Les Bonano, a fixture on the New Orleans boxing scene as a promoter, manager and trainer for more than 50 years, past away Saturday evening according to his daughter Deslie Bonano-Broussard.His son, Jefferson Parish Councilman Deano Bonano also confirms his father’s passing to WDSU. Bonano was selected for induction into the Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Greater…… MORE
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Man shot, injured in city’s French Quarter
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting in the city’s French Quarter.It happened around 3 a.m. at the corner of St. Louis and Royal streets. Initial reports indicate a 16-year-old was shot at by an unknown man.He was transported to the hospital for treatment.There is no word on the severity of…… MORE
NOPD investigating triple shooting that killed one
A 22-year-old man has died and two others were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning.It happened around 12:40 a.m. near the intersection of Baronne and Gravier streets in the Central Business District.Investigators say that’s where three men were shot. They were all transported to the hospital by EMS, where the 22-year-old died.The other men…… MORE
Skateboarders from across the country takeover old MSY terminal
For the second year, skateboarding teams from across the country traveled to New Orleans to show off their best skills inside the old airport terminal. The Red Bull Terminal Takeover took place on April 15 and 16.A handful of teams from places like Atlanta, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Philadelphia created two-minute, compilation videos of…… MORE
Local attorney offers legal advice ahead of upcoming hurricane season
Local attorney Joseph Piacun is urging residents to prepare now for the upcoming hurricane season, which starts June 1.He advised people to take pictures of their property ahead of time and to make sure they have the appropriate insurance coverage.Piacun also said to be persistent if a person has unresolved claims from previous storms, including…… MORE
Lil Nas X To Receive Hal David Starlight Award At 2022 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
Lil Nas X will receive the Hal David Starlight Award at the 2022 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala. The rapper will be honored at the 51st Annual Induction and Awards Dinner slated for June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The Hal David Starlight Award is presented to gifted young songwriters…… MORE
Rihanna Welcomes First Child With A$AP Rocky
Superstar singer and fashion icon Rihanna and her boyfriend A$AP Rocky welcomed their first child. The baby boy was born on Friday, May 13, in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. Rihanna and Rocky have not commented on the reports or revealed their son’s name. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been friends for years and went…… MORE
‘That’s not how to live’: New Orleans DA answers crime concerns at Lakeview Q&A session
As New Orleans’ homicide rate continues drawing comparisons to before Hurricane Katrina, the city’s district attorney told a frustrated civic group Saturday that he’s frustrated, too.”New Orleans is at its lowest moment as it relates to crime,” District Attorney Jason Williams told the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. “My mother shouldn’t have to say, ‘Meet me…… MORE
LSU completes sweep of Vanderbilt with 21-10 victory
Rightfielder Brayden Jobert launched two home runs and collected a school-record nine RBI Saturday to lead LSU to a 21-10 win over Vanderbilt at Hawkins Field.LSU, which swept three games in Nashville for the first time in program history, completed the regular season with a 37-18 overall record, 17-13 in the SEC. Vanderbilt dropped to…… MORE
Gonzales police investigating deadly shooting at Waffle House
The Gonzales Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that took place at the Waffle House on Hwy. 30 near the Tanger Outlet Mall.It happened late around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Officials said three people were shot. One of them has died. Officers said Willie Bridges, 18, of Metairie died from his injuries.The other individual…… MORE
