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Saints training camp cheat sheet: Alvin Kamara to Chase Young, everything you need to know
The 2024 NFL offseason is finally, mercifully over. The New Orleans Saints report to training camp this week in sunny Southern California, aiming to end a three-year playoff drought. Much has changed since the last time the Saints stepped on the field for a game. They completely revamped their offensive...
Countdown to Kickoff: J.T. Gray is the Saints Player of Day 48
The countdown to the New Orleans Saints 2024 regular season kickoff is underway as we highlight every player who wears the corresponding jersey number. With now 48 days remaining before the Saints’ Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers, linebacker J.T. Gray is the Saints Player of the Day: Name (Age): J.T. Gray (28) Position: Safety Height, weight: 6-foot, 202 pounds Relative Athletic Score: 7.90 2024 salary cap hit: $3,480,000 College: Mississippi State Drafted: Undrafted in 2018 (New Orleans Saints) NFL experience: 7 years J.T. Gray has been one of the more consistent players for the Saints since his arrival to New Orleans. Although his primary role is as a core special-teamer, Gray’s ascension...
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.
There are two distinct ways to research African American genealogy. Learn more at talk.
Genealogist and historian Antoinette Harrell will discuss the two distinct approaches to searching for African American family records at a talk at 7 p.m. July 31 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The approaches correspond to the change in legal status of African Americans in...
'From the very first moment,' Metairie coach knew Olympics-bound Kristen Nuss was special
Some athletes leave an indelible mark in the memories of their coaches and fans. For instance, the late center field baseball legend Willie Mays; LSU alum and retired center for the Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O’Neil; and retired New Orleans Saints quarterback and soon to be Hall of Fame member Drew Brees.
New Report Shows Louisiana Is One of the Fastest-Shrinking States – Where Is Everyone Moving To?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is shrinking at a faster rate than more than 40 other states, according to a new report out today. U-Haul, the rental company that specializes in moving vans and trailers, released its annual report on which states have the most people making one-way rentals, and the Bayou State is near the very bottom.
LSP lieutenant booked with DWI has retired
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Louisiana state trooper arrested for alleged drunk driving last week has retired from the agency, a Louisiana State Police spokesman confirmed late Monday. Lt. Prentiss “Trey” Bellue, 51, was arrested by Baton Rouge police after crashing his personal vehicle along Interstate 10 near Perkins...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
Alarming Viral Photo on I-10 Sparks Concern Over Distracted Driving in Louisiana
A recent Facebook post by Barclay Mullins has gone viral, sparking widespread conversation and concern about distracted driving on Louisiana's interstates and roadways. Mullins shared a photo of a woman who appears to be texting or scrolling on her smartphone with one leg up on the dashboard near the driver's side door. The photo was accompanied by a strongly worded caption:
Louisiana Kicks Off Fifth Annual American Academy of Entrepreneurs
Innovative mentorship program is available to LED Growth Network companies through a partnership between LED and the Edward Lowe Foundation. The program has helped more than 60 Louisiana small businesses since its inception in 2020. Program launch held at the Edward Lowe Foundation’s state-of-the-art learning campus in southwest Michigan.
Global Freight and Logistics Firm TQL Opens Second Louisiana Office
TQL will open a new office in Baton Rouge and create 98 direct new jobs. The company is one of the largest logistics firms in North America. Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, announced it is expanding its presence in Louisiana by establishing a new location in Baton Rouge.
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