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Dillon college student organizing health fair to help community
DILLON, S.C. (WPDE) — A Dillon college student wants people in her community to live healthier lives and she’s putting her words into action. Bryanna Grice is studying pre-medicine and biology at Xavier University in New Orleans. Grice said she does volunteer work at McLeod Health and loves...
Heavy downpours moving through mid-day Friday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Heavy downpours with showers and storms are moving through once again Friday. These are moving more than the activity on Thursday so that should limit flood potential. However rainfall rates will stay high heading in to next week. The ground is fairly saturated so be aware of flash flooding concerns over the next few days.
Saints All-Pro could be trending toward retirement
The end may be near for New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk. The Saints placed Ramczyk on the reserve/PUP list due to his lingering knee injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Given that New Orleans did this before the team’s final roster reduction, the 30-year-old is officially out for the 2024 season. Rapoport... The post Saints All-Pro could be trending toward retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
Air Travel Grounded – Louisiana Passengers Call Your Airline
There appears to be a major IT issue involving several of the airlines that serve airports in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge this morning. The issue is not just confined to Louisiana airports nor is it confined exclusively to the airline industry. Since many of you...
Buccaneers' NFC South Rivals Face Devastating Blow After Key Player Out for 2024
The New Orleans Saints will be facing an uphill battle in 2024 as they try to navigate their struggles at one of the most important positions on the field. The New Orleans Saints will be without one of their best players for the entire 2024 season. On Friday, Adam Schefter...
Beatties Ford’s newest food spot brings New Orleans-style cooking to the West End
A Black-owned carryout-style restaurant, Bite Your Tongue Authentic New Orleans Cuisine, opened recently on Beatties Ford Road. The restaurant serves Louisiana Cajun-inspired dishes, like red beans and rice, po’ boy sandwiches and more. Bite Your Tongue operates from a commercial kitchen that Historic West End Partners opened in attempt...
Crescent City has its share of hall of fame greats
On a balmy November 1950 afternoon on Philadelphia’s Franklin Field, two future NFL greats invited their high school coach to join them on the football field for a special tribute. Before the kickoff of the game, won by the host Eagles, retired Warren Easton coach Johnny Brechtel was escorted...
Watch My Shoes: Melissa Carnegie Shares Insights On Monetization At Essence Festival Panel & Hosts Event Celebrating Women Sneaker Heads
Melissa Carnegie is the visionary founder of Kicks and Fros, a vibrant community and brand dedicated to celebrating the intersection of sneaker culture, black culture, and the empowerment of women. During a dynamic panel at the Essence Hollywood House, Carnegie shared her expertise on content monetization in the content creator space. Following the panel, she hosted an engaging event “Kicks, Grails & Cocktails,” in partnership with Her Grails and Uncle Funky’s Daughter.
Funding source still questionable as SWBNO set to take over drainage consolidation by year's end
NEW ORLEANS — When it rains it pours in New Orleans and when it pours, often times city streets flood. Historically, the Sewerage and Water Board was responsible for drainage canals, large pipes and pumps while the city Department of Public Works maintained 72,000 catch basins and the smaller drainage pipes.
NFL Skill Positions Rankings: New Orleans Saints’ Aging Roster Comes in at 28th
Can the New Orleans Saints have a turnaround 2024?. The 2023 season was one to forget for fans in the Bayou. The notorious worst division in the NFL was seemingly up-for-grabs yet again, and the Saints squandered the opportunity to host a faltering Philadelphia Eagles squad in the NFC Wild Card round, something Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers successfully did.
New Orleans Council Moves Forward With An Ordinance That Will Pay Musicians $200 An Hour
Members of the New Orleans City Council voted in favor of a musician pay ordinance which will now go to the full council for consideration. If passed, musicians hired by the city will be paid at least $200 per hour. If a band is hired, each member makes the same hourly rate. This is good news for some local musicians who say they are underpaid. Danovon Calhoun-Bettis is the Director of Engagement for The Music & Culture Coalition of New Orleans and a musician. Calhoun-Bettis. In an interview with WWLTV, the musician said many of his counterparts struggle to meet their...
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