The Times-Picayune 07-18-2025 by The Advocate

MassiveMid-Barataria diversionproject killed

BY MIKE SMITH Staff writer

The state on Thursday ofﬁcially can-

celed the Mid-BaratariaSediment Diversion, Louisiana’sbiggest-evercoastal restoration project, and moved to replace it with asmaller-scale version accompanied with other elements, citing ballooning costs and other factors.

The announcement hadbeen widely anticipated, but remained amajor development considering the yearsofstudy and evaluation that had gone into the unprecedented $3 billion project.Ithas longbeen seen asthe linchpin of the state’s50-year coastal master plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had alreadysuspended the project’spermitin

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

“Atthe end of the day, it’sjust something that we just could not afford, no way, shape or form. All of the rest of the projects that we have going on in the state would have suffered at somepoint.”

TONy ALFORD,chair of Gov. Jeff Landry’s advisorycommission on coastal issues

Apriland Gov.Jeff Landry had signaled hisopposition to it in its current form

“The state of Louisiana,through its Coastal Protection andRestoration Authority (CPRA), hasreached an agreement with the Louisiana TrusteeImplementation Grouptoterminate theMid-

Barataria Sediment DiversionProject,” astatement from trustees overseeing funds from the2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill read.

Tony Alford,who chairs Landry’sadvisory commission on coastal issues, said thecost of the project wasjust too great.

“Atthe endofthe day, it’s just somethingthatwejustcould notafford, no way,shape or form,” Alford said. “All of the rest of the projectsthat we have going on in the state would have suffered at somepoint.”

Coastal advocates have argued that the scaleofthe project wasnecessary to meet Louisiana’ssevereland loss crisis and expressed concern that the plan was

Dustin Poirier

BY POET WOLFE Staff writer

Hardheaded. Stubborn.A hard worker

Thosewere thewords mixed martial artist and Louisiana native DustinPoirierusedtodescribe himself as achild, during amomentofquietself-reflection at his home in Lafayette five days before he steps into the UltimateFighting Championship cage one final time in New Orleans on Saturday

Owneroffour properties filedfor bankruptcy this year

BY STEPHANIERIEGEL Staff writer

Fourlargeapartmentcomplexes that together make up morethan one-third of all the multifamily units in NewOrleans East are up forsale, after theirNew Jersey owner ﬁled for bankruptcy court protection earlier this year

The complexes —two on the north side of the Interstate 10 Service Road at Bundy Road, one on the south side of the service road at Bundy,and one near I-10 and Crowder Boulevard —comprise morethan 1,500 of the4,300 or so apartments in the east.

Commercial realestatebroker Larry Schedler, who is marketing the properties with national brokerage Cushman &Wakeﬁeld, saidheexpects them to be sold at asteep discount compared with othercomplexes, giventheir maintenance needs and other factors. Thatcould attract an eager buyer interested in investing in the area and improving on the properties.

“It’sachance for someone to bring asigniﬁcantchunk of units out there back into commerce as good, solid workforce housing while helping revitalize eastern New Orleans,” said Schedler CBRM Realty bought theapartments in 2017 for an undisclosed price. Thefirm,which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March, is beingforcedtosellthe properties, along with dozens of others around the country,tosettle its debts, according to court records.

The buildings are being offered forsale as agroup or individually Theydonot have an asking price, and offers are due next month.

“We’ll see what kind of offers

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They’re also words that describe him throughout his 16-year career of triumphs, defeats, doubt, courage and bloodshed as aprofessional ﬁghter and UFCheadliner In 2012, a23-year-old Poirier spoke to areporter after his loss to ChanSung Jung. Bloodiedand exhausted, he held back tears.

“It’sabig hit to me, man.This is my life ”Poirier said, choking up. “I’m going to winorI’m gonna dieinthe cage.One of thetwo is going to happen.”

Then there wasPoirier in 2021, vengeful and hellbent when he knocked out Conor McGregor with an agonizing salvo of punches,

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STAFF FILE PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

Awide dirtpath is made as partofthe Mid-Barataria SedimentDiversion project near Myrtle Grove in 2024.

Ukraine to up domestic arms production

KYIV Ukraine A new Ukrainian government approved Thursday will race to expand domestic arms production to meet half the country’s weapons needs within six months as it tries to push back Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Meanwhile, Switzerland said Thursday that the U.S. Defense Department had informed it that Washington is diverting a Swiss order for Patriot air defense systems to help Ukraine, which badly needs to improve its response to increasingly heavy Russian aerial attacks.

The Swiss Defense Ministry, which in 2022 ordered ﬁve Patriot systems, said Thursday it has been informed by the U.S. Defense Department that it will “reprioritize the delivery of Patriot systems to support Ukraine.”

It was not immediately clear whether the Swiss-ordered Patriots would go directly to Ukraine or would replace units in other European countries that may be donated to Kyiv

Delivery to Switzerland of the systems, worth billions of dollars, was scheduled to begin in 2027 and be completed in 2028.

But the Swiss government said Washington informed it of the delay on Wednesday, adding that it was unclear how many systems would be affected.

The need to adequately arm Ukraine’s military is pressing as Russia looks to drive forward its summer offensive after three years of war and pounds Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones and ballistic and cruise missiles.

It remains unclear when the promised U.S.-made weapons, especially the Patriot systems, might reach Ukraine.

Stephen Colbert says CBS ending ‘Late Show’ NEW YORK CBS is axing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping Thursday.

The announcement came two days after Colbert spoke out against CBS Global settling with President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” story

“I am offended,” Colbert said in his monologue Monday night “I don’t know if anything — anything — will repair my trust in this company But, just taking a stab at it, I’d say $16 million would help.”

He said the technical name in legal circles for the deal was “big fat bribe.”

The news of the show being canceled was also announced in a press release sent from CBS with a link to a clip of Colbert’s announcement on Instagram.

The most recent ratings from Nielsen show Colbert as winning his timeslot, with about 2.417 million viewers across 41 new episodes. It also said his late night show was the only one to gain viewers so far this year

Officials: Britain will lower voting age to 16

LONDON Britain will lower the voting age from 18 to 16 by the next national election as part of measures to increase democratic participation, the government announced Thursday

The center-left Labour Party pledged before it was elected in July 2024 to lower the voting age for elections to Britain’s Parliament. Scotland and Wales already let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in local and regional elections.

Britain will join the shortlist of countries where the voting age is 16, alongside the likes of Austria, Brazil and Ecuador A handful of European Union countries, including Belgium, Germany and Malta, allow 16-year-olds to vote in elections to the European Parliament.

CORRECTION

The Advocate Wednesday incorrectly said the ACLU claimed Louisiana State Police was involved in the ICE arrest of two Iranian LSU Ph.D. students In a news release the ACLU said “state police” but did not specify the agency A Louisiana State Police spokesperson on Thursday said that agency wasn’t involved. The Times-Picayune regrets the error

Trump checked for lower leg swelling

President diagnosed with common condition in older adults

BY DARLENE SUPERVILLE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press

WASHINGTON President

Street Plaza in Los Angeles.

Special needs teacher Deja Nebula sets up an art installation on July 3 displaying names and faces of people who have been detained, deported or sent to offshore camps during ICE raids in southern California at

Feds give Medicaid recipients’ data to ICE

Personal info includes addresses, ethnicities

BY KIMBERLY KINDY and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press

WASHINGTON Immigration and Customs Enforcement ofﬁcials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.

The information will give ICE ofﬁcials the ability to ﬁnd “the location of aliens” across the country, says the agreement signed Monday between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Homeland Security The agreement has not been announced publicly

The extraordinary disclosure of millions of such personal health data to deportation ofﬁcials is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, which has repeatedly tested legal boundaries in its effort to arrest 3,000 people daily

Lawmakers and some CMS officials have challenged the legality of deportation officials’ access to some states’ Medicaid enrollee data. It’s a move, first reported by the AP last month, that Health and Human Services officials said was aimed at rooting out people enrolled in the program improperly

But the latest data-sharing agreement makes clear what ICE ofﬁcials intend to do with the health data.

“ICE will use the CMS data to allow ICE to receive identity and location information on aliens identiﬁed by ICE,” the agreement says Such disclosures, even if not acted upon, could cause widespread alarm among people seeking emergency medical help for themselves or their children. Other efforts to crack down on illegal immigration

have made schools, churches, courthous-

es and other everyday places feel perilous to immigrants and even U.S. citizens who fear getting caught up in a raid.

HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon would not respond to the latest agreement. It is unclear, though, whether Homeland Security has yet accessed the information

The department’s assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin, said in an emailed statement that the two agencies “are exploring an initiative to ensure that illegal aliens are not receiving Medicaid beneﬁts that are meant for law-abiding Americans.”

The database will reveal to ICE ofﬁcials the names, addresses, birth dates, ethnic and racial information, as well as Social Security numbers for all people enrolled in Medicaid. The state and federally funded program provides health care coverage program for the poorest of people, including millions of children.

The agreement does not allow ICE ofﬁcials to download the data. Instead, they will be allowed to access it for a limited period from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday until Sept 9.

“They are trying to turn us into immigration agents,” said a CMS ofﬁcial did not have permission to speak to the media and insisted on anonymity.

Immigrants who are not living in the U.S. legally, as well as some lawfully present immigrants, are not allowed to enroll in the Medicaid program that provides nearly-free coverage for health services. Medicaid is a jointly funded program between states and the federal government.

But federal law requires all states to offer emergency Medicaid, a temporary coverage that pays only for lifesaving services in emergency rooms to anyone, including non-U.S. citizens. Emergency Medicaid is often used by immigrants, including those who are lawfully present and those who are not

Many people sign up for emergency Medicaid in their most desperate moments, said Hannah Katch, a previous adviser at CMS during the Biden administration.

Syrian forces who fought Druze militias leave Sweida province

BY KAREEM CHEHAYEB and GHAITH ALSAYED Associated Press

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian government forces had largely pulled out of the southern province of Sweida on Thursday after days of clashes with militias linked to the Druze minority that threatened to unravel the country’s postwar transition.

The conflict had drawn airstrikes against Syrian forces by neighboring Israel in defense of the Druze before a truce — mediated by the U.S., Turkey and Arab countries and announced Wednesday — halted most of the ﬁghting.

However, Syrian state media said Thursday that Druze militiamen had launched revenge attacks on Sunni Bedouin communities, leading to a wave of their displacement. There were some reports of renewed clashes.

Bedouin clans had fought on the government side, while the Israeli military came to the assistance of the Druze, who form a substantial community in Israel, where they are seen as a loyal minority and where they often serve in the military

Under the latest truce, reached Wednesday after a previous agreement unraveled, Druze factions and clerics have been appointed to maintain internal security in Sweida, Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa said in an address broadcast early Thursday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday to keep southern Syria demilitarized and to protect the Druze community “This will also be the continuation of our policy,” he said.

In a major escalation of its involvement in the conﬂict, Israel on Wednesday had struck the Syrian Defense Ministry head-

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By LEO CORREA Syrian Druze people cross back into Syria Thursday as they walk at the IsraeliSyrian border, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights town of Majdal Shams.

quarters in central Damascus.

Convoys of government forces started withdrawing from Sweida overnight, Syrian state media reported, saying it was in line with the ceaseﬁre deal and that the military operation against the Druze factions had ended.

The truce was announced by Syria’s Interior Ministry and in a video message by a Druze religious leader The previous agreement on Tuesday quickly broke down after being dismissed by prominent Druze cleric Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri.

The Syrian government has not released any casualty counts from the ﬁghting.

The Britain-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said nearly 600 ﬁghters and civilians were killed on both sides over four days of deadly clashes. The monitor also said at least 86 civilians killed in “ﬁeld executions” — mostly Druze Syrians killed by government forces and their allies — and that at least three Bedouin civilians were killed in revenge attacks Thursday by Druze militiamen.

Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests by the White House medical unit showed that Trump has chronic venous insufﬁciency, which occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly Leavitt also addressed bruising on the back of Trump’s hand, seen in recent photos covered by makeup that was not an exact match to his skin tone She said the bruising was “consistent” with irritation from his “frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin.” Trump takes aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

She said during her press brieﬁng that her disclosure of Trump’s medical checkup was meant to dispel recent speculation about the 79-year-old president’s health. Nonetheless, the announcement was notable given that the Republican president has routinely kept secret basic facts about his health.

Trump in April had a comprehensive physical exam with more than a dozen medical specialists. The three-page report released then by the White House did not include a finding of chronic venous insufficiency At the time, Trump’s doctor, Sean Barbabella, determined that the president’s joints and muscles had a full range of motion, with normal blood flow and no swelling. Leavitt did not say when

Trump first noticed the swelling in his lower legs. As part of the president’s routine medical care and out of an “abundance of caution,” she said he had a “comprehensive exam” that included vascular, lower extremity and ultrasound testing. She noted that chronic venous insufﬁciency is a benign condition that is common in people over age 70. She said the tests revealed no evidence of deep vein thrombosis, a more serious medical condition in which a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Nor was there any evidence of arterial disease, she said, reading a letter from Barbabella. People often are advised to lose weight, walk for exercise and elevate their legs periodically, and some may be advised to wear compression stockings. Severe cases over time can lead to complications including lower leg sores called ulcers. Blood clots are one cause, but was ruled out, Leavitt said.

Leavitt said the condition wasn’t causing the president any discomfort She wouldn’t discuss how he was treating the condition and suggested those details would be in the doctor’s letter, which was later released to the public. But the letter was the same as what she read, and it did not include any additional details Dr Anahita Dua, a vascular surgeon at Mass General Brigham who has never treated Trump, said there is no cure for chronic venous insufﬁciency

“The vast majority of people, probably including our president, have a mild to moderate form of it,” Dua said.

People with the condition can reduce the swelling by wearing medical-grade compression socks or stockings, to help the blood circulate back to the heart, or by walking, she said.

The exam the White House disclosed Thursday included other testing that found no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness in Trump, Leavitt said.

ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO By DAMIAN DOVARGANES

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House sendsbillregulatingstablecoins to Trump

BY MARYCLARE JALONICK, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press

WASHINGTON The House has passed three bills intended to boost the legitimacy of thecryptocurrency industry with new regulations as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.”

One of the three bills, legislation to regulatea type of cryptocurrency called stablecoins, had already passed the Senate with broad bipartisan support and will now head to Trump’sdesk.The other two bills —abroader measure to create anew market structure for cryptocurrency and abill to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing anew digital currency—willgotothe Senate

The stablecoin bill, passed on a308-122 vote, sets initial guardrails and consumer protections for the cryptocurrency,which is tied to a stable asset, often the U.S. dollar,toreduce price volatility.Itpassed the Senate with

bipartisansupportinJune.

“Around the world, payment systems are undergoing arevolution,” said House Financial Services Chair French Hill of Arkansas as lawmakers debated the stablecoin legislation Thursdaymorning. Hill said the bill will “ensure American competitiveness and strong guardrailsfor ourconsumers.”

After Trump declared it “cryptoweek,” thebills were stalled for more than aday amid disagreementsamong House Republicans about how to combine thelegislation. In the end, GOP leaders put the threebills foraseparatevotes, leaving thefateof the other two bills unclearin theSenate. Theinternaldissent could foreshadow challenges ahead for the more sweeping crypto legislation that Trump has demanded and the industry has poured millions into advancing.

Thestablecoinmeasure is seen by lawmakers and the industry asa step toward adding legitimacyand consumer trust to arapidly

growing sector.Treasury Secretary ScottBessent said in June that thelegislation could help that currency “growinto a$3.7 trillionmarket by theend of the decade.”

The bill outlinesrequirementsfor stablecoin issuers, including compliance with U.S. anti-money laundering andsanctionslaws, and mandates that issuers hold reserves backing thecryptocurrency.Withoutsuch a

framework, Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee in astatement warned, “consumers face risks like unstable reserves or unclear operationsfrom stablecoin issuers.”

After thevotes,HouseRepublicans strongly urged the Senate to take up the second bill, whichwould create a new market structure for cryptocurrency

Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis.,

said the294-134 vote on that legislation shows broad bipartisan support and a“massive energy” on the issue. But it is so far unclear whether the Senate would consider the House bill or try to write its own.

That legislation aimstoprovide clarity forhow digital assets areregulated.The bill deﬁneswhatforms of cryptocurrency should be treated as commodities regulated by the

CommodityFutures Trading Commission and which are securities policed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. In general,tokens associated with “mature” blockchains, like bitcoin,will be considered commodities.

The third bill, passed on a narrower 219-210 margin, prohibitsthe U.S. from offering what’sknown as a“centralbankdigital currency,” which is like agovernmentissued form of digital cash. Thecrypto industry has long complained that unclear laws have made it difﬁcult to operate in the U.S. and that the Biden administration tried to regulate it through enforcementactionsrather thantransparent rulemaking. Gettingthisbillpassed hasbeen atop priority for the industry,whichhas quickly become amajor powerplayerinWashington thanks to heavy campaign donations and lobbying. Advocates said the passage of the bills marks akey momentincryptocurrency’s winding path toward mainstream adoption.

HousepoisedtoOKcut to public broadcasting,foreign aid

BY KEVIN FREKING and MARYCLARE JALONICK Associated Press

WASHINGTON

The House

was expected lateThursday to approve President Donald Trump’srequest to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda. The White House had described the package as atest case and said that if Congress went along, more would come. The House’s approvalwouldmark the ﬁrst time in decades that a president has successfully submitted arescissions request to Congress. Trump undertook asimilar effort in his ﬁrst term, but the bill

faltered in theSenate. Opponents voiced concerns not only about the programs targeted, but about Congress ceding its spending powers to the executivebranch as investmentsapproved on a bipartisan basis are being subsequentlycanceled on party-line votes. No Democrats supportedthe measure when it passed theSenate, 51-48, in the early morning hours Thursday. TwoRepublicansalsovoted no. TheHouse has already approved aprevious version of the bill. But it now needs to takeupthe version that passedthe Senatebefore it can be sent to Trump’sdesk for hissignature. “Weneed to getback to ﬁscalsanityand thisisanimportant step,” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Benton, told

reporters shortly after the chamber opened.

The package cancels about $1.1billion for the Corporationfor Public Broadcasting and nearly $8 billion for avariety of foreign aid programs, many designed to helpcountrieswhere drought, disease and political unrest endure.

Theefforttoclawback asliver of federal spendingcomes just weeksafter Republicansalsomuscled through Trump’stax and spending cut bill without any Democraticsupport. The Congressional Budget Ofﬁce hasprojected that measure will increasethe U.S. debt by about$3.3trillionoverthe coming decade.

The cancellation of $1.1 billion for the CPB represents the full amountitisdue to receive during thenext two

budget years.

The WhiteHouse says the publicmedia system is politically biased and an unnecessary expense.

Thecorporation distributes more thantwo-thirds of themoney to morethan 1,500 locally operated public television and radio stations, with much of theremainder assignedtoNational Public Radio and the Public BroadcastingService to support national programming.

Democrats were unsuccessful in restoring the cut in the Senate.

Lawmakers withlarge rural constituencies have voiced particular concern about what the cuts to public broadcasting could mean for some local public stationsin

their state.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, RAlaska, saidthe stationsare “notjust your news —itis your tsunami alert, it is your landslide alert, it is your volcano alert.”

Later in the day Tuesday as theSenate debatedthe bill, a7.3 magnitude earthquake struck offthe remote Alaska Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings on local public broadcasting stations that advised people to getto higher ground.

Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said he securedadeal from the White House that money administered by the Interior Department would be repurposed to subsidize Native American public radio stations in about adozen states.

But Kate Riley,president and CEO of America’sPublic Television Stations, anetworkoflocally owned and operatedstations, said that deal was“at best ashortterm,half-measure that will stillresultincutsand reduced service at the stations it purports to save.”

Among the foreign aid cuts are $800 million foraprogram that provides emergency shelter,water and family reunification for refugees and $496 milliontoprovide food, waterand health care forcountries hit by natural disasters and conﬂicts. There also is a$4.15 billioncut for programsthat aimtoboost economies and democratic institutions in developing nations.

BY ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will not recommend aspecial counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, aWhite House spokeswoman said Thursday,turning aside calls for further action in an inquiry that hasroiled theJustice Department and angered supporters who had been expectingatreasuretrove of documents from the case The rejection of aspecial counsel is part of an effortby the White House to turn the page from continued outrage from corners of Trump’s base over the Justice Department’srefusal last week to release additional records from the investigation into

Epstein, awell-connected and wealthyfinancier who killed himself in jailin2019 as he awaited trial on sex trafﬁcking charges.

Ofﬁcials also saidEpstein didnot maintaina muchhyped“client list” and said the evidence was clear he had died by suicide despite conspiracytheories to the contrary

Trump on Wednesday sought toclamp downon criticismfromhis ownsupporters about hisadministration’shandling of the Epsteinrelated records, callingthem “weaklings”who werebeing duped and characterizing the investigationasa “hoax” even though hishand-picked leadersatthe FBI and Justice Departmenthad long stokedpublic expectations

that importantinformation was being hidden.

ThenewsorganizationJust the News published excerpts Wednesdayfrom aTrump interviewinwhich Trump said he would be open to having aspecial counsel look into “anything credible”related to Epstein, as well as other long-standing grievances he and his supportershave long raised.

But White House press secretaryKaroline Leavitt appeared to closethe door Thursday on aspecial counsel for the Epsteininvestigation, saying “the idea was ﬂoated fromsomeone in the media to the president.”

“Thepresident would not recommendaspecial prosecutor in the Epstein case,” she said.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOByJULIADEMAREE NIKHINSON

The House has passed three bills intended to boostthe legitimacyofthe cryptocurrency industrywith newregulations as PresidentDonald Trumphas pushed to makethe U.S. the ‘crypto capital of the world.

Israelistrikehitschurch, killing3and wounding priest

BY WAFAA SHURAFA and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip An Israeli shell slammed into the compound of the only Catholic churchinthe Gaza Strip on Thursday,killing three people and wounding 10 others, including the parish priest, according to church officials. The late Pope Francis, who died in April, hadregularly spoken to the priest about the war’s toll on civilians.

The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians havebeen sheltering from the 21-month Israel-Hamas war.Israel expressed regret over what it describedasan accident and said it was in-

vestigating. Pope Leo XIV on Thursday renewed hiscall for an immediate ceasefire in responsetothe attack. In atelegram of condolences for the victims,Leo expressed “his profound hope for dialogue, reconciliation and enduring peacein the region.” The pope said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the lossoflifeand injury caused by themilitary attack,” and expressed his closeness to the wounded priest,the Rev. Gabriel Romanelli, and the entire parish.

PresidentDonaldTrump called Israeli PrimeMinisterBenjamin Netanyahu to express hisfrustration over thestrike on thechurch, the White Housesaid. Netanyahu later released astatement saying Israel “deeplyregrets

that astray ammunition hit Gaza’sHolyFamily Church.”

The church compound was sheltering both Christians and Muslims,including a number of children withdisabilities, according to Fadel Naem, acting director of

‘Fearis thetoolofa tyrant,’ ﬁred federalprosecutorsays

BY ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKINRICHER Associated Press

WASHINGTON Maurene Comey,the daughter of former FBI director James Comey who as afederal prosecutor in Manhattan worked on cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, said in anotetocolleagues that “fear is the tool of atyrant” andthat her firing without reason should fuel “a fire of righteous indignation at abuses of power.”

“If acareer prosecutor can be ﬁred without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain,” Comey said in thenote,which was obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday.“Do not let that happen. Fearis the tool of atyrant, wielded to suppress independent thought.”

“Instead of fear,” she added, “let this moment fuel the fire that already burnsat the heart of this place. Aﬁre of righteous indignation at abuses of power.Ofcommitment to seek justice for victims. Of dedication to truth

above all else ” Until her firing Wednesday, Comey had been aveteran lawyer in the Southern District of New York, long consideredthe most elite of the Justice Department’s prosecutionoffices. Hercases includedthe sextrafficking prosecution of Epstein, whokilledhimself behind bars in 2019 as he was awaiting trial, andthe recent case against Combs, which ended earlier this monthwitha mixed verdict. Hertermination representedthe latest Justice Departmenteffort to fire lawyers without explanation,atrend that has raised alarmovera disregard for civilservice protections designedtoremove attorneys for politicalreasons Thedepartment has also fired anumber of prosecutors whoworked on cases that have provoked Donald Trump’sire,including some who handled U.S. Capitol riot cases andlawyersand support staff who workedon special counsel Jack Smith’s prosecutions of theRepublican president. She waslongseen as apo-

tentialtargetgivenher father’sfraught relationship over thelast decadewith Trump. The Justice Department recently appeared to acknowledge the existence of an investigation into JamesComey,though the basis for that inquiry is unclear Asked aboutthe firing Thursday,White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “This was adecision made by theDepartment of Justice.” Maurene Comey had most recentlybeen amongthe prosecutors in the sex trafficking and racketeering case against Combs. The hip-hop mogul was acquitted of the main charges but convicted of lesser prostitutionrelated offenses that may result in aprisonsentence of just afew years,anoutcome seen by some as arare defeat for prosecutions. But she was successful in numerous other prosecutions, most notably helping securethe convictionof Ghislaine Maxwellonsex trafﬁcking charges for helpingﬁnancierEpstein sexually abuse underage girls. In that case, she delivered arebuttal argument during closings, as she did in the Combs case.

Al-Ahli Hospital,which received the casualties

The Catholic charityCaritas Jerusalem said theparish’s60-year-old janitor andan84-year-old woman receivingpsychosocial support inside aCaritas tent in

thechurchcompound were killed in the attack. Parish priest Romanelli was lightly wounded.

“Wewerestruckinthe churchwhile allthe people therewereelders, innocent people and children,” said Shady Abu Dawood, whose mother was wounded by shrapnel to her head. “We love peace andcallfor it, and thisisa brutal,unjustiﬁedactionbythe Israelioccupation.”

The Israeli military said an initial assessment indicated that “fragments from a shell ﬁredduring operational activity in the area hit the church mistakenly.” It said it was still investigating.

The military said it only strikesmilitant targets, ”makes every feasible effort to mitigate harm to civilians and religious structures, and

regrets any unintentional damage caused to them.”

Israel has repeatedly struck schools, shelters, hospitals and other civilian buildings, accusing Hamas militants of sheltering inside and blaming them forcivilian deaths. Palestinians say nowherehas felt safe since Israel launched its offensive in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. ItalianPremier Giorgia Meloni blamed Israel for the strike on the church. “The attacksonthe civilian population that Israel has been demonstrating formonths are unacceptable,” she said. The church is just astone’s throw from Al-Ahli Hospital, Naem said, noting that the area around both the church and the hospital has been repeatedly struckfor over a week.

BY MAKIYASEMINERA

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C.— North Carolina can seek federal funding to help its overloaded responseefforts to Tropical Storm Chantal, which killed at least six people and left damage from ﬂooding in its wake, as Gov.Josh Stein announced astate of emergency Thursday Aone-two punch from Chantal followed by severe weather in the state’scenter has“overwhelmedthe re-

sponse and recovery efforts of local governments,” according to Stein’sexecutive order

Some rivers reached record-breaking levels from thestorm,including theEno River in Durham, one of severalcitieswhere some residents lost access to safe drinking water because of damage to the water system. In someplaces, thestorm dumped as much as 9to12 inches of rain, accordingto the governor’s ofﬁce. Chantal hitatthe end of

the JulyFourth weekend, andseveral daysofsevere weather plowed through as people were still picking up the pieces from damage caused by thetropical storm’s remnants

The emergency declaration, whichtook effect Wednesday,jump-starts the process for North Carolina to seek federal recovery assistanceifneeded. It covers 13 counties in the state’scenter, someofwhich are hometo populous cities like Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By JEHAD ALSHRAFI

Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians are seen amid wardamagedinfrastructure on Thursday in Gaza City.

GOPleaders addresslibrary worker pronouncontroversy

BY ALYSE PFEIL Staff writer

Gov.Jeff Landry andother prominent Louisiana conservatives are criticizing Baton Rouge’slibrary system after aformer employee said he was ﬁred because he refused to use someone’s preferred gender pronouns.

Luke Ash said he was let go from ajob at East Baton Rouge Parish Library on July 10 after he refusedto use someone’spreferred pronouns. He recounted the story in an interview with Tony Perkins posted online Tuesday Perkins, apastor and former state representative, is president of the Family Research Council, areligious conservative political advocacy group. When Perkins asked if the library gave him the option of “using the incorrect biological pronoun and playing the game,” Ash responded afﬁrmatively,adding that he was “not going to lie.”

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Gov. Jeff Landryand other prominent Louisiana conservatives are criticizing Baton Rouge’slibrarysystem after aformer employeesaid he was fired because he refused to use someone’spreferred gender pronouns.

Reachedbyphone, Ash declined to comment for this story,saying that he had been talking to alot of people andwas tryingtodiscern his next steps.

Ash was hired as alibrary technician in late March,and his termination was effective July 11,accordingto personnel records obtained by The Advocate.

He toldWBRZ heknewhis choice violated thelibrary’s

inclusivity policy,which says that employees have the right to be addressed by their chosen name and pronouns, but thathedisagreed with that policy,citing “religious convictions.”

The East Baton Rouge ParishLibrary declined to comment on Thursday Ash is thelead pastor at Stevendale Baptist Church in BatonRouge, according to the church’swebsite.

La.woman whoevacuated campersduringfloodshonored

Emma Foltzgets distinguished civilian service medal

BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN Staff writer

Gov.JeffLandry on Thursday honoredaLouisiana college student who evacuated 14 campers to safety during the deadly July 4ﬂoods alongthe Guadalupe River in Texas.

Emma Foltz, 21, grew up near Alexandria and is arising senior at Louisiana Tech She worked as acounselor at Camp Mystic, aChristian girls’ summer camp, on the day of the ﬂooding.

At least 27 counselors and campers there diedduring the disaster “I had 14 sweet little campers and two amazingcocounselors,” said Foltz during Thursday’sceremony.

Once she read the news that adifferent part of the

camp had beenhit by the ﬂoods,“our main focus was just keeping our girlsentertained and safe and happy, notletting them know what was happening,” Foltz said. “And thenweevacuated and made sure all ourgirls were safe.”

Forher work,Foltz received the distinguished civilian servicemedal, which is thehighest award aciviliancan get from the Louisiana National Guard,Landry said.

Maj. Gen.ThomasFriloux, whoheads theLouisiana National Guard,presented her with the award.

Landryalso gave Foltz an

Gov. Jeff Landry honors Louisiana collegestudent Emma Foltz on Thursday for evacuating 14 summer campers during the deadly July 4

official commendation for her actions.

“Emma FoltzofAlexandria,La., adedicated counselor at Camp Mystic, acted withcourage and selflessness under life-threatening circumstances,” Landry said. “Emma heroically led 14 young campers to safety, ensuring that each girl in her carewas evacuated. Emma’s action exempliﬁed the highest standards of leadership, devotion and compassion.”

More than 100 people lost their lives during the Texas floods. Many remainmissing.

TheAssociated Press contributed tothis report.

Ash told Perkins that he saw“several” things at the library indicating that it was not“aplace that was hospitable for aChristian or even aconservatively minded person.

“The library made their decision thatthey would rather have adifﬁcultconversation withmethan for atransgender person to hear something that they didn’twant to hear,” Ash said.

Ash’sstory gainedsteam on social media this week, grabbing the attention of Louisiana’stop GOPleaders.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, referring to theWBRZ report,said in a social media postThursday, “This was apublic employee in ataxpayer-fundedpublic library.”

“Government can’tforce youtoviolate your conscience or deeply held religious beliefs,” she added.

“This isn’tCalifornia or New

York.InLouisiana,aChristian has rightsjust like anyone else.”

Gov. Jeff Landry also weighedin, saying on Xthat “preferred pronouns don’t exist —onlybiological ones!”

“Louisianans should never lose their jobbecause they refuse to lie!” Landry said.

In commenting, the governorshared aWednesday social media post about Ash’s story from Libs of TikTok,a popular controversial rightwing account, whichhas 4.3 millionfollowers.

The Libs of TikTok post about Ash wasshared 12,000 times.

Late Thursday afternoon, WoodlawnBaptist Church Lead PastorLewis Richerson sent aletter to theEast Baton Rouge Parish Library Board demanding that it reinstate Ash and “change all DEI-directed policies that led to his termination, ensuring thatno employee is forced to violate

By The Associated Press

CHICAGO Protests and events against President Donald Trump’scontroversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety netsfor poor peoplehave started Thursday at more than 1,600locations around the country

The “Good Trouble Lives On” national day of action honors the late congressman

andcivil rights leader John Lewis. Protestswere being held along streets, at court housesand otherpublic spaces. Organizers have called for them to be peaceful.

“Weare navigating one of the most terrifyingmoments in our nation’shistory,” Public Citizen co-president Lisa Gilbertsaid duringanonline news conference Tuesday.

“Weare all grappling with a rise of authoritarianism and lawlessness within our ad-

ministration as the rights, freedoms andexpectations of our very democracy are being challenged.”

Public Citizen is anonproﬁt with astated mission of taking on corporate power.Itis amemberofa coalitionof groups behind Thursday’s protests.

Major protests were plannedinAtlanta and St. Louis, as wellasOakland, California, and Annapolis, Maryland.

their religious beliefs or conscience.”

The letter also listed the names of more than 30 other supporters, primarily leadersofBaptist churches in the Baton Rouge area. Libraries have in recent years becomehot spots for debates over gender and sexuality in Louisiana. LivingstonParish Library Director Michelle Parrish wasousted from that role in alate-night library board vote Tuesday.The library system has been in turmoil for the last fewyears over books with sexual and LGBT themes.

The drama that has included library boardresignations and ﬁrings, calls for an investigation by the state attorney general’sofﬁce, and adocumentary produced by Sarah Jessica Parker Lafayette’slibrary system has seen similar controversies.

being abandoned.

They have previously noted that the Landry administration’sdecision to pause the project, which broke ground in August 2023 under his predecessorJohn Bel Edwards, hasbeen an importantcontributor to increased costs.

Some $2.92 billion was tobepaid for with BP oil spill funds, and theoverallcontract included a maximum guaranteed price. But cost increases caused by thestate would not havebeen covered under the price guarantee.

Regardless, it had appeared increasingly unrealistic that theproject could be revived in the same form as more time passed and inﬂation added to the already high price. The state was also confronted with legal challenges over it.

“After years of planning and navigating significant legal and permitting challenges, we’ve made the difﬁcult decision to terminate the Mid-Baratariaproject,” CPRA Chairman Gordon “Gordy” Dove saidinastatement. “However,our commitment to coastal restoration has not wavered. We arenow focused on advancing the Myrtle Grove project, which we believe willdeliver similar beneﬁts to rebuild and sustain ourcoast, in addition to numerous othermaster planand annual plan projects.”

‘Morethanaproject’

The state now hopes to build an earlier version of theplan, known as the Myrtle Grove project, with adiversion around aquarterof the size, while also constructing a large-scale land bridge in Barataria Basin using dredgedsediment

TheLandryadministration still hopes to use BP funds and to negotiate atraditional cost split with the Army Corps of Engineers, Alford said. That splitwould see the federal government picking up 65% of the tab, with the state paying the rest. Questions remain over whether any of the money already spenton theproject will have to be reimbursed, and whether contractors will have to be compensated for the lost work. Around $619 million has been disbursed through the main pot of BP funds. Additionally,any project to replace Mid-Barataria will likely

have to undergo alengthy scientific evaluation for it to be approved by both BP spill trustees andthe Corps.

The decision by trustees to approve thefunds for Mid-Barataria followed asix-year evaluation process, thoughtalks extend back even further,with the project having taken on various forms over theyears. The earlier version the state now wants to pursue was authorized in 2007.

Somecoastal advocates have questioned whether asmallerdiversionwill be worththe cost,considering how much land Louisiana is losing.

“Mid-Barataria is more thana project— it representsa generational investment, paid for with thepenalties of an environmental disaster,”Restore the Mississippi RiverDelta,a coalitionofcoastal andenvironmental groups, said in astatement.“Thesedollars were meant to restorethe coast,not settle acancellation of contracts behind closed doors.”

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, which hasworked for decades on land lossissues, said “thescience has not changed, nor has theneed for urgent action.”

“Whathas changed is the political landscape,” executive director Kim Reyhersaid in astatement.

“Westill need to reconnect the river to wetlands. The Mississippi is the most powerful coastal restoration tool that we have.”

Workingwithnature

Mid-Barataria, scheduled to be constructed near Ironton in PlaqueminesParish on theWest Bank, was intended to funnel up to 75,000 cubic feet persecond of Mississippi Riverwater and sediment intoBarataria Basin to rebuild lost wetlands there. It was projected to build around 21 net square miles of land over 50 years, and would likely have remained effective beyond that time frame.

The diversion would have essentially mimicked the way south Louisianawas builtinthe ﬁrst place,

when the river meandered and deposited sediment along the way, working with nature to restore a heavily eroded part of the coast.

Butthe plan was controversial from thestart, particularly among commercial shrimpers and oyster growers in theproject area. They would have been forced to either move farther out or ﬁnd another line or work sincethe influx of fresh water would have badly damaged theirindustry

Supportersofthe project noted that those ﬁsheries will be decimatedeven if theproject is not built, since land loss and saltwater intrusion will accelerate there, though that would occur over a much longer period of time.

Other concerns involving the Mid-Barataria plan included threatstothe dolphin population in the area as well as increased ﬂood risksfor some locations due to the project. The planincluded $378 million in mitigation funds to compensatethose affected,including commercial ﬁshermen, who ar-

gued that amount wasnot nearly enough.

Prominentopponents of the project included Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, theformer Plaquemines Parish president. Nungesser discussed his criticism of the project with Landry before his election as governor Louisiana’slandlosscrisis is only expected to worsen in the years ahead as sea level rise gains pace. The state has already lost around 2,000 square miles over thepastcentury, around the size of Delaware.

Conﬁning the Mississippi River in place with levees and ﬂood walls setthe probleminmotion, but other factors have been large contributors,including the thousands of milesofcanals dug through wetlandsbythe oiland gasindustryand shipping channels that funneled in saltwater intrusion.

Email Mike Smithatmsmith@ theadvocate.com.

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BUSINESS

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FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

All solar, wind projects must get Burgum’s OK

WASHINGTON All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order that authorizes him to conduct “elevated review” of activities ranging from leases to rights of way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions.

The enhanced oversight on clean-energy projects is aimed at “ending preferential treatment for unreliable, subsidydependent wind and solar energy,” the Interior Department said in a statement Thursday. The order “will ensure all evaluations are thorough and deliberative” on potential projects on millions of acres of federal lands and offshore areas, the department said.

Clean-energy advocates said the action could hamstring projects that need to be underway quickly to qualify for federal tax credits that are set to expire under the tax-cut and spending bill that President Donald Trump signed into law July 4. The law phases out credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy while enhancing federal support for fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas In the legislation, Trump and GOP lawmakers moved to dismantle the 2022 climate law passed by Democrats under President Joe Biden. And on July 7, Trump signed an executive order that further restricts subsidies for what he called “expensive and unreliable energy policies from the Green New Scam.” Applications for jobless benefits fall again

WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the impact of widespread U.S. tariffs. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending July 12 fell by 7,000 to 221,000, the fifth straight weekly decline and the fewest since mid-April. Last week’s number was also lower than the 232,000 that analysts forecast. Applications for unemployment aid are viewed as representative of layoffs. Earlier this month, the Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added a surprising 147,000 jobs in June, adding to evidence that the American labor market continues to show resilience. The job gains were much bigger than expected and the unemployment rate ticked down 4.1% from 4.2% in May Analysts were expecting the unemployment to rise to 4.3%.

Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes

WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration is allowing vaping brand Juul to keep its e-cigarettes on the market providing relief to a company that has struggled for years after being widely blamed for sparking the teen vaping trend.

FDA regulators said Thursday that Juul’s studies show its e-cigarettes are less harmful for adult smokers, who can beneﬁt from switching completely to vaping.

The FDA decision applies to both tobacco- and mentholﬂavored versions of the reusable product, which works with nicotine-ﬁlled cartridges sold in two different strengths.

Juul previously discontinued several fruit and candy ﬂavors that helped drive its popularity but were favored by teens. Juul will be one of only two U.S. companies authorized to sell menthol-flavored vapes, which many adults prefer to tobacco ﬂavor.

Parents politicians and antitobacco groups have argued for years that Juul products should be permanently banned due to their role in triggering a yearslong spike in underage vaping.

U.S. retail sales bounce around

Whipsaw trade environment prompts erratic spending

BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP business writer

WASHINGTON Consumers picked up their spending in June after an earlier pullback, despite anxiety over tariffs and the state of the U.S. economy

Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday, after two consecutive months of spending declines, a 0.1% pullback in April and a 0.9% slowdown in May

Retail was buoyed earlier in the year by car sales as Americans attempted to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s 25% duty on imported cars and car parts.

The erratic consumer spending

is taking place during a period of mixed signals about the economy as well. The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.5% annual pace from January through March, but the U.S. job market is proving to be very resilient, and major tariffs keep getting postponed.

Healthy spending continues, with a heavy focus on necessities, rather than electronics or new appliances

Yet consumers haven’t completely cut out spending on nonessential goods. Sales at restaurants, the lone services component within the Census Bureau report and a barometer of discretionary spending, rose moderately

“Consumers are only feeling a modest amount of pressure from tariffs, and any weakness here is not having much of an effect in forcing them to pull back on more discretionary areas of spending such as restaurants and bars,”

wrote William Blair’s macro analyst Richard de Chazal.

Yet Chazal fears that the administration may be picking up false assurances from strong consumer spending. Consumer sentiment and markets have tumbled after aggressive tariff announcements, and many economists expect rising prices will have a greater impact on consumers before the year is over

Retail sales in June included a 1.2% gain in sales of autos and auto parts. Spending expanded across most major categories including clothing and personal care. Excluding autos and automotive parts, sales rose 0.5%, according to the Commerce Department Clothing and accessories sales rose 0.9%, while health and personal care sales saw a 0.5% bump. Online retailers recorded a 0.4% gain. Electronics and appliance retailers, furniture stores and depart-

ment stores all saw sales declines.

The products sold in these sectors are heavily imported.

A category of sales that excludes volatile sectors such as gas, cars, and restaurants rose last month by 0.5% from the previous month.

The ﬁgure feeds into the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ consumption estimate and is a sign that consumers are still spending on some discretionary items.

The retail sales report arrives amid a whipsaw frenzy of on and off again tariffs have that jolted businesses and households. Business owners say it’s become very difﬁcult to manage supplies and inventories. Americans, when they do shop, are generally steering clear of the things they don’t absolutely need.

The latest government report showed that inflation rose last month to its highest level since February

Scrutiny over soda sweeteners

Trump says Coke to shift to cane sugar as consumers look at no-sugar drinks

BY DEE-ANN DURBIN AP business writer

The debate over whether CocaCola should use high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar in its signature soda obscures an important fact: Consumers are increasingly looking for Coke with no sugar at all.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, introduced in 2017, uses both the artiﬁcial sweetener aspartame and the natural sweetener stevia in its recipe. It’s one of Coke’s fastest-growing products, with global case volumes up 14% in the ﬁrst quarter of the year By comparison, the company’s total case volumes were up 2%.

PepsiCo also noted Thursday that 60% of its sales volumes in major markets in the second quarter came from low- or nosugar drinks.

“When you look at colas, the percentage of growth coming from zero sugar is signiﬁcant,” said Duane Stanford, the editor and publisher of Beverage Digest.

The scrutiny over Coke’s sweeteners began Wednesday when President Donald Trump announced that Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. had agreed to switch to using cane sugar in the regular version of its beverage manufactured in the U.S. “I have been speaking to CocaCola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” Trump wrote on his social media site. “I’d like to thank all of those in authority at CocaCola. This will be a very good move by them — You’ll see. It’s just better!”

Coca-Cola didn’t confirm the change. In a statement, the company said it appreciated Trump’s enthusiasm and would share details on new offerings soon.

Stanford said he doubts CocaCola will fully shift away from

Wall

BY STAN CHOE AP business writer

NEW YORK Wall Street rose to records on Thursday following better-than-expected updates on the economy and a mixed set of proﬁt reports from big U.S. companies

The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to top its all-time high set a week ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 229 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.7% to its own record set the day before. Trading was calmer than Wednesday’s, when President Donald Trump jolted ﬁnancial markets by saying he had discussed the “concept” of ﬁring the chair of the Federal Reserve but was unlikely

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high fructose corn syrup, which has sweetened Coke in the U.S. since the 1980s. There would be tremendous supply chain and logistics headaches, he said, and the U.S. doesn’t make enough sugar for Coke’s needs.

He expects the Atlanta-based company will offer a cane sugarsweetened version in the U.S. just like its rival Pepsi has been doing since 2009. He noted that Coke has indulged U.S. fans by importing Mexican Coke, which is made with cane sugar, since 2005. Coke positions Mexican Coke as an upscale alternative and sells it in glass bottles.

The corn industry wasn’t happy with the speculation. In a statement Wednesday, Corn Reﬁners Association President and CEO John Bode said replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar makes no sense and would cost thousands of American manufacturing jobs.

Shares in ADM, a maker of high fructose corn syrup, dipped nearly 2% Thursday after Trump’s announcement.

In a message on X, Coca-Cola

defended high fructose corn syrup, saying it’s no more likely to contribute to obesity than table sugar or other full-calorie sweeteners. “It’s safe; it has about the same number of calories per serving as table sugar and is metabolized in a similar way by your body,” the company said. “Please be assured that Coca-Cola brand soft drinks do not contain any harmful substances.”

The Food and Drug Administration also says there is no evidence of any difference in safety among foods sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and those that use sugar, honey or other traditional sweeteners.

Soft drink preferences are highly subjective, as anyone who has been in a Pepsi vs. Coke or 7-Up vs. Sprite debate knows.

But recent trends indicate that Coke and other drink makers need to focus on the kinds of lowand no-sugar drinks that a growing number of consumers are seeking, according to Stanford.

He said his data shows original Coke was the top seller by volume in the U.S. last year, with

19% market share, while Coke Zero Sugar was seventh and had a 4% market share. But Coke Zero Sugar’s share grew 10%, while original Coke’s share was ﬂat. Nutritionists suggest avoiding added sugars, no matter the form, since they provide empty calories with no nutrients. The 2020 U.S. dietary guidelines advise people to limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, and say children under 2 should not be fed them at all.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has spoken out against sugar His agency is expected to release updated nutrition guidelines later this year

“There’s things we’ll never be able to eliminate, like sugar,” Kennedy said at an April news conference. “And sugar is poison, and Americans need to know that.”

