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Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Veterans Resource Fair
On Monday, August 26th, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office will host a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Louisiana active-duty soldiers and veterans with the many services available to them. The event will feature representatives from veteran advocacy organizations focused on housing, healthcare, job opportunities and other veterans-specific issues. Louisiana’s 4th...
Arrest made in fatal Jefferson Highway hit-and-run crash that killed Metairie woman
A woman was arrested Saturday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on Jefferson Highway that killed 37-year-old Metairie woman Sue Ella Chechman, according to the Louisiana State Police. Britney Holmes, 36, was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on counts of manslaughter, obstruction of justice and hit-and-run driving,...
New Orleans Saints Fan Rips Off Her Wig, Asks Owner Gayle Benson to Sign It
A New Orleans Saints fan attending the final Saints training camp practice has become the latest viral sensation. This year, due to ongoing construction at their usual practice facility on Airline Drive, the Saints held their entire training camp on the West Coast in California. However, on Friday, the team returned to the Big Easy, practicing in front of their hometown fans inside the Caesars Superdome.
Rain chances increasing across New Orleans area next few days
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Residents in southeastern Louisiana can expect an uptick in rain chances this upcoming week, particularly along the coast, as a series of weather systems make their way across the Gulf of Mexico. A weak low pressure system will move through the northern Gulf on Sunday,...
St. Tammany property tax assessments show huge increases
St. Tammany Parish property owners may find their property tax bills going up, owing to the rising property values. Parish assessor Louis Fitzmorris said property values have increased around 20 percent over the last four years.
Popular Mid-City donut spot is closing and ice cream shop neighbor hunts for new home
A Mid-City donut and ice cream shop have announced their closures ahead of some changes to the building to make room for a new business. Blue Dot Donuts owner announced Wednesday on social media that the popular neighborhood spot would close before Labor Day weekend, leaving fans only a few days to get at least one more box of donuts.
Inside the campaign to reopen Lincoln Beach; Exhibit explores link between slavery and modern prison system
Last week, we brought you the first part of the latest episode of Sea Change, “Bringing Back the Beach”. Reporter Eva Tesfaye explores the history of Lincoln Beach in New Orleans Beach to learn how segregated beaches led to the lack of public beaches today, and how modern social change movements like Black Lives Matter have inspired activists to campaign for Lincoln Beach’s reopening.
New Orleans-area Christian comedian dies of sudden heart-related issue
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Nationally known Christian comedian Mutzie Daniel Forestier, who was a native of the New Orleans area, died over the weekend from a sudden heart-related medical emergency. His family members shared news of his passing on his social media accounts. “It is with great sadness that we...
LaToya Cantrell's permits and enforcement chief quits, latest in string of departures
Thomas Mulligan, a top aide to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, abruptly resigned from his position as deputy chief administration official, the city announced Friday. Since 2022, Mulligan has been in the role, which handles working with businesses, code enforcement, permitting and other regulations. Although he was virtually unknown for much of his tenure, Mulligan in recent months has taken on increasing responsibilities within the administration, including an ongoing effort to rewrite the city’s regulatory system.
District 7-4A preview: Players to watch, things to know
District 7-4A is set to look a little different in 2024 with Salmen leaving for 5A, but it should still be competitive with several talented teams. St. Tammany schools Lakeshore and Pearl River appear to have what it takes to win the district as well as Loranger and Franklinton, and a rebuilding Hannan program could also be worth keeping an eye on.
Rotary Club Clean Up Day Service
The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self”. With that in mind, on August 24, 2024, members of the Rotary Club of Youngsville (RCY) performed service hours by doing a Clean Up Day along East Milton Avenue (Highway 92) in Youngsville, Louisiana. RCY adopted Milton Avenue in...
Baker Mayfield is surprisingly defending the Saints and the rest of the NFC South
The NFC South is a competitive division with a lot of bad blood. One of the major storylines at the end of last season was the New Orleans Saints running up the score on Atlanta Falcons because the team wanted Jamaal Williams to get a touchdown. It didn’t go over well, but who cares. New Orleans and Atlanta are rivals, and you don’t consider the opposing team’s feelings in a rivalry.
West Baton Rouge Police ask for help in identifying suspects in convenience store theft
PORT ALLEN - Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying people who robbed a local convenience store Saturday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department shared photos of the individuals in an older model Dodge Ram pickup truck with their faces covered. Deputies said they stole large amounts of tobacco products before fleeing the scene.
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