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The Saints rest Chris Olave after receiver took hard hit late in Monday’s blowout loss
1+ day, 27+ min ago (301+ words) The New Orleans Saints gave Chris Olave a day off from practice Wednesday after he took a hard hit late in Monday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Olave was slow to get up after he took a hard hit from…...
Letters: ‘Pelican Thrasher’ pipeline’s name adds insult to injury
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (296+ words) Louisiana’s state bird is the brown pelican. So perhaps someone should explain how a pipeline being built to feed yet another massive LNG export facility on Louisiana’s coast ended up carrying the name “Pelican Thrasher.” Maybe the people who chose…...
Letters: Criminal defense is vital, guaranteed by the Constitution
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (361+ words) Recently, I received a campaign flyer in the mail from someone who suggested that her opponent in a judicial race could ânot be trusted to keep our families safe.â This conclusion came from the fact that he â…...
Letters: NOLA should raise sales tax before asking more of property owners
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (227+ words) As a lifelong resident of New Orleans and a property taxpayer for more than 42 years, I am deeply concerned about the proposal to increase property taxes to address the city's budget shortfall. I understand that the city faces serious financial…...
Baton Rouge student attendance 'has collapsed': Pediatrician says community is key to fixing it
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (861+ words) Partway through her slideshow, Dr. Heidi Schumacher displayed a bar chart of eight high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. It showed the percentages of students who have missed so much school that they are considered chronically…...
Louisiana's suicide rate has risen over the past twenty years, with advocates pushing for action
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (318+ words) BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's suicide rate has increased almost 20% over the last 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and one local woman is using her personal experience to push for change. Around 650 people die by suicide each…...
Letters log Sept.17-24: Tips can lead to interesting stories
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (505+ words) The conversation we have with readers can yield tips that require more reporting or can enhance the reporting we are currently doing. We often get letters from readers that recount experiences theyâve had or issues theyâve noticed in…...
Kellen Moore answers whether he anticipates Saints WR Jordyn Tyson practicing next week
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (290+ words) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) walks off the field after the first preseason game at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson will be eligible to return next week…...
Letters: Fixing Southern’s aging infrastructure will take teamwork
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (315+ words) The newspaperâs continued coverage of the power outages at Southern University is important, and I am grateful that the paper continues to bring attention to an issue that directly affects students, faculty and the broader Baton Rouge community. As…...
Louisiana faith leader offers guidance on navigating career changes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (348+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Changing careers can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating. For people wondering whether it is time to take a new direction, Dennis R. Hebert Jr. said the answer often starts with understanding your purpose....