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Accused house swindler charged with attempted murder, pleads not guilty
NEW ORLEANS — A man accused of stealing houses from at least seven different people using forged or fabricated deeds pled not guilty to attempted murder Monday for allegedly shooting a man in a February drive-by. Police allege Jonathan Burden pulled up in a car alongside a man who was friends with Burden’s ex-girlfriend and shot him in the right shoulder. The man alleged Burden fired about 10 shots into his car at about 7:30 p.m. February 1 and hit him once. The man, who did not want to be identified, said he was lucky to be alive.
Man Accused in Maine Child Death Held on $250K Bail
A man who's accused of causing the death of a child who stopped breathing at a Maine Walmart is being held on $250,000 bail. Aziayh Scott, 23, of Owls Head was arrested in New Orleans, Louisiana in June and charged with manslaughter for the death of Quayshawn Wilson, 22-months old, of Owls Head. Police say Scott is originally from Louisiana, but had recently moved to Maine and was living with his girlfriend and their child. Scott and the child's mother moved back to Louisiana after Quayshawn died.
Heart N Hands Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Love Your Heart Gala & Auction
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Heart N Hands, the New Orleans-based nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and heart disease prevention among young girls aged 10 -18, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Love Your Heart Gala. This milestone celebration will take place on Sept. 21 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans.
Ochsner Blood Bank in dire need of donations
NEW ORLEANS — Ochsner Blood Bank is hosting blood drives during July to help save lives. According to the health system, Ochsner is experiencing a critical blood shortage of platelets and Type O red cells. Blood donation requirements include:. Be at least 17 years old and weigh at least...
Volunteers needed for National Veteran Wheelchair Games in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (BRPROUD) — Volunteers are needed for the July National Veteran Wheelchair games in New Orleans. The games are set for July 25-30 at the convention center. Organizers said volunteers would help with guest services, transportation and cheerleading. With 20-plus competitions and Paralympic sports, the games inspire veterans...
White Linen Night, and more area community news
WHITE LINEN NIGHT: A free evening with more than 20 downtown New Orleans gallery openings and a street party with live music and food for purchase, Aug. 3 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Most events are concentrated along Julia Street, but also including Magazine and Camp streets. The Contemporary Arts Center and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art will open with new exhibits. The block party will be held between the 300-600 blocks of Julia Street.
Penalties, injuries cost NOLA Gold in first playoff match in front of record crowd
The NOLA Gold started off strong in their Major League Rugby playoff debut against the Chicago Hounds that saw a record crowd at its Metairie field. More than 3,000 people were on hand to watch the Gold’s first playoff match, which was a close most of the way, but the Hounds pulled away late to take a 45-21 win.
NADA Show 2025 Registration & Housing Now Open!
The Auto Industry Event of the Year Heads to New Orleans. Mark your calendars and get ready to head down to the Big Easy! Registration and housing for NADA Show 2025 is officially open. Join us in New Orleans, January 23-26, for an unforgettable experience packed with industry insights, networking...
It’s a rinse and repeat forecast
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Monday will bring another rain chance across the area and this trend will continue the next few days. Today looks a lot like Sunday in the sense that we see showers and storms building up from the south and southwest by late in the morning and spreading across the area through early afternoon.
SheaMoisture’s Women En Blanc Honors Brunch Celebrates Brightest and Best Black Women In Various Industries
Smirnoff joined SheaMoisture to celebrate Black women excelling in various categories, including Champion, Community Impact, Sports, Influencer, Trailblazer, Game Changer, Entertainment, and Beauty that Bonds. The fifth annual SheaMoisture Women En Blanc Honors Brunch, presented by Smirnoff, was held in grand fashion during Independence Day weekend in New Orleans. The...
New Orleans' Lincoln Beach is now on the National Register of Historic Places
As Lincoln Beach awaits a $24 million restoration project, the culturally significant site for Black New Orleanians was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places this month. The Louisiana Register Review Committee nominated the former amusement park and recreational space on the shores of New Orleans East because...
Saints training camp cheat sheet: Alvin Kamara to Chase Young, everything you need to know
The 2024 NFL offseason is finally over. The New Orleans Saints report to training camp this week in sunny Southern California, aiming to end a three-year playoff drought. Much has changed since the last time the Saints stepped on the field for a game. They completely revamped their offensive coaching staff, hiring Klint Kubiak away from the San Francisco 49ers to replace longtime offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael. Only one positional assistant, tight ends coach Clancy Barone, remains from last year’s offensive staff.
Countdown to Kickoff: J.T. Gray is the Saints Player of Day 48
The countdown to the New Orleans Saints 2024 regular season kickoff is underway as we highlight every player who wears the corresponding jersey number. With now 48 days remaining before the Saints’ Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers, linebacker J.T. Gray is the Saints Player of the Day: Name (Age): J.T. Gray (28) Position: Safety Height, weight: 6-foot, 202 pounds Relative Athletic Score: 7.90 2024 salary cap hit: $3,480,000 College: Mississippi State Drafted: Undrafted in 2018 (New Orleans Saints) NFL experience: 7 years J.T. Gray has been one of the more consistent players for the Saints since his arrival to New Orleans. Although his primary role is as a core special-teamer, Gray’s ascension...
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