The Times-Picayune 05-17-2025

10 INMATESESCAPE FROM ORLEANSJAIL

BY JOHN SIMERMAN,MARCO CARTOLANO and MISSY WILKINSON Staff writers

Teninmates, including someaccused of murder and other violent crimes,escaped from the OrleansParish jail in the wee hours Friday morning, sparking a citywide manhuntand raising questions about security failures leadingtothe brazen breach.

Orleans Justice Center officials discov-

ered thatinmates were missing during aroutine head count at 8:30 a.m. Friday

Sheriff SusanHutsonsaidduring the first of three news conferences held Friday. Three jail workers have been suspended. Hutson and other jail officials said investigatorssuspect someone inside the Sheriff’s Office may have aidedinthe 1a.m.escape. They said it appeared the men pulledacelldoor offits trackand atoiletfroma wall, escapingthrough a cut-out in the Sheetrock, which was rein-

forced with agrid of steel bars that appeared to have been unbolted from the outside. They took aflight of stairs down and left througha dooronthe jail “docks,” scaling an outer walland running across Interstate10, the officials said.

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick described an “urgent andserioussituation” Fridayasover

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Sheriff facesintense criticismafter jailbreak

Escapescould become liability forHutson’s reelection hopes

BYJAMES FINN Staff writer

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson scored amajor political victory last week when she earned voters’ approval foranother decade of funding forNew Orleans’

local jail by just four votes.

On Friday,that winseemed like adistant memory as Hutson grappledwith an overnight escape by 10 detainees includingseveral with allegedly violent histories —from that very jail, which her office oversees. Nine of theprisoners remained on therun lateFriday after State Police recaptured one who was hiding beneath acar in the French Quarter,Hutson’soffice said.

Hutson, who is vying for reelection in a contentiouscitywiderace, quickly faced

atorrent of pointed questions about her leadership and demands for accountability from elected officials and election opponents.

“Wemust hear directly from the sheriff herself to answer when this happened, howithappened, andwhy it took so long for hertoalert the public that these individuals escaped her jail,” said Michelle Woodfork,the former interim New Orleans Police Superintendent who is

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Nottoway atotal loss aftermassive fire

BY HALEY MILLER Staff writer

Nottowayplantation ownerDan Dyess will consider rebuildingthe Antebellum-eramansioninWhite Castle, once home to awealthy sugar planter and 155 enslaved people,after astructurefire Thursday razed the main house.

BY BEN MYERS Staff writer

NewOrleans’ government is running a$70 million deficit, thanks in large part to overtime payconnected to the Jan. 1Bourbon Street attack and to the new security measures that followed it, ascenario that has caused officials to consider feehikes, ahiring freeze andcutstocriminal justiceagencies.

Police and firefighters’ overtime make up more than half the deficit, andChief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño said this year’soverruns moreaccurately reflect what is needed each year to preventfuture attacks and maintain steep reductions in other violent crime. “Wewant to budgetcorrectlyfor them, andthat’swhy yousee us having different cost-cutting measures to ensure they can maintain those hours as necessary,” Montaño said in an interview Montaño, addressing the City Council Budget Committee on Thursday, said thedeficitis“very manageable,” but it adds to pressure to the city’sbudget as federal pandemic aiddries up and officials are concerned about protecting the city’sreserves. On Wednesday, officials said they had overestimated 2024 property tax collections by $18 million and may need to revise this year’sforecast as well. The newsofbelt-tightening generated praise from somecouncil members, who have been at odds with the administration in recent months over city spending.

“I’mrelievedthere is no financial

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The site will be evaluated in the nexttwo weeks to determine the feasibility of rebuilding, he said. Staff reported thefire around 2p.m. Thursday after spotting smoke coming from thesouth wing. The mansion’sremains smolderedwellintoFriday afternoon.

“We’re very devastated, we’re upset, we’re sad,” Dyess said Friday.“We put alot of time, effort and money to developingthis property.”

“It stood as bothacautionary

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Theproperty, renamed Nottoway Resort, served as an ornate reminderofLouisiana’sbrutal historyofchattel slavery and divided residentsover itshistoric and aesthetic significance. It also boosted the economy in ruralIberville Parish, bringing in tourists and hosting events on its manicured grounds.

Light smoke canbeseen from ahandful of active hot spots on Friday as crews remain on scene after a fire engulfed the historic NottowayResort on Thursday.

Montaño

STAFF PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK

STAFF PHOTO By BRETT DUKE

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson speaks about inmates escaping from Orleans Justice Center at anewsconference on Friday.

4 dead after tornado, storm batters St. Louis ST LOUIS MO At least four people died and authorities were searching from building to building for people who were trapped or hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St. Louis.

The storms Friday afternoon tore roofs off some buildings, ripped bricks off siding and downed trees and power lines as residents were urged to take cover St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer confirmed the deaths at a media briefing.

“This is truly truly devastating,” Spencer said, adding that the city was in the process of declaring an emergency National Weather Service radar indicated that a tornado touched down between 2:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area. The apparent tornado touched down in the area of Forest Park, home to the St Louis Zoo and the site of the 1904 World’s Fair and Olympic Games the same year, Pfahler said.

At Centennial Christian Church, City of St. Louis Fire Department Battalion Chief William Pollihan told The Associated Press that three people had to be rescued after part of the church crumbled. One of those people died.

Jeffrey Simmons Sr. who lives across the street from the church, heard an alert on his phone and then the lights went out.

“And next thing you know, a lot of noise, heavy wind,” he said. He and his brother went into the basement. Later, he realized it was worse than he thought: “Everything was tore up.”

Simmons said the woman who died was a member of the church who was there every day Downed trees and stop lights also caused traffic gridlock during the Friday afternoon commute, and officials urged people to avoid driving if possible.

Developer surrenders after Thai tower collapse

BANGKOK A construction magnate, builders, designers and engineers surrendered to police Friday on criminal negligence charges over the collapse during the March 28 earthquake of a Bangkok high-rise in which 92 people died.

Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development Co, the main Thai contractor for the building project, as well as designers and engineers, was among 17 charged with the felony of professional negligence causing death, Bangkok deputy police chief Noppasin Poonsawat said.

Noppasin said those who met police on Friday formally denied the charges. Several have previously issued public denials in response to allegations in the media. Ninety-two people were confirmed dead in the rubble of the building that had been under construction. A small number of other people remain unaccounted for

Man who stabbed Rushdie sentenced MAYVILLE, N.Y A man who attacked Salman Rushdie with a knife in front of a stunned audience in 2022, leaving the prizewinning author blind in one eye, was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison.

Hadi Matar, 27, stood quietly as the judge pronounced the sentence. He did not deny attacking Rushdie, and when he was invited to address the court before being sentenced, Matar got in a few last insults at the writer He said he believed in freedom of speech but called Rushdie “a hypocrite.”

“Salman Rushdie wants to disrespect other people,” said Matar, clad in white-striped jail clothing and wearing handcuffs “He wants to be a bully, he wants to bully other people. I don’t agree with that.”

Rushdie, 77, did not return to western New York for the sentencing but submitted a victim impact statement in which he said he has nightmares about what happened, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said. The statement was not made public. Rushdie, through his agent, declined to comment after the sentencing

Justices reject bid to speed deportations

High court rules against Trump administration over use of 18th-century law to deport Venezuelans

BY MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Friday barred the Trump administration from quickly resuming deportations of Venezuelans under an 18th-century wartime law enacted when the nation was just a few years old.

Over two dissenting votes, the justices acted on an emergency appeal from lawyers for Venezuelan men who have been accused of being gang members, a designation that the administration says makes them eligible for rapid removal from the United States under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798

The court indefinitely extended the prohibition on deportations from a north Texas detention facility under the alien enemies law The case will now go back to the 5th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals, which declined to intervene in April.

President Donald Trump quickly voiced his displeasure “THE SUPREME COURT WON’T ALLOW US TO GET CRIMINALS OUT OF OUR COUNTRY!” he posted on his Truth Social platform

The high court action is the latest in a string of judicial setbacks for the Trump administration’s effort to speed deportations of people in the country illegally

The president and his supporters have complained about having to provide due process for people they contend didn’t follow U.S. immigration laws.

The court had already called a tempo-

rary halt to the deportations, in a middleof-the-night order issued last month. Officials seemed “poised to carry out removals imminently,” the court noted Friday

The case is among several making their way through the courts over Trump’s proclamation in March calling the Tren de Aragua gang a foreign terrorist organization and invoking the 1798 law to deport people.

The high court case centers on the opportunity people must have to contest their removal from the United States — without determining whether Trump’s invocation of the law was appropriate

“We recognize the significance of the Government’s national security interests as well as the necessity that such interests be pursued in a manner consistent with the Constitution,” the justices said in an unsigned opinion.

At least three federal judges have said Trump was improperly using the AEA to speed deportations of people the administration says are Venezuelan gang members. On Tuesday, a judge in Pennsylvania signed off on the use of the law

The court-by-court approach to deportations under the AEA flows from another Supreme Court order that took a case away from a judge in Washington, D.C., and ruled detainees seeking to challenge their deportations must do so where they are held.

In April, the justices said that people must be given “reasonable time” to file a challenge. On Friday the court said 24 hours is not enough time but has not otherwise spelled out how long it meant. The administration has said 12 hours would be sufficient. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Haines ordered immigration officials to give people 21 days in her opinion, in which she otherwise said deportations could legally take place under the AEA.

Displaced Palestinians fleeing Beit Lahia amid ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip arrive Friday in Jabalia, northern Gaza.

Israel expands attacks in Gaza and Yemen

Strikes

come

as Trump wraps up trip to region

BY WAFAA SHURAFA and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip Israel launched dozens of airstrikes across Gaza on Friday that local health officials said killed 108 people, mostly women and children, and which Israeli officials described as a prelude to a stepped-up campaign to pressure Hamas to release hostages

Israel also struck two ports in Yemen that it said were used by the Houthi militant group to transfer weapons. Local health officials said at least one person was killed and nine injured.

The strikes across the Gaza Strip followed days of attacks that killed more than 130 people, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants, and came as President Donald Trump wrapped up a visit to the region that included stops in three Gulf states but not Israel.

There had been widespread hope that Trump’s trip could increase the chances of a ceasefire deal or the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which Israel has prevented for more than two months

The Trump administration is also trying to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, which backs several anti-Israel militant groups, including Hamas in Gaza and the Houthis in Yemen.

Speaking to reporters in Abu Dhabi on the final day of his trip, Trump said he was looking to resolve a range of global crises, including Gaza. “We’re looking at Gaza,” he said. “And we’ve got to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving. A lot of people are — there’s a lot of bad things going on.”

The Gaza Health Ministry said 31 children and 27 women were killed and

hundreds more wounded in Friday’s airstrikes.

In southern Gaza, Israel struck the outskirts of Deir al-Balah and the city of Khan Younis. It said it hit anti-tank missile posts and military structures.

Three children and their grandfather were killed as they fled bombardment in Khan Younis, said the head of pediatrics at Nasser Hospital, Dr Ahmed al-Farra.

In northern Gaza, the attacks sent people fleeing from the Jabaliya refugee camp and the town of Beit Lahiya. Israel said it eliminated several militants who were operating in an observation compound. Dark smoke was seen rising over Jabaliya as people fled on donkey carts, by car and foot.

“We got out of the house with difficulty, killing and death, we did not take anything,” said Feisal Al-Attar, who was displaced from Beit Lahiya.

After the strikes on Yemen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “There will be more to come.” The Israeli military, which attacked Houthi targets earlier this month, said it had intercepted several missiles fired from Yemen toward Israeli airspace during Trump’s visit to the region.

An Israeli official said the latest strikes in Gaza were part of the lead-up to a larger operation that it warned would begin soon if Hamas doesn’t release the 58 hostages still in Gaza since the group’s October 2023 attack that launched the war The official was not authorized to brief media and spoke on condition of anonymity Netanyahu vowed earlier in the week to escalate pressure on Hamas with the aim of destroying the militant group that has ruled Gaza for nearly two decades. In comments released by his office Tuesday, the prime minister said Israeli forces were days away from entering Gaza “with great strength to complete the mission.”

Russia-Ukraine talks end after less than 2 hours

Deal made to swap POWs, but no ceasefire

BY HANNA ARHIROVA, ANDREW WILKS and LORNE COOK Associated Press

ISTANBUL, Turkey The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours Friday, and while both sides agreed on a large prisoner swap, they clearly remained far apart on key conditions for ending the fighting.

One such condition for Ukraine, backed by its Western allies, is a temporary ceasefire as a first step toward a peaceful settlement. The Kremlin has pushed back against such a truce, which remains elusive.

“We haven’t received a Russian ‘yes’ on this basic point,” Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhii said after the talks. “If you want to have serious negotiations, you have to have guns silenced.”

But Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky pronounced himself “satisfied with the outcome,” adding that Moscow was ready to continue contacts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed the talks with President Donald Trump and the leaders of France, Germany, the U.K. and Po-

land. In a post on X from a European leadership meeting in Albania, he urged “tough sanctions” against Moscow if it rejects “a full and unconditional ceasefire and an end to killings.” In Istanbul, Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, according to the heads of both delegations, in what would be their biggest such swap. Both sides also discussed a ceasefire and a meeting between their heads of state, according to chief Ukrainian delegate, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin, said both sides agreed to provide each other with detailed ceasefire proposals, with Ukraine requesting the heads of state meeting, which Russia took under consideration.

“The pressure on the Russian Federation must continue,” said Serhii Kyslytsia, Ukraine’s first deputy foreign minister and part of Kyiv’s delegation. “We should not really relax at this point.”

During the talks, a senior Ukrainian official said Russia introduced new, “unacceptable demands” to withdraw Ukrainian forces from huge swaths of territory The official, who was not authorized to make official statements, spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity The proposal had not been previously discussed, the official said.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By RAMIL SITDIKOV Russian and Ukrainian delegations attend talks Friday at the Dolmabache palace in Istanbul.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By JEHAD ALSHRAFI

Conservativesblock Trump’sbig taxbreaksbill

Lawmakersplan to work through weekendtomove packageforward

BY LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press

WASHINGTON In asetback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as ahandful of conservatives joined all Democrats in astunning vote against it.

The hard-right lawmakers are insistingonsteeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among other changes, before they will give their support to President Donald Trump’s“beautiful” bill. They warn the tax cuts alone wouldpileontothe nation’s$36 trillion debt.

The failedvote, 16-21, stalls, for now,House Speaker Mike Johnson’spushto have the package approved next week. But the Budget

Committee plans to reconvene Sunday to try again.

Trump had implored his party to fall in line.

Johnson

Lawmakersvowed to negotiateintothe weekend as Trump is returning to Washington from the Middle East. “S om ething needs to change or you’re not going to get my support,” said Rep. Chip Roy,R-Texas.

Tallying awhopping 1,116 pages, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, named witha nodtoTrump, is teetering at acriticalmoment. Johnson, R-Benton, is determined to resolve the problems with thepackage that he believes will inject adoseofstability into awavering economy.

With few votes to spare from hisslimmajority, the Republicansare trying to pass itoverthe staunch objections of Democrats who slammed the package as a “big, bad bill,” or as Rep. PramilaJayapal,D-Wash., called it, “one big, beautiful betrayal.”

Ahead of Friday’svote,

“Republicans MUST UNITE behind, ‘THEONE, BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL!’” the Republican president posted on social media. “We don’tneed‘GRANDSTANDERS’ in theRepublican Party. STOP TALKING, AND GET IT DONE!”

The Budget panel is one of thefinalstops beforethe package is sent to thefull House floor for avote, which is still expected sometime next week.Typically,the job of the Budget Committee is more administrative as it compiles the work of 11 committees thatdrewupvarious parts of the big bill.

ButFriday’smeeting provedmomentousevenbefore the votes were tallied

The conservatives, many from the Freedom Caucus, had been warning they would block the bill, as theyholdout for steeper cuts.Atthe same time, GOP lawmakersfrom high-tax states including New York are demanding a deeper taxdeduction, known as SALT,for their constituents. Four Republican conserva-

tivesinitially voted against thepackage —Roy and Reps. Ralph Norman, of South Carolina; Josh Brecheen, of Oklahoma; Rep.Andrew Clyde, of Georgia. Then one, Rep. Lloyd Smucker,ofPennsylvania, switched hisvote to no in aprocedural step so it could be reconsidered later, saying afterwardhewas confident they’d “get this done.” Norman insistedhewas not defying thepresident —“this isn’ta‘grandstand,’” he said —asheand the others push from Trump’spriorities.

In their quest for deeper reductions, theconservativesare particularly eyeing Medicaid, the health care programfor some 70 million Americans. They want newwork requirements for aid recipients to start immediately,rather than on Jan. 1, 2029, as thepackageproposes.

Democratsemphasized thatmillions of people would lose theirhealthcoverage and food stamps assistance if the bill passes while the wealthiest Americans would reap enormoustax cuts They alsosaid it would increasefuture deficits.

“Thatisbad economics It is unconscionable,” said Rep. Brendan Boyle, the top Democratic lawmaker on the panel.

At the same time, talks are also underway with the New Yorkers have been unrelenting in their demand fora much larger SALTdeduction than what is proposed in the bill, which could send the overall cost of the package skyrocketing. As it stands,the bill proposes tripling what’scurrently a $10,000 cap on the state and local tax deduction, increasing it to $30,000 for joint filers with incomes up to $400,000 ayear

Rep.NickLaLota, one of the New York lawmakers leading the SALTeffort, said they have proposed adeduction of $62,000 forsingle filers and $124,000 forjoint filers.

The conservativesand the New Yorkers are at odds, each jockeying as Johnson labors to pass the package from the House by MemorialDay andsenditonto the Senate.

At itscore, the sprawling package extends the existing

income taxcuts thatwereapprovedduring Trump’sfirst term, in 2017,and adds new ones thatthe president campaigned on in 2024, including no taxes on tips,overtime pay and some auto loans.

It increases sometax breaksfor middle-income earners, including abolstered standard deduction of $32,000 for joint filers and a temporary $500 boost to the child tax credit, bringing it to $2,500.

It also provides an infusion of $350billionfor Trump’s deportationagendaand to bolster the Pentagon. To offset more than $5 trillioninlostrevenue, thepackage proposes rolling back other tax breaks, namely the greenenergy tax credits approved as part of President Joe Biden’sInflation Reduction Act. Some conservatives want thosetoend immediately

Thepackage also seeksto coverthe costs by slashing more than $1 trillion from health careand food assistance programs over the course of adecade, in part by imposing work requirements on able-bodied adults.

200 officers from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies searched for the escapees, all men. Some schoolswere sending notes to parents urging vigilance.

“Folks, take it seriously,” said Kirkpatrick, “and letus know.”

The escapees included sevenmen either convicted or charged with murder or attempted murder,two charged with other felony crimes of violence and one facing drug andweapons counts, court records show Derrick Groves, 27, was convicted in October on two counts of second-degree murder in the2018Mardi Gras Day killing of two men in the 9th Ward, an alleged hit gone awry Corey Boyd, 19, is accused of killing awitness to acar heist. Antoine Massey,32, wasbooked in Marchon suspicionofmotor vehicle theft and domestic abuse batteryinvolving strangulation. He’salso wanted in St. Tammany Parish, accused of kidnapping and rape.

As of Friday evening, two of the men, one arepeat escapee, had been caught.

Hutson’soffice initially said that 11 men had escaped, but later said jailstafffound one of them in the facility,saying he’d never left.

Aholeinthe wall

How those inmates were able to leave the Orleans Justice Center,with their absence undetected for some eight hours at alockup laden with cameras, remained uncertain.ByFriday afternoon, however,officials began to acknowledge the breach that led them outside. Surveillance video released Friday evening shows an inmate in an orange jumpsuit jostling acell door open by yanking it back and forth, and another inmate joining to help. Aseparate camera shows 10 inmates running from the building at aloading dock, most in all-white clothing and three in orange.

Athird camera from high above the interstate shows the inmates crossingInterstate 10 one at atime across sparse traffic just after 1a.m.

Photos circulating midday Friday,and later released by the Sheriff’s Office, show a rectangular cutout in abare wall that provided an escape route. Around the hole it exposed, epithets andother

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crisis and we are proactively taking steps to manage expenses, mainlyovertime,” said council member Joe Giarrusso,the budget committee’schair,after the meeting. “The two remaining tasks are to collect funds owed to the city and how to handle revenue sources that haven’tincreased in along time. Thenewscomes months after Shamsud al-Din Jabbar exploited gaps in the city’ssecurity defenses to wield hisvehicle as a weapononBourbon Street on New Year’sDay,killing 14 people. Over the next two months, as the city hosted Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras celebrations, police presence and heavy equipment were ubiquitous in the French Quarter and downtown areas.

Montaño said the city could have been eligiblefor about $20 million in federal reimbursements for attackrelated expenses, but it cannot request the money because the Trump administrationdidn’tdeclare an emergency

Meanwhile, Gov.Jeff Landry has said he is seeking a$50 million federal reimbursement forstate police pay associatedwith the attack, as well as for atemporary homeless shelter set up during the Super Bowl. The status of that request is not clear.Landry’sspokesperson did not respond to an inquiry Montaño is proposing cuts and other measures that couldsaveasmuch as $118

12:23 a.m.: 10 inmates escape by tampering with alock and breaching awall at the Orleans Parish Jail.

1:01 a.m.: Inmatesscale ajail wall and flee across Interstate 10.

8:30 a.m.: Inmatesdiscovered missing during routine head count.

9:30 a.m.: Federal, state public safety agenciesnotified of escape.

10:30 a.m.: NewOrleans Police Department notified about escape, NOPD officials say.

10:50 a.m.: Sheriff’s Office notifies public of escape with anewsrelease.

11:12 a.m.: An inmate, 20-year-old Kendell Myles, is arrested by Louisiana State Police in the French Quarter.

Sources: OrleansParishSheriff’s Office; NewOrleans Police Department

Staffgraphic by DANSWENSON and JEFF ADELSON

commentary were scrawled in pen,with an arrow pointed downtothe words “To Easy Lol.”

More detailed photos showed ametal toiletand sink fixture that appeared to have beenripped from thewall. It’s unclear just where within thesprawling jail complex thehole was discovered

Hutson insisted that her office will lead afullinvestigation into what she and her topdeputies described as a possible inside job.Hutson and her deputycorrections chief, Jeworski “Jay” Mallett, saidinvestigators suspect asmuch.

Hutson said it was “almost impossible to get out of this facility without help fromthe outside,” noting, “There were supervisors on duty.There were lower-level folks on duty,and they all hadajob to do,and we’re going to find out what happened.”

Mallett said therewere four supervisorsand 36 staff members at thejail when the escape happened. He said the area where the inmatesescaped was “behind acellwall”and wouldn’t have been visible to jail staff. Still, he said the escape appeared torequire help and power tools.

“It was more than just a breach ofsecurity,”Mallett said, adding that fixtureswere removed that he did not believe couldbe removed from inside thefacility In astatement,the Sheriff’s Office said it had “indications that theseescapees received assistance from individualsinsidethe Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.”

million, though he said he doesn’texpect everyproposal to be adoptedbythe council. He said the intent is to make numerous small adjustments that don’tcause significant disruptions.

“What you wouldsee is a little bit of nickel-and-diming,”Montañotoldthe budgetcommittee.

“We’re going to be sure to implementbelt-tightening measures that we hope will carry thecity through, obviously,tothe endofthis fiscal year, but reallyset astrong structural baseline for 2026 and beyond,” hesaid

The city hopes to raise $18 million through an amnesty program to encourage delinquent parking and traffic offenders to pay up by erasing late fees. That programis expected to launch on June 1.

Though other plans are less fleshed out, officials are also eyeingincreases in fees forservices, fines and, perhaps,parking rates.That could includewhat Montaño called the “elephant in the room”:anincrease to the $24 monthly sanitation fee, whichhas remained steady since 2011 while garbage collection costs havesoared sincethe pandemic. Unclear this week was by how much thefee mightrise.

The city’s Departmentof Sanitation budget ballooned from $51 million last year to $71 million this year,an increase stemming almost entirely from thecost of curbside pickups.The sanitation feegenerates about $40 million annually

Montaño said thecity this yearcould also enacta hiring freeze of nonessential personnel. Officials could also cut projects slated for funding from recent sur-

theBridge CityCenter for YouthinJuly 2022. After the group escaped, police said Mylescarjacked and shot a59-year-old Uptown man,Scott Toups, who spent 70 days in the Intensive Care Unit but survived.

Twoplumbers, Teddy Yager and Devin DiPascal, were renovating an office building alittle after 11 a.m. Friday when aman in awhitetank top andlong pants came “running through with apurpose,” Yager said.

“I made acomment —I wonder what he’srunning from.”

The answer came in seconds, he said. Astate trooper sprinted down thealley, stun gun drawn, and another trooper barreled down Bienville Street in an ATV, DiPascal said.

Criticismfromleaders

Hutson in part blamed what she describedasfaulty celldoor locksthatshe said she’s been pressing for money to fix foryears, in appeals to the city.But as lawenforcement scouredthe city for theescapees, thesheriff faced quickpoliticalblowback in her reelection year

“This is very suspicious thatit’shappening right now during thesheriff’s race,” she said during aFriday evening news conference. “There is much moretothis than meets the eye.”

The escape brought condemnation from state and local officials who questioned heroversightofthe Perdido Street jail complex, built to hold 1,250 inmates. Hutson,aDemocrat,has runthe Sheriff’sOffice since her election in 2021 when shedefeated incumbent Marlin Gusman, who opened the Orleans Justice Center in 2016. Twocapturedsofar

Robert Moody was recaptured Friday evening, OPSO said just after 7:30 p.m. Kendell Myles was found late Friday morning. The 20-year-old was located shortly after 11 a.m. on RoyalStreetthrough “intelligence-led techniques,” according to State Police.

Identified by facial recognition, Myles ran intothe parking garage of the Hotel Monteleone, wherehewas found hiding beneath acar Police returned himtothe jail and rebooked him with simple escape.

It wasn’this first time.

Myles was one of six juveniles who escaped from

pluses fed by $388 million in pandemic aid. Montaño didn’tspecify whichprojects might be cut.

Thecity could also slash thebudgets of someOrleans Parishcriminal justice agencies that receive city funding, includingthe sheriff,district attorney and public defender,aswellas the criminal, municipal and juvenile courts. Those agencies hold morethan $30 millioncombinedintheir fund balances, according to the administration.

“It’snot asmall amount of moneybyany means,” Montaño said. “Our preference would be, as they build up the budget in thefuture, they would draw down their fund balances insteadofus drawingdown ourfund balances.”

Butthatplansparked backlash this week from the Sheriff’s Office, which was roundly criticized on Friday after 10 inmatesescaped amidfaultycelldoor locks andother facility security failures.

That agency’s2023 audit, themost recentavailable, states it had an “unassigned fund balance” of $14 million. But aspokesperson said those funds are already spokenfor.The fund balance, for example, includes $9.5 million from theFederal Emergency Management Agency forcapital projects that can’tbeused for anything else, according to a Sheriff’s Office statement.

“Reducing our funding now,based on mischaracterized financial data, would undermine public safety,derail critical progress,and place even greater strain on an alreadyoverburdenedstaff,” thestatementsaid.

Not far behind were three NOPD officers heading from thedirection of Bourbon Street

Myles ran into thehotel parking garage on Bienville Street

Some bystanders were flabbergastedwhenthey learned the scope of what they’d witnessed.

“I saw akerfuffle, alot of people running. Iassumed it was just another French Quarter day,” said Avery Nickerson,who worksina nearby business.

Shorty Williams, who was near the Ibervillehousing development when he learned of theescapes on Fridayabout noon,expressed concern.

“They needtodobetter than what they’re doing,”he said of the jail’soverseers.

“They’re putting people’s livesinjeopardy.(Theescapees)could go on awhole killing spree if they want.”

Second inmate on video Asecondescapeewas identifiedFriday by facial recognition software but escaped capture in theFrench Quarter,according to Bryan Lagarde, founder of Project NOLA,the privatevideo surveillance network that is assisting Troop Nola.

He said police arrested Myles at 11:12 a.m.,but that theother suspected escapee

“walked off our camera grid andwelost track of him before LSP could intercept.”

Hutson’soffice remains under afederal judge’s watch over conditions at the jail, in aconsent decree that has run for adozen years.

