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John Schneider urged fans to help stop sale of ‘Dukes of Hazard’ memorabilia, studio contents
"Dukes of Hazard" star John Schneider took to Facebook on Friday, July 12, to stop the sale of his career memorabilia stored at a Louisiana studio. He argued that a listed sale for the contents of John Schneider Studios and encouraged fans to call two phone numbers listed on the online sale page to "stop this thievery."
Woman injured after shooting in Baton Rouge apartment complex
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a reported shooting on Monday evening. According to a Baton Rouge Police spokesperson, around 7 p.m. in the 1900 block of Brightside Drive, officers were responding to a reported shooting at an apartment complex. Police say an...
Church group meets to oppose St. Vincent de Paul's new proposed shelter
BATON ROUGE - Several church groups came together Monday evening to discuss their opposition to St. Vincent de Paul's plan to add a new shelter in Baton Rouge. Pastors said many expressed concern about their safety, predicting spikes in crime and loitering around the proposed shelter off of North Boulevard.
Chicago Cubs select Nicholls State University first baseman Edgar Alvarez in 2024 MLB Draft
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls State University first baseman Edgar Alvarez was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball raft. Alvarez was a 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers' Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana First Team selection. Alvarez put together one of the most decorated seasons...
The Pittsburgh Steelers Will Trade Justin Fields to the New Orleans Saints
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Justin Fields becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded again, it will be to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints...
Covington Man Charged After Alleged Facebook Catfishing Scheme Leads to Armed Robbery
A Covington man's quest for romance turned into a harrowing tale of deception and robbery, as detailed by local authorities. On the evening of July 4, an individual was lured to the Sunrise Apartments on Simonton Street for what he believed would be a date with a woman he met on Facebook named "Ariel." However, upon his arrival, he was confronted by a male assailant, identified by police as 27-year-old Demarieo Howard, who demanded money at gunpoint.
Closing signs go up at appliance store in struggling Slidell mall
Conn’s HomePlus, a national appliances and electronics retailer that gave Slidell’s struggling North Shore Square Mall a boost when it opened there in the summer of 2019, appears set to close. Company officials could not be reached for comment, but an employee at the Slidell location confirmed the...
New Trader Joe's proposed Uptown would demolish building in historic zone. Will city approve it?
In a decision that will shape the fate of a new Trader Joe's location in New Orleans, the City Council will soon decide whether to demolish a school building on a block marked for its historical significance. The Historic District Landmarks Commission voted on June 5 to bar developers from...
Family of 4-year-old found dead behind welcome center organizes fundraiser to pay for funeral expenses
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KADN) — The family of Legend Jack, the 4-year-old found dead behind the Louisiana Welcome Center in Vinton, has organized a fundraiser to pay for funeral expenses. Dion Polk, the little boy's paternal grandmother, said he had been in their care for the past few months....
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
The Switch Is On: ‘News 15 at Ten’ rises to the top in May sweeps
LAFAYETTE, La. — July is known for fireworks and this year it’s ushering in an explosive change within the Acadiana television news landscape. The results of the Nielsen May sweeps ratings data were just recently revealed for the Lafayette television market - and it reflects a dramatic shift in viewers for late local news.
Rocket to bring Astronauts around the moon leaves New Orleans
NASA and Boeing this morning moved the Artemis II Space Launch System rocket core stage out of the assembly facility in New Orleans to load it onto the agency’s Pegasus barge. “The stage is fully manufactured and assembled at Michoud,”
More music in the air; New outdoor stage planned near Mandeville
By this fall, music could be filling the air at Pelican Park in the Mandeville area from an outdoor events stage being built near the park’s Castine Center. Musical performances are being lined up for an inaugural concert season that will run through March. The covered stage will feature...
Mandeville Middle School renamed in honor of Gayle Sloan
Mandeville Middle School was Gayle Sloan’s baby — that’s what speaker after speaker recalled on July 11 as former colleagues, students, parents and family members gathered in the school’s cafetorium to remember and honor the former St. Tammany school system superintendent, who died in 2023. Now...
Fat Boy Phillies brings soul food to Southland Mall with new restaurant location
A Houma-based food truck has branched out with a second location inside Southland Mall. Fat Boy Phillies opened a restaurant inside the mall Friday, July 12. The restaurant is where Chick-Fil-A used to be, next to Pocket Change. It was opened by K.J. Townsend, a Houma chef. More than 40 people were waiting Friday to place their first orders.
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...
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