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3 indicted in Marrero father's retaliatory killing at West Bank intersection
A Jefferson Parish grand jury on Thursday handed up an indictment charging three suspects in the murder of a Marrero man gunned down at an intersection, authorities say, because the victim's girlfriend had allegedly opened fire on his ex a day earlier. Dashawn Washington, 29, and Charles Coler, 31, were...
Missing 65-year-old Kenner man returns to assisted living facility
A 65-year-old man reported missing from a Kenner assisted living facility earlier this week has been found, police say. James Evans Jr. showed up again Friday at his home at the Waldon Health Care Center at 2401 Idaho Ave. Kenner police say he was in good health and went back to the facility at about 3:30 p.m. Friday "on his own accord."
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
An early interception ignited the winner of the Slidell-Lakeshore jamboree
Lakeshore failed to put its best foot forward during its jamboree against Slidell, but the Titans made up for lost time in a hurry. After fumbling the ball away on its first series, Lakeshore dominated the rest of the way en route to a 23-0 victory at Titan Coliseum on Aug. 30.
Volunteer opportunities in Baton Rouge, Acadiana, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Focus Clubhouse, Inc., 1609 Johnston St., Lafayette, offers people living with...
Raymond Burke • The Southland Recordings 1958-1960
Joe Mares, the younger brother of cornetist Paul Mares of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, played clarinet but did not record himself. More significantly, in 1953 he founded Southland Records and for the next decade documented one rewarding New Orleans session after another. Unlike some of his contemporaries, Mares believed that his musicians should play in tune and have excellent technique in addition to their own sound and the ability to play exciting solos and ensembles. He was not one of the producers who felt that everything played by veteran musicians should be released or that having a sincere style made up for erratic musicianship.
Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra release 'Crescent City Jewels'
Delfeayo Marsalis’ Uptown Jazz Orchestra’s most recent recordings have been celebratory, including 2020’s “Jazz Party” and last year’s “Uptown on Mardi Gras Day.” The latest project, “Crescent City Jewels,” has some sure-to-please crowd favorites, too, but it also shows the band’s full grasp of New Orleans sounds.
Grow Wiser Garden Supply Takes Root in the Marigny
For a store focused on indoor and small-space gardening, Grow Wiser Garden Supply’s location at 2019 Decatur Street at the tip of the Marigny is ideal. Nearby Marigny and French Quarter residents — whose apartments often come include courtyards — provide a regular stream of local business.
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
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