All of Kate Gaar’shardwork paid off. Asteadystreamofvisitors arrived at Gaar’stemporary art gallery on Decatur Street last weekend to lay eyes on the exquisite collection of sculpture she’d rescued from aChalmette scrapyard. And, instead of being melted down,manyofthe sculptures were purchased by appreciativeart lovers. The art was the work of thelate Bill Ludwig, amaster metal sculptor who created the famous statue of Ignatius J. Reilly on Canal Street. Precisely how theeerie,surrealistic male and female figures ended up at the scrapyardremains amystery.But the owners of W.B. ScrapMetal recognized thequality
Splitrapidly escalates into apublicfeud
BY MICHELLE L. PRICE
Associated Press
WASHINGTON Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance tookoff like one of SpaceX’srockets. It was supercharged and soared high. And then it blew up. The spectacular flameoutThursday peaked as Trump threatened to cutMusk’sgovernmentcontracts and Musk claimed that Trump’s administration hasn’treleasedall
“What wasnot well known up untilour study is that these stormsurge events are appearing to become moresevereinterms of thewater they bring in on average.”
D.J. RASMUSSEN,one of the study’sauthors
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Aphotographerbraves the water on Lakeshore Drive to getaphotoofthe stormsurgeafter Hurricane Francine hit the Mandeville lakefrontinSeptember
Study: Stormsurge worseninginGulf
Research findswarming waters,risingseascould be main contributors
BY JOSIE ABUGOV Staff writer
As the state prepares for ahurricane season predicted to be aboveaverage,anew study shows storm surge may be worsening more than previously thought along much of theGulf Coast, including southeast Louisiana.
The findingsbased on nationwide coastal datafrom the past 70 yearsindicate the southeastern Atlanticand eastern Gulf
Coast are some of theworst hot spots forintensifying storm surge. The causes are still being determined, but warming waters and accompanying rising seas could be main contributors, thescientists from Princeton, Tulane and other institutions say
“The Gulf Coast has amuch moresevere hazard for storm surge than the rest of the country —that’s kind of been known,” said D.J. Rasmussen, one of the study’sauthors.
“What was notwellknown up until our study is that these stormsurge events are appearing to become more severe in terms of the water they bring in on average.”
This meansthat on top of rising sea levels and land sinking, worsening storm surge
ä See SURGE, page 10A
Trump-Musk alliance blowsup
the records related to sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein because Trumpis mentioned in them. The tech entrepreneur even shared apost on social media callingfor Trump’simpeachment and skewered thepresident’s signature tariffs, predictingarecession this year.
Themessy blowup between the presidentofthe United States and the world’s richest man played out on theirrespectivesocialmedia platforms after Trumpwas asked during aWhite House meeting with Germany’snew leader about Musk’scriticism of his spending
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bill. Trump had largely remained silent as Musk stewed over the pastfew days on his social media platform X, condemning the president’sso-called“BigBeautifulBill.” But Trumpclapped back Thursday in theOval Office, saying he was “very disappointed in Musk.” Musk responded on social media
Scientists believe if the Trump administration’sproposed budget is approved, aLouisiana space observatory couldbeonthe chopping block and see its scientific mission crippled.
TheTrumpadministration announced on May 30 aproposed federal budget request for 2026 that would cut $5.2 billion, or 57%, of theNationalScience Foundation’s $9 billion annual budget.
The proposalcould lead to the shutdownofthe NSF-funded observatory tucked away in the Livingston Parish piney woods, which madeinternational headlinesin 2015 when it detected gravitation waves from black holes morethan abillion light years away TheLaser InterferometerGravitational-WaveObservatory (LIGO) is one of twointhe United States. Its counterpart is LIGOHanford in Washington state.
Under the proposedfederal budget, only oneLIGO observatory would operate with areduced level of spending for LIGO technology development in the 2026 fiscal year,according to thebudget proposal.
LIGO Livingston Observatory Head JosephGiaime said thatif either observatory were to close, “theamount of space we can see into is much diminished.”
“Werun together.Weuse data together. We’reabletodig more deeply into space together,” he said.
While it is unclear which LIGO observatory would have to shut
PHOTO By CHRIS GRANGER Bronze sculptures by artist Bill Ludwig were savedfrom the scrap heap.
NTSB finds fuel leak in engine that caught fire
A fuel leak and several improperly installed parts were found inside the engine of an American Airlines plane that caught fire after the plane landed in Denver in March, according to a new report released Thursday
The National Transportation Safety Board said one part inside the right engine of the Boeing 737-800 was loose and had been installed in an incorrect direction and that fuel was leaking from the fitting of another part that was incorrectly fastened
The preliminary findings don’t identify the cause of the fire because the NTSB won’t reach that conclusion until after it completes its investigation sometime next year
But former NTSB and FAA investigator Jeff Guzzetti said the problems investigators found in the engine appear to be the source of the fuel that caught fire.
“To me, it looks like improper maintenance in the right engine leading to a fuel leak,” Guzzetti said after reading the NTSB report.
Pictures included in the NTSB report show streaks on the outside of the engine from the leaking fuel, and airport video showed a trail of fluid leaking from under the right engine as the airplane taxied into the gate Harvard files challenge over Trump’s new ban
Harvard University is challenging President Donald Trump’s move to block foreign students from coming to the United States to attend the Ivy League school, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of White House demands. In an amended complaint filed Thursday, Harvard called the president’s action an endrun around a previous court order Last month, a federal judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security from revoking Harvard’s ability to host foreign students.
The filing attacks Trump’s legal justification for the action
— a federal law allowing him to block a “class of aliens” deemed detrimental to the nation’s interests Targeting only those who are coming to the U.S. to study at Harvard doesn’t qualify as a “class of aliens,” Harvard said in its filing.
“The President’s actions thus are not undertaken to protect the ‘interests of the United States,’ but instead to pursue a government vendetta against Harvard,” the university wrote. Prosecutors highlight murder suspect’s writing NEW YORK Six weeks before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down outside a Manhattan hotel in December suspect Luigi Mangione mused about rebelling against “the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel,” prosecutors revealed Wednesday
The Manhattan district attorney’s office quoted extensively from Mangione’s handwritten diary highlighting his desire to kill an insurance honcho and praise for the Unabomber — as they fight to uphold his state murder charges. They also cited a confession they say he penned “To the feds,” in which he wrote that “it had to be done.” Mangione’s lawyers want the state case thrown out, arguing in court papers that those charges and a parallel federal death penalty case amount to double jeopardy
The state charges, which carry a maximum of life in prison, allege that Mangione wanted to “intimidate or coerce a civilian population,” that is, insurance employees and investors. The federal charges allege that Mangione stalked an individual, Thompson, and do not involve terror allegations. Mangione, 27, has pleaded not guilty in both cases. No trial dates have been set.
Trump: Let Ukraine, Russia ‘fight’
Germany’s chancellor says U.S. president could put pressure on Putin
BY SEUNG MIN KIM, KIRSTEN GRIESHABER and GEIR MOULSON Associated Press
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace, even as Germany’s new chancellor appealed to him as the “key person in the world” who could halt the bloodshed by pressuring Vladimir Putin.
In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the U.S. president likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 to a fight between two children who hate each other Trump said that with children, “sometimes you’re better off letting them fight for a while and then pulling them apart,” adding that he relayed the analogy to Putin in a call this week
“I said, ‘President, maybe you’re going to have to keep fighting and suffering a lot,’ because both sides are suffering before you pull them apart, before they’re able to be pulled apart,” Trump said. “You see in hockey, you see it in sports. The referees let them go for a couple of seconds, let them go for a little while before you pull them apart.”
The comments were a remarkable detour from Trump’s often-stated appeals to stop the violence in Ukraine and he again denounced the
The 69-year-old Merz — who came to office with an extensive business background — is a conservative rival of former Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merz took over her party after she retired from politics.
Merz has thrown himself into diplomacy on Ukraine, traveling to Kyiv with fellow European leaders days after taking office and receiving president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin last week. He has thanked Trump for his support for an unconditional ceasefire while rejecting the idea of “dictated peace” or the “subjugation” of Ukraine and advocating for more sanctions against Russia.
On Thursday, Trump also kept the threat of sanctions on the table but for both Russia and Ukraine. He said he has not looked at bipartisan Senate legislation that would impose harsh economic punishments on Moscow, but said of sanctions efforts that “they would be guided by me,” rather than Capitol Hill.
bloodshed Thursday even as he floated the possibility that the two countries should continue the war for a time. Merz carefully sidestepped Trump’s assertions and emphasized that the U.S and Germany both agree on “how terrible this war is,” while making sure to lay blame squarely on Putin for the violence and make the point that Germany was siding with Ukraine.
“We are both looking for ways to stop it very soon,” Merz said in the Oval Office. “I told the president before we came in that he is the key person in the world who can really do that now by putting pressure on Russia.”
Thursday’s meeting was the first time the two leaders sat down in person.
Israel recovers bodies of 2 Israeli-American hostages
BY MELANIE LIDMAN, NATALIE MELZER and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel has recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack that ignited the war in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday meanwhile killed at least 22 people, including three local journalists who were in the courtyard of a hospital, according to health officials in the territory The military said it targeted a militant in that strike.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency
Kibbutz Nir Oz announced the deaths of Weinstein, 70, and Haggai, 72, both of whom had Israeli and U.S. citizenship, in December 2023. Weinstein was also a Canadian citizen
The military said they were killed in the Oct. 7 attack and taken into Gaza by the Mujahideen Brigades, the small armed group that it said had also abducted and killed Shiri Bibas and her two small children.
The army said it recovered the remains of Weinstein and Haggai overnight into Thursday from Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis.
The couple were taking an early morning walk near their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz on the morning of Oct. 7 when Hamas militants stormed across the border and rampaged through several army bases and farming communities.
In the early hours of the morning, Weinstein was able to call emergency services and let them know that both she and her husband had been shot and send a message to her family Weinstein was born in New York and
taught English to children with special needs at Kibbutz Nir Oz, a small community near the Gaza border The kibbutz said she also taught meditation techniques to children and teenagers who suffered from anxiety as a result of rocket fire from Gaza. Haggai was a retired chef and jazz musician.
“My beautiful parents have been freed. We have certainty,” their daughter, Iris Haggai Liniado, wrote in a Facebook post. She thanked the Israeli military, the FBI and the Israeli and U.S. governments and called for the release of all the remaining hostages.
U.N. efforts to distribute aid suffered a blow Thursday when the Palestinian organization that provides trucks and drivers said it was suspending operations after gunmen attacked a convoy, killing a driver
The Special Transport Association said the convoy of some 60 trucks was heading into Deir al-Balah in central Gaza Wednesday evening when gunmen attacked, killing one driver and wounding three others. The association said it was the latest in attacks on convoys “clearly aimed at obstructing” aid delivery, though it did not say who it believed was behind the attack.
Israel has accused Hamas of stealing aid and trying to block it from reaching Palestinians. Aid workers have said attacks on U.N. trucks appear to be by criminal gangs, some operating within sight of Israeli troops.
Meanwhile, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a mainly American private contractor resumed food distribution at two centers near the southern city of Gaza on Thursday It had halted all distribution the day before, saying it was discussing greater safety measures with the Israeli military Near daily shootings have erupted in the vicinity of the hubs, with Palestinians reporting Israeli troops opening fire. More than 80 people have been killed and hundreds wounded, according to Gaza hospital officials. The Israeli military has said it fired warning shots or at individuals approaching its troops in some instances.
“When I see the moment where it’s not going to stop we’ll be very, very tough,” Trump said “And it could be on both countries to be honest. It takes two to tango.”
For Merz’s part, he used Friday’s anniversary of D-Day — when Allied forces launched an assault that began the liberation of Europe from German occupation to appeal to Trump to help lead the ending of another violent war
Merz noted that June 6, 1944, began the liberation of Germany from a Nazi dictator and that “American is again in a very strong position to so something on this war and ending this war.”
“That was not a pleasant day for you?” Trump interjected to the German leader when he referenced D-Day
Private lunar lander from Japan declared total loss
BY MARCIA DUNN AP aerospace writer
A private lunar lander from Japan apparently crashed while attempting a touchdown Friday, the latest casualty in the commercial rush to the moon. The Tokyo-based company ispace confirmed the mission as a failure several hours after communication was lost with the lander Flight controllers scrambled to gain contact, but were met with only silence and said they were concluding the mission. Communications ceased less than two minutes before the spacecraft’s scheduled landing on the moon with a mini rover CEO and founder Takeshi Hakamada apologized to everyone who contributed to the mission. “We have to take seriously what happened,” he said. It was ispace’s second lu-
nar strikeout. The encore came two years after the company’s first moonshot ended in a crash landing, giving rise to the name Resilience for its successor lander Resilience carried a rover with a shovel to gather lunar dirt as well as a Swedish artist’s toy-size red house for placement on the moon’s dusty surface. Launched in January from Florida on a long, roundabout journey, Resilience entered lunar orbit last month. It shared a SpaceX ride with Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost, which reached the moon faster and became the first private entity to successfully land there in March. Another U.S. company, Intuitive Machines, arrived at the moon a few days after Firefly But the tall, spindly lander faceplanted in a crater near the moon’s south pole and was declared dead within hours.
Weinstein Haggai
ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By ARIEL SCHALIT
People take part in a protest Saturday in Tel Aviv israel, demanding the end of the war and immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
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President Donald Trump, left, greets Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz upon his arrival Thursday at the White House in Washington.
Governments denounce Trump’stravelban
BY CHRIS MEGERIAN and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press
WASHINGTON Officials in some of the 12 countries whose citizens will be soon banned from visiting the United States denounced President Donald Trump’s move to resurrect a hallmark policy of his firstterm and vowed Thursday to push back against the U.S.
The ban, which was announced Wednesday,takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, acushion that may avoid thechaos thatunfoldedat airportsnationwide when a similar measure took effect with virtually no notice in 2017. Trump, whosignaled plans for anew ban upon takingoffice again in January,appears to be on firmer groundthistime afterthe Supreme Court sided with him. The 12 countries —Afghanistan, Myanmar,Chad, the RepublicofCongo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen —include some of the world’spoorest nations.Seven more countries —Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone,Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela now face heightened travel restrictions.
In thecentral African nation of Chad, President MahamatDebyItnoannounced hiscountry wouldrespond
by suspending visas to U.S. citizens“in accordancewith the principles of reciprocity.”
In apost on Facebook, Deby noted that hisnation, which faces widespread poverty, couldoffer no gifts, and hemade abarely veiled reference to Qatar giving Trump aluxury Boeing 747 jet to use as Air ForceOne.
“Chad has no planes to offer, no billions of dollarstogive butChadhas its dignity and pride,” Deby said Some otherAfricancountries weremoreconciliatory,with Sierra Leone’s informationminister,Chernor Bah, saying the country “will work with U.S. authorities” to address the White House concerns.
Some of the 12 countries were on the banned list in Trump’s first term. North Korea and Syria, which were on thelist in the first administration,were spared this time.
While many ofthe listed countries send fewpeople to the United States, Haiti, Cubaand Venezuela had been majorsourcesofimmigration in recentyears.
The travel banresults from aJan. 20 executive orderTrumpissued requiring government agencies to compile areport on “hostile attitudes” toward the U.S and whether entry from certain countries represented a national security risk.
whoworked with the U.S. are beingsteadily eroded under the Trump administration.
Trump said some countries had “deficient” screeningfor passports andother public documentsorhave historically refused to take back their own citizens.He relied extensively on an annualHomelandSecurity reportofpeople who remain in theU.S.after their visas expired.
Measuring overstay rates has challenged expertsfor decades,but thegovernment hasmadealimited at-
temptannually since 2016. Trump’sproclamationcites overstay rates for eight of the12banned countries.
It’snot always clear, though, why some countries are on the list while others are not.
Trump’s listcaptures manyofthe most egregious overstay offenders, but it omits many others. Djibouti, for example, hada 23.9% overstayrateamong business visitors and tourists in
the year through September 2023, higher than seven countriesonthe banned list and six on the restricted list.
Meanwhile, somecountriesonthe bannedlist, like Chad, have high overstay rates as apercentageofvisitors, but just afew hundred total people suspected of overstaying in agiven year
The findings are“based on sketchy data and amisguided concept of collective punishment,”said Doug
Rand, aformer Biden administration official at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Outside the former U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan,aTalibanguard expressed his disappointment with the ban. “Americahas to cancelit,” Ilias Kakal said. The Afghanistantravel banwas announced as forms of support forAfghans who worked with the U.S. are being steadily eroded under the Trump administration. Arefugee programhas been suspended, and there is no funding to help them leave Afghanistanorresettle in the U.S., although aban exception was made for people withspecial immigrant visas, aprogram created to help those in danger because they worked with the U.S. during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
In addition, many people who “served shoulder-toshoulder” with the U.S did not qualify for the special visa program, according to No One LeftBehind, agroup thathas advocated forAfghans who worked with the U.S. Khalid Khan, an Afghan refugeenow living in Pakistan, said he workedfor the U.S. militaryfor eight years. “I feel abandoned,”Khan said. “SolongasTrump is there, we are nowhere.”
BY COLLEEN SLEVIN and JESSE BEDAYN
Associated Press
BOULDER, Colo. Aman accused of yelling “Free Palestine”and throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators calling for therelease of Israeli hostagesinGaza was charged with 118 counts including attempted murderina Colorado court Thursday
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45 who has been jailed since his arrest following Sunday’sattack, was advised of the charges dur-
ing ahearing inBoulder,where he appeared in person. Investigators say Soliman, who posed as agardener,planned it fora year
The118 countsinclude attempt to commitmurder,assault in the first and third degrees, useofexplosive or incendiary devices and animal cruelty. He has also been charged with ahatecrimeinfederal court and is jailed on a$10 millioncash bond
Soliman’sattorney, Kathryn Herold, waived aformal reading of the charges Thursday.Apreliminary hearing has been set for July 15 to
determine whether the statehas enough evidence to moveforward.
“The charges reflect theevidence that we have regarding this horrificattack that took place and the seriousness of it,”Michael Dougherty,the Boulder County districtattorney, said at anews conference after the hearing.
Authoritieshavesaid15people anda dogwerevictimsofthe attack. Not all were physically injured, and someare considered victims forthe legalcasebecause theywere in the area and could potentiallyhave been hurt.The dog
was among theinjured,Dougherty said.
Soliman is accused of trying to kill 14 people andfaces two attempted murder charges foreach.
Solimanhad intended to kill all of theroughly 20 participants the weekly demonstration at thepopular Pearl Street pedestrian mall, but he threw just twoofhis 18 Molotov cocktails while yelling “Free Palestine,” police said.
Soliman did not carry out his full plan “because he got scared and had never hurt anyone before,” police wrote in an affidavit.
Officersrespondedand took Soliman intocustodyabout five minutes after the 911 call, Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said at the news conference. According to an FBI affidavit, Soliman told police he was driven by adesire “to kill all Zionist people” —a reference to the movement to establish and protect aJewish state in Israel. Authorities said he expressed no remorse.
Boulder County officials said in a statement that thevictims included eight women andseven men ranging in age from 25 to 88.
ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOByEBRAHIM NOROOZI
Awoman shops in amarket ThursdayinKabul, Afghanistan. Aban on Afghan citizensfrom visiting the United States wasannounced as forms of supportfor Afghans
‘Devil in theOzarks’ likely fled Ark.
BY ANDREW DEMILLO and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press
Investigators said they believe that aconvicted murderer and former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” has likely fled Arkansas afterescaping from prisonlastmonth,a federal court filing released this week shows.
Acriminal complaint filed in federalcourt in Little Rock against Grant Hardin, who escapedprison last month, was released this week. Authoritieshave said Hardin escaped the Calico Rockprison in Arkansasby donning an outfit designed to look like alaw enforcement uniform.
In the complaint, Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert J. Hammons cites two previously publicized unconfirmed sightings of Hardin —one in central Arkansas and an-
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This combo of images provided by the Arkansas Department of Corrections shows an actualphoto of inmateGrant Hardin, left and aphotorendering of him withfacial hair
other in southern Missouri.
“Basedon this information, investigatorsbelieve Hardin has fled the state of Arkansas to avoidrecapture,” thefilingsaid. “He has extensive knowledge of the Ozark Mountain region, where he is believedtobe possibly hidingincaves or ruggedterrainthatheisfa-
miliar with.”
Thecomplaint, first reported by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, does not detail any other sightings of Hardin or evidence of him fleeingthe state. Arkansas authorities have previously said theyare focusing on north-central Arkansasand tips of sightings elsewhere so far have not panned out.
“Until there’s any confirmed, verifiable sightings or evidence that puts him outsidethe area, we’restill focusing the search on this area,” RandChampion, spokesmanfor theDepartmentofCorrections, said Thursday Hardin, aformer police chiefinthe small town of Gateway near theArkansasMissouri border, was serving lengthy sentences formurder and rape. He was the subject of the TV documentary “Devil in the Ozarks.”
Aspokesperson for the
Consultant behind AI-generated robocallsgoesontrial in N.H.
N.O. magician was paid to create originalrecording
BY HOLLYRAMER Associated Press
CONCORD,N.H. Apolitical consultant whosentvoters artificial intelligence-generatedrobocallsmimicking former President Joe Biden last year went on trial Thursday in New Hampshire, where jurors are being asked to considernot just his guilt or innocence but whether the state actually held its first-in-the-nation presidential primary
wasn’ttrying to influence the election but rather wanted to sendawake-upcall about the potential dangers of AI when he paid New Orleans ma gician Paul Carpenter$150 to create the recording.
“May be I’m avillain today,but I thinkin the end we get abettercountry and better democracy because of what I’ve done, deliberately,” Kramer told TheAssociated Press in February 2024.
on your primary,” he said, referring to theDNC’s actions. “And it wasn’tdone by Steve Kramer Kramer faces 11 felony charges,each punishable by up to seven years in prison, alleging he attempted to prevent or deter someonefrom voting based on “fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or spurious grounds or information.” The 11 candidate impersonation charges each carry amaximum sentence of ayear in jail.
MissouriHighway Patrol said it does not have an active team searching for Hardin, but thepatrol has been watching for him and following up on any tips. Lt. Eric F. Brown saidthe patrol has received two tips about Hardin being in Missouri but both were unfounded. Hardin was housedina maximum-security wing of theprimarily medium security prison, formally known as the NorthCentral Unit. Officials are investigating whether ajob Hardin held in thekitchen helped in his escape, including whether it gave him accesstomaterials he could haveusedtofashion his makeshift uniform
The Arkansas Department of Corrections this week released anew photorenderingofHardin, depicting what he maylook likenow
The photo depicts Hardin with hair on his head and facial hair
BY RYAN CHUA Bloomberg News (TNS)
WASHINGTON The Trump administration announced sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court for alleged “transgressions” against the U.S. and Israel.
The latest penalties singleout twojudgesinthe ICC’sappeals division who authorized an inquiry into U.S. personnelinAfghanistan, and twojudges from the pre-trial and trial division forissuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
“These four individuals have actively engaged in the ICC’sillegitimate and baseless actions targeting Americaorour closeally, Israel,” Secretary of State
MarcoRubio said. “This dangerous assertion and abuse of power infringes upon the sovereignty and national security of the UnitedStates and our allies, including Israel.”
Thejudges areBeti Hohler,Solomy Balungi Bossa, Reine Alapini- Gansou andLuz delCarmen IbanezCarranza, according to aState Department statement.
The Hague-based court said it “deplores” the sanctions, calling them an attempt to undermineits independence.
The court issued an arrest warrant forNetanyahu last November year over allegationsofwar crimes in Gaza. The Israeli government has denied the accusations, and the Biden administration rejected the court’sauthority
“This case is about abrazen attack on the integrity of the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primary election,” Assistant Attorney General Brendan O’Donnell said in opening statements in Belknap County Superior Court. Steven Kramer , who faces decades in prison if convicted of voter suppression and impersonating acandidate, has admitted orchestrating amessage sent to thousands of voters two days before the Jan. 23, 2024, primary.The message played an AI-generated voice similar to the Democratic president’s that used his catchphrase “What a bunch of malarkey” and, as prosecutors allege, suggested that voting in the primary would preclude voters from casting ballots in November “It’simportant that you save your vote for the November election,” voters were told. “Your votes make adifference in November, not this Tuesday.” Kramer,who owns afirm specializing in get-out-thevote projects,has said he
Ahead of the trial, prosecutors sought to prevent Kramer from arguing that the primary was ameaningless straw poll because itwasn’t sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee. At Biden’srequest, the DNC dislodged New Hampshire from its traditional earlyspotin the nominating calendar,but later dropped its threat not to seat the state’snational convention delegates. Biden did notput his name on the ballot or campaign there, but won as awrite-in The state argued such evidence wasirrelevant and could confuse jurors,but Judge Elizabeth Leonard deniedthe motioninMarch, saying the DNC’sactions and Kramer’sunderstandingofthem were relevant to his motive andintent. She didgrantthe prosecution’s request that the court accept as fact thatthe stateheldits presidential primary election as defined by law on Jan. 23, 2024. Jurorswill be informed of that conclusion but won’t be requiredtoacceptit.
In his opening statement defense attorneyThomas Reid said the robocall was Kramer’s “opinion andcommentary” onthe DNC’sinitial decisiontoblockthe state’s delegates to the convention.
“That,ladies and gentlemen, was abrazen attack
Kramer’s attorney argued that hisclientdidn’t impersonate acandidate because themessage didn’tinclude Biden’sname, and Biden wasn’t adeclared candidate in the primary.Healso said the robocall message didn’t tellanyone not to vote, a point quickly contradicted by the first half-dozen witnesses for theprosecution.
“How elsewould one take it?” said Theodore Bosen, who received the call. “That washorrific to my sensibilitiesthat anybody would be trying to influencethe vote in any election,” he said.
On cross-examination, witnessesall said the calls didn’t deter them from voting, and none believedthatdoing so would preclude them from voting in thegeneral election. They described varying levels of awareness of theDNC’sdecision, and someagreed withKramer’s lawyer thatthey would want someonetotell them if their vote “wasn’tgoing to count.”
O’Donnell, theprosecutor, told jurors that Kramer tried to minimizehis connection to the calls,including using his father’s online banking account to pay themagician andfabricatingthe name of a“client” when emailinga company involved in sending the calls. And he didn’t contactauthorities untilthe magician publicly identified him and authorities hadbegun tracing the calls to him, O’Donnell said.
Kramer
Carpenter
Ruling makes‘reversediscrimination’ claims easier
Heterosexual womanclaims bias affected job
BY MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
WASHINGTON— Aunanimous Supreme Court made it easier Thursday to bringlawsuits over so-called reverse discrimination,sidingwith an Ohio woman who claims she didn’tget ajob and then was demoted because she is straight.
The justices’ decision affects lawsuits in 20 states and the District of Columbia where, until now,courts had set ahigher bar when members of amajority group,including those who are white and heterosexual, sue for discrimination under federal law
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote for the court
that federal civil rights law draws no distinction between members of majority and minority groups.
“By establishing the same protections for every ‘individual’ —without regardto that individual’smembership in aminority or majority group —Congress left no room for courts to impose special requirements on majority-groupplaintiffs alone,” Jackson wrote.
The court ruledinanappeal from Marlean Ames, who has worked for the Ohio Department of YouthServices formorethan 20years.
Though he joined Jackson’sopinion, Justice Clarence Thomasnoted ina separate opinion thatsome of thecountry’s “largest and most prestigious employers haveovertly discriminated against those they deem
members of so-calledmajority groups.”
Thomas,joined by Justice NeilGorsuch,citeda brief filedbyAmerica First Legal, aconservative group foundedbyTrump aideStephen Miller,toassert that “American employershave long been ‘obsessed’ with ‘diversity,equity, andinclusion’ initiatives and affirmativeaction plans.”
Twoyears ago, thecourt’s conservative majority outlawed consideration of race in university admissions. Sincetakingoffice in January,President Donald Trump hasordered an endtoDEI policies in thefederal governmentand hassought to end government supportfor DEIprograms elsewhere.
Someofthe new administration’santi-DEI initiatives have been temporarily blocked in federal court Federal agencies have movedquickly to implement
Mexico’s $10B lawsuitagainst U.S. gunmakersthrownout
BY LINDSAYWHITEHURST Associated Press
WASHINGTON— The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a$10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. that claimed the companies’ business practices were helping fuel cartel violence plaguing the country In avictory for the firearm industry,the unanimous ruling tossed outthe case under aU.S. law that largely shields gunmakers from liability when their firearms are used in crime.
Congress passed the law two decades ago to halt a flurry of lawsuits against gunmakers that were similar to the case Mexico filed, Justice Elena Kagan wrote. Her opinion overturneda lower court order that let the suit go forward because the companies themselves were accused of violating the law Kaganwrote that Mexico’s lawsuit made no plausible argument that the companies had knowingly helped gun trafficking into the country “It does not pinpoint, as most aiding-and-abetting claims do, any specific criminal transactionsthat
the defendants (allegedly) assisted,” Kagan wrote.
thebiggestgun companies, including Smith &Wesson, Beretta, Colt and Glock.
Trump’svision and shift priorities to reflect that mission,includingrooting out discrimination against members of majoritygroups.
The head of theEqual Employment Opportunity Commission, responsible for enforcing workplace anti-discriminationlaws,has pivoted the agency to focus on eliminating “all forms” of racediscrimination, including those stemming from DEI initiatives.
At thesametime, Acting Chair Andrea Lucas has moved to deprioritize cases involving discrimination against transgender workers, saying she rejects the idea that “civil rights exist solely to remedyharms against certain groups.”
Jackson’sopinion makes no mention of DEI. Instead, she focusedonAmes’ contention that she was passedoverfor a promotion and then demoted because she is heterosexual
Both the job she sought and the oneshe hadheldwere giventoLGBTQ+people.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars sex discriminationinthe workplace. Atrial court and the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Ames.
The 6th Circuit is among the courts that had required an additional requirement forpeople like Ames, showing “background circumstances” that mightinclude
that LGBTQ+ people made the decisions affecting Ames or statistical evidence of apattern of discrimination against members of the majority group. The appeals court noted that Ames didn’tprovide any such circumstances. ButJackson wrote that “thisadditional‘background circumstances’requirement is notconsistentwith Title VII’stextorour case law construing the statute.”
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Mexico’sMinistry of Foreign Affairs said it strongly disagreedwiththe decision and would continue its fight against firearm trafficking.
“Mexico has presentedsolid argumentsdemonstrating theharm that arms manufacturing companies cause to ourcountry,” itsaidina statement.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pointedto asecondsuitthe country filedin2022 against five gun shops and distributors in Arizona. “We’re goingtosee what theresultis, andwe’ll let you know,”she said.
Mexico has strictgun laws and has just onestore where peoplecan legally buyfirearms. Butthousands of guns aresmuggledinbythe country’spowerfuldrug cartels every year
The Mexican government says at least 70% of those weapons come from the United States. The lawsuit claimedthatcompanies knew weapons were being sold to traffickers who smuggled them into Mexico and decided to cash in on that market
The Mexican government first filed its blockbuster suit in 2021 against some of
Thecompanies have long rejected Mexico’sallegations, arguing thecountry came can’tshow they’re responsiblefor arelatively few people using their products to commit violence.
“Weare gratifiedthatthe Supreme Courtagreed that we arenot legally responsible for criminals misusing thatproducttohurt people, much less smuggling it to Mexico to be used by drug cartels,” said attorney Noel Francisco, who represented Smith& Wesson.
Thetrade group National Shooting Sports Foundation also applauded theruling, adding that gunmakers work with U.S.authoritiestoprevent gun trafficking. “This is atremendous victory for thefirearm industry and the rule of law,” said Lawrence Keane, senior vice president and general counsel.
Afederal judge originally tossed out the lawsuit under the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, but theFirst U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston revived it underanexception forcases thatallege companies engaged in illegal business practices.
BY CODYJACKSON and FREIDAFRISARO Associated Press
JUNO BEACH, Fla.— An adolescent loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally crawled into the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday,months after having afront flipper amputated at aFlorida turtle hospital. The turtlewas brought to Loggerhead Marinelife Center in January suffering
from predator wounds to the frontflipper.The veterinary crew at the Juno Beach facility assistedinDilly Dally’s rehabilitation andcare.
“Every time we can release aturtle back into the wild is special and not just for us but for all the interns and volunteersand everyone that puts an effort to gettingthese turtlesback out there.It’salways areally specialday,” said Marika Weber,aveterinary techni-
cian at the center Stormyweather on Wednesdayalmostcaused Dilly Dally’sreleasetobe postponed. But they packed the turtle up anddrove the short distancetothe beach. Acrowd of beachgoers cheered as the turtle made its way to the ocean.
Asatellite tracking device attachedtoDilly Dally’s shell will allow the center and the public to follow her journey
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down if the proposed budget were approved, scientists believe it would be harmful to both observatories either way LIGO Executive DirectorDavid Reitze, who oversees both observatories and is based at the California Institute of Technology,said in an email that LIGO is preparing for a39.6% budget reduction for LIGO andare working to understand what can keep operating Reitze said this type of budget cut would force LIGO to make “very hard choices” about pickingprograms to terminate. He also saidLIGO is talking to NSFto understand the decision process behind potentially closinganobservatory “Honestly,shutting down either LIGO Livingston or LIGO Hanford would crippleour scientific mission,” Reitze said. “How can we evenmakea decision like that?”
LIGO had planned to temporarily shut down some parts ofits Livingston facility over the next two
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heightens the risks for coastal communities at the forefront of environmental hazards. This creates “a compounding effect,” the study states, that increases the likelihood of devastating storms.
