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LSP: Westwego cop made $100,000 off illegal car inspections
State troopers say Leroy Victoriano took inspection affidavits from State Police headquarters without authorization from his superiors at the Westwego Police Department while making a run to LSP headquarters to pick up supplies for the WPD.
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
Another round of storms Sunday, rainy pattern continues this week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Grab the umbrella, we have another round of storms on Sunday. There will be dry periods in the morning but once we get some daytime heating we will see storms pop up and move across the area. If storms move quickly it will help mitigate the flood risk, but street flooding and lightning will be the main threats.
New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to release church abuse files as part of court settlement
Archbishop Gregory Aymond said he has agreed to release old files controlled by the Archdiocese of New Orleans detailing decades of child sex abuse by local clergy and make the documents publicly accessible once the church's long-running bankruptcy case is resolved. As part of a settlement in the Archdiocese of...
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.
Embracing the transition: Preparing for a new school year
As summer begins to fade and autumn approaches, a familiar transition period enters our lives. For our family, the end of summer signals the beginning of a new school year, a time filled with anticipation, excitement and, sometimes, a bit of apprehension. As Catholic parents, my wife and I strive to guide our four children through this transition smoothly, grounding our efforts in faith and practical preparation.
At least a dozen Oak Street businesses flooded Thursday, a worsening problem for historic corridor
NEW ORLEANS — More than a dozen businesses on historic Oak Street dealt with flooding during Thursday’s burst of heavy rain. Many owners say the street used to stay dry but is now flooded during nearly every storm, and that the problem seems to be getting worse. D.C....
Reactions pour in following indictment of Jeffrey Vappie
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The day after the indictment of former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, reactions are surfacing. The lawyer of Anne Braud, who photographed Vappie with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, expressed a mix of feelings from his client. “I think Anne, I don’t want to say she feels...
109 couples celebrate their 50th anniversary
The 61st annual Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration, sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, was held June 23 at St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie. All couples married during 1974 were invited to attend, and 109 couples accepted the invitation, with clergy,...
Blakeview: The story behind the Pontchartrain Hotel's historic Bayou Bar
With this week’s Tales of the Cocktail events celebrating the past, present and future of mixology, we offer a toast to one of the city’s historic hotel bars: the Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel. In 1946, hotelier E. Lysle Aschaffenburg opened the bar inside the Pontchartrain Hotel, whose...
Blake Pontchartrain: In the '60s, the Brennan Family's ambitious expansion led them to Texas
I came across an old 1960s magazine ad for Brennan’s which lists other locations in Dallas and Houston. When did they open and what is their history?. The Brennans have rightly been called the first family of New Orleans cuisine, with more than a dozen restaurants here and across the country owned and operated by members of the family.
Rain chances staying high in to next week
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The unsettled pattern over the region will continue for the next 5-7 days which will keep afternoon temperatures mainly in the mid to upper 80s. Sunday looks a lot like Saturday where we see batches of rain moving through during the morning and early afternoon and then less activity through the rest of the day.
Tulane Green Wave’s Jon Sumrall Backs 12-Team College Football Playoff Expansion
Tulane coach supports the new 12-team College Football Playoff, highlighting the opportunity it offers Group of 5 teams to secure a playoff spot. The new playoff format guarantees a playoff berth for the top five ranked conference champions, with one spot reserved for a Group of 5 champion. Two years...
Recommended Thermostat Settings for 100-Degree Heat in Louisiana and Texas
As the sweltering summer heat takes hold across Louisiana and Texas, a familiar debate resurfaces, sparking strong reactions from residents and officials alike. With temperatures soaring to 100 degrees and beyond, a report from Gray News has sparked controversy and disagreement over the recommended thermostat settings provided by a prominent power company.
Old Algiers Main Street | Non-profit offers paid career training programs in Algiers
NEW ORLEANS — For more than 25 years, a nonprofit in Algiers has provided resources to its community offering paid career training programs. From a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program to film and television industry training, Old Algiers Main Street Corporation hopes to remove education and workforce barriers in efforts to build a stronger community.
New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
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