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Alvin Kamara has a big decision to make as Saints training camp approaches
The New Orleans Saints rookies have already reported for training camp; they arrived on Tuesday, July 16. Soon, the veterans will arrive, with their report date set for July 23. With practice officially scheduled to begin on July 24, the Saints still have some important business to take care of.
8 challenge Sharon Weston Broome in Baton Rouge mayor's race; qualifying period closes
BATON ROUGE — Two Republican and two Independent candidates joined the race for East Baton Rouge Parish mayor-president on Friday, giving voters nine choices for the city's leadership when voters visit polls in November. Four Metro Council members, all of them Republicans, ended the filing unopposed, and five seats...
The Saints are spectacularly, monumentally, mind-bogglingly screwed
It’s difficult to say much about the NFL with certainty when training camps are just opening around the league, but one thing is abundantly clear: The Saints are screwed. On Thursday night it was revealed that All-Pro right tackle Ryan Ramczyk was done for the year due to issues resulting from his offseason knee surgery. Slow recovery and complications led to Ramczyk missing OTAs and the veteran minicamp, making the announcement an acknowledgment that the organization isn’t confident he can contribute in 2024 — and it might even spell the end to his time in New Orleans. Recent injuries have been brutal for Ramczyk, who has missed 12 games in the last three years, which is far more pronounced due to the high cap figure he’s carried.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Murder charge for Metairie man accused of grabbing a beer after beating 62-year-old
A Jefferson Parish grand jury handed down an indictment Thursday charging a Metairie man with second-degree murder in the beating death of a 62-year-old that he believed was spreading rumors about his girlfriend, according to authorities. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigators say Winston Bartholomew, 61, left Gary Olver unconscious and...
Tots can get 'practice' before starting kindergarten. Plus, a list of back-to-school giveaways.
What child isn’t excited about going to “big kid” school? But that first day can be daunting if kids don’t know what to expect. Something as simple as riding the big yellow school bus might intimidate them even before they get to the school grounds. The...
NFC Team Acquires Saints Superstar CB Marshon Lattimore In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them Serious Playoff Contenders
A blockbuster trade proposal has the New Orleans Saints sending Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore to an NFC rival in a move that would shake up the postseason race for 2024. There aren’t any indicators that the Saints want to trade Marshon Lattimore, but there’s a case to be made...
State superintendent intervenes in EBR superintendent search
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The head of Louisiana’s public school system is getting involved with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s search for a superintendent after the school board ended another meeting in a standstill. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley sent a letter on Friday, July...
New restaurant opens its doors in downtown Baton Rouge, offering a country-style menu
A new restaurant with a country-style cooking concept has opened in downtown Baton Rouge. The eatery, called Hot Stuff, is operating in what was once the old Dalton's Department Store at 244 Lafayette St., directly across from the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The menu includes salads and hot "build...
Former jailer, inmate arrested following fight
AMITE --- A former jail employee and an inmate have been arrested following a physical altercation between the two. Jaden Lamark, 20, was booked on Friday, July 19, on one count each of Simple Battery and Malfeasance in Office. He had been a TPSO Corrections employee since December 2023. Sanchez...
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
Candidates line up for Covington, Abita council races on Nov. 5 ballot
Five candidates are set to compete in two special races for open seats on the Covington City Council and Abita Town Council on Nov. 5. Meanwhile, when the three-day qualifying period ended Friday, Todd Burrall won the District E seat on the Covington City Council when no other candidate signed up for that race.
Dutchtown HS grad receives Nursing Solutions of LA scholarship
Recent Dutchtown HS graduate Arielle Perry was awarded a scholarship from Nursing Solutions of Louisiana. Program guidelines and criteria include:. We are seeking graduates who volunteer in the community and have strong participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must attend a two (2)-year community college or four (4)-year college or university...
Meet the 2024 New Orleans Saints coaches: Marcus Robertson
In 2023, Robertson coached a secondary that finished first in the NFL in passes defensed (99), tied for third in the league for interceptions (18) and ranked tenth in opponent passing yards per game (207.3). Robertson coached CB Paulson Adebo, who recorded the third-most passes defensed (18) and led the team with six takeaways. He also coached S Tyrann Mathieu to four interceptions, tying for the team lead with Adebo.
Morris FX Jeff Sr. was a pioneer for creating NORD
Providing recreational and educational programs for young people was a mission for Morris Francis Xavier Jeff Sr. He became head of the “Colored Division” of the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) in 1947. “Under his leadership, NORD built a reputation as one of the nation’s best recreational districts,” the Morris Jeff Community School states.
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