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Lawyers push to relocate students from an elementary school next to chemical plant in St. John
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is asking a federal judge to require St. John the Baptist Parish School Board to relocate students from an elementary school located right next to a chemical plant. Fifth Ward Elementary School sits about 500 feet from the Denka Performance Elastomers plant in the small,...
Murder charge for Metairie man accused of grabbing a beer after beating 62-year-old
A Jefferson Parish grand jury handed down an indictment Thursday charging a Metairie man with second-degree murder in the beating death of a 62-year-old that he believed was spreading rumors about his girlfriend, according to authorities. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigators say Winston Bartholomew, 61, left Gary Olver unconscious and...
Freedom Summer film fest and art exhibition planned Sunday at River House in St. Bernard
A film festival and art exhibit will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer at Crevasse 22 River House in St. Bernard Parish Sunday (July 21) from noon to 4 p.m. The films "Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom" (2022) and “Miss Juneteenth” (2020) will be shown in the upper galleries of the River House.
Tots can get 'practice' before starting kindergarten. Plus, a list of back-to-school giveaways.
What child isn’t excited about going to “big kid” school? But that first day can be daunting if kids don’t know what to expect. Something as simple as riding the big yellow school bus might intimidate them even before they get to the school grounds. The...
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Saints, Rashid Shaheed agree to new deal
The Saints are keeping one of their key contributors around for at least another season. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, New Orleans has agreed to terms with exclusive rights free agent receiver/return specialist Rashid Shaheed on a one-year contract extension. The deal is worth a reported $5.2 million. Shaheed, was...
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.
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