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Hair stylists learn to give clients a critical heads up on their health
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Louisiana dermatologist is educating beauty professionals about skin cancer. “The Heads Up program was actually established by the Skin Cancer Foundation, because there were so many individuals that were being seen by hair stylists and actually lesions were seen in the scalp,” said Dr. Barbara Bopp of Bopp Dermatology. “We need to help hair stylists realize that they could be first responders.”
Center for Community-Engaged Artificial Intelligence and the Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science launch summer research program
The Center for Community-Engaged Artificial Intelligence (CEAI) at Tulane University, in partnership with the Connolly Alexander Institute for Data Science (CAIDS), established the Community-Engaged Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Summer Research Program. This innovative program aims to foster research into human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on social impact, emphasizing the importance of building meaningful relationships with diverse communities throughout the AI lifecycle.
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...
New Orleans to create heat mitigation plan amid another scorching summer
New Orleans officials are in the process of creating the city's first-ever heat mitigation plan. Why it matters: July is shaping up to be one of New Orleans' hottest months on record, and it is only expected to get worse in August. The big picture: City officials cited last year's...
Episode 205: James Martin Previews Louisiana’s First Wind Turbine
In April, a wind turbine and its components arrived in Louisiana after a transatlantic journey from Ireland. Gulf Wind Technology is preparing the onshore turbine for installation at the Port Fourchon Coastal Wetlands Park. Initial deployment and testing of the equipment is slated to begin late this year. GWT founder James Martin leads Biz New Orleans on an audio tour of the new gear at his company’s headquarters at Avondale Global Gateway.
Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
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."
New Orleans juice chain backed by Saints stars in legal brawl over control
Main Squeeze Juice Company, a New Orleans-based juice and smoothie franchise chain which counts two former Saints stars among its owners, has become embroiled in a legal tussle with its Arizona-based financial backers for control of the company. The company's majority owner, Conscious Capital Growth, a private investment firm based...
Discussions on New Orleans gun restrictions underway
NEW ORLEANS — With concealedlizz carry taking effect in New Orleans next month, state and city leaders are working together to keep the city safe. “We all agree the health and vitality of New Orleans is key to the health and vitality of the state,” Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams said.
Angelle Hall named campus minister of the year
New Orleans native and former Ascension of Our Lord parishioner Angelle Hall was astounded when she heard the news. Hall, the director of campus ministry at the St. Thomas More Newman Center that serves multiple Missouri college campuses, received the prestigious Rev. Charles Forsyth Award from the Catholic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA) for exceptional leadership in Catholic campus ministry.
SEC Media Days: LSU expects defense to take a massive jump in 2024
DALLAS - The LSU defense will have a lot to prove this upcoming season after a rough 2023 season. Junior linebacker Harold Perkins is expected to have a big year and is the lone defensive player representing the Tigers at SEC Media Days in Dallas. Coach Kelly said he chose...
Longue Vue Events: Weekend Plans, Free Days, Wellness, Art and more
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Longue Vue announces what’s happening in July & August: Weekend Plans, Free Days, Wellness, Art, Community News. Forest Therapy Walk on Saturday, July 27, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m: Workshop registration is $25 for the general public and $20 for Longue Vue members.
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