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Bob Dean pleads no contest, gets probation for charges related to Ida Nursing Home deaths
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — Bob Dean stayed silent Monday as he walked out of a Tangipahoa Parish Courtroom. The 70-year-old had just pleaded “no contest” to 15 criminal charges. His 20-year prison sentence was deferred but he must serve three years of probation. “We got the case...
Boogie Down the Bayou – A fundraiser to support veterans, fallen first responders
DENHAM SPRINGS – On Sunday, July 21st, the Louisiana VFW District 8 is hosting a heartfelt fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America’s heroes. The event, aptly named “Boogie Down the Bayou,” will take place from 11 AM to 7 PM.
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.
Westbank Expressway reopens after downed power lines closed lanes in both directions
Update: All lanes have reopened to traffic. The Westbank Expressway at Manhattan Boulevard was closed in both directions Monday after power lines fell on the roadway and left about 2,000 residents without power, according to Total Traffic New Orleans. Traffic lights were out, and traffic was stopped between the Manhattan...
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...
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.
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...
'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.
It’s a rinse and repeat forecast
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Monday will bring another rain chance across the area and this trend will continue the next few days. Today looks a lot like Sunday in the sense that we see showers and storms building up from the south and southwest by late in the morning and spreading across the area through early afternoon.
SheaMoisture’s Women En Blanc Honors Brunch Celebrates Brightest and Best Black Women In Various Industries
Smirnoff joined SheaMoisture to celebrate Black women excelling in various categories, including Champion, Community Impact, Sports, Influencer, Trailblazer, Game Changer, Entertainment, and Beauty that Bonds. The fifth annual SheaMoisture Women En Blanc Honors Brunch, presented by Smirnoff, was held in grand fashion during Independence Day weekend in New Orleans. The...
NADA Show 2025 Registration & Housing Now Open!
The Auto Industry Event of the Year Heads to New Orleans. Mark your calendars and get ready to head down to the Big Easy! Registration and housing for NADA Show 2025 is officially open. Join us in New Orleans, January 23-26, for an unforgettable experience packed with industry insights, networking...
Morris FX Jeff Jr. championed causes for Black children
Morris Francis Xavier Jeff Jr. was like his namesake. Both were dedicated to making Black children’s lives better. The elder Jeff focused on providing recreational and educational programs for Black children. Jeff Jr. spoke out against transracial adoption, believing that “Black people can and must care for Black children.”
2024 Preview: Class 5A District 7
Head Coach: Jason Tucker (18th year) 2023 Playoffs: 1st Round beat Ponchatoula HS, and 2nd Round lost to Dutchtown HS. Key players Graduated: WR Rayone Russell Jr, QB Ethan Couvillion, Kicker Jaden Alphonso, DT Clarence Major, Athlete Jahari Banks, OT Keyon Wilson, OL Brendon Herbert, LB Stone Riviere, LB Ricky Smith, and DE Derrick Bennett.
Dominican juniors garner college book awards
Fifteen St. Mary’s Dominican High School juniors were presented book awards from universities and colleges to celebrate achievements of the junior class. The annual book awards are in recognition of academic excellence, strong character and commitment to community service. School counselors, teachers and administrators nominate the student or students they feel best embody the criteria set by each college or university.
Greater New Orleans Foundation invites applications for Gert Town Community Fund
A donor-advised fund of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, the Gert Town Community Fund works to enhance the quality of life for people in the community of Gert Town. The fund invites applications from nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of children and youth, housing, older adult services (including transportation), community leadership and capacity building, adult education, and legal services (successions, taxes, or other housing matters). The fund is also interested in community beautification projects (e.g., tree planting, green space maintenance, and neighborhood cleanup).
NOLA Gold drops first-ever playoff game to Chicago Hounds
New Orleans sports fans got to do something Sunday night they've never done before--cheer on their rugby team in a playoff game at home in the Shrine on Airline. But the night didn't end the way the fans--or the team--had hoped.
Underage Impaired Driver Arrested in Lafourche Parish Crash That Killed Two and Injured Others
On July 21, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 3090 near AJ Estay Road. The crash claimed the lives of 18-year-old Rylan Oncale of Raceland and 18-year-old Taliyah Crochet of Houma. The preliminary investigation revealed that 18-year-old...
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