Aspartame and other artiﬁcial sweeteners are also named as a concern in a government report Kennedy issued in May AP health and science editor Jonathan Poet contributed from Philadelphia.

to do so. Such a move could help Wall Street get the lower interest rates it loves but would also risk a weakened Fed unable to make the unpopular moves needed to keep inflation under control. A strong profit report from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co helped drive tech stocks and its net income soared nearly 61% in the last quarter from a year earlier The chip maker said it’s seeing strong demand from artificial intelligence and other customers, and TSMC’s stock that trades in the United States rose 3.4%. Other stocks involved in AI also climbed, and a 1% gain for Nvidia was one of the strongest forces

pushing upward on the S&P 500. PepsiCo jumped 7.5% after delivering revenue and profit that topped Wall Street’s expectations. The drink and snack giant also stood by its financial forecasts given in April, which projected lower full-year profit than previous forecasts due to increased costs from tariffs and a pullback in consumer spending. United Airlines flew 3.1% higher after reporting a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected It also said it’s seen an acceleration in demand from customers that began in early July, and it’s expecting less uncertainty about the economy to hurt its business in the second half of this year On the losing side of Wall Street was Abbott Laboratories, which fell 8.5% despite delivering results for the latest quarter that edged past analysts’ expectations. The health care company cut the top end of its forecast range for revenue growth over 2025. Elevance Health dropped 12.2% after reporting a weaker profit than analysts expected It cut its forecast for profit in 2025 because of rising medical cost trends in its Affordable Care Act business, along with other factors. In the bond market, Treasury yields were mixed following several better-than-expected reports on the economy

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descends on the historic Coca-Cola sign that reigns over the intersection of Third Street

Florida Street, giving the namesake a refresh, in downtown Baton Rouge in early 2024.

rewriting his name in UFC history Later, in 2024, after his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, the crowd saw a different, warwearied Poirier

“If I do fight again, what am I ﬁghting for?” he said to Joe Rogan in the Octagon after the ﬁght, catching his breath. “I don’t know, I got a little girl I love and I gotta see. I think this could be it.”

It didn’t take long for Poirier to shed those layers of doubt. His final fight before retiring will come in the Smoothie King Center this weekend against Max Holloway In an interview, Poirier said he knows exactly what he’s fighting for “To try to get one more win, to go out on top ...” he said. “To lay the gloves down and retire in Louisiana, where I first started training and first started fighting ”

The spirit of a ﬁghter has always lived within Poirier, even as a child growing up in Lafayette.

Part of it is in his blood Both his father and grandfather were boxers. It also comes from the tightknit, blue-collar community he grew up in, where his mother ran a foster home out of their house while raising him and his two siblings. Ultimately, he said, his community was a place where “people had to get their hands dirty and put in work to get anything they wanted.”

Poirier can’t pinpoint the exact moment he knew he wanted to become a professional ﬁghter As a kid, ﬁghting earned him no

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Danette Colbert, 48; Rickey White, 34; and Christian Anderson, 33, were charged Thursday with manslaughter and racketeering in a 21-page charging document filled with text messages they exchanged that lay out their yearslong illicit association, according to Jefferson Parish court records.

The trio is accused of killing 27-year-old Adan Manzano, a father of one and sideline reporter for KBKC-TV, Kansas City’s Telemundo afﬁliate.

Manzano was found dead in his Kenner hotel room on the afternoon of Feb. 5 after missing a meeting with his co-workers, according to Kenner police.

Investigators determined that Colbert was the last person seen entering and exiting his hotel room, authorities said.

An autopsy showed Manzano’s cause of death to be asphyxiation while lying face-down on a pillow due to the combined toxic effects of alcohol and Xanax. Colbert is accused of stealing Manzano’s wallet and using his debit card to make a purchase after leaving his hotel room, authorities said. She was later found with his cellphone and other property. Investigators with the Kenner Police Department and State Police allege that Manzano was the latest victim of Colbert, White and Anderson who, since 2012, had worked together to drug men they found out drinking

rewards. It instead landed him in boot camp and detention centers, neither of which could break his natural pull toward combat. But eventually, it started paying off in the right ways He turned

in the French Quarter The goal was to steal cash, credit cards, debit cards, jewelry and mobile phones, according to prosecutors.

Colbert was the group’s “prostitute or party girl” who approached the victims in the Quarter and promised a good time to gain their confidence while plying them with alcohol, according to court records.

Colbert would encourage victims to visit an ATM so she could figure out their passcodes, authorities said. She then lured them back to their hotel rooms or some other private location

Once the victim was unconscious — through alcohol consumption or drugs administered by Colbert she would steal their valuables, authorities said.

Colbert often communicated via text message with Anderson and White, who was referred to in court records as her “pimp,” during these heists, sending photos of the victims’ driver’s licenses, Social Security cards or PINs for their phones or debit cards, authorities said.

The defendants used the victims’ phones to access bank accounts or their debit and credit cards, committing identity theft to make purchases, transfer cash or buy money orders, according to investigators.

White is accused of often providing the narcotics that Colbert used to drug victims, referring to it as “KO” or “knockout,” in text messages, authorities said. He obtained “clients” for Colbert and helped her access money from victims’ accounts, authorities said. Anderson also acted as a

pro in 2009, and quickly rose into the highest echelons of the sport. Poirier may have said it best in “Fightville,” a popular 2011 documentary that followed him and other rising Lafayette-area mar-

“prostitute” in the scheme, targeting and drugging victims to steal from them, prosecutors said. But authorities also described Anderson as an “administrator.”

“As administrator, he would provide technical support, advise and obtain and distribute narcotics that were then used by Colbert and others to render the victims unconscious,” court records stated.

In Manzano’s death, Colbert is accused of taking photos of his license and debit cards after he lost consciousness, according to court records. She also took video of herself practicing the movements to unlock his cellphone.

Colbert sent a text message of Manzano’s PIN to White. But when she couldn’t obtain money from an ATM, she immediately called Anderson, according to court records.

Prosecutors included text messages exchanged among the trio between 2019 and 2025 in which they discussed their schemes, asking for pills, sending PIN codes and amounts of money in victims’ accounts.

A text sent by Anderson in 2019 reads, “I’m just going out for one more lick tonight cus ‘it’s a jewelry convention in town and I’m tryna get a Rolex off somebody wrist.”

In another from Colbert sent in 2022, she wrote, “Call me asap I got the phone and that boy got over a mill on it, hit me asap.”

After sending White several PIN numbers in another 2022 exchange, Colbert wrote, “I’m going to hit him with the Ko.” She later fol-

tial artists: “Fighting has opened a path to redemption for me.”

Resilience in mind, body, soul

More than anything, fighting showed Poirier that he was in control of his future.

“I didn’t have anybody to point the ﬁnger at but myself, whether I did good or bad,” he said during the recent interview “It was just me, pushing myself to be better.”

For a ﬁghter, the mind must be as resilient as the body and soul. And the times that doubt weighed on him, Poirier credits his wife, Jolie, for pulling him back into the right headspace every time

When Poirier was 18 and didn’t have a car, Jolie drove him to Texarkana, Texas, for his ﬁrst amateur fight. The couple, together since middle school, married in 2009 and bought their ﬁrst house

Though his young age at that time might suggest otherwise, Poirier’s ﬁrst taste of success didn’t come quickly

While “Fightville” was being ﬁlmed, he wasn’t just training — he was driving a delivery truck hauling windows, doors, trim and molding to customers to make ends meet.

In one scene, Poirier points at photos of himself when he was 200 pounds, saying some didn’t even recognize him after he started training But what many did recognize, including his mother, was his transformation from a troubled boy to a determined ﬁghter.

“He’s finally found what he’s been looking for all of this time,” his mother said in the documentary “I know that he has been waiting his whole life to climb up something and put his hands in

lowed up with, “His debit not

working but his cc is.”

In November 2024, the group appeared to have their eyes set on Super Bowl weekend Anderson wrote, “Yes, I just gotta ﬁgure out how we can move around for super bowl cus that’s gone be a rich ass weekend.”

The bill of information lists 18 overt acts committed by Colbert, White and Anderson between 2012 and 2025 that include stealing property from victims and using stolen bank cards to make purchases. Many of the victims reported “los-

the air because he did it the best.”

When Poirier looks back at that ambitious kid now, ahead of his last ﬁght and with a professional record of 30 wins and 9 losses, he only has two things to say to him.

“Keep grinding. It’s gonna pay off.”

Life after retirement

Though he has said Saturday’s bout will be his last, it’s still hard for Poirier to imagine a life without the cage. He’s competing for the BMF belt, a symbolic title that’s awarded to UFC ﬁghters for their toughness. After that, he will return to his home in Lafayette, where he and his wife have lived since 2016, to raise their daughter and prepare for the birth of their son.

The retiring fighter said he plans to stay involved in The Good Fight Foundation, a charity he and Jolie founded in 2017 to support causes in Lafayette. The nonprofit raises money by auctioning off memorabilia from Poirier’s UFC career He plans to keep growing his businesses, like his hot sauce brand Poirier’s Louisiana Style, and is considering investing in additional residential properties. And soon, a reboot of “Fightville” will be released, following the end of Poirier’s fighting career Still, life won’t feel quite the same once he lays the gloves down.

“Nothing’s ever going to ﬁll that void,” Poirier said. “No matter how many businesses I have, no matter how many things keep me busy outside that. I don’t think anything’s ever going to ﬁll

ing” their bank cards and other property while feeling woozy or intoxicated around a woman or group of women in the French Quarter, according to court records.

The list includes Colbert’s 2021 Bourbon Street encounter with David Butler, who accused her of drugging him and leaving him for dead before stealing his wedding ring and cellphone and transferring about $80,000 from his bank and Bitcoin accounts.

A judge had originally sentenced Colbert to probation after she was convicted of

theft under $1,000, computer fraud and illegal transmission of monetary funds. But Colbert was resentenced to 25 years in prison May after Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill ﬁled habitual offender charges against her Colbert, White and Anderson were being held Thursday at the Jefferson

Oakdalepolicechief’s wife arrested in fraudcase

BY AIDAN McCAHILL Staff writer

Twodays after the Oakdale police chief was arrested for allegedly talking part in ascheme to provide hundreds of fraudulent visas to non-U.S. residents, his wife also has been jailed after being accused of conspiring to commit fraud with the same convenience store owner tied to her husband’scase.

Louisiana State Police announcedthe arrest of 50-year-old

Alison Doyle on Thursday for alleged unethical conduct in themunicipalpropertybidding process. Doyle is aformer Oakdale city employee and wife of Police Chief Chad Doyle.

TheLouisiana State Police Criminal Intelligence Unit’sAlexandria Field Office began investigating Alison Doyle after receiving “credible information” she had worked with Chandrakant “Lala” Patel to manipulate the bidding processfor two city-owned properties, accord-

ing to anews release.

Afterconducting athorough review,investigators found sufﬁcientevidencetosubstantiate theallegations, thereleasesays Alison Doyle was arrested and chargedwithtwo felony counts of malfeasance in office.She was booked in the AllenParish Jail. Theannouncementcame two days after agents with the FBI, Homeland SecurityInvestigations and IRS descended on alaw

enforcement conference in Baton Rouge, arrestingChad Doyle and Forest Hill Police Chief Glynn Dixon. Patel, who owns convenience stores and afast-food restaurant in Oakdale and Glenmora; Michael “Freck” Slaney, Oakdale’scity marshal; and Tebo Onishea, aformerGlenmora police chief,were also arrested Tuesday

All four are accused of taking part in scheme in which foreign nationals— most of whom were

from India —paidPatel thousands of dollars to help them obtain a“Uvisa,” designed to grant victims or witnesses of certain crimes immigration status if they aid law enforcement. Patel would then pay $5,000 to alaw enforcement agenttoforge apolicereport listingthe applicantasavictim that could be included with a visa application. During the raids,federalagents executed 11 search warrants, including at the Doyles’ residence.

come in,” Schedlersaid

The apartments are hitting the market on the heels of new study by the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority that found the city’saffordable housing crisis has continued to worsen. According to thestudy,New Orleans needs about 44,000 more affordable units than it has.

Last year,fewer than250 new units were built.

Experts say asingle investor with the wherewithal to upgrade the four complexes could go along way toward improving the area, though it won’tbeeasy

“The demand is out there for sure,”said Bush Benton, an appraiser with Stegall, Benton and Associates. “The challengewill be in the ﬁnancing, with higher interest rates and more cautiouslenders, and finding the right buyer that is committed to New Orleans East.”

The four complexes are the 548unit Carmel Brook and 400-unit Carmel Spring,both on I-10 Service Road at Bundy; the 216-unit Laguna Creek on Parc Brittany Boulevard near I-10 and Crowder; and Laguna Reserve, a348-unit complex on Bundy Road

All four were built between 1981 and 1984, when NewOrleans East was agrowing suburb of abooming city with an economy fueled by the oil and gas industry

Then, the price of oil collapsed, jobs dried up and the engineers, offshore workers and other mid-

dle-classprofessionals then living in New Orleans East moved away Real estate crises followed as well as two decades of disinvestment.

AfterHurricane Katrina, a North Carolina real estate investment firm bought thefour complexes andrenovated them, though tenants later alleged in a lawsuit that the properties were poorly maintained and that they suffered from exposure to mold due to water intrusion.

Thesuits have since been settled CBRM later bought the properties and made some improvements to them, though some still need a

lot of work, Schedler said. None of the complexes is more than50% occupied andone is just 22%occupied. “These properties will trade inevitably at aprice that makes it economically feasible foragroup to come in anddothe renovations that need to be done,” Schedler said.“Thehigh vacancy rate will make it easier for someone to do that.”

Developer PeterGardner has firsthand experience creating workforce housing in New Orleans East. In late 2022, he cut theribbon on Highrise Nola, anine-story apart-

ment complexheconverted from theformer Holiday Inn on Chef MenteurHighwayand I-10once known for the prominent “Caveman”spray paint on its façade.

Gardner purchasedthe property in 2017 for $475,000 and spent more than $10 millionover the next few years redeveloping it into 144 one-bedroom units that rentedfor $900 amonth and targeted civil servants, professionals and service-industry workers that live in thearea.

Threeyears later, he said the project is doing well but not as well as he hadhoped.Occupancy is averaging 90%, which, on paper

looks good.

“But you make your money off that last 10%,” he said.

Gardner said soft demand for apartments is less of aproblem than thehigh cost of insurance, which continuestoplague allsectorsofreal estate.His insurance on the Highrise has gone from $75,000 ayear,which he was quoted before construction,to$275,000 in 2023, though it has settled back downto$130,000.

The four apartment complexes, he notes, have alot more square footage than his vertical building.

“Still, if someone is well-capitalized, theycould comein, make incrementalimprovementstothose complexes, get some tenants and get somecash ﬂow right away,” he said. “But they’d have to get it for the right price.”

More residents in New Orleans East, experts say,would help make it easier to attract more retailers, service providers andeven ofﬁce workers.

Christy Verges, who owns and manages WT Verges Properties, theNew OrleansEastreal estate business foundedbyher late father in the 1980s, said anew owner with the wherewithal to revitalize the four complexes could help the area. But it will only makea meaningful difference if “they truly care about the community.”

“The impact could be huge,” she said. “But we need someone who cares about investing in the community.”

Email StephanieRiegel at stephanie.riegel@theadvocate. com.

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Flood board questions hiring of director

Members were not informed of president’s plan

BY ALEX LUBBEN Staff writer

The president of the board of the embattled New Orleans-area ﬂood

control authority will hire a new leader at the agency in a move that other board members suggested could skirt agency rules. Board President Roy Carubba said Thursday that he intends to hire Louis “Jeff” Williams as regional director of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East. He comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engi-

neers, where he was a senior project manager The director position has been vacant for over a month, even as New Orleans enters the most active part of hurricane season.

In a statement, the agency said Williams oversaw repairs to the crucial pumps at the ends of the city’s three outfall canals and managed the $3.6 billion West Shore Lake

‘A GODSEND’

Pontchartrain hurricane protection project, a series of levees and flood walls designed to protect 60,000 people in St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James parishes.

“This role is deeply personal for me. I was born and raised in New Orleans, and I’ve spent my career building the infrastructure that helps keep our communities safe,” Williams said in the statement.

“I’m honored to lead this team and fully committed to ensuring our region is prepared, protected, and resilient.” Williams said he will start work at the Flood Protection Authority on Aug. 4. But board member Debbie Settoon questioned whether board president Roy Carubba overstepped in Williams’ hiring. Randall Noel, another board member

Slidell woman who lived in home damaged by Hurricane Katrina gets keys to new house

BY BOB WARREN Staff writer

There were times when Darla Haro’s faith wavered, when her resolve seemed at a breaking point.

The house she so loved on Hoover Drive in Slidell, the one that she and her beloved husband, Arthur, had so

enjoyed before his death 34 years ago, was falling down around her Hurricane Katrina battered it in 2005, leaving damage she couldn’t afford to repair Nearly 20 years later Hurricane Ida threatened to ﬁnish what Katrina had started. But still, Haro lived in the place. The air conditioning had long quit work-

ing and water poured through holes in the roof and walls. Haro, who had worked for years as a hairdresser and had little in savings, desperately tried to make what repairs she could.

Slidell resident Norman Chiapetta was driving by and saw Haro, who is

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Severe weather forecast improves

Rain still expected throughout area

BY MIKE SMITH Staff writer

The threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall in the New Orleans area greatly lessened on Thursday, as a disturbance that traversed Florida, hugged the Gulf Coast and moved into Louisiana did not develop as feared, leaving much of the region with little more than cloudy skies for most of the day The region had taken precautions in advance of the disturbance’s approach, with forecasters initially predicting it would dump large amounts of rain and possibly develop into a tropical depression. But the disorganized disturbance’s path on land across Florida and along the Gulf Coast helped keep conditions from worsening. The change in forecast was a welcome development as the New Orleans area steels itself for the approaching heart of the hurricane season — and with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s Aug. 29 landfall on the way A ﬂood watch, however remains in force into early Saturday for the region, and a flash flood warning was in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday in central St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes, with heavy thunderstorms hitting Destrehan and

BY ANTHONY McAULEY Staff writer

Neighbors gather Thursday at Darla Haro’s new house in Slidell.

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Darla Haro, center, was overcome by emotion on Thursday as she received the keys to her new house in Slidell. Haro had fallen on hard times and was living in what essentially was a falling-down house. It had no AC, with roof and wall damage from Hurricane Katrina. Haro tried to make

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Hahnville, the National Weather Service said. The worst rainfall threat had been for south-central Louisiana, including the Lafayette area. Sandbags were also available at various locations in metro area parishes.

Around 2,600 residents on the West Bank in Jefferson Parish lost power Thursday morning including Timberlane subdivision and Garden Road in Marrero. The cause of the outage near Gretna was determined to be a tree falling on a power line.

By Thursday afternoon, the low pressure area ofﬁcially named In-

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appeared to have been caught off guard.

“I understand that we have taken some action, and there may have been an issue with our bylaws,” Settoon said. “So I’m going to ask Roy to explain what’s going on.”

‘It’d be nice to meet him’

The agency’s bylaws require the hiring of a regional director to be approved by a vote of the board, which Williams has not received. But the board president is allowed to appoint an interim director from among the agency’s staff

So Carubba hired him as chief engineer — a position Carubba is authorized to hire for without board approval — and will promote him internally to interim regional director after he starts in August.

Carubba stressed that Williams was “instrumental” in repairing the pumps. “My real hope is the board will get to know Mr Williams and potentially put him in that position permanently,” Carubba said at the meeting. “He is an incredible leader.”

Williams spent over a decade at the Corps before a brief stint in the private sector He returned to the Corps in late 2023.

As interim regional director, Williams will serve as the top employee at the ﬂood protection agency, which is charged with overseeing the levees and pumps designed to keep New Orleans dry during hurricanes.

Several board members had not been informed about the hire when

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Hollis said he had spoken with Gov Jeff Landry about his recent nomination and that Landry plans to appoint a replacement to the board. A spokesperson for Landry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

“I love Louisiana, but the calling is to serve in Washington,” Hollis said.

The numismatist

Hollis said he would be the ﬁrst director of the U.S. Mint, which was established in 1792, from Louisiana and the only numismatist — a term for coin collector that he admits can be difﬁcult to pronounce.

“It’s been a passion that I’ve had for my entire life,” he said. “My brothers wondered, why would you sit there and stare at the coin?

But I loved it.”

After graduating from Louisi-

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now 79, teetering atop a ladder using glue and plastic Walmart bags to try and patch holes.

“I’m thinking, Lord, what is she doing?” Chiapetta recalled. “Why isn’t someone there to help her?

“Then God put it in my heart: ‘You see something. You do something.’”

Chiapetta started the ball rolling, contacting The Slidell Independent newspaper and creating a GoFundMe account, “Help Mrs. Darla Find a Safe New Home.”

The newspaper story spurred additional media interest. The community rallied.

After news of Haro’s plight spread, a number of people stepped up to help her Trey Brownﬁeld, a Slidell City Council member, helped marshal resources and commitments. Builders

Jeff Vallee of H1 Associates and Andrew Cahanin of DSLD Homes helped spearhead the project, working with a list of subcontractors who, like Vallee and Cahanin, supplied free labor and materials.

late March. Cahanin said the new slab was poured on May 15, and this week the home was ready for Haro. On Thursday an ecstatic Haro snipped the ribbon on her new house, built on the same Hoover Drive lot where her old one stood for decades.

“I never knew there were so many good people,” Haro said outside the house, stopping every few seconds to pose for a photo or hug with the crowd that had gathered. “I love you. I love every one of you.”

“Y’all were a godsend,” Brownﬁeld told Vallee and Cahanin during a quick ceremony

“We were really proud to do this for Miss Darla,” Vallee responded, as Haro cut in: “These two people got my beautiful cabinets. Gold trim!”

A few minutes later, project Superintendent Kevin Dalaney handed Haro the keys to her new home.

Haro noted that Thursday marked the 34th anniversary of the death of her beloved “Artie.”

It’s a sad day she said, but also a happy day

“I know he’s happy,” she said.

vest 93L had moved into southeast Louisiana, but it remained disorganized and was expected to weaken further by Friday Chances of the system developing into a tropical depression were dropped to 10%, down from an earlier estimate of 40%.

“The risk for excessive rainfall and ﬂash ﬂooding is highest today and continues into Friday for areas along and south of the I-10/12 corridor,” the weather service said.

For the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas, forecasts predicted an additional 0.5 to 2 inches of rain for areas north of the Interstate 10/ Interstate 12 corridor Some 2 to 4 inches of rain were forecast for areas along the I-10/12 corridor and to the south, with the potential for up to 8 inches in a few localized areas south of I-10 through Saturday,

the weather service said.

“However, it is still possible the heaviest rainfall stays just offshore,” the weather service said.

Strong winds and elevated tides did not appear to be a threat, noted NOLA Ready, the city’s emergency preparedness public awareness arm.

Neutral ground parking was being permitted through Sunday at 7 p.m. New Orleans’ municipal buildings were closed to the public on Thursday, but the city announced they would reopen Friday citing the “signiﬁcant decrease in weather impacts.”

Staff writers Lara Nicholson and Sophie Kasakove contributed to this report.

Email Mike Smith at msmith@ theadvocate.com.

the regional director, the meeting was notably calmer than last month’s, which devolved into shouting and a near-physical confrontation. Carubba directed a profanity at fellow board member Clay Cossé; Cossé responded, “Hit me.”

The agency has been in turmoil over the last several months, with four board members resigning over changes being pursued by Gov Jeff Landry and his unofﬁcial deputy in New Orleans, businessman Shane Guidry Recent board meetings have been chaotic or have not taken place because the board lacked a quorum.

Carubba even apologized Thursday for his actions at last month’s meeting.

a reporter asked them about it earlier this week.

“Well, it’d be nice to meet him,” Noel said at the meeting.

“I would be cautious about bringing somebody new in, directly appointing them as interim regional director,” Settoon said.

The agency has been without a permanent regional director since December of last year, when Carubba dismissed former regional director Kelli Chandler Carubba

ﬁrst handed many of the duties of the regional director to the agency’s police chief, Josh Rondeno, who did not meet the requirements for the position, which are set by state law In February, the board forced Carubba to appoint Chris Humphries, the former director of engineering, as interim regional director Calmer meeting

Besides the back-and-forth over

ana State University in 1994 with a degree in political science, he joined Blanchard and Company, a rare coin ﬁrm based in New Orleans. Then in 2003, he started his own ﬁrm, Paul Hollis Rare Coins, selling collectibles on home shopping channels. He wrote a book called the “American Numismatist” about the nation’s history and coins.

After years in politics, he said, this nomination is “the cherry on top of the sundae.”

As director, Hollis would oversee plans to phase out the penny he said. He would also be involved in the U.S. Mint’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation.

“They’re tangible links to our nation’s history,” he said of coins He pointed to how John F. Kennedy was added to the half-dollar after he was assassinated, and how Abraham Lincoln was put on the penny in 1909 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birthday “Every coin — there’s a reason for it.”

The mint’s previous director Ventris Gibson, who was the ﬁrst

“I allowed my emotions and my enthusiasm to get this board and agency transformed to overcome my emotions,” Carubba said. “I was out of line to do that, so I want to extend an apology, ﬁrst and foremost to Commissioner Settoon, Commissioner Noel, all the people in the audience, and anybody who is watching.”

Carubba did not mention Cossé in his apology

“Nothing he could say would change my opinion of him,” said Cossé, who is no longer on the board and did not attend the meeting. “He is who he is.”

Though Carubba was more conciliatory during the meeting, he confronted a former board member immediately after the meeting.

Outside of the meeting room, Carubba told Roy Arrigo, a former board member who resigned in protest over Carubba’s leadership in March, to “go away and not come back.” Arrigo reminded Carubba that the meetings were public.

African-American director, oversaw the rollout of a commemorative coin program celebrating the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Gibson, who was appointed in June 2022, stepped down in March. Kristie McNally is the acting director of the mint Hollis will also oversee the mint’s police force, which he said has about 500 deputies who protect mint assets and personnel. He will also oversee Fort Knox, the Kentucky location where the U.S. keeps a large portion of its gold reserves, as well as other mint facilities in Philadelphia, Denver and New York. He intends to keep his residence in Mandeville, in addition to a residence in Washington, D.C., he said. He is married with two children, a 12-year-old son and a 21-year-old daughter Hollis’ nomination will now be heard by the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and, if approved, it would then go to a vote by the full Senate.

The old house was demolished in

“It’s gorgeous. Just gorgeous,” Haro said of the house. “I love it.”

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keep their positions.

At Michoud, Nova Space Solutions took over operations and maintenance from Syncom Space Services, which had held the NASA contract since 2016. Nova’s CEO said the company negotiated a new four-year contract with the United Auto Workers at Michoud and with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at the Stennis facility in Mississippi, before formally taking over the contract at the beginning of July New York City-based Legends last year acquired ASM Global, which has run the Superdome complex for the past 28 years on behalf of the state of Louisiana. Legends was picked in June by the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District board over Sodexo — there were no other ﬁrms competing for the contract.

Union talks

About 600 of the 880 workers at the Superdome/Smoothie King Center were covered by a deal agreed in 2023 between Sodexo and Unite Here Local 23, the ﬁrst union deal to guarantee wages and improve conditions for cooks, bartenders, concession stand workers and others who work at the arena complex.

“Legends has agreed to hire existing employees and honor the collective bargaining agreement that’s in place,” Santana Mitchel, a Unite Here representative in New Orleans, said Wednesday He noted that Legends also has deals in place with Unite Here members at SoFi Stadium in California and several other locations.

That deal provided for a minimum starting wage of $16 per hour, up from between $10.50-$11 an hour, for non-tipped positions and some guarantee about hours worked. The three-year contract runs only through April, 2026, however, and a new deal will have to be negotiated by then, Mitchell said.

Legends spokesperson Stacey Escudero said that the company intends to re-employ all union and nonunion staff.

“We have successfully onboarded 90% of the union staff and 85% of the nonunion staff,” she said Wednesday “We are continuing our outreach efforts with the goal of hiring 100% of the eligible staff,” she added, clarifying that all staff passing background checks will be eligible.

A mix of worker protections

Changes in major public sector contracts, while common, can be disruptive for employees, particularly as legal requirements prompt warnings of layoffs by outgoing contractors even if the jobs have already rolled over to the new overseer

Workers employed by contract service providers for entities owned by the state of Louisiana have no legal guarantee that their job will be protected.

Workers on service contracts for federal agencies were protected by a Biden-era Department of Labor rule — Nondisplacement of Qualiﬁed Workers Under Service Contracts — which gave incumbent workers the right of ﬁrst refusal for their jobs. That rule was rescinded by the Trump administration in January

In any case, NASA required that the incoming ﬁrm for their contract honor existing deals with union employees for at least

one year, said Paul Herrin, chair of UAW Local 1921, which covers the Michoud facility Nova won the $823 milliown, eight-year contract in February and from April through June had negotiated reemployment of 95% of the employees — which includes pipeﬁtters, engineers, mechanics and general maintenance workers — before formally taking up the contract in July, according to Nova CEO Christopher Loria. The Nova contract covers 518 people split equally between Michoud and NASA’s facility at Stennis. Of that total, 156 are UAW members in Michoud.

Herrin said that Nova went beyond their minimum commitment and negotiated another three-year extension beyond the one year of the union deal they had to honor He said the average hourly wage for UAW members at Michoud under the new deal is $39.79.

Contractor transition

Operations and maintenance has been the most steady component of the workforce at NASA Michoud for decades, Herrin noted.

There are only about a dozen federal civil servants employed directly by NASA Michoud, with most of the approximately 4,000 employees working for contractor ﬁrms, like Boeing’s Space Exploration unit and Lockheed Martin’s Space Systems Company In February, Boeing had warned it might have to cut 400 workers across its Michoud, Huntsville, Alabama, and Kennedy Space Center Florida, workforce due to revisions and cost pressures on the Artemis lunar mission. However, it subsequently cut fewer than 200 jobs.

Lockheed’s workforce has gone from more than 1,400 in 2010 to around 600 as Shuttle and Orion deep-space programs have wound up.

Herrin said that the smooth transition to Nova reﬂects an effort to foster a cooperative relationships with management. The previous transition from Jacobs Technology to Syncom in 2016 resulted in the loss of 200 jobs.

“In my 43 years of experience, I’ve learned that its better to work in more of a collaboration type of atmosphere,” he said. “We don’t want to bankrupt the company we just want our fair share.”

Loria, the Nova CEO, said he and his deputy general manager, Larry Koenenn, have deep union roots, noting his own previous union membership and Koenenn’s long history as a unionized electrician at both Michoud and Stennis.

“I was imbued with a deep appreciation for the unions,” he said. “During negotiations, both Larry and I shared about our backgrounds, and I believe it helped establish a degree of credibility.”

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Dark clouds move over the Huey P Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish as a weather system moves through the New Orleans metro area on Thursday.

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Addison, Leonard

Leonard“Yalk”Leaster Addison,age 68, transi‐tionedpeacefullyatWest Jefferson Hospital on July 5,2025, at approximately 1:08a.m surrounded by loveand comfort, with his daughter, Shovan Simone Addison,byhis side.Inthe daysleading up to his passing,Leonard wasem‐bracedbythe presence and affection of familyand friends.The family firmly believesthatiflovealone could have kept himhere, hewould have stayed with usforever.Leonard,affec‐tionately knownas“Yalk,” was born with adeep sense of responsibility and prioritized beinga provider for hisfamilyfroma young age.Thiscommitmentled him to leaveWestJeffer‐son High School earlyto work, yetheproudly ful‐filled apersonalgoalby earning hisGED as ayoung adult.Known forhis outgo‐ing spirit,Leonard hada vi‐brant personalityand a smile—one he credited to his late mother—thatcould light up anyroom.OnAu‐gust11, 1979, he was unitedinmarriagewith CharleneSimmons Addi‐son.Fromthisunion,two childrenwereborn: Shovan SimoneAddison andDevin Leonard AddisonSr. Leonard also held Alex Mac Allen andCandanceEng‐landclose to hisheart Throughouthis life, Leonard wore many hats, hewas afather, brother, uncle,and friend to many A true jack of many trades and master of afew Leonard wasespecially known forhis work as a scrap metalmerchantand automechanic. He always had apickuporcommer‐cialtruck,often filledwith scrap metalheadedfor the local recyclingyard. Leonard hada deep love for cookingand feedinghis loved ones—thoughhe might have lovedbragging about hiscookingeven morethancookingitself. A lifelongfan of theDallas Cowboys,hechose them ashis favorite team in boy‐hood andremainedloyal throughouthis life.He leavestocherish hismem‐ory twochildrenShovanSi‐moneAddisonand Devin Leonard AddisonSr.,one grandchild MylahGrace Addison,longtimecom‐panionAvona Dorsey,three brothersLeo Addison (Crystal),Frederick Addi‐son Sr.(Barbara),James Addison Jr., threesisters Luvenia AddisonLewis, EverhelinaAddisonDicker‐son (Willie),WilletteAddi‐son McDonald (Harold) and a host of nieces and nephews.FiveGodchildren Aileen Lewis, Tori White, Andre Addison, Travon Haywood,and Terrance Carruth Jr.Leonard was precededindeath by his parents,James AddisonSr. and OctaviaLee Firven Ad‐dison,two grandkidsMya Michelle Addison, Devin Leonard AddisonJr.,eldest sisterDorothy PearlAddi‐son Harper,Six auntsHazel Davis Birden,Lou EthelAd‐dison Morgan,EdnaAddi‐son Spears,WillieMae Ad‐dison Wallace, Christine Addison White George,De‐loris Firven Gabriel, five un‐cles George DavisSr., LesterAddison, Curtis Ad‐dison,Freddie Firven Jr., IsaiahMatthew Firven Sr three nephewsLeonAddi‐son,MarcAnthony Addi‐son,and BobbyAddison. Leonard “Yalk” Addison lived alifefullofhard work, laughter,family, and love. Hislegacyof strength, humor,and gen‐erosity will live on through all who knew andloved him.Relatives andfriends ofthe familyare invitedto attendthe funeralservice onSaturdayJuly19, 2025 at the Second St.JohnBaptist church locatedat242 Avondale Garden Rd,Avon‐daleLA. Thevisitationwill befrom8:30AMuntil 10AM ONLY. Thecelebration of lifewillbegin at 10AM. Pas‐tor Damien Brownwilloffi‐ciate andentombmentwill immediatelyfollowinRest‐lawnCemeteryalsoin Avondale.Allare welcome toattendand paytheir re‐spects. FuneralPlanning entrusted to Robinson FamilyFuneralHome(504) 208-2119. Foronlinecondo‐lencespleasevisit www robinsonfamilyfuneralho me.com

MarieThomasBarzon was born on December 26, 1946, anddepartedthis earth on July 2ndatthe age of 78. Mariewas avi‐vacious,genteel southern lady. Shealwayshad a kindword, always hada smile,and wasinterested ineverythinggoing on.She loved to talk politics and spend time with her friends.She wasa gradu‐ate of McDonogh #35high school,Dillard University, and theUniversityofNew Orleans where shere‐ceivedher Master’s Degree inEducation.She read widely, hada largehomeli‐brary,and fora time in her early career worked at the mainbranchofthe New Orleans Public Library where shewould eventu‐allymeet herhusband.She loved God, herfamily, friends,music,art,acting, and herjob as ateacher in the NewOrleans Public School system.Marie loved television, ﬁlm andthe‐ater, andfor many years was an active member of the Screen Actors Guild. She wasalwaysthe best friendtoanyonewho needed afriend. Shewas a kindperson. Shewas also verysmart,keenly alert and intelligent, andhad an unquenchablejoy.Marie willbemissedbymany. Marie wasthe belovedwife ofthe late CharlesBarzon, Jr.,daughterofthe late KelseeThomasand Mil‐dredFordThomas, mother ofCharles AnthonyBarzon (Kyoko) andCarlton Barzon (Dorie),sisterofCarolyn Thomas, NancyThomasPierre, andLinda Thomas York. Sheissurvivedby three grandchildrenand a hostofnieces, nephews, and otherrelatives and friends.She wasa lifelong residentofNew Orleans where shetaughtatMc Donough #39Elementary for over 34 years. TheBar‐zon familywishestoex‐press ourmostsincere ap‐preciationfor allthe acts oflove, encouragement, kindness, prayers, ﬂowers, cards,phone callsand hugsduringour time of be‐reavement.Interment: LakeLawnMetairieFuneral Home& Cemeteries.Fu‐neral arrangements were entrusted to theDuplain W. RhodesFuneralHome, 3933 WashingtonAvenue Pleasevisit www.rhodesf uneral.comtoshare online condolences with thefam‐ily

BrownJr.,Lawrence 'Big B'

Lawrence “Big B” Brown, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his residenceinAlgiers,LA. Hewas 79, anativeofNew Orleans,LA. Visitation on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1802 Tulane Ave, NewOr‐leans,LAfrom9:00amto MassofChristian Burial at 10:00am IntermentinMt. OlivetCemetery. Survived byhis wife,Mamie Hender‐son Brown; 2sons, James Henry Smith, Jr.(Wanda) and Lawrence Michael Brown, III(Tawanda);1 daughter, Lorien Rozina Blakely (Oliver);9 grand‐children; 9great-grandchil‐dren; ahostofnieces, nephews,other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by hisparents Rozineand Lawrence Brown, Sr.; maternal grandparents, CharlesJ Williams andLeona Williams;1 aunt,LelaBen‐nett. Arrangements by Williams &SouthallFuneral Home, 5414 Hwy1, Napoleonville,LA70390 (985) 369-7231. To sign the guest book or offercondo‐lences, visitour websiteat www.williamsandsouthall funeralhome.com.

Anthony Dalton, nicknamedWindy, passed away on June 17, 2025 at hishome in NewOrleans after alongstrugglewith C.O.P.D. BornFebruary 14, 1955 at Southern Baptiste Hospital, he attended St. Stephen's and HolyName of Jesus grammar schools, De La Salle HighSchool and University of New Orleans. He is predeceased by hisfather, William Thomas Dalton,Jr. and mother, Jean Gagnet

Dalton Survived by his sisters, Lynn (T'Boo)AllainDalton, Gay Dalton Rakosky, Ann Welborn Dalton and Melanie (Marti) Wellham Dalton. Cousins, Ben Gagnet,Spencer Gagnet, Allain Gagnet,Mary Margaret Gagnet , Mathilde Gagnet and JenniferBarfield Sleeman, and his aunt,Jacqueline Dalton Barfield Windy championed safeguarding theneighborhoodofSoniat and Chestnut Streets, post Hurricane Katrina.A fishing enthusiast of Lake Borgne and an occasional adventure with cousin Allain to The Gulfof Mexico,the rivers and woodsofTangipahoa Parish. An animal lover and devoteetomaintaining asenseofhumor, he willbemissedbymore people than he ever imagined. MassesatSaint Anthony of Padua are scheduled for July 18, 2025 and August 2, 2025.

Ronald Diggs (affection‐ately knownas“Ron‐nie/Plug”)answeredGod’s calland transition from thislifetoeternal rest on Tuesday,July8,2025, at Ochsner/St. CharlesHos‐pital at theage of 71. Ron‐nie wasbornonMay 17, 1954, to David, Sr andthe lateMildred Green Diggs Hewas alifelongresident ofBoutte,LA. Ronniewas baptizedonJuly9,1963, at Mt. Zion BaptistChurch of Boutte,byhis grandfather, the late Rev. Albert Green Sr. Ronald graduatedfrom Hahnville High School Class of 1972. He attended Delgado Community Col‐legeofNew Orleans, Louisiana andstudied drafting. He retiredfrom MonsantoChemicalCom‐panyinLuling, LA,after 35 years of employment as a Technician. Ronald musical skillswerefeaturedwith the followingGospel Groups: Gospel Inspira‐tions of Boutte,Joyettesof Boutte,Voice of Zion,and One Accord.Additionally hefulﬁlledthe role of Or‐ganistfor theAntioch Bap‐tistChurch for7 yearsand providedorgan supportat the Canaan BaptistChurch and FirstBaptist Church of Paradis.Ronaldwas apas‐sionate fan of thePitts‐burgh Steelersand LosAn‐geles Lakers.Ronaldwas the loving anddevoted husband of MarilynTriche Diggs for52years.Also, beloved sonofDavid and GloriaDiggs Sr., brotherof Eddie(Selina)Cureaux LovingfatherofShawann Diggs Hampton, Carlyn (Marquita)Diggs,Jonathan Diggs,and Damon(Tracy) Songy.Ronniewas the brother-in-lawofJoval (Willie)Walker, Alfreda Lundy, CassandraHiggins Fontaine(Rheana)Triche and NaomiDiggs;grandfa‐therofJarionJr.,JaRionne and Jada Hampton, Ne’Vaeh Ingram,Jacelyn Jurnee, andJudah Diggs NephewofRosalee Diggs Norbert,Ulyses, Garland (Yvonne), andCleasure (Carolyn) Green.Heisalso survivedbya host of nieces, nephews, and cousins;Godchildren:Ken‐nethBoydJr.,Lyron Paul, LorealWhite,RonaldKalili, Jr.,Jhari Johnson, andAir‐rington (AJ) Austin.Ronald had aspecial bond to Georgeand RussellDiggs, Sr.,TyroneCooper,Donnie Hills, andLoisRussell;

Classmates:Charles Robin‐son,JoanellaRevader Michael LeBeaufand Bobby Williams.Heispre‐ceded in deathbyhis motherMildredand brother David, Diggs,Jr., grandparents: Willie & LenaDiggs,Rev.Albertand Luvenia Green:Unclesand Aunts: Albert Jr.&Irma Green,George& Theresa Green,William &Verlie Green,VeronicaGreen,Au‐dreyGreen,Linda Green Theodore& Audrey Paul, Willie,Jr.,JohnSr, Leonard & Hannah,Leo,Andrew, Wilfred& Beulah DiggsSr., Louisiana andLeola Diggs, and GeorgianaD.Williams: GodparentsAudreyPaul and Irving Labranch.Rela‐tives andfriends of the family, pastors, ofﬁcers and membersofMt. Zion Community BaptistChurch and allneighboring Churches areinvited to the Celebration of Life Services at11:00am on Saturday July19, 2025, at Mt.Zion Community Church,107 MagnoliaRidge Rd., Boutte, LA70039. Rev. Charles Johnson,Sr.,Pastor-Ofﬁci‐ating.Visitationfrom 9:00amto10:45am at the above-named Church.In‐terment Mt.ZionGardenof Memories. Paul Maillard Rd, Boutte,LA70039. Final ArrangementsEntrusted to Patrick H. SandersFuneral Home& FuneralDirectors, LLC.605 Main Street Laplace,LA70068. 985-3591919. “Providing Care & Comfort is OurHighest Mission.” Therewillalsobe a visitation on Friday,July 18, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pmatMt. Zion Com‐munityChurch.107 Magno‐lia RidgeRd, Boutte,LA 70039

FloraGeorgeDupreeage 95, passedonJuly7,2025 She is survived by four childrenGeorgeRenard Dupree(Barbara),Beverly ElaineDupree, Gwendolyn Ann Dupree, BrianKeith Dupree(Channon),four grandchildren,fourgreatgrandchildren,one greatgreat-grandchildand one sister-in-law Bobbie GeorgeofIndependence, LA.,and ahostofnephews, nieces, familymembers and friends. Florawas pre‐ceded in deathbyher hus‐bandGeorgeHenry Dupree, parentsSam and Willie Alma George,seven siblingsGertrudeLockhart, LillieJohnson,BessieBel‐lazer,AltheaScott, Ola Sewell, IvoryGeorge, Sr and Clarence George., one grandsonGeorgeRenard Santa Cruz.Familyand friends areinvited to at‐tendthe CelebrationofLife Service on Saturday,July 19, 2025, for10:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church,2200 LouisianaAv‐enue,New Orleans, LA 70115. Visitation will begin at9:00a.m.Rev.Michael C. Barlow, ofﬁciating. Inter‐mentwillfollowatMount OlivetCemetery, 4000 Nor‐man MayerAvenue, New Orleans,LA70122. Guest‐book Online:www.anewtra ditionbegins.com(504) 2820600. DonavinD.Boydand LinearBrooksBoydOwn‐ers/Funeral Directors.

Tyrone JamesGullage departedthislifepeace‐fully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at theage of 64. He was anativeofKillona,LA and aresidentofAvondale, LA. Tyrone wasineducated inthe St.Charles Parish School System.Hewas a retired ﬂoor tech with Ochsner MedicalCenter, and formerly employed in the construction industry and with G.C.A, andthe Housing AuthorityofWest‐wego. Tyrone wasa faithful and active member of Macedonia BaptistChurch Beloved husbandofCarol Gullage.Devoted father of Tyrone, Morris, Walter Sr Darnell Sr., andLatonya Sonofthe late Morrisand

CarolynGullage.Grandson ofthe late Oscarand Mamie Darensbourg, Rufus and LeonaGullage.Brother ofBetty Jean Domino, DiedraGullage,Ursula Scott andCornell Gullage. Son-in-lawofViola Hawkins andthe late JosephHawkins.Brotherin-lawofJesse,Sr.,Bruce, Ernest(Bridghette), Dennis (Phyllis),Bryan (Dana), Carl(Desiree),Joseph, Corey (Keisha),Donna (Kevin),Sheryl(Ernest), Tonya (Craig), andthe late TerrenceHawkins.Fatherin-lawofArlene, Alisha and Trelise; also survived by14grandchildren,3 great-grandchildren,and a hostofnieces, nephews, cousins,other relatives and friends. Relativesand friends of thefamilyalso pastors,ofﬁcers,and members of Macedonia Baptist Church andneigh‐boringchurches arein‐vited to attend theCele‐bration of Life at Macedo‐nia BaptistChurch,1219 Cohen Avenue,Marrero,LA onSaturday, July 19, 2025, at10:00a.m. Pastor albert Mickel, ofﬁciating. Visita‐tionwillbegin at 8:30a.m. until servicetimeatthe church.Interment:Wood‐lawnParkMemorialCeme‐tery-Westwego,LA. ArrangementsbyDavis MortuaryService,230 Mon‐roe St Gretna,LA. To view and sign theguestbook, pleasegotowww.davismo rtuaryservice.com.Face Masks AreRecommended

Janaya Hampton, age 30, wasbornonNovember 30, 1994 in NewOrleans, LA, departed this earthly homeonSaturday, June 21, 2025. Janaya acquired her early educationthrough St Anthony of PaudaCatholic School.Janayawas agrad‐uateofSt. Mary's Domini‐can High School classof 2008, where shewas a memberofthe VarsityVol‐leyball Team,National Honor Society, andMu Alpha Theta; just to name a few. On May19, 2013 Janayagraduated from St Mary'sDominican High School,Summa Cum Laude.Upongraduating, Janayawas awardedAcad‐emicand Athletic Scholar‐ships to attend Howard UniversityinWashington DC.,where shegraduated witha Bachelor of Arts in Media,Journalismand Film Communication,witha minor in GraphicDesignon May 13, 2017. Janaya was also, amemberofHoward UniversityVolleyballTeam thatwon back-to-back Mid-Eastern Athletic Con‐ference (MEAC) champi‐onships,and amemberof Alpha KappaAlpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc. After, gradua‐tion, sherelocated to Los Angeles,CAtoembarkon her long dreamofbecom‐ing aFashion Designer and created herown designer titled"Asterisk theBrand". Janayawas theloving daughterofLeslieRobin‐son andRaymond Hamp‐ton,Jr. Devotedsisterof Jamilah Iman Hamptonand Raymond Hampton. Beloved granddaughterof Ethel Ruth Robinson.Dot‐ing aunt of herfurry niece Butterball"BB".She was alsosurvivedbya host of nieces, nephews, cousins, familyand friends. Janaya was preceded in deathby her grandparents Henrietta Hampton andRaymond Hampton,Sr. Relativesand friends of thefamily, also classmatesand staff of St Mary'sDominican High School,HowardUniversity and membersofAlpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Inc. are invitedtoattend the Celebration of Life Service onSaturday, July 19, 2025 atGertrudeGeddesWillis FuneralHome, 2120 Jack‐son Avenue,New Orleans, LA70113 at 10:00 a.m. Visi‐tationfrom9:00a.m.until 10:00 a.m. PrivateBurial. You maysignthe guest book on http://www.ger trudegeddeswillis.com Gertrude Geddes Willis Fu‐neral Home Inc.,incharge (504) 522-2525.

