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Facing $15 million deficit, UNO will cut positions, lay off staff and close buildings
Faced with a $15 million deficit brought on by years of declining enrollment, University of New Orleans president Kathy Johnson issued a tall order to administrators this spring: Cut each school's budget by 15%, and slash the athletic department's by 25%. Enrollment at UNO has plummeted over the past two...
One dead after crash on Highway 21 in Covington
COVINGTON - One person died after a crash on Highway 21 in St. Tammany Parish Friday morning, according to Louisiana State Police. Officers say Jonathan Brister, 25, of Covington, died after his Chevrolet Cruze traveled across the centerline of LA Hwy 21 and struck a Chevrolet Silverado head-on. Brister was...
Tulane receives commitment from 2025 quarterback Jay Beamon
The Tulane Green Wave landed their first quarterback in the 2025 class Friday. Cleveland, Mississippi product Jay Beamon committed to head coach Jon Sumrall over offers from Boston College, ULL, Delta State, Arkansas State and Jackson State. He recently attended camps at Delta State, Southern Miss and Arkansas State. The...
Over 60 local kids to compete at Junior Olympics
NEW ORLEANS — 60 local track and field athletes will be competing in the USATF National Junior Olympics this weekend. They are all part of Team NOLA Rush. “Seeing their confidence in themselves just explode is amazing and then them getting to go and compete against some of the best kids in the nation. That's just icing on the cake,” said Joseph Gillenwater, one of the founders of the non-profit NOLA Rush.
Hammond man sought in seizure of fentanyl, other drugs in Hammond home
HAMMOND --- The Hammond Police Department is searching for Lawrence Jackson, 37, of Hammond, following a narcotics search warrant in the Clinton Court area on July 24, 2024. After receiving numerous complaints about illegal narcotics, observing suspected illegal narcotics transactions at the residence, and making an arrest, HPD officers secured a search warrant on the residence.
St Charles deputies charged after allegations made last year
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—A major shake-up is underway in the St Charles Sheriff’s Office after the arrest of three ranking officers, including the deputy chief. Longtime sheriff Greg Champagne’s second in command is among those arrested, and some wonder what took so long. Chief Deputy Rodney Madere, former...
Siena Track Teams among best in the nation; earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA – For the ninth straight year, the Siena Track teams both earned All-Academic honors by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The women's program held the distinction of earning the top spring 2024 term GPA among all 21 Siena College athletic programs with an impressive 3.85 GPA. Their cumulative GPA of 3.74 ranked fifth nationally among NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field teams under head coach Elizabeth DeBole behind only Arizona, Utah, Creighton and Utah State. The men's program had a strong year in the classroom as well, finishing 11 th nationally...
Bond revoked for man accused of attacking an elderly man in 2023, attacked mother with chainsaw
WDSU learned new details about the man accused of attacking his mother with a chainsaw and hurting two New Orleans police officers in the process on Monday. John Pittman, 34, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors said Pittman was out on bond and facing charges in a second attack that happened less than a year ago.
Roseland man arrested in string of regional fast-food restaurant burglaries
A Roseland man accused of burglarizing fast-food restaurants across southeastern Louisiana and into Mississippi has been arrested. Covington police said Friday that 36-year-old Sanchaz Harold is in custody after a multi-agency investigation identified him as the perpetrator in a string of fast-food restaurant burglaries. According to Covington Police Department spokesperson...
Winners were announced at trade conference Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail, one of the world’s biggest cocktail and spirits conferences, is underway in New Orleans. And as part of the festivities, the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has shared the winners of the 2024 Spirited Awards, announcing the top picks in categories like best bartender, best bar team best cocktail menu and — the most prestigious of all — World’s Best Bar.
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