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Dr. Frank Minyard announces retirement, embraces man he hopes will succeed him as Orleans coroner
Dr. Frank Minyard has been talking about retiring for years. But on Monday, after 40 years as the man who has the final word in determining the cause of death for hundreds of New Orleanians annually, he said it was the candidacy of his hoped-for successor as Orleans Parish coroner that finally made the decision for him.
Insider Thinks Pelicans Youngster Will Have Reduced Role After Poor Summer League
Following a tough Summer League performance from one of their young players, the New Orleans Pelicans might be looking at different options to fill their bench guard role.
National Urban League Celebrating Black Women During Annual Conference
It’s been 40 years since Vanessa Williams graced the stage to become the first Black woman crowned Miss America. Since her victory in 1984, only seven other Black women have gone on to win the title of the national competition, celebrating the standard of beauty, success, service, and scholarship. The National Urban League (NUL) is honoring these women during its annual conference held in New Orleans for 2024.
Uber Eats driver carjacked, assaulted after Hoffman Triangle delivery, New Orleans police say
An Uber Eats driver was carjacked at gunpoint and assaulted while delivering food in the Hoffman Triangle area last week, the New Orleans Police Department reported Tuesday. The woman had delivered food to a home in the 3900 block of 3rd Street on Monday, July 15, when two suspects approached her. One pulled out a firearm and demanded her car keys before punching her in the face, police said.
Two Women Arrested in Ongoing Narcotics Investigation
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents made two arrests in an ongoing investigation into a drug dealer in the Galliano area. Agents had been investigating Wendy Kieff, 45, of Galliano, and arrested her on Saturday. She was accompanied by Tessy Gaubert, 52, of Larose, who was also found in possession of narcotics.
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
Clashes arise over the economic effects of Louisiana's $3 billion-dollar coastal restoration project
NEW ORLEANS — Proponents of a nearly $3 billion project to restore part of southeast Louisiana's rapidly vanishing coastline released a study Tuesday touting the expected economic benefits of its construction, even as the project faces pushback and litigation from communities who fear the environment and their livelihoods will be severely affected.
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
What's holding back rural development in Lousiana? Panelists cite digital divide.
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe hosted its third annual Louisiana Rural Economic Development conference in Marksville. Speakers ranged from the state Commissioner of Agricultural and Forestry, Mike Strain, to rural educators. During Monday's conference, high-speed broadband internet and its necessity for modern life and business were central topics. Broadband appeared to be...
Louisiana Contemporary Opens Aug. 3 at the Ogden Museum
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Ogden Museum of Southern Art first launched Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation in 2012, to establish a vehicle that would bring to the fore the work of artists living in Louisiana and highlight the dynamism of art practice throughout the state. Since the inaugural exhibition 13 years ago, Ogden Museum has shown works by over 560 artists, making Louisiana Contemporary an important moment in the national arts calendar to recognize and experience the spectrum and vitality of artistic voices emanating from New Orleans and in art communities across Louisiana.
Nicholls’ Colonel Caravan Engages Communities Across the Region
Join in as the Colonel Caravan makes its way to cities across the region, with three upcoming stops. The 2024 Colonel Caravan, hosted by the Colonel Athletic Association, Nicholls Alumni Federation, and Nicholls Foundation, began at Big Mike’s BBQ in Houma in July. This event allows the university to engage with various communities and includes a meet-and-greet with alums, donors, Nicholls coaches, and administrators. The events are open to all alums, donors, and season ticket holders. Attendees can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and Nicholls giveaways, and it is recommended that they wear business casual attire.
Harlem9 brings '48 Hours in...' to Baton Rouge: Six 10-minute plays downtown Saturday night
Six plays in 48 hours. This is the task artists are tackling for the inaugural “48 Hours in… Baton Rouge.”. “48 Hours in…” festivals are produced by Harlem9, a New York-based organization dedicated to exploring Black culture through storytelling. Their Obie-winning “48 Hours in…” festivals have been presented in various cities across the country since 2011.
Louisiana Woman Found After Being Missing for 12 Years
A woman from Lutcher, Louisiana who was reported missing by family members over 12 years ago has been found. Detective Corporal Tamarius Smith with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office said Angela Williams Franklin has been located, after being missing since January 2012. Angela was last seen in the 2800...
Two found dead outside Amite city limits; family identifies victims as couple
AMITE— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies are currently investigating a double homicide reported just outside Amite City Tuesday morning. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker says first responders found a man and woman dead along the 600 block of West MLK Street after receiving a 911 call about a shooting around 5:00 a.m.
John Parker Wilson hilariously recalls LSU phone call celebration penalty, Nick Saban’s reaction
John Parker Wilson laughs about it today, but the thought of walking home from Baton Rouge back in 2008 didn’t sit well with him back then. The former Alabama quarterback, who joined AL.com’s Beat Everybody podcast this week, shared his memories of the 2008 LSU game, including his touchdown-celebrating penalty and one of Nick Saban’s most memorable comments born out of visiting his former team.
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
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