Barzon,Marie Thomas

Dalton, Anthony Windham

Leaster'Yalk'

Hampton, Janaya

Dupree, FloraGeorge

Diggs,Ronald 'Ronnie' 'Plug'

Gullage, Tyrone James

Howard 'Allan'

Hillier,

TimothyJames Heaton passedawayofsudden cardiac arrest on Thurs‐day,July10, 2025.Bornon September 28, 1961 in New Orleans,Tim waspreceded indeath by hismother, Dorothy Crosby Heaton,his father, John A. Heaton,Jr. his brother, Robert Edward Heatonand hissister-inlaw Mary Weimer Heaton A lifelong Louisianian, Tim receivedhis Bachelor of ArtsinBusinessand Mas‐tersofBusinessAdminis‐tration degrees from SoutheasternLouisiana University. It wasatSLU where he formed lifelong friendships as amemberof Sigma TauGamma,Phi Chapter.Heservedterms asSig TauPresident,Vice President of Education (wherehe“taught people how to party”)and wases‐peciallyproud to be hon‐oredbythe SigTau Little Sisters with theelected title of “The Original Mr Fun.”Hespent summersin college workingonthe off‐shore rigs in theGulfof Mexicoand at hisbeloved NFL Saints’trainingcamp. In hisprofessionalcareer, Tim held variousseniorpo‐sitions at FirstNBC,Eagle Enterprises,Blastcoat Sys‐temsand wasa member of the BayAreaPaintersand TapersUnion.Throughout his career,and as alover ofnature, Timvisited all50 UnitedStates, backpacking through many national parks.Heenjoyed amoun‐tainview, andultimately climbed many challenging mountains,including Half Dome, Mt.Whitney,and Denali. Atruefamilyman Tim is survived by hissib‐lings John Frederick Heaton, Sr.(Fran), Matthew Joseph Heaton, Dorothy Heaton Mattison (Craig) andJoy Heaton Martin(Mike). Thehigh‐light of hislifewas serving asthe one-and-only “Uncle Timmy”toJohnFrederick Heaton, Jr.(Sylvia Szent‐petery),Erika Marie Heaton(BarrettMcDaniel) AnneHeatonDuhon (Paul), RobertJosephHeaton, Richard Hunter Bates (Andi), WilliamHouston Bates (Sarah), AnnCheney Bates,EdwardHeatonMat‐tison,Henry Heaton Matti‐son,DanielChristopher Martin, ChaseHeatonMat‐tison,JosephAndrewMar‐tin,Jacques Heaton Duhon, Marie Louise Duhon, Gray HeatonMcDaniel, Camille Elizabeth Duhon, Sloane Octavie Heaton McDaniel, GracieRoseBates andHolt StuartBates.Inthe official and self-appointedroleof godfather,Uncle Timmy aided in theserious up‐bringingand humorous corruptionofhis siblings offspring andtookpride in the well-timed prank, offcolor joke andhis ever-pre‐sentacerbic wit. Timwas a uniqueindividualofdeep intellect,possessinganex‐quisite personal style. He was well-readoncurrent eventsand awideranging assortment of historic and scientifictopics. As a giftedconversationalist,he loved nothingmorethanto share this knowledgein great detail,often inter‐spersed with demonstra‐tions of histalentfor satire and comedy.Heloved nothing more than to make peoplelaugh,which he did often.A faithfuland caring friend, brother, anduncle hewillbesorelymissed. Arrangementsare being handled by Leitz-Eagan, Metairie, where visitation willbeheldfrom5:00-7:00 pmFriday, July 18 with a Celebration of Life to fol‐low at TheBalcony Ball‐room.A Mass of Christian Burialwillbeheldat9:00 amonSaturday, July 19 at Leitz-Eagan followed by in‐terment at Carrollton CemeteryNo. 2. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gifttothe TimothyHeaton MemorialFund at South‐eastern University,where a Sigma TauGamma scholar‐shiphas been established inhis honor. www.southea stern.edu/foundation/ giving/memorial

Howard Allan Hillier, December21, 1940 -July15, 2025

Allan was born in New Orleans,LAonDecember 21, 1940,hewas called by his middle name because his father WalterHoward Hillierwas called by his middlename,Howard. Allan's motherwas Maxine Dennis Hillier;his grandmother, Ruth Dennis lived with the family also. They movedtoOld Metairie when he was very young He was an onlychild Allan attended Metairie Grammar and was the first graduating class of East JeffersonHigh School. He was interested in musicand playedthe accordion during hisyouth. Allan was active in De Mo Lay, amasonic organization emphasizing citizenshipfor youth as well Allan attended the University of New Orleans and studied geology. He was alifelongrockhound. His greatest interest was Louisiana petrifiedwood He amassed alarge collection of it as well as other gemstones,and minerals, particularlythose from the SouthwesternUnited States which he loved His father Howard was Greyhound Bus Driver for over fortyyears. Thiswas important during Allan's adultlifeasheopeneda Greyhound substation in Harvey, LA in his adulthood and operatedthe business formany years with his parents' assistance.

Another factor in father'slifethathad asignificant impact on Allan's later adultlife, his father's motherpassedawaywhen he was young and hisfatherremarried,Howard and his stepmother did not get along. As result Howard movedinwith Mrs. Ada L. Dean and her two sonsinLakeCharles, LA. The Hillier'sfamilycontinued acloserelationship with Mrs. Dean and her son.Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy Dean had achild,adaughter, Carole,who married Allan in Decemberof1993. Shewas also an only child Theyhad no children.

Allan moved to Folsom, LA, upon their marriage, they resided thereand later in Mt. Hermon, LA on the Bogue Chitto River.In2016, they movedtoBogalusa, LA, to be closer to their friends, the Ryan, Adams, and Bickham families. Allanissurvived by his wife, Carole D. Hillier. He is also survivedbyhis 3 cousins, John(Sandra) HillierofHarrison, AK, Michael Hillier of San Antonio, TX, and Beverly (RobertSimm, ATT.) Hillier Simm of El Paso, TX.Heis also survivedbyhis dear friendsand adopted family which include Amber Ryan and JeromeRyan, both of Bogalusa, LA, Keithand Lorrie Bickham of Angie, LA; Bent and Kristen Bickham of Bogalusa,LA; Wil and HeatherBickham of Sumrall, MS;Taylorand Larke Williams of Bogalusa, LA; TimMillerof Franklinton, LA; Debbie McArn of Slidell, LA. Funeral serviceswillbe held Friday, July 18, 2025, at 3:00 P.M.in the Chapel of Resthaven Living Center, 1301 Harrison, Bogalusa, LA, with Elder Ballofficiating.Interment willfollow in McGehee Cemetery, Bogalusa, LA. Avisitation willbeheld in thechapel from 2:30 P.M. until service time at 3:00 P.M. ServiceshavebeenentrustedtoPoole-Ritchie funeral Home, Bogalusa,LA, Information, 985-732-4721

To visit/signguestbook: pooleritchiefuneralhome.c om

HoernerJr.,Dr. Theodore James'Ted'

Theodore (Ted)James Hoerner Jr DVM, of New Orleans,Louisiana,entered intohis eternalreston Tuesday,July1,2025. He was 67 yearsold.Bornon July3,1957, Tedspent his childhood in New Orleans, graduatingfromArch‐bishopRummelHigh School before earninghis

DoctorateofVeterinary MedicinefromLouisiana State University.Asanani‐mal loversince birth, be‐cominga veterinarian was a lifelong dreamfor Ted. Hebegan hiscareer in New Orleans before openinghis own animal clinic,Hoerner VeterinaryHospital, in De‐Ridder, Louisiana. There, Ted wasabletodevote moreofhis work to larger livestock,a specialpassion ofhis.‘DocHoerner’was known forhis compassion and dedication to both his patientsand theirowners. Ted wasa vitalmemberof boththe DeRidder andvet‐erinary communities.He servedaspresident of the Louisiana Veterinary Med‐icalAssociationand the DeRidderRotaryClub, and asa member of theboard ofdirectors of Beauregard MemorialHospital. He and his former wife,Colleen raisedtheir children on a small farmoutside thecity thatbecamehometoa herdofanimals rescued through hisanimalhospi‐tal.Ted found happinessin the outdoors, oftenspend‐ing weekends in ablind lookingfor thenextturkey orwhite tail.Heshared thispassion with hischil‐drenand friends. Tedis survivedbyhis beloved children: sons Jeremy (Sarena)and Holden; daughterKelsey; grand‐childrenGemma,Kaylie, and Payton;brother Bryan (Diana);sisters Sharon Illg (Bobby),Barbara Bruno (Jim),Maria Taylor (Gary), and Kara Esquivel (Raul) and ahostofniecesand nephews.Ted waspre‐ceded in deathbyhis par‐ents, Juanitaand Theodore Hoerner Sr.The family would like to thankthe dedicated team of doctors and caregivers who guided Ted throughhis journey withParkinson’s,and Cal‐cutta HouseofHospice of Acadianafor taking loving careofhim in his ﬁnal days. Relativesand Friends are invitedtovisit Green‐wood FuneralHome, 5200 Canal Blvd NewOrleans LA70124 on Saturday,July 19, 2025 forServices. Visi‐tationwillbegin at 11:00 a.m.followedbya short service at noon.Ted will be laidtorestinGreenwood Cemeteryalongside his parents.A second memor‐ial servicewillbeheldfor Ted in DeRidder on Tues‐day,July22, from 5to7 p.m., at Westview Baptist Church,1800 Blankenship Dr.,70634. In lieu of ﬂow‐ers,pleaseconsidera do‐nationormaybe volunteer‐ing your time to your fa‐voriteanimalrescuefacil‐ity.Wealsoinviteyou to share your thoughts,fond memories, andcondo‐lencesonlineatwww greenwoodfh.com.Your sharedmemorieswillhelp uscelebrate Ted’slifeand keep hismemoryalive.

Hudson,Larry Tyree

Larry TyreeHudson, age 74, enteredpeacefullyinto eternal rest at hisresi‐dence on Sunday,July13, 2025. He wasa native of Fayette,MSand aresident ofHarvey, LA.Larry wasa graduateofLidellHigh School.Hewas aretired welding foremanwithChet Morrison. Belovedhusband ofMarilynJ.Hudson. Lov‐ing father of ShawnWash‐ington, Patrick(Angela) Hudson, MarloAnderson, ShedrickCole, Feneiker Jones,DeidreWatts,Rick Wolfe,Larrion White, Keina (Shawn) Galmore, Keishelle (David)Reynaud GeraldJones,and thelate Antonio Peoples. Sonofthe lateTyree Ellisand Hilda Hudson. Grandson of the latePinky Hudson.Brother ofthe late Shelia Jackson, Son-in-lawofthe late Fred‐die Williams andGloriaOs‐borne Jackson. Brother-inlaw of thelateSheliaJack‐son.Larry is also survived by19grandchildren,3 great grandchildren, anda hostofother relativesand friends.Relatives and friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend theCele‐bration of Life at Davis MortuaryService,230 Mon‐roe Street,Gretna, LA on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Rhonda Osborne,ofﬁciating. Visita‐tionwillbegin at 8:30a.m. until serviceatthe parlor Interment: Will Be Private. Toviewand sign theguest‐book,pleasegotowww davismortuaryservice.com. Face MasksAre Recom‐mended.

Grace"Ms.Midge Marie Jackson, departed thislifepeacefully,sur‐rounded by familyand friends on Sunday,July6 2025 at theage of 73. She was born on July 2, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to thelate Ellen Jacksonand Robert Augustine.Grace leaves to cherish fond memories, her lifelong partner, Larry Williams;lovingdaughter, AngelineJackson (Larry); grandchildren,Quincy, Ton‐dalayaand Joshua Jack‐son;great-grandchildren, Gariyell, Germany, G'lani Lewis,Jade, Jream, and Dash, as well as ahostof nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relativesand friends;staff andemploy‐ees of Davita Dialysis,Fed Ex, BungeCorp, U.S. Navy and Woldenberg Nursing Homeare invitedtoattend the funeral. ACelebration service honoring thelife and legacy of thelate Grace MarieJackson will beheldatFisherCommu‐nityChurch,1737 L. B. LandryAvenue,New Or‐leans,LA70114 on Satur‐day,July19, 2025 at 10 am BishopNelsonBrown, Ofﬁ‐ciating.Interment Friends ofCharity Benevolent As‐sociation,3360 Boyd Street Algiers,LA70131. Visitation 9 am in thechurch.Please signonlineguestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralho me.com. Finalarrange‐ments entrustedtoChar‐bonnetFamilyServices (504) 302-1520.

Karen Ann Kiefer passed away quietly and peacefully at her home in Metairie on Friday, July11, 2025, at theage of 64, surrounded by her lovedones. She was bornonJanuary 23, 1961, in NewOrleans, LouisianatoNat G. Kiefer, Sr.and Carol AnnHazard Kiefer. She is preceded in death by her father, Big Nat; her brother, Kent ChristopherKiefer; her uncle, George"Buz" Kiefer; her aunt,LynnLangdon; her niece, Margo Kiefer; and her K9 companion, Pepper.Karen is survived by her mother; her brothers, NatG.Kiefer, Jr. and KrisKiefer (Jolie); her uncles: BurgessHazard and Bryant Hazard; her aunts: Vivian Kern, Mary Bear and Elaine Kiefer. Karen is also survivedbyher nieces: Megan, Chelsea,Mallory Ashley,Adrienne, Amanda, Erin, Reilly, and Madison, her nephews: Nat, III, Colby, Kyleand Philip;her greatnephews: Preston Davis,Sam, Charlie,Rami and Davis; as wellasnumerous other loving family and friends. Karen graduated fromHolyAngels Academy and from Loyola University. She lovedall things chocolate,especially turtles, and was known to receivea 25lb box of Hershey Kisses from Santa every year. As ayoung girl, she was obsessed with and lovedthe legendary racehorse Ruffian, who was undefeated and thegreatest fillyofall time. She enjoyed and lovedbeing with and caring forher family and friends. Therewas never a problem Karen couldnot help yousolve or deal with. She was fiercely loyal and had awit and sense of humor to thevery end onlyrivaled by her dad. Shewas themotherhen to her brothers, cousins nieces, nephews, great nephews and friends and alwayswillbe. Relatives and friends are invited to attend afuneral mass at Lake Lawn Metairie FuneralHome, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in NewOrleans, on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Avisitationwillbeheldat thefuneralhome beginning at 10:00 a.m Interment willfollow the Mass at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers,the family recommends

memorialsinhonor of Karen Ann Kiefer be made to thePelican Krewe, whichprovide childrenand familieswithpalliative care services. https://give .lsuhealthfoundation.org/p ediatricpalliativecare. For those whowish to view or sign the familyguest book, to express their condolences or share fond memoriesofKaren,please do so at www.lakelawnmetair ie.com

Larry LouisMartage 69, a native andresidentof Gray, LA., passedawayon Thursday July 3, 2025. He leavestocherish hismem‐ories,his wife;Deborah Mart, hischildren; Arron (Heidi) Steverson, Sarah A.L.Harris, SusieK.Lightell and Larri“James” Clement; siblings, HelenM.Woods Ernestine Nells, ShirleyM Frank,Claudette M. Nixon all of Gray,LA.,Lydia A. GwinofSchriever,LA. Faith M. Mart andAngela M.Martand Perry(Diane) MartofHouma,LA.;sisterin-laws,SandraS.Burns (Amos)ofLos Angela, Karen S. Coleman(Monroe) and Markel Steversonof New Orleans, LA;brotherin-laws,KelmerL.Stever‐son,Jr.,Keenan Steverson and Brad Steversonall of New Orleans, LA.Larry was proceeded in deathbyhis parents;Ernestand Helen Richard Mart;grandpar‐ents, Rose andJames Richard Sr.and Louisand OssieMart. siblings;Fred‐die J. Mart,CarolinePharr, AlmaD.Brooks, Rosemary Wallis, Joan Dell Nellsand MaryJaneJackson; mother-in-laws, SarahA Steverson andFather-Law KelmerL.Steverson,Sr. sister-in-laws, KarenS Dabneyand Mona F. Stev‐erson andgranddaughter, Jessica AnnHarvey. Rela‐tives andfriends of the familyare invitedtoattend the celebrationofLifeSer‐viceonSaturday, July 19,2025 at GreaterSaint MatthewsB.C 183 Smith Lane, Houma, LA 70360 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00a.m until 11:00 a.m withInterment in Garden ofMemoryCemetery, Gray, LA. Youmay sign theguest book on http://www.ger trudegeddeswillis.com Gertrude GeddesWillis-Ter‐rebonne FuneralHome, Inc. incharge(985) 872-6934.

Dina Davis Munsonwas calledhometoglory on July 1, 2025, at the age of 47. Shewas preceded in death by hermotherJoan V. Davis, hergrandparents Evelyn and JessieLee Davis, Sr andInezMackey Burton.She is survivedby herfather Donald Jolly, her sons Trejohn (Brianne) Davis, Sr and Parmon Sibley, Jr,her brother Trahern Davis, hergrandchildrenJettand Trejohn Davis Jr,Lennoxand Blair Harleauxand ahost of other familyand friends. All are invited to attendthe Funeral Celebration at St Raymond-St. Leothe Great Catholic Church, 2916 Paris Ave. NewOrleans,LA70119 on Saturday, July 19, 2025 for 10:00AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00AM.Rev Stanley K. Ihuoma,S.S.J. officiating

Raines Jr., John Arthur 'Sammy'

John Arthur “Sammy” Raines Jr., age59, born on

November 13, 1965, in New Orleans,LAtothe late John Arthur “Smiley” Raines,Sr. and thelateAllaine J. Mar‐tin departed this life on July2,2025. He waspre‐ceded in deathbyhis two sons, John Arthur Raines, III, Samuel Raines,a brother KevinT.Raines, nephewKendall Raines and agreat niece, Jordyn Ancar.Heissurvivedby his remainingchildren: JohnJones,Shawn Jones, Janae Thomas,Jhontei Raines, John Kenerson, JohnArthurRainesIVand Ja’ NianaRaines. He is the brother of NaomiRuby Mark, LarryRaines, Michael Raines,Elvetta Raines(Sedrick),Anthony Raines(Sequoia),and ClarenceRaines. The grandsonofthe late Ruby T.Raines, George and Naomi T. Martin.Heisalso survivedbyseven grand‐childrenand ahostof nieces, nephews, otherrel‐atives. Relativesand friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend theFuneral Service at BethanyUnited Methodist Church,4533 MendezStreet,onSatur‐day,July19, 2025, at 10:00 am. Visitation will beginat 9:00amuntil 10:00 am Prophet KevinReddick,of‐ﬁciating. Interment: Provi‐dence Memorial Park and Mausoleum,8200 Airline Drive,Metairie, LA 70003 Arrangementsentrusted to D.W.RhodesFuneralHome, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans,LA70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral com to sign theonline guestbook,share memo‐riesand condolenceswith the family.

ThelifeofBJRandleSe‐nior. BJ wasbornJanuary 7,1977 in NewOrleans Louisiana to Marvel Hilton and thelateRichard Ran‐dle Jr.OnMondayat1:38 onJuly14, 2025 BJ de‐partedthislifefor his heavenlyhomewhere there is no more sickness orpain. BJ waslifelongres‐ident of NewOrleans Louisiana.Hegraduated fromWalterL.Cohen Se‐niorhighschool in 1995. He alsoplayedfootball.After graduating, he started working at McDonald’s Brent House, Luke’s and IHOP where he retired from. BJ leaves to cherish his loving 24 Children Macie Harris,BJRandle, Jr., BJMcEleeven,Brittany Randle, Metoki Randle B'nae,BrysonRandle, Kay‐den Randle,Tatyana Lee, White-boy, BJ,Bron'Jae, JBi‐ahn RichardJeMereGant, TreeinceHarness, Jerome Holden, YorinLee, Bjon Lee, ZionLee andmore. Hislov‐ing companionand friend Xenia Lee. Loving sisters CayataDixon,Nicole Walker, PaulaPayne,Carol Palmer, Lamaka Randle, Paulette Dixon, Alma Hard Jamaica Garner,Kadija Garnerand BelindaVe‐ranikeJones,JalyneEvansJones,and Joan H. Evans LovingbrothersKenneth Randle, Terrell(LeShaunda )Randle,ClaudeDixon, RobertMatthews, Jarad Portis, JamesR.Evans III, JosephEvans whomhe loved dearly.BJisalsosur‐vived by sevenGrandchil‐dren, ahostofnephews niecesand cousins, four unclesand twoaunts, two brother-in-law‘s. BJ was precededindeadbyhis parentthe late Richard Randle, Jr,grandfather Richard Randle Senior great grandmotherRuby Lewis,grandmother’s Alma Dixon andIvy Miller,Uncle AlfredDixon,nephew Christian Glover,cousin Redneck,TerrenceCarter, Doracold-weather, An‐thony Dixon, twobrothers Richard Randle III and Ricky WoodsJr. Relatives and friendsofthe family are invitedtoattend aFu‐neral ServiceatD.W RhodesFuneral Home,3933 WashingtonAve NewOr‐leans,LA70125 on Satur‐day,July19, 2025 at 1:00pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm until 1:00pm. Interment: Provi‐dence Memorial Park Cemetery, Metairie,LA. Pleasevisit https://pre miermemories.net/users/ MTY2OTk2LUJKIA==/home htmltosignthe online guestbook,share memo‐riesand condolenceswith the family. Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes FuneralHome, 3933 Wash‐ingtonAve,New Orleans, LA70125 (504) 822-7162 www.rhodesfuneral.com

Jackson, GraceMarie 'Ms. Midge'

Mart,Larry Louis

Randle Sr., BJ

Kiefer, KarenAnn

Munson, DinaDavis 'Dee'

BJ Randle,you will be misseddearly.

Rojas, JeffreyGeorge

Jeff Rojaswas never one to blend into the background. Known affectionately by friends as "El Jefe", Jeffbrought an infectious enthusiasm wherever he went. He passed away on July 3, 2025, after acourageous journey through pancreaticcancer, leaving behind family and friends who will remember him as someone who could turn any gathering into a party. Born and raised in New Orleans, Jeff attended St. Benilde School and Jesuit High School before earning his BS in International Business from LSU, where he was amember of Sigma Chi Fraternity and met his first wife, Elizabeth, the mother of his children. He later earned his MBA from Loyola New Orleans and builta successful careerin mortgage banking and real estate. Life's journey took him from the New Orleans area to Austin, TX, where he eventuallymet his second wife, Susan. Life and family carried him to Denver, CO, where he later lived with his companion, Joshua. Despite the distance, Jeff maintained deep connections with friends and family scattered across the country. In recent years, Jeff discovered joy in artistic endeavors, creating thoughtful gifts for familyand friends. He especially treasured working on creative projects with his granddaughter, Ollie Sue, happily sharing his playful spirit and generous heart.

Jeff lived life on his own terms with passionate convictions, colorful commentary, andgenuine care for others. He was the friend, brother, son, Dad, or Pips who would show up when you needed him, remember your birthday, and bring life to any gathering.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Joy. Heissurvived by his father, George; his children, Francis and Jeff Jr.; his granddaughter, Ollie Sue; his siblings, Stephen (Rory), Karen, and David (Mike); his nephew, Joel; and many cousinsand friends who will carry forward his legacy of love, laughter, and vibrant connection.

Loved ones will gather at St. Benilde Catholic Church (1901 Division Street in Metairie) on August 16th forvisitation at 11:30 AM, followed by a memorial mass at 12:30 PM. Celebrations of life will be held near and far fora long time to come!

Roussell, Owen Everett

Owen EverettRoussell, age 87, peacefully entered intoeternal rest at Ochsner MedicalCenter WestbankonWednesday, July9,2025. He wasa na‐tiveofNew Orleans, LA and aresidentofGretna, LA. Owen proudlyserved his countryasa member of the United States Navy.He was aretired employee of the JeffersonParishRecre‐ation Department.Beloved husband of ValeriePrevost Roussell. Loving father of Leonard andBlake Rous‐sell, GregoryGourrier, and AmandaG.Carter. Grand‐fatherofCharliGourrier, Christian andCross Carter. Son of thelateRev.Ernest Roussell, Sr.and Beulah GasperRoussell. Devoted brother of Ann, Hilton,Sr. (Annette), Joel (Patricia) Roussell, Sr., andthe late Leona R. (Morris, Sr.) Williams,Mable R. (William, Jr.) Patterson, VadaRoussell, Ernest,Jr. (Claudette), DeweyB., Rev. Harold, Sr.(Azalea), and Glenn (Debra)Roussell, Sr Godfather of Antoinette R. Boudreaux andCourtney Thompson; also survived bya host of nieces, nephews,cousins,other relatives andfriends.Rela‐tives andfriends of the family, also pastors, ofﬁ‐

cers,and membersofSt. MarkBaptist Church,Mt. Pilgrim BaptistChurch, Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church,and Israel Baptist Church areinvited toattendthe Homegoing Celebration at Israel Bap‐tistChurch,1612 Esther Street,Harvey, LA on Satur‐day,July19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.PastorDarrell McKin‐nies, host pastor;Rev.Dr. JosephL.Hampton,Sr.,of‐ﬁciating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. until ser‐vicetimethe church.Inter‐ment: SoutheastLouisiana VeteransCemetery, 34888 GranthamCollege Dr Slidell, LA on Wednesday, July23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ArrangementsbyDavis MortuaryService,230 Mon‐roe St., Gretna,LAToview and sign theguestbook, pleasegotowww.davismo rtuaryservice.com.Face masks arerecommended

Melwin Smithpassed awaypeacefully on Friday July11, 2025 at theage of 96. He wasprecededin death by hisbeloved wife of66years,Geraldine;his parents,Rayford Butler Smith andJonnieMabel Smith;his daughter Melanie SmithTrahan; his granddaughter,Bridgette Laine Trahan;his twin brother,Elwin Smith; and his sister,Donis Pannagl. Melwinissurvivedbyhis sons, George Rayford Smith (Beckey)and Gene Ray Smith; son-in-law, Gabriel N. Trahan,Jr. (Deb‐bie); grandchildren: Melissa Trahan Ferrara (Joey), George Rayford Smith II (Jackie),LeeAnn White(Clint),Frances VeronicaSmith,Annie "Mackie"Smith,and Ray‐fordButlerSmith II; greatgrandchildren:Melanie Ferrara,SophieWhite,Kate Smith,Sadie Whiteand CarolineSmith;his sister, Betty Forman (Gary);as wellasnumerousnieces, nephews andcousins.Born inSmithdale,Mississippi and raised in McCall Creek, Mississippi,Melwinwas a longtimeresidentof Metairie, Louisianaand later Franklinton, Louisiana.Hewas aU.S Armyveteran,serving in Korea andhonorably dis‐charged with therankof Sergeant, andwas amem‐ber of VFWPost3267. He retired from NewOrleans Public Service(Entergy) after 40 yearsofservice and wasa Deacon and faithfulmemberof BridgedaleBaptist Church inMetairieand laterHill‐crest BaptistChurch in Franklinton.Melwinwas an accomplished bluegrass musicianfor over 70 years, performingwithhis twin brother Elwinonradio and televisionand at numerous festivals andshows throughoutLouisiana and Mississippi.Melwinplayed innumerousbands includ‐ing TheDixie Ramblers, The WonderValleyBoys, The CountryBoysand The McCallCreek Band and playedfor troopsduring the Korean War. However, hemostlyloved playing music with hisfamilyand friends.Melwinwas ade‐voted husband,father, grandfather,and greatgrandfather who volun‐teered hisservicestoany group or individual who was in need.Hewillindeed bemissed. Relativesand friends areinvited to at‐tendthe FuneralService at GardenofMemoriesFu‐neral Home,4900 Airline Drive,Metairie, LA 70001 on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until ser‐vicetime. Intermentwill immediatelyfollow in the GardenofMemoriesCeme‐tery. In lieu of ﬂowers, pleaseconsidera donation toMusiCares.org or to O'ZionBaptist Church,4775 Berrytown Rd Meadville, Mississippi 39653, in mem‐ory of Melwin Smith. To offercondolences,please visit www.gardenofmem oriesmetairie.com

Sullen, Leroy

LeroySullenwas born onAugust24, 1950 to Clara Mae Sullenand Leo Sanders Sr.Prior to himbe‐comingill,helived in Seat‐tle,WA, Oakvilleand Mar‐rero, LA.Hewas employed atChevron andenjoyed working variousconstruc‐tionjobs. In hisspare time Leroy looked forwardto spendingtimewithhis familyand friends. He was alsoknowfor hissharp sense of fashion.OnFriday July4,2025, at theage of 74, Leroydepartedthislife tobewiththe Lord at Riverbend Nursingand Rehab Center in Jesuit Bend, LA.Hewas preceded indeath by hisparents,his siblingsLeo SandersJr., and CynthiaSanders Robinson, hisgrandparents Ritaand ArnolieSanders Sr. andOdeal andHurite Sullen, andhis brothers-inlaw Walter Smith, Donald Belland Pierre.Heleaves tocherish hismemoriesa devoted daughter Char‐lotte Sullen, hiswife Louella Sullen, grandchil‐drenJeariel,Jasmine and Janae Sullen,great-grand‐childrenJayceon and Jaliyah,his siblings Rose, Barbara,Deborah,Joann Joseph, Carolyn, LeoJr., Betty Jean,Joann Hall,and Michelle Sylve. He is also survivedbyseveral nieces nephews,cousins,other relatives andfriends.We havesuffereda greatloss and yeswewillmourn,but not as thosewho have no hope. Insteadwewill mourn as thosewho ex‐pecttomeet himagain in a world beyond thehorizon Therefore,the book shall beclosed. Relativesand friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend thefuneral service on Saturday,July 19, 2025 at Robinson Family FuneralHome, 9611 LA-23, Belle Chasse LA 70037. The visitationwillbegin at 8:30 a.m.followedbya 10 a.m. service.Per Leroy'swishes, his intermentwillbepri‐vate. Funeralplanningen‐trusted to Robinson Family FuneralHome(504) 2082119. Foronlinecondo‐lences, please visitwww robinsonfamilyfuneralho me.com

Herbert Sumas Jr., age 86, entered eternal rest on July8,2025, in his beloved hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on February 16, 1939, to the late Herbert Sumas Sr.and Estell Feliz Sumas, Herbert liveda full, vibrant life rooted in love,laughter, and purpose. Amemorial servicewillbeheldfrom 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 2025-07-21 at Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St Bernard Avenue

Sylvester "Vest"/ "Stud Taylor, aresident of Algiers, NewOrleans, Louisiana, transitioned peacefully into eternal life on July7,2025, surrounded by lovedones. He was born on May 17, 1937, in Earle, Arkansas, to thelate Johnny Taylor and Mozella Gilliam;hewas theeldest of 9children and was raised by his lategrandparents-Charlie and Mary LeeHearns. Sylvester leavestocherish his memory, his wife of 72 yearsRosie Lee; 2childrenJeanne and Sylvester Jackson; 5grandchildren;8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 6siblings-Preston Gilliam (Barbara), Jean Alice

Thomas, Mary Gilliam Boyd, LeroyGilliam Jr. (Claudia), GeorgeAllen Gilliam (Lillie), and Manuel Gilliam (Schuyler). Sylvester was preceded in death by his parentsJohnny Taylorand Mozella Gilliam;grandparentsCharlie and Mary Lee Hearns; and siblingsShirley Gilliam and Jewel GilliamWilliams.To have known SylvesterTaylor was to lovedhim. He shall foreverremaininour hearts.Family and friends are invited to thefuneral serviceonSaturday,July 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 17380 Highway 49, Marvell,Arkansas 72366.The Visitation willbe from10:00 AM until 10:45 AM. The Internment will follow at Lone Valley Cemetery, Phillips County Road 139, Marvell, Arkansas 72366.Professional Arrangementsare entrusted to Murray Henderson Funeral Home,1209 Teche Street,New Orleans, LA 70114.

Funeral Services for BettyNuschlerTurnage, age92, of Picayune,MS, who passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, willbeheldSaturday, July 19, 2025, at 11:00 am. Visitationwillbe Saturday, July19, 2025 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at McDonald Funeral Home,401 WestCanal Street,Picayune, MS. Graveside serviceswill be held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:30 pm at St. Bernard Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Bro. Ashe Samlal officiatethe service.

AnativeofNew Orleans, LA,she was aretired Cost Accountant forDomino Sugar and taxpreparer for H&R Block.Betty was the past Queen of the Daughters of theNile, for thestate of Louisiana, past

Queen of EmanuelTemple past Worthy Matron of theEastern Star, Rachel Jackson Chapter. Betty wasthe presidentofthe United Steelworkers of America retirees club Betty spentnumerous yearsbeing aDen Mother for theCub ScoutPack236. Shewas themother to 4 sons, she loved to travel, camping,familygatherings, played theDulcimer at several locations. Betty enjoyed thePicayune Senior Center,was amemberofthe Widows club Previousmember of First Baptist Church of Arabi, Louisiana. Shewas aactive memberofHarmony Baptist Church,Picayune Mississippi. Betty never met astrangerand was a friendtoeveryone. Betty wasknown for herbeautiful, perpetual smile. Shewas alovingwife mother, grandmother, sister andfriendwho will be greatly missed.

Shewas preceded in death by herparents, Jacob Nuschler, and Florence Moriarity; husband of 66 years, William C. Turnage;daughterin law,Nancy Turnage; brothers, Clifford G. Nuschler,Jacob C. Nuschler;and 2great grandchildren

Left to cherish hermemoryare herchildren William (Keri)Turnage,Jr., GlennMichael (Lorna) Turnage, David Joseph Turnage, Robert "Buddy" (Kim) Turnage; 13 Grandchildren;33great grandchildren; 2great great grandchildren

Obituary, Register Book and Driving Directions can be foundonthe internet page, at www.mcdonaldfh.com

andEthel MaeGreen Videau. He wascalledinto the presence of theLordon Tuesday,July8,2025 Michael attended Frederick Douglas Elementary School inGretna, LA.After gradu‐ating from thereheat‐tendedFremont High School in Oakland, Califor‐nia where he completed his high school education. After returningtohis home state of Louisiana, he en‐listedinthe United States Air Force. Michaelalsoat‐tendedDelgado Commu‐nityCollege where he stud‐ied electronics. He later workedfor Searswhere he repairedappliances Michael wasanentrepre‐neuratheart.Hewas given the opportunity to open and manage arestaurant onthe corner of 22ndand HueyP.LongAve.in Gretna, better knownas “Jonestown” by hisuncle Theodore(Teddy)Videau. Michael also hada sea‐sonal turkey frying busi‐nessbeforefryingturkeys everbecamepopular.He was knownas“Turkey Fry” because hisrecipewas so delicious andhis turkeys werealwaystenderand juicy.Being theadventurer thathewas he even tried his hand at Over TheRoad Trucking(OTR)/Cal ArkIn‐ternational which waslo‐cated in Arkansas.Michael was amemberofthe Sec‐ond Pleasant Zion Baptist Church underthe leader‐shipofthe late Rev. Alex Cotton. He served faithfully asa deacon,Sunday school teacherand church van driver where enjoyed transportingthe church members to andfrom church everySunday morning.After Second PleasantZion’snamewas changed to Saving Grace Church,Michael remained a member thereunder the leadershipofRev.Leland Smith Sr.Michael waspre‐ceded in deathbyhis fa‐ther, Arthur Felton Videau Sr. on August 1, 2021. Left tocherish hismemories are hisson anddaughterin-lawDemar (Mikey) VideauSr. andYvette Videau, hisgrandchildren, Devynne andDaniel, and his loving mother Ethel Mae Pandyand herhus‐bandTrumanPandy,his siblings, Arthur Felton VideauJr.,Brian Keith VideauSr.,MysturDouglas Videau, Yvette Antionette Carr, CrystalVanessa Wright, andDy’Annika VideauLunkins,his aunt and uncleThoedoreand Ernestine Videau,aswell asseveral nieces, nephews,cousins,other relativesand friends. Rela‐

Smith, Melwin

Turnage, Betty Nuschler

Videau,Michael Anthony

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OPINION

People with STIs need treatment

Lawmakers in Louisiananearly passed alaw that could have criminalized nearly every adult in the state simply for knowing their sexually transmitted infection status. House Bill 76 would have turned everyday health realities into felony offenses that disproportionately target our communities, especially Black women and survivors of sexual violence. As Black women committed to genuine safety and security for our communities, we raised the alarm, and people listened. HB76 did not advance andthe immediate threat has been stopped In its place, the Legislature has approved atask force to study public healthoutcomesrelated to sexuallytransmittedinfections.

This could be an opportunityto move toward evidence-based and community informed solutions, but only if those most impacted aretruly heard

HB76 would have let the state treatpeople as criminals just for living with an STI. Under theproposedlaw,someone who knows their status could have faced prison timeand sexoffenderregistrationsimply for having consensual sex.Eveniftheytoldtheir partner. Eveniftheyused protection. Eveniftheyhad an undetectable viral load. It wouldhave invited the state to second-guess private moments and turn misunderstandings or disagreementsinto felony charges.

Sexually transmitted infections are common and treatable. Nearly 23,000 Louisianans are living with HIV.Roughly one in six adults nationwide has herpes. HPV is so common that most sexually active people will contract it at somepoint in their lives.

Butstructural barriers, includinginequitable healthcare access, housing shortages, transportation issues and discrimination, make underserved Louisiana communi-

tiesparticularly vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections, especially Black and brown people, LGBTQ+ people, women and working class people.

Stigma, discrimination and criminalization already create powerful barriers to testing, care and treatment. Laws thatcriminalize STIs do more thandiscourage people from learning their status. They can push people out of jobs, housing and relationships, and increase their risk of experiencing violence.

By punishing those who know their STI status, it creates apowerful reason not to get testedatall. It also fuels stigma that already pushes people away from the care and support they need. Doctors and even Louisiana’sown previous task force have warned thatlaws like this do not help.

The proposed law would also harm survivors of sexual assault who acquire an STI. Instead of support and healing, they’d be retraumatizedbythe very system thatis supposed to protect them

Supporters of the bill claimed it was meant to stoppeople who “intentionally spread” STIs. But this is amyth and it obscures the

Recent federalactions have putoff

shore

leasingbackontrack

For generations, offshore energyinthe Gulf of America has powered America’s economy and fueled thousandsofcareers here in Louisiana. But in recent years, prior administrations caused acloud of uncertainty which has hung over the industry Federal delays, unpredictable lease schedules and regulatory whiplash have taken atoll— not just on companies like mine, but on the workers, families andcommunities who depend on asteady offshore energy economy As aworld leader, our nation cannot be run like this. Our economy deserves and requires certainty with its industries. The effort and capitalthat is invested in this industry is massive so seesaw policy decisions make us all losers.

We put more bootsondeck. AnySouth Louisiananknows maintaining aboat costs money.Big steel ones cost even moreand that means we are doing businesswith lots of vendors not only in Louisiana but all over the nation.

truth: Disclosure is not always safe or easy,but instead is often arisk factor for increased violenceand discrimination.Disclosure can carry real risksfor women, queer and trans peopleand those living in poverty.People have faced charges even after disclosing, based on a partner’sword alone.

If we criminalize STIs, nearly every adult in Louisiana could face thethreat of heightened policing, steepﬁnes, lengthy imprisonment and even sex offender registration —simply forbeing aware of their health status. Louisiana already has aharmful HIV criminalization law that is used unequally and unfairly Black Louisianans are about onethirdofthe population but nearly two-thirds of those targeted by theoutdated law

We need real solutions that genuinely protect our health and safety. That meansinvesting in comprehensive health education,making STI testing more available and ensuring access to proven prevention andtreatment options.

Survivors of sexual violence deserve trauma-informed services,

such as sustained counseling and support and medications that prevent HIVtransmission. We must also address the social and economic inequities that increase violence and create asafer environment fordisclosing one’sSTI status. These proven strategies would meaningfully address the issues of STIsand sexual violence, while avoiding criminalizing our communities, especially Black women and survivors of violence. We can reduce stigmainstead of writing it into law

As the new task force begins its work, lawmakers have another chance to get it right. This starts with listening to survivors, doctors, and community members. Having ahealth condition should never be acrime. It’s timefor Louisiana to lead with care.

S. Mandisa Moore-O’Neal is a NewOrleans-basedattorney and executive director of the Center forHIV Lawand Policy MillicentFoster is alongtime HIV advocate and public speaker who has lived withHIV for23years

La.’sfundamental approach to educationgetting noticed

Resilience runs deep in Louisiana’s classrooms. The state is making waves nationally —and from my ofﬁce in Geneva, Switzerland, internationally —for the impressive strides in education it has made thelast ﬁve years.

The scale of impact is enormous.National studies showthe offshore oil and gas industry supports nearly 400,000 U.S. jobs and contributes over $30 billion to the economy annually In Louisiana, those jobsaren’t just statistics —they’re neighbors, friends and family members.

That’swhy two recent decisionsby Secretary of the Interior DougBurgum deserve real credit: advancingGulfof America Lease Sale 262 and launching the process to develop anew ﬁve-year Offshore Leasing Program. Together,they send along-overdue message —one that offshore workers across the Gulf Coast havebeen waiting to hear: The Gulf of America is back on track! We have work-hardened,skilled mariners that get the “work”doneand they are ready for more. Our company,headquartered in Lafayette, has served the offshore industry for morethan40years.Our U.S.built vessels transport workers, equipment and supplies to and from offshore platforms, facilitating successful shallow water and deepwateroperations across theGulf. We don’tdrill wells —but we do help make offshoredevelopmentpossible.

When lease sales stallorpermitting slows down, the impact hitsour crews, our shipyards and the small businesses that keep us all moving.

That’swhy stability matters. Whenthe federal government offers predictable, regular lease sales —and lays out aclear long-termplanthrougha ﬁve-year leasing program —companies can invest with conﬁdence. That investment ripples throughout the Gulf Coast economy. We hire more mariners. We buy more steel

Asingle oil and gas project in theGulf supports more than 200 different job types, many of which pay nearly 30% abovethe national average. One Deepwater development alone can generate$295 million in annual spending, $100 million in direct wages and morethan 1,400 direct jobs each year over a30-year projectlife. That kind of economic engine doesn’trun without areliable federal leasing process.

We’ve also seen how theindustry continuestoraise the bar.Offshore operations in the Gulf of America are among themost tightly regulated in theworld. Safety and environmental performance are central to every operation and still continue to improve. AtAries Marine, we takepride in doing things theright way— because the Gulf is home. It’swhere we live, workand play and where we produce the most deliciousseafood available.

Sec.Burgum’sdecisions to advance Lease Sale 262and initiatea new leasing programare steps in the rightdirection. Theyshowanunderstanding thatoffshore energy plays avital role in America’s energy security,economic strengthand lower-emissions future.

We urge continued bipartisan support for these efforts. WhenWashington delivers thestability our industry needs, Louisianadelivers results. Our state has the people, the infrastructure and the knowhowtolead the way —and withastable offshorepolicy, we’reready to do just that.

Court Ramsay is thepresident and CEO ofAries Marine Corporation in Lafayette.

Louisiananow ranks ﬁrst in the nation for strong early literacy policy,and its studentsachieved their highestever placement on the National Assessment of Educational Progress Nation’s Report Card, moving from 49th in 2019 to 32nd overall last year

As director general of the International Baccalaureate, which teaches 2million students in 160 countries —including at 10 schools in Louisiana —Ibelieve that educational progress begins witharenewed commitment to doing thebasics exceptionally well.

That approach is bearing fruit in Louisiana. It is the only state to exceed pre-COVID scores in 4th grade reading, and it ranks second in 4thgrade math growth

Louisianaimproved its scores by doubling down on proven, foundational reforms: training all K-3 teachers in the “science of reading,” deploying intensive tutoring and requiring literacy screeners with parental notiﬁcations. These are long-termcommitments to doing the basics well.

“Slownessisaqualityofthe brave,” I write in my forthcoming book, “Learning as if Life Depended on It.” Louisiana’s long-terminvestmentinfoundational literacy shows the courage to stay the course. Butlastingprogress depends on turning strongbeginnings into shared success for all students, everywhere in the state.

That’swhy Louisiana was the perfect state to carry out our ﬁrst-in-the-world pilot program for early access to the IB curriculum. For the ﬁrst time ever,select public high schools in Louisiana canbegin teaching IB Diploma Programand Careerrelated Program courses before completing theIB’stypical two-yearauthorization process. This expands immediate access to high-quality, future-ready education. At itscore, IB equips students not just with academic knowledge, but with the curiosity,resilience and globalperspective needed to navigatetoday’scomplex world. It emphasizes inquiry,critical thinking and personal growth.

StudentsatSt. Frederick High School

in Monroewill be the ﬁrst to pilot IB’s early accessprogram next month. The initiative aligns directly with Louisiana’s revised2024 Public School Accountability Plan, whichemphasizes college andcareer readiness. It bridgesglobal andstate standards while honoring local priorities, helping educatorsdeepen instruction and keep students engaged. The timing couldn’tbemore ﬁtting for IB’scommitment to Louisiana.Earlierthis week,more than 1,500 teachersand educators from the U.S., Canada andLatin America gathered in NewOrleans for the IB Global Conference. The July 15 opening coincidedwith World Youth Skills Day—a reminder of howeducationprepares youth for tomorrow’seconomy. In Louisiana, thatfuture liesinhealth, energy andtech —sectorsdemanding innovative, skills-based learning.

Louisiana’s classroom comeback embodiesissuesclose to my heart: First, learning is civic andpersonal. The state’searly reading gains weren’tjust policy— they depended on training, community voice andtrust in teachers.

Second, we must unlearn systems steeped in rigidity.For decades, highstakestesting andnarrow “teach to the test” mindsets undermined deep learning. Louisiana’s pivotbacktofundamentals andnow stepforward with early access to advanced,college-focused IB programs —echoes aviewIhold: Education must move beyond static curriculum to dynamic learning thatkeeps pace with today’s fast-moving world.

As aFinnish educator and lifelong learner, Ibelieve every region has unique strengths. Louisiana’scultural tapestry Creoleand Cajun voices, French language tradition, its jazz musicians’ collaborative creations —isfertile ground for IB’s globally-minded approach. The Louisiana pilot means many morestudents may soon join the IB family here, preparing them to thrive on aglobally competitive stage.

As 1,500 educators met in NewOrleans, we all celebrated the state’sremarkable and meaningful reading and mathgains —and learned from one another to help students everywhere soar

In Louisiana’sclassrooms, that journey is wellunderway

Olli-PekkaHeinonen is the director generalofInternationalBaccalaureate.

Court Ramsey GUEST COLUMNIST

OlliPekka Heinonen GUEST COLUMNIST

ISSUE OF THE WEEK BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL

After thepassageofthe OneBig Beautiful Bill Act, Republicans and Democrats honedtheir messages to voters aboutwhat it means for them.While someelementsofthe bill maybewelcome, such as taxcuts, polls areshowing that manyAmericans are worried about cuts to popular programs likeMedicaid. How thepublic viewsthe legislation could determinewhich party makes gains in themidtermelections that will determine control of Congress.What shouldthe parties be telling thepublic about the law? Hereare twoperspectives:

Sellinghow thelaw benefits Americans

It’sone thing to pass amajor piece of legislation and haveitsigned by the president; it’squite another toget the public to swallow it as something that beneﬁts most of the country House and Senate Democrats, who stood in unison against President Donald Trump’s“big beautiful bill” —even trying to changethe name of it to spite Republicans —now thinkthey have astrategy to misrepresent it to the public. Polls show amajority don’tlike the bill.

lions of dollars “toshape” voter impressions. It’snot likely that those who votedfor or against themeasure have read it. Recall then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi who said about the Obamacare bill, “Wehave to pass thebill so you can ﬁndout what’sinit.”

