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Dr. Wyche T. Coleman appointed as deputy surgeon general of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana has a new deputy surgeon general. Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an ophthamologist and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. Coleman grew up in Louisiana. He studied at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Coleman completed his medical education and ophthalmology residency there. His clinical expertise includes advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and the management of chronic eye conditions.
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...
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
Fighting Hawks top Tulane in four sets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A balanced and efficient offense was on display for North Dakota volleyball on Saturday morning inside New Mexico's Johnson Center. The Fighting Hawks used a strong attack to knock off Tulane in four sets for UND's first victory of the season in their final game at the Lobo Invitational.
Jets star Thomas Morstead dedicates season to ‘inspiring’ Saints icon Steve Gleason with ‘Punt for ALS’ campaign
THE 2024 NFL season will have a deeper meaning for New York Jets punter Thomas Morstead than for most. Entering his 16th NFL season, the 2012 All-Pro has announced that he will be dedicating the year to New Orleans Saints legend, Steve Gleason, via his Punt For ALS campaign. Gleason was a safety with the […]
Cross Country: Lions Open Season at Battle of New Orleans
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University cross country team gets its first run of 2024 on Friday evening down in the Crescent City as the Lions take part in the Battle for New Orleans, co-hosted by New Orleans and Tulane. The Lady Lions start the evening by running...
Mandina's murder suspect booked with smuggling drugs into New Orleans jail
The man accused of gunning down another man in front of Mandina's Mid-City restaurant during New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival last year is facing new charges. Kyron Fazande, 23, was rebooked Friday on two counts of introducing contraband in prison and a count of criminal conspiracy after authorities say he coordinated the smuggling of Suboxone into the Orleans Justice Center with a woman on the outside of the jail.
Sen. Cassidy column: We owe our veterans the best care we can deliver
In July, New Orleans hosted the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games organized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. As I participated in the games’ ceremonies, I saw the magic of rehabilitation coupled with faith for our wounded veterans. But it’s not just physical scars our veterans need […]
New Orleans Police Department investigating third armed robbery of a delivery driver
NEW ORLEANS — A third delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint in three weeks, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Police say just before 3 a.m. in the 3000 block of Boyd Street, the victim was delivering food in the area when the suspect approached him demanding their items while holding a gun.
City Hall announces annual tax sale
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Bureau of Treasury announced on Friday its annual tax sale, set for Sept. 17–19. Only taxpayers with delinquent property taxes from 2021, 2022, or 2023 are eligible. Payments should be submitted to the Bureau of Treasury to avoid the tax sale.
Ursuline to install new leader, and more are school news
URSULINE ACADEMY: Ursuline will celebrate the Traditions Mass and the installation of Laurie Leiva as the new academy president on Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2701 State St. in New Orleans. Coffee and beignets will be served afterward. RSVP is requested. bit.ly/uatraditionsmass2024.
Michael Thomas suspended Week 1 for violation of NFL rules
Many of us have been wondering what’s going on with Saints free agent Michael Thomas, who’s had a quiet summer. Today, we finally received our first bit of news on the player and it comes as a suspension. Thomas will be suspended for the first game of the...
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