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Editorial: Federal help can improve public safety in New Orleans — but only if it’s real
The Advocate - Louisiana
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September 14, 2025
The city of New Orleans has a long and fruitful history of working closely with other agencies to combat crime. Joint task forces with federal agencies such as the FBI and DEA, cooperative endeavors with neighboring jurisdictions and the Troop...
Companies Discipline Employees Over Social Media Posts After Kirk’s Death
WebProNews
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September 14, 2025
In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s untimely death, a wave of corporate disciplinary actions has swept through major American companies, highlighting the precarious balance between employee free speech and corporate brand...
Draft proposes Guard mission in Louisiana
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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September 14, 2025
The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to serve in a law enforcement mission focused on the state's "urban centers," according to Pentagon planning documents outlining what would be a...
California tied with Louisiana for highest U.S. poverty rate in U.S., think tank reports
The Mercury News - California
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September 14, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom often boasts that California, if it were a country, would have the world’s fourth-largest economy. But despite its wealth, the state has also seen a sharp increase in poverty since the COVID-19 pandemic, and newly released data...
New Orleans Saints acquire WR Ja’Lynn Polk from Patriots
WWL - Louisiana
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September 13, 2025
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have added a new weapon to their receiving corps, trading for wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk from the New England Patriots. The team says the trade was completed in exchange for future considerations. Polk, a...
Ja'Lynn Polk trade: New Orleans Saints to acquire New England Patriots' star WR to strengthen receiving corps
Mint
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September 13, 2025
The New Orleans Saints are set to acquire New England Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. This move marks the Saints’ second wide receiver acquisition in just over a month, signalling a clear intent to strengthen their offensive corps for the...
College football: Louisiana Tech routs New Mexico State in CUSA opener
Bossier Press-Tribune - Louisiana
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September 14, 2025
1 By Kane McGuire, Louisiana Tech Associate Athletic Director/Strategic Communications and Digital Marketing; featured photo by Josh McDaniel Louisiana Tech opened Conference USA play with authority Saturday night, running past New Mexico State...
Locals Fest happening Saturday at Armstrong Park in New Orleans
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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September 13, 2025
FROM 9 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M., AND ALSO HAPPENING TODAY AT ARMSTRONG PARK. IT WILL ACTUALLY COME ALIVE WITH THE SIXTH ANNUAL LOCALS FEST. IT’S A FREE EVENT CELEBRATING THE HEART AND TALENT OF NEW ORLEANS. ATTENDEES CAN EXPLORE A MARKET OF LOCAL...
New Orleans Food Company Opens Pass Christian Location
Gazebo Gazette - Mississippi
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September 13, 2025
The Gazebo Gazette PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — St. James Cheese Company, a specialty cheese store and restaurant with two locations in New Orleans, has opened a third location in Pass Christian. Founded by Richard and Danielle Sutton in 2006, St. James...
Patriots trade 2nd-year WR Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints, elevate two players from practice squad
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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September 13, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — On Saturday, the Patriots announced that they have traded 2024 second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk to the New Orleans Saints. In addition to the trade, the Patriots have also elevated Defensive Back Kobee Minor and Linebacker Mark...
Patriots trade young receiver, 2024 second rounder, to New Orleans
MassLive - Massachusetts
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September 13, 2025
Other than Drake Maye, the Patriots’ return on their 2024 NFL Draft continues to be minimal. On Saturday, the team moved on from another highly drafted player from that rookie class. According to a source, the Patriots are trading wide receiver...
RAD Resilience & A Tale of Two Cities Unite Asheville and New Orleans in recovery
WLOS - North Carolina
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — One year after Hurricane Helene reshaped lives and landscapes across Western North Carolina, the River Arts District (RAD) in Asheville is marking the anniversary with RAD Resilience—a powerful community-wide art...
New Orleans flood agency police chief claims cost savings but oversees $3.7 million budget increase
Nola - Louisiana
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The police chief at New Orleans’ flood protection authority says he has saved the agency "millions upon millions" of dollars, but records show he plans to sharply increase spending on policing this year, including for a fleet of new vehicles. The...
Blake Pontchartrain: How long has the Zurich Classic of New Orleans been around?
Gambit - Louisiana
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Hey Blake, A recent news story about LIV Golf coming to town mentioned that the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic has been around since the 1930s. I had no idea it was that old. What is its history? Dear reader, What we know as the Zurich Classic of New...
Fire breaks out at business in Shreveport
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
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SHREVEPORT, La. – A midday fire forced the evacuation of a local business on Line Avenue Saturday, but quick action by firefighters and employees prevented injuries. The Shreveport Fire Department received the 911 call around 12:09 p.m. from...
49ers’ 5 keys to winning without Purdy, Kittle at New Orleans Saints
Monterey Herald - California
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September 13, 2025
NEW ORLEANS – Open with back-to-back road wins, then finish deep in the playoffs, maybe even the Super Bowl. That is the 49ers’ script for odd-numbered years, or so it has played out in 2019, ’21 and ’23. That history surely will spark boundless...
Saints' unusual trade for injured wide receiver a bet on head coach Kellen Moore
Yardbarker
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September 13, 2025
Trading for Polk is a bet on Kellen Moore and the Saints coaching staff, particularly wide receivers coach Keith Williams and assistant wide receivers coach Kyle Valero, to get the most out of valued 2024 NFL Draft prospect. The second-rounder...
Saints trade for Patriots Ja’Lynn Polk
ESPN 103.7 Lafayette & 104.1 Lake Charles - Louisiana
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September 13, 2025
Photo by: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images/Reuters The New Orleans Saints have traded for another pass catcher, this time, Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. The Black and Gold will send a 2027 sixth-round pick away in exchange for Polk and a 2028...
Airbnb will appeal federal court's decision on short-term rentals in New Orleans
Nola - Louisiana
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Airbnb said it plans to appeal a federal court decision that upheld nearly all of New Orleans’ tough short-term rental rules. The decision, made last week in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, marked the latest chapter in...
Baton Rouge-based sports equipment company Marucci holds campus tour
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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September 12, 2025
BATON ROUGE - Marucci Sports, a Baton Rouge-based sports equipment company that became the official bat of the MLB, hosted a campus tour Friday. The event happened at 10 a.m., and attendees included LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson and...