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UTSA Picked 2nd in AAC
UTSA Football landed in second place in the 2024 American Athletic Preseason Media Poll, the league announced on Tuesday. The Roadrunners were picked behind Memphis and ahead of Tulane. 2024 AAC Preseason Media Poll. 1. Memphis (23) 409. 2. UTSA (4) 368. 3. Tulane (2) 362. 4. South Florida 339.
70-year-old woman’s arm severed in chainsaw attack. Two officers hurt in incident.
A 70-year-old woman is in critical condition after being attacked with a chainsaw Monday afternoon. The Nola.com. website reports that the attack occurred shortly before 2 p.m. in Gentilly Terrace in New Orleans. Two New Orleans police officers were also injured during the incident. The woman, along with both officers,...
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
The following has been provided by the Louisiana National Guard:. Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13.
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.
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Louisiana Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Louisiana for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Louisiana.
Louisiana man sentenced in 2023 fatal shooting near Hartington
HARTINGTON - A Kenner, Louisiana native will spend between the next several months to several years behind bars following a fatal shooting at a cell tower near Hartington last year. District Judge Bryan Meismer sentenced 22-year-old David Phillips Jr. to 4 to 20 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in...
Weather Service Raises Flood Risk for Louisiana Tuesday
The National Weather Service Doppler Radar scan out of Lake Charles Louisiana has much of the I-10 corridor in a "dry space". That's not too unexpected for the wee small hours of a July day. But unlike a typical July day in Louisiana that includes a small risk of afternoon showers, today will almost certainly bring the entire region at least some rainfall.
Jennifer Lopez’s master mixologist talks summer cocktails at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans
The 22nd annual Tales of the Cocktail is officially underway, and events kicked off Monday at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, where they are hosting seminars and tasting rooms.
New Orleans firefighters battle two-alarm blaze at Mid-City home
Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at a Mid-City house Monday evening, according to the New Orleans Fire Department. The fire was reported in the 100 block of Norman C. Francis Parkway, the department announced in a statement posted to X at around 7 p.m. NOFD did not immediately release more...
Parents feel the pressure due to rising cost of back-to-school prep. Here's how you can help
NEW ORLEANS — School is almost back in session, but before kids hear the first bell of the year, their parents are likely busy getting them ready. Often, the weeks before classes begin, kids try on their new uniforms, but many parents say the costs are exorbitant. "I’m a...
EPA provides $50 million for New Orleans to tackle pollution, climate change effects
The city of New Orleans is set to receive almost $50 million in federal funding to counteract pollution and climate change. The money comes from an Environmental Protection Agency program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, part of President Biden’s Investing in America program. As one of only three...
Jackie Clarkson: A Political Life
Longtime politician and New Orleans councilmember Jackie Clarkson died in June at the age of 88. The Algiers native was known for her commitment to public safety, historic preservation, and the city's arts organizations. Speaking with the Historic New Orleans Collection in 2014, Clarkson reflected on her long career, highlighting two priorities that constituted an ongoing family legacy. She's the subject of this edition of NOLA Life Stories.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Awarded National Grant
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) — Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities — was recently awarded $30,000 (one of four national grants totaling $127,000) from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. Founded in 2002 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation...
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