The Times-Picayune 10-25-2025 by The Advocate

Landryissuesorder over SNAP funds

BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT and ALYSE PFEIL Staff writers

Gov.Jeff Landry and the Louisiana Legislature are intervening to stop SNAP beneﬁts, otherwise knownasfood stamps, from being halted on Nov.1due to thefederal government shutdown.

If Congress does not passa bill to fund thefederal government by the end of the month, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program willrun outofmoney.Nearly 800,000 Louisiana residents get SNAPbeneﬁts, according to October 2025 datafrom theGovernor’s Ofﬁce.

“Our socialsecuritynet is supposed to help themost vulnerable, andwewill try to accomplish this with today’saction,” he said.

The executive order notes that Louisiana has aRevenue Stabilization Fund that the Legislature can tap for emergencies with a

Landry on Friday declared a state of emergency over the issue. In anews release, he said, “Weshouldnot allowour elderly, disabled, or children to go hungry.”

two-thirdsvote of each chamber. It also notesthatthe Legislatureiscurrently in Baton Rouge fora special sessionon electiondates.

“Wereceive about$150 million amonthfrom the federal govern-

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ment forSNAP beneﬁts,”House Speaker Philip DeVillier,R-Eunice, said in an interview Friday DeVillier said he is sponsoring a resolution urging the Landry administration and the Louisiana Department of Health, which administers food stamps in Louisiana, “to take any means necessary” to ensure that SNAP cardsare ﬁlled

Grant cuts leave N.O.-area vulnerable

reallocation sparks localconcerns

BY BEN MYERS Staff writer

EmergencydirectorsinNew Orleans and neighboring parishes are scrambling after President Donald Trump’sadministrationrecently yankeda grant for counterterrorism and disaster response threatening funding for French Quarter barricades and ahost of other security needs across the region. The $4.6 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security wastobesplit betweenOrleans,Jefferson, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes for vehicles, generators, cybersecurity and improved radio communications across theWestBank of all four parishes. The Trumpadministration announced the grant awards in August, but reallocated them last month without explanation. The reallocationincreased grants for some of the 44 metro areas in the program and reduced others. Just two saw their grants cut entirely: New Orleans and Philadelphia. Thestatus of themoney is still uncertain. ARhode Island federal judge blocked the reallocation witha temporary restraining order, but the orderexpired Friday and it was unclear on Friday afternoon if alonger injunction would replace it while litigation unfolds.

“Wehad an identified, granted amount in August,and now we are almost in November and we have no idea what that amount is now.” COLLINARNOLD, NewOrleans emergency director

“Wehad an identiﬁed, granted amount in August,and nowweare almost in

U.S. sendingaircraftcarrier strike grouptoLatin America

WASHINGTON The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, the Pentagon announced Friday,inthe latest escalation of military ﬁrepower in aregion where the Trump administrationhas unleashedmorerapid strikesinrecent daysagainst boats it accuses of carrying drugs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orderedthe USSGeraldR.Fordand its strike group to deploy to theU.S. SouthernCommand regionto“bolsterU.S capacity to detect, monitor,and disrupt illicit actors and activities that compromisethe safety and prosperityofthe United States,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on social media. The USS Ford, which has ﬁve destroy-

ers in its strike group, is nowdeployed to the Mediterranean Sea. One of its destroyers is in theArabian Sea and another is in the Red Sea, aperson familiar withthe operation told The Associated Press. As of Friday,the aircraft carrier was in port in Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations, would notsay howlongit would take for the strike group to arrive in the waters off South America or if all ﬁve destroyers would make thejourney.

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Kyiv seeks more Russia sanctions, missiles

LONDON Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday urged the United Statesto expandsanctionsonRussian oil from two companiestothe whole sector,and appealed for long-range missiles to hit back at Russia.

Zelenskyy wasinLondon for talkswith two dozen European leaders who have pledgedmilitary help to shield his country from future Russian aggression if aceaseﬁre stops the morethan three-year war

The meeting hosted by British PrimeMinister KeirStarmer aimed to step up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding momentum to recent measuresthat have included anew round of sanctions from the United States and European countries on Russia’svital oil and gas export earnings.

The talks also addressed ways of helping protectUkraine’s power grid from Russia’salmost daily drone and missiles attacks as winter approaches, enhancing Ukrainian air defenses, and supplying Kyiv with longer-range missilesthat can strike deep insideRussia. Zelenskyy hasurged the U.S. to send Tomahawk missiles, an idea PresidentDonald Trump has ﬂirted with.

The Ukrainian leader said Trump’sdecision this week to impose oil sanctions was “abig step,” and said “wehave to apply pressure not only to Rosneft and Lukoil, but to all Russian oil companies.”

U.S. wants to deport

Abrego GarciatoLiberia

BALTIMORE The U.S. governmentplans to deportKilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, and could do so as early as Oct.31, according to aFriday court ﬁling.

The Salvadoran national’scase has become amagnet for oppositiontoPresident Donald Trump’s immigration policies sincehewas mistakenly deported to El Salvador,inviolation of asettlement agreement. He was returned to the U.S. in June afterthe U.S Supreme Court saidthe administration had to work to bring him back. Since he cannot be redeportedtoElSalvador,ICE has been seeking to deport himtoa series of African countries. Meanwhile, afederal judge in Maryland has previously barred hisimmediate deportation. AbregoGarcia’s lawsuitthere claims the Trump administration is illegally using the deportationprocess to punish him for the embarrassment of his earlier mistaken deportation.

AFriday court ﬁlingfrom the Department of Homeland Securitynotes that “Liberia is a thriving democracy and one of the United States’sclosestpartners on the African continent.” Its national language is English; its constitution “provides robust protections for human rights;” and Liberia is “committed to the humane treatment of refugees,” the ﬁling reads. It concludesthat Abrego Garcia could be deported as soon as Oct. 31.

“After failed attempts with Uganda, Eswatini, and Ghana, ICE now seeks to deport ourclient,Kilmar Abrego Garcia, to Liberia, acountry with which he has no connection, thousands of miles from hisfamily and home in Maryland,” astatement from attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg said.

Roadside bombing kills 3officersinPakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan Apowerful roadside bomb struck apolice vehicle Friday in aformer stronghold of the PakistaniTaliban inthe country’snorthwest near the Afghan border,killing a city police chief and two junior ofﬁcers, ofﬁcials said

The bombing took place in the city of Hangu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as the ofﬁcers were heading to apolice station that had been attacked less than an hour earlier,local policechief Adam Khan said. He gave no further details.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attacks and blamedthemonthe Pakistani Taliban, which is aseparate groupbut aclose ally of Afghanistan’sTaliban,which returned to power in Kabul in August 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S.and NATO forces.

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Civil-MilitaryCoordination Center in southernIsrael.

Rubio tourscenter overseeingceasefire

BY MATTHEW LEE and WAFAASHURAFA Associated Press

KIRYATGAT,Israel U.S. SecretaryofState Marco Rubio on Friday toured aU.S.led center in Israeloverseeing the Gaza ceaseﬁre, as theTrump administration worked to set up an international security force in theterritoryand shoreupthe tenuous trucebetween Israel and Hamas. Rubio was thelatest in aseries of top U.S. ofﬁcials to visit the center for civilian and military coordination. Vice President JD Vancewas there earlier this week where he announced its opening, andU.S.envoys

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner,the president’sson-in-law,were also in Israel.

Around 200 U.S. troops areworking alongsidethe Israelimilitary and delegations from other countries at thecenter, planning the stabilization and reconstruction of Gaza. On Friday,anAssociated Pressreportersaw international personnelthere withﬂags from Cyprus, Greece, France, Germany,Australia and Canada

“I thinkwe have alot to be proud of in the ﬁrst 10 days, 11 days, 12 days of implementation,where we have faced real challengesalong the way,” said Rubio

He named the U.S.ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, to lead the civilian side of the coordination center in southern Israel. The center’stop military ofﬁcial is Adm. Brad Cooper of the U.S. Central Command.

TheUnited States is seeking support from other allies, especially Gulf Arab nations, to create an international stabilization force to be deployed to Gaza and train aPalestinianforce

Rubio said U.S. ofﬁcials were working on possiblelanguage to secure aUnited Nations mandateorotherinternational authorizationfor the force in Gaza because several potential participants would require one before theycan take part.He said many countrieshad expressedinterest, and decisions need to be made about the rules of engagement

He said such countries need to know what they’re signing up for,including “what is their mandate, what is their command, underwhatauthority aretheygo-

ing to be operating, who’s going to be in chargeofit, what is their job?” He also said Israel needs to be comfortable with the countriesthat are participating.

Rubio metwith Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Israelimedia hasreferredtothe parade of American ofﬁcials visiting their country to make sure theceaseﬁrestaysontrack as “Bibi-sitting.” The term, using Netanyahu’snickname of Bibi, refers to an old campaign ad when Netanyahu positioned himself as the“Bibi-sitter” whom voters could trust with their kids

In Gaza City,Palestinians whohave been trying to rebuild theirlives have returnedhome to rubble

Families arescrounging to ﬁnd shelter patching together material to sleep on withnoblanketsorkitchen utensils.

“I couldn’tfind anyplace other than here. I’m sitting in front of my house, whereelsecan Igo? In frontofthe rubble, everyday Ilook at my home and feel sorrowfor it,but what can Ido?”said Kamal Al-Yazji as he lighted pieces of sponge to cook coffee in GazaCity.

Histhree-story house, once home to 13 people, has been destroyed, forcing his family to live in amakeshift tent. He said they’resuffering from mosquitoes and wild dogs and they can barely affordfood because theirbank notes aresowornthat shopkeeperswon’taccept them

As Umm Muhammad al-Araishi walked in the GazaCityneighborhood whereshe lived beforethe war,she was looking for afamiliar landmark, theRantisihospital.

But the hospital and the buildings around it were heavily damaged by Israel whichhad declared theareaa “combat zone”—tothe point where little wasrecognizable.

“I couldn’tﬁnd the place, Ididn’trecognize where my house is, Ididn’trecognize the whole neighborhood,” she said.

RubiosaidFriday that aconglomerate of up to adozen groups would be involved in aid effortsinGaza, including from the UnitedNationsand other humanitarian organizations.However,hesaid there would be no role forthe U.N. aidagency in Gaza, known as UNRWA

N.Y. AG pleads notguilty in mortgage fraudcase

BYBEN FINLEY,ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

NORFOLK, Va.— New York Attorney General Letitia James accused the Trump administration of using the justice system as a“tool of revenge”after shepleaded notguiltyFridayina federal mortgage fraud case the president pressed the Justice Department to bring.

smiling to cheersfromdozens of waiting supporters, who chanted, “Westandwith Tish!” Theindictment charging herwith bank fraud andmaking false statements to aﬁnancialinstitution,she declared,was about“ajustice system which hasbeen used as atool of revenge …and aweapon against thoseindividuals who simply did their joband who stood up for the rule of law.”

Trumpendstrade talkswithCanada over tariffsad

BY WILL WEISSERT, SEUNG MINKIM and ROBGILLIES Associated Press

WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada becauseofa television ad sponsored by one of its provinces that used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs —prompting the province’sleader to later pull the ad.

The post on Trump’ssocial media site Thursday night ratcheted up tensions with theU.S.’snorthern neighborafter CanadianPrime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to double his country’sexports to countries outside the U.S. because of the threat posed by Trump’s tariffs. White House officialssaidTrump’sreaction was aculmination of the administration’slong, pent-up frustrationabout Canada’s strategy in trade talks.

Later Friday,Ontario Premier Doug Ford, whose province had sponsored the ad,saiditwould be taken down.

Fordsaidafter talking with PrimeMinisterMark Carneyhe’sdecidedto pause theadvertising campaign effective Monday so that trade talks can resume. Ford said they’ve achieved their goal, having reached U.S. audiences at the highest levels.

“Our intention was always to initiate aconversation aboutthe kind of economy that Americans want to build andthe impact of tariffs on workers and businesses,” Ford said. “We’ve achieved our goal, having reached U.S. audiences at the highest levels.”

The U.S. president allegedthe ad misrepresented thepositionofReagan, atwo-term president who remains abeloved figure in the Republican Party, and was aimed at influencing theU.S.Supreme Court ahead of ahearing scheduled fornext month that could decide whether Trumphas thepower to impose hissweeping tar-

iffs,akey part of hiseconomic strategy.Trump is so invested in the case that he hassaidhe’d like to attend oral arguments.

“CANADA CHEATED ANDGOT CAUGHT!!!” Trump wrote on his social media site Fridaymorning. “Theyfraudulently took abig buy ad saying that Ronald Reagan didnot like Tariffs,whenactually he LOVED TARIFFS FOR OUR COUNTRY, AND ITS NATIONAL SECURITY Canada is trying to illegally inﬂuence the United States Supreme Court in one of the most importantrulings in the history of our Country.” The ad was paid for by Ontario’sgovernment, not the Canadian federal government. Ford, the premier,didn’tinitially back down,posting Fridaythat Canada and the U.S. are allies “and Reagan knew that both arestronger together.” Ford then provided alink to aReagan speech where the late president voices opposition to tariffs.

Ford had said the provinceplans to pay$54 million for the ads to air across multiple American television stations using audio and video of Reagan speaking about tariffs in 1987. Eventhough theadwill eventually be taken down, it’llstill runthis weekend, including Game 1ofthe WorldSeries between the Toronto Blue Jaysand Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Ford is apopulist conservative who doesn’tbelong to the same party as Carney,a Liberal. For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.

James’ ﬁrst court appearance in Virginia setsthe stage for ahighstakes legal battle between the Republicanadministration and alongtimeDemocratic Trump foe who angered him with amajor civil fraud case she brought against him. She’saccused of lying on mortgage papers to getfavorableloan terms when purchasing amodest house in Norfolk, where shehas family James is the third Trump adversary to appear before ajudge this month on federal charges, amplifying concerns that the president is using the government’s law enforcementpowers to seek retribution for his own legal troubles. Justice Departmentleadershave defended the casesand argue the Biden administration —which brought two indictments against him —was the one that weaponized the justicesystem. The attorney general left the courthouse

“My faith is strong,and Ihave this belief in the justice system andthe rule of law,and Ihave a belief in America,” James said, adding, “There’s no fear today.”

