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Man Legally Named 'Santa Claus' Sentenced to Five Years for Sexting Someone He Believed Was a 15-Year-Old Boy

A 75-year-old New Orleans man who legally changed his name to Santa Claus has received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to computer-aided solicitation of a minor.

International Business Times UK · 13h ago

A New Orleans judge wanted to press charges against a TV news station. But it hadn’t violated any law

Kimya Holmes relied on a repealed law to force WWL Louisiana to remove details of a gift she received from a man accused of pandemic-relief fraud

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

Bijan Robinson steals show as Saints slip to 'embarrassing' loss on 20th 'Domecoming' anniversary

The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina ended on a sour note for the Saints

The Independent UK · Oct 6

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Falcons vs. Saints: Three Bold Predictions for Monday Night’s NFC South Clash

Week 4 in the NFL wraps up in New Orleans on Monday night, as the Saints will commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Domecoming.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 5

Saints Get Ready to Celebrate a Monumental Event, One They Will Never Forget

It’s been 20 years since New Orleans returned to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina ravaged it, signaling to America that this beloved party town was back.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 5

Catholic priest given life sentence for sexual assault in Texas found to have neglected daughter

Child of Anthony Odiong, born in 2023, did not have car seat while cleric spent $20,000 on phone calls from jail

The Guardian - US · Oct 5

Saints remember Katrina, a punt block and 'rebirth' as they host the Falcons on Monday night

The New Orleans Saints are commemorating the Superdome's emotional first game after Hurricane Katrina as they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night

The Independent UK · Oct 4

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How Sandra Bullock helped a New Orleans school after Katrina

Since 2006, Sandra Bullock has been a dedicated supporter of Warren Easton Charter High School in New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, she stepped up by funding scholarships and health clinics, significantly enhancing students' healthcare access and educational opportunities. In a show of commitment, she pledged to match donations for the…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Audubon Zoo During Katrina: Dan Maloney’s team rode out storm with 1,500 animals; only 4 were lost

In the face of Hurricane Katrina's fury, Audubon Zoo staff chose to stay behind, ensuring the safety of nearly 1,500 animals. Curator Dan Maloney and eleven dedicated employees weathered the storm within the reptile house. Remarkably, the zoo escaped severe flooding and lost only a handful of its residents. After…

The Times of India · Oct 1

New Orleans judge files police complaint against CBS affiliate over reporting

Kimya Holmes’s police report over a news segment on a real-estate transaction invokes law that no longer exists

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

‘A recession indicator’: New Orleans woman claims Costco gas is mixed with water after full tank of premium gas results in mechanic visit

“Costco, we actually love y'all. So can we do right?”

We Got This Covered · Sep 29

Two people sentenced to 60 and 45 years in prison in death of Telemundo reporter

Danette Colbert and Rickey White sentenced in Adan Manzano’s death for racketeering and negligent homicide

The Guardian - US · Sep 28

New Orleans celebrates Dolly Parton Day, in photos

Fans in New Orleans celebrated Dolly Parton Day, declared in honor of the late country music icon, on Sept. 25. There was music, colorful tributes and plenty of Dolly-inspired style, as they joined communities around the country in honoring the widely beloved Parton.

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Water-Walking River Feat: Oldrieve treads 1,600 miles on wooden shoes; ‘Human Water Spider’ legacy

In 1907, Charles W. Oldrieve embarked on an extraordinary journey, water-walking from Cincinnati to New Orleans while wearing specially designed oversized wooden shoes. Covering nearly 1,600 miles, he encountered severe weather setbacks and struggled with health issues. While his achievement captured historical significance, it was overshadowed by personal tragedy when…

The Times of India · Sep 24

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The Guardian - US · Sep 22

Kansas judge convicts driver in death of teacher whose husband was killed months later

Ashleigh Boyd died in a car crash in 2024. Her husband, Adan Manzano, a TV reporter, was killed in Louisiana while preparing to cover the Super Bowl in 2025

The Times of India · Sep 21

Charles Barkley pledges $1 million after students make maths discovery

St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans received a $1 million pledge from former NBA star Charles Barkley after two of its students made a unique breakthrough in mathematics. Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, then high-school seniors, developed a new proof of the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry. Their work attracted…

The Guardian - US · Sep 19

Girl orphaned by Super Bowl reporter’s drugging and a deadly Kansas crash is ‘extreme victim’, granddad says

Parents of Eleanor, 3, both died within a year. Her dad’s killer was just convicted. Now a man faces trial in her mother’s car crash death

The Guardian - US · Sep 18

Jury convicts woman of negligent homicide in death of TV reporter

Danette Colbert and an accomplice, Rickey White, were also convicted of racketeering in death of Telemundo reporter

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International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Archbishop Advised Abuse Victim to 'Kick Him in the Balls' Instead of Firing Paedophile Jerry Howell

Kathleen Austin has recalled being told by former New Orleans Archbishop Philip Hannan to confront priest Jerry Howell after reporting childhood abuse.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Super Bowl Reporter Adan Manzano's Death: Woman Who Drugged and Robbed Men Convicted in Shock Jury Verdict

A Louisiana jury convicted Danette Colbert of negligent homicide and racketeering in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, while Rickey White was convicted of racketeering.

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Woman convicted of negligent homicide in Super Bowl reporter’s death in New Orleans

Danette Colbert was caught after using the victim’s credit card at a New Orleans gas station and other stores in the area

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

Matt Verderame’s Notes: Five On-Field Storylines That Are Key in Week 2

Tyler Shough’s rise in New Orleans, the Vikings’ blitz-happy defense and the Chargers’ outside running woes are among this week’s top storylines.

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

New Orleans priest accused of abusing children in deaf community dies from apparent fall aged 87

Archdiocese knew of allegations against Gerard Joseph ‘Jerry’ Howell for 40 years but continued to support him

The Times of India · Sep 16

Since 2020, New Orleans project has turned bottles into sand; 12M pounds of glass diverted

In a groundbreaking initiative in New Orleans, discarded glass bottles are being turned into sand for coastal restoration. Known as Glass Half Full, this program has successfully redirected millions of pounds of glass from local landfills. Current research is examining the positive impact of this recycled glass sand on the…

The Guardian - US · Sep 13

Lawyer charged over alleged insurance fraud after Hurricane Ida poised to plead guilty

Richard Huye charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in apparent scheme linked to 2021 storm aftermath

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