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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...
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.
The power of art to heal in Slidell
The healing power of art — as seen through the eyes of nine unique artists — will be on exhibit at the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell when "Revival," an invitational art exhibition, opens with a reception and artist's talk on July 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Revival” will run through Sept. 6, and the public is invited to enjoy the free reception and talk.
Lafayette Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying iPad Theft Suspect
The Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Best Buy. On July 5, at approximately 2:00 PM, an unidentified Asian male entered the Best Buy store located at 5627 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The suspect proceeded to remove an iPad 13 Pro, valued at $1,300, from one of the displays. The individual managed to cut the security cable securing the device before exiting the premises.
Kevin George withdraws, one finalist left for Baton Rouge schools leader
Kevin George, director of the LSU Lab School in Baton Rouge, is pulling out of the search for a new superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. “After speaking with my family and my school family, along with much prayer and meditation, I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for the position and remain at the best school in the United States,” George wrote in an email sent Monday afternoon to Lab School parents. "Let’s get ready to have another amazing year and Geaux Cubs!
LSU RB Trey Holly Expected to rejoin team for 2024 season after court drops attempted murder charge
LSU running back Trey Holly is expected to rejoin the team and be available for the 2024 season, ESPN Baton Rouge's Matt Moscana reported Monday. The program suspended Holly earlier in the offseason after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection to the Union Parish shooting on Feb. 9. A grand jury dropped the charges in April.
Disaster scenario looking more likely in Brandon Ingram negotiations
By most marks and measures, Brandon Ingram is one of the best small forwards in the NBA. A skilled scorer who has developed tremendously as a playmaker, Ingram has helped mask roster flaws and highlight strengths for the New Orleans Pelicans throughout his five-year tenure. Unfortunately, the worst-case-scenario is shaping...
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
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