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WDSU Editorial: 2024 Paris Olympics
Next weekend, the world will come together for the Olympics. More than 10,000 athletes will compete in Paris, including more than 500 from the United States of America. While showcasing incredible athletic ability, Olympians share common values — striving for excellence, demonstrating respect, and celebrating friendship. The goal of...
Saints and star return man Rashid Shaheed agree to a 1-year extension
After he made an All Pro team as a return specialist last season, the New Orleans Saints and Rashid Shaheed agreed to a one-year extension that will pay him more than $5 million, according to a league source. ESPN was the first to report the news. Shaheed is expected to...
Saints Reward Pro Bowl Receiver With Additional Contract Year
Rashid Shaheed will be with the Saints through 2025 after a one-year contract extension. The Saints have taken care of one of their own before training camp starts. As first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, New Orleans has given Pro Bowl receiver Rashid Shaheed a one-year, $5.2 million contract extension. This will tie Shaheed to the team through 2025 and it comes in right about a projected second round tender at $4.978 million.
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...
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.
Bank customers report difficulties after cyber outage
NEW ORLEANS — While banks, both large and regional, have largely stayed silent about the impacts of Thursday night’s Crowdstrike outage, many customers reported Friday that they were unable to access certain services. The outage was first reported Thursday night. It was traced to a cybersecurity update on...
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)...
Saints sign Shaheed to one-year extension
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WGNO) – The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed agreed on a one-year extension Saturday afternoon, keeping the wide receiver in the Black and Gold through the 2025 season. Shaheed signed a one-year tenure back in March to return to New Orleans on a...
Syndication: The Post-Crescent
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) scores a touchdown on punt against Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan (19) in the second quarter during their football game Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.
Tulane Swimming and Diving Program Adds Coach Campbell with Lindenwood and Championship Coaching Experience
Tulane University's swimming and diving program, led by head coach Amanda Caldwell, has welcomed Canaan Campbell as the new assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Lindenwood University and Parkway Swim Club. Lindenwood University finished second with the men and third with the women in...
Bombshell Indictment Reveals Secret Romance Between New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and Former Bodyguard
Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, former bodyguard to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. The indictment paints a damning picture of alleged corruption and deceit within the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) Executive Protection Unit (EPU).
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. New Orleans Saints Extend WR Rashid ShaheedAccording to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the New Orleans Saints have extended the contract of WR Rashid Shaheed. He was an exclusive rights free agent. The contract extension will last one year, and it is worth around $5.2 million. He has played just 27 games in two...
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