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Rape Aggression Defense Course Scheduled for August in Larose
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on August 27-29, 2024, at the Larose-Cut Off Middle School, located at 13356 West Main Street in Larose. This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days. The class...
New Orleans students make gains on state tests. Jefferson, Tammany scores are flat.
Student growth across the New Orleans area largely stagnated this year with test scores not quite back to pre-pandemic levels in most grades and subjects, reflecting state and national trends, according to new data released this week. NOLA Public Schools was among the districts in the state with the most...
Get back-to-school ready with free giveaways across the area
NEW ORLEANS — With school around the corner, local organizations and events are helping families get ready for the upcoming school year. Here's a list of free school supply giveaways across the area. If you have a back-to-school giveaway or event, please email WWL-TV with the information. Orleans. InspireNola...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The St. Charles Catholic Comets
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - St. Charles Catholic’s Wayne Stein is entering his fourth season as the school’s head coach and his 21st overall after serving as Frank Monica’s defensive coordinator for 17 seasons. Speaking of the number 17, that’s how many starters the Comets lose from...
Krewe of ALLA takes a step toward new time slot, and will crown first Black royalty
The Krewe of ALLA will crown its first Black king and queen in time for Carnival 2025, the captain of the 92-year-old krewe told members of a Council committee on Wednesday. Gian Durand and former City Council member James Carter will hold the titles. “I’m so honored to be the...
Nashville tour company mourns death of beloved guide in New Orleans
“Not only was she an employee and an integral team member, but also a close friend,” the tour company owner said. “Everyone loves her. She just wants people to have a great time and make sure they're careful, which is really ironic here today that she ended up being a victim.”
'A Streetcar Named Desire' will extend run, New Orleans theater company announces
For Blanche, Stella and Stanley, this "Streetcar" keeps going and going. The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's production of the classic New Orleans-based story of faded Southern glories and family dynamics will run through Aug. 11 at the Marigny Opera House. The initial two weekends of the run sold out and...
More Info Revealed About New Orleans Man Accused In Chainsaw Attack
More information is being revealed about the man accused of attacking his mother with a chainsaw in New Orleans. John Pittman is charged with attempted murder in the attack on Monday. Prosecutors say Pittman was out on bond and facing charges accusing him of beating an elderly man at Union...
Goyeneche: Cantrell's cell phone could be key to the case
It starting to seem like a possibility. We are learning that several pieces of evidence have been gathered, and President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, Rafael Goyeneche, says there are clue in the Vappie indictment that lead to that fact.
Heavy rains possible, but drier weekend ahead
NEW ORLEANS — It has been a wet month and wet year in New Orleans, as we are officially nearly thirteen inches above normal, rainfall-wise. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms should be fairly frequent Wednesday as we still have a lot of tropical moisture in the area. We will likely have a lake breeze developing Wednesday, and that will help to trigger the storms in the mid-to-late afternoon before they end by the mid-evening.
Habitat for Humanity Seeking Help for Homebuyers in Crisis
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is on a quest to find emergency relief funds to help about 140 of its homebuyers stay in their homes. The rising cost of insurance, coupled with expensive hurricane repairs and pandemic-related income losses, has stretched the budgets of some of the affordable housing nonprofit’s low-income buyers past the breaking point.
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