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Olympic capsules: We've got details on the 35 LSU, Louisiana athletes competing in Paris
PARIS — It’s a long way from the quiet practice gyms, sun-splashed tracks and echo-filled swimming pools of Louisiana to the grand stage of the Olympic Games. But that’s where 35 current and former LSU and Louisiana athletes have gathered, to compete in Paris in the Games of the 33rd Olympiad.
Ohio deputies allegedly find 13.3 grams of ecstasy during traffic stop, 1 arrested
One of the passengers, Christopher Franklin, 25, claimed ownership and was arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail for two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both third-degree felonies. Additional charges may be presented to the Noble County Grand Jury.
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
This article originally appeared on KFF Health News. Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses, and one use...
Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana
Tevin Turner, wanted on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Independence, Louisiana, according to the Picayune Police Department. The Picayune Police Department announced Turner’s arrest in a Facebook post: “We are excited to announce that as of this morning, Tevin Turner is in custody for his outstanding […] The post Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana appeared first on Picayune Item.
Porch Poppin’: 14 new buses arrive at New Orleans RTA
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson discusses the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s plan to add new buses to its fleet. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
New Orleans civil rights icon Tessie Prevost-Williams funeral services begin this weekend
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans civil rights icon will lie in state Friday at Gallier Hall. Tessie Prevost-Williams died earlier this month at the age of 69. Prevost-Williams was one of the New Orleans Four who made history by desegregating schools in New Orleans on Nov. 14, 1960.
Forging culture in the ‘land of opportunity’
Catholic education is a great land of opportunity. It provides educators with the opportunity to live their faith every day, to guide boys and girls in finding their God-given vocation as men and women, to coach students through both failure and success and to give witness to the love of Christ and his sacraments. After all, the heart of every Catholic school’s mission is the formation of disciples who are prepared spiritually, intellectually and apostolically to courageously answer God’s call in their lives.
Chalmette High prepares to welcome students without its beloved leader
CHALMETTE, La. (WVUE) - For the first time in more than 50 years, Chalmette High is preparing for the start of school without its beloved leader Wayne Warner. “I keep hearing that, you have some big shoes to fill and yeah, absolutely. They are some huge shoes to fill and no one in this world can fill those shoes,” said Will Schneider, acting principal at Chalmette High.
Morrell calls on administration to toughen collections for traffic camera tickets
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans City Council Vice President JP Morrell is calling on the city’s administration to toughen its stance on the worst traffic camera offenders. A Fox 8 investigation this May found the city is owed more than $135 million in traffic camera tickets. It found hundreds of drivers owe more than $10 thousand in tickets.
The Garden District Book Shop to Host Author Karen M. McManus Aug. 6
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Garden District Book Shop is thrilled to announce that the Queen of thrillers Karen M. McManus will be at the shop Aug. 6 to celebrate the release of her latest mystery “Such Charming Liars.”. McManus is a New York Times bestselling author...
Accused murderer arrested again after he admits to taking off ankle monitor
NEW ORLEANS — An accused killer was rearrested after a brief taste of freedom. According to the electronic monitoring company Assured Supervision Accountability Program or ASAP, Khutbi Abdelkader removed his ankle monitor on Wright Avenue on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish Wednesday night. “A little after 8 p.m.,...
GOLF: Glorioso named 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-American Scholar
HAMMOND---Southeastern Louisiana University senior Grayson Glorioso was named a 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-American Scholar in an announcement for the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Thursday. Glorioso, a communication major with a 3.51 cumulative grade point average, added another honor to a list of postseason accolades following his final collegiate...
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