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Mississippi Highway Patrol hosted job fair this weekend
This weekend, Mississippi Highway Patrol kick started the recruiting process for its next cadet class. Troop K held a job fair Saturday afternoon at its offices north of Biloxi, with troopers talking to potential recruits about what the job entails and new benefits for Mississippi troopers. One new selling point...
Blue Boot Rodeo rocks Grand Isle with big crowds, big fish and family fun
One of the most anticipated events of the Bayou Region summer once again hosted a huge event for the community to enjoy — an event that will now benefit the community in the forms of college scholarships for teens and year-round work to promote water safety and drowning prevention education for our youth.
Island Strong Music Fest returns to Grand Isle July 18-20, 2024
The third annual Island Strong Music Fest celebrates Grand Isle’s recovery with a live music festival on July 18-20, 2024. The three-day festival will feature live music, food, craft booths and various other vendors that will support Grand Isle’s recovery from Hurricane Ida. All proceeds go to rebuilding Grand Isle’s recreational facilities and other projects vital to the town’s recovery. The festival will take place at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion at 4500 LA Highway 1 in Grand Isle.
More music in the air; New outdoor stage planned near Mandeville
By this fall, music could be filling the air at Pelican Park in the Mandeville area from an outdoor events stage being built near the park’s Castine Center. Musical performances are being lined up for an inaugural concert season that will run through March. The covered stage will feature...
Fat Boy Phillies brings soul food to Southland Mall with new restaurant location
A Houma-based food truck has branched out with a second location inside Southland Mall. Fat Boy Phillies opened a restaurant inside the mall Friday, July 12. The restaurant is where Chick-Fil-A used to be, next to Pocket Change. It was opened by K.J. Townsend, a Houma chef. More than 40 people were waiting Friday to place their first orders.
State audit of Bogalusa alleges misspent ARPA funds and lack of council oversight
BOGALUSA, La. (WVUE) - A new Louisiana Legislative Auditor report alleges the City of Bogalusa might have violated the state constitution, state law and its own charter. The 70-page report alleges a series of violations, including misspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, a lack of city council oversight of government spending and failing to adhere to state finance law.
The Pittsburgh Steelers Will Trade Justin Fields to the New Orleans Saints
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Justin Fields becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded again, it will be to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints...
Outside firm launches probes of officers accused of sharing private info of woman Mayor Cantrell accused of stalking her
An outside firm is investigating complaints lodged against a total of four New Orleans Police Department officers who are accused of improperly accessing and disclosing private information about Anne Breaud, a French Quarter resident who Mayor LaToya Cantrell alleged was stalking her in a court petition that a judge recently tossed.
Mandeville Council gets Madden's budget, public hearings set
The Mandeville City Council will hold a series of public hearings in July and August to scrutinize Mayor Clay Madden’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. At the July 11 council meeting, members called for the hearings to be held on July 25, July 30, July 31, Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, all at City Hall. The July 25 meeting will take place at 5 p.m.; all the others at 6 p.m.
Crowd gathers in Houma's courthouse square to celebrate Juicefest
Houma’s third Juicefest drew nearly 1,000 people to downtown Houma. The music festival Sunday, July 14, brought musicians from various parts of Louisiana, showcased local nonprofits and took a moment to honor a local hero who died earlier this year. It took place at Houma’s courthouse square from 4 p.m. until about 9...
New Sonny’s BBQ restaurant now open in Gonzales, serves beef, ribs, pork and more
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) – A new barbecue restaurant softly opened in Gonzales this week. Sonny’s BBQ opened at 781 W. Louisiana 30 on Monday, July 15. The restaurant announced on social media that it would be serving in-person guests and would not be taking orders over the phone or online at this time.
New Orleans Police Department searching for 3 persons of interest in Bywater homicide
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is searching for three persons of interest in connection with a homicide in Bywater last Wednesday morning. NOPD says Jasmine Hiatt, 23, Nicole Galvis, 34, and Trey Thompson, 31, are all person of interest in the case and are needed for questioning.
NOLA Back 2 School Fest Presented by Shell July 27
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – NOLA Back 2 School Fest provides thousands of school children in grades K-6 from throughout the New Orleans area with a backpack filled with essential school supplies – tools children need to learn and achieve academic success in the upcoming school year. Students must be pre-registered to receive the FREE school supplies and backpack.
Laborde Marine enters the U.S. inland marine market with creation of LabMar Inland LLC
Laborde Marine Management LLC, New Orleans, announced today the creation of a new affiliate, LabMar Inland LLC that will focus on the U.S. inland marine market, providing towing and pushboat services. The initial vessel to be placed in service will be the 78'x34'x10' Ivy Steiner, a new 2,000-hp pushboat. The...
Bogalusa mayor appoints first black police chief in city's 110-year history
BOGALUSA, La. (WVUE) - Bogalusa mayor Tryin Truong announced Monday (July 15) morning that he’s appointed a new chief to lead the city’s police force. Truong said he’s tapped formerly retired Bogalusa officer James “Smitty” Smith to take over the department. Smith will be the...
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