Now, thebattlelines have been drawn

would-be monarchs andoligarchs.”

The Wall Street Journal cites apoll byQuinnipiacUniversity and Fox News that shows opposition to the new law outweighs support by 20%.

Probably amajor reason forits unpopularity is the way themedia frames anything that includes cuts, even when those cutsmake sense and separately might poll well. These include forcing able-bodied people who receive Medicaid to look forwork, cutting taxesonSocial Securityfor everyone but the hated “rich,”and maintaining the Trumptax cuts, even though they won’tbefelt if theycontinue as they are.

The law addstothe already unsustainable $37 trillion national debt. According to an analysis bythe Committee for aResponsible Federal Budget the law “adds $4.1 trillion to the debt through 2034” and adds“5.5 trillion if made permanent.”

Republicans are countingoneconomic growthand tariffs to produce enough revenue to reduce thedebt. It is like giving Dracula more blood, hoping he will go on the wagon.

The Wall Street Journal story notes that both parties plan to spendmil-

At 940 pages, thebig, beautiful bill will be ahard sell. Democrats may have aslight advantage because it’s currently causing people to fear their beneﬁts might end. Fear works for them with low-information voters, so whyshouldn’tthey tryitagain?

Where it didn’twork was with the 1996 Bill Clinton-Newt Gingrich success at welfare reform initiative, deliciously known as “The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act.” TheLeft claimed people would starve, lose their homes and other “the skyisfalling” prophecies. It didn’t happen. Able-bodied people mostly foundjobs when they realized the gravy train wasn’tstopping at their mailbox anymore. The same will likely happenwhen it comes to the necessary and long overdue reform of Medicaid andother outmoded andbloated socialspending. If Republicans can sell thelaw to thepublic better than Democrats can lie about it, they could maintain and possiblyexpand their majorities in Congress.Ifthat happens they must use that mandate to seriously reduce thedebt. No nation in history has been able to sustain a$37 trillion debt. Are we so arrogant that we believe we can avoid history and solid economic policy?Ifweare, no manner of clever accounting tricks, polling, or sleight of hand will be able todeliver us from history’sjudgment

EmailCal Thomas at tcaeditors@ tribpub.com.

President Donald Trump’s Big BeautifulBill is already the subject of campaign attack ads launched by both parties. OneRepublican group is targeting vulnerable House Democrats like Rep. Jared Golden of Maine with thecharge of “voting againsttax cuts. ADemocratic operation is goingafter swing-district Republicans like Rep.Rob Bresnahan of Pennsylvania withamillion-dollarad buy featuring aconstituent who complains that Bresnahanbrokehis promise to hertoprotect Medicaid.

“Afterwards, whenthe votes were done, when Ifound outhow he voted, Iwas very upset to hear that Congressman Bresnahanvoted forthe largest cut to Medicaid in history,” the constituent says.

The 2026 midterm election is well underway,and the stakes are considerable. Republicans cling to athree-seat margin in the House, and aDemocraticvictory would upset Trump’slegislative ambitions during his ﬁnal twoyears in ofﬁce. Both parties think theycan usethe Big Beautiful Billtosway voters. Both can’t be right.

“Every Democrat (in the) House and Senate voted no,” argued Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority leader.“The American people are going to seegreat beneﬁts from thisbill, and they’re going to know which party was ﬁghting for them.”

Rep. Jamie RaskinofMaryland retorted thatthe Republican bill has“written the script” for Democraticcampaign messages. “I’m certainly goingtobe talking about it all of the time,” he told USA Today.“Imean, nothing could bettercapture the way thatthe Republican party just servesDonald Trump andour

Polls show that Democrats start with an advantage. Amid-June Fox News poll foundthat59% of registered voters opposed thebill, while 38% favored it Butthose are tentative numbers; much depends on howthe bill is described anddeﬁned over thenext16months, andRepublicanshavestrongthemes to promote.

Taxcutsare always winners, and the bill extendsmassive reductions initially adopted during Trump’s ﬁrst term.Plus, it adds somenew beneﬁts —reduced taxes on tips and overtime as well as extendedcreditsfor someseniors and parents.

Shrewdly,the bill postpones manyof itsunpopularbudget cuts untilafter the midterm elections, andits mostdamaging long-term effect —a $4 trillion increase in thenational debt —remains an intangibleabstraction that seldom impacts voters directly.

Still, Democrats beneﬁt from some structural advantages, starting withthe fact that theopposition almostalways gains House seats in midterm balloting. In addition, no president is able to keep allofhis promises, so acertain amount of disenchantment is inevitable As the Democraticads in Pennsylvania emphasize, Trump andhis alliesvowed —explicitly andoften —toprotect Medicaidfunding, andtheyfailedtodoso.

The battlelineshavebeen drawn.The attack adshave already been written Who beneﬁtsfrom theBig Beautiful Bill? Andwho suffers? Does it advance growth or aggravate debt? Reward work or punish misfortune?How parties frame these questions —and how voters answer them —will inﬂuence American politics foryears to come. Email Steven Roberts at stevecokie@ gmail.com.

Cal Thomas

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President Donald Trumppounds agavel presented to him by House SpeakerMikeJohnson,R-Benton, after he signed hissignature billoftax breaks and spending cuts at the WhiteHouse on July 4.

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RoynellRobert Wells (May24, 1978 -July8, 2025).Roynell Robert Wells passedawaypeacefullyin his home in BatonRouge LAonTuesday,July8,2025 Hewas preceded in death byhis mother,EulaFisher Wells;father, JohnnyWells; brother,ReginaldG.Wells; and grandparents,Robert Fisher, Sr.and Bernadine Augustine Fisher.A grave‐sideceremonywilltake place on Saturday,July19, 2025, 10:00a.m.atLoveand Charity Cemetery,499 De‐catur Street,Kenner, LA 70062. Pastor Donald L. Robinson, Jr., Ofﬁciant. Professionalservicespro‐vided by Dennis Funeral Home, 1812 LouisianaAve New Orleans, LA 70115 Pleasevisit www.dennism ortuaryservice.comtosign the online guestbook

Williams,Cathy MaeEspadron

CathyMae Espadron Williams wasbornonMay 29, 1965 while on theway tothe hospital leavingher mothertocallher,“Mae West, who is differentfrom the rest”and differentshe was.She died on July 6, 2025, at 60 yearsold peace‐fully at herhomewhere she wanted to be.She was the belovedand devoted daughterofLinda Jones Espadronand thelate Alexander Espadron,Sr. She wasthe loyaland dedi‐cated wife of Joseph Ran‐dolph Williams for35 years.Cathy Maewas the cherished andtreasured sisterofAlexander Es‐padron, Jr (Deidre),Nor‐man Blake, Danna Lynn, Jeffery Tyrone (Denise),Re‐becca Ann, Coretta KayEs‐padron, andAliciaJaneEs‐padronGaines(Jerome), great nieceofMargie Smith,niece of LindaEs‐padronAntoine (lateWil‐fred, Sr)and Arnold Es‐padron. Additionally,she was thesister-in-law of GwenJackson,Monica Lefall, Brenda Duncan AmandaBroussard (Adrian), Mary Preston (Kirk)and thelateDr. Donna Williams.She was the Goddaughter of Linda EspadronAntoine,and the lateHarrisonParker. Her godchildren were Nataire Brown, AkiraWilliams, Bri‐anna Craig, andJerome Gaines, Jr.She wasthe aunt of 38 nieces and nephews,54great-nieces and nephews, and5 greatgreat-niecesand nephews. She wasthe granddaugh‐ter of thelateLeo and MaryAnn Williamson Jones,lateEmile,Srand Josepha Parker Espadron, and daughter-in-lawofthe lateJosephE.and HildaT

Shestarted workingatFila-Sac andfromthere,she wentontostaywithher Tee Margie workinginthe kitchen at Woodland Nurs‐ing Home until shemarried JosephWilliams. Shethen workedatWal-Martuntil she beganworking forthe UnitedStatesPostalSer‐vices until sheretired Cathy lovedher designer bagswhich shekepton display in herchina cabi‐net.Her cornbreaddress‐ing andbaked macaroni werethe firsttogoatfam‐ily gatherings.Thenthere wereher cakes, if it was yourbirthday, youwere suretoget abig chocolate orvanillacake, with some familymembers being privilegedtoget both Theywerehugecakes!She loved gettingher hair done bya lady namedDianne thatlived behind herTee Margie’shouse.Itwas a guarantee that whenshe steppedout of herhouse, she wasdressedup. She loved going to theJazz Fest, Endymion Parade,or simplystaying home to reada romancenovel or two from themanybooks thatshe hadcollected Cathy wasa giving person, “if shehad it,you hadit.” Cathy andJosephdid not haveany children,but for Christmas,theywould havea tree up with many presentsfor theirnieces and nephews. Shedid this for awhile,individualgifts at firstand then she started gettingfamily games forthe household asthe numberoftheir niecesand nephewsgrew. Cathy wasprecededin death by herfather, 4 nephews,1 niece, grand‐parents,in-laws,aunts, un‐cles, cousinsand other families andfriends.Cathy leavesbehinda familywho willmissher tremen‐dously, butweall know she's no longer suffering. Familyand friendsofthe UnitedStatesPostalSer‐vices ~Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff sOffice,and allwho were touched by herare invited toattend avisitationat 9:00AM- 11:00 AM with a MassofChristian Burial at 11AMonFriday, July 18, 2025 at St.Patrick Catholic Church 28698 Highway23, PortSulphur,LA70083, Fr

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Williams, PearlElla Pratt

BornSeptember 11, 1932 in GrimesCounty, Texas, Pearl passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. A long-time resident of Garyville,Louisiana and wife of thelateCharles FerdinandWilliams of Garyville.Pearlissurvived by herdevoted daughter, Barbara Denise Williams, a host of nieces, nephews andrelatives. Sheispredeceased by herparents, Ella Moore andLourine Pratt, Sr of GrimesCounty Texas; brothers, Floyd Pratt, Sr Lourine Pratt, Jr Booker T. Pratt, Sr Herbert Hoover Pratt, Sr., and Frank Robinson,Jr.; and sisters, Bernice Pratt Gillum, VelmaPratt Derrough, ShirleyRobinson Jackson,and Mattie Jewel Pratt. Agraduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Midlothian,Texas and FranklinBeauty School, Houston, Texas. Family, friends, staff of Chateau St JamesRehab &Retirement Center, Lutcherand Amedisys Hospice Care, Baton Rouge are invited to hercelebration of life on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at True LightBaptist Church, 258 SLittle Hope St Garyville,LA70051. Pastor Sam Jones, Illpresiding. Visitation 10:00 am to 11 am. Funeral service immediately following. IntermentatZion TravelersCemetery, Reserve, Louisiana. Repast

WilliamsJr., Willard

Willard Williams, Jr.was born in NewOrleans, Louisiana, on February 20, 1949, to the lateWillard Williams, Sr.and Geneva Williams andonTuesday, July 1, 2025 in Brandon,FL at theage of 76 God called Willard home. In May 1969, he was united in marriage to Evelyn L. Williams, andtogether theywelcomed onechild, Nicole Willard leaves to cherish hismemory,one sister, GeraldineWalker of Gibsonton,FL; his daughter, NicoleWilliams Fontenot of Stone Mountain,GA; his grandson, Troy F. Taylor,Jr., granddaughter, Dymond Fontenot,and great grandson, ElijahT.Taylor Brandon,FL; alongwitha host of nephews, nieces, cousins, relativesand friends. Willard wasprecededindeathbyhis parents; onebrother,David Williams; onesister GenevaWilliams. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 19,2025 at 10:00am at St.James Methodist Church of Louisiana 1925 Ursuline Ave.New Orleans, LA 70116. Visitation will begin at 9:00am untilthe hour of service.Interment immediately followingRestlawn ParkCemetery & Mausoleum 3540 US 90, Avondale,LA70094. Arrangements:Heritage Funeral Directors4101 St Claude Ave.New Orleans, LA 70117

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SPORTS

SAINTS PREVIEW SA FE TIES

Reid, Mathieu couldlift defense

BY MATTHEW PARAS Staff writer

Tyrann Mathieu and Justin Reid have intertwined alot throughouttheir careers. At ﬁrst, it was in Houston, where Mathieu served as a mentor for Reid when the latterenteredthe NFL in 2018. Then,yearslater,itwas Reid whoreplaced Mathieu in Kansas City after the Chiefs decided to not re-sign the veteran. Now, this season, thepairreunitedagain: TheSaintssignedReidtoa splashy threeyear,$30.5 million contract

“Weboth get to come in and add our own ﬂavors to the defense,” Reid said. Reid’s addition wasthe Saints’most signiﬁcant free-agent move thisoffseason.By luring the two-time Super Bowlchampion away from the Chiefs, theSaints hope Reid provides an instant sparkto their secondary New Orleans opted foramarquee signing rather than bring back starter Will Harris, who signed atwo-year,$8milliondeal with theWashington Commanders.

How much of an impact will Reid provide? If his history is any past indication, the 28-year-old should be athudding presence in the box and help shoreupa porousrun defense. His versatility should alsopairwell with Mathieu, who can also mixand match his roles on the backend.

Let’stake acloser look at thesafetyposition. Best case

In the NFL, explosive plays are deﬁned as passes that gain at least 16 yards andruns that go for at least 12 yards. Last season,

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SAFETY DEPTH CHART

PLAYER HT. WT.EXP

Justin Reid 6-1 207 8

Tyrann Mathieu 5-9190 13

Jordan Howden 6-0 209 3

Jonas Sanker 6-1 210 R

J.T. Gray 6-0202 8

Terrell Burgess 5-11 202 5

Elliot Davison 6-0190 R

By MICHAEL JOHNSON

BY WILSON ALEXANDER Staff writer

ATLANTA— The ﬁrst time Barion Brown returned akickoff fora touchdown, Kentucky defensive back Jordan Lovett gave him ablock. Three years later,the thought of Brown sprinting past him andeveryone else on theﬁeldhasn’t left his mind.

“He’sa blur,dude,” Lovett said. “He’sone place, then he’s notthere. He sees the hole, it’s over.That’sone person I can say,ifhegets any open space, you ain’tcatching him.”

Brown transferred to LSU after three seasonsatKentucky,and he could become oneofthe Tigers’ top wide receiversalong with redshirt senior Chris Hilton, redshirt juniorAaron Anderson, Oklahoma transfer Nic Anderson and senior Zavion Thomas. Lovett practiced against Brown for the past three years.

He often had to cover him,and he offered adescription of Brown’s skill set.

“Speed. Speed. Speed. Speed. And he canstopona dime,” Lovett said, snapping, “like that.”

Theword speed cameupregularly at SEC media days this weekinreference to LSU’swide receivers. LSU linebacker Whit Weeks said four have run faster than 23 mph, and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier thinks allofthem run the40-yard dash in at least 4.4 seconds.

“In that unit,” Nussmeier said, “it’sall speed.”

LSU was intentional about adding speed to the position. When Chris Hilton got hurt last season, it didn’thave someoneelsewho was ready to contributeand could stretch theﬁeld vertically.Offensive coordinator Joe Sloan joked at LSU’scoaches clinicthathedid what anygoodcoach

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SECschedulingsagamay

soon come to an end

ATLANTA— Missouri coach

Eli Drinkwitzmarched to the podium at SEC media days on Thursday morning and quickly announced (facetiously) that he had nothing to say about the Epstein ﬁles, radiation beltsorwhether Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. He did have something pithy to say about SEC football scheduling,orrather the lack thereof.

Women’sbasketballstars’NIL

BYDOUG FEINBERG AP basketball writer

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reeseand Paige Bueckers are part of the new generation of women’sbasketball stars whohave been able to profit off their name in college and build brandsthat have helped them excel off the court in the WNBA. All three players had national starpower before stepping foot in the pros. Clark and Reese have made the All-Star Gameineach of their first two seasons andare two of the most popular players in the league. Bueckers wasvoted astarter in her first

“Eight-ornine-game schedule,” Drinkwitzsaid. “We’ve been debating

that for ﬁve years.” SEC scheduling has become what we call in the newsbiz an “evergreen” story,one that has along shelf life or can be revisited over and over again. It was thetopic du jour in most of the media sessions here.The same at the SEC spring meeting in May.The same at those two events last year andthe year beforethat and the year SEC commissioner Greg Sankey

wasasked about apermanent scheduling format when he spoke here Monday.Hesaid there will be aformat soon. It’s starting to sound like acampaign promise.

On the other hand, perhaps there is starting to be alittle clarity and movement on the subject. Abreak in the logjam.Sankey did asubsequent interview with ESPN’s Heather Dinich here Wednesday,inwhich he

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brands carrying over into WNBA

All-Star Game this weekend. The next group up in college that is led by Hannah Hidalgo, Flau’jaeJohnson, Olivia Miles andJuJu Watkins has already beneﬁtted from the name, likeness and image. AccordingtoOn3,Johnson’sNIL valuation is $1.5 million. “NIL, man,itisbeautiful,” Johnson said.

“This year in MarchMadness,I hadabout ﬁve commercialsrunning and you know it was so cool watching the game, then seeing myself comeon. It’s just agreat opportunity.” Johnson is aguard at LSU, one of the top schools forNIL in avariety of sports from

football to women’s gymnastics to women’s basketball.Johnson, whoalsohas amusic career,has gained from the exposure the school has given her,doing national media campaigns with Experian and Powerade. Hildago, who will be entering herjunior year at Notre Dame, is happy that players can ﬁnally proﬁt off their own images as opposed to theschool getting it all.

“It’sablessing. Schools for decades have been able to makemoney offofcollege players’ names. So for now,for student athletes to be able to make moneyoff of howthey

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NIL, man, it is beautiful.This year in March Madness, Ihad about five commercials running and you knowitwas so cool watching the game, thenseeingmyself come on It’sjust agreat opportunity.” FLAU’JAE JOHNSON, LSU guard

Scott Rabalais

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BritishOpenhas 5-waytie forlead

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP golf writer

PORTRUSH, NorthernIreland The British Open had alittle bit of everything Thursday,from sunshine to rain, abreeze to stronggusts And no surprise, it had Scottie Schefﬂer right in the mix.

Former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick handled the notorious “Calamity Corner” par-3 16th by chipping in for birdie. Harris English,whose longtime caddie couldn’t get atravel visa for the UK becauseofprison time served 20 years ago, put his shortgamecoach on the bagand made seven birdies.

They were among ﬁveplayers tied for the lead at 4-under 67, the largestlogjam after18holes of the BritishOpen since there was asix-way tie in 1938.

One shot behindwas Schefﬂer the world’sNo. 1player who has not ﬁnished out of the top 10 in the last four months, astretch that includes anothermajoramong three wins.

He was satisﬁed with the day’s work of 68,evenwhilehitting only three of 14 fairways.

Rory McIlroy made bogey on the opening hole before amassive gallery —that was still three shots better than his start in 2019 —and overcame three bogeys in afourhole stretch with akey birdie on No. 17 that allowed him to break par at 70.

McIlroy only hit two fairways. He was satisﬁed with the day’s work of 68,evenwhilehitting only three of 14 fairways.

“It was atough enough day, especially either chopping out of the rough or outofthe fairwaybunkers most of the time,” McIlroy said. “So to shoot under par was a good effort.”

It’snot that golf’s best were necessary wild off the tee.

There was that small matter of weather,often the greatest defense of links golf, which brought the occasional rain, the constant wind and rounds that nearly last six hours.

That’swhy Scheffler seemed perplexed about so much attention on his accuracy off thetee.

“You’re the second guy that’s mentioned that to me,” Schefﬂer said. “I actually thought Idroveit pretty good. Idon’tknow what you guys are seeing. When it’sraining sideways, believe it or not (it’s) not that easy to get the ball in the fairway

“Really only had oneswing Iwasn’ttoo happy with on the second hole,” he said. “But outside that, Ifelt like Ihit alot of good tee shots, hit the ball really solid, so deﬁnitely agoodbit of conﬁdence for the next couple of rounds.”

Therealsowas his4-ironto3 feet on the 16th for birdie,the

start of birdie-birdie-par ﬁnish.

But no one could go extremely low

Jacob Skov Olesen, the British Amateur champion lastyear from Denmark,was theﬁrst playerto getto5underuntila bogeyat the last. He was joined at 67 by Li HaotongofChina, and then Fitzpatrick joined thegroup with hismarvelous chip-in. Christiaan Bezuidenhoutwas the only player from theafternoonwave to join them at 67.

Fitzpatrickreached alow point in hisgame at ThePlayersChampionshipand appears to be back on track, particularly with what he called awell-rounded gamein tough conditions on these links. He is coming off atie for fourth last week in the Scottish Open.

Thechip-in was his highlight, from well below the green to the right, into the cup on the ﬂy “A bitofluck, obviously,” Fitzpatricksaid. “Sometimes you needthat. It just came outalittle bitharderthanI anticipated and on theperfect line.”

Li might have hadthe most impressive round, keeping bogeys off his card, by holing a10-foot parputtonthe ﬁnal hole.

Anotherbogey-free round belonged to 44-year-old Justin Rose, in thegroup at 69 that included 52-year-oldLee Westwood, former Openchampion Brian Harman and Lucas Glover,who was tied for thelead until apair of bogeys early on the back nine.

English and Olesenwere the only players to reach 5under at any point.

Harris walked along with Ramon Bescansa,a former player, occasionalcaddie and mostly known for teachingputt and chipping.

Eric Larson,who hascaddied for English the lasteight years, was denieda newtravel visa required for theUK.

Among the redﬂags is anyone serving morethan 12 months in prison. Larson served 10 years for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, acase of knowing friends in the Midwestwho wanted it and people in south Florida who had it.

Bescansacaddies for Abraham Ancer on LIVGolf, whodidn’t qualify for theOpen. Englishis in acrucialstretch of theseason as he tries to makethe Ryder Cup team. The lanky Georgian isn’t bothered by much, and he’s han-

dled thedisruption with ease.

The golf has been pretty steady, too. For everyone, thehardest part was staying dressed for the occasion.There were sweatersand thenrainsuits,and some ﬁnished theirround in short-sleevedshirts. This is what is meant by “mixed” conditions in the forecast.

Defending champion Xander Schauffele hada mixtureofbirdies andbogeys that added to an even-par 71. Shane Lowry,the last Open champion at Royal Portrush in 2019, had the nerves of someone hitting the opening tee shot. He handled that beautifully along with mostother shots in the worst of the weather in his round of 70.

Andthis might just be the start.

“We’re going to get challenging conditions over the next few days,” Lowry said.

“Today,for example, the 11th hole was likethe worst hole to get the weather we got in. Ithink there’sgoing to be certaintimes in the tournament where that’sgoingtohappen, andyou just need to kind of put your head downand battle through it and see where it leaves you.”

Spidercamtechmodernizesoldest major

BY STEVE DOUGLAS AP sportswriter

PORTRUSH, NorthernIreland The oldest majorchampionship has taken astep into the modern world by using atechnological feature that British Open organizers hope will bring to life one of the most storied walks in golf.

Spidercam —that’sa camera, not asuperhero —was usedin golf for the ﬁrst time at Royal Portrush on Thursday.It’sa camerasuspended above the18th green using four pylons about 25 meters high, giving TV viewers unique viewsofthe closinghole and its undulations.

Heldina resting position high to the back of the green for approach shots, Spidercam swoops down as theplayers make their walk to the green and hovers just above them as they make their putts.

“It’spretty cool the way it can

move and do all thoseswings,”

said Northern Irish golfer Tom McKibbin, who went out at 6:35 a.m. local time in the ﬁrst group ofthe daywith Nicolai Hojgaard and Padraig Harrington. They were the ﬁrst players to experience in competition the technology which reportedly cost the R&A300,000 pounds ($400,000)toinstall.

“It was alittle bitdifferent,” McKibbin said. “I’d never seen it before.”

That’sbecause the R&A is using the technology beforeany of theprofessionaltours in golf Spidercam has, though, operated widelyinTVcoverage of other majorsportsincluding soccer,rugby and cricket —and has occasionally gotten in the way In 2017,India star MS Dhonihit ashot in acricket match against England that smashed into the hovering camera andbroke it In 2022, South Africa cricketer

Anrich Nortje was knocked to the ground when he collidedwith alow-swinging Spidercam as he walkedtohis place in the ﬁeld in atest against Australia. The camera operator responsible wasstood downfor theremainderofthe match. “I didn’tknow what hit me,” Nortje said at thetime.“Idon’t thinkitshould be travelingat head height.”

At Royal Portrush, Spidercam will complement existing technology suchasaplane camera, aerial drones andbunkercameras to enhance TV coverage. According to theGuardian newspaper,players were briefed lastweek aboutplans to use Spidercam at Royal Portrush and there were no complaints despite the potential for getting distracted whilepreparing to make ashot.

As Hojgaardand Harrington walked alongside each other

Former Eagles special teams Braman diesat38

Bryan Braman, akey special teamsplayerfor thePhiladelphia Eagles’ ﬁrst SuperBowl championship team, hasdied from arare and aggressive form of cancer.He was38. Braman wasdiagnosed earlier this year andhad multiple surgeries in recentmonths in an attempt to treat the illness. He died Thursday morning, according to the team

Signedasanundraftedfree agent by theTexans in 2011, Braman playedseven seasons in the NFL. He spent his first threein Houston and last four in Philadelphia. The Eagles beat the Patriots 41-33towin thefranchise’s ﬁrst SuperBowl in Braman’sﬁnal gameonFeb. 4, 2018. Braman had 56 tackles, 11/2 sacksand two fumble recoveries in 97 career games.

Arsenal pays feetosign Smith from Liverpool

Olivia Smithbecame the most expensive player in women’ssoccerhistory Thursday when she joined Arsenal from Liverpool for aworld recordtransferfee of 1 million pounds ($1.34 million).

The new benchmark in women’ssoccer surpasses the 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) Chelsea paid forNaomi Girma from SanDiego Wave in January

The 20-year-old Canada forward signeda four-year deal,aperson with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because thefull details of thetransferhave not been madepublic.

Smith’sdeal highlights the rapid increase in spending in women’s soccer with transfer records regularly broken in recent years.

Diamondbacksstar’shome burglarized during All-Stars Ahome belonging to Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte was burglarized during the Major League BaseballAll-Star break, according to police.

Scottsdale, Arizona, police conﬁrmed that the department is investigating a“high-dollar residential burglary” thatisbelieved to have happened on Tuesday night, which is when Marte was playing forthe National League in itsAllStar gamewin in Atlanta. Numerous personal itemsand jewelry were stolen. No one was at homeatthe timeofthe crime. Police say the investigation is ongoing. The FBI has warned sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes. The NFLand NBAhave issued security alerts to athletes.

Marathon record-holder suspended for doping test

Women’smarathon worldrecordholderRuth Chepngetichwas provisionally suspended for apositive doping test on Thursday Track and ﬁeld’sAthletics Integrity Unit said Chepngetich tested positive for abanned diureticand masking agent in March and “opted for avoluntary provisional suspension,” during the investigation. The Kenyan runner set the world recordbyalmost two minutesat the Chicago Marathon last October in 2hours, 9minutes, 56 seconds. She also wonthe marathon at the 2019 world championships in Qatar.The AIU gave no timetable for adisciplinary case. The substance Chepngetich tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)which can be usedtodisguise the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

to the 18th green,Spidercam swung down and over them. As Harrington made his twoputts the camera almost circled him. Hojgaard said he didn’t notice Spidercam. With Royal Portrush not having aclubhouse on the 18th green,therehas been space to install the technology.Other venuesonthe Open rotation won’t have that luxury,notably Royal Lytham St. Anne’s,Royal Troon and Hoylake. Next year’sOpen is at Royal Birkdale, which hasits clubhousenear the 18th green but shouldstill have room forthe Spidercam technology “We. believe thatSpidercam will bring millions of fans anew perspective of theaction from Royal Portrush,” said Neil Armit, chief commercialofﬁcer at the R&A, “with incredible detail andaccessibility wherever they are in theworld.”

ATPFinals in Turin remains through ’26; future uncertain TheATP Finalswill remaininTurin at least through 2026, the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation announced Thursday —although political issues could affect whether the tournament stays in Italy beyond then.

ATPchairman Andrea Gaudenzi announced in November that the contract for theyear-ending tournament withthe Italianfederationwas extendedfor anotherﬁve yearsthrough 2030 —but withoutspecifying whether theevent would remain in Turin or moveto Milanand anew arenabeing built for ice hockey at the 2026 MilanCortina Olympics.

Binaghi also said that anew government decree which could diminish the federation’scontrol over organizing the tournament threatens to force the ATPtogoelsewhere.

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Scottie Scheffler of the United Statesplays his tee shot on the 6thtee during the British Open at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in NorthernIreland on Thursday. Scheffler ended the daywith a68.

PRESS PHOTO By LINDSEy WASSON

Turnouthigh, butWNBA CBAtalks stallinIndy

BY DOUG FEINBERG AP basketball writer

INDIANAPOLIS Backedbywhat

they said was their largestattendance ever for collective bargaining negotiations, WNBAplayers met with the league Thursday with the sides far apart in discussions for anew deal.

All-Stars Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and former LSU standout Angel Reese were among about 40 players, most wearing business suits, who took part in the first face-to-face meeting featuring players since December.The two sides met for acouple of hours.

“I’m encouraged, you know,I’m justsoinspired by the amount of players that showed up, the engagement thatwas there,” WNBPApresidentNneka Ogwumike said. “That’s reallywhatit’sall about. Because the more that happens, the more that we’regoingto be able to get things done. Ithink today we’re going to be able to use this conversation to start rolling the ball on things.”

Players opted out of the current CBA last October and are seeking abetterrevenue sharingmodel, increased salaries, improved beneﬁts, and asofter salary cap. Allofthose will help many of the younger players down the road like Reese. “It was something that was very informative for me. First time being able to see and hear,the word-

ing,from both sides,” Reese said.

“I was really eagertoknowand understand what was going on. So

I’m very aware of what’sgoing on right now.Wewon’tstop until we gotwhatwewant.”

Thesidesare farapart in preliminary discussions and agreed to another meeting.

“I don’tknow that I’m going to say progress, but we hadspirited conversation,”Jackson said.

If adealisn’tdonebythe end of October,some players, including Napheesa Collierand Reese, have mentioned the potential of awalkout, which could present some immediateproblems. The league has two new teams in Portlandand Toronto starting nextseason and the expansion draft has typically been in December.Free agency usually starts in January

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told The Associated Press after themeeting that both sides are in listening mode.

“It was very constructive dialogue. Ithink, youknow,obviously part of the process is to go back and forthand, listentothe players, they listen to us and the owners whorepresentthe board of governors,” Engelbert said. “I still feel really optimistic that we can get something transformational done by the end.But it’saprocess.”

The league has never lost agame to awork stoppagesince it started in 1997. Jackson said the sides would eventually get to anew deal,

even if they may nothavegotten any closer to it Thursday

“I think we’re on track to get back to meeting, and to engaging in conversations that will lead us to aCBA,” she said.

Terri Carmichael Jackson, the executive director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, was particularly impressed by thenumber of young stars such as Clark whohave helped spark unprecedented growth across nearly every business metric fromattendanceand viewership.

There’s also the new $2.2 billion mediarights deal that will start next season andthe league plans to expand to 18 teams by 2030, with each of the three new teams paying $250 million expansion fee.

“This business is booming –media rights, ratings, revenue, team valuations, expansionfees, attendance, and ticket sales –are allup in historic fashion,”the unionstatement said. “But short-changing the working women who make this business possible stalls growth. The only thing moreunsustainable thanthe current systemispretending it can go on forever.”

Players sent the league an initial proposal in February that the league finally responded to last month. But both sides said they are stillconfident adeal can be reached

“I thinkwehave plenty of time,” Jackson said.

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carry themselves, you know,we’re abrand ourselves,” shesaid. “I’m abrand myself and so be able to make money off of my name is honestly trulya blessing and just taking advantage of it is thebiggest thing.” Johnson, Hidalgo and Miles, who helped the U.S. qualify for the World Cup next yearbywinning gold at the AmeriCup earlier this month, all said that they don’t let the NIL deals they have getin the way of their sport. They credit having astrong support system around them as well as people who handle the deals for them

“I really dedicate one or two times aweek to kindofget all my stuff done,” Miles said.“My agent is very good at scheduling that, but most of my money comesfrom the collective deal, so forthat Ireally don’thave to do much, which is nice. But any other of the other side deals, my agent willsendavideographer out to help me or haveher edit stuff or whatever it maybe.”

Getting deals and earning mon-

LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson warmsupduring practice at USABasketball Americuptrials onJune 18 at the USAOlympics training center in ColoradoSprings,Colo.

ey hasn’tjust helped the players ﬁnancially.Somehave given back to their communities,including Johnson

Clarkpulls outof All-Star weekend

BY DOUG FEINBERG AP basketball writer

INDIANAPOLIS Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend.

The Indiana Fever guard injured herright groin on Tuesday night in the ﬁnal minute of the team’swin over the Connecticut Sun. ShesaidThursdayina message posted on Xthat she had to rest her body

“I am incredibly sad and disappointedtosay Ican’t participate in the3-Point Contestorthe AllStar Game,” Clark said in the message posted by the Fever.“I have to rest my body.Iwill still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I’mlooking forward to helping (Liberty coach Sandy Brondello) coach our team to awin.” Clark was supposed to compete in aloaded3-point contest Friday night and is captainofone of the All-Star teams.The second-year guardwas theleading vote getter fromthe fans andhas been a huge reason theleaguehas had aboon in attendanceand ratings over the lasttwo seasons. The WNBA announced that Brittney Sykes of Washington will replace Clark in theAll-Star Game. They haven’tannounced areplacementfor herinthe 3-point contest. This will be Sykes’ ﬁrst All-Star

appearance.

Clark satout the Fever’s98-77 loss againstNew York Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark had imaging done Wednesday and deferred to the team’s training stafffor more details except to say that she considered it good news.

Clark got hurt with under a minute left. She walked downcourt holding her right groin after assisting on the Fever’sfinalbasket. As teammateAliyah Bostontried to console her, Clark walked to thebasket stanchion andbangedher head against it before heading to the bench. During thetimeout, she covered her head with atowel and appeared to be holding back tears. Clark had been durable throughout college and her first season in the WNBA, never missing agame. Now she’shad four different muscle injuries so far this year She missedthe preseason opener withtightness in herquadbut playedthe next dayinanexhibition game at her almamater, Iowa.She suffered aquadstrain againstNew York on May24that kept her outfor fivegames. Clark returned June14and played in five games before suffering another injurytoher left grointhat kept her out for four contests and theCommissioner’sCup final.

MilestoskipWNBA draft, stay in college forone more season

BY DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer

Olivia Milesmight have been playing thisweekendalong with WNBArookie Paige Bueckers at theleague’sAll-Star Game

ButMiles decided to return to college this year instead of going to theWNBAdraftasaprojected lottery pick. The formerNotre Dame star transferred to TCU to trytoimprove her game, earn some extra NILmoney and continue to grow her brand.

“I think it was amixture of me listening to my body andwhat Ineededand also just another year to develop, youknowbein asystem where it’ll favor me and I’llhave great teammates anda great coach around me,” Miles told The Associated Press. ”I’ll have alot of fun so I’m just very excited forthat.” Miles missed the 2023-24 season while recovering from an ACL tear she suffered in the regular-season finale theyear beforetoend her sophmore campaign. She becamethe ﬁrst men’sorwomen’s freshman to post atriple-double in the NCAA Tournament in 2022, and was puttingthe ﬁnal touches on aseason that hadmadeher an Associated Presssecond-team All-American when she crashed to the baseline after her right knee buckled on a drive at Louisville in 2023.

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles advances the ballduring the second halfofagame against Stephen F. AustinonMarch21in South Bend, Ind.

end, as you know,wehave 48 hours to makeahuge life decision, which is really hard,” Miles said. One thing she’shappy about when she does enterthe WNBA next season is that there will be a new collective bargaining agreementthat should include an increase in player salaries. Right now therookie salary is about $75,000 fortop picks. She’ll make alot more than that in college this year.The low salaries were one factor in Miles’ decision, but she said it wasn’tamajor one. Then when she decided to stay in school,Miles made anotherbig choicetoenter the transfer portal and leave Notre Dame

Johnson said it was really touching and emotional when she would receive videos on Instagram from people she helped.

“I’m really using my platform for impact for real. So Ithink that’s thebest part of NIL and just making it better for the young girls that’scoming behind us,”she said.

“I just want to be one of those people that uses NILthe right way,” shesaid.“This year Idid acampaign with Experian and we relieved $5 millionindebt right forfamiliesin Louisiana and then every game we won we added $100,000 to the pot.”

“I just felt like Ihad alot more left in me in the tank,” she said. “Being far, farremoved from my injury,mentally, physically, emotionally,was what Iwas telling myself,so, it wasalot of back and forth.” Miles said she literally waited until the last minute to decide what she wanted to do, somethingshe’d love to see the WNBA change in the future.

“I didn’tdecide until the very

“I knew it was gonna be abig story.Iknew it was gonna(upset) alot of people,” she said. “I knewitwas gonna cause alot of commotion, butI ultimately was selfish one time with my career.Iwas talking to abunch of power schools and then ultimately Ireally just wanted to go somewhere where I’d be able to showcase my abilities the best that Ican.”

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Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle loses theball against Seattle Storm forward EziMagbegor,left and guard Erica Wheeler,right, during the firsthalf of their game Wednesday in Seattle.

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SEC MEDIA DAYS

THREE AND OUT: WILSON ALEXANDER BREAKS DOWN DAY 4 IN ATLANTA

PLAYOFF?

A 30-TEAM

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Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz fired off some zingers, saying he wouldn’t take questions about the Epstein files and telling Greg McElroy that Nick Saban won’t, in fact, return to coaching And then he talked about the College Football Playoff.As leaders debate the format, Drinkwitz backed the Big Ten’s proposal of a 16-team field with four automatic qualifiers for the Big Ten and the SEC determined by play-in games He calculated that it would give 30 teams a chance

2 HOG ON THE HOT SEAT

Now entering his sixth season at Arkansas, coach Sam Pittman may need a good year to keep his job Arkansas has gone 18-20 over the past three seasons, constantly putting him on offseason hot seat lists. Pittman, who had hip replacement surgery in December, took ownership of the situation.“I’ve earned it,” Pittman said.“I have To get off that, we’ve got to win more games.” LSU plays Arkansas on Nov. 15 in Tiger Stadium.

3 CONFIDENCE IN REED

LSU’s loss to Texas A&M flipped when the Aggies inserted backup quarterback Marcel Reed, who rushed for 62 yards and three touchdowns. Reed started the remainder of the season, and now Texas A&M has built the offense around him.Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said,“I think you’re going to see a massive jump from him.”Texas A&M, which plays LSU on Oct. 25, signed three transfer wide receivers for Reed.

Media days in New Orleans?

Sugar Bowl CEO Hundley says city would love to host the event as early as 2027

BY SCOTT RABALAIS Staff writer

ATLANTA As coaches, players and reporters headed home Thursday from the ﬁnal session of SEC media days, ofﬁcials in New Orleans were hopeful they will all be headed to the Crescent City in the near future.

Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said New Orleans made an offer to the SEC to host media days, the annual four-day kickoff to the college football season.

“We’ve long been interested in hosting this event,” Hundley said. “We’ve got a lot on our plate (in New Orleans), but hopefully we will get it in the not-too-distant future.”

A site for SEC media days in July 2026 has yet to be determined, but Hundley said New

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expressed his support for a nine-game conference schedule that could take shape in time for the 2026 season. At the moment, there is no SEC schedule beyond this season.

Support by Sankey does not equal a demand or a mandate on the commissioner’s part, and as he was quick to point out he can make peace with the SEC continuing to operate under an eight-game schedule format as well. Ever more the pragmatist than the dictator, Sankey can see both sides of what has clearly been a thorny issue.

“I think we should be working towards that,” Sankey said to ESPN. “My life doesn’t end if we don’t. There’s this absolutist notion that he (Sankey) is going to dictate what’s going to happen. I think we should have an adult conversation. We should be able to make a decision.

“I think nine games would promote great interest through the year but it would be hard to coach. I’ve had candid conversations with coaches I’ve told

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would do next: recruit another one.

Brown, a former top 100 recruit, recorded 50 catches for 628 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman while playing with quarterback Will Levis. His production declined, but the dip coincided with a drop in the quality of Kentucky’s quarterback play Brown recorded a combined 72 catches for 900 yards and seven touchdowns over the past two years. Kentucky also tried to get him the ball out of the backﬁeld.

Kentucky senior tight end Josh Kattus has seen Brown’s career up close. They signed with Kentucky in the 2022 class, and they both had key roles the past three seasons. He watched Brown’s ﬁve kickoff returns for touchdowns, an SEC record. With Brown’s speed, Kattus was asked, what’s it like when he ﬁnds open space?

“You kind of already know what’s going to happen,” Kattus said. “You just start pointing at the end zone and being like, ‘That’s where he’s going.’ No one can catch that guy.” Brown might not even be the fastest player at the position

Orleans would not be able to host media days until at least 2027 because of prior commitments.

From its inception in 1985 through 2017, media days was held at various sites in and around Birmingham, Alabama, home of the SEC’s headquarters.

Since 2018, when media days came to Atlanta and the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time, the event has been back to Birmingham twice but also has been in Atlanta in 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2023 and Dallas in 2024.

Sites being considered for hosting media days in New Orleans include the Caesars Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, which was the site of the media center for this year’s Super Bowl.

them that.”

LSU athletic director Scott Woodward and coach Brian Kelly have been publicly in the nine-game camp for a long time. They welcome the competition and, frankly, welcome the need for one less nonconference game that is likely to be an unappealing rent-a-win against a mid-major to FCS level school.

But not everyone is in that camp, especially the schools that play annual rivalry games against Power Four conference opponents from outside the SEC. Those schools include Florida (Florida State), Georgia (Georgia Tech), Kentucky (Louisville) and South Carolina (Clemson).

This year the Gamecocks, who visit Tiger Stadium on Oct. 11, bookend their season with two Power Four foes: Virginia Tech in Atlanta on Aug. 31 and Clemson at home on Nov 29.

“I’m never going to shy away from competition,” South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said.

“But in my mind, we’re always playing (the equivalent of) nine conference games. If we go to nine, then we’re (in effect) playing 10 conference games.”

SEC coaches and players defend league’s dominance

BY MAURA CAREY AP sportswriter

ATLANTA There was not a Big Ten player, coach or fan was in sight this week as the College Football Hall of Fame hosted SEC media days. Still, the SEC’s No. 1 rival found its way into conversations all week long.

It’s no secret the rivalry has intensiﬁed in recent years. Over the past decade, the SEC has won six of the 10 national championships. Two were won by Clemson in that stretch but the last two were won by Big Ten rivals, Michigan last year and Ohio State in January

The recent success has put a dent in the SEC’s reputation as the nation’s dominant conference. SEC coaches, players and commissioner Greg Sankey have no question they’re still No. 1.

“For all those of you who like to speculate about super-conferences, welcome to one,” Sankey said to open this week’s event. “We have common-sense geography, restored rivalries, record-breaking viewership. If you take the consumed viewership hours on linear TV, almost 40% of that viewership was focused on games involving Southeastern Conference universities and teams. Big Ten was next, right around 30%.”

Ultimately, deals within and without the SEC will have to be struck in terms of conference scheduling and the College Football Playoff.

While the SEC expanded to 16 teams last year by adding Texas and Oklahoma, there is support within college sports to grow the CFP from 12 teams where it was last year to 14 or more likely, 16.

The SEC wants a 5-11 format for a 16-team playoff with automatic bids for the ﬁve highestranked conference champions and 11 at-large slots. Reportedly the Big Ten, the other superpower conference who with the SEC is coming to rule college athletics, won’t agree to 5-11 unless the SEC and ACC play nine conference games (the Big Ten and Big 12 already do so) What will ultimately drive home an SEC scheduling agreement and a new CFP format? It’s a ﬁve-letter word starting with “M”: M-O-N-E-Y Sankey said the next CFP TV agreement with ESPN says a format has to be determined by Nov 30. Finally perhaps, by the end of this season we will know what the schedule format will

Hilton claimed he owns the title with a top speed recorded at 23.7 mph, and redshirt freshman Jelani Watkins’ personal best in the 100-meter is 10.01 seconds, the sixth-best time in LSU track history Hilton thought he would finally break out last season after a career filled with injuries, only to miss the first seven games with an ankle injury Unable to run routes for a long time, he struggled when he returned. At one point, Hilton got chewed out by coach Brian Kelly for continually jumping instead of running through the catch. Nussmeier thought Hilton showed “who he really is as a player” once he regained his confidence. Hilton finished the

be something quite different.

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look like going into the future. It’s important to add that the SEC’s future doesn’t have to include one be-all, end-all scheduling format. Sankey said Monday that “look ins” could be included in the scheduling plan at prescribed points in the future where the scheduling format could be tweaked. Personally, I’ve always believed nine games is the best for the SEC. It brings the league into line with the other Power Fours (I’m certain the ACC will go along, too), eliminates one unappealing non-conference game, almost certainly brings the SEC more TV revenue and paves the way for a format that allows everyone in the conference to play every other school within a four-year span. Hard as it may be to believe, but Georgia and Texas A&M have only played one regular-season game (2019) since the Aggies joined the SEC in 2012. It’s beyond time for the SEC and its fans to see white smoke on the conference scheduling issue. Finally, there may be a time when that will happen within a reasonable time frame. Or, at least, reasonable compared to not having one at all.

season with six catches for 198 yards and three touchdowns in the last two games.

“I think if you watch the last three games of the season, you can see how much of a different team we were and would have been if we would’ve had a healthy Chris Hilton,” Nussmeier said “His ability to take the top off, his ability to run a backside dig and go 60 yards to the house because of his speed, is unbelievable.”

Nussmeier talked up the versatility around him. Brown and Hilton have top-end speed. Aaron Anderson came back after a breakout year, and Nic Anderson offers a big body on the outside. Thomas, tight end Bauer Sharp and tight end Trey’Dez Green will all get touches. LSU also has running backs who could be part of the passing game.

“We have so many different guys who can line up in so many different places and do so many special things with the ball in their hand,” Nussmeier said.

“It’s a good feeling as a quarterback, and I guess you could say it makes my job a little easier My responsibility is just to give them opportunities to make plays.”

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The SEC also boasted 79 NFL draft picks in 2025, more than any other conference and beating the Big Ten by eight. No one put it more plainly this week than Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz when asked if he thought the SEC was the top conference in college football.

“The top? The top, as in number of draft picks in the NFL? Top as in most viewership? Overall top, deepest conference in college football? Look, the more teams you add to the tournament, there’s greater variance to it,” Drinkwitz said. “You’ve got 16 of the toughest competitors in the world who are head coaches in this league. We’re all driven to achieve the best, whether that’s internally or externally.”

The Big Ten and SEC draw outsized attention in college football for other reasons. The two will soon have a bigger say over the format of the College Football Playoff — they currently differ on that and their teams are in the mix for the top recruits every year

Early bragging rights this season between the two behemoths include Texas at Ohio State in a CFP rematch from last season, Michigan at Oklahoma and Wisconsin at Alabama, all before mid-September The real measuring stick in this league rivalry is always going to be the postseason.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer knows excellence is the expectation when it comes to SEC football.

“That’s our responsibility, to be at the top, right? That’s the expectation. I know at Alabama, but also the expectation for the SEC as a whole. I still feel that the SEC top to bottom is as strong as you’ll ﬁnd,” DeBoer said. DeBoer isn’t wrong when he says it’s the expectation. In fact, it’s the standard and fan bases from Austin to Gainesville go beyond team cheers on game day. “SE-C, S-E-C” chants on a fall Saturday are not a rare occurrence.