President Donald Trump’s administration has called for areviewofthose agreements across the country

An attorney who representsthe plaintiff inmates in that case issued astatement Friday that was critical of Hutson’sstewardship of the jail.

“The Orleans sheriffhas failed to ensure that people in custody are appropriately supervised and to hold staff accountable when security posts are abandoned,” said EmilyWashington, an attorney with the Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center

“These long-identified deficiencieshavenever been corrected, andlikelycontributed to this breakdown of jail security.”

The manhunt continued into the night Friday

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a$2,000 reward per inmate for information that leads to an arrest,and the FBIis offering a$5,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest of any of the inmates.

CrimeStoppers can be contacted anonymously by calling (504) 822-1111 or (877) 903-7867 or texting TELLCS to CRIMES (274637), or online at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx. The FBI can be reached at (800) 225-5324 or send digitaltipstofbi.gov/ neworleansfugitives. Namesofinmates

Hutsonreleased the following names for the inmate escapees: n Corey Boyd, 19 n Dkenan Dennis, 24 n Jermaine Donald, 42 n Derrick Groves, 27 n Antoine Massey,32 n Robert Moody,21 n Kendell Myles, 20 (rearrested) n Gary Price, 21 n Leo Tate, 31 n Lenton Vanburen, 26. Staffwriters JosephCranney,James Finn, Jillian Kramerand Lauren Walck contributed to this report.

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The Orleans Parish Sheriff’sOffice says 10 inmates escaped by cutting aholeinawallbehind atoilet.

running against Hutson. Other political observers called the mass escape unprecedented in the Orleans Justice Center’s recent history and a major blow to the incumbent sheriff’s reelection hopes.

“It puts a bull’s-eye on her back,” said Silas Lee, a veteran political analyst and professor at Xavier University Hutson faces at least three challengers Woodfork, former Criminal District Court Judge Julian Parker and city Constable Edwin Shorty — in the Oct. 11 municipal election.

The sheriff, who has taken heat on the campaign trail over funding concerns and well-publicized struggles to temper violence inside the jail, struck a defiant tone during one Friday news briefing as she urged the public not to politicize the escape, which she acknowledged may have been executed with help from Sheriff’s Office employees. Three employees were suspended.

In another news briefing hours later Hutson changed her tune and suggested that the escape’s timing may have been connected to her reelection bid.

“We think this was intentional,” she said. “There is much more than meets the eye in this investigation. And why did it happen just right now? Right in the middle of — as we’re getting ready to start this sheriff’s race. This is very suspicious. We know that they had help. We’re showing you: They had help. This was coordinated.” Hutson did not provide additional details.

Critics weigh in

The 10 men escaped from the jail around midnight Friday, according to the Sheriff’s Office The escapees appeared to have pulled a toilet from a wall, smashed a hole through Sheetrock and fled through the opening, officials said.

Jail staff did not discover their disappearance until about 8:30 a.m. Friday Federal and state public safety

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monument and a testament to the importance of preserving history even the painful parts — so that future generations can learn and grow from it,” Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle said in a statement Thursday.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office began its investigation Friday morning. The cause remains undetermined.

Iberville Parish municipal fire departments from Bayou Goula, White Castle and Plaquemine fought the fire for the first two to three hours as it raged. Around 5:30 p.m., a fire engine sounded a horn three times, signaling that the roof was collapsing.

By that time, the main house was beyond saving.

As of 6:20 p.m., flames engulfed all three floors, and the front façade and balcony had collapsed.

Daigle announced in his statement that the mansion was a “total loss.”

Ken Pastorick, public af-

agencies learned about the escape an hour later officials have said. It took until 10:30 a.m. for the New Orleans Police Department to be notified.

The timing of the alerts, and the fact that the escapes happened at all, drew swift and fierce criticism on Friday from the City Council, state government and candidates for elected office.

City Council Vice President Helena Moreno, who is running for mayor, called the delay “absolutely appalling, almost to the point of malfeasance.”

City Council member Oliver Thomas, who is also running for mayor, said he wasn’t aware of a moment “more egregious” in the jail’s history He called for an outside investigation, as did mayoral hopeful Arthur Hunter and Attorney General Liz Murrill. “Heads need to roll,” Thomas said.

“This is a large-scale fire that destroyed a huge piece of history, and it’s gonna take time for our investigators to look at this and figure out how it happened and why it happened.”

KEN PASTORICK, public affairs director for the state fire marshal

fairs director for the state fire marshal, said the office has started interviewing and investigating at the scene. There is no set time for the results of the investigation at this point, he said.

“This is a large-scale fire that destroyed a huge piece of history and it’s gonna take time for our investigators to look at this and figure out how it happened and why it happened,” Pastorick said.

Jessica Tilson, a Baton Rouge-based researcher with Georgetown University whose enslaved ancestors were sold by Georgetown leaders to plantations in Louisiana, said an event like the Nottoway fire brings

“This is beyond unacceptable, and once these offenders are back in custody, there must be real accountability,” Murrill said.

District Attorney Jason Williams, who endorsed Hutson in 2021 but is backing Woodfork this fall, said the incident “represents a complete failure of the most basic responsibilities entrusted to a sheriff or jail administrator.”

Gov. Jeff Landry, who has pursued a raft of new criminal justice policies within New Orleans, praised the work of Troop Nola, the State Police unit he installed, in capturing the single escapee. He pressed Hutson to start working “in total conjunction with Troop NOLA.”

Election ramifications

The sheriff also took heat from Woodfork, Parker and Shorty, underscoring the escape’s potential

conflicting emotions for descendants of enslaved people.

In one sense, she said, the mansion’s destruction was also the destruction of enslaved people’s “blood, sweat and tears” a tangible ancestral connection.

But the ancestors themselves likely wanted the place to go up in smoke, she said.

“I don’t know how many times my ancestors probably thought about burning down Georgetown,” Tilson said.

Many Iberville residents expressed sadness about the fire due to the loss of architectural and personal sentimental value.

Emily Taylor, 17, grew up crafting ornaments in elementary school for the mansion during the Christmas season.

She said she always looked for her ornaments on family outings to the annual treelighting event.

“We didn’t really go out and do much because my mom was a single mom,” Taylor said. “That was one thing we went out every single year and did.”

She was disturbed by the

ramifications for her reelection. Parker said the escapes indicate a “complete lack of leadership at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.”

“It looked like they cut a hole in the wall,” Parker said. “How did they get the tools? What were the deputies doing? If the inmates escaped last night why did it take several hours to discover that they were not there?”

Shorty said he “offers no personal criticism” of Hutson in the escape’s aftermath. Still, he called the incident “more than just a management failure.”

“It is a severe breach of public trust and safety,” Shorty said. As details emerged about the escapes, Hutson sought to blame the incident on funding woes and faulty locks inside the jail. She said the locks had been installed under the previous sheriff, Marlin Gus-

loss, she said, adding that the fire has brought out her superstitions.

man. Gusman, who came under fire during his lengthy tenure as sheriff for jail escapes, deputy corruption and inmate violence, in an interview with WDSU-TV later called Hutson’s claims a “lie.” Gusman told WGNO-TV he is considering running for the seat again.

Lee, the Xavier political analyst, said the escape’s impact on Hutson’s reelection will only become clear closer to election day It’s unquestionable, though, that the incident will inject new questions into the race — namely, which candidate can best shore up operational security inside the jail, he said.

“It’s been about accountability and management of resources,” Lee said. “Now it will be about ensuring public safety and that the inmates will not be able to repeat what they did this time.”

Sherman’s soul

“Maybe

came back and torched it,” Taylor said.

Staff writers Quinn Coffman and Julia Guilbeau contributed to this report.

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Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish jail, pictured, on Friday around midnight.

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Newrules would also end confidentiality

BY ALYSE PFEIL Staff writer

The Louisiana Legislature is considering new rules for how the state ethics board handles allegations of misconduct by public officials, including requiring the panel to disclose the identityof anyone who files acomplaint and placing stricter limits on when theboard canlaunch investigations.

Theethics board would be blocked from investigating potential ethics-law violations unless it receives aformal complaint under the version of the bill. But the legislator sponsoring the proposal said she is working to soften this restriction.

House Bill 160 aims to reduce the number of “frivolous” complaints over ethics law violations and give the subject of acomplaintthe ability to know the identity of the person leveling the accusations, bill author Rep. Kellee Dickerson, R-Denham Springs, told lawmakerson the House and Governmental Affairs committee this month.

“An accuser must be identified so that one can face your accuser,” she said. Leading up to her 2023 election to theLouisiana

Cassie

House, Dickerson was the subjectofanethicsboard investigationthat found she improperly hired ateacher at Live OakHigh School for acontract job for the school while she was aLivingston Parish School Board member. Taken together,ending the confidentiality ofethics complaints and limiting when the boardcan launch investigationswouldrepresent asignificant shift in thevetting of misconductallegations.

The proposedchangesalso come amid alarger pushto overhaul the proceduresof the Louisiana BoardofEthics, the panel that enforces laws related to conflicts of interest, nepotism and campaign finance Some argue thechanges woulddiscourage those with legitimate concerns from raising them with the Board of Ethics.

“House Bill 160 proposes to remove the confidential nature of complaints, which will haveadrastic chilling effect on the filing of formal complaints,” reads aMay 12 letter from membersofthe Board of Ethicstostatelawmakers.

“The Board regularly receives complaintsrequesting thatthe complainant’s identityremainconfidential due to fears of retaliation,” the letter reads. “This is seen

mostoften when acomplaint is received from an individual who hasinformationregarding apotential violation by asupervisor or their local elected official.”

Ethics Administrator David Bordelon, alegal adviser to the board, toldlawmakers that an investigation serves as an initial fact-finding processaimed at discerning whether evidenceofapotential ethics-codeviolation exists.Healso said it occurs before theboard decidesto bring formal charges over a violation.

“The opportunitytoface your accuser comes once the boardfilespublic charges,” Bordelon said.

Steven Procopio, president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, echoed the concern.

For those who don’twield a great deal of political power, like politiciansorlobbyists sometimes do, Procopio said, the lack of anonymity could be a“strong deterrent”from filing acomplaint.

Currently,ifacomplaint filedwith the ethicsboardis notsubmitted anonymously, theidentity of thecomplainantisknown to members of theethics board.But the complainant’sidentityisredacted from documentation sent to the personaccused of an ethics lawviolation when notice of an investigation is sent.

House Bill 160 would end thepractice of redacting thecomplainant’s name dur-

BY MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRYNEUMEISTER Associated Press

YORK R&B singer Cassie finished testifying in theSean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial Friday after four emotional days on the witnessstandduringwhich she was questioned about thedeepest, most disturbing secrets of her sex life and described being beaten and raped by aman she once loved.

When Judge Arun Subramanian told hershe could leave, saying, “You’ve been here along time,” Cassie glanced once towardthe jury but never looked in Combs’ direction as she walked out of the courtroom for the final time After departing,Cassie who dated Combs for adecade,released astatement through her lawyer saying she hoped her testimony helpsothers “heal from the abuse and fear

“For me, the more Iheal, themore Ican remember,” shesaid.“Andthe more I can remember,the more I will never forget.” Combs, 55, is on trial in New York on charges that he exploited hisstatus as an entertainmentexecutive to force women, includingCassie, into drug-fueled “freak-offs” withmalesex workers andengaged in other abusive acts against people who reliedonhim for their careers.

Lawmakersmullnew limits on ethics lawprobes

was the fact that the “bill as awhole restricts what the board of ethics can investigate.”

ingthatnotification process, thereby revealing theidentity of the person who filed the complaint to the accused The bill would alsoprohibit retaliation against a complainant and authorize that persontobring acivil lawsuit in theevent of retaliation.

Complaints,investigations

Under the proposal, anyone filing asignedand notarized sworn complaintwiththe ethics boardcould submit it through aportal on theethics board website or by mail,fax or in-person.

But anyone filing acomplaintwithout anotarized, swornstatementwould have to file the complaint in person with the ethics board in Baton Rouge and present a government-issued ID. Currently,all complaints, regardless of type, can

be submitted to the board through its website, mailor hand-delivery

Also, under the current version of the bill, the ethics board would only be allowed to investigate potential ethicslaw violations after receiving thesubmission of a formal complaint.

It wouldn’tbeable to investigate violations brought to its attentionthrough other means, likeaudit reportsor newsarticles.

Dickerson on Friday said sheplans to amendthe bill to allow the board to investigate potential ethics violations raised through reports from theLouisianaLegislative Auditor and through other sources, though she is still working out thechanges.

During public testimony this week,Procopio said one of thebill’s“core issues”

Dickersonsaidshe is working with the Public Affairs Research Council to address that concern and plans to finalize changes by early next week. Currentlaw requires the ethics board to investigate any sworn complaints it receives. With atwo-thirds vote, the board can also investigate complaints that aren’tsworn or even anonymous, as well as potential ethics-law violations brought to theboard’s attention through other means.

From 2020 to 2023, the ethicsboard considered 1,071 potentialviolations of ethics laws, according to data provided by the ethics board to state lawmakers.

During that same period, 354 of the potential violations led to an investigation. And 177 of the matters investigated led to official “findings” that resulted in fines, caution letters, consent opinions or formal charges. About half of the potential violations camefrom complaintsthatdidn’tinclude a sworn statement, 13% were sworn complaints,and 12% were anonymous. The rest camefrom sources like reports from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, government agency reports, news articles and other sources.

testimonyagainst Combsendsafter days of describing abuse

Combs has pleaded not guiltytofederal sextraffickingand racketeeringcharges. Hislawyers say that, although he could be violent, nothing he did amounted to acriminalenterprise. And Combs insists allthe sexat the freak-offs was consensual. Shortlyafter Cassie finished testifying, prosecutors called another witness who was once close to Combs: Dawn Richard, asinger who appeared on his realityshow

“Making the Band,” which launched her group act Danity Kane. Richard testifiedthatshe witnessed Combs physically attack Cassieonmultiple occasions.During avisit to Combs’ home recording studio in 2009, Richard said sheand anotherwomansaw Combs hit Cassie “on the head and beat her on the ground.” Combs brought themback the next day,she said, giving Richard flowers andputting

aspin on what happened. “He said that what we saw was passion and what lovers in relationships do,” she testified. But he also locked them in his recording studio and threatened themtostay silent or else, she said. Richard sued Combslast year,accusing him of physical abuse, groping andpsychological abuseduring the years they worked together Hertestimony is to resume Monday

STAFFFILE PHOTOByMICHAEL JOHNSON

The Louisiana Legislature is considering newrules forhow the state ethics board handles allegations of misconductby public officials.

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Superdome food vendor contract stalls

Layoffs of 880 workers may begin July 15, operator says

BY STEPHANIE RIEGEL Staff writer

The global hospitality company

that provides food and beverage services at Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center began telling employees Friday that they could be out of a job as of July 15 if the company’s longrunning contract with the state is not renewed. Sodexo Live! filed a Worker Ad-

N.O. charter schools, Louisiana treasurer spar

Leaders say spending taken out of context

BY MARIE FAZIO Staff writer

New Orleans charter school lead-

ers are refuting claims by the state treasurer that their schools misspent public funds, including on expensive restaurant outings, saying the information was presented out of context and used as a “political weapon.”

State Treasurer John Fleming has issued in recent weeks a series of news releases flagging “questionable expenditures” made by schools, including $17,563 spent at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant and a $2,000 political donation by the Orleans Parish School Board. The Treasurer’s Office said it uncovered the purchases using a new website it created, dubbed the “K-12 School Finance Transparency Project,” which allows the public to examine school spending.

But charter school leaders who were called out for their expenses said the database, which was required by a 2023 law, lacks context and in some cases contains errors They also said it doesn’t make clear that some expenses were paid for with private donations.

Some charter leaders also alleged that Fleming, who announced in December he would challenge Baton Rouge Republican Sen Bill Cassidy for his U.S. Senate seat, has used the data to promote a narrative about wasteful school spending.

“It’s being used as a political weapon,” said Jamar McKneely CEO of InspireNOLA, which runs seven schools across the district that were called out by the treasurer for meals at Dooky Chase

He said the network brings students to Dooky Chase as part of an effort to teach them proper etiquette. The flagged spending also includes dinners the network paid for with private funds for guest speakers at school events.

The heightened scrutiny on school spending comes as the Louisiana Legislature debates how much money to allocate for education — including for teacher pay and a new program to help families pay for private school and Republicans at the state and federal level look to slash government spending.

Fleming denied that his focus on charter school purchases was politically motivated.

“The only ‘weapon’ I am using is transparency to fight for efficiency in state government,” he said in a release. “Our report outlined how taxpayer money was being spent. It will be their determination whether it was spent wastefully or inefficiently.”

Launched in March, the school spending website contains more than 2 million lines of data,

justment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, on Friday, notifying the state and employees of the potential layoffs, according to a Sodexo spokesperson. By law, companies must give the state 60 days’ notice before cutting 100 or more jobs.

According to the notice, provided by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, more than 880 employees could lose their jobs, including 174 bartenders, 144 hos-

pitality supervisors and 116 suite attendants, among others.

Sodexo’s current contract with the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, the state agency known as the Superdome Commission that oversees the stadium and arena, ends on July 14. Sodexo spokesperson Paul Pettas confirmed that the company and the agency have yet to agree on the terms of a new contract. While the official layoff warn-

ing suggests a possible impasse in contract talks, long-term job losses are not necessarily going to result. If a new vendor is chosen to replace Sodexo, it’s likely that it will offer to rehire most, if not all, of the laid-off Sodexo employees, according to people familiar with the industry. And if a new contract is finalized with Sodexo in the next 60 days, the layoffs will not happen, according to Pettas. “There is ongoing dialogue with the respective managers of the venues, including LSED,

to hopefully come to a long-term agreement,” said Pettas. “We are confident our offer is of the most benefit to the city and the state.” In a statement, Robert Vosbein, chair of the Superdome Commission, suggested that officials are looking for a different vendor “We believe that the ticket-buying public deserves better than the status quo of food service and this board will do whatever it takes to ensure that it does improve,” Vosbein said. “While the

ABOVE: Gulf Shores, Ala., residents Basileigh Harper and her father, Tony Harper, shop for the perfect box filled with fresh Louisiana strawberries in the back of Tammy Walker’s car on Tchoupitoulas Street in Uptown New Orleans. Walker usually displays the strawberries outside of the car, but kept them in the shade because of the 90-degree temperature on Friday

RIGHT: Walker brought extra water so she’d stay hydrated in the heat as she sold the fresh strawberries from Harris Farms in Ponchatoula on Friday

Council

SHADED STRAWBERRIES

calls parade ‘a scam’

BY DOUG MacCASH Staff writer

In April, word spread of a proposed new Carnival parade that would roll on the night of Jan. 5, a day before the start of the traditional Mardi Gras season

According to

sus in Bethlehem. As a special attraction, the parade was supposed to include three camels. Council President J.P Morrell posted a Facebook video on Thursday evening meant to put the kibosh on the krewe that he claims was founded by a known fraud “This entire scheme,” he said, “is a scam.” Though the captain of the proposed parade wished to keep his identity secret — in keeping with the old-school

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

death of a Kansas City sports reporter she’s accused of killing while he was in town to cover the Super Bowl was sentenced to 25 years in prison Thursday after a judge revoked her probation in a similar theft case out of New Orleans. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office

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Man shot near Lakeside arrested on gun, drug charges

Gunshot victim’s brother also arrested

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

A man shot after gunfire erupted at an intersection near Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie on Wednesday afternoon was arrested on gun and drug charges, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Kristopher Ellis, 32, of Harvey, suffered a gunshot wound to his back but is expected to survive, according to Sgt. Brandon Veal, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.

Ellis has been booked with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, use of a firearm in connection with

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including vendor contracts, employee salaries and purchases by school districts and charter schools, which are independently operated public schools.

The treasurer has issued a flurry of news releases about the data with attention-grabbing subject lines, including “Questionable Expenditures on Transparency Website,” “Why did Louisiana taxpayers pick up the bar tab?” and “Why did Orleans Parish School Board donate to ActBlue?”

NOLA Public Schools said the ActBlue donation was made in error and then-Superintendent Avis Williams’ credit card statement shows the account was reimbursed.

Last week, a news release from the Treasurer’s Office suggested that two New Orleans charter schools were closed partly because of their spending. Samuel J Green Charter School spent $2,135 at Bayou Beer Garden on expenses labeled “Materials and Supplies,” according to the release, and the school was closed because of “low enrollment and poor performance.”

Sabrina Pence, CEO of FirstLine Schools, which runs Samuel Green, said the Beer Garden purchase was for food at a staff holiday party, not alcohol. If the schools ever pay for alcohol at staff events, they use money from private donations, she said. The database does not allow schools to indicate whether private or public money was used.

“Not one penny of public money was used on alcohol,” Pence said. The same release stated Dorothy Height Charter School spent $5,596.58 at Bayou Beer Garden and $1,218.56 at Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria. Kate Meehok CEO of Crescent City Schools, which runs Dorothy Height, said the beer garden event was for a staff event and the Felipe’s order was for students and families celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Neither included alcohol.

Meehok also said many data lines Crescent City Schools submitted to the district were not accurately reflected in the database.

The treasury release said none of the expenses at bars and restaurants were “technically illegal” but that they “raised questions.”

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process of selecting a new food service provider is in the final stages, it is not complete.

“We look forward to completing that process soon. We are fully committed to the fans in this endeavor.”

It is not clear how the commission, a public body, is involved in selecting a new food service provider outside of a public selection process. ASM Global, a private contractor, manages the Superdome and other venues for the commission. A spokesperson for the commission said it did not issue a request for proposals.

Upcoming events

drug-related activities and a number of outstanding warrants.

Ellis’ brother, Khristian Ellis, 28, was also arrested on the same drug and gun charges, according to jail records.

Investigators believe the Ellis brothers were in a car at the intersection of Severn Avenue and Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Metairie when the occupants of a red SUV began shooting at them about 3:50 p.m., according to authorities.

The brothers’ car, a Hyundai Elantra, crashed into another vehicle before speeding off, according to Veal. The driver of the vehicle hit by the Elantra called 911 to report the crash and gunfire

By the time deputies arrived, both the Elantra and the SUV had left the scene. But investigators did find spent shell casings on the ground near a parking garage at

open today if more funds had been spent on the students instead of entertainment and other expenses?”

the May 9 release stated.

Yet both schools — Samuel Green and Dorothy Height — remain open NOLA Public Schools said it had asked the treasury to correct the error Jeff Crouere, a spokesperson for the treasurer, said the error has been corrected on social media and on the agency’s website, though a news release on the website still contains the error

The release also mentioned NobleMinds Institute, a state-authorized charter school that will close at the end of the year and spent $9,840 at Cure, an Uptown bar Vera Triplett, the school’s CEO, said money went toward renting the space for a holiday party for employees and their guests. The school paid for food and nonalcoholic drinks only using both private donations and public school funding, she said.

She called the news releases from the Treasurer’s Office “irresponsible.”

“At the end of the day, the Christmas party had nothing to do with us no longer operating as a charter school,” she said Caroline Roemer, executive director of the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, also criticized the news releases

“We fully support transparency it’s the right thing to do but we also believe in context,” she said, calling the treasurer’s claims about improper charter school expenditures “misinformation at best.”

Roemer called out the treasurer in her own news release last week, urging the office to correct errors in its reports and address issues with the database. She said some schools reported discrepancies between the data they submitted to NOLA Public Schools and what appeared on the treasury website, “raising questions about data integrity during upload or consolidation.”

The Treasurer’s Office responded with yet another news release, which cited Roemer by name. It said any errors in the data “were made by the schools that provided the information,” and it requested that Roemer provide receipts for all the “questionable spending” by schools.

“This additional disclosure will allow taxpayers to determine whether the spending was appropriate,” the release states

the corner of Veterans and Causeway boulevards, Veal said.

Authorities recovered the Elantra in the 3200 block of 26th Street in Metairie It had front-end damage consistent with the crash and projectile strikes” from apparent gunfire, Veal said. No one was inside the vehicle

About 5:15 p.m., Kristopher Ellis arrived at Ochsner Medical Center in Old Jefferson to seek treatment for a gunshot wound, Veal said Investigators tied him to Elantra and the earlier gunfire in Metairie, Veal said.

Meanwhile, authorities found Khristian Ellis in the area where the Elantra had been abandoned. He was taken into custody and linked to the vehicle, as well, Veal said. Both men have been uncooperative, so investigators aren’t yet sure of a motive for the shoot-

ing or a suspect in the case, Veal said.

In addition to the charges related to the shooting, Kristopher Ellis was booked with domestic abuse charges related to two separate incidents in 2023 and February 2025, jail records said. He was being held without bail.

Bail for Kristian Ellis was set at $280,000. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office investigations bureau at (504) 364-5300. The public can also call Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll-free at (877) 903-7867. Callers do not have to give their names or testify and can earn a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an indictment.

Email Michelle Hunter at mhunter@theadvocate.com.

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the founder of the Mystic Kings Krewe. Morrell, a lawyer, said that he has represented a client in “one of many fraud cases against Mr Roebuck.”

Morrell went on to say that Roebuck was hired to produce the Order of Athena Mardi Gras parade in Mobile, Alabama, but skipped out on the krewe, leaving them to build their own floats at the last minute.

Responding to Morrell’s video, Roebuck said in a text message that the council member’s statements concerning him are false, “and I am meeting with an attorney regarding my options as they pertain to his accusations.”

The board of directors of the Mystic Kings Krewe will also meet to discuss their response to Morrell’s statements, he said.

A 2023 Fox television broadcast in Mobile reported that when members of the krewe “checked in on their floats a few weeks ago, they say the paid-infull builder wasn’t getting the job done.”

Roebuck was not mentioned by name in that story But Dominic Graves, a New Orleans float builder who was called in to help finish the work on the parade, said that the krewe’s first float builder was Roebuck.

In a telephone interview last

month, Roebuck said that he stopped work on the 2023 Order of Athena parade simply because the krewe was unable to complete payments to him.

In his video, Morrell went on to say that the parade route proposed for the Mystic Kings Krewe which would circle the French Quarter — is “stupid and dangerous,” and that the images of float props used to illustrate the krewe’s website are actually sculptures from other organizations.

Morrell notes that to ride in the parade costs $2,000, and that “those poor individuals who have already given Mr Cecil Roebuck money, need to get their money back as soon as possible.”

Email Doug MacCash at dmaccash@theadvocate.com.

Sodexo is a $1 billion company that operates in dozens of countries. It employs more than 1,000 workers in New Orleans not only at the Superdome and the Smoothie King Center, but at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and The National WWII Museum. In 2023, the union representing Sodexo workers at the Superdome, arena and Convention Center reached a new agreement with the company that raised pay and benefits. The Sodexo WARN does not apply to employees at the Convention Center or the museum. Also unclear is whether a new food and beverage provider, if one is selected, will be in place by several high-profile events in July including the UFC 318, a mixed

martial arts showcase, and the U.S. Gymnastics Championship both of which will be held at the Smoothie King Center. Pettas said Thursday he hopes Sodexo will be able to retain its contract. “We are embedded in Louisiana

and we are confident that whatever other provider is out there, we are the best,” he said. “We hope we can continue to stay.”

Email Stephanie Riegel at stephanie.riegel@theadvocate. com.

died of asphyxiation in his Kenner hotel room, lying face down on a pillow while under the effects of alcohol and Xanax, police said. Colbert was booked on suspicion of second-degree murder and a raft of financial and theft charges in Manzano’s death. She has yet to be indicted in the case. “The evidence was overwhelming that this woman was a serial fraudster and took advantage of multiple tourists and innocent people over many years in the French Quarter. I wish we could have saved the life of Adan Manzano,” Murrill said in a statement released late Thursday Fateful encounter

In the Orleans Parish case, Colbert was convicted on Oct. 22, 2024, of theft under $1,000, computer fraud and illegal transmission of monetary funds.

David Butler accused Colbert of drugging him and leaving him for dead before stealing about $134,000 from him in November 2021 encounter on Bourbon Street.

