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See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
Fox 8 Defenders: Lakeview neighbors face new problems after blighted house demolished
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Lakeview residents who fought since Hurricane Katrina to have a blighted house torn down are now facing new issues with the property. With the house at 5700 Vicksburg St. now gone, neighbors are concerned about overgrown grass and potential safety hazards. “The grass is taller than...
UNO’s 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule features stiff non-conference challenges
NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans men’s basketball team has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 season under new Head Coach Stacy Hollowell. The campaign features 11 non-conference games and a 20-game Southland Conference (SLC) slate. The Privateers will face three 2024 NCAA Tournament teams, along with in-state rivals Tulane and LSU.
Do we know NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones’ cause of death?
Born on July 11, 1984, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jacoby Jones was a professional footballer player who played as a wide receiver and return specialist in the NFL and NAL. When he was a second-year student at St. Augustine High School, he was told he was told he was too small to play football. However, Jones proved his doubters wrong by becoming a four-time All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selectee at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Tulane Innovation Institute and Tulane Ventures to host screening of ‘Show Her the Money’ highlighting female founders and investors
The Tulane Innovation Institute and Tulane Ventures will host a screening of the documentary Show Her the Money at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Woldenberg Art Center + Freeman Auditorium on Tulane’s uptown campus. Show Her the Money starts with the shocking statistic that women founders receive...
EA College Football 25 Predicts Tulane Green Wave to Continue Dominance with Impressive Roster in ’25
EA College Football 25 foresees Tulane Green Wave's successful season post-Willie Fritz's departure, simulating a 10-4 record with notable performances from key players like Ty Thompson and Makhi Hughes. Despite close losses, Tulane finished strong, securing a bowl game victory against Miami Hurricanes and ending the season ranked No. 24 nationally. The team's offensive prowess was highlighted by impressive stats from their quarterbacks and wide receivers, while defensive standouts like Patrick Jenkins and Lu Tillery shone on the other side of the ball.
Marilyn Manson accuser shares new statement: “I stand tall, unafraid”
The woman behind a Jane Doe sexual assault lawsuit against Marylin Manson has publicly identified herself as Bianca Allaine Kyne. Kyne sued Manson, born Brian Warner, in 2023, and accuses him of abusing her at age 16 in New Orleans in 1995 and in New York in 1999 after she turned 18.
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