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Episode 203: Who is the Organization That Just Gave A High School Senior A Car?
For the second year in a row, a lucky high school senior received a free car thanks to an organization called NOLA Black Wall Street. The organization’s main mission, however, is lowering the enormous racial wealth gap in the region. How are they doing this? Founder Goldie Gasper shares all the details, including big news for next year’s giveaway.
NOPD report backs cop's decision to skip DWI test after Cedric Richmond crashed car into tree
A New Orleans paramedic who treated former U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond after Richmond crashed his Mercedes into a tree along North Claiborne Avenue in April 2023 told the responding police officer that Richmond appeared intoxicated, according to an internal report by the NOPD’s Public Integrity Bureau. The officer, Mark...
Man sentenced for 2022 Vidor carjacking
A man from New Orleans has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for a violent carjacking in Vidor. 37-year-old Aubrey Young pleaded guilty to carjacking and was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone. According to information presented in court, on October 26, 2022, Young approached […] The post Man sentenced for 2022 Vidor carjacking appeared first on Orange Leader.
Louisiana’s Heat Makes Us Agitated, Jumpy and Miserable, Science Says
Chances are that the extreme heat in Louisiana is making you wonder if the temperature can really have an impact on our attitude, and you know the answer is "yes" on so many levels. Just how much does the extreme heat in Louisiana impact our emotions? Research reveals a significant...
Lawmakers seek probe of EBR Family Court
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State lawmakers have made a formal plea to the justices of the Louisiana State Supreme Court to request that they investigate the East Baton Rouge Family Court. A Louisiana State Senate resolution from State Senator Cleo Fields (D-Baton Rouge) and State Rep. Kathy Edmonston (R-Gonzales)...
Get To Know Oak Street Event
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Oak Street Merchants, Residents & Property Owners (OSMRPO) are thrilled to announce the inaugural Get To Know Oak Street event, designed to introduce visitors to the vibrant and diverse businesses that line this historic corridor. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, this two-day event promises exciting discoveries, delicious treats and fantastic prizes!
StayLocal Trivia Night Celebrates New Orleans Businesses
NEW ORLEANS – StayLocal, a Greater New Orleans independent business alliance, will present its annual “You Think You Know Local?” local business and brands trivia night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at Carrollton Station (8140 Willow Street). Trivia questions will spotlight iconic New Orleans businesses, historic brands and their founders as well as local lore across broader categories.
Post Malone getting into the hat game with limited-edition hat launch
Post Malone currently has the number one song on the Billboard "Hot 100" chart with his hit with Morgan Wallen "I Had Some Help." In addition to his hits, he's getting into hats with the launch of his new hat collaboration with Stetson and True Brvnd.
Celebrate National French Fry Day, National Chicken Finger Day with Raising Cane’s
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Celebrate National French Fry Day (July 12) and National Chicken Finger Day (July 28) with specials from Raising Cane’s. Caniac Club Members will receive a FREE order of fries on National French Fry Day, Friday, July 12. The offer will be loaxded onto their Caniac Club account and can be redeemed by swiping their Caniac Club Card, placing an order online or scanning their QR Code within the mobile app. Customers can become a part of the Caniac Club by visiting their local Restaurant and requesting a Club Card. Customers must register and verify their email address by July 11 to receive the offer.
Cash Money Records Founders Birdman And Slim To Be Honored With New Orleans Street Naming
The city of New Orleans will honor Cash Money Records founders Bryan "Baby" Williams aka Birdman and his brother Ronald "Slim" Williams with a street naming on 7/3. The street where the siblings once lived, the intersection of Saratoga St. and Erato St., will now be christened “Honorary Williams Brothers Way.” The ceremony is scheduled to take place onsite at the intersection between 1:30- 2:30PM.
Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Promotes Gudino
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children has announced the promotion of Victoria Gudino to communications manager. Gudino will drive internal and external communications strategies to designed to enhance access to high-quality early care and education for Louisiana children and their families. Gudino is an alumna of Loyola University New Orleans, holding a bachelor’s degree in public relations and English writing, as well as a master’s in marketing.
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