Lara Nicholson

Got an exclusive interview with Cara the Python today-- can confirm she's a 'very sweet' snake.

Today’s front page. Stories from @rjamesfinn: nola.com/news/crime_pol… And @Laranicholson_ : nola.com/news/border-pa…

Moody's and S&P revoked bond ratings for Louisiana's second-largest parish, meaning they can't borrow money, after officials neglected to file required audits in back-to-back years. By @Laranicholson_: nola.com/news/jefferson…

New video shows a former Baton Rouge assistant CAO hitting a former ABC Board member in the head with a chair outside a night club one year ago, back when she was still employed by the city. From @PatSloanTurner #tncms-source=featured-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/fo…

After Bogalusa's mayor was caught in a drug trafficking investigation, a local accountant appointed by the state took over the city's administration. He doesn't talk to the city's elected leader, and he makes $200 per hour. (by @WillieSwett) #tncms-source=featured-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nola.com/news/northshor…

An Entergy spokesperson tells me the outage was caused by a severe line of storms moving through the area, and that power should be restored within the hour.

Stanley Nelson was a huge inspiration to me and many others at LSU. I'll never forget his story about the time he was held at gunpoint for asking someone about their ties to the KKK- which didn't stop him from reporting. He'll be greatly missed. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

if i call in sick tomorrow... there's a nonzero chance it's because i'm going to the three-day public screenings of Sinners (2025) in the original setting of Clarksdale, Mississippi with the cast and director present nola.com/entertainment_…

One of the 6 escapees still on the run from the New Orleans jail previously broke out from a detention center in North Louisiana in 2019, @NOLAnews found: nola.com/news/crime_pol…

CAUTION - Bees

Not only has Jean Lafitte's mayor sued his opponent in the upcoming Jefferson Parish Council Race, but he's also reported him to @AGLizMurrill on accusations of federal fraud and tax evasion for building a second home on his property in Lafitte. nola.com/news/politics/…

do you guys tell sources when they misspell your name or do you just roll with it

#journalismjobs #journojobs

There's an opening on my team at @NOLAnews covering all things Jefferson Parish: politics, business, education and more. Come work with me! I've loved this job since I started last year and I'm happy to answer any questions in my DMs. workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default…

The Republican-dominated council of Louisiana's Jefferson Parish, which abuts the Gulf of Mexico, rejected a symbolic measure to rename it the Gulf of America on local maps, @Laranicholson_ reports

Looking to hire an experienced reporter to join my team covering Jefferson Parish with @Laranicholson_ and @MichelleHunter now that @BlakePater is moving to a statewide role! Apply here: 1.adp.com/dycFStjUoVm

The Jefferson Parish Council will decide tomorrow whether to use the term "Gulf of America" on its maps after Jennifer Van Vrancken, an outspoken supporter of Trump, authored a resolution that's already facing pushback from some colleagues. nola.com/news/jefferson…

Just over two years ago, people who had lived their whole lives on Isle de Jean Charles moved into brand new homes in a government-built subdivision. Already some worry about being priced out. Story at @NOLAnews: nola.com/news/environme…

rivertown. kenner, next nola.com/news/jefferson…

No, you can't bring your Bourbon Street hand grenade home with you when you fly through the New Orleans airport. See what rules TSA has for traveling after the Super Bowl as the airport sees record number of passengers #tncms-source=featured-top" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nola.com/sports/superbo…

Frame it. #SBLIX