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Photos: Robotics competition a knock out at Mandeville High
Robots do battle during Northshore Knockout, a regional robotics competition, at Mandeville High School in Mandeville, Saturday, July 20, 2024. Fourteen high school robotics teams from Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida competed during the out-of-season event. Chevron sponsored the robotics competition and adjoining STEMFest, which featured science, technology, engineering and mathematics games and challenges for children.
Boogie Down the Bayou – A fundraiser to support veterans, fallen first responders
DENHAM SPRINGS – On Sunday, July 21st, the Louisiana VFW District 8 is hosting a heartfelt fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America’s heroes. The event, aptly named “Boogie Down the Bayou,” will take place from 11 AM to 7 PM.
LSU Captures Eight Individual Honors on the LSWA All-Louisiana Track & Field Team
BATON ROUGE – Seven LSU athletes earned top honors in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s All-Louisiana Track and Field team announced this weekend. A panel of track media/communications members nominated and selected the award winners for both men and women. A list was also compiled with the aide of the Track & Field Results Reporting System of the athletes that are honored All-Louisiana best times.
HEADS UP: Gulfport man on the run after fleeing scene of domestic dispute
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Deputies are asking the public to be on the lookout for Brian Gerrod Anderson of Gulfport, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook on Sunday. According to officials, the search is ongoing in the area of I-10 near Exit 16. Anderson fled the...
Man shot dead in 7th Ward home identified by New Orleans coroner
A man who was killed in a recent New Orleans shooting was identified Monday morning by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office. Eric Gary, 50, was shot and killed in a 7th Ward home in the 1400 block of North Claiborne Avenue last Wednesday, according to the New Orleans Police Department. When New Orleans police responded to the call at 2:19 a.m., they found Gary with multiple gunshot wounds.
Westbank Expressway closed both ways after power lines fell on road, thousands left without power
The Westbank Expressway was closed in both directions Monday morning in Harvey after power lines fell on the roadway and left about two thousand residents without power, according to Total Traffic New Orleans. The upper-level Westbank Expressway was closed both ways at Manhattan Boulevard as of 9:38 a.m. due to...
Local Launch of Amanda Bellows’ Book “The Explorers” Aug. 2
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Author and historian Amanda Bellows will be at The Garden District Book Shop on Aug. 2 to celebrate the release of her new book “THE EXPLORERS: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions.“. The archetype of the American explorer, a rugged white...
Heart N Hands Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Love Your Heart Gala & Auction
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Heart N Hands, the New Orleans-based nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and heart disease prevention among young girls aged 10 -18, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Love Your Heart Gala. This milestone celebration will take place on Sept. 21 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans.
‘Critically endangered’ chicks hatch at Audubon Zoo
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Audubon Zoo has welcomed the hatching of two “critically endangered” chicks in its Wings of the World Exhibit. According to leaders with the Audubon Nature Institute, the Blue-crowned Laughingthrush chicks are “the first successful hatching of these species.” The two chicks, one male and one female, are regarded as integral to the survival of the species.
Ochsner Blood Bank in dire need of donations
NEW ORLEANS — Ochsner Blood Bank is hosting blood drives during July to help save lives. According to the health system, Ochsner is experiencing a critical blood shortage of platelets and Type O red cells. Blood donation requirements include:. Be at least 17 years old and weigh at least...
Bob Dean pleads no contest to criminal charges connected to Hurricane Ida nursing home evacuation
A man accused of evacuating seven nursing homes to a warehouse in Independence during Hurricane Ida has pleaded no contest to criminal charges dealing with actions linked to the death of older people. A judge sentenced Bob Dean to 20 years, but deferred the sentence. He will only serve a...
Volunteers needed for National Veteran Wheelchair Games in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (BRPROUD) — Volunteers are needed for the July National Veteran Wheelchair games in New Orleans. The games are set for July 25-30 at the convention center. Organizers said volunteers would help with guest services, transportation and cheerleading. With 20-plus competitions and Paralympic sports, the games inspire veterans...
White Linen Night, and more area community news
WHITE LINEN NIGHT: A free evening with more than 20 downtown New Orleans gallery openings and a street party with live music and food for purchase, Aug. 3 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Most events are concentrated along Julia Street, but also including Magazine and Camp streets. The Contemporary Arts Center and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art will open with new exhibits. The block party will be held between the 300-600 blocks of Julia Street.
'From the very first moment,' Metairie coach knew Olympics-bound Kristen Nuss was special
Some athletes leave an indelible mark in the memories of their coaches and fans. For instance, the late center field baseball legend Willie Mays; LSU alum and retired center for the Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O’Neil; and retired New Orleans Saints quarterback and soon to be Hall of Fame member Drew Brees.
It’s a rinse and repeat forecast
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Monday will bring another rain chance across the area and this trend will continue the next few days. Today looks a lot like Sunday in the sense that we see showers and storms building up from the south and southwest by late in the morning and spreading across the area through early afternoon.
SheaMoisture’s Women En Blanc Honors Brunch Celebrates Brightest and Best Black Women In Various Industries
Smirnoff joined SheaMoisture to celebrate Black women excelling in various categories, including Champion, Community Impact, Sports, Influencer, Trailblazer, Game Changer, Entertainment, and Beauty that Bonds. The fifth annual SheaMoisture Women En Blanc Honors Brunch, presented by Smirnoff, was held in grand fashion during Independence Day weekend in New Orleans. The...
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