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JP Morrell: No longer cleaning up crap left behind; enforcing the ban on toilets, grills, and tents
The New Orleans City Council has voted to add to the banned items list for Mardi Gras parade goers. That now included tents, upholstered furniture, and personal portable toilets.
Hammond man sought in seizure of fentanyl, other drugs in Hammond home
HAMMOND --- The Hammond Police Department is searching for Lawrence Jackson, 37, of Hammond, following a narcotics search warrant in the Clinton Court area on July 24, 2024. After receiving numerous complaints about illegal narcotics, observing suspected illegal narcotics transactions at the residence, and making an arrest, HPD officers secured a search warrant on the residence.
36-year-old from Roseland arrested in connection with simple burglary, criminal damage at Covington fast food restaurant
The Covington Police Department is pleased to announce its participation in a multi-agency investigation that led to the arrest of Sanchaz Harold, 36, of Roseland, Louisiana, for his involvement in a string of fast-food restaurant burglaries across southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi. Harold is facing charges of Simple Burglary and...
Chollet brothers were sports heroes until their Black heritage revealed
Leroy and Hillary Chollet excelled in New Orleans high school and college sports in the 1940s – until their Blackness was uncovered. Born March 5, 1924, Leroy led Holy Cross to three championships and back-to-back state titles, according to Ramon Antonio Vargas. In his 2013 book, “Fight, Grin and Squarely Play the Game,” Vargas described Leroy as being a master athlete who excelled in basketball, baseball and track-and-field.
Deadline approaching for feds in alleged bribery case against Mayor Cantrell
Time is running out if federal prosecutors are going to bring charges against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Or is it? Allegations the mayor fired a public works deputy director in August 2019 in exchange for gifts imply
Injuries Strike Saints, Chargers Stars
Training camp is underway for all 32 teams, signaling that football is approaching. However, the return of football also means the return of injuries, and the Saints and Chargers already had two major scares with some of their best players. For New Orleans, star cornerback Marshon Lattimore left practice with a hip flexor injury, while Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater left practice early with an undisclosed injury.
As her death anniversary nears, ceremony marks milestone on path to sainthood for Charlene Richard
Efforts to gain sainthood status are moving along for Charlene Richard, the "Little Cajun Saint," who died at the age of 12. Along with an upcoming annual Mass at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard on Aug. 12, a ceremony to advance the canonization of Charlene Richard is taking place in Rome on Aug. 6.
Stage Crashers at Zach Bryan & Jason Aldean Shows Stir Concern
In a somewhat strange coincidence, two of country music’s biggest stars both saw fans rush the stage at their shows on Thursday (7-25) evening. The two situations couldn’t have been handled more differently with Zach nonchalantly blowing it off, and Aldean watching as security wrestled the stage crasher off stage. But both took on a troubling aspect.
Saints Backup QB Jake Haener Diagnosed With Rare Form of Skin Cancer
New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener said he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer. Haener, 25, did not disclose what type of cancer he has but said that it’s rare to see it at his age. New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener was sporting a small bandage...
Saints sign a free agent offensive lineman after training camp injuries deplete depth
IRVINE, Calif. — In the wake of a few offensive linemen going down with injury during the first few days training camp, the New Orleans Saints have signed former Rams and Jaguars offensive lineman Chandler Brewer. Brewer is a Middle Tennessee State product who has appeared in 14 career...
Conrad Shipyard holds recognition ceremony for Navy YRBM
Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, La., held a first-in-class recognition ceremony in July at Conrad’s Amelia, La., shipyard for the new 151'4"×49'4"×14' yard, repair, berthing, and messing (YRBM) barge — YRBM 57 — for the U.S. Navy. Back in 2022, Conrad signed a contract worth...
AP Schools names Barry Whittington Principal of Dutchtown High School
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of four new school administrators, including Dutchtown High Principal Barry Whittington. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome these new leaders who bring a wealth of experience to our schools. Their dedication to student success and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment will undoubtedly enhance our educational community,” said Superintendent Edith Walker, Ed.D.
Jason Redmon, Proprietor of Hub City Diner – Driven by Putting Community First
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:53 — 65.8MB) Jason Redmond, proprietor of the iconic Hub City Diner at 1412 S. College Road in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to celebrate Hub City Diner’s longevity and popularity, as well as his support of Lafayette Travel and Eat Lafayette, a yearlong celebration of Lafayette’s locally owned restaurants.
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