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Son of a Saint is Accepting Applications For New Mentees
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Son of a Saint, the New Orleans-based youth development nonprofit organization, is currently accepting applications for its newest cohort of mentees. This unique opportunity is available to boys aged 10-12 who meet specific eligibility criteria, as the organization seeks to transform lives through dedicated mentorship and support. Mentees who join Son of a Saint remain in the program until early adulthood and stay connected for many years. The upcoming cohort of newly accepted mentees will be welcomed to the program in January 2025 and officially join Son of a Saint’s existing group of 350 youth.
School-zone speed cameras to turn on within the week, city of New Orleans says
School-zone speed cameras are expected to be back on within the week as Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration works to finalize an agreement regarding new statewide legislation, the city of New Orleans said in a statement Wednesday. Cantrell's administration said the city is working with the Orleans Parish School Board, charter...
Charvarius Ward is Glad the 49ers Cancelled Joint Practices with the Saints
The 49ers originally planned to go to Irvine this week to practice for two days against the New Orleans Saints. Recently, the 49ers had to cancel the trip because they're too injured. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was extremely disappointed.
At least 28 prisoners resentenced before new oversight law took effect, records show
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Fox 8 investigation has found the Orleans Parish justice system resentenced at least 28 prisoners in the months leading up to the implementation of a new law that increases state oversight on post-conviction relief. Of those resentenced, 23 prisoners have been released from custody, with...
Report: Vikings inquiring with Saints about Derek Carr to replace injured JJ McCarthy
A lot of teams were in need of a quarterback in April’s draft. Seven team atop the draft were looking to draft a quarterback. The Vikings became the fifth team to get one, selecting Michigan signal caller JJ McCarthy at 10th overall. And they were all set to make him their QB of the present and future until they learned today that he will be lost for the season. This news has prompted the Vikings to seek out other options. One of the top options is reportedly Saints QB Derek Carr. Developing: The #Vikings have inquired about Saints QB Derek Carr, per @SutherlandNFL The #Saints are impressed with what they’ve seen out of rookie QB Spencer Rattler, while the Vikings try to look for J.J. McCarthy’s replacement. pic.twitter.com/HgrwdVFnRX — Scott Erickson (@aidangmurray) August 14, 2024 Carr joined the Saints just last year after nine seasons with the Raiders. His former team attempted to trade him to New Orleans, but Carr invoked his no-trade clause, forcing them to cut him…where he promptly signed with the Saints. Now a year later, the Saints are apparently open to moving on from him already, and could be looking to rookie Spencer Rattler to start right away.
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office arrest 4 in connection with Slidell drug bust
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — Four people have been arrested in connection with a drug investigation. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating Daniel Woodruff of Slidell in connection with accusations that he was selling drugs. On Friday, Aug. 9, detectives pulled over a car on Old Spanish...
44-year-old identified as man found shot dead in a Metairie field
The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office has identified the man who was found fatally shot in a Metairie field early Wednesday morning. Tory Jackson, 44, of Metairie, was pronounced dead on the scene in the 500 block of North Elm Street, the coroner's office said. No one had been arrested in...
Saints Coach Dennis Allen Goes Viral After Making Startling Admission Ahead of 2024 Season
With just weeks before the kick off to the 2024 NFL season, head coaches across the league have plenty to contend with, such as building their rosters, cutting down to 53 players by the regular season. However, learning the meaning of common words typically isn’t one of them. While speaking to the ...
Louisiana One of the Deadliest Places to Be
Louisiana has struggled with violent crime for a long time. Since at least 1979 Louisiana has always had a murder rate greater than the national average, at times being over double the national average. A recent study from Zinda Law Group sheds more light on Louisiana's violent crime problem, as well as the other states with high rates of violent crime.
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
Smart thermostats available for 1 cent through limited-time Entergy promotion
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For a limited time, Entergy Louisiana is offering customers a way to reduce their energy consumption and their utility bill for only a penny. According to Entergy Louisiana, customers can get select smart thermostats for one penny, with shipping and taxes included, through Monday, Sept. 2.
Two women directly affected by abortion bans in their states campaign in FL for Harris-Walz
Texas resident Amanda Zurawski and Louisiana’s Kaitlyn Joshua made stops in Orlando and Tampa Wednesday on behalf of the Harris-Walz Democratic presidential campaign and described how their unsuccessful pregnancies were exacerbated by their physicians’ fears due to abortion bans. Two years ago, Zurawski was 18 weeks pregnant with a fetus that she and her husband […]
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