NOLA.com, the online platform for The Times-Picayune newspaper, was founded in 1996 by the Newhouse family's Advance Publications. The website was created as part of the newspaper's digital expansion strategy, aiming to provide New Orleans and Louisiana residents with up-to-date news and information in the rapidly evolving digital age. Today, NOLA.com is owned by Georges Media Group, a local company led by New Orleans businessman John Georges, who acquired the platform and The Times-Picayune in 2019. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, NOLA.com covers a wide range of news topics, including local and state politics, crime, business, sports (with a focus on the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans), entertainment, and cultural events. The website also provides extensive coverage of Louisiana's unique food scene, Mardi Gras celebrations, and other aspects of the region's rich cultural heritage. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of NOLA.com is its crucial role during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. When the print edition of The Times-Picayune was unable to publish due to the disaster, NOLA.com became the primary source of information for residents and the outside world, providing continuous updates and becoming a vital lifeline for the community during the crisis.