James

The judge seta trialdatefor Jan. 26, James’ attorney,Abbe Lowell, told thejudge thedefense will seek to have thecase dismissed, arguing that it’sa vindictive prosecution brought at the direction of the president. James wasindictedthis month after the top federal prosecutor whohad been overseeing theinvestigation waspushed outbythe Trump administration and the president publicly calledonAttorney General Pam Bondi to takeaction against James and other political foes Prosecutors allegethatwhenbuying theNorfolk home in 2020, James signed astandard document called a“second home rider”inwhich sheagreed tokeep theproperty primarily for her “personal use and enjoyment for at leastone year,” unless the lenderagreed otherwise

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U.S. SecretaryofState Marco Rubio speaks withIsraeli Brigadier General yaakov Dolf on Fridayashevisitsthe

Explosives plantblast that killed 16 waschain reaction

Tennessee explosionfelt 20 milesaway

BY JONATHAN MATTISE and KRISTIN M. HALL

Associated Press

McEWEN, Tenn. Amassive

blast at aTennessee explosives plant that killed 16 people, leveled the building and was felt more than 20 miles away began in an area where workers used kettles to produce amixture of explosives and set off other explosives stored nearby,authorities said Friday Investigators stillhaven’t been able to identify the remainsoftwo of thepeople killed in the Oct. 10 explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems factory in Bucksnort, an unincorporated community about 60 miles southwest of Nashville, officials said at anews conference.

The delicate investigation at the site of the plant has concluded,but determining acause could take months more, said Brice McCracken, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms andExplosives’ special agent in charge at the National Cen-

ter for Explosives Training and Research. In addition to locating victims’ remains, the on-site work involved removing and disposing of explosives that didn’tdetonate in the blast.

Thenext phase centers on ATFlabsand testing facilities, where investigators will try to determinewhat triggeredthe explosion, said Jamey VanVliet, ATFspecial agent in charge in the Nash-

ville division.

“Thoseresults don’tcome quickly,” VanVlietsaid. “They come through time, care,and precision. And that’swhatthis community deserves: answers that are proven, not guessed.”

From 24,000 to 28,000 pounds of explosives detonated that day, authorities said. The blast originated on the15,000-square-foot plant’s ﬁrst ﬂoor,near kettles used

in the production of an explosive mixturefor thecommercial mining industry,McCracken said.

The building was primarily usedtomakeexplosives known as cast boosters typically amixture of TNT andRDX, or cyclonite,that is poured by hand into acardboard tube,hesaid.

Explosives weremixed in kettles on the mezzanine level before being pumpedinto

heating kettles on the main ﬂoor,McCracken said.

“Everything is mixed up top and then it pumps down intothe lower ﬂoor,where it stays heated,” McCracken said. “And then they’re able to pull it outina pitcher and then each cast is handpoured into the cardboard tube.”

The main ﬂoor also stored explosivesnear aloading dock, and cast boosters were cooled on that floor before being packaged, he said.

After the initial explosion happened in those production kettles, investigators believe other explosive materialsstored on themainﬂoor also detonated, McCracken said.

During theinvestigation, authorities searchedanarea of about 500 acres, much of it dense withwoods, looking for evidence.

The scene was turned back over to the company Thursday,McCracken said.

The blast, which was felt morethan 20 miles away, left asmoldering wreck of twistedmetal andburnedoutvehiclesatthe factory.

Authorities said there were no survivors from the site of the blast.Itemsofinterest forthe investigationwere

found morethan ahalf-mile away,Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said. The company,which employs about 150 people, has asprawling complex in rural central Tennessee with eight specialized production buildings and alab. It straddles the Hickman and Humphreys county line in unincorporated Bucksnort, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville Thecompany, headquarteredinnearby McEwen, has customers in the aerospace, defense, demolition and mining industries. It has been awarded numerous military contracts, largely by theU.S.Army andNavy, to supply different types of munitions and explosives, according to public records. The products range from bulk explosives to land mines andsmall breaching charges, including C-4. In astatement Friday,Accurate Energetic Systems CEOWendellStinson said thecompanyis“continuing to support investigatorsand is under obligation to preservethe site fora to-be-determinedperiod of time” anticipating it maybe“many months” —incase more onsite review is needed.

U.S. imposessanctions on Colombia’s president, family members

BY MATTHEW LEE and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press

WASHINGTON The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and amember of his government over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade, sharply escalatingtensions withthe leftist leader of one of the closest U.S. allies in South America. The Treasury Department leveled the penalties against Petro; his wife, Veronicadel

Socorro Alcocer Garcia; his son, Nicolas Fernando Petro Burgos; and ColombianInteriorMinisterArmando Alberto Benedetti. Petro“has allowed drug cartels to ﬂourish and refused to stop this activity, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in astatement. “President Trump is taking strong action to protect our nation and make clear that we will not tolerate thetrafﬁcking of drugsinto ournation.” Themove ramps up a

growing clashbetween the Republican U.S. president andColombia’sfirst leftist leader,notably over deadly American strikeson alleged drug-carryingboats off South America. This week,the Trump administration expanded itscrackdown to theeasternPacific Ocean,where much of the cocaine from the world’slargest producers, including Colombia, is smuggled. And in an escalationofmilitary ﬁrepower in

theregion, the U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters offSouth America, the Pentagon announced Friday Afterthe sanctions were announced,Petro named an attorney he said will represent him in theU.S. “Combating drug trafﬁcking effectively for decades bringsmethismeasure from the government of the society we helped somuchto stopits use of cocaine,” Petro wrote on X. “Quite aparadox, but notone stepback and never on our knees.”

The U.S. last month added

Colombia, the top recipient of American assistance in the region, to alist of nations failing to cooperateinthe drug warfor the ﬁrst time in almost 30 years. Following that decision, the State Department is “slashing assistancefor Colombia,” spokesmanTommy Pigott said on social media.U.S. aidisexpected to be cutby at least 20%, or roughly $18 million, according to aU.S. ofﬁcialwho spoke on condition of anonymity to offer details that havenot been made public. The amount wasan estimate and could change.

AState Department statementFriday did not specify the dollar amount affected. The penalties wereexpected after Trump vowed to pull all payments to Colombia,which amounted to an estimated $230 millionin the budget year that ended Sept. 30, adrop from recent years, whenthe aid exceeded $700 million, according to U.S. ﬁgures. He also recently threatened to impose tariffs on its exports, referring to Petro on social media in recent days as “an illegal drug leader.”

By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON

The Pentagon

conﬁrmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous$130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the governmentshutdown, raising ethical questionsafter President Donald Trump had announced that afriend had offered the gift to defray any shortfalls. While large and unusual, the gift amounts to asmall contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks. The Trump administration told Congress last week that it used$6.5billion to make payroll. The next payday is coming within the week, and it is unclear if the administration will againmove money around to ensure the military does not go without

compensation

“That’s what Icalla patriot,”Trump said during a White Houseevent Thursday when he disclosed the payment from the donor.

The president declined to name theperson,whom he called “a friendof mine,” saying the mandidn’twant the recognition.

The Pentagon conﬁrmed it hadacceptedthe donationon Thursday “under itsgeneral gift acceptance authority.”

“The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset thecost of Service members’salaries and beneﬁts,” said SeanParnell, chief spokesman for the Pentagon.

“Weare grateful for thisdonor’sassistanceafter Democrats opted to withhold pay from troops.”

Congress is at astalemate over thegovernment

shutdown, now on track to becomeone of the longest federalclosures ever,inits 24th day.Neither Republicans,who have controlof theHouse and Senate, nor Democrats, in the minority, are willing to budge in their broader standoff over health carefunding.

Payment for servicemembers is akey concernamong lawmakersofboth parties as well as apoint of political leverage. The Trump administrationshifted $8 billion frommilitary research and development funds tomake payroll last week, ensuring that militarycompensation did not lapse.

But it is unclear if the Trump administration will be willing —orable —to shift money again next week as tensions rise over the protracted shutdown.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By GEORGEWALKER IV Flags and flowersare seen Fridayatthe entrance to Accurate Energetic Systems in McEwen, Tenn., after an explosion killed 16 people on Oct. 10.

La.ranks last forMedicare,

BY EMILYWOODRUFF Staff writer

Every day,the New Orleans Council on Aging ﬁelds about 30 calls from older adults trying to make sense of their Medicareoptions.Someneed help comparing plans during open enrollment, which began last week. Others are panicked over rising prescription prices and out-of-pocket costs while on aﬁxed income.

“The doctor prescribes amedicationthat’s$700. Your insurance pays $200. It mayaswell be $7,000,” said NancyGrossley, aformer social worker who now answersthe phone at NOCOA and guides seniors through options several times aweekat information sessions.

Even with insurance, manyolder adultsare forced to make impossible choices.

“You do end up spending money on medication and doctors’visits and procedures you can’treally afford,”Grossley said. “But then you have to affordit.”

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Deploying an aircraft carrier will surge majoradditional resources to aregion that has already seen an unusually large U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela.

The latest deployment and the quickening pace of the U.S.strikes, including one Friday,raised new speculation abouthow farthe Trump administration may go in operations it says are targeted at drug trafﬁcking, including whether it could try to toppleVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He faces chargesofnarcoterrorism in the U.S.

There are already more than6,000 sailorsand Marines on eight warships in the region.

If the entire USS Ford strike group arrives, that couldbring nearly 4,500 more sailors as well as the ninesquadrons of aircraft assignedto the carrier

Complicating the situation is Tropical StormMelissa, which has been nearly stationary in the central Caribbean with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen into apowerful hurricane.

Hours before Parnell announced the news, Hegseth said the military had conducted the10thstrikeon asuspecteddrug-running boat, leaving six people dead and bringing the death count for the attacks that began in early September to at least 43 people.

Hegseth said on social media that the vessel struck overnight wasoperated by theTren de Aragua gang. It wasthe second time the Trump administration has tied one of its operations to the gang that originated in a Venezuelan prison.

“If you are anarco-terrorist smugglingdrugs in our hemisphere, we will treat you like we treat Al-Qaeda,” Hegsethsaidinhis post “Day or NIGHT, we willmap your networks,track your people,huntyou down,and kill you.” The strikes have ramped up from one every few weeks when they firstbegan last month to three this week, killing atotal of at least 43 people. Twoofthe most recent strikes were carried out in the eastern

Duringthis year’sMedicare open-enrollment period, which continues throughDec. 7, advocates and new data suggest that Louisiana’sseniors face steep challenges accessing and affordingcare.

Thestate rankslast in thenation for how well Medicare serves its residents, according to the 2025 State Medicare Scorecard,anannual ranking from the Commonwealth Fund, which compares the 50 states and theDistrictofColumbia across 31 measures of access, quality,affordability and health outcomes.

Medicare is thefederal health insurance program forpeople 65 and older and for some younger people with disabilitiesorserious illnesses. In Louisiana, roughly 1 in 5peopleare Medicare enrollees, amountingtoroughly 940,000 people, accordingtoa2024 analysis from KFF David Radley,study author and aseniorscientist at the Commonwealth Fund, acentury-old nonproﬁt that workstoimprove health

outcomes, saidLouisiana’s older residentsface “a really tough situation.” They’re sickerand poorer than elderly people in mostother places.

“Louisiana is avery low-income state,” said Radley,pointing out that one-quarter of older adultsin Louisianaare below the poverty level, compared to 19% nationally “The cards are stacked against beneﬁciaries in thestate.”

Nearly 7out of 10 seniors in Louisiana have three or more chronic healthconditions, according to the report, more than every state except Alabama. Androughly 1in 3LouisianaseniorsonMedicare received amedication considered unsafe for older adults—the highest rate in the nation.

The data also show that 6% of adults 65 andolderinLouisiana went without medical care due to cost, the highest rate in thecountry and nearly four timeshigher than Vermont’s 1.6%. Younger people in Louisiana went without care even moreoften, at 17.5%.

While Medicare has driven huge

improvements in access to coverage for olderadults, it can’tfully makeupfor years of limitedaccess to care earlier in life.

“Sick45-year-olds become sick 65-year-olds,”Radleysaid. “Affordability is still amajor problem earlier in life, andthose problems carry over once people reach Medicare.”

Louisiana’spoor performance in national Medicare rankings is a symptomofbroader,deeply rooted problems, not simply afailing of the program itself,according to researchers. Decades of poverty, low public-health investment and weak social supportshaveleft manyolder residents sicker and more vulnerable long before they reach retirement age.

“Wehave avery lowstarting pointintermsofresources, both personaland societal,” said Dr S. MichalJazwinski, founding director of the Tulane Center for Aging.

Louisiana ranks within the top 10 nationally for Medicare spending perenrollee, depending on the pro-

gram,according to aKFF analysis —yet outcomes remain poor.The state does notinvest as much in public health that might inﬂuence theoverallhealth of thepopulation —about $25 per person, among the lowest in the nation.

“Even though we’re spending more(on Medicare), we’re dealing with apopulation that’satgreater risk because of social determinantsofhealth—thingslikepoor housing, food insecurity,low education levels, and limited access to care,” Jazwinski said.

At the senior center,it’snot uncommon forpeople to need help with transportation, affording groceries or keeping their lights on, Grossley said. Poor health is amultifaceted problem, said Jazwinski, but if he had to pick one area to focus on, he’d improve education.

“Education is the key to change,” he said. Early investments in health education, job opportunities and economic stability “would raise the health of the entire population, not just older adults.”

Paciﬁc Ocean,expanding the area where the military has launched attacks and shiftingtowhere much of the cocaine is smuggled from the world’s largest producers, including Colombia

Friday’sstrike drew parallels to the ﬁrst announced by theU.S.last month by focusingonTren de Aragua, whichthe Trump administration has designated aforeign terroristorganization and blamedfor being at the root of the violence anddrug dealing that plaguesome cities.

While not mentioning the origin of the latest boat, theRepublican administration says at least four of the boats it has hit have come from Venezuela. On Thursday, the U.S. military flew apair of supersonic heavy bombers up to the coast of Venezuela

Maduro argues that the U.S. operations arethe latesteffort to force him out of ofﬁce.

Maduro onThursday praisedsecurity forces and acivilian militia for defense exercises alongsome1,200 miles of coastline to prepare forthe possibilityofa U.S attack.

In the span of six hours, “100% of all thecountry’s coastline wascoveredin

real time, withall the equipment and heavyweapons to defend all of Venezuela’s coasts if necessary,” Maduro said during agovernment eventshown on state television.

The U.S. military’spresence is less aboutdrugs thansending amessageto countries in the region to align with U.S. interests, according to Elizabeth Dickinson, theInternational Crisis Group’ssenior analyst for theAndes region.

“An expression that I’m hearing alot is ‘Drugs are theexcuse.’ And everyone knows that,” Dickinson said. “AndIthink that messageisvery clear in regional capitals.Sothe messaging here is that the U.S.is intent on pursuing speciﬁc objectives. And it will use military force against leaders and countries that don’t fall in line.”

Hegseth’sremarks around the strikes have recently begun to draw adirect comparison between the war on terrorism that the U.S. declared after theSept. 11, 2001, attacks and the Trump administration’scrackdown on drug trafﬁckers.

