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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...
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.
Gov. Landry accuses EPA of trying to close Denka plant in LaPlace
Top Louisiana officials are lining up in support of a St. John the Baptist Parish petrochemical plant, in defiance of a federal regulation that Gov. Jeff Landry says is unfair. As a show of support, Landry held a news conference Monday at the Denka Performance Elastomers facility in LaPlace flanked...
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.
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...
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...
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