The scientistswarnthat the trends “should not be ignored”given therisk of “potentially catastrophic consequences duetopremature failing of coastal flood defenses.” The study was published in March in the journal Nature Climate Change.
‘Thiscan addup’ Storm surge has grown more intense along the entire Atlantic coast and through the eastern Gulf Coast, according to the study.The eastern Gulf Coast was identified as a “hot spot” for the pattern, with New Orleans and other parts of southeast Louisiana included in this region.
The storm surge figures seem minusculeupon first glance: less than 1millimeter more per year for the eastern Gulf. By contrast, sea level rise in the area is three anda halftimesthat amount.
“The numbersare pretty small,” said Rasmussen,a Baton Rouge-born researcher who nowruns aclimate risk analytics firm. “But over time this can add up.”
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of the castings and contacted one of their art-loving customers.
That was Gaar,anart impresario who used to own the FrenchmenStreet Art Market and the Art Garage exhibit space. She took custody of the sculpturesand set out to sell them. It wasn’teasy. The dozens
years to install anumber of technologyimprovements. The new technology would lead to more gravitational wave detections and increase the possibilityofdiscovering new types of gravitationalwave sources. But the proposed budget cut couldstall these plans.
“We’ll have to put those upgrade
He said the gradual increases will combine with other factors to increase the threat of major storms.
“Thepointisthat those 100-year events are going to become morefrequent in the futurefor sure, because of higher sea levels and land subsidencein the Gulf Coast,” Rasmussen said Southwest Louisiana is experiencing comparatively less storm surge intensification, accordingtothe study
ButRasmussen said these regional differences do not mean the southwest is safe, particularlybecauseofsea level rise.
“So you’re going to have some of the highest storm surge intensities and you also have some of the highest rates of landsinking and thereforesea level rise in the world,” he said Nationwide, the scientists foundlong-termchanges in stormsurge extremes across 70% of coastlines, a discovery thatcontradicted a“widely established assumption” that there were no such trends.They did this by aggregating records at tide gauges rather than making predictions by looking only at an individual site
Readings at individual tide gauges can sometimes be unreliable, the study notes, and New Orleans is an example of this.The data in Louisiana was sparse, and estimates around New Orleans are relatively uncertain due to several stations notworkingorbecoming damaged during majorhur-
of heavy,bronzeartworks hadto be carefully cleaned, polished andreassembled Gaar said the months of effort waslike working out at agym.
But, in the end, the sculptures were beautifullyrestored anddisplayed in honor of Ludwig The exhibit, Garr said, “wentjustphenomenal.”
Part of thefun was “meeting people who knew him,” shesaid Ludwig’sold friends and
plansonhold.Somuchscience would be lost,” he said.
Each LIGO observatory employs approximately 50 people. The Livingston sitealso hosts graduate students andresearchers,includingLSU researchers, according to Reitze.
The NSF froze funding grants
ricanes, like Katrina.
‘Weneedthisinformation’
The study doesn’tanswer whystorm surge is worsening, but the authors suggest that highersea levels are driving the pattern. Higher baseline water levelscould mean more water pushing towardthe shore, Rasmussen says. Stronger stormsingeneral, aresult of warmer sea surface temperatures, may also be driving this pattern.
The practical realities of this increasingflux of waterhaveimplications for floodriskmitigation, and Rasmussen said theauthors have heard from engineering firms and planning groups interested in taking acloser look at the data.
Robert Traver,a member of theAmerican Society of CivilEngineers’floodresilience and climatechange committee, said that analysis like the new study helps inform thedesign andplanning decisions of engineers.
“Allthese studies as they come out and get molded into ourknowledge base, give us more information of the risk we have now and the risk we’ll have in the future,” said Traver, who worked on areviewcommittee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’rolein Katrina.
“The bottom line is we need this information to do resilient design,” he said.
acquaintances remembered the lavish casting partiesat his foundryand hiseagerness to share his techniques
Gaar said she sold approximatelyhalf of theart, at prices from $1,400 to$5,500, whichwas certainlymore than the scrapyard would have earned by resellingthe melted bronze.
She hopes to sell the rest of the figures and asks interested parties to contact her via Facebook at KateErny Gaar
in January aftera White House memo called fora pauseinfederal grant spending andthen rescinded the memo.LIGO has since been under ahiring freeze, but did notreduce any staff at either observatory,said Whitney Clavin, aCaltech spokesperson, in March.
LIGO has had significant ties to LSU for decades. The university even proposed Livingston as alocation for the observatory.Itisthe only LIGO site close to auniversity,said LSU professor of physics andastronomy Gabriela González.
González,who wasalsothe spokesperson forthe international LIGO Scientific Collaboration duringthe 2015 breakthrough, said many scientists cometowork at LSUbecause of LIGO.
She said if support forLIGO is eliminated or drastically reduced, observatory employees from BatonRouge, Hammondand across thestate would lose their jobs.
“If NSFsupport for LIGO research is reduced …itwould not letusattract graduate students andpostdocstoLSU who later work forthe technological workforce in Louisiana and the U.S.,”
she said. “Our physics and astronomy department and others in the country saw alarge increase in applications to graduateschoolciting LIGO as one the mainfactors”
Thegravitational waves discovery in 2015 confirmed akey prediction of Albert Einstein’sgeneral theory of relativity and kick-started anew era of astronomy. Since then, LIGO has observed hundreds moregravitational waves. Aside from operating and improving thegravitationalwave detector,the Livingston observatory’smaingoalsare also to use LIGO data forscience, and to carryout educationand public outreach at the LIGOScience Education center.The observatory hosts school field trips and public tours on the first Saturday of every month.
“I personally worry aboutour abilitytocontinue oureducation missionand do agood job as needed on ourscience mission. We’re going to do the best we can,” Giaime said.
NEW YORK U.S. stocks drifted lower on Thursday as financial markets locked in their final moves before a highly anticipated update coming Friday about the U.S. job market.
The S&P 500 fell 0.5% for its first drop in four days After sprinting through May and rallying within a couple good days’ worth of gains of its all-time high, the index has lost momentum.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 108 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.8%.
Trading activity in options markets suggests investors believe the next big move for the S&P 500 could come on Friday, when the U.S. Labor Department will say how many more jobs U.S. employers created than destroyed during May The expectation on Wall Street is for a slowdown in hiring from April Hopes that Trump will lower his tariffs after reaching trade deals with other countries have been among the main reasons the S&P 500 has rallied back so furiously since dropping roughly 20% from its record two months ago. It’s now back within 3.3% of its all-time high.
Tesla stock plunges amid Musk, Trump feud
Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker fell sharply Thursday as investors feared his dispute with President Donald Trump will hurt the company Tesla closed down more than 14% as a disagreement over the U.S. president’s budget bill turned nasty After Musk said that Trump wouldn’t haven’t gotten elected without his help, Trump implied that he may turn the federal government against his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX
The drop on Thursday wiped out nearly $150 billion from Tesla’s market value, partially reversing a big runup in the eight weeks since Musk confirmed that Tesla would testing an autonomous, driverless “robotaxi” service in Austin, Texas, this month Investors fear Trump might not be in such a rush to usher in a future of self-driving cars in the U.S., and that could slam Tesla because so much of its future business depends on that.
“There is a fear that Trump is not going to play Mr Nice Guy when in come to autonomous,” said Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives. “The whole goal of robotaxis is to have them 20 or 25 cities next year If you start to heighten the regulatory environment, that could delay that path.” Apple loses bid to halt ruling blocking fees
SAN FRANCISCO — A three-judge appeals panel rejected Apple’s request to pause an April 30 order banning it from charging a fee on in-app iPhone transactions processed outside its onceexclusive payment system in a decision issued Thursday
The setback threatens to divert billions of dollars in revenue away from Apple while it tried to overturn the order reining in its commissions from e-commerce within iPhone apps.
Apple sought to put the order on hold after it was issued by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers in a stinging rebuke that also held the Cupertino, California, company in civil contempt of court and recommended opening a criminal investigation into whether one of its executives had committed perjury while testifying in her Oakland, California, courtroom. It marked another twist of the screw in a legal battle initiated nearly five years ago by video game maker Epic Games, which alleged Apple had turned the iPhone’s app store had been turned into a price-gouging monopoly The antitrust case focused largely on the 15% to 30% commissions that Apple rakes in from a portion of the commerce conducted within iPhone apps under a system that prohibited app makers from offering alternative payment methods.
BY MATT OTT Associated Press
eight months last week but remain historically low despite growing uncertainty about how tariffs could impact the broader economy New applications for jobless benefits rose by 8,000 to 247,000
for the week ending May 31, the Labor Department said Thursday That’s the most since early October Analysts had forecast 237,000 new applications. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered representative of U.S. layoffs and have mostly bounced around a historically healthy range between 200,000 and 250,000 since COVID-19 throttled the economy five years ago, wiping out millions of jobs.
In reporting their latest earnings, many companies have either lowered their sales and profit expectations for 2025 or not issued guidance at all, often citing Presi-
dent Donald Trump’s dizzying rollout of tariff announcements. Though Trump has paused or dialed down many of his tariff threats, concerns remain that a tariff-induced global economic slowdown could upend what’s been a robust U.S. labor market.
In early May, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark lending rate at 4.3% for the third straight meeting after cutting it three times at the end of last year Fed chair Jerome Powell said the potential for both higher unemployment and inflation are elevated, an unusual combination that complicates the central bank’s dual mandate of controlling
prices and keeping unemployment low Powell said that tariffs have dampened consumer and business sentiment.
Earlier this week, the government reported that U.S job openings rose unexpectedly in April, but other data suggested that Americans are less optimistic about the labor market.
Tuesday’s report showed that the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects fell, while layoffs ticked higher And in another sign the job market has cooled from the hiring boom of 2021-2023, the Labor Department reported one job every unemployed person.
LONG LINES MARK LAUNCH
me!” Takahashi said.
BY AYAKA McGILL Associated Press
TOKYO Throngs of gamers stood in long lines outside of stores hours before they opened Thursday from Tokyo to New York City in hopes of snaring a long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 video game console.
Enthusiasts have been clamoring for an upgrade to Nintendo’s eight-year-old predecessor for years Nintendo which is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales, has added new social features meant to lure players into online gaming.
The much anticipated Switch 2, being released around the world Thursday is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming. Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales
In the U.S., a chaotic pre-order process in April left some fans frustrated after the con-
soles quickly sold out. People lined up early Thursday at stores in hopes of buying one.
“I’m just rolling the dice here,” said Edgar Huo, who was in a line of about 25 outside of a Target in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. Many of those waiting for the store to open had ordered online, but a few like Huo hoped for a chance at purchasing any extra inventory the store had.
In Japan, the new consoles were sold through a competitive lottery system that Nintendo said got about 2.2 million applications. Outside the official draw, some retailers offered their own lotteries to pre-order the devices.
Koji Takahashi was among those who missed out on the official draw but he was selected in the second round of a lottery held by a major electronics retailer in Japan. He was first in line waiting outside the store, arriving four hours ahead of its opening. He hoped to secure a limited supply of Nintendo accessories to buy along with his pre-ordered Switch 2.
“I feel very sorry for those who weren’t successful in the lottery. But I also had tough time getting this far, so I hope they forgive
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BY MICHELLE CHAPMAN Associated Press
Procter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years as the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers implements a restructuring program at a time when tariffs are raising costs for American companies and consumers are growing anxious about the economy.
The job cuts, announced at the Deutsche Bank Consumer Conference in Paris on Thursday, make up approximately 6% of the company’s global workforce, or about
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser told CBS Morning Plus today that the company is aware of the demand for its newest system and is working to get units into the hands of customers.
“We have a steady supply of manufacturing that will be coming in, and we believe we’ll be able to meet that demand all the way through the summer, through Father’s Day and then on into the holiday period also,” Bowser said.
The new console comes with a larger and higher resolution screen than its predecessor, with improved processing power, offering smoother and more vivid graphics. Central to its updated system is a new “C” button on its controller, which will launch a “GameChat” feature that requires a subscription to Nintendo’s Switch online service. It allows players to “communicate with friends and family while playing a game,” and lets them share their game screen with others. A builtin microphone will also allow chatting with other gamers.
Nintendo has said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March 2026.
to cut up to 7,000 jobs
15% of its nonmanufacturing positions, said Chief Financial Officer Andre Schulten.
“This restructuring program is an important step toward ensuring our ability to deliver our longterm algorithm over the coming two to three years,” Schulten said.
“It does not, however, remove the near-term challenges that we currently face.”
U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly in May for the fifth straight month, surprising economists. The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer sentiment index declined 2.7% on a monthly basis to
Procter & Gamble, based in Cincinnati, had approximately 108,000 employees worldwide in June 2024. The cuts are part of a broader restructuring program. Procter & Gamble will also end sales of some of its products in certain markets. Procter & Gamble said it will provide more details about that in July Like many companies, Procter & Gamble is dealing with American consumers who are worrying about their spending as they keep an eye on inflation.
50.8, the second-lowest level in the nearly 75-year history of the survey The only lower reading was in June 2022. Since January, sentiment has tumbled nearly 30%. In April Procter & Gamble noted during a conference call that the biggest U.S. tariff impacts were coming from raw and packaging materials and some finished product sourced from China. The company said that it would be looking at sourcing options and productivity improvements to mitigate the tariff impact, but that it may also have to raise prices on some products.
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Cassidymeets with Trumponspendingbill
BY MARK BALLARD Staff writer
WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen.BillCas-
sidy joined Republican senators for aWhite House meeting where President Donald Trump hopedto shore up support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
“The goal is to develop abill that preserves the American Dream and keeps taxes low,” Cassidysaid after the meeting Wednesday afternoon. “The president and Iwant to eliminatetax on tips, stopillegal immigration and develop American resources. Ilook forward to continuing the process while working to put Louisiana in thebest position to benefit.”
The 1,037-page billincludes much of Trump’sdomestic agenda, such as more money forborder security and sweeping tax breaks, paid for partially with cuts in Medicaid and food stamps. House
Republicans passed thebill May 22 bya single vote, with all the Democrats and two Republicans opposing
The legislation advanced to the Senate, where several Republicans haveannounced their opposition and others said major changes were needed
Some GOP senators want to changethe House’s revamp of Medicaid. Cassidy has long advocated improving the efficiency of thestate andfederal program that provides health coverage for 80 millionlow incomeAmericans.
SenateRepublicans talked with Trump about howtocut more spending in the bill and to make permanent some of the tax reductions for businesses,Republican senators said.
Senate MajorityLeader John Thune, R-South Dakota, saidhe still plans to have thelegislation clear the Senate with the changes
“The goal is to develop abill that preserves theAmerican Dream and keepstaxeslow.The president and Iwant to eliminate tax on tips, stop illegalimmigration and develop American resources. Ilook forward to continuing the process whileworking to put Louisiana in the best position to benefit.”
SEN. BILL CASSIDy, R-Baton Rouge
confirmed by the House by the July Fourth holiday.Initial drafts are expected by the end of next week.
The bill would, over the next decade, add $2.4 trillion to the government’sdebtand leave 10.9 million people without healthinsurance, according to the Congressional Budget Office analysis. The legislation cutsspending by $1.3 trillionbut revenue wouldfallby $3.7 trillion, statedCBO, the arm of Congress taskedwith estimat-
ing financial impacts of bills under congressional consideration. Republicansinsist that the legislation will spur thenation’seconomy, thereby offsetting debt with additionalrevenues.
Cassidy,R-Baton Rouge, saida lot of thediscussion was “on how we address the debt and deficit.”
The meeting took place in Roosevelt Room acrossthe hall from theOval Office.
As chair of the powerful Senate Health, Education, Labor and
Pensions Committee,Cassidy is largely responsible forconfirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr., arenowned opponent of vaccinations, as the nation’shealth secretary Cassidy is one of the fewRepublican senatorstovote to convict Trump in 2021 forimpeachment charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. CapitolbyTrump supporters. In April 2024, Trump ranted that Cassidy was “one of theworst senators” and “a total flake.”
Sincetaking officeinJanuary, Trump has curbed his criticism and has sought Cassidy’scounsel. Up for reelection next year,Cassidy already has attractedone conservative challenger,state TreasurerJohnFleming,who worked in theWhite House duringTrump’s first administration.
Email Mark Ballard at mballard@theadvocate.com.
in real time. Trump, who was supposed to be spending Thursday discussing an end to the Russia-Ukraine war with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, ratcheted up the stakes when he turned to his own social media network, Truth Social, and threatened to use the U.S. government to hurt Musk’sbottom line by goingafter contracts heldby his internetcompany Starlink and rocket company SpaceX.
“The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’sGovernmental Subsidies and Contracts,” Trump wrote on his social media network
“Go ahead, make my day,” Musk quickly replied on X. Hours later,Musk announced SpaceX would begin decommissioning the spacecraft it used to carry astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station for NASA.
Musk also said, without offering evidence of how he might know the information, that Trump was “inthe Epstein files. That is the real reason they have notbeen made public. Have anice day,DJT!”
The deepening rift unfurledmuchlike their relationship started —rapidly, intensely and very publicly And it quickly hit Musk financially After Trump startedcriticizing Musk, shares of his electric vehicle company Tesla plunged more than 14%, knockingabout $150 billion off Tesla’smarket valuation. Musk lostabout $20 billion on his personal holding of Tesla.
Politicians and their donor patrons rarely see eye to eye. But the magnitudeof Musk’s support for Trump, spending at least $250million backing his campaign, and the scope of free rein the president gave him to slash anddelve into the government with the Department of Government Efficiency is
eclipsed only by the speed of their falling-out.
Musk offered up an especially stinginginsult to apresident sensitive about hisstanding among voters: “Without me,Trumpwould have lost the election,” Musk retorted. “Such ingratitude,” Musk added in afollow-up post.
Musk first announced his support for Trump shortly after thethen-candidatewas nearlyassassinated on stage at aPennsylvaniarally last July.News of Musk’spoliticalactioncommittee in support of Trump’selection camedays later Musk soon became aclose adviser andfrequent companion, memorably leaping in the airbehind Trump on stage at arally in October
OnceTrump was elected, the tech billionaire stood behindhim as he took the oath of office, flew on AirForce One for weekend stays at Mar-a-Lago, sleptinthe Lincoln Bedroom and joined Cabinetmeetings wearing aMAGA hat—sometimes more than one.
Three months ago, Trump purchased ared Tesla from Musk as apublic show of support for hisbusiness as it faced blowback Musk bid farewellto Trumplastweekina somewhatsomber news conference in the OvalOffice, where he sported ablack eye that he saidcame from his
young son but that seemed to be ametaphor for his messy time in government service.
Trump, whorarely misses an opportunitytozing his critics on appearance, brought it up Thursday
“I said, ‘Doyou want a little makeup?We’ll getyou alittle makeup.’ Which is interesting,” Trumpsaid.
The Republican president’scommentscameas Musk has griped for days on social media about Trump’s spending bill, warning that it will increase thefederal deficit. Musk has called the bill a“disgusting abomination.”
“He hasn’t said badabout me personally,but I’m sure thatwill be next,” Trump said Thursday in theOval Office, presaging therest of his day.“ButI’m very disappointed in Elon.I’vehelped Elon alot.”
Observershad long wondered if thefriendship betweenthe two brashbillionaires known for lobbing insultsonlinewould combust in dramatic fashion. It did, in less than ayear WhiteHouse aides were closely followingthe drama playingout on duelingplatforms Thursday withbemusement,sharing thelatest twists andturns from the feud between their boss and former co-worker, as well as the social media reaction andmemes. Officials in the extremely online adminis-
tration privately expressed thebelief that like the other digitalscuffles that have defined Trump’spolitical career,this would also work out in his favor
Trump said Thursdayin the Oval Officethat he and Musk hadhad agreat relationship but mused:“Idon’t
know if we will anymore.”
He said some people who leave his administration “miss it so badly” and “actually becomehostile.”
“It’ssort of Trump derangement syndrome,I guess they call it,” he said.
He brushedaside the billionaire’sefforts to get him elected last year,including a$1million-a-day voter sweepstakesinPennsylvania. The surge of cash Musk showed he waswilling to spendseemed to sethim up as ahighly coveted ally for Republicans going forward, but his split with Trump, the party’sleader,raises questions about whether they or anyothers will see such acampaign windfall in the future.
Trumpsaid Musk “only developed aproblem”with the bill because it rolls back tax credits forelectric vehicles.
“False,” Musk firedback on his social media platform as the president continued speaking. “This bill was never shown to me even once and waspassed in the dead of night so fast that almost
no one in Congress could even read it!”
In another post, he said Trump could keep the spending cuts but “ditch the MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK in the bill.”
BesidesMuskbeing “disturbed” by the electric vehicletax credits, Trump said another point of contentionwas Musk’s promotion of Jared Isaacman to run NASA. Trumpwithdrew Isaacman’snomination over theweekend andonThursdaycalledhim “totallya Democrat.”
Musk continued slinging his responses on social media. He shared someposts Trump made over adecade agocriticizing Republicans for their spending, musings madewhen he, too, was just abillionaire lobbing his thoughts on social media.
“Where is the man who wrote these words?” Musk wrote. “Was he replaced by abody double!?” On theWhite House groundsThursday afternoon, Trump’sred Tesla still sat in aparking lot.
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President Donald Trumpand Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to reporters as theysit in ared Model STesla vehicle at the White House in March.
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Jefferson teacher pay raise passes
Board also mandates longer skirts for students, bans mesh bags
BY LARA NICHOLSON and COURTNEY LUCIUS Staff writers
The Jefferson Parish School Board on Wednesday approved a pay raise and changes to backpack and dress code policies, following a heated exchange between Superintendent James Gray and the board. After seeing mounting pressure from educators when an attempt to permanently raise teacher salaries with a new millage failed last December, the board OK’d a roughly 2% increase to the teacher pay scale and $500 salary increase for other staff in the 202526 school year budget
Under the two other policy changes, which go into effect in August, students starting in fourth grade will no longer be allowed to use mesh bags because of security concerns, and only clear bags will be allowed. And students will be required to wear skirts no shorter than 2 inches above the knee, instead of the previous 3 inches. The measure passed by a 6-1 vote, with board member Derrick Shepherd being the lone vote against. The new policies come at the request of school principals, Gray said, two months after a 15-yearold was arrested for allegedly bringing a gun to Bonnabel High School in Metairie. The student brought the gun in a laptop bag inside of a non-mesh backpack, according to chief district affairs
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officer LaDinah Carter No shots were fired and no injuries were reported, authorities said. Gray said requiring only clear, see-through bags would make it easier for staff to screen students’ bags for potential safety concerns.
“Whether it’s five incidents or 105 incidents, we don’t want any incidents,” Gray said. “That becomes the backdrop for what we do.”
A work crew heads out at sunrise Tuesday to maintain the Lake Pontchartrain
pastels cast a watercolor glow across the vast expanse of the lake.
Council, students rally to save Job Corps
BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer
Before Chanielle Taylor entered the federal Job Corps program, the Algiers resident didn’t know what she was going to do with her life Taylor 23, was on a “down-low path, smoking, drinking,” she told a City Council committee on Thursday. “I didn’t know who I was.” That changed, she said, when she entered the free, residential career training program for disadvantaged youth and discovered a passion for medicine, she said. Since
enrolling last June, she’s earned her high school diploma and become a certified medical assistant
“Thanks to the program, I’ll forever have a job,” Taylor said, joining other Job Corps students, New Orleans council members and other supporters who came out in defense of a program now on the Trump administration chopping block.
Though a federal judge on Thursday temporarily halted the Trump administration from closing Job Corps centers nationwide, the recent threat to dismantle the program had council members and
others touting its impact to the city
“It’s extremely important to not let off the pressure when we’ve seen some legal victories,” said council member JP Morrell. “We should supercharge y’all and be giving you more money.”
Council member Oliver Thomas, who heads the committee, expressed his support while saying the job training program has benefited “my own blood.”
As legal battles play out over the program’s future, the council’s Criminal Justice Committee meeting heard from supporters and advocates who argued that the benefits far outweigh the costs — and that a recent federal analysis relies on misleading data.
Established by Congress in 1964, the program is designed to provide job skills and other support to help young people ages 16 to 24, including homeless youth and those in foster care and juvenile detention centers.
Superdome, Smoothie King food vendor replaced
BY STEPHANIE RIEGEL Staff writer
Thursday that it has notified Sodexo that its contract is not being renewed. The company will be replaced by Legends, the hospitality arm of ASM Global, which manages the two facilities for the district, according to a statement.
“We remain committed
Data: N.O. jail rates had swelled at time of mass escape
BY JOSEPH CRANNEY Staff writer
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filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification telling the state that it would have to lay off as many as 880 employees if its contract with the district was not renewed. By law, companies must give the state 60 days notice before cutting 100 or more jobs. According to the notice, which was provided by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, among
the affected workers were 174 bartenders, 144 hospitality supervisors and 116 suite attendants. While those layoffs will now come to pass, many of the employees will likely be rehired by Legends, as is customary in such situations, hospitality experts said. In his statement, Vosbein said, “Our live events are successful in large part due to the dedication and hard work of Sodexo’s fulltime and part-time concession staff.
At the time of last month’s brazen jail escape, incarceration rates at the Orleans Parish lockup had climbed to nearly twice the national average, with a disproportionate share of Black detainees who are more likely to be locked up longer according to city data. All 10 detainees who escaped the jail on May 16 are Black, and several remained there for many months awaiting trial before the escape. Their cases appear emblematic of the disparities shown in data from a report released Thursday by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination. It shows that Black people, who make up 56% of Orleans Parish, accounted for 88% of the daily population at the Orleans Justice Center last month Their average stay is more than eight months, or about 260 days, the Orleans Parish
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West Nile found in N.O. mosquitoes
BY EMILY WOODRUFF Staff writer
Mosquitoes collected on the east bank of New Orleans have tested positive for West Nile virus, city officials announced Wednesday. It’s the second time this year that health officials have confirmed the virus in local mosquito pools, following a detection in May from the same area. West Nile virus is endemic in bird populations and is transmitted to mosquitoes through infected birds The virus can be transmitted to humans and other animals when they are bitten by an infected mosquito. West Nile was first detected in Louisiana in 2002 and has become the country’s leading cause of mosquito-borne disease, typically peaking
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The board previously expanded the bag policy in 2023 to include grades 4-6, also citing safety concerns.
Skirt policy
Jefferson Parish Schools’ new skirt policy, which received little discussion Wednesday, is stricter than those of many similar school systems.
School system spokesperson Kaela Lewis said in a statement Thursday the new dress code was created with feedback from “parents, teachers, students, and principals from across the district” so there can be a “standard that can be applied consistently across all campuses.”
The Tangipahoa Parish School System, which tried and failed to ban skirts entirely in 2023, allows for skirts up to 3 inches above the knee. For the Lafayette Parish School System, the requirement is up to 4 inches.
At the East Baton Rouge and St Tammany parish school systems, students can wear skirts up to 5
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Sheriff’s Office said. For White detainees, it’s six months.
Five of the 10 men who escaped had been locked up between 350 and 860 days. Two of them Kendell Myles and Derrick Groves were there for more than two years before the early morning breakout.
Sheriff Susan Hutson, who has little control over the population of the jail she runs said through a spokesperson Thursday that the facility’s disparate incarceration rates and lengthy stays are “deeply concerning — though, unfortunately, not surprising.”
The search for Groves and Antoine Massey, the two remaining escapees on the lam, continued Thursday, as the manhunt neared the end of its third week.
More than a dozen alleged accessories have been booked, along with a jail plumber 33-year-old Sterling Williams, who is accused of aiding their flight.
Massey faces arrests in two parishes for alleged crimes that include rape and domestic abuse battery He posted a video on social media Sunday that authorities said was shot in New Orleans, leading to an unsuccessful raid of a 7th Ward home Monday
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More than 3 million have graduated since its launch.
The federally funded program serves about 25,000 students nationwide, including 266 in New Orleans and 432 in Shreveport, according to the U.S. Department of Labor The administration has said the program is not cost-effective, held a low graduation rate and was failing to place students in stable jobs, among other perceived problems. And on May 29, the U.S Department of Labor enacted a “pause” at 99 contract-operated Job Corps centers, according to court documents. The department defended the shutdown, citing concerns about the program’s effectiveness, financial viability and safety Job Corps’ deficit is projected to hit $213 million this year, officials said “Job Corps was created to help young adults build a pathway to a better life through education,
during the warmer months
It’s not unusual to find West Nile in local mosquito pools, which are typically collected from storm drains, ditches, and other places that accumulate water In 2024, Louisiana recorded 617 positive mosquito pools, including four in New Orleans. Statewide, three people died of the virus last year West Nile virus can cause mild to severe illness. While most people infected show no symptoms, about 20% develop West Nile fever, a flulike illness with symptoms including fever, headaches, body aches, nausea, and rashes. A small percentage of infected people develop West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a severe illness that affects the central nervous system and can result
inches above the knee. St. Tammany also recently negotiated a pay raise with the teacher’s union for $2,550 for educators and $1,750 for other employees.
In New Orleans, charter schools are public but can instill their own uniform requirements, so dress codes vary by school. Some also have clear bag policies.
Jefferson Parish has the largest and most diverse public school system in the state with roughly 47,000 students.
Rising tensions
The proposed bag policy caused an unexpected stir between Gray and the board, after Shepherd questioned the effectiveness of the policy in deterring weapons and the potential cost borne by low-income parents to switch from mesh to clear bags.
Shepherd requested data on the number of instances in which students were caught with weapons inside mesh bags, which Gray said he could not provide.
“If y’all feel that this is not something that is important and critical, or that we are not prepared for this right now, vote no,” Gray said. “If you think we are prepared, then go ahead on.”
In the video, Massey maintained his innocence, claiming that one of his accusers has recanted and that he doesn’t have a lawyer
“That’s why I left the jail,” he said. “And they have a lot more brothers that’s innocent, just like me, that’s trying to prove their innocence. That’s why they ran.”
Massey was transferred from the St. Tammany Parish lockup and held at the New Orleans jail for just under two months.
He appeared in a new social media post on Thursday, again professing his innocence. Authorities said they were investigating the fresh post Awaiting trial
It’s not uncommon for pretrial detainees like Massey to be held for months as prosecutors prepare or weigh evidence, lawyers said. About 9 in 10 of the jail’s detainees are awaiting trial or on other temporary detainers.
Many of them remain locked up simply because they can’t afford to pay bail, said Danny Engelberg, chief public defender for Orleans Public Defenders.
“What we see is clients and their families taking more time to find just a few hundred dollars to meet the bond,” Engelberg said. Those burdens also fall disproportionately on Black families, he said.
“It just smacks you in the face to see the disparities and inequities
training and community,” Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said.
“However, a startling number of serious incident reports and our in-depth fiscal analysis reveal the program is no longer achieving the intended outcomes that students deserve.”
The department pegged the program’s average graduation rate at 39%, and the total cost per graduate at $155,600. In New Orleans, the graduation rate is 49% and the total cost per graduate is $160,266.
Advocates say setbacks to graduation rates and higher costs resulted from COVID-19 policies and other changes. Morrell criticized the department for using pandemic-era data to justify the shutdown.
“They’re cherry-picking job data from a time when the federal government said you couldn’t work on the job,” he said.
“Job Corps is a savior for the youth,” Taylor told the committee on Thursday “It’s very disheartening to see everyone that is being thrown out of the centers.”
She was joined by Job Corps students Tyreon Rogers, 21, Yasmin
in hospitalization or even death. Symptoms can include high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, muscle weakness, numbness, coma and paralysis These symptoms may last several weeks and can cause permanent damage or be fatal.
No human cases have been reported in Orleans Parish this year However, city officials said that the number of positive mosquito samples is rising, with infected mosquitoes collected in consecutive weeks and virus activity expanding to new areas.
In response, mosquito control crews conducted widespread spraying Wednesday by truck and helicopter The areas treated were: n Helicopter treatments in the Lower 9th Ward and Holy Cross;
Board member Steven Guitterrez expressed frustration with Gray for not having data readily available, and said the board was not given enough prior notice on the item to discuss it with the administration.
Gray quickly bit back, saying his administration sent a letter to the board detailing the proposal last month.
“He’s asking for data We’re asking for these things constantly to be presented,” Guitterrez said. “So the tone that you’re saying that now it’s basically just up to us to be able to vote yes or no for this item — yes, we are fully aware that we are going to vote on items But we also need to have informed decisions.”
Other board members disagreed with Guitterrez and confirmed that Gray notified the board before the meeting.
The tensions between the board and administration are a departure from what has been an overall peaceful body since its last election in 2022.
Board members will be up for reelection next year
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in the pretrial system,” he said. Swelling population
The jail’s population averaged around 1,360 inmates during May, a dip from a 1,500 peak in the fall, but still well above a 1,250 cap set by the City Council.
A large majority of the jail’s inmates appear to be facing serious charges, with 86% of them facing open felony cases, the city data shows. More than half are for violent felonies, violent misdemeanors or sex offenses. About 7% had state misdemeanors as the most serious arrest count
New Orleans is incarcerating roughly 375 people per 100,000 parish residents, data from the city office shows. That’s almost double a 2023 national rate for local jails.
Hutson, who has flagged the growing incarceration rates for months, told the New Orleans City Council on Tuesday that overcrowding contributed to major breakdowns in the jail’s plumbing, causing flooding and requiring about $300,000 in emergency repairs.
