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New Orleans' permitting director is cleaning house, firing staff. Employees are raising flags.
The Department of Safety and Permits is one of City Hall’s largest and most public-facing agencies, with a sprawling mandate over all sorts of business – from construction to taxi service to short-term rentals. It is also one of the most unloved, notorious for lackadaisical customer service, corruption and bureaucratic dysfunction.
Morris FX Jeff Sr. was a pioneer for creating NORD
Providing recreational and educational programs for young people was a mission for Morris Francis Xavier Jeff Sr. He became head of the “Colored Division” of the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) in 1947. “Under his leadership, NORD built a reputation as one of the nation’s best recreational districts,” the Morris Jeff Community School states.
Global Internet outage impacts flights at MSY and other airports across the country, several companies and agencies also affected
NEW ORLEANS— A widespread internet outage is forcing the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and several other major airlines across the country to delay flights. WWL Louisiana reports passengers are experiencing long lines to check-in for Delta, American and United Airlines flights. According to FlightAware, over 19,000 flights...
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
BCF Awards $358,000 in Grants to 30 Nonprofits
The Bayou Community Foundation (BCF) awarded grants totaling $358,000 to 30 nonprofit organizations yesterday to fill critical needs like hunger, homelessness and mental health care in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle. This year’s total is the largest ever awarded by the Foundation in its 12-year history of the Annual Nonprofit Grants Program, and brings BCF’s total investment in critical community programs and hurricane recovery efforts to more than $12 million since 2013. 2024 List of grantees.
1 hurt after Baton Rouge shooting Saturday, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — One person was taken to a local hospital after a shooting in Baton Rouge on Saturday, July 20, according to emergency medical officials. Emergency medical services said one person was transported to the hospital after a shooting on Prescott Road Saturday. EMS said the person is in stable condition.
Back-to-school giveaways in, near Baton Rouge: Get free supplies, backpacks, clothes
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Students will be returning to school in the next few weeks across East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding parishes. We have compiled a list of back-to-school giveaway events that are taking place in, near Baton Rouge. Teachers and parents across the local area are...
Baby supply giveaway to take place Saturday afternoon at Bethany Church
BATON ROUGE - A baby supply giveaway is taking place Saturday, July 20 at Bethany Church. The giveaway will take place at the South Campus at 11107 Honore Lane. Items such as diapers, wipes and formula will be given away. Supplies will be given away on a first come, first...
Preseason SEC Football media poll is released with shocking results for LSU
This week, the world got to experience the chaos that SEC Media is especially with two of college football's biggest brands Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC. Upon the conclusion of SEC Media Days the Preseason SEC Polls and All-SEC teams are announced with some shocking results for the LSU Football team.
Dutchtown HS grad receives Nursing Solutions of LA scholarship
Recent Dutchtown HS graduate Arielle Perry was awarded a scholarship from Nursing Solutions of Louisiana. Program guidelines and criteria include:. We are seeking graduates who volunteer in the community and have strong participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must attend a two (2)-year community college or four (4)-year college or university...
The Town of Ball becomes the 35th Smoke-Free Municipality in Louisiana
BALL, La. (WNTZ) – The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) is excited to announce that the Town of Ball has become the 35th Louisiana municipality to adopt a comprehensive smoke-free indoor ordinance. This is a huge win not only for the goal and mission of TFL, to create a healthy state, but also it is a win for the community of Ball where now all residents and visitors can go anywhere in the town and enjoy themselves without the dangers of having to breathe in secondhand smoke.
$150 Million QB Passed on Signing With Jets Before Aaron Rodgers Trade
New York Jets fans are excited about the prospects of the 2024 season and hopefully competing for a Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers. However, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr just dropped a major what-if update on a Barstool Sports podcast appearance that would have changed everything. “I remember sitting...
John Schneider sues stepdaughter to stop sale of ‘Dukes of Hazard’ memorabilia
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — “Dukes of Hazard” star John Schneider is suing his late wife Alicia Allain’s business she ran in partnership with his movie studio and her daughter to stop the sale of memorabilia from his career. On social media, the actor recently asked...
Meet the south Louisiana pastor who gave prayer at Day 3 of RNC on Wednesday
The Rev. Patrick “Packy” Thompson has a good deal of experience praying and preaching in front of large groups of people. But the Bayou Blue pastor had his biggest audience ever Wednesday night, when he gave the closing benediction on Day Three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Louisiana Ranked as Hardest Place to Save
Forbes Advisor has released a new study, ranking states by how difficult it is to save money as a resident of each respective state. According to the original research, the national personal savings rate has decreased from 20% in 2020 to 3.8% as of January 2024. The ranking for each state, plus the District of Columbia, is determined based on indicators in these key categories: income, debt, cost of living, taxes, and housing.
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