“The trauma and devastation of that night changed my life forever,” Butler said in a statement Thursday evening. Butler told New Orleans police that he had a few drinks with Colbert and another woman but began to feel “woozy,” according to police records. Colbert shuffled him into a cab and returned him to his rental property

He woke the next evening to find jewelry, his phone and wallet missing. He then noticed that $80,000 in cryptocurrency had been transferred into an iCloud account that police linked to Colbert, according to authorities. She tried to transfer another $50,000, but the bank halted the action, according to court records. Colbert was arrested and ultimately charged in Butler’s case in 2023. Following her conviction, Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Nandi Campbell on Nov 8, 2024, suspended 10- five- and sixmonth sentences in the case and ordered Colbert to serve five years of active probation, court records said. She was on that probation when Kenner authorities allege she killed Manzano. “It felt like justice had failed me — not only me but others who had suffered at her hands,” Butler said of Campbell’s sentence.

Harsher punishment

During Thursday’s hearing in the case, Campbell revoked Colbert’s probation and reinstated the original sentences, court records said. Prosecutors from the Attorney General’s Office argued for a heftier sentence because Colbert was a repeat offender with five previous felony convictions involving fraud and similar allegations, Murrill’s office said. In the end, Campbell ruled that prosecutors had proven four of the five convictions. She vacated Colbert’s sentence. Under the state’s habitual offender statute, which escalates sentences for repeat offenders, in some cases up to life in prison, Campbell resentenced Colbert to 25 years in prison for the illegal transfer of funds and the theft, court records said. The sentences are to be served at the same time and without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.

Butler called Colbert a remorseless predator who shows no empathy or regret. Her past, he said, has finally caught up with her “Danette Colbert will finally be held accountable, and she will no longer be free to continue preying on innocent people,” Butler said.

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City Council President JP Morrell posted a Facebook video on Thursday evening meant to put the kibosh on the krewe that he claims was founded by a known fraud. ‘This entire scheme,’ he said, ‘is a scam.

PROVIDED PHOTO The founder of the Mystic Kings Krewe, who is anonymous, said the new krewe hopes to celebrate the arrival of the biblical three kings in Bethlehem with a parade Jan. 5.

STAFF FILE PHOTO By DAVID GRUNFELD

Sodexo Live!, the global hospitality company that provides food and beverage services at Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center, notified the state and employees Friday of potential layoffs.

N.O. police releaseshootingvideo

Officerkilledman near LowerGarden DistrictWalmart

BY MARCOCARTOLANO Staff writer

The New Orleans Police Department on Thursday released video footage that shows the chaotic momentsbeforeNew OrleansPolice Officer Raychel Willey shot and killed aman earlier this month as he fled aWalmart in the Lower Garden District.

TheNOPDsharedwiththe media acompilation of public and private surveillance footage capturing the May2scene at 1901 Tchoupitoulas, where police say officers spotted 42-year-old Gregory Williamsoverdosing in his car and administered Narcan.

Williams reportedly behaved erratically before speeding away, hitting abystander with his car and pulling Willey along with him.

“I think Officer Willey was quite the hero,” NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatricksaid. “She kept her head in an extremely stressful situation.Weare blessedbyGod’s gracious hand that she was not killed in that event.”

Officers triedtouse Narcan

Whileworking an off-duty,paid detail at the Walmart, Willey and her partner,Mikal Salahuddin, were responding to areport of a minor crash when they found Williams in his car suffering from an apparent opioidoverdose. Kirkpatrick said needles commonly used to

NewOrleans police shot and killed aman earlier this month at the WalmartSupercenter in the LowerGarden District after he ran over a female officerand anotherpersonwithhis caronMay 2. The NewOrleans PoliceDepartment on Thursday released video footageofthe incident.

inject drugs werepresent

Thecar’smotor was still running, andthe carwas in drive. Attempts to putthe carinparkorturnitoff were unsuccessful, officials said.

After Willey administeredNarcan, Kirkpatrick saidthe officers were speaking toWilliams when he became erratic, proceedingto speed off.

Footage from aWalmart security camera shows agray car,with Williams at the wheel, backing out of a parking spotand speeding through the lot, hitting an unnamed woman who was about to load hergroceries into her car.

Willey,hanging from theopen driver’sside door,ispulled alongsidethe carthrough the parking lot. Officials said part of

her uniformwas stuck on the door

Anothersecuritycamera shows thecar turning onto the 2000 block of Rousseau Street, withWilley still hanging from the car andSalahuddin chasing after it

Shots fired

The momentWilley fires two shotswith her serviceweapon, hitting Williams in the chest once, is captured in thefootage but is not clearly visible, according to apolice spokesperson.

Footage then shows her falling from thecar and landing under the front bumper of astopped truck that had been driving in the opposite direction down Rousseau. Williams continues speeding down the

road. Salahuddinarrives shortlyafter, kneeling beside his partner as the truck driver exits the vehicle to check on the officers.

Private surveillance footage offers an obscured view of Williams finally hitting anothercar.His vehicle wasrendered inoperable, officials said. Williams died on scene.

‘Officers need to be defended’

Thepedestrian Williamshit was still hospitalized as of Thursday with a“significant” leg injury,but wasstable, officials said. Willey was injured andhad not been medically cleared as of Thursday. She was reassignedtodesk duty per NOPD procedure, but she will recover,Kirkpatrick said.

Kirkpatricksaid NOPD didnot release body-worn camerafootage of Willey administering Narcan to Williams, or of officersdelivering aidafter the crash at his family’s request.

Kirkpatricksaid the officers were trainedinadministering Narcan andwereaware that peopleexperiencing overdosesare sometimes startled and erratic when they’re awakened. But not everyone behaveslikeWilliams did, Kirkpatrick said.

“Theycomeout to trytosave aman’slife, and indeed in turn he tries to kill one of our officers. And that’sjust unfortunate andI’m sorry againfor the family,but these officers need to be defended,” Kirkpatrick said.

Email Marco Cartolanoatmarco. cartolano@theadvocate.com.

Body recoveredfromspillwayafter suicide

Driversreport manshotself, fell into water

BY MICHELLEHUNTER

Staff writer

Aman’sbodywas recovered fromthe BonnetCarre Spillway on Fridayafternoon after witnesses on Interstate 10 reportedseeing

apersontakehis ownlifealong the roadside, according to the St Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have not identified the man.

The Sheriff’s Office was first notified about the suspectedsuicide about 11:30 a.m., according to Sgt Jenni Barrette, spokesperson for thedepartment. Passersby reported thata man standing on the shoulder of the westbound lanes of I-10 shothim-

self before falling into thewater near mile marker 212, she said. Authorities responded to the scene. All westbound lanes of I-10 were closed about 12:19 p.m., according to thestate Departmentof Transportation and Development. As investigatorssearched the area, trafficcongestion stretched 5miles, according to the DOTD. Eastbound trafficonI-10also slowed. Just before2 p.m., the Sheriff’s

Office released astatement that a bodymatching the description of the man seen on the shoulder of theroadway hadbeen recovered All lanes of I-10westbound on the spillway reopened just after 2p.m. Editor’snote: If you or someone youknowneedshelp, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is alsoanonline chat at 988lifeline.org

Acadia Parish eyed for$1B ‘net-zero’ refinery

Facility to feature ‘dramaticallyreduced’ carbon footprint, employ 160

BY ADAM DAIGLE Acadiana business editor

An Oklahoma-based companyis looking to build a$1billion refineryin Acadia Parish thatitsays would be the world’sfirstnet-zero emissions facility and employ 160. Clean Refineries Inc. announced late Wednesday the projectthat it billed as one that will have no toxic emissions or detectable odors anda “dramatically reduced” carbon footprint. It will produce marine-grade bunker fuel, high-performance asphalt andultraclean diesel, officials said.

CRI did not identify aspecific location for the refinery but did indicate it wouldrepurpose an existingpetroleum terminal.Local officials in Acadia Parish andregional and state economic development

officials could not verify the projectasofficial but indicated talks areongoing.

The company is eyeingasite near theEvangeline community in the western part of the parish asource closetothe deal told the AcadianaAdvocate OneAcadianaPresident and CEOTroy Wayman saidThursday theregion is equipped to support this project and hisagencywill work “with our local, regional and state partners todrive this opportunityforward.

“Louisiana has thecomprehensive economic ecosystem to support energy companiesastheyexpand and innovate to meet global demand and standards,” saidSusanBourgeois, Louisiana Economic Development secretary. “Weare pleased in Clean RefineriesInc.’s interest in our state and look forward to working closely with them andour partners to advance this project.”

Construction could begin this summer,company officials said, with thefirstproduction units online by late 2026. Additionalphases are plannedfor 2027 through

2028. The company has announced similar projects in Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming in recent months

CRIwould useits net-zero emissions technology forthe manufacturing process to produce 20,000barrelsaday.The technology,company officials indicated,includes significantly lower temperatures and pressures which leadstofaster permitting, saferoperations and cleaner outputs It would produce low-sulfur bunker fuelsthatwould support Gulf Coastshippingoperators, high-grade asphalt to overcome regional shortages and ultraclean,high-efficiency diesel that will have lower emissions and improvedprice stability

“This is arefinery built for today’sneedsand tomorrow’s standards,” CRI president Derek Williamson said. “Southern Louisiana is astrategic gatewayfor marine transport, freight logistics and road infrastructure. We’re delivering anext-generation supply chain that’sclean, reliable and built to last.”

Employees will earn an averagesalaryofmorethan $105,000, company officials said. The refinery will alsocreate hundreds of indirect jobsamong supply chains, logistics, and regional service providers, they said.

Thefacilitywill also include produced-water treatment systems to reclaim oilfield wastewaterfor agricultural and industrial reuse, officials said.

CRI announced similar plans in the Permian Basin area of Texas in October that include two plants in that region that will produce 20,000 barrels of crude per day. Williamson told theMidland Reporter-Telegram at the time that thecompany was in talks with Louisiana officials on aproject. He said the company is alsointalks withofficials in thesouthTexas city of Kenedy fora 30,000-barrelfacility andinWyomingfor a 10,000-barrel per day facilityrefinery there.

Email Adam Daigle at adaigle@ theadvocate.com.

BR charterschoolstudentscelebrate graduation with dance

BY ELLYN COUVILLION Staff writer

The graduation ceremonyat Madison Preparatory Academy in Baton Rouge is unlike anyother After each seniorwalksacross the stage at Southern University, they walk down the stepsand hand their diploma to an awaiting administrator Then, the newly minted graduate breaks into dance, aselfchoreographed celebratory number that lasts just seconds —before taking back their diploma and returning to their seat. There’snomusic, but it doesn’t matter,the dancers don’t need it Besides, there will be music at a grand dance finale with thewhole senior class at the end of the ceremony It was the same for graduation night this year on Monday

Videos of the dancing go viral everyyear,with one videoofthis year’sgraduationcelebrations receiving amillion likesthisweek on TikTok

“I have seen principals punish students fordancing and celebrating,” PrincipalAlisa Welchsaid.

“I’ve seen students put outoftheir owngraduation.

“First of all, the privilege of celebrating atgraduation has to be earned through the year by the whole senior class,” shesaid. Andthere are some rules, Welch said.

“They cannot dance on the stage,” she said. “When they hitthe floor,there’snomusic playing andthey have 30 seconds to dance, because we’ll be callingthe next child’sname then.”

After all thediplomas arehanded out, thenew graduatesdance together to songs they selected be-

forehand, whichhave been vetted andapprovedbyschool officials Forthe last song, they canleave their seats, shoes andgraduation capsbehind to dance around the auditorium.

Then, with the words, “Let’sput it back together” from Welch, the students return to their seats andput their mortarboards back on.A benediction ends the ceremony.

Senior class President Jasmin Robertson said “it’s something to lookforwardtoall year.”

When the students dance at their graduation, “it’sa judge-freezone, it’swhereyou can just be yourself andcelebrate you,”she said. There’snorehearsaltime at school forthe dance-off, Welch said.The students practiceonthe morning of the commencement. “Wecome underalot of criticism, for me personally as the

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principal, forallowing that, but Idon’tcare whatthe naysayers say,”she said.“They don’tknow what the kids wentthrough to get their diploma.”

“I’vehad several students in this classlose their mothers this year,” shesaid. “Tosee them just enjoy this moment,itmeant so much to me.”

Welch is leaving her role as principalofMadison Preparatory Academy to be an administratoratanother charter school, butshe expects thedancing graduation ceremonies to keep going.

“Thenext classisalready thinking aboutwhat they’re going to do next year,” Welch said. “Thekids are going to dance, anyway,you might as well get in front of it and allow it to happen.”

Email Ellyn Couvillionat ecouvillion@theadvocate.com.

GwendolynF.Brock,af‐fectionatelyknown as "Gwen", of Tylertown, Mis‐sissippi,transitioned peacefully on Monday,May 12, 2025, at theage of 63, following acourageous journey throughongoing medical challenges.Born onDecember3,1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Gwenwas thebeloved daughterofthe late May‐oniaW.Lee andthe late CurtisFortenberry.She at‐tendedFrancis T. Nicholls HighSchool andlater earnedher GeneralEduca‐tionDevelopment (GED) diploma.In1978, Gwen married theloveofher life the late JefferyJ.Brock,Sr. Their unionwas blessed withthree children—Jef‐feryJell, Jr.(deceased), NicoleTiffany, andAn‐thony Joseph (deceased) Gwenand Jefferyshared26 years of marriage before his passingdue to health complications.A devoted wife, mother,grand‐mother, andfriend, Gwen’s world revolved around her family. Shewas asteadfast and nurturingpresence, especially remembered as a spirited sports momwho never misseda game.Her grandchildren—Brock and Blake—werethe lightof her life.She cherished their hugs,laughter, and playful banter,muchof which shegleefully en‐couraged. Shealsoenjoyed bowling androadtrips withher husband andbest friends Ernest andAdrian Jarreau.Gwenwas aproud breastcancersurvivor, known forher strength,re‐silience, andfaith.Her ra‐diant personality—equal parts loving,witty,and prayerful—earnedher the nickname“Mrs. Southern‐spice”among hernetwork offriends.A lifelong mem‐ber of Mt.MoriahBaptist Church in NewOrleans, Gwenfound joyinpraise and worshipand deeply cherished herchurchcom‐munity,especiallyher spir‐itual bond with Pastor Cyril R.Grayson,Sr. Profession‐ally, Gwen dedicatedover 20years to thehealthcare fieldasa Certified Nursing Assistant.Her patients weredrawn to hervibrant spirit, warmth,and no-non‐sense charm. Shewas pre‐ceded in deathbyher hus‐band, twosons, parents, sister Lula F. Gills

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4B ✦ Saturday,May17,2025 ✦ nola.com ✦ TheTimes-Picayune (Charles), nephew Colby Gills,and nieceCharlene Gills.Gwenissurvivedby her daughter,NicoleBrock Cousizan(Donald); her cherished grandchildren, Brock,Blake,DonaldJr., and Da’NaraCousizan; her nephew, Curtis Gills; and a hostofextendedfamily and dear friendswho will continuetocelebrate her lifeand legacy.Relatives and friendsofthe family, along with Pastors, Offi‐cers, andmembers of Mount Moriah Baptist Church,are invitedtoat‐tendthe funeralservice on Monday, May19, at 10:00 a.m.atMount Moriah Bap‐tistChurch,2407 Louisa St., New Orleans. Pastor Cyril R.Grayson,Sr. will offici‐ate.Visitationwillbeheld from9:00a.m.to10:00 a.m. Intermentwillfollowat Crystal SpringsA.M.E Church Cemetery,23308 Crystal SpringsRd.,Mount Hermon, LA 70450 Arrangementsentrusted to D.W.RhodesFuneral Home Pleasevisit www.rhodesf uneral.comtosignthe on‐lineguest book

Mary AdeleCaruso, also known as Nana by herfam‐ily andfriends,ended her earthly journeyonMay 13, 2025, twodaysafter afab‐ulous 90thbirthdaycele‐bration.She is preceded in death by herhusband,Dr. Salvatore Caruso andson Salvatore “Chip” Caruso Jr Adele is remembered by her daughter Karen(Ricky) Gaudet, Mary Beth (Nolan) Chiassonand daughter-inlaw,CherylRelle Caruso Nanaisthe grandmother ofsix grandchildrenand eight great-grandchildren. Familyand friendsare in‐vited to attend thevisita‐tionat11:00 am on Satur‐day,May 17, 2025, at Greenwood FuneralHome, 5200 CanalBlvd.,New Or‐leans,LA70124, followed bya mass at 1:00 pm.In‐terment will be at Green‐wood Cemetery.Familywill beincolorfulattire,reflec‐tiveofNana’spersonality In lieu of flowers, Nana would have preferreddo‐nations to Nicholas’Jour‐ney,a “deer”familyfriend atwww.nicholasjourney org

Isaiah 57:1-2. 1The righteous perisheth, and noman layeth it to heart: and merciful menare taken away,noneconsider‐ing that therighteous is taken away from theevilto come.2Heshall enterinto peace:theyshall rest in their beds,eachone walk‐ing in hisuprightness RosemaryCastle, age74, was anativeand resident ofHouma,LA. Rosemary was adevoted member of ChristMissionaryBaptist Church on Hwy311 in Houma,LA. Shewas a woman of greatfaith and strength. Shea heartof goldand wasa mother to all whocameincontact withher.She leaves to cherish hermemories, her children, Dwayne (Boona) Castle, Joseph Castle,Jr. Tasha Castle,AshleyCas‐tle,Rhoda Castle,EricFry (Zelda),Octavia Holiday, Camille (Tina) Fryand QuincyMcKinley. Hersib‐lings,Linda Brumfield, Larry Smith, RickySmith GailSmith andGregory Smith (Sharon).Twentyeight grandchildren and hostofgreat grandchil‐dren, family andfriends Rosemarywas preceded in death by herparents,Earl and Bessie Kenny, her stepdad John Smith, sib‐lings,Bessie(Mamado) Kenny,Dorothy Kenny, BrendaKenny Washington, Betty Kenny, Earl Kenny, Jr BertrellKenny,Michael Washington, Darlene Smith.Her grandsons, DominqueFry andLil Shawn Norman.Memorial ServiceswillbeonSatur‐day,May 17, 2025 at GertrudeGeddesWillisFu‐neralHome, 617Bond

Street,Houma,LA70360 from11:00 a. m. until 12:00 noon.Private Burial.You may sign theguest book onhttp://www.gertrud egeddeswillis.com Gertrude Geddes WillisFu‐neral Home Inc.,incharge ofservice,(985) 872-6934.

Curtis,Jerry Dean Hills

Jerry Dean HillsCurtis was born on April7,1944 She went with theLordon Monday, May12, 2025. She was thewifeofAlvin Cur‐tis,Sr. andthe daughter of MaryLee Crockett andthe stepdaughterofTheron Crockett. Mother of Johnny Ross, Jr.and ByranRoss, Sr. andthe late AveryRoss, Sr. Stepmother of Alvin Curtis, Jr.and DwainCur‐tis.SisterofJoyce Murphy, LoisHilley(Jim),GwenEd‐wards (George),JohnL Crockett(Mona)and Mar‐ion Crockett. Sheisalso survivedbymanygrand‐childrenand greatgrand‐children. Coming to New Orleans,she joined St ThomasBaptist Church fol‐lowingRev.Maxon’s death she then followed Rev. MitchellStevens to Mt ZionBaptist Church where she served until shewas calledhome. Shewas a memberofSeniorSaints Ministriesuntil hersick‐ness. Relativesand Friends ofthe Family,alsoPastor, Officers andMembers of Mt. Zion BaptistChurch are all invitedtoattend theFu‐neral ServiceonMonday, May 19,2025 at 10:00amat Mt. Zion BaptistChurch 2200 DumaineSt.,New Or‐leans,Louisiana 70119.Vis‐itation will beginat9:00 am. Dismissalwilltake place on Tuesday, May20, 2025 at Union Baptist Church,743 Gwin St Brusly, LA.at10:00 am BurialwillfollowinUnion Baptist Church Cemetery inBrusly, LA.Professional arrangementsentrusted to Majestic Mortuary,(504) 523-5872.

Faia, Gregory Gerard

Gregory G. Faia, 61 years old, passedawayathis home on Thursday, May8 2025,following acourageous battlewith Glioblastoma brain cancer. Anative New Orleanian,he was alongtime resident of Metairie, Louisiana Mr. Faia earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola UniversitySchool of Law in 1990.Since 1999,Mr. Faia was activeinboth the title and real estate industries wherehewas the owner of Security Title of Louisiana, LLC. His lawpractice Faia and Associates, LLC was dedicated to intellectual property as wellascorporate lawincluding formerly workingasgeneral counseltoRuth's Chris Steakhouse. In 2008, he was namedPresidentof StriveIncorporated, anonprofit organization committed to assisting disabled adults with employment challenges,a rolehe was most proud of and continued until hisdeath. In 2010,Mr. Faiawas appointed Trustee of the JeffersonParish Finance Authority and in 2016 was appointed Chairman of the Boardand served until his death. He was an owner of Ads Squared, LLC. which ledhim to become aYahoo Relationship Partnerwith the Yahoo Search Partner AdvisoryCouncil. Gregwas aleader in the search optimization industryand internet advertising. He was amemberofthe American Landand Title Association, the Louisiana Bar Association, NewOrleans Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Greg was also amember of theSouthern Yacht Club. He is precededindeath by his parents, Ronald Lawrence Faia and Jane DurningFaia. He is survived by his lovingwife Michelle A. Faia, hisson, Philip G. Faiaand those he

called his own, Theodore J. Picou, III(Geneva), Taylor Picouand her son, Parker, his stepsons, Tyler Molero (Isabella), Hunter Molero, and Brennan Molero, his sister, JaneF.Mentzand brother, Ronald L. Faia, Jr. (Tracy) as well as ahost of niecesand nephews. Greg's employees were like family,especially his assistant, Jewel Davis, and hisparalegal, Gina B. Grob. He was hard-working, had agenerous spirit,and was undeniably thelifeof theparty.Heenjoyed boating,fine art, traveling, and spending time with his beloved dogs, Sadie and Coco. The legacy he leaves behindinboth his family and professional endeavorswillforever be cherishedand celebrated by those who knew and loved him. The family willholda privatecremationservice through Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home ACelebrationofLife for Greg will be held at The Southern YachtClub,105 N. Roadway Drive, New Orleans, LA on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 2pm5pm. In lieu of flowers,please considera contribution in Greg's memory to Strive Incorporated An online guestbookis available at www.LakeLaw nMetairie.com

Funeralservice forLinda Ann Williams Madisonwill beheldonSaturday, May 17, 2025 at Robinson Family FuneralHome, 9611 LA-23 Belle Chasse LA.70037. The visitationwillbegin at 9AM followedbya 10AMservice officiated by Pastor Allen Johnson of theGreater Mt Sinai BaptistChurch of PortSulphur LA.Toview the entire obituary and leavescondolences please visit www.Robinsonfamilyf uneralhome.com.

Sarrat II, Christian Louis'Pete'

ChristianLouis (Pete) SarratIIpassedaway peacefullyathomeearly Monday, May12justfour monthsshy of his95th birthday. Pete,ashewas affectionately knownsince early childhood,loved fam‐ily,friends,food,laughter, and agood time.Hewas happiestwhensurrounded byhis children andgrand‐children. He wasespecially delighted with thelatest additiontothe family, AddieAmos. Born on Sep‐tember10, 1930 in NewOr‐leans to ChristianL.Sarrat, Sr. andInezAddieHotz Sarrat, Pete is survived by his wife Mary Eleanor Camp(marriedonOctober 18, 1952) andhis children DanielleSarratAmos, Mark Christian Sarrat,and Lisa SarratGordon(husband EdwardGordon).Pete, known as Pere,took great pleasureinhis grandchil‐dren,their adventures,ups

anddowns,frequentphone calls,and visits.The grand‐childrenare Thomas Robert“Rob” Amos,Brent Michael Amos (m.Jessica NicoleStevenson Amos), Nicolas Edward Gordon Melissa Lynne Sarrat, Caitlin ElizabethSarrat, Christian L. Sarrat (m.An‐gelinaRaioSarrat).Great grandchildren:Aidan Stevens,BeauStevens Blake Stevens, andAdler Lisette Amos.A graduate ofthe 1947 classatSt. AloysiusHighSchool,Pete loved to attend Brother MartinHighSchool re‐unions. He wasespecially proud to standwiththe re‐maining membersofhis class andthathis son, a grandsonand agreat grandsonare graduates. After attendingLoyolaUni‐versity,Petelauncheda career that included home construction, workingfor several companiesbefore establishingQuatroCon‐structionsasits ownerin 1966. Yearslater,heleft constructionand worked asSales Managerand a Partner with Industrial Metalsofthe South. In 1985, he bought Horizon TravelGroup,wrapping up his work life doingwhathe loved—traveling to new placesand meetingnew people. Even in retirement, Petewas happytoarrange travelfor friendsand fam‐ily.Cookingwas Pete’s passion.Inthe afternoons, you could find himporing overcookbooks, looking for thenextgreat meal.For familygatherings, he al‐wayswantedtoknow whatcan Icook?”.Hewas the familychef, creating and concocting each day. Petewas amemberofthe Louisiana National Guard 1950-61, retiring as aMas‐ter Sergeant.Hewas an early member of theKrewe ofPontchartrain,chosen asKingin1980. He served onseveral parish commit‐tees andasPresident of the Resurrection Associa‐tionofMen.He’sa Past President of theTravel AgentsAssociationofNew Orleans andSKALInterna‐tionalTraveland Hospital‐ity Association. Thefamily willreceive friendsSatur‐day May17atJacob Schoen& SonFuneral Home, 3827 CanalStreet from11AMuntil 1PMwith a mass of Christianburial tofollowinthe J. Garic SchoenChapel. Entomb‐menttofollowinSt. Louis #3cemetery. Condolences may be left at www schoenfh.com.

Thomas,Denise Lynn Danna

Denise Lynn Danna Thomaspassedawayon May 9, 2025. Born in New Orleans on August 14, 1962, Deniselived alifedefined bystrength, caring,perse‐verance,service,and faith If youknewDenise, you knewa true renaissance woman.Her creative spirit found expression in sewing, cooking, andcraft‐ing,while herservant's heart ledher to shareher musical talentsonworship teams forover30years, withthe majority beingat NorthshoreBible Church She considered beinga lovingmotherasher great‐est accomplishment, pour‐ing herselfintoraising and homeschoolingher chil‐dren, Brandi Lynn Thomas Taylorand Sean Alexander Thomas, andcherishing herroleasgrandmother to

Arielle Lynn Taylor.Grow‐ing up primarilyin Metairie, Louisiana, Denise later called Covington, LA homefor many years. She thenembarkedonanad‐venture,touring thecoun‐try in an RV with herhus‐bandDennisJoseph Thomas, before eventually settlinginMcAlpin,Florida inrecentyears.She loved ballroomdancing with her fatherVincent RoyDanna, Sr. Sheand hermother MaryLynnLugenbuhl Danna were infamous for laughingtogetherasthey cooked up playfulpranks onher siblings,showing off herfun-lovingspiritand the tightbonds shehad withher family. Shetook immensepride in earning her collegedegreeat Louisiana StateUniversity, despite facingsignificant financialand personal hardships—a testamentto her unwavering determina‐tion. This experience later inspiredher to become a published author andin‐ternational speaker, teach‐ing families throughher book titled,"HowtoGoto College Debt Free.”Her workhas impacted thou‐sands of families world‐wide. Denise's christian faith wasthe foundation of everythingshe did, guiding her servicetoothersand illuminating herpath through life's challenges Her legacy of strength,per‐severance,and loving care lives on in thosewhose lives shetouched.She is precededindeath by her parents,Vincent Roy Danna,Sr. andMaryLynn Danna.She is survived by her loving anddevoted husband of 39 years, Den‐nis Joseph Thomas,her daughterBrandiLynn ThomasTaylor(Philip), her son Sean Alexander Thomas, andher siblings, Vincent RoyDanna,Jr., Terri LeighDanna (Kim‐berly), andChristian Patrick Danna. Services willbeheldonMonday, May 19, 2025 at Garden of MemoriesFuneralHome and Cemetery,4900 Airline Drive,Metairie, LA 70001 Visitationwillbegin at 9:00 amfollowedbyan11:00 amservice.Burialwillfol‐low at Thomas Cemetery in Franklinton.Itwas Denise’s wishthatdonations be madetocharity in lieu of flowers. Herfamilysug‐

gestsBreastCancerRe‐searchFoundationor Spike’s K9 Fund to honor her memory.Onlinecondo‐lencesmay be offeredat www.gardenofmemorie smetairie.com.

