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No prison for Louisiana nursing home owner who sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana businessman who sent more than 800 elderly residents from his seven nursing homes to ride out Hurricane Ida in a crowded, ill-equipped warehouse pleaded no contest to 15 criminal counts Monday and was sentenced to three years of probation. Bob Dean Jr. also must pay more than $358,000 in restitution to the […]
New Orleans students make gains on state tests. Jefferson, Tammany scores are flat.
Student growth across the New Orleans area largely stagnated this year with test scores not quite back to pre-pandemic levels in most grades and subjects, reflecting state and national trends, according to new data released this week. NOLA Public Schools was among the districts in the state with the most...
Carry On: Exploring the Essence of Terrebonne Parish through New Video Series
Explore Houma, the Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has found a way to take viewers on a journey on all things Terrebonne Parish. The journey to ‘Carry On’ began with the tourism center’s initial partnership with HTV, where Communications & Public Relations Manager Tara Morvant appeared as a guest on the show to discuss events and festivals in Terrebonne Parish. After realizing the potential to offer viewers a broader and more engaging experience, Morvant and the marketing team’s support at the Houma CVB, Melissa DeRouche, and Nicole Davis set out to create something unique. Their collaborative brainstorming resulted in “Carry On,” a show that cleverly combines humor with valuable information about our beloved area.
Local family attempting to raise suicide awareness after losing one of their own
A local family shaken by an unthinkable tragedy is taking steps to try and raise awareness in hopes of preventing similar tragedies in the future. Holden Michael Breaux was a student at Central Lafourche High School. He took his own life on May 11, 2024. Friends, family and others who...
Larose Memorial Chapel Opens Its Doors
Larose resident, Pat Brady's vision, has come to life with the grand opening of Larose Memorial Chapel. The chapel, built to honor the victims of the devastating tornado that struck Larose on October 3, 1964, is now welcoming visitors. Brady, inspired by the shortage of chapels in Louisiana, embarked on...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The St. Charles Catholic Comets
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - St. Charles Catholic’s Wayne Stein is entering his fourth season as the school’s head coach and his 21st overall after serving as Frank Monica’s defensive coordinator for 17 seasons. Speaking of the number 17, that’s how many starters the Comets lose from...
Kenner PD arrests 2 suspects, recovers stolen vehicles after security camera alert
KENNER, La. — The Kenner Police Department says they arrested two suspects and recovered two stolen vehicles on Friday. Police responded to a Flock security camera alert about a stolen vehicle around 2 a.m. near the I-10 and Williams Blvd. interchange. After the alert, police units were sent to...
Rain chances continue Wednesday but less duration
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) —We will see a slight change to the pattern over the next couple of days with rain and storms becoming a bit more isolated. Expect more widespread rain to continue in the western part of the state with our area getting a bit less activity. It...
See relationship timeline for Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Jeffrey Vappie, trips, love notes, more
Below is a timeline of what is known about the alleged romantic relationship between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie based on documents, news reports and the recent federal indictment charging Vappie. 2021. May 23: Vappie joins the mayor's security detail. June 2: The feds...
Saints First-Round Pick Named A Cut Candidate – Ravens, Jaguars Possible Suitors
The New Orleans Saints could cut edge defender Payton Turner just three years after using a first-round pick on him. Selected with the 28th-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Houston product was supposed to reinforce what, at the time, was one of the league’s better pass rushes as the team prepared for life after Drew Brees. Instead, the veteran has struggled to see the field while working as a rotational pass rusher.
Himbola residents trapped in housing of last resort
If it’s raining outside, it’s raining inside many Himbola Manor apartments. If it’s cold outside, it’s cold in the apartments. And in Louisiana’s sweltering heat, the complex is, according to residents, uninhabitable. “It’s no different than living outside,” says Joy Johnson, a resident of Himbola...
Chalmette High School principal will remain on medical leave for start of school year
A beloved longtime Chalmette High School principal will remain on medical leave for the start of the school year after he was seriously injured in an attack last month. Wayne Warner will remain on medical leave after he suffered significant injuries in an attack while trying to assist a man in a wheelchair.
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