President Donald Trump this month declareddrug cartelstobeunlawfulcombatantsand said the U.S. was

in an “armed conﬂict” with them, relying on the same legalauthority used by the Bush administration after 9/11. When reporters asked

TrumponThursday whether he would request that Congress issue adeclarationof war against the cartels, he said that wasn’tthe plan. “I think we’re just going to

kill people that are bringing drugs into ourcountry,OK? We’re going to kill them, you know? They’re going to be like,dead,” Trump said during aroundtable at the White House.

Lawmakers from both major political parties have expressed concerns about Trumpordering the military actions without receiving authorizationfrom Congress or providing many details.

“I’ve never seen anything quite like this before,” said Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., who previously worked in the Pentagonand theStateDepartment, including as an adviser in Afghanistan.

“Wehave no idea how far this is going, howthis could potentially bringin, you know,isitgoing to be boots on the ground? Is it going to be escalatory in away where we could seeusget bogged down for along time?” he said.

Republican Rep.Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida, who haslongbeeninvolvedin foreign affairs in the hemisphere,saidofTrump’sapproach: “It’sabout time.” While Trump “obviously hates war,” he also is not afraid to use the U.S. military in targeted operations, Diaz-Balart said. “I would not wanttobeinthe shoes of any of these narco-cartels.”

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President Donald Trumptalks with Defense SecretaryPete Hegseth after aroundtableoncriminal cartels in the State Dining Room of theWhite House on Thursday

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BY DÁNICA COTO, JOHN MYERS JR. and EVENS SANON Associated Press

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Democrats object to election calendar change

House committee advances bills to delay primaries

BY ALYSE PFEIL Staff writer

Democrats in the Louisiana Legislature on Friday continued to press Republicans on their plan to delay Louisiana’s spring primary elections by a month, as the fate of the state’s congressional map hangs in the balance.

On the second day of a special legislative session, the House and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced two bills that would push all of Louisiana’s April 18 elections back to May 16.

Rep. Beau Beaullieu, the New Iberia Republican who sponsored those bills and is a leading ﬁgure in the session, said the state is preparing for the possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court could soon issue a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a nationally watched redistricting case. There’s a chance that the justices could rule the state’s current congressional voting map invalid

“This is simply giving us a little bit more time to be able to react,” Beaullieu told his colleagues, referring to the anticipated Supreme Court decision.

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The proposal, sponsored by both DeVillier and Senate President Cameron Henry, asks the health department to ﬁrst repurpose its own agency funds for November SNAP benefits. The Legislature could then reimburse the health department from the Revenue

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November and we have no idea what that amount is now,” said Collin Arnold, the New Orleans emergency director, in an interview

The grants are from the $1 billion Homeland Security Grant Program, which is split between states and metropolitan regions. Annual awards are usually calculated using a series of terrorism risk factors

It’s possible Gov Jeff Landry’s administration could restore most of the New Orleans-area money since the program’s reallocation steered an additional $4 million to the state But the state portion is usually spread to all parishes under a formula that wouldn’t come close to giving the New Orleans metro parishes what they were counting on, according to a document showing the distribution of the initial state award.

Any decision on how to use the state’s additional $4 million would need approval from the First Responder Subcommittee, a statewide group of emergency professionals authorized by state law, according to spokesperson for the Governor’s Ofﬁce of Homeland Security.

Truman McCain, the Grant Parish sheriff who chairs that group, did not respond to a request for comment.

The plaintiffs who obtained the temporary restraining order — 19 states and the District of Columbia accuse the Trump administration of illegally making the grants contingent on federal immigration enforcement, violating a previous court order New Orleans is on a federal “sanctuary” list of jurisdictions deemed to be obstructing federal immigration enforcement, but it’s not clear if that ﬁgured into its grant being cut. Some cities on the sanctuary list saw increases in their grant awards. Arnold told the City Council this week that part of New Orleans’ $1.3 million share was intended for “fortification and physical security measures, particularly for downtown and the French Quarter.” He did not provide further details and declined to do so in an interview “This is troubling and dis-

legislative session.

But Democrats argued changing the 2026 primaries at this point — there are roughly two and a half months before candidates are set to qualify — would be a disservice to the public. “Instead of having voter integrity, we may just have voter confu-

Stabilization Trust Fund, DeVillier said.

DeVillier said he worked with ofﬁcials from the health department and from the Governor’s Ofﬁce to craft the resolution.

“I feel like they’re on board,” he said

The measure was unanimously passed by the House on Friday

DeVillier said he is willing to use up to $150 million from the state savings account to ensure November SNAP beneﬁts are funded.

turbing for us,” Arnold told council members.

The city’s inadequate French Quarter security protocols were exposed by the Jan. 1 pickup attack on Bourbon Street, in which an ISIS-inspired driver barreled down three blocks of Bourbon Street with few impediments and killed 14 people. The city has adopted some new security protocols, but ofﬁcials are seeking additional ways to seal off Bourbon Street during tourist-heavy events

The timing of the application prevented New Orleans from including the terrorist attack in its risk factors. Arnold said the attack would be included in next year’s application, but he is concerned new Trump administration directives could prevent the city from getting more money

“Being at risk or being threatened by terrorism is one aspect, but actually having been the victim of an ISIS-inspired terror attack, that takes you to a whole other level in this ranking,” Arnold said in an interview “This concerns me as much or more than (this year’s grant).”

The grant requires a portion of the money to be used for regional projects serving all four parishes In recent years, the shared pool has been spent on a drone system to detect threats throughout the region and on mobile light towers the parishes share for festivals and other public events.

This year, the parishes want to invest $700,000 in upgrades to a radio tower in Belle Chase that ﬁrst responders rely on. The improvements are intended to shore up patchy communication signals on the West Bank.

“There are dead zones where we lose coverage throughout the West Bank,” said Patrick Harvey, emergency director for Plaquemines Parish “The equipment needs to be upgraded, and this was going to be a potential funding source for it.”

Plaquemines and St. Bernard each want to spend their $542,000 allotments on new radios for first responders laptops for sheriff’s deputies and protection against cyberattacks. Emergency directors for both parishes said funding for those expenses isn’t available elsewhere.

sion,” said state Rep. Ed Larvadain III, D-Alexandria.

“I don’t want to deny people access to voting,” said Larvadain. “I want to make sure that everybody knows what the rules are and the dates.”

“When you start changing dates,

However, on Friday afternoon, he said he was unsure whether the federal government would reimburse Louisiana for those funds.

In a discussion on the House ﬂoor, state Rep. Jack McFarland, RJonesboro, and the House budget chair said he thinks it’s “imperative” for the Legislature to ask the federal government for such a reimbursement.

Landry’s order refers to the ongoing lapse in government funding as the “Schumer Shutdown,” a

St. Bernard also wants to buy a generator for the Fire Department’s headquarters and training facility “There is no generative backup support, so if their power goes down, I guess you might say they’re dead in the water They cannot run the building,” said John Rahaim, emergency director for St. Bernard Parish. Jefferson Parish wants to use its $1.3 million share for a new camera system for the Joseph S. Yenni Building, which houses its East Bank administrative ofﬁces, along with a mobile vehicle barrier, natural gas generators and cybersecurity according to a parish document. The parish’s emergency director, Joe Valiente, declined an interview request. If the federal reallocation holds, the state’s additional funding will give it a total of $8.4 million. The New Orleans metro parishes are slated for 8% of the initial award, meaning they would get an additional $320,000 if the same formula is used to distribute the new state money New Orleans would see $120,000 of that amount, or less than one tenth of what it was initially awarded.

The Trump administration announced the 2025 grant awards in August, but reallocated them five days after U.S. District Judge William Smith of Rhode Island struck down a new DHS policy requiring grant recipients to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement Smith, an appointee of President George W. Bush, ruled the policy unconstitutional and issued a permanent injunction. Federal officials did not give a reason for the reallocation, other than an unspecified directive Plaintiffs sought a temporary restraining order, claiming the reallocation was tied to sanctuary policies, in violation of the injunction U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy of Rhode Island, a Trump appointee, granted the temporary restraining order on Sept. 30. A status report from the parties was due on Friday as the temporary restraining order expired. In arguing for the restraining order, plaintiffs pointed to officials’ defiant media statements after the first injunction. “Cities and states who

that’s where you start the confusion,” he added. Beaullieu argued that there was plenty of time to communicate the change to voters. And he warned of the possibility that Louisiana could be forced to hold elections on a map the high court had ruled

reference to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y Republican leaders including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, RBenton, and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson — have faulted Democrats for not voting for a bill to extend government funding at the current levels.

But Democrats have argued Republicans caused the shutdown by refusing to negotiate with them on how to handle the looming expiration of health care subsidies, which

break the law and prevent us from arresting criminal illegal aliens should not receive federal funding,” Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told The New York Times. “No lawsuit,

unconstitutional, which he argued could itself confuse voters.

State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle, D-Baton Rouge, noted that two of Louisiana’s six congressional districts are majority-Black, and four are majority-White.

She asked Beaullieu, “Why would that be so harmful to people to be represented by the current congressional districts,” and “what is the harm” in having two African Americans in Congress?

Beaullieu reiterated the issue is that a potential Supreme Court ruling invalidating Louisiana’s maps could add “to voter confusion and people not showing up to the ballot because the maps have been thrown out.”

And Rep. Candace Newell, DNew Orleans, accused Republicans of trying to compress the 2026 election calendar, “shortening the time people have to make legal challenges” and running out the clock against judicial review

“When I speak to the citizens that I represent, I always tell them, ‘If you do not like what we do, sue the Legislature,’” Newell said. Beaullieu said he “vehemently” disagreed with that assertion. “We are giving more time,” he said. Email Alyse Pfeil at alyse.pfeil@ theadvocate.com.

could leave millions of Americans with dramatically higher health insurance premiums. With the government shut down, many federal workers have been furloughed or are working without pay. Much of the national park system shut down, lines have lengthened at airports, and many federal agencies have stopped doing business, among other disruptions. As of Friday, there was no sign that the impasse would end anytime soon.

not this one or any other, is going to stop us from doing that.”

But the reallocation decisions lack obvious rhyme or reason. While New Orleans and Philadelphia were cut

entirely, other cities on the sanctuary list saw increases, including some that were substantial. Milwaukee’s grant, for example, quadrupled from $3 million to $12 million.

STAFF PHOTO By JAVIER GALLEGOS

Louisiana state representatives linger after the House adjourned Thursday on the first day of the special

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Judge suspended for misconduct

Jennifer Medley failed to report payments to woman in ad

BY JOHN SIMERMAN Staff writer

The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday suspended Orleans Parish Civil District Judge Jennifer Medley for 30 days without pay, agreeing with two of the four misconduct charges found by the state Judiciary Commission over her actions during and after a gritty 2020 campaign.

IMTT seeks to expand tank farm

St. Rose facility faces some resident complaints

BY DAVID J MITCHELL Staff writer

A large chemical and petroleum tank farm in St. Rose is projected to play an integral part in a $4.5 billion “blue” ammonia complex proposed for St. Charles Parish, part of a wave of new industrial development. But the tank farm, International Matex Tank Terminals, has become another ﬂashpoint in a familiar conﬂict over heavy industries trying to coexist with fence-line Mississippi River communities.

In recent weeks, residents and activists, many of whom are already against the St. Charles Clean Fuels complex, have opposed the renewal of a standard, ﬁve-year air permit for IMTT

Though the permit would cut emissions of volatile organic compounds by 10% as well as some toxic chemicals, it would also authorize four new refrigerated ammonia storage tanks for St Charles Clean Fuels and allow an 11% overall boost in toxic emissions. Those chemicals include the known carcinogen benzene and others with acute or chronic respiratory, neurological or suspected reproductive effects, like ammonia, methanol, cumene and n-hexane.

The new permit would also maintain authorization for 26 additional tanks that were embedded in air permits for at least the past 15 years, but never built.

During a recent public hearing and in written comments, opponents have voiced concerns about new emissions from a facility they say has chronic, foul-smelling releases that cause migraines, breathing problems and other issues. They also pointed to the ﬁre the tank farm had in April 2023, the risk of reduced property values and the loss of nearby swampland valuable to preventing ﬂooding

A few also raised the specter of the Smitty’s Supply Inc. explosion and fire in late August near Roseland Smitty’s storage tanks holding flammable motor oil and other petroleum products were destroyed, spilling millions of gallons of oil into nearby ponds and the Tangipahoa River The spills are still being cleaned up That fire also sent oily soot 15 miles from the plant and forced temporary evacuations.

IMTT operates as a for-hire liquid chemical storage hub for many of the plants in the region. Its

The vote on a suspension for Medley was unanimous.

The case centers on her race as a ﬁrst-time candidate against thenincumbent Judge Christopher Bruno.

Bruno had ruled against New Orleans trash magnate Sidney Torres IV in a dispute over a prime piece of Frenchmen Street real estate.

Torres responded by getting behind Medley, the daughter of for-

mer Civil District Court Judge Lloyd Medley Medley defeated Bruno with 53% of the vote in a campaign fueled in part by proceeds from a $100,000 loan from a Torres company that drew the commission’s ire. At the center of the case against Medley were a pair of attack ads from Torres’ production company After an August hearing, the justices found that Medley committed misconduct over one ad, which said Bruno was “called a judge by some and a deadbeat dad by others,” claiming he’d refused to pay child support for 13 years. The ad never ran after Bruno sought a temporary restraining order, but Medley’s campaign

Facebook page repeated the claim afterward, the court found. The court said the ad was false and thus not protected by the First Amendment. It also found Medley had committed misconduct by failing to report as campaign expenditures a pair of payments to a woman who had claimed in a different TV ad that Bruno was biased against her in court.

“He called me a scorned woman

Cohen student ID’d in Algiers murder-suicide

BY MARCO CARTOLANO Staff writer

16-year-old Walter L. Cohen student killed in

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

STAFF PHOTOS By CHRIS GRANGER

In the weeks leading up to Halloween, tarot reader Alexandra Kane, right, parks her black hearse at the corner of Sixth Street and St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans so she can do tarot readings in the back of the 1987 Cadillac. Typically it’s people walking past who will stop or folks riding on a streetcar who will jump

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CoronerID’scause of child’sdeath

Brotherarrested in girl’s homicide case

BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape has releasedthe cause of death in therecentdeath of a 4-year-old girl nearAbita Springs.

Janna Haynesdieddue to multiple bluntforceinjuries, coroner’sspokesperson James Hartman said Friday.Tape previously determinedthe manner of death to be homicide, saying in anews release that herinjuries“arenot consistentwith any sort of accident.”

TheSt. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce on Thursdaysaid it had arrested Janna’s21-year-old broth-

er in connectionwithher death. Davahn Alec Profit had initially been booked withattemptedmurder But in anews release Thursday,the Sheriff’s Office saidawarrantfor firstdegree murderwas issued for Profitafter the child died in ahospital.

