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Kenner votes to leave New Orleans RTA. Jefferson Parish will take over city routes.
The Kenner City Council approved an agreement Friday that paves the way for Jefferson Parish to take over operation of the city’s bus routes from the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority beginning in September. The move, which officials say will result in better service for riders, comes after Jefferson...
Meet the Jefferson Parish elected official who likes to write novels on the side
During the day, Jon Gegenheimer is the veteran clerk of court for Jefferson Parish. But after work, Gegenheimer typically heads to CC’s Coffee House in Gretna, orders a grande coffee and takes up his labor of love: writing his latest novel longhand on a legal pad. Gegenheimer published his...
What's next for Metairie's Veterans Memorial Square? New lighting, landscaping and more
Metairie's Veterans Memorial Square is undergoing a facelift, nearly 30 years after the Jefferson Parish Council set aside the 300-foot by 500-foot median on Veterans Memorial Boulevard near Causeway Boulevard for military monuments. Over the next three months, Jefferson Parish plans to pressure wash, clean and restore the plaza's statues...
OnPath Credit Union Names New Chief of Staff
METAIRIE, La. — OnPath Credit Union has announced the promotion of Thomas Aleman to the position of chief of staff. “Thomas has significantly influenced our team dynamics and has been instrumental in nurturing the right culture at OnPath. He was the obvious choice to guide us into the future,” said Jared Freeman, CEO of OnPath Credit Union. “His infectious energy, talent for identifying the right people, and ability to drive change are essential to our growth.”
New Orleans police investigating shooting that injured teen boy
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police are investigating a shooting at an unknown location involving a teenage boy. Police say the boy arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound and is currently being treated. The New Orleans Police Department is investigating the exact time and location of the...
Amtrak success in Mobile offers hope to other communities awaiting service
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The battle for passenger rail service between Mobile and New Orleans has been a cliff hanger for those watching in places like Pascagoula, Biloxi and New Orleans, because, without Mobile, the train won’t run. As it turns out, there are others watching, and the...
IRS commissioner warning of IRS tax scam
NEW ORLEANS — A warning from the IRS commissioner to watch out for tax scams, as millions of returns were flagged this year. "This past filing season, we saw a significant spike in the number of people filing tax returns with exorbitant credit requests," IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said.
Winners were announced at trade conference Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail, one of the world’s biggest cocktail and spirits conferences, is underway in New Orleans. And as part of the festivities, the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has shared the winners of the 2024 Spirited Awards, announcing the top picks in categories like best bartender, best bar team best cocktail menu and — the most prestigious of all — World’s Best Bar.
COLUMN: Is Louisiana ready to take the next step?
With the conclusion of Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans earlier in the week, it is now time to look fully ahead to the start of the 2024 college football season. For Michael Desormeaux and the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, that season will begin on August 31 inside a construction zone that is the future Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium when they host Grambling State.
Heavy hitters in play as elite DL Jahkeem Stewart eyes midseason commitment
New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart is an elite talent in the class of 2026. The 6-6, 270-pound monster is ranked No. 10 overall by 247Sports. He's the No. 1 defensive lineman in the country and No. 2 prospect in Louisiana. On the recruiting front, Stewart can...
Youth golf league registration opens
The St. Charles Parish Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce its fourth season of youth golf through its partnership with First Tee Greater New Orleans. The program will return to Cypress Lakes in Ormond and has expanded to add programs at Grand Ridge in Willowdale. Children ages 5-13 are invited to participate […] The post Youth golf league registration opens appeared first on L'Observateur.
Local nonprofit offers free lead testing, water filters for New Orleans residents
The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans is offering free lead and copper testing to Orleans Parish residents to help them find out how much of the potentially harmful chemicals are in their water. The organization, a nonprofit that educates people on water management and advocates for equitable water policies in the region, is conducting the survey to assess how many homes across the city have water contaminated by lead and copper.
Leah Chase School hits enrollment milestone, despite doubts
New Orleans’ first direct-run school in nearly two decades cleared an important hurdle this week: Enrolling enough students. The new school, named for New Orleans chef Leah Chase, had 252 students registered as of Thursday. Another 30 kids are expected to attend, but still need to complete the enrollment process.
New Orleans’ mayor accused her of stalking. Now she’s filed a $1 million defamation suit
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans woman once accused of stalking by Mayor LaToya Cantrell turned the tables Friday with a $1 million-plus federal lawsuit accusing Cantrell, her chief of staff and eight members of the city police department of civil rights violations and defamation. Anne W. Breaud’s...
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