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Ron Forman leaves big shoes to fill at Audubon. Nearly 500 hopefuls want the job.
When Ron Forman announced in late 2023 that he would retire after more than half a century as president and CEO of the Audubon Nature Institute, he set in motion an executive search process that, more than six months later, is proving to be somewhat unprecedented. Nearly 500 hopefuls from...
Pelicans Fan Favorite Suffers Injury During Paris Olympics
In Puerto Rico’s first game of the Paris Olympics, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado had to be helped off the court after his teammate stepped on his foot in the second quarter. Leading both Puerto Rico and opponent South Sudan with 19 points at halftime. He wasn’t...
Two dead, one injured in midday 7th Ward shooting
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two people were killed and a third was injured in a shooting Sunday (July 28) afternoon in the Seventh Ward, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Police say the shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. in the 1700 block of Joseph Guillaume Place, along a two-block...
WGNO anchor, New Orleans sports icon Ed Daniels hospitalized in California
Ed Daniels, the longtime sports director at WGNO-TV and a New Orleans native, suffered a heart attack in Southern California and is hospitalized, sources close to his family told the Times-Picayune. WGNO officials could not be immediately reached for comment. Daniels, 67, is in the area to cover the New...
New board members at Operation Restoration, KID smART
Operation Restoration, a New Orleans-based organization that supports justice-impacted women and girls, has appointed three members to its board of directors. Sandra Diggs-Miller is vice president of external affairs for Entergy Corporation. She earned a bachelor's in criminal justice and sociology from Radford University, a master's in business administration from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and a law degree from Loyola University School of Law.
Drew Brees Brings Pickle N Pins to Metairie
METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans area residents who enjoy racket sports can rejoice: Drew Brees has opened Pickle N Pins in Metairie. For those who don’t know, padel is a popular new sport that merges elements of tennis and squash. Many new apartment and retail developments in the United States, Europe and Mexico include areas to play the sport. Target has even launched its own collection of mix-and-match apparel and accessories.
Khalen Saunders on defending the Saints' new offense: 'I hate it'
When asked how he felt about trying to stop the run against the new offensive system, Khalen Saunders bluntly replied that, “I hate it.”. When the New Orleans Saints hired Klint Kubiak this offseason, it was viewed as major addition because it brings a modern offense to New Orleans. Kubiak’s system is derived from the same roots as Kyle Shanahan’s wildly successful San Francisco 49ers system, which relies more heavily on pre-snap movement and misdirection during the play than Sean Payton’s playbook.
This Week in BR: Tarot & Tea, Yoga, Lantern Festival
Have a pressing question on your mind? Need spiritual guidance? La Divina is offering free tarot readings by Vaudeville Entertainment's Roxanne LeBlanc from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. These readings are best served with a steaming cup of tea in one of the 12 flavors the cafe offers. Or, if the reading didn’t go as well planned, La Divina is offering a “Two Wines for $9” special.
Zach Bryan Fan Runs Onstage to Meet Him Mid-Set [Watch]
One fan who came to see Zach Bryan in New Orleans, La. just couldn't wait to see the singer during a meet and greet or during his walk-off after the show: He hopped right on stage to meet the star in the middle of a set. Fan-captured video shows how...
Three risers and one standout faller from the Pelicans Summer League
Despite just one double-digit loss, the Pelicans Summer League team finished as one of three winless teams (Atlanta and Milwaukee). Now that Summer League has concluded, it's time to focus on the regular season. New Orleans star-studded starting lineup will look to maintain health in hopes of chasing playoff success. Despite the talented top-end of their roster, the Pelicans have struggled to maintain winning when injuries pile up, especially to stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.
Gonzales students receive free school supplies and uniforms ahead of upcoming school year
GONZALES - Students enjoyed music, splash pads, snow-balls and free school supplies Saturday at the Ascension 4 Youth Fest Back to School Bash. Oxy Petroleum sponsored the event and provided kids with backpacks, supplies and uniforms — all for free. Council member Chase Melancon, who also works with Oxy,...
Manhunt called off after woods search Sunday morning
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is clearing search perimeters in Central. They were looking for a man who reportedly ran off while being questioned about a domestic dispute. Central Police were assisting the sheriff’s office in the investigation that reportedly started around...