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Volleyball hosts Wolf Pack Welcome
NEW ORLEANS – The Loyola Wolf Pack volleyball team opened their home schedule on Friday with Day 1 of the Wolf Pack Welcome tournament. The Pack played two teams either ranked or receiving votes in the national poll, losing both games to Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) and No. 15 Montana Western.
Across the wire: Examining which potential cut candidates could be good fits for the Saints
The New Orleans Saints have a “pretty good grasp” on what their 53-man roster will be ahead of Tuesday’s cut-down deadline, coach Dennis Allen said. But even when cuts are made, the work won’t be done. There’s the waiver wire to monitor, after all. “When...
New dorm construction makes progress
As the new semester begins, construction on Mercy Hall continues. All floors have been built, and the new dorm building is expected to be open for the 2025 fall semester according to Loyola University president Xavier Cole. Mercy Hall, located on Freret Street towards the back of Loyola’s campus, will...
New Orleans producer killed in crash
Www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-08-23 17:06:29. SUMMARY: WGNO sports producer Mark Dean has tragically died in a motorcycle crash on the C.C.C. this morning. He was a cherished member of the newsroom community, and his loss is deeply felt among colleagues. WGNO expressed that Dean will be sorely missed, and they are sending thoughts and prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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...
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.
South Louisiana child ran over and killed by a school bus
Tragedy struck in south Louisiana on Thursday afternoon when a young child was ran over and killed by a school bus. Louisiana State Police have identified the victim as 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout. It happened about 40 miles southwest of New Orleans. State Troopers say Falgout and other children had just...
New Orleans native says the Saints broke his heart during the 2023 NFL Draft
With the 71st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints drafted running back Kendre Miller from TCU. Ten picks later, the Tennessee Titans selected Tulane running back Tyjae Spears. The pick caused some uproar from Saints fans. They wanted the local product to add depth at...
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.
Nets Trade Idea Brings Jazz PF John Collins to Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Nets will be heavily involved in trade rumors until February's deadline, and they will be seen as a team that can help facilitate a number of three-team deals. Bleacher Report writer Eric Pincus suggests the idea of a three-team deal between the Nets, Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans where Brandon Ingram gets sent to Salt Lake City.
Ochsner wiping out $366M in outstanding bills for 193,000 patients across the system
Shortly after New Orleans officials announced a deal with Ochsner Health and a New York nonprofit organization to erase $59 million in old unpaid medical bills for some 66,000 patients, Ochsner confirmed it is rolling out the debt relief program systemwide. That means Ochsner is wiping out the medical debts...
Saints Fans To Enjoy New NFL Experience With Massive Wireless Tech Upgrade At Caesars Superdome
The Saints and NFL will unveil the new technology at the club's preseason opener against the Titans. The significant upgrades at Caesars Superdome are ready for the New Orleans Saints preseason home opener against the Tennessee Titans on Aug. 25. As a part of the $560M facility enhancements ahead of the NFL season and Super Bowl LIX. The project included wireless and cellular upgrades from the new "high-capacity lens antenna technology" by MatSing.
Why Does Bourbon Street Smell that Way? It’s a Louisiana Thing
In some parts of Lafayette, Louisiana, the air always smells like fresh-baked bread. In Lake Charles, the air sometimes—well, let's not use LC as an example if we're talking about odors—but one thing everyone in Louisiana can agree on is this: Bourbon Street in New Orleans has its own unique "fragrance."
Agreement to cancel medical debt for 193,000 needy patients in Southern states
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics serving Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama is working with a New York nonprofit to wipe out $366 million in medical debt for about 193,000 needy patients. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday that the deal involving Ochsner Health...
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