The excitement is part of what drew Cam Ball to Arkansas.

“Growing up, my father would wake me up on Saturdays. If we didn’t go to the barber shop, we was at home, just sitting on the couch watching the game, mainly watching SEC games,” he said.

Playing in the conference he grew up watching still feels surreal.

“Sometimes in a game, it’s the ﬁrst play, and I’ll just look up and see an SEC opponent’s helmet, and I’ll be like, ‘Wow I’m really here. God is good.’ This conference in general, it’s just a blessing to be here,” Ball said. Alex Afari Jr.’s recruiting journey ended promptly after receiving the call from Kentucky It was his ﬁrst and only SEC offer The decision was easy: Who wouldn’t want to play SEC ball?

“Playing in the SEC means a lot,” Afari said. “I always want to play against the best players When I got the SEC offer and that’s my only one — I had like Big Ten offers or whatever but this is my only SEC offer, and I took that chance.”

To Afari, no other conference compares.

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LSU wide receiver Barion Brown dances to music between drills during a spring practice on March 22 at the Charles McClendon practice facility

New Orleans will also host a College Football Playoff quarterﬁnal on Jan. 1 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, but SEC media days would

“It’s a unique experience,” Hundley said, “unlike

we’ve had to this point.”

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LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton listens to a question during SEC media days on Monday at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

Corsohonored at ESPYS as ESPN farewell begins

BY JOE REEDY AP sportswriter

The countdown to Lee Corso’s

ﬁnal appearance on ESPN’s“College GameDay” kicked off when the longtime analyst and former coach was honored at the ESPYS on Wednesday night.

“My goal on TV was to bring a smile to everybody’s face.I hope Ihavedonethat,”Corso said on stage at the Dolby TheatreinLos Angeles after avideo aired and comments by “GameDay” analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee

Corso —the lone remaining member of the show’soriginal cast who turns 90 in August announced earlier this year that his ﬁnal show would be on the opening week of the season. ESPN last month revealed the 39th season of “GameDay” would begin in Columbus, Ohio, before reigning national champion Ohio State hosts theTexas Longhorns on Aug. 30.

“This is aunique opportunity we have to weave him into the evening and really begin the

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the Saints’ defense ranked very poorly in that category,allowing 131 such plays. That was the sixth-most across the league.

Reid’saddition may go along way toward ﬁxing that problem.

The Saints’ breakdowns weren’tall on the backend,but they were anotable part of the issue. Think back to when Jordan Howden ran into Harris and Marshon Lattimore near the end of the Saints’ Week 3loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on a60-yard play that swung the game.

Thesteadiness from Reid and Mathieu should, in theory,cut down on some of the mentalerrors that plagued the Saints last season. Mathieu isn’tcoming off his best season, but he canproduce. He had three interceptions to go along with his two forced fumbles in 2024.

The wild card for this position is Sanker.The Saints drafted the Virginia product in the third round for areason, and he gives the Saints another big, rangy safety.IfMathieu’s play timeis limited at all next season —his snap percentage of 86.2 last year was his lowest since2016 —then perhaps Sankerwillget achance to show what he can do. Either way,ifReid hits in the way that the Saints intend, then that should lift the overall makeup of the defense. It may also be beneﬁcial for Reid, who hasnever made aPro Bowl or All-Pro team. Reid has praised the way defensive coordinator Brandon Staley used All-Pro safety Derwin James when Staleycoached the Los Angeles Chargers. Reid won’thave thesame exact role, which Staley calls the star position, but he should still be putinspots to succeed.

Worstcase Oneofthe more interesting questions of training camp will be how the Saints intend to use Mathieuand Reid together.At their best, they both excel at making plays close to the line of scrimmage —and that’ssome-

process of sending him off with full honors,” ESPN’spresident of contentBurke Magnussaid.

“Toget himthere in person to acknowledge all of hiscontributions and what he’smeant to both the company and sports, but more importantly the fans, we just think it’sa ﬁtting way to kick off his departure.”

Corso’s popular headgear segment startedatOhio State on Oct.5,1996, before the Buckeyes faced Penn State.

Sincethen, he has gone 286-144 in 430 selections wearing everythingfrom helmets andmascot headstodressing up as the Fighting Irish leprechaun from Notre Dame, theStanford tree and historic ﬁgures James Madison and Benjamin Franklin. He has worn 69 different school’s mascot headgear

Corso got to don Southern California’sTrojan helmetone ﬁnal timeonWednesday night as USC’sband, songgirls and spirit squadcame on stage at the end of the segment.

“I feel like I’ve hadthe best seat in all ofcollege footballfor

theselast30yearsright next to coach,right beforehepulled the headgear outand said something that nobody else would say,”Herbstreitsaid. “There’s so many lessons andsucha special bond I’msolucky to share with one of the great spirits and great minds college footballhas ever seen.”

Corso’stelevisioncareer withstood astrokein2009 that left himunable to speak for awhile

Even though his appearances on the road have decreased in recent seasons, he was in Atlanta in January forthe College Football Playoffnational titlegame between Ohio Stateand Notre Dame.

“Withthe popularityand culturalphenomenonthat ‘GameDay’became, there’snoone more responsible for that than Lee Corso.

“The way he changed the way the game was coveredwith the irreverence,the humor,the lack of afilter, allofthose things that sort of set the tone and the standard,” said“GameDay”host Rece Davis.

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Saints safetyJustin Reid,left,standswatches drills during organized teamactivities on May22atthe team’spractice facility.Reid’saddition maygoalong waytowardﬁxing the Saints’defensive problems.

thing that Mathieuhasn’t been asked to do nearly as much since signing withNew Orleans in 2022.

The media also didn’tsee much of the pairingduring OTAs and mandatoryminicamp. Mathieu skipped the team’svoluntary workouts and when he returned forcamp, hissnaps appeared limited. Mathieuwas often with the second unit, though the coaches didsprinkle in reps with Reidduring those plays, likely to get alookatthe pairing.

If that trend continues in camp, that could be abad sign for Mathieu’s status. It’d still be surprising to see the veteran cut before theseason begins, but if his workload doesn’tincrease, it’d be fair to wonder if this staffdoesn’tsee asigniﬁcant rolefor him. The Saints, though, wanted Ma-

thieu back for 2025. The two sides reworked the safety’scontract again this offseason. Perhaps Mathieu’slimited workload in minicamp can simply be chalked up to not beingasfamiliar with the playbook due to hisearlier missed time. Buthis usage is worth keeping an eye on, anyway Elsewhere, theSaints need Reid to panout.Though his salary in manageable —he’sthe league’s 16th highest-paid safety,according to Over the Cap —the safety’s addition was the team’sone major movethat didn’tinvolve re-signing their own.

Prediction in 10 wordsorless Reid makes ﬁrst Pro Bowl of career

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Linebacker Miller signsone-yeardeal with Commanders

BY STEPHEN WHYNO AP sportswriter

VonMillerissigning withthe Washington Commanders, with the NFL’s active sacks leader joining theteam roughly aweek before training camp opens.

Miller and the team have agreed on aone-year contract, according to aperson familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Pressoncondition of anonymity Wednesday night because the contract had not been announced.

“DC. .What’sgood?” Miller posted on social mediawithanautomated image of himself in aNo. 24 Commanders unform

The 36-year-old edge rusher felt like he still had moretogive after getting released by Buffalo in a salary cap-saving move in March Injuries derailed his timewith the

Bills, limiting him to 11,12and 13 games each of the past three seasons. Miller had six sacks last year to reach 1291/2 in his professional career,which began with nearly a decadewith Denverwhenhewas a three-timePro Bowlselection. He helpedthe Broncos win the Super Bowland wasMVP of that game, then won it again in the 2021 season with the Los Angeles Rams. Pass rush wasthe one apparent need Washington had, coming off a12-win season with Offensive Rookie of the Year quarterback Jayden Daniels, who led the team on an improbable trip to the NFC championship game. Generalmanager AdamPeters acquired receiver Deebo Samuel and standout left tackleLaremy Tunsilintrades and used free agency to ﬁll other voids on either side of the ball.

Chiefs reciever Rice jailed for30daysover high-speed carcrash

BY JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press

DALLAS Kansas City Chiefswide receiver Rashee Ricewas sentenced to 30 days in jail on Thursday after authorities said he and anotherspeedingdrivercauseda chain-reaction crash that leftmultiple people injuredona Dallas highway last year

The Dallas County District Attorney’sOfﬁce said Rice pleaded guilty to twothird-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injuryand racing on a highway causing bodily injury in theMarch 30, 2024, crash. As part of aplea agreement, Rice wassentenced to five years of deferred probationand 30 days in jail as a conditionofhis probation, prosecutors said.

The judge will allowRice, 25, to ﬁnd atime or times to serve the jail sentence, aspokesperson for thedistrict attorney’sofﬁce said. Prosecutorssaidhewas also required to pay the victimsfor their out-of-pocket medical expenses, which totaled about $115,000.

Rice was driving aLamborghini UrusSUV at 119 mph (191 kph) when he made “multiple aggressive maneuvers around traffic” and struck other vehicles, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors said that after the crash on North Central Expressway,Ricefailedtocheck on the welfareofthose in the other vehicles and ﬂed on foot.

The news release from prosecu-

tors included astatement from Rice that was released by his attorney.Rice said in the statement that he’s had“alot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actionscaused, andI will continue working within my meansto make sure that everyone impacted will be madewhole.”

“I am profoundlysorry forthe physical damages to person and property,” Rice saidinthe statement. “I fully apologize for the harm Icaused to innocent drivers and their families.”

Brian McCarthy,the NFL’s vice president of communication, said in astatement, “Wehavebeen closely monitoring all developments in thematterwhich remains under review.”

The Chiefs said Thursdaythat they did not have acomment. Rice was leasing the Lamborghinithatpolicesaidwas speeding along with aCorvette whenthe crash occurred. Rice’sattorney hassaid that the Corvette belonged to Rice. The driverofthe Corvette, whopolice said also leftthe scene, was also charged in the crash. The status of that case was not immediately clear on Thursday Rice, amemberofthe Super Bowl-winning Chiefs team, is from the Dallas area. He played for SMU in Dallas and grew up in the Fort Worth suburb of North Richland Hills.Ricewas selected by the Chiefs in the secondround of the2023 NFLDraft and has caught nine touchdowns in his twoseasons with Kansas City

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City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice carries after acatchduring warmupsbefore agame against the Cincinnati Bengals

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Kirk Herbstreit, left, greets Lee Corso on stageatthe ESPy Awards at the DolbyTheatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Oddities andCuriosities Expo,Battleofthe BBQand Island Strong MusicFest

n “Strange,unusual and bizarre”: Justlikeany other weekendinNew Orleans? Not quite. THEODDITIES AND CURIOSITIES EXPO brings in vendors,artists and small businesses with “all things weird” to the NewOrleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Saturday. From artwork to jewelry, antiques and even medical devices, there’smuch to be seen. Tickets startat$12. odditiesandcurriositiesexpo. com.

n Three teams from Hogs for the Cause will compete for honors at 1p.m.Saturday at Urban South Brewery for the BATTLE OF THE BBQ at 1645 Tchoupitoulas St. The teams —Pork Chopitoulas, Pork Illustrated and Pork Belly Cartel with Gonzo’sSmokehouse —willhavethree items. Sampler plates include avoting ticket for the favorite. The event is free withthe barbecue availablefor purchase. urbandsouth.com.

30 teamsto make shortﬁlms in the48Hour Film Project

BY WILL COVIELLO

Gambit Weekly

After years of being in fights and car crashes and getting set on fire as aprofessionalstunt performer,Chelsea Bruland took amore laid-back approach at the 48 Hour FilmProject last year In the competition, teams draw afilm genre out ofahat and learn afew elements they must include in their movie. They then have 48 hours to write,shoot,edit and deliver a film of four to seven minutes in length.Inher first year leading ateam, Bruland had aplan.

“Wewent to the kickoff and then sataround in myhot tub drinking beers and coming up withideas,” Bruland says. “That was our plan of attack going in.” It ended up paying off,and herStilettos team won the competition with their dark comedy “The Full Package.”

Her advice to this year’s teams is scout some locations in advance,and “don’t underestimate the importance of sound quality.”

DevenMacNairand Jaylen Moore star in ‘The Full Package.’

This year,30teams are expected to compete in the New Orleans 48 Hour competition. The kickoff eventisFriday evening at Morning Call in MidCity.New teams can registeralmostupuntil the starting time All completed films screen July26atthe UNO Recital Center,aswell as at an audience showcase on Aug. 7atthe BroadTheater, and audience members can vote for fan favoritesinnumerous categories. Final competition trophies and fan favorites will be awarded at an event on Aug. 23 at UNO’s Recital Hall. Brulandﬁrstheard aboutthe 48 Hour competition in hernativeAustralia20years ago. Competitions are held around the world, including in 150 cities last year Bruland got her start in stunt work in Australia and in 2009 made the jump to Hollywood.A year later,she came to New Orleans because of the then growing film industry.She’sbeen in more than 100ﬁlms andTV series. On the set of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” which at times closed down entire blocksofdowntown for massive

ä See FILM PROJECT, page 2D

n Head down to Grand Isle’s Tarpon Rodeo Pavilionfor the fourthannual ISLANDSTRONG MUSIC FEST running through Saturday at 4500 Tarpon Rodeo Drive and enjoymusic, food and arts and crafts vendors that go to the recovery of the island. From11a.m. to 11 p.m., enjoy music by Swampland Revival, Roger Dowdy, Aaron Foret Band, Auction, JP Bougeois Band and ClayCormier and the Highway Boys and more. Munch out on seafood, boudinegg rolls and avariety of cuisine. Admission starts at $20. islandstrongmusicfest.com.

Marcus Mumford, of Mumford and Sons, performs on the FestivalStageduring the 2023 NewOrleans Jazz&HeritageFestival.

NEW HOME

BY KEITHSPERA Staff writer

Mumford &Sons’ 2025 Railroad Revival Tour haschangedstops in New Orleansand added aprominentnew passenger/performer When thisyear’sedition of the band’strain whistlestop tour was announced in May,itwas supposedtokickoff in NewOrleans on Aug. 3atWoldenberg Park, the downtown space alongside the MississippiRiver wherethe 2011 Railroad Revival Tour concluded. But this week the show was movedtoChampions Square and Lainey Wilson, anative of Baskin, wasadded as aspecial guest.

In 2021,Wilson’sNo. 1single “Things AMan OughtaKnow” introduced hertoa broadnew audience. She subsequently joined the cast of the hit show “Yellowstone,”which features her music. At theAcademy of CountryMusic Awards,she was named Female Artist of theYear; her “BellBottom

McCORMACK/DISNEy LaineyWilson is scheduled to be a special guest at Mumford &Sons’ Railroad Revival Tour stop in New Orleans.

Country” won Album of theYear

Shemostrecentlyperformedin NewOrleanswith Garth Brooks at theCaesarsSuperdome in 2023. This time around, she’ll be right outside theDome at Champions Square.

In addition to Mumford &Sons andWilson, the bill forthe Aug. 3showincludesNew Orleans’

own Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, plus Celisse, Chris Thile, Ketch Secor from Old Crow Medicine Show, LeifVollebekk, Lucius, Madison Cunningham and Nathaniel Rateliff. General admission tickets are $129. VIPtickets are $364. After the New Orleans show,all the musicians except Wilson will board atrain and continue on to aperformance in South Carolina ThatAug. 4showwas originally going to be at Spartanburg, South Carolina’sPiedmont Fairgrounds; it’s now in Simpsonville,S.C at the CCNB Amphiteatre with special guest and South Carolina native Darius Rucker Theother twoshows on the Railroad Revival Tour remain unchanged: Richmond, Virginia at

David Corenswet stars as the Man of Steel in ‘Superman. WARNER BROS PICTURES/ TNS PHOTO By JESSICA MIGLIO

BY MICHAEL PHILLIPS ChicagoTribune (TNS)

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By The Associated Press

Today is Friday,July18, the 199th day of 2025. There are 166 days left in the year

Todayinhistory

On July 18, 1976, at the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Nadia Comaneci of Romania became the ﬁrst gymnast to receive aperfect score of 10 from Olympic judges for her performance on the uneven bars.

Also on this date:

In 1536, the English Parliament passed an act declaring the authority of the pope void in England In 1863, during the Civil War, Union troops spearheaded bythe 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry,made up of Black soldiers, charged Confederate-held Fort Wagner on Morris Island, S.C. The Confederates were able to repel the Northerners, who suffered heavy losses; the 54th’s commander, Col. Robert Gould Shaw,was among those who were killed.

In 1918, South African antiapartheid leaderand president Nelson Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo.

In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the ﬁrst volume of his autobiographical manifesto, “Mein Kampf (My Struggle).”

In 1944, Hideki Tojo was removed as Japanese premier and war minister becauseofsetbacks sufferedbyhis country in World WarII.

In 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed aPresidential Succession Act which placed the speakerofthe House and the Senate president pro tempore next in the line of succession af-

ter the vice president. In 1964, nearly aweek of riotingerupted in New York’sHarlem neighborhood following the fatal police shooting of aBlack teenager,James Powell, two days earlier In 1994, abomb hidden in avan destroyed aJewish cultural center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, killing 85. In 2005, an unrepentant Eric Rudolph was sentenced in Birmingham,Alabama, to life in prison foranabortion clinic bombingthat killed an off-duty policeofﬁcer and maimed a nurse

In 2013, Detroit became the biggestU.S. citytofile for bankruptcy,its financesravaged and its neighborhoods hollowed out by along, slow decline in population and auto manufacturing. Today’sbirthdays: Olympic gold medalfigure skater Tenley Albright is 90. Movie director Paul Verhoeven is 87. Singer Dion DiMucci is 86. Actor James Brolin is 85. Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre is 85. Singer Martha Reeves is 84. Business mogul Richard Branson is 75. Actor MargoMartindale is 74. Musician RickySkaggs is 71. World Golf Hall of FamerNick Faldois 68. Actor ElizabethMcGovern is 64. Actor VinDiesel is 58. Author Elizabeth Gilbert is 56. Retired NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway is 54. Singer-songwriter M.I.A. is 50. Actor Elsa Pataky (“The Fast and the Furious” films) is 49. Movie director Jared Hess is 46. Actor Kristen Bell is 45. Actor Priyanka Chopra is 43. Actor Chace Crawford is 40. Boxer

CaneloAlvarez is 35. Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles is 28.

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action scenes, she was the assistant stunt coordinator.Now she’s one of the few female stunt coordinators working in the maledominated ﬁeld. Thereissomestunt work in “Full Package.” In the comedy,a mailman drops off letters at the home of an increasingly friendly homeowner.When she asks him to bring apackage inside, his dedication to his appointed rounds is severely tested.

Filming left afew dents in her refrigerator,but it was worth it, Bruland says. Brian Plaideau also is aveteran of bigstudio ﬁlms, and he’s looking forward to his fourthcompetition. His unconventional entry into the industry was as afan of ﬁlm director and actor Kevin Smith. After Smith suffered aheartattack in February 2018,Plaideau wasinspired to improve hisown health. He set out to lose more than 100poundsbythatChristmas and beat his goal by aday and apound.

He wanted to be in Smith’s“Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,” which was being shot locally. He went to the set and screamedatSmith, “Hey Kevin, your heart attack inspired me to lose 125 pounds,” Plaideau says. Smith came over, shook his hand and said he’d get Plaideau in the movie.

Plaideau has since been in “Bill &Ted Face the Music,” “The Purge,”“NCIS: NewOrleans” and other films and TV shows. He’smoved from background to roles with lines and hasacouple of forthcomingindependent ﬁlms. He alsoco-hoststhe podcast “NOLA Film Scene with TJ and Plaideau.” Doing the 48 Hour Film Project is fun, but it’salso achance toget on screen and add to his audition reel, he says. Lastyear, histeam, Actors Take Over,drew the genres mockumentary and inspirational ﬁlm and decided to do both. Plaideau

Help!Theyusurped my chat with alocal proprietor!

Dear Miss Manners: Ineed to know if Iamjustiﬁed in feeling miffed Let me set thescene: I was the second of three people waiting in line to pay for our purchases at alocal shop in our small town.The proprietor was thecashier,known to all of us. First Person in Line was having aspirited conversation while her purchases were wrapped and bagged. Third Person and I maintained oursilence. However, after First Person said her goodbyes, Third Person started right in —loudly conversing with the

proprietor aboutpeople Iknew nothing aboutand usurping my opportunity to fully enjoy an important part of my local shopping experience. I could barely get in a“yes” when asked if Iwanted my gifts wrapped. Am Iright in feeling slighted?

was nominatedfor best supporting actor for his role as alawyer in “Waiting forGateaux,”a ﬁlm aboutcoworkers annoyed by a team member trying to winemployee of the month.

An available location inﬂuenced the team’schoices.One member offered her law ofﬁce as ahome base

“Whenwegot mockumentary, Isaid,‘We ain’tgoingnowhere,’” Plaideau says. “Weweren’t trying to be ‘The Office,’ butitjust fit.” Locationalso helped theteam from theNatchez Film Company Company founder Davis Smith learned about the competition through aScreen ActorsGuild email. The team sent one member to pick their genre at the kickoff eventinNew Orleans, andthey submitted theirfilm onlinewith eight minutes to spare, he says. In their dark comedy buddy film, “Postal Parasites,”a couple of friendsget carried away trying to make some easy money.It won third place andahost of first placetrophies for best directing, musical score, cinematography and more.

They shot it on the streetsand familiar spots around Natchez. Theyalso adjustedtheir story and productionplanastheywent, Smith says, especiallywhile shootinginanair-conditioned bar on abrutally hot day.

Smith gota taste of the film industry in asummer job on the setofTateTaylor’s“Breaking News in Yuba County.” He put off applying toaphysical therapy trainingprogram to givethe filmindustry atry and worked on 12 featuresinseven states in his first year, he says. In 2022, he set up Natchez Film Companyinhis hometown. He’ll miss this year’s 48 Hour competition because he’s gottwo features coming up. “It’shard to complain when you’re activeinthe film world, he says

Formore information,visit 48hourﬁlm com/neworleans or facebook.com/48nola.

Email Will Coviello at wcoviello@gambitweekly.com

Gentle reader: Sure. You waited patiently for your turn andwere robbed of a good gossip with your local proprietor With any luck, it wasasingular offense.Ifithappens again, however,you have Miss Manners’ consent to insert yourself

into the conversation: “Who are youtalking about? Liza? I’m not sure Iknowher.I do knowLisa on Mulberry Street,and she’s a doll. Hercherry trees are in full bloom right now. Have youseen them? Oh, youdeﬁnitely should …”

This should teach Third Person to wait their conversational turn.

Sendquestions to Miss Manners at herwebsite, www missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mailtoMiss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City,MO 64106.

Don’tleave possessionsunattended

Dear Heloise: M.W.inCalifornia said she straps her cross-body purse intoashopping cart so that no one could steal it without taking the cart. Iwas shopping not long ago. There were afew grocery items in my cart. The only things of mine in the cart were anumberofclothing shopping bags. Iwalked alittle way away to look into the dairy section.The cart was still in sight if Iturnedthis way Butdespite the help of three store employees, Inever saw the cart again. If someone would do this for afew shopping bags, I wouldn’twant M.W.oranyone following her suggestion to make this mistakeand becomea“cross body.” —Bill W.,via email Coffee grounds

and had one planted in my yard in 2023. The lady at the nursery told me aboutyour trick to mixcoffee grounds in with the roots to stimulate growth. Well, Istarted collecting the grounds, and when Ihad a freezer bag full, Iplanted my redbud tree.

Youwouldn’tbelieve how wellit’staken off!

My slow-growing tree is full and tall now.This coffee trick really works. So many neighbors ask what Iused, and I tell them coffee grounds as recommended by Heloise. Thanks forall the terriﬁc hints you have provided over the years.

—Monica B.,inSan Antonio

Foryoursafety

Dear Heloise: Joan D. wrote in to say that she had taken aselfdefense class and how it had

Dear Heloise: Ilove redbud trees

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an actor,David Corenswet, who may not have alot of colors to work with, but whose presence is inﬁnitely easier to take and less of ahuge pile of smug than Henry Cavill’sMan of Steel. No origin story,Gunn’sversion begins withSuperman having lost his ﬁrst-ever battle off-camera, back in Metropolis. We catch up with him, bleeding and broken, in theopening seconds in Antarctica as he crash-lands, painfully,leaving amouthful of blood on the snow.His underground ice palace awaits. It’sstaffed by robotshosting, indifferently,afantastic maniac of adog named

2. Krypto! First seen barreling towardthe camera at speeds only themost brazen digital effects house could estimate, this mutt runs like thewind and pounces like an anvil with hairy legs and aneat red cape. Great addition to any franchise reboot. Ican’tthink of ascene in either “Jurassic World Rebirth”or“Mission: Impossible —The Final Reckoning” that wouldn’tbeimproved by a sudden, super-destructive cameo from Krypto.

3. Butthere’sa catch: James Gunn is still big into animal torture. Followingazingy initial “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie and areasonably diverting sequel, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” tasted like pure garbage to me, laced as it was with anominally sincere pro-animal rights plotline that played out, unfortunately,asone damntorture session after another.“Superman”

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the Allianz Amphitheater on Aug. 5and Burlington,Vermont at the Champlain Valley Exposition Center on Aug. 7. “Wefelt we had some unﬁnished business on the great American railroad,” Marcus Mumfordsaid in apress release tied to theoriginal announcement. “So, we’vespent alot of time cooking up this idea for another rollingfestival to rip through the southand eastofthe U.S., picking up exactly where we left off in New Orleansand ending in Vermont

“The spirit of what we do, at its core, is always about people and collaboration. So, every showwill be acollaborative performance from abunch of our favoritepeople on the planet, and every show will be different. This will, without doubt, be the coolest houseband

is very rough on not just Krypto, but one or two strays as well, for laughs. Some of it’splayed for laughs; some of it isn’t. Gunn has away of toggling between the two that’smore like chain-yanking.

4. Second half is bit of achore: Many semi-endless action beatdowns. Superman suffers an inhuman amount of brutality in “Superman,” while squaring off against petulant, sociopathic billionaire Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), an arms supplier and real estate speculator in league (an injustice league!) with the leader of an invading Slavic nation out to treat its neighboring country like aUkrainian understudy.Other battles,some of which are frenzied yet draggy enough to ﬁt right into theZack Snyder action slogs in “Man of Steel” or “Batman v. Superman,” involve Luthor’s shape-shifting minions, and atear in the universe, which spells trouble for Metropolis and beyond. On thebright side, though

5. The Clark Kent/Lois Lane relationshipin“Superman” feels like it matters. Largely that’sdue to Rachel Brosnahan (the strongest through-line in apretty busy headbanger of amovie) and her easy interplay with Corenswet, but also because of the material. Youknow how often I’ve written thewords “long sharp dialogue sequence!” in anotebook while watching aDCsuperhero movie? Never,until this one. Gunn wastes zero time getting Clark and Lois together.When “Superman” starts, they’vebeen acouple fora while and their colleagues know what’sup, and Lois knowswho Clark really is, even if others don’t. The long sharp dialogue sequence is awary sort of argument

we’ll ever get to play in.”

So why did the NewOrleans venue change?

Such changes are almost always related to logistics, cost, ticket sales or some combination of all three. Abig concertinWoldenberg Parkrequires building astage and installing fencing, lighting, bathroomsand power.That’snot inexpensive or easy Champions Square, by contrast, is aready-madevenue.Bands basically need to showup, plug in and play Staging theconcert in Champions Square rather than anontraditional,improvised venuelike Woldenberg Park aligns it with the other dates on Mumford &Sons’ extensive summer tour of arenas andamphitheaters.

Andit’sstill outside,which is in keeping withthe band’shistory of big, outdoor shows in the New Orleans area. In addition to the 2011 Railroad

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in Lois’sapartment (Clark is making dinner), with evenly matched wits and hearts searching for the way forward in atantalizing cul-de-sac of arelationship. He’s an alien; she lives and breathes forthe thrill of adeadline and the smell of printer’sink. Wait, which one’sthe alien, again?

6. Is “Superman” woke? Fox News and others are having micro-strokes about how director Gunn told The Times of London that if you detect awhiffof encoded politics in the movie’s depiction of Luthor’sICE-like private army,orinany number of other little script nudges, well, maybe you’ll survive. The best superhero movies are rarely apolitical; often they’re bracing collisions of reactionary elements and progressive ones, so that morally, we never really know where we are. Or when the sternest tests of the characters’ character might arrive. (“The Dark Knight” was like that; samewith the recent, brooding ﬁlm noir “The Batman” and its excellent series offshoot, “The Penguin.”)

“Superman” is too squirrely for that league. But it’snicely packed and quite funny,when it isn’tgiving into Gunn’strademark air of merry depravity.This iteration of Superman, riddled with doubts and confused about whyhe’son Earth, never quite dominates his own ﬁlm.But there are witty supporting turns from Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced and Nathan Fillion as Mr.Terriﬁc, Hawkgirl and Green Lantern, respectively, members of the corporately sponsored “Justice Gang” in aworld where branding is all and pretty good reboots, in this summer of 2025, are enough.

Revival stop at Woldenberg Park, Mumford &Sons headlined the baseball stadium on Airline Drive that was then called Zephyr Field in 2016. The band returnedtoNew Orleans for ashow at avery muddy Voodoo Music Experience in City Park in 2018. Mumford &Sonsmost recently performed in New Orleans on the closing Sunday of the 2023 New OrleansJazz& Heritage Festival The band appeared on the main stage just before Trombone Shorty &Orleans Avenue.

Shorty and Jon Batiste both sat in with Mumford &Sons that afternoon, including during ashowstopping“House of the Rising Son.”

Shorty will once againjoinMumford &Sonsonstage in NewOrleans on Aug. 3, but not along the riverfront.

Email KeithSpera at kspera@ theadvocate.com.

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Brian Plaideau, left, and the ActorsTakeOverteam film during the 2024 48 Hour Film Project.

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TheNew Orleans Advocate:

June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025

jun13-jul18-2t $82.83

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's Ofﬁce Complex,1233 WestbankEx‐pressway, Har‐vey,Louisiana 70058,onJuly 23, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐scribed prop‐ertytowit:

ONECERTAIN LOT OF GROUND togetherwith all thebuildings and improve‐ments thereon, andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ad‐vantages and

appurtenances thereuntobe‐longing or in anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe Parish of Jefferson,State of Louisiana, in thatpart thereof known asMANOR HEIGHTS EXTEN‐SION SUBDIVISION, beinga resubdi‐visionofLots A206, A21B,and one-half(1/2) of A21A of SectionB,Ames Farms,and,ac‐cording to a planofsaid subdivision,by JohnW Mitchell,Sur‐veyor,dated Oc‐tober 8, 1958, re‐vised February 2,1959, ap‐provedbythe JeffersonParish Council, Ordi‐nance No.3932 recordedinthe Clerk of Court's Ofﬁce in theParishof Jefferson, Entry

g (88.2') feet and bya depth on theopposite sidelineadjoin‐ing LotNo. 8of eightyeight and 74/100 (88.74') feet. The foregoing de‐scription is in accordance with printof surveybyAdloe Orr, Jr.& Associates,C.E., dated May22, 1964, annexed toanact regis‐tered in C.O.B. 592, folio 582, andLot 7 commences at a distanceof 219.1feetfrom the corner of Canal Road andBonnieAnn Drive

This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐riorsecurityin‐terests,mort‐gages,liens and privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice is dueatthe

time of thesale.

y No.157089, and Ordinance No 3990, recorded inthe ClerkofCourt's Ofﬁce in the ParishofJeffer‐son,Entry No 157090, and, ac‐cording thereto, said lot isdesignatedby LOT NUMBER 7, ofSQUARE NUMBER 6, which said Square is bounded by BonnieAnn Drive,Canal Roadand Jef‐freyStreet,and the Westernbound‐ary of said sub‐divisionand measuresas follows;Lot No 7 measures seventy ﬁve (75')feet front onBonnieAnn Drive,the same width in the rear, by adepth on thesideline adjoining Lot No. 6ofeightyeight and2/10 ( )

NOTE: Allfunds mustbe Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check, Money Order, or PersonalCheck withBankLetter ofCredit.

AMYR.ORTIS

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025 jun13-jul18-2t $110.36

LOUISIANA NO:725-972

WHITNEYBANK VS AVENUE WINES, INC.,GLENN T. LEBLANCAND DONNA S. LEBLANC

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 May14, 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 Au‐gust27, 2025 at l k

g 10 o'clock a.m. the following described prop‐ertytowit: TWOCERTAIN LOT SOF GROUND, to‐getherwithall the buildings and improve‐ments thereon, andall ofthe rights, ways, servi‐tudes,appurte‐nancesand ad‐vantagesthere‐unto belongingorin anywise apper‐taining,situated inthe PARISH OFJEFFERSON, State of Louisiana, in thatpart thereof known asBONNABEL PLACE SUBDIVI‐SION, in SQUARE NO.48 bounded by HE‐LIOSAVENUE, VETERANS MEMORIAL BOULEVARD (formerlyCanal Street), HESPER

AVENUE and POMONA STREET, accordingtore‐subdivision map ofBonnabel Place by A.E. Bonnabel, C.E., dated October31, 1924, desig‐nated as LOT NOS,26-Aand 26- B, which saidlotsmea‐sure each 25 feet front on Helios Avenue,samein width in the rear, by adepth pf150 feet between equal and parallel lines.Lot No.26B commences ata distance of 362 feet from thecorner ofHeliosAv‐enue andVeter‐ans Memorial Boulevard Improvements thereonbear the No.812 He‐liosAvenue Metairie, Louisiana.

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of New Orleans

will consider at its regular meeting of July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., to be held either via video conference or in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E07, the adoption of Ordinance Calendar No. 35,162 introduced at the meeting of July 10, 2025.

SAID ORDINANCE would authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans toenter into aCooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (“City”), and The Administratorsofthe Tulane Educational Fund (“Tulane”) for aterm greater than one year,for the public purpose of ensuring public safety through the City granting Tulane and TEMS with permission to operate as alicensed Volunteer Ambulance Service through the Louisiana Department of Health &Hospitals and Parish of Orleans, to provide services towithin the boundaries of Tulane University’sUptown Campus and to participate in clinical practiceopportunities with NOEMS, as morefully detailed in the CEA form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

Said ordinance may be seen in full in the Office of the Clerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: July 18, 2025 NOCP 8491

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,162

EXHIBIT “A”

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND [COVER PAGE]

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND

THIS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (the“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City of New Orleans, represented by LaToya Cantrell, Mayor (the City”), and The Administrators of the TulaneEducational Fund, through its Campus Health Services operating the Tulane Emergency Medical Services (“TEMS”),represented by Patrick Norton,Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (collectively,“Tulane”). The City and Tulane may sometimes each be referred to as a“Party”and collectively,as the Parties.”This Agreement is effective as of the date of execution by the City (the Effective Date”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS,the City is apolitical subdivision of the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS,Tulane is anon-profitcorporation principally located at 6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Article7,Section (14)(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and related statutes, and Section 9-314 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, the City may enter into cooperative endeavors with the State of Louisiana, its political subdivisions and corporations, the United States and its agencies, and anypublic or private corporation, association,orindividual with regard to cooperative financing and other economic development activities, the procurement and development of immovable property,joint planning and implementation of public works, the joint use of facilities, joint research and program implementation activities, joint funding initiatives, and other similar activities in support of public education,community development, housing rehabilitation, economicgrowth, and other public purposes; and WHEREAS,the City operates New Orleans EMS (“NOEMS”), and NOEMS is the sole provider of prehospital emergency ambulance services within Orleans Parish, when arequest forservice or assistance is madethrough the Emergency 911 system through the Orleans Parish Communication District; and WHEREAS,NOEMS is responsible for overseeing and supervisingthe prehospital movement of emergency med cal vehicles possessinga valid and current permit to operateinthe City of New Orleans; and

WHEREAS,NOEMS shallhave the authority to promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the provision of prehospital emergency medical carewithin the City of New Orleans under City Code§62-1(g); and WHEREAS,the City and Tulane seek to identify opportunities for mutual coordination between TEMS and NOEMS; and WHEREAS,the City and Tulane desiretoaccomplish the valuable public purpose of ensuring public safety through the City granting Tulane and TEMS with permission to operate as alicensed Volunteer Ambulance Service through the Louisiana Departmentof Health &Hospitalsand Parish of Orleans, to provideservices to within the boundaries of Tulane University’sUptown Campus,asoutlined inExhibit A, and to participate in clinical practiceopportunities with NOEMS; and NOW THEREFORE,the City and Tulane, each having the authority to do so, agree as follows: ARTICLE I- TULANE’S OBLIGATIONS

A. Tulane, through TEMS, will:

1. Adheretoall terms set forth in this Agreement and the City of New Orleans’ Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62, Article II, that pertain to the Volunteer Ambulance Services, specifically the “Conditions for Operation,” which include ayearly inspection, vehicle inspections, adefined response area, services for specificpatient populations, and the level of careprovided.

2. Comply with the conditions for notification and activation of the 911 emergency response system through the Orleans Parish Communication District, and allow for the review of operations and proceduresby the MedicalDirector or Director of NOEMS.

3. Operate as aVolunteer Ambulance Service and provide no-cost” services at the scope level approved by the NOEMS Medical Director to the Tulane University and Loyola University Campus area and/or at approved off-site venues.

4. Deliver services within the boundaries of the Uptown Tulane and Loyola University Campuses,bordered by S. Claiborne Ave., St Charles Ave., Calhoun St., and Pine St., including additional campus facilities on the south side of St Charles Ave. at Broadway St (“service area”).

5. Contact NOEMS for prior approval if services will be provided for campus events outside of the service area.

6. Maintain all required applicable State and Orleans Parish provider licensureand vehicle permits in accordance with current statutes and regulations.

7. Conduct all clinical operations in accordance with Region 1Protocol Effort (“ROPE”) guidelines.

8. Notify NOEMS for response to any on-campus calls that may require additional resources.

9. Maintain communications interoperability consistent with the Louisiana Bureau of EMS Communications Interoperability requirements to communicate with other regional public safety agencies. B. Authority of Management. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Tulane reserves authority of management of the volunteer TEMS members in the following instances:

1. Members’ supervision, selection, training, assignments, and scheduling.

2. Determination of disciplinary actions.

3. Ability to relieve members from duty

4. Utilization of technology and overall budgetarymatters.

5. Determination of the proceduresand standards of selection for membership.

6. Determination of the procedures and standards of selection for promotion.

7. Determination of the methods, means, and personnel to conduct operations.

8. Determination of member classifications.

9. Efficiency of operations.

10. Determination of necessary actions during declared emergencies.

11. Retention and ownership of Tulane’stransport and medical records. ARTICLE II -THE CITY’S OBLIGATIONS A. Administration. The City will:

1. Administer this Agreement through New Orleans EMS (the “Department”) 2.

for Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause by sending written notice to the other Party.“Cause” includes without limitation any failuretoperform any obligation, failureto abide by any condition of this Agreement, or the failureofany representation or warranty in this Agreement, including without limitation any failureto comply with any provision of City Code §2-1120 or requests of the Office of Inspector General. If atermination for cause is subsequently challenged in acourt of law and the Challenging Party prevails, the termination will be deemed to be atermination for convenience effective thirty

agrees to have and maintain the policies set forth in said Agreement. All policies, endorsements, certificates, and/or binders shall be subject to approval from the City of New Orleans as to form and content. These requirements aresubject to amendment or waiver only if approved in writing by the

Insured Status. Tulane and all subcontractors, where applicable, will provide, and maintain current, aCertificate of Insurance, listing the City of New Orleans, its departments, political subdivisions, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers as “Additional Insureds,” covered on the CGL and Auto policies with respect to liability arising out of the performance of this Agreement. General liability insurance coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to Tulane’sinsurance (at

as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions areused). F. Tulane shall requireand verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance andcoverage limits meeting all the requirements stated herein or the subcontractor liability shall be covered by Tulane. The Certificate of Insurance, as evidence of all required coverage, should list the City of New Orleans Risk Manager as Certificate Holder and be delivered via e-mail or U.S. Mail to 2929 Earhart Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70125, with acopy forwarded to Risk Management Division, 1300 Perdido Street, 9E06 –City Hall, New Orleans LA 70112. G. The Additional Insured Box shall be marked “Y” for Commercial General and Automobile Liability coverage. The Subrogation Waiver Box must be marked “Y” for Workers’ Compensation /Employers’ Liability and Property H. Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this Agreement, Tulane’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the City, its departments, political subdivisions, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City shall be non-contributing to Tulane’scoverage.

I. Claims Made Policies. If applicable, the retroactive date must be shown andmust be beforethe date of the Agreement or the beginning of work. If the coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy,Tulane must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for aminimum of three (3) years after the termination of this Agreement.l J. Waiver of Subrogation. Tulane and its insurers agree to waive any right of subrogation which any insurer may acquireagainst the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under insurance required by this Agreement. K. Notice of Cancellation. Each insurance policy required above shall not be canceled,allowed to expire, nor altered except without prior notice to the City of no less than thirty (30) days. L. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers licensed and authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana with a current A.M. Best’srating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City M. Notice. Within ten (10) calendar days of the City’srequest, Tulane will provide the following documents to the City’sRisk Manager at (City of New Orleans Attn: Risk Manager,1300 Perdido Street, Suite 9E06, New Orleans, LA 70112 -Ref. TEMS Operational CEA): 1. Substitute insurance coverage acceptable to the City within thirty (30) calendar days if any insurance company providing any insurance with respect to this Agreement is declared bankrupt, becomes insolvent, loses the right to do business in Louisiana, or ceases to meet the requirements of this Agreement. N. Special Risks or Circumstances. The City of New Orleans shall reserve the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer coverage, or other circumstances, based on any change in the scope of work and/or Tulane’sobligations.

ARTICLE VI -PERFORMANCE MEASURES

A. Factors. The City will measurethe performance of TEMS according to the following non-exhaustive factors in the survey promulgated by the Bureau of Purchasing at the Agreement’sexpiration: work performed in compliance with the terms of the Agreement; staffavailability; stafftraining; staffprofessionalism; staffexperience; customer service; communication and accessibility; prompt and effective correction of situations and conditions; timeliness and completeness of submission of requested documentation (such as records, receipts, invoices, insurance certificates, and computer-generated reports).

B. FailuretoPerform. If TEMS fails to perform according to the Agreement, the City will notify Tulane in writing of the alleged violation. If thereisa continued violation following thirty (30) calendar days after written notice of notification, the City may declareTulane in default and may pursue any appropriate remedies available under the Agreement and/or any applicable law

ARTICLE VII -NON-DISCRIMINATION

A. Equal Employment Opportunity In all hiring or employment made possible by,orresulting from this Agreement, Tulane (1) will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender,age, physical or mental disability,national origin, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry,and (2) whereapplicable, will take affirmative action to ensurethat Tulane’semployees aretreated during employment without regardtotheir race, color,religion, sex, gender age, physical or mental disability,national origin, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry.This requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to thefollowing: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoffortermination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. All solicitations or advertisements for employees shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardtorace, color,religion, sex, gender,age, physical or mental disability,national origin, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry B. Non-Discrimination. In the performance of this Agreement, Tulane will not discriminate on the basis, whether in fact or perception, of aperson’s race, color,creed, religion, national origin, ancestry,age, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity,domestic partner status, marital status, physical or mental disability,orAIDS- or HIV-status against (1) any employee of the

of TEMS operations, which requires Tulane to provide the Office of Inspector General with documents and information as requested. Failureto comply with such requests is amaterial breach of the Agreement. In signing this Agreement, Tulane agrees that it is subject to the jurisdiction of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court for purposes of challenging asubpoena. D. Choice of Law This Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana without regardtoits conflict of lawsprovisions.

E. Conflicting Requests. To ensurethat TEMS’ efforts

enforce any right or to seek any remedy upon discovery of any default or breach of the other Party at such time as the initial discovery of the existence of such noncompliance, right, default, or breach shall not affect nor constitute awaiverofeither Party’s right to insist upon such compliance, exercise such right or seek such remedy with respect to that default or breach or any prior contemporaneous or subsequentdefault or breach

O. Ownership of Records. All records containedinTEMS’ electronic medical record, IPCR, all data collected and all products of workprepared, created or modified by TEMS in the performance of this Agreement, including without limitation any and all notes, tables, graphs, reports, files, computer programs, source code, documents, records, disks, originaldrawings or other such material, regardless of formand whether finished or unfinished, Tulane’sand TEMS’ personnel, education, business, and administrative records, any tools, systems, and information used by TEMS to performthe services under this Agreement, including computer software (“object code and source code”), know-how,methodologies,equipment, processes, and any related intellectual property (collectively,“Work Product”) will be theexclusive property of Tulane,and Tulane will have allrights, title,and interest in any Work Product, including without limitation the right to secure and maintain any copyright, trademark, or patent of Work Product in Tulane’s name. P. Prohibition of Financial Interest in Agreement. No elected official or employee of the City shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement. For purposes of this provision, a financial interest held by the spouse, child, or parent of any elected official or employee of the City shall be deemed to be a financial interest of suchelected official or employee of the City.Any willful violation of this provision, with the expressed or implied knowledge of Tulane, shall render this Agreement voidable by the City and shall entitle the City to recover,inaddition to any other rights andremedies available to the City,all monies paid by the City to Tulane pursuant to this Agreement, if applicable, without regardtoTulane’sotherwisesat sfactory performance of the Agreement.

Q. Prohibition on Political Activity None of the funds, materials, property or services provided directly or indirectly under the terms of this Agreement shall be used in the performance of this Agreement for any partisan political activity,ortofurther the election or defeat of any candidate for public office. R. Remedies Cumulative. No remedyset forth in the Agreementor otherwise conferred upon or reservedtoany Party shall be considered exclusive of any other remedy available to aParty.Rather,each remedy shall be deemed distinct, separate, and cumulative, and each remedy may be exercised from time to time as often as the occasion may arise or as may be deemed expedient.

S. Severability Should acourt of competent jurisdiction find anyprovision of this Agreement to be unenforceable as written,the unenforceable provision shouldbereformed, if possible, so that it is enforceable to themaximum extent permitted by law.Ifreformation is notpossible, then theunenforceable provision shall be fullyseverable. Theremainingprovisionsofthe Agreement shall remain in full force and effect andshall be construed andenforcedasif the unenforceable provision wasnever apart of theAgreement.

T. Survival of Certain Provisions. All representations and warranties and allobligations concerning recordretention,inspections,audits, ownership, insurance, indemnification, payment, remedies, jurisdiction, and choice of law with respect to this Agreement shall survive the expiration, suspension, or termination of this Agreement and continue in full force and effect.

U. Terms Binding. The terms and conditions of this Agreement arebinding on any heirs, successors, transferees, and assigns.

ARTICLE XII –COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in one or morecounterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement, but all of which, when taken together,shall constitute one and the same agreement.

ARTICLE XIII -ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AND DELIVERY

The Parties agree that asignedcopy of this Agreement and any other document(s) attached to this Agreement delivered by email shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as deliveryofanoriginally signedcopy of this Agreement. No legally bindingobligation shall be created with respect to a Party until such Party has delivered or caused to be delivered asignedcopy of this Agreement.