TheSheriff’sOfﬁce said deputies went to ahome in the21000 blockofGardenia Street on Wednesday for acall about an

unresponsive child. Detectives determined that the girl’sserious injuries had been caused by Proﬁt, according to theSheriff’s Ofﬁce.

The Sheriff’s Ofﬁce news release on Thursday stated theinvestigation was ongoing but did not provide any additional details.

Email Willie Swett at willie.swett@theadvocate. com.

Amakeshift memorial of stuffed animals, prayercandlesand balloons sits near the spot whereWalter

Lizzell‘Liz’ SarahyPalma Villeda was shot and killed while waiting for the school bus

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gunned down. Mourners left stuffed animals prayer candlesand balloons. Aposter with photos of Villeda and her friends and family was displayed behind the trinkets Laverne Wilson, aneighborwho livesnear the scene of the shooting, said she ran over after her daughter called and said shehad seen Villeda’sdeath. A child walking to school with Villeda raninto Wilson’s

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existing tanks hold 14.8 million barrelsofcrude oil, heavy fuel oil, vegetable oil, kerosene, biodiesel, naphtha and other chemicals on asite slippedbetween neighborhoods on either side, according to company ofﬁcials and state regulatory papers In operation since the 1920s, thetankfacilityhas been owned by IMTT since the early 1980s, employs about 165 people and was St. Charles’s10th-largest property taxpayer in 2023. IMTT officials said the company only has specific planstobuild thefourammoniatanks forSt. Charles Clean Fuelsifthat project goes forward. Theclean fuels project is alsostillwaiting on its state air and other key permits. The four tanks wouldhold 1.8 million barrels combined of ammonia. The naturally occurring chemical vitalto animal and plant life isn’t carcinogenic,according to federalregulators.But it hasastrong odor, canburn the skin, eyes and lungs at high concentrations and becomes flammable in extremely high-temperature situations.

The other 26 new tanks, which could hold another 2million barrels, that are anticipated in the latest air permit aren’ttied to current construction plans but give IMTT theﬂexibility to respond to the marketplace, company ofﬁcials said.

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Metairie, his 75-year-old wife and their son-in-law, 57, had just had lunch at restaurant whenthey were walking to theircar in the parking lot, according to the JeffersonParishSheriff’s Ofﬁce.

The 57-year-old man heard ametallic click behind his head and turned to see a man, later identiﬁed aBarrios, pointing agun at him, authorities said.

Barrios tried to clear what appeared to be amalfunction of the gun and then pointed it at the 80-year-old man,authorities said. The gun, still jammed,clicked again, ﬁring no bullet.

“He pointed it at each person and pulled the trigger, but it malfunctioned,” Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Sgt. Brandon Veal said after Barrios’ arrest. “This could have been three murders.” Investigators later said they suspect that the .40-caliber bullets Barrios loaded into the 9mmpistol likely caused the malfunction.

The 57-year-old manbegan scufﬂing with Barrios, causing him to drop the gun. Barrios droveawayina white Ford pickup, according to the Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. Barrios

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and didn’tﬁnd me credible.

Being raped is something no woman should have to endure and Judge Christopher Bruno’streatment of me wasjust as bad,” the woman said in the ad.

The court did not hold Medley to account forthe ad itself,onlythe unreported payments.

Nor diditupholdanother misconduct charge against Medley over herfunneling the bulk of a$100,000 loan from acompany controlled by Torres into her campaign.

never said aword to any of the victims, who didn’tknow whythey’d been targeted, authorities said.

Potentialmasscasualty Investigatorstracked the vehicletothe Westwego home of Barrios’ mother. A search of the truckturned up two handguns, threerifles, ballistic body armor and high-caliber rifle rounds, according to theSheriff’s Office. Barrios had been living in McKinney,Texas, at the timeofthe incident. During abail hearing in the case, authorities told the court that policeinTexas hadopened an investigation after they learned Barrios had ordered thousands of dollars’ worth of body armor and bullet-resistant clothing to his home.

“Theywere concerned about the potential of him being amass casualty shooter,” JeffersonParish Assistant DistrictAttorney Kellie Rish saidduringthe bail hearing.

On Monday, Barrios appeared before Judge Nancy Miller, of the 24thJudicial District Court, to enter his guilty plea. Miller sentenced Barrios to 15 years in prison forobstruction and 10 years for each count of aggravatedassault.The sentences are to be served at the sametime.

ley. It halvedthe costs the commissionsought from Medley, ordering her to pay about $2,700.

backyardtoﬂee the shooting, she said.

“The young lady was so sweet and bright, and so was thewhole family,” Wilson said. “They’re very quietand respectful.”

Wilson said her granddaughterwalks to the same bus stop as Villeda. She did

notgotoschool that day.

“This is shocking; thisis very shocking,” Wilson said. The shooting was theﬁfth murder-suicide in New Orleanswithin the last month.

Email Marco Cartolano at marco.cartolano@ theadvocate.com.

Derris Eugene, 62, abarber wholives in Destrehan butwho grew up in St.Rose, speaks Tuesday against an air permit renewalfor the International Matex Tank Terminals complex in St. Rose. Eugene said he remembers smells and emissions from the complex when grew up playing next to the plant. The hearing washeld at AlbertCammonMiddle School gyminSt. Rose.

The officials also pointed out the proposed permit limits reflect apotential to emit that includes all proposed and existing tanks. IMTT’s actual emissions are far lowerand have dropped in some cases. Operating with this renewal pending for more than four years, IMTT is pursuingthe process aboutayear after the company withdrew aplanned rezoning to create abufferfor afuture storage facility on its vacantproperty across theriver in Luling amid community opposition. Carlin Conner, CEO of IMTT, said thecomplex has taken agreener focusover thepast five years and needs this renewal to remain competitive. Conner said the company has shifted to renewable chemicals, has acommunity

panel to informresidents, invested in lower-emitting tanks and has itsown fenceline networkofbenzene monitors.

IMTT also has anew partnership withthe Louisiana Environmental Action Network to install fourcommunity monitors, whichare close to going online.

“Wewon’tstop looking for new ways toimprove for the sakeofour shared communities, ouremployees and thefuture economy. This air permit gives us that ﬂexibility,” Conner said. “It lets us maintain normaloperation of our existing units while positioning us to attract new customers in this constantly

changing market.”

RayGregson, CEO of the River Region Chamber of Commerce, said IMTT’slogistics operation keeps other industriesinthe parish competitive.

“Here’s thebottom line: Renewing the permit supports alongstanding Louisiana-rooted employer that contributes to our economy, invests in ourpeople and partners with others,” said Gregson, who is also president of the St.Charles ParishSchool Board Gregson spoke in his capacity as achamberexecutive,hesaid, and notasan elected school ofﬁcial. Thevastmajority of the

The commissionalleged the loan “gave the appearance of attempting to circumvent campaign ﬁnance law and/or exploiting aloophole in the law.”The court however,found thatnoviolation of theCampaign Finance Disclosure Act also meant no ethical misconduct.

Thecourt agreed with the commissionona one-month unpaid suspension for Med-

fewdozen people who spoke aboutthe project Tuesday night at amiddle school gym in St.Roseopposed the renewal. They pointed to what they alleged was IMTT’slengthy track recordoffoul-smelling and disorienting emissions that enter homes and confront children waiting forthe morning school bus.

About70reports of nonemergency air releases have been sharedwith DEQ sinceJan.1,2020,including 15 this year,according to agency reports.

Many of them were odor complaints that follow-up DEQ investigators could not smell when theyarrived on scene or could only detect lightodors with measured chemical concentrations within health and safety ranges.

Living on Fourth Street next to IMTT,Erica Zeringue,54, said she has grappled withchronic smells for yearsonly to seeDEQ ﬁnd nothing some time afterward.She opposedadding more chemicals, like ammonia.

“I have an 87-year-old mother at homethat has to live and breathe this foolishness. Isay,‘No,’ to this plant,” she said.

“Judge Medley is pleased that the court recognized that (in) two of those matters she did not engage in misconduct,” said her attorney,Steve Scheckman, on Friday “On the other hand, although she is disappointed that the court concluded that she violated the code of conductintwo other matters, she accepts the court’sdecision andshe looks forward to continuing as ajudge for the civil district judge and serving the citizens of New Orleans.” Bruno did not immediately return messages seeking comment. The suspension comes as Medleyispoised to defend her seat next year.State district judges serve six-year terms. In aconcurrence, ChiefJustice JohnWeimer wrotethat“thedelayinthis matter,inwhich the facts were largely stipulated, seemsexcessive on this record.”

Lawyers with the Environmental Law Clinic at Tulane,who represent a St. Rose resident, raised the environmentaljustice concerns of adding more chemical storage near Elkinsville-Freetown. Emancipated slaves founded the historic post-Civil War community,which forms the oldcoreofSt. Rose next to IMTT In written comments last month, the attorneys said this richculturalheritage could be compromised if residents must move because of an accident or due to furtherenvironmental deterioration.

“The IMTT application failstoacknowledge the history or demographics of the community located just afew hundred feet from itsproperty line,” the comments state Law clinic lawyers also called on DEQ to require IMTT to model the concentration of short-term air pollution and see if some projected toxic increases could exceed state standards. They said the last time modeling happened in 2010, pollutant measurementsfor acute emissions of sulfur dioxide andnitrogenoxide weren’trequired and many toxic emissions weren’t checked Sulfur dioxide is known to producefoulodors thatare often the source of community complaints, DEQ hassaid. Nitrogen oxide can cause respiratory problems. In an interview, IMTT officials said theyweren’t required to do the modeling, but would do it if DEQ asked.

DavidJ.Mitchellcan be reached at dmitchell@ theadvocate.com.

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Judgedeniesreinstatement of deathsentence

La.Supreme Courtreviews resentencing case

BY MATT BRUCE Staff writer

Inside aBaton Rouge courtroom on Friday,the ﬁrst domino fell in an emerging showdown over the national ban on capital punishment for juvenile offenders

Citing alack of authority to usurp federal law,19th JudicialDistrictChief JudgeDonald Johnson quashed amotion from theLouisianaAttorney General to reinstatethe death sentence of aman who was a week shy of his 18th birthday when he killed an LSU student execution style more than 30 years ago.

Dale Dwayne Craig, now 51, was one offour teens convicted of kidnappingand torturing Kipp Earl Gullett, an 18-year-oldfreshman at LSU, during afatal September 1992 carjacking.

After the teens drove Gul-

lett to asecluded construction site, Craig ﬁred several bullets into his head and body as he lay in afetal position Craig was convicted of ﬁrstdegree murder,and ajury unanimously elected tocondemn himtodeath in 1994. He remainedondeath rowuntil 2005, when theU.S.Supreme Court ruled the deathpenalty unconstitutional for felons who were underage when they committed their crimes.

Thehigh courtissued its landmark rulingin March 2005 in theMissouri case knownas Roper v. Simmons. It overturned statutes in Louisiana and 18 other states that permitted executionsfor crimes committed by 16- and 17-year-old offenders.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is now challenging the Roper decision using Craig’scase.

Johnson’sdenial of the motion to reinstate Craig’s death sentence was thefirst ruling in whatcould become a long battle. Murrill intends to appealthe decision allthe waybackuptothe Supreme

Court. To do that,the casewill have to wend its waythrough the1st CircuitCourt of Appeal and the Louisiana SupremeCourt.

Murrill’sofﬁce has already acknowledged that neither of those state-level review courts has jurisdiction to overturn achallenge to federal law.Ifand when the Louisiana Supreme Courtdeniesthe state’sbid to reinvoke Louisiana’sright to put juvenile offenders to death, the state can ﬁle awrit for U.S. Supreme Court review,and justices canconsider overturning the split decisionthe high court imposed 20 years ago.

Gullett, the victim, was returning to hisLSU dorm when Craig and three other teens carjacked himatgunpoint the night of Sept. 14, 1992. The quartet forced Gullet back into his Ford Bronco, and theydrove aroundwith him for nearly an hour.Court records and trialtestimonyindicate Craig spearheaded the armed robbery and abduction and terrorized Gullett during the ride.

The group of teens drove to asecluded constructionsite near Kenilworth Parkway, where Craigshot Gullett three times in the head, then stood over him and ﬁred more bullets at him

Afterthe killing, Craig joked aloud and bragged to his accomplices,telling them, “I told you Iwas hard,” according to court records State prosecutors stressed that he later threatened the three teens who helped him carry out the carjacking and abduction.

The Louisiana Supreme Court issued aseparate ruling in Craig’scase on Friday, sending the question of his parole eligibility back to an appellate court to consider State prosecutors and Craig’s attorney,John Michael Landis, have tangled for years over whether he shouldever have the right to go before a parole board.

Following theU.S.Supreme Court’sruling in the Roper case, astate judge reduced Craig’sdeathsentence to life imprisonment without the

Sixinvited to applyfor LSUpost

Presidential search panel trimslistof30

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT Staff writer

The LSU Presidential Search Committee invited six potential candidates to applytobethe university system’snextpresident, including interim President Matt Lee and McNeese State University President Wade Rousse. Search firm SSA Consultants presented the committee with alist of 30 interested people, and arranged them into different levelsofqualiﬁcation.

At the end of Thursday’s meeting, the committee voted11-4toinvite ahalfdozen to apply,including Lee; Rousse; Julius Fridriksson, vice president of research at the University of South Carolina; Giovanni Piedimonte, vice president of research at Tulane; and Dr.Robert Robbins, former president of the University of Arizona. Asixth persononthe list whose name and background information remained conﬁdential was in-

vited to apply,should they publicly identifythemselves by Wednesday,when interviewsare scheduled.

Opening the meeting, Chair Scott Ballard said the meeting marked “apivotal moment in ourprocess.”

“Our discussiontoday will move us closer to the interview phase, where we’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with those whose leadership qualities and experiences align most closely with our priorities as asystem,” he said.

Christel Slaughter,president and CEOofsearch ﬁrm SSA Consultants, said thefirmreached outto more than 30 people, with 17 of them at Southeastern Conference schools.

Themeeting began at 1:30 p.m.and the ﬁnal vote occurred around5 p.m. after alengthy executive session in which the committee discussed candidates.

When the committee returned, it ultimately voted for twomotions. The ﬁrst, an amended motion introduced by LSU Board of Supervisors memberJames Williams, narrowedthe fieldtorequire allpotential candidates to identify themselves by Wednesday It narrowlypassed, 8-7.

The second motionspecified thelistofpeople the committee invited. Committee members Clarence Cazalot, KennethSchafer, Olivia Phelps andDaniel Tirone votedagainst it.

Earlier at the meeting, two university professors urgedthe committee to prioritize candidates with strong educational backgrounds.

LSU Boyd Professor R. Eugene Turner,who studies oceanography and coastal sciences, urged thecommittee to select acandidate witha strong background in highereducation

“The new president must have arecord of signiﬁcant, on-the-ground academicexperienceteaching and conducting research,” he said.