Williams II,Johnell

Servicefor Johnell Williams will be held in the ChapelofCharbonnet Labat GlapionFuneral Home,1615 St.PhilipStreet, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, May17, 2025 at 9:30am. Born on September 9th,1970, Williams wasa trueNew Orleanian through andthrough.He knewevery back road,fre‐quented everylocal hotspot eatery andfaith‐fully rootedfor hisSaints— evenintheir worstyears Mostofall,hewas acom‐radetomany. Thekindof man you’dwanttohavea drink with.The kind of man you’d want to play agame ofspadeswith. Thekind you wouldcallinyourtime ofneed. To putitsimply, he was astand up man— one who left behind ahostof loved ones,friends and familyalike. He will be dearlymissed. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504)581 4411.

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Stocks power within 3% of record

Wall Street cruised to thefinish of its strong week on Friday, as U.S. stocks glided closer to theall-time high they setjust afew months earlier, thoughit may feel like an economic era ago. The S&P 500 rose forafifth straightgain and closed outits third winning week in thelast four.It’srallied back within3% of its record set in February afterbrieflydropping roughly 20% below last month, thanks to building hopes that President Donald Trump will lower his tariffs against other countries after reachingtrade deals with them.

The Dow Jones IndustrialAverage and the Nasdaq composite also climbed.

It was “a week to remember,” according to economists at BankofAmerica led by Claudio Irigoyen and Antonio Gabriel. Butthey also said they’re not expecting asignificant drop in volatility,and they’re not changing big-picture forecasts.

“There is still huge uncertainty regarding the impact of tariffs on economic activity and inflation,” they said in aBofA Global Research report.

U.S. government stripped of topcredit rating

Moody’sRatings stripped the U.S.government of its top credit rating Friday,citing successive governments’failure to stop a risingtide of debt.

Moody’slowered the rating from agold-standard Aaa to Aa1 but said theUnited States “retainsexceptional credit strengths such as the size, resilience and dynamism of its economy and the role of the U.S. dollar as global reserve currency.”

Moody’sisthe last of the three major rating agencies to lower the federal government’scredit. Standard &Poor’sdowngraded federal debt in 2011 and Fitch Ratings followed in 2023.

In astatement, Moody’ssaid:

“Weexpect federal deficits to widen, reaching nearly 9% of (the U.S. economy) by 2035, up from 6.4% in 2024,driven mainly by increased interest payments on debt, rising entitlement spending, and relatively low revenue generation.”

Extending President Donald Trump’s2017 tax cuts, apriority of the Republican-controlled Congress, Moody’s said, would add $4 trillion overthe next decade to the federal primary deficit(whichdoes not include interest payments).

Agridlocked political systemhas been unable to tackle America’shuge deficits. Republicans reject tax increases, and Democrats are reluctant to cut spending.

CEO of weight loss drug maker to step down Danish pharmaceuticalcompany Novo NordiskA/S, maker of blockbuster weightloss drug Wegovy,said Friday itsCEO was stepping down by “mutual agreement”with the company’s board of directors, citing“recentmarket challenges”and a steep decline in thecompany’s share price.

Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen’s departure comes aweek after the company downgraded its sales andprofits forecast, and follows amore than 50% decline in thecompany’s sharessince mid-2024. Shares had skyrocketed after the introduction of Wegovy and diabetes medicine Ozempic, which are both based on the same basic ingredient, semaglutide.

At the peak, the company’s market capitalization —orthe combined price of all its shares —exceeded Denmark’s annual gross domestic product and made it Europe’smost valuable company,atitle it has since lost to softwaremaker SAP The company,headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, praised a“significant growthjourney and transformation” led by Jorgensen during his eight years as CEO. He has been with the company since 1991. Jorgensen willcontinue as CEO“for aperiod”tosupport a smooth transition.

BUSINESS

NOLA.COM/BIZ

U.S. consumer sentimentdrops

Tradewar raises inflationanxiety

BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer

WASHINGTON— U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly in May for the fifth straight month, surprising economists, asAmericans increasingly worry that President Donald Trump’stradewar will worseninflation.

The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’sclosely watchedconsumersentimentindex, released Friday,declined 2.7% on amonthlybasis to 50.8, the second-lowest level in the nearly 75-yearhistory of the survey.The only lower reading was in June

2022. Since January, sentiment has tumbled nearly 30%.

Americans have largely taken a sour view about wherethe economy is headed in thewake of the Trump administration’simposition of huge import duties, which threatento slowgrowth and pushupprices. In recent weeksthe WhiteHouse has pulled back on its most draconian policies, though average duties are still high by historical standards Consumers’ outlooks are also sharplydividedbytheir political views,which has caused some economists to question thesurvey’s results. TheUniversityofMichigan also last year switched from using both online and phone responses to just online, which some analysts worry may have introduced amore negative bias.

The sentiment index for Democratsfell to 33.9 this month, the lowestsince partisan data began in 1980 and farbelow the levels reached in the depths of the COVID pandemic or during the 2008-09 Great Recession.

For Republicans, it’s84.2, though that slipped from90.2 in April and is thelowest since Trump’selection.

The survey found consumers are increasingly worriedabout rising inflation. Over the next 12 months, consumers expect inflation to jump to 7.3%, the highest since 1981 and up fromanexpectation of 6.5% lastmonth. Over the next five years, they foresee inflation reaching 4.6%, the highest since 1991, up from 4.4% last month.

Those expectations typically run

higherthan actual inflation,which last month ticked downto2.3%, thelowest levelinmorethanfour years. Still, economists and the Federal Reservecloselywatch inflationexpectations, because they can become self-fulfilling. If people are worriedinflation will accelerate, they may takesteps, such as demanding higherpay,thatcan push up prices.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said the Michigan inflation expectation numbers are an “outlier.”Market-based measures of future inflation, which some Fed officials put greater weight on, have remained mostly stable. Still, the steady rise in the Michigan survey’sinflation expectationscould make it less likely theFed will cut its key interest rate anytimesoon.

Cablegiantspursue$34.5Bmerger

BY MICHELLECHAPMAN Associated Press

Charter Communications has offeredto acquire CoxCommunications, a$34.5 billion merger that would combine two of the topthree cablecompaniesinthe U.S., both whichhave asignificant presence in south Louisiana.

Cox is thethird largest cable television company in the country,with more than6.5 million digital cable, internet, telephone, andhomesecuritycustomers. It hasa strong foothold in states spanning from California to Virginia. Charter Communications, known more widely as Spectrum, has more than 32 million customers in 41 states.

Cox operates in Baton Rouge, NewOrleans and Lafayette. Charter hasnearly 175,000 customersin the north shore, Acadiana, Hammond and Thibodaux. The companysaidithas more than 300 employees in Louisiana, withthe largestnumber of workersinHammond, Slidell and Thibodaux.

The cable industry has been under assaultfor yearsfromstreaming services like Disney,Netflix, Amazon and HBOMax, as well as internet plans offered by mobile phone companies. Comcast,which is of nearlyequalsize to Charter, spun offmany of its cable television networks in November as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions forstreaming platforms.

So-called “cord cutting” has cost the industry millions of customers andleftthem searching for ways to successfully compete.

Charter said Friday that it will acquire CoxCommunications’ commercialfiber andmanaged IT andcloud businesses CoxEnterprises will contributeCox Communications’ residential cable business to Charter Holdings, an existing subsidiary partnership of Charter.

Cox Enterprises will own about 23% of thecombinedcompany’soutstanding shares.

The transaction, which needs approval fromChartershareholders as well as regulators, includes$12.6billionindebt.

Theproposed dealisone of the largest in over ayear.Mars announced a$30 bil-

liondeal withKellanova last summer and Exxon Mobil’sapproximately $60 billion acquisitionofPioneer Natural happened in late 2023.

The combined company will change its name to CoxCommunications within ayear after closing. It will keep Charter’sheadquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and have asignificantpresenceonCox’s Atlanta, Georgia,campus following theclosing. After the deal is complete, Charter CEO Chris Winfrey will becomepresident and CEO of the combined company.Cox CEO andChairmanAlexTaylorwillserve as chairman Winfrey saidCharter andCox have separate anddistinctserviceareas.

Coxwill be able to keep two directors on the13-member board.Advance/Newhouse, which is part of Charter,will retainits two board members.

The transaction is expected to close at the same time as Charter’smerger with LibertyBroadband, whichwas approved by Charter and Liberty Broadband stockholders in February.

Shares of Charter rose morethan 4% before themarketopen. Coxisaprivate company.

FDAOKs bloodtestthatcan help diagnose Alzheimer’s

It identifies keymarkerof memory disease

BY MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press

WASHINGTON U.S.health officials on Friday endorsedthe first bloodtest that can help diagnose Alzheimer’sdisease and identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slowthe memory-destroying disease

The test can aid doctors in determining whether apatient’s memory problemsare duetoAlzheimer’s or anumber of other

medicalconditions that cancause cognitivedifficulties. The Food and Drug Administration cleared it for patients 55 andolder who are showing early signs of the disease

More than 6million people in theUnited States and millions more around the world have Alzheimer’s, the most common formofdementia. The new test, fromFujirebio Diagnostics, identifies asticky brain plaque, known as betaamyloid, that is akey marker for Alzheimer’s. Previously,the only FDA-approved methods for detecting amyloid wereinvasive tests of spinal fluidorexpensive PET scans.

The lower costs and convenience of ablood testcould also help expand use of two newdrugs, Leqembi and Kisunla, whichhavebeenshown to slightlyslow the progression of Alzheimer’s by clearing amyloid from the brain. Doctors are required to test patients forthe plaque beforeprescribing the drugs, which requireregular IV infusions.

“Today’sclearance is an important step for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis,making it easier and potentially more accessible for U.S. patients earlier in the disease,” said Dr.Michelle Tarver, of FDA’s center for devices Anumber of specialty hospitals

and laboratories have already developed their ownin-house tests for amyloid in recent years. But those tests aren’treviewed by the FDA and generally aren’tcovered by insurance. Doctors have alsohad little data to judge which tests are reliable and accurate, leading to an unregulated marketplace thatsome have called a “wild west.”

Several larger diagnostic and drug companies arealsodeveloping their own tests for FDA approval, including Roche, Eli Lilly and C2N Diagnostics. The tests can only be ordered by adoctor and aren’tintended for people who don’tyet have any symptoms.

STAFFFILE PHOTOByDAVID GRUNFELD

CoxCable employees repair lines on South Carrollton Avenue on Nov. 4, 2020, after Hurricane Zeta damaged the cableinfrastructure throughout the region.

ANOTHERVIEW

Thepolitical war overU.S.colleges, universities

For generations, higher education wasa bipartisanissue closely tied to the American dream. Recently,it’sbecome acenter of political controversy

Over the past 10 years, accordingtoGalluppolling, public confidenceincollegesand universitieshas dropped 21 points. In its latest poll on thissubject, conductedlastyear, 68% of U.S. adults said highereducation is going in the wrong direction. While erosion of confidence is evident among supporters of both political parties, the dropamongRepublicanswas steepest —from 56% to 20%, a36-point decline. Among Democrats, the drop was 12 points,and amongindependents, 13 points. These changes are fueling current attacksoncollegeand university funding.

Ron Faucheux

“Of Americans who lack confidencein higher education,”said Gallup’sanalysis, “41% mention colleges being ‘too liberal,’ trying to ‘indoctrinate’ or ‘brainwash’ students, or notallowing studentstothink for themselves as reasonsfor their opinions.”

Gallupalso explained that 37%ofthose surveyed were “critical of higher education fornot teaching relevant skills, for college degrees notmeaningmuch, or for graduatesnot beingable to find employment.” Other problems cited ranged from cost andquality concerns to admissions bias and poor management.

Anew Economist/YouGov survey findsthathighereducation has become dangerously politicized,like so many otherinstitutions in oursociety. An example of how this manifests itself: 64% of Democrats, 34% of independents and14% of Republicans are opposedtotaking away Harvard University’stax-exempt status.

It should be noted that 63%ofconservativesviewHarvard as liberal and only 7% of liberals viewitasconservative.

Even though slightly more U.S.voters would rather increase than decrease U.S.government funding foruniversities (31% vs. 28%), percentagesfor each arerather low. Butpartisan lines on thisquestionrun deep:51% of Democrats supportincreased spending,while only 18% of Republicans and 32% of independents do Divisions are apparent on ahost of relatedissues. Liberals are five times more likely than conservativestobelieve race should be afactor in college admissions. Six times as many Republicans as Democratsthink colleges and universities are doing too much to ensurestudentbodydiversity.Americans 65 andolder are twicemorelikely than 18 to 29-year-olds to seecampusantisemitismas aserious problem.

Here’sadatapoint that will pleaseour friends at LSU (disclosure: I’m an alum of the law school): Arobust 74% of voters across the country feel favorably towardtheir ownstate’s flagship university.Majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independents agree. Amajor reason for this: Most voters don’tview these schools as ideologically extreme; only9%see them as very liberaland only2%see them as very conservative.

What can higher education leaders dotoearngreater public confidence?

First, show they’re using money wisely —including tax dollars, grants, endowmentsand tuitionincome. It wasreported that federal departments last yearawardednearly $400 billion in grants and contractstocollege and universities. Arethese operationsefficient? Are the bureaucracies too big and bloated? What arethe results?

Second, refuse grants and donations that may compromise academic independence. Whenuniversitiesare seen as agents forgovernments and special interests,theylose credibility.Universities thatcreate theappearanceofsiding with political causes and ideological movements shouldn’t be surprised when oppositionforces react negatively Third, strengthen STEM (science, technology,engineeringand mathematics) education. Overall, 64% of voters want universities to focus more on thesefields.That’s much higher than the 34% who wantmorefocus on humanities andsocial sciences.Pollingshows that66% of Republicans, as wellassolid majoritiesofDemocrats and independents, favor more attention to STEM. Fourth, spotlight students.The primarymissionofhigher education can’tbeallowed to getlostinthe hazeoffundraising andgrant-seeking. In terms of degree-granting post-secondary institutions, enrollment hasfallenevery year since 2010. Colleges and universitiesneedmorefocus on enriching the lives andsupportingthe careersof students —and being held accountable on thesepractical measures. The drawing of partisanlines around highereducation is weakening public confidence in thiscritical institution— adding one more jagged rip to an alreadydividednation. RonFaucheux is anonpartisan political analyst, pollster and writer based in Louisiana. He’s taught at Georgetown,George Washington and American Universities, as wellas the University of New Orleans.

It could be argued that in years past,wepaid little attention when voting for an insurance commissioner.Today,werealize theimportance of this elected official and their duties and power Currently,weare fighting battles on two fronts: property and auto insurance. In regard to property insurance, we are unable to change our geography,thus we are forced to approach the issue of what we can do. We need to be inspired by Conrad Hilton. We as astate need to thinkbig, dream big and make our actions big. We need awind tunnel to be able tostudy thewind, its impacts and how it can be managed

The current fortified roof program is good for the rich, but the poor will see no benefit. The growing cannabis industry could provide the seed money.Weshould be allowed to insure for actual cash value instead of always demanding replacementcost. In thepast, we allowed too many companies to receive acertificate of authority even when they had little capital, small staffand were unable to meet their responsibilities.Weare currently at the mercy of London reinsurers. We should consider growing our own, with maybe an IPO, so our citizens can invest in their state.

Some importsare necessarytoU.S

The stated reason behind President Donald Trump’staxes on imports is that higher prices for imported goods will drive Americans to “buy American.”

It is just physically impossible for theU.S. to produce enough coffee, tea, chocolate, bananas, coconuts, avocados, orange juice, natural rubber,cashews, mangoes, maple syrup, Brazil nuts,

nickel, cobalt andmanyother metals,sisal, jute, mahogany,teak and even buildinglumber to meet our demand and needs.

Taxing these imports, which cannot be replaced by “Made in America,” is just away to raise funds for tax breaks forcorporationsand the very rich.

ALAN S. DRAKE NewOrleans

Columnistminimized harmsoftortreformbills

Quin Hillyer’s column on tort reform makes two basic mistakes. He claims that aperson who is 99% negligent in awreck can still collect hisdamages in court. Louisiana is acomparative negligence state. Onecan only collect the percentage of their damages that he is not at fault for.Such aplaintiff can only be awarded 1% of hismedical bills, 1% of lost wages and 1% of pain and suffering damages. He also claims that noneconomic damages like pain and suffering arenot “actual” damages. Tell that to aperson with permanent braindamage, paralysis or chronic pain for life that those are not “actual” damages. Tell that to aperson who suffers significant,often life-altering and heartbreaking losses, aparaplegic or severely andpermanently brain-damaged personexperi-

ences beyond directeconomic damages,like physical pain, mental anguish andthe impact on one’squalityoflife and enjoyment of life. Recognizing andfairly and fully compensating for these losses is crucialfor providing a complete remedy for the harm caused by theinjury Putting acap on those typesof damages putsacap on accountability.Itdoesn’tholdwrongdoers fully accountable for the full extent of their reckless behavior. It does not deter wrongful behavior Caps apply only to the most serious injuries. Ajury thatsits in atwo-week trial andhears all the evidence from both sides should decide what is fair andnot some insurance lobbyist-funded legislator BOBMANARD

Metairie

Regarding auto, our claim severity is fargreater than our neighbors. Our judges, whoare elected, cause concern forthe insurance companies whohave to go into court knowing that possibly the trial lawyer may have been the judge’s campaign manager We can’tdothings differently until we see things differently.Many of us have insurance investments in our pension funds, so we must require them to makemoney We just need to have discussions on all topics without blameand look after the citizens of Louisiana.

Statehas more serioushealthissues Abraham is ignoring Is Louisiana’sSurgeon General Ralph Abraham seriously suggesting that the absolute major harm in our state is alack of ahealthy diet? Sure, Ithink mostpeople will readily agree with that statement. However,with food deserts all over this state, federal funding forschool mealsonthe decline, Abraham and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.not advocating forchildhood vaccinations and Medicaid facing billion-dollar cuts, how in the world can he, without laughing, suggest that ahealthy diet is the mosturgent health issue facing Louisiana today? Honestly the hubris is astonishing.

SUSAN FONTAN NewOrleans

More articles on pollution needed to educatepublic

I’mgrowing very concerned about pollution. Ifeel like Ineed to do something to return the Earth to its former glory,sothat’swhy Iam writing.

Iwould like to suggest an article about pollution in Louisiana, how it affects the Earth and what we can do to help stop it. The specific type of pollution is plastic pollution. It hurts animals and the environment. AZALEARUFO fifth grader,New Orleans

ARDIE CESARIO Shreveport

STUNNER

For the first time since 2006, the New Orleans Saints will start the season withboth anew head coach and new quarterback. The last time that happened, things turnedout quite well, as Sean Payton and Drew Brees helped the Saints end afiveyear playoff droughtand set thetablefor thebestrun in franchise history New head coach Kellen Moore inherits ateam that has missed the playoffs the last four seasons. The oddsmakers in Vegas don’tlike the chances of the Saints ending that streak. Their over/underwin total is 51/2, andthe odds of winning the Super Bowl on onebetting site is awhopping +40000. That makes the Saints the longest of all long shots in the NFL. Will the Saints be as bad as Vegas thinks? Or will they be one of the NFL’s biggest surprises?

After the NFL released the 2025 scheduleWednesday,here’smyannual (and way-too-early) game-by-game predictions forthis season.

SEPT.7 VS.ARIZONA CARDINALS,NOON

•Last meeting: Saints lost 42-34 in 2022

•Cardinals in 2024: 8-9,third in NFC West

PREDICTION: Whetherit’sTylerShough or SpencerRattler,the Saintsstarting quarterback will get to start theseason playingagainst his hometown team. Shough andRattler both grew up in the Phoenix areaand will get achance to break thetie in aseries that is tied 16-16. The Saints ended last season on afour-game losing skid, but they have won six straight season openers. Makeitseven. Saints20, Cardinals 17. | Record: 1-0.

SEPT.14VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS,NOON

•Last meeting: Saints lost 13-0 in 2022

•49ers in 2024: 6-11, fourthinNFC West

PREDICTION: The49ers were adisappointment last season after makingthe Super Bowl the year prior.Two classmates from the2017 draft class (Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey) will share the field againinthis one. These teams havealternated wins the last seven times they’ve played. History says it’sthe Saints’ turn to win, but the 49ers get their 50thwin in

Alvin Kamara in the first half of their game on Nov.

at the Caesars Superdome.

Southeasternpitcher Lainee Bailey, center,celebrates as LSU left fielder

first basemanMaddie Watson catches the ball during their

Southeasterndefeated LSU4-3

BYJIM KLEINPETER

Contributingwriter

Southeastern Louisiana catcher Cydnee Schneider hit arun-scoring single in theseventhinning to lift theNo. 4-seeded Lions to ashocking upset of No 1-seeded LSU at theNCAA Baton Rouge regional Friday at Tiger Park. The victory puts theLions (49-14) intothe noon winner’s bracket gameagainstNebraska, which defeated Connecticut 10-2 in theopening game.LSU (41-15) drops to theloser’sbracket toplay the Huskiesina 2:30 p.m. elimination game.

It was the first time theTigers ever lost the first gameofaregional at home and just the second time ever,the last being to San Diego Stateinthe 2022 Tempe(Ariz.) regional.

LSUtried to rally and got thetying run on base when Jalia Lassiter led off the bottom of theseventh with a walk. Maci Bergeron gave LSUfans amomentary thrill

with adrive downthe left-field line forwhat would have been awalk-off homerun, but it hooked foul. Bergeron then flied out to right field. Tori Edwards then walked before McKenzie Redoutey flied out to deep left field. LSU’slast hope, Sierra Daniel, then hit aline drivethat Maria Detillier stabbed at third base to touch off acelebration forthe Lions in the infield.

“Definitely not how we drewitup,” LSU coach Beth Torina said. “Our staffworked really hard to prepare, and we hada good game plan coming in.Wejustdidn’texecute at times and didn’tget any breaks, either.They’re averyquality opponent and put alot of pressure on you with their speed game. They don’tleave you any room for error

“Wehit three balls on the screwsinthe last inning and nothing seemed to fall forus.”

LSUstarted strong with seven hits in the first three innings,but Southeastern reliefpitcherLaineeBaileyheld

ä See REGIONAL, page 4C

BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

COLUMBIA, S.C. Jay Johnson doesn’tremember the last time LSU made the first out of an inning at third base.

The LSU coach has aset of general rules for his base runners called “out rules,”and among them is to nevermakethe first outof an inning at any base. But in the fifth inning Thursday against SouthCarolina, that’s exactlywhathappened. Senior Michael Braswell attempted to go from first to third baseona singleto right field but got thrown out by ahealthy margin. Braswell admitted afterward he didnot look up to see third-basecoach Josh Jor-

dan’sstop sign as he was rounding second base.

“I just saw the ball taking the right fielder to theright,”Braswell said. “I should’ve looked up to (third-base coach Josh Jordan). Ididn’t. Ijustthought it was anatural read that Icould make it, andbad read by me.” Braswell’smistakeand another base-

running gaffe by freshman Derek Curiel were crucial mistakes in LSU’s6-5 loss to South Carolina.

“It costusthe game tonight,” Johnson said. With Thursdaybeing aglaring exception,LSU has been asolid base-running team this season. TheTigershavebeen aggressive while still limiting obvious mistakes, using Johnson’s“out rules” as ageneral rule of thumb for what to do in certain situations.

“The whole base-running philosophy for us is smart and aggressive,” Johnson said. “Smart comes beforethe aggressive. And the smartisknowing the gameand

STAFFFILE PHOTOByHILARy SCHEINUK LSUleft fielder Derek Curiel sprints to third base against McNeese on April15atAlex Box Stadium.

STAFF PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK

Jadyn Laneaux is ruled out after Southeastern

NCAA Baton Rougeregional

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Schauffele battles back to make cut

BY STEVE REED AP sportswriter

CHARLOTTE, N.C Xander

Schauffele kept his cut streak alive — barely

The reigning champion shot an even-par 71 on Friday at the PGA Championship to make the cut on the number at 1-over 143, extending his streak to 64 tournaments. He hasn’t missed a cut since the 2022 Masters.

It’s the longest since Tiger Woods’ 142-event run that started in 1998 and ended in 2005. Masters champion Rory McIlroy also had some drama, making the cut on the number after bogeying 17 and 18.

McIlroy, the third-ranked Schauffele and No. 4 Collin Morikawa were all nine shots behind second-round leader Jhonattan Vegas.

It was a nail-biter for sure and Schauffele said he knew he was “in trouble” when he dropped to 3 over for the tournament early in the round. But he holed a chip to save par on the par-5 seventh hole after finding the water, and then made birdie on two of the final seven holes to secure a spot in the field this weekend at Quail Hollow.

“It was hard for me,” Schauffele said. “Some guys made it look really easy there and I thought I was going to be one of those guys. Hopefully those are my bad two rounds of golf and I can shoot something nice and low this weekend.”

McIlroy didn’t make it easy on himself after missing a short putt on the par-3 17th and then clanking his drive off the roof of a metal concession stand on the left side of the fairway on No. 18. He caught a break when the ball came to rest just feet from the creek, avoiding a potential drop and penalty stroke.

Six of the top 10 players in the world missed the cut — two-time PGA winner Justin Thomas (No. 5), Ludvig Aberg (No. 6), Hideki Matsuyama (No. 7), Russell Henley (No. 8), Sepp Straka (No. 9) and Shane Lowry (No. 10). Jordan Spieth, looking to complete the career Grand Slam with a win this week, missed the cut by a stroke after a 68.

Vegas holds it together to stay atop leaderboard

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP golf writer

CHARLOTTE N.C. — Jhonattan Vegas was in front for first time in a major and didn’t back down Friday in a PGA Championship filled with drama everywhere but the top of the leaderboard Looming large amid an eclectic mix of contenders was Scottie Scheffler, still not in full control of his game but only three shots back going into the weekend.

Vegas cruised through the back nine at muggy Quail Hollow and was 10-under par until he missed a 3-foot putt on 18 and ended an otherwise splendid day with a double bogey for an even-par 70 giving him a two-shot lead.

“Every chance you get to lead a major and play with the lead is never easy,” Vegas said. “So I feel proud of a solid round today.”

He was at 8-under 134, two ahead of Matthieu Pavon of France (65), former U.S Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick (68) and Si Woo Kim, the engaging South Korean who made an ace on the longest par 3 at Quail Hollow on his way to a 64.

Kim hit a 5-wood on the 252-yard

sixth hole, making it the longest hole-in-one in major championship history

Rory McIlroy had another tough day off the tee, and perhaps one reason for hitting only 10 out of 28 fairways over two rounds came from news that developed late in the afternoon. Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio was first to report his driver was tested and deemed not fit to play under USGA regulations.

The test was Tuesday and McIlroy had to find a new driver to put in play For the second straight day, the Masters champion and latest member of the career Grand Slam club declined to speak to the media.

McIlroy missed a 3-foot par putt on the 17th and then hooked his tee shot left of the creek near the hospitality tents, lucky it caromed back into thick grass right of the creek. He needed to two-putt for bogey from 35 feet for a 69 to make the cut on the number

The Grand Slam club most likely stays at six members the rest of the year — Jordan Spieth rallied with a 68 but missed the cut

by one shot, leaving him a PGA Championship short of getting all the majors.

Phil Mickelson could still win the U.S. Open for the Grand Slam at age 54. He certainly didn’t look the part when he took four swipes at the ball to get out of a bunker on No. 12 and wound up with a quadruple-bogey eight. He made seven birdies in a round of 72. Now it’s about 36 holes to chase after the 27-pound Wanamaker Trophy, which might feel even heavier to so many players in the mix who are newcomers to major pressure.

That starts with Vegas, whose career has been slowed by shoulder injuries in recent year He got back on track by winning in Minnesota last year Still, he has never finished in the top 20 in a major championship.

Pavon played in the final group of the U.S. Open last year Fitzpatrick won the toughest test in golf at Brookline three years ago and is pulling out of a bad stretch of play A dozen others are relatively new to all this Scheffler is not among them.

QB Purdy, 49ers agree to 5-year, $265M extension SANTA CLARA,

— Brock Purdy agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $265 million with the San Francisco 49ers, going from the NFL’s biggest bargain to one of the league’s highest-paid players.

