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Former body guard for Mayor Cantrell is innocent, attorneys say
NEW ORLEANS — Former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie, who served as the body guard for Mayor LaToya Cantrell, says he is innocent of the charges against him in a federal indictment that came out last week. “Jeff Vappie is innocent of the charges against him,” said attorneys Harry Rosenberg...
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...
Southland Conference Hosting Football Media Day Today
With Week Zero just thirty-three days away, the time for talk is almost over for football fans and programs across the country. The McNeese Cowboys will be participating in Week Zero which means Game Day is quickly approaching. You will be able to hear from Head Coach Gary Goff and a few of the players today at the Southland Conference Media Day.
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.”
Woodside Energy Acquires Tellurian for $1.2 Billion, Strengthening LNG Export
Woodside Energy announced on Monday that it has agreed to acquire U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian. The $1.2 billion deal includes debt and encompasses Tellurian’s Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG export project. The acquisition is set to fortify the United States’ status as the world’s leading producer of liquefied...
Saints training camp cheat sheet: Alvin Kamara to Chase Young, everything you need to know
The 2024 NFL offseason is finally 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 coaching staff, hiring Klint Kubiak away from the San Francisco 49ers to replace longtime offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael. Only one positional assistant, tight ends coach Clancy Barone, remains from last year’s offensive staff.
Pitcher Sage Hoover Transferring to Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Program from Texas Tech
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball fans can perhaps take a small breath in knowing that the program has gotten its first signee from the transfer portal. In a social media post, pitcher Sage Hoover is transferring to Louisiana from Texas Tech. The Edgewood, Texas native will be on her third school...
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...
Chargers, Saints May Sign Super Bowl Potential Cut Candidate
The Los Angeles Chargers or New Orleans Saints may sign Super Bowl potential cut candidate, Kadarius Toney. According to a report, the wide receiver may have been able to win back-to-back Super Bowl championships but he isn’t living up to his expectations. Since moving on from Tyreek Hill, the team was looking for reinforcements and they got Toney midway through his 2022 campaign with the New York Giants. However, he only has one year remaining on his current contract with the Chiefs but his future remains uncertain if he’ll reach a new 2024 campaign with them.
Q&A: Marc Morial talks 2024 election ahead of National Urban League Conference
NEW ORLEANS — Starting next week, the National Urban League, the civil rights organization headed by former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial, will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency hotel in the Central Business District. The conference is expected to bring thousands of attendees to the city to discuss the challenges facing Black […] The post Q&A: Marc Morial talks 2024 election ahead of National Urban League Conference appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Deadly 4-wheeler accident in WBR Parish
ERWINVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana State Police and paramedics responded to an accident involving a 4-wheeler in West Baton Rouge Parish early Sunday evening. The accident happened around 5 p.m. on Poydras Drive Road in Port Allen, in front of St. Peter’s Baptist Church. A 22-year-old died from the...
Alvin Kamara's 49-yard walk-off TD is the Saints Play of the Day
We’re now at 49 days until the New Orleans Saints season opener, which makes this 49-yard walk-off touchdown by Alvin Kamara our Saints play of the day. Kamara had a career day against the New York Giants, totaling 181 yards from scrimmage along with three rushing touchdowns. It was a statement performance from the second-year pro at the time.
New Orleans Archbishop Aymond fights to save church, legacy amid bankruptcy, priest scandal
The photograph hangs near the main staircase in the entrance hall of the private residence of the archbishop of New Orleans. Inside the thin gold frame, standing shoulder to shoulder with a smiling Archbishop Gregory Aymond, are his predecessors: archbishops Philip Hannan, Francis Schulte and Alfred Hughes. Revered in the local church, the legacies of the former archbishops are also now defined by the heinous sexual abuse of children committed by clergy under their watch, and their unwillingness to fully account for it.
Shreveport Faces Mixed Employment Trends Amid Statewide Economic Gains
SHREVEPORT, LA – While Louisiana celebrates a decrease in its unemployment rate for June 2024, Shreveport’s local employment figures present a more nuanced picture, according to the latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drop to 4.0 percent, a historic low for June, but Shreveport experienced both gains and challenges in its job market.
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