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How will Tulane fare in season opener vs. Southeastern Louisiana? Here are some keys.
Here are four keys for Tulane in its 7 p.m. season opener Thursday against Southeastern Louisiana in Yulman Stadium. Tulane never has lost to an FCS opponent, and as a 25½-point favorite, is exceedingly unlikely to see that perfection end Thursday night in sought-after coach Jon Sumrall’s debut. The only way the Wave can get in trouble is with multiple turnovers. If Darian Mensah and whoever else plays quarterback take care of the ball, the disparity in talent between the two teams will be evident as the game progresses. The Lions will not have an answer for running back Makhi Hughes or the talented Tulane defensive front.
Chalmette to experience ‘what Friday night football should be’ in new district
Chalmette High School will primarily play football games at schools that have their own stadiums. This is a change from what Jason Tucker experienced for his first 17 seasons as head coach. With Chalmette in a new five-team district with four schools from St. Tammany Parish, the Owls will play...
Tulane University School of Science and Engineering appoints new dean
Hridesh Rajan, former Kingland professor and chair of the computer science department at Iowa State University, has been appointed as the new dean of the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, effective July 1. “A distinguished scholar and innovative leader, Hridesh brings an impressive breadth of knowledge and experience...
Local clubs file civil rights complaint against Tulane
An attorney representing the Tulane University Arabic Club, which is no longer affiliated with Tulane, and four members of the unaffiliated Tulane chapter of Students for a Democratic Society submitted a Title VI anti-Palestinian discrimination complaint to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on July 8.
On-air comments from attorney suing Cantrell ignite political battle with WBOK
An attorney waging a legal fight with Mayor LaToya Cantrell went on talk radio last week to criticize a prominent Black-owned radio station, infuriating that station’s owners and igniting a political battle on the airwaves. On Newell Normand’s WWL radio show on Friday, attorney Justin Schmidt blasted WBOK for...
LEDA's pitch competition that boosts minority entrepreneurship wins national honor
A business pitch competition put on by the Lafayette Economic Development Authority in partnership with other agencies claimed two Excellence in Economic Development awards. The Elevate Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition, a program also put on by Opportunity Machine and the LEED Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, won a Silver Award for Excellence in Economic Equity & Inclusion and a Bronze Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development by International Economic Development Council.
Owner of Himbola Manor Apartments accused in past of being slum lord; some residents say they're 'stuck in hell'
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — News 15 Investigates is digging deep into the background of the owner of the Himbola Manor Apartments. With our partners at The Current, we've uncovered a troubled history. As it turns out, this isn't the first time this public housing owner has been accused of being a slum lord.
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: BRPD responds to Istrouma High after altercation at parent-teacher conference
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police investigation was opened Wednesday into an altercation that happened during a parent-teacher conference the previous evening. During an extra-duty shift at the school, an officer was made aware of an incident that happened during a parent-teacher conference on Tuesday. BRPD said that the parent became hostile. A source said that the teacher was assaulted, but BRPD says no physical altercation occurred.
Saints make one waiver claim to bring in former Vikings RB, All Pro returner
The New Orleans Saints weren’t as busy as expected during the first round of waiver claims after cutdown day, but they did add another intriguing name to the running back room. See more on WWL and Audacy.
Man died in forklift incident Tuesday evening
ZACHARY - One person died in an incident involving a forklift Tuesday evening, emergency officials confirmed. The accident happened at 5460 Main Street in Zachary. According to the Zachary Police Department, the incident took place inside the "Dirt Cheap" retail store. Police identified Marquavious Hollins, 21, as the person who...
St. John Parish seeing improvements since Hurricane Ida
LAPLACE, La. (WVUE) - For many along the River Parishes, Hurricane Ida swept through their neighborhoods and uprooted their property beyond repair. “I didn’t prepare at all. I wanted to be hardheaded and stay at home,” Anita Bush said. “I lost everything.”. Bush now lives on the...
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