“This prolonged detention places significant strain on a deteriorating facility in urgent need of emergency repairs,” Hutson said in Thursday’s statement. “Equally troubling is the growing burden on a staff already stretched too thin to maintain safe and effective operations.”
Hawthorne, 22, and Chasity Jolla, 22, in lauding the program.
“I discovered a sense of community. We were all a family, me and my classmates,” Rogers said, tearing up. “The staff made us feel heard, seen, loved.”
The National Job Corps Association and several Job Corps contractors, including New Orleans’ campus, on Wednesday sued the Trump administration, arguing that the shutdown is illegal irrational and that it bypassed required procedures.
U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr of the Southern District of New York, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday halting the shutdown plan, which U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, D-New Orleans, called a “shortsighted, devastating blow.”
“This center on Airline Highway isn’t just a building,” Troy Carter said in a Thursday statement. “It’s a lifeline for more than 100 students and staff — and hundreds more waiting for the chance to build careers in health care, construction, culinary arts and more.
and the French Quarter, Marigny and Bywater neighborhoods.
n Truck treatments in Navarre and City Park; the Fairgrounds and the 7th Ward; Treme/Lafitte; and St. Roch and the 7th Ward. Spraying operations will continue Thursday, weather permitting, from 7:15 p.m. to midnight. Targeted areas include: n Gentilly and Gentilly Terrace, bounded by Leon C Simon Drive, Interstate 610, Elysian Fields Avenue, and Peoples Avenue.
n St. Anthony, Filmore, and Gentilly, bounded by Lakeshore Drive, I-610, Bayou St John, and Elysian Fields Avenue.
The city is also treating standing water to kill mosquito larvae before they develop into adults. Officials
urged residents to help by dumping standing water around their homes weekly and scrubbing containers to remove mosquito eggs.
Other steps to reduce mosquito exposure include using EPA-registered repellents such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus, limiting outdoor activity during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, and ensuring window and door screens are in good condition.
To report mosquito issues, residents can call 311, file a request online at https://nola311.org/servicerequest/, email mosquitocontrol@ nola.gov, or call (504) 658-2400. Email Emily Woodruff at ewoodruff@theadvocate.com.
Pope Leo appoints new Houma-Thibodaux bishop
BY MARCO CARTOLANO Staff writer
Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Rev Simon Peter Engurait to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, the diocese announced Thursday morning. Engurait, 53, is a native of Uganda and has served as the diocesan administrator in the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux since January 2024 following the death of Bishop Mario Dorsonville, according to the diocese. The official announcement of appointment was made in Rome by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the U.S.
“While I am still shocked by the news that the Lord has asked me to be a bishop, I must admit that knowing the people of this diocese brings me great comfort in saying yes,” Engurait said in a statement provided by the diocese. “South Louisiana is home, and I love the people here. It is a privilege to say yes to you as much as I am saying yes to God I love you, and I consider it a great honor to serve you as your bishop.”
Engurait is among the Leo’s earliest appointments after he was made pope May 8. Leo is the first American pope and has New Orleans ties he has Creole, Black lineage tied to the 7th Ward.
Born in Ngora, Uganda, in 1971 to a family of 14 children, Engurait’s education led him through Catholic seminaries.
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During this transition, many will be provided with every opportunity to reapply for similar positions with Legends.”
The district, better known as the Superdome Commission, declined to provide further comment.
Sodexo Live did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Questions remain
The union that represents the Sodexo employees and negotiated a pay raise for them in 2024 could not immediately be reached for comment.
It is not clear what exactly precipitated the board’s move, but sources familiar with the situation said it has been months in the making and was hastened by the 2024 acquisition of ASM Global, the longtime management company of the dome and arena, by Legends, which has its own food and beverage arm.
In May, Vosbein suggested that the district board had already decided to end its deal with Sodexo, saying in a statement 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. He added that “while the process of selecting a new food service provider is in the final stages, it is not complete.” The board did not issue a request for proposals seeking a new food and beverage provider according to a search of board meeting minutes.
It is not clear how the commission, a public body, selected a new food service provider outside of a public selection pro-
He received a bachelor’s degree at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, in 1995 and his Master of Business Administration at Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands in 1999, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Engurait had worked in the Ugandan government before a profound experience at Catholic Charismatic Renewal at Katigondo Seminary in Uganda that eventually led to him entering the priesthood.
In 2007, Engurait was accepted as a seminarian for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and entered Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, where he received his Master of Divinity in 2013, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He was ordained a deacon in 2012 at St. Bernadette Church in Houma, and later ordained a priest in 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma. Since his ordination, Engurait has served in several assignments within the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.
Before taking on the role of the diocesan administrator, Engurait was the diocese’s vicar general starting in 2017. He has also served as pastor of St. Bridget Parish in Schriever since the same year Leo’s first American appointment was Bishop Michael Pham to the Diocese of San Diego in California on May 22.
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cess. The district has not yet officially approved the new contract with Legends but is expected to do so at a future meeting, the agency said in a written response.
The board next meets June 26 The move comes as long-term lease negotiations between the Saints and the district over the team’s future in Caesars Superdome continue after more than a year without a resolution.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the team, Greg Bensel, said the organization was not a party to the negotiations between the district/ASM Global and its food vendors, “but our interests are very much aligned and that is to provide our fans with the very best gameday experience, and the concessionaire plays a major role in that experience.”
“It should be noted that the recent renovation of Caesars Superdome focused on improving the concession experience,” he added.
“It is a critical touchpoint of the fan’s gameday experience and we take it very seriously.”
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Sidney H. CatesIII, the first Black deputy chief for the New Orleans PoliceDepartment, died in his home Saturday.Hewas 94.
Cates’ death was announced in anews release Wednesday night. His son, Orleans Parish Civil District Judge Sidney H. CatesIV, said his fat her ’s integrity,deep Christian faith, and work ethic werecentral to how he lived his life.
“His guiding attributes and my mother’sand extended families’ support were the bedrock of my father’slife and career,” he said.
Cates III joined the NOPD as apatrolman in 1955 after serving two years in the U.S. Army duringthe Korean War. He received the Korean Service Medal, theUnited Nations Service Medal and the Bronze Service Star for hisservice.
ANew Orleans native, he became one of the first Black residents to join an urban police force in the Deep South, and became the NOPD’sfirst Black sergeant in 1957, according to his family.Hewon promotions to lieutenant in 1960, captain in 1968 and deputy police chief in 1970.
Cates IV said his father believedbecoming apolice officer was his best path to public service.
“It was very difficult to represent then, notonly the country but law enforcement, at atimewhen things were still difficult for African Americans,” he said Thursday.“I’m sure he considered himself, as Ido, atrailblazeratthe time.”
On the city’spolice force, Cates III received support from Joseph and Clarence Giarrusso, brothers who each led the NOPD in turbulent times. He retired from the force in 1972. Even so, monthslater he raced to help former colleagues when asniper opened fire at the Howard Johnson motel on New Year’s1973, his son said.
Ahalf-century after his retirement, the state Legislature fetedCates IIIat the State Capitol
“It was just wonderful to see him get recognized 50 years later,” Cates IV said, “a real special moment.”
Mayor LaToya Cantrell in astatement said Cates III made history by “breaking barriers with courage, dignity,and adeep commitment to justice.” He participated in many civic,community and social organizations. He and his late wife, Betty F. Cates, served as community and cultural ambassadors.
He was alifelong Catholic who attended Xavier University Preparatory School and earned abachelor of arts from Loyola University.Former New Orleans Archbishop Phillip Hannan recommended Cates for the Catholic Church’shighest honor for alayperson, the Equestrian Knights of theHoly Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Cates was also aproud Knights of St. Peter Claver member He is survived by children, Cates IV and Kim Cates Parker; four grandchildren; and sixgreatgrandchildren.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd followed by afuneral Massat noon. Burial will be at Lake Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,donations can be mailed to St. KatharineDrexel Prep, 5116 Magazine St., to the attention of Principal Skidmore or to theladiesof Purple Scholars at ladiesforpurplescholars.org.
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CharlesJoseph“Red” Adam, Jr., age89, passed awayonMay 31, 2025, in Covington,LA. He wasa nativeofPlaquemines Parish, LA,and aresident ofMandevillefor thepast 20years.Beloved husband ofJoyce MarieLaurent Cousins Adam for43years Precededindeath by his parents,Charles Joseph Shorty”Adamand Thelma GrobAdam, sonMark David Adam,daughter Jeanne MarieAdamFrancis Barcelona,sisterPatricia AdamAnsardi Zebley, brother in laws Frank Anglada andMax Dugger, Anna KayDuggerAdam Goldstein andlifelongbest friendPaul“Cliff” Alber‐ado.Heissurvivedbyhis children, CharlesMichael Adam(Mary)ofLafayette LA, Paul Joseph Adam (Gretchen)ofMcKinney, TX, Donna KayAdamof Thibodaux,LA, andPhilip AlanAdam(Cody)ofThi‐bodaux, LA.Heisalsosur‐vived by step-children Wanda CousinsRester (Buaford)ofCovington,LA, Stalios Wilbur John Cousins (Brenda) of Weatherford,TX, Randy JosephCousins of NewOr‐leans,LA, Gary Michael Cousins (Lydia Kay-de‐ceased) of Round Rock TX , Jewel MaxieneCousinsMorella (John) of Dard‐anelle, AR.Heisalsosur‐vived by sevengrandchil‐drenAnthony Francis(Lau‐rie)ofMcKinney, TX,Emily Francis Nowell (Joshua)of Ardmore,OK, Paul Adam Jr. (Jackie) of Austin,TX, SuzaneMelanconSara‐gusa(Sam) of Burleson, TX, KristineFrancis White Nichols (Garrett) of Ratliff City, OK,Elizabeth Adam Escalera(Adam)ofAllen, TX, AlexanderAdamof Lafayette,LA, five stepgrandchildren,Glenn SamuelResterofNew Or‐leans,LA, Gwen Marie Cousins-Frisbee (John) of New Orleans, LA,Tabitha LynnCousins-Riley (Adam) ofRound Rock,TX. Steven EugeneCousins (Connie) ofWeatherford,TX, Stephanie AnnCousins of Weatherford,TX, thirteen great-grandchildren, eleven step-great-grand‐children, twogreat-greatgrandchildren andfour step-great-great-grand‐children.Charles is also survivedhis sister Barbara AdamAnglada of Coving‐ton,LA, brotherinlaws AlanDuggerofClinton, IN EdwardAnsardi of Coving‐ton,LA, BobZebleyof Ocean Springs, MS,sisterin-lawGlendaMassey, of Phoenix,AZ, many nieces nephews andgreat friends including hisbestfriend’s surviving wife DianeAlber‐ado.Charles enlisted in the USArmyimmediatelyafter graduatingfromPortSul‐phur High School in 1954 Whileinthe Army,after basic training,hegradu‐atedfromthe Adjutant GeneralsSchool in Indi‐anapolis, IN andservedas Secretary to theCom‐manding Generalofthe 4th Armored Division at Fort Hood,TX. In 1962, Charles graduated from Southeast‐ern LouisianaCollege with a bachelor’s degree in ac‐counting. In addition to working in hisparents’ma‐rineservice andsupply businessinEmpire, LA, Charles wasemployedby Delta Bank in 1968 and graduated from theLSU School of Bankingofthe South in 1975. He enjoyed his jobasVicePresident and Comptrollerfor 27 years until he retiredin 1995. Charlescontinued to workasa self-employed tax accountant after retire‐ment, andspent much timeenjoyinghis iMac, iPhoneand iPad as an Applecomputerenthusi‐ast.Heconsideredhimself an“Appleholic”. Charles’s greatestjoy in life was dancing; he wasa charter
member of theGood Times Jamacia SwingDance Club onthe Westbank where he and hiswifeJoyce were in‐structors formanyyears After moving to Mandeville in2005, he andJoyce con‐tinuedtodance whenever theyhad theopportunity Other activities that Charles enjoyedduringhis lifetimewereplaying golf and softball. Charleswas a pastpresident of the Plaquemines Parish Lions Club, anda 30-year mem‐ber of theBelle Chasse Ro‐taryClubwhere he served astreasurer formany years.After Katrina, he and his wife Joyce, continued todrive to BelleChasse fromMandevilleweekly to attend Rotary meetings for 14years.Charles,or“Red” ashewas called by most who knew him, wasa com‐passionateman,whose humor andwit brought laughtertoeveryonehe knew. Relativesand friends ofthe familyare invitedto attend theFuneralMassin the chapel of MotheFu‐neral Home,2100 Westbank Expwy,Harvey, LA on Sat‐urday,June 7, 2025 at 1pm. Visitationwillbeheldon Saturdayfrom11amuntil 1pm.Interment,Our Lady ofPerpetual Help Ceme‐tery. Family andfriends may view andsignthe on‐lineguest book at www mothefunerals.com
Harold LloydAnderson bornJune 19, 1939 in Gloster,MS.,passedaway peacefullyonMay 27, 2025 Haroldwas alifelongresi‐dentofNew Orleansuntil Hurricane Katrinaand he relocated to Leonville, LA, still maintaininga housein New Orleans. He loved being in Leonville(the country). Preceded in death by parentsJohnnie & NettieCauseyAnderson. Siblings: EddieMae Ander‐son,ClaudellAnderson, Johnnie MauteilBushand Emma Katherine(Kat) An‐derson. In-LawsDr. Wydell L.Williamsand Beatrice Williams.Haroldattended WalterL.Cohen.Heen‐tered theU.S.Airforceafter highschool servinghis country forfouryears.Re‐turning from theservice he attended Straight Business School andlater Southern UniversityofNew Orleans. HeworkedatUnitedParcel Servicesand laterThe Shell OilRefinery,which is where he retiredfrom. As a young manheloved play‐ing sports,alwaystelling stories of playingbasket‐ball, football andbaseball. Haroldloved fishing, hunt‐ing,traveling,gardening, cookingand playinggolf. Heloved children andchil‐drenloved him. Harold had a bigheart anda giving heart.Heloved being around people.Hewas A DIE-HARDWashingtonRed‐skins fan andnoone could convert himintoa Saints fan.Healsoloved cars and would change cars every23 years, until he met Yolanda andshe said “no way”. He also lovedhis birds andhad finchesand a cockatiel, butitwas ei‐therYolanda or thebirds and Yolandawon that bat‐tle too. Theway to Harold’s heart waswithpeanuts and acoldbeer.Hewas known to many people as UncleMan”, “Man”, ”Stretch” and“Uncle Harold”.Heleavestocher‐ish hismemorieshis wife of26Years Yolanda. Chil‐dren: Stacey P. Anderson, Dr. TiffanyS.Anderson, Rogers Anderson (Nellie) and step-son Donald DiBar‐tolo. He is survived by a hostofnieces, nephews, relatives andfriends.He Will Be GreatlyMissedBy Everyone! Relativesand friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend hisMassof Christian Burial at St.Paul the ApostleCatholic Church,6828 Chef Menteur Hwy.onSaturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00 am.Visitation willbegin at 8:00 am.Inter‐ment: St.Louis Cemetery # 3.Arrangementsentrusted toD.W.RhodesFuneral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue.Pleasevisit www rhodesfuneral.comtosign the guestbook,share mem‐ories andcondolences withthe family.
Leslie Banks, age37, a nativeand resident of Houma,LA, wasbornon April 6, 1988. Shepassed awayonTuesday,May 20 2025. Sheleavestocherish her memories,her mother PamelaBanks,her daugh‐ter Cy-lay Banks; siblings Randall James, Robert James,Frederick Banks, Darnell Banks, Frank Banks,Jr.,Cameron Miller and by ahostofaunts,un‐cles, cousins, nieces, nephews,familyand friends.Leslie waspre‐ceded in deathbyher fa‐therFrancis Banks; grand‐parents,EvelynCalloway, MaryAnn Banksand MelvinBanks.You may signthe guestbookon http://www.gertrudeged deswillis.com. Gertrude GeddesWillis-Terrebonne Funeral Home,Inc.in charge, (985) 872-6934.
Bolden, ElliotJohn
ElliotJohnBolden passedaway on Saturday May29, 2025. Sonof Lynette Bolden Mitchell andthe lateMark Mitchell and. Father of Jaceand Jalaiah Joseph, andElliot Kliebert. He is survivedby hisfather Mark Martin a host of siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives andfriends Members of Mt.Zion B.C. and all neighboring churches are invited to attend thecelebration of life service scheduledfor Saturday June 7, 2025, 10a.m.atthe above name church.visitation from 8am untilservice time.Rev Kent Frederick,pastor IntermentinZionTravelers Reserve, La Professional Services entrusted to the Caring Staff of Hobson Brown Funeral Home 134 Daisy St., Garyville, La 70051 (985) 535-2516.
Boutté-l’Etienne,Lillian Theresa
LillianTheresa Bouttél’Etienne,renownedand in‐ternationally recognized vocalist, enteredintoeter‐nal rest on May23, 2025 at the ageof75. Shewas named the“NewOrleans Musical Ambassador”in 1986, making herthe sec‐ond jazz legend in the city’shistory to receive thishonor after LouisArm‐strong. Shelived in Ham‐burg, Germanyfor over 30 years before returning hometobecared forby her Goddaughter Tanya Ellsworth-Boutté.Lillian was acrusaderfor NewOr‐leans culture, specifically for NOLA musiciansand throughouther career, raisedhundredsofthou‐sands of dollarstosupport local musiciansand health initiatives,especially through herlongtimesup‐portofthe NewOrleans Musicians’Clinic.Lillian is the daughter of thelate Georgeand Gloria LeblancBoutté.Inaddition to her parents,she is also pre‐ceded in deathbya brother,Anthony Boutté (Barbette), sister-in-law, DeniseR.Boutté and nephew, Damien Renard She will be greatlymissed byher survivingsiblings Lolet Boutté,Lynette Boutté,Lorna DeLay (James),LedaBlanks(Wal‐lace),Emanuel Boutté JohnBoutté, Lenora Boutté-Hingle(Larry), Peter Boutté (Christine), niecesand nephews, God‐daughter, TanyaEllsworth Boutté (John),Tricia Boutté-Langlo(Per),Lori Blanks(Borato), Arsene D. Wooten, (Charles), Kim‐berly Gardner(Damien), JenniferR.Davis (Eric) and DeAngelo Renard-Boutté;
grandniecesand nephews, Dylan,Demilleand Denae Davis,Shelbyand Drew Broughton,Lenaand Seg‐gie Gardner; Goddaughter ChantellNabonne;loving friends,Thomasl’Etienne Julie Klingelhoefer, The GilletFamily, Sharon Nabonne anda host of local andinternational friends.A Mass of Christ‐ian burial honoring thelife and legacy of thelateLil‐lianTheresa Boutté-l’Eti‐enne will be held at Our Ladyofthe Rosary Catholic Church,3368 EsplanadeAv‐enue,New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday,June 7 2025 at 12 noon.Interment St. PatrickCemetery#1. Visitation10aminthe church.For thosewho can‐not attend,serviceswillbe live-streamed on theFace‐book pagesofJohnBoutté, Lolet Boutté andTanya Ellsworth Boutté.Special thankstothe compassion‐ate caregivers at St.Mar‐garet’s at Mercyfor their kindnessand support. Pleasesignonlineguest‐book at www.charbonnetf uneralhome.com. Charbon‐net LabatGlapion,Direc‐tors(504) 581-4411.
CharlesBrown, October 5,1950 –May 24, 2025 Charles Brown, age74, en‐tered into rest on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Adevoted husband,father, grandfa‐ther, andbrother.Hewas borntoEarline Brownand was anativeofBoutte, LA Hewas baptized at an early ageatMount Airy Baptist Church,Boutte, LA Hewas along-time em‐ployeeofSt. CharlesParish Council until he retiredin December2021. He leaves tocherish hismemories his wife,MaryDenson Brown, threechildren: Al‐bert, Nicole andChristo‐pher, Sr four bonus chil‐dren: Donica,Paul, Jr., Kis‐handraand Kimberly Twenty-twograndchildren, one sister Gertrude,two godchildren Sidmekia and Kayden. He also leaves a hostofniecesand nephews.Heisprecededin death by Earlineand Amelia Brown, MyrnaJohn‐son-Brown, CharlesBrown Jr.,Dai’Meion Brown, De‐loris Taylor,Ophelia Brown, and Sophia Brown. Rela‐tives andfriends of the family, pastors, officers and membersofMount AiryBaptist Church andall neighboring churches,also employees andformerem‐ployees of St.Charles ParishCouncil areall in‐vited to theCelebration of LifeService at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Mount Airy BaptistChurch 13635 OldSpanish Trail, Boutte,LA70039. Rev. Clyde Staes-Pastor.Visita‐tion9:00amuntil thetime ofservice at theabovenamed church.Interment private.Final arrange‐ments entrustedtoPatrick H.Sanders FuneralHome& Funeral Directors, LLC, 605 MainStreet,Laplace,LA 70068, 985-359-1919. “Pro‐vidingCare& Comfortis Our HighestMission.”
Herbert"Hi-Cee"Carter enteredintoeternal rest on Sunday June 1, 2025, at the age of 63.
Also survived by thirteengrandchildren, onegreat grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, otherrelatives, and friends Cargill, relatives, friends of thefamilyand all neighboring churches are invited to attend thefuneral servicesatNew Wine Christian Fellowship on Saturday, June
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Banks, Leslie
Brown, Charles
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Carter, Herbert 'Hi-Cee'
Sonofthe lateDoretha Carter Husband of DemetriaL Robinson Carter. Father of Derrick, Hebert Jr Demond, Ariane, Kimijuan, and Joshua. Brother of Henry, Michael, and Mattie (Doll).
ing. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6from 5-7
PM at HobsonBrown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy Street, Garyville, LA and on Saturday, June 7from 12-1 at New Wine Christian Fellowship, LaPlace, LA
70068. Interment in St. John Memorial LaPlace, LA Final arrangements entrusted to the caring and professional staff at Hobson Brown Funeral Home 134 Daisy St. Daisy St. Garyville, LA 70051 (985)535-2516
CatesIII, Sidney H.
Deputy ChiefSidneyH Cates III (Retired)passed awaypeacefullyat his homeonSaturday, May 31, 2025, at theage of 94. Born onMarch 10, 1931, in New Orleans,Louisiana,Sidney H.Cates III dedicatedhis lifetothe serviceofboth his countryand hiscom‐munity.A proudveteran of the United States Army,he servedhonorably during the Korean Conflict, carry‐ing with himthe core val‐ues of discipline, duty,in‐tegrity andhonor through‐out hislife. Followinghis militaryservice,Mr. Cates embarkedona distin‐guished career in lawen‐forcement,joining theNew Orleans Police Department in1955. Over thecourseof years,herosethrough the ranks as the firstAfrican AmericanSergeant, Lieu‐tenant, andCaptain with courage,and an unwaver‐ing commitmenttojustice, ultimatelybecomingthe firstAfrican American DeputyChief of Police in New Orleans. He ledwith visionand strength during the challengingera of seg‐regationand civilrights, earning thedeep respect ofhis colleagues andthe community he served so faithfully. Hislegacywithin the department andthe cityendures as asymbolof progress, perseverance and public service. Outside ofhis professional life,Sid‐ney Cateswas adevoted husband,father, grandfa‐ther, andgreat-grandfa‐ther. He wasprecededin death by hisbeloved wife of68years,Betty Foster Cates;his parents, Sonoma DecoudCates andSidney Cates Jr.Heissurvivedby his children,SidneyCates IV (Ava Dejoie Cates) and Kim CatesParker(Lionel Parker);fourgrandchildren SidneyH.Cates V(Cather‐ine Dannel Cates),Lauren Ann Warner (Rodney Warner) Rebecca Parker, Abigail Parker Lincoln(Jor‐dan Lincoln) andsix greatgrandchildren,all of whom hedeeplycherished Throughouthis life,Sidney Cates wasalsoactivein civic andcommunity af‐fairs.His affiliationsin‐cluded: NewOrleans Hous‐ing Authority, Hibernia Bank, Harrah’s Casino –New Orleans, Office of the AttorneyGeneral,Billy Guste StateofLouisiana Giarrusso Security Com‐pany, TownsmenSocial& PleasureClub, Original Illi‐noisSocial& Pleasure Club, Stud’s Club Social and Pleasure,Fraternal Order of Police,and Sugar BowlCommittee.Deputy Chief Catesservedwith honor,led with dignity, and lived with heart. Hisimpact isfeltinevery life he touched andinthe exam‐ple he setfor future gener‐ations. He will be deeply missedand foreverre‐membered. Relativesand friends of thefamilyalso priestand parishioners of St. MariaGoretti Catholic Church,alsoemployees of New OrleansHousing Au‐thority,HiberniaBank, Har‐rah’s Casino –New Or‐leans,Office of theAttor‐ney General, BillyGuste State of Louisiana, Giar‐russo Security Company, alsomembers of Towns‐men Social &Pleasure Club, Original Illinois Social & Pleasure Club,Stud’s ClubSocialand Pleasure Fraternal OrderofPolice, and SugarBowlCommittee are invitedtoattend aFu‐neral Mass of Christian BurialatSt. MariaGoretti Catholic Church,7300 Crowder Blvd., NewOr‐leans,Louisiana 70127on Friday, June 6, 2025at12:00 p.m.Visitationat10:00 a.m. followedbythe Recitation ofthe Rosary.Interment: LakeLawnMetairieCeme‐tery, 5100Pontchartrain Blvd.,New Orleans, Louisiana 70124. Please visit https://premiermemo ries.net/users/MTYxOTk 2LVNpZG5leQ==/home html to sign theonline guestbook,share memo‐ries, andcondolences to the family. Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home,3933 Wash‐ingtonAve NewOrleans Louisiana70125, (504) 822-
7162, www.rhodesfuneral. com
Clifford,KarlHoblitzelle Karl Hoblitzelle Clifford passedawayonSaturday, March 15,2025. He was borninBaltimore,MDon March 9, 1953. He is sur‐vived by hislovingwife, MaryElizabeth Carlin Clif‐ford; hisson,Gavin Clif‐ford. He is also survived by his siblings,and nieces, nephews,cousins,and wonderful lifelong friends. Hewas preceded in death byhis parentsAlice Colt Cliffordand Alfred Hoblitzelle Clifford;and siblings, Harry Clifford.He willbemissedbyall who knewand lovedhim.Inlieu of flowers, contributionsin memoryofMr. Clifford may be made to theAmeri‐can Cancer Societyorthe Louisiana SPCA.Relatives and friendsare invitedto attendthe memorial ser‐vices at St.Anselm Catholic Church,306 St MaryStreet, Madisonville LA70447 on Thursday,June 5,2025, at 10:30 a.m. with visitationatchurch on Thursday beginningat9:30 a.m.E.J.FieldingFuneral Homehas been entrusted withfuneral arrangements The Clifford family invites you to sharethoughts, fondest memories,and condolences online at E. J. FieldingFuneralHome Guest Book at www.ejfield ingfh.com
JessicaAimee Coker, borninMetairie, LA on April 25,1977, andentered intoeternal rest on Tues‐day March18. 2025, at the age of 47. Ms.Coker lived inNew Orleans, LA.Jessica isthe daughter of Richard PaulCoker (Joy) andCyn‐thiaButler. Loving mother ofMadison LeBlanc. Grand‐daughterofthe late Jewel and thelateRitaCarbo Coker andthe late Harry the late WinnieButler. Niece of Johnny, Jerryand Jody(PamB)Coker and Danny,Becky andTimothy Butler. Sheissurvivedby manycousins.Jessica was a graduate of MarreroMid‐dle School andHiggins High School.Familyand friends areinvited to at‐tendthe Memorial Grave‐sideservice at Westlawn MemorialPark, 1225 Whit‐ney Avenue in Gretna,LA onSaturday, June 7, 2025 for 11 AM.Special thanks toGabby andthe doctors and nursesofTouro ICU. The family kindly invites you to sharethoughts, fondest memories,and condolences online at www.MotheFunerals.com MotheFuneralHomehas been entrusted with fu‐neral arrangements
Cooper,TimikaLynette
Timika Lynette Cooper age 39,a native andresi‐dentofHouma,LA, was bornonJuly25, 1985. She passedawayonMonday, May 19,2025. Sheleavesto cherish hermemories, her parents LeroyJones and Darlene Robinson (Ralph); siblings, GenevieveLock‐hart(Byron),JosephJones, Keron Jones, Kentrell Jones,Joshuas Jonesand Javon McKayand his grandparents, Wallace Jones andChristine Jones. Timikawas preceded in death by herbrother,Leroy O’NeilJones;grandparents, Willie andGloriaSmith and Barbara Jones. Relatives and friendsofthe family are invitedtoattendthe Celebration of Life Services onSaturday, June 7, 2025 at GertrudeGeddesWillis-Ter‐rebonne FuneralHome, 617 BondSt.,Houma,LA70360 at1:00p.m.Visitationfrom 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. IntermentinWoodlawn Ranch Cemetery,Houma, LA. Youmay sign theguest book on www.gertrudeged deswillis.com. Gertrude
GeddesWillis-Terrebonne FuneralHome, Inc. in charge, (985) 872-6934.
DennisonJr.,Herbert
HerbertDennisonJr. en‐tered eternalrestonSatur‐day,May 24, 2025. Family friends of thefamily, mem‐bersofGreater Liberty Baptist Church,members ofSt. Mary Missionary Baptist Church,employees ofJefferson Parish School Board System,and LTI/ BridgeCityCenterfor Youth,are allinvited to his Celebration of Life on Sat‐urday,June 7, 2025 10 am at RhodesFuneralHome, 1020 VirgilSt.,Gretna, LA 70053 Visitationwillbegin at 9 amuntil hour of service. Heisprecededindeath by his parents, Yvonne Cook Dennisonand HerbertDen‐nison Sr firstwifeJacque‐lineT.Dennison, andsons Herbert Dennison III (Tiona),and DamonT.Den‐nison andnephewJuan Carter. He leaves to cher‐ish hismemories, adaugh‐ter JaleesaCarter-Denni‐son,wifePatriciaC Williams,bonus sonGerald D.WilliamsJr. Also cher‐ishinghis memories: Brother Howard Dennison Sr.,niece Kendra Dennison Morton, nephew Howard DennisonJr. Daughter-inlaw TionaF.Dennison, and 8 granddaughters:Celeste, Jamara, Aisha, Ayanna Anyla,Irie, Zhane’,and Lili; and ahostofadditional familyand friends. Ser‐vices areentrusted to RhodesFuneralHome, 1020 VirgilSt.,Gretna, LA Pleasevisit www.rhodesf uneral.comtosignthe on‐lineguestbook
Foley Sr., Floyd Floyd Foley, Sr.,affectionately known as Fish, was called to eternal rest on May 20, 2025 in Houston,TX. Born in New Orleans, La. Floyd is survivedbyhis wife, Darnell Foley and histwo children, LynotaFoley and Floyd Foley,Jr. (Je'Sonia). One stepson, Edward Baker. He cherished his fivegrandchildren and hissiblings. He willbemisseddearly. Services willbeheldin Houston,TX.
Ford,Dennis
Dennis Ford wasborn April 1, 1960, andpassed awayonApril 22, 2025 after a courageous battlewith cancer. Dennis wasbornin Metairie, LA.Heispre‐ceded in deathbyhis par‐ents, Roland Ford andBev‐erlyDeseamusFord. Also precededindeath by his brother,Henri BFord, D.D.S., andhis nephew HaydenFord. Dennis is sur‐vived by hisnephew, Lucas Fordand hislongtimecom‐panion, BeckyStory,her daughters:Miriamand Emily Story, alongwithnu‐merouscousins.Dennis graduated from Arch‐bishopRummelHigh School in 1977 andjoined the U.S. Navy in Fresno,CA. After histenureinthe mili‐tary, he movedbacktohis hometownofMetairie, LA Heworkedfor Patterson DentalGroup,thendecided toindependently ownand operate ataxicab service. After thedevastating hurri‐caneKatrina,Dennisrelo‐cated to Brandon, MS closertohis cousin Monique Fontan Hamilton and hertwo children:Mea‐gan andSeanKennison. Duringthose months of transition, he worked for FEMA, then worked for TonyCeramiasa limousine driver. Dennis wasalsoa pilot.Dennismet Beckyin Tupelo/NewAlbany, MS where they residedfor sev‐eralyears until they subse‐quently movedtoJackson, Mississippi.Dennisand Becky were together for19 years.Dennisliked to do handymantasks around the house, as well as apas‐sionfor cooking. Aspecial thankstoBecky forher careand supportduring Dennis’ illness. Another very specialthankstothe
VA Hospital in Jackson, MS for theircare, communica‐tion, andcompassion. Den‐nis will be sadlymissedby his family, ahostof friends,and always re‐memberedfor hissharp wit,and unconventional sense of humor.Friends and familyare invitedto attenda memorial mass Saturday, June 7, 2025 at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church,444 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA.Visitationis at10:00 A.M.,followedbya massat11:00 A.M. Private interment will be in Vista MemorialParkCemeteryin New Albany,MSlater in June
Vernie “Shotgun Shorty Charles Forest,Jr.,age 77, peacefullyentered into eternal rest at hisresi‐dence on Tuesday, May20, 2025. He wasa native and residentofNew Orleans, LA. Vernie waseducatedin the OrleansParishPublic School System.Hebegan his workingcareer at an early age, openinga Sweetshop in 1969 andbe‐cominga DJ.Verniewas employedfrom1975 -1988 asa SandblasterwithTide and Avondale Shipyard, until hisheath beganto decline. Vernie will be re‐memberedfor hiswarmth and easygoingspirit, who touched theheartsof many. Belovedhusband of SherylDavis Forest.De‐voted father of Felicia, Prisicilla,Joseph(Terran‐isha),and Vernie Forest,III Moses (LaShawn) Clark, and thelateCharles Forest Lovingstepfatherof Dwayne, Errol(Terronce), and Erica(Catara)Word. Son of thelateVernie, Sr and Florence Forest Brother of Jason(Bridget) Forest, Clara, Andrella,and Vanessa Forest;hewas precededindeath by 6 brothersand 1sister. Fa‐ther-in-law of LillyForest. Son-in-lawofthe late ElveraWard. Brother-in-law ofCynthia (Edward) Bi‐enemy,Paulette Daniels, Larry andLawrence (Joanell) Word.Vernieis alsosurvivedbyhis god‐daughterMariana Cordova, 27grandchildren,17great grandchildren,and ahost ofnieces, nephews, cousins,extendedfamily, and dear friends, whose lives he touched. Thefam‐ily wouldliketosenda veryspecial thankyou to the staff of Passages Hos‐picefor thegreat service theyprovidedtoVernie. Also, appreciation to the Sickand Shut in Ministry of Fischer Community Church for alltheir support. Rela‐tives andfriends of the familyalsopastors,offi‐cersand embers of Fischer Community Church,and priestand parishioners of St. DavidCatholicChurch are invitedtoattend a MemorialService at Davis MortuaryService,230 Mon‐roe Street,Gretna, LA on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00a.m. ElderWarren Mitchell, officiating. To viewand sign theguest‐book,pleasegotowww davismortuaryservice.com. Face MasksAre Recom‐mended.
