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New Orleans events: Mahmoud Chouki, Reggae Fest, Lindsey Stirling and more 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.
New Orleans Saints' Post-Ramczyk Offensive Line Options
The New Orleans Saints would love for Trevor Penning to pan out, but they also have a few alternative options just in case following Ryan Ramczyk's expected, though abrupt, season end. While many expected Thursday's news that New Orleans Saints' right tackle Ryan Ramczyk will be shut down for at...
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.
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
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.
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
Alvin Kamara's 49-yard walk-off TD is the Saints Play of the Day
We’re now at 49 days until the New Orleans Saints season opener, which makes this 49-yard walk-off touchdown by Alvin Kamara our Saints play of the day. Kamara had a career day against the New York Giants, totaling 181 yards from scrimmage along with three rushing touchdowns. It was a statement performance from the second-year pro at the time.
Low pay is driving away Louisiana's early childhood education teachers, survey says
While Louisiana has made progress in expanding early childhood education for thousands of children, most workers still don't earn a living wage, according to a recent survey. New Orleans, however, is tackling some of the problem through local taxpayer money — a major source of funding for early education that's helped standardize the minimum wage for teachers.
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