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LSU Captures Eight Individual Honors on the LSWA All-Louisiana Track & Field Team
BATON ROUGE – Seven LSU athletes earned top honors in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s All-Louisiana Track and Field team announced this weekend. A panel of track media/communications members nominated and selected the award winners for both men and women. A list was also compiled with the aide of the Track & Field Results Reporting System of the athletes that are honored All-Louisiana best times.
Signater joins North Oaks Pulmonology
HAMMOND -- Kristin A. Signater, MD, will join the staff of North Oaks Pulmonology, a department of North Oaks Medical Center, effective Aug. 19. Dr. Signater is accepting new patients. A New Orleans native, Dr. Signater is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary disease through the American College of...
Portion of elevated Westbank Expressway closed due to downed powerlines on road
NEW ORLEANS — A portion of the elevated Westbank Expressway is closed between Gretna and Harvey on Monday morning due to power lines on the road. US 90B West is closed to traffic at Manhattan Boulevard. Jefferson Parish fire officials say a transformer blew, causing the powerlines to fall...
Abercrombie & Fitch Now Open at Lakeside Shopping Center
METAIRIE, La (Biz New Orleans) – Abercrombie & Fitch is now open in the main mall across from the food court at Lakeside Shopping Center. The store features a shop-in-shop space for its children’s brand, abercrombie kids. Another family brand, Hollister Co., will open in an adjacent space later this month.
Local Launch of Amanda Bellows’ Book “The Explorers” Aug. 2
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Author and historian Amanda Bellows will be at The Garden District Book Shop on Aug. 2 to celebrate the release of her new book “THE EXPLORERS: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions.“. The archetype of the American explorer, a rugged white...
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.
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...
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...
Bob Dean pleads no contest to criminal charges connected to Hurricane Ida nursing home evacuation
A man accused of evacuating seven nursing homes to a warehouse in Independence during Hurricane Ida has pleaded no contest to criminal charges dealing with actions linked to the death of older people. A judge sentenced Bob Dean to 20 years, but deferred the sentence. He will only serve a...
Physiatrist Thien Ninh, MD, joins North Oaks Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic
HAMMOND -- Physiatrist Thien Ninh, MD, has joined North Oaks Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic in Hammond and is accepting new patients, ages 18 and older. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ninh, call 985-230-2778. Dr. Ninh is trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation, which involves the prevention, and non-surgical...
Man shot dead in 7th Ward home identified by New Orleans coroner
A man who was killed in a recent New Orleans shooting was identified Monday morning by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office. Eric Gary, 50, was shot and killed in a 7th Ward home in the 1400 block of North Claiborne Avenue last Wednesday, according to the New Orleans Police Department. When New Orleans police responded to the call at 2:19 a.m., they found Gary with multiple gunshot wounds.
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.
There are two distinct ways to research African American genealogy. Learn more at talk.
Genealogist and historian Antoinette Harrell will discuss the two distinct approaches to searching for African American family records at a talk at 7 p.m. July 31 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The approaches correspond to the change in legal status of African Americans in...
Albany High's culinary program receives $5,000 Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grant
Albany High School's culinary students will have a new hydronics garden system, chef coats, knife sets, sous vide cookers, blenders and utensil sets thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Albany High is one of 40 high schools nationwide selected for...
'From the very first moment,' Metairie coach knew Olympics-bound Kristen Nuss was special
Some athletes leave an indelible mark in the memories of their coaches and fans. For instance, the late center field baseball legend Willie Mays; LSU alum and retired center for the Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O’Neil; and retired New Orleans Saints quarterback and soon to be Hall of Fame member Drew Brees.
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