KennethGable Jr.was bornonNovember18, 1965 HepassedawayonMay 20 2025 at theage of 59. He lived themajorityofhis life inNew Orleans, La.but he alsolived in Atlantaand Texas forsometime. He at‐tendedHolyGhost Elemen‐tarySchool,GregoryJr. HighSchool andBooker T. WashingtonHighSchool Heworkedasa laborerand heloved cookingand watchingsports. Kenneth issurvivedbyhis mother Marlene GableofNew Or‐leans,his sons IrianDorsey ofNew Orleansand Yahsell Gable of Atlanta, hisgrand‐son Rahsaad Morgan of New Orleans, andhis sis‐tersKisha (Shawn) Starks ofAtlanta,Karen (Cameron) Mathewsof Texas, Raquel (Jason)Bell
of Texasand grandmother Cecile GableofNew Or‐leans.Healsoleavesbe‐hinda host of uncles, aunts, cousins, aniece five nephewsand friends. Hewas preceded in death byhis father Kenneth Gable Sr.Relatives and friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend aMemorial Service forKenneth Gable Jr. on Saturday,June 7, 2025 for12:00 noon at Pro‐gressiveBaptist Church, 1214 S. RobertsonStreet New Orleans, La.70113 Rev.Dr. Johmyrin Johnson officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Estelle J. Wil‐son FuneralHome, Inc., 2715 Danneel Street,NOLA 70113. Information: (504) 895-4903. To sign online guest book,pleasevisit www.estellejwilsonfh.com
George,Destiny Tamia
DestinyTamia George, affectionatelyknown as “Des”,entered into eternal restonSunday, May25, 2025, at theage of 24. She was anativeofNew Or‐leans,LAand aresidentof Houston,TX. Destinywas a graduateofNorthshoreSe‐niorHighSchool in Hous‐ton,where shewas amem‐ber of theNationalHonor Society.After graduation Destiny attended SanJac‐intoJunior College. She was employed as aSecu‐ritySupervisorwithGarda‐World Security Corpora‐tion. Destinyhad alargerthan-lifepersonality that captivatedthe livesof everyoneshe encountered. She hada love forfashion, designerperfumes, purses and herK5. Beloveddaugh‐ter of Tomeka Holmes and the late DamieonLydell George, Sr.Lovingsisterof Ray’monte Holmes and Damieon (Suzanne) George, Jr.Devoted aunt of Saint George,Raeion, Rae‐lynn, andRaeya Holmes Granddaughter of Regina (Bruce) Letman,Rogenia George, Rosemary Williams,and thelateFar‐rellScott,Sr. Nieceofthe lateTerranceGeorgeand Michael Scott. Godmother ofKho’uri Noel.Goddaugh‐ter of Doniesha Casimier Godsister of Quantasia Roberts,Charish Green and CharlesGreen III. Best friendofDeidrick“Tre” Cole, Grae Robertson, Brena Hunter,and Mariah Washington. Also cherish‐ing hermemoriesare 8un‐cles, 4aunts, anda host of cousins,other relatives and friends. Relativesand friends of thefamily, also pastors,officers,and members of St.Stephen MissionaryBaptist Church SecondBethlehem Baptist Church andall neighboring churches;employees of GardaWorldSecurityCom‐pany, McDonalds, WalMart, Amazon,AlliedUni‐versalSecurity, andLyon‐dellBasellIndustriesare invited to attend theCele‐bration of Life at St Stephen MissionaryBap‐tistChurch,1738 L. B. LandryAvenue,New Or‐leans,LAonSaturday, June 7,2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor NormanFrancis,hostpas‐tor;PastorTravisGeorge, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. until ser‐vicetimeatthe church.In‐terment:New Hope Ceme‐tery-Gretna,LA. Arrange‐ments by DavisMortuary Service,230 Monroe St Gretna, LA.Toviewand signthe guestbook, please gotowww.davismortua ryservice.com.Facemasks are recommended
Gould, Maggie
MaggieGould,age 60 nativeofNew Orleans, LA and resident of Houston, TXpassedawayon Wednesday,May 28, 2025 inHouston,TX. Maggie was employed at theVA Medical Center,Houston, TX. Shewas also aretired memberofThe United StatesArmy. Sheleavesto cherish hermemories, her daughterMegan Gould, her son MalachiGould,her mother SadieGould,3 sis‐
ters:Diana Doucette, Yolanda Glaspy (David), Carolyn Smith(Jackie), two brothers: Matt Gould, Jr (Cicely), MichaelGould The GouldFamilyrequest thatyou join in celebrating her life Saturday,June 7, 2025, at Community Church,116 FloridaStreet, River Ridge, LA 70123. Visi‐tationisfor 12:00 pm,and Service will beginat1:00 pm. Therepastwillfollow atEvent Center,1000 West Esplanade Ave.,Kenner, LA 70065. Intermentwilltake place on Friday,June 13, 2025, 9:45 am at Houston NationalCemetery, 10410 VeteransMemorialDrive, Houston,TX77038. Funeral Servicesentrusted to RichardsonFuneral Home ofJefferson,River Ridge, LA. www.richardsonfuner alhomeofjefferson.com
Celebratinga Life Well
Lived.Itiswithheavy heartsthatweannounce the passingofPamela Kathlynne Hammond,a cherished soul who de‐partedthisworld on May 22, 2025. Pamwas born on December22, 1947, to Frances andConnorHam‐mond. Pambrought light and laughter to allwho werefortunate enough to knowher.Her kindness, wisdom, andunwavering spiritleftanindelible mark onmanylives.Pam was the kindest, nicest,gen‐tlest person that youcould everknow. Shenever said anunkindwordabout any‐one andwas notone to spreadgossip, although she wasalwaysready to listentoit. Shewas espe‐cially fond of clothes, shoes,and hercats. Pam graduated from Morgan CityHighSchool in 1965 She hadthe distinctionof being the firstfemalestu‐dentbodypresident and the firstfemaledrum major in school history. She subsequently gradu‐atedfromNichols State Universityin1969. Pamre‐ceiveda J.D. degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law CenteratLouisiana State Universitywhere sheisin the Hall of Fame andMoot Court Winner. Pamthen entered thepracticeoflaw inNew Orleans, where she was an exemplar of the smart,hard-workingattor‐ney.Pam is survived by her daughterElizabeth Ham‐mondGray. Sheisalsosur‐vived by Faye AnnWaldrop and Jane Cook,her best friends forover70years as wellasa multitudeof other friends. Acelebration ofPam’s life will be held at a laterdate. Condolences may be left at www schoenfh.com.
LindaMorris, anative and resident of NewOr‐leans,La.,passedaway peacefully on May25, 2025 atthe tender ageof77 years old. Shewas born on March 1, 1948 to thelate Alethia Pierre andthe late JosephMorris, Jr.Linda is survivedbyher daughter TheoraM.(Corey) Hunt; sisters,Ertha Sorina,Janet (Andrew)Dedeaux,Verna (Preston) Archie andBar‐baraMorris; brothers, Joseph(Charlotte)Morris, III andBernell (Latricia) Morris; 11 grandchildren and 29 greatgrandchil‐dren. Shealsoleavesto cherish hermemorya host ofnieces, nephewsand friends.She is preceded in death by herparents, Alethia andJoseph; daugh‐ter,Jenia M. Vail;sister, GloriaAnn andgrand‐daughter, Larrielle Morris Linda enjoyedbeing around herfamilyand friends.She will be sorely missed. Specialthanksto the nursingstaff at St Margaret’satMercy and EastJefferson Hospital Familyand friendsare in‐vited to attend theser‐vices at D.W. Rhodes Fu‐neral Home,3933 Washing‐ton Avenue,New Orleans, LA 70125 on Saturday,June
Forest Jr., Vernie Charles
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Kathlynne
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GableJr.,Kenneth
7, 2025 at 10:00 am,with Rev.DonaldC.Jeanjacques ofTrueVineMissionary Baptist Church,officiating. Visitationwillbegin at 9:00 am. Interment: Mount OlivetCemetery. Please visit https://premiermemo ries.net/users/MTYxOTU 1LUxpbmRh/home.html to signthe online guestbook share memories andcon‐dolenceswiththe family Arrangementsentrusted to D.W.RhodesFuneral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA,(504) 8227162, www.rhodesfuneral. com
Rainey,Antonio Joseph 'YoYo'
Antonio(YoYo)Joseph Raineywas born on July 28, 1979 andpassedawayon Monday, May19, 2025. Son ofCynthia DavisRainey and thelateJoseph Charles Rainey.Brother of Anthony Rainey.Fatherof Antoino Rainey and Yoshika Rainey.Uncle of Anaiyah C. Rainey,Anthony Rainey, andA'siahJ Rainey. Nephew of Rosalee Trimble,Celestine Davis, and Lawrence C. DavisJr. Alsosurvivedbygrandchil‐drenand hisextended familyand friends. Antonio isprecededindeath by his older brotherFrederick D. Davis andhis grandparents LawrenceC.Davis andMrs EuniceC.Davis.Relatives and friendsofthe family are invitedtoattend the Celebration of Life Service onSaturday, June 7, 2025 at GertrudeGeddesWillisFu‐neral Home,2120 Jackson Avenue, NewOrleans LA 70113 at 10:00 a.m. Visita‐tionfrom9:00a.m.until 10:00 a.m. Burial Private. You maysignthe guest book on https://www.ger trudegeddeswillis.com Gertrude GeddesWillisFu‐neral Home Inc.,incharge, (504) 522-2525.
Landon Hunter Rankins passedawayonMay 25 2025, at theage of 11.Born inNew Orleans, Louisiana, onJune28, 2013, Landon was thebeloved sonof Clyde “Trey” Rankinsand Lindsay Brownson Rankins. Landonwas abright, curi‐ous,and joyful youngboy withanole’soulwho em‐bracedlifewithenthusi‐asm andwonder. He at‐tendedschool at St Therese Academyand was a proudplayerfor theMir‐acleLeagueofGreater New Orleans, where he gavehis allinevery sport. Heplayedwithcourage, excitement, anddetermi‐nation. Landon hada wide array of interestsand hob‐bies. He enjoyedvirtual re‐ality, videogames,and learninghow to code.He was an avid traveler who looked forwardtotrips Legolandbeing afavorite destination.Whether it was lasertag,swimming, movie outingswithhis “RaRa,” or enjoying chips and quesoatCarreta’s, Landonbrought joyand energytoeverything he did.Landon’slaughterwas contagious, andhis smile could brighten anyone’s day.Henever meta strangerand made friends everywhere he went.His kindness, senseofhumor and joyful heartlefta last‐ing impression on every‐one who knew him. Landon isdeeply lovedand will be forever missedbyhis par‐ents, Trey andLindsay;his siblings, FaithFulkerson HaydenRankins (Jenna Bison), andCarmenRank‐ins;his grandparents, Rogerand Sandra Brown‐son,and Clydeand Cynthia Rankins;and hisnephew and niece, AsherWilder Rankins andEzraJo Michelle Coker. Though Landon’stimeherewas far too short, he wasa special gifttothisworld.Landon’s memorywillliveoninthe heartsofall who knew and loved him. He wasa bright light in this bigworld,and his presence will be deeply missed. Heaven hasgained
aone-of-a-kindlegend… YouJealous Bro?”Rela‐tives andfriends arein‐vited to attend Landon’s Celebration of Life on Sat‐urday,June 7, 2025, at Gar‐den of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 AirlineDrive, Metairie, Louisiana70001 Visitationwillbegin for 12:00 pm,witha serviceto followat2:00pm. Burial willfollowimmediately after services in Garden of MemoriesCemetery. Friends andfamilyattend‐ing areencouragedto wearbrightlycolored clothingand/orHawaiian shirtstohonor thelight and joyLandonbrought to all ourlives.Inplace of flowers, thefamilyhas re‐quested that donationsbe madetothe Children’s HospitalofPhiladelphia’s Cardiac ICUunit in loving memoryofLandonRank‐ins.Tosendthe familyon‐linecondolences,please visit www.gardenofmem oriesmetairie.com
JackJacob Scariano Jr., adevoutman of God, was peacefully calledhome to the Lord on May30, 2025, in Covington, LA, at the blessed age of 91. He now rests in eternal peace. Born on February5, 1934,inNew Orleans, LA, Jack lived alifemarkedby deepfaithand serviceto God and family. Acommitted lifelong Catholic,Jack attended St.Leo theGreat GrammarSchool before becoming aproud alumnus of Jesuit High School.He then attended Louisiana State University, wherehe was active as the social chairmanofLambdaChi fraternity and also president of the Broncand Bridle Club. Followinghis graduation, he remained a lifelong avid LSU fan, sharing his love and passion forLSU sports with his sonsand family. Hisprofessional life spanned50 years, 36 of which were dedicated to his integral role as Co-founder, President, and CEO of Scariano Brothers, where he workedunwaveringly hard, leadinghis cherished family businesswithdiligence and foresight, driven by adesire to provide his family with abetter life and more opportunity before his retirement. Jack was also adecades-long memberofthe Italian American Marching Club He found profound joyand spiritualnourishment as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist at Saint Pius XChurch, and later ministeredthe Eucharist to the homebound whilea memberofSaintAngela Merici Church.Inrecent years, he also enjoyed his involvement with Legatus and the Contessa Entellina Society, demonstrating an immense pride in his Sicilianheritage. Jackissurvived by his devoted wife,Darlene, with whomhesharedthe past six joyousyears, cherishing theirtimetogether as they aged gracefully and foundrenewedcompanionship. He was aloving father to his three sons, Jack Jacob III, Mark Everard, and Craig Thomas. He leavesbehind eight cherished grandchildrenand theirloving spouses, along with his fifteen adored great-grandchildren, allblessed by his presence.Heisalso survived by his dear siblings, Mrs. Jeanann Brousse, George,and John, and their spouses. Jack is joyfully reunited in heaven with his lovingwife, Elsie, with whom he shared aliferich in travel, fine dining, and especially, the joyoushosting of largefamily holidays, always centered on love, gratitude, andprayer. He was also precededin death by his beloved parents,Jack Sr. (PaPaw)and Marguerite DuVernay, who instilled in hima deep faith; and Llewellyn Marks, his first wife, and the motherofhis 3sons. Jack often wore blue as aheartfelt tribute to his beloved mother's (MeMaw) profound devotion to the BlessedMother Mary,a spiritual tribute he carried throughouthis life. In celebrationofhis life and steadfastfaith,we prayerfullyencourageattendees to wear Jack's favoritecolor,blue,asa symbol of his devotion Afuneral servicewill be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025,atMostHoly Trinity
CatholicChurch,501 Holy Trinity Dr. Covington, LA Visitation willbeheldfrom 10:30 AM -12PMwitha Mass of ChristianBurial to beginat12PM. Interment willimmediately follow at MetairieCemetery, 5100 PontchartrainBlvd.New Orleans, LA. Jack wouldappreciate any giftsbegiven to the favorite religious organization of your choice.
Leroy"Nenny" Shelling, age 56, enteredintoeternal restonSunday, May18, 2025. SonofMercedes Shellingand thelateLeroy Carter, brothertoPenny Jones (GregoryJones), Michelle Audrict(Corey Audrict)and Ungel Shelling. Father of Jasmine Shellingand grandfatherof Sicor Lacoste. "Nenny"is alsosurvivedbya host of aunts, uncles,nieces, nephews,other relatives and friends. Relativesand friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend theviewing onSaturday, June 7, 2025 at Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc.,2715 Danneel Street,New Orleans, La 70113. Visitation from 9:00 a.m.until 10:00 a.m. fol‐lowed by aHomegoing Cel‐ebrationofLifeService at 10:00 a.m. ElderLionelEd‐wards officiating. Inter‐ment: Rest HavenMemor‐ial Park Cemetery,10400 Old GentillyRoad, NewOr‐leans,La. 70127. Arrange‐ments entrustedtoEstelle J.WilsonFuneralHome, Inc.,2715 Danneel St NOLA 70113. Information: (504) 895-4903. To sign online guest book,pleasevisit www.estellejwilsonfh.com
ShieldsJr.,Frederick Warren 'Freddie' 'Fresh'
Frederick"Freddie" "Fresh" Warren Shields, Jr age 49 wasbornonFebru‐ary 21, 1976 in NewOr‐leans,LA, throughalmighty God's infinite wisdom he dispatchedthe angelof mercy to Freddie'sbeside withinstructionstore‐lease himofhis pain and suffering on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Freddiewas a graduateofWalterL Cohen Senior High School and wasemployedby Hano, Sodexo andThe Best Western Plus Hotel. He also loved andenjoyed hanging out with hisfriends,going tosecondlines andspend‐ing time with family. Fred‐die wasthe loving sonof Delores M. Shields. Loving brother of Regina Myles (Thomas). Belovedfather ofFrederick III andFariyah Shields andstep-father of Nirokoand NironJohnson Devoted companionof Shelita Johnson. Doting nephewofRitaLee and Spencer Shields(Julia) Freddie wasalsosurvived byhis grand-daughter, Nyrie Johnson, nieces,Ta‐tianna andTristan Myles, nephew, Thomas Williams II, anda host of cousins, familyand friends. He was precededindeath by his fatherFrederick W. Shields, Sr. Relativesand friendsof the family, also employees ofBestWestern Plus Hotel, KidneyCareofOchsner and OchsnerHospitalare invited to attend theCele‐bration of Life Serviceon Saturday, June 7, 2025 at WillingWorkers Baptist Church,2715 Washington Avenue,New Orleans, LA 70113 at 10:00 a.m. Visita‐tionfrom9:00a.m.until 10:00 a.m. IntermentProvi‐dence Memorial Park,8200 Airline Drive, Metairie,LA 70003. Youmay sign the guest book on http://www gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude GeddesWillisFu‐neral Home Inc.,incharge (504) 522-2525.
Deacon Deberry Stew‐art,80, of NewOrleans,LA, passedawaypeacefully onFriday, May23, 2025 leaving behind alegacyof faith,family, andservice BornonJuly1,1944, in CopiahCounty, Mississippi, hewas theson of LB Stew‐art andAnna MaeGilmore RaisedinHazlehurst,he was educated in local schoolsand laterattended ParishHighSchool.In1967 hewas drafted into theU.S Armyand served honor‐ablyinVietnam,where he earnedtwo Purple Hearts and aBronzeStarwith Valor forhis braveryin combat. Upon returning home, he resumedworkat Bryan Chevroletbeforebe‐ginning a30-year career withEvans CooperageInc In 1974, he marriedthe love ofhis life,MaryAnn Harri‐son.Together they raised three children andshared 51years of marriage.Dea‐con Stewartwas ordained in1999 andservedfaith‐fully at NewMount Bethel Baptist Church,where he was involved in numerous ministriesand knownfor his powerful prayersand quiet leadership.Heissur‐vived by hislovingwife Mary, threechildren, seven grandchildren,six greatgrandchildren,siblings, and ahostofextended familyand friends. He was precededindeath by his parents andseveral close familymembers.His life was atestament to devo‐tion, humility,and strength. Relativesand friends of thefamily, also pastor, officers andmem‐bersofNew Mt.BethelB.C are invitedtoattend the funeralservice on Satur‐day,June 7, 2025 at New Mount Bethel Baptist Church,1442 31st St., Ken‐ner,LA70065 at 10:00 a.m. Rev.Frederick Matthews, Pastor. Visitation and final viewing 8:30 –10:00 a.m. In‐terment:Providence MemorialParkCemetery, Metairie, LA.Arrangements entrusted to Richardson FuneralHomeofJefferson, River Ridge, LA.www.ric hardsonfuneralhomeofjeff erson.com.
Swindle,MichaelDavid Michael David Swindle 1947 -2025 Michael David Swindle, Age78, passed away in NewOrleans on May 8, 2025. Michael was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 27, 1947, butspent his childhoodinthe North Central hill country of Mississippibeforehis familymoved back to Birmingham. As described in 2005 by Ken Bullock, performance art critic to The BerkelyDalyPlanet, Michael noted that "All the Swindles are in Mississippi; Ialways claimeditasmyhome.My childhood, out in the woods,was so idyllic that, even ahalfcentury later,it seems almost imaginary."
Michael's life as apoet, writer, journalist,blues aficionado, and avid Crimson Tide fan, was an eclectic journey,which included (to name afew acquaintances alongthe way): Willie Morris, Doctor John, CharlesNeville,aninterview withTennessee Vols quarterback Peyton Manning, and combat service as aU.S.Marine in Vietnam.
Michael's poetry has been publishedinnumerous small pressmagazines, and his featurearticles and reviews have appeared in many national publications, including: Details, The Village Voice, Inside Sports, Entertainment Weekly, Live!Magazine,The New York Times Book Review, The WashingtonPost,The LosAngeles Times, and TattooAdvocate Journal. He also curated an art exhibit forthe NewOrleans Contemporary Arts Center The VillageVoice sent Michael to cover the Marvin Hagler-Sugar Ray Leonardfight in 1985 in Las Vegas. "The Voice had a sports sectioninthose days;I dida lotoffight stories—Atlantic City, Vegas .I was theweird Southern guy forthemfor alongtime." Michael's books include Slouching Toward Birmingham, and Mulletheads: The Legends Lore,Magic and Mania Surrounding theHumble butCelebrated Mullet. Mike's 'Pal', writerBarry Gifford,describedthe former as acollectionof
pieces on "off-beat sports, like alligator wrestling, cockfighting,wild boar hunting—told with great savoir-faire,"inthe Hunter Thompson tradition,and thelatter,which featured theFlora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss andthe hollerin' contests in North Carolina. Michael and music were inseparable: Blues, R&B, Jazz, Latin... Michael could grazediscountstore boxesofused one-dollar cassette tapes andsnaga gemortwo that you had neverheard of, buthewould gladlycuratefor you.The cassettes then became apermanent andmemorable partof yourcollection. Michael was acherished member of theNew Orleanscommunity and beyond. We will miss this talentedraconteur andhis warm Mississippi drawl Michael waspredeceased by hisLoving Wife Linda (Williams) Swindle;his Mother Juanita (Colburn) Swindle;and hisFather Ershell Swindle.Hewas survived by hissister Nancy (Swindle) McMullan andhis Stepsons, Wesley andAndrewThomas
CarolynOliverTugger‐son enteredeternal rest at Ochsner MedicalCenter Jefferson HighwayonSun‐day,May 25, 2025, at the age of 69. Shewas anative and resident of NewOr‐leans,LA. Carolynwas for‐merly employed as avault security, personal care at‐tendant,cook,and custo‐dian. Belovedmotherof Vonshella Gibson andRus‐sellMason.Bonus mother ofCharles Boutin.Grand‐motherofDarren (Shantrice) Gloster, Jr., JerikaW.Gibson, Alexus Mason,Mylan Mason, Tre’ Mason,and Wellington Grant,Jr. Greatgrand‐motherofDarrenGloster, III, AaronGloster,and Cay‐den Gloster. Daughter of the late Wilbertand Estelle Cloud Oliver.SisterofLar‐nette Keys,BrendaQuar‐les,DeniseHovis,Jerald Oliver, FrankOliver, Ronald Oliver, LydiaWalker, Joy Lee, andthe late Shelia Alexander,Marguerite Williams,and Tracey Oliver. NieceofWilmer Cloud,Sr.,Assaam Abdul Rahm, Willie MaeAtkinson, Betty Ateman,Debra Cloud,and thelateWil‐helmina Davisand Edna O. Shelby. Mother in lawof TamikaMason andthe late Jermiah Gibson.Sisterin law of ElliottAllexander, Milissa Oliver,Celeste Oliver, John Walker,Cluster Lee, andthe late Stanley Keys, TheodisQuarles,and CurtisHovis.Formerwife ofFrankie Tuggerson, also survivedbya special friendClarenceRaines, and a host of nieces,nephews, cousins,other relatives and friends. Relativesand friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend aCelebra‐tionofLifeatDavis Mortu‐ary Service, 6820 Westbank ExpresswayMarrero,LAon Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. untilser‐vice time at theparlor. In‐
terment: Woodlawn Park MemorialCemetery-West‐wego, LA.Toviewand sign the guestbook,pleasego towww.davismortuaryse rvice.com.FaceMasks Are Recommended
Watkins, Jerry Lynn
Jerry Lynn Watkins, age 72, passedawaypeacefully athis home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He leaves be‐hindhis belovedwife, Karen Hollis Watkins; his children: Travis Watkins (Tina), Christoher Watkins, and Melissa Ekstrand (Danny);grandchildren: Brandan Watkins, Skylar Watkins,Madelyn Harris Ethan Ekstrand, and Cameron Watkins. He is alsosurvivedbyhis sis‐ters, Judy andJoan; his godsons,Michael Brown and TrentGambrone; his mother-in-law,RuthHollis; his sister-in-law, Judy Hoff‐mann(George); hisbroth‐ers-inlaw,James Hollis (Toni)and BrianHollis; his dearfriend, TheresaGam‐brone;his furbabies: Amber,Ruby, andLucy; and ahostofnieces, nephews,and cousins. BornonSeptember 8, 1952 inNew Orleans, Louisiana, Jerry wasthe belovedson ofthe late Daniel “Red”H Watkins andthe late Helen C.Duplaisir Watkins. He was raised in aclose-knit familyalongside hissib‐lings:JudyBrown (late, Rudy),JoanWatkins,and the late TommyWatkins Healsojoins hisbest friendinheaven, Tony Gambrone, andhis fatherin-law, Tom“Colonel” Hol‐lis.Jerry attended St Christopher theMartyr GrammarSchool andwent ontograduatefromArch‐bishopRummelHigh School.A skilledcraftsman and entrepreneur,Jerry was theproud founder of J.W.Millwork.Through his work, he broughttolife countless custom millwork pieces, blending artistry withprecision —a true re‐flection of hisdedication and talent.Outside of his career,Jerry embraced life fully.Hewas an avid fish‐erman,alwayshappiest witha rodinhandand water nearby.Heloved traveling,discovering new placesand experiences, and found joyintending his vegetablegarden, nur‐turingitwithcareand pa‐tience. Jerrywillbere‐memberedfor hiscreativ‐ity,workethic,and the quiet passionhebrought toeverythinghedid.He leavesbehinda legacy of craftsmanship,kindness, and deep love forfamily and thesimplepleasures oflife. Relativesand friends areinvited to at‐tendthe FuneralServices atGardenofMemoriesFu‐neral Home &Cemetery, 4900 AirlineDrive,Metairie, LA70001 on Saturday,June 7,2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with a service at 11:00 am fol‐lowed by burial anda toast atthe graveside. To order flowersoroffer condo‐
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Pharmacy benefitmanagersbehindhighdrugprices
Kathy Oubre GUEST COLUMNIST
Toomany families in Louisiana are forced to choose between paying for lifesaving medications and keeping the lights on. While many factors contribute to increasing health care costs,pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are amajor contributor to rising drug prices.
PBMs are middlemen between insurers, drug manufacturers andpharmacies. They were originally designed to streamline the process, managing prescriptiondrug benefits and serving as third-party intermediaries for health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, large employers and other payers. But over time, they’ve evolved into profit-driven entities thatoften do more to inflate prices than reduce them.
PBMs have consolidated so that only three control 80% of the prescription drug market. On top of that, the three biggest PBMshaveconsolidated influence through vertical integration with insurance carriers andtheir contract pharmacies. Vertical integration, simply put, is when
acompany owns its ownsupply chain.
Today,these middlemen decide which medicines apatienthas access to, how much apatient will payfor their medication and which pharmacy apatient can use. With this extraordinary power,they often steer patients toward higher-cost options and
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their affiliated pharmacies to increase their profits.
As aresult, the patient-provider relationship is compromised, with treatmentdecisions often dictated by PBM directives ratherthan being based on the patient’smedical needsand wellbeing as decidedbetween apatient and their provider. Patients
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Even when I’m off-duty, I’m unable to “turnoff the librarian.”
If someone mentions to me that they’re looking for new hobbies, want to learn another language or have remembered an obscure sci-fi film from the 1990s but cannot find it on streaming networks, Iinstantly respond, “Have you checked with the public library?
education while in prison is crucial for reducing recidivism, keepingthe formerly incarcerated from reoffendingupon release.
face less access andhigheroutof-pocket costs, andLouisiana’s independent, local pharmacies are often squeezed outofthe market entirely.
Insteadofworking as athirdparty intermediary,PBMshave abusedtheir powerasmiddlemen to profit from raising drug prices forpatientsand employers. In Louisiana, Iwas proudto work withGov.JeffLandryin his role as ourformer state attorney general to spearhead a lawsuit againstUnitedHealth andits PBM, OptumRx. The lawsuit alleged that Optuminflated prescription drug costs for Louisiana’sMedicaidprogram, engaging in practices like spread pricing.
Spread pricing is apractice where PBMs reimburse local pharmacies farless than they chargeinsurers. This practice, which hasbeen used to drive up costs fortaxpayers while boosting profits, mirrors similar abuses seen in other states,including Ohio, where policymakers found PBMsused spread pricing to make morethan$200 million per year fromthe state. The report also found that PBMswere costing taxpayersanextra $150 millionto$186 million peryear by charging above-averagerates
The currentmodel incentivizes PBMstoprefer higher-costdrugs because they are paid basedona percentageofthe drug’sprice. Enacting reforms forPBMs is notanew notion.All 50 states have passed legislation regulating PBMsinsome form, with Louisiana leading thecharge over thepast decade. AndGov.Landry continuestobeachampion in this space. In his opening remarksfor this legislative session,Landrystated that reining in PBMsisa priority forhis administration.Louisiana is oneofthe mostexpensive states forhealth careinthe country,but this legislation will help bring down prices andmake health care moreaffordable Medicationsshouldn’tbea luxury. They’re often essential to survivaland well-being. Reforming howPBMsoperate is acritical step toward restoring fairness andaffordabilityinour health care system.Louisiana lawmakers should continue to put patients before profitsand pass this much-needed reform.
Kathy Oubre is president of the Coalition of Hematology &Oncology Practices, and the CEO of the Pontchartrain Cancer Center in Louisiana.
Accountability forapp stores returnspower to parents
However,practically,many jobswill nothirethose with anykindofcriminal record.
As alibrarian, Iknow that the role we play in our communities is vital.Unfortunately,libraries’abilities to help people are being curtailedbycuts to federal funding.
I’ve seen firsthand how libraries can change lives, especiallyfor patrons who sometimes don’thave anywhere else to turn for help.
Some months back, Ihappened to meet awoman who was down on her luck. She was in her 40s, aU.S. Air Force veteran, and she was attempting to leave a bad relationship. Additionally,she admitted, she had some prior misdemeanors on her record. Becauseof this, finding employment was difficult for her and she was becoming despondent.
Iinvited her to the East Baton Rouge Public Library’s career center
Befuddled, she asked, “Can they really help someone like me?With my record?”
Several weeks later,that same woman was all smiles, having recently gone to the career center and, withthe staff’s assistance, she had a new job.
Across the political spectrum, there’sconsensus that access to books and
Public libraries have provided servicestobothcurrent andformerly incarcerated individuals for more than 100 years, longacting as a quiet but essential bridge, helpingpeople once again be productive members of society
Our library staff helps with résumé buildingand interview coaching, providesaccesstofree job trainingand GED/college test preparation and even preparation forcareer tests likethe postal exam or financial aid for higher education
When Itell people libraries are more than books, this is what Imean Onepatron,who spent 29 years in Angola prison, cametoour career center years ago. The staff helped himcreate arésumé, and he eventually obtained his commercial driver’slicense andajob as adriver.He returned to us this yearto helppivot jobs. Another patron, whoalso hadservedtime in jail and experienced homelessness, came to usfor résumé help, but also left with alist of employers willingtohire individuals with hisbackground. He scored interviews with four different potential employers. We helped these individuals. Butthe benefits go to thewholecommunity. Ourlibrary is always
looking for ways to promote our services to the public and reach those individuals who are historically underserved. We often partner to host re-entry programs with local organizations, such as the Capital Area ReEntry Coalition, theHuey and Angelina Wilson Foundation, PREACH,Suiting 101 and many more.
