NEW ORLEANS — The city of New Orleans filed an appeal Tuesday to immediately end the federal consent decree that has reshaped ...

Pipitone enjoys it so much that he now serves as a pickleball ambassador for Jefferson Parish. As an ambassador, he'll help the community learn about the sport and the unique way the facility is run.

The system has been underfunded for decades. In recent years, city leaders have floated the idea of assessing a dedicated stormwater fee to improve flood protection.