A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that the sides reached agreement Friday on the contract that includes $181 million in total guarantees. Purdy has made less than $1 million a year for his first three seasons and was set to get a raise in 2025 to about $5.2 million under the league’s proven performance escalator for making the Pro Bowl last season before reaching this new deal that puts Purdy in the top 10 in quarterback contracts.

Phillies put struggling RHP Nola on 15-day IL PHILADELPHIA Phillies righthander Aaron Nola was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a sprained right ankle. The 31-year-old veteran from LSU has struggled this season and is coming off an outing against St. Louis on Wednesday in which he allowed 12 hits, nine runs and three homers — all career highs in a 14-7 loss.

Nola originally injured the ankle while doing agility work in the outfield in Tampa last Thursday He made two starts since, and said the ankle bothered him to the point he was overcompensating elsewhere in his body “I did feel like I had to overcompensate a bit,” Nola said. “It did get a little bit better last game, but it was putting a little more stress on my back just because I wasn’t able to rotate my foot like I usually do.”

Larson crashes again during Indy 500 practice

INDIANAPOLIS NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashed for the second time in the lead-up to the Indianapolis 500 on Friday when he lost control of his Arrow McLaren entry and hit the wall in the final practice session before this weekend’s qualifying runs.

The damage was relatively minor, though, and it only took Larson’s team about an hour to make repairs to the front and rear of the car That allowed him to get in some precious laps with about 30 minutes left in the 6-hour session. Larson, who also crashed on April 24 during an open test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is taking his second shot at trying to complete “the Double” by running the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day

Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final

ROME Jannik Sinner has gone all the way to the final in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban. And Carlos Alcaraz is waiting for him in the Italian Open title match.

The top-ranked Sinner rallied past No. 12 Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 in the semifinals on Friday as he attempts to become the first Italian man to lift the Rome trophy since Adriano Panatta in 1976.

Earlier, Alcaraz advanced to his first Rome final by beating Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4).

Sunday’s final will mark the first meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz since October, when Alcaraz won the China Open final in a thirdset tiebreaker Alcaraz holds a 6-4 edge in his career meetings with Sinner and has won three straight against his biggest rival.

Kicker Zuerlein latest veteran to depart Jets

Koepka, USA 75-76—151 +9

Phil Mickelson, USA 79-72—151 +9

Patrick Rodgers, USA 80-71—151 +9

Justin Rose, England 76-75—151 +9

John Somers, USA 75-76—151 +9

Sami Valimaki, Finland 74-77—151 +9

Russell Henley, USA 77-75—152 +10

Tom Johnson, USA 74-78—152 +10

Michael Kartrude, USA 76-76—152 +10

Bob Sowards, USA 78-74—152 +10

Eric Steger,

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The New York Jets released kicker Greg Zuerlein on Friday, an expected move as the team continues to get younger on its revamped roster

The 37-year-old Zuerlein spent the past three seasons with the Jets, but his spot appeared tenuous. New general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn have made a concerted effort to add youth to the team.

Zuerlein’s release came three days after the Jets cut 39-year-old punter Thomas Morstead. New York has also moved on this season from a few other prominent veterans, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, wide receiver Davante Adams and linebacker C.J Mosley With Zuerlein gone, quarterback Tyrod Taylor who turns 36 in August, is the oldest player on the roster

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Jhonattan Vegas watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, N.C. Vegas has a two-shot lead going into the weekend

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Saints tight end Foster Moreau gets past TampaBay Buccaneers safety TykeeSmith for a first down during the first half of their game on Oct. 13 at the Caesars Superdome.

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franchise history over their old division rival. 49ers 28, Saints 27. | Record: 1-1.

SEPT.21ATSEATTLE SEAHAWKS,3:05P.M.

•Last meeting: Saints won 39-32 in 2022

•Seahawks in 2024: 10-7, secondinNFC West

PREDICTION: The Saints have won theirlast four games against the Seahawks. The last loss came in the playoffsofthe 2013 season.Lumen Fieldcan be aloud, intimidating venue. Klint Kubiak, who spent last season as the Saints offensive coordinator, is now calling plays in Seattle.Hesaw the Saints defense every day in practicelast season, so he knows the personnelvery well. The Saints’ defensiveschemewill be different now,but the Seahawks gettheir first win against the Saints in more thana decade. Seahawks 24, Saints 13. | Record: 1-2.

SEPT.28ATBUFFALO BILLS,NOON

•Last meeting: Saints lost 31-6 in 2021

•Bills in 2024: 13-4, won AFCEast

PREDICTION: On paper,thislooks to be the most difficult game on theschedule. Well, at least it shouldn’tbetoo cold in the Bills’ final season playing in Highmark Stadium. The new stadium is set to open in 2026. The Bills are led by Josh Allen,who won the MVPaward last season.This one could getugly. Bills31, Saints10. | Record: 1-3.

OCT.5 VS.NEW YORK GIANTS,NOON

•Last meeting: Saints won 14-11 in 2024

•Giants in 2024: 3-14, fourthinNFC East

PREDICTION: Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee blocked alast-second,game-tying field goal last season to preservethe victory.Now the Giants will comeinwithRussell Wilson, JameisWinston or rookieJaxson Dart playing quarterback. Theyalso have former LSU receiverMalik Nabers. In abattle of two teams who aren’texpected to do much this season, the Saints barely escape the Giants for asecondstraight year.Saints 24, Giants 23. | Record: 2-3.

OCT.12VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS,3:25 P.M.

•Last meeting: Saints won 34-0 in 2023

•Patriots in 2024: 4-13, fourthinAFC East

PREDICTION: Like the Saints, thePatriots enter 2025 with anew head coach.Mike Vrabel takes over on ateamthathe once played linebacker for.The Patriotslost sixoftheir last seven games last season, withthe lone winbeing in the seasonfinale over the Bills, who had nothing to play for. Drake Maye is expected to be thestarting quarterback. The Saints wonthe last two games against New England by double digits. They may be able to do that again. Saints 20, Patriots10. | Record: 3-3.

OCT.19ATCHICAGO BEARS,NOON

•Last meeting: Saints won 24-17 in 2023

•Bears in 2024: 5-12, fourthinNFC North

PREDICTION: Former Saints head coach Dennis Allen is now the defensivecoordinatorinChicago under first-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson,who spentthe past three seasons as the Detroit Lionsoffensive coordinator.With Johnson’s offensive mind and Allen’sdefensive expertise, the Saints will experiencesome Windy City blues. Bears 24, Saints 6. | Record: 3-4

OCT.26VS.TAMPABAY BUCCANEERS, 3:05 P.M.

•Last meeting at home: Saints lost 51-27 in 2024

•Bucs in 2024: 10-7, won NFCSouth

PREDICTION: TheBucs have won their last three games in the Superdome.That includes last season’sdebacle whenthe Saints gave up 51 points. It was themost points they’ve given up sinceallowing52 points to the New York Giants in 2012 Things shouldn’tbethat badthis time around. Bucs 24, Saints 20. | Record: 3-5.

NOV. 2ATLOS ANGELES RAMS,3:05 P.M.

•Last meeting: Saints lost 21-14 in 2024

•Rams in 2024: 10-7, won NFCWest

PREDICTION: The Saints haveplayed the Ramsthree times in L.A.since theRams movedback to California from St. Louis. Including the stint in St. Louis, theSaints have lost fiveconsecutiveroad games against the Rams. The Rams haveadded Davante Adams to areceiving corps that already had Puka Nacua,soit will be a tough day for the Saints’ unproven cornerbacks.Rams35, Saints17. | Record: 3-6

NOV. 9ATCAROLINA PANTHERS,NOON

•Last meeting in Charlotte: Saints lost 23-22 in 2024

•Panthersin2024: 5-12, third in NFC South

PREDICTION: The Saints’ trip toCharlotte last season ended up being the nail in the coffin of Dennis Allen’stime as head coach. Panthers quarterbackBryce Young, in his third season, seems to finally be figuring things out. As aresult,the Panthers send the Saints homewith aloss for the second straight season.Panthers 27, Saints 20. | Record:3-7.

NOV. 23 VS.ATLANTAFALCONS,3:25P.M.

•Last meeting at home: Saintswon 20-17 in 2024

•Falcons in 2024: 8-9, second in NFC South

PREDICTION: The Saints haven’tlost to the Falcons in the Dome since the2021 season. Twoofthe last three games in the Dome vs. theDirtyBirds were decided by three points.This one may not be as close, as Michael Penix plays in theDome for the first time since leading the Universityof Washington to aSugar Bowl victoryover Texas in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff two seasons ago. The Falcons end their three-game skid in theBig Easy Falcons 28, Saints13| Record: 3-8.

NOV. 30 AT MIAMIDOLPHINS, NOON

•Last meeting: Saintslost 20-3 in 2021

•Dolphins in 2024: 8-9, second in AFC East

PREDICTION: The Saints’ last trip to Miami was in 2009, when they beat theDolphins 46-34. As you know,the Saintslater went on to win the Super Bowl that season. The Saintswere scheduled to return to Miami in 2017, but that gamewas played in London and the Saints blanked theDolphins 20-0. TheSaintswere missing 16 players due to COVID when theteams played in 2021. This one won’tbequitethat bad. Dolphins 24,Saints 17. | Record: 3-9.

DEC. 7ATTAMPA BAYBUCCANEERS,NOON

•Last meeting inTampa: Saints lost 27-19 in 2024

PREDICTION: The Bucs are looking to become the first team since theNFL’s realignment in 2002 to win the NFC South fivetimes in arow.The Saintswill try to playspoilerwith this late-season gameat Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs swept theSaints last season and will do it for a second straight season. Bucs 28, Saints20. | Record: 3-10.

DEC. 14 VS.CAROLINA PANTHERS,3:25P.M.

•Lastmeeting at home: Saintswon 47-10 in 2024

PREDICTION: When thePanthers came to New Orleans in last year’sseason opener, theSaints hung 47 points on them and optimism was sky-high about Kubiak’snew offense. That early magic wore off after two weeksand Kubiak left after one season. Chances are slim theSaints will put up 47pointsthis time, but they do enough to gettheir first win since Week 6and snap aseven-game losing streak. Saints 20, Panthers 17. | Record: 4-10.

DEC. 21VS. NEWYORKJETS,NOON

•Lastmeeting: Saintswon 30-9 in 2021

•Jets in 2024: 5-12, third in AFC East

PREDICTION: First-year Jetshead coach Aaron Glenn was amain target for the Saints in their head coaching search. Glenn played one season for the Saints andspentfive seasons in New Orleansas an assistant under Sean Payton before becoming the Lions defensive coordinator He’ll be amped up for this one, but it won’t matter. Saints27, Jets 17. | Record: 5-10.

DEC. 28 AT TENNESSEE TITANS,NOON

•Last meeting: Saintswon 16-15 in 2023

•Titans in 2024: 3-14, fourth in AFC South

PREDICTION: The Titans won just three games last season, tied forthe worst record in the NFL. They selected quarterback CamWard with thefirst overallpick, meaning this game could be abattlebetween two rookie quarterbacks. This is oneofthe fewroad wins the Saints may be able to getthis season.But I’m giving aslight edge to Ward andCompany at home. Titans 14, Saints 13. | Record: 5-11.

WEEK 18 AT ATLANTAFALCONS,TBA

•Last meeting in Atlanta: Saintslost 26-24 in 2024

PREDICTION: The Saintshad their hearts broken in Mercedes-Benz Stadium last season when Younghoe Koo drilled a58-yard field goal in thefinal seconds. It was the Falcons’ second straight homewin over their rival they listonthe scoreboard as “visitors” instead of “Saints.” The Saints now can try to crush the Falcons’ bid for an NFCSouth crown. They keep it close, but leave theATL with aloss and the samerecord as last season.Falcons 17, Saints 14. | Record:5-12.

Email Rod Walker at rwalker@theadvocate.com.

BY DOUG FEINBERG AP basketball writer

There’salot of excitement and buzz around the WNBA as its 29thseason tipped offFriday night, thanks in large part to last season’s rookieclassled by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The league may have itsmostanticipated year ahead with the two second-year playersleading theway.The duohelpedthe league to record ratingsand attendance last season. Their twoteams —the Indiana Feverand Chicago Sky —will face each other Saturday forthe first of five matchups this season. The league is coming off a thrilling finals that saw the NewYork Liberty beat theMinnesota Lynx in adecisive Game 5. Both teamsare poisedtotry and getback to thechampionship round, which now will be abest-of-7 format forthe first time this year.Standing in their way could be the LasVegas Aces, who won the title in back-to-back years in 2022-23.

Clark’sFever made ahuge splash in the offseason,bolstering itsroster with the additions of DeWanna Bonner,Natasha Howard and Sophie Cunningham.They also added anew coach in former Fever leader Stephanie White.

One of the teams thatplayed Friday night was the expansion Golden State Valkyries, who are the first expansion team in the league since the AtlantaDream joinedin 2008. With thenew squad, the league expanded itsschedule to 44 games this year

Here are afew other things to look for during theseason:

Rookie classimpressing

Bueckers is one of 19 rookies to make opening-day rosters in the WNBA, six more thanlastseason. Thatincludes two third-round picks —JJQuinerly(Dallas) and Taylor Thierry (Atlanta). Bueckers, the No. 1pickinthe draft, will try and help revitalize the Dallas franchise.She was the most efficient player in college on theoffensive end and capped off her career helping UConn win its 12th national championship.

Promotingrespect

The WNBA launched “No Space for Hate”, amultidimensional platform designedtocombat hate and promote respect acrossall WNBA spaces both online andin the arenas The league is focused on four key areas: enhanced technological features to detect hateful comments online; increased emphasis on team, arenaand league securitymeasures; reinforcing mental health resources;

and alignment of core against hate.

“As the WNBA continuestogrowinpopularity and influence, we’re proud to launch ‘No Space for Hate’ —aleague-wide initiative to better protect players, preserve the spirit of the game, and affirm the valuesof our league,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. “Wewant our arenas, and our social platforms filled with energy and fandom —not hate and vitriol.”

Stayingput this summer

Several European players have said publicly that they will forgo playing in the Eurobasket this summer,opting to stay andplayinthe WNBAduring that tournament. Seattle’sGabby Williams andDominique Malonga said theywon’tplay for France at the tournament. Fellow French star Carla Leite also hasdecided to stay with the Valkyries. The Eurobasket, which starts late next month, is aqualifierfor nextyear’sFIBA World Cup that will be played in Germany The WNBA allowsplayers to go compete for their national teamsinmajor tournaments like the Eurobasket without it violating the league’sprioritization rules.

BY PATGRAHAM AP sportswriter

DENVER Now this was finally arole Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one. Playing meaningful, extendedminutes forthe firsttimeinthe series, theDenver Nuggets guard provided aspark off thebench as he scored all 15 of his points in thesecondhalfThursday night. His big gamehelped propel Denver to a119107 victory over the Thunder and forcea Game 7onSunday in OklahomaCity “That’sthe moment you dream of when you’re alittle kid —come to thegame, having all the guys believe in you, find you in your spots and be able to just make an impact on thegame,”saidStrawther, a second-year player out of Gonzaga. Strawther certainly left it all on the floor,

including atooth (a prostheticone) that happenedtopop outinthe fourth quarter when he took contact from an OklahomaCity player.Hetried to getthe officials to stop play long enough to gatheritup, butthe action wasalready heading theother way. Aball boy scooped it up forhim in atowel andreturnedittothe bench. By thetime Strawtheraddressed themedia after the game, he had it back in place. He explained that afterhelost ababy tooth asakid,theadultversion—locatedontheright side next to his front tooth —never grewin.

“Wegot it back,” Strawther said. Just like that, the Nuggets are going backtoOKC. It wastheir sole mission afterfrittering away afourth-quarter lead and losing there in Game 5.

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Preakness Stakes entrant Journalism worksout at Pimlico race course on Thursday in Baltimore. Journalism is an 8-5 favorite to win the Preakness after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby

No easy read

Journalism is horsetobeat, butrecenttrendsshowitwon’t be easy

BY STEPHEN WHYNO AP sportswriter

BALTIMORE Leave it to two seasoned, Hall of Fame trainers with 15 combined PreaknessStakes victories to turn up the heat on a competitor afew days before the bigrace

D. Wayne Lukas said to Michael McCarthy,“Ithink, Mike, it’syour race to lose.” Bob Baffert jokingly piled on, “Yeah, Mike,it’syour race to lose.”

McCarthy’sJournalism is the 8-5morning line favorite to win the 150th rendition of the Preakness on Saturday after finishing astrong second to Sovereigntyin the Kentucky Derby.Sovereignty is not running afterhis teamdecided to skip it for extra rest and aimfor the Belmont Stakesnext month, anotable absence that makes the Derby runner-up the top choice in afield of nine

“There’ssome other very talented horses, but the horse to beat without adoubt is Journalism,” said Mark Casse, trainer of Preakness contender Sandman, who opened at 4-1 and is set to be ridden by accomplishedjockey John Velazquez. “Everybody’sgot to beat Journalism. It’show everybody can rebound and come back in two weeks.”

Journalism, Sandman and Lukas’ American Promise are the only Preakness horses whoran in the Derby two weeks ago. Sandman was seventhafter struggling with mud getting kicked up into his face, and American Promise finished 16th after running into trouble early and late inthe 19-horse race at Churchill Downs that is typically chaotic.

Bafferthas won the middle leg of the Triple Crown arecord eight times and would make it nine if Goal Oriented gets the job done from the inside No. 1post. Lukas has seven victories in this race andcan tie Baffert if American Promise helps him go back-toback in the Preakness afterwinning last year with long shot Seize the Grey “He’sbetter this week than he was the week before the Derby,” the89-year-oldLukas said of American Promise, ason of 2018 Triple Crown champion Justify,who was trained by Baffert.

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the situation and what’s needed at that time.”

The firstofJohnson’srules is to never make the first out of theinning on the bases. Johnson wants the opposing pitcher to stay in the stretch and have to workina stressful situation.

“Wecallit‘no chances,’ “Johnson said on his radio show Monday “... We don’twant to get tagged out and bail him out withanout on the bases.” Johnson’snext rule is for hisrunners to try and get to third base with one out. If they can reach third,itmakes scoring arun that much easier since the next batter won’t need to get ahit to drive in the runner Curiel tried to do that Thursday He was running on the pitch that junior Jared Jones shot into left field, but instead of sliding into

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theTigers hitless over the final 42/3 innings.

“She was mixing speeds. We hada simple plantrying to get her in zones,” Lassiter said. “We had some hard-hitballs andsome walks, it just didn’tgoour way.”

The Lions’ rally started with two outs in the seventh whenLSU freshman left-handerJayden Heavener hit Detillierwith apitch, her 27th hit batter of the season.

Blair Walshpinch ranand it paid off when Schneider lineda two-out pitch intothe right-field gap. Lassiter, the center fielder,cut the ball off and threw to second, but Walsh kept runningand scored easily with Schneider holding at first.

Torina asked forareplay to see whether Walsh left early,but the video upheld the ruling on the field Heavener pitched well, allowing fourhitsbut walkedfive andhit two batters.

“She gottwo quickouts, so we felt good abouther then,” Torina said of Heavener.“We hadTatum (Clopton) ready the whole time. Thereweren’taton of hard-hit ballsoff of her, some buntsthey executed well and we didn’tdefend. The ball that was the gamewinnerwas probably the hardest one of the night.

“Wewere in adefense to prevent doublessothat run couldn’tscore from first, and we wereout of position on therelay and didn’texecute agood throw.”

center field gap foraground-rule double. The ball bouncing over the fence cost the Tigers arun on the play

LSUmadeit3-0 in the next inning as Redoutey singled, advanced to second on asacrifice by Daniel and scored on abase hit by Jadyn Laneaux. That made seven hitsoff Southeastern starterMacie LaRue, and she exited in favor of Bailey,who retired the next two batters.

The Lions tied it in the fourth withthe help of sloppy LSUdefensive play.A one-out walkand a doublebyMaddieWatson started the rally.Colleen Kulivan bunted to Danieca Coffeyatthird, but Coffey fumbled the ball foranerror Coffeythrew theballtoHodge, the LSU shortstop who was covering third, and Hodge held the ball while Kulivan advanced to second. Watson scored on achoppertoHeavener in the circle,and Kulivan camehomeonawild pitch by Heavener

Nebraska 10,Connecticut 2

PP HorseTrainer Jockey Odds

1Goal Oriented Bob BaffertFlavien Prat6-1

2Journalism MichaelMcCarthyUmberto Rispoli 8-5

3American PromiseD.Wayne Lukas NikJuarez15-1

4HeartofHonor JamieOsborne SaffieOsborne 12-1

5Pay Billy Michael Gorham Raul Mena 20-1

6River ThamesTodd Pletcher Irad Ortiz 9-2

7Sandman Mark Casse John Velazquez 4-1

8CleverAgain Steve AsmussenJose Ortiz5-1

9Gosger Brendan WalshLuisSaez20-1

“There’ssome other very talented horses, but the horse to beat without adoubt is Journalism. Everybody’s got to beat Journalism.It’show everybody can rebound and come backintwo weeks.”

MARK CASSE, trainer of Preakness contender Sandman, whoopened at 4-1

ä Preakness Stakes.

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“Whether that helpsusornot,I don’tknow but we gotnoexcuses in this barn. It might be when Journalism getsdownwith us.I don’tknow.We’llsee.”

In hisnext breath, Lukas said, “I think Journalism is beatable.”

How so?

“Well,wedon’t know how he’s going to bounce back in two weeks,” Lukas said. “That’sthe first thing, but it’sadifferent race. It’snine (horses). It meanseverybody will probably have ashot at him. It’sadifferentsurface. Obviously it’sshorter.Itmay not fit him too well.”

ThePreakness at 13⁄16 milesis slightly shorter than the 11/4-mile Kentucky Derby,but there’soptimism about close-to-normal conditions afternearly aweek’s worth of rainfell on Baltimore andmuckedupthe dirttrack at Pimlico Race Course. After Journalism galloped through the mud earlier this week, McCarthy quipped of the surface, “I think everyone would hope it’sbetter by Saturday.” Journalism didjust fine in the slop inLouisville twoweeks ago, andeverything from his pedigree

—he’sason of 2007 Preakness winner Curlin —tohis wins in majorstakes races in California makehim aworthy favorite.

“I have alot of confidence in my horse,” McCarthysaid.“He’s comingback in two weeks.

“Sometimes with good horses, it’s alot harder to tell when they’re not on top of theirgamebecause they canhandleitand they handle these things so easily.We’ll seeonSaturday, but my gut tells me we’re in for good things.”

Casse’sWar of Will in 2019 is the most recenthorse to win the Preakness after running in the Derby. The past five,including McCarthy-trained Rombauer in 2021, didnot,thoughSeize the Grey had the same two-week turnaround last year from racing on the undercardonKentucky Derby day

The new faces on the Triple Crown trail in the Preakness areTodd Pletcher-trained River Thames (92), SteveAsmussen’sClever Again (5-1),Jamie Osborn’sBritish import HeartofHonor (12-1), Brendan Walsh’sGosger (20-1) and local long shot Pay Billy (20-1). Pletcher has never won the Preakness.

Rombauer pulled offanupset at 11-1 four years ago, and McCarthy called himand Journalism “two totally differenttypes of horses.” This time, there’sthe weightofexpectationsfor Journalism, again ridden by regular jockey Umberto Rispoli, with the pressure on.

“I thinkit’sagreat spot to be in,” McCarthysaid,notinghe’d loveto have aKentucky Derby victory under his belt to go with this. But it’sa tough race to win.Any of these TripleCrown races, they’re not easy to win. We’vebroughta horse here whoseems like he’s good enough to getthe job doneonSaturday.” 150THPREAKNESS

LSU opened thescoring in the second inning on aclutch two-out hitbyLassiter.Singles by Daniel, Maddox McKee and Avery Hodge loaded the bases. After afielder’s choice erased Danielathome, Lassiter blasted apitchinto the left-

The No. 2-seeded Cornhuskers gotontop earlyand stayed there behind Big TenPlayer of the Year Jordy Bahl, who hit twohomers and drove in fiveruns. Bahl also pitched three hitless and scoreless innings to start the game. The Huskers (40-13) jumped ahead 7-0 after three innings andwere never threatened.Cat Petteyshit atworun homer forUConn (35-18).

as she slips past the tag by LSUcatcher Maci

during their NCAABaton Rougeregional game on Friday at TigerPark.Southeastern advances to play Nebraska.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL

NCAA tournament (Double elimination; x-if necessary) Bryan-College Station (Texas) Regional Friday’s games Game 1— Liberty 10, Marist 5 Game 2— TexasA&M 18, St. Francis 0 Norman(Okla.)Regional Friday’s games Game 1— California 1, Omaha 0 Game 2— Oklahoma 8,

2—

10, Saint Louis 0 Tallahassee (Fla.)Regional Friday’s games Game 1— South Florida 12, Auburn 7 Game 2— Florida St. 10, Robert Morris1 Austin (Texas) Regional Friday’s games Game 1— Michigan 4, UCF 3 Game 2— Texas10,

third safely,Curieldidn’tslide and gotthrown outinstead. “I just don’tknowwhy he didn’t

slide,”Johnson said. Johnson’sthird out rule comes in two-out situations. In thosesce-

narios, LSU will be aggressive in gettingarunner in scoring position andwill always send the run-

ner from second base home on a hit unless “it’sano-brainer play.”

“With the pitching we’re seeing, if you stop them (at third) sometimes, nowyou’re banking on getting another hit, which those aren’t alwayseasytocome by,” Johnson said. “Sometimes it’sbettertomakethemmakeaplay.” Thursdaywas alow point for LSUonthe bases. The Tigers scored only fiveruns in agame where they had 11 hits and went 7for 16 with runnersonbase. Better base running in the fifth inning would’ve resulted in more runs. The only good news is the mistakes didn’tcost the Tigers aregional, super regional or Omaha win. But once June rolls around, they will have no margin for error when it comes to making mental gaffes on the bases.

“Wecan’t make thosebase-running mistakes,” Braswell said. Email Koki Rileyat Koki.Riley@theadvocate.com.

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THE VARSITYZONE

PHOTO By KIRK MECHE

Catholic cashes in, KOsBrother Martin

BY CHRISTOPHERDABE Staff writer

SULPHUR Thebest high schoolbaseball teamsare those that make the most out of the other team’smistakes.

Catholic-Baton Rouge did just that for asecond night in arow

since it won a5Achampionship in 1996, ended the season with successive losses in thebest-of-three series sweep by Catholic.

Top-seeded Catholic (37-5) won its second consecutive statetitle and the seventh in program history

HR, 2 RBIs; Brant Badeaux 2-3; EDW: Jax Triche 2-3; JonathanLee 2-2, Luke Zeringue 2-3; Owen Porche 1-4,RBI. Records Teurlings 33-5; EDW 23-19 Catholic-N.I. 8, University1 University 000 000 1—181 Catholic-NI 012 320 x—8 91 W— J.D.Hidalgo (6 IP,5H,0ER, 5 BB, 7K). L— B. Mayeaux (2.2 IP,5 H, 3ER, 2BB, 2K). Tophitters— CHNI: LukeLandry3-4, 2B,2RBIs; J.D.Hidalgo 2-3, 2B, RBI; Gavin Roy 1-3, 2B, RBI; U-HIGH: Jack Mccann 3-4; Trey Sotice 2-4; MackieMusgrove 1-4, RBI. Records CHNI 25-12; U-High 28-10 Brusly 15, North DeSoto 0 Brusly 1(14)0 —15130 North DeSoto 000 —01 2 W— Aubrey St. Angelo (1.2 IP,1H, 1K, 1W). L— LukeDelafield (1.2IP 14R, 11H, 1W). Leaders BRUSLY: Drew Daigle 2-2 (4RBIs, double, 2runs, SB). CoyPurpera3-3 (3 RBI, double, triple). AidenWashington2-3 (3 RBI, 3runs, SB). AubreySt. Angelo

1-1 (2 RBI, triple). Josiah Hogan 1-3 (RBI). Jeremiah Hogan 2-3(Double, run). Hunter Distefano 1-2 (2 runs). Brayden Ray1-2.Cade Rills (RBI) (1.1IP). NORTHDESOTO:Cole Cory 1-2 (Double) Records Brusly (36-6); North Desoto (28-14).

