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The acceptance letters and scholarship offers have rolled in for months, but the students say the hard work started years ago.

St. Augustine High School leaders are congratulating a group of seniors who are securing big bucks for college.

Thanks to some area teachers who incorporated last year’s New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University into their classwork, high school students experienced thought-provoking discussions from le

Irked that Black assistant coaches have historically been pigeonholed as recruits, UH coach Kelvin Sampson has built a legacy of empowerment.

As a cold front moves in, thunderstorms and rain showers are predicted for this evening (Feb. 16), so the city will be carefully watching the weather for tonight’s parades. Check for any updates, and come prepared for a wet and chilly night. Temperatures could dip into the mid-40s, according to the National Weather Service. If […]

It will be the first major Northshore parade of the season, and this year, the Krewe of Titans is going bigger than it ever has before.

The initiative was started by NMMC in association with Navi Mumbai-based NGO, Heart Foundation. The purpose of the initiative is to make children aware of the harmful effects of plastic.

A half dozen candidates, including two current officeholders, paid their filing fees on Wednesday (Jan. 25) for one School Board and two judicial races. Qualifying continues through Friday, Jan. 27. Early voting will take place March 11 to 18. The election will be held on March 25.   The recent retirement of long-time Division A Criminal […]

Boogie Letuligasenoa is a young San Diego edge rusher with a UW scholarship offer.

The Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans started as teenagers in 1996 after bandleader Walter "Whoadie" Ramsey heard a performance by Rebirth Brass Band. Walter combined members of two rival high school bands, and they later added hip hop, funk, and R&B into the setup. The Stooges grew up to play local clubs and jazz second line parades. They went global with videos with hip hop producer Mannie Fresh. Back home they won local Red Bull Street Kings competitions twice since 2010. Kick...