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Construction to snarl downtown New Orleans traffic for weeks
Downtown New Orleans traffic is a mess right now, with construction delays on the Crescent City Connection and Poydras Street. Why it matters: You need to plan extra time to get around. The big picture: State and city leaders are racing to finish several big infrastructure projects before New Orleans...
A Heat Advisory for Tuesday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of SELA again today. Temperatures today and Wednesday will rise to the mid 90s. Heat index values will be rising with the temperatures to 105 to 110 degrees. The UV Index will be in the "extreme" range today and tomorrow as well.
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Copeland’s Announces Completion of Slidell Restaurant Renovation
SLIDELL, La (press release) – Copeland’s of New Orleans announces the renovation of its Slidell location. This beloved location maintains its original charm while offering a refreshed dining experience. The $1.4 million renovation on the 8,900-square-foot building follows the successful renovations of the Covington and Kenner locations, showcasing Copeland’s commitment to providing an enhanced dining experience for its guests.
NASA rocket being moved from New Orleans facility for Artemis II mission
NASA is preparing for the next big step in the Artemis mission to the moon and eventually Mars. On Tuesday, the rocket stage of the mission will leave the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans East, heading to Florida.
DWTS Stars Mourn Former Contestant’s Sudden Death
“Dancing with the Stars” fans and colleagues alike were shocked to learn about the sudden death of former contestant Jacoby Jones. As NBC Sports shared on July 14, the former NFL football player and DWTS contestant died at his home on Sunday at the age of 40. According to...
Citywide 2025 Budget Town Hall Meetings Set for July 22 and July 24
The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget with two Citywide Town Hall meetings later this month, one in-person and one virtual, set to begin on Monday, July 22 with the in-person meeting. The upcoming meetings will offer residents an opportunity to engage directly...
Crescent City Stage Announces Cast & Creative Team for “A Doll’s House”
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Crescent City Stage announced its cast and creative team for its second show of 2024, “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Amy Herzog. The production features members of Actors’ Equity Association, including Elizabeth Newcomer as Nora, David Lind as Torvald, Sue Jin Song as Kristine, along with Doug Spearman as Dr. Rank, Douglas Streater as Krogstad and Rachel Whitman Groves as Anne-Marie.
Ultimate back-to-school guide for New Orleans Metro students
New Orleans parents are starting to prepare for their kids to go back to school in August. WDSU has put together a guide below that helps families plan for supply lists, required vaccinations, registration links and much more. First Day of School:. Orleans Parish:. Aug. 1- Aug. 23, depending on...
Ranking Saints' toughest offseason departures: No. 4, Zack Baun
Continuing our series of ranking the toughest departures from the New Orleans Saints this offseason, linebacker Zack Baun finds himself fourth on the list. Baun leaving for the Philadelphia Eagles has the potential to be a huge regret for New Orleans, but their usage of him prevented him from entering the top-three in this list. Baun entered the NFL draft as a pass rusher whose size best suited him as a linebacker in an odd-front defense. That would allow him to stay on-ball and rush the passer on most downs.
$100K from Patrick F. Taylor Foundation to Fund UNO Scholarships, Grants
NEW ORLEANS — From the University of New Orleans:. A $100,000 donation from the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation will fund scholarships and emergency grants for students at the University of New Orleans. Over the next two years, the foundation will provide $80,000 for the development of a scholarship program to support students from greater New Orleans who have demonstrated financial need. During that same period, the foundation will also contribute $20,000 to the University’s emergency grant program.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Saturday Powerball Win
Attention lottery players in Louisiana we have reason to believe that Lady Luck has once again returned to The Boot. If you follow the Louisiana Lottery's draw games you know the "lady" has been conspicuously absent over the past six weeks. Now, there was a big Powerball win in Frierson, Louisiana of $150,000 on the 10th but up until then there had not been a big money Powerball win in Louisiana since the first week of June.
Study: LSU graduates are the most attractive in Louisiana. Which colleges topped the list?
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — It turns out beauty is in the eye of the tiger. A recent survey from DatingAdvice.com asked 3,000 singles about whether degrees from specific universities and colleges make a potential mate more attractive. They released the data in a news release. In Louisiana, Louisiana...
Tragic Shooting on Bourbon Street Claims Life of SeaWorld Employee and Father of Two
Tragic Shooting on Bourbon Street Claims Life of SeaWorld Employee and Father of Two. Christopher Oatts Jr. Killed in Senseless Violence on Bourbon Street: Community Mourns. In a tragic incident on Bourbon Street Christopher Oatts Jr. a devoted father of two and SeaWorld employee from Orlando lost his life to senseless violence while visiting New Orleans, according to the published article of THE ADVOCATE. The 39-year-old described as a man with no criminal history and a deep commitment to his family was fatally struck by a stray bullet during a gunfight between two women Mia Lindsey 22 and Mariah Campbell 26. Oatts Jr. had stepped outside his hotel room early in the morning innocently checking something on his phone when the chaos unfolded. Christopher Oatts Sr. his father recounted the heart-wrenching moment he received the devastating news describing how his wife collapsed in grief upon hearing that their son had been killed.
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