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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
New Orleans health care startup gets Ochsner, state investment as federal funds start to flow
A New Orleans-based startup company specializing in health care house calls will get $500,000 from Ochsner Health's latest venture fund and Louisiana Economic Development, the state economic development agency, the two organizations said Wednesday. The new investment for Nest Health, co-founded by former Louisiana Health Secretary Rebekah Gee three years...
The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Dak Prescott to the New Orleans Saints
While Cowboys fans may read the title and immediately rush to the comments section, I challenge everyone to hear the WHY behind a potential Dak Prescott trade for the Cowboys. We are preferencing that this article is A PREDICTION, not a REPORT!. CeeDee Lamb is another name that’s been thrown...
Tales of the Cocktail Competition Announces 2024 Spirits of the Year
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Spirits Competition (NOSC) presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 “Spirits of the Year” winners from its third annual competition. Additionally, the prestigious Distillery of the Year award was unveiled today at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
Saints' Cameron Jordan: Healthy after ankle surgery
Jordan (ankle) participated in Thursday's training camp session without any apparent limitations, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. Jordan said that after injuring his ankle versus the Falcons in Week 13 last season he didn't feel himself, despite the fact that he didn't miss any time. Now fully healthy, the 35-year-old looks set to reprise a starting role up front for New Orleans, though considering Jordan's age and the addition of 2020 No. 2 overall draft pick Chase Young, the team could opt to approach the defensive end position as more of a rotation.
New Orleans to fund $1 million guaranteed income program for students
(The Center Square) – The city of New Orleans is planning to spend $1 million to fund a guaranteed basic income pilot program for 800 public high school students for three years. It will be funded by federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act. Leatrice Dupre, press secretary for the mayor’s office, said the expansion may not enroll 800 students due to lack of funding. “But the number of...
Accused murderer arrested again after he admits to taking off ankle monitor
NEW ORLEANS — An accused killer was rearrested after a brief taste of freedom. According to the electronic monitoring company Assured Supervision Accountability Program or ASAP, Khutbi Abdelkader removed his ankle monitor on Wright Avenue on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish Wednesday night. “A little after 8 p.m.,...
Alvin Kamara brings a refreshing voice of transparency to Saints training camp
Alvin Kamara joined his teammates for the first day of practice at New Orleans Saints training camp, and his contract was obviously a large part of the discussion. He spoke with the media afterwards and didn’t dodge any questions. Instead, he gave answers full of description. At one point, he even discussed what he was looking for in that contract, without giving an exact range, and the lack of communication from each side.
Bruce: Radar snapshot this evening with few storms and downpours; Another wet day Friday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - After a drier start to the day a few storms will bubble up into the afternoon with more widespread rain expected into this evening. A disturbance moving from southwest to northeast will trigger storms into the late afternoon through the evening. Expect a few heavy downpours.
Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler gets a great endorsement from one of his WRs
Spencer Rattler was the seventh quarterback to come off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft, and the first taken outside the first round. Selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round, the QB from South Carolina is already looking like a great value. Specifically, Rattler has earned...
Demario Davis addresses the elephant in the Saints locker room
Watch Live: Demario Davis#Saints | @rousesmarkets https://t.co/xgkHpe8Cg4 — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 25, 2024 Derek Carr and Dennis Allen have said the New Orleans Saints have a chip on their shoulder. And when Demario Davis was asked about their comments, he agreed: “That may be the elephant in the room. We have underperformed.” The idea of a new energy around the Saints is primarily a storyline and narrative for the offensive side of the ball. Klint Kubiak coming in as offensive coordinator has felt like a shot to the arm for a recently stagnant offense. Hearing a defensive player speak about the chip...
Southern Miss takes the stage at Sun Belt media days
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WDAM) - The conclusion of the Sun Belt Conference media days on Wednesday indicated the return of college football is imminent. Southern Miss was among the seven West Division teams to speak at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District. The talk centered around how the Golden...
Shocking Footage Shows Louisiana Cleaners Dodging Bullets Then Completing Their Work
A terrifying moment was captured on security cameras last week in New Orleans, Louisiana, when a cleaning crew was shot at just before 11 pm Thursday evening. In the video, you see the cleaning crew sweeping the parking lot of a Gentilly shopping center. Moments later, a vehicle stops in the top right corner of the screen, and someone on the passenger side exits the dark sedan. The passenger begins walking toward the cleaning crew with a firearm pointed toward the parking lot they are cleaning.
Desormeaux banking on depth, experience for Cajuns in 2024
Depth, despite its five letters, is much like a four-letter word in college football at times. Everyone is searching for it, and it is quite difficult to obtain. Some teams have their depth tested more than others, but the idea is to always have plenty of it. The first two seasons for Coach Michael Desormeaux at Louisiana showed a lack of it at times.
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