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Beausoleil Books sold. Meet the new owners and their plans for the downtown bookstore.
It began with a simple plea on social media. Earlier this year James Colvin, who co-owns Beausoleil Books in downtown Lafayette with his husband, Bryan Dupree, simply shared their issue at hand with others in a Facebook group: a job was going to pull them away from Lafayette and something needed to be done about their bookstore.
Lacombe man guilty of second degree murder in case of body dumped in Florida
COVINGTON --- District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on July 12, 2024, a St. Tammany Parish jury deliberated for less than an hour before returning guilty verdicts on all charges against 37-year-old Patrick “Paris” McCarty of Lacombe arising out of the fatal beating of 36-year-old Joshua James in 2022.
Calling All Thespians: Auditions for "Rumors" by Neil Simon Taking Place July 17th and 18th
Jimmy Broussard, with the Eunice Players' Theatre, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on how you can audition for their upcoming production of "Rumors" by Neil Simon. Auditions take place on July 17th and 18th at the Eunice Players' Theatre. Tags. Localnow. Calling All Thespians: Auditions for...
Pelicans' rookie has shaky Summer League debut
New Orleans 2024 Summer League team debuted Friday, July 12 versus Minnesota. The game served as the first for rookie first rounder Yves Missi in the Pelicans jersey. The Baylor product struggled in his debut for the Pelicans, scoring only six points and collecting eight rebounds. New Orleans fell to Minnesota 81-74, but New Orleans' front office hasn't lost confidence in their first-round pick.
Gaza protesters a constant at New Orleans City Council meetings in quest to be heard
Months after student protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict rocked U.S. campuses, pro-Palestinian groups in New Orleans have kept their advocacy alive in a different forum: consistently showing up to City Council meetings where they've pressed to be heard. For months, members of at least six groups — including Jewish Voice...
Ranking Saints' toughest offseason departures: No. 4, Zack Baun
Continuing our series of ranking the toughest departures from the New Orleans Saints this offseason, linebacker Zack Baun finds himself fourth on the list. Baun leaving for the Philadelphia Eagles has the potential to be a huge regret for New Orleans, but their usage of him prevented him from entering the top-three in this list. Baun entered the NFL draft as a pass rusher whose size best suited him as a linebacker in an odd-front defense. That would allow him to stay on-ball and rush the passer on most downs.
High energy, elegant and entertaining dances highlighted Dancing with a Cause fundraiser
Businesswoman Caprice Cline's Pasodoble was the winning number Saturday at the 15th annual Dancing for a Cause. The real winner was the Arc of East Ascension, a nonprofit that provides services for people with special needs. The show, which included nine dancers, a comedian and dance team performances, was at...
Pelicans sign center Karlo Matkovic to a 3-year contract
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Pelicans traded away two centers in the offseason, but they’ve now added three in return. The latest addition to the center position, Karlo Matkovic. According to Shams Charania, the Pels signed the Croatian to a 3-year, $4.9 million contract. New Orleans drafted Matkovic in...
Capture Your Professional Headshot at the Bayou Region Incubator
Visuals By Duke is teaming up with the Bayou Region Incubator to provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional image. From July 17th to 19th, Visuals by Duke will offer 15-minute photo sessions at the Bayou Region Incubator located at 203 West Second Street, Thibodaux, LA. These sessions...
'They've been told': School Board leader parts ways with colleagues, interest group
In a remarkable 17-minute speech Thursday, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board President Carla Powell-Lewis accused four of her colleagues of acceding to the demands of a financially influential interest group after they again rejected interim Superintendent Adam Smith’s bid to win the job permanently. “All of these people,”...
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
DWTS Stars Mourn Former Contestant’s Sudden Death
“Dancing with the Stars” fans and colleagues alike were shocked to learn about the sudden death of former contestant Jacoby Jones. As NBC Sports shared on July 14, the former NFL football player and DWTS contestant died at his home on Sunday at the age of 40. According to...
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