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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.
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.
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.
Bayou Community Foundation funds $12 million worth of recovery projects since 2021
Since Hurricane Ida made landfall here three years ago, Bayou Community Foundation has worked swiftly and strategically to help local residents and nonprofits recover from the Category 4 storm’s devastation and to rebuild lives and communities. The Bayou Recovery Fund has served as a philanthropic engine in Lafourche, Terrebonne,...
An early interception ignited the winner of the Slidell-Lakeshore jamboree
Lakeshore failed to put its best foot forward during its jamboree against Slidell, but the Titans made up for lost time in a hurry. After fumbling the ball away on its first series, Lakeshore dominated the rest of the way en route to a 23-0 victory at Titan Coliseum on Aug. 30.
Missing 65-year-old Kenner man returns to assisted living facility
A 65-year-old man reported missing from a Kenner assisted living facility earlier this week has been found, police say. James Evans Jr. showed up again Friday at his home at the Waldon Health Care Center at 2401 Idaho Ave. Kenner police say he was in good health and went back to the facility at about 3:30 p.m. Friday "on his own accord."
New starting QB comfortable in John Curtis jamboree win against East Jefferson
John Curtis senior Reggie Johnson always figured his time would come. The first-year starter at quarterback waited three seasons behind former starters Buddy Taylor (now at Arkansas-Monticello) and Dagan Bruno (now at Tulane) for his chance to be the main signal caller. Then in a jamboree Thursday against East Jefferson,...
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
Raymond Burke • The Southland Recordings 1958-1960
Joe Mares, the younger brother of cornetist Paul Mares of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, played clarinet but did not record himself. More significantly, in 1953 he founded Southland Records and for the next decade documented one rewarding New Orleans session after another. Unlike some of his contemporaries, Mares believed that his musicians should play in tune and have excellent technique in addition to their own sound and the ability to play exciting solos and ensembles. He was not one of the producers who felt that everything played by veteran musicians should be released or that having a sincere style made up for erratic musicianship.
Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra release 'Crescent City Jewels'
Delfeayo Marsalis’ Uptown Jazz Orchestra’s most recent recordings have been celebratory, including 2020’s “Jazz Party” and last year’s “Uptown on Mardi Gras Day.” The latest project, “Crescent City Jewels,” has some sure-to-please crowd favorites, too, but it also shows the band’s full grasp of New Orleans sounds.
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