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Ten Commandments Law causes split reactions among LSU students and professors
Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 676 into law on June 19. More commonly called the Ten Commandments Law, it will require the postage of the Ten Commandments in every publicly funded classroom. Currently, the law is receiving pushback from many Louisiana residents, and the ACLU will be representing several parents...
NADA Show 2025 Registration & Housing Now Open!
The Auto Industry Event of the Year Heads to New Orleans. Mark your calendars and get ready to head down to the Big Easy! Registration and housing for NADA Show 2025 is officially open. Join us in New Orleans, January 23-26, for an unforgettable experience packed with industry insights, networking...
Morris FX Jeff Jr. championed causes for Black children
Morris Francis Xavier Jeff Jr. was like his namesake. Both were dedicated to making Black children’s lives better. The elder Jeff focused on providing recreational and educational programs for Black children. Jeff Jr. spoke out against transracial adoption, believing that “Black people can and must care for Black children.”
Goyeneche: Cantrell probably going to be indicted soon
Now that a former New Orleans Police officer who has been close to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is under federal indictment, when we will hear any news from a separate investigation into the mayor herself? Word from federal court could be coming
Saints training camp cheat sheet: Alvin Kamara to Chase Young, everything you need to know
The 2024 NFL offseason is finally, mercifully over. The New Orleans Saints report to training camp this week in sunny Southern California, aiming to end a three-year playoff drought. Much has changed since the last time the Saints stepped on the field for a game. They completely revamped their offensive...
Countdown to Kickoff: J.T. Gray is the Saints Player of Day 48
The countdown to the New Orleans Saints 2024 regular season kickoff is underway as we highlight every player who wears the corresponding jersey number. With now 48 days remaining before the Saints’ Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers, linebacker J.T. Gray is the Saints Player of the Day: Name (Age): J.T. Gray (28) Position: Safety Height, weight: 6-foot, 202 pounds Relative Athletic Score: 7.90 2024 salary cap hit: $3,480,000 College: Mississippi State Drafted: Undrafted in 2018 (New Orleans Saints) NFL experience: 7 years J.T. Gray has been one of the more consistent players for the Saints since his arrival to New Orleans. Although his primary role is as a core special-teamer, Gray’s ascension...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Low pay is driving away Louisiana's early childhood education teachers, survey says
While Louisiana has made progress in expanding early childhood education for thousands of children, most workers still don't earn a living wage, according to a recent survey. New Orleans, however, is tackling some of the problem through local taxpayer money — a major source of funding for early education that's helped standardize the minimum wage for teachers.
Families of Louisiana Olympic stars reveal the drive that helped them get to Paris
Talent? Of course. Coaching? A necessity. Money? There’s real gold poured into those gold medals. But it’s much more than that. It’s dedication, sacrifice and an almost incomprehensible drive for a goal that most of us only see the results of every four years. Tricia Schwartz knows....
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