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4 things to watch when Saints host the Tennessee Titans in preseason finale in Superdome
The New Orleans Saints play their final preseason game Sunday, hosting the Tennessee Titans at Caesars Superdome. Here are four things to watch in the Saints' final tune-up. This is it. One last chance for players to show they deserve one of those coveted spots on the 53-man roster. Dennis Allen and his staff will make the final cuts Tuesday. There are still a few roster spots up for grabs, so this is a make-or-break game for some. A big play here or a mess-up there could be the difference between making the team and not making it. For guys on the fringe like defensive backs Shemar Jean-Charles, Rejzohn Wright, Rico Payton and Rod Teamer or receivers like Equanimeous St. Brown, Bub Means, Mason Tipton or Stanley Morgan, this game is everything.
Football, Fútbol, Food: College football is back!
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In this edition of FFF: College football is FINALLY back, United States Soccer has a new coach, and remembering Ed Daniels through Clancy’s. College football is here. I know, I know, it’s only Week zero, and the lineup isn’t that impressive. But, this...
Congressman Troy Carter honors meteorologist Damon Singleton with proclamation
NEW ORLEANS — Congressman Troy Carter honored WDSU meteorologist Damon Singleton Friday following the announcement of his retirement. Singleton received a proclamation and personalized video from Carter, who is currently in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. Carter thanked Singleton for his guidance and service to New Orleans during...
Report: Pelicans set to waive F Matt Ryan
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to waive forward Matt Ryan, The Athletic reported Friday. Ryan, 27, played in 28 games (one start) with the Pelicans last season and averaged 5.4 points with 1.4 rebounds while shooting 45.1 percent from 3-point range. He was claimed off waivers in October and signed to a two-way contract.
Saints Think Gadget Player Taysom Hill Could Squat 800 Pounds
Saints quarterback and tight end Taysom Hill is certainly one-of-a-kind. Taysom Hill does not fit nicely in any of the traditional football position groupings. The utilityman, gadget player, or as he's now being referred to, Avenger-esque athlete, is multifaceted and ridiculously athletic. Fans have known this for some time, seeing...
Hit or miss storms for some but not that hot this weekend in your New Orleans weather forecast
Rain will be likely for some, hit or miss for others, while some of us may not get much over the next seven days in your New Orleans weather forecast. High pressure will move north of us allowing systems, some with tropical energy, moving just south of us to bring rounds of scattered showers and possible storms across Southeast Louisiana.
Railroad, port strikes could bring additional blow for ag in already difficult fall
Labor strikes against Canadian railways and at ports in the United States could intensify an already difficult fall for agriculture. A strike hit both the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Nutrien, the world’s largest producer of potash, told Reuters that a strike...
Health Beat: Live longer & healthier
NEW ORLEANS, La. - People born in the U.S. today can expect to live an average of 79 years. A century ago, that age was closer to 54. We’ve learned a lot about what will help us reach 70, 80, 90 and even 100. Don’t smoke, alcohol in moderation, eat healthy and exercise – that advice always seems too broad. But five very specific science-backed things you can do today can add a decade or more to your life.
Chiefs Playmaker 'In A Battle' To Make Team, Could Land With Saints, Chargers
One year after he entered the season as the top receiver on Kansas City’s depth chart, the Chiefs could cut Kadarius Toney in just a few days. A first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Florida product wore out his welcome in New York and joined the Chiefs midway through the 2022 season. While he spent most of that truncated season in a depth role, he made two major plays in Kansas City’s 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Unfortunately, he couldn’t carry that momentum into the 2023 season. Despite having every opportunity to see the field, the...
Could former students help solve Louisiana's teacher shortage? New grads return to the classroom.
Ashira Jones perched on a blue chair only slightly above the heads of the five kindergarteners who sat cross-legged on a rainbow carpet, rapt as she pointed to spelling words. “What sound does Monday start with," she asked the students at KIPP Central City Primary in New Orleans. "Mmm," they responded in unison before drawing the letter M in the air with their fingers.
Off-Stage Left
Historically, New Orleans is a place rich in theatrics. But it is not, strictly speaking, a theater city. This is to say that the local theater scene is one that operates upon an infrastructure almost as fragile as the city’s own: cobbled together and highly susceptible to storms. But in this sinking swamp city, there is of course also a long legacy of open-mindedness, creativity, and innovation emerging from the discord—a place where flowers are planted in the potholes.
Upcoming rain chances start this weekend
NEW ORLEANS — Friday Night Forecast. Skies will be clear tonight with lows in the low 70s northshore and upper 70s southshore. Winds will be light from the east at 5-10 mph. A weak spin up could develop thanks to a nearly stationary frontal boundary over the Gulf. This feature could increase the moisture here locally to help increase rain chances, especially on Sunday.
Week in Review, Aug. 19-23: Lighting Up the World and More
NEW ORLEANS — As we transition into a new season, it’s a natural moment to reflect on the lights and innovations that have shaped our world recently. What events and achievements will stand out as beacons of inspiration, reminding us of the dynamic and transformative times we’ve experienced? Charli XCX lit up the world with her neon green album roll out this summer and local NASA employees are lighting up the skies with their contributions on the ground.
Oprah Winfrey made mention of the New Orleans Four at the DNC, but who are they?
Oprah Winfrey paid tribute to the four young Black girls who were instrumental in desegregating the New Orleans school system in 1960 during her appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday. Ruby Bridges, Tessie Provost, Gail Etienne and Leona Tate — collectively referred to as the "New...
Josh Hart fired a stray shot at his former team, the Pelicans, while on stage with Lil Wayne
Josh Hart fired a stray shot at his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans, on his podcast, “Roommates Show.”. “I would say this,” Hart said. “I don’t think you’ll ever hear anyone say they were excited to get traded to New Orleans. I wasn’t. But the only thing I was excited, boy, was rolling around in New Orleans listening to Lil Wayne going to every game, man.”
Saints Final Roster Projection: Who Gets In, Who's Left Out and Why?
After two preseason games and 21 training camp practices, what does a final Saints roster look like?. The Saints undoubtedly have a lot of evaluations to do between now and final roster cuts on Tuesday, Aug. 27. By 3 p.m. CT, New Orleans will have their initial 53-man roster for the new season. However, we know there's plenty of fluidity when it comes to assembling the final squad.
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