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Facing $15 million deficit, UNO will cut positions, lay off staff and close buildings
Faced with a $15 million deficit brought on by years of declining enrollment, University of New Orleans president Kathy Johnson issued a tall order to administrators this spring: Cut each school's budget by 15%, and slash the athletic department's by 25%. Enrollment at UNO has plummeted over the past two...
Old and new ways to cut homeowners insurance premiums with your roof
NEW ORLEANS — Branch Manager at TWFG Insurance, Greg Brown, was a LiftLock guinea pig. “My roof was only four years old, and I was really surprised that we had over 120 shingles that needed to be resealed," Brown said. LiftLock uses a leaf blower to identify loose shingles,...
Tulane receives commitment from 2025 quarterback Jay Beamon
The Tulane Green Wave landed their first quarterback in the 2025 class Friday. Cleveland, Mississippi product Jay Beamon committed to head coach Jon Sumrall over offers from Boston College, ULL, Delta State, Arkansas State and Jackson State. He recently attended camps at Delta State, Southern Miss and Arkansas State. The...
St Charles deputies charged after allegations made last year
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—A major shake-up is underway in the St Charles Sheriff’s Office after the arrest of three ranking officers, including the deputy chief. Longtime sheriff Greg Champagne’s second in command is among those arrested, and some wonder what took so long. Chief Deputy Rodney Madere, former...
Siena Track Teams among best in the nation; earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA – For the ninth straight year, the Siena Track teams both earned All-Academic honors by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The women's program held the distinction of earning the top spring 2024 term GPA among all 21 Siena College athletic programs with an impressive 3.85 GPA. Their cumulative GPA of 3.74 ranked fifth nationally among NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field teams under head coach Elizabeth DeBole behind only Arizona, Utah, Creighton and Utah State. The men's program had a strong year in the classroom as well, finishing 11 th nationally...
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