LSU Boyd Professor Suzanne Marchand, who teaches history,spoke in her individual capacity but said her thoughtswere indicative of herfellowBoyd professors. She asked the committee to prioritize a president with experience in research scholarship.

“In seeking out coaches for oursporting teams, we always look for persons of the highest caliber andwinning experience, no matter what part of the country they come from,” she said.

“LSU’sresearch mission deserves that same commitment to expert experience andexcellence.”

Thursday’smeeting saw significantly heightened security, withmembers of the Baton Rouge Police Departmentand EastBatonRouge Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce stationed outside, a checkpoint at thedoorsand wristbands requiredfor attendees. At theprevious meeting, multiple students were arrested in aconfrontationthat began when one refused to stop speaking when hertimehad ﬁnished.

Many of the same students and alumni spoke at Thursday’smeeting, criticizing the arrests from theprevious meeting and urging thecommittee to include the student body more in the process.

ScottSonnier, aU.S.Navy veteran and current LSU student, said he protested and was arrested at the previousmeeting because he felt it was vitaltoupholding American anduniversity values.

“I didn’tdoitfor attention or out of anger,” he said. “I did it becausestaying silent when the least among us lose theirvoice, would be abetrayal of everythingI once swore to defend.”

Manconvicted of manslaughter charge

BY CHAD CALDER Staff writer

AJefferson Parish jury on Monday rejected aMarrero man’sclaim of selfdefense, ﬁnding him guilty of manslaughterinthe fatal shooting of Wayne Martin, 30, in aWest Bank parking lot in 2022, Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul Connick’soffice said Wednesday The jury declined to ﬁnd Lucien Bazley,50, guilty as charged of second-degree murder,opting for the lesser charge that carriesa sentence of up to 40 yearsin prison. Martin had been celebrating his birthday at aMarrero nightclub on Sept. 25,

2022,and wasshotinthe right eye in theparking lot of an auto parts business across Ames Boulevard,according to the District Attorney’sOffice. Bazley told jurors that he hadbeen wronglysuspected of killinga friend of Martin’sand alleged that Martin approachedhim from behind, tookout afirearm and was goingtoshoot him. The incident, however, was recorded by anearby security camera and showed Bazley turningaround and shooting Martin without provocation,accordingto theDistrict Attorney’sOffice. Investigators did not find agun onMartin’sbody The video shows Bazley calmly walking away as

bystanders fled for safety Twenty-one secondslater Bazley was shot three times by an unknown gunmanand stumbled away to hiscar, according to the District Attorney’sOffice. DeputiesencounteredBazley on the night before he killed Martin, in thesame auto parts store parking lot Bazley called911 to report thatsomeone had shot his BMW while he was seated in the car. However,onthe night he killedMartin, he did notcall 911, neitherto report theshootingnor to seek medical assistance, according to Connick’soffice.

This week’strial was the second time Bazley faced aJefferson Parish jury for killing Martin.

Because of apriorconviction of possession of marijuanaand possession of cocaine, Bazley was prohibited from possessing firearms. He was convicted in June of being aconvicted felon in possessionofafirearmand was sentenced to 20 years in prison, though that jurywas unable to reach a verdict on the charge related to thekillingofMartin, according toConnick’s office.

On Monday,the second jury deliberated for just over two hours in finding Bazley guiltyofmanslaughter.Judge R. Christopher Cox III, of the 24th Judicial District Court, is scheduled to sentence Bazley on Nov 13.

possibility of parole, probation or early termination.

District JudgeEboniJohnson Rose vacated thatsentenceinMay 2023 andresentenced him to alife sentence that gave him ashot at parole. The Attorney General’s Office appealed to the 1st Circuit, and the East Baton Rouge-based appellate court dismissedthe state’sappeal in November 2024, determiningthey had no standingto review Johnson Rose’slawful ruling.

Sixofthe seven Louisiana Supreme Court judges disagreed in Friday’sorder, determining the state had aright to appeal Craig’sresentencing decision. They remanded thematter back to the1st Circuittoreviewthe meritsofthe state’sappeal

“I’m grateful that the LouisianaSupremeCourt affirmed the State’s authority to ensure that the worst criminals areheld accountable,” Murrill saidina statement Friday following the stateSupreme Court’s order “Our next step will be making

that case to the First Circuit to guarantee that murderer DaleCraig never setsfoot on Louisiana streets again.” ChiefJustice JohnWeimer issued adissenting opinion, notingthe fact thatthe AttorneyGeneral’s Ofﬁce argued the merits of its appeal before the state Supreme Court in August. “While thebenefit of the wisdomofthe appellate courts is undeniably helpful, ultimately it is the obligation of thiscourt to write the ﬁnal chapter in the resolution of this matter,” Weimer wrote. “Exercising ourplenary authoritywould serve the interestofjudicial economy by disposingofamatter already briefed and argued before this court. On balance, it would be best in this matter not to remandtothe appellate court as review of the substantive underlying issues will inevitably be sought in thiscourt.The time hascometofinally resolve all of the issues this case presents without further delay.”

BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN Staff writer

Southwest Louisiana will soon have thecountry’sﬁrst heavy rare earth separation facility

On Friday,Aclara Resources Inc.announced plans to build a$277 millionfacility at the Port of Vinton. The project will strengthenthe nation’sadvanced technology supply chain, according to aLouisiana Economic Development news release.

Aclara will use proprietary technology at the new facility to produce heavy rare earth elements, which are necessary forelectric vehicles, wind turbines, drones androbotsthatrelyonadvanced permanent magnets. The operation in Louisiana will process material from Aclara’smineral deposits in Brazil and Chile to provide areliable, sustainable U.S. supply of these materials.

Aclara’sVinton facility will create roughly 140 new jobs, according to LED.The site at the port has been prequalified forindustrial development through both environmental and engineering reviews.

After evaluating dozens of potentialsites acrossthe

U.S., Aclara chose the Vinton location because of itsproximity to key chemical suppliers, access to the Gulf Coast and its industrial workforce.

To secure the project, the state of Louisiana offered Aclara Resourcesanincentives package that includes LED’sFastStart workforce development software and a$3millionperformancebasedgrant forutilityand infrastructure improvements.

“Aclara’sinvestment in Vinton marks adeﬁning momentfor southwest Louisiana,” Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares said in astatement. “This project not only brings hundreds of high-quality jobs andsignificanteconomic growth, but it also positions ourregionatthe forefront of America’ssustainable rare earth production and advanced technology supply chain.” Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and wrap up in 2027. The processwill start with the rare earth separation plant, followed by potential future expansions to support downstream processing and alloy production.

Scott Walker,president and CEOofthe Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, said the project is not only a“tremendous win” for southwest Louisianabut also forthe nation as awhole

Alexis,Irma Drew,Carey Klapatch Sr., David Lyle,Tiffany Monette,Dolores Newton, Casimino

Robert Jr., Joseph Rose,Hannah

Klapatch Sr., David

Lyle,Tiffany

Alexis,Irma

Monette,Dolores

Robert Jr., Joseph

Drew,Carey

Alexis,IrmaLee

Irma LeeAlexis, age71, enteredintoeternal rest on Saturday,October 11, 2025 at OchsnerMedical Center. Shewas born on April22, 1954. Thedaugh‐terofthe late Arthur and Ida MaeAugustus; Loving anddevoted Mother of Al‐fred Alexis,TonyLindsey, Dominick Alexis,Jarvon Alexis,Keyan Alexis, Shynieka Alexis,Chyine Alexis,the late Henry Alexis andAnthony Alexis; GodmotherofWalkeya Alexis; Sister of Mary Wells,the late Louvina Benjamin,SelinaBennett, Olivia Bolden,AlfredAu‐gustus andEarlAugustus. Also survived by 24 grand‐children,16great grand‐children,a host of nieces, nephews, otherrelatives andfriends.A FuneralSer‐vice will be held on Satur‐day, October25, 2025 at Star of Bethel Baptist Church,2217 Harmony Street,beginning 10:00a.m Church visitationfrom9:00 a.m.until thehourofser‐vice.Interment Holt Ceme‐tery.Rev.David M. Patin andGwienaMagee Patin, FuneralDirectors.Profes‐sional ServiceEntrusted to:LittlejohnFuneral Home,2163 AubryStreet. NewOrleans,Louisiana 70119, CalK.Johnson,Man‐ager/FuneralDirector, Info: (504) 940-0045.

CareyJames Drew was born July 8th, 1955, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Velma McCelosand David Drew.Hewas baptized at an earlyage at True Light Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where his spiritualfoundation was firstlaid. He attended school there, growingup surrounded by family, faith,and community, until moving to Chicago, Illinois, where he worked in vari‐ouscapacitiesfor nearly 30 years.Duringthistime, he alsoservedhis country with honor, receivingan honorable dischargefrom theUnitedStatesArmyin (yeartobeconfirmed). As achild,hewas lovingly called Mike,a nickname that stucktohis joyful spirit.Asa dynamicdancer in hischildhood,itwas said that whenMike moved he tickledyour soul, leavinglaughterand joy whereverhewent. In Carey’sadult life,hetook greatdelight dressing in his fineries,never without style. With long fingernails andjewelry proudlyshow‐cased, he carriedhimself with unmistakable flair. He wasknown to gloatwhen shootingpoolwith Stephan andhis nephew Lyndon,especiallywhenhe took that unforgettable “meanlean” on thepool table, bringing them to shamewithhis OWNpool stick, smilingthe whole time.Shortly after moving to NewOrleans in 1999, Careypursued andac‐quired aClass ACommer‐cial Driver’s License, alife‐time dream, giving himthe abilityto drivean18wheeler crosscountry That achievementbrought himdeeppride anda senseoffreedom he cher‐ished. Careyadoredchil‐dren andalwaysfound a waytoentertain them, drawingjoy from their laughter andsimplewon‐der. Though soft-spoken, hisquiet demeanor,yet sly &cunning personality, earnedhim thenicknames many knew andloved: Slim,Otis, Dude Each namespoke to adifferent pieceofhis character— smooth, clever,unforget‐table. He wasprecededin deathbymother, Velma McCelos,father, David Drew, Tyrone Johnson, brother,his grandparents, Emma andLeroy McCelos, Artomeseand DavidDrew Sr ,Antronine Fallon,sis‐ter-in-law,and Tammy Mack,niece.Heleavesto mournhis devoted, caring wife,Francesca,who stood faithfully by hisside; Two “God given” attentivesons, StephanMack(Maria) and Sidney Mack;His sister, MalindaD.Jones,ofDallas, TX;His brother, Clifford Drew (Eloise) of Columbus GA;Grandkids,Stephan Mack Jr.and Skylar Mack; Sister-in-laws,Tammy Allenand DebraJohnson of BatonRouge;A loving "sis‐terinChrist,"Claudia Johnson; anda host of nieces,nephews,other rel‐atives &loved ones who will carryhis memory for‐ward with love andgrati‐tude.Funeralplanningen‐trustedtoRobinsonFamily

Klapatch Sr., David Michael

DavidMichael Klapatch Sr."Dave,The Lawn Ranger", age77, died peacefully at home sur‐rounded by hiswifeand histhree children on Octo‐ber21, 2025 aftera coura‐geousbattlewithcancer. Davidwas born on Septem‐ber18, 1948 in NewOr‐leans, Louisianatothe late IreneBurns Dell.Hegradu‐ated from Archbishop Rummel High School.Fol‐lowing high school,he joined theUnitedStates Marine Corpswhere he served twotours in Viet‐nam. He marriedhis high school sweetheart Kathy LeMayin1971and spent54 yearstogether.Following histourofdutyfromthe service, he worked for25 yearswiththe United States Postal Service. He went on to create asuc‐cessfullawnbusinessfor 30 yearswhere hiscus‐tomers became family Davidissurvivedbyhis wife,Kathy Klapatch;3 children:David Klapatch Jr (Kim), AmyFlynn (Danny), andShannon KlapatchFrancis(Sam);and 5 grandchildren: EthanKlap‐atch,NicholasFlynn (Sarah), Noah Flynn, EleanorFrancis,and Harry Francis. Besidesspending time at home with hisfam‐ily, Davidhad apassion for adventure, theUnited States Marine Corps, and an unwavering faithinGod Davidhad abiggerthan life personalityand touchedmanylives by his generosity andsense of humor.Familyand friends areinvited to celebrate David'slifeatGardenof Memories FuneralHome& Cemetery,4900Airline DriveMetairie, LA 70001 on Monday,October 27,2025. Visitation will beginat 10:00amwitha mass start‐ingat12:00 noon with mili‐tary honors andburialto immediatelyfollow. In lieu of ﬂowers, donationstoSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or Wounded WarriorPro‐ject at www.woundedwarr iorproject.org arepre‐ferred.Onlinecondolences maybeofferedatwww.gar denofmemoriesmetairie. com.

Lyle,TiffanyFay

With sadnessweshare thepassing of TiffanyFay Lyle,onOctober 13,2025. Please visitwww.rhodesf uneral.comtoviewservice information, sign theon‐line guestbook,sendﬂow‐ersand sharecondolences

DoloresMonette,age 92 wasbornonOctober 11, 1933 in Jefferson, LA,de‐parted this earthlyhome on Monday,October 13, 2025. Shewas agraduate of John H. Martyn High School (ShrewsburyHigh School)ofShrewsbury, LA Doloreswas a floristser‐vicing Shrewsbury and MetroNew Orleansareas Shewas also amemberof ChristianFellowship Church.Dolores wasthe loving mother of Mark K Phillips (Jennifer).Beloved sister of EllenLouise Phillips andCatherine Mar‐shall. Shewas also sur‐vivedbya host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family andfriends.She waspre‐cededindeath by herpar‐ents CharlesPhillips, Sr andMattieLou Harris;and hersiblingsYvonne Phillips Ruffin, CharlesPhillips, Jr., Gail Hayesand Sidney Mar‐tin. Relativesand friendsof thefamily, also Pastor,of‐ficers andmembers of ChristianFellowship Church andMacedonia Church of GodinChristare invitedtoattend theCele‐brationofLifeService on Saturday,October 25,2025 at MacedoniaChurch of GodinChrist, 3015 Johnny JacksonJr. Blvd,New Or‐leans, LA 70126 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00a.m.Private Burial.You maysignthe guestbook on http://www gertrudegeddeswillis.com Gertrude GeddesWillisFu‐neralHomeInc in charge (504)522-2525.

