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Porch Poppin’: Tessie Prevost Williams, who helped integrate New Orleans schools, dies at 69
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson discusses the life of Tessie Prevost Williams, who died on July 6 at age 69. At six years old, she was one of the “McDonogh 3” who integrated McDonogh 19 Elementary School on November 14, 1960. Republish our articles...
Why Derek Carr Almost Didn't Sign With The New Orleans Saints
New Orleans' franchise leader almost chose another struggling team over before signing with the Saints!. New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr enters his second year under center with the black and gold. Carr recently appeared on the Pardon My Take Podcast to reveal how close he was to signing with an AFC East team last offseason.
Why Post-2025 Offseason Will Solidify or Redefine Saints Wide Receiver Room
With wideout Rashid Shaheed extended through the 2025 year, the New Orleans Saints offseason to follow will be a busy and potentially redefining one at the position. It may not have been a market-setting deal, but it was an imperative one for the New Orleans Saints on Saturday when they extended wide receiver Rashid Shaheed through the 2025 NFL season. That gives the team a clear vision of their future at the position for at least the next two seasons. Shaheed and his dynamic wideout counterpart Chris Olave are set to have a big season this year in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's offense, one that could shape the wide receiver room for years to come.
BREAKING: New Orleans Saints Extend a Notable Wide Receiver
The New Orleans Saints are still making acquisitions as training camp is set to begin. Earlier today, it was revealed that they came to an agreement with one notable wide receiver of theirs. Who is the wide receiver? What does their new deal look like? Read below to find out.
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...
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)...
Louisiana residents can get discount on tickets for National WWII Museum in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (BRPROUD) — The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is offering a summer discount on admission prices. According to the museum, general admission will be half-priced for Louisiana residents throughout July. Visitors can tour immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences and see a wide collection of artifacts. Some guided...
Flood detection sensors to be placed in New Orleans, reporting flooding in real-time
NEW ORLEANS — The city of New Orleans will soon see stormwater detection sensors that will alert people of flooding conditions. If there's one thing that can get people in New Orleans talking, it's the flooding. Mid City resident Audrey Allen said, "It's inconvenient for sure," and their neighbor...
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Battling back soreness
Missi won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Nuggets due to lower back soreness, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Missi won't suit up for the Pelicans' final Summer League contest as he tends to pain in his lower back. The 20-year-old flashed some of the rim protection and athleticism in Las Vegas that coaxed the Pelicans into selecting him with the 21st overall pick in this year's draft. He should be ready to go for training camp.
TIMELAPSE: Watch the moment hundreds of flights were grounded due to network outage
NEW ORLEANS — Hundreds of flights across the United States were impacted by a global network outage Friday morning. Airports across the country dealt with flights from nearly all airlines coming to a ground stop. Flightradar24 captured in a timelapse video the moment air traffic significantly thinned out between...
New Orleans-made space rocket inches closer to Moon mission
A crucial piece of NASA's next crewed flight to the Moon was shipped out this week from New Orleans and is on a barge headed to Florida. Why it matters: The rocket stage was constructed at NASA's Michoud facility and is the largest of its kind in the world. The...
Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation announces new board members
NEW ORLEANS – The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation is proud to announce two local leaders have been selected to join its Board of Directors. Wendy Brunet Burns and Patrick Kiernan were nominated and approved by the board at the June meeting. Burns and Kiernan bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to support the Sports Foundation’s mission of attracting and managing major sporting events that create economic impact and positive media opportunities for the State of Louisiana and the Greater New Orleans area.
Pieces of Tujague's bar were tossed in the trash, French Quarter resident says
Despite developer Mike Motwani's assurance that the historic bar that once sat inside Tujague's restaurant is safe, two sources tell Axios New Orleans they've seen evidence that at least part of it was tossed out. Why it matters: Suggestions that Tujague's bar was destroyed during renovations to the restaurant's former...
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