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Recall Expands For Popular Deli Meat Sold in Louisiana and Texas
Inspectors discovered 'heavy discolored meat buildup, meat overspray on walls, and large pieces of meat on the floor' of the plant. According to the documentation provided, there were 69 recorded instances of 'noncompliance' with federal guidelines this year. Continue reading…
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker of the...
FLOOD WATCH for Capital Area through Saturday evening
Moisture content will stay high all weekend long. This will lead to numerous showers Saturday, and scattered showers Sunday. A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Baton Rouge and areas to the south and east through Saturday Evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Monitor the forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
SLU Earns Seventh and Sixth-Place Finishes at Battle for New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University cross country team opened its season at the Battle for New Orleans meet and saw the Lady Lions earn a sixth-place finish while the Lions finished in seventh-place in the team competition on Friday evening. On the 4K course, the Lady...
Wolf Pack begins Cross Country at Battle for New Orleans Friday
NEW ORLEANS – The Loyola men's and women's cross country teams kicked off the season at the Battle for New Orleans meet at Lake Oaks Park on Friday. After rainy weather on Friday, the Wolf Pack, along with teams from across Louisiana, competed in wet conditions on Friday evening.
National African American Insurance Association Announces 2024 National Conference in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) is thrilled to host its sold out 2024 National Conference at the New Orleans Marriott from Sept. 17-19 bringing more than a thousand registrants to the city. Now in its 27th year, NAAIA’s National Conference continues to be the premier event for African Americans in insurance, risk management, and adjacent fields to build relationships, network and gain invaluable industry experience.
New Orleans airport's baggage handling system falters Friday, disrupting Labor Day travel
The baggage handling system at Louis Armstrong International Airport stopped working Friday morning, slowing down Labor Day weekend travelers trying to check their bags. Airport officials said the belt system experienced a "temporary slowdown ... due to high luggage volume." Sari Koshetz, a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration, said...
Cougars Outlasted by Knights in Louisiana
New Orleans, LA - In their second five set match in as many days, the Cougars were unable to withstand their own mistakes as they would fall 3-2 to the (RV) Marian University Knights. The Cougars will finish play in the Big Easy Blastoff tomorrow with two more matches against...
Lobos Defeat Tulane, North Dakota on Day One at Lobo Invitational
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Volleyball went 2-0 on Day One as hosts of the Lobo Invitational at the Johnson Center, dispatching Tulane in four sets before pulling off a dramatic late-night reverse sweep of North Dakota more than 10 hours later. The Lobos (2-0) have an opportunity to...
Rayshawn Pleasant enters Tulane, American Athletic Conference record books
Tulane’s media relations staff could not catch up to cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant before he left the locker room after the Green Wave’s 52-0 season-opening victory on Thursday night. Southeastern Louisiana’s offensive players had the same problem a little earlier. None of them touched Pleasant when he picked...
No nerves: Tulane QB Darian Mensah performed like seasoned veteran in first career game
After redshirt freshman quarterback Darian Mensah’s sterling debut Thursday night, Tulane coach Jon Sumrall said he told him 10 days earlier he probably would start the opener against Southeastern Louisiana. That conversation came with a significant caveat. “He still had to practice well and prepare really well,” Sumrall said....
The Reading Life: Frank Andre Guridy
Susan Larson talks with Frank Andre Guridy about his new book, The Stadium: An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play. Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week:. Two food/cocktail demonstrations at the Jefferson Parish Library – one on each bank of the river –...
Hometown, Hardship and Heroes | Family, community, resilience lift Curran to dream job at Holy Cross
Just off of the main drag in Chelmsford, a gray Cape-style house is nestled away on a quiet side road. It was built by Tom Curran, the patriarch of the Curran family who had a construction company — and it was built to last. Years ago, it was the...
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