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Abercrombie & Fitch Now Open at Lakeside Shopping Center
METAIRIE, La (Biz New Orleans) – Abercrombie & Fitch is now open in the main mall across from the food court at Lakeside Shopping Center. The store features a shop-in-shop space for its children’s brand, abercrombie kids. Another family brand, Hollister Co., will open in an adjacent space later this month.
Bryan Cranston's New Orleans-set 'Your Honor' series finds new life as a Netflix hit
In real life, second chances are rare. In the unforgiving climate of Hollywood, they are closer to nonexistent. Which is why the recent and sudden reemergence on Netflix of the New Orleans-shot drama series “Your Honor” is such a pleasant surprise, for audiences, for fans of New Orleans film and TV, and for the industry as a whole.
A 'child's body' in water creates big scare at Slidell park. Police share an explanation.
A father and son fishing at Slidell's Heritage Park on Sunday afternoon hooked what appeared to be a child's body — and prompted an underwater search by the Slidell Police Department's dive team. Fortunately, the body turned out to a doll, ironically one used for water safety training, the...
NADA Show 2025 Registration & Housing Now Open!
The Auto Industry Event of the Year Heads to New Orleans. Mark your calendars and get ready to head down to the Big Easy! Registration and housing for NADA Show 2025 is officially open. Join us in New Orleans, January 23-26, for an unforgettable experience packed with industry insights, networking...
Goyeneche: Cantrell probably going to be indicted soon
Now that a former New Orleans Police officer who has been close to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is under federal indictment, when we will hear any news from a separate investigation into the mayor herself? Word from federal court could be coming
New Orleans' Lincoln Beach is now on the National Register of Historic Places
As Lincoln Beach awaits a $24 million restoration project, the culturally significant site for Black New Orleanians was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places this month. The Louisiana Register Review Committee nominated the former amusement park and recreational space on the shores of New Orleans East because...
Former New Orleans Saints Edge Rusher Hit With Another Injury, Lands On Detroit Lions' PUP List
The ex-Saints player will begin training camp with the injury designation. The Detroit Lions placed former New Orleans Saints 2018 first-round pick Marcus Davenport on the 'physically unable to perform' list to start training camp, according to Ian Rapoport. Davenport became a free agent this offseason, leaving Minnesota to sign...
Longtime New Orleans political consultant William "Bill" Rouselle Jr. dies
William "Bill" Rouselle Jr., a longtime New Orleans political consultant, died Sunday at his Uptown home. He was 77. A New Orleans native and household name in local politics, Rouselle died just short of the 40th anniversary of Bright Moments, the public relations and marketing firm he founded with partner Kalamu ya Salaam. Rouselle and Salaam previously served as publisher and editor, respectively, of Black Collegian Magazine, a national publication based in New Orleans.
109 couples celebrate their 50th anniversary
The 61st annual Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration, sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, was held June 23 at St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie. All couples married during 1974 were invited to attend, and 109 couples accepted the invitation, with clergy,...
New Orleans Police Department mourns loss of mounted unit's oldest horse
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its mounted unit horses. The horse, named Elvis, died Monday morning. Elvis was a red Rhone, Warm Blood and was 26 years old. Elvis was the unit's oldest horse and had been retired from...
Panthers, Saints Could Target Chargers First-Round Bust
Chargers 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston is having yet another atrocious offseason and Los Angeles could trade him before he even enters his second season with the team. Selected ahead of notable players like Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, and Tank Dell, Johnston failed to justify his draft capital during his first year in the league. Overall, the TCU product finished his inaugural season with just 38 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns on 67 targets and was one of the league’s least-efficient receivers.
Former body guard for Mayor Cantrell is innocent, attorneys say
NEW ORLEANS — Former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie, who served as the body guard for Mayor LaToya Cantrell, says he is innocent of the charges against him in a federal indictment that came out last week. “Jeff Vappie is innocent of the charges against him,” said attorneys Harry Rosenberg...
Largest Restaurant Week ever starts today in the capital region; view menus here
BATON ROUGE - Dig Baton Rouge's summer Restaurant Week is taking place Monday through Friday. This year's event is the largest in history with over 50 restaurants participating. Restaurants will have prix-fixe menus for a set price. Most menus include a starter, entree, and dessert. "This week is always something...
EBR Schools Back-To-School Bash before first day of class: See when, where
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An East Baton Rouge Parish School System Back-to-School Bash is planned before students return to the classroom for the new school year. The bash is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Raising Cane’s River Center, located at 275 South River Road.
Report finds some New Orleanians basically flushing money down toilet
The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board improperly estimated sewage flow rates for three percent of customers, resulting in overbilling of those customers, a New Orleans Office of Inspector General investigation found.
Volunteers needed for National Veteran Wheelchair Games in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (BRPROUD) — Volunteers are needed for the July National Veteran Wheelchair games in New Orleans. The games are set for July 25-30 at the convention center. Organizers said volunteers would help with guest services, transportation and cheerleading. With 20-plus competitions and Paralympic sports, the games inspire veterans...
Terrebonne General Health System Welcomes Two New Emergency Physician Specialists to Their Esteemed Medical Staff
Terrebonne General Health System welcomes two new physician specialists. Dr. Rory A. Eschete, II, Emergency Medicine Specialist, and Dr. Brendon J. Gros, Emergency Medicine Specialist, will join the esteemed medical staff. Dr. Rory A. Eschete, II, an Emergency Medicine Specialist, attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, for his Bachelor...
See photos: $1.7M home with koi pond, home theater in Bocage Lake for sale
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A luxurious home in Baton Rouge is listed for sale at a price tag of $1.7 million. This beautiful five-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 2611 Cedar Lodge Drive is in a gated community in the Bocage Lake subdivision. According to the Zillow listing, the two-story...
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