BY SPENCERURQUHART

Staff writer

Edna Karr has Division I talent at nearly every position group, and its offensive line is anchored by Class of 2026 three-star recruit Leon Noil. Noil wasa first-team AllState selection last season as the blind-side protector for Karr quarterback John Johnson, who was the Most Outstanding Player ina 53-8 state championship victory Noil and Johnson are among the top returning players for an explosive Karr offensethatpickedupwhere it left off from last year in aWednesday spring game against Destrehan. Standing at 6-foot-5, 270 pounds, Noilsaw his recruiting profile ascend after Karr’sstate title. He has more than 10 FBS offers on the table, including three Southeastern Conference schools in Ole Miss, Mississippi Stateand Missouri. “Leon has improved so much,” coach Brice Brown said. “I think John is way more comfortable rolling out to his side, especially when the pocket breaks down alittle bit. When you have aleft tackle like that blocking hisblind side,it makes John abit more com-

The Bears scored their first two runs on asingle throwing error in thefourth inning andpadded that lead with afour-run fifth on the way to an 8-1 victory over Brother Martin that secured theLHSAA Division Iselect state championship on FridayatMcMurryPark.

Pitchingace Lucas LawrencelimitedBrother Martin to just onerun even after theCrusaders put runners in scoringposition in thefirst three innings andloaded the bases with none out in the fifth.

Lawrence’souting came one night after senior Bennett Smith tossed afive-hit shutoutwithnowalks allowed, earning him the outstanding player awardfor thechampionshipseries.

Brother Martin,inthe statefinals forthe first time

Amongthe 10 runs scored over two games, five were thedirect result of errors by Brother Martin (31-9), and another camehomeon awild pitch.

Neither team scored in the first threeinnings. The first two runs came home on a delayedsteal that included ahigh throw that went over the head of the Brother Martin catcher

After wild pitch put runners on second andthird withtwo outsinthe fourth inning, EdwardHenriquez took alarge enough lead off second to draw athrowfrom theBrother Martin catcher

With Henriquez in arundown,Chase Harris ran from third towardhome, drawing athrow tothe catcher that wentoverhis head and bounced to the backstop —allowing both runners to score.

fortable.” Johnson,aClass of 2026 Libertycommitment, picked up recruiting steam of his own after ajuniorseason in which he threw for 3,398 yards and34touchdowns. Noiland Johnson have a closebondoff thefield,and it’s led to strong on-field results.

“Oneofour main goalsis being together,” Noilsaid. “Just hanging out with my quarterback.We’ve grown abond.I wouldn’twant anythingtohappen tohim, so that’sjust how I’ve got to play.We havea good brotherhood.”

Baylor, Houston and Nebraska are amongthe other FBSoffersNoilhas on the table. He plans on committingthis summer

“There’sacouple of schools that have stood out, Noil said. “I’m still open to everything.Justenjoyingthe processand putting trust in my coach. He told me work everyday,and it will come.”

Noil will block for aKarr skill group that includes Class of 2026 wide receivers FloydJones andAnthony Thomas,who will be taskedwith replacing atrio of DivisionI signees at the

In thefour-run fifth, Catholic loaded the bases with none outand scored runs when LSUsignee Jack Ruckert drew awalk, Andrew Clapinski singled to left fieldand HarrisonKidderhit asacrificeflytoright. ThreeBrother Martin errors leddirectly to four runs for Catholic. Twoofthose runs camehomeonapair of errant pickoff throwsthat went into the outfield in the fifthand sixthinnings. Brother Martin had a chance to lead early.The first two batters reached in thesecond, but theinning ended with astrikeout and a double play on agroundout hit directly to third baseman Mills Richardson. In the third, Catholic kept Brother Martinfrom scoring when Kidder,the right fielder, gunned down arunner who triedtoscorefromthird on aflyout,ending theinning. Clapinski, the catcher, caught the ball on abounce on thefirst-base side of the plate and taggedthe runner as he slid into theplate.

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position. BothJones and Thomas caught long passes from Johnson in Wednesday’sspring game.

“We’ve got somereally good,explosive receivers, Johnsonsaid. “We’vebeen building that chemistry.”

Karr running backs Tre Garrison (Class of 2026) and Jermond Macklin (Class of 2027) also shined on Wednesday,whichled to Macklin receiving an offer from Florida State. Class of 2027 offensive lineman ZyionWesley hasoffersfrom Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Tulane and others.

The Karr defense also has plentyofDivision Irecruits and is led by LSUcommitments in defensive tackle Richard Anderson and safety Aiden Hall.

“(Anderson) switching to theNo. 7tells you what faith and ability that we believe he has coming from along lineageofgreatNo. 7s that played at Karr,” Brown said. “He’sgoing to carry on that tradition.

“Aiden is versatile. He can play free safety, he can play box. Idon’tknow how many 6-foot-2, 200-poundsafeties they have that can run like that.” Email Spencer Urquhart at surquhart@theadvocate.com.

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BY GUERRYSMITH Contributing writer

The Tulane baseball team will honor 14 players during Saturday’shomefinale againstCharlotte, but two of them stand out from the rest.

Gavin Schulz and Jackson Linn are adying breed of fourth-year seniors who contributed heavily from season No. 1and stayed at the same school for their entire careers. What used to be commonplace has become exceedingly rare in college athletics.

“Those guys have meant the world to this program, especially in the portal era where we’vegot guys in some sports here that don’tevenlast three months,” said Tulane coach Jay Uhlman, who counted occasional starter Tracy Mitchem in that number as well. “It’sgoing to be harderand hardermoving forward to have guys that actually playedina program for four years. It couldbethe end of an era. Ihope not. Ihope that we do agood enough job in therelationship piece and educational component and competitive component thatour guys want to continue to stay, but I’m also not naïve.” Schulz, aHoly Cross product, and Linn, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, wereonthe same wavelength as they talked separately Thursday about the value of staying put.

Both said someoftheir teammates would be “standing in my wedding” down the road and admitted it would be hard not to cry Saturday during their senior day ceremony

“I wasraisedtobea loyalguy,” Schulzsaid. “I wasraised that loyaltyis everything, so I’m loyal to Jay,I’m loyal to these coaches,and Iplayed where Iwanted to play I’veloved every second here. I’m just trying to soak everything in.”

Unlike Schulz, Linn entered thetransfer portal when former coachTravis Jewett got fired near the endofhis freshmanyear in 2022. He exiteditquickly after Uhlman, who had been his hitting coach, was promoted to head coach soon after the season ended.

“I’ve definitely felt really good abouthow I’ve been treated here,” Linn said.

“The relationships built andthe loyalty andeverythingthatcomes withbeing somewhere formultiple years is rare nowadays. I feel great aboutmydecision. No regrets, not for anything.”

Schulz, ateam co-captain sincethe start of 2024, has started194 gamesinhis career,including all 52 this year andall 62 last season He hit .303 as ajunior and is close to that mark as asenior (.298) with 125 career RBIs, 140 runs, 37 doubles and 23 homers. He wasthe Wave’s full-timeshortstop in 2023, moved to third

base last season —earning first-team All-American Athletic Conference honors —and has spent the second half of this season at designated hitter Linn hit .352 as afreshman,ranking second in the AAC. Complications from an ulnar collateral ligamenttear near the end of that season limited his effectivenessin2023, buthe bounced back in abig way last year with ateam-high 16 home runs. Although he has struggled mightily as asenior,heentered this weekend with 110 career RBIsand 34 homers. Schulz saidheregrets not advancing further in an NCAA regional —Tulane is 1-4 over the past twoyears —but one thing is certain: The Wave,whichfailedto reach the postseason from 2017-22, never would have played in one without the immense contribution from that duo.

Linn was named most outstandingplayerinthe 2024 AAC Tournament after hitting the first walk-off homer in the history of the championship game,capping offa four-gameblitzkrieg of seven runs and nine RBIsbyhim Schulz made theall-tournament team in consecutive years, going 10 for15 (.667) with 12 runs in 2023 when Tulane won after enduring amiserable regular season. He went 5for 14 with five runs and seven RBIsin2024.

He creditedUhlmanfor his motivational skills.

“He’sa passionate coach,” Schulz said. “He’s somebody that’seasy to play behind because you know he loves each and every oneofus. It’s thereason that 19-42 team didn’t give up.” Linn, who is batting .171 and has started only twice sincethe beginning of April, still believeshecan turn it around at the last moment.

“I’ve had my mental battles, but at the end of the day,baseball’sagame,” he said.“Howeverfrustrating it is and however badly Iwant to do well, it’steachingmelessonsthrough challengesand failures that are going to be more valuable later

“Hopefully I’ll getto make amarkonthe 2025 team that Idon’tfeel Ihave yet. It would be amazing forme.”

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Edna Karrtackle Leon Noil, center,sets up to block during a spring game against Destrehan on WednesdayinDestrehan.

Brother Martin’sStanley Wiltz tags up from third baseagainst Catholic of Baton Rouge duringtheir DivisionIselect championship series Friday at McMurry Park in Sulphur

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The two-story foyer is wrapped by the artistic curved staircase and flooded with light from the upper-story window

Rich wood floors anchor the space in warm tones, while wrought iron banisters frame the stairs and upper gallery.

To the left, a formal dining room has floor-length windows and architectural elements to create a stately space for meals and entertaining.

The large opening onto the living room is in direct sight lines of the front door, with a trio of French doors with fanlights leading out to the back patio.

The large fireplace, with marble and carved wooden mantel for visual interest, adds a spot of warmth on cool days.

Through a set of double doors, and also from the dining room,

A basketball court provides a great spot to shoot hoops or perhaps enjoy a dance under the stars.

An aquatic adventure awaits in the backyard oasis that includes a grotto, firepit and lazy river.

living room is an expansive spot in the home, with a trio of French doors with fanlights leading to the back gallery and the aquatic center beyond.

is a rustic, rambling kitchen with plentiful space for meal preparation. Glossy brick floors are paired with chocolate-toned wood cabinets, accented with stainless appliances.

Just off the kitchen is a unique breakfast room that

features a vaulted ceiling and oval-shaped central seating area, along with a fireplace and access to the backyard of the home. A walk-in pantry is also accessible from the room.

Also off the kitchen is a sizable laundry room with an

additional refrigerator and freezer, two pantries and a hall that leads to the home’s office.

A powder room is at the end of the hall.

On the other side of the foyer, a hall leads to the home’s firstfloor theater. The room has bay

windows with light-darkening shades.

A hall leads to the primary suite, a collection of private spaces on a grand scale. The bedroom has a fireplace flanked by windows, while twin French doors lead to the backyard porch. Rich marble marks the elegant primary bath, with a standing shower, soaking tub and separate water closet. The walk-in closet is brimming with storage solutions, including a central island

Up the stairs, the landing space is visually impressive, with details on the banister and architectural elements mirrored by the decorative aspects of the Palladian window

Two hallways provide access

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The

Classes take alook at local neighborhoods

Anew five-week adult history class will dissect the intricacies of Crescent Cityneighborhoods Monday through Fridayvia Zoom

The class will look at distinct areas and suburbanization of the 1950s.

The program is put on by the Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum.

Allthe classes are at 4p.m. and will be recorded and emailed the following day

Ticketsstart at $40 for members. Visit friendsofthecabildo org.

Longue Vueputsfocus on Abasuba people

Longue VueHouse and Gardens and designer boutique odAOMO partnerfor apop-up exhibit,a short film debut and a fashion show at 1p.m. Saturday

“Cultures at Risk: Highlighting the Abasuba’s Hope and Homestead” will focus on the threatened community on an island in Lake Victoria, one of the African Great Lakes.

Admission is $45 at 7Bamboo Road in New Orleans.For information, visit longuevue.com.

Bromeliadshow,sale starts Friday at Lakeside

The RiverRidge Bromeliad

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The NewOrleans Orchid Society presentsaweekend of orchid sales and shows starting May30 at LakesideShopping Center

Society will hold itsannual show and sale Friday through May 25 under the skylight at Lakeside Shopping Center.

The sale will be from noon to 8p.m. Friday,10a.m. to 8p.m. Saturday and noon to 3p.m. Sunday.The show is from 1p.m. to 8p.m.Saturday andnoon to 3p.m. Sunday

Forinformation,contact Nancy Lazarre at (504) 495-0371.

Largest orchid show in the region next week

Vendors from throughout the Gulf Southwill be on hand with plants and supplies for“Orchids Midst Marshes and Mosses,” the showand sale May30to June 1.

The annual show,the largest in the region, by theNew Orleans OrchidSociety will be at Lakeside Shopping Center on Veterans Memorial Boulevard

in Metairie.

Saleswill be from 10 a.m. to 9p.m. Fridayand Saturday and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.Exhibitswill be goinguponFriday. The exhibit area will be closed Saturday forjudging until noon Arafflewill also be at 2p.m. Sunday.

For information,visit neworleansorchisociety.org

Volunteer projects abound at City Park

Avariety of cleanup days and initiativesare on tap at City Park to improveand maintain theextensive urbangreen space. Those coming up include:

n Urban Forest SupportInitiative: 9a.m. Saturday.Volunteer Center,1031 Harrison Ave.

n CouturieForestTrailTeamZoom Info Session: 9a.m. Saturday.

n LitterAbatement Campaign: 9a.m. Tuesday,Thursday.Volunteer Center.

n Graffiti Cleanup Krewe: 9a.m. Thursday.Volunteer Center, 1031 Harrison Ave.

n Big LakeNative PlantTrailRestoration Project: 9a.m. Friday. Big LakeNative Trailnear 7FriedrichsAve Register forthe programs andfind outmore aboutwhat to bring at friendsofcitypark. volunteerhub.com.

Have ahome and garden event coming up? Send it to events@theadvocate.com.

to the five bedroomsand alaundry.Two pairs of the bedrooms share Jack and Jill baths, while the largest is en suite. One of the bedrooms has access to the front gallery through floor-length windows. Asecond stairway leads to the large third-floor space thatcould be converted for additional causal use.

around of hoopsonthe colorful basketballspace. Cooking forthe crowd is easy at the outdoor kitchen,orutilizethe glass-walledcabanawitha full bath,laundryand entertaining center

The home also hasadetached two-car garagethatcan be easily used as indoor recreation space. The home is listed by Dawnne Keeney, of Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty,(504) 6503912.

The backyard is full of entertainment possibilities with an aquatic combo thatincludes apool, lazy river,grotto and waterfall along witha firepit. Or,take aturn on the court for

OneinaMillionisan

area.

History overhead

Terra cotta roofing tiles have more to offer than just beautiful texture and color. They’re known for durability often lasting 100 years or more. New Orleanians tend to associate them with the Spanish, but they were also used by the French and English. And here’s an interesting bit of history: Their origin can be traced to two parts of the world — China, dating to 10,000 B.C., and the Middle East shortly after. So while things spread around the world more slowly in the days before social media, they did indeed spread

— Karen Taylor Gist

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GARDEN TIPS

BUTTERFLY PLANTS: Pentas, lantana, verbena, zinnia, salvias (manydifferent species and cultivars),Mexican butterflyweed (Asclepiascurassavica)and buddleia areexcellent flowering plants to attractbutterfliesinto your garden this summer.These plants also provide colorful flowers throughthe summer. Do notuse anyinsecticides (evenorganic) on plants grownfor butterflies.

HOTVEGGIES: Vegetablesplanted in Maymust be able to takethe extreme heat of summer.Excellent hot-weather vegetables that can be planted this month include amaranth, cantaloupe, cucuzza, cushaw, eggplant (especially the narrowJapanese types), Malabar spinach, edamame(edible soybean), peanuts, pumpkin, Southernpeas, hotpeppers, luffa gourd, mirliton, okra, sweet potato, watermelon and yardlong beans.

ADDING FILL: Soil subsidence may require fill to occasionally be spread overthe lawn area.Thisisespecially common in the southshoreinthe NewOrleans area. Fillingoverlawns can be done nowthroughAugust. Use asandysoil, likepump sand or river sand (avoid spillway sand due to weed issues liketorpedograss). Where the fill is deeper than 2 inches, youmay have to replace the grass.

KEEP DRY: Trytoavoid wetting the foliageofplants prone to leaf diseases, likevegetables, bedding plants androses.Wetting the foliage encourages fungal diseasestoattack.

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REDSCARE

Controlling fire ants requirescontinuing treatments.Consideryouroptions.

Fire ants can’tbe eradicated permanently. Theymust be controlledas needed.

Fireantsinflict painful stings and create unsightly mounds in our landscapes. Unfortunately,there is no treatment that will eradicate them from ayard permanently.You will have to control fire ants, as needed, from year to year.

Avariety of products and methods can be used to effectively control fire ants. The product chosen is often determined by thesituation and the preferences of the individual doing the treatment. When using an insecticide, always read the label very carefully before you purchase it.

Research shows that if neighbors will work together,treating an entire neighborhood increases the effectiveness and duration of control.

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PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK

GREENTHUMB

Youngsagopalms canbe removedand grownseparately

BY DANGILL

Contributing writer

Ihavenoticed that there are small plants growing around the base of my sagopalm. Some are even growingonthe trunk. Can these be cutoff safely and rooted? When?How? —Terry

Yes, you can carefully remove the young plants (often called “pups”) from theoriginal plant, and you can do it now.Dig the small plantsat the base of the trunk up witha trowel or shovel. They should have some roots attached. When you remove small plants from the trunk, make sure you get the entire stem. You may have to go into the trunk alittletoget the base of the stem (which is rounded likea bulb).

Pot them up in appropriately sized pots withpotting soil, burying the lower half of the bulb-shaped stem. Do not cut green fronds off the pups. They need leaves to photosynthesize and make foodfor the plant. Place the pottedpups in ashady area and keep them watered. This is the main way we create new sago palms. Please tell me how to getrid of snails and/or slugs in my garden.They are eating my petunias. —CharlieBaker

We have two main options when controlling snails and slugs: trapping and baits. Apply baits containing iron phosphate in the early evening, especially after arainorafter you have watered yourgarden. Iron phosphate baits are low toxicity and safer touse around pets than metaldehyde baits used in the past. Keep it up and be persistent.The damage willnot stop immediately but should go down withtime.

The easiest trap is to sink a plastic bowl into the ground

PROVIDED PHOTO Sagopalms put out ‘pups’ that canberemovedtostartnew plants.

uptoits rim and fill it half full of beer.Dothisatdusk. The yeastysmell of thebeer is very attractivetosnails and slugs. They crawl down into thebeer andcannotcrawl out again.Trapping is also an effectiveway to monitor population levels of snails and slugs. When you are catching alot, continue to put outthe baits. When you catch few or none, youcan relax.

If thedamagecontinues despite baits and traps, and if youcatch none or very few snails or slugs in the traps, caterpillars may be theculprit. Caterpillars also chew holes in theleaves and flowers of beddingplants. Apply any insecticide labeled to control caterpillars on ornamentals if that is the case.

Ihaveasmall plot of ground in my backyardthatI’d like to reclaim from some bananatrees that Iveryfoolishly planted there about10years ago. Is there away to kill them, or must Ikill myself digging them up?—Sarah Grant I’m afraid it doesn’tlook

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PLANT PALMSNOW

If youwant to plant palms in your landscape, the best time is Maythrough August. Palmsestablishbest when planted into warmsoil. Select hardier palmsthat survivesevere freezes,such as cabbage or sabal palm (Sabalpalmetto),windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei), Chinese fan palm (Livistona chinensis),Mediterranean fanpalm(Chamaerops humilis), jelly palm (Butia capitata), CanaryIsland date palm (Phoenix canariensis), date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), palmetto (Sabal minor) and needle palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix). Always ask howhardyapalm is before youpurchase it. Thisisparticularlyimportant when planting palmsonthe northshore.Ideally,palms shouldbehardydownto15 degrees.

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Banana plants are easy to grow in anysoil and aren’t affected by anymajor insect or disease problems, butgetting rid of them can be alot of work.

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Continued from page 8

BAITS

Results are slower but sure

Fire ant baits consist of a pesticide combined with something the ants will eat The bait is brought back to the colony and fed to other ants, including the queen. It takes some time for this to happen, so baits are a relatively slow way to control fire ants. However, they are very effective because they kill the ant colonies you see and those you don’t see.

Baits may be applied to in-

dividual mounds, but it is far more effective to broadcast over an entire yard. Even better than treating one yard, research shows that if neighbors will work together, treating an entire neighborhood increases the effectiveness and duration of control.

In demonstrations done by LSU AgCenter scientists in Baton Rouge, individually treated yards saw the fire ant population increase to pretreatment levels two months after the treatment was done. When an entire neighborhood treated their yards with bait, no new mounds were observed until nine months after treatment.

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baits to control fire ants is slower but effective as the

Use fresh bait, and apply it when the ground and grass are dry and no rain is expected for the next 24 hours. Apply baits when the worker ants are actively searching for food. Ants are less active during cold, rainy and very hot periods. Baits can be applied over an area with hand-held or push fertilizer spreaders. There are a number of baits with a variety of active ingredients available.

DUSTS

They’re handy for multiple mounds

Some products, such as those containing acephate, are applied as a dry dust. Ants walking through the treated

soil get the dust on their bodies and transport the insecticide into the mound. Within a few days the entire colony should be killed. To use a dust, distribute the recommended amount evenly over the undisturbed mound. If you have a lot of hills to treat, dusts are handy Because the dust is applied dry, there is no mixing and it’s easy to walk around with a container and treat mounds. Water is heavy, so applying liquid controls means hauling heavy buckets to each mound.

DRENCHES

When you need results quickly

Other insecticides used to

Be mindful of where you step to avoid disturbing fire ant mounds.

control fire ants are mixed with water and then applied to the mound as a drench. These liquid mound drenches kill the ants underground but must be applied in sufficient volume to penetrate the entire nest. Generally, about 1 gallon of diluted mixture is poured gently over the top of each mound. Drenches are fast acting and usually eliminate mounds within a day They are good to use when you need immediate control.

GRANULES

Be sure to use enough water

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Granular products offer another method of getting insecticide into fire ant mounds. To treat a single mound, measure the recommended amount and sprinkle it on top of and around the mound. Do not disturb the mound. If the label specifies to water in the granules, use a sprinkling can that breaks up the water stream to gently pour 1 to 2 gallons of water over the treated mound, washing the granules into the soil. Remember, if you apply less than the recommended amount of water with either the liquid concentrates or granular insecticides, you can expect poor results. Unless the product completely penetrates the mound, ants will move to a different site via underground

See FIRE ANTS, page 11

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foraging tunnels to avoid the insecticide.

ORGANICCONTROLS

Foruse around food crops

Afew active ingredients used in fire ant control products, such as boric acid, pyrethrin, pyrethrum, rotenone, citrus oil extract and diatomaceous earth, are organic pesticides. Some brand names to look for include CitrexTM, Insecto Formula 7, Organic Solutions Multipurpose Fire Ant Killer and Organic Plus Fire Ant Killer.Followlabel directions.These can be used around food crops.

Fire ant baits containingthe active ingredient spinosad are appropriate for use by organic gardeners.These productsare

ADVICE

Continued frompage9

good for you. Even if you could snapyour fingers and thebanana trees immediately died, you would still have to dig out the dead bananas toget rid of them and reclaim the area. So, an inescapable part of reclaiming the area is to dig out the bananas, whether you kill them first or not.

If you would like to kill them first, cut them back to about 12 inches and spray the freshly cut surfaces with glyphosate (Roundup,Kleenup and others) or triclopyr (various Brush Killers). If the bananas try to sprout before you have achance to dig them out, promptly cut back the sproutsand treat them. In the meantime, lay your plans to dig them out.

We just put down some geraniums How often should Ifertilize themand what should Iuse? —Elizabeth Use any general-purpose fertilizer following label direc-

FUN FACT

Interestingly, fire ants are excellent predatoryinsects, and yardswith fire ants may have fewerinsectsinthem, such as fleasorchinch bugs. Sugarcane farmers welcome fire ants into their fields because theyhelpcontrol sugar caneborers.There is alwaysa silver lining.

agood way to control fire ants in vegetablegardens. Look for Ferti-lomeCome and Get It, Green LightFire AntControl with Conserve and other brands.

Afew home remedies

Pouring 2to3gallons of very hot, almost boiling, water into the hill will eliminate about 60% of themoundstreated,

but this treatment must be done carefully or the person doing thetreatment could be burned. Use tea kettles for the safest application. Very hot water will also kill any grass and plants it contacts. Any surviving mounds must be treated again.

Be advised there are some homeremedies that don’t work well.

n Spreading gritsona fire ant mound will only feed them.

n Layingorange or grapefruit peels on afire ant mound will only make them move to another spot.

n Shoveling one mound on top of another in an attempt to force theantstokill each other is not effective.

n Do not use gasoline or other petroleum products for fire ant control. While petroleum productswill kill fire ants, they are dangerously flammable and will kill grass and other plants.

tions on frequency of use. Do be aware that geraniums are cool-season bedding plants that do not like heat. They growand bloom poorly after late June. Heat,humidityand generous rainfallgenerally lead to root rot in late summer. If they survive, they will revive in the fall and do great over thewinter andintothe spring.

Dan Gill is aretired consumer horticulture specialist with the LSU AgCenter.Hehosts the “Garden Show” on WWL-AM Saturdays at 9a.m.Email gardening questions to gnogardening@agcenter.lsu. edu.

ABOVE: Once a bedroom, the home’s den has two walls lined with wooden bookcases with an inviting reading nook tucked under a window between them. The fabric covering the window was picked up on a trip to India.

RIGHT: French doors open from the kitchen onto a decked side yard. The long, slender pool runs the yard’s length before turning behind the house.

CENTER: Lisa Faatland’s style is a daring mix of high and low. Dining chairs from a Paris flea market were recovered in luxe Dedar fabric. They keep time with a book-matched mahogany dining table she picked up at the erstwhile Greg’s Antiques on Decatur Street. A massive silk Fortuny ceiling lamp from Milan provides illumination.

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CLEVER

COMBOS

High-end meets flea market finds in designer’s intriguing Marigny home

BY JYL BENSON Contributing writer

A 1987 trip to a New York City employment office changed the trajectory of Lisa Faatland’s life.

With a newly minted master’s degree in interior design and several months working as an unpaid intern for architect and designer Ettore Sottsass in Milan, Italy, Faatland had amassed an impressive portfolio. The employment office dispatched her to the office of Naomi Leff, a celebrated interior designer known for her work with high-profile retailers such as Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and Salvatore Ferragamo, and a roster of clients that included Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, and Mike Nichols and Diane Sawyer

It was the lucky break of a lifetime, but there were lessons to learn.

“I love color,” Faatland said, “so I wore colorful clothing to work. My mentor took me aside early on and said, ‘Look around the studio. What do you see? Are people wearing colors? No, they are wearing black. That is the uniform And nothing designer. You don’t want to wear Calvin Klein to Ralph Lauren’s office.”

ä See DESIGNER’S, page 14

ABOVE: Faatland’s circa 1880 Italianate-style side hall shotgun is located in Faubourg Marigny.

LEFT: After living and working for 20 years in Milan, Faatland returned to New Orleans.

ABOVE: An orb-shaped white chandelier from Ikea is covered in white projectiles resembling shooting stars. It casts interesting shadows over the home’s rear staircase. RIGHT: Lisa Faatland studied piano before leaving New Orleans.The warm, rich hues in her home here today are imparted through wall color, textiles and furnishings.

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Continued from page 13

The next 20 years brought her back to living in Milan, her original goal, and a wealth of experience as an interior designer and a project manager.

Upon returning to her native New Orleans in 2010, Faatland terminated her relationship with the color black and returned to life in vivid color, as is expressed in the circa 1880 Italianatestyle side hall shotgun house she shares with her husband, Franco, in the Faubourg Marigny As every home should, it tells the story of those who live there.

Faatland’s home will be one of nine featured Sunday on the Faubourg Marigny Home & Garden Tour.

Returning home

Now a semi-retired interior designer as well as a dedicated volunteer tour guide with Friends of the Cabildo, Faatland’s style is a daring mix of high and low, her home a place where dining chairs scored in a Paris flea market then recovered in electric blue luxury Dedar fabric keep time with a bookmatched mahogany dining table she picked up at the erstwhile Greg’s Antiques on Decatur Street and a gilded,

The paint details on Faatland’s circa 1880 Italianate-style home employ six different colors.

hand-carved, hand-beveled mirror she carried back from Milan.

