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Tots can get 'practice' before starting kindergarten. Plus, a list of back-to-school giveaways.
What child isn’t excited about going to “big kid” school? But that first day can be daunting if kids don’t know what to expect. Something as simple as riding the big yellow school bus might intimidate them even before they get to the school grounds. The...
5 Unanswered Questions for the New Orleans Saints Entering Training Camp
While there are NFL franchises set to begin training camp with a new regime, others could be heading into one last camp with their current head coach if their season goes off the rails. The New Orleans Saints are one such team facing this scenario as they get ready to...
NBA Trades: Spurs steal OKC's Thunder in mock deal with Jazz and Pelicans
The Utah Jazz has been the team to watch for the majority of free agency, with them shopping two of their best assets around to interested teams. While some have speculated that they may not be serious about trading their best assets, they may just be trying to increase the value of those players, with teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder seemingly interested.
Tulane Adds Former Lindenwood Assistant Canaan Campbell to Women’s Swim Staff
NEW ORLEANS – The Tulane University swimming and diving program, under the direction of head coach Amanda Caldwell, announced the hiring of Canaan Campbell as the program’s assistant coach. “I am thrilled to have Canaan join our program,” Coach Caldwell emphatically exclaimed! “His arrival will inject a surge...
Meet the 2024 New Orleans Saints coaches: Brian Young
Since 2017, New Orleans' 315 sacks rank fourth in the NFL, 11 different defensive linemen have produced multi-sack games and the defense went an NFL-record 55 regular season and postseason games without allowing a 100-yard rusher between the 2017-20 campaigns. The Saints have ranked in the top ten in sacks five of the last seven seasons.
Could Panthers Steal Saints Ryan Ramcyzk Replacement?
The New Orleans Saints depleted offensive line just got worse following the Ryan Ramczyk news. The All-Pro tackle suffered a serious knee injury late in the 2023 season that will sideline him for the entirety of the 2024 season. New Orleans placed him on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, prematurely ending his season due to his status as a vested veteran.
NFL Countdown: Khalen Saunders New Jersey Number Revealed for 2024 Season
The Saints' Khalen Saunders changes jersey number in 2024 to No. 50 after Chase Young joined the team. In his first season, Saunders had a decent performance, with no sacks but solid quarterback pressures. Yet, his run defense was lacking as the team struggled against rushing yards. Relative Athletic Score:...
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...
‘Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration’ now on view at HNOC
Throughout Louisiana’s history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control and exploitation. After more than six years of research and preparation, the Historic New Orleans Collection will debut a limited-time exhibition titled “Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration” that examines the roots of the state’s current distinction as the incarceration capital of the world.
The Healing Power of Music in The Bourbon Street Band is Back
The Bourbon Street Band is Back, written by Ed Shankman and illustrated by Dave O’Neill, is an eye-catching, rhyming fable set in New Orleans that discusses navigating through hardships with the healing power of music. Through their words and illustrations, Shankman and O’Neill captured the resilience and uniqueness of the city through this heartwarming story.
Jeffrey Vappie, former NOPD officer and member of mayor’s security, is indicted
Former New Orleans Police Department officer and member of Mayor LaToya Cantrell's security detail team, 52-year-old Jeffrey Vappie, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday, July 19.
Mayor Cantrell pressured interim chief Woodfork to drop Vappie probe, indictment claims
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie was indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday (July 19) on charges of wire fraud and making false statements to the FBI. The indictment includes allegations that former NOPD Interim Superintendent Michelle Woodfork was pressured to dismiss an...
Global tech outage disrupts flights, hospitals, OMV in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A global technology outage caused major disruptions Friday (July 19) morning at Armstrong International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, grounding flights and creating delays. The outage has affected airlines, banks, media outlets, and companies worldwide. LCMC Health facilities and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)...
Rain sticks around with another chance for flash flooding
NEW ORLEANS — Partly cloudy skies can be expected for the first part of the day. Like the past several days, the majority of the rain will arrive in the afternoon hours. Rain could be heavy at times with some areas seeing flash flooding due to a large amount of rain in a short amount of time. We can expect an additional 1-3 inches of rain on top of what we've already received. Highs today will be in the mid to upper 80s. Lows tonight will fall to the mid 70s.
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.
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