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Old Algiers Main Street | Non-profit offers paid career training programs in Algiers
NEW ORLEANS — For more than 25 years, a nonprofit in Algiers has provided resources to its community offering paid career training programs. From a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program to film and television industry training, Old Algiers Main Street Corporation hopes to remove education and workforce barriers in efforts to build a stronger community.
Reactions pour in following indictment of Jeffrey Vappie
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The day after the indictment of former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, reactions are surfacing. The lawyer of Anne Braud, who photographed Vappie with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, expressed a mix of feelings from his client. “I think Anne, I don’t want to say she feels...
109 couples celebrate their 50th anniversary
The 61st annual Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration, sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, was held June 23 at St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie. All couples married during 1974 were invited to attend, and 109 couples accepted the invitation, with clergy,...
LSU football is the hottest team in the nation on the recruiting trail
What a time to be an LSU football fan. The Tigers have gone from one of the top 10 recruiting classes in the country for 2025 all the way up into the top 15 over the past month, or so. Just this week, the Tigers landed two more five-star recruits...
Indictment and investigations disruptive to city operations, analysts say
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Political analysts warn that an indictment against former New Orleans Police officer Jeffrey Vappie and ongoing investigations into Mayor LaToya Cantrell could hinder the city’s daily operations, with many large events on the horizon. Dillard University political analyst Dr. Robert Collins criticized the situation after...
VIDEO REPORT: Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans has strong ties to Olympic sailing
MIAMI — The Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans is home to four U.S. Sailing Olympic medalists including Gilbert Gray who in 1932 won a Gold Medal in Los Angeles in the Star Class, G. Shelby Friedrichs Jr. won Gold in the Dragon Class in Mexico City, 1968 and most recently, John C. Lovell who received a Silver Medal in Athens in 2004 as well as numerous other national and international champions.
Q&A: Marc Morial talks 2024 election ahead of National Urban League Conference
NEW ORLEANS — Starting next week, the National Urban League, the civil rights organization headed by former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial, will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency hotel in the Central Business District. The conference is expected to bring thousands of attendees to the city to discuss the challenges facing Black […] The post Q&A: Marc Morial talks 2024 election ahead of National Urban League Conference appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Color Outside the Lines at the Next Start Corporation Parent Cafe’
If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for a supportive, engaging community, join the Start Corporation on Friday, July 26th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Start Community Health Center Auditorium at 235 Civic Center Blvd, Houma. The “Coloring Outside of the Lines” Parent Cafe’, where broken...
'I had no idea': Officials respond to and address conditions at Himbola Manor apartments
For residents of Lafayette's Himbola Manor, the sky is quite literally falling. The apartment complex's residents described during a Thursday town hall meeting conditions that ranged from mold and pest infestations to broken appliances, backed up plumbing and no gas to fuel their stovetops. Resident after resident described how the ceilings have come crashing down in their units.
New Orleans Saints' Post-Ramczyk Offensive Line Options
The New Orleans Saints would love for Trevor Penning to pan out, but they also have a few alternative options just in case following Ryan Ramczyk's expected, though abrupt, season end. While many expected Thursday's news that New Orleans Saints' right tackle Ryan Ramczyk will be shut down for at...
Grand Opening In Lake Charles, LA. Smalls Sliders Announced
I can't wait for the Lake Charles grand opening of the all-new cheeseburger restaurant Smalls Sliders (135 W. McNeese Street!) You've heard the saying "Big things come in small packages." Right? Well, that describes the sliders this restaurant is serving up to the 'T'. A small burger, packing a big taste!
‘Women En Blanc Honors’ Celebrates 5 Years Of Black Excellence With Tabitha Brown, Flau’Jae
Insights Marketing powered the 5th annual SheaMoisture Women En Blanc Honors Brunch presented by Smirnoff during Independence day weekend in New Orleans, LA. The all-white affair has become a staple during the 4th of July holiday celebration for Black women from across the country. Under the leadership of Insights Marketing, Founder/CEO Keshia Walker, the brunch has become one of the most coveted ticketed events during the weekend.
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