Like the adjacent living room, the dining room is illuminated by a massive three-tiered, silk Fortuny ceiling lamp in the Scheherazade style from Milan.

Both rooms are painted a rich shade of coral and paired with full-length, deep-brick-colored draperies. The re-

Faatland believes in carrying extraordinary things with her through life. She’s had the rattan king’s chair since her teenage years.The desk and chair are art deco.

sult is warm and opulent

The ceiling in the kitchen has exposed rafters and soars to the roof 22 feet above. A 2015 renovation based on Faatland’s design and executed by architect Rick Fifield saw the removal of a downdraft hood that extended down into the space from the ceiling.

“I didn’t need it,” Faatland said. “I don’t fry. It was the only thing you could see in the room.”

Stained glass, cypress doors

Before banishing the hood, Faatland rescued a diamond-shaped stained glass piece in shades of lush greens and rich gold that adorned its side. She backlit the panel and secured it above the mantel on the old brick chimney at one side of the room.

Like the room’s cabinets, two pairs of slender French doors were crafted of Louisiana cypress. The doors open onto a decked side yard with built-in planters filled with tropical foliage and aromatic herbs.

A small dining area includes a burbling fountain flanked by mismatched conical urns set against a buff-colored stucco wall. The buff color is repeated in the Azek composite, forming the deck for a long, slender pool that runs the yard’s length before turning behind the house to meet the deck outside the

primary bedroom. The slender pool beckons a swimmer to commence lapping, yet Faatland declares it more of a “cocktail pool.”

The primary bedroom is both warm and cool in shades of blue, cream, and taupe. The room’s focal point is the bed’s headboard, which Faatland designed while working with Lyle & Lisa Design in Milan. It features amoebalike shapes executed in Swarovski crystals on a ground of buff-colored fabric Silk drapes in striped shades of azure and slate blue are accompanied by Austrian-style shades in ivory linen.

Faatland’s design for the primary bathroom includes a slanted clerestory window within the walk-in shower.

The home’s den, once a bedroom, has two walls lined with wooden bookcases with an inviting reading nook tucked under a window between them. The fabric for the sheer, single-paneled drape covering the window was picked up on a trip to India.

From single to camelback

The renovation added a camelback to the home. An orb-shaped white chandelier covered in white projectiles resembling shooting stars casts interesting shadows over the home’s rear staircase.

“I saw one of these in Fifi Mahony’s

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FAUBOURG MARIGNY HOME & GARDEN TOUR

WHAT: The 49th annual self-guided tour is presented by The Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association.

WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday WHERE: Check in at the parking lot of Doerr Furniture, 914 Elysian Fields Ave.Wristbands and maps will be issued

on Royal Street when I went in to buy a wig for Mardi Gras,” Faatland said. “It came from Ikea.”

The hall from the back of the house to the front includes a series of low windows that rise to meet the roof’s slope The tails of the rafters from the ceiling below are visible through the windows, which overlook the pool and courtyard below A seating area opposite the space features a sinuous, restored 1960s-era chaise and a low scoop-shaped chair from Lyle & Lisa Design. A pair of skylights illuminates the space.

Beyond the seating area, the hall becomes a bridge over the kitchen below

One travels through Faatland’s cozy home office to reach her studio and craft room, where piles of textiles are folded and stacked neatly on low bookshelves under a skylight. At the studio’s far end, a doorway gives way to a diminutive space lined in beadboard painted an inviting shade of butter yellow

A window seat upholstered in crimson velvet forms a reading nook with a view of the street below through a pair of stained-glass windows of Faatland’s design

“I love being able to read or talk on

TICKETS: $25 for association members, $30 for nonmembers. Advance purchase suggested at thefmia.org.

In the guest bathroom upstairs, Faatland cleverly used a trio of coat hooks she picked up at the Gaudí Museum in Barcelona, Spain. She turned them upside down and mounted them to serve as cabinet pulls

the phone, look out and see the tops of the trees and witness the street life below,” she said.

to her outdoor container garden.Two Ligustrum shrubs growing in containers were trimmed and reimagined as bonsais.

The kitchen has exposed rafters and a ceiling that rises to meet the roof 22 feet above. The cabinets are of natural Louisiana cypress. The stained glass window mounted on the chimney was once mounted to a room-dominating downdraft exhaust system that extended down from the ceiling.

An upstairs seating area features a sinuous, restored 1960s-era chaise and a low scoop-shaped chair from Lyle & Lisa Design of Milan. A pair of skylights illuminates the space.

Faatland worked with garden designers Michelle Lavkovic and Shelley Robertson of Rooted to bring cohesiveness

BACKSTORY

FLAMES From the

MadamJohn’sLegacyillustratesa rare architecturalstyle in theQuarter

BY JOHN McCUSKER

Contributing

writer

The French QuarterisNew Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, and its historic architecture offers aglimpse into the city’s layered past.

What many don’trealize is that the French Quarter’scurrent look is largely the result of two devastating fires, in 1788 and 1794. Before these disasters, the area was filledwith wooden buildings constructed in the French Colonial style, with little planning or space between them —adangerous recipe in adense, wooden city

After the second blaze,Spanish authorities took swift action. New building codeswere introduced, mandating that any structure over one story be constructed from nonflammable masonry.Firewalls were required between buildings, setback distances from

the street were standardized, andfront gardens had to be locatedbehind solid frontage walls. These reforms aimed to prevent future catastrophes andreshaped the city’sarchitecture.

As the city rebuilt, French Colonial designs gave way to Spanish influences and, later, American ones —ashift that reflected both political change andpractical necessity of the newbuilding codes.

Yetamid this transformation, glimpses of the oldFrenchColonial world remain: thehouse at 632 Dumaine St., known todayasMadam John’sLegacy, among them. The house is considered oneofthe finest survivingexamples of an 18thcenturyCreolebuilding style. It getsits colorful namefrom George Washington Cable’s shortstory“Tite Poulette,” in whichacharacter named John leaveshis home to his mis-

Work stopped on Madam John’sLegacy in the FrenchQuarter in 2024 after concerns were raised that the building’shistorical integrity wasbeingcompromised

tress —hence, Madam John’s Legacy

The property includes the main house, aseparate kitchen withliving quarters for the cook and atwo-story outbuilding. The main structure is made of wood, raisedabove ground on abrickmasonry basement,with asteep doublepitched roof and dormer win-

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While other pre-1794 buildings remain —such as the Ursuline Convent, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shopand the Gabriel Peyroux House —Madam John’sLegacy is the only one held in public trust. The state acquired it in 1947, and it now appearsonthe National RegisterofHistoric Places.

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In 2022, concerns were raised whenpreservationists accused the state’scontractors of threatening the building’s historical integrity during restoration work.

The outcry led to astop-work order in 2024 and nearly resulted in legal action. Fortunately, preservation advocates, city officials, state representatives and experts cametoanagreement, ensuring that restoration efforts would follow professional preservation standards.

According to Vieux Carre Commission President Kimberly Rosenberg, Ehrlinger and Associates, the contractor for the state whose work prompted the organization to issue astopwork order,is“winding up” at Madam John’sLegacy.She hopes that the state will select anew contractor experienced in historical renovation best practices to further the restoration.

It would have been abitter irony if ahouse that had survived the great fire of 1794 had been damaged by the very efforts meant to protect it.

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BANKS ST. 2654: $300,000, Wells One Investments LLC to Katia Idrissou.

CARONDELET ST. 334, UNIT 209: $299,000, UL 209 LLC to Smith & Associates Rental Properties LLC.

COLISEUM ST. 1765: $365,000, Diane Susan Sklar to Kristin Kay Saari.

POYDRAS ST. 2502: $850,000, DS Services of America Inc. to Baker Maid Products Inc.

S. HENNESSEY ST. 512: $145,000, Joseph John Noto Jr., Lauren Nato Pays, May Vern Noto and Nicole Noto Laiche to Hardt Investments LLC.

THALIA ST. 1414-1416: donation, no value stated, Julie Anna Bergeron to Robert Cyrus Bergeron Sr.

DISTRICT 2

ALLEN TOUSSAINT BLVD. 748:

$790,000, David Eric Williams revocable trust to Amanda Joseph and Terry Joseph Jr.

BIENVILLE ST. 2108-2110: $135,000, MS Residential Home Solutions LLC to 5K Properties LLC.

BELL ST. 2927: $460,000, Barbara Young and Edwin Young Estate to Ernest Nunez III and John

Patrick Berthelot Nunez. CANAL ST. 3215: $685,000, Silviano Properties LLC to Airvnc2.0 LLC.

CLARE COURT 610: $285,000, Diana Dunn Living Trust to Blaise Cozene.

COLBERT ST. 6355: $492,000, Alexander Melendez and Mason Daniel Dyess to Eric Smith and Victoria Pipes Smith.

DUMAINE ST. 522, UNIT 6:

$182,000, Thuy Thanh Nguyen to Samuel Pellegrini Gehly.

MILNE BLVD. 6925: $1,241,000, 6925 Milne Boulevard LLC to Michael Cadres and Treva Grandpre Cadres.

N. CARROLLTON AVE. 1040: $689,000, Succession of Richard

Brainard Boebel to Grudzien Holdings LLC.

N. DORGENOIS ST. 2826: $139,999, Alice Marie Graves to Marci C. Cole Hazlewood.

N. HENNESSEY ST. 634-36: $585,000, Patricia Baker Olson to Mary Cappie Tavary

ROYAL ST. 1109: $310,000, HLH Properties LLC to Hoa Thuan Le.

ST. LOUIS ST. 528, UNIT 3: donation, no value stated, Arkadius R. Pawlowych to Jamie Francine Setnor.

DISTRICT 3

ALLEN TOUSSAINT BLVD. 226: donation, no value stated, Jerry Toussaint and Joseph J. Toussaint to Candace M. Toussaint.

ANNETTE ST. 2033: $165,000, Investar Bank NA to Kristin Kluchko.

ANNETTE ST. 2717-2719: $240,000, Striv E. Properties LLC to Darrick M. Sylye.

BACCICH ST. 5828: $130,500, Building A Better New Orleans LLC to Patricia Jackson Sears.

BANCROFT AVE. 5411: $825,000, Natalie Pousson Landry and Scott Patrick Landry to David Boswell and Erin Boswell.

BEAUVOIR COURT 7320: $371,250, Pischon Developments LLC to Sherald Winslow Sawyer Jr.

BOURBON ST. 1416: $375,000, Alejandra C. Burgos to AIRVNC LLC.

CALDWELL DRIVE 6419: $606,500, Celso Eric Hernandez to George Ross and Joy Marshall Ross.

CLOUET ST. 1839: $100,000, Airgrecker Muse Robinson, Aldrionne Hyams, Alkairah Hyams, Al’Khandre Phillip Hyams, Alteyonna Hyams, Al’Vonte Caderro Hyams, Betty Maten, Charlton McCoy, Jamon Muse, Kenyetta Watson, Monica Coleman, Renoald Muse, Tremika Lang and Tryone Muse to Anjanielle Chantal Henry

COUNT LANE 5704: $85,000, Gayle V. Jones to Austin Armstrong Reneau.

CRESCENT ST. 1345: $340,000, Leo L. Seago III to Shannon Hill Seago.

DAUPHINE ST. 3119-3121: $772,000, Erin Potts and Jon Eric Voss to Saige Lauren Pilgrim.

DOUGLAS ST. 5443-45: $210,000, Laurence Copel to Jamie Fletcher McGaha.

EADS ST. 5312: $77,050, Patricia Ann Rickoll to Candice Flood and Glenn David Clark Sr.

EGANIA ST. 1624: $60,000, Alvin Gauff, Constance M. Gauff Ivy and Johnel R. Thomason to Neighborhood Homebuyers LLC.

GORDON ST. 1825: $135,000, 1825 Gordon St. LLC to Cody Wayne Absher Rickard and Ronald Malcolm Rickard Absher.

JAHNCKE ROAD 7919: $168,500, Barry Peter Moret and Elvira Morlier Moret to Carl Kent.

LAFRENIERE ST. 2230-2232: $230,000, Cheryl Borne and Denzel Washington to Ambria Washington.

LANCELOT DRIVE 4683: $234,000, Lekeshara Thomas to China P. Miller.

MANDEVILLE ST. 1222: $465,000, 1222 Mandeville LLC to John Andrew Alwert and Maria Elizabeth Frischling Solano.

N. HARDY ST. 11031: $310,000, Gary Singletary and Jose Warren Singletary to Cedric B. White.

N. ROBERTSON ST. 5401-03: $149,999, Vertical Capital LLC to Bernard Anthony Glapion Jr.

N. ROMAN ST. 1874-76: $25,000, Modest Vance Richardson to Twin Realty Solutions LLC.

N. ROMAN ST. 1874-76: $48,500, Twin Realty Solutions LLC to Jose Humberto Mejia MacIas.

OVERTON DRIVE 4737: $660,000, Cojoe Homes LLC to Adam P. Sivia.

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PAINTERS ST.1820: $235,000, Jason Robert Ortiz to JulianMichael Vigouroux.

PARFOUR DRIVE 5042: $370,000, Lisa Armstrong McCollum and Terroll F. McCollum to NikhilSunil Wahi.

PETIT BAYOULANE 13: $105,000, Tara L. Brocks Heyward to Macrays Properties LLC.

PRATT DRIVE 1851: $465,000, Upperline Construction &Design LLC to Louis Mohren III.

PRENTISS AVE. 2517: $114,000, Succession of John W. Fichtel III, John W. Fichtel Jr., KristinShawn Fichtel Harrison and Todd Barton Fichtel Sr. to CRWInvestment & Services LLC.

PRESSBURG ST.1499: $789,000, Nola DreamHomes LLCtoCelina Michael Levasseur.

ROYALST. 2028-30-32: $400,000, Henry MarkCimo, Lauri Ann Cimo Lanthier and Tyese Mary Cimo McDonald to RichardThomas Tringale.

ROYALST. 2446: $1,235,000, Andreas A. Merkl and Donna M. Perrot MerkltoJessica Benassi Carlsonand Matthew W. Findley.

ROYALST. 5717-5719: $175,000, KimJoseph SolomonSr. and Monica Harper Solomon to Caleb AnthonyPowell.

SCOTTWOOD DRIVE 7537: $176,000, Zina Marie Page to TahirahMorrison.

SHOREWOOD BLVD.7575: $59,900, LSF9 Master Participation Trust to Denis Anel Zavala Zunigaand Juan Antonio Zometa Moran.

ST.BERNARD AVE. 4430: $167,400,

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ST.FERDINAND DRIVE 5500: $230,000, BMRC Properties LLC to David Brownand Karla Vinson Brown.

SPAIN ST.813-15: $535,000, Lisa OttLaky to Bertucci Investment Group LLC.

SPAIN ST.4771-73: $155,000, Paula M. Dileo Trustto4771 Spain Rentals LLC.

STEPHEN GIRARD AVE. 4721: $56,500, Succession of Jonathan Wilson Raymond to Lovina R. Raymond.

TOURO ST.1122-24: $62,500, Succession of MarvaVerlon Wilcox Parker, James McCoyand Joseph McCoyJr. to H&SW Properties LLC.

WISTERIA ST.2435: $450,000, 2435 Wisteria LLCtoCourtney A. Olds Boonchai.

WRIGHT ROAD 6031: $89,900, Brent D. Washington and TroyeMadison Washington to Urban Campaign Strategies LLC.

DISTRICT 4

EIGHTH ST.1117-19, SEVENTH ST. 1116-18: $1,550,000, 1116-18 Seventh St.LLC and 1117-19 Eighth St.LLC to Mia TedLLC.

FIRSTST. 2719: $78,000, Edward SholestoUrbanedge Home Rentals LLC.

FOURTH ST.830-832: $755,000, James Francis Flinn to Audrey Zakrzewski and Michael Zakrzewski.

FOURTH ST.1623: donation, no value stated, Patricia Goss Vaitaitis to Hunter J. Simingtonand VilijaJ.Vaitaitis Simington.

SORAPARU ST.520: $732,000, Kathryn Elizabeth Turnbull

Shamaand WhitneyBlakeW. Turnbull Boyd to Turnbull Mancave LLC.

ST.CHARLES AVE. 3201: $280,000, Prestige Flooring Co. Inc. to BrookeO.Taylorand SaraGomes Taylor.

SECOND ST.2320-22: $214,000, Umar Kareem to Derek Turner.

DISTRICT 5

CASTLE PINES DRIVE 18: $645,000, Christina EngerLoga andScott A. Loga to Kelly Haynie.

FOREST OAKS 4: $532,000, Despoina Sotiriou Zarganis andVasileios Zarganis to Mark Alan Bell.

HALSEY AVE. 2609: $260,000, Elegant Houses LLCtoLoretta StewardBrady.

OLYMPIC COURT15: $365,000, Miriam T. Moriel Garcia andRene GonzalezGarcia to Kristin Barwick and Shane Barwick

PLYMOUTH PLACE 3581: $175,000, Pamela A. Hurst to OsborneMark Reaves.

WAGNER ST.612-614: $317,500, DarrellYoungbloodtoShantell Marie Nicholas.

WOODLAND DRIVE4479: $75,000, Joshua YaotoGuste HomesResidentManagement Corp

DISTRICT 6

ATLANTAST. 5216: $775,000, Faye L. Weislerand Sharon Weisler Leader to Ruben GarciaRubio and Sonsoles Vela NavarroRubio.

AUDUBON ST.2421: $200,000, Gaynell E. Hinrichs Thimmesch and Holly L. Hinrichs Abbott to Wilmer G. Hinrichs Jr.

CARONDELET ST.4439: $345,000, Casey Blanche Kendall Panzaand Joseph Ryan PanzatoColleen Marie Dionne.

CONSTANCE ST.3806: $550,000, James LeonardHolsapple to Evangelos Liokis,John Walter Thompson Jr. and Susan Michelle Garriga Thompson.

DELACHAISE ST.1821: $437,500, Michael A. Batterman and Veronique Peyrat Batterman to Christopher VanHise.

FONTAINEBLEAUDRIVE 431143111/2: $335,000, CleanPlate Club LLCtoMatthew J. Nata.

HENRYCLAYAVE. 405-407: $516,000, DouglasMehaffie and MonicaGuillen Mehaffie to Charmaine Texada Hotard.

LAUREL ST.3820: $538,000, Chad R. Spindel andElinor Drennan to Matthew EdwardWright.

LOUISIANA AVE. 1215: $285,000, Leslie R. Roberts to Jaya Mehta Quarton andSanaMehta Godhwani.

MARQUETTE PLACE 6161: $100, Sarah Tucker Rayand William Tucker RaytoDavid Dean Haynes Jr.and Jessica Schott Haynes.

NELSON ST.7320: $438,800, LaurenHarms LemmlertoMelissa Barrett Hodgsonand Richard Shane Hodgson.

PINE ST.350: $600,000, Louis A. Lanaux III, Lucinda Joan Lanaux Guillot andThomasShackleford Allen to Andrew Collins Lawrence andCharlotte Flynn Lawrence.

PRYTANIA ST.6024: donation, no value stated, Jackson Bulkley FagertoJeffrey B. Fagerand MelindaFager.

S. PRIEUR ST.4623: $393,000, Forrest D. Cook and Leigh Troppe Cook to Darsey Walker Williams and Jacob Williams.

S. ROCHEBLAVE ST.6328: no value stated, Jeffery S. Chowto Joseph Ling Chow.

STATEST. DRIVE 4122: $365,000, David Leslie Walker and Judy Carol Walker to Catherine SampsonPlattand Noam Platt.

STATEST. DRIVE 3231: $673,000, Nicholas Roth to Markham Bradburn Jr. and Trey W. Stokes.

WALNUT ST.123: $100, Waring Family LLCtoBenjamin J. Waring.

DISTRICT 7

BELLAIRE DRIVE 6747: $328,000, Scott A. Blasi to Kara C. Broussard.

CAMBRONNE ST.1238-40: donation, no value stated, Brandon Tarricone to Randall Tarricone

DOMINICAN ST.7515: $980,000, David D. HaynesJr. and Jessica SchottHaynestoBenjamin H. Eckel and SerenaThompson Eckel.

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FORSHEY ST.9301: $178,000, Lavinzale Denise BatistetoTyrone Duncan.

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FRANKLIN AVE. 805: CherylL Burgess to Eight Hundred Five Franklin LLC, $129,500.

GORDON AVE. 616: Michelle R. Bodet to Lisa T. Braham, $395,000.

POSEY AVE. 524: JamesA.Cobb IV to Julious A. Broussard, $180,000.

STRATFORD DRIVE 555: Bjv Enterprises LLCtoGeraldJ.Power, $175,000.

JEFFERSON

LURLINE DRIVE 812: Jonathan M. Ryan to Steven Flynn, $215,000.

MONTICELLOAVE. 408: Elvin Canty to Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-C, $93,334. KENNER

CAMERON COURT833: Nicholas C. FavaloratoBlakeMateu, $179,000.

CHATEAULAFITTE DRIVE 1002, UNIT C, BUILDING H: F. R. Arulraja to Martin K. Hogan, $349,000.

CHATEAUMAGDELAINE DRIVE 8: Ls Realty LLCtoSait Barlas, $639,000.

COMPROMISE ST.1303: Oscar E. CabreratoMisael A. P. Sanders, $313,000.

E. LOUISIANASTATE DRIVE 3712: John Raia Sr.toDale Kessler, $9,007.

IDAHO AVE. 2463: Regina Willard to Wood Homes Realty LLC, $108,000.

IOWA AVE. 2200: Catherine W. Thaller to River PointConstruction LLC, $130,000.

KANSAS AVE. 2145: Lauren C. Schmidt to Alexander K. Rihner, $231,500.

LAKE TRAIL DRIVE 4004: Jamie B. Testa to Marlaina M. Prendergast, $390,000

PIEDMONT ST.2720: VgrContractors LLCtoVgr Contractors LLC, $220,000.

VILLAGE ROAD UNIT 212 732: Strata Trust C.O. to John Kochera &Sharon KocheraRevocable Living Trust, $100,000.

MARYLAND DRIVE 111: $500,000, Martha Salm Hart,Michelle Gelpi and Rene GelpitoElizabeth Borgen and Elizabeth Geiger. N. ROADWAYST. 227: $315,250, Dumaine International Sales Services LLCtoAmanda Barrios Martinyand Timothy M. Couvillion.

OAKTREE DRIVE 100: $100, James R. Washington III and Yasmin Aklilu Washington to Oak Tree Revocable Trust.

OLEANDER ST.9216: $227,000, Konstantin LLCtoElijah Sean Lopez.

VINTAGEDRIVE 1212: Rene J. Bourgeois III to EdwardJ.Burns, $510,000.

ZION ST.17: Rodriguez Rentals LLCtoRodriguez Rentals LLC, $625,000.

METAIRIE

CARROLLTONAVE. 241: Odessa G. Rutter to Timothy Seidell, $595,000.

CARROLLTONAVE. 301: Clayton G. Bloodworth to ColeP.Frischhertz, $675,000.

CARROLLTONST. 242-244: Ann R. G. Mancuso to David R. Bennett, $310,000.

CATHY AVE. 409: AnthonyD. Rodger to Breath Properties LLC, $144,000.

CHRISTINEST. 6905: KarenW Avila to KarenW.Avila,$340,000.

CHURCH ST.4717: Don J. Baudin to Alexander P. Cheramie,$335,000.

CLEVELAND PLACE 5012: Teresa B. Wilson to Jessica S. Larson, $620,000.

CLIFFORD DRIVE 3900: Vickie S. Dahlman to Joel Rouse,$537,000.

EDENBORN AVE. 2128-30: Christopher Clinton to Charles Lanusse, $10,000.

ELM ST.1362: Brendell S. WeathersbytoTabatha Melson, donation, no value stated.

GIRARD ST.4201: Dane P. Escottto Lillian Carranza, $450,000.

HIGH AVE. 1113: Dianne B. CouvillontoEramadLLC L. A., $165,000.

HIGH AVE. 1729: Donald C. Guillot to J&EProperties LLC,$240,000.

HOMER ST.1512: Steven M. Hatheway to Parker S. Kornick, $720,000.

HOUMA BLVD.800: Eight Hundred Houma Boulevard LLCtoSyedIM.

Jafri, $450,000.

IONA ST.201: Nicole M. Marino to Janice P. Campbell,$670,000.

ITHACA ST.4625: Tyler Maurin to Megan L. Crawford, $365,000.

JADE AVE. 421: Laquinta B. Wright to Servbank S.B., $130,000.

LABARRE DRIVE 620: AggEnterprise LLCtoChristopher B. Laiche, $830,965.

LIME ST.3509: Marisol Troyato Jennifer M. Troya, $242,000.

MASON SMITH AVE. 1308: NicholasP.RodehorsttoMonica Diaz, $310,000.

MELODYDRIVE 1233: Patrick T. Mcwilliams to Leigh J. S. Peters, $315,000.

MELODYDRIVE 1421: Stacey H. WickershamtoRyanS.Hammant, $100,000.

METAIRIE HEIGHTS AVE. 294: K. ChandlertoJames L. Youngquist, $385,000.

MONTGOMERYAVE. 513: Neighborhood Homebuyers LLCto BethanyBradshaw,$228,500.

N. WOODLAWN AVE. 3400: John P. Braud Jr. to Teresita Sierra, $550,000.

N. TURNBULL DRIVE 1208: Timothy J. Demarest Jr.toTaylor A. Demarest, donation, no value stated.

N. TURNBULL DRIVE 809: Gwinn Properties LLCtoColin Albert, $749,000.

ORION AVE. 1124: Kerri L. R. Jones to JacobClapp, $400,000.

PURDUE DRIVE 4117: Roberta F. W. Lindsey to BayouBuilders LLC, $210,000.

SENA DRIVE 1004: Oster Developers LLCtoAngela G. Gainey, $1,250,000.

SENA DRIVE 937: Michael J. Becnel to Robert Porche,$390,000.

SIGUR AVE. 1380: Kevin P. Donahoe to Dana R. Yuratich, $300,000.

TAFT PARK 3701: Jamie Jaspriza to Ghadir Mousa,$455,000.

TAFT PARK 4724: Gerry M. Farrell to AlecSimonson,$520,000.

TOBY LANE 4401: John Wright to Future Property Investments LLC, $375,000.

WHITNEY PLACE UNIT 218 2728: Donna M. B. LeboeuftoBarbara I Schillesci, $118,000

RIVERRIDGE

CARRIAGE ROAD 8708: Donald P. PreautoGideon Fishman, $280,000.

CHALSTROM DRIVE 9: Bruyette Enterprises NorthLLC to Melissa B. Lake, $520,000.

DEBRA DRIVE 9808: Jean D. H. Dyck to KarenD.Cook,$550,000.

HEEBE ST.5604: Diane P. Sommers to Road RunnerMechanics LLC, $420,000.

LASSALLE DRIVE 321: Geaux Reno LLCtoKarlP.MillerJr., $462,500.

SAUVE ROAD 363: Chad Breaux to Leslie Bennett, donation,$125,000.

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AVONDALE

GOODWOOD COURT 4131: Dsld LLCtoReynaud Shield, $268,175.

BARATARIA

ANTHONY LANE 4972: Warren P. Smith Jr. to Ashley Matherne, $195,000.

BASSE ST.4976: William S. Gegenheimer Sr. to Nicole M. Basse, $8,000.

GRANDISLE

AMARIS BLVD.1047: Big Sportfishing LLCtoNatalie O. Fontenot, $1,200,000.

LIVE OAKLANE 123: Patrick J.

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Yoes Sr.toCherylA.Cheramie, $22,000.

TOURO LANE 132: Devy R. Hempel to Sag Investments LLC, $80,000.

GRETNA

10TH ST.517: Xk8 LLCtoNicole Borowski, $395,000.

CALDER ST.1603: Lloyd E. ChiassonJr. to Deborah D. G. Davis, $230,000.

FAIRFIELD AVE. 521: Emily S. Kornman to Emily S. Kornman, $260,000.

FIRETHORN DRIVE293: Anne W. Dangle to Kristin Louviere, $160,000

HUEYP.LONG AVE. 31902: Michelle E. Yawn to Larry B. Sandras Jr., donation, no value stated.

LAFAYETTE ST.737-39: Robert

Gegenheimer Jr. to Hope Barrilleaux, $200,000.