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[The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank.] IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City and Tulane, through their duly authorized representatives, execute this Agreement CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

BY:_ LATOYACANTRELL, MAYOR

Executed on this _of_ 2025

FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED: Law Department

By: Printed Name:

THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND d/b/a TULANE CAMPUSHEALTH SERVICES

BY:_ PATRICK NORTON, SENIOR VP &COO

FEDERAL TAXI.D. Exhibit “A” TEMS AREA SERVICE MAP

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND

THE ADMINISTRATORSOFTHE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND THIS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (the Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City of New Orleans, represented by LaToya Cantrell, Mayor (the City”), and The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, through its Campus HealthServices operating the Tulane Emergency Medical Services (“TEMS”), represented by Patrick Norton, Senior Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer (collectively, “TULANE”). The City and Tulane may sometimes each be referred to as a Party”and collectively, as the Parties”. This Agreement is effective as of January 31, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS,the City is apolitical subdivision of the StateofLouisiana; WHEREAS,Tulane is aprivate non-profitcorporation, whose principal address is located at 6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118; WHEREAS,pursuant to Article 7, Section(14)(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and related statutes, and Section9-314 of the Home RuleCharter of the City of New Orleans, the City may enter into cooperative endeavors with the StateofLouisiana, its political subdivisions and corporations, the United States and its agencies, and any public or privatecorporation, association, or individual with regard to cooperative financing and other economic development activities, the procurement and development of immovable property, joint planning and implementation of public works, the joint use of facilities, joint research and program implementation activities, joint funding initiatives, and other similar activities in support of public education, community development, housing rehabilitation, economic growth, and other public purposes; WHEREAS,the City operates New Orleans EMS(“NOEMS”), and NOEMSisthe sole provider of prehospital emergency ambulance services within Orleans Parish wherethe request for service or assistance is made through the Emergency 911 system through the Orleans Parish Communications District;

WHEREAS,NOEMS is responsiblefor overseeing and supervising the prehospital movement of emergency medical vehicles possessing avalid and current permit to operateinthe City of New Orleans;

WHEREAS,NOEMS shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the provision of prehospital emergency medical carewithin the City of New Orleans under City Ordinance 62-1 (g);

WHEREAS,City and Tulane establishthis Agreement to identify opportunities for TEMSand New Orleans EMS.

WHEREAS,the City and Tulane desiretoaccomplish avaluable public purpose of aiding in public safety by granting Tulane and TEMS permission to operateasalicensed Volunteer Ambulance Service through the Louisiana Department of Health &Hospitals and Parish of Orleans, providing Basic Life Support(“BLS”) treatment and transport within the boundaries of Tulane University’sUptown Campus as outlined in Exhibit A; and NOW THEREFORE,the City and Tulane, each having the authority to do so, agree as follows:

ARTICLE I-TULANE’SOBLIGATIONS

Tulane through TEMSwill:

A. Adheretoall termsset forth in New Orleans City Ordinance Chapter 62, Article II, which pertains to the Volunteer Ambulance Services and this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement,specifically the Conditions for Operation which include yearly inspection, vehicle inspection, adefined response area, specificpatient population served, and the level of careprovided. In addition, TEMSshall comply with the conditions for notification and activation of the 911 emergency response system through the Orleans Parish Communications District, allow for the review of operations and procedures by the Medical Director or Director of New Orleans EMS.

B. Operate as aVolunteer Ambulance Service and provide “no-cost BLS response and transport services to the Tulane University and Loyola University Campus areas and/or at approved offsite venues.

C. Deliver services within the boundaries of the Uptown Tulane and Loyola University Campuses bordered by S. ClaiborneAve., St. Charles Ave., Calhoun St and Pine St.This includes additional campus facilities on the south side of St.Charles Ave. at Broadway St.TEMSagrees to contact New Orleans EMSfor prior approval if services will be provided to campus events outside of this service area.

D. Maintain all requiredapplicable Stateand Orleans Parish provider licensureand vehicle permits in accordance with current statutes andregulations.

E. Conduct all clinical operations in accordance with Region 1 Protocol Effort (“ROPE”) guidelines.

F. Notify NOEMStorespond to on-campus calls that may require Advanced Life SupportServices (“ALS”) careand/or transport.

G. Maintain communications interoperabilityconsistent with the Louisiana Bureau of EMSCommunications Interoperability requirements to communicatewith other regional public safety agencies.

ARTICLE II-THE CITY’S OBLIGATIONS

A. Administration. The City will:

1. Administer this Agreement through New Orleans EMS (“NOEMS”); 2. Provide Tulane with documents deemed necessary for Tulane’s performance of any work required under this Agreement; 3. Provide access to NOEMSpersonnel to discuss the required services during normal working hours, as requested by Tulane;

4. Serve as the primary provider of public emergency medical services in Orleans Parish;

5. Hold regulatory responsibilities with respect to ensuring delivery of emergency medical services in Orleans Parish; Maintain communications interoperabilityconsistent with the Louisiana Bureau of EMS Communications Interoperability requirementstocommunicatewith other regional public safety agencies;

6. Provide volunteer and training opportunities to TEMS membership;

7. Notify TEMSto firstrespond to calls within their service area when acall for service is received thoughthe PSAP/911. Additional response ofNOFD and or an ALS ambulance may also be dispatched depending on the natureofthe call; and 8. Abide by applicable protocol, rules, and regulations when NOEMSdispatches TEMS.

ARTICLE III- COMPENSATION

Thereisnocompensationamount requested under this Agreement

Each Party is responsiblefor their own costs.

ARTICLE IV -DURATION AND TERMINATION

A. Term. The term of this agreement shall be for one year from the Effective Datethrough January 31, 2024.

B. Extension The City can opt to extend the term of this Agreement provided that the City Council approves it as amulti-term cooperative endeavor agreement and that additional funding, if required,isallocated by the City Council

C. Termination for Convenience Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any timeduring the term of the Agreement by giving the other Partywritten notice of the terminationatleast 30 calendar days beforethe intended date of termination.

D. Termination for Cause Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediatelyfor cause by sending written notice to the other Party. “Cause” includes without limitation any failure to perform any obligation or abide by any condition of this Agreement or the failureofany representation or warranty in this Agreement,including without limitation any failuretocomplywith the requirements of the City’sDisadvantaged Business Enterprise program and any failure to comply with any provision of City Code §2-1120 or requests of the Office of InspectorGeneral. If a termination forcause is subsequently challenged in acourt of law and the challenging party prevails, the terminationwill be deemed to be atermination for convenience effective 30 days from the date of the original written notice of termination for cause was sent to the challenging party; no further notice will be required. ARTICLE V- INDEMNITY

In General To the fullest extent

The City will measure the performance of TEMS according to the following nonexhaustive factors: workperformedin compliancewith the terms of the Agreement; availability; training; professionalism; experience; customer service; communication andaccessibility; prompt andeffective correction of situations andconditions; timeliness andcompleteness of submission of requested documentation (such as records, receipts, invoices, insurancecertificates, andcomputer-generated reports).

B. Failure to Perform If TEMS fails to perform according to the Agreement, the City will notify Tulane in writing of the alleged violation. If there is acontinuedviolation following thirty (30) calendar days afterwritten noticeofnotification,the City may declareTulaneindefault andmay pursue anyappropriate remedies available underthe Agreementand/or anyapplicable law.

ARTICLE VIII -NON-DISCRIMINATION

A. Equal Employment Opportunity. In allhiring or employment made possible by,orresulting from this Agreement, Tulane (1)will not discriminate against anyemployeeorapplicant for employment because of race, color,religion, sex, gender,age physical or mental disability,nationalorigin,sexual orientation, creed, culture,orancestry,and (2)where applicable, will take affirmative action to ensurethatTulane’semployees aretreated during employment without regard to their race, color,religion, sex, gender,age,physical or mentaldisability,nationalorigin sexual orientation, creed, culture,orancestry.This requirement shall apply to, but not be limitedtothe following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoffortermination,rates of payorotherforms of compensation, andselection for training, including apprenticeship. All solicitationsoradvertisements for employees shall state that allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, gender,age,physical or mental disability,nationalorigin,sexual orientation, creed, culture or ancestry B. Non-Discrimination. In the performance of this Agreement, Tulane will not discriminate on the basis, whetherinfact or perception, of aperson’srace, color,creed, religion, nationalorigin,ancestry age, sex, gender,sexual orientation, genderidentity,domestic partner status, marital status, physical or mental disability,or AIDS- or HIV-status against (1)any employee of the City working with Tulane in anyofTEMS’operations within OrleansParish or (2)any person seeking accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, services, or membership in allbusiness, social, or other establishments or organizations operated by the Tulane.Tulane agrees to comply with andabide by allapplicable federal, state, andlocal laws relating to non-discrimination,including, without limitation, Title VI of the Civil Rights Actof1964, Section Vofthe Rehabilitation Actof1973, andthe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

C. Incorporation intoSubcontracts. Tulane will incorporate the terms andconditions of this Article into allsubcontracts, by referenceorotherwise,and will requireall subcontractors to comply with those provisions.

D. Termination for Breach The City mayterminate this Agreement for cause if Tulane fails to comply with anyobligation in this Article whichfailureisa material breach of this Agreement.

ARTICLE IX -INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

A. Acknowledgment of Exclusion of Worker’sCompensation Coverage. The City will not be liable to Tulane,for anybenefits or coverage as provided by the Workmen’s Compensation Lawofthe State of Louisiana.Underthe provisions of La.R.S. 23: 1034, any person employed by Tulane will not be consideredanemployee of the City for the purpose of Worker’sCompensation coverage. Likewise,TULANE shall not be liable to the City for anybenefits or coverage as provided by the Workmen’s Compensation Lawof the State of Louisiana,and further, underthe provisions of La.R.S. 23: I034, anyone employed by the City shall not be consideredan employee of TULANE for the purpose of Workers’ Compensation coverage or anyotheremployeebenefits provided by TULANE to its employees. B. Acknowledgment of Unemployment Compensation Coverage. NeitherTULANE nor anyone employed by TULANE is being hired by the City underthis Agreementfor hireand defined in La.R.S. 23:1472(E). NeitherTULANE nor anyone employed by it will be consideredanemployeeofthe City for the purpose of unemployment compensation coverage, whichcoverage same being hereby expressly waived andexcludedbythe parties. C. Waiver of Benefits. Tulane,asanindependentcontractor,will not receive from the City anysickand annualleave benefits, medical insurance, life insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, sick leave, pension, or SocialSecurity for anyservices renderedtothe City underthis Agreement.

ARTICLE X- FORCE MAJEURE

A. Event. An eventofForce Majeure will include anyevent or occurrence not reasonably foreseeablebyeitherPartyatthe execution of this Agreement, whichwill include,but not be limitedto, abnormally severeand unusualweatherconditions or other actsofGod (including tropical weatherevents, tornados, hurricanes, and flooding); declarations of emergency; shortages oflabor or materials (caused by neitherParty); riots; terrorism; actsofpublic enemy; war; sabotage; cyber-attacks, threats, or incidents; epidemics or pandemics; courtorgovernmentalorder; or anyothercause whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of eitherParty, provided such eventwas not caused by the negligenceormisconductofeitherParty, by the failureofeither Party to comply with applicable laws, or by the breach of this Agreement. B. Notice. To seek the benefitofthis Article,the Party must provide noticeinwritingtothe otherPartystating: (I) an eventtriggering this Article hasoccurred; (2)the anticipatedeffect of the Force Majeure eventonperformance; and(3) the expected duration of the delay,ifthe Agreementisbeing suspended.

C. Effect. 1. Upon the occurrence of aForce Majeure event, for whichthe Party hasprovided required notice, eitherPartymay,atits sole discretion: a. Suspend this Agreementfor aduration mutually agreed upon by both Parties, not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days. Duringsuchtime of suspension, the Parties will not be liable or responsible for performance of their respective obligations underthis Agreement, andthere will be excludedfromthe computation of suchperiod of time anydelays directly due to the occurrence of the Force Majeure event. Duringany such period of suspension, the Parties must take allcommercially reasonable actions to mitigate against the effectsofthe Force Majeure eventand to ensurethe prompt resumption of performance at adate agreed upon by the Parties; or b. Terminatethis Agreement, eitherimmediately or afterone or moreperiods of suspension, effective on noticetothe other Party andwithout anyfurthercompensation due. 2. Notwithstanding Section C(1) above, the obligations relating to making payments whendue (for services or materials already provided) andthose obligations specified to survive in the Agreementwill be unaffected by anysuspension or termination.

ARTICLE XI -NOTICE

A. In General.Except for anyroutine communication,any notice, demand, communication,orrequest required or permitted under this Agreementwill be given in writing anddelivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested as follows: 1. To the City: NewOrleansEmergency Medical Services

A. Amendment No amendment oformodification to this Agreement shall be valid unlessand until executed in writing by the duly authorized representatives of bothparties to this Agreement.

B. Assignment. This Agreement and any part of TULANE’S interest in it arenot assignable or transferable without the City’sprior written consent.

C. Audit and Other Oversight. TEMS will abide by all applicable provisions of City Code §2-1120, including without limitation City Code §2-1120(12) to the extent of TEMS operations, which requires TEMS to provide theOffice of Inspector General with documentsand information as requested. Failuretocomply with such requestsisamaterial breachofthe Agreement. In signing this Agreement, TEMS agrees that it is subject to the jurisdiction of the Orleans Parish Civil DistrictCourtfor purposes of challenging asubpoena.

D. Choice of Law This Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisianawithout regard toits conflict of laws provisions.

E. AuthorityofManagement.

Except as otherwise providedinthis Agreement, Tulane reserves authority of managementofthe volunteer TEMS members, including the following examples:

1. Supervise, select,train, assign and schedule members;

2. Take disciplinary actions;

3. Relieve members from duty;

4. Utilization of technology and overall budgetarymatters;

5 Determine the proceduresand standards of selection for membership and promotion;

6. Determine the methods, means and personnel by which operations aretobeconducted;

7. Determine member classifications;

8. Maintain the efficiencyofoperations;

9. Take all necessaryactions to carry out its purpose and function indeclared emergencies; and

10 Retain andown its transport and medical records

F. Conflicting Employment. To ensurethat the TEMS’seffortsdo not conflict with the City’sinterests, and in recognitionofthe TEMS’sobligations to the City,TEMS will declineany request toprovide Basic Life Support treatment and transport or similar services if its performance of this Agreement is likely to be adverselyaffected by the acceptance of the otherrequest. Tulane willpromptly notify the City in writing of its intention to accept the other request for BLS services and will disclose all possible effects of the other services on the Tulane’sperformance of this Agreement.

G. Construction of Agreement Neitherparty will be deemed to have drafted this Agreement. This Agreement has been reviewed by the Parties and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. No term of this Agreement shall be construed or resolved in favor of or against the City or Tulane on the basis of which party drafted the uncertain or ambiguouslanguage. The headingsand captions of this Agreement areprovidedfor convenience only and are not intended to have effect in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. Whereappropriate,the singularincludes the pluraland neutral words and words of anygendershall include the neutral and other gender.

H. Convicted Felon Statement Tulane complieswith City Code § 2-S(c) and no principal, or officerhas, within the preceding five years, been convicted of,orpied guiltyto, afelony under state or federal statutes for embezzlement, theft of public funds, bribery or falsification or destruction of public recordsfor thepast five years.

I. Employee Verification Tulane swears that (i) it is registered and participates in astatus verification system to verify that all employees in the State of Louisianaare legal citizens of the United States or arelegal aliens; (ii) it shall continue, during the term of this Agreement, to utilize astatus verification system to verify the legal statusofall new employees in the State of Louisiana;

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price isdue at the timeofthe sale

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

W. A. MAIORANA,JR. Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

and (iii)itshall requireall subcontractorsspecificallyengaged forTEMSoperationstocomply withitems (i)and (ii) above. Any violationofthe provisions of thisparagraph may subject this Agreement to termination and may further resultinTEMSbeing ineligiblefor any public contract for aperiod of three years from the date the violation is discovered, provided that TEMSis allowed areasonable time in which to cureany allegedviolation. TEMS further acknowledges and agrees that it shall be liable for any additional costsincurredbythe City occasioned by the termination of thisAgreement or the loss of any license or permit to do businessinthe StateofLouisiana resulting from aviolation of thisprovision. TEMSwillprovide to the City aswornaffidavit attesting to the above provisions if requested by the City.The City may terminate thisAgreement for cause if the Tulane fails to provide such the requested affidavit or violates any provision of thisparagraph.

J. Entire Agreement. ThisAgreement,including Exhibit Aand all incorporated documents, constitutes the final and complete agreement and understanding between the parties. Allprior and contemporaneous agreementsand understandings, whether qral or written, aresuperseded by thisAgreement and arewithout effect to vary or alter any terms or conditions of thisAgreement

K. Jurisdiction. Tulane consents and yields to the jurisdiction of the StateCivil Courts of the Parish of Orleans and formallywaives any pleas or exceptions of jurisdiction on account of the residence of TULANE.

L. Limitations of the City’sObligations. The City has no obligations not explicitly set forthin thisAgreement or any incorporated documentsorexpresslyimposed by law

M. No Third-PartyBeneficiaries. ThisAgreement is entered into forthe exclusive benefitofthe parties and the parties expressly disclaimany intent to benefitanyone not aparty to thisAgreement

N. Non-SolicitationStatement. Tulane has not employed or retained any company or person, other than abona fide employee working solely for it,tosolicit or securethisAgreement.TULANE has not paid or agreed to pay any person, other than abona fide employee working forit, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting from this Agreement O. Non-Waiver The failureofeither partytoinsist uponstrict compliance withany provision of thisAgreement,toenforce any rightortoseek any remedy upon discovery of any defaultor breach of the other party at such time as the initial discovery of the existence of such noncompliance, right, defaultorbreach shall not affect or constituteawaiver of either party’sright to insist upon such compliance, exercise such rightorseek such remedy with respect to that defaultorbreach or any prior contemporaneous or subsequent default or breach.

P. OwnershipofRecords. Allrecords contained in TEMS’ electronic medical record, IPCR,all data collected and all products of work prepared, created or modified by TEMSinthe performance of thisAgreement,including without limitation any and allnotes, tables, graphs, reports, files, computer programs, source code, documents, records, disks, original drawings or other such material,regardless of form and whether finished or unfinished, butand Tulane’sand TEMS’spersonnel, education,businessand administrative records and any tools, systems, and information used by TEMStoperform the servicesunder thisAgreement including computer software (object code and source code) know-how,methodologies, equipment, and processesand any related intellectual property (collectively,“Work Product”) willbe the exclusive property of Tulane and Tulane willhave all right, title and interest in any Work Product,including without limitation the righttosecureand maintain any copyright,trademark, or patent of Work Product in Tulane’sname.

Q. Prohibition of Financial Interest in Agreement. No elected official or employee of the City shall have a financial interest,direct or indirect, in thisAgreement.For purposes of thisprovision, a financial interest heldbythe spouse, child, or parent of any elected official or employee of the City shall be deemedtobea financial interest of such elected official or employee of the City

Any willful violation of thisprovision, withthe expressed or implied knowledge ofTEMS, shall render thisAgreement voidablebythe City and shall entitlethe City to recover,inadditiontoany other rights and remedies availabletothe City,all monies paidbythe City to TULANEpursuant to thisAgreement without regardtothe TEMS’sotherwise satisfactory performance of the Agreement

R. Prohibition on PoliticalActivity None of the funds, materials, property, or services provided directlyorindirectly under the terms of thisAgreement shall be used in the performance of thisAgreement forany partisan politicalactivity,ortofurther the electionordefeat of any candidate for publicoffice.

S. Remedies Cumulative. No remedy set forthinthe Agreement or otherwise conferred upon or reserved to any party shall be considered exclusive of any other remedy availabletoa party. Rather,each remedy shallbedeemeddistinct,separate, and cumulative and each may be exercised from time to time as often as the occasion may arise or as may be deemedexpedient

T. Severability Shouldacourt of competent jurisdiction find any provision of thisAgreement to be unenforceable as written,the unenforceable provision shouldbereformed, if possible, so that it is enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by lawor, if reformation is notpossible, the unenforceable provision shall be fully severableand the remaining provisions of the Agreement remaininfullforce and effect and shall be construed and enforced as if the unenforceable provision was never apart of the Agreement U. Survival of CertainProvisions. Allrepresentations and warranties and all obligations concerning recordretention, inspections, audits,

ownership, indemnification, payment,remedies, jurisdiction, andchoiceoflaw withrespect to this Agreement shall survive theexpiration, suspension, or tennination of this Agreement and continueinfullforce andeffect.

V. Terms Binding Thetermsand conditionsofthisAgreement are bindingonany heirs, successors, transferees, andassigns.

ARTICLE XIII -ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AND DELIVERY

ThePartiesagree that amanuallysigned copy of this Agreement and anyother document(s)attached to this Agreement delivered by email shall be deemed to have thesamelegal effect as delivery of an originalsigned copy of this Agreement.Nolegally bindingobligation shall be createdwith respect to aparty until such party hasdeliveredorcausedtobedelivered amanuallysigned copy of this Agreement

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AISHAR.COLLIER ASSISTANTCLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE:July18, 2025 NOCP 8492

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025 jul18-aug22-1t $88.65 By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJanuary 19, 2024,I have seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on Au‐gust 27,2025 at 10 o'clocka.m thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND, to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereonand all therights, ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in STATEOF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF JEF‐FERSON,in FARM BLOCK NO.5,OAKDALE SUBDIVISION, being aresubdi‐vision of apor‐tion of LotE-1, Farm BlockNo.

Farm Block No 5, in accordance with aplanof resubdivision made by J. J. Krebs& Sons, Inc.,C.E.&S., datedAugust8, 1975,approved by theJefferson Parish Council under Ordi‐nanceNO. 12112onSep‐tember 4, 1975, andrecorded in COB845, folio 171 andthe Act of Dedication be‐fore Odom B. Heebe, Notary Public,dated October14, 1975,recorded in COB846, folio 471, beingall of former Lot14 anda portionof Lot15, nowre‐designated as LOT14A ac‐cordingto a plan of resubdi‐vision made by Wilton J. Dufrene, regis‐tered surveyor,dated March11, 1988, approved by the JeffersonParish Councilunder OrdinanceNo. 17519onJune 8, 1988, recorded as Instrument #8826955 in COB ______, folio ____, more par‐ticularlyde‐scribedasfol‐lows: Lot14A com‐mences at a dis‐tanceof226 feet from theinter‐sectionofFair‐ﬁeldAvenue andCarol Sue Avenue and

Avenue and measures thence 74 feet frontonFair‐ﬁeldAvenue, same width in the b d h

width in the rear,bya depth between equal andparallel linesof208.71 feet Improvements h b

Improvements thereonbear MunicipalNum‐ber28Fairﬁeld Avenue,Gretna, La.70056.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages,liens and i il

OFFICIAL NOTICE

PublicNoticeisherebygiven that the Council of the City of NewOrleans will consider at itsregular meeting of July24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.,tobe held either via video conference or in the Council Chamber,CityHall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E07, the adoption of Ordinance Calendar No 35,169 introducedatthe meeting of July10, 2025.

SAID ORDINANCEwould authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into aCooperative Endeavor Agreement betweenthe City of New Orleans(the “City”) and the University of NewOrleans(“UNO”), for aterm greater thanone year, forthe public purpose of shorelineprotection and beachnourishment at LincolnBeach in the City of NewOrleans, as more fully detailed in the CEA attached hereto as Exhibit “1”.

Said ordinance may be seeninfull in the Office of the Clerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall,1300 Perdido Street.

AISHA R. COLLIER ASSISTANTCLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE:July18, 2025 NOCP8499

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,169 EXHIBIT 1

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE UNIVERSITYOFNEW ORLEANS [COVERPAGE]

*Due to its size, copies of the attachment(s) may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’sOffice, 1300Perdido Street, Room1E09, City Hallorare availableuponrequest. Please call504 658-1085.

AISHA R. COLLIER ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE:July18, 2025 NOCP 8500 149858-523800-jul 18-1t $173.25

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of New Orleans will consider at its regular meeting of July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., to be held either via video conference or in the Council Chamber,City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E07, the adoption of Ordinance Calendar No. 35,158 introduced at the meeting of July 10, 2025.

SAID ORDINANCE would authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into aCooperative Endeavor Agreement among the City of New Orleans (the “City”), the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (the “Commission”), and Algiers Development District (“ADD”), for aterm greater than one year,for the public purpose of supporting public recreation and sustainability by ADD leasing to NORD and by NORD operating aswimming pool and related facilities for New Orleans residents, as morefully detailed in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Said ordinance may be seen in full in the Office of the Clerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: July 18, 2025 NOCP 8485

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,158 EXHIBIT A

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITYOFNEW ORLEANS, NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND ALGIERS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

AMENDED AND RESTATED

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND

ALGIERS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

FEDERAL CITY SWIMMING FACILITY

THIS AMENDEDAND RESTATED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR

AGREEMENT (the Agreement”) is entered into by and among the City of New Orleans, represented by LaToya Cantrell, Mayor (“City”), the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, represented by Theodore C. Sanders, III, Chairman (“NORD”), and Algiers Development District represented by Mark Major,BoardofCommissioners Chairman (“ADD””). The City,NORD, and ADD may sometimes be collectively referred to as the “Parties”and individually as a“Party.” This Agreement is effectiveas of June 7, 2025 (the Effective Date”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS,the City is apolitical subdivision of the State of Louisiana;

WHEREAS,ADD is apolitical subdivision of the State of Louisiana established pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute §33:2740.27; WHEREAS,pursuant to Article 7, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and related statutes, and Section 9-314 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, the City may enter into cooperative endeavors with the State of Louisiana, its political subdivisions and corporations, the United States and its agencies, and any public or private corporation, association, or individual with regard to cooperative financing and other economic development activities, the procurement and development of immovable property,joint planning and implementation of public works, the joint use of facilities, joint research and program implementation activities, joint funding initiatives, and other similar activities in support of public education, community development, housing rehabilitation, economic growth, and other public purposes; WHEREAS,the City,through NORD, seeks to operate the swimming pool owned by ADD and located in Federal City at 2220 Constitution Street, New Orleans, LA 70114; WHEREAS,the City,NORD and ADD desiretoaccomplish the valuable public purpose of supporting public recreation and sustainability by ADD providing to NORD and by NORD operating aswimming pool and related facilities for New Orleans residents; WHEREAS,ADD will provide to NORD the use of its swimming pool to operate for various NORD activities, including swim lessons, free swim, andwater activities; and WHEREAS,the City,NORD and ADD areparties to aone-year certain Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (the “Original Agreement”) bearing City Contract No. K24-575 and effective as of June 7, 2024, WHEREAS,the City,NORD and ADD desiretoenter into this Amended and Restated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the purpose of extending the term of the Original Agreement by ninety-eight years and otherwise amending and restating the terms of the Original Agreement; WHEREAS,NORD will control and operate the pool; NOW THEREFORE,the City,NORD, and ADD, each having the authority to do so, agree as follows: ARTICLE I-OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES

A. Obligations of the City The City shall:

1. Administer this Agreement through NORD.

B. Obligations of ADD. ADD shall:

1. Provide to NORD its swimming facility,including the swimming pool, wet locker room, and splash pad all as depicted on Exhibit “A” of this Agreement (the Swimming Facility”).

C. Obligations of ADD. NORD shall:

1. Control, staff, operate, and fully maintain the Swimming Facility

2.Add the Swimming Facility to NORD’sFacilities/Maintenance Division maintenance list for the following:

a. Insurance purposes;

b. Pool chemical treatment;

c. Routine maintenance and necessary repairs;

d. Monitoring of equipment (pump, filter,etc.); and

e. Pool cleaning.

3.The Swimming Facility will be returned to ADD at the end of the Term in at least as good acondition as when delivered at the beginning of the Term (reasonable wear and tear excepted) which required condition shall be the subject of ajoint inspection between NORD and ADD at the end of the Term. ARTICLE II -COMPENSATION

A. Maximum Amount. The maximum amount funded or payable by the City or NORD to ADD under this Agreement is $0.

B. Thereisnocompensation to ADD by the City or NORD pursuant to this Agreement. ARTICLE III -DURATION AND TERMINATION

A. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for ninety-eight years from the Effective Date (the Term”).

B. Termination for Convenience. The City or ADD may terminate this Agreement at any time during the Term of this Agreement by giving written notice to the other Parties of the termination at least 90 calendar days beforethe intended date of termination. C. Termination for Cause. Any

for Commercial General Liabilitycoverage. The Subrogation Waiver Box must be marked “Y” for Workers Compensation/Employers Liabilityand Property

2. PrimaryCoverage. For any claims related to this Agreement, the City’sand NORD’sinsurance coverages shall be primary insurance as respects the City,its departments, political subdivisions, officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by ADD shall be non-contributing to the City of New Orleans and/or NORD coverage.

3. Claims Made Policies. If applicable, the retroactive date must be shown and must be beforethe Effective Date of this Agreement or the beginning of work. If the coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy,the City and/or NORD shall purchase “extended reporting” coverage for minimum of 3years after the termination of this Agreement.

4. Notice. Upon request the City of New Orleans and/or NORD will provide ADD the following documents, within 10 calendar days: a. Copy of Self-Funded Coverage Statement or all applicable policies of insurance, including forms, and endorsements. ARTICLE V- REPRESENTATIONS BY NORD

A. NORD has been duly authorized to execute this Agreement and consummate all of the transactions contemplated hereby,and the execution, delivery,and performance of this Agreement will not conflict withorconstitute abreach of or default by NORD under any other instrument or agreement to which NORD is aparty or by which its property is bound.

B. NORD has entered into this Agreement based on its own full investigation, including any thirdparty acting for NORD, of all facts related to, and conditions underlying the Swimming Facility, including environmental conditions, and that it has solely relied on its own investigation, or that of the thirdparty.

ARTICLE VI -INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

A. Independent Contractor Status.ADD shall not be deemed an employee, servant, agent, partner,orjoint ventureofNORD or the City and will not hold itself or any of its employees, subcontractors or agents to be an employee, partner,oragent of NORD or the City

B. Exclusion of Worker’sCompensation Coverage.The City will not be liable to ADD for any benefits or coverage as provided by the Workmen’sCompensation Law of the State of Louisiana. Under the provisions of La. R.S. 23:1034, any person employed by ADD will not be considered an employee of the City for the purpose of Worker’sCompensation coverage.

C. Exclusion of Unemployment Compensation Coverage.Neither ADD nor anyone employed by it will be considered an employee of NORD or the City for the purpose of unemployment compensation coverage, which coverage being hereby expressly waived and excluded by the parties, because: (a) ADD has been and will be freefromany control or direction by the City over the performance of the services covered by this Agreement; (b) the services to be performed by ADD areoutside the normal course and scope of the City’susual business; and (c) ADD has been independently engaged in performing the services required under this Agreement prior to the date of this Agreement.

D. Waiver of Benefits.ADD will not receive from the City any sick and annual leave benefits, medical insurance, life insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, sick leave, pension, or Social Security for any services rendered to the City under this Agreement. ARTICLE VII -ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. NORDImprovements.NORD may periodicallycause improvements that NORD deems necessary for NORD’suse or occupancy thereof to be constructed on the Leased Property provided that any such improvements in excess of $100,000 shall requireADD’sprior approval (“Major Improvements”). All such improvements to the Leased Property shall be completed by NORD, at NORD’sexpense, and shall hereinafter be referred to as New Improvements.” All New Improvements shall be constructed in a first-class manner and comply with all insurance requirements and with applicable governmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. NORD acknowledges and agrees that, ADD shall not be obligated to construct any NORD improvements on behalf of NORD. NORD agrees to submitto ADD plans and specifications governing New Improvements in such detail as ADD may reasonably request. Except as otherwise provide for herein, any such New Improvements shall at once become apart of the Leased Property and shall be surrendered to ADD upon the expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement. The New Improvements, together with the improvements existing as of the Effective Date and the construction or demolition of and the alteration or addition to structures, buildings, fencing, parking areas, and other grounds improvements within the area of the Leased Property arecollectively referred to herein as the “Improvements.” B. NORD Installation of Machinery, NORDEquipment and Removable.

payments of the Rent shall be abated in whole or in part during any period of repair or restoration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any of the Swimming Facility are totally damaged or arerendered wholly unusable, or if any of the SwimmingFacility aresodamaged that substantial alteration, demolition,orreconstruction is required, then in either of such events NORD may,not later than ninety (90) days following the date of the damage, give ADD anotice terminating this Agreement with respect to theSwimmingFacility.Ifthis Agreement is so terminated NORD shall vacate such portion of the property and surrender the same to ADD no later than the date set forth in the notice and (b) all proceeds of policies of insurances maintained by NORD with respect to such portion of the SwimmingFacility shall become the property of ADD and NORD shall take all necessary action to cause the same.

B. Eminent Domain. In the event any of the properties that make up the SwimmingFacility aretotally condemned by any political body having the power of eminent domain, this Agreement shall terminate with respect to such property on the date of vesting of title in such proceedings and the entireproceeds

the SwimmingFacility or any portion thereof. In no event shall NORD voluntarily settle, or consent to the settlement of, any proceeding arising out of any insurance claim, performance or payment bond claim, prospective or pending condemnation proceeding, or action relating to any construction contract for any portion of the SwimmingFacility

by law or in equity

D. Surrender of the Swimming Facility.Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, NORD shall vacate and surrender the Swimming Facility to ADD pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Article III, Section E. The terms and conditions of this Section, inclusive of all subsections and subsubsections, shall survive expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

E. Force Majeure.Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, any prevention, delay or stoppage caused by fire earthquake, explosion, flood, hurricane, the elements, or any other similar cause beyond the reasonable control of the Party from whom performance is required, or any of their contractors; acts of God or the public enemy; actions, restrictions, limitations or interference of governmental authorities or agents; epidemic, pandemic, local disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, government imposed quarantine; war,invasion, insurrection, rebellion; riots; strikes or lockouts, or inability to obtain necessary materials, goods, equipment, services, utilities or labor shall excuse the performance of such Party for aperiod equal to the duration of such prevention, delay or stoppage; provided, however that (i) in no event shall financial incapability excuse the performance of either Party,and (ii) the terms of this Section shall in no event excuse NORD’sobligation to timely pay sums owing under this Agreement. The Party obligated to perform shall give prompt notice to the other as soon as reasonably possible after the onset of such delay stating the cause and an estimate of the duration thereof.

F. Waiver of Claimsfor Defects.NORDfurther covenants and agrees that ADD shall not be liable to NORD, or any one claiming by,through or under NORD, for any defect in the Swimming Facility or any buildings, building components, fixtures, apparatuses and personal property located thereon latent or otherwise for any injury,loss or damage to any persons or to the Swimming Facility or to any property of NORD, or of any other person, contained in or upon the Swimming Facility, caused by or arising or resulting from such defect.

ARTICLE XVI -NOTICE

A. In General.Except for any routine communication, any notice, demand, communication, or request required or permitted under this Agreement will be given in writing and delivered in person or by certified mail, returnreceipt

above. Such notice must reference this Agreement. ARTICLE XVI -NOTICE

by all provisions of CityCode §2-1120, including without limitation City Code §

seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on July 23,2025 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:863-866

FIRSTHORIZON BANK VERSUS PAUL DUHON,IV ANDRAVEN ROBINSON By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedApril 23, 2025, Ihave

ACERTAIN TRACTOFLAND, together with allthe buildings andimprove‐ments thereon, all rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ad‐vantages and appurtenances thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, located in SectionSeven (7)T 14 S, R 23 East,said tractoflandis describedas part of Farm No H-4A andH-305 and measuring one hundred four and35/100 (104.35')feet frontonForty (40')footroad, and by asimilar width in the rear,onpro‐posedextension of St.Thomas Street,and by a depth between equaland paral‐lellines of 737.1 feet,asshown

2-1120(12), which requires ADD to provide the Office of Inspector General with documents and information as requested. Failureto comply with such requests is amaterialbreach of the Agreement In signing this Agreement,ADD agrees that it is subject to the jurisdictionofthe Orleans Parish Civil District Court forpurposes of challenging asubpoena.

D. Choice of Law This Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the StateofLouisiana without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.

E. Construction of Agreement. None of the Parties will be deemed to have drafted this Agreement.This Agreement has been reviewed by the Parties and shallbeconstrued and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. No termofthis Agreement shall be construed or resolved in favor of or against NORD, the City or ADD on the basis of which Party drafted the uncertain or ambiguous language. The headings and captions of this Agreement areprovided for convenience only and arenot intended to have effect in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.Whereappropriate, the singular includes the plural and neutral words and words of any gender shall include the neutral and other gender

F. Entire Agreement.This Agreement,including all incorporated documents, constitutes the final and complete agreement and understanding between the Parties. Allprior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, are superseded by this Agreement and arewithout effect to vary or alter any termsorconditions of this Agreement

G. Exhibits. The following exhibits will be and areincorporated into this Agreement: Exhibit “A” –Description of the Swimming Facilities.

H. Jurisdiction. ADD consents and yields to the jurisdictionofthe State Civil Courts of the Parish of Orleans and formally waives any pleas or exceptions of jurisdiction on account of the residence of ADD.

I. Limitations of the City’sObligations. The City has no obligations notexplicitly set forth in this Agreement or any incorporated documents or expressly imposed by law

J. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered into for the exclusive benefitofthe Parties and the Parties expressly disclaim any intent to benefitanyone not aParty to this Agreement

K. Non-Waiver The failureofany Party to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement,toenforce any right or to seek any remedy upon discovery of any default or breach of any other Party at such time as the initialdiscoveryof theexistence of such noncompliance, right, default or breach shall not affect or constitute awaiver of any Party’sright to insist upon such compliance, exercise such right or seek such remedy with respect to that default or breach or any prior contemporaneous or subsequent default or breach.

L. Order of Documents. In the event of any conflictbetween the provisions of this Agreement any incorporated documents, the terms and conditions of the documents will apply in this order: the Agreement; Exhibit “A”.

M. Ownership of Records. All records, reports, documents and other materials delivered or transmittedtoADD by the City shall remain the property of the City and shall be returned by ADD to the City at the City’srequest and at ADD’sexpense upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement.All other materialsprepared by ADDinconnection with the Agreement shall remainthe property of ADD, unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties.

N. Prohibition of Financial Interest in Agreement. No elected official or employee of the City shall have a financial interest,direct or indirect, in this Agreement.For purposes of this provision, a financial interest heldbythe spouse, child, or parent of any elected official or employee of the City shall be deemed to be a financial interest of such elected official or employee of the City Any willful violation of this provision, with the expressed or implied knowledge of ADD, shall render this Agreement voidable by the City and shall entitle the City to recover,inaddition to any other rights and remedies available to the City, all monies paid by the City to ADD pursuant to this Agreement without regardtoADD’s otherwise satisfactory performance of the Agreement

O. Prohibition on Political Activity None of the funds, materials, property,orservices provided directly or indirectly under the terms of this Agreement shall be used in the performance of this Agreement forany partisan political activity,ortofurther the election or defeat of any candidate for public office.

P. Remedies Cumulative. No remedy set forth in the Agreement or otherwise conferred upon or reserved to any party shall be considered exclusive of any other remedy available to aparty Rather,each remedy shallbedeemed distinct, separate and cumulative and each may be exercised from timetotimeasoften as the occasion may arise or as may be deemed expedient

Q. Severability Should acourt of competent jurisdiction find any provision of this Agreement to be unenforceableaswritten, the unenforceable provision shouldbereformed, if possible, so that it is enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by lawor, if reformation is not possible, the unenforceableprovision shall be fully severableand the remaining provisions of the Agreement remaininfull force and effect and shall be construed and enforced as if the unenforceable provision was never apart the Agreement

R. Survival of Certain Provisions. All representations and warranties andall obligations concerning recordretention, inspections, audits, ownership, indemnification,payment, remedies, jurisdiction, and choice of law shall survive the expiration, suspension, or terminationofthis Agreement and continue in full force and effect

S. Terms Binding. The terms and conditions of this Agreement are binding on any heirs, successors, transferees, and assigns.

ARTICLE XVIII -COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in one or morecounterparts, each

of Credit

on survey by J.J. Krebs& Sons,Inc Sur‐veyors,dated February 17, 1966, attached hereto and made part hereof on which said tractisidenti‐ﬁed as Square 2. LESS ANDEX‐CEPT: Portionof ground de‐scribedinthe OrderofExpro‐priation by and between State of Louisiana throughthe De‐partment of Highways and FarrellJ.Hunter, datedMay 30, 1975, Docket #176-005, 24th JDCfor the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, recorded in COB#836folio 887, Jefferson Parish,

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter

AMYR.ORTIS Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025 jun13-jul18-2t $91.83

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-854 WILMINGTON SAVINGSFUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOTINITS INDI‐VIDUAL CAPAC‐ITY BUTSOLELYIN ITSCAPACTIY AS OWNER TRUSTEEFOR OCWENLOAN ACQUISITION TRUST2024HB1) VERSUS THEOPENED SUCCESSION OF TOMMY JOSEPH PLAISANCE (A/K/A TOMMY JOSEPH PLAI‐SANCE, SR TOMMY JPLAI‐SANCE)

of whichshall be deemed to be an originalcopy of this Agreement, but allofwhich, whentaken together, shall constitute one andthe same agreement.

ARTICLE XIX -ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AND DELIVERY

The Parties agreethata manually signed copy of this Agreementand anyotherdocument(s) attached to this Agreementdelivered by emailshall be deemed to have the same legaleffect as delivery of an originalsigned copy of this Agreement. No legally binding obligation shall be created with respect to apartyuntil such party hasdelivered or caused to be delivered amanually signed copy of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESSWHEREOF,the City,NORD, andADD, through their duly authorized representatives, execute this Agreement.

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

BY:_

LATOYACANTRELL, MAYOR

Executed on this_ of _______________________, 2025

FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED:

Law Department

By:

Printed Name:

[ADD, NORD signatureand Exhibit“A” found on the following pages]

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ALGIERSDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

BY:_ MARK MAJOR, CHAIRMAN

TAXI.D.

[NORD’ssignatureand Exhibit“A” found on the following page]

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NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

BY:_ THEODORE C. SANDERS, III, CHAIRMAN

[Exhibit “A”onthe following page]

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EXHIBIT “A”

AND GAIL PULLEN PLAISANCE (A/K/A GAIL H PLAISANCE)

That certain portionof ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereunto belongingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana,

BaratariaEs‐tatesExtension, allasper Ordi‐nanceNo. 14120, registered in COB972 folio 499 andismore particularly de‐scribedasfol‐lows,to-wit: Lot No.14, Square A, which square is boundedbyCy‐pressLawn Drive, Dede Street,Cedar Lawn Driveand BaratariaBoule‐vard andsaid lotforms the corner of Cy‐pressLawn Driveand Dede Street and measures 98.78 feet frontonCy‐pressLawn Drive, same width in the rear,bya depth of 162.74 feet between equal andparallel linesand front on Dede Street

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

EMILYA MUELLER Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025 jun13-jul18-2t $93.42

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:863-655 REAL TIME RES‐OLUTIONS,INC AS ATTORNEYIN-FACTFOR AVIATOR PROPERTIES LLC VERSUS WAYNEJOHN DESCANT By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedApril23, h

p 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on July 23,2025 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: ONECERTAIN LOTORPARCEL OF GROUND, with allofthe improvements thereon, andall of the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ad‐vantages and appurtenances thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as Section"A" of the Bridgedale Sub‐division,in Square No.23, bounded by Zin‐niaAvenue on theWest, West Metairie Avenue on the North, Kenner Avenue on the Southand a canalonits East side anddesig‐natedasLot #47; situated in theSoutheast‐ernDistrictof Louisianain

Section44, Township 12 South, Range10East. Whichsaidlot measures in ac‐cordance with plan of Section A& Bof Bridgedale,pre‐paredbyH.W Nugent,C.E., dated June 24, 1926, acopyof which is attached to an actbeforeChas I. Denechaud, N.P.,onOctober 15, 1934, being sale by Mrs. F.T. Borah to AssetReal‐izationCo.,Inc as follows: Lot#47 begins at adistanceof 292 feet,more or less, from the corner of Zinnia Avenue andWest Metairie Avenue andmeasures thence less. 50 feet fronton Zinnia Avenue similarwidth in therear, by a depthbetween equal andparal‐lellines of 120 feet,moreor less; subjectto restrictions, servitudes rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affecting theproperty. Theimprove‐mentsbearthe municipalad‐dress729 Zinnia Ave, Metairie,

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: July 18, 2025 NOCP 8495

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,167 EXHIBIT A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE UNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENTOFHOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [COVERPAGE]

FY 2024 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANT AGREEMENT NO. B-24-CP-LA-0908

Grantee Name: City of New Orleans Grantee Address: 1300 Perdido Street,Suite2E04,New Orleans, LA 701122125

Grantee’sUnique Entity Identifier(UEI): CLE8JX1PQ674

Grantee’sEmployer Identification Number(EIN): 726000969 Federal AwardIdentification Number (FAIN): B-24-CP-LA-0908

Assistance Listing Number and Name: 14.251 Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous Grants Period of Performance/BudgetPeriod Start Date: 08/13/2024 Period of Performance/BudgetPeriod End Date: 08/31/2032

This Grant Agreement between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and City of New Orleans (the Grantee) is made pursuant to the authority of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42) and the Explanatory Statement for Division Lofthat Act, which was printed in the Senate sectionofthe Congressional Record on March 5, 2024(Explanatory Statement)asdeemed to be amended by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Laws 118-47).

In reliance upon and in consideration of the mutual representations and obligations under this Grant Agreement,HUD and the Grantee agreeas follows:

ARTICLE I. Definitions

The definitions at 2CFR 200.1 apply to this Grant Agreement,except where this Grant Agreement specifically states otherwise.

Budget period is defined in 2CFR 200.1 and begins and ends on the dates specified above for the Period of Performance/Budget Period Start Date and Period of Performance/Budget Period End Date.

Period of Performance is defined in 2CFR 200.1 and begins and ends on the dates specified above for the Period of Performance/Budget Period Start Date and Period of Performance/Budget Period End Date.

ARTICLE II.TotalGrant Amount

Subject to the provisions of the Grant Agreement,HUD will make grant funds in the amount of $4,116,279.00 available to the Grantee.

ARTICLE III. Award-SpecificRequirements

A. Federal AwardDescription. The Grantee must use the Federal funds provided under this Grant Agreement (Grant Funds) to carry out the Grantee’s “Project.” Unless changed in accordance with Article III, sectionCofthis Grant Agreement, the Grantee’s Project shall be as described in the Project Narrative that is approved by HUD as of the date that HUD signs this Grant Agreement. For reference, HUDwill attach this approved Project Narrative as Appendix 1tothe Grant Agreement on the date that HUD signs this Grant Agreement.

B. Approved Budget. The Grantee must use the Grant Funds as provided by the Approved Budget. Unless changed in accordance with Article III, section Cofthis Grant Agreement,the Approved Budget shall be the lineitem budget that is approved by HUD as of the date that HUD signs this Grant Agreement.For reference, HUD will attach this approved line-item budget as Appendix 2tothis Grant Agreement on the date that HUD signs this Grant Agreement

C. Projectand Budget Changes. All changes to the Grantee’sProject or Approved Budget must be made in accordance with 2CFR 200.308 and this Grant Agreement. To request HUD’sapproval for achange in the approved Project Narrative and/or Budget, the Grantee must submit aformal letter to HUD’sOffice of Economic Development -Congressional Grants Division (CGD) Director through the assigned Grant Officer in accordance with HUD’s instructions for amending the Project Narrative and/orProject Budget found in thedocument titled “FY2024 Economic Development Initiative -Community Project Funding Grant Guide ”that accompanies the Grant Agreement.The Grantee is prohibited from making project or budget changes that would conflict with the Applicable Appropriations Act Conditions described in Article III,section Dofthis Grant Agreement.The assigned Grant Officer for this grant is provided in the AwardLetter for this grant and found on HUD’s website. TheCGD will notify the Grantee of whether HUD approves or disapproves of the change. Beforethe Grantee expends Grant Funds in accordance with anychange approved by HUD or otherwise allowed by 2CFR 200.308, the Grantee must update its grant information in HUD’s Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) to reflect that change.

