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Freedom Summer film fest and art exhibition planned Sunday at River House in St. Bernard
A film festival and art exhibit will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer at Crevasse 22 River House in St. Bernard Parish Sunday (July 21) from noon to 4 p.m. The films "Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom" (2022) and “Miss Juneteenth” (2020) will be shown in the upper galleries of the River House.
Morris FX Jeff Sr. was a pioneer for creating NORD
Providing recreational and educational programs for young people was a mission for Morris Francis Xavier Jeff Sr. He became head of the “Colored Division” of the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) in 1947. “Under his leadership, NORD built a reputation as one of the nation’s best recreational districts,” the Morris Jeff Community School states.
'You got me baby.' Charges detail relationship between LaToya Cantrell, Jeffrey Vappie
Federal prosecutors on Friday secured an eight-count indictment against Jeffrey Vappie, accusing the former New Orleans police officer on Mayor LaToya Cantrell's security detail of wire fraud and making false statements. The indictment confirms details that had been subject of months of speculation by legal observers and media reports. It...
Rain and storms Saturday but more isolated
Showers and storms will continue to pop up around the area Saturday, especially south of I-12. So far these have been moving which limits the flood threat, but any storms that repeat over the same areas will drop heavy rain and could cause street flooding. Expect more of the same...
Korean fried chicken and beer coming to Freret Street, a homecoming for restaurant couple
The Korean term chimaek combines the words chicken and beer. But in practice it’s not about the pairing so much as the experience and good times that go with it, like calling for a seafood boil in Louisiana. Chimaek restaurants are popular in Korea and cities with big Korean...
Flights delayed, long lines at New Orleans airport after global technology outage
Flights have been delayed at Louis Armstrong International Airport Friday morning due to a global technology outage that has impacted companies and services across the world. Delayed flights are causing massive lines at MSY, according to multiple social media posts on the platform X. Passengers are advised to speak directly with their airlines to see if their flights have been delayed or reschedule because of the international outage, MSY spokesperson Erin Burns told The Times-Picayune.
Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk to miss at least first 4 regular-season games
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have placed right tackle Ryan Ramczyk on the reserve/physically unable to perform list that will cause him to miss at least the first four games of the upcoming regular season. Ramczyk remained away from Saints headquarters throughout the offseason while attempting...
Man guilty of carjacking elderly woman at gunpoint sentenced
A judge sentenced a New Orleans man this week to more than 12 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of carjacking an 80-year-old woman at gunpoint in 2022. Shampain Poole, 23, will serve a 147-month sentence and five years of supervised release for his April conviction, in which a federal jury found him guilty of carjacking, brandishing a weapon during a crime of violence and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. District Attorney's Office.
Arraignment set for Jeffrey Vappie, Mayor LaToya Cantrell's former bodyguard
Mayor LaToya Cantrell's former bodyguard, former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, who was indicted Friday on counts of wire fraud and for lying to investigators, is set to enter a plea at the end of this month. U.S. District Judge Wendy Vitter, appointed by former president Donald J. Trump,...
Jeffrey Vappie, Mayor Cantrell's former bodyguard could be the subject of multiple investigations
NEW ORLEANS — As speculation heats up that federal authorities are closing in on criminal charges against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the U.S. Attorney’s office also appears to be zeroing in on Cantrell’s former police bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie. An email from the outside law firm hired...
Flights at New Orleans airport canceled, delayed amid nationwide FAA ground stop
Flights at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and around the globe were canceled or delayed Friday due to a major technology outage affecting Microsoft systems. The big picture: There were reports of massive online outages disrupting travel, banking and news outlets as CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that services multiple industries, went down worldwide.
New Orleans airport seeing extreme delays due to Microsoft outage
NEW ORLEANS — Flights at the New Orleans International Airport are seeing extreme delays due to a technology outage from Microsoft. The outage has grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.
Louisiana Eats: Poor Boy Pride
In 1983, the Louisiana legislature named crawfish as the official state crustacean. In 2008, they proclaimed the Sazerac as New Orleans' official cocktail. And on June 1, 2024, Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, proclaimed Blue Plate Mayonnaise to be the official mayo of poor boy sandwiches. On this week's show, we explore some other essential poor boy ingredients.
The History of the New Orleans, Louisiana Po’ Boy Sandwich
The po' boy sandwich, a culinary staple of New Orleans, has a rich history that mirrors the city's vibrant culture and unique culinary traditions. This humble yet hearty sandwich has become a beloved icon in Louisiana cuisine, representing the diverse influences and resilient spirit of New Orleans. Origins of the...
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