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Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana
Three Beaumont-area teens were arrested in Sulphur, Louisiana, after a car chase involving a vehicle allegedly stolen from Port Arthur. A post by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said officers were informed of a stolen vehicle from Port Arthur traveling in the Sulphur area at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies attempted to stop the car […] The post Three area teens arrested for alleged theft, evading officers in Louisiana appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Popular actor and Louisiana film director John Schneider announces that he's remarried
John Schneider is officially hitched. The producer, director and actor announced on his Facebook page today that he and Dee Dee Sorvino, widow of late actor Paul Sorvino, were married in Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 23. "Big news big news everybody!" Schneider wrote in his Facebook post. "Dee Dee...
Girls Play Trumpet Too: Local Musician Works to Break Barriers with Program
In the musical city of New Orleans, learning an instrument from an early age is a regular occurrence. One of the more commonly learned brass horns is the trumpet. This is likely because the trumpet is more than just an instrument. Like the people of the city, the trumpet is a diverse horn with a history of expression and empowerment while also being a tool that broke down barriers.
Suspect accused in fatal 2021 Canal Street shooting recaptured after cutting ankle monitor
A suspect accused of killing a man in a 2021 Canal Street shooting escaped after removing his ankle monitor a day before his scheduled court hearing on Thursday, according to ankle monitoring program Assured Supervision Accountability Program. Khutbi Abdelkader, who is wanted for charges of second-degree murder, felon with a...
Samantha Montano: Helping Communities Recover
As a high schooler in Maine, Samantha Montano volunteered with fellow students to rebuild houses in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. It was her first real experience seeing the aftermath of a large natural disaster. “I really had no concept of how complicated the recovery process was going to be...
National Urban League Conference, Lindsey Stirling and more things to do
New Orleans hosts the National Urban League Conference this week, along with Tales of the Cocktail, violinist sensation Lindsey Stirling and tons of other things to do. Want to beat the heat? Here's a list of 100+ ways to stay entertained while staying cool in town. Thursday. 👋 The 2024...
New Orleans Soul Singer Mia Borders Returns With Fiery New Album Featuring Meters Legend George Porter Jr.
This album is a culmination of everything I love about New Orleans music. Renowned New Orleans songwriter, vocalist, and producer Mia Borders announces her highly anticipated new album, Firewalker, arriving on Blaxican Records on August 30, 2024. Borders brings the heat on Firewalker, a collection of soul-stirring originals showcasing her...
Local Veterans First: Athletes gear up for 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Agility, strength, versatility, and determination are attributes Army Veteran Lloyd Thomas, who prefers to go by the nickname “Misfit,” strives to instill in his daily routine. The three-time world medalist in pickleball has the hardware to prove it, but action on Thomas’s pickleball court might be a little different than yours.
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