RUE ST.MICHAEL 750: Hcld LLCto DanielVo, $319,900.

HARVEY

COLOMBO DRIVE 2289: Kristin D. WilkinsontoPamela Maxon, $293,000.

CURTIS ST.1509: AudraBankston to Elegant Houses LLC, $142,500.

DEERCREEK LANE 3824: M. Clavelle Jr.toElegant Homes LLC, $122,000.

EAST PARC GREEN ST.3432: Jana D. W. Ferrand to Jeneen Saeed, $240,000.

HEATHERWOOD DRIVE 1618: PhuongT.TrantoYing Z. Xia, $134,500.

MACARTHURAVE. 611: Vicki Henry to B. MarcombInvestments LLC, $70,000.

N. VILLAGE GREEN ST.2238: Stacy A. C. Coates to Ahmad Amjed, $305,000.

SECOND AVE. 816: Kaci V. Foretto Hunter Bourg, $100,000.

TIMBERLANE WAYDRIVE UNIT 113 3256: LisaL.Bergeron to Wadie F. Qattoum, $135,000.

TIMBERLANE WAYDRIVE UNIT 137 3320: Danielle G. Jackson to Ashley M. Labat,$118,000.

LAFITTE

CHATEAUDRIVE KENNER 1002, UNIT C, BUILDING H: F. R. Arulraja to Martin K. Hogan,$349,000.

MARRERO

AVE. A1544: Austen F. Sartin to Emma R. Pierce, donation, no value stated.

AVE. A1544: Marlene M. Maylon to Austen F. Sartin, $190,000.

BELLE TERRE ROAD 5508: Joseph R. PicardIItoCharlene Gulizo, donation, no value stated.

FOURTH ST.6504: David C. Dorsey Jr. to Ms.Mocha Cafe LLC, $60,000.

GLADSTONE DRIVE 2032: CarlosR.Nolasco to Raneisia D. Jordan, $210,000.

MAHARRYDRIVE 2045: Raul A.C. Lopez to Yvette Mairely, donation, no value stated.

MOUNT KENNEDYDRIVE 2945: Rosalie C.T.R. BingtoGitsit Solutions LLC, $119,900.

PARK SHORE DRIVE 4412: Jwct Louisiana LLCtoHorizon One Services LLC, $41,000.

ROMIG DRIVE 2501: Arthur Perkins to Thanh VMai, $270,000.

SADDLER ROAD 504: Rebecca DavistoAndy D. Sampedro, $150,000.

TUSKEGEEDRIVE 2049: Mark A. Medina Jr. to Rosa I. P. Delacruz, $185,000.

WESTMINSTER BLVD.1725: Lakeisha A. RobertstoJerone Bailey, $40,000.

TERRYTOWN

HOLMES BLVD.231: Horton Inc. Gulf Coast D. R. to Rudy J. A. Jackson, $289,900.

WESTWEGO

CHIPLEY ST.701: KelleyM. Fontaine to Kelley M. Fontaine, $146,000.

HELIS DRIVE 31: Planet Home Lending LLCtoAqProperties LLC, $90,000.

VICTORYDRIVE 851: Bruce EstevetoBrenda M. Lovell, donation, no value stated.

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ABITASPRINGS

BOSSIER CITYSUBDIVISION, LOTS 1, 2, SQUARE 15: Royal Ground LLC to Raylin MayNichols, $55,000.

HILLCREST COUNTRYCLUBSUBDIVISION, LOT4,SQUARE 19: Cosentino Realty Investors LLCtoJose A. Delgadillo Sanchez and Diana C. WeibezahmPernia,$25,000.

HILLCREST COUNTRYCLUBESTATES, LOT31, SQUARE 3: Willard J. Brouillette to Trux AirConditioning Inc., $9,000.

HILLCREST COUNTRYCLUB ESTATES,PORTION OF GROUND: Earnest Dale Hendrix andWanda ReaHendrix to Impulse Investments LLC, $14,656.

HILLCREST COUNTRYCLUBSUBDIVISION, LOTS 5, 6, SQUARE 23: St. TammanyParish to TampropInc., $5,891.

NAVAJO DRIVE 734: Succession of Paul A. ResorJr. to Calvin V. Norton,$310,000.

W. EMERALD CREEK BLVD.220: Carlos A. Sanabria to Benjamin Castonand AlexandraFelean, $382,000.

COVINGTON

ARLINGTON DRIVE 381: Centanni ConstructionCo. Inc. to Marianne B. Fry, $120,000.

AVENUE DU CHATEAU 1280: Tyler J. Tourelle to Collin A. Jones and Tori OlsonJones, $482,400.

BEVERLYDRIVE 76255: Virginia S. Tregre to Charles J. LeeJeanfreau Jr. andSusanL.Jeanfreau, $62,000.

BLACKBURN PLACE 105: Henry J. MiltenbergerJr. andCheryl G. MiltenbergertoHenryM.Nunmaker IV and Amanda L. Walent Nunmaker,$1,725,000.

BUTLER GREENWOOD DRIVE 110: EagleEve HomesLLC to David Hollingsworthand Tara Hollingsworth, $765,000.

CLAUDIA DRIVE 11: Federal National Mortgage Association to NicholasFadelyand Blakley K. Fadely,$495,000.

DERBES DRIVE 18273: Nathalie CordeiroCroix to Julie F. Lesko, $220,000.

DIVISION OF NEW COVINGTON SUBDIVISION, PORTION OF GROUND: Don L. Radosta and Joan L. Radosta to Danesco Group LLC, $24,000.

DIXIE DRIVE 2493: Andrew J. Asaro to DavidSchaeffer, $289,900.

DOUBLE JROAD815: NicoleP. Duplantis to Whitney Duplantis III andAshleighPonseti, $382,000.

EMERALD FOREST BLVD.350, UNIT

8204, PARKING SPACE23: Charles J. Dugas and Carol J. Dugas to Ann C. Hansel, $132,000.

FAIR OAKS LANE 69409: Succession of Julian R. HoveyJr. to WarrenJ.Salles Jr. Estate, $560,000.

LOUISIANA 1129 83139: Edwin L. Busch and Agustina B. Borondia to Thomas Reeks and Shannon Reeks, $700,000.

HOLLYCREST BLVD.4: Alberto M. Galleguillos and PamelaJ. Galleguillos to Dustin A. Roberts, $184,000.

LAKE TAHOEDRIVE 14376: Chad M. Saacks to Alexander S. Weiss and Sydney C. Neeley, $239,500.

LANDMARK LANE 20112: Janice M. Baudean to John Parks, $350,000.

MAISON DU LACSUBDIVISION, PHASE 3-C, LOT313: Brad Allan Martin to Ellis McNeely and Dena McNeely,$447,000.

MCGEE ROAD 12177: Marcus McKenzie to Chad M. Saacks, $320,000.

MEADOWSPRING PLACE 117: Scott C. Gardner to NicoleDuplantis, $270,000.

MILITARYROAD73305: 1131 LLCto David A. Dipiazzaand Shannon M. Dipiazza, $712,500.

MILLSTONE COURT409: John Picardand Toby B. PicardtoCody M. Ducote, $375,000.

NEAR COVINGTON, PORTION OF GROUND: Legacy Land Co. LLCto Thomas Dryden,$63,000.

NEAR COVINGTON, PORTION OF GROUND: St. TammanyParish to Todd N. Tassin, $35,000.

NEW CLAIBORNE SUBDIVISION, LOT1,SQUARE 73: DwightD. Heisser andPhyllis J. Heisser to Kevin L. Myers Sr., $25,000.

PATO’BRIENROAD21316: Linda H. Raimer and Bridgette A. Raimer to Christopher Salley and Kendall Hughes, $455,000.

PINEY WOOD SITES SUBDIVISION, LOTS 10, 11: Kelly L. Russell to Tyler J. Thoreson and Lauren J. Thoreson, $300,000.

RIVERSIDE DRIVE 71556: Jacqueline L. Sims Popham to Lester C. Popham Jr., no value stated.

ROSALIE COURT1814: DSLD Homes LLCtoDaniel Conlinand Lauren Prestenback, $329,585.

ROSALIE COURT1857: DSLD Homes LLCtoKathryne Fradella, $354,170.

S. TAYLOR ST.1017-19: Phillip R. MooretoSteele Development LLC, $310,000.

SAGE ALLEY 108: Highland Homes Inc. to Raymod T. Carter and Charlene B. Carter, $530,141.

SECOND ST.407: Patrick R. Clanton and Jewel BurksClantonto Arthur L. SwansonIII, $190,000.

SIMPSON WAY 752: Marilyn F. Da-

REALESTATETRANSFERS

vidsontoNicholas Guzman and Gabriella Guzman, $235,000.

SYLVIA DRIVE 75673: Anshu Sanghi and Parul G. Sanghi to Annette Hauswirth, $250,000.

TALLOW CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1B, LOT22: Eugenio A. Razoand BiancaM.Razoto WilliamG.Brown andBrookeR. Roussel, no value stated.

TAMMANY TERRACE SUBDIVISION, LOT15A, SQUARE 2: Knight Builders Inc. to Mason Corwin and Megan Cripple, $310,000.

W. 19TH AVE. 1122: G. M. Homes LLCtoAlanW.MooreIII, $440,000.

WOODSPRINGS COURT951: Randall K. Becnel to Dustin M. Becnel, $279,000.

FOLSOM

KEENELAND PLACE LOOP 108: Melissa RaytoSuzanne Hughes, $265,000

OLD CREEK ROAD 106: James C. Theriot andHedyC.Theriotto HMM Development LLC, $72,000.

LACOMBE

FISH HATCHERYROAD63499: Kaitlin N. Tortorich Kraus to Vincnet

B. Maffel Jr. and Gwen Maffel, $80,000.

KIMBALL ST.66320: Sharon Tucker Horton to Cain Cho Knight, $172,000.

LACOMBE FOREST SUBDIVISON, LOT17: Carl A. Newman to Jikieyla D. Walters,donation, no value stated.

MARIA DRIVE 28203: Succession of Jonathan W. Neely and JoyA. Constance Neely to MarkL.Orris and Starr E.Orris, $440,000.

N. MILL ROAD 61589: Walter B. Wilcoxand SusanM.Wilcoxto

Peter S. Fischer Jr.and Angie D.

Fischer, $578,000.

NEAR LACOMBE, PORTION OF GROUND: Mauberret Realty LLC to Southwood Cattle Co.LLC, donation, no value stated.

NEAR LACOMBE, PORTION OF GROUND: Meghan C. MauberretLavieTrust, Catherine D. Mauberret, ClaudeT.Mauberret and LeeP.Mauberret to 62380 Fish Hatchery RD LLC, donation, no value stated.

TOWNOFLACOMBE, PORTION OF GROUND: TimothyG.Sutherlin and Ford Sutherlin to Yireh Building LLC, $30,000.

MADISONVILLE

AUDUBON PARKWAY1174: DLK Homes LLCtoWayne Juneau Jr. and Kara Juneau, $689,900.

BEDICO PARKWAY479: Warshauer ConstructionCo. LLCtoAlexi B. Ponce and Flavia Y. Olivia Garcia, $610,000.

BIG LEAF MAPLE COURT401: Mark T. Rovcroft to Heather R. Mullins Alder, $290,000.

CASTLE OAKLANE 6905: Solemnity Builders LLCtoScott P. Landry and Natalie Landry,$925,000.

COQUILLE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3C,LOT 66: WarshauerConstruction Co. LLCtoBissonnette Builds LLC, $116,500.

DEFOREST DRIVE 21: Diane Justiniano Manning TrusttoPeter P. PalisiJr. and JudithC.Palisi, $210,000.

ENGLISH OAKDRIVE 516: JacobS Fontenot and JennyW.Fontenot to Kelly Palmere and Amanda Palmere,$415,000.

FAYEDAYEDRIVE 144: Chad C. Perry and KristinV.Perry to Christian Chirinos, $349,000.

GREY HERON 736: Melissa R. Stevens to Roger Mitchell Jr. and

Heather Mitchell, $510,000.

HESTER ST.71: EthanC.Baragona Estate to Gregory Alexis and RachelAlexis,$320,000.

LONGUE VIEW PLACE624: Jeri A. Musmeci to SeanG.Burkeand Ann P. Burke, $457,640.

NORTHPOINTE BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, LOT30A2: NorthpointeBusiness Park LLCto Waffle House Inc., $399,999.

SINGLE PINE LANE 110: Kayse L. Vincent and Miranda D. Gref Vincent to AlecJ.Gibsonand Angelique D. Gibson, $390,000.

SPIKE DRIVE 71619: DSLD Homes LLCtoShane Dalmado, $201,130.

TALLOW TREE DRIVE 539: James G. Clayton and Kelly B. Clayton to Joseph D. Long andJessica W. Long, $817,500.

TROPHY LANE 12113: DSLD Homes LLCtoCastrop Properties LLC, $228,430.

TROPHY LANE 12125: DSLD Homes LLCtoLisa Dragon, $220,680. WHITE HERON DRIVE 138: ChristianJ.Nilsen andBrooke A. RomagnanoNilsen to Jenny Fontenot, $255,000.

MANDEVILLE

ABNEY DRIVE 68454: Tana GuerciaDeJean to Daniel Gaeta Jr., $290,000.

BRANCH LANE 203: Marcel Leunissen andKaren K. Leunissen to Ross M. Goodlett andLaurenW Goodlett, $575,000.

CALHOUN ST.2223: Annie Morgan PiazzatoCheryl Morgan Martin, donation, no value stated.

CANAAN PLACE 3000: Donna J. McElroy to Jordan L. French, $356,500.

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CASTAIN DRIVE 514: Aberian J. Crosby and Kimberly G. Crosby to Seth C. Monaghan and Hailie A. Scharfenstein, $260,000.

CEDARWOOD DRIVE 535: Ashlee Boudreaux Thornton to Mishka Sarah Abrahams, $122,000.

COPPER VALLEY 6404: Jaco Construction LLC to Salvador A. Palmisano Jr. and Jean J. Palmisano, $668,000.

DELERY ST. 23090: Justin E. Pitard to Christy C. Pitard, donation, no value stated.

EVERGREEN DRIVE 564: Jerel A. Brown and Brehana Hawkins Brown to Nicholas M. Offman, $657,000.

FAIRFIELD DRIVE 1332: Scott E. Riddell and Heather G. Riddell to John P. Hecker V, $359,000.

FOREST BROOK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 4C, LOT 285: Joseph R. Cannon to Scarlett E. DeDreux, $425,000.

GLENDALE HEIGHTS AND FARMS SUBDIVISION, PORTION OF GROUND: Robert T. Doolittle Jr. and Heather H. Doolittle to Hans W. Nielsen III and Shelley L. Andrus, $115,000.

GOVERNORS COURT 209: John L. Ammerman and Karen R. Ammerman to Michael B. Neel and Holly A. Neel, $275,000.

HEAVENS DRIVE 729, UNIT 3, PARKING SPACE 3: Judith Myers to Faith Ann Rognes, $134,000.

LA. 59 1803: Holy Moly LLC to Free On Time Properties LLC, no value stated.

JENNIFER COURT 17: Barbara C. Daniels to Karen L. Dufrene, $260,000.

KINGSWOOD SUBDIVISON, PORTION OF GROUND: Kingswood Development LLC to BMI Land Holding LLC, $420,000.

LAFITTE ST. 629: Newton Family Investments LLC to Claiborne Investment Group LLC, $405,000.

LOCKE ST 67150: Kevin J. Tassin to Amy M. Scofield, donation, no value stated.

MAGNOLIA RIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1B, LOT 73A2-2: East Causeway Development Group LLC to Mandeville Skin & Aesthetics LLC, $418,000.

OAKWOOD DRIVE 290: Pneuma Properties LLC to Joshua C. Alfaro and Trinity A. Lowe Alfaro, $302,000.

OLVEY DRIVE 2101: Ross M. Goodlett and Lauren K. Wolfarth Goodlett to Alexander Voorhies and Victoria Ferrara Voorhies, $355,000.

PARK AVE. 748: Robert A. Ferrante and Margaret N. Ferrante to Stephen E. Otis and Amy Otis, $489,000.

PIPER LANE 75: Gary G. Marchand and Deairea A. Marchand to Devon A. Hymel and Mallory V. Horridge, $600,000.

REBECCA LANE 2636: Charles W Byrd and Gail Gourgott Byrd to Emily Byrd Chachere, $250,000.

RUE PICKNEY 2188: Whitny J. Duplantis III and Ashleigh C. Ponseti to Alexander Neal and Stephanie Neal, $290,000.

SECOND ST. 22562: John P. Hecker V to Northshore Family Homes LLC, $190,000.

TETE LOURS DRIVE 660, UNIT 4: Dwayne Stein and Nicholas G. Kahl to Kathleen Ann Victory, $345,000.

VICTORIAN OAKS SUBDIVISION, LOT 12: Chadley G. Blackburn to David Carson and Linda Carson,

$520,000.

WAXWING DRIVE 700: Ryndboydi LLC to John Winship and Melane Winship, $365,000.

WOODLANDS SUBDIVSION, PHASE 7D, LOT 224: Dean B. Ducote and Tina V. Ducote to Joshua B. Wood and Lara B. Wood, $650,000.

PEARL RIVER

MICHELLE DRIVE 38080: Matthew Palmer, Leroy W. Palmer Jr. and Candi P. Fricke to Christine Barnhill, $75,000.

PARLANGE DRIVE 439: Succession of Calvin E. Callais and Shirley W Callais to Austin B. Jackson and Kristin C. Jackson, $287,500.

SLIDELL

AVERY DRIVE 313: Brian D. Normand to St. Tammany Parish, $185,000.

AVERY DRIVE 404: Elwood J. Alberts Jr. and Cynthia B. Alberts revocable living trust to St. Tammany Parish, $47,000.

AVERY DRIVE 505: Claude Stewart to St. Tammany Parish, $42,000.

AZORES DRIVE 234: Azores234 LLC to Donald W. Smith, $765,000.

BELAIR SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2B, LOT 712: Cherif A. T. Ndiaye to American International Relocation Solutions LLC, $300,000.

BELAIR SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2B, LOT 712: American International Relocation Solutions LLC to Byron Shoemaker, $306,000.

BEVERLY HEIGHTS MANOR SUBDIVSION, LOTS 3, 4, SQUARE 8: St. Tammany Parish to THF Consultants, $6,036.

CONSTELLATION DRIVE 117: Dara S. Hoffpauir, Carl J. Hoffpauir and Laura J. Hoffpauir to Eric S. Powell and Holly M. Powell, $322,500.

CRANE ST. 2503: Robert A. Shields Jr. to Dillon M. Wippel, $76,589.

CYPRESS LAKES DRIVE 249: William D. Cheek II and Sherica S Cheek to Darryl Joseph Jr. and Madonna L. Joseph, $427,000.

E. AUGUSTA LANE 225: Tyrone E. Williams Sr. to Kyle T. Pittman, $449,000.

EDEN ISLES BLVD. 316: Patrick M. Mumme and Mary B. McManus to Delmer D. Hays III and Sarah A. Hays, $360,000.

EDEN ISLES DRIVE 128: Gayla Cooper-Dunn, Joe J. Dunn and Barabara L. Sowa to Shawn Blair, $300,000.

FLEUR DE LIS DRIVE 213: Roy T. Sander and Martha S. Sander to Stephen R. Ginnetti, $253,000.

HAMPTON LANE 1420: Daniel W McKenney III to Blake A. Ivey and Abigail L. Kinchen, $229,000.

JACOB ROAD 60282: Salvadore S. Ranatza and Sena J. Ranatza to Peter Macaluso IV and Lisa L. Pilet, $130,000.

JAY ST. 2124: Kristen N. Bryson to Andrew Bryson, donation, no value stated.

KELLER ROAD 57570: 57570 Keller Road to Northline Investments LLC, $100 and other good and valuable consideration.

KINGSTON DRIVE 113: Alan J. Authement to Michael A. Authement, donation, no value stated.

KNOLLWOOD LANE 386: John H. Hunter to Jimmy Snipes, $220,000.

LAKE CALCASIEU COURT 202: Robert Martel and Nicholas Martel to Randy C. Tillis, $20,000.

LAKESHORE VILLAGE LANE 524: Kelbert D. Taylor and Valencia M. Taylor to Vince Pham and An Song Nguyen, $349,000.

LAKEVIEW DRIVE 61: John Scariano and Linda Ruffin Scariano to

Adam C. Lynch, $190,000.

LONGLEAF LANE 34092: Joseph C. Metteer and Barabara A. Metteer to Anthony J. Barousse and Lindsay S. Barousse, $170,000.

MAPLE CREEK DRIVE 993: Gregory L. Daney Jr. to Phillip A. Ping, $305,000.

MARINA DRIVE 1285: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Nickolas J. Christakis and Helen W. Amarena Christakis, $200,000.

NEAR SLIDELL, PORTION OF GROUND: Imperial Investment LLC to Andres A. Olguin and Virginia J. Ramirez, $17,000.

NEAR SLIDELL, PORTION OF GROUND: Succession of Genevieve Faciane Kennedy to Nickesha Karen Polanco, $23,000.

NIGHTHAWK DRIVE 433: Ronnie L. Jones and Deborah F. Jones to Phillip Marshall and Cara C. Marshall, $375,000.

ORIOLE DRIVE 378: Anthony Pizza and Amelie Pizza to Shannon C. Stevens, $168,900.

OZONE PINES SUBDIVISON, LOTS 27, 28, SQUARE 6: St. Tammany Parish to Glenn B. Morris III, $5,836.

PINE HAZEL DRIVE 207: Alberto Lopez to St. Tammany Parish, $166,000.

PINE PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION, LOTS 13, 14, SQUARE 54: St. Tammany Parish to Evangelina J. Ussin, $6,036.

QUEEN ANNE DRIVE 500: Pelican Properties of Slidell LLC to Dennis A. Warning and Gerallen L. Warning, $10,500.

SARAH LANE 204: James A. Schmidt and Bonnie Jo Baron Schmidt to Alexandria S. Van Dall, $240,000.

SPARTAN LOOP 301: Sierra M. Duplessis to Shannon M. Duplessis, donation, no value stated.

VILLAGE DRIVE 148: Wendy G. Kane to Michael Kane, donation, no value stated.

616CadizSt$1,025,000

2824 CalhounSt$550,000 (504) 899-8666 tommycrane.com

613BellcastleSt$415,000

2100 St Charles#5G $324,900 1225 SGenoisSt$159,000 Washington Oaks Condos $209K$329K 7526 Freret St $429,000 4427 FoutainebleauDr$449,000

RueChardonnay$1,350,000

Hyacinth St $599,000

BellviewSt$424,900

VILLAGE DRIVE 148, UNIT 148: Michael Kane to Don J. Winslow, $130,000.

WAKE RESERVE ROAD 5540: D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Brandon L. Williams, $409,235.

WESTMINSTER DRIVE 420: J. Sayer Minas to Jeffery J. Toledano Sr. and Tiffany Matthews, $218,000.

SUN/BUSH

NEAR BUSH, PORTION OF GROUND: Daniel R. Jenkins Dutel to Steven T. Blackwell, $18,000. NEAR SUN, PORTION OF GROUND: Succession of Philip Paul Bourgeois III to Donald E. Brown and Colleen Finnegan Dellorgfano, $180,000.

Procrastinationtoday couldcostyou tomorrow

Dear Annie: Ihave ajob Ilove, but I’m at risk of losing it because I’m lazy and Iprocrastinate.

whether you need more to sink your teeth into.

My job is mostly autonomous, which makes it alittle too easytoput things off and not work hard —but now it’s catching up to me.

Do you have any advice on how Ican become aharder, more proactive worker before it’stoo late? —Lazy in California

Dear Lazy: It’s agood sign that you recognize these patterns and want to make achange. That’sthe first step toward real progress.

Remind yourself what’sat stake: ajob you love, one that offers flexibility and independence —something not every job does. Start structuring your day with clear,smallgoals, and break your work into pieces with deadlines for yourself. It’salsoworth considering

It soundslike you may have adjusted so well to your current workload that it’s no longer challenging. Taking on something more could help you stay motivated, work harder and make you feel good about yourself.

Remember,discipline isn’t about feeling motivated or being productiveall the time; it’s about noticingwhen you’ve veered off course and choosing to get back on track. Youalready have theawareness and thedesire to improve. You’re capable, but you have to act now

Dear Annie: Ihave been married for 25 years and always thought Ihad the perfect marriage. Everything wasfine until my husband turned 50.

After that, he became grumpy andmiserable. When I asked if everythingwas OK,he gotangry.Iplanned asurprise trip,thinkinghewas stressed from work and needed abreak, but during the entire trip he

TODAYINHISTORY

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Today is Saturday,May 17, the 137th day of 2025. There are 228 days left in the year.

Todayinhistory

On May 17, 1954, aunanimous U.S.Supreme Court handed down its Brown v. Boardof Education of Topeka decision, which held that racially segregated public schools were inherently unequal and therefore unconstitutional.

On this date:

In 1792, the Buttonwood Agreement, adocument codifying rules for securities trading, was signed by 24 New York stockbrokers, marking the formation of the New York Stock Exchange.

In 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held; the race was won by Aristides, ridden by jockey Oliver Lewis.

In 1946, President HarryS. Truman seized control of the nation’srailroads, delaying but not preventing —athreat-

was very angry,asifIhad taken him away from somethingimportant. He madeitso difficult,and Itried to get close to him,but he didn’twant to be near me.

When we returned home, he insisted on sleeping in aseparateroom, saying only thathe couldn’tsleep in the room we had shared our entire marriage anymore.

He also always complains about money,but Idon’tunderstand why because we both work and have moremoney than we need.

Recently, Ineededtoprint somedocuments and, while searching for them on the computer,Ifound disturbing thingsinhis search history, particularly related to the video games he plays. It was horrible.When Iconfronted him, he said it was just afantasy he was having.

Now Iwant to get away from all this and file for divorce. My children think Ishould wait and give him time to change back to his old self. But my

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Orleans couple marries on the dunes at Race Point Beach in Provincetown,Mass., in May2004 after the state legalized same-sex marriage.

ened strike by engineers and trainmen.

In 1973, aspecial committee convened by theU.S.Senate began its televised hearings into the Watergatescandal

In 1980, rioting that claimed 18 lives erupted in Miami after an all-Whitejury in Tampa, Florida, acquitted four former Miami police officers of fatally beating Black insurance executive Arthur McDuffie.

In 1987, 37 Americansailors

heart is tellingmetorun. What do you think Ishould do? How long shouldaperson wait to be loved? —WornDownWife Dear Worn Down: In aperfect world, you wouldn’thave to wait at all. Butthe reality is your husband is clearlygoing through something significant. Constant anger,financial anxiety,emotional and physical distance and hiding his dark fantasies are all serious red flags. Younoticed these changes around the time he turned 50, which makes me wonder if somethingphysical or mental could be at play.A visit with his doctor would be asmartfirst step to rule that out.

If you haven’talready,I’d

strongly recommendcouples counseling before making any final decisions. Maybe he just needs asafe, neutral space to open up about all he’sbeen hiding.

Marriage can survive alot, even what you’re facing, but only if both people are emotionally invested and working toward the same goal. What exactly is going on with your husband isn’tclear,but what is clear is that you are carrying the burdens of this marriage alone —and you don’tdeserve to.

Send your questions forAnnie Lane to dearannie@creators com.

were killed when an Iraqiwarplaneattacked the U.S. Navy frigate Stark in thePersian Gulf. (Iraq apologized for the attack,calling it amistake,and paid more than $27 millionin compensation.)

In 2004, Massachusetts became thefirst U.S. state to allow same-sex marriages.

In 2015, ashootouterupted between members of motorcycle clubs andpoliceoutside a restaurantinWaco, Texas, leavingnineofthe bikersdead and 20 people injured.

Today’sBirthdays: Musician Taj Mahal is 83. Boxing Hall of Famer SugarRay Leonard is 69. Sports announcerJim Nantz is 66. Singer-composer Enya is 64. TV host-comedian Craig Ferguson is 63. MusicianTrent Reznor(Nine Inch Nails) is 60. Actor SashaAlexanderis52. BasketballHall of Famer Tony Parker is 43. Screenwriter-actor-producer LenaWaitheis41. Former NFL quarterbackMatt Ryanis40.

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DEAR ANNIE