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Fat Boy Phillies brings soul food to Southland Mall with new restaurant location
A Houma-based food truck has branched out with a second location inside Southland Mall. Fat Boy Phillies opened a restaurant inside the mall Friday, July 12. The restaurant is where Chick-Fil-A used to be, next to Pocket Change. It was opened by K.J. Townsend, a Houma chef. More than 40 people were waiting Friday to place their first orders.
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 Louisiana dermatologist is educating beauty professionals about 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...
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.
'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 Superintendent Adam Smith’s bid to win the job permanently. “All of these people,”...
Tulane catcher Colin Tuft drafted in 8th round by Orioles
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane catcher Colin Tuft was picked 249th overall in the eighth round by the Baltimore Orioles on Monday afternoon on the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Tuft, a catcher from Vienna, Virginia, led Tulane with 67 runs scored, 44 walks and 13...
New Orleans Police Department searching for 3 persons of interest in Bywater homicide
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is searching for three persons of interest in connection with a homicide in Bywater last Wednesday morning. NOPD says Jasmine Hiatt, 23, Nicole Galvis, 34, and Trey Thompson, 31, are all person of interest in the case and are needed for questioning.
NOLA Back 2 School Fest Presented by Shell July 27
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – NOLA Back 2 School Fest provides thousands of school children in grades K-6 from throughout the New Orleans area with a backpack filled with essential school supplies – tools children need to learn and achieve academic success in the upcoming school year. Students must be pre-registered to receive the FREE school supplies and backpack.
Kenner teen arrested, accused of shooting a 15-year-old
KENNER, La. — Kenner police department arrested a teen accused of an attempted murder of a 15-year-old. According to police, a 15-year-old was shot at multiple times on June 1 with in the 2600 block of Acron Street. No injuries were reported, and police say the shooting happened during...
Two people arrested on drug charges after traffic stop near Belle Rose
BELLE ROSE— An Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputy arrested two people for multiple drug charges after observing one of the suspects dump a container of drugs during a traffic stop in Belle Rose. The deputy stopped Jeremine K. Paul, 34, and Lajoya Tasheria Hearvey, 32, late Friday night on La....
Bogalusa mayor appoints first black police chief in city's 110-year history
BOGALUSA, La. (WVUE) - Bogalusa mayor Tryin Truong announced Monday (July 15) morning that he’s appointed a new chief to lead the city’s police force. Truong said he’s tapped formerly retired Bogalusa officer James “Smitty” Smith to take over the department. Smith will be the...
5 teens arrested after chase in stolen car from Covington to Hammond, deputies say
HAMMOND — Officials said Monday that five teenagers in a stolen car were arrested after a chase through parts of St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. All five are minors and were not identified by Tangipahoa Parish deputies. Covington Police had tried to pull over their vehicle early Friday, but...
Kenner crackdown on illegal license plates leads to arrest of man wanted for serious crimes
KENNER, La. — A traffic stop in Kenner has led to the arrest of a man wanted for serious crimes both locally and out of state. On Thursday, July 11, a traffic enforcement officer pulled over a vehicle in the 2900 block of West Esplanade for displaying a fraudulent license plate and registration, and for operating without a license.
John Schneider urged fans to help stop sale of ‘Dukes of Hazard’ memorabilia, studio contents
"Dukes of Hazard" star John Schneider took to Facebook on Friday, July 12, to stop the sale of his career memorabilia stored at a Louisiana studio. He argued that a listed sale for the contents of John Schneider Studios and encouraged fans to call two phone numbers listed on the online sale page to "stop this thievery."
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