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Grand Isle secures funds to complete rock barrier fortification project
GRAND ISLE, La. (WVUE) - Grand Isle’s Mayor David Camardelle has secured a commitment to complete a project design to bolster the island’s defenses against severe tropical weather. As work wraps up on a burrito levee damaged by Hurricane Ida, plans are now in place to bring more...
Lafourche schools get quality work during Jamboree Week
The dress rehearsals are now done. Now, the games start to count for our local high school football teams. Lafourche Parish high school football teams competed in jamborees on Friday with the parish schools going 3-1 on the night. But the slate is now wiped clean with the exhibition season...
Mississippi woman arrested after officials find $75,000 worth of marijuana in vehicle on I-55
KENTWOOD - Detectives arrested a Mississippi woman on multiple drug charges after officials found 50 pounds of marijuana in her vehicle on Interstate 55 in the Kentwood area. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Narcotics Detectives were conducting proactive drug enforcement along I-55 near Kentwood when they saw a vehicle traveling slowly in the left lane holding up traffic.
City Hall announces annual tax sale
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Bureau of Treasury announced on Friday its annual tax sale, set for Sept. 17–19. Only taxpayers with delinquent property taxes from 2021, 2022, or 2023 are eligible. Payments should be submitted to the Bureau of Treasury to avoid the tax sale.
A Pick-6 decided the outcome of the Salmen-Covington jamboree
Covington cornerback Jeremie Elzy could see the play coming. The senior picked off a pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown as the Lions rallied for a 14-13 jamboree win over Salmen at Jack Salter Stadium on Aug. 30. “I saw the go route coming, so I broke...
Empowering Kingdom Growth announces Grieving with Grace Conference
HAMMOND --- Empowering Kingdom Growth (EKG) is excited to announce the "Grieving with Grace" conference, set to take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at The Ridge Church, located at 44291 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd, Hammond, Louisiana. This compassionate and empowering event is free and open to all and is especially aimed at supporting individuals who have experienced loss.
The Saints have hired Randy Mueller to work in front office role, sources say
Randy Mueller is back with the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have hired Mueller as a full-time adviser in the team’s front office, multiple sources said this week. Mueller, who served as the Saints general manager from 2000-01, will serve essentially as another experienced set of eyes and ears for current general manager Mickey Loomis, his longtime friend and colleague. He will work primarily in the club’s pro and college scouting departments and also assist in strategic-planning initiatives.
New Orleans Saints Fans Got Bad News
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Fighting Hawks top Tulane in four sets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A balanced and efficient offense was on display for North Dakota volleyball on Saturday morning inside New Mexico's Johnson Center. The Fighting Hawks used a strong attack to knock off Tulane in four sets for UND's first victory of the season in their final game at the Lobo Invitational.
Want to avoid college debt? Try career education, this Louisiana school leader says
Holly Boffy always knew she would become an educator. Despite a tumultuous home life that forced her to move from place to place as a child, Boffy always found stability in school. “I saw it from a very young age,” she said, “as an opportunity for success.”. Eventually,...
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
Sen. Cassidy column: We owe our veterans the best care we can deliver
In July, New Orleans hosted the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games organized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. As I participated in the games’ ceremonies, I saw the magic of rehabilitation coupled with faith for our wounded veterans. But it’s not just physical scars our veterans need […]
NOPD: One dead in early morning shootings that may be related
It all started with a fight outside a business in South Carrollton Avenue near Tulane Avenue around 2:45 a.m. Sunday. The second shooting happened on Lacombe Street between Hayne and Curran Boulevards. One person is dead. Five more are hospitalized.
Volunteer opportunities in Baton Rouge, Acadiana, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Focus Clubhouse, Inc., 1609 Johnston St., Lafayette, offers people living with...
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