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New Orleans Saints sign former Jacksonville Jaguars, UFL receiver
METAIRIE, La. (BRPROUD) – The New Orleans Saints are adding another piece of depth to their receiving corp. The Saints have agreed to terms with Jacksonville Jaguars undrafted free agent and Birmingham Stallions receiver Kevin Austin Jr., Saints executive vice president and general manager Mickey Loomis announced Monday. Austin...
Slidell 12-year-old reunites with dog amid recovery from Father’s Day crash
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - Grayson Manning, a 12-year-old boy from Slidell who was struck by a truck on Father’s Day, reunited with his dog Muffin during a hospital visit on Sunday, July 21. Grayson’s mother, Mindy McConnell, shared the update, saying that Grayson had been eagerly asking to see...
Intan, a 20-year-old tiger at the Baton Rouge Zoo, has been euthanized: 'A long healthy life'
A 20-year-old male Malayan Tiger named Intan that was being treated for age-related medical conditions, was euthanized at the Baton Rouge Zoo this month, the zoo announced Monday. "On July 15th, after conducting animal welfare assessments and quality of life assessments, the zoo’s Animal Welfare team along with veterinary staff...
New Orleans Civil Rights Icon Tessie Prevost Dead at 69
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Funeral services will be held Saturday for one of four Black girls who helped integrate New Orleans public schools in 1960. Tessie Prevost Williams, known as one of the “New Orleans Four,” died July 6 following a series of medical complications. She was 69.
All Amzie All The Time: Amzie Adams Pop-Up Art Gallery Opens in New Orleans French Quarter
New Orleans Icon, Amzie Adams, Presents Retrospective Art Exhibition. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amzie Adams, the internationally acclaimed painter, musician, poet, and performance artist, is thrilled to announce the opening of his pop-up art gallery, “All Amzie All The Time.” This captivating exhibition will showcase sixty decades of Amzie’s remarkable work, celebrating New Orleans culture through his unique lens.
Panthers, Saints Could Target Chargers First-Round Bust
Chargers 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston is having yet another atrocious offseason and Los Angeles could trade him before he even enters his second season with the team. Selected ahead of notable players like Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, and Tank Dell, Johnston failed to justify his draft capital during his first year in the league. Overall, the TCU product finished his inaugural season with just 38 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns on 67 targets and was one of the league’s least-efficient receivers.
Lafayette grocery offering Indian, Pakistani, Arabic goods to close by end of month
When Bismillah Grocery opened in Lafayette over seven years ago, it filled a growing demand for Indian and Arabic groceries in a community with an expanding population from the Indian subcontinent and surrounding region. The owners announced last week on Facebook that this would be their last month in operation,...
New Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve offers something for everyone
RESERVE — Hundreds of community members, elected officials, and local dignitaries gathered this month to commemorate the grand opening of the new Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve. Located at 1482 La. 44, the new St. John the Baptist Parish Library branch provides an array of quality resources, networking opportunities, and creative programming relevant […] The post New Leroy D. Williams Memorial Library in Reserve offers something for everyone appeared first on L'Observateur.
4-wheeler accident claims life of Port Allen man
PORT ALLEN — A 22-year-old Port Allen man died following a 4-wheeler accident involving multiple other vehicles. State Police Troopers say Kaleb Boone was riding a 4-wheeler in Port Allen when a dirt bike crossed the middle of the roadway on Poydras Bayou Road and crashed head-on with a car. After that initial crash, the troopers say the dirt bike hit Boone’s 4-wheeler.
Bryan Cranston's New Orleans-set 'Your Honor' series finds new life as a Netflix hit
In real life, second chances are rare. In the unforgiving climate of Hollywood, they are closer to nonexistent. Which is why the recent and sudden reemergence on Netflix of the New Orleans-shot drama series “Your Honor” is such a pleasant surprise, for audiences, for fans of New Orleans film and TV, and for the industry as a whole.
Sandbags Available Due to Potential for Flooding Next Few Days
NEW IBERIA, La. (KPEL News) - While we are no strangers to the rain here in South Louisiana, there is still a limit to what the ground can handle. With the weather forecast calling for a good bit of rain over the next few days, the time to prepare for possible flooding is now.
Man shot dead in 7th Ward home identified by New Orleans coroner
A man who was killed in a recent New Orleans shooting was identified Monday morning by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office. Eric Gary, 50, was shot and killed in a 7th Ward home in the 1400 block of North Claiborne Avenue last Wednesday, according to the New Orleans Police Department. When New Orleans police responded to the call at 2:19 a.m., they found Gary with multiple gunshot wounds.
Saints should consider calling this underrated free agent following Ryan Ramczyk news
With NFL teams starting training camp, this is the part of the offseason where the veteran free agents that have lingered in free agency start to get signed. Once camp starts rolling, unfortunately, some players will get injured. Additionally, some players will just be underwhelming, and teams will learn they won’t be able to count on those players like they hoped they would be able to.
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