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Man sentenced for 2022 Vidor carjacking
A man from New Orleans has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for a violent carjacking in Vidor. 37-year-old Aubrey Young pleaded guilty to carjacking and was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone. According to information presented in court, on October 26, 2022, Young approached […] The post Man sentenced for 2022 Vidor carjacking appeared first on Orange Leader.
Episode 203: Who is the Organization That Just Gave A High School Senior A Car?
For the second year in a row, a lucky high school senior received a free car thanks to an organization called NOLA Black Wall Street. The organization’s main mission, however, is lowering the enormous racial wealth gap in the region. How are they doing this? Founder Goldie Gasper shares all the details, including big news for next year’s giveaway.
Tickets on sale for NOLA Gold's historic first-ever playoff game
METAIRIE, La. — Fans of the NOLA Gold have been waiting seven seasons for postseason play, and on Sunday, July 21, the wait is finally over. Tickets for the team's first-ever playoff game are on sale as the Gold host the Chicago Hounds in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference semifinal matchup.
Get To Know Oak Street Event
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Oak Street Merchants, Residents & Property Owners (OSMRPO) are thrilled to announce the inaugural Get To Know Oak Street event, designed to introduce visitors to the vibrant and diverse businesses that line this historic corridor. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, this two-day event promises exciting discoveries, delicious treats and fantastic prizes!
StayLocal Trivia Night Celebrates New Orleans Businesses
NEW ORLEANS – StayLocal, a Greater New Orleans independent business alliance, will present its annual “You Think You Know Local?” local business and brands trivia night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at Carrollton Station (8140 Willow Street). Trivia questions will spotlight iconic New Orleans businesses, historic brands and their founders as well as local lore across broader categories.
Post Malone getting into the hat game with limited-edition hat launch
Post Malone currently has the number one song on the Billboard "Hot 100" chart with his hit with Morgan Wallen "I Had Some Help." In addition to his hits, he's getting into hats with the launch of his new hat collaboration with Stetson and True Brvnd.
Celebrate National French Fry Day, National Chicken Finger Day with Raising Cane’s
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Celebrate National French Fry Day (July 12) and National Chicken Finger Day (July 28) with specials from Raising Cane’s. Caniac Club Members will receive a FREE order of fries on National French Fry Day, Friday, July 12. The offer will be loaxded onto their Caniac Club account and can be redeemed by swiping their Caniac Club Card, placing an order online or scanning their QR Code within the mobile app. Customers can become a part of the Caniac Club by visiting their local Restaurant and requesting a Club Card. Customers must register and verify their email address by July 11 to receive the offer.
Adult Summer Camp at the Ogden Museum
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – This five-day adult program at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art provides opportunities to deepen your artistic skills or explore new areas of expression. Creativity, community, learning and fun are the rules of the day exploring a wide variety of 2D and 3D media.
New Orleans archdiocese finds a buyer for Catholic Bookstore property as legal fees grow
The Archdiocese of New Orleans is asking a bankruptcy court judge to clear the way for the sale of the former Catholic Bookstore building on South Carrollton Avenue to a Baton Rouge-based dentist, who plans to convert the century-old structure into a dental office. The archdiocese reached an agreement earlier...
New soccer coach at Ben Franklin and more area school news
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH: Chase Bagwill has been named head coach of the boys’ soccer team. Bagwill, a 2008 Jesuit alumnus, served as coach of Franklin’s JV boys’ soccer team and assistant varsity coach last year, when BFHS made it to the state championship. Bagwill replaces former head coach Joe Roberts.
Entergy New Orleans Names New VP of Regulatory and Public Affairs
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy New Orleans has added Leroy Nix to its leadership team. Nix will serve as ENO’s vice president of regulatory and public affairs. He will be responsible for the company’s engagement with the New Orleans City Council and overall stakeholder outreach. “Leroy is a...
Federal judge says New Orleans rapper Christopher 'BG' Dorsey does not have to censor lyrics while on probation
A federal judge has ruled that a New Orleans rapper will not have to censor his lyrics as a condition for his parole. For months, Christopher "BG" Dorsey has been unable to perform due to a parole violation. Last month, a judge ruled he could make music and perform. This...
Recap: Juwan Johnson hosts class at New Orleans School of Cooking
Recap of New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson and his wife Chanen's community event hosting youth at the New Orleans School of Cooking where they learned to cook locally inspired recipes.
New Orleans Saints mourn loss of Lester Vallet Sr.
The New Orleans Saints mourn the loss of former grounds superintendent and beloved longtime staff member Lester Vallet Sr., who passed away on Friday at the age of 101. The Baton Rouge native was drafted into the United States Army following the attack on Pearl Harbor and served from 1942 until 1945. Vallet served as a saddle maker with the ninth and tenth Cavalry Regiments before being reassigned to the 1700th Engineer Combat Battalion. Vallet and his outfit worked to construct and deconstruct bridges across the Rhine River in Europe. After the war, Vallet returned home and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
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