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Winners were announced at trade conference Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail, one of the world’s biggest cocktail and spirits conferences, is underway in New Orleans. And as part of the festivities, the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has shared the winners of the 2024 Spirited Awards, announcing the top picks in categories like best bartender, best bar team best cocktail menu and — the most prestigious of all — World’s Best Bar.
COLUMN: Is Louisiana ready to take the next step?
With the conclusion of Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans earlier in the week, it is now time to look fully ahead to the start of the 2024 college football season. For Michael Desormeaux and the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, that season will begin on August 31 inside a construction zone that is the future Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium when they host Grambling State.
Leah Chase School hits enrollment milestone, despite doubts
New Orleans’ first direct-run school in nearly two decades cleared an important hurdle this week: Enrolling enough students. The new school, named for New Orleans chef Leah Chase, had 252 students registered as of Thursday. Another 30 kids are expected to attend, but still need to complete the enrollment process.
New Orleans police investigating shooting that injured teen boy
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police are investigating a shooting at an unknown location involving a teenage boy. Police say the boy arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound and is currently being treated. The New Orleans Police Department is investigating the exact time and location of the...
Keynote speakers announced for annual building materials convention
CHICAGO — This fall, North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will host an educational program at the 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, October 22-24, 2024, in New Orleans. A diverse slate of subject-matter experts will lead sessions designed to help conference attendees gain the insights needed to enhance operational efficiency, increase the bottom line, and ultimately, grow their business.
Heavy hitters in play as elite DL Jahkeem Stewart eyes midseason commitment
New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart is an elite talent in the class of 2026. The 6-6, 270-pound monster is ranked No. 10 overall by 247Sports. He's the No. 1 defensive lineman in the country and No. 2 prospect in Louisiana. On the recruiting front, Stewart can...
Youth golf league registration opens
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce its fourth season of youth golf through its partnership with First Tee Greater New Orleans. The program will return to Cypress Lakes in Ormond and has expanded to add programs at Grand Ridge in Willowdale. Children ages 5-13 are invited to participate […] The post Youth golf league registration opens appeared first on L'Observateur.
The Reading Life: Ayurella Horn-Muller
Susan Larson talks with Ayurella Horn-Muller about her fascinating new book, Devoured: The Extraordinary Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Ate the South. Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week:. The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will hold a Box Sale of Children's Books...
Created to Be: TLU Joins the Fun at 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering
It happens every three years. Thousands of young adults from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America come together for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. The event includes worship, Bible study, service, and fellowship—and can be a life-changing experience for those who attend.
Dak Prescott Contract Talks Suggest Departure; Saints, Panthers Possible Destinations
The Dallas Cowboys are hesitant to give Dak Prescott a record-breaking contract, leading the quarterback to hint at looking for his next team. Entering the final year of his contract, Prescott will hit the open market, with talks at a standstill and no franchise tag option for the Cowboys. Prescott...
Southern MS/AL/LA forecast for 7/26/24: More rain expected today
Happy Friday and the first day of the 2024 Olympics; I hope your week went well. For us on the Gulf Coast, the wet weather pattern that has been soaking the region for the past week is expected to continue for the next several days. Although our temperatures have been below average this past several days, our rainfall trends have been the same, with daily showers and thunderstorms. This trend is expected to continue as we approach the end of the month before a major shift in the weather pattern next week.
Feral hogs are Louisiana's most troublesome new transplant
Walk around New Orleans long enough, and you’re bound to hear grizzled locals grumbling about unwelcome tourists and transplants. Travel outside of the city, and you’ll hear man Louisianians grumbling about a different type of transplant: feral hogs
Tulane plan to lease Freret St. sidewalks under fire from neighbors, protesters
Tulane University is exploring a plan to take over the sidewalks on both sides of Freret Street along a half-mile stretch through the heart of the Uptown campus. The proposal would allow the university to lease the sidewalks on Freret between Calhoun Street and Newcomb Place from the city. The deal, which still requires approval from the Planning Commission and City Council, would effectively make the sidewalks part of the university campus and, therefore private, not public property.
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