Though getting the funding we need for all our programs is never simple, we in EastBaton Rouge Parish have theresources that smaller and morerural libraries in our state do not They often relyon federal grants, such as those administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), to provide what services they can Here in Louisiana, funding from IMLS enabled the Louisiana State Library to purchasestatewide access to online databases,freeing up funding for muchneeded services to even our poorest communities. Andyet, despite library services being nonpartisan, federal library funding to ourstate is being cut, and important educational services for Americans who have paid theirdebt to society andare eager to return to theworkforce are as well.
Libraries serve all Americans. Leaders at the national, state and local level must understand how much libraries mean to their constituents.
Libraries give back, and in this moment, they need somehelp in return.
Katrina Stokes is the executive director of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Strengthening Louisiana families begins withempowering parents —especially when it comes to theprotection of their own children online. Today’s digital landscape has the potential to expose minors to inappropriate and dangerous content,often without parental knowledge or permission. Fortunately, we have leaders in Baton Rouge and Washington, D.C., who are standing with parentstoprotect Louisiana children online.
This session, we introduced House Bill 570, the AppStoreAccountability Act, which specifies that consent from the minor’s parent or guardian is necessary in order for the minor to download an app from theapplication store of amobile device.
We were pleased to see this legislation garner such bipartisan support by passing out of the House unanimously with a 99-0 vote last month, with amendments, by theSenate earlier this week. Aconference committee has been appointed to hammer outthe differences between the two versions before it goes to the governor’sdesk.
Lastsession, we had asimilar bill pass with bipartisan support in the House, but theapp store language was killed by lobbyistsrepresenting Big Tech companies.
This session, theLouisiana Family Forum,along withdozens of other advocates who support empowering parents and holding Big Tech companiesaccountable, is excited to help ensure thatHB570,the App Store Accountability Act, makesits way to Gov.Jeff Landry’sdesk. We urge the state Senate to pass HB570 to help protect Louisiana families and end the exploitationofour children by app stores.
This common-sense bill puts control back where it belongs: with parents —not themarketing-savvy Big Tech companies. This is not government overreach. It’s a pro-family,pro-freedom solution that respectsparental rights. Rather than relying on inconsistent platform-by-platform restrictions where you wouldhave to provide your personal information,the AppStoreAccountability Act creates a uniform,privacy-preserving process that helps parentssafeguard their children’s digital lives.
Louisiana is already anational leader in child protection online, but the need for federal action is urgent. According to anew poll conducted by the Louisiana Family Forum, 88% of Louisiana parents support requiring app stores to obtain parental approval for children to download apps —the core requirement of this bill.
Astudy by the Heat Initiative and Parents Together Action found over 200 apps marketed to children under 12 featured harmful content exposure within 24 hours of going online. Even attentive parents may unknowingly allow unsafematerial into their homes. HB570 addresses this issue by requiring developers to provide accurate app age-ratings so parents can give informed consent.
Fortunately,Sen. Mike Lee from Utah and Rep. John James from Michigan have introduced the App Store Accountability Act in Congress. We are optimistic Louisiana’sdelegation, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Leader Steve Scalise, will ensure app store parental approval is the law of the land —not just Louisiana.
National polling shows82% of voters support parental approval at the app store level. This approach ensures consistency eliminates loopholes and makes child safety the default forfamilies.
Critics claim this bill threatens free speech —but it does no such thing. It protects First Amendment rights while reinforcing parental authority.Families, not tech firms, should decide what’sappropriate forchildren.
The App Store Accountability Act upholds core values: responsibility,transparency and protection. It gives parents real tools —not just hope and aprayer —tomanage their children’sdigital experience.
Louisiana children —and families across America —deserve the tools needed to protect their children online. Kids are worth it.
Republican state Rep. Kim Carver represents aMandeville-area district in the Louisiana House. Gene Mills is thepresident of theLouisianaFamily Forum.
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ROOM FOR DEBATE THE WARINUKRAINE
As efforts to end the war in Ukraine appear stalled, manyare looking to U.S. leadership to force Russian PresidentVladimir Putin to the negotiating table. But PresidentDonald Trumphas long seen theRussian leader as an ally and Ukraine’s chancesasweak.However, that could be changing Trump has recently expressed disapprovalofRussia’s continued bombardment of Ukraine and has had discussions with Ukraine PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyy. Still, some Trump supporters areskeptical about greater U.S. involvement, seeing the conflictasa quagmirewith little for the U.S. to gain. Here are twoperspectives:
Ukraine’svalor reminiscent of GreatBritain’s in 1940
Ukraine’sbreathtaking ingenuity,the latest example of which destroyedor damaged dozens of Russia’s longrange bombers on bases 2,500 miles from Ukraine, is in the service of an unflagging valor reminiscent of Britain’sin1940, when it was isolated and embattled, with the German army at the English Channel. Ukraine’sresilience is inconvenient forthose Americans who are eager to proclaim that the geographically largestnation entirelywithin Europe is inevitably doomed to defeat, dismemberment and domination Such Americans’ unseemly “realism” has them invested in, and eveneager for, Ukraine’sdisappearance from themap of European nations. ThoseAmericans should remember Winston Churchill’s1941 responsetoFrench military“realists” who hadsaid in 1940 that Britain would soon have its neck wrung like achicken. Said Churchill:“Some chicken. Some neck.” Today’sfaux “realism” cannotfathom what is at stake in Ukraine. Michael Kimmage can. The director of the Wilson Center’sKennan Institute,writingin Foreign Affairs, says RussianPresident Vladimir Putin has “renormalized the idea of large-scalewar as ameans of territorial conquest.” Putin is, therefore, undoing awar aim enunciated before the United States entered World WarII. In August 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Churchill, meeting on warships in Placentia Bay, off Newfoundland,propoundedthe Atlantic Charter,item two of which lookedtoa future without “territorialchangesthat do not accord with thefreely expressed wishes of the peoples concerned.” It was to buttress this principle that President George H.W.Bush in 1991 orchestrated abroad coalitionofnations for the limitedbut luminous purpose offorcing Iraq to leave Kuwait. Itwas for this principle that in 1982 British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher sent British forces to the South Atlantictoundo Argentina’s seizure of the Falkland Islands. An Argentine intellectual dismissedthis military event as “a fight between two bald men over acomb.” Actually,itwas afight fora principle that again seemsperishable. Vice President JD Vanceusesflippancy, as adolescents do, for the fun of being naughty: “I don’treallycare what happens to Ukraine one way orthe other.” He hasdismissed as “moralistic garbage” a distinguished historian’smildly different opinion about Ukraine’sprospects. Vance wonders whetherNiall Ferguson of Stan-
Trump’seyesopenedonPutin, so nowwhatisthe next move?
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ford’s Hoover Institution is “awareofthe reality on the ground, of the numerical advantage of the Russians, of the depleted stock of the Europeans or their even more depleted industrial base?” Ukraine, says Vance, never had “any pathway to victory.” Vance’s ventriloquist, theU.S. president, hascalled Ukraine’sPresident Volodymyr Zelensky a“dictator,” although it is unclear how much disapproval Trump conveys using that term. Trump has said to Zelensky,“You don’thave the cards.” But Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’sminister of foreign affairs 20202024,writing May 30 in Foreign Affairs, says: “In December 2023, Russia controlled approximately 42,000 square miles of Ukrainianterritory. As of lateMay Russia held approximately 43,650 …the country supposedly holding all the cards hasgainedjust 1,650 of Ukraine’s233,030 square miles over thelast16months Moscow has gone from occupying about 18% of Ukrainianterritoryinlate2023 to roughly 19% today.”
Russia,which Sen. John McCain calleda “gas stationmasquerading as acountry,” hasone third of the European Union’s population, one-tenth of the E.U.’sgross domestic product,and last year had more than half amillion moredeaths than births.
Although some people similar to Vance admiredBritish Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s“realism” at Munich in 1938,Dalibor Rohacofthe American EnterpriseInstitute cautions that it is “misleading and ahistorical” to compare Ukraine’svulnerability in coming negotiations to Czechoslovakia’sinthe negotiations that presaged Germany’stakeover of Czechoslovakia:Czechoslovakia was notforced to acquiesce to afatal agreement “after defending itself successfully againstNazimilitary might for three years.”
President Donald Trump finds Russia “easiertodeal with” than Ukraine, perhaps because he agrees more with Russia VancesaysTrumpmight walk away from peacetalksifPutin is not “serious” about them. So,Vance has notified Putin that simply by being unserious about negotiations, he might provoke Trump to showthat among the things he is unserious aboutis the principleaffirmed at PlacentiaBay
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“I’mnot happy with what Putin is doing. He’skilling alot of people, and I don’tknow what the hell happened to Putin,” said Donald Trumpon TruthSocial over the Memorial Day weekend.
“I’ve always had avery good relationship withVladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him.Hehas gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing alot of people, and I’m not just talking about soldiers. Missiles and drones are being shot into cities in Ukraine, for no reason whatsoever.”
ranged the 1999 bombing of four apartmentbuildings, killing 300 people, and blamed them on Chechen rebels.
Trumpisnot the only president whohas stressed theimportance of personal relationships with other nations’ leaders. But even the most sympathetic relationships have been frayed by national interests rooted in history.Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan had rough patches over theFalklands and Grenada.
It seems possible that Reagan and inconceivable that Trumpread Harvard historian Richard Pipes’ volumes on Russian history,showing how the rulers of tinyMuscovy,startingwith Ivan the Terrible, constantly expanded their domain over the featureless north European and Ukrainian plains, seeking ever moreland and peoples as abuffer for those they already held.
Reagan appointed Pipes to his National SecurityCouncil and, as aclose but secret follower of geopolitics(the movie magazines wouldn’thave understood), observed Josef Stalin’spostwar expansion of Russian militarysuzerainty westward. When asked why he was bent on heading toward theRhine, Stalinsupposedly answered that Tsar Alexander I, after defeating Napoleon, took the Russian army all the way to Paris.
So Putin’s assault on Ukraine, Russian territory from thetime of Catherine the Great (Alexander’sgrandmother) to the fall of Mikhail Gorbachev,was an expression of ahistoric national impulse likely popular among his nation’s ethnic Russian majority Trump’sseeming astonishment that Putin “is needlessly killing alot of people for no reason whatsoever” showsareassuring horror at massslaughter but also an innocence of knowledge about Putin’s career
In his 2004 book “Darkness at Dawn” and in later writings as well, Russian expert David Satter has written that Putin, theformer KGB agent and aide to Saint Petersburg mayor Anatoly Sobchak, ar-
To attack them, Boris Yeltsin appointed Putin primeminister and then resigned in return forpardons forhim and his family.Putin promptly wonthe first of several elections from awary electorate (which Iobserved briefly as a reporter in Moscow)that hoped he would be the “strong hand” that many have traditionally believed Russia needs. That such aman would lodge the war’s largest drone attack on Kyiv and Ukraine recently should not have come as ashock.
The Russian attacks on Ukraine may have opened Trump’seyes to Putin’strue nature and undermined his disdain for Ukraine’sVolodymyr Zelensky That disdain, and the dislike shownby JD Vance in the Feb. 28 Oval Office meeting, seemstohave roots in the admiration of somecultural conservatives for Putin’srepudiations of “woke” attitudes, asense that he is aChristian protector of traditional values dismissed as bigotry by Western European and American coastal elites.
It mayalso be the case of someonthe Right taking the sameview of Ukraine’s leaders that someonthe Lefttook of Chiang Kai-shek and of South Vietnamese leaders in the Cold War. In this view,foreign authoritarians steeped in corruption are demanding that young Americans die to preserve their hold on power For all the deficiencies of America’s allies in those earlier conflicts, it would clearly have been better forthe people of China and Vietnam had the Communists not prevailed. And forall the deficiencies of those America and Europe have been backing in Ukraine, Putin’scold-blooded prosecution of the war seemstohave madeit clear at last to Trumpthat the people of Ukraine and, arguably,Russia will be better off if he does not succeed. What, if anything, Trumpwill do to end the war he promised to end is unclear.On his Truth Social post attacking Putin’sactions, he also attacked Zelensky for“talking the way he does.” As Walter Russell Mead wrote in arecent Wall Street Journal column, “President Trumpsometimes does the right thing.” Sometimes. Now?
Michael Barone is on X, @MichaelBarone.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks viavideo conference at the Kremlin in Moscow,Russia.
Herbert "Bert" Wax passedaway peacefully after ashort illness on May 31, 2025 at the age of 87. Bert was anative New Orleanian and aresidentof Metairie since 1984. He was the only child of the late Augusta "Gussie" Henrietta Braun and Herbert Frank Wax, Sr. He was also preceded in death by Emily Marie Borne, for whom he was married to for over 29 years until her death in 1986 and his son, Gregory Paul Wax. Bert is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Shirley Seghers. He is also survived by his children, Bradley Wax (Cheri Fenner),Karen Falcon (James), stepchildren, Diane Griffinand David Griffin Jr., and stepsister, Jacquelyn Madden. Bert is also survived by his grandchildren, Amelie Wax Reeves (Brian), Ryan Wax, Garret Wax, and Meghan Falcon and step-grandchildren, Braeden and Brendan Bertucci. His surviving family continues with his great-grandchildren, Callen, Cohen, Paul, and Ainsley. Bert willbe missed by many of his surviving cousins and friends. Bert Wax grew up in Mid -City with alarge and close family of aunts, uncles, and cousins all sharing one residence on Bienville St He spenthis summers and weekends working at his father's and uncle Gus Rinderle's hardware store, Broadmoor Hardware, on Broad St. where valuable lifelong experiences in business and people were learned. Graduating from Warren Easton High School in 1955 he joined the Coast
like the 100s this upcoming weekend.The actual temperatures will be in thelower 90s, but factor in thehumidity and it will feel alot hotter.Rain chances will remain lowerthis weekend, and then increase as we head into early next week. Alingering front will bringisolated downpoursto some locations, upwardsof4inches couldbepossible.While therain chancesare increased, not everybodywill receiveseveral inches, butplaces that do couldhave localized street flooding,asstationarystormscan dumpseveral inches in ashort time.The tropicswill remain quiet for thenextweek, as theNational Hurricane Center has no area of developments forecasted at this time.
DEATHS continued from Guard Reserve and served honorably until 1963. In 1956 he was hired at Hibernia Bank where he workedinvariouscapacities fortwenty years with his most cherishedposition being at the St. Claude branch location wherelifetimefriendsand family wheremade.Itwas at Hibernia Bank that he met his first wife, Emily Borne, whom he eloped with in 1956 after ameresix months of dating. In 1976 he was hiredbyFrench Market Homesteadand createda very successful Home Improvement and Consumer Lending Division whereagainhecontinued to make longtermfriends and family.During this time,hebecame afootball refereefor the LHSAAand officiated Louisiana High School football fortwenty years. Leaving French Market Homestead in 1988 he was invested in several businessventuresbefore becoming certified as a ResidentialHome Appraiserwhere he workeduntil he retired at age82. Severalyears after his wifeEmily'sdeath,Bert marriedShirley Seghers, introducing him to alarge and extendedfamily that he lovedand enjoyed. Bert lovedsports and was one of the firstseason ticketholdersfor Saints football,enjoying the friends and familywho surroundedhim formany yearsatTulane stadium He spent many weekends at his camp in Waveland Ms., and reminisced about the great times from the many summers his family spent in Little Woods at Willis's camp on the lake Bert enjoyed golfing and sports, football and baseball particularly, and was an avid supporterofOle Miss and Tulane athletics. He was also aformer memberofthe Krewe of Pontchartrainand enjoyed gathering with hisfellow Warren Easton Alumni. WhatBertloved most was being surrounded by and spending time with friends and family whilesharing the stories of his experienceshehad with relatives he grew upwith.He was a"live and letlive" type of individual with compassionand love for all. We willmiss him dearly. Afuneral servicewill be held on SaturdayJune 7, 2025 at Lake LawnFuneral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA Visitationwillbeheldfrom
11AM -1PM with aservice to beginat1PM.Interment willfollow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers,weask that youmakea donation in Bert's memory to your local Humane Society.
Weiss, RoyA. RoyA.Weiss passed awaypeacefully on Satur‐day,May 31, 2025. He was 88. Roywas preceded in death by hiswife, Sharon RothWeiss, hisparents, WilliamL.Weiss and LouiseGoldner Weiss. He is survivedbyhis daughter LoriWeiss Gremillion and his son, Ronald Weiss(Bar‐bara) andhis grandchil‐dren, ElliottWeiss Matthew Weissand Lind‐sey Harrison (Terry)and alsosurvivedbyhis greatgrandchild, Liam Harrison Roy wasborninBrooklyn, NYand wasa resident of BeauChene in Mandeville for over 30 plus years. He was an avid golferand en‐joyed playingcards with his buddiesatthe Club‐house.A gravesideservice was held on Monday,June 2,2025 in PinecrestMemor‐ial Gardensand Mau‐soleuminCovington.E.J FieldingFuneralHomehas been entrustedwithfu‐neral arrangements Pleasesignthe guestbook atwww.ejfieldingfh.com
White, Troy Thaddeus Troy Thaddeus White was born on February 16 1968, thethird childof Thaddeusand Shirley White, passedawayon MondayJune 2, 2025 at North Oaks MedicalCenter (Hammond). Relativesand friends of thefamily, also pastors,officers andmem‐bersofMacedonia Baptist Church andall surrounding churches areall invitedto attendhis Homegoing Cel‐ebrationonSaturday, June 7,2025 at 11:00 am at Macedonia BaptistChurch 2810 EratoStreet,New Or‐leans,La. Intermentwillbe private.Visitationwill begin at 10:00 am in the above namedchurch.To viewthe full obituary please visithttps://www
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WiltzSr.,EdwardLeroy
Edward LeroyWiltz,Sr., a loving husband,father, father-in-law,grandfather and great-grandfather, passedawaypeacefully surrounded by familyon Friday, May30, 2025 in his home. Mr.Wiltz wasborn onAugust13, 1927, in a small St.Tammany parish settlementnamed Indian Village,tothe nowlate Frank andDorothy Wiltz and wasthe youngestsib‐lingofthe nowlateLouis and Regina.Edwardwas a selftaught, intelligent, for‐ward-thinking man. He was generous, compassionate, independent andresilient. If youneeded help andhe had themeans,hegave freely. “He’dgiveyou the shirt offhis back.” When hewasn’tonthe road or working,heenjoyed pic‐nics, fishingand driving withfamilythroughoutthe countryside.Hehad a stronglovefor pets,espe‐cially straydogs andcats thathewould oftenadopt and shelter. In hislater years,hewould visitthe NationalWorld WarIImu‐seumand recall memories longforgotten. In addition tohis parentsand siblings, Mr. Wiltzisalsopreceded indeath hiswife, Miriam Wiltzand Marion Mercadel ofwhomheshareda long union with.Survivors in‐clude hischildren, Brenda (Stanley),Edward, Jr (Tanda),Don (Paulette), Eric(Erica),Angela (Michael) andRobert (Noel), as well as ahostof grand,great andgrandchil‐dren, nieces andnephews, other relativesand friends. A Mass of Christianburial honoringthe life and legacyofthe late Edward Leroy Wiltz, Sr., will be held atCorpusChristi Catholic Church,2022 St.Bernard Avenue,New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday,June 7,
2025 at 10 am.Interment Lakelawn Cemetery,5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans,LA70124. Visita‐tion8 am in thechurch. Pleasesignonlineguest‐book at www.charbonnetf uneralhome.com. Charbon‐net LabatGlapion,Direc‐tors(504) 581-4411.
Please go to Gayle's tribute website at: p-a-wood.com/gayle/
Thereyou will find:
1. Many picturesof Gayle, herfamily, her friends, etc.
2. Away to leave permanent comments on the website for others to read.
3. Vignettesfrom Gayle's life, and
4. Samplings of herwritings.
Gayle's motherwas Edris deFuentes, and her father was prominentNew Orleansartist Eugene "Gene"Loving(see: art-new-orleans.com).
Besides theLoving's (of Round Rock,Texas) and thedeFuentes', Gayle was related,throughher mother,and closely attached to: thefamilyofher mother's aunt BeverlyHenderson Sharpe, including herhusband, H. Alvin Sharpe, and herdaughter, LynnSharpe Celestin,and herfamily; andthe familyofGayle's aunt HelenMurphy deFuentes,including her husband, St.Dominic athleticdirector John Alden "AldenorMr. Al" deFuentesand theirfour daughters; and thefamily of Gayle's mother-in-law Elizabeth Bongiovanni Beduze
Gayle was born in Hotel Dieu,and spent most of herlifeinLakeview, except for herearly years in the Quarter. Currently, she and Pinckney havebeen living at theirbeautiful little cottage in East Tennessee on theboundary of theGreat Smoky MountainsNational Park. Shereceivedthe last rights from Father Pontian Kiyimba, A.J of Gatlinburg Tennessee. Shepassed away, after ayear-long battle with pancreaticcancer, on theSaturdaybetweenGood Friday and Easter Sunday, 2025. There were no formal services. Shewas cremated on April 29th, 2025.
Gayle said: "Tell everybody Ilove 'em. Thanks for everything. And, Iappreciate Idon'tknowwhat the hell is goingon. IthoughtTrump's openingwould be alot better. (To Pinckney,the only onewith her) Just take care of yourself."
Wood,Gayle Loving
SPORTS
PENNING ALLFOR MOVETOGUARD
BY LUKE JOHNSON
Staff writer
Notonly didTrevorPenning expectthe news that he was goingtomove to guard this offseason, he was excited aboutit. When New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore and offensiveline coach Brendan Nugent called Penning upstairs to inform himthathewas switching positionsbecause they thoughtitwas best for him, he recalled replyingthisway: “I couldn’t agree more.”
Penning,whomthe Saints selected 19th overall in the 2022 draft, struggled at left tackle in his first two seasons, then enjoyed modest success afterswitchingto right tackle last season.
“The things Idowell Ithink fit better at guard. Not to sayIcan’t play tackle, but in the rungame especially at guard —the things Idowell really shine.”
TREVOR PENNING, Saintstackle
tackle, but in therun game —especially at guard —the things Idowellreally shine.”
Penning’sstruggles have mostly come in pass protection, where he was tasked with getting in front of smaller,faster and more athletic players in space. But he excelledasa road grader in the run game, where he could be more aggressive and take his physicality directly to theopponent
Theattacking approach is whatPenning is looking forwardtomost at his new position.
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Thisisthe address 16 super regional teams are trying to reach: 1200 Mike Fahey Street in Omaha, Nebraska. That’sthe site of Charles Schwab Field Omaha, home of the College World Series. Super regionals begin across the country Friday and Saturday at eight on-campus sites. Only eight teamswill survive the best-of-three series, eight teamsthat get to make the journey that is the goal for 307 schools back in February Here’salook at all eight super regionals and predictions for each series, starting with LSU-West Virginia at Alex Box Stadium: West Virginia (44-14) at No.6LSU (46-15)
Game1: 1p.m.Saturday,ESPN
Game2: 5p.m.Sunday,ESPN2
Game3: Monday,ifnecessary
The Tigers and Mountaineers meet in baseball for the first time, with West Virginia seeking its first CWS appearance and LSU its 20th. Both teams have apair of top-shelf starting pitchers: LSU with Anthony Eyanson (10-2, 2.50 earned run average, two saves) and Kade Anderson (9-1, 3.28 ERA), West Virginia with Griffin Kirn (5-2, 3.13, one save) and Jack Kartsonas (6-3, 2.94, one save). Things get dicey,ofcourse, if the Mountaineers can force aGame 3Monday,possibly putting the Tigers’ fate in the hands of freshman Casan Evans (4-1, 1.90, six saves) again. LSU has not lost ahomeseries this season (33-6 overall) and doesn’tlook to start now Prediction: LSU in two games Arizona(42-18) at No.5North Carolina (45-13)
Game 1: 11 a.m.Friday,ESPN2
Game 2: 11 a.m.Saturday,ESPN2 Game 3: Sunday,ifnecessary
BY REED DARCEY Staff writer
Last year,Steven Milam played the hero of LSU baseball’spromising, yet abbreviatedrun through the postseason. Remember the two-run, 10thinning home run that beatSouth Carolina in theSoutheastern ConferenceTournament? Or the rightfield solo shot that defeatedregional host North Carolina?
The Tigers wouldn’thave reached the cusp of asuper regional without Milam’stimely hitting, which made himthe first Tigerto hit game-winners two gamesinone week in more than 75 years. Now postseasonbaseball is back, and so too is the sophomoreshortstop’sswing.
Milam didn’tblast any homers in the Baton Rouge regional. But he didtally fivehits andsix walks an important development for an LSUteamthat’sonlytwo winsover West Virginia away froma return trip to Omaha, Nebraska. Their superregional series willbegin at 1p.m. Saturday in Alex Box Stadium (ESPN).
“His at-batsthisweekendwere himathis best as aplayer,” coach Jay Johnson said Monday.“He’ll play baseball along time if he takes the caliber of at-bats that hehas.”
“The thingsI do wellIthink fitbetteratguard,” said Penning a6-foot-7, 324-pounder.“Not to sayIcan’tplay
But after the Saints drafted tackles each of the past twoyears,including No. 9overall pickKelvin Banks in this year’sdraft,Penning has worked primarily at left guard during the team’sorganizedteamactivities(OTAs). Andwhile there’snot as muchprestige (or moneyto be made) on theoffensive line’sinterior, Penning is all for the move because he said it aligns with who he is as aplayer
“Atguard, you can be more aggressive —obviouslynot super aggressive,but moreaggressive thanattackle,” Penning said. “You can just connect on guys and
The TarHeels got pushed to an ifnecessary game in their home regional by Oklahoma, then pounded OU 14-4. Arizona swept through the Eugene regional 3-0 by acombined 31-6, while, it must be said, avoiding regional host Oregon which went 0-2. UNC has the nation’sthird-best ERA (3.39) and is the
STAFF PHOTO By HILARySCHEINUK LSUshortstop Steven Milam drops his bat as he takes off from home plate after batting against Little Rock on MondayinBaton Rougeregional championship game.
STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER
Saintsguard Trevor Penning takes partin the team’s organized team activities on May22atthe team’straining facilityinMetairie.
SARATOGA SPRINGS,N.Y.— For asecond consecutive year,the Belmont Stakes is being run at historic Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York, creating abuzzin the city that closes off Broadway downtown with the sport’sspotlight shining. Saratoga itself is adraw for avid fans, given the track’splace in horse racing historyand anod to its roots, but the debate continues abouthow to keep the Triple Crown relevant for acasual audience.
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the nation, dating back to before the Declaration of Independence.But unlike then, horse racing now has to compete for attention in acrowded sports landscape. Racetracks like Saratoga have attempted to make the weekend a spectacle, with bands andactivitiesthroughout theraces in hopes of showing the greatness of horse racing and what aday at thetrack looks like.
“It’sagreat day out, lots of excitement,” said Michael Banahan of Godolphin,who owns Kentucky Derby winner and Belmont contender Sovereignty.“There are alot of things that go on duringthe race week, as well Ithink just some people that hadn’tseen that before are beginning to enjoy that.”
The outreach extends beyond the track. Places like America’s Best Racing are working to educate casual fans abouteverything from betting to how wellhorses are taken care of and what to expect on race day It has connected with celebrities and influencers to get them involved in horse racing.That most recently included TikTok star Grif-
fin Johnson, who was given asmall ownershipstake in Derby and Preakness horse Sandman. Johnsonshowed himself getting ready for the races, bathing Sandman and showing what the colt doesonhis off day. Through this, the combined accounts of ABR and Johnson totaled 268 million-plus impressionsand 111 million views “It’s great to have another young horse racing fan in the room,”said ABR’sdirector of digital marketing, Rachel Miller.“But,obviously, thesameformulaisn’t goingto work forever.It’sgoingtoreach apoint where maybe Griffin’s involvement in racingmay stallout or Sandman’s not racing anymore There are just so many unknown variables, especially in this sport, and that’sone of the harder sells. There’sanother optiontodraw
more viewers, but it’s controversial. Ever sinceSovereignty didn’trun in thePreaknessStakes, forfeiting ashot at the Triple Crown to rest up for the Belmont, there have been conversations about spreading out thethreelegsbeyond the current gap of two weeks, then three weeks. Banahan believes spacing out the legs for more rest could attract higher-caliber horses, with moreof achanceofthe KentuckyDerby winner running, raising interest “I’mnot too sure if that’llbethe case or not,” Banahan said. “I think the quality of racing is probably what draws people in. Ithink if we get better horses in all those races, Ithink they’ll get the casual to tune into those as well. Good competition, good horses in there,that happens by having alittle more time
between to rest. That’llbegood for us.”
Not everyone agrees that extending the time in between races would increaseviewership. Trainer Chad Brown,who hasHill Road in the Belmont, thinks extending thetime in between races actually will hurt the Triple Crown “I thinkifyou start spreading it out, yourun theriskoflosingeveryone’sattention, too,” Brown said. “That’sa long time for everyoneto be invested in watchinghow this turns out. Ithink that the average sportsfan movesonfromsport to sport throughout the year.Ithink we have to be happy that we have some of them just forthe Triple Crown,evenifwecan’tget them all theway through the bigger stuff. I think extending events runs risks for that.”
Oakmonttobetoughesttestingolf
World’sbestplayers prepping forchallenge at U.S. Open
BY DOUG FERGUSON AP golf writer
OAKMONT,Pa. Never mindthat Rory McIlroy is finally aMasters champion and the first player in 25 years to join the exclusive list of players with the career Grand Slam. Or that Scottie Schefflerwon the PGA Championship and reasserted himselfasgolf’s best player. They are the biggest starsinthe game heading into the third major of the year.They mightnot be the main attraction. The one name that gets everyone’s attention at this U.S. Open: Oakmont.
The course Henry Fownesbuilt in 1903 is tough as Pittsburgh steel. Geoff Ogilvy,aformer U.S. Open champion, once said playing Oakmont “was like the hardest hole you’ve ever played on every hole.”
The USGA doesn’thave to do much to achieve what it always wants: the toughest test in golf. Oakmont hosts the U.S.Openfor the 10th time on June 12-15, more than any other courseinthe championship’s130-year history. There’s areason it keeps going back.
“There are certain places in ourgame where you stand on the first tee and you look out over the landscape, and it’sjust meant to play the U.S. Open. Oakmont is that place,” John Bodenhamer, the USGA’s chiefchampionships officer, said in an interview with Golf Channel. “It was built for aU.S. Open.” Adding to the hype areplayers whohave gonetoOakmont in the weeks leading up to the U.S. Open and sharing tales of deep rough andgreensthatmakeitfeelthey are putting on linoleum. There
have beenvideosofgolf balls in thethick grasswithonlya few dimplesvisible
“I would say all of therumors and everything arepretty on point,” said JustinThomas, who toured Oakmont before heading to the Memorial Xander Schauffele hasfinished out of the top 10 only once in his eight U.S. Opens. He has yetto see Oakmont, but its reputation is enoughfor him to realize what to expect
“It’sjusta battle.Itreallyis,”
Schauffele said. “Itcan be extremelyrewarding if you areable to stay disciplinedfor 72 holes.The clichestatement of golf is amarathon —itseemstobethe most truefeeling when you play at U.S. Opens. Youjust feel like you’re going to war every day.”
Bryson DeChambeau is the reigning champion,one of eight players who broke paratPinehurst No. 2lastyear.That was a stern test of adifferent variety, more about domed Donald Ross greens and fairways framed by sand dunes.
Before that was the experiment at Los Angeles Country Club, where Schauffeleand RickieFowler made U.S. Openhistory,each with arecord 62 about 10 minutes apart.
In the eyes of Jordan Spieth, what Oakmont providesisa chance to reset what theU.S. Open is all about —narrow fairways, deep rough, tough greens. And at Oakmont, the famous “Church Pew” bunkers that separate the third and fourth fairways.
“If you miss thefairway,it’sreallyhard to make par.And if you hit the fairway,the job’snot done,” Spieth said.“Ithink it’s agood test.
The way I’ve always talked about Oakmont is the USGA needs one year to be able for people to forget about something theydid in
adifferent one. It sets the slate straight.
“It’sthe easiest Openfor the USGA,” he said. “Theydon’t have to do alot to it, and it makes it really good for thetournament.”
Scheffler madehis U.S.Open debutasa19-year-old at theUniversityofTexas. He shot 69 in the first round and then missed thecut
Now he is athree-time major champion, fresh off his five-shot victory in the PGA Championship. Perhaps more telling was a four-shot victoryatthe Memorial, where players felt they weregetting apreviewofthe U.S. Open with roughsothick that just getting backtothe fairway couldbe achallenge.
The freak injury Scheffler suffered —hetried cutting ravioli with awine glass on Christmas Dayand punctured hisright hand —might have set him back at the start of the year.Heisinfull stride now,winning threeofhis past four tournaments.
Not to be overlooked is DeChambeau. For allthe talk about Oakmont’stoughness, Winged Foot in New York is another brute of aU.S.Opentest. That’swhere DeChambeau blasted away off the teeand powered wedges out of the rough. He setthe scoring record at Winged Foot (274) and won by six.
Now he is the reigning U.S. Open champion and readytomatch muscles withOakmont. Only five playersinthe past 100 years have won the U.S. Openback-to-back.
