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Curious Louisiana tells the story of a Louisiana Olympian who competed in Hitler's shadow
He was 17 years old and had never traveled outside of Louisiana. Yet, there William Tennant Brown sat on an ocean liner bound for Berlin, his teammates by his side. The year was 1936, and Brown would be competing against the world in the shadow of Adolf Hitler. One of his teammates, a young African American man named Jesse Owens would win four gold medals.
Jury finds Slidell man guilty of distributing fentanyl
COVINGTON --- District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on July 19, 2024, a St. Tammany Parish jury deliberated less than an hour before returning guilty verdicts against 43-year-old Majuangy Evans of Slidell for Distribution of Fentanyl, Conducting a transaction involving proceeds known to be derived from a drug law violation and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Lawyers push to relocate students from an elementary school next to chemical plant in St. John
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is asking a federal judge to require St. John the Baptist Parish School Board to relocate students from an elementary school located right next to a chemical plant. Fifth Ward Elementary School sits about 500 feet from the Denka Performance Elastomers plant in the small,...
Tots can get 'practice' before starting kindergarten. Plus, a list of back-to-school giveaways.
What child isn’t excited about going to “big kid” school? But that first day can be daunting if kids don’t know what to expect. Something as simple as riding the big yellow school bus might intimidate them even before they get to the school grounds. The...
Federal Judge Wendy Vitter to oversee Jeffrey Vappie case
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Federal Judge Wendy Vitter will preside over the case against Jeffrey Vappie. Appointed by former President Donald Trump, Vitter has a well-established career in law. Wendy Vitter started her legal journey as a clerk at the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, spending five years in this...
Murder charge for Metairie man accused of grabbing a beer after beating 62-year-old
A Jefferson Parish grand jury handed down an indictment Thursday charging a Metairie man with second-degree murder in the beating death of a 62-year-old that he believed was spreading rumors about his girlfriend, according to authorities. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigators say Winston Bartholomew, 61, left Gary Olver unconscious and...
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Saints, Rashid Shaheed agree to new deal
The Saints are keeping one of their key contributors around for at least another season. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, New Orleans has agreed to terms with exclusive rights free agent receiver/return specialist Rashid Shaheed on a one-year contract extension. The deal is worth a reported $5.2 million. Shaheed, was...
New Orleans' permitting director is cleaning house, firing staff. Employees are raising flags.
The Department of Safety and Permits is one of City Hall’s largest and most public-facing agencies, with a sprawling mandate over all sorts of business – from construction to taxi service to short-term rentals. It is also one of the most unloved, notorious for lackadaisical customer service, corruption and bureaucratic dysfunction.
Morris FX Jeff Sr. was a pioneer for creating NORD
Providing recreational and educational programs for young people was a mission for Morris Francis Xavier Jeff Sr. He became head of the “Colored Division” of the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) in 1947. “Under his leadership, NORD built a reputation as one of the nation’s best recreational districts,” the Morris Jeff Community School states.
New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
Jim Beam column:Constitution plan resurrected
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, some public officials and legislators and one major GOP campaign contributor refuse to accept the message that Louisiana voters aren’t interested in anyone writing a quickie state constitution. Legislators gave Landry too many strong powers during their three sessions earlier this year and one ended up making it possible for him […]
BCF Awards $358,000 in Grants to 30 Nonprofits
The Bayou Community Foundation (BCF) awarded grants totaling $358,000 to 30 nonprofit organizations yesterday to fill critical needs like hunger, homelessness and mental health care in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle. This year’s total is the largest ever awarded by the Foundation in its 12-year history of the Annual Nonprofit Grants Program, and brings BCF’s total investment in critical community programs and hurricane recovery efforts to more than $12 million since 2013. 2024 List of grantees.
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