D. Applicable Appropriations Act Conditions. The conditions that apply to the Grant Funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, andthe Explanatory Statement,asmodified by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 or alater act, areincorporated by this reference and madepart of this Grant Agreement.The Grant Funds arenot subject to the Community Development Block Grants regulations at 24 CFR part 570 or Title Iofthe Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

E. In accordance with 2CFR 200.307, costs incidental to the generation of program income may be deducted from gross income to determine program income, provided these costs have not been charged to the grant. As authorized under 2CFR 200.307, program income may be treated as an addition to the Federal award, provided that the Grantee uses that income for allowable costs under this Grant Agreement.Any program income that cannot be expended on allowable costs under this Grant Agreement must be reported and paid to HUD within 120 days after the period of performance, unless otherwise specified by an applicable Federal statute.

F. The Grantee must use the Grant Funds only for costs (including indirect costs) that meet the applicable requirementsin2CFR part 200 (including appendices). The Grantee’sindirect cost rate information is as provided in Appendix 3tothis Grant Agreement.Unless the Grantee is an Institution of Higher Education, the Grantee must immediately notify HUD upon any change in the Grantee’sindirect cost rate during the Period of Performance, so that HUDcan amend the Grant Agreement to reflect the change if necessary Consistent with 2CFR Part 200, Appendix III (C.7), if the Grantee is an Institution of Higher Education and has anegotiated rate in effect on the date this Grant Agreement is signed by HUD, the Grantee may use only that rate for its indirect costs during the Period of Performance.

G. The Grantee must comply with any specific conditions that HUD may apply to this Grant Agreement as provided by 2CFR 200.208. If applicable, these conditions will be listed or added as Appendix 5tothis Grant Agreement.

H. The Grantee is responsible for managing the Project and ensuring the proper use of the Grant Funds. The Grantee is also responsible for ensuring the completion of the Project, the grant closeout, and compliance with all applicable federal requirements. All subawardsmade with funding under this Grant Agreement aresubject to the subaward requirementsunder 2CFR Part200, including 2CFR 200.332, and other requirementsprovided by this Grant Agreement. The Grantee is responsible for ensuring each subrecipient complies with all requirementsunder this Grant Agreement, including the general federal requirements in Article IV.A subaward may be made to aforprofitentity only if HUD expressly approves that subaward and the for-profit entity is made subject to the same Federal requirementsthat

and required in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to section 305(c) of the Multifamily Housing Property Disposition Reform Act of 1994 and published in 24 CFR Part 58.

B. If the Grantee is ahousing authority,redevelopment agency, academic institution, hospital or other non-profitorganization, the Grantee shall request the unit of general local government, Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Village, within which the Project is located and which exercises land use responsibility,toact as Responsible Entity and assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review and decision-making and action as specified in paragraph Aabove, and the Grantee shall carry out all of the responsibilities of agrantee under 24 CFR Part 58.

C. After March 9, 2024, neither the Grantee nor any of its contractors, subrecipients, and other funding and development partners may undertake, or commit or expend GrantFunds or local funds for, project activities (other than for planning, management, development and administration activities), unless acontract requiring those activities was already executed on or before March9,2024, until one of the following occurs: (i) the Responsible Entity has completed the environmental review procedures required by 24 CFR part 58, and HUD has approved the environmental certification and given areleaseoffunds; (ii) the Responsible Entity has determined and documented in its environmental review recordthat the activities areexempt under 24 CFR 58.34 or arecategorically excluded and not subject to compliance with environmental laws under 24 CFR 58.35(b); or (iii) HUD has performed an environmental review under 24 CFR part 50 and has notified Grantee in writing of environmental approval of the activities

D.Following completion of the environmental review process, the Grantee shall exercise oversight, monitoring, and enforcement as necessary to assurethat decisions and mitigation measures adopted through the environmental review process arecarried out during project development and implementation.

E. The Grantee must comply with the generally applicable HUD and CPD requirements in 24 CFR Part 5, subpart A, including all applicable fair housing, and civil rights requirements. The Grantee must report data on the race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,and family characteristics of persons and households who areapplicants for, participants in, or beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries of the Grantee’sProject, consistent with the instructions and forms provided by HUD in order to carry out its responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act, Executive Order 11063, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 562 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 (e.g. HUD-27061).

F. The Grantee must comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements in 2CFR part 200, as may be amended from time to time. If 2CFR part 200 is amended to replace or renumber sections of part 200 that arecited specifically in this Grant Agreement, the part 200 requirements as renumbered or replaced by the amendments will governthe obligations of HUD and the Grantee after those amendments become effective.

G. The Grantee must comply with the AwardTerm in Appendix Ato2 CFR Part 25 (“System for AwardManagement and Universal Identifier Requirements”) and the AwardTerm in Appendix Ato2 CFR Part 170 (“Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation”), which by this reference areincorporated into and made part of this Grant Agreement.

H. If the Total Grant Amount, as provided in Article II of this Grant Agreement, is greater than $500,000, the Grantee must comply with the AwardTermand Condition for Grantee Integrity and Performance Matters in Appendix 4tothis Grant Agreement.

I. Unless the Grantee is exempt from the ByrdAmendment as explained below,the Grantee must comply with the provisions of Section 319 of Public Law 101-121, 31 U.S.C. 1352, (the ByrdAmendment) and 24 CFR Part 87, which prohibit recipients of Federal contracts, grants, or loans from using appropriated funds for lobbying the executive or legislative branches of the Federal Government in connection with aspecificcontract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. The Grantee must sign the corresponding certification in Appendix 8tothis Grant Agreement and returnittoHUD with this Grant Agreement. The Grantee must include in its awarddocuments for allsubawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements), the requirements for the certification required by Appendix Ato24CFR Part 87 and for disclosure using the DisclosureofLobbying Activities (SF-LLL) form. In addition, the Grantee must obtain the executed certification required by Appendix Aand an SF-LLL from all covered persons. “Person” is as defined by 24 CFR Part 87. Federally recognized Indian tribes and TDHEs established by Federally recognized Indian tribes as aresult of the exerciseofthe tribe’ssovereign power areexcluded from coverage of the ByrdAmendment. State-recognized Indian tribes and TDHEs established only under state law must comply with this requirement.

J. The Grantee must comply with drug-free workplace requirements in Subpart Bof2CFR Part 2429, which adopts the governmentwide implementation (2 CFR Part 182) of sections 5152-5158 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D(41 U.S.C. 701707).

K. Unless the Grantee is aFederally recognized Tribe, the Grantee must comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA) as implemented by regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. The URA applies to acquisitions of real property and relocation occurring as a direct result of the acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of real property for Federal or Federally funded programs or projects. Real property acquisition that receives Federal financial assistance for aprogram or project, as defined in 49 CFR 24.2, must comply with the acquisition requirements contained in 49 CFR part 24, subpart B. Unless otherwise specified in law,the relocation requirements of the URA and its implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24, cover any displaced person who moves from real property or moves personal property from real property as adirect result of acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition for aprogram or project receiving HUD financial assistance.

L. If Grant Funds areused for purchase, lease, support services, operation, or work that may disturb painted surfaces, of pre-1978 housing, youmust comply with the lead-based paint evaluation and hazardreduction requirements of HUD’slead-based paint rules (Lead Disclosure; and Lead Safe Housing (24 CFR part 35)), and EPA’s lead-based paint rules (e.g., Repair Renovation and Painting; Pre-Renovation Education; and Lead Training and Certification (40 CFR part 745)).

M. The Grantee must comply with Section 3ofthe Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (Section 3), 12 U.S.C. 1701u, and HUD’sregulations at 24 CFR part 75, as applicable, including the reporting requirements in 24 CFR75.25. Grants made to Tribes and TDHEs aresubject to Indian Preference requirements in Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5307(b)). As stated in 24 CFR 75.3(c), grants to Tribes and TDHEs aresubject to Indian Preference requirements in lieu of Section 3. Grantees that arenot exempt from Section 3must submit annual reports of Section 3accomplishment Performance Measures in DRGR in January of the calendar year.This report reflects Section 3accomplishments for the previous calendar year

N. The Grantee must not use any Grant Funds to support any Federal, state, or local project that seeks to use the power of eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed only for apublic use. Public use includes use of funds for mass transit, railroad, airport, seaport, or highway projects, and utility projects which benefitorserve the general public (including energyrelated, communication-related, water-related, and waste water-related infrastructure), other structures designated for use by the general public or with other common-carrier or public-utility functions that serve the general public and aresubject to regulation and oversight by the government, and projectsfor the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownfields, as defined in theSmall Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (Pub. L. 107-118). Public use does not include economic development that primarily benefits private entities.

O. TheGrantee must not use any Grant Funds to maintain or establish acomputer network that does not block the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography.This requirement does not limit the use of funds necessary for any Federal, State, tribal, or local law enforcement agency orany other entity carrying out criminal investigations, prosecution, or adjudication activities.

P. The Grantee must administer its Grant Funds in accordance with the Conflict-of-Interest requirements set forth in Appendix 6ofthis Grant Agreement.

Q. TheGrantee must comply with the governmentwide debarment and suspension requirements in 2CFR part 180 as incorporated and supplemented by HUD’sregulations at 2CFR part 2424.

R. The Grantee must comply with the awardterm regarding trafficking in persons in Appendix 7ofthis Grant Agreement.

S. The assurances and certifications the Grantee has made and submitted to HUD areincorporated by this reference and made part of this Grant Agreement.

T. Any person who becomes awareofthe existence or apparent existence of fraud, waste or abuse of any HUD awardmust report such incidents to both theHUD official responsible for the awardand to HUD’sOffice of Inspector General (OIG). HUD OIG is available to receive allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse related to HUD programs via its hotline number (1-800-347-3735)

contractor—who

“Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver for FY 2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance” (88 FR 17001), any fundsobligated by HUDonorafter the applicable listed effective dates, aresubject to BABA requirements, unless excepted by awaiver ARTICLE V. Drawdown Requirements

A. The Grantee may not draw down Grant Funds until HUD has received and approved any certifications and disclosures required by 24 CFR 87.100 concerning lobbying, if applicable.

B. The Grantee must use DRGR to draw down Grant Funds and report to HUDonactivities.

C. The Grantee must enter activity and budget information in DRGR that is consistent with the Grantee’sApproved Project Narrative and Approved Budget as described in Article III, sections Aand Bofthis Grant Agreement and complies with HUD’sinstructions for entering information in DRGR found in the document titled “Grant AwardInstructions” that accompanies the Grant Agreement.

D. The Grantee must only enter activities in DRGR that aredescribed in the Approved Budget.

E. The Grantee must expend all Grant Fundsinaccordance with the activity and budget information in DRGR.

F. Each drawdown of Grant Fundsconstitutes arepresentation by the Grantee that the fundswill be used in accordance with this Grant Agreement.

G. The Grantee must use DRGR to track the use of program income and must report the receiptand use of program income in the reports the Grantee submits to HUDunder Article VI of this Grant Agreement. The Grantee must expend program income beforedrawing down Grant Fundsthrough DRGR.

H. Notwithstanding any other provision of this grant agreement, HUDwill not be responsible for payment of any Grant Funds after the date Treasury closes the account in accordance with 31 U.S.C.§ 1552. Because Treasury may close the account up to one week beforethe September 30 date specified by 31 U.S.C.§ 1552, the Grantee is advised to make its final request for payment under the grant no later than September 15, 2032. ARTICLE VI. Program-SpecificReportingRequirements

In addition to the general reporting requirements that apply under other provisions of this Agreement, the following program-specificreporting requirements apply to the Grantee:

A. The Grantee must submit aperformance report in DRGR on asemiannual basis and must include acompleted Federal financial report as an attachment to each performance report in DRGR. Performance reports shall consist of anarrative of work accomplished during the reporting period. During the Period of Performance, the Grantee must submit these reports in DRGR no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the 6-month reporting period. The first of these reporting periods begins on the first of January or June (whichever occurs first) after the date this Grant Agreement is signed by HUD.

B. The performance report must contain the information required for reporting program performance under 2CFR 200.329(c)(2) and (d), including acomparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives of the Project as described in Article III, section Aofthis Grant Agreement, the reasons why established goals werenot met, if appropriate, and additional pertinent information including, when appropriate, analysis and explanation of cost overruns or high unit costs.

C. Financial reports must be submitted using DRGR or such future collections HUD may requireand as approved by OMB and listed on the Grants.gov website (https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/post-awardreporting-forms.html).

D. The performance and financial reports will undergo review and approval by HUD. If areport submission is insufficient, HUD will reject the report in DRGR and identify the corrections the Grantee must make.

E. No drawdown of funds will be allowed through DRGR while the Grantee has an overdue performance or financial report.

F. The Grantee must report and account for all property acquired or improved with Grant Fundsasprovided by 2CFR part 200 using the applicable common forms approved by OMB and provided on the Grants.gov website (https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/post-awardreporting-forms.html). This reporting obligation includes submitting status reports on real property at least annually as provided by 2CFR 200.330, accounting for real and personal property acquired or improved with Grant Fundsaspart of Project Closeout, and promptly submitting requests for disposition instructions as provided by 2CFR 200.311, 200.31, and 200.314. ARTICLEVII. Project Closeout

A. The grant will be closed out in accordance with 2CFR part 200, as may be amended from time to time, except as otherwise specified in this Grant Agreement.

B. The Grantee must submit to HUDa written request to close out the grant no later than 30 calendar days after the Grantee has drawn down all Grant Fundsand completed the Project as described in Article III, section A of this Grant Agreement. HUD will then send the Closeout Agreement and Closeout Certification to the Grantee.

C. At HUD’soption, the Grantee may delay initiation of project closeout until the resolution of any findings as aresult of the review of semi-annual activity reports in DRGR. If HUD exercises this option, the Grantee must promptly resolve the findings.

D. The Grantee recognizes that the closeout process may entail areview by HUDtodetermine compliance with the Grant Agreement by the Grantee and all participating parties. The Grantee agrees to cooperate with any HUD review,including reasonable requests for on-site inspection of property acquired or improvedwith grant funds.

E. No later than 120 calendar days after the Period of Performance, Grantees shall provide to HUD the following documentation:

1. ACertification of Project Completion.

2. AGrant Closeout Agreement.

3. A final financial report giving: i) the amount and types of project costs charged to the grant (that meet the allowability and allocability requirements of 2CFR part 200, subpart E); ii) acertification of the costs; and iii) the amounts and sources of other project funds.

4. A final performance report providing acomparison

BY:LaToya

(SignatureofAuthorized

rate as provided by 2CFR 200.414(f), as may be amended from timetotime.

Will calculate and charge indirect costs under the grant using the indirect cost rate(s) listed below,and each rate listed is included in an indirect cost rate proposal developed in accordance with the applicable appendix to 2CFR

BY:LaToya Cantrell (SignatureofAuthorized Official)

LaToya Cantrell, Mayor (Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official)

03/31/2025 (Date)

Instructions for the Grantee’sAuthorized Representative:

Youmust mark the one (and only one) checkbox above that best reflects how

theGrantee’sindirect costs will be calculated and charged under the grant. Do not include indirect cost rate information for subrecipients.

The table following the thirdbox must be completed only if that box is checked. When listing arate in the table, enter both the percentageamount (e.g., 10%) and the type of direct cost base to be used. For example, if the direct cost base used for calculating indirect costs is Modified Total Direct Costs, then enter “MTDC” in the “Type of Direct Cost Base” column.

If using the Simplified Allocation Methodfor indirect costs, enter the applicable indirect cost rate and type of direct cost base in the first rowofthe table. If using the Multiple Allocation Base Method, enter each major function of the organization for which arate was developed and will be used under the grant, the indirect cost rate applicable to that major function, and the type of direct cost base to whichthe rate will be applied.

If the Grantee is agovernment and morethan one agency or department will carryout activities under the grant, enter each agency or department that will carryout activities under the grant,the indirect cost rate(s) for that agency or department, and the type of direct cost base to which each rate will be applied.

To learnmoreabout the indirect cost requirements, see 2CFR part 200, subpart E; Appendix III to Part 200 (for Institutions of Higher Education); Appendix IV to Part 200 (for nonprofitorganizations); Appendix VII to Part 200 (forstate and local governments and Indian Tribes); and Appendix IX to Part 200 (for hospitals).

APPENDIX 4–AwardTerm and Condition for GranteeIntegrity and Performance Matters Reporting of Matters Related to Grantee Integrity and Performance

(a) General Reporting Requirement

(1) If the total value of your active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from all Federal agencies exceeds $10,000,000 for any period of time during the period of performance of this Federal award, then you as the grantee must ensurethe information available in the responsibility/ qualification records through the System for AwardManagement (SAM.gov), about civil, criminal, or administrative proceedingsdescribed in paragraph (b) of this awardterm is current and complete. This is astatutory requirement under section 872 of Public Law 110-417, as amended (41 U.S.C. 2313). As required by section 3010 of Public Law 111-212, all information posted in responsibility/qualification records in SAM.gov on or after April 15, 2011 (except past performance reviews required for Federal procurement contracts) willbepublicly available.

(b) Proceedings About Which YouMust Report.

(1)You must submit the required information about each proceeding that—

(i) Is in connection with the awardor performance ofa grant, cooperative agreement, or procurement contract from the Federal Government;

(ii) Reached its final disposition during the most recent five-year period; and

(iii) Is one of the following—

(A) Acriminal proceeding that resulted in aconviction;

(B) Acivil proceeding that resulted in a finding of fault and liability and payment of amonetary fine, penalty,reimbursement,restitution,ordamages of$5,000 or more;

(C) An administrative proceeding that resulted in a finding of fault and liability and your payment of either amonetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or moreor reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000; or

(D) Any other criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding if—

(1) It could have led to an outcome described in paragraph (b)(1)(iii)(A) through (C);(2) It had adifferent disposition arrived at by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault on your part; and

(3) The requirement in this award term to disclose information about the proceeding does not conflict with applicable laws and regulations.

Enter the required information in SAM.gov for each proceeding described in paragraph (b) of this awardterm. Youdonot need to submit the information asecond time under grants and cooperative agreementsthat you received if you already provided the information in SAM.gov because you were required to do so under Federal procurement contractsthat you wereawarded. (d) Reporting Frequency. During any period of time when you

you have Federal contract,grant,and cooperative agreement awards with acumulative total value greater than $10,000,000, youmust disclose semiannually any information about the criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.

(e) Definitions. For purposes of this awardterm— Administrative proceeding

Conviction means ajudgment or conviction of acriminal offense by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether entered upon averdict or aplea, and includes aconviction entered upon aplea of nolo contendere.

Total

APPENDIX 5–SpecificAward Conditions NONE.

APPENDIX6 –Conflict of Interest Requirements

1 Conflicts Subject to Procurement Regulations.When procuring property or services, the grantee and its subrecipients shall comply with the applicable conflict-of-interest rules in 2CFR 200.317 and 2CFR 200.318(c). In all cases not governed by 2CFR 200.317 and 2CFR 200.318(c), the Grantee and its subrecipients must follow the requirements contained in paragraphs 2-5 below

2. General prohibition.Noperson who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer,orelected or appointed official of the Grantee or subrecipient and who exercises or has exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to assisted activities, or who is in aposition to participate in adecision making process or gaininside information with regardtosuch activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefitfromthe activity,orhave a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect thereto, or the proceeds thereunder,either for himself or herself or for those with whom he or she hasimmediate family or business ties, during his or her tenureorfor one year thereafter.Immediate family ties include (whether by blood, marriage, or adoption) the spouse, parent (including astepparent), child (including a stepchild), sibling (including astepsibling), grandparent, grandchild, and inlaws of acovered person.

3. Exceptions.HUD may grant an exception to the general prohibition in paragraph (ii) upon the Grantee’swritten request and satisfaction of the threshold requirements in paragraph (iv), if HUD determines the exception will further the Federal purpose of the awardand the effective and efficient administration of the Grantee’sProject, considering the cumulative effects of the factors in paragraph (v).

4. Threshold requirements for exceptions.HUD will consider an exception only after the Grantee has provided the following documentation:

a. Adisclosureofthe natureofthe conflict, accompanied by an assurance that therehas been public disclosureofthe conflict and adescription of how that disclosurewas made; and

b. An opinion of the Grantee’sattorney that the interest for which the exception is sought would not violate state or local law

5. Factors to be considered for exceptions.Indetermining whether to grant arequested exception after the Grantee has satisfactorily met the threshold requirements in paragraph (iii), HUD will consider the cumulative effect of the following factors, whereapplicable:

a. Whether the exception would provide asignificant cost benefitor an essential degree of expertisetothe program or project that would otherwise not be available;

b. Whether an opportunity was provided for open competitive bidding or negotiation;

c. Whether the person affected is amember of agroup or class of low- or moderate-income persons intended to be the beneficiaries of the assisted activity,and the exception will permit such person to receive generally the same interests or benefits as arebeing made available or provided to the grouporclass; d. Whether the affected person has withdrawn from his or her functions or responsibilities, or the decision-making process regarding the assisted activity in question;

e. Whether the interest or benefitwas present beforethe affected person was in aposition as described in paragraph (ii);

f. Whether undue hardship will result either to the Grantee or the person affected when weighed against the public interest served by avoiding the prohibited conflict; and g. Any other relevant considerations.

6. Disclosureofpotential conflicts of interest.The Grantee must disclose in writing to HUD any potential conflict of interest.

APPENDIX 7– AwardTermand Condition Regarding Trafficking in Persons

The following awardterm and condition, which is required by 2CFR part 175, applies as written:

(a) Provisions applicable to agrantee that is aprivate entity

(1) Under this award, the grantee, its employees, subrecipients under this award,and subrecipient’semployees must not engage in:

(i) Severeforms of trafficking in persons;

(ii) The procurement of acommercial sex act during the period of time that this awardorany subawardisineffect;

(iii) The use of forced labor in the performance of this awardorany subaward; or

(iv) Acts that directly support or advance trafficking in persons, including the following acts:

(A) Destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating, or otherwise denying an employee access to that employee’sidentity or immigration documents;

(B) Failing to provide returntransportation or pay for returntransportation costs to an employee from acountry outside the United States to the country fromwhich the employee was recruited upon the end of employment if requested by the employee, unless:

(1) Exempted from therequirement to provide or pay forsuch return transportation by the Federal department or agency providing or entering into thegrant or cooperative agreement; or

(2) The employee is avictim of human trafficking seeking victim services or legal redress in the country of employment or awitness in ahuman trafficking enforcement action;

(C) Soliciting aperson for the purpose of employment, or offering employment, by means of materially false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises regarding that employment;

(D) Charging recruited employees aplacement or recruitment fee; or

(E) Providing or arranging housing that fails to meet the host country’s housing and safety standards.

(2) The Federal agency may unilaterally terminate this awardortake any remedial actions authorized by 22 U.S.C. 7104b(c), without penalty,ifany private entity under this award:

(i) Is determined to have violated aprohibition in paragraph (a)(1) of this appendix; or

(ii) Has an employee that is determined to have violated aprohibition in paragraph (a)(1) of this this appendix through conduct that is either:

(A) Associated with the performance under this award; or

(B) Imputed to the grantee or the subrecipient using the standards and due processfor imputing the conduct of an individual to an organization that are provided in 2CFR part 180, “OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement),” as implemented by HUD at 2CFR part 2424.

(b) Provision applicable to agrantee other than aprivate entity

(1) The Federal agency may unilaterally terminate this awardortake any remedial actions authorized by 22 U.S.C. 7104b(c), without penalty,ifa subrecipient that is aprivate entity under this award:

(i) Is determined to have violated aprohibition in paragraph (a)(1) of this appendix; or

(ii) Has an employee that is determined to have violated aprohibition in paragraph (a)(1) of this appendix through conduct that is either:

(A) Associated with the performance under this award; or

(B) Imputed to the subrecipient using the standards and due process for imputing the conduct of an individual to an organization that areprovided in 2 CFR part 180, “OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement),” as implemented by HUD at 2CFR part 2424.

(1) The grantee must inform the Federal agency and the Inspector General of theFederal agency immediately of any information you receive from any source alleging aviolation of aprohibition in paragraph (a)(1) of this appendix.

(2) The Federal agency’sright to unilaterally terminate this awardas described in paragraphs

(a)(2) or (b)(1) of this appendix:

(i) Implements the requirements of 22 U.S.C.78, and

(ii) Is in addition to all other remedies for noncompliance that areavailable to the Federal agency under this award.

(3) The grantee must include the requirements of paragraph (a)(1) of this awardterm in any subawarditmakes to aprivate entity

(4) If applicable, the grantee must also comply with the compliance plan and certification requirements in 2CFR 175.105(b).

(d) Definitions. For purposes of this award term: “Employee” means either:

(1) An individual employed by the grantee or asubrecipient who is engaged in the performance of the project or program under this award; or

(2) Another person engaged in the performance of the project or program under this awardand not compensated by the grantee including, but not limited to, avolunteer or individual whose services arecontributed by athird party as an in-kind contribution towardcost sharing requirements.

“Private Entity” means any entity,including for-profitorganizations, nonprofitorganizations, institutions of higher education, and hospitals. The term does not include foreign public entities, Indian Tribes, local governments, or states as defined in 2CFR 200.1.

The terms “severeforms of traf

BY:LaToya

NARRATIVE

Lincoln Beach is an approximately 15-acresite bounded by Lake Pontchartrain to the

AISHA R. COLLIER

1300 Perdido Street.

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: July 18, 2025 NOCP 8489

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 34,161 EXHIBIT “A”

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND [COVER PAGE]

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND

THIS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (the Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City of New Orleans, represented by LaToya Cantrell, Mayor (the City”), and The Administratorsofthe Tulane Educational Fund, through its Campus Health Services operating the Tulane Emergency Medical Services (“TEMS”), represented by Patrick Norton Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (“Tulane”). The City and the Tulane may sometimes each be referred to as a“Party,” and collectively,asthe Parties.” The Agreement is effective as of the date of execution by the City (the Effective Date”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS,the City is apolitical subdivision of the State of Louisiana;

WHEREAS,Tulane is aprivate non-profitcorporation, whose principal address is located at 6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118; WHEREAS,pursuant to Article 7, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and related statutes, and Section 9-314 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, the City may enter into cooperative endeavors with the State of Louisiana, its political subdivisions and corporations, the United States and its agencies, and any public or private corporation, association, or individual with regard to cooperative financing and other economic development activities, the procurement and development of immovable property,joint planning and implementation of public works, the joint use of facilities, joint research and program implementation activities, joint funding initiatives, and other similar activities in support of public education, community development, housing rehabilitation, economic growth, and other public purposes;

WHEREAS,the City operates New Orleans EMS (“NOEMS”) and NOEMS is the sole provider of prehospital emergency ambulance services within Orleans Parish wherethe request for service assistance is made through the Emergency 911 system through the Orleans Parish Communications District; WHEREAS,the City is agreeable to affording Tulane students the opportunity to ride along with NOEMS ambulances so that the students may gain the knowledge and experience necessary to complete their EMT/AEMT clinical requirements; and,

WHEREAS,the City and Tulane desiretoaccomplish avaluable public purpose of providing the best available health careservices for the welfareofthe City’spatients and clients by fostering and encouraging the training of Tulane students; and, NOW THEREFORE,the City and Tulane, each having the authority to do so, agree as follows:

ARTICLE I-TULANE’S OBLIGATIONS

A. Administration. Tulane shall:

1. Allow eligible students, who areactively enrolled in Tulane’s Department of EMS Education’sEMT Basic, AEMT,and/or Paramedic Program, to participate in field clinicals. under the supervision of any City employees, Federal Law Enforcement Employees, and military personnel.

2. Comply with and ensurethat its students and teaching staffcomply with the City’spolicies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

3. Maintain responsibility for the competence and educational preparation of teaching staffresponsible for guiding and supervising students.

4. Ensurethe students comply with the City’sdress code policies, including but not limited to wearing appropriate nametags

5. Maintain responsibility for the educational program of the students assigned to the City and for theassignment of students in accordwith agreed to opportunities.

6. Ensurethe students conduct themselves with decorum and usethe facilities in acarefuland prudent manner,showing proper respect to Facilities staffmembers, clients, family members, physicians and other visitors conducting themselves in harmony with them.

7. Be responsible for the ethical conduct of students and faculty during their tour of experience at the City; ensurethat students and teaching staffmaintain proper concernfor the welfareof the patients under the City’scare.

8. Provide the City with arotation of scheduling,giving the name and number of students assigned for approval.

9. Provide necessary assurance and evidence that students and faculty aremedically capable of functioning at entry level for said program, as per the City and Tulane’srequirements, through the administration of ahealth evaluation. At aminimum,said health evaluation shall include routine laboratory tests, chest X-rays, TB tests, ageneral physical examination, and Hepatitis Bvaccination status (proof of vaccination or declination) prior to the start of the educational rotation. All students and faculty shall be responsible for the personal health careexpenses. Tulane shall address the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) blood borne pathogen standards and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recommendations.

10. Beforethe students begin their assignments, provide the City with specificgoals and learning objectives for the educational experience to be accomplished while the students areunder the supervision of the City.

11. Maintain responsibility for educating and ensuring faculty and students arecompetent in relation to infection control practices including isolation and personal protective equipment requirements.

B. Student Misconduct. Upon request of the City,Tulane shall remove astudent or faculty member that is disruptive or is otherwise unacceptable to the City for reasons of health, performance, behavior,orother causes which violate the City’s standards, rules, policies or procedures, poses athreat to the health, safety or welfareofapatient, employee or any other person, or for any other reason deemed necessary by the City If aconflict arises between an employee of the City and Tulane faculty or student, the Parties shall intervene within seven (7) calendar days in an attempt to resolve the matter.Inaddition, upon receipt of the roster or at any time after arotation begins, the City may refuse to allow any student or faculty to participate in the experience if the individual has an unfavorable record with the City from previous employment, another clinical rotation, or any other reason.

C. Background Check. For each faculty and student participating in the educational rotation with the City,Tulanewill provide verification that the following

accrediting agency,orspecificHospital.

5. Costs of such background checks arethe responsibilityofthe student or Tulane. Further,Tulane shall ensuretimelyreporting, not less than seven (7) days after Tulane’sknowledge, to the City of any arrests and/or criminal charges or convictions filed subsequent to the completion of the criminal background check. Failuretodosomay result in dismissal from the rotation program.

D. Tulane Faculty Tulane shall ensurethat its faculty:

1. Areappropriately experienced, qualified, and currently competent for each educational experience.

2. Serve as aliaison between Tulane and the City.

3 Provide adequate supervision and evaluation of student assignments and experiences: monitoring and evaluating the competence and performance of each student.

4. Advise students of their responsibilities during their experience with the City to include keeping confidential all medical and health information pertaining to patients in compliance with the Health Insurance Portabilityand AccountabilityAct of 1996 (“HIPAA”) privacy and security standards and advise students that the minimum protected health information (“PHI”) will be disclosed only to perform functions necessary to the assigned experience.

ARTICLE II -THE CITY’S OBLIGATIONS

A. Administration.

1. The City shall administer this Agreement through its New Orleans Emergency Medical Services Division (“NOEMS”).

2. NOEMSshall report all infractions of its rules or regulations to the College and any disciplinary action shall vest with the College provided that NOEMS, within its discretion, may discontinue the permission extended to use its clinical practice facilities as to any or all of said students.

3. Pursuant to the foregoing, NOEMSwill cooperate as to the following:

a. Permit the students to participate in those available practice fields of patient caretechnicians (not to exceed the locallyaccepted ratio of students per instructor).

b. Permit the students to attend lectures when and as might be scheduled by the City in consultation with Tulane’s coordinator of the Allied Health program.

c. Designate one person as liaison to coordinate Tulane’s activities within the City.

d. Accept, assign, and otherwise treat students without regardtorace, color,national origin, sex, or qualified handicap.

e. In the event of accident or illness of astudent or faculty member,arrange emergency careatthe student or faculty’ssole cost and expense.

4. The permission granted shall be exercised within the framework of Tulane’scurriculum in agreement with the City

5. The City reserves the right to conduct adrug screen on any student or faculty member in accordance with its policies. If a student or faculty member fails adrug screen, the City may bar participation in or continuation in the rotation.

ARTICLE III –COMPENSATION

A. Compensation. Therewill be no compensation under this Agreement.

ARTICLE IV -DURATION AND TERMINATION

A. Term.The term of this agreement shall be effective for five (5) years from the Effective Date.

B. Termination for Convienience. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time during the term of the Agreement by giving Tulane written notice of the termination at least 30 calendar days beforethe intended date of termination.

C. Termination for Cause. The City may terminate this Agreement immediatelyfor cause by sending written notice to Tulane. “Cause” includes without limitation any failuretoperform any obligation or abide by any condition of this Agreement or the failureofany representation or warranty in this Agreement, including without limitation any failuretocomply with the requirements of the City’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program and any failureto comply with any provision of City Code §2-1120 or requests of the Office of Inspector General.Ifa termination for cause is subsequentlychallenged in acourt of law and the challenging party prevails, the termination will be deemed to be atermination for convenience effective 30 days from the date of the original written notice of termination for cause was sent to the challenging party; no further notice will be required.

ARTICLE V- INDEMNITY

A. In General. To the fullest extent permitted by law,Tulane will indemnify,defend, and hold harmless the City,its agents, employees, officials, insurers, self-insurance funds, and assigns (collectively,the Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, and judgments of sums of money accruing against the Indemnified Parties: for loss of life or injury or damage to persons or property arising from or relating to any act or omission or the operation of Tulane, its agents or employees while engaged in or in connection with the discharge or performance of any Services under this Agreement; and for any and all claims and/or liens for labor,services, or materials furnished to Tulane in connection with the performance of work under this Agreement.

B. Limitation. Tulane’sindemnity does not extend to any loss arising fromthe negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Indemnified Parties, provided that neither Tulane nor any of its agents or employees contributed to such negligence or willful misconduct.

C. Independent Duty Tulane has an immediate and independent obligation to, at the City’soption: (a) defend the City from or (b) reimburse the City for its costs incurred in the defense of any claim that actuallyorpotentially falls within this indemnity, even if: (1) the allegations areormay be groundless, false, or fraudulent; or (2) Tulane is ultimately absolved from liability

E. Expenses. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary,Tulane shall bear the expenses including, but not limited to, the City’s reasonable attorney fees and expenses, incurred by the City in enforcing this indemnity

ARTICLE VI –INSURANCE

A. Liability Insurance.Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, Tulane shall ensureall students and faculty maintainProfessional LiabilityInsurance coverage appropriate to the professional services to be performed by students, with policy limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim /$1,000,000 aggregate.

B. Health Insurance. Tulane shall ensureall students and faculty maintain Health Insurance coverage and provide the City with proof of such coverage prior to the start of any activities and/or services according to the Agreement. ARTICLE VII -PERFORMANCE MEASURES

A. Factors. The City will measurethe performance of Tulane according to the following non-exhaustive factors: work performed in compliance with the terms of the Agreement; staff availability; stafftraining; staffprofessionalism; staff experience; customer service; communication and accessibility; prompt and effective correction of situations and conditions; timeliness and completeness of submission of requested documentation (such as records, receipts, invoices, insurance certificates, and computer-generated reports).

B. Failure to Perform. If Tulane fails to perform according to the Agreement, the City will notify Tulane. If thereisa continued lack of performance after notification, the City may declareTulane in defaultand may pursue any appropriate remedies available under the Agreement and/or any applicable law.Inthe event of anotification of default, the City will invoice the defaulting contractor for any increase in costs and other damages sustained by the City. Further,the City will seek full recovery from the defaulting contractor

ARTICLE VIII -NON-DISCRIMINATION

A. Equal Employment Opportunity.Inall hiring or employment made possible by,or resulting from this Agreement, Tulane (1) will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,religion, sex, gender,age, physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry,and (2) whereapplicable, will take affirmative action to ensurethat Tulane’semployees aretreated during employment without regardtotheir race, color,religion, sex, gender,age, physical or mental disability,national origin, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry.This requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoffortermination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. All solicitations or advertisements for employees shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardtorace, color,religion, sex, gender,age, physical or mental disability,national origin, sexual orientation, creed, culture or ancestry B. Non-Discrimination.Inthe performance of this Agreement, Tulane will not discriminate on the basis, whether in fact or perception, of aperson’srace, color,creed, religion, national origin, ancestry age, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity,domestic partner status, marital status, physical or mental disability,or

AIDS- or HIV-status against (1) any employee of the City working with Tulane in any of Tulane’soperations within Orleans Parish or (2) any person seeking accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, services, or membership in all business, social, or other establishments or organizations operated

Agreement is being suspended.

C. Effect 1. Upon the occurrence of aForce Majeureevent, for which the City has provided required notice, the City may, at its sole discretion: a. Suspend this Agreement for aduration to be set by the City not to exceed 90 days. During such time of suspension, the Parties will not be liable or responsible for performance of their respective obligations under this Agreement, and therewill be excluded from the computation of such period of time any delays directly due to the occurrence of the Force Majeureevent. During any such period of suspension, Tulane must take all commercially reasonable actions to mitigate against the effects of the Force Majeure event and to ensurethe prompt resumption of performance when so instructed by the City; or b. Terminate this Agreement, either immediately or after one or more periods of suspension, effective on notice to Contractor and without any further compensation due.

2. Notwithstanding Section C(1) above, the obligations relating to making payments whendue (for services or materials already provided) and those obligations specified to survive in the Agreement will be unaffected by any suspension or termination ARTICLE XI -NOTICE

A. In General.Except for any

LA 70001.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time ofthe sale

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or PersonalCheck with Bank Letter of Credit

ZACHARYGAR‐

RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025

jun13-jul18-2t $105.59

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-561

HOME BANK, N.A. VS 7917

BARATARIA, LLC

By virtue of and in obedienceto

aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 13, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on July 23,2025 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

t e eo a d a therights, ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances, andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theparishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as CROWN POINT, about twelve (12) milesfromthe Mississippi River, being a part of that land sketch attached to andmadea part of asaleofreal estate by Clemelle A. Ter‐rebonne to Eu‐gene Paula Cheramie, passed before W. Richard White, Notary Public,dated July 31, 1944, the said LOTisdes‐ignatedbythe NO 11 and marked “Nola Billiot” in PLOT designated as NO 15 which said lotcom‐prises eightand ahalfacres, moreorless, accordingto said plan,saidLOT Eleven (11) measures forty (40’) feet from on Barataria Highwayby Two Hundredfeet in depth, between equaland paral‐lellines,said plot (15) being bounded by BaratariaHigh‐way, BruceEs‐tate Line,Or‐leansRoadway andThomas SharpLine. The foregoingde‐scription is in accordance with printsur‐veybyAlvin Ho‐tard,C.E.dated October 31, 1968.

Theimprove‐mentsthereon bear Municipal No.7917 BaratariaBlvd. Marrero,LA 70072

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- 10% down balancein 30 days

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13,2025, July 18, 2025 jun13-jul18-2t $97.12

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-694

BANKPLUS VERSUS NOLA WINE CRE‐ATIONS LLC By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, ParishofJeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, dated February 10, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on July 23, 2025 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

**TOBESOLD SEPARATELY**

OFFICIAL NOTICE

PublicNotice is hereby given thatthe Councilofthe City of New Orleans willconsider at its regular meetingofJuly24, 2025 at 10:00a.m., to be held either via video conferenceorinthe CouncilChamber,CityHall, 1300 Perdido Street,Room1E07, the adoptionofOrdinanceCalendar No.35,168introduced at the meetingofJuly10, 2025.

SAID ORDINANCEwouldauthorizethe Mayor of the City of New Orleans

to enter into aCooperative Endeavor Agreement(“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury Department”), fora term greater thanone year,for the publicpurpose of redeveloping LincolnBeach in the City of New Orleans, asmorefully detailed in the CEAattached heretoasExhibit “A”.

Saidordinancemay be seen in full in the Office of the ClerkofCouncil, Room 1E09, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANTCLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: July 18,2025 NOCP 8497

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL.NO. 35,168 EXHIBIT A

COOPERATIVEENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE UNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY [COVERPAGE]

THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall h i h

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

JEFFREYM TOEPFER

Acertain piece or portionof ground together with allthe buildingsand improvements thereon, andall therights, ways privileges, servitudes,ad‐vantages,and appurtenances thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, Southof GardereSubdi‐vision andinac‐cordance with Plan of Survey by Wilton J. Dufrene, land surveyor,dated Harvey, Louisiana, June 1, 1978,a copy of

*Due to its size,copies of theattachment(s) maybe seen in full in theClerkofCouncil’s Office,1300Perdido Street, Room 1E09,City Hall or areavailable upon request. Please call 504658-1085.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERKOFCOUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE:July18, 2025 NOCP 8498

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of New Orleans

SAID ORDINANCE would authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans toenter into aCooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), administered through the HANO Police Department (HANOPD), for aterm greater than one year,for the public purpose of providing Law Enforcement Mutual Aid and Mobilization,inthe City of New Orleans, as morefully detailed in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement formattached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

Said ordinance may be seen in full in the Office of the Clerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: July 18, 2025 NOCP 8487

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,159 EXHIBIT “A”

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENTBETWEEN

THECITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF NEW ORLEANS

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND HOUSING AUTHORITY OF NEW ORLEANS

LAWENFORCEMENTMUTUAL AID AND MOBILIZATION

THIS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (the“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City of New Orleans, represented by LaToya Cantrell, Mayor (the City”), administered through the New Orleans Police Department (“NOPD”), and theHousing Authority of New Orleans (“HANO”), represented by Marjorianna Willman,Executive Director administered through the HANOPolice Department( HANOPD”). The City and HANOPD may sometimes each be referred to as a“Party,” and collectively,asthe Parties.” The Agreement is effective as of the date of execution by the City (the“Effective Date”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS,the City is apolitical subdivision of the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS,the HANO is amunicipal housing authority established by the LegislatureofLouisiana Act 117, Senate Bill78; and WHEREAS,the HANOPD isthe law enforcement body of HANO and thepolice officers of HANOPD aredulycommissioned as police officers in accordance with the provisions of La. Rev.Stat. 40:456.1, the terms of which arehereby fully incorporated as is set forth herein in extenso; WHEREAS,pursuant to Article7,Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and related statutes, and Section 9-314 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, the City may enter into cooperative endeavors with the State of Louisiana, its political subdivisions and corporations, the United States and its agencies, and anypublic or privatecorporation,association, or individual with regard to cooperative financing and other economicdevelopment activities, the procurement and development of immovable property,joint planning and implementation of public works, the joint use of facilities, joint research and program implementation activities, joint funding initiatives, and other similar activities in support of public education,community development, housing rehabilitation, economicgrowth, and other public purposes; WHEREAS,pursuant to La. Rev.Stat. 40:456.1, HANOPD officers have the right to carry concealed weapons and to exercise the power of arrest when discharging their duties on all streets, roadsand rights-of-way throughout the City of New Orleans; WHEREAS,Louisiana law,specifically,La. Rev.Stat. 38:326, authorizes HANOPD officers to discharge its police to exercise the power of arrest as peace officers, according to law,withinthe area of their jurisdiction as provided herein; and, ifspecifically requested by theChief Law Enforcement Officer of the NOPD; WHEREAS,therehas been aclose working relationshipbetween the NOPD and HANOPD in the function of law enforcement, which each of the parties hereto desiretocontinue;

WHEREAS,each party hereto has the power,authority and responsibility to provide police and law enforcement protection and services within itsrespective boundaries in orderto fulfill their respective obligations;

WHEREAS,inconsideration of the foregoing, the City and HANOPD desiretoaccomplish avaluable public purpose of providing mutual aid to each other in the form of certainlaw enforcement services as set forth herein to protect the public peace and safety and preserve the lives and property of the people;

WHEREAS,the City has determined that the reasonablyanticipated tangibleand intangible benefits to the City to bederived from this Agreement, including increased police presence and protection, increased citizens’ sense of well-being, reduced crime and crime rates, as well as the tangible benefits to the City outlined herein, areequivalent to or exceed the value of the City’sobligations contained therein NOWTHEREFORE,the City and HANOPD, each having the authority to do so, agree as follows: ARTICLE I-OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES

A. Obligations of HANOPD. HANOPD will, only upon requestbyan NOPD district commander or designee and in accordance with the request guidelines set forth herein, and in accordance with the Agreement’sterms and conditions:

1. HANOPD and NOPD will each provide aLiaison Officer to meet at least on aweekly basis to shareinstatistical data and intelligence as it pertains to applicable HANO properties as well as the immediate surrounding areas and establish plans of action for any problems identifies;

2. HANOPD shall allow NOPD officers access to HANO resident datafor the purposes of accomplishing any law enforcement objective.

3. HANOPD shall allow NOPD officers accesstoHANOPD data, facilities and equipment, if those resources areavailable for the purposeofaccomplishing any law enforcement objective.

4. It shall be the responsibilityofHANOPD to obtain permission to operate on the Region 1Public Safety Radio System and have interoperable communication radios with NOPD which currently uses theMotorola XTS 5000R 700/800 MHz radio. Once permission to access the Region 1Public Safety Radio System has been secured, HANOPD shall have access to NOPD talk groups related to corresponding HANO properties, including HANO’s“scattered sites”properties, administrative andmaintenancefacilities operated by HANO throughout the city.HANOPD shall alsohaveaccesstocertain city-wide special event talk groups;

5 Provide NOPD with law enforcement assistance within the Boundaries as requested (provided HANOPD determines it is reasonably able to soprovide said requested services) to include, but not be limited to, dealing with civil disturbances, large protest demonstrations, aircraft disasters, fires,natural ormanmade disasters,sporting events,concerts, parades, escapes from detention facilities and incidents requiring utilization of specialized units, as is permitted by law.For purposes of this Agreement, the “Boundaries” will consist of all eight NOPD Districts, including all levees, waterfronts, and bridges;

6. Provide NOPD with law enforcement assistance as requested (provided HANOPD determines it is reasonably able to so provide said requested services)indealing with any violation of Louisiana statutes including, but not limited to, investigating homicides, sex offenses, robberies,assaults,burglaries, larcenies, gambling, motor vehicle thefts,drug violations, accidents involving motor vehicles, providing backup services duringpatrol activities and participating in inter-agency task forces and/or joint investigations, as is permitted by law;

7. HANOPD will send acopy of all completed criminal investigations to NOPD; HANOPD reports all NIBRS crimes to theFBI;

8. If HANOPD has completed the initial investigation and NOPD has not arrived on the scene HANOPD will provide all requested information to responding NOPD officers; HANOPD officers shall determine the initial signal for all item numbers received on their behalf;HANOPD will be allowed to conduct ajoint investigation on all crimes occurring on HANOPD property or at SLFPA-E flood protection structures;

9. When acting upon the requestofNOPD, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, HANOPD officers shall have the same territorial and subject matter jurisdiction of the applicable NOPD District Station;

10. HANOPD is responsible for the performance of all administrative activities necessary and required by any and all rules and regulations applicable to HANOPD by SLFPA-E for the administration of the provision of law enforcement services pursuant to this Agreement;

11. Any report,summons and/or citations generated by HANOPD in connection with arequest for law enforcement services issued by NOPD in accordance herewith will be processed through the applicable NOPD district station. HANOPD will be entitled to retain acopy of any such reports,summons, and/or citations for itsrecords. HANOPD shall utilize the same report, summons and/or citation forms as NOPD. Any evidence, property, report,summonses or citations submitted by HANOPD shall besubmitted in compliance with current NOPD policy and procedures, copies of which will be provided by NOPD to HANOPD in connection herewith. If there is an incident when both HANOPD and NOPD areonthe scene that results in an internal NOPD investigation of the actions of HANOPD officers, HANOPD will be promptly notified and allowed to participate in NOPD’sinternal review

12. In situations wherethe NOPD is involved in an unusual incident, emergency,orother situation requiring alarge amount of policeresources such as aprotest, crime scene, or disaster theNOPD may request HANOPD officers to assist in various duties. HANOPD agrees to assist if called upon and to provide the necessary resources, if available, to accomplish tasks which include, but arenot limited to: a. Handling all NOPD calls for service, in the applicable district, while NOPD is engaged in the incident; b. Trafficcontrol; c. Crowd control; d. Other law enforcement situations as requested by the applicable NOPD District Commander or his/her designee.

13. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the City assumes liability for all actions taken by HANOPD while acting upon request by an NOPD district commander or designee and in accordance with the request guidelines set forth herein, and outsideoftheir ordinary territorial jurisdiction as set forth in La. Rev.Stat. 38:326;

14. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, HANOPD shall remain under the direction and/or supervision of appropriate HANOPD supervisor in accordance with HANOPD’spolicies and guidelines; nothing contained herein shall impose the duty ofdirectionand/or supervision of any HANOPD officer upon the NOPD;

15. Recordkeeping. All parties agree to keep all such business recordsrelated to, or arising out of, this Agreement as would be kept by areasonably prudent law enforcement agency for aperiodofsix (6) years after the termination of this Agreement;

16. Right to Audit; Access. Upon receiptofreasonable notice and asoften as the City may reasonably deem necessary,HANOPD shall make all data, records, reportsand all other materials relating to this Agreement available to the City for examination and copying.

B. Obligations of the City The NOPD will:

1. Provide law enforcement assistance and services to HANOPD as requested, provided NOPD determines it is reasonably able to so provide said requested services;

2. The Orleans Parish Communication District will provide HANOPD with aNOPD item number when requested via NOPD radio by HANOPD ranking officers; this will allow NOPD the opportunity to respond to the scene if deemed appropriate by NOPD;

3. NOPD shall provide, when feasible and available, training to HANOPD officers at no cost to HANO. In turn, HANOPD shall provide training, when feasible and available, to NOPD officers;

4. The Orleans Parish Communication District shall provide HANOPD units with radio call numbers. The Orleans Parish Communication District will inquireinto the availability of the HANOPD and if available, dispatch appropriate calls for service toHANOPD;

5. The Orleans Parish Communication District will support HANOPD with unit history and/or aunit history printout when requested by the proper HANOPD authority;

6. In situations wherea HANOPD officer is involved in asituation in which the actions of the officer,and/or use of force including a firearms discharge, results in aserious injury or death, NOPD shall have investigative jurisdiction over the incident and provide HANOPD with the finding;

7. NOPD personnel shall respond and adheretosubpoenas issued by an appropriate court of jurisdiction as it relates to HANO properties and interests;

8. NOPD support unites shall assist HANOPD officers with investigations as necessary.These units include, but arenot limited to: a. Records Room b. Communications c. Crime Analysis d. Investigations (when working with an NOPD investigator on related issues) e. Public Integrity Bureau f. Crime Lab g. Central Evident and Property

9. In requesting the assistance of HANOPD pursuant hereto, NOPD shall, if possible, specify the number of HANOPD officers and typesofequipment required, whereand to whom such officers aretoreport, and whereand to whom the equipment should be delivered;

10. Perform all administrative activities necessary and required by anyand all rules and regulations applicable to NOPD for the administration of the provision of law enforcement services pursuant to this Agreement;

11. Provide electronic access to EPR; provide hardware/software and electronic access to DigiTicket;

12. NOPD shall handle all Unified Crime Reports (“U.C.R.”) occurring onand/or around HANO properties; Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, NOPD officers assigned within the Boundaries as apart of their normal assignments will continue to exercise their duties and obligations including handling routine police functions including, but not limited to, responses to service calls, routine patrols, investigations of complaints, etc., all trafficwork, special events coverage, undercover/stakeout work and any followupinvestigations including, but not limited to, investigations involving vice, rapes and homicides; NOPD shall advise HANOPD of any all investigations occurring within HANOPD facilities and public housing communities.

C. Law Enforcement Assistance Request Protocol.

1. To invoke assistance under the provisions of this Agreement, the district commander or designee from the requesting party shall be required to contact the district commander or designee of the responding party by telephone, in writing or email. The responding party may request such information from the requesting party as is necessary to confirm the emergency situation and to assess the types and amounts of assistance that may be provided.

2. Each member of the NOPD and HANOPD shall maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with each other.Each of the parties hereto will engage in and coordinate problemsolving strategies in connection with the law enforcement services provided hereunder.The parties will not assume administrative or other tasks intended for the specificrespective agency

3. All calls for service arethe responsibility of NOPD. However, HANOPDhas the authority to respond and handle Code 1 calls for service on HANO properties as long as those calls are not U.C.R. in nature. Nothing in this agreement shall prohibit HANOPD from responding to and assisting the NOPD on Code 2U.C.R. and non-U.C.R. calls for service on HANO properties. a. Crimes classified as U.C.R.s areasfollows: Homicide, Rape, Armed Robbery,Simple Robbery,Assault, Burglary,Theft, and Auto Theft.

4. NOPD Records Room will facilitate all requests for report copies relating to HANO properties from the proper HANOPD authority Copies of any report requested from HANOPD shall be related to official law enforcement activities only.NOPD agrees to provide to the HANOPD Lieutenants on aweekly basis alist of those incidents that have occurred on HANO properties as designated in Exhibit A.

5. HANOPD officers arenot governed by NOPD policy and procedures, and NOPD officers arenot governed by HANOPD policy and procedures. No NOPD supervisor shall compel any HANOPD officer to adheretoNOPD policy and procedure, and no HANOPD supervisor shall compel any NOPD officer to adheretoHANOPD policy and procedure. However,all HANOPD officers shall comply with current and applicable NOPD policies and procedures when submitting documents, reports, property and or evidence to the NOPD for processing.

ARTICLE II -COMPENSATION

Thereisnocompensation component to this Agreement at this time; however,nothing contained herein shall prohibit the parties from modifying the Agreement in the futuretoinclude compensation in accordance with the parties’mutual agreement. Both the City and HANOPD shall be responsible for the compensation of its respective employees for the performance of services hereunder in accordance with its ordinary and routine business operations. See also infra,Article IX, Sections G-H.

ARTICLE III -DURATION

A. Term. The term of this agreement shall be for three (3) years from the Effective Date. B. Extension. The City

continued nonperformance will nullify this Agreement.

ARTICLE VIII –INDEPENDENT ENTITY

A. Independent Entity Status.HANOPD is an independent entity and shall not be deemed an employee, servant, agent, partner,orjoint ventureofthe City and will not hold itself nor any of its employees, subcontractors, nor agents to be an employee, partner,oragent of the City B. Acknowledgment of Exclusion of Worker’sCompensation Coverage. HANOPD expressly agrees and acknowledges that it is an independent contractor as defined in La. R.S. 23:1021 and as such, it is expressly agreed and understood between the parties hereto, in entering into this services agreement, that the NOPD shall not be liable to HANOPD for any benefits or coverage as provided by the Workmen’sCompensation Law of the State of Louisiana, and further,under the provisions of La. R.S. 23:1034, anyone employed by HANOPD shall not be considered an employee of the NOPD for the purpose of Workers’ Compensation coverage. Likewise, HANOPD shall not be liable to

of which is an‐nexedtothe act, datedJune 27, 1978and recorded as COB932, folio 171, Jefferson Parish Louisiana; said pieceorportion of ground mea‐sures242.55 ft fronton 11thStreet, (alsoknown as 8thStreet), a depth andfront on Manhattan Avenue of 159.87 ft , a depth andfront on Chalmette Avenue of 124.75 ft.bya width in therearof 240 ft.Said property bounded on the southsideby 11thStreet (or 8thStreet), on the west side by Chalmette Av‐enue,onthe east side by ManhattanAv‐enue andonthe north side by what wasformerly GardereSubdi‐vision In accordance with plan of sur‐veybyR.L Schumann, Sur‐veyor, datedAu‐gust 26, 1975, said pieceor portion of ground consist‐ingofLot 1and Lot2 lyingsouth of Square 5, GardereSubdi‐vision and a portionofa 50 foot stripre‐served for street rightof way datedAugust 13, 1925, C.O.B. 69,folio 584, which street rightofway wasset aside and abandonedby ordinance No 2718 of thePo‐

2718 of the Po lice Jury of the Parish of Jeffer‐son, adopted on April12, 1955 andregistered in C.O.B. 386, folio 624, Jeffer‐son Parish, Louisiana. and Acertain strip of ground,to‐gether with all of thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as GARDERESUB‐DIVISION.Said portionof ground is part of astrip of ground origi‐nally measuring50 feet wide ex‐tendingfrom Gardereaddi‐tion to Southern Cotton OilCo., reserved as a street in asale to R. W. May‐ronne datedAu‐gust 13,1925, registered in C.O.B. 69,folio 584. Said stripof ground com‐mences 124.75 feet northofthe intersection of Chalmette Av‐enue andEighth Street (formerly Eleventh Street) and measures 25 feet fronton Chalmette Av‐enue,same width in the rear,bya depth of 120 feet between equaland paral‐lellines;and in accordance to a survey by Wilton J. Dufrene, Land Surveyor, dated August 24, 1979, said stripof ground is situ‐ated andhas thesamedesig‐i d

the same desig nationsand measurements as aboveset forthand is bounded by Chalmette Av‐enue,Pine Street,Manhat‐tanAvenue and Eighth Street (formerly Eleventh Street), acopy of said survey is annexedtothe act, datedSep‐tember 7, 1979 and recorded as COB965, folio 489, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Lots 1and 2and portionofaban‐doned50foot rightofway beingacquired by Dolores BarriosGuidry andAlcideG Guidry by act datedJune 27, 1978 and recorded as COB 932, folio 171, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Aportion of abandoned50 foot rightof way(25 x120) also beingac‐quired by Do‐lores BarriosGuidry andAlcideG Guidry by act, dated Septem‐ber7,1979,and recorded as COB965, folio 489, Jefferson Parish Louisiana MunicipalAd‐dress: 1605 8th Street,Harvey, LA 70058 (for in‐formationalpur‐posesonly) THIS ACTIS MADE,AC‐CEPTED AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: •BellPhone Ter‐minalasshown on thesurvey by Wilton J. Dufrene, dated

Dufrene, dated 6/1/1978.

-AND

MISCELLA‐NEOUSFURN‐TURE,FIXTURES ANDEQUIP‐MENT AS PER INVENTORY ON FILE WHICH IS STORED ON SITE

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

MARK C. LANDRY Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025 jun13-jul18-2t $190.29

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:863-573

SHIELDS, SR ANDKATHERINE P. SHIELDS (A/K/A KATHER‐INE PARKER SHIELDS)

STATE DRIVE, E RICE PLACE, OLE MISS DRIVEand E. PURDUE

PLACE, said lot is designated as LOTNO. 3-A, commences at a distance of 127 feet from thecorner of E. Louisiana StateDrive and E. Rice Place, andmeasures thence in thedirection of E. Purdue Place 62 feet fronton E. Louisiana StateDrive, same in width in therear, by a depth of 110 feet between equaland paral‐lellines

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:863-205 CLICKN'CLOSE INC. VERSUS ALEXANDRA COCCO

PHHMORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS EDWARD J.

ONECERTAIN LOTOFGROUND, together with allthe rights ways,privi‐leges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywise appertaining situated in the Stateof Louisiana, PARISH OF JEF‐FERSON,CITY OF KENNER,and in that part thereofknown as UNIVERSITY CITY SUBDIVI‐SION, SECTION2,and in SQUARE NO 34 thereof, which square is bounded by E. LOUISIANA STATEDRIVE,E

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

EMILYA MUELLER Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025 jul18-aug22-1t

$83.36

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

DIVISION 6 des ignatedasLOT 37 SQUARE 100, which square is bounded by Guardian Av‐enue,Goodson Drive, Gibson Street and GoucherStreet which said Lot 37 commences at adistanceof 292.05 feet from thecorner of Guardian Av‐enue and GoucherStreet, which measures thence 60 feet fronton Guardian Av‐enue,bya width in therearof60 feet,bya depth between equal andparallel linesof110 feet Allmorefully shownonsur‐vey by Gilbert, Kelly and Couturie,Inc., datedAugust 14, 1975, an‐nexedhereto andmadea part hereof;subject to restrictions servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affectingthe property

Theimprove‐mentsthereon bear theMunici‐palNo. 2125 Guardian Av‐enue,Terry‐town, LA 70056

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liens and privileges. TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

COURTEAU Attorney for Plaintiff

P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025 jul18-aug22-1t $91.30

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 31, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 b k

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of New Orleans

will consider at its regular meeting of July 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., to be held either via video conference or in the Council Chamber,City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E07, the adoption of Ordinance Calendar No. 35,165 introduced at the meeting of July 10, 2025.

SAID ORDINANCE would authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into aCooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and the Sewerage and Water BoardofNew Orleans, (“SWBNO”) with aterm greater than one year,for the public purpose of administering the collection of Orleans Parish sanitation chargers, as morefully detailed in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

Said ordinance may be seen in full in the Office of the Clerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: July 18, 2025 NOCP 8493

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,165 EXHIBIT A

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS [COVER PAGE]

COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND THE SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

THIS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (the Agreement”)

is made and entered into on this 1st day of August 2025 (the Effective Date”), by and among the City of New Orleans, represented by HONORABLE LATOYACANTRELL,Mayor (the “City”) and The Sewerage and Water BoardofNew Orleans, herein represented by M. RON SPOONER, Interim Executive Director (“SWBNO”).

WHEREAS,pursuant Article 7, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and related statutes, and Section 9-314 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, the City may enter into cooperative endeavors with any public or private corporation, association, or individualwith regardtocooperative financing and other economic development activities, planning and implementation of public works, the joint use of facilities, joint funding initiatives, and other similar activities in supportofcommunity development, economic growth, and other public purposes; WHEREAS,the SWBNO is apolitical subdivision established by state law; and WHEREAS,intergovernmental cooperation for finances is authorized in Article VI Part 1, Section 20 of the Louisiana Constitution; and WHEREAS,the SWBNO serves as agent for the City to administer the collection of Orleans Parish sanitation charges by including public sanitation charges on each individual SWBNO account utilizing SWBNO water service which is eligible for sanitation services provided by the City The SWBNO retains an administrative fee for this collection service; and

WHEREAS,the SWBNO agrees to collect payment of Orleans Parish sanitation charges, on behalf of the City,byincluding the public sanitation charges on each individual SWBNO account which is eligible for sanitation services provided by the City.The SWBNO retains an administrative fee for the service of collecting sanitation fees; and

WHEREAS,the SWBNOisauthorized to terminate water service to any Orleans Parish resident who is delinquent, in accordance with SWBNO service Rules and Regulations, in the payment of water service or sanitation service charges; and

WHEREAS,the SWBNO provides an administrative hearing process for SWBNO account holders who aredelinquent in the payment of charges, prior to shutting offwater services; and

WHEREAS,notwithstanding the above referenced collection activities described herein, the SWBNOand the City desirethat the SWBNO be relieved of any and all responsibility for the collection of the sanitation service charges should an account holder fail to pay such charges at the time the SWBNO bills arepaid save for the termination action referred to herein; and

WHEREAS,the SWBNO and the City desirethat the SWBNO use the same proceduretoterminate water services to any account holder delinquent, in the payment of sanitation service charges; and

WHEREAS,the SWBNO and the City desirethat SWBNO Rules and Regulations, including those applicable to termination of water service, areapplicable to any account and account holder who is delinquent in the payment of sanitation service charges; and

WHEREAS,the SWBNO and the City desirethat the SWBNO, pursuant to the SWBNO Rules and Regulations, provide an administrative hearing process for account holders who aredelinquent in the payment of sanitation service charges, prior to shutting offwater service; and NOW THEREFORE,after the passage into law of an ordinance authorizing the termination of water services to any person delinquent in the payment of sanitation charges, the SWBNO and the City,each having the authority to do so, agree as follows:

I. COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR OBLIGATIONS

A.Obligations of the SWBNO.

The SWBNO hereby agrees to:

1. AdheretoCity Code Section 138-57 regarding Sanitation Charges/Collection include charges on SWBNO accounts that areeligible for sanitation services in accordance with City Code Section 138-45 Waste collection: commercial facilities, private contractorsorbusinesses and multi-unit residential structures; and

2. Administer the collection of Orleans Parish sanitation service charges as included in the SWBNO bill which arepaid at the time the water and/or sewerage bills arepaid; and

3. Terminate water supply services, pursuant to this agreement, to any account holder delinquent in compliance with SWBNO Rules and Regulations relative to administration of supplying water to Orleans Parish customers, including the administrative hearing process, and to administer the collection of Orleans sanitation charges paid as aresult of same; and

4. Perform customer service activities related to billing of sanitation charges including the following:

a. Answering customer billing inquiries by phone, internet or other means outlined in SWBNO Customer Service Procedures; b. Resolving billing inquiries; facilitating refunds and applying necessary adjustments; i. SWBNO has the authority and sole discretion to issue refunds and apply necessary adjustments pursuant to this agreement and the SWBNO Rules and Regulations governing the same; ii. Any refunds for sanitation charges issued to SWBNO customers will be withheld by SWBNO fromany transfer of monies collected under this Agreement prior to forwarding to the City.SWBNO retains all rights, claims and privileges to monies collected above what is accurately charged and collected for parish sanitation charges, including any refunds or otherwise withholdings regarding the same. The same is subject to reconciliation as detailed in this Agreement;

c. Forwardthe amount collected for sanitation charges to the City;

d. ForwardLitter Abatement annual fees described in City Code Section 138-58 received from the SWBNO account holders to the City; and

e. Provide annual Litter Abatement letters to customers who areeligible for litter abatement described in City Code Section; and

f. Provide details of accounts being referred to thirdparties forcollection enforcement such that the City will be able to conduct its own collection enforcement activities for unpaid sanitation charges.

5. Provide read only access to the SWBNO billing system, for up to three (3) City users, to access account information related to sanitation charges. This access does not relieve either party of responsibility regarding the confidentiality of account information collected and otherwise maintained by SWBNO.

B. Obligations of the City The City hereby agrees to:

1. Respond to any and all complaints or inquiries made to the SWBNO regarding the collection of the sanitation service charges, including providing any necessary documentation as requested by the

The payment described in this paragraph is to be remitted weekly; and

4. The City will enforce the collection of these sanitation charges, acknowledging specificallythat the SWBNO is relieved of any and all responsibilityfor the collection of the same should the account holder fail to pay for such services as set forth above.

5. The City will reconcile, on an annual basis, those customers who arenot eligible for sanitation services and do not provide Litter Abatement applications. The City will further instruct the SWBNOtoplace the specificsanitation charges to those customers whereapplicable.

II. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A. The SWBNO and the City represent and warrant that:

1. The SWBNOand the City have the full power and authority to enter into and execute this Agreement and this Agreement is legallybinding upon and enforceable against the SWBNOand the City in accordance with its terms.

2. The SWBNOand the City arenot awareofany obligation that wouldbeinconsistent with or in conflict with this Agreement or that wouldprevent, limit or impairinany way their performance or any obligations hereunder

3. All representations and warranties contained in this Agreement remain true and correct on the date of execution and that no event has occurred that wouldconstitute aviolation or contradiction of any representations and warranties contained in the Agreement.

4. The City and SWBNOwill jointlydevelop service standards and reporting procedures for these activities. Until such time that the aforementioned standardand reporting procedures aredeveloped, the activities described in this Agreement are governed by the Rules and Regulations of the SWBNOand subject to request by the City;

III. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

A. Duration This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for five years.

B. Termination and Suspension.

1. Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement immediatelyfor cause. If either party prevails in a challenge to atermination for cause, the termination for cause will be deemed to be atermination for convenience effective thirty (30) days from the date that the original written notice of termination for cause without the requirement of notice.

2. Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any timeduring the term of the Agreement by giving the other partywritten notice of its intention to terminate at least two (2) years beforethe intended date of termination.

C. Indemnity

1. Duty to Indemnify the SWBNO. To the fullest extent permitted by law,the City will protect, defend, indemnify,and hold harmless the SWBNO, its agents, and employees (collectively the “SWBNOIndemnified Parties”) from and against all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, losses (including, without limitation, economic losses), and costs, arising out of or related to (a) any actual or alleged act or omission in the performance of this Agreement by the City, its employees, or any subcontractor or (b) any act outside the scope of this Agreement by the City, its employees, or any subcontractor

2. Duty to Indemnify the City To the fullest extent permitted by law,the SWBNOwill protect, defend, indemnify,and hold harmless the City, its agents, and employees (collectively the “City Indemnified Parties”) from and against all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, losses (including, without limitation, economic losses), and costs, arising out of or related to (a) any actual or alleged act or omission in the performance of this Agreement by the SWBNO, its employees, or any subcontractor or (b) any act outside the scope of this Agreement by the SWBNO, its employees, or any subcontractor

3. Limit on City’sDuty to Indemnify Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,the City is not required to indemnify the SWBNOIndemnified Parties for any loss that results from the negligence or willful misconduct of the SWBNO, provided that the City or any subcontractor did not contribute to such negligence or willful misconduct

4. Limit on SWBNO’s Duty to Indemnify Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,the SWBNOisnot requiredtoindemnify the City Indemnified Parties for any loss that results from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City,provided that the SWBNO or any subcontractor did not contribute to such negligence or willful misconduct.

D. Non-Discrimination.

1. Non-Discrimination in Employment. With regardtoany hiring or employment decision made in connection with the performance of this Agreement, including without limitation employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer,recruitment, recruitment advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other compensation, and selection for training including apprenticeship, the SWBNO:

a. Will not discriminate or retaliate, in fact or in perception, against any employee or person seeking employment on the basis of race, color,national origin, religion, creed, culture, ancestral history,age, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity,marital or domestic partner status, physical or mental disability,orAIDS- or HIV-status;

b. Will take affirmative action to ensurecompliance with this section;

c. Will include statements in all solicitations or advertisements for employment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardtorace, color national origin, religion, creed, culture, ancestral history age, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity,marital or domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, or AIDS- or HIV-status;

d. Will post notices containing the provisions of this section in conspicuous places availabletoemployees and persons seeking employment

2. Subcontracts. The SWBNO will incorporate the provisions of this Article by reference into all subcontracts relating to the performance of this Agreement.

E. Notice. Except for any routine communication, any notice, demand, communication, or request required or permitted under this Agreement will be given in writing and delivered in person or by certified mail, returnreceipt requested as follows:

1. To the City: Sanitation Department 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W30, New Orleans, LA 70112 &

K. Survival of Provisions. All representations and warranties and all responsibilities regarding recordretention, access, and ownership, cooperation with Office of Inspector General investigations, and indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement and continue in full force and effect.

L. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered into for the exclusive benefitofthe City and the SWBNO, and the City and the SWBNO expressly disclaim any intent to benefitany person that is not aparty to this Agreement.

M. Non-Waiver The failureofeither party to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement, to enforce any right, or to seek any remedy upon discovery of any default or breach of the other party shall not affect or be deemed awaiver of any party’sright to insist upon compliance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, to exercise any rights, or to seek any available remedy with respect to any default, breach, or defective performance.

N. Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable by either party unless authorized by avalidly executed amendment.

O. Agreement Binding. This Agreement will be binding upon the successors, heirs, and transferees of either party

P. Modifications. This Agreement shall not be modified except by written amendment executed by authorized representatives of the parties.

Q. Voluntary Execution. The SWBNO has read and fully understands the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement and is executing the same willingly and voluntarily of its own volition.

R. Complete Agreement. This Agreement supersedes and replaces any and all prior agreements, negotiations, and discussions between the parties with regardtothe terms, obligations, and conditions of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City and the Contractor,through their duly authorized representatives, execute this Agreement.

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

BY:_ LATOYACANTRELL, MAYOR

Executed on this of 2025

FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED: Law Department

By:

Printed Name:

NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL

BY:_ CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Signed on this_ of 2025

THE SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS

BY:_ M. RON SPOONER, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FEDERAL TAXI.D.

FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED: Law Department

By:

Printed Name:

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE: July18, 2025 NOCP 8494

and

Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on Au‐gust 27, 2025 at 10 o'clocka.m thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

ONECERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in thePARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATEOF LOUISIANA,and is more fullyde‐scribedas fol‐lows,towit: LOT14, SQUARE F, WESTSIDE TERRACESUBDI‐VISION;subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ingthe property

Improvements thereonbear theMunicipal No.1152 Tallow Tree Lane,Har‐vey, Louisiana 70058.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price isdue at the timeofthe sale

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck

Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025

jul18-aug22-1t $77.10

thereunto be longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theState of Louisiana, Parish of Jeffer‐son, in that part knownas Floral AcresSubdivi‐sion Addition No.1 formerly desig‐natedas apor‐tion ofAreaH, Live OakPlanta‐tion,inaccor‐dancewith survey by Adloe Orr, Jr., &Asso‐ciates,C.E., datedAugust 12, 1963, being resubdivided by that plan of resubdivisionby AdloeOrr,Jr.,& Associates,C.E., datedOctober 9, 1963, approved by theJefferson Parish Council under ordinance no.6566 adoptedApril 9, 1964, recorded in COB 590, folio 940, andasrevised by plan of re‐subdivisionby Don A. Garland, C.E., datedJanuary 22, 1982,ap‐proved by the JeffersonParish Councilon February 17, 1982, under emergencyordi‐nanceno. 15060 recorded under entryno. 1005497 in COB 1021, folio 405, in conjunction with ordinance no.15088ap‐proved by theJefferson Parish Council on March17, 1982, recorded under entryno. 1007502 in COB1022,folio 434; beingfur‐ther resubdi‐videdbyplanof Krebs, LaSalle, LeMieux Consultants, Inc.,dated De‐cember 14, 2001, revisedMarch 15, 2002, ap‐proved by JeffersonParish Councilunder ordinanceno. 21576 adopted May22, 2002, ﬁledin COB3077,folio 491. Beingfur‐ther resubdi‐videdbyplanof Krebs, LaSalle, LeMieux Consultants, Inc.,dated June 21, 2002, ap‐proved by Jef‐ferson Parish Councilunder ordinanceno. 21671 adopted October9,2002, ﬁledinCOB 3085, folio 918, andmore particularly de‐scribedasfol‐lows:

with Bank Letter of Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate:

July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025

jul18-aug22-1t $137.89

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:852-018

NEWREZ LLC

D/B/ASHELL‐POINTMORT‐GAGE SERVIC‐ING VS JERRYJOSEPH SEVIN, JR. (A/K/A JERRYJ SEVINJR.,JERRY J. SEVIN, JERRY SEVIN)

with Bank Letter of Credit

AMYR.ORTIS

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate:

July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025

jul18-aug22-1t $89.18

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:864-977

ASSURANCEFI‐NANCIAL GROUP, LLC VERSUS ANISHKA CHANTELL DE‐GRUY AND TYJUAN V. CARTER

and Couturie CivilEngineers, datedApril 19, 1979.

Said measure‐mentsare more fully shownon a Plan of Survey by Wilton J. Dufrene, Land Surveyor,dated January29, 1985, andac‐cordingtosaid survey,Lot 15 is bounded by SouthGlencove Lane,Romona Lane,GaryLane andthe South‐ernLineofSub‐division

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

EMILYA MUELLER

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025

jul18-aug22-1t $111.42

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:863-991

Fairlawn Drive Cooper Road, Wright Avenue,and ConcordRoad; Lot9 com‐mences at adis‐tanceof496.13 feet from the corner of Fair‐lawn Driveand Cooper Road andmeasures 60 feet fronton Fairlawn Drive, same width in the rear,bydepths of 110 feet be‐tween equal andparallel lines; subjecttore‐strictions,servi‐tudes, rights-ofwayand out‐standing min‐eral rights of record affecting the property

Improvements thereon bear MunicipalNo. 632 Fairlawn Dr, Terrytown, Louisiana, 70056.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025 jul18-aug22-1t $97.65

910 folio 471 andasper act of dedication recorded in COB 911 folio 531, andsaid property is more particu‐larlydescribed as follow to wit: LOT12, SQUARE 1, which square is bounded by Ames Boule‐vard,the 80-Ar‐pent Canal, theeast‐erly line of the subdivisionand AveryDrive same in widthin therear, by a depth of 120 feet between equaland paral‐lellines THEIMPROVE‐MENTS THEREONBEAR THEMUNICIPAL NUMBER:5528 AVERY DRIVE, MARREO, LOUISIANA 70072.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- 10% down balancein 30 days

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

JEFFREY M. TOEPFER Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025 jul18-aug22-1t $87.07

Subdivision beinga part of OakdaleSubdi‐vision,Section “B”, FirstWard, in thepart thereofknown as Subdivision No.4-A,Square 47, bounded by Euclid Street, Emerson Street,Deerﬁeld Road andDiplo‐matStreet,in accordance with asurvey made by Adloe Orr, Jr &Asso‐ciates,C.E., datedOctober 15, 1959, ap‐proved by Ordi‐nanceNo. 4687, JeffersonParish Council, which said ordinance is registered in COB512 folio 599 and ActofDedica‐tion registered in COB512 folio 602, said plan beingfurther registered in MapBook 39, folio 68, andac‐cordingtosaid plan Lot34mea‐suresasfol‐lows,to-wit: Lot34com‐mences 493.17 feet from the corner of Emer‐sonStreet and DeerﬁeldRoad andmeasures thence 60 feet frontonEmer‐sonStreet,the same widthin therearbya depthof110 feet between equaland paral‐lellines,all as shownona sur‐veybyJ.J Krebs& Sons, datedJanuary 5, 1965, acopyof which is an‐nexedtomort‐gagors acquisitionbe‐fore Paul Mur‐phyJr.,N.P reg‐isteredinCOB 607 folio278.

Having amunic‐ipal addressof 2133 Emerson Street,Gretna, LA 70056.

vs DERRICK AN‐THONYMARTIN A/K/ADERRICK A. MARTIN A/K/ADERRICK MARTIN

Lot2G, Square 13, Floral Acres SubdivisionAd‐dition No.1 is bounded by Primrose Lane,Dandelion Drive, Jasmine Lane (side) and Azalea Drive (side) andmea‐sures50 feet fronton Primrose Lane hasthe same width in the rear by adepth of 100feet between equal andparallel lines. Allinac‐cordance with survey by John‐sonProfes‐sional Land Surveyors, Inc.,dated Sep‐tember 19, 2003, resurveyed No‐vember 4, 2003, to locate forms, resurveyed No‐vember 13, 2003 to locate slab, resurveyed Feb‐ruary8, 2004, acopyof which is an‐nexedtoact registered in COB3120, page 297.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior securityin‐terests, mort‐gages,liens and privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

ACERTAIN TRACTOF GROUND,situ‐ated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, and knownas CROWNPOINT andaccording to ablueprint of survey made by Hotard and Webb, CivilEn‐gineers, dated March25, 1949 attached to an actof partialrelease executed by Brittmar Landry, Notary Public, dated April7, 1949,for Mrs. EthelRo!lesson recordedinCOB 267, folio 351, said tractof ground immedi‐ately adjoinsLot No Sixty-One (61) andmeasures 190 feet Title (192.18 feet Ac‐tual)front on thePublicHigh‐way, awidth across therear of 51.86Title (52.90 feet Ac‐tual), anda depth alongthe sideline of Lot No.Sixty-One (61) of 404.02 feet Title(405.42 feet Actual), and a depth alongthe oppositeside lineof314.56 feet Title(316.86 feet Actual). Allofwhich is more fully shownonthe plan of survey by Wilton J. Dufrene, Sur‐veyor, datedApril 19, 1988,a copy of which is an‐nexedtoCOB 2816,folio 220, ofﬁcial recordsofJef‐ferson Parish Louisiana. This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall therights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theState of Louisiana, in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, TERRY‐TOWN SUBDIVI‐SION,SUBDIVI‐SION NUMBER NO.7,being part of Oakdale Subdivision, Section"B", FirstWard, allin accordance with thesurvey of AdloeOrr, Jr andAssociates, CivilEngineers, datedMay 10, 1960, approved by the JeffersonParish Councilunder Ordinance4921, adoptedFebru‐ary16, 1961, registered in C.O.B. 524, folio 586, Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, on February 23, 1961, andin Plan Book 42, folio 50, Ofﬁce of theClerk of Court,Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, said lot is designated as LOT15in SQUARE 107, bounded by SouthGlencove Lane,Gary Lane,the northerly boundaryofthe subdivisionand Romona Lane

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS STEVEN LLOYD DAIGLE

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:865-715 BANK OF LOUISIANA VS JASONWHITNEY JACKSON, SR ANDKAMALA BAKERJACKSON

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:865-709

CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE,LLC VS THEUNOPENED SUCCESSIONOF RONALD ELVIS WHITE, (A/K/A RONALD ELVIS WHITE, SR RONALD WHITE, RONALD WHITE, SR.)

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

PENNY M. DAIGREPONT Attorney for Plaintiff

10 o clock a m thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall therights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐tainingsituated in thePARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATEOF LOUISIANA, in that part thereofknown as STONEBRIDGE, Resubdivision approved by Or‐dinanceNo. 15014, regis‐teredinCOB 1019, folio 674, January, 1982. Allasmorefully shownonplan of resubdivision prepared by J.J. Krebs& Sons, Inc.,dated Au‐gust 31, 1981, more fully de‐scribedas follows, to-wit: LOT284, SQUARE 11, which Square 11 is bounded by Lake Louise Drive, Lake Lynn Drive, Lake FrancisDrive, andLakeKris‐tenDrive and which Lot284 measures 80 feet fronton Lake Louise Drive, same widthinthe rear,bya depth of 125 feet between equaland paral‐lellines;subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ingthe prop‐erty

Theimprove‐mentsthereon bear municipal number: 1117 Lake Louise Drive, Gretna Louisiana70056. This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale. NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

That certain pieceorportion of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐ments thereonand all therights, ways privileges, servitudes,ad‐vantages and appurtenances thereuntobe‐l i i

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter f di

NOTE:Allfunds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or PersonalCheck with Bank Letter

Said lotcom‐mences at adis‐tanceof61feet from thecorner of SouthGlen‐cove Lane andRomona Lane,and mea‐suresthence60 feet fronton SouthGlencove Lane,same width in the rear,bya depth of 120 feet be‐tween equal and parallel lines, allas more fully shownonthe survey of Gilbert, Kelly andCouturie, Ci il E i

ONECERTAIN LOTOFGROUND, together with theimprove‐mentsthereon andall servitudes, rights,and ap‐purtenances thereuntobe‐longing, situ‐ated in the State Louisiana, Parish of Jeffer‐son, in TERRY‐TOWN SUBDIVI‐SION,Section 3A, beingpart of OakdaleSub‐division,Section "B", FirstWard, allinaccor‐dancewithsur‐veybyAdloe Orr, Jr.and As‐sociates,C.E., datedOctober 9, 1959, revised July 15, 1960, ap‐proved by theJefferson Parish Council under Ord. No 4707, adopted August 25, 1960, registered in C.O.B. 514, folio 345, andinPlan Book 40, folio 37; andaccord‐ingthereto, said lotisdesig‐natedand de‐scribedasfol‐lows,to-wit:

LOTNo. 9, in SQUARE NO.66, bounded by Fairlawn Drive,

ACERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theSTATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF JEF‐FERSON,inthat part thereof knownas GOLDEN HEIGHTSSUBDI‐VISION,SEC‐TION K, being a resubdivision recorded Entry No 795398 in COB 910 folio 471, d

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025 jul18-aug22-1t $111.42

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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:865-622

SELENE FINANCE LP VERSUS ROOSEVELT CARTER AKA ROOSEVELT CARTER,SR. By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJune 18, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on Au‐gust27, 2025 at 10 o'clocka.m

ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025 jul18-aug22-1t $91.38

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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:865-572 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS CURTIS OWENS By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJune 11, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway, Har‐L i i

pressway, Har vey, Louisiana, 70058, on Au‐gust27, 2025 at 10 o'clocka.m

thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

THAT CERTAIN

PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all the buildings and improvements thereon, andall therights, ways privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as FloralAcres Addition No.3, andaccording to asurveyby

R.P.Bernard Surveyor,dated June 8, 1978, saidportion of ground is designatedas Lot206, Square 29, which square is bounded by Gardenia Lane,Buttercup Drive, Jasmine Lane, andDan‐delion Drive, and according to which survey,saidlot commences at a distance of two hundred sixtyfour andsixtytwo hundreths feet (264.62')from theintersection of Gardenia Lane andBut‐tercup Drive and measures thence ﬁftythreefeet (53') frontonGarde‐niaLane, same width in the rear, by adepth of one hundred feet (100')between equaland paral‐lellines;subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ing theproperty.

Improvements thereonbear theMunicipal No.120 Garde‐niaLaneWest‐wego, Louisiana 70094

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

ASHLEY E. MORRIS Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate:

July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025

jul18-aug22-1t $95

tled cause datedJune 10 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on Au‐gust 27,2025 at 10 o'clocka.m thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

ALLTHATCER‐TAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THECOUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATEOF LOUISIANA, BEINGKNOWN ANDDESIG‐NATEDAS FOLLOWS: BEINGTHAT CERTAINPIECE OR PORTIONOF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALL THEBUILDINGS ANDIMPROVE‐MENTS THEREON, AND ALLOFTHE RIGHTS WAYS,PRIVI‐LEGES, SERVI‐TUDES,APPUR‐TENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTOBE‐LONGINGORIN ANYWISEAP‐PERTAINING SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF JEF‐FERSON,STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN THAT PART THEREOF KNOWN AS HIGHWAY PARK SUBDIVI‐SION,DESIG‐NATEDASLOT "A", SQUARE 444, BOUNDEDBY MINNESOTAAV‐ENUE,MISSIS‐SIPPIAVENUE, WEST NAPOLEON AVENUE AND FOURTH STREET MEASURES 65 FEET FRONTON MINNESOTA AVENUE,SAME WIDTHINTHE REAR,BYA DEPTHOF122 FEET SIXINCHES AND FORMSTHE CORNER OF MINNESOTAAV‐ENUE AND FOURTH STREET AND ACCORDINGTO SURVEY OF J.J. KREBSAND SONS,INC., DATED JUNE 27 1977, THESAIDLOT A OF SQUARE 444 OF HIGHWAY PARK SUBDIVI‐SION IS BOUNDED BY MINNESOTA AVENUE,WEST NAPOLEON AV‐ENUE,(LATE 23RDSTREET), MISSISSIPPIAV‐ENUE AND2294 STREET (LATE FOURTH STREET), AND FORMS THECORNEROF MINNESOTAAV‐ENUE,SAME WIDTHINTHE REAR,BYA DEPTH ANDFRONT ON 22D STREET OF 122.50 BETWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES;subject to restrictions servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affecting theproperty. Theimprove‐mentsbearthe municipalad‐dress2001Min‐nesota Ave., Kenner,LA 70062.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages,liens and privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff

LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025

jul18-aug22-1t $114.59

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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:852-821

U.S. BANK TRUSTCOM‐PANY,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NA‐TIONAL ASSOCI‐ATION, AS TRUSTEE FORHOMEEQ‐UITY ASSET TRUST2003-8 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2003-8 vs QUINCY QUINN, IN HISCAPACITY AS INDEPEN‐DENT ADMINIS‐TRATOR OF THE SUCCESSION OF PATRICIA AND LAWRENCE RANKINS

side line of 133.15 feet All in accordance with thean‐nexedsurveyby S.K. Landry Land Surveyor, datedJanuary 25, 1972, re-sur‐veyedonFebru‐ary17, 1972 and August 9, 1972.

This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P.

LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

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records of the ClerkofCourt forthe Parish of Jefferson, Ac‐cordingto which the said lotisdesig‐nated andmeasures as follows:

LOT20, SQUARE 21, which said square is bounded by Phyllis, Marie, Patand Elaine Drives,saidlot measuring52 feet fronton Elaine Drive, the same width in therear, by a depth of 100 feet between equaland paral‐lellines

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

AMYR.ORTIS Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

and according thereto, said lot commences at a distance of 124.41 feet from thecorner of Bordeaux Driveand St Julien Drive, measures thence 60 feet frontonBor‐deaux Drive, same width in the rear,bya depth of 110 between equaland paral‐lellines

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025

jun13-jul18-2t $84.95

of Lots in Square 6, 7, and9 of Park

PlaceSubdivi‐sion,Section 2, andaccording to aplan of resubdivision by J.J. Krebs& Sons,Inc., Civil Engineer &Sur‐veyors,dated November 9, 1983, revised February 21, 1984, approved by theJefferson Parish Council on March 14, 1984 under OrdinanceNum‐ber15927, said portionof ground is desig‐natedasLot 239A,Square7, which square is bounded by Kingsway Drive East,Westside Drive, Plaquemines Parish and Northerly boundaryof Subdivision, and said lotcom‐mences at adistanceof 521 feet from theintersection of Kingsway DriveEastand Westside Drive, andmeasures thence 50 feet fronton Kingsway Drive East,same widthinthe rear,bya depthof102 feet between equaland paral‐lellines

JOSEPH P.

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, ParishofJeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, dated June 25, 2024,I have seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on Au‐gust27, 2025 at 10 o'clocka.m thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: Acertain piece or portionof ground,to‐gether with all thebuildingand improvements thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, prescrip‐tions, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, in that part thereofknown as Highland WoodsSubdivi‐sion,all as shownona plan of subdivi‐sion by William Maier, C.E. dated March15, 1965, registered in COB 626, folio 54 and on aplanofresubdivisionby WilliamMaier C.E.,dated July 8,1966, approved by the Jefferson Parish Councilunder ordinance no 7874,adopted August 25, 1966, regis‐teredinCOB 644, folio 68, being desig‐natedasLot 20A, in Square 3A, which square is boundedby Highland Drive, Glenwood Drive, Square 4 (Oakview Drive) andthe north boundaryofthe subdivision. Lot 20A commences ata distance of 1,111.64 feet from thein‐tersection of Highland Drive and Glenwood Driveand mea‐suresthence 56 feet fronton Highland Drive, 56.004feet in width in the rear,bya depth on theside line of Lot19A of 132.51 feet anda depth on theopposite side line of

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:851-123

THEBANKOF NEWYORKMEL‐LON, F/K/ATHE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEEFOR REGISTERED HOLDERSOF CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-12 VERSUS RICHARD JOSEPH PRE‐STON (A/K/A RICHARDPRE‐STON)

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritofFIERI FACIAS from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJune17, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on Au‐gust 27, 2025 at 10 o'clocka.m thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall therights, ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as SOUTH AVONDALE HOMESSUBDI‐VISION,SEC‐TION NO.6,ac‐cordingto a plan of J. J. Krebs& Sons Inc., CivilEngineers andSurveyors, datedJuly1, 1969, approved by theJefferson Parish Councilunder OrdinanceNo. 9322 and ﬁled forrecordas EntryNo. 42, 465-565, registered COB 701, folio 963, andinPlan Book 66, Plan No.42, of the recordsofthe

TheNew Orleans Advocate: July 18, 2025, August 22, 2025

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24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-129

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS ANNA MARIE

BEHLAR A/K/A ANNA M. BEHLAR A/K/A ANNA BEHLAR

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-779

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

and all the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereunto belonging, or in anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theCityof Kenner,Parish of Jefferson, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknowas CHATEAU ES‐TATESSOUTH, SECTION2, beinga resubdi‐vision of Parcel 16-B, Chateau EstatesSouth, allinaccord with asurveyby J.J. Krebs& Sons,Inc., dated March27, 1973, approved by the City of Kenner under OrdinanceNo. 1509, adopted April9,1973, registered in COB787, folio 886, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and accordingto said survey, said lotisdesig‐natedas LOT18, in SQUARE 7. Square 7is boundedby ChateauMagde‐laineDrive, Chateau Ausone Court, ChateauPetrus Court, Chateau Margeaux Court, Chateau Haut Brion Driveand ChateauPontetCanetDrive

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining. situated in thePARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATEOF LOUISIANA, in that part thereofasSec‐tionsB andC on a planofOakdale Subdivision, made by F.F. Revenberg, C.E., Sheet No.2 datedJune 25, 1931, desig‐natedasTracts Nos. 5and 6and which said property has been subdivided into that certain subdivision knownasBELLE MEADESUBDIVI‐SION,UNIT A, more fullyde‐scribedasfol‐lows:

Onecertain lot of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon and allthe rights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudesand ap‐purtenances thereuntobe‐longing, or in anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, City of Kenner,in Square No.4 of ChateauEstates North, Section No.1,bounded by Bordeaux Drive, St.Julien Drive, Rhone Drivesideand Chabils Drive side,designated as LotNo. 35 on asurvey made by Gilbert, Kelly &Cou‐turie, Inc.,Sur., datedMarch 30, 1973, redatedNovem‐ber5,1973, re‐datedJune15, 1978 andre‐datedDecem‐ber7,1985, andaccording th t id l t

HSBC BANK USA, N.A.,AS TRUSTEEONBE‐HALF OF ACESE‐CURITIES CORP HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST ANDFOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERSOF ACE SECURITIES CORP.HOMEEQ‐UITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-ASAP6, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGHCER‐TIFICATES VERSUS SONYAREED GREEN,INHER CAPACITY AS IN‐DEPENDENTEX‐ECUTRIXOFTHE SUCCESSION OF VERONICA MARSHREED ANDGERALDP REED,SR By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedApril 1, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on July 23, 2025 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: Allthatcertain lotorparcelof ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐ments thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, means, servitudes,pre‐scriptions, appurtenances, advantages and component partsthereunto belongingorin anywise appertaining lyingand being situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as Park Place Subdivision, Section2,being aresubdivision of i

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit COREYJ.GIROIR Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025 jun13-jul18-2t $107.18

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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUSTCOM‐PANY,AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUSTFOR REGISTERED HOLDERSOF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-4 VERSUS WILLIAMI WELLS, JR. AND MAUREEN WELLS

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit CRIS R. JACKSON Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025 jun13-jul18-2t $92.36

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:864-218 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VERSUS WILAUNAJ JACKSON

servitudes,ap‐purtenances and

LOTNO. 162, in SQUARE 3. bounded by Brookmeade Drive, Lynmeade Driveand Woodmeade Courtand ac‐cordingto a printofsurvey made by Adloc Orr, Jr.& Associates,C.E &S,dated May 22, 1970, said lot 162 commences at adistanceof 60 feet from the pointofcurva‐ture of Brook‐meadeDrive into Brook‐meadeDrive and measures thence 65 feet frontonBrook‐meadeDrive, thesamewidth in therear, by a depthof105 feet between equaland paral‐lellines;subject to restrictions, servitudes rights-of-way andoutstanding mineral rights of record affect‐ingthe prop‐erty

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: June 13, 2025, July 18, 2025 jun13-jul18-2t $98.71