“I think I’m always chasing history.Everybody is.We’re all trying to accomplish featsthat haven’t been done in along time,and going back-to-back would be great. Threeina row would be an even better accomplishment,” DeChambeau said. “So it is in the back of my head. “HowamIpreparing for it?Just like Iwould any other tournament.
Del Solar fires 61 for Canadian Open lead
CALEDON, Ontario Cristobal Del Solarcame off the KornFerry Tour with the nickname“Mr.57.” He flirted with a59onThursday in the RBC Canadian Open. Ten underwith two holesleftonthe par-70 layout, Del Solar bogeyed the par-4 17th and parred the par-5 18thfor a9-under61and ashare of the first-round lead with Thorbjorn Olesen.
Del Solar,the 31-year-old PGA Tour rookie from Chile, and Olsen took advantage of soft greens on the North Course at TPCToronto after rain Wednesday night that continued into the morning. Del Solar earned the “Mr.57” moniker in February 2024 whenhe shot a57inthe Astara GolfChampionship in Colombia for the lowestscoreina PGATour-sanctioned event.
Rangersoption out struggling RHP Rocker
The Texas Rangers optioned right-handerKumarRocker to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, aday after arockystart after coming off the injured list.
The Rangers madethe movebefore the final gameofthe series between the Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas manager BruceBochy said thedecisionwas not about an error Rocker made during thatgame that ledtoa fourrun third inning forthe Rays in an eventual 5-4 winfor TampaBay Rocker,activatedoff the IL earlier Wednesday,was charged with five earned runs on six hits and twowalks.
He struck out five in 31/3 innings. This season, the 25-year-old righthander is 1-4 with an 8.87 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 231/3 innings.
Ishbia’scontrolling interest in White Sox now possible TheChicago White Soxhave reachedanagreement that will give JustinIshbia,the brother of PhoenixSuns owner MatIshbia,the chance to buy afuture controlling interest in the club.
The team made the announcement Thursday,adding that Ishbia will make capital infusions into the White Sox as alimited partner in 2025 and2026, which will be used to pay down existing debt and support ongoing team operations. Ishbia was alreadya limited partner Justin is the second-largest shareholderwith the Suns. Under the agreement, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf will have the option to sell controlling interest in the team to Ishbia from202933. After the 2034 season, Ishbia can acquire thecontrolling interest.
Just like Idid last year withPinehurst, focusing on executing the right shots, hittingthe fairways, not three-putting —that’sgoing to be abig deal —and keeping it out of the rough. Itry to keep it simple.”
That’sarecipe for atraditional U.S. Open. Avoiding three-putts is always mentioned at Augusta National. That comes into focus at Oakmont because of its reputation for fast greens. Sam Snead once famously (and jokingly) said of Oakmont, “I put adime down to mark my ball and the dime slid away.”
One only has to look back at the last time at Oakmont, in 2016, when Dustin Johnson’s ball moved ever so slightly as he was stepping in fora parputt on the fifth hole. He didn’tthink he caused it to move. The USGA didn’ttell him until the 12th teethatitwas beingreviewed, and he was penalized after the fourth round was over.Bythen, he didn’tcare— he wonbythree shots instead of four Johnson is bound of the World GolfHallofFame, andsoispractically every U.S. Open champion at Oakmont, atestament to its stature. MissingisPhilMickelson, who takes on Oakmont for the fourth time. He missed the cut the last two times at Oakmont, and shot 297 —18shots behind —in1994. The U.S. Open remains theonlymajorkeeping him from thecareer Grand Slam, and this likely will be his last one. Mickelson won the 2021 PGA Championship at age 50. His five-year exemptiontothe U.S. Openruns out thisyear,and he already accepted special exemption(which he didn’tneed whenhe won thePGA).Only once hasthe USGA awardeda secondexemption to aplayer who hadnot won theU.S. Open. That was the late Seve Ballesteros.
U.S. gymnastics president to resign in December
Li Li Leung, whodeftly guided USA Gymnasticsback from the brink of collapse in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, is stepping down at the end of the year.USA Gymnastics had filed for bankruptcy after dozens of lawsuits it faced from women who blameditfor failing to supervise Nassar,aformer nationalteam doctorwho sexually abused themunderthe guise of medical treatment, just monthsbefore Leung’sarrival. Through amixture of empathy savvy and commitment, the lawsuit was settledinlate2021.
High-profilecorporate partners reengaged and, in some instances, even expanded their relationship. Leung knew it was time to make achoice shecalled “difficult” and “bittersweet”but also necessary
MLB reinstates four players afterbaseballbettingbans Major League Baseball’soneyear suspensions forbetting on the sport ended for four players Thursday —San Diego starter Jay Groome, Athleticsreliefpitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia infielder José Rodríguez and Arizona reliever Andrew Saalfrank. The A’sreinstated Kelly along with left-hander T.J. McFarland, whowas on the injured list.
The Padres did not offer Groome acontract, nor did thePhillieswith Rodríguez, making them both free agents. Saalfrank wasoptioned to the Diamondbacks’ rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
Theplayers violated Major League Rule 21. They were handed mandatory one-year suspensions for betting on games in which they did not participate.
ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOBySETH WENIG Sovereignty trains before the running of the Belmont Stakes horse race in SaratogaSprings, N.y.onThursday
Manfred said he listened to Trump in support of Rose
MLB commissioner weighs in on variety of baseball topics
BY RONALD BLUM AP baseball writer
NEW YORK
President Donald Trump’s support of Pete Rose was among the factors Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that permanent bans by the sport ended with death, which allows the career hits leader to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Manfred announced the new interpretation on May 13, a decision that allows Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson to be considered for a Hall committee vote in December 2027.
“The president was one of a number of voices that was supportive of the idea that this was the right decision,” Manfred said Wednesday during a news conference at an owners meeting. “Obviously, I have respect for the office and the advice that he gave I paid attention to, but I had a lot of other people that were weighing in on the topic, as well.” Rose and then-commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti agreed to a permanent ban in August 1989 after an investigation commissioned by MLB concluded Rose repeatedly
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his fourth, Milam took three straight balls and let a strike pass through the zone before he swung on the fifth pitch of the at-bat, sending it deep into left field for a double.
Third baseman Michael Braswell drove him home for LSU’s fifth run of the night not long after Johnson said Friday that
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top non-SEC choice per ESPNBet at +550. We think the Heels are a good bet to beat the road-weary Wildcats.
Prediction: North Carolina in two Miami (34-25) at Louisville (38-21)
Game 1: 2 p.m. Friday, ESPN2
Game 2: 10 a.m. Saturday, ESPN Game 3: Sunday, if necessary The Hurricanes won the Southern Miss regional as a No. 3 seed, while the Cardinals took advantage of national No. 1 seed Vanderbilt’s flame-out to win in Nashville as a No. 2 seed. It’s hard to believe once-mighty Miami hasn’t been to the CWS since 2016. It won’t make it this year, either Louisville only allowed five runs in three games in Nashville, and both the Cardinals’ pitching and hitting is superior to the Hurricanes in those departments.
Prediction: Louisville in two No. 9 Florida State (41-14) at No. 8 Oregon
State (45-13-1)
Game 1: 5 p.m. Friday, ESPN2
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Game 2: 8 p.m. Saturday
bet on the Reds as a player and manager for the team from 198587, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule. The Hall of Fame in 1991 decided people on the permanent banned list were ineligible for consideration
“Those who really think about the reasons that I did it think that it is the right decision, and other people I think largely get confused with whether he’s going to be in the Hall of Fame or not and maybe don’t think that was so good,” Manfred said.
Robot umpires
Computer technology to appeal ball/strike calls could be in place for the 2026 regular season. Manfred said use of the Automated Ball-Strike System was likely to be considered by the 11-man competition committee, which includes six management representatives.
During a spring training experiment in 288 games, teams were successful on 52.2% of their ball/ strike challenges using the Automated Ball-Strike System.
“I do think that we’re going to pursue the possibility of change in that process and we’ll see what comes out at the end of that,” he said. “The teams are really positive about ABS I do have that unscientific system that I use: my email traffic. And my distinct impression is that using ABS in
walks and extra-base hits serve as the foundation for LSU’s offense. Milam, usually a six-hole hitter who makes good contact and reads pitches well, can move it along from his normal slot in the lineup — but only when he’s stacking productive at-bats like he was in the regional.
“I think when the target for him is right,” Johnson said, “which is just have quality at-bats and move the offense, he’s an exceptional offensive
Game 3: Sunday, if necessary As the seeds suggest, this could be the most even of all the supers. The Seminoles were close to being a top-eight national seed, nosed out by a Beavers who made it as an independent playing only 24 home games including five in its regional This one goes the distance, but FSU is on better form and keeps alive its pursuit of that elusive first CWS championship.
Prediction: Florida State in three No. 13 Coastal Carolina (51-11) at No. 4 Auburn (41-18)
Game 1: 8 p.m. Friday, ESPN2
Game 2: 2 p.m. Saturday, ESPN2
Game 3: Sunday, if necessary As the LSU Tigers can tell the Auburn Tigers, beware the Chanticleers in a super regional. The nation’s winningest team, Coastal Carolina also has the best team ERA of any super regional squad (3.22). Auburn counters with a strong hitting team (.305), led by the colorfully named Ike Irish (.362, 18 home runs, 57 RBIs), and the Tigers have struck out an SEC-low 422 times. But pitching is a huge edge for Coastal (Auburn’s ERA is 4.71), enough to win the super if it goes the distance.
Prediction: Coastal Carolina in three
BY JENNA FRYER AP auto racing writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A three-judge
because Tyler Reddick’s contract would have made him a free agent if the team could not guarantee him a charter-protected car
spring training has made people more prone to complain of balls and strike calls via email to me referencing the need for ABS.”
An experiment with a technology system to challenge checkedswing calls started in the Class A Florida State League on May 20 That is not under consideration for MLB use in 2026.
“I think we’ve got to get over the hump in terms of either doing ABS or not doing it before you’d get into the complication of a separate kind of challenge,” Manfred said.
Baseball in ‘28 Olympics
Baseball is returning to the Olympics in 2028 after being played from 1992 to 2008 and then in 2021.
MLB is considering whether to allow big-league players to be used at the 2028 Games. It did not allow players on 40-man rosters to participate in the 2021 Olympics and many teams discouraged top eligible prospects from playing.
“We made some progress with LA 2028 in terms of what it could look like,” Manfred said. “We have some other business partners that we need to talk to about, changes that would need to be made in order to accommodate the Olympics. I think we’re going to go forward with that process.”
Manfred said the players’ union appears to be supportive.
player And he did that tonight.”
able pitches.
Ahead of Monday’s regional clincher, Johnson took a risk by reshuffling his lineup. In one of several changes, Milam moved from sixth in the order to third, slotted behind red-hot designated hitter Ethan Frey and ahead of transfer infielder Daniel Dickinson.
Johnson said he thought Milam, sandwiched between two power hitters, would receive more favor-
Murray State (42-14) at Duke (40-19)
Game 1: Noon Saturday ESPNU
Game 2: 11 a.m. Sunday, TV
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Game 3: Monday, if necessary
Every super regional round needs a super underdog, and Murray State is that team. The boys from Matt McMahon’s old school can really rake, having scored nine, 13, eight and 12 runs in their four regional games at Ole Miss. The flip side is the Racers allowed 47 runs in those four games, compared to 10 allowed by Duke in winning the regional at Georgia. The Blue Devils are trying to reach their first CWS since 1961. Prediction: Duke in two No. 14 Tennessee (46-17) at No. 3 Arkansas (46-13)
Game 1: 4 p.m. Saturday,
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Game 3: Monday, if necessary The marquee matchup of the weekend, pitting the reigning CWS champion Volunteers against the Razorbacks, ESPN’s co-favorite with LSU (+300). The winner plays the LSUWest Virginia winner in Omaha. The expected Game 1 matchup between Tennessee’s Liam Doyle (10-3, 2.78, 158 strikeouts in 92 innings) and Arkansas’ Zach Root
federal appellate panel ruled Thursday in favor of NASCAR in the antitrust lawsuit filed by two teams, one owned by Michael Jordan, and vacated an injunction that required 23XI and Front Row be recognized as chartered teams as their case snakes through the legal system. Both race teams sued NASCAR late last year after refusing to sign new agreements on charter renewals. The charter system is similar to franchises in other sports but the charters are revocable by NASCAR and have expiration dates. 23XI, which is owned by Jordan and threetime Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, allied with Front Row in suing NASCAR after 13 other organizations signed the renewals last September and those two organization refused.
“We are disappointed by today’s ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and are reviewing the decision to determine our next steps,” said Jeffery Kessler, attorney for 23XI and Front Row
“This ruling is based on a very narrow consideration of whether a release of claims in the charter agreements is anti-competitive and does not impact our chances of winning at trial scheduled for Dec. 1.
“We remain confident in our case and committed to racing for the entirety of this season as we continue our fight to create a fair and just economic system for stock car racing that is free of anticompetitive, monopolistic conduct.”
The two teams sued and asked for a temporary injunction that would recognize them as chartered teams for this season. The antitrust case isn’t scheduled to be heard until December
The teams said they needed the injunction because the current charter agreement prohibits them from suing NASCAR. 23XI also argued it would be harmed
Though he didn’t record a hit, Milam did draw a walk and drove in a run on a groundout. He also drew solid, heavy contact on a pair of fly-outs to center field. In the field, he continued his impressively clean season.
Milam still hasn’t committed an error since March 25. He has only three this season — and it’s his first year playing shortstop at the collegiate level.
(7-5, 3.78) is a big one and an edge for the Volunteers. But Doyle can only make one start. The Razorbacks rally to win the last two games in a thriller Prediction: Arkansas in three
UTSA (47-13) at No. 15 UCLA (45-16)
The original judge ruled that NASCAR’s charter agreement likely violated antitrust law in granting the injunction. But when they heard arguments last month, the three judges at the the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia, indicated they were skeptical of that decision.
The judges said in Thursday’s ruling they were not aware of any case that supports the lower court’s theory of antitrust law, so they vacated the injunction.
“In short, because we have found no support for the proposition that a business entity or person violates the antitrust laws by requiring a prospective participant to give a release for past conduct as a condition for doing business, we cannot conclude that the plaintiffs made a clear showing that they were likely to succeed on the merits of that theory,” the court said. “And without satisfaction of the likelihoodof-success element, the plaintiffs were not entitled to a preliminary injunction.”
The teams have 14 days to appeal to the full court. The injunction also has no bearings on the merits of the case, and the earliest NASCAR can treat the teams as unchartered — a charter guarantees their organizations a starting spot each week and prize money — is one week after the deadline to appeal, provided there is no pending appeal. NASCAR has not said what it would do with the six charters held by the two organizations if they are returned to the sanctioning body
There are only 36 chartered cars for a 40-car field If the teams do not appeal, the six entries would have to compete as “open” cars — which means they’d have to qualify on speed each week to make the race and they would receive a fraction of the money
Now the New Mexico native’s hitting is starting to catch up, a fact that sharpens the LSU lineup’s teeth. Last postseason, Milam hit for power This year, he’s winning at-bats with contact and discipline. Milam’s so far not the hero he was last year
But his consistent play — both in the box and at short — has helped the Tigers build a postseason run already longer than the one they scraped together last season.
“Whatever you want to call it,” Johnson said, “end of the season last year, postseason or Frisco Classic, early SEC play that’s what he was tonight — just a different level of commitment to his plan and focus. And we’re a different team if he can do that.”
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Game 1: 6 p.m. Saturday, ESPNU Game 2: 2 p.m. Sunday, ESPN2 Game 3: Monday, if necessary The Roadrunners shocked everyone going 3-0 in the Austin regional, including two wins against No. 2 national seed Texas, while the Bruins held serve at home against Fresno State, Arizona State and UC Irvine. Per WarrenNolan.com, UTSA has a better mark against Quad 1 opponents than UCLA this season, 8-4 compared to 4-7. Expect runs aplenty in a series that goes the distance, with UTSA punching one of the last tickets to Omaha. Prediction: UTSA in three
OBSERVATIONS
Saints’running back battle is wide open
AfterKamara, pecking orderisunclear
If we were ranking the most interesting position battlesonthe NewOrleans Saints’ roster, quarterback would obviously be No. 1. But running back might not be far behind.
Haener:‘You’ve got everything youneed’
BY MATTHEW PARAS Staff writer
New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore hasn’tcompletely ruledout adding aveteran quarterback to help arelatively young room with TylerShough,Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener competing for the starting job.
The Saints have aclear starter in Alvin Kamara, but the pecking orderbehind the veteran isfar from established. And with Kamara not participating in the voluntary workouts this offseason, the Saints’ new coaching staff has consistently shuffled runners in and out of the lineup. That continued Thursday,with rookie Devin Neal andveteran Clyde EdwardsHelaire appearing to take most of the reps with the first team. Others in the mix include Kendre Miller,Velus Jones Jr., Xazavian Valladay and Marcus Yarns.
“(We’re looking for)consistency,for the most part,”Saints coach Kellen Moore said. “They’re all talented runners. They can run the football. They got agood space there.The pass protection is hugeand the consistency.”
The opportunity is there,especially after last season. Jamaal Williams, the main backup to Kamara in 2024, was released in March. And when Kamara missed the last three gamesof the year with agroin injury,the Saints’ leading rusher was Spencer Rattler —aquarterback.
New Orleans’ competition this offseason is farfrom over,but it’ll be worth monitoring. Miller, in particular,isentering apivotal season after two straight injury-riddledcampaigns. But on Thursday,the 2023third-rounder did not catchapass in 7on7sand when New Orleans went to an 11on-11 walkthrough near theend of practice, Miller was on thefar field working primarily withthe backups.
“It’s ablank slate for everyone,” Moore said.
Miller,ofcourse, has heard about blank slates before. The samewas said last season when DennisAllen wasfired, and interim Darren Rizzi pledged that the runningback was no longer in the team’sdoghouse. As the final weeks progressed, however, Miller arguably squandered the chance. He only averaged3.2 yards per carry in fourgames before missing the final week witha concussion.
Will he seize this chancethistime around?That remains to be seen.
But Moore and his staff are clearly experimenting to find the best fit.
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave catches aball Thursdayatthe team’sindoor practice facility
Anothergood showing
Speaking of competitions, there wasn’tmuchnew to observe on the quarterback front —but Rattler again had apromising practice. With the Saints working primarily in the red zone, Rattler wasdecisive and zipped theball out of his hand. In 7on7s, Rattler completed 6ofhis 8passes with several resulting in touchdowns.
Rookie TylerShough went 7of8 and threw atouchdown. Like the second OTAs session open to media, the Saints gave Shough reps against theteam’s starting defense in the second half of 7on7s. HunterDekkers, aleft-handed quarterback who signed as undrafted free agent, also got his first reps in,going2of4in7on7s.
Staley showsversatility
Defensive coordinator Brandon
Staley also experimented with afew looks in practice. Notably, cornerback AlontaeTaylor gotextendedwork on the outside after spending the first fewpractices open to reporters in theslot. In previousweeks, Taylorwould only be on the outside in base situations.
The beneficiary of Taylor’s switch to the outside appeared to be UgoAmadi. Amadireceived the majority of nickel reps, though he was interestingly used as adeep safetyinother formations.
Amadi hasquietly played avaluable role for the Saints over the last two years. When injuries have occurred or thecoaching staff has felt the need to switch things up in the secondary,hehas often been the player plugged in.
“The moreyou can do, thelonger you’ll be in theleague,” said Amadi, aseven-year veteran. Star-studded punt returns
Teams will often avoidhaving their top players on special teams forfear of injury,which is why it was striking to seecornerback KoolAidMcKinstry and receiver Chris Olave work on fielding punts this week. Moore, however,was cagey when asked about the possibility of either being the actual returner
“It doesn’t hurt for guys to get back there andcontinue to catch ‘em,” Moore said. “You never know.”
Attendance
Playerswho did not makeanappearance at Thursday’spractice included Taysom Hill (knee), Brandin Cooks,Tyrann Mathieu, Kamara, J.T. Gray, Cesar Ruiz, Nathan Shepherd, Cam Jordan and Chase Young
Offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri and cornerback Dalys Beanum were also sidelined with unspecified injuries, joining Foster Moreau (knee) and Dallin Holker (ankle)
DavonGodchaux and Demario Davis practiced after missing the first two open sessions. Rookie Quincy Riley, dealing with an unspecifiedinjury, progressedtodoindividualwork
Steelers,QBRodgers agreetodeal
The Associated Press
PITTSBURGH After alengthy courtship that was beginningto takeon the look of aNetflix miniseries, Aaron Rodgers has told the Steelers he plans to sign aone-yeardeal and attend minicamp next week. Rodgers, afour-timeNFL MVP who is the league’sseventh all-time leading passer,was brought in to hopefullyendtheteam’splayoff-winningdrought and get the franchise back on the right tracktosuccess.
However,Rodgers will be 42 in December and is coming off aseason in which the New York Jets won only five games and his quarterback rating (90.5) was the lowest since he became afull-time starter in 2008.
Nonetheless, the Rodgers saga has been the talk of the league since free agency began and apolarizing subject among Steelersfans Rodgers told the Steelers from the beginning he would take his time to make adecision, and he did. Rodgers said family and personal matters were the reason for the delay and that retirement was apossibility Through it all, the Steelers firmly believed he would be theirstartingquarterbackwhenthe season opened in September.The indeci-
sion by Rodgers had nothing to do with theSteelers taking Ohio State quarterback Will Howardinthe sixth round of the NFL Draft.
IndianapolisColts QB RICHARDSONSIDELINED INDEFINITELY WITH SHOULDER INJURY: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has ashoulder injurythat will sideline him indefinitely,coach Shane SteichensaidThursday Richardson aggravated ajoint in histhrowing shoulder,which he hadseason-ending surgery on in October2023, his rookieseason. The third-year quarterback reportedsorenessinhis right shoulder during last week’sorganized team activities and hasn’tpracticed since.
He will miss next week’sthreedaymandatoryminicamp. Steichen did not clarify if Richardson will be available for training camp later this summer NewYorkGiants
GIANTS’ PRACTICE ENDS WITHHEATED FIGHT: TheNew York Giants went from running plays to squaring off, readytorumble in the middle of thefield Punches were thrown andhelmets —and players —tossed aside.
Andthey haven’teven madeitto minicamp yet.
“The heat got to us,” edge rusher Brian Burns said Thursdayafter the Giants’ sixth practice of organized team activities.
On aday when temperatures reachedaround 90 degreeswith high humidity,tempers flared toward the end of avoluntary practice session.
First, Burnsand left tackle James Hudson started pushing and shoving each other before thetwo took off their helmets and squared up as if they were going to fight
“I would say it was just aconversation that we had,”Burns said with agrin. Players intervened and Burns andHudson weresenttotheir sidelines by coaches
But on the next play,edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive tackleJermaineEluemunor got intoitand Thibodeaux took aswing at his teammate. That ledtomore pushing and Hudson charged off the sideline and tackled Thibodeaux —and Burns joinedinasheand afew players ended up on the ground.
After theskirmishes, coach Brian Dabollhuddledthe team and the on-field activitieswere done for theday
Butbased on hiscomments, and the team’sactions, such amove doesn’tappear likely to happen anytime soon. Why? Well, when it comes to experience, the Saints still have plenty of people who can guide theiryoung quarterback room along. They just reside on the coaching staff —agroup that’slitteredwith former quarterbacks.
The Saints’ offensive staff has fourcoacheswho have played theposition, starting with their head coach.Moorespent six seasons as an NFL backup after adecorated college career at BoiseState, while offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier played for multiple teams in the 1990s —including the Saints. Quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien was a journeyman in theNFL, notably with the Green Bay Packers and the Indianapolis Colts. And even senior offensive assistant Scott Linehanstarted forthe UniversityofIdaho in the 1980s.
That experience, the signal callerssay,isevident as the Saints have spent this offseason learning anew offense. It becomes quickly apparent that Moore and those involved in installing the offense have played quarterback.
“Itallows youtosee different perspectives,” Haener said. “The coaches understand that, ‘Hey,everyquarterback is different.’ And my footwork at times may be different from Spencer’sand Tyler’s. And we’re going to build this thing up to the point where, ‘Hey,you do whatever’scomfortable if you’re throwing the ball on timeand on rhythm.’”
After Derek Carr’sretirement in May, New Orleansdoes not have apasser on the roster with an NFL winunder his belt. If the room staysasis, the Saints would be the 11thteamsince thestart of thecentury to enter Week 1with that criteria, according to The Associated Press’sJosh Dubow
Butevenlastyear,the Saints were comfortable witha youth movement. Though Carr was the starter,New Orleans opted not to re-sign veteran JameisWinston and relied on Rattler and Haener as backups. When theduo hadto play because of injuries to Carr, however,they struggled: Rattler went 0-6 in his starts, while Haener was benched at halftime in a gamethat NewOrleans also lost. Haener,though, seemed to shrug off the idea that the Saints neededa veteranquarterbackto
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getonthem early,versus tackle whereyou’ve got alot of space between youand theedge rusher.
The new Saints coaching staff sawthat style playout when assessing Penning’sfilm, and Moore said he felt guard wasa natural transition to take advantageofPenning’sstrengths.
“His play style, his physicality is what jumps off the tape,” Moore said. “Wewant him to play fast, free and confident, because when he plays like that he’sareally,really good player.”
It’snot like this is arevelation. When thinking aboutitinfront of his locker after Thursday’sOTA practice,Penning figuredhe’d playedmoreguard than tackle in his career.Heplayed guard in high school,and that was also his first position at Northern Iowa (though he did start 32 games at tackle therecompared to just one at guard). When he wasgoing through the pre-draft process, several teams envisioned him as aguard, which is why he spent sometimeatthe Senior Bowlplaying guard. Whenhegot to New Orleans, he was asked to step in as asuccessor to Pro Bowler Terron Armstead. Then Penning suffered a turf toeinjury that robbedhim of mostofhis rookie season.When he finally gotintothe lineup, he suffered aLisfrancinjury in
mentor them along. “Imean,whatareyougoingtoget fromthat?” Haener said. “Those guys (onstaff)are veterans, man. They’ve done it. They’ve been throughit.…You’vegoteverything you need in terms of what to look for,what to ask, whattosee.” Interestingly enough, Drew Brees has publicly said that he’d liketosee the Saints add aveteran to the room.Speaking at the opening of one of his newbusinesses afew weeks ago, the formerquarterback said that person can serve as a“buffer” between the player and the coaching staff.
“Honestly,you need that,” Brees said, later adding, “I think if therewas oneother thingto do, it would be go out and get a veteran guy who could notonly push the young guys, but also be agreat resource for them.”
The Saints didn’twait long after Carr’sretirement to adda fourth arm, signingundrafted free agent HunterDekkers.That spot, in theory, could have gone to someone with experience. But the Saints opted to go with Dekkers after they identifiedhim in thepredraft process and were impressed by his rookie minicamptryout. The other options, too, may not have been appealing to the franchise. Signing someonelike Aaron Rodgers would have upended its quarterback competition —and that’seven before Rodgers strongly emphasized that he had no interest in playing for the Saints. Veterans like Carson Wentz and Teddy Bridgewater are available, but there are only so manyreps to go around. In the meantime, the Saints’ coaching staff will work to develop thepassersontheroster.Asacoach, Tolzien said hisprofession is all aboutthedelicatebalanceofloading his players up with information —but not too much information. Having playedhelps themunderstandwhere theline is,Tolzien said.
“We’re in afirst-year system, so you don’twant to assumeanything,” Tolzien said. “We’re starting at the101 leveland Ikind of lovethat. Youget to mold them howyou want.”
Week 18 that knocked him out for much of the ensuing offseason. He was benched before the halfway mark of his second season, but rebounded in 2024 and led the team in offensive snaps played.
Still, theSaintsneed to see more from him. The team declined to pick up his fifth-year option this offseason, meaning Penning is entering the final year of hisrookiecontract. He saidhe’s not worried about any of that the uncertainty about his future in NewOrleansorthe lack of a vote of confidence from the team.
“I’m just trying to play my best football, and whatever happens, happens,” Penning said.
It helps thatMooreand several of his assistants have recent experienceguiding someone through this transition. Moore, offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier and run gamecoordinator T.J. Paganetti were all with Philadelphia last season, where they saw another rough tackle prospect, Mekhi Becton, turn in apromising season at guard. So theycan seethe path, and they see it with Penning.
“Trevor’sphysicality,his demeanor,the way he plays, we feel like guard presents him agreat opportunity,” Moore said. Penning still can’tagree more.
“I think it’sagreat opportunity,” he said. “I’m going to be just fine playing there.”
Email Luke Johnson at ljohnson@theadvocate.com.
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Saints running back Devin Neal, left, runs adrill withquarterback Spencer Rattlerduring organized team activities on Thursdayatthe team’sindoor practice facility
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STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER Saints coach KellenMoore watches players rundrills on May22atthe team’sindoor practice facility
Sabalenka ends Swiatek’s reign
Top-ranked woman to meet No. 2 Gauff for French Open trophy
BY HOWARD FENDRICH AP tennis writer
PARIS Flecks of rust-colored clay dotted Aryna Sabalenka’s back and caked her white shoes as she ripped big shot after big shot against Iga Swiatek on Thursday, the thud of racketon-string reverberating off the closed roof at the main stadium at Roland Garros.
So used to hearing and believing — she was a fast-court specialist who couldn’t succeed on the slower red clay used at RolandGarros, the No. 1-ranked Sabalenka showed just how good she can be on the surface by ending Swiatek’s 26-match unbeaten streak at the French Open and bid for a record fourth consecutive trophy with a 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 win in Thursday’s semifinals.
Now Sabalenka will try to win her fourth Grand Slam title and first not on a hard court — when she takes on No. 2 Coco Gauff in Saturday’s final. It will be the first title match in Paris between the Nos 1 and 2 women since 2013 and just the second in the past 30 years.
“It’s going to mean everything to me and my team, because I have to say that almost (my) whole life, I’ve been told (clay) is not my thing, and then I didn’t have any confidence,” Sabalenka said. “In the past I don’t know how many years — we’ve been able to develop my game so much,
so I feel really comfortable on this surface and actually enjoy playing on clay.”
Gauff, a 21-year-old American who was the runner-up in 2022 to Swiatek, reached her second French Open final by beating 361st-ranked French wild-card entry Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 in a farless-interesting, far-less-competitive semifinal.
“My first final here, I was super nervous, and I kind of wrote myself off before the match even happened,” said Gauff, who is 5-5 against Sabalenka and beat her for the 2023 U.S. Open title at age 19.
“Obviously, here, I have a lot more confidence just from playing a Grand Slam final before and doing well in one.”
Much to the chagrin of the 15,000 or so locals pulling for their countrywoman at Court PhilippeChatrier, Gauff vs. Boisson wasn’t much of a contest, as might be expected from their rankings and relative experience.
Then again, that didn’t stop Boisson from eliminating both No. 3 Jessica Pegula and No 6 Mirra Andreeva en route to becoming the first woman since 1989 to get to the semifinals in her Grand Slam debut.
Loud as the crowd was, repeatedly singing Boisson’s first name, Gauff’s play spoke volumes, too, as she took 20 of the first 30 points for a 4-0 lead That pattern held, and by the end, Gauff had claimed 34 of the 51 points that lasted at least
five strokes.
Most remarkable about Sabalenka’s win was the way she dominated in crunch time, racing through the last set.
“I mean, 6-love,” she said. “What
can I say? Couldn’t be more perfect than that.”
Swiatek’s explanation?
“I lost my intensity a bit,” she said. “Just couldn’t push back.”
This stat says it all: The third set included 12 unforced errors off Swiatek’s racket, and zero off Sabalenka’s.
This continues a rough stretch for Swiatek, a 24-year-old from Poland, who hasn’t reached a final at any tournament since walking away with her third trophy in a row — and fifth Grand Slam title overall — from Paris 12 months ago. She recently slid to No. 5 in the rankings.
Her rut includes a loss in the semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Later last season, she was suspended for a month after testing positive for a banned substance; her explanation was accepted that the result was caused by a contaminated medicine.
Sabelanka is unquestionably, as good as it gets in women’s tennis right now
“She didn’t doubt,” Swiatek said. “She just went for it.”
Even though Sabalenka broke in the first game and soon led 4-1 — at which point Swiatek was glancing up at her coach, Wim Fissette, in the stands, hoping for some sort of insight that could change things — this was not one-way traffic. Swiatek ended up leading 5-4 in that set, but when they got to the tiebreaker, Sabalenka asserted herself.
Did the same in the last set.
“It was a big match, and it felt like a final,” said Sabalenka, who won the Australian Open twice and the U.S. Open once “But I know that the job is not done yet.”
Gilgeous-Alexander nearing a milestone in the NBA Finals
BY TIM REYNOLDS AP basketball writer
OKLAHOMA CITY Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a chance to make a whole slew of history in these NBA Finals.
The Oklahoma City star is the first reigning MVP who’ll play in the finals they start Thursday night when the Thunder play host to the Indiana Pacers — since Golden State’s Stephen Curry in 2016. He could become the first player to win a scoring title and an NBA title in the same season since Shaquille O’Neal did it for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999-2000. And sometime in Game 1 or Game 2, Gilgeous-Alexander will likely hit another milestone. He comes into this series with 2,960 points this season officially anyway, more on that in a second — between the 82-game regular-season slate and now the postseason. With 40 more points, he will record the 25th instance of a 3,000-point season when combining the regular season and the playoffs. The most recent to do it was Luka Doncic, who had 3,005 points for Dallas last season If the NBA Cup championship game counted statistically, which it doesn’t, Gilgeous-Alexander would only need 19 more points
for 3,000. He had 21 in that OKC loss to Milwaukee at Las Vegas in December, but those points don’t count toward his season total. Michael Jordan had 10 seasons with at least 3,000 points, Wilt Chamberlain had five and nine other players — Bob McAdoo, Elgin Baylor, James Harden, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Rick Barry, Shaquille O’Neal and Doncic have one.
