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UNO Privateers RHP Nathan Blasick selected in 2024 MLB Draft by Colorado Rockies
NEW ORLEANS — Nathan Blasick became the latest New Orleans Privateer to join the professional ranks after he was selected in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Blasick was selected by the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday afternoon. The Halifax, Pa. native was with the Privateers for two...
Councilmember Harris to Host Resource Fair and School Supply Giveaway
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – District “B” Councilmember Lesli Harris will host her first Housing Resource Fair and School Supply Giveaway on Aug. 3 at the Dryades YMCA, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The Housing Resource...
Louisiana Children’s Museum Announces 2nd Annual Kindergarten Kickoff
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana Children’s Museum is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Kindergarten Kickoff, happening Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Event Details:. What: LCM’s 2nd Annual Kindergarten Kickoff. When: Thursday, Aug. 1, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 15 Henry...
16 Louisiana Beaches Have Active Advisories – See The Map
In recent weeks Louisiana's coastal waters have been a bit on the tumultuous side. The passing of Hurricane Beryl just to the west of the state certainly kicked up the surf. This led to numerous coastal advisories for flooding, rip currents, and rough seas in general. And while the waters in the Gulf of Mexico may have calmed considerably since Beryl's passing there are still some dangers that bathers at Louisiana's most popular beaches should be aware of.
Gretna Fest Taps Dierks Bentley, Steve Miller Band & The Revivalists To Headline 2024 Lineup
Louisiana’s Gretna Fest celebrates its 30th anniversary October 4 – 6 at the Gretna Festival Grounds alongside the Misssissippi River. The three-day event features a 2024 lineup topped by Dierks Bentley, Steve Miller Band and The Revivalists. Morris Day and The Time, Blue Öyster Cult, Neal Francis, Galactic...
Louisiana Fans of Lululemon Made Aware of Concerning ‘Issue’
Fans of the style of clothing known as "athleisure" in Louisiana are quite familiar with the clothing line Lululemon. There are several places to purchase the brand's attire at stores in Louisiana. You can also find a large selection of their clothing online too. Fans of the brand like to...
Future of old Tujaque’s building uncertain
NEW ORLEANS — The former site of Tujaque’s Restaurant in the French Quarter is gutted and stripped of its historically significant artifacts. That’s how some residents in the Quarter describe what they now see through the windows of the once-iconic eatery in the 800 block of Decatur Street.
New Orleans residents encouraged to submit questions for 2025 budget town hall
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans is getting ready for the 2025 budget town hall meeting on Monday, July 22, at the University of New Orleans in the Senator Ted Hickey Ballroom. The town halls are for residents to learn about and provide input on the fiscal...
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. announce fall symphony-backed shows
Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir has announced a set of shows that will have him backed by symphonies from each city he plays in. Billed as Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack, the fall tour hits three cities, starting Nov. 13 in Cincinnati, backed by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. They’ll then play Chicago Nov. 17-18, with the Chicago Philharmonic, before wrapping the trek Nov. 22-23 in New Orleans, backed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tujague's bar is in storage, not the garbage
The historic stand-up wooden bar from one of New Orleans' oldest restaurants has been placed into storage while construction crews renovate the building that once was its home, according to NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Why it matters: The local rumor mill was in full force on social media after photos...
How to watch today's San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
How to watch the NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as tip-off time and team news. The San Antonio Spurs will take on the New Orleans Pelicans to start a thrilling NBA Summer League battle on July 16, 2024, at 10:30 pm ET.
17 Student-Athletes Earned USTFCCCA Academic Honors
July 15, 2024 | Track and Field NEW ORLEANS – Seventeen Colorado student-athletes were named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division I All-Academic Athlete list, while both the men's and women's teams earned spots on the All-Academic Team list for the 2023-24 NCAA Division I indoor and outdoor track and field seasons, the USTFCCCA announced Monday, July 15. Women Men A total of 176 Division I men's teams were recognized by the USTFCCCA for earning a 3.00 GPA or higher. Colorado's men's team earned a 3.16 GPA, securing a spot on the All-Academic...
Nine Orleans Parish jail guards arrested on smuggling allegations since November 2022
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested more of its own personnel this week. The agency on Monday (July 15) announced the arrests of deputies Thomya Bryant and Giona Gibson, former deputy Dymond Smith and Orleans Justice Center inmate Kevin Ratliff. The four are accused of conspiring to smuggle contraband narcotics into the parish jail.
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