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Old and new ways to cut homeowners insurance premiums with your roof
NEW ORLEANS — Branch Manager at TWFG Insurance, Greg Brown, was a LiftLock guinea pig. “My roof was only four years old, and I was really surprised that we had over 120 shingles that needed to be resealed," Brown said. LiftLock uses a leaf blower to identify loose shingles,...
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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Tulane receives commitment from 2025 quarterback Jay Beamon
The Tulane Green Wave landed their first quarterback in the 2025 class Friday. Cleveland, Mississippi product Jay Beamon committed to head coach Jon Sumrall over offers from Boston College, ULL, Delta State, Arkansas State and Jackson State. He recently attended camps at Delta State, Southern Miss and Arkansas State. The...
Influencer Closet Sale happening at Perkins Rowe
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Perkins Rowe is making online shopping from your favorite influencers an in-person event at the mall on Saturday, July 27. According to officials, seven influencers from the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas will attend the Influencer Closet Sale where guests can meet them while shopping for high quality, fashionable items at a lower prices.
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
NOPD receives additional life-saving training
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Seconds matter in the moments following a critical 911 call. NOPD is hopeful additional specialized training for officers will save more lives. Eight NOPD officers are training with New Orleans EMS to become certified Emergency Medical Responders. “Police are the first to respond to any critical...
Blake Pontchartrain: Tulane medical students have worked in the Hutchinson Memorial Building since 1930
One of the Tulane University Medical School buildings on Tulane Avenue has the words “Hutchinson Memorial” etched above the entrance. I love some of its Art Deco architectural features. What can you tell me about its history?. The Hutchinson Memorial Building, located across LaSalle Street from the former...
Louisiana Camp Hack – Keeps Flies & Wasps Away With No Chemicals
Compare rainfall rates in cities such as Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette from this summer to last summer, you'll see why last year's problems of drought and fire danger have been replaced by potential torrential rains and mosquito invasions. Mosquitoes, flies, wasps, and other scary creatures can be not only an annoyance but a real health threat.
Rashid Shaheed is stepping into the Saints spotlight in Year 3. 'I'm ready for it.'
IRVINE, Calif. — Jake Haener dropped back, surveyed the defense in front of him and found the guy in a No. 22 uniform bolting across the field from his left to right. Haener threw the pass low and toward the sideline, just beyond the reach of a diving Johnathan Abram, and Rashid Shaheed went to the ground to secure the catch.
Trey Jemison Claimed By Pelicans
July 26th 2024 at 6:20pm CST by Dana Gauruder The Pelicans have claimed Trey Jemison off waivers, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. The Grizzlies placed the big man on waivers on Wednesday in order to make room for Jay Huff. Jemison was on a two-way contract with Memphis. He signed a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies in January, then agreed to a two-year, two-way deal when that contract expired. He earned regular minutes down the stretch on a Memphis roster hit hard by injuries, averaging 7.4 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 1.2 BPG in 23 games (24.9 MPG). With the...
Bond revoked for man accused of attacking an elderly man in 2023, attacked mother with chainsaw
WDSU learned new details about the man accused of attacking his mother with a chainsaw and hurting two New Orleans police officers in the process on Monday. John Pittman, 34, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors said Pittman was out on bond and facing charges in a second attack that happened less than a year ago.
Over 60 local kids to compete at Junior Olympics
NEW ORLEANS — 60 local track and field athletes will be competing in the USATF National Junior Olympics this weekend. They are all part of Team NOLA Rush. “Seeing their confidence in themselves just explode is amazing and then them getting to go and compete against some of the best kids in the nation. That's just icing on the cake,” said Joseph Gillenwater, one of the founders of the non-profit NOLA Rush.
Jefferson Parish to operate city routes after Kenner votes to exit New Orleans RTA
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Jefferson Parish is set to operate Kenner City's bus routes following a vote by the Kenner City Council to leave the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, according to our partners at Nola.com. The change is expected to take effect on Sept. 22. Jefferson Parish President...
White Linen Night brings music, live painting, food and more to the Warehouse District on Aug. 3
White Linen Night drew more than 32,000 people to the art walk and celebration on Julia Street and surrounding blocks last year, says Arts District New Orleans President Leslie-Claire Spillman. It was the first full White Linen since before the pandemic, but it also was the biggest ever, she says....
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