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Where do you go after 31 years in prison? He went to Walmart and brought his subscribers
Patrice Gaines
Ramon Reid is 51. He spent 31 years of his life in prison. There’s a lot he hasn’t experienced.
"For instance, I had never been to Walmart or on a motorcycle or on a boat. Never been to the ocean,” Reid offered. “When new gu...
Lusher CEO accused of discriminatory behavior: See grievance letter, follow-up
BY DELLA HASSELLE | STAFF WRITER PUBLISHED JUL 7, 2021 AT 4:47 PM | UPDATED JUL 7, 2021 AT 8:59 PM
On Wednesday morning, The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate published a story describing a 12-page grievance letter written by L...
Jefferson Parish School Board OKs settlements with students suspended in BB gun incidents
Deal ends 10-month controversy that brought school system criticism from across political spectrum
BY FAIMON A. ROBERTS III | STAFF WRITER PUBLISHED JUL 7, 2021
The Jefferson Parish School Board approved settlements Wednesda...
Walker: Monty Williams' class, perseverance makes former Pelicans coach easy to cheer
BY ROD WALKER | STAFF WRITER JUL 5, 2021
Monty Williams told us this would happen.
He didn't specifically say he would be in the NBA Finals someday, but he knew good things were in store for him somewhere down the road.
He ...
ESPN: Former New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy doesn't think Zion Williamson had anything to do with exit
Andrew Lopez ESPN
Former New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy made his first public comments since his split with the organization, and he made it clear he doesn't think Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram or any other p...
CANAL STREET CHRONICLES: After Ryan Ramczyk extension, Terron Armstead should be New Orleans Saints top priority
For the Saints, offensive line cohesion is key
By KSkiver35
The New Orleans Saints are in a position that is simultaneously enviable and miserable. They simply have too much talent to keep on the roster (without some crazy M...
Oliver Thomas: If I run I'm asking people for a second chance
By Sabrina Wilson
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 6:33 PM CDT
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former New Orleans City Councilman Oliver Thomas has taken steps toward a potential run for the District E council seat. Thomas left the council years ago ...
North Carolina city commits $2.1M for reparations
Associated Press JUNE 9, 2021 — 1:03PM
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina city has committed $2.1 million toward funding reparations, an initiative it began last summer when it joined a number of U.S. cities which have voted to address their hist...
70 families touched by gun violence hold ‘Let Me Live’ rally in New Orleans
BY SCOTT THRELKELD | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER JUN 5, 2021
Members of more than 70 families affected by gun violence hold a ‘Let Me Live’ march and rally against gun violence Saturday, June 5, 2021, in New Orleans East. A prayer march sta...
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