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The NFL gives their win total floor and ceiling for the Saints
Floor 7-10 To determine wins and losses, the NFL used New Orleans’ win total according to Caesars Sportsbook set at 7.5. If a team were set with a lower win total, the Saints would be rewarded a win. In this scenario, the Saints go 7-10 with wins against the Carolina Panthers x2, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants, the Washington Commanders, and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Tulane plan to lease Freret St. sidewalks under fire from neighbors, protesters
Tulane University is exploring a plan to take over the sidewalks on both sides of Freret Street along a half-mile stretch through the heart of the Uptown campus. The proposal would allow the university to lease the sidewalks on Freret between Calhoun Street and Newcomb Place from the city. The deal, which still requires approval from the Planning Commission and City Council, would effectively make the sidewalks part of the university campus and, therefore private, not public property.
18-year-old faces Attempted 1st-Degree Murder charge after multiple shots fired at vehicle in Abbeville
According to Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, on July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, during active patrolling, heard and then responded to the area of Louisiana Highway 82, just north of McDonald’s in Abbeville, in reference to multiple gunshots. Upon arrival in...
Chad Credeur, suspected in Lafayette triple murder, indicted by grand jury
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The man suspected in a triple murder has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder by a Lafayette Parish grand jury. Court documents show there is enough evidence for Chad Credeur, 42, of Duson, to stand trial for the murders.
Missing former SU student found dead in Miss. was lured there by 3 suspects, officials say
WEST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of a missing former Southern University student. Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, of St. Francisville, Calajia Jack, 20, of St. Francisville and Allyah Martin, 21,...
Terrebonne Young Achiever Awards Celebrate Outstanding Contributions to the Community
The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce presented the Terrebonne Young Achiever Awards at the July General Membership Luncheon. The awards, sponsored by South Louisiana Bank, honor outstanding young professionals in the community for their remarkable achievements and contributions. The event showcased individuals who have made a significant impact through their career accomplishments, community service, and dedication to shaping a brighter future for our region.
2 Louisiana Cities in Top 5 for Identity Theft Cases
SHREVEPORT, LA - It is such a hassle to deal with identity theft and can be quite expensive. If you have not been a victim, you probably know someone who has. Kim Komando reports the Federal Trade Commission report more than 400,000 cases of credit card fraud happen every year. That number keeps climbing.
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
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 approved by the FDA is to take the pills to induce an abortion at […]
How the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative is giving back to our state
Many make the mistake of thinking that it’s too late in life to make a difference in the world, but 70-year-old Gary Salathe found his passion—and reconnected with his parents’ passion—when he began the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative in 2020. By working to save the famed Louisiana iris, he’s not only bringing awareness to the threatened species and preserving an important piece of regional horticulture, but also working to help protect and conserve the Louisiana wetlands.
AmeriCorps CEO gets a look at a volunteer-heavy project to rebuild Louisiana’s vulnerable coast.
VIOLET, La. (AP) — A volunteer-heavy effort to restore some of Louisiana’s eroding coast with recycled oyster shells was part of the scenic backdrop Wednesday for a visit from the head of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that deploys volunteers to serve communities around the nation. Michael Smith, the...
Meet authors, comic book artists at Thibodaux's inaugural Look Who's Reading Book Festival
More than 46 authors, comic book artists and more are gathering in Thibodaux to inspire reading in children, families and the wider community. The inaugural Look Who’s Reading Book Festival will gather more than 60 vendors in the Thibodaux Civic Center to meet with fans, sign books and promote reading from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The festival is free. It is being put on by the Tri-Parish Organizers, founded by Elnora Parker-Vicks, Vernell...
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