Newton,Casimino Liberty'Cheetah'

Casimino (Cheetah) Liberty Newton, age 73 died Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana. Casimino affectionately known as "Cheetah" was born July20, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisianato Ambrose and Katie Newton. Casimino was educated in theNew Orleans Public School Systemfor his formal education. As an adult,heattended ITT Technical Collegein Boston, Massachusetts and NewOrleans Regional CollegeinNew Orleans where he receivedhis certification in HVAC Casimino was married to thelate VirginiaD.S. Newton. He is survived by his eldest sister Mary Lee Weatherbsy, twogod sons Michael Shezbie and BrandonA.Newton, ahost

of nephews, nieces, cousins, familyand friends. He is preceded in death by hiswife,parents Ambrose &Katie Newton, sistersAltheaN.Curtis, EthelN.Shezbie,brothers Joseph Newton Sr and Ambrose Newton Jr aprivate memorial service washeld

Robert Jr., Joseph Woodrow

Joseph WoodrowRobert Junior,bornonFebruary 27,1959, in NewIberia, Louisiana, returned home to heaven on October10th at 4:00 p.m. Adevoted hus‐band,father, grandfather, son, brother, cousin,and friend.Joseph’slifewas a reflection of thefruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, pa‐tience,kindness, good‐ness,faithfulness, gentle‐ness,and self-control.He fought thegood fightof faithand nowrests in eter‐nalpeace.Heattendedthe University of Louisianaat Lafayette,where he earned aBachelor’sdegreein Business Administration For37years,Joseph worked as aManager (Stevedore)onthe Canalin NewOrleans andthe Wa‐terfront at thePortofNew Orleans—acareer defined by dedication,resilience andpride in honest labor. He wasprecededindeath by hisfather, Joseph Robert Sr grandparents aunts, uncles,cousins and friends. Joseph is survived by hisdevoted wife,Dard‐enella LaPeyrolerie Robert; hisson,Jean-Pierre Gosserand; hisgrand‐daughter,Marisia Amour LaPeyrolerie;his mother, MarieLolaMae Small; his sister,DeniseMcLean (Burke,brother-in-law); andhalfsisters andbroth‐ers. He also leaves behind ahostofcousins,nieces, nephews, andextended familymembers who will carryhis memory in their hearts.Relatives and Friendsofthe Family are allinvited to attend aMass of ChristianBurialonSat‐urday, October25, 2025, at 11:00amatVisitationof OurLadyCatholicChurch 3500 Ames Blvd.Marrero LA 70072.Visitationwill beginat10:00am.VeryRev ColinBraud,V.F.Officiant. Burial will be private. Pro‐fessional Arrangements EntrustedtoMajesticMor‐i ( )

Hannah Marie Rose was born on September 26, 2007 to loving parents Tenisha Scott andJeremy Rose in NewOrleans,LA. Shepassed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at theyoung age of 18. She attendedelementary school at St.Andrewthe ApostleCatholic School andwas a2025 graduate of CabriniHigh School. She holdsthe Crescent record for thejavelin throw, earninganathleticscholarship to Indiana Tech University. Hannah waspreceded in death by hermaternal grandmother,Christine Jones Scott, maternal great-grandmother Sarah Jones, and paternalgreatgrandmother Marion Jones,and is survived by herparents, Jeremy Rose & Kimberly Bennette-Rose andTenisha Scott-Rhodes &LaShanthi Rhodes, brother Carter Rose,and grandparents Jeffery&Lisa Jones and Gaylin& Rhoda Scott.

Visitation is 9am-11am, October25, 2025, at St Andrewthe Apostle Catholic Church,3101 Eton St,New Orleans, LA. Additional detailsat HannahMarieRose.com.

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Coffee prices spike due to tariffs, poor weather

It’sgetting more expensivefor Americans to get their caffeine ﬁx.

Theaverage U.S. price of a pound of ground coffee hit $9.14 in September,a3%increase from the August average of $8.87 and 41% higher than in September 2024, according to U.S. government ﬁgures. Coffee prices havebeen increasing sharply since the start of this year

Consumer prices for foodpurchased for home use and away fromhome were 3% in Septembercomparedtothe same month ayear earlier,the U.S. Labor Department reported Friday.The consumer price index, which measures abroader sample of all coffee products, includinginstant coffee, showed U.S. coffee prices up 19% from September 2024 and flat compared to August.

Nikki Bravo, the co-ownerof MomentumCoffee in Chicago, raised prices by about 15% last week for lattes, cappuccinos and otherdrinks at her four locations.

Bravo said she is paying15% more for coffee beans compared to ayear ago and has started roasting more beans in-house to save money. She gets mostofher beans from Africa.

Other items also have gotten more expensive, such ascups and sleeves, she said. In addition, theminimum wage in Chicago roseJuly 1to$16.60 an hour.

EU accuses Meta, TikTok of breaching rules

BRUSSELS The European Union on Friday said Meta and TitTok had breached their transparencyobligations after an investigation that could result in billions of dollars in ﬁnes

The inquiry found both companies had violated theDigital Services Act, theEU’strailblazing digital rule book that imposes aset of strict requirements designedtokeep internet users safe online, including making it easier to reportcounterfeit or unsafegoods or ﬂag harmful or illegal content like hate speech, as well as aban on ads targeted at children.

The 27-nation bloc launched investigations in2024intoboth Meta and TikTok. They found thatthe companies did not allow easy access to data forresearchers. They alsofound that Meta’sInstagram and Facebook did not makeiteasy for users to flag illegal content and effectivelychallenge moderation decisions.

The inquiry found both Facebookand Instagram deployed “dark patterns” or deceptive interface designs for its protocol forﬂagging malicious content like child sex abuse or terrorist content. That led to akindofobfuscation, with the Commission saying it was “confusing and dissuading” and“may therefore be ineffective.”

Meta spokesperson BenWalters said the company disagrees with the ﬁndings but would continuetonegotiate with the EU over compliance.

Target eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs

Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effortto streamlinedecision-makingand accelerate initiatives to rebuild the ﬂagging discount retailer’s customer base.

About 1,000 employeesare expected to receive layoff notices nextweek, and the company also plans to eliminate about 800 vacantjobs, acompany spokesperson said. The cuts represent about 8% of Target’scorporate workforce globally,although the majority of the affectedemployees work at the company’s Minneapolis headquarters, the spokesperson said. Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke,who is set to becomeTarget’snext CEO on Feb.1,issued anote to personnel on Thursday announcing thedownsizing. He said further details would come on Tuesday, and he askedemployees at the Minneapolis offices to work from home next week

BUSINESS

NOLA.COM/BIZ

Social Security recipients geta boost

Recipients to get cost-of-living increase

BY FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press

WASHINGTON TheSocial Security Administration’sannual cost-of-livingadjustmentwill go up by 2.8% in 2026, translatingtoanaverage increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency ofﬁcials said Friday

The beneﬁts increase for nearly 71 million Social Security recipients will go intoeffectbeginning in January.And increasedpayments to nearly7.5 million people receivingSupplemental Security Income will begin on Dec. 31.

Friday’sannouncement was meant to be made last week but was delayed because of the federal government shutdown.

The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for retirees anddisabled beneﬁciaries isﬁnanced by payroll taxes collected from workers and

their employers, up to acertain annualsalary,which is slated to increase to $184,500 in 2026, from $176,100 in 2025

Recipients received a2.5% costof-living boost in 2025 and a3.2% increaseintheir benefits in 2024, after ahistorically large 8.7% benefitincreasein2023,brought on by record 40-year-highinflation.

Thesmallerincrease for2026 reflects moderating inflation.The agency will notify recipients of theirnew benefit amount by mailin earlyDecember.

Someseniors say thecost-of-livingadjustment won’t help much in their ability to pay fortheir daily expenses.Linda Deas,an80-yearold Florence, SouthCarolina, resident, said that “it does notmatch the affordability crisis we are havingright now.”

Deas,a retired information systems networkoperations specialist,moved to South Carolina from New York in 2022 to be closer to family.She saysher monthly rent has increased by $400 in the past two years. She listed other itemsthat have

become more expensive for her in thepasttwo years, including auto insurance andfood.“If youhave beenintothe supermarkets lately you will notice howprices are goingup, not down,” she said. Deas is not alone in feelingthat costs aregetting out of control. Pollingfromthe AARP shows that older Americans areincreasingly struggling to keepupintoday’seconomy Thepoll states that only22% of Americans over age 50 agree that aCOLA of right around 3% for Social Security recipientsisenough to keep up with rising prices, while 77%disagree. That sentimentis consistent across political party afﬁliations, accordingtothe AARP In Deas’ case, theMIT Living Wage Calculator estimates that an adult living alone in Florence, South Carolina, would spendper year $10,184for housing, $3,053 for medical expenses and $3,839 for food.

AARP CEO Myechia Minter-Jordan said the COLAis“alifeline of independence and dignity, for tens of millions of olderAmericans,” but even with the annual inﬂation-

gauged boost in income, “older adults still face challengescovering basic expenses.”

SocialSecurityAdministration Commissioner Frank Bisignano said in astatementFridaythat the annual cost-of-living adjustment “is one way we are working to makesurebeneﬁts reﬂect today’s economic realitiesand continue to provide afoundation of security.”

EmersonSprick, theBipartisan PolicyCenter’sdirector of retirement and laborpolicy, said in a statement that cost-of-living increases “can’tsolve all the ﬁnancial challengeshouseholds face or all the shortcomings of the program.”

The latest COLA announcement comes as theSocial Security Administration hasbeen navigating almost ayear of turmoil, including the termination of thousands of workers as part of theTrump administration’sefforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce. Trumpadministration officials have also made statements they laterwalked backthatraised concernsabout the future of the program.

Inflationstays elevated

Butpricesrose less than feared last month

BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer

WASHINGTON

U.S. inﬂationremainedelevated last month as gas prices jumped while the cost of rents cooled, painting amixed picture ofthe expensesconsumers arefacingina murky economy wheregrowthappears steady but hiring is slow

Consumer prices increased 3% in September from ayear earlier,the Labor Department said Friday, thehighest since January andupfrom 2.9% in August. Excluding the volatile food and energycategories, core pricesalso rose 3%, down from3.1%inthe previous month

On amonthly basis,price increasesslowed: Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, down from0.4% theprevious month. Core inﬂation also cooled to 0.2%,from0.3%in August.

Theﬁguresshowthatinﬂation continues to rise more slowly than many economists expected when President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffsinApril. Some of thosedutieswerelater reducedaspart of trade deals, whilemanycompanies have only passed on part of the tariff cost to consumers out of concern that doing so would reduce sales. Businessesmay shift more coststoconsumers in thecoming months if the duties appearpermanent.

Thesmaller increase will come as abit of relief to Federal Reserve ofﬁcials, who have signaled that they will cut their key interest rate at their meeting next week for the second time this year.Yet inﬂation remains abovethe Fed’s 2% target,underscoring the high stakesofthe Fed’smoves

“Put simply,while inﬂation doesn’tappear to be accelerating,neither is it moving back toward target,”said Eric Winograd, chief U.S.economist at asset manager AllianceBernstein. “That will keep the Fed cautious rather than aggressive.”

Thedata for Friday’sreport was gathered before the government shutdown Oct. 1and was collected and compiled in the same way it is each month.

Report encouraging to markets

BY STAN CHOE AP business writer

NEW YORK U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after an update on inﬂation came in abit lesspainful than feared. The S&P 500 rose0.8% and topped itsprior all-time high, whichwas set earlierthismonth. TheDow JonesIndustrial Average rallied 472 points, or 1%,and the Nasdaq composite climbed1.1%. Both also set records. The data on inﬂation is encouragingbecause it couldmean less pain

Butprice datafor October isn’tbeing gathered because of the shutdown, andthe Trumpadministration suggestedFriday that the government won’tissue an inﬂation report next month. While some dataiscollected electronically,much of it is taken in person.

“Becausesurveyorscannot deploy to the field, the White House has learned there will likely NOTbeaninﬂation release next month for theﬁrst time in history,” the administration said in an emailed statement.

The report on the consumer price index was issuedmorethana week late because of thegovernment shutdown, now in its fourthweek. The Trumpadministrationrecalled some LaborDepartmentemployees to producethe ﬁguresbecause they areused to set the annual cost-of-livingadjustment for roughly 70 millionSocial Security recipients. On Friday,that increase wasset at 2.8% for 2026, equal to about $56 per month.

Gas prices jumped 4.1% just in September from theprevious month, amajor driver of inflation last month.Grocery prices rose 0.3%, lessthan in August, and are 2.7% higher than ayear ago.

Trump’sdutiesare pushingupthe prices

forlower-and middle-incomehouseholds struggling with still-high increasesinpricesevery month.Even more importantly for Wall Street, it couldalsoclear theway forthe Federal Reserve to keepcutting interest rates in hopes of giving aboost to the slowing job market. Stocks hadbeenshaky in recent weeks following atremendous rally of 35% for the S&P500 from alow in April. Criticism grew that stocks becametoo expensive after their prices rose much fasterthan corporate proﬁts. Worries also ﬂared about potentially bad loans that banks made following aperiod of calm that mayhave encouraged too much risk-taking. And President Donald Trumprattled markets af-

of many goods: Furniturecosts jumped 0.9% last monthand are 3.8% moreexpensive than ayear ago. Appliance costs rose 0.8% just in September,though they are up only 1.3% from ayear earlier.Clothing prices increased 0.7% last month and shoes 0.9% though neither have risen that muchfrom last year

Economists estimate that tariffs areadding about 0.4 percentage points to annual inflation, atrend that they expect will likely continue until early next year.Akey question, however,iswhether that tariff bump will simply lead to aone-timeprice increase or cause amore sustained burst of inflation. For now,there are signs that underlying inflationtrends arecooling. For example, thecost of renting an apartment rose just 0.2% in September and 3.4% compared to ayear ago. The annual increasewas the smallest in nearly four years. Rental cost increases spiked sharply during the pandemic, but have now returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Still, business surveys suggest that many companies are still eating muchofthe cost of thetariffs, but may notbeable to do so indeﬁnitely

ter threatening much higher tariffs on China, the world’ssecond-largest economy. But stocks have rebounded each time,only to push higher.Banks have characterized the industry’s hiccups as just acollection of oneoffs, whileTrump is settomeet China’sleader, Xi Jinping, at aconference next week. Andmost bigU.S. companies are reporting stronger proﬁts forthe latest quarter than analystsexpected, as is usually thecase. Ford Motorrevved12.2% higher to lead allcompanies in the S&P500 after theautomaker topped analysts’ expectations for proﬁt in the latest quarter.The companysaid its businessisrunning at the high end

of itsforecasted range for ﬁnancial performance this year which it set outinFebruary

Intel added0.3% after reporting aproﬁtfor the latestquarterthat blew past analysts’expectations. CEO Lip-BuTan creditedthe artificial-intelligence boom with “acceleratingdemandfor compute and creatingattractiveopportunities.” Google’sparent company climbed 2.7% after Anthropic announced an expansion worth tens of billions of dollars, through whichitwould increase usage of Google cloudtechnologies for its AI chatbot, Claude. Given itsmassivesize, Alphabet was oneofthe strongest forces lifting the S&P 500 index, along with other AI beneﬁciaries likeNvidia.

