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New Orleans archdiocese finds a buyer for Catholic Bookstore property as legal fees grow
The Archdiocese of New Orleans is asking a bankruptcy court judge to clear the way for the sale of the former Catholic Bookstore building on South Carrollton Avenue to a Baton Rouge-based dentist, who plans to convert the century-old structure into a dental office. The archdiocese reached an agreement earlier...
New soccer coach at Ben Franklin and more area school news
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH: Chase Bagwill has been named head coach of the boys’ soccer team. Bagwill, a 2008 Jesuit alumnus, served as coach of Franklin’s JV boys’ soccer team and assistant varsity coach last year, when BFHS made it to the state championship. Bagwill replaces former head coach Joe Roberts.
Blue Bell Announces Popular Retired Flavor Will Make a Return to Louisiana, Texas Stores
Summer in Louisiana is not complete without your favorite Blue Bell ice cream flavor. They recently asked fans to vote for their favorite retired flavor for a chance to see it back on store shelves. Blue Bell always offers a variety of classic flavors, but the focus of The Great...
Saints replace Derek Carr in ESPN’s year-away NFL mock draft
There’s no question about Derek Carr’s status with the New Orleans Saints in 2024 — he’s their starting quarterback, full stop. Spencer Rattler may have arrived with a lot of momentum after falling to the Saints in this year’s NFL draft, but if spring practices are anything to go off of he has a lot of ground to make up just in pushing Carr’s backup Jake Haener. But what about 2025? It’s tough to say anything with certainty a year in advance, but a rough season and a prime draft pick could mean the end of the road for Carr in...
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Latest federal subpoena hints at imminent indictments in Cantrell, Vappie investigation
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The federal investigation into New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie has taken another step forward, leading the head of the Metropolitan Crime Commission to predict an impending indictment. Last month, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jordan Ginsburg, the lead prosecutor on the Cantrell...
John Kennedy contends Justice Department got what it asked for with Supreme Court immunity decision
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) argued that the Department of Justice “overreached” when it asked for the Supreme Court to weigh in on presidential immunity and ended up getting what it asked for. Kennedy made his statement in response to a claim by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), who argued that the conservative majority of the Supreme […]
Houma man arrested after deputies found drugs during traffic stop
HOUMA— A Houma man faces multiple drug charges after Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Deputies found illegal narcotics during a traffic stop. Deputies say they pulled over 43-year-old Aaron Anthony Lampton Thursday evening on Roy Street. During the stop, he tried to get rid of the illegal drugs in his car but was caught and immediately arrested.
Mississippi probation officer arrested, accused of embezzling court-ordered fines from those on probation
A Mississippi probation officer has been arrested and is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars in court-ordered fines and fees from those on probation. On Tuesday, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer for Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on seven counts of embezzlement.
The 7 Best Fourth Of July Celebrations In Louisiana
The Fourth of July brings families together across Louisiana and nationwide. Many families take advantage of the holiday and vacation to places like Orange Beach or Destin. Don't worry if you plan on staying in the boot for the 4th. There are plenty of great celebrations with fireworks displays across the state that onlyinyourstate.com highlighted.
Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
Councilwoman says New Orleans on track to clear backlog of untested DNA samples by end of year
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A New Orleans City Councilwoman said the city is on track to clear its backlog of untested DNA samples tied to rapes, murders and other major crimes in the city by the end of the year. The city and the New Orleans Police Department are working...
A slight cooldown ahead, tracking Beryl
NEW ORLEANS — After a very hot Tuesday, some relief is on the way in the form of a little more cloud cover, and more numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday, our chance for rain is up to 50%, and the showers and thunderstorms should begin in the late morning to early afternoon. That will hold the high temperature down a few degrees, although there is a heat advisory for The North Shore.
New Orleans tour company holding fundraiser for woman killed in French Quarter
A fundraiser will be held to honor a woman who was killed in the French Quarter Sunday morning. Crawl New Orleans will be hosting the fundraiser for Kristie Gioe Thibodeaux on Sunday, July 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at High Grace, 733 St. Peter, New Orleans. Crawl New Orleans...
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