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Teen Challenge drop boxes fund lives changed
RUSTON, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Have you ever wondered where your clothes donations go when you drop them off at a Teen Challenge drop box? NBC 10’s Joel Massey has the story about a ministry funded by your generosity. The clothes that you donate to a Teen Challenge drop box goes to fund ministry centers around […]
From pregnant in prison to professional paralegal: The story of Deidre Thomas
Deidre Thomas entered prison pregnant, suicidal and poisoned by years of trauma. Through love and education, she made her way out and is now a paralegal. Mental illness from a young age exacerbated by several toxic relationships landed Thomas in prison early in her adult life. But empowered by the love of fellow inmates and the education provided to them, she quickly transitioned from 25 years of prison to working as a paralegal with the Promise for Justice Initiative, a New Orleans-based legal organization.
Raising Cane’s Founder Invests $500,000 in Louisiana’s Marine Conservation
The waters off Grand Isle, Louisiana, are set to receive a boost thanks to a $500,000 donation from Todd Graves, the founder and owner of Raising Cane’s. This contribution to the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Louisiana will fund the construction of five artificial reefs, with the first one already underway.
Bankplus Brings Prestigious PGA Golf Tournament To Louisiana For The First Time
NEW ORLEANS – BankPlus, in partnership with the Gulf States PGA, hosted the annual BankPlus Gulf States Open in Metairie, La., this weekend, gathering more than 144 competitors made up of golf professionals and amateurs. This is BankPlus’ second year sponsoring this prestigious golf event and the tournament’s first year in Louisiana.
Afternoons feeling hotter, rain chances going up
NEW ORLEANS — The low pressure system that helped to bring us the rain yesterday has now moved into Texas, although it is still producing a few showers very close to the coast of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. We will return to a more typical summertime pattern over the next few days, where showers and thunderstorms likely triggered by a Gulf and lake breeze in the mid to late afternoon.
Tangipahoa Parish superintendent confirms more AC issues at Hammond Eastside Magnet Lower
HAMMOND, La. — Hammond Eastside Magnet Lower Elementary School is facing lingering air conditioning issues Tuesday following a tractor-trailer accident that knocked out power to three campuses. Tangipahoa Parish Superintendent Melissa Stilley tells WDSU that the power being off Monday impacted the air Tuesday. Some parents are picking up...
Autumn Polo Classic to Benefit NAMI Southeast Louisiana
MANDEVILLE, La. – The New Orleans Polo Club and the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Southeast Louisiana are hosting its annual event, the Autumn Polo Classic, held on Sunday, October 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at Summergrove Farm, 16191 Hwy 40 in Folsom. During the two...
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Expands Oyster Shell Recycling To Baton Rouge
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is expanding its Oyster Shell Recycling Program to Baton Rouge, bringing the state’s only large-scale shell recycling coastal restoration program to that city for the first time. Through the program, which was established in 2014, restaurants collect their shell in bins that are picked up by a contractor several times a week. The shell is transported to a curing site, then placed into marine-grade mesh bags by volunteers. The shell is then returned to the waters of coastal Louisiana to create living shorelines, which provide habitat for new oysters to grow, slow the rate of erosion and minimize storm surge during hurricanes and tropical storms. CRCL will be building its sixth reef in September at Grand Bayou Indian Village in Plaquemines Parish.
Court documents show suspected drunk driver had .255 blood alcohol level, video captures the sounds of the crash
The alleged drunk driver accused of crashing into a New Orleans home and injuring Jamal Jackson, 15, appeared in court Monday. Cedrick Marshall's, 53, bond has been set for $105,000 and is due back in court for a probable hearing on Oct. 24. Marshall is accused of crashing through a...
New documents provide information on CCC bridge crash that left a New Orleans journalist dead
A man accused of hitting and killing a New Orleans journalist Friday in a motorcycle crash on the Crescent City Connection is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. Jorge Sanchez-Martinez is currently being charged with negligent homicide, reckless operation of a vehicle and not being licensed to drive. Court documents...
Northlake Christian football 2024 at a glance: Experienced Wolverines set lofty goals
COACH: James Willis (sixth season, 28-23) OFFENSE (8 RETURNING STARTERS): QB *Luke LeBlanc, Sr.; RB *Kameron Casnave, Jr.; RB *Jordan Willis, Jr.; FB/TE Gavin Hunter, Sr.; WR *Luke Voelkel, Sr.; WR Charlie Gilmore; Jr.; OL *Lee Dauterive, Sr.; OL *Drake Orazio, Jr.; OL *Joey Borzelleri, Sr.; OL Blake Drury, Jr.; OL *Wyatt Perritt, Jr.
LSU football schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for 2024 season
Each of the first two seasons for Brian Kelly with LSU football have resulted in 10-win seasons. Now, with former Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels headed to the NFL, the Tigers need to re-find their identity on offense under quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who has sat behind Daniels and 2019 Heisman winner Joe Burrow...
49ers should trade for Saints struggling former 1st-round pick
The San Francisco 49ers need to find some help on their defensive line. That need was highlighted in the preseason finale when defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos went down with injuries. Floyd is day-to-day and looks to be on track to play in the season opener on Sept. 9.
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