ASSOCIATEDPRESS PHOTOByCHARLIE RIEDEL

Aworker stocks adisplayofclothing recently at aSam’sClub in Bentonville, Ark.

OPINION

ANOTHERVIEW

WhiteHouse a treasuredsymbol, notaMarriott

When Louisiana Gov.HueyLong wanted anew governor’smansion, he tore down the old one and built a new one. He did it withoutgetting anybody’sapproval.

Ron Faucheux

PerhapsPresident DonaldTrump was channeling Huey whenhebegandemolitionofthe EastWing of the White House to make room for anew 90,000+ square-foot, $300 million ballroom. Trump believes, as didLong, that he can do anything he wantswith theofﬁcial mansion. For Trump, areal estatedeveloper, this showy projecthas been adream. Beforehe setabout building the mammoth addition, he didn’tsecure approval from Congress, the National Capital Planning Commission, the CommissionerofPublic Buildings or the Fine Arts Commission. Usually,you can’ttouch historic buildings in Washingtonwithout running thegauntletofa strict review process. Even the newtennispavilionbuilt during Trump’sﬁrst term hadbeen reviewed by the NCPC andthe Fine Arts Commission.

WhenTrump announced construction of the gigantic ballroom, historians and preservationistsgasped. It will be nearly twicethe size of themain 55,000-square-foot White Houseresidence itself —essentially the image you seeonthe backof$20 bills, with its grand portico and alternating pediments Trump assures us the new, hotel-style ballroomwill be beautiful. Its color and windows, he says, will match therest of the building.Whatno onesaid was that the East Wing’sdemolition would begin before construction plans were ﬁnalized or made public.Saidanadministration ofﬁcial: “The scope and sizewas always subject to vary as the projectdeveloped.”

Subject to vary?

Until wrecking balls swung this past week, therehad been remarkably little public discussionofthe project or serious questions asked. Forexample:Inacity with countless public andcommercialballrooms of every size, isyet another one really needed? And, if so,must it be built on the grounds of the White House? Such abig change to the scale and aesthetic of the White House complex will likely throwoff its architectural balance, proportionand unity.Itwill alsopose new security risks by vastly increasing atcertain times the number of guests, outside workers and suppliersallowed insideits electriﬁed, locked gates.

While donors, including Trump himself,are supposed to pay for the new facility —a niftyway to keep Congress outofit—wemust ask: Who willpay for long-term maintenance andrepairs? Oh, andwhat about parking? In D.C., there’snever enough parking

The White House is atreasuredsymbolofthe American nation. It’snot aMarriott. Itbelongstothe people, not to anyone person In defense of the project, presidentialcommunications director Steven Cheung said, “Construction has always been apartofthe evolutionofthe White House.” He’sright aboutthat, but his snarky commentsabout skeptics “clutchingtheir pearls” and “living in the past” tarnished his observation.

The story of the White House isarich one.The original executive mansion wascompleted in 1800. John Adams, the second president, was its ﬁrst inhabitant. Duringthe Warof1812, theBritish ransackedand burned it. Rebuilding tookthree years and cost,intoday’sdollars, about $8 million.

By the late 1940s, the White House was so worn, patched and structurally dangerous that it needed what renovatorscall a“full gut.” Then-president Harry Truman finally agreed whena leg of his daughter’s piano crashed through arotting second-floor ceiling Duringthe rebuild, which Congressapprovedand funded, the White House was dismantled. Trucks and tractorsrolled through mounds of debris and mud where graceful rooms oncestood. Remains were held together by anew concrete and steelframe. The cost of all this work was about$50 millionintoday’sdollars, afractionofthe cost of the newballroom Old moldings, ornamentations, flooring and mantels removed in the gutting— prized relics, all—weresupposed tobeput back in place. But plenty wereeither sold, given away or discarded. Historicpreservationists have learned to be suspicious of promises that are eventually ignored. After the Truman reconstruction, the White House wasstructurallysafer,but theinside was blander. It took asuccession of redecorations, especially the one overseen by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy,tobring back the historical magic. What kind of magic willTrump’scolossal new ballroombring?

Ron Faucheux is anonpartisan political analyst, pollster and writer based in Louisiana.

Let’s look at thefacts surroundingimmigration

Herbert Cannon, in his letter in the Oct. 13 edition, objects to apolitical cartoon focusing on issues of race in theU.S. and deplores the“disastrous immigration policy” of the previous administration. Several of his assertions raise questions.

Detaining people based solely on their looks or their race can quickly lead to aslippery slope of detention.The world learned (we hope) an important lesson about detaining people based on looks in pre-World WarIIEurope. Andwhat indignities did Native Americans, Asian and Italian immigrants and citizens endure, based on their looks, in the U.S. in earlier times?

Isuspect that Cannon would support theU.S. efforttospend $54 billion to greatly expand detention facilities and hire more ICE and border patrol agentsand more asylum ofﬁcers and immigration judges to reduce theyearslong backlog in cases to determine asylum eligibil-

ity; to end the “catch and release” policy; to increase the standard of evidence needed by immigrants to winasylum statusand to increase funding to interdict fentanyl and human trafﬁcking.

Cannon mentions the high cost to U.S. taxpayers of the increased number of undocumented immigrants. He fails to mention that immigrants help grow theU.S. economy.In2016, immigrants added $2 trillion to U.S. GDP.In2018, immigrants paid about $459 billion in federal,state and local taxes.

Immigrants do not contribute to the“destruction” of theU.S. or to our tax burden. Immigrants contribute to rebuilding the U.S. and making the economy moreresilient. Andbythe way,the third paragraph of this letter describes the bill that Republican senators voted against in February 2024.

DAVID SABRIO NewOrleans

Congress memberstakeparty loyaltytoo far

When Bill Cassidy campaigned against Mary Landrieu for his Senate seat, he said again and again and again that she sided with President Barack Obama 97% of the time. If that was bad, what about the people who side withtheir party 100% of the time? We don’tneed people who side withtheir party 100% of the time.

Ipersonally like legislators that

show somegutsand vote sometimes for thepeople whoelected them and don’tjust bow to their party heads. This is not just Republicans or Democrats.

Let’sget rid of these 100-percenters, 97-percenters and all these high percenters and bring in legislators who think and vote forus.

MICHAEL PEARSON NewOrleans

None so blindasthose whowillnot seePresident Trumpfor

My thanks to John Michael Lockhart for his powerful letter, “Teachings of Jesus are clear;so are Trump’sactions.” Toomany Louisianans did not read it or take his concerns seriously.But President Donald Trumphas now used insult, intimidation and reprisal to transform ademocracy into a dictatorship. His only real talent is dividing people and exciting hatred, even as he calls himself aChristian. The damage he has done to higher education, to medical research and climate studies is catastrophic. Our

whoheis

children and grandchildren will be the ultimatevictims Each week brings new enormities: suspending theright of free speech, invading “dangerous” U.S. cities and indicting former FBI directors. If redistricting in advance of 2026 preserves his control over government, he can play thebig Trumpcard: declaring himselfpresident again in 2028. From the White House, he is already passing out red hats touting that plan.

JOHN

KENNEDY Baton Rouge

Cutting Medicaid notmorally or

fi

scally defensible

“The moral test of government is howittreatsthose in the dawn of life,the children; those in the twilight of life,the elderly; and those in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, andthe handicapped.” (Hubert H. Humphrey, Education of aPublic Man: My Life andPolitics) Under The Big Beautiful Bill passedbyCongress this summer greatly reducing Medicaid, our government fails this moral test. The cuts over 10 years can adversely affect amillion and ahalf childrenand adults in Louisiana Forty-two percentofthe state’s childrenreceive health care through Medicaidfunding from LA CHIP (Children’sHealth InsuranceProgram). Four hundred thousand seniors and people with disabilities also receive support from Medicaid, including many nursing home residents.

Cuts to health careare said to be needed to reducewaste andabuse, which should always be agoal of government.

However,the necessary support for people dependent on Medicaidfor their health needs must be maintained. Providing health carefor Louisiana’s children, the elderly anddisabled is not waste. It is both morally andﬁscally responsible

Pleasecontact your congressionalrepresentativesasking that Medicaidsupport for Louisiana children, the elderly and disabled be fully funded.

RANDYL.EWING former state Senate president

JusticeDepartment haslostall credibility

Isuggest the Department of Justice have aname change. The Trumpadministration should change its nametothe Department of Extortion and Political Retribution. Need Isay more?

JANNORTH NewOrleans

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EMBRACING BRUTALITY

one hit convinced Te Green football wasn’t for him now, he’s a top passing target for lsu

BY KOKI RILEY staff writer

It took one hit for Trey’Dez Green’s football career to come to a screeching halt.

The speciﬁcs are a bit hazy — Green wasn’t even 10 years old — but the play involved him running into former LSU and current TCU safety Kylin Jackson. Once they collided, all Green remembers was how much it hurt.

He winces as he recalls the moment.

“He just ran through me,” Green said From then on, Green made up his mind: No more football.

“He said, ‘No, football is not for me, Mom. I’m not playing football,’ ” Green’s mother, Casondra, said. Green’s pledge did not last forever He returned to the sport ﬁve years ago and is now a top pass catcher for LSU, snatching 13 receptions for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the past two weeks.

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during Green’s middle school basketball games, trying to convince her that football was a sport she should let her son try again.

This weekend, the sophomore tight end will try to lead LSU to an upset over No. 3 Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium (6:30 p.m., ABC).

“He’s been amazing,” LSU coach Brian Kelly said. “He’s just locked in, focused on taking care of his academics, and coming here every day with a great attitude about playing the game.”

Not only did Green return to football but the sport also has become his future. He’s a 6-foot-7 matchup nightmare for defenses, a weapon too big for safeties and cornerbacks and too fast for linebackers to handle.

Where he lacks in experience, he makes up for in athleticism. The latter trait has been obvious for any coach to see since his return to the gridiron.

“You could tell right away,” David Brewerton, Green’s football coach at Zachary, said. “This kid’s God-given ability is off the charts.”

Basketball ﬁrst

Casondra was convinced her son’s future was on a basketball court.

Green was a standout player. He could dunk by the time he was in eighth grade, played on the AAU circuit, and averaged 27 points and 11 rebounds per contest as a junior at East Feliciana.

But Darius Matthews, the football coach at East Feliciana, had plans of his own for the star athlete. He watched Green play basketball in middle school and high school and saw how well his skills could translate to the football ﬁeld.

“The way he attacked the ball and his physicality on the basketball court, I knew he could transition that to football,” Matthews said. “You’re going against kids who are 5-foot-11, 5-foot-10 it’s hard to guard him.”

By the time Green reached high school, he was on board with the idea of strapping on the pads again. The person Matthews really had to convince was Casondra, who still remembered the hit Jackson laid on her son and was well aware of the dangers of the sport.

Matthews, a distant relative of Green’s family already knew Casondra He would sit with her

STAFF PREDICTIONS

REED DARCEY

TEXAS A&M 35, LSU 24

yes, LSU’s at home. yes, the game’s at night. And yes, the SEC is a parity league But it feels like this matchup is just a bad one for the Tigers who have serious deficiencies on both sides of their offensive line Only five FBS teams have more sacks this season than Texas A&M, which means that Garrett Nussmeier likely will have to manage quite a bit of pressure again The Aggies win and cover

ZACH EWING

LSU 26, TEXAS A&M 21

Wounded and cornered, the Tigers are sorely in need of one of the sport’s great home-field advantages Luckily that’s just what they’re getting They’re also getting a Texas A&M team that is 7-0 but also has escaped with one-score victories, including in its only two road games LSU’s O-line and Garrett Nussmeier’s pocket presence will be key against the Aggies.

“I always told her, I said, ‘He’s a hell of a basketball player, but he could be a great football player,’ “ Matthews said. “And me and her (would argue) she said he would never, ever play football I said, ‘Ma’am, if you give him just one chance, I think you will see the difference.’ ” Casondra ﬁnally gave in during Green’s sophomore year allowing him to play on one condition: If he ever got hurt, he wouldn’t be allowed to play anymore.

“Trey’Dez says, ‘Mom, could you please just give me one chance? Let me try,’ ” Casondra said. “I said, ‘Well, OK. First time you get injured, that’s it. That’s a wrap.’

When Green showed up to his ﬁrst practice, Matthews had to call Casondra to make sure he was allowed to play

Green’s ﬁrst game at East Feliciana turned out the way Matthews expected it to go. He caught four touchdowns against Episcopal and was so dominant that he started receiving loads of recruiting interest the next day

Houston offered him a scholarship immediately Then Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher called Matthews and said he thought Green was the next Calvin Johnson. LSU also reached out. None of it surprised Matthews.

“I told her I said, ‘Now, ma’am, I want to tell you something. Now the day after this first game, your phone will start ringing,’ ” Matthews recalled. “She said, ‘I don’t believe that. I don’t believe that.’ ”

Physicality

Brewerton didn’t know much about Green.

He had heard of him but never watched him play and didn’t even know Green was joining the Zachary program until Green and Casondra knocked on Brewerton’s ofﬁce door the summer before the 2023 football season.

“I didn’t even know what he looked like,” Brewerton said. “And now you know he is 6-foot-7, so yeah, once he told me his name, introduced himself to me and everything, you see what everybody else sees, a big old dude walking through that door.”

It didn’t take long for Brewerton to ﬁgure out he had something special. The ﬁrst time the ball

SCOTT RABALAIS

LSU 26, TEXAS A&M 24

To quote “Animal House” rush chairman Eric Stratton, this game absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody’s part. And I’m just the guy to do it. LSU will beat Texas A&M because it finds a way to get to a gettable Aggies defense making the second of three straight SEC road trips LSU goes to 21-1 in home night games under Brian Kelly, who fends off the wolves for now.

KOKI RILEY

TEXAS A&M 38, LSU 17

The Aggies allowed 40 or more points against Notre Dame and Arkansas, but don’t buy the narrative that this is a one-sided team According to ESPN, Texas A&M is

STAFF

PHOTO

HILARy SCHEINUK

LSU tight end

Trey’Dez Green pulls in a reception as South Carolina defensive back DQ Smith defends in the second half of their game on Oct. 11 at Tiger Stadium.

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STAFF FILEPHOTO By

Louisiana Tech defensive backJakariFoster breaks up apass in the end zone intended for LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green in the ﬁrst half of theirgameonSept. 6atTiger Stadium was thrown to Green in aZachary practice, Brewerton watched in awe.

“He ran like a12-yard dig comingacrossthe ﬁeld, and the ball was thrown 2feet behind him,” Brewerton said. “And he never broke stride, and he stuck his right hand back behind his body,and caughtthat ball with one hand and kept running across the ﬁeld.

