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New Orleans gearing up for Zach Bryan's 'The Quittin' Time Tour'
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Zach Bryan will be stopping in the Crescent City on Thursday for his "The Quittin' Time Tour." Bryan will be performing at the Caesars Superdome with special guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Levi Turner. The event starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6...
Audubon Aquarium announces the loss of popular owl
NEW ORLEANS — Audubon Aquarium has announced the death of a popular and long-term owl. The Aquarium says Frosty the Barred Owl was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and have been monitoring her health. Her health care team says her condition has been declining, and they made the...
Saints add another receiver to the roster as they start training camp
New Orleans Saints veterans reported for training camp on Tuesday, July 23, and the team’s first practice will be on Wednesday. Among those veterans is a player New Orleans just signed to the roster. On Monday, the Saints signed wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. to a one-year deal with New Orleans.
Two NOPD officers, 70-year-old woman recovering after being attacked with chainsaw; suspect in custody
NEW ORLEANS — Two New Orleans Police officers are being treated for injuries sustained while investigating a chainsaw attack that left a 70-year-old with severe lacerations to her arm, WWL reported Tuesday. According to the NOPD, investigators say officers initially responded to a call from a 70-year-old woman who...
Episode 206: Conversation with New & Notable and Touro CEO Dr. Christopher Lege
A member of the Biz New Orleans New & Notables class of 2024, Dr. Christopher Lege became the official CEO of Touro in April. A 20-year primary care physician at Touro prior to this appointment, Lege talks about his move into the realm of hospital administration at a time when Touro is recovering from the pandemic and focusing in on new programs for the fastest-growing demographic in the region.
Tulane coach Jon Sumrall updates QB battle, says key LB might be out for significant time
ARLINGTON, Texas — Scratch redshirt freshman Darian Mensah off the list of candidates for Tulane’s starting quarterback job. Tulane coach Jon Sumrall, who said he liked what he saw from Mensah in spring practice and listed him as a contender then, admitted Tuesday at American Athletic Conference media days it probably was a two-man competition between Ty Thompson and Kai Horton but would not speculate further.
Queer Space Returned To ESSENCE Festival Even Bigger For Its Second Year
For the second year in a row, the Global Black Economic Forum brought its highly anticipated event, Queer Space, to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture. A welcome start to ESSENCE Festival of Culture weekend, the exclusive cocktail reception, Queer Space, brought together an array of talented influencers, industry leaders, and advocates to celebrate the Black queer community in New Orleans..
Two cats rescued from two-alarm house fire in Mid-City, New Orleans fire officials say
Two cats were rescued from a fire that broke out in a Mid-City double Monday afternoon, damaging the left side of the home and a neighboring building, according to the New Orleans Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the two-alarm blaze at 4:59 p.m. in the 100 block of South Norman...
New Orleans man pleads guilty to carrying a machine gun on Bourbon Street
A New Orleans man pleaded guilty in federal court last Wednesday to possessing a machine gun while walking in the French Quarter in 2022. Xavion Watts, 21, was in the 400 block of Bourbon Street on Oct. 29, 2022, when New Orleans Police Department officers noticed a gun-shaped object protruding from underneath his shirt, according to U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. Watts fled on foot as officers approached him, but he was eventually apprehended, Evans' office said in a press release Monday.
Insider Thinks Pelicans Youngster Will Have Reduced Role After Poor Summer League
Following a tough Summer League performance from one of their young players, the New Orleans Pelicans might be looking at different options to fill their bench guard role.
Louisiana Music Prize sounds off, names 11 finalist bands
Louisiana PrizeFest has shared the names of the bands chosen to play for the gold and the $10,000 top prize in their 2024 best-of-all-things competition. Eleven groups and individuals have been named Music Prize finalists. All will compete on October 18 and 19 at the Remington Garage, 211 Market Street in downtown Shreveport.
National Urban League Celebrating Black Women During Annual Conference
It’s been 40 years since Vanessa Williams graced the stage to become the first Black woman crowned Miss America. Since her victory in 1984, only seven other Black women have gone on to win the title of the national competition, celebrating the standard of beauty, success, service, and scholarship. The National Urban League (NUL) is honoring these women during its annual conference held in New Orleans for 2024.
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