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Saints' California training camp practices will be closed to the public
This is very disappointing. The New Orleans Saints won’t be opening their training camp practices at UC Irvine to the public, per NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. We expected this when every other team practicing in Southern California this summer announced plans for fans to attend their training camps, but there’s confirmation.
New Orleans events: Mahmoud Chouki, HIRS Collective, Reggae Fest, Lindsey Stirling and more coming up July 22-28
Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. Multi-instrumentalist Mahmoud Chouki is a master of guitar, oud and other stringed instruments, and his compositions span the globe, wrapping in styles from his native Morocco, North Africa, Latin America and New Orleans, his new home. Chouki writes a love letter to New Orleans on his new album, “Caravan: From Marrakech to New Orleans,” which was produced by Jamison Ross and features musicians Herlin Riley, John Boutte, Jason Marsalis, Oscar Rossignoli and more. Chouki celebrates the album with two shows on Thursday, July 25, at Snug Harbor. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 via snugjazz.com.
Entergy New Orleans reports power outages in CBD, Uptown
Entergy New Orleans is reporting multiple power outages in Orleans parish. More than 1,400 customers between the CBD and Uptown are without power. An Entergy spokesperson issued a statement on the power outage:. “Entergy is aware of outages currently affecting approximately 4,100 customers. Our crews are working as quickly and...
Q&A: Marc Morial talks 2024 election ahead of National Urban League Conference
NEW ORLEANS — Starting next week, the National Urban League, the civil rights organization headed by former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial, will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency hotel in the Central Business District. The conference is expected to bring thousands of attendees to the city to discuss the challenges facing Black […] The post Q&A: Marc Morial talks 2024 election ahead of National Urban League Conference appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Chargers, Saints May Sign Super Bowl Potential Cut Candidate
The Los Angeles Chargers or New Orleans Saints may sign Super Bowl potential cut candidate, Kadarius Toney. According to a report, the wide receiver may have been able to win back-to-back Super Bowl championships but he isn’t living up to his expectations. Since moving on from Tyreek Hill, the team was looking for reinforcements and they got Toney midway through his 2022 campaign with the New York Giants. However, he only has one year remaining on his current contract with the Chiefs but his future remains uncertain if he’ll reach a new 2024 campaign with them.
Haitian patient receives gift of life at Children's Hospital New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Children's Hospital in New Orleans is making a global impact by giving the gift of life to a patient flown in from Haiti. Miradeau Jean Paul, 8, was born with a severe congenital heart defect. The condition is a combination of four different defects which impact how blood flows through the heart. Children with this diagnosis are often called “blue babies” because of their blueish-tinged lips, skin, and nails caused by low oxygen levels in the blood.
Bruce: More storms around through mid and late week; keep the umbrellas nearby
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -Bruce: More storms around through mid and late week; keep the umbrellas nearby. There will be dry periods in the morning but once we get some daytime heating before noon through the mid afternoon we will see storms pop up and move across the area. If storms move quickly it will help mitigate the flood risk, but street flooding and lightning will be the main threats.
Farmer wins Newspaper of Year honors for 5th straight year
For the fifth consecutive year, the St. Tammany Farmer was named Newspaper of the Year among the state’s weekly publications by the Louisiana Press Association. Results of the organization’s Better Newspaper Contest were announced during the LPA’s annual meetings held July 19 at the City Club in Baton Rouge.
Embracing the transition: Preparing for a new school year
As summer begins to fade and autumn approaches, a familiar transition period enters our lives. For our family, the end of summer signals the beginning of a new school year, a time filled with anticipation, excitement and, sometimes, a bit of apprehension. As Catholic parents, my wife and I strive to guide our four children through this transition smoothly, grounding our efforts in faith and practical preparation.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
NOPD searches for robbery suspect
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police are asking for the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for simple robbery and attempted robbery. Wanted is Carey Lewis Tanks. According to investigators, Tanks committed the crime of simple robbery at a business in the 7500 block of Bullard Avenue on July 16 and committed an attempted simple robbery at a business in the 6300 block of Chef Menteur Highway on July 11, 2024.
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