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A struggling group of New Orleans homeowners may get a $2 million lifeline to avoid foreclosures
New Orleans Habitat for Humanity could receive $2 million from taxpayers under a City Council proposal to help the affordable housing nonprofit stave off foreclosure for dozens of area homeowners. More than 100 mostly older New Orleans residents who purchased their homes via Habitat are staring down "imminent foreclosure" because...
Detillier announces his bid for re-election
Tyler Detillier is thrilled to announce his candidacy for re-election to the Lockport Town Council, representing Division E. Throughout his current term, Tyler has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the community by championing significant projects that have greatly benefited the area. His efforts have included expanding local parks to provide more recreational spaces for families and individuals, upgrading infrastructure to ensure safer and more efficient transportation, and enhancing public safety measures to protect residents and maintain peace of mind.
Former Baton Rouge Walk-On’s offices sold for $3.8 million, see who bought it
The former headquarters of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux have been sold to a Thibodaux civil engineering firm for $3.8 million. Duplantis Design Group bought the building at 3960 Burbank Drive in a deal that was filed Tuesday with the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s Office. Duplantis has more...
Guilty pleas entered in 23rd Judicial District Court July 22-28
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The 23rd Judicial District Court announced the following guilty pleas entered during the week of July 22-28, 2024:. Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish. 1. Kipp Domingue, Pierre Part, LA, age 41, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II...
Paul Finebaum Names Two Crucial College Football 'Elimination Games' This Season
With the expansion of the College Football Playoff, more games will have a higher impact on the playoff race. It won't just be a few games that matter in determining the four teams that make it into the playoffs. Now, many more games will carry importance with 12 teams included. ESPN's Paul ...
Collaborating to clean up Monte Sano Bayou
(7/30/24) BATON ROUGE, La.—The Louisiana Stormwater Coalition (LSC), LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, BREC and ExxonMobil successfully “Bashed the Trash” at Monte Sano Bayou, located in north Baton Rouge near Interstate 110 and ExxonMobil’s facility earlier this month. Monte Sano Bayou is part of the BREC park...
Surprise Witness in $20 Million Defamation Suit Against former LSU Law Firm Possible
A $20 million defamation lawsuit was filed earlier this year against a Baton Rouge law firm that represented LSU for decades. Now if the plaintiff wins a motion to oppose the stay of the case requested by the defendants, current US Federal Judge Darrel Papillion is likely to be deposed.
Former Memphis center adds important piece to Pelicans' frontcourt
New Orleans claimed second-year big man Trey Jemison off waivers on July 26. Another addition to the Pelicans offseason, Jemison played in 25 games (14 starts) last season as a rookie with Washington and Memphis. Over those 25 games, the 6-foot-11 center averaged nearly seven points and five rebounds, including a block per game. Listed at 260 pounds, Jemison's frame gives the Pelicans much-needed size and interior defense alongside Zion Williamson, Yves Missi, and others.
Slidell's Corey Cousin Jr. makes a decision about his baseball future
Slidell graduate Corey Cousin Jr. still can't believe it's true. Two weeks ago, the Kansas City Royals drafted the talented outfielder at No. 527 overall with the second pick of the 18th round of the MLB Draft. Now, Cousin is officially a Royal after signing a 6-year contract on July...
Gumbo the Great Blue Heron is the new gameday character for Prairieville High
Gumbo the Great Blue Heron is the new gameday character for the Prairieville High School Hurricanes. The new character logo featuring a Great Blue Heron was developed by the school's leadership following feedback from the community and incoming students. "The Great Blue Heron, which we are lovingly nicknaming Gumbo, will...
On this day in 1866
Black men, many of them veterans of the Civil War, were killed in New Orleans when they paraded outside the Louisiana Constitutional Convention in favor of their right to vote. According to the official report, a total of 38 people were killed and 146 wounded. Other estimates put the numbers even higher.
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