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Saints' toughest offseason departure is a tie between two veterans
Deciding who was the toughest departure for the New Orleans Saints came down to Michael Thomas and Andrus Peat. Balancing talent, importance and availability led to these two veterans being tied at number one. Fans have been calling for Peat’s departure for years, but now that he’s gone, it feels...
Pelicans fall to 0-3 in Summer League despite Matkovic's big game
The Pelicans Summer League squad fell to 0-3 Tuesday, losing to San Antonio 90-85. Despite a career-defining game from recently signed Croatian center Karlo Matkovic, New Orleans fell just short off their first Summer League win once again. Pelicans starters struggled, with no player scoring more than eight points. However, Matkovic's performance was one of a few bright spots in a rather disappointing final result. Below, we discuss key takeaways and concerns moving forward.
Top 10 Best Locally Owned Furniture Stores in Greater New Orleans
Not only is New Orleans known for its wide range culture and history, but it also has a wide range of exceptional furniture stores. These stores offer a unique shopping experience that combines style, quality, and affordability. Many of the stores offer antique furniture including chairs, tables, cabinets, and decorative...
A timeline of the Mike Evans-Marshon Lattimore feud, and where things stand now
Throughout the history of the NFL, the league has seen several dynamic, nasty, and ruthless wide receiver and cornerback rivalries. Starting in the 1970's with Lynn Swann and George Atkinson going at it against one another, there have been plenty of notable battles between two players lined up outside. In...
Past outages helped New Orleans City Hall stay online during Cyberstrike outage
“We did have some shared programs through Microsoft that were running a little bit slower,” New Orleans homeland security director Collin Arnold said, noting that those systems returned to normal after a reboot.
The Times-Picayune takes top awards from Louisiana Press Association
The Louisiana Press Association on Friday named The Times-Picayune the 2023 Newspaper of the Year in its annual "Better Newspapers" contest. The Times-Picayune was also awarded the Freedom of Information prize, which acknowledges the newspaper that fought most for the public's access to information statewide. Writers and teams in New...
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)...
Hundreds of passengers delayed at New Orleans airport amid global IT outage
KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Hundreds of passengers are delayed at the Louis Armstrong International Airport Friday morning following a global technology issue. According to the airport, the delays are due to IT outages reported across the world. Airlines, including American, United and Delta, are among those who have been impacted.
Saints QB Derek Carr says he considered signing with AFC team in 2023 offseason
For the first time in his career, quarterback Derek Carr had to search for a new NFL home last offseason. After nine years with the Raiders, the franchise's all-time passing leader was released, and eventually signed a four-year, $150 million deal with the New Orleans Saints. Carr had suitors during...
OMV encouraging customers to reschedule appointments due to global outages
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is reporting varying degrees of outages at its offices statewide due to the global IT outages. Earlier today, the OMV could not process any transactions, and while systems are starting to come back online, customers will likely still experience wait times at their OMV offices, officials said.
Jeffrey Vappie lied to cover up romantic relationship with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, prosecutors allege
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie was indicted on Friday, July 19, by a federal grand jury. Vappie faces seven counts of wire fraud for collecting money during time he drew a taxpayer salary while allegedly “he was engaged in personal activities, including carrying on a personal and romantic relationship with Public Official 1.” He also faces one count of making false statements to the FBI for denying the existence of such a relationship during the investigation. A summons has been issued for his arrest.
Letters: Consider effect of Ten Commandments display on students' mental health
Imagine a child walking into their new classroom in a Louisiana public school, eyes widening as they notice the prominently displayed Ten Commandments. They feel a pang of discomfort, sensing their differences from classmates who share a different religious background. This child wonders if their own beliefs are less valued in this space. Unfortunately, this scenario could become a reality for many children under Louisiana’s new mandate to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
Purple Star School program tailored to military families
Military families move on average every two to three years. The Purple Star School program, introduced to Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic schools at the end of the last school year, is one tool schools can utilize to respond to the educational and emotional challenges military children can face during their transition to a new school.
Olisaemeka Udoh joins new roster with familiar coaches | Saints Podcast Rewind
Offensive lineman Olisaemeka Udoh may be a newcomer to the New Orleans Saints offense, but he brings with him an unmatched familiarity with several of the Saints offseason coaching additions. Udoh joins the Saints after spending five seasons as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, playing in 43 regular season...
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