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Habitat for Humanity Seeking Help for Homebuyers in Crisis
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is on a quest to find emergency relief funds to help about 140 of its homebuyers stay in their homes. The rising cost of insurance, coupled with expensive hurricane repairs and pandemic-related income losses, has stretched the budgets of some of the affordable housing nonprofit’s low-income buyers past the breaking point.
Mayor Cantrell makes first public appearance since Vappie indictment
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell made her first public appearance Wednesday since her former bodyguard, Officer Jeffery Vappie, was indicted. Vappie was charged federally with wire fraud and making false statements. The indictment does not name Cantrell or charge her with any crime, but it refers...
Saints, Ravens May Be Favorites For Elite Offensive Lineman
The New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens may be favorites for elite offensive lineman, Connor Williams this summer. According to a report, one of the best remaining free agents is having his first official visit with the Seahawks but other teams could target him while he’s exploring his options. Williams spent the last two years with the Miami Dolphins before tearing his ACL late last season. However, a source is saying that he is making a “miraculous” recovery in time for training camp from his surgery.
NOLA Back 2 School Fest Backpack & Supply Distribution Presented by Shell Helps Students Start the School Year Strong
The 2024 NOLA Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell will provide 5,000 students in grades K-6 with free backpacks filled with essential school supplies – Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Xavier University Center, 4955 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125, located on Xavier’s south campus.
Kenner City Council to vote on ending RTA agreement, Jefferson Parish Transit to take over Kenner Loop
KENNER (WVUE) - After living in Kenner for over a month, Amy Uriarte says relying on the Regional Transit Authority’s Kenner Loop has its challenges. “The other day we waited for an hour and the bus never came,” Uriarte said. “Sometimes it’s late and sometimes it’s early.”
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