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Saints giving fifth-round quarterback chance to win backup job
Winston – who has spoken about his desire to regain a starting opportunity in the NFL – took a deal with the Browns this offseason which has him on track to back up Deshaun Watson. New Orleans still has Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill in the fold, but the team has used the past two drafts to add true signal-callers. Jake Haener (fourth round, 2023) and Spencer Rattler (fifth round, 2024) are set to to compete for the QB2 role this summer.
What’s Happening? Fans Believe Essence Festival Is Experiencing A Downfall After Including Rappers And Influencers To Its 2024 Lineup
Since 1995, New Orleans has welcomed visitors from across the nation for its annual Essence Festival every Fourth of July weekend. Traditionally, the event celebrates Black culture and music, attracting attendees with a mix of concerts, panels, and vendor showcases. However, recently many people believe the festival is losing sight of its original mission, which they fear could lead to its downfall.
BREC Baton Rouge Zoo nearing completion on renovations
BATON ROUGE - BREC'S Baton Rouge Zoo is nearing completion on several projects to improve attractions and bring in more animals. Zoo director Jim Fleshman said renovations that started in the beginning of 2021 are almost finished. New exhibits for bison, hippos and giraffes are completed. Fleshman said the male...
Hawks land former top-5 pick as final piece of Dejounte Murray trade
The Atlanta Hawks’ trade sending Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans was finalized on Saturday, July 6. The deal had already been agreed upon but could not be made official until then, with the league’s moratorium ending. There were still loose ends to tie up, too. The...
RUMOR: Surprise Western Conference Team Linked To Blockbuster Trade For Pelicans All-Star Brandon Ingram
In recent weeks, New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Brandon Ingram has emerged as one of the biggest names in recent NBA trade rumors. The 26-year-old Brandon Ingram is entering the final season of a five-year contract extension worth $158 million that he signed in 2020. But it appears only to be a matter of time until he’s traded by the Pelicans.
Athlon has LSU finishing just outside top 5 in preseason SEC standings
With the SEC expanding to 16 teams with the additions of Texas and Oklahoma, divisions are now a thing of the past. That means that LSU won’t just have to win the SEC West to reach the title game in Atlanta; it will have to finish with a top-two record in the league, as well.
LSU baseball strength coach reportedly leaving for Texas AM
The baseball coaching drama in the state of Texas has had some residual effects on the LSU program. On Saturday, The Advocate’s Koki Riley reported that Tigers strength and conditioning coach Jeremy McMillan will be returning to Texas A&M to join the staff of new head coach Michael Earley, the former hitting coach who initially followed Jeff Schlossnagle to Texas before returning to become the head coach in College Station. McMillan joined coach Jay Johnson’s staff in August after spending 12 years as the strength coach at TAMU. Now, the San Antonio native and Texas Tech grad is returning to his home...
Serena Williams has "a thing" for beignets and Princess Tiana
Serena Williams makes a point to get beignets whenever she visits New Orleans. Why it matters: The tennis champion and beauty mogul is in town for Essence Festival. The big picture: Williams is promoting her new clean makeup line, Wyn Beauty, during several appearances this weekend. The makeup is formulated...
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation gets new name, logo
As it enters its 21st year of channeling the generosity of Northshore residents, the nonprofit St. Tammany Hospital Foundation reintroduced itself to the community on July 1 with a new name, new logo and renewed mission statement. The new St. Tammany Health Foundation will serve as the philanthropic arm of...
Critiques on Restaurant Week during Essence Fest weekend
NEW ORLEANS — Hundreds of thousands of people are in town for the 30th Essence Fest and throughout the weekend, New Orleans culture – including the food will be on display. Now, in a weekend that's expected to bring in about $300 million, local residents and advocates are...
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