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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.
Local Launch of Amanda Bellows’ Book “The Explorers” Aug. 2
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Author and historian Amanda Bellows will be at The Garden District Book Shop on Aug. 2 to celebrate the release of her new book “THE EXPLORERS: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions.“. The archetype of the American explorer, a rugged white...
Heart N Hands Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Love Your Heart Gala & Auction
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Heart N Hands, the New Orleans-based nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and heart disease prevention among young girls aged 10 -18, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Love Your Heart Gala. This milestone celebration will take place on Sept. 21 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans.
Ochsner Blood Bank in dire need of donations
NEW ORLEANS — Ochsner Blood Bank is hosting blood drives during July to help save lives. According to the health system, Ochsner is experiencing a critical blood shortage of platelets and Type O red cells. Blood donation requirements include:. Be at least 17 years old and weigh at least...
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...
Man shot dead in 7th Ward home identified by New Orleans coroner
A man who was killed in a recent New Orleans shooting was identified Monday morning by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office. Eric Gary, 50, was shot and killed in a 7th Ward home in the 1400 block of North Claiborne Avenue last Wednesday, according to the New Orleans Police Department. When New Orleans police responded to the call at 2:19 a.m., they found Gary with multiple gunshot wounds.
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.
White Linen Night, and more area community news
WHITE LINEN NIGHT: A free evening with more than 20 downtown New Orleans gallery openings and a street party with live music and food for purchase, Aug. 3 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Most events are concentrated along Julia Street, but also including Magazine and Camp streets. The Contemporary Arts Center and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art will open with new exhibits. The block party will be held between the 300-600 blocks of Julia Street.
Registration now open for 2024 NAFCD Annual Convention
New Orleans, La.—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are heading here to host the 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, October 22-24. This annual event brings together the industry’s top distributors and suppliers for three days of professional development, networking and best practice sharing.
Saints should consider calling this underrated free agent following Ryan Ramczyk news
With NFL teams starting training camp, this is the part of the offseason where the veteran free agents that have lingered in free agency start to get signed. Once camp starts rolling, unfortunately, some players will get injured. Additionally, some players will just be underwhelming, and teams will learn they won’t be able to count on those players like they hoped they would be able to.
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...
It’s a rinse and repeat forecast
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Monday will bring another rain chance across the area and this trend will continue the next few days. Today looks a lot like Sunday in the sense that we see showers and storms building up from the south and southwest by late in the morning and spreading across the area through early afternoon.
SheaMoisture’s Women En Blanc Honors Brunch Celebrates Brightest and Best Black Women In Various Industries
Smirnoff joined SheaMoisture to celebrate Black women excelling in various categories, including Champion, Community Impact, Sports, Influencer, Trailblazer, Game Changer, Entertainment, and Beauty that Bonds. The fifth annual SheaMoisture Women En Blanc Honors Brunch, presented by Smirnoff, was held in grand fashion during Independence Day weekend in New Orleans. The...
Morris FX Jeff Jr. championed causes for Black children
Morris Francis Xavier Jeff Jr. was like his namesake. Both were dedicated to making Black children’s lives better. The elder Jeff focused on providing recreational and educational programs for Black children. Jeff Jr. spoke out against transracial adoption, believing that “Black people can and must care for Black children.”
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...
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