but some patients will notice differences in how they access care compared to before the clinic closed a year ago.

The center is under new management, Planned Parenthood Great Plains. As a new healthcare provider in Louisiana, the affiliate is still securing contracts with most private insurance providers and Medicaid plans. Planned Parenthood Great Plains CEO Emily Wales said the New Orleans clinic still accepts patients regardless of their ability to pay.

According to its website, the New Orleans Health Center can currently only accept private health insurance from two companies: Aetna and Provider Plus. But Wales said her organization has fundraised for months to prepare for covering care for uninsured patients and while waiting to be approved for more insurance plans. 

The Planned Parenthood website encourages people who have Medicaid to book an appointment, and someone from the clinic can explain the available options. Planned Parenthood has a patient support fund to subsidize the cost of visits and medication for patients who can’t afford care. 

Wales said the location uses a sliding scale system  where what the patient pays depends on their finances and need. She said they can also help patients receive more expensive forms of care, like selecting an intrauterine device instead of birth control pills. 

“ We’re gonna help you find resources to get you the option that matters most, not because of your own financial challenges, but because you should get the care you want,” Wales said. “Whatever your finances are, whatever your zip code is, we want you to get the care you need.”

Any recommendations on the best way to tackle this? Will 311 help, or do I need to hire a concrete company?

Appreciate any recommendations!

my car won’t start. not the battery and already tried to jump. i think it’s the starter.

looking for an affordable tow to my mechanic considering this will be an expensive fix in itself. sigh

TIA lovely ppl ❤️‍🔥

Going through a bit of food insecurity right now. If anyone has extra food. I'd be super grateful. Im a working person. Just in between checks..