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New Orleans juice chain backed by Saints stars in legal brawl over control
Main Squeeze Juice Company, a New Orleans-based juice and smoothie franchise chain which counts two former Saints stars among its owners, has become embroiled in a legal tussle with its Arizona-based financial backers for control of the company. The company's majority owner, Conscious Capital Growth, a private investment firm based...
Hair stylists learn to give clients a critical heads up on their health
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A local dermatologist is educating beauty professionals when it comes to skin cancer. “The Heads Up program was actually established by the Skin Cancer Foundation, because there were so many individuals that were being seen by hair stylists and actually lesions were seen in the scalp,” said Dr. Barbara Bopp of Bopp Dermatology. “We need to help hair stylists realize that they could be first responders.”
SEC Media Days: LSU expects defense to take a massive jump in 2024
DALLAS - The LSU defense will have a lot to prove this upcoming season after a rough 2023 season. Junior linebacker Harold Perkins is expected to have a big year and is the lone defensive player representing the Tigers at SEC Media Days in Dallas. Coach Kelly said he chose...
Longue Vue Events: Weekend Plans, Free Days, Wellness, Art and more
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Longue Vue announces what’s happening in July & August: Weekend Plans, Free Days, Wellness, Art, Community News. Forest Therapy Walk on Saturday, July 27, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m: Workshop registration is $25 for the general public and $20 for Longue Vue members.
Rayo & Handshake Speakeasy Events At Cure and Cane & Table for Tales of the Cocktail
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Mexico City’s Rayo will be joining forces with Handshake Speakeasy for a series of exciting events throughout Tales of the Cocktail this year. Sustainable Sips with Rayo & Handshake Speakeasy. Wednesday, July 24, from 3-6 p.m., at Cane & Table (1113 Decatur St.,...
Report: Vappie facing investigation over Breaud information leak
Officer Jeffrey Vappie is one of four NOPD officers now under a Public Integrity Bureau investigation seeking information about how and why confidential information about Anne Breaud was leaked to Mayor Cantrell.
Chicago Cubs select Nicholls State University first baseman Edgar Alvarez in 2024 MLB Draft
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls State University first baseman Edgar Alvarez was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball raft. Alvarez was a 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers' Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana First Team selection. Alvarez put together one of the most decorated seasons...
Tulane's Welch, Tuft selected in 2024 Major League Baseball Draft
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane pitcher Chandler Welch was picked 185th overall in the sixth round by the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday afternoon on the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Welch, a right-hander from Slidell, Louisiana, led the Green Wave with seven victories, 89 innings pitched...
State audit of Bogalusa alleges misspent ARPA funds and lack of council oversight
BOGALUSA, La. (WVUE) - A new Louisiana Legislative Auditor report alleges the City of Bogalusa might have violated the state constitution, state law and its own charter. The 70-page report alleges a series of violations, including misspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, a lack of city council oversight of government spending and failing to adhere to state finance law.
The Pittsburgh Steelers Will Trade Justin Fields to the New Orleans Saints
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Justin Fields becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded again, it will be to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints...
Richard Simmons went Hollywood, but always loved his hometown New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Richard Simmons went to high school with Archbishop Aymond, and his first job was selling pralines in the French Quarter, where he got paid with free samples. And then Simmons, who was teased as a child for his weight, became a household name, for fitness. He...
Accused killer of Tacoma visitor in January also was under Orleans Juvenile Court monitoring order
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A teen accused of murdering a Tacoma tourist in the Faubourg Marigny in January was supposed to have been under monitoring ordered by the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court after previous offenses. Fox 8 confirmed that 16-year-old accused killer Malik Cornelius was supposed to be being monitored...
Discussions on New Orleans gun restrictions underway
NEW ORLEANS — With concealedlizz carry taking effect in New Orleans next month, state and city leaders are working together to keep the city safe. “We all agree the health and vitality of New Orleans is key to the health and vitality of the state,” Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams said.
HUB International acquires New Orleans insurance firm
HUB International Limited, a Chicago-based global insurance brokerage, has acquired the assets of Swanson Insurance Agency of New Orleans. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Swanson, founded in 1985, is an independent insurance agent that offers home, business and auto insurance. The business will now join Hub Gulf South.
'They've been told': School Board leader parts ways with colleagues, interest group
In a remarkable 17-minute speech Thursday, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board President Carla Powell-Lewis accused four of her colleagues of acceding to the demands of a financially influential interest group after they again rejected Interim Supt. Adam Smith’s bid to win the job permanently. “All of these people,”...
New Sonny’s BBQ restaurant now open in Gonzales, serves beef, ribs, pork and more
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) – A new barbecue restaurant softly opened in Gonzales this week. Sonny’s BBQ opened at 781 W. Louisiana 30 on Monday, July 15. The restaurant announced on social media that it would be serving in-person guests and would not be taking orders over the phone or online at this time.
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