4 Canada
For the second consecutive year, there are four Canadians in the NBA Finals. Last year, it was Oshae Brissett for Boston and AJ Lawson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dwight Powell for Dallas.
This year, it’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort for Oklahoma City, along with Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard for Indiana.
“I played against Andrew when I was 9 years old,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “It’s been an amazing journey To see him having success, my own success, obviously Lu’s success, Ben’s success, it’s special.
It’s hard to even wrap your head around. For us to make it to this stage, is a testament to our hard work, our character, people around
No. 1 Sinner to play Djokovic while Alcaraz faces Musetti in semis
BY JEROME PUGMIRE AP sportswriter
PARIS It is unusual to think of Novak Djokovic as not being the favorite to win a French Open semifinal, given that his greatest clay-court rival Rafael Nadal has retired.
After all, Djokovic has won three titles at Roland-Garros among his men’s record 24 Grand Slams. He also owns prestigious winning head-to-head records against 22-time major winner Nadal (31-29) and 20-time major champion Roger Federer (27-23).
Yet, when Djokovic faces Jannik Sinner on Friday for a place in Sunday’s final, against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain or No. 8-seeded Lorenzo Musetti the favorite could be Sinner
Top-ranked Sinner has beaten Djokovic in their past three meetings and four of the past five, including in the 2024 Australian Open semifinals. The Italian is 4-4 against him and 15 years younger than Djokovic, who is 38.
Given this, and Djokovic’s early losses in Doha, Indian Wells, Monte Carlo and Madrid, his title chances were subdued before the French Open.
“He’s a bit underrated,” 2024 French Open runner-up Alexander Zverev said after losing to Djokovic in the quarterfinals on Wednesday “A lot of people count him out already But this year he’s had wins over Carlos (Alcaraz) at the Australian Open, he has had a win over me at the French Open. Forget the age.”
Losing the match, including a 41-stroke exchange, convinced Zverev that Djokovic was far from a spent force. Just before the French Open, Djokovic won his 100th career title.
“The way I won the tournament definitely helped me mentally approach Roland-Garros in a better way,” Djokovic said. “I think the win against Alcaraz in quarters of Australian Open, to win quarters against Zverev (on Wednesday) proves to myself and others that I can still play on the highest level, and I just thrive on these occasions.”
So does Sinner, the Australian Open champion, who is 3-0 in major finals.
“Jannik is in tremendous form, and he has been the best player
for the last couple of years,” Djokovic said. “But these kind of matchups and challenges extract the best out of me. Playing best of five, late stages of a Grand Slam against No. 1 in the world, you can’t get more motivated than that for me at this age.”
Sinner thinks Djokovic presents the same threat as always.
“He has shown in the last period that he is back to the level,” Sinner said. “He’s such an experienced player, 24 Grand Slams. I think that says everything.”
Musetti’s record against Alcaraz?
This will be their seventh meeting in what could blossom into a big rivalry The 23-year-old Musetti beat Alcaraz on clay in the 2022 Hamburg final, but has lost five straight matches to him since then, including three on clay
The 22-year-old Alcaraz is chasing a second French Open title and fifth major overall. Alcaraz beat Musetti twice on clay this season — in the Italian Open semifinals and the Monte Carlo Masters final.
“He just joined a really short (list) that made at the least the semifinals of the big events in the clay season,” Alcaraz said. “It’s going to be great for the people to watch.”
Djokovic needed four sets in the quarterfinals to reach the semifinals, as did Musetti against Frances Tiafore But Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, and Sinner saved valuable energy with straightsets wins.
“We’ve seen Sinner really destroy people lately And I guess today was Carlos’ turn,” No. 12 Tommy Paul said after his quarterfinal defeat to Alcaraz. “Both of them are playing at an extremely high level right now.”
Seven-time major winner John McEnroe said Djokovic looked “unbelievable” at 38, that his serve, his volleying were “better than ever” and his hunger was undiminished.
Still, he thought he and Musetti faced a tall order
“If Sinner or Alcaraz bring their A game I think it’s going to be really difficult to win,” said McEnroe, who is working on French Open telecasts for TNT Sports. “(Musetti’s) done everything he can do, he’s got fitter He’s clearly better than he’s ever been, but the problem is so is Alcaraz.”
What Trump travel ban means for 2026 World Cup
BY GRAHAM DUNBAR AP sportswriter
GENEVA U.S. President Donald
Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term.
Yet there is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign visitors planning trips to the U.S. for the two biggest events in sports.
and Mexico in one year’s time. Cuba, Haiti and Sudan are in contention. Sierra Leone might stay involved through multiple playoff games. Burundi, Equatorial Guinea and Libya have very outside shots.
us that helped us get here. It’s been a blessing. It’s been super fun.”
Dort said he hopes Canadians enjoy seeing four of their own in the finals.
“Obviously we represent our teams here,” Dort said. “But at the end of the day we represent our country as well.”
And it’s certain that Montreal will get a title: Dort and Mathurin are both from there.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for me, Lu, the whole Montreal city,” Mathurin said. “I think it’s a great step in the right direction just to be able to go against each other You know Lu’s a great friend of mine. I would call him brother right now, but we’re enemies.”
Finally, the finals, for James Johnson
Indiana’s James Johnson has been in the NBA for 16 seasons. He has played for 10 different franchises. He has played under 11 different coaches.
He has finally made the NBA Finals. Johnson came close in 2019-20, starting the season with Miami — which wound up making the bubble finals that season. But Johnson was part of a three-team trade about a month before the pandemic hit and ended up in Minnesota
Trump’s latest travel ban on citizens from 12 countries added new questions about the impact on the World Cup and the Summer Olympics, which depend on hosts opening their doors to the world.
Here’s a look at the potential effects of the travel ban on those events.
What is the travel ban policy?
When Sunday ticks over to Monday, citizens of 12 countries should be banned from entering the U.S. They are Afghanistan, Myanmar Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
Tighter restrictions will apply to visitors from seven more: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
Trump said some countries had “deficient” screening and vetting processes or have historically refused to take back their own citizens.
How does it affect World Cup?
Iran, a soccer power in Asia, is the only targeted country to qualify so far for the World Cup being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada
But all should be able to send teams to the World Cup if they qualify because the new policy makes exceptions for “any athlete or member of an athletic team, including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives, traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting event as determined by the secretary of state.”
About 200 countries could send athletes to the Summer Games, including those targeted by the latest travel restrictions The exceptions should apply to them as well if the ban is still in place in its current form.
What about fans?
The travel ban doesn’t mention any exceptions for fans from the targeted countries wishing to travel to the U.S for the World Cup or Olympics.
Even before the travel ban, fans of the Iran soccer team living in that country already had issues about getting a visa for a World Cup visit.
Still, national team supporters often profile differently to fans of club teams who go abroad for games in international competitions like the UEFA Champions League.
For many countries, fans traveling to the World Cup — an expensive travel plan with hiked flight and hotel prices — are often from the diaspora, wealthier, and could have different passport options.
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Coco Gauff of the U.S celebrates after defeating French wild-card entry Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 in the French Open on Thursday in Paris.
n Red,ripe and readytoeat
—that’sthe tasty reason for the two-day CREOLE TOMATO FESTIVAL at theFrenchMarket Saturdayand Sunday. The luscious fest featuresmusic at the market and in Dutch Alley, good booths, vendors selling Creole tomatoes and free activities for the entire family.Expect to find such dishes as Creole tomato jambalaya,stuffedtomatoes with creamy shrimp pasta, fried Creole tomatoes and much more
The fun startsat 10:30 a.m Saturdaywith asecond-line, then music at 11 a.m. on stages and tents,plusfood demonstrations. frenchmarket.org
n Apacked weekend of events celebrating the NATIONALWWII MUSEUM 25th ANNIVERSARY also marks the 81stanniversary of the D-Dayinvasion of France. H-Hour (when it started) gets going Fridayat6:30a.m.with aremembrance gathering heroes’ welcome, commemoration celebration and more, with apresentation withthe LPO at the Orpheum Theater (129 Roosevelt Way) at 7:30 p.m. Family and Member Daykeeps the doors of the museumat924 Magazine St. open forfree Saturday. nationalww2museum.org
Operatic popstarAndreaBocelli returns Tuesdayfor only hissecondNew Orleansconcert
Crescent City ENCORE
BY KEITH SPERA Staff writer
Andrea Bocelli didn’t performin New Orleans until hewas 30 years into his career
He’snot waitingnearly so long for his encore. The operatic-pop Italian tenor headlinesthe Smoothie King Center on Tuesday.That’s littlemore than two years after he filled the same venue for his NewOrleans debut on Feb. 11, 2023. To makeittoNew Orleans this time around, he’ll logaconsiderable commute. He’sscheduled to perform in Wroclaw,Poland, on Sunday night. He’llthenflyto New Orleanstokick off abrief run of seven concertsinthe United States. By June 27, he’llbeback in Italy for the first of two consecu-
“The concertwill follow a tried-and-true format. A first halfdedicated to great operatic masterpieces …followed by a second half filled with classic pop songs, cherished romances …, and heartfelt melodies from both past and recent albums.”
ANDREABOCELLI
tive nights at theancient Roman amphitheater in the archaeological parkofPompeii. Ticketstohis show Tuesdayat theSmoothie King Center with the LouisianaPhilharmonic Orchestra are still available through Ticketmaster,starting at $85 plus taxes Show time is 8p.m. Classicalmusicand operadon’t
typically fill arenas. Bocelli’smass appeal stems largely from his crossover projects. Christmas albums, movie tie-ins,hugely popular PBS specials, English-language recordings, Olympic closing songs, pop star collaborationsand remaking popular songs have all helped fuel the handsome former attorney’sascent to the pop stratosphere.
‘Duets’and more
Sincehis last local stop,Bocelli released “Duets (30th Anniversary),” acompilationofpreviously released and new duetstocommemorate his three decades as arecording artist. The collection revisits his past song summits withthe likes of Celine Dion, Bono, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Kenny G.
Lillian Boutté-l’Etienne, the jazz and gospel singer who spent decades in Europe advocating for the music of her native New Orleans, died May 23 following along illness. She was75. The fourth oldest of 10 siblings, she hailed from an extended family of singers and musicians, in-
cludingyounger brother John Boutté andnieces Tricia “Sista Teedy” Boutté and Arsene DeLay She and her siblings grewupinabrick house on DerbignyStreet in the Tremeneighborhood. As achild,Lillian sang in a choir.
she would rehearse
band in the front roomaround
century-old piano.
amusic therapy degree from Xavier University even as she provided backing vocalsinrecording studios and/or on stages for the likes of Patti LaBelle, Allen Toussaint, the Neville Brothers, Dr.John, the Pointer Sisters and James Booker She was her family’strailblazer, demonstrating that acareer as a professionalmusicianwas possible. She was doing hair before she spent four years starting in 1979 touring internationally with the
Vernel Bagneris musical “One Mo’ Time,” which was set in the world of Black New Orleans vaudeville. She found Europe to be especially receptive to her style of distinctly New Orleans jazz infused with gospel, rhythm & blues and other influences. In the mid-1980s, she settled in Germany,which wouldbeher homebase for nearly 30 years.
n Audubon Aquarium takes the plunge Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. for aspecial PARTY FOR THE PLANET —WORLD OCEANDAY at 1 Canal Place. Part of the Audubon Nature Institute’sParty series to celebrate the environment and its biodiversity,the aquatic adventure highlights the work that is underway to protectthe world’s oceans and species audubonnature institute.org
Sally-Ann Roberts celebrates motherin newbook
Former anchor, brotheroffer retellingoflessons learnedfrommom
BY KEITH SPERA Staff writer
Sally-Ann Roberts always looks forthe light.
During her26yearsofco-anchoring the “Eyewitness Morning News” alongside thelate Eric Paulsen, she always sought positivity,even in the toughest of times.
She inherited that philosophy from her mother,the former Lucimarian “Lucy” Tolliver.How Lucimarian learnedthatlesson is the subject of “Lucy Sings on Lucy Street,” anew children’s book by Sally-Ann Roberts and her brother Lawrence “Butch” Roberts.
Publishedbyanimprint of HarperCollins, “Lucy Sings on Lucy Street” is afamily affair: Sally-Annand Lawrence’ssister, longtime “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts, wrote the epilogue.
With illustrations by Jestenia Southerland, the book tells the true story of atraumatic, but ultimately transformative,moment in young Lucimarian’slife. Sally-Ann and Lawrence Roberts will read the book during “Saturday Storytime” starting at 11 a.m.Saturday at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. The siblings will sign copies of their book.
It introduces readers to Lucimarian as an 8-year-old living on Lucy Street in Akron, Ohio, in 1932. She enjoys an idyllic childhood on astreet populated by the children of European immigrants.
The Great Depressionwould soon intrude on little Lucy’slife. One day,she sees men repossessing furniturefrom inside herfamily’shome —her parents could no longerkeepup thepayments. Theirelectricity is also turned off.
Upset, Lucy retreats to the nearby homeofher grandfather, the Rev. George Suddeth, whofounded the Robert Street Church of God in 1917. He counsels his young granddaughter to sing. Specifically,tosing the Sundayschool favorite “This Little Light of Mine.” “Singing is good medicine, child,” he says in the book. “It cures all kinds of ills. When you sing, you cheer yourself up.”
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Andrea Bocelli performs for the first time in NewOrleans at afull SmoothieKingCenter in 2023.
By The Associated Press
Today is Friday,June 6, the 157th day of 2025. There are 208 days left in the year
Todayinhistory:
On June 6, 1944, during World WarII, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy,France, on D-Day as they launched Operation Overlord to liberate Germanoccupied Western Europe. More than 4,400 Allied troops were killed on D-Day,including 2,501 Americans.
Also on this date: In 1889, an industrial accident sparkedadevastating fire in Seattle, Washington, destroying 120 acres of the city center, including the majorityofthe city’scommercialdistrict and waterfront.
In 1939, the first Little League Baseball game was played as Lundy Lumber defeated Lycoming Dairy 23-8 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
In 1966, civil rights activist James Meredith was shot and wounded by asniper on the second day of Meredith’s march from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi, which he began to raise awarenessofongoing racial oppression inthe South. (Meredith would recover fromhis injuries and was able to rejoin the march, which had grown from asmall group of supportersto15,000 marchers, the day before the group arrived in Jackson.)
In 2015, American Pharoah became the first horsein 37 yearstoclaim horseracing’s Triple Crown, winning the Belmont Stakes by 5½ lengths. Today’sbirthdays: Singer-songwriter Gary U.S. Bonds is 86. Civil rights activist Marian Wright Edelman is 86. Country musicianJoe Stampley is 82. Olympic track &field gold medalist Tommie Smith is 81.Actor Robert Englund is 78. Folk singer Holly Near is 76. Sen. Sandra Bernhard is 70. Tennis Hall of Famer Bjorn Borg is 69. Comedian Colin Quinnis66. Music producer Jimmy Jam is 66. Filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda is 63. Actor Jason Isaacs is 62. Actor Paul Giamatti is 58.
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The newsingalongs include songswith Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Gwen Stefani, Karol G andsouth Louisiana’sown Lauren Daigle. Daigle joins him on aremake of “Cantodella Terra,”a hit single from his 1999 album “Sogno” thathelater recorded with Sarah Brightman ForTuesday’sshow, Steven Mercuriowillconduct theLouisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, which will be augmented by a60-member choir.Scheduled guest performers include soprano Juliana Grigoryan, baritone Edward Parks, cellist Mariko Muranaka, pop singer Pia Toscano and aquartet of dancers.
“The concert will follow atriedand-true format,” Bocelli said through his publicist. “A first half dedicated to great operatic masterpieces —with arias and duetsbyVerdi,Puccini, Giordano, Rossini, and Bizet—followed by asecond half filled with classic popsongs, cherished romances (including Neapolitan gems like Torna aSurriento and Notte ’e piscatore), and heartfeltmelodies from bothpast and recentalbums —including the songs the audi-
ence most longs to hear.”
At leastsome elements of the show will resemble his lastvisit. That 2023 show was arare arena concert forwhichaudience members remained seated and quiet when the house lights went down to herald the star’sarrival onstage Carlo Bernini, Bocelli’slongtime conductor,first put the LPO through itspaces with abrief tune up on the overturefrom “Carmen.” With that, Bocelli, who hasbeen completely blind since age 12, was ledonstage in agoldtuxedo jacket.
Stationed center stage in front of an angled microphone stand,eyes closed —astheywould remain for the duration of the evening he opened hismouth andwentto work with abrindisi, asort of operatic drinking song, from Mascagni’s“Cavalleria Rusticana.” He followed with “Ladonna èmobile,” a canzone from Verdi’s“Rigoletto.”
He may lack LucianoPavarotti’sall-consuming charisma and power, butPavarottihimself was impressed enough to give athenunknown Bocelli’scareer akey boost. Bocelli’s voicethroughout his New Orleans debut boasted a palpable warmthand fullness. Especially in the first act, which favored operatic material, he concluded most songs with abig, round note, before snapping it off
in sync with the orchestra and then clasping hands in solidarity with Bernini.
Covering lots of ground
Throughoutthe night,hecovered considerable ground, literally: After every song or two, he wasescorted offstage as special guests took turns in the spotlight. He would then return fora shared song in what amounted to a“Bocelli &Friends”-style revue.
Ascant 37 minutesinto the show,itpaused for a22-minute intermission. The sevenvertical LED screens flanking the stage replayed acommercial for“The Journey,” afilm aboutBocelli’s 200-mile horseback ride across his homecountry Otherwise, thescreensdisplayed close-ups of the singers and/or backdropssuitedtowhateveropera was being sampled, gorgeous shots of the Italian coast and countryside and historic footageof Americans liberating Italy during World WarII. In the second act, Bocelli changed into ablack tuxedo jacket to sing against black-and-white footage of long-ago Italian movie stars and the pioneering Italian paparazzi for“Voglio vivere cosi,” thefirst of multiple songs from his “Incanto” album.Veronica Berti,
Bocelli’smanager andsecond wife, joined him for asweet duet, as is the couple’scustom
Footageofbrilliant red poppies filled the screen as Bocelli caressed “Amapola,”a 1920 Spanish composition that has been covered by everyone from Bing Crosby to the Three Tenors. The choir further elevated “Amapola.”
Duringanother Bocelli break, “American Idol” alumnus PiaToscano, helpfully identified on the screens as a“pop artist,” navigated “Feeling Good” as apair of dancersgot intimate atop achair at stage right. Toscano remained to join Bocelli for the Elvis Presley-popularized “Can’tHelp Falling In Love.” One of the only songs Bocelli sang in English, he turned up the smoldering romance in the opening lines. His finale was,naturally,his signature version of thePuccini aria “Nessun dorma.” Bocelli saved hisboldest,mostrobust note, and most impressive transitions, for his farewell. Pavarotti famously popularized “Nessun dorma”decades ago. Onstage in NewOrleans two years ago, Bocelli madeitfeel like his own.
Email KeithSpera at kspera@ theadvocate.com.
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Andrea Bocelli performs for the first time in NewOrleans at afull Smoothie King Centerin2023.
Excuse me,but is this rude?
Dear Miss Manners: Iwould like to hear your opinion on whether or not using “Excuse me” can be rude.
In my opinion, if Ican see that a person’sactivity will only take aminute, it is rude to say,“Excuse me,” and expect them to stop what they’re doing to allow me to accomplish my task. The proper thing to do, in my mind, is to patiently wait my turn. What do you think?
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Judith Martin MISS MANNERS
Gentle reader: It depends on the activity If someone is standing in your wayinthe grocery aisle,trying to decide between mayonnaise brands, you should patiently wait your turn. If that person is blockingyou while texting aspouse, havingan intense argument about whether mayonnaise should be in their diet at all, and should we even be married if you don’tcareenough to pick up the things Iasked then the task at hand is not going to soon be accomplished. In that case, you may say,“Excuse me,” with Miss Manners’sblessing.
Note that tone is important, too. Ahaughty “Well,exCUSEMe!”is always rude.
Dear Miss Manners: My brother and Icelebrated the birthday of a
close friendwith several others. The dinner was at alocal restaurant,beginningat5 p.m.(stated time). We had difficulty finding parking and arrived 15 minuteslate, but not because we were careless of thetime. Ourfriends had atable just to theleft of the front door.It was obvious that the remaining eight of them hadarrived early,for there were empty glasses and picked-over appetizers. Idon’tsee how they could haveordered and finished drinks andappetizers within 15 minutes or so, unlessthey’d all gathered priortothe stated time.
No one had mentioned they were goingtodothis or reached outtofind why we were late.
Last to arrive, we soon had our own cocktails. Still, it bothers me that therest of thepartygathered before us. Most of these friends see each other at least twice a week,when we don’t.
In prior birthday events, perhaps acouple arrived early and had acocktail, butnever the rest of the party together,sothis hadn’t bothered me before.
This time it did. Am Ibeing oversensitive? Ithink if thepartystarts at astatedtime,the guests arrive
around thattimeand wait afew minutesbefore ordering anything. This situation has occurred before, but not to this degree. Ifeel my friends have moved on. Should I?
Gentle reader: Your case would be awhole lot stronger had you not been 15 minutes late. As it stands, your friends could saythey were not sure when or even if you were coming, so went ahead withordering drinks. No doubt —they might add —the waitstaff was pressuring themtodoso.
To get themtoadmit they were there longer thanthat would be tantamount to accusing themof fooling you —not agood look or a pleasant way tocelebrate abirthday,Miss Manners assures you.
Perhaps you should hold off casting aside awhole group of close friends until you have evidence of malice. If you really want to catch them in the act, you had better get there on time or even early.That includes leaving extra time for parking.
Send questions to Miss Manners at her website, www. missmanners.com.;toher email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St Kansas City,MO 64106.
Quicktrick to firm up pizzacrust
Dear Heloise: Ilove agreat pizza, but sometimes it gets delivered with one hang-up. The crustisnot firm enough to pick up the pizza without folding away.It’stoo “greasy!”
Isolve the problem this way: Iopen the pizza box and slide the pizza to the “lid” of the box. The cardboardtop is not soaked with drippings of the pizza. Let it sitonthe “lid” for afew minutes. Presto! The crust is firmer —Kevin K., in Helena, Montana
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As a“New Orleans Musical Ambassador,” she touredextensively in Europe, Asia and Australia while making occasional trips back to NewOrleans. She helped connect NewOrleans musicians andchefs with European festivals, introducing them to an eager audience. She organized annual music workshops for grade school and high school students in Germany,France, England andAustralia,where she taughtthemjazzand gospel songs.The weeklong workshops often culminated in concerts to raise funds forthe schools. She was also alongtimesupporterofthe New OrleansMusicians’ Clinic and other initiatives involved with promoting musicians’ health. She recorded with bands in Norway andDenmark. Herextensive discography includes the 1985 album “I Sing Because I’m Happy.”
Thefollowing year,she released “A Fine Romance,” acollaboration with herhusband at the time, the German saxophonist andclarinetist Thomas L’Etienne Thecouplerecorded numerous
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projects together,and he remained close to the Boutté family following their divorce. Apairofback-to-back albums released by the Blues Beacon label, 1993’s“The Gospel Book” and 1994’s“The Jazz Book,” spoke to hertwo primarymusical languages.Mac “Dr. John”Rebennack produced her 1996 album “But…Beautiful.”
She moved back to NewOrleansin2017. She performedlocally as herhealth permitted,including a2017 set at the French Quarter Festival with her band Lillian Boutte and Gumbo Zaire, whichfeatured her niece Tanya Ellsworth Boutté.
Survivors include sisters Lolet Boutté, Lynette Boutté, Lorna Delay,Leda Blanks and Lenora Boutté-Hingle andbrothers Emanuel Boutté, JohnBoutté and Peter Boutté.
Afuneral is scheduled forSaturday.Visitation starts at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 3368 Esplanade Ave., followed by aMass at noon. BurialisatSt. PatrickCemetery No. 1. Charbonnet Funeral Homeisincharge of arrangements.
The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Facebook pagesofJohn, Loletand Tanya Ellsworth Boutté.
thoseofher children Sally-Ann, Lawrence and Robin.
Dear Heloise: Iwork as adental hygienist, and we see so many patients who are very careless
aboutbrushingtheir teeth. There are some things people need to do to keep their pearly whites shining: n Buy asofter brush. Never use ahard-bristle toothbrush. n Brush in gentle circles, anddon’t forget the back of yourteeth. n Bristles fanning out? Time to buyanew brush!
n Brushinthe morning and before bedtime, and take your time n Floss! This is very important.
—K.E., Kennewick,Washington Thelongand shortofit
Dear Heloise: Men’sshirtsare labeled long or tall for those who
need extra length. One of these days thefashion industry may realize that women come in different sizes, too. —Anne Anne, somewomen wear their blouses and T-shirtstucked in, and some wear them out. Butif there is too much fabric tucked in, it makes us look fat and can be hard to zip up apair of pants or jeans. If awoman wears it untucked, it may look like adress on top of skirt or slacks. This is probably ano-win situation. Personally,Ijust wish some designers would understand that women have curves, and not all of us are asize 4. —Heloise Send ahinttoheloise@heloise. com.
Skeptical, she givesitatry Grandpa Georgelends rhythmic support, and young Lucy’smood is transformed. Eating dinner that night by candlelight in her family’sbasement, sheiseager to cheer up herdowntrodden parents.But herfather doesn’tallow singing at the table. So she finishes her supper quickly,thenruns outside and starts singing “This LittleLight of Mine” outside the basement window.With that, herfamily’s spiritsare lifted. Robin Roberts, in her epilogue, recounts how one of Lucimarian Tolliver’sgrade school teachers, WilmaSchnegg, became amentor.Schnegg encouraged Lucimarian in her schoolwork and helpedher earn acollege scholarship, changing the trajectory notonlyofLucimarian’slife,but
Lucimarian Tolliver,who later became LucimarianRoberts, often toldthe story of her Depression-era upbringing and of WilmaSchnegg’skindness. Those stories, and Lucimarian’s singingthroughoutthe rest of her life, becamepart of Roberts family lore.
“She could sing herself happy,” Sally-Ann Roberts said during a recent guest appearance on the WWL-TV morningshowfrom which she retired in 2018. Now,the back storyofLucimarian’ssinging is documented in a children’sbook.Rightafter Saturday’sreading, Sally-Ann plans to direct the assembledchildren in asing-along of “This Little Light of Mine.”
“I want to lead the children,” she said on WWL, “in the song that inspired Lucimarian.” Email KeithSpera at kspera@ theadvocate.com.
ThePearl is amonthlymagazine showcasing the bestofNew Orleans FASHION, LIFE,and DESIGN.From curated trend storiestoprofiles on local leadersand creatives, residents and visitorsalikewill benefitfrom thisstylishguide.
readers, in Gambit +Times-Picayune —morethanany lifestyle magazine in NewOrleans.
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Hints from Heloise
GEMInI (May 21-June 20) Take nothing for granted. It's up to you to make sure everything falls into place. Refuse to let fear or what others think stand between you and your pursuits.
cAncER (June 21-July 22) Sit back, listen, show interest and ask the odd question. Knowledge is the key to success, happiness and better life choices. Refuse to let a change or opinion someone shares lead to discord.
LEo (July 23-Aug. 22) Pay attention. Avoid risks that can end in illness or injury. Trust your instincts over what someone tells you. Put your energy into closing deals and investing in yourself.
VIRGo (Aug. 23-sept. 22) Spend more time learning something new or honing a passion to turn into a lucrative endeavor. If you love what you do, giving your all and fighting for what you want will be easier.
LIBRA (sept. 23-oct. 23) Take a short trip or get together with old friends. Prioritize learning something new that can help you advance or head in a direction that excites you.
scoRPIo (oct. 24-nov. 22) Expect the unexpected and be ready to zigzag through whatever comes your way. Choose peace and love over chaos and discord, and walk away from useless disputes.
sAGIttARIus (nov. 23-Dec. 21) Tidy up loose ends, and plan to relax. Spending time with someone you love or working on a project that brings you joy will
help you find peace of mind. Refuse to let an unexpected change throw you off guard.
cAPRIcoRn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Attitude is everything if you plan to advance. There is safety in numbers, so build a strong and diverse team to handle whatever comes your way. Keep your costs down.
AQuARIus (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Make home improvements that encourage more free time to do as you please. Strive for happiness, personal growth and success. Refuse to let anyone test your patience or ruin your day.
PIscEs (Feb. 20-March 20) Pay attention to your appearance and how you feel Refuse to let stress mount or give anyone the chance to take you for granted. Protect what's yours and focus on positive change and activities you enjoy.
ARIEs (March 21-April 19) Refuse to get bogged down in the chaos and disruption around you. You will do your best if you stay positive. Avoid overdoing it or taking health or physical risks.
tAuRus (April 20-May 20) Point your energy in a helpful direction. Anger will not help you gain ground or bring you closer to a resolution with someone you encounter. Choose a positive path.
InstructIons: sudoku is anumber-placing puzzle based on a9x9 grid with several given numbers. Theobject is to place the numbers 1to9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. Thedifficulty level of thesudoku increases from monday to sunday.
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer
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TimeS CroSSword
THewiZard oF id
BLondie
BaBY BLueS
Hi and LoiS
CurTiS
Bridge
By PHILLIP ALDER
Looking up a quotation including “fourth,” I came upon this comment by James Bryce, an English diplomat and author who died in 1922: “Three-fourths of the mistakes a man makes are made because he does not really know what he thinks he knows.” That gave me pause. What’s the problem?
No Englishman would say “threefourths,” he would say “three-quarters.” The quotation has been “translated.” How is that relevant to this deal? All will be revealed. Look at the South hand and bidding sequence. What should South rebid? He has no clear-cut call. He wants to get to game, but has no idea which one. He solves the problem by rebidding two diamonds, fourth-suit game-forcing. It is artificial and asks partner to do something descriptive. Usually, responder wants to get to three no-trump, but does nothaveastopperinthefourthsuit;orhe hopes partner can show three-card support for his five-card major; or both.
Here,Northcontinueswithtwospades, and South jumps to four spades. (Yes, North might have rebid two spades, not two clubs.)
West leads the diamond king, then shifts to a low club. How should South continue?
Each Wuzzle is a word riddle which creates a disguised word, phrase, name, place, saying, etc. For example: nOOn gOOD = gOOD aFTErnOOn
Previous answers:
word game
InstRuctIons:
loCKhorNs
marmaduKe
Bizarro
hagar the horriBle
Pearls Before swiNe
garfield
B.C.
PiCKles
hidato
mallard
dIrectIons: make a 2- to 7-letter word from the letters in each row. add points of each word, using scoring directions at right. Finally, 7-letter words get 50-point bonus. “Blanks” used as any letter have no point value. all the words are in the Official sCraBBlE® players Dictionary, 5th Edition.
Puzzle Answer ken ken
InstructIons: 1 Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 thorugh 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating. 2 The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners. 3 Freebies: Fill in the single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner. HErE is a
WiShinG Well
Scrabble GramS
Get fuzzy
jump Start
roSe iS roSe animal crackerS
DuStin
Drabble
Wallace the brave
breWSter rockit
luann
Orleans, was iginally tr teda tw unitr id at thet fthe nt y. It slat expanded in 1951intoa non-owneroccupiedfour-unitapartment building,with significantmodifications to itsstructure,including theaddition of adoublegallery po hand larged ndle l.Thep pertyi it tedonl dthatw part of theRickerplantation, whichwas subdivided in themid-19thcentury as part of the city’s expansion. Thebuildingreflectsthe area’s developmentfromrural plantations into avibrant urbanneighborhood followingthe LouisianaPurchase. Itsuniqueblend ofhistoricandmodernfeaturesmakesitanimportantpartofthedistrict’sarchitectural landscape.
NOTE:According to theCZO’s Permittedand ConditionalUseslistedinTable 11-1,the actual intended future land use of this non-owneroccupiedpropertyhas been deemed residential”(ResidentialLow DensityPre-War)(seeexhibit 9). In addition,thismultifamilydwelling(asdefinedbySafety&P mits)isl atedintheHU-RD2Z ingDistrict (Historic UrbanTwo-FamilyResidential District).
TheAPPLICANTc tendsthatMCM De lopm tLLC is ialb in ntity andowner of theproperty; therefore, making them aviablecandidate forRTA considerationasa commercial”property.
III. PROJECTENROLLMENT
Pursuant to RTACouncil Resolution R-10-20adopted January 16,2020(as well as La AdminCodeTitle13SectionI-903),theapplicantshallfileanAdvanceNotificationForm andApplicationprior to thebeginning of construction
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson
The New Orleans Advocate:
May2,2025, June 6, 2025
may2-jun 6-2t $111.95
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT
24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-699
JPMORGAN CHASEBANK, NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION VERSUS ROOSEVELT STERLINGJR
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated March25, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on June 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
wit: LOT 14,SQUARE G",bounded by Aberrdeen,Ar‐gyll, Argusand Clydesbank Drive, and whichsaidlot being adis‐tance of 240 feet fromthe corner ofArgyllDfrive and Angus Drive, andmea‐sures 60 feet front on Angus Drive,the same width in the rear, by adepth of 100 feet be‐tween equal and parallel lines.Saidmea‐surements are morefully shown on aplanofsur‐vey by Wilton J. Dufrene,Land Surveyor, dated August27, 1979; subject to restrictions servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineral rights ofrecord affectingthe property.
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: May2,2025, June 6, 2025 may2-jun 6-2t $103.48
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT
24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-586 ADMINISTRA‐TOR, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS AD‐MINISTRATION, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT vs DAVIDLANDRY, III A/K/ADAVID LANDRY
Jefferson, State ofLouisiana,in thatpart thereof known asHARVEY CANALSUBDIVI‐SION, desig‐nated as LOTS 5 AND 6, SQUARE 57. Said lots ad‐join each otherand measure each 25feet fronton PailetAvenue, similarwidth in the rear,by adepth of 120 feet between equal andparal‐lel lines. Said lot 5 commences 100 feet from thecorner ofPailetAvenue and 36th Street All as more fully shown on plan of subdivisionby ElbertG.San‐dor,C.E.& Sur‐veyor,dated September 19, 1927, revised December 21, 1927
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
The New Orleans Advocate: May2,2025, June 6, 2025 may2-jun 6-2t $77.10
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT
24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-115 FEDERALHOME LOAN MORT‐GAGE CORPORA‐TION VS GLENNT LEBLANCA/K/A GLENNLEBLANC ANDDONNA RAESAUCIER LEBLANCA/K/A DONNA RAE SAUCIERA/K/A DONNA R. SAUCIERA/K/A DONNA SAUCIERA/K/A DONNA RAE LEBLANCA/K/A DONNA R. LEBLANCA/K/A DONNA LEBLANCA/K/A DONNA SAUCIER LEBLANCA/K/A DONNA S. LEBLANC
PlacebyA.E Bonnabel, C.E.,dated Octo‐ber 31, 1924, designatedas lotsnos.26A and 26-B, which saidlots measureeach 25feet fronton HeliosAvenue, sameinwidth in the rear,by a depth of 150feetbe‐tween equal and parallel lines.Lot No.26B commences ata distance of 362feet from the corner of HeliosAvenue and Veterans MemorialBoule‐vard.
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-325
LOUISIANA, and being aportion oforiginalLot Nos.6 and7 of TRUDEAU PLANTATION, lyingnorth of the Jefferson Highway;ac‐cording to a planof resubdivisionof the said original Lot Nos6and 7 byJ.L.Fontcu‐berta,surveyor dated September 17 1956, approved bythe Police Juryinand for the Parish of Jefferson, StateOf Louisiana under Ordinance No 3369, andwhich was registered inthe Conveyance Of‐fice forthe ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana on December18, 1956, said lotof ground is desig‐nated by the number"Y-3", and is bounded by MarmandieAv‐enue,Jefferson Highway,I.C RailroadSide, and Beau Reve Inc. Said Lotcommences 1055' feet from the corner of Jefferson High‐way andMar‐mandie Avenue,and measures thence 85' feet front on Mar‐mandieAvenue, sameinwidth in the rear,bya depth of150' feet be‐tween equal and parallel lines.All in ac‐cordancewith the survey of J. L. Fontcuberta, Surveyor,dated January 31, 1967.
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
tled cause, dated January 13, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on June 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
May2,2025, June 6, 2025
may2-jun 6-2t $114.06
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT
ONECERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all thebuildings and improve‐ments thereon, andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or any‐wiseappertain‐ing,situatedin the Parish of Jefferson,State of Louisiana, in SCOTSDALE SUBDIVISION, beinga resubdi‐visionofthe OdomTract, describedon a surveybyJ.J Krebs &sons, Inc.,Surveyors dated January6, 1965, approved by the Jefferson Parish Council on June 23, 1965, by Or‐dinance No 8880, a copy of which is attached to Act ofDedicationof Streets, passed beforeNeville M Landry,N.P dated June 28, 1966, registered inCOB 639, folio 287, Parish of Jefferson anddescribed as follows, to
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated March21, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058,onJune 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, to‐getherwithall ofthe buildings andimprove‐ments thereon, and allofthe rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated in theParishof
By virtue of and inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated March18, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on June 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: ONE(1) CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OFGROUND, to‐getherwithall the buildings and improvements thereon, situ‐atedinthe ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,in that subdivision knownasACRE ROADCROSS‐ING, andbeing designatedon the official plat of said sub‐division, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorderof said Parish and State,asLOT 12, SQUARE2,said subdivision, said lothaving such size,shape and dimensionsand being subjectto suchservitudes asare shownon said
By virtue of and inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated March10, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on June 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: Twocertain lots ofground,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereon, and allofthe rights ways, servi‐tudes,appurte‐nancesand ad‐vantagesthere‐untobelonging or in anywiseap‐pertaining, situ‐atedinthe ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,in that part thereof known as BonnabelPlace Subdivision,in SquareNo. 48 bounded by He‐lios Avenue,Veter‐ans Memorial Boulevard (for‐merly Canal Street), Hesper Avenue and Pomona Street, according to re‐subdivision map of Bonnabel
ADMINISTRA‐TOR, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS AD‐MINISTRATION, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT VS MARGARET MARIEGOOD URNERA/K/A MARGARET M. GOODEURNER A/K/A MARGARET M. GOODEA/K/A MARGARET GOODEA/K/A MARGARET G. URNER A/K/AMAR‐GARETURNER ANDCHRIST‐FRIEDJO‐HANNESURNER A/K/A CHRISTFRIEDJ URNERA/K/A CHRISTFRIED URNER
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated March12, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058, on June 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: THAT CERTAIN LOT OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, to‐getherwithall the buildings and improvements thereon, andall ofthe rights ways, servi‐tudes,appurte‐nancesand advantages, thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
ALLISONN BEASLEY Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: May2,2025, June 6, 2025 may2-jun 6-2t $113.53
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:853-326 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SER‐VICESLLC VS ESCALINA L. RATLIFFA/K/A ESCALINA RATLIFF, CAR‐OLYN PATTER‐SON, AUNDREIA M. MCCADNEY A/K/AAUN‐DREIAMCCAD‐NEY, REGINALD RATLIFF, DARREN J. RATLIFFA/K/A DARREN RATLIFF, AND ESCO RATLIFF, JR.,HEIRS OF ESCO RATLIFF ANDPEARLIE MAESKIFFER RATLIFF
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, datedOctober
21, 2024, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: That certain piece or portion ofground,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereon, andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe Stateof Louisiana,inthe Parish of Jeffer‐son,inthatpart thereof known asHaydel Manor Subdivi‐sion, said por‐tion beingdesig‐nated as Lot 2878 of Square 16. Accordingto a plan by Adloe Orr, Jr., & Associates,C.E., dated August 24, 1970, Square 16isbounded byAmesBoule‐vard, RayLane, Au‐gustAvenue and Haydel Drive,Lot 287, commences at a distanceof 211.88 feet along thecurve ofHaydelDrive fromthe inter‐section of Au‐gustAvenue and Haydel Drive, and measures thence54.99 feet fronton HaydelDrive witha widthin the rear of 55 feet, bya depth along theside linenearest Ray Laneof100 feet, and adepth of 101.98 feet on the opposite sideline.
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025 jun6-jul 11-2t $93.95
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:860-754
WELLSFARGO BANK,NA‐TIONAL ASSOCI‐ATIONAS TRUSTEEFOR SABR 2004-OP1MORT‐GAGE PASSTHROUGHCER‐TIFICATES, SE‐RIES 2004-OP1 VS FRANCHELLE WHITESIMPSON ANDFUJIKOL N. SIMPSON
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐beredand enti‐
THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, TO‐GETHERWITH ALL THE BUILDINGSAND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL THERIGHTS, WAYS PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BELONGINGOR IN ANYWISEAP‐PERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA,IN SQUARENO. 22, LIVEOAK SUBDI‐VISION, BOUNDEDBY HELIS DRIVE (SIDE)IMOGENE STREET,LISKA STREET,JEFFER DRIVE(SIDE), WILLARD PLACE (SIDE)AND SHARENPLACE (SIDE) DESIGNATED AS LOT NO.17 COMMENCES AT A DISTANCE OF 430 FEET FROM THECORNEROF LISKA STREET AND IMOGENE STREET MEA‐SURES THENCE A FIRST FRONTON IMOGENE STREET OF 55.38 FEET,THENCEA FURTHER FRONT ON IMOGENE STREET OF 5.16 FEET,A FIRST WIDTH IN THE REAROF52.20 FEET ANDA FURTHER WIDTH IN THEREAROF 5.16FEET,BYA DEPTH OF 95 FEET BETWEEN EQUAL LINES. ALL AS ORE FULLY SHOWN ONSURVEYBY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE INC.,DATED MARCH 20, 1993, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO ACT BEFORE JAMES A. MOUNGER,NO‐TARYPUBLIC, DATED APRIL6,1993 THE SAID SQUAREISALSO BOUNDED BY DOLORES STREET (SIDE).THE IM‐PROVEMENTS THEREONBEAR THE MUNICIPAL NUMBER28 IMOGENE STREET
NOTE:INTHE ABOVE SUBJECT MORTGAGE LEGALDESCRIP‐TION4TH LINE READSSQUARE NO. 22, LIVE OAK SUBDIVISION,IT SHOULDREADS AS SQUARE NO.22, LIVEOAK MANOR SUBDI‐VISION. IN THE ABOVE SUBJECT MORTGAGE
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
RADERJACKSON Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate:
24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-147 ONSLOW BAYFI‐NANCIALLLC VS FREDERICK STANLEY PEARSE JR Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated January 29, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on June 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, to‐getherwithall the buildings and improvements thereon, andall ofthe rights ways, privi‐leges,servi‐tudes,appurte‐nances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe Parish of Jefferson, City ofKenner, State ofLouisiana,in thatpart thereof known asCHATEAU ESTATESNORTH SUBDIVISION, SECTION1, SQUARENO. 9, bounded by Montrachet Drive, Cham‐paigneDrive BeaujolaisDrive and St.Julien Drive,desig‐nated as LOTNO. 24 and measuring asfollows: Lot24com‐mences105.9 feet from the cornerofMon‐trachet Drive and Cham‐paigne Driveand mea‐sures 60 feet front on Mon‐trachet Drive, the same in width in the rear, by a depthof110 feet between equal andparal‐lel lines; allac‐cording to sur‐vey of Gilbert, Kelly andCou‐turie,Inc., dated January 30, 1986; subjectto restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineral rights ofrecordaffect‐ing theprop‐erty.
Improvements thereonbear the Municipal No. 4129 Mon‐trachet Drive This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
OF EFMT 2023-1 VS NATIONAL HOUSEBUYERS OF LOUISIANA, LLC, CHELSIE MCCORMICK, AND EMILEHURST A/K/AEMILE HURST, JR.
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause dated April29, 2024, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
Attorney for Plaintiff
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson
TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11,2025
jun6-jul 11-2t $91.83
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT
24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:829-503 US BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION, NOT IN ITSINDIVID‐UALCAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEEFOR VRMTGASSET TRUST VS MARIALUISA GARCIA A/K/A MARIAL.GAR‐CIAA/K/A MARIAGARCIA ANDVALENTE PINA
recorded in COB 880, folio822
samebeing des‐ignated as fol‐lows:
Lot1456,Square NN, which squareis bounded by Ac‐cacia Lane Woodmere Blvd (side),Eastview (late Oakmere Dr.)Drive (side) and Alex Korn‐man Blvd.., and saidlot commences 425 feet from the cornerofAcca‐cia Lane and AlexKornman Blvd.,witha 60 feet fronton Accacia Lane, sameinwidth in rear, by adepth of100 feet be‐tween equaland paral‐lel lines; allas shown on sur‐vey by J. J. Krebs &Sons, Inc.,C.E.&S., datedJune 30 1978, staked Au‐gust17, 1978, resurveyedNo‐vember1,1978 toshow improvements
Andinaccor‐dance with sur‐vey of Gilbert, Kelly &Cou‐turie,Inc.dated March 6, 1993, a printofwhich is annexedhereto and made apart hereof, said lot issituatedin the same square,subdivi‐sionand hasthe samemeasure‐ments as here‐inabove set forth
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
That certain piece or portion ofground,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereon, andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe Parish of Jefferson,State of Louisiana, in thatpart thereof known asEastBank Subdivision in SquareNo. 44, thereof, which saidsquareis bounded by Simon,Mistle‐toe,and Elm Streetsand JeffersonAv‐enue,saidlot is designatedas Lot 30 andmea‐sures in accor‐dance with plan entitled Map East Bank Jefferson Parish Louisiana,left descending bank of the Mississippi River, Divisions 1,2,3 and4,by S.A.Co‐longues’s’& Sons, dated May 5, 1926, andinac‐cordancewith recertification of survey by E.L. Eustis, Sur‐veyor,dated August 27,1958 Lot No.30mea‐sures 20 feet front on Jeffer‐son Avenue,the same width in the rearbya depth of120 feet be‐tween equal and parallel lines
By virtue of and inobedience to a Writ of FIERI FACIASfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated Decem‐ber 28,2022,I haveseizedand willproceed to selltothe high‐est bidder at publicauction, atthe Jefferson ParishSheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058,onJuly 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025
jun6-jul 11-2t $134.71
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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:788-262
REGIONSBANK DBAREGIONS MORTGAGE VS KRISTINP KAMASA/K/A KRISTINPRICE KAMASA/K/A KRISTINKAMAS AND KENNETHJ KAMAS, JR. A/K/AKENNETH KAMAS, JR.
GROUND,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improvements thereon, andall the rights,ways, privileges, pre‐scriptions, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated in theCityof Gretna, Parish ofJefferson, State of Louisiana,in GardenPark Subdivision, Ex‐tension No.2,in SquareNo. 33 bounded by Wil‐low Drive, Gretna Boulevard, WhitneyAvenue and thesouth boundaryofthe subdivision des‐ignated as Lot No.21, in accor‐dance with the surveyofAlvin E.Hotard, C.E. dated May5, 1961, which said lotcom‐mencesata dis‐tance of 428.95 feetfromthe cornerofWillow Drive and Gretna Boule‐vard, andmea‐sures thence 50 feetfront along anarc of a curve on Willow Drive, by a depth alongthe northeasterly sideline of 114.35 feet,by a depth alongthe opposite side lineof133.75 feetbya first width in the rearona line paralleltoWhit‐ney Avenue of 107.92 feet(title) or 107.54 feet (ac‐tual) anda sec‐ond width in the rearona line parallel to the south boundaryofthe subdivision of 66.61 feet,all in accordance with asurveyofSter‐lingMandle, LandSurveyor, dated June 6, 1977, acopyof which is annexedtoan act passed be‐foreJohnA Mmahat, Notary Public, dated June 30, 1977, filedJuly18, 1977, COB889, folio 409, Instru‐mentNo. 778187, Jeffer‐son Parish, Louisiana.
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025 jun6-jul 11-2t $128.89
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:863-376
palNo. 2088 CarverDrive Marrero,LA 70072. Beingthe same propertyac‐quiredbyLev‐orn Simmons, Jr. andCarlSim‐monsbyAct of Judgment of Possessionfrom the Succession ofLevornSim‐mons, Sr.dated 4/14/2020, registered in CB 3435/994, recorded in the ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana Beingthe same propertyac‐quiredby DashantaD VealbyAct of Judgmentof Possessionfrom the Succession ofCarlSimmons dated 9/24/2020, regis‐tered in CB 3443/891, recorded in the ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana Beingthe same propertyac‐quiredbyDe‐vonte E. Boyd by Act of Cash Sale dated 10/25/2022, reg‐istered in CB 3479/169, recorded in the ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana.
STATEOF LOUISIANA,IN GARDENPLACE SUBDIVISION, bounded by Garden Place,Jefferson Highway,West‐ern boundaryof subdivision and Mississippi River, desig‐nated as LOT "G" on asurvey madebyJ.J Krebs andSons, Inc.,Surveyor, datedSeptem‐ber 19, 1977, re‐vised on March 6,1978, accord‐ing theretosaid lot forms thecornerof GardenPlace and Jefferson Highway,mea‐sures thence 55 feet fronton Garden Place, a width in the rearof80feet bya depthand front on Jeffer‐son Highway of 172.47 feet and adepth on the opposite sidelineof 150.33 feet
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
That certain piece or portion ofground,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereon, andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe Stateof Louisiana, Parish of Jeffer‐son,inTown‐ship14South Ranges23and 24East, South‐eastern Land District of Louisiana,West ofthe Missis‐sippi River, known as Har‐vey CanalProp‐erty, designated as ParcelP-2-A-2-A, all as perplan ofresubdivision madebyJ.J Krebs & Sons,Inc C. E. & S.,dated March 15,1973, revised Febru‐ary 26,1973, April 11, 1974, May5,1975, De‐cember29, 1975 and October19, 1976, andap‐provedbythe JeffersonParish Council by Ordi‐nance No.12617, adoptedNo‐vember18, 1976, recorded in COB 879, folio409, and which said portion of ground was subdividedinto Woodmere Sub‐division, Section 5,all in as per planofresubdi‐visionbyJ.J Krebs & Sons,Inc., C. E. & S.,dated Oc‐tober 19, 1976 and October21, 1976, approved bythe JeffersonParish Council by Ordi‐nance No.12617, recordedinCOB 879, folio408, and as perAct of Dedicationbe‐foreOdomB Heebe, Notary Public, dated December21, 1976 and
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated Novem‐ber 15,2018, I haveseizedand willproceed to selltothe high‐est bidder at publicauction, atthe Jefferson ParishSheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐TION OF
TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025
jun6-jul 11-2t $107.18
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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-755 JPMORGAN CHASEBANK, NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION vs ANTHONYCRUZ ANDELIZABETH DEJEAN O'FLAR‐ITYAKA ELIZA‐BETH DEJEAN O'FLARITYCRUZ
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial
District Court, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause dated February 19, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: Acertain piece orportion of ground situated inthe Stateof Louisiana, Parish of Jefferson, in COLONIAL FARMSSUBDIVI‐SION, desig‐nated as LOT11U,being apart of original Lot 11, Tract"B", bounded by Sauve Road,So‐niatCanal Side Highland AcresSubdivi‐sion, a12foot drainageditch (JeffersonHigh‐way side), which said piece or portionof ground is desig‐nated by the Number11-U, which com‐mencesata dis‐tance of 321.52 feet fromthe inter‐section of the12 foot drainage ditch on theJef‐ferson Highwaysideof saidproperty withSauve Road, thesame inwidth in the rear, by adepth of 217.03 feet between equal and parallel lines,being a portion of Lot 11-M, resubdivided into Lots 11-N and 11-Pby virtueofOrdi‐nance No.7734 ofthe Jefferson Parish Council, adoptedon June 2, 1966, recordedinCOB 638, folio 231 according to survey of Erroll E.Kelly,Land Surveyor, dated May 3, 1966, and further resubdi‐vided into Lots 11-Q, 11-R and 11-S, by virtueofOrdi‐nance No.16368 ofthe Jefferson Parish Council, adoptedon March 27, 1985, recordedinCOB 1223, folio 18, all according to survey of James H.Couturie, LandSurveyor, dated October 11, 1984 andfur‐ther resubdivided into Lots 11-Tan d 11-Ubyvirtue ofOrdinance No. 16640 of the Jefferson Parish Council, adoptedonthe 23rdday of Oc‐tober 1985 recordedunder Entry No 8553527 in COB 1363, folio 120 all accordingto sketchofsurvey ofJames H. Couturie, Land Surveyor dated August 30, 1985. Allin accordance with therecent surveyof Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., dated October 26, 1989, which shows Lot11-U commencingat a distance of 176.70 feet from the corner of Sauve Road and Elm Place andbeing bounded by Sauve Road,Jef‐fersonHighway, HighlandAcres and ElmPlace; subjecttore‐strictions, servi‐tudes,rights-ofway andout‐standingmin‐eralrightsof record affectingthe property.
Theimprove‐ments bear the municipalad‐dress 269 Sauve Rd, RiverRidge Louisiana
U.S. BANK TRUSTCOM‐PANY,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEEFOR VELOCITY COM‐MERICALCAPI‐TALLOAN TRUST2023-4 VS NEIGHBORS LOUISIANALLC Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause dated April3, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, situ‐atedinthe Parishof JEFFERSON, Stateof LOUISIANA,in thatpart thereof known asLIN‐COLNSHIRE and accordingto a planofre-sub‐divisionpre‐pared by JJ Krebs,Inc., dated Septem‐ber 3, 1970, approved byordinance No. 9889 of Jef‐fersonParish Council, dated November 19,1970, regis‐tered in COB 726, folio 57, as amended by Or‐dinance No 10022, dated February 25, 1971, registered inCOB 730, folio 287 said lotis designatedas Lot 39 of Square Mand is moreparticu‐larly described asfollows: SquareM is bounded by Lincolnshire Drive, Carver Drive,Benedict Drive and MatherDrive Lot 39 measures 60 feet fronton CarverDrive, samewidth in the rear,with a depth of 90 feet between equal andparallel lines THEFOLLOWING IS FORINFOR‐MATIONALPUR‐POSES ONLY: Theimprove‐ments thereon bear theMunici‐
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
RYAN M. MCCABE Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025 jun6-jul 11-2t $115
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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-634
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson
TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025 jun6-jul 11-2t $82.30
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:855-554 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS OSCARJ.WILEY
particularly re‐vised on 6/30/64, ap‐provedbythe JeffersonParish Council by virtueofOrdi‐nance No.6492 a copy of which ison file in the office of the Clerk of Court, ParishofJeffer‐son COB587 folio 19, and which said particular revi‐sionwas ap‐provedbyordi‐nance No.6715 on7/23/64, reg‐istered in COB 596folio 204, square6 thereof,which square6 is bounded by South Ban Braun Court, Vulcan Drive and aportion knows as Golf Coursewhich saidlot is desig‐nated as Lot No.100-Aon saidrevised planand ac‐cording to asur‐vey of S.K. Landry, C.E., dated 11/10/65, said lot 100-A-1mea‐sures 73 feet front on Vulcan Drive,the same width in the rear,bya depth on110 feet be‐tween equal and parallel lines.All as morefully shown on survey by Gilbert,Kelly & Couturie, Inc. dated 6/27/91 showing bound‐ing streetstobe SouthVon Braun Court, GolfCourse, Square43(side) and Vulcan Street,and showing acommencing distanceof310 feet from the cornerofSouth Von Braunand Vulcan Street.The im‐provements thereonbear the Municipal No. 2571 Vulcan Street,Harvey, Louisiana70058. This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale NOTE:All funds mustbe Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or PersonalCheck withBankLetter ofCredit.
MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC. VS BRODIE P. ARCENEAUX Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated February 10, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, to‐getherwithall the buildings and improvements andall the rights, ways privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances and advantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe PARISH OF JEFFERSON,
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated June 27, 2024, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit: ONECERTAIN LOT OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, to‐getherwithall the buildings and improvements thereonand all ofthe rights ways, privi‐leges,servi‐tudes,appurte‐nances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe Parish of Jefferson, State ofLouisiana,in thatpart thereof known asWOODLAND WEST SUBDIVISION, all inaccordance withsurveyofS K.Landry, C.E. dated 11/6/63, since revisedseveral timesand more
CRIS R. JACKSON Attorney for Plaintiff
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025 jun6-jul 11-2t $110.36
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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:858-039 REGIONSBANK DBAREGIONS MORTGAGE VS JAMESWYMAN IN HISCAPACITY AS INDEPEN‐DENT TESTA‐MENTARY EXECUTOR OF THESUCCES‐SION OF PEARL MILLSWYMAN A/K/APEARL MILLS WYMANA/K/A PEARLM WYMANA/K/A PEARLWYMAN
By virtue of and inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐beredand enti‐
tled cause, dated Septem‐ber 30, 2024, I haveseizedand willproceed to selltothe high‐est bidder at publicauction, atthe Jefferson ParishSheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
Twocertain lots ofground,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereon, and allthe rights, ways, privi‐leges,servi‐tudes,appurte‐nancesand ad‐vantagesthere‐unto belongingorin anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe Parish of Jefferson,State of Louisiana, in thatpart thereof known asHauserSub‐division, and saidlotsare designated as lotsno. 17 and 18ofSquare :N". Square "N isbounded by Avenues"F" and"E",13th Street andthe lineofdivision between the HauserSubdivi‐sionand the adjoiningFarm Lot 9, said lots no. 17 and18of Square"N" of the Hauser Sub‐division, adjoin each other andsaid Lot 17 measures 45.92 feet front onAvenue "E", bythe same width in the rear, and a depth between equal andparal‐lel linesof 112.25 feet,and Lot 18 of Square "N"of the Hauser Sub‐divisionmea‐sures 45.93 feet front on Avenue "E",by thesamewidth inthe rear,by a depth between equal andparal‐lel linesof 112.25 feet Andfurther in accordance with asurveyby Wilton J. Dufrene,Land Surveyor, dated October8,1955, Lot 17 measures 45.92 feet front onAvenue "E", sameinwidth in the rear,bya depth of112.25 feet between equal and parallel lines.Lot 18 measures45.93 feet frontonAv‐enue "E", same width in the rear, by adepth of112.25 feet between equal andparallel lines
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11,2025
jun6-jul 11-2t $107.18
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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:853-731
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS KEVINCOLER
By virtue of and inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated May7, 2024, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058,onJuly 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
y datedApril 8, 1976. Measure‐ments areall in accordance with aplanof surveyby Gilbert,Kelly & Couturie, Inc. Surveyors, datedAugust 27, 1977; subjecttore‐strictions, servi‐tudes,rights-ofway andout‐standingmin‐eralrightsof record affectingthe property.
TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025
g g natedonthe of‐ficial subdivi‐sionmap,on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorderfor saidparishand state,aslot number six(6) ofsquareone hundred thir‐teen (113) said subdivision said lothaving such measure‐ments anddi‐mensionsas shown on said map
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
The New Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025 jun6-jul 11-2t $70
g lows, to-wit: LOT NO.8 from the corner of HowardAvenue and Dalton Streetand mea‐sures thence 50 feet fronton HowardAvenue samewidth in the rear,by a depth andfront onDalton Street of 110 feet; allinac‐cording to sur‐vey by Adloe Orr, Jr.&Associ‐ates, datedJune 25,1956; subject torestrictions, servitudes, rights away and outstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ing theprop‐erty.
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, to‐getherwithall the buildings and improvements thereon, andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe Parish of Jefferson, State ofLouisiana,in thatpart thereof known asOAK COVE ESTATES,and accordingto surveybyLau‐rentJ.Noel, Jr., Surveyor, dated December13, 1975, said portionof ground is desig‐nated andde‐scribed as fol‐lows, to-wit: LOTNO. 17,in SQUARENO. 5, which square is bounded by Gattand Tusa Drivesand Cove andRoss Lanes.SaidLOT NO. 17 com‐mencesata dis‐tance of 309.36 feetfrom thecornerof Tusaand Gatt Drivesand mea‐sures thence a firstfrontageon GattDrive of 12 feet to a point;thence a further frontage onGattDrive of 48.98 feet,by a depth on the sideline nearer RossLaneof 103.85 feet, a width in the rearof59feet, and adepth on theopposite sidelinenearer TusaDrive of 94 feet; allasfur‐thershown on a surveyby LaurentJ.Noel, Jr., Surveyor,
jun6-jul 11-2t $103.48
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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:854-733
FINANCEOF AMERICARE‐VERSELLC vs CATHERINEJ BOURDETA/K/A
CATHERINE BOURDET By virtue of and inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated June 12, 2024, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:864-060 SERVBANK,SB VERSUS KYLE THOMAS LORIO
By virtue of and inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated April28, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
jun6-jul 11-2t $79.66
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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:863-810
CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-RP4 VERSUS JAMESERIC ZIMMERMAN A/K/AJAMES E. ZIMMERMAN A/K/AJAMES ZIMMERMAN
longing orinanywise appertaining, situated in the ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,in that part thereon formerlyknown asBrooklyn Pastures, new forming part of GardenPark Subdivision, said lotisdesig‐nated by the numberten (10) ofblock number fifteen(15) whichblock is bounded by Ver‐non Street, Beauregard Drive, Holly Drive andthe right of wayofthe New Orleans Lower CostRailroad. Lot numberten (10) begins at a distance of four hundred fifty(450’)feet fromthe corner ofVernonStreet and HollyDrive and measures fifty (50’)feetfront onHolly Drive, fifty-eightand 68/100 (58.68’) feetinwidth in therearalong the rightofway ofthe NewOr‐leans Lower Coast Railroad, bya depth on thelineoflot numbernine(9) oftwo hundred twenty-seven and23/100 (227.23’)feet anda depthon the line of lot number11of one hundred ninety-sixand 08/100 (196.08’) feet;all as per planofa por‐tionofGarden ParkSubdivi‐sionbyHotard & Webb, Civil Engineers, datedMarch 1, 1950, acopyof which is at‐tachedtoanact beforeClayton A Hotard,Notary Public, dated February17, 1950. This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
ANITAA BAROUSEE A/K/A ANITA
BAROUSEE A/K/AANITA ARMAND
By virtue of and inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause, dated October 23, 2023, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana, 70058, on June 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
TERMS -The full purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson
The New Orleans Advocate: May2,2025, June 6, 2025 may2-jun 6-2t $104.00
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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-840
MC BANK & TRUSTCOM‐PANY VS SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL SERVICES,INC
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause dated February 12, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058, on June 11, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
One(1) certain lot or parcel of ground,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereon, situ‐atedinthat subdivision of the Parish of Jefferson,State ofLouisiana, known as AirlinePark Subdivision,and being desig‐d h f
ACERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐TIONOF GROUND, to‐getherwithall the buildings and improvements thereon, situ‐atedinthe State of Louisiana Parish of Jeffer‐son,inM.A GREEN ADDI‐TIONSUBDIVI‐SION, in that squarebounded byHowardAv‐enue,the NorthwestLine ofM.A.Green Addition Subdi‐vision, Dalton Street andWe‐stonStreet, designated as LOT NO.8,mea‐suring as fol‐l i
Byvirtueofand inobedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALEfromthe 24thJudicial DistrictCourt, ParishofJeffer‐son,State of Louisiana,inthe above num‐bered andenti‐tledcause dated April24, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell tothe highest bidderatpublic auction,atthe Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOffice Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058, on July 16, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: June 6, 2025, July 11, 2025 jun6-jul 11-2t $101.36
JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT
That certain piece or portion ofground,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereonand all the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe City of Kenner, Parish of Jefferson, State ofLouisiana,in thatpart thereof known asUniversity CitySubdivi‐sion, andwhich por‐tionofground, according to a planofsubdivi‐sionbyJ.L Fontcuberta, Surveyor,dated November4, 1960, approved bythe City of Kenner, Decem‐ber 14, 1960, by Ordi‐nance No.633, recordedinPlat Book 48, folio 14 ParishofJeffer‐son,and accordingto planofresubdi‐visionofReneA Harris, Inc.,C.E dated Novem‐ber 15, 1965, approved bythe City of Kenner, Decem‐ber 20, 1965, by Ordinance No 881, said lotisdesig‐nated andmea‐sures as fol‐lows:
Square 43, being bounded by W. Oglethorpe Place, W. Louisiana State Drive,35th Street,and Tu‐laneDrive.Ac‐cording to a planofresubdi‐visionOrdi‐nance No.1230, registered in COB 718, folio 859, thelot is now described asfollows:
24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:847-998
Lot10-A-1mea‐sures 50 feet front on Tulane Drive,same width in the rear, by adepth of 110feet be‐tween equal and parallel lines.Saidlot commences 460 feet from 35th Street
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
y 2005, andwhich ordinance is registered underEntry No 157160, in COB 3139 folio 842, of the Conveyance Records of the ParishofJeffer‐son Stateof Louisiana and alsoinaccor‐dance with a planofsurvey byDufrene Sur‐veying andEngineer‐ing,Inc., dated atHarvey, Louisiana,April 4,2021 andac‐cording to said plans; said lotis designatedas lot two(2) of squarethree (3),which said squareis bounded by Heron Drive, TealLane, Os‐preyDrive,Pin‐tailDrive,and ParcelG;and accordingto saidplan, said Lot 2measures Sixty-Seven and 77/100 (67.77’) feet front on HeronDrive, witha widthin the rear of Sixty-five and 26/100 (65.26’) feet,bya depth on thesideline adjoining Lot1 ofOne Hundred Thirty-Seven and57/100 (137.57’)feet, anda depthon the sideline ad‐joining Lot2 of One Hundred Twenty-Four and60/100 (124.60’)feet
This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.
TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice isdue at the timeofthe sale
Onecertain lot ofground,to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereon, all rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐
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Acertain track orparcelof land, together withall build‐ingsand im‐provements thereon, andall the rightsofway, easements, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances and advantages whichare con‐nectedtooren‐cumberthe Propertyand which in any‐way are appertaining to the Property, situatedinthe PARISHOFJEF‐FERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in thatpart thereof known asSEGNETTE ESTATES,inac‐cordancewith theplanofre‐subdivision by Dufrene Survey‐ing &Engineer‐ing,Inc., dated atHarvey, Louisiana, No‐vember2,2004 approved by the CityCounsil for the City of Westwego underOrdi‐nance NO.1296, adopted Janu‐ary 10, 2005 and approved by the Mayor City of Westwego on January11,
JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May2,2025, June 6, 2025 may2-jun 6-2t $110.89