“And Iremember watching that going, ‘My goodness, that is super impressive rightthere.’ Butthen,whenIfoundout that he’s left-handed, it became even more impressive.”

By the end of his senior season at Zachary, Green had 53 receptions for960 yards and 12 touchdowns. In the state title game, which Zachary lost, he had eight catches for97yards andascore He was adominantforce within Zachary’s spread attack. The only problem was that he wasn’tplaying tight end; he was awide receiver.Zacharydidn’tplaywitha tight end.

“Hewas an outside receiver.Ithink as he got more comfortable with our offense, we would bring him in from time to time and play some slot stuff,” Brewerton said.“We would motion him sometimes, get him on the other side of theformation, butitstillwas notliningupas atight end.”

The lack of exposure to the position made transitioning to tight end,and having to block

athletic defendersand be physical withplayershis own size or bigger,achallenge once he arrived at LSU.

Green had 13 catches for101 yards and four touchdowns in his freshman season, but his struggles as ablocker playeda part in whyhemoved to wide receiver midway through that year

“I’m sure that was alarge transition for him at the collegiate level, especially in the SEC, Brewerton said. “I mean, those tight ends, they’re expected to do afairamount of blocking, and you’ve got to be physical.”

Green said it took himafullseason to adjust to the physicalityofthe SEC. He neededthat time to embrace theanimalistic side of the game.

“(In) my freshman year,Icamein, (and) I wasn’tscared, but Idid what Ihad to do to get by,” Green said. “But nowit’sphysicality.I’m just giving it this year

“I feel like the team needs me to makeplays andneeds me to do alot of stuff within thisoffense. So (I’ve) just got to have my brother’s back andexecute.”

Now Green fully accepts the brutalityofthe sport, afar cry from the kid who once quit playing peewee football.

“My mindset,” Green said, “is just different.”

Email Koki Riley at Koki.Riley@ theadvocate.com.

LSUset to raisefootball season-ticketprices

BYKOKI RILEY Staff writer

The LSU Board of Supervisors approved a measure Friday that would increase season-ticket prices at football games for the2026 season. Prices for tickets, according to the athletic department’sproposal, wouldincrease by up to $125. LSU estimates thehigherprices will provide more than $4.5 million in additionalrevenue.

“LSU has carefully adjusted pricesbased on demand rather than applying an across-the-board increase,” LSU wrote in astatementtoThe Advocate, “ensuring they better align withthe market.” Season tickets in the Low West Box, LowEast Box and East Sideline willincrease by $125. Seats by the West Sideline1,2 and 3, EastSideline 2, North End Zone 1and 2, and SouthEnd Zone 1, 2and 3willcost an additional$100.

A$50 price increase will be made forseason tickets in the East Sideline 3and South 600Upper levelsections. Season ticketsinthe West Club section,East Suites, South Seats,Accessible Seating and South Club will cost $25 more nextyear

“Price changes focusonareas with high renewal rates and high secondary market values,” the statement said. “LSU is notchanging any pricing in the upper deck other than the Skyline Club, which

includes food and beverage in theticket price.

“Keeping upper deck season ticket pricesas they are currentlywill allow LSUAthletics to be more ﬂexible withindividual game prices and provides an additional option for fansto purchaseseason tickets at alower price point.”

Theboard also approvedseason parking pass pricing andtwo newpaidparking lots fornext season.

Combinedwith season parking pass revenue, LSUbelieves Friday’sproposal would increase its income by morethan $5 million. The athletic departmentalso raised season-ticket prices for the2025 season.

ParkingpassesinLots103,104,105,106,206 and Old Front 91and 2will cost $750. Passes in Lots101R, 401R and 412 will be $1,500, while season parking in Lot 308 will be $600.

Fans will be able to purchase season parking passes in thetwo new paid lots, Lot 403 or the Nicholson Garage, for $750.

“As it relates to parking, due to construction projects on campus,LSU Athletics has lost and will continuetolose paid season parking spaces in the upcoming seasons,” LSU’sstatementread.

“These proposed changeswill help LSU Athletics mitigate those losses and provide theabilityto be proactive with changes,instead of reactive.”

No. 4Alab. (6-1) at S. Carolina(3-4), 2:30 p.m. No. 6Oregon (6-1) vs.Wisconsin(2-5), 6p.m. No. 7Geo. Tech (7-0)vs. Syracuse (3-4), 11 a.m. No. 8Ole Miss (6-1)atNo. 13 Oklah. (6-1), 11 a.m No. 9Miami (5-1) vs.Stanford(3-4), 6p.m. No. 10Vanderbilt (6-1) vs.No. 15 Missouri (6-1), 2:30 p.m. No. 11BYU (7-0) at Iowa St.(5-2), 2:30 p.m. No. 14 Tex. Tech (6-1) vs.Oklah. St. (1-6), 3p.m. No. 16Virginia (6-1) at UNC(2-4), 11 a.m. No. 17Tenn.(5-2) at Kentucky (2-4), 6:45 p.m. No. 18 S. Florida (6-1) at Memph. (6-1), 11 a.m No. 19Louisville (5-1) vs.Boston College (1-6), 6:30 p.m. No. 21Cincinnati (6-1) vs.Baylor(4-3), 3p.m. No. 22Texas (5-2) at Miss.St. (4-3), 3:15 p.m. No. 23Illinois (5-2) at Wash.(5-2), 2:30 p.m. No. 24Arizona St. (5-2) vs.Hou. (6-1), 7p.m. No. 25 Michigan (5-2) at Mich. St.

(3-4)atStonyBrook (3-4),2:30p.m.

SOUTH South Florida (6-1)atMemphis(6-1),11a.m. Appalachian St. (4-3) at OldDominion (4-3), 11 a.m. SMU (5-2)atWakeForest (4-2), 11 a.m. Syracuse(3-4) at Georgia Tech (7-0), 11 a.m. Virginia (6-1)atNorth Carolina(2-4), 11 a.m. San Diego (3-4)atDavidson (1-6), 11 a.m. Delaware St. (4-3)atNCCentral (5-2), noon St. Thomas (Minn.) (4-3)atStetson (3-5), noon SE Missouri (3-4) at Tennessee Tech (7-0), noon Campbell(2-6)

Missouri (6-1) at Vanderbilt (6-1), 2:30 p.m. N. Alabama (2-5)atAustinPeay(4-3),3 p.m. McNeese St. (2-5)atNicholls (1-6),3p.m. Texas(5-2) at Mississippi St.(4-3),3:15 p.m. Lamar (6-1)atNorthwesternSt. (1-6),4 p.m. Stanford(3-4) at Miami (5-1), 6p.m. Boston College (1-6)atLouisville (5-1), 6:30 p.m. TexasA&M (7-0) at LSU (5-2), 6:30 p.m. Tennessee (5-2) at Kentucky (2-4),6:45 p.m. MIDWEST Bowling Green (3-4)atKentSt. (2-5),11a.m.

Kansas St. (3-4) at Kansas (4-3), 11 a.m. Rutgers(3-4) at Purdue (2-5), 11 a.m. Presbyterian (7-0)atDayton (5-2), 11 a.m. Ohio (4-3)atE.Michigan (2-6), 11 a.m. UCLA (3-4)atIndiana (7-0),11a.m. Northwestern (5-2)atNeb. (5-2), 11 a.m. Morehead St. (3-5)atValparaiso (1-6),noon

(3-5), 2:30 p.m. Alabama (6-1)atSouth Car.(3-4), 2:30 p.m. Chattanooga (3-4)atSamf. (1-6), 2:30 p.m. Alabama St. (4-2) vs.Alabama A&M (4-3)at Birmingham, Ala., 2:30 p.m.

THENATION

THINGS TO WATCHINWEEK9

OU AIMS TO STOP OLEMISSOFFENSE

Oklahoma leads the nationintotal defense, sacks, tackles for loss and opponent yards per play.The Sooners are secondin points allowed, surrendering just 9.4 per contest.The Rebels average 37.4 points per game and are eighth nationally with491.9 yards per contest. OU running back Tory Blaylock leads the Sooners with 391 yards rushing and 4.5 yards per carry.Ole Miss’ Dae’Quan Wright is third nationally among tight ends with 393 yards and leads the SEC with 20.7 yards per catch.

1. ALABAMA

Record: 6-1 overall, 4-0 SEC

Previous rank: 2

MIZZOU TO TEST HIGH-FLYINGVANDY Games often come down to the end in this series.The Tigers pulled out adouble-overtime winlastseason fortheir fifth straight victory and ninth in 10 gamesover Vanderbilt. Missouri is coming offanotherdoubleovertime win, thistime23-17 over Auburnlast week.Vanderbilt averages41.4 points agame, good foreighth nationally,with Missouri 12th, piling up 39 points.Vanderbilt will have to defend Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy, whoisthird in the countrywith 840 yards rushing

MEMPHIS, SOUTHFLORIDA TO CLASH No. 18 South Florida heads to Memphis in abattle of one-loss teams.The Tigers are coming offastinging upset at UAB. USF has averaged 55 points per game over three American Conference matchups and can allbut knockout the Tigers fromplayoff contention with awin.Eachteam can put up points, but Memphis has the better overall defense, allowing 335.1 yards pergame (40th in FBS). USF quarterback ByrumBrown has thrown for1,695 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. 2 1 3

An electronic billboard along I-10 near College Drive this week featured an enormous picture of Garrett Nussmeier’s head next to the words:“Trust the Team.”

The job of advertising is selling, but someonehas to be buying.

Kelly,with histeam’soffensive struggles andkey defensive injuries to players like linebackerWhitWeeks, placed a bigall-or-nothing bet and came up empty.

“We’ve got to go hit people in the mouth,” he said. “And if you’re much morephysical, you’re going to makeupfor any of the small mistakes, right?

surrendered bushel baskets of pointsintheir tworoad games: a41-40 win at Notre Dame and last week’s45-42 track meet at Arkansas.

Last week: DefeatedTennessee37-20

Thisweek: at South Carolina, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday(ABC)

2. TEXASA&M

Record: 7-0 overall, 4-0 SEC

Previous rank: 1

Last week: DefeatedArkansas 45-42

Thisweek: at LSU, 6:30 p.m. Saturday(ABC)

3. GEORGIA

Record: 6-1 overall, 4-1 SEC

Previous rank: 4

Last week: DefeatedOle Miss 43-35

Thisweek: Idle

4. OLEMISS

Record: 6-1 overall, 3-1 SEC

Previous rank: 3

Last week: Lost to Georgia43-35

Thisweek: at Oklahoma, 11 a.m. Saturday (ABC)

5. VANDERBILT

Record: 6-1 overall, 2-1 SEC

Previous rank: 8

Last week: DefeatedLSU 31-24

Thisweek: vs.Missouri, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN)

6. TENNESSEE

Record: 5-2 overall, 2-2 SEC

Previous rank: 6

Last week: Lost to Alabama 37-20

Thisweek: at Kentucky,6:45 p.m. Saturday (SECNetwork)

7. MISSOURI

Record: 6-1 overall, 2-1 SEC

Previous rank: 7

Last week: DefeatedAuburn23-17

Thisweek: at Vanderbilt,2:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN)

8. OKLAHOMA

Record: 6-1 overall, 2-1 SEC

Previous rank: 10

Last week: DefeatedSouthCarolina 26-7

Thisweek: vs.Ole Miss, 11 a.m. Saturday (ABC)

9. TEXAS

Record: 5-2 overall, 2-1 SEC

Previous rank: 9

Last week: DefeatedKentucky 16-13

Right now,very few folks in these parts are trustingthe team at LSU. Twin rivers of gloom and doomcame together over Baton Rouge like an invisible conﬂuence this week, belying theblue skies that dominated the week which belied the freight train of rain expected here Saturday night.

It never rains in Tiger Stadium? Pure myth. Right now, it’smore like when it rainsit pours Twolosses in LSU’spast three gameshave pushed the Tigers’ season of audacious roster spending and sky-high expectations to apremature brink. Lose Saturday to No. 3Texas

A&M (6:30 p.m., ABC), and the No. 20 Tigers can write off yet another season as disappointing, again spent on the outside looking in at the College Football Playoff. The pervasive pessimism outside the walls of LSU’smegamillion-dollar football complex wouldmake you think theTigers were 2-5 instead of 5-2. It’s an attitude that suggests Brian

There is still areasonable amountofconﬁdence inside LSU’sFootball Fortress. The Tigers believe they canstill string together the ﬁve straight winsthey need toreach the CFP.That theseason can be saved from the heavystamp of a“Failure” label.

But to say that thefolks inside the programaren’thearing thecriticism would be afalse assumption

“They love you when you win, andthey hate you when you lose,” said safety Tamarcus Cooley,who will likely spend time Saturdaydefendingtalented A&M receiver KC Concepcion,his former teammate at NC State. “Wedon’tcare what outsiders think. They’re notinsidethisbuilding.

“We’ve got to prove people wrong.”

No one has more proving to do than Kelly,certainly aware that histhree most recentpredecessors —Nick Saban, Les Milesand Ed Orgeron —all won national titles at LSU by their fourth seasonslike the one he’sinnow

“Some are saying I’m not gettingmyjob done,” Kelly said Monday.“Iget that.But we are working hard every single day to get our footballteam better.”

One way to do that,Kelly said on his radio show Thursday night,was to bemore physical.

We’ve got to play this game with adifferent demeanor and adifferent mindset

“There’sanother notch there that we haven’thit yet. We’ve got to hit it.”

It’sfair to ask where was this sense of urgency and demand for physicality before LSU lost at Vanderbilt last week. Better late than never probably doesn’tcut it for anyone.

ButLSU’sﬁrst seven games, whether in victory or defeat, can’tbechanged. The focus is on beating a7-0 Texas A&M team that has played thekind of complementary offensive and defensive football that Kelly has madeaplank for this season but so far has been an empty campaign promise. Now he’sindanger of being tripped up for thesecond straight week by aformer assistant coach. Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea was a defensive coordinator under Kelly at Notre Dame, succeeding A&M’sMike Elko.

All theanalytics seem to point towardthe Aggies getting their ﬁrst win in Tiger Stadium since joining the SEC in 2012 —since way back in 1994, actually.All except acouple.

While LSUisanunimpressive 5-10 against ranked teams under Kelly,the Tigers are 20-1 in home night games on his watch. Andthe Aggies, facing thedemanding task of asecond straight SEC road trip, have

The Irish and theRazorbacks definitely have more prolific offenses than LSU, which along with North Carolina is the only Power Fourteam to not score 25 points in aPower Four game this season. What does LSUhave going for it? Talent, to be sure. And a bona fide serious home-field advantage. There is often magic in the night at Tiger Stadium That doesn’tmean afigtothe oddsmakers in Las Vegas, but considering they set A&M as only a21/2-point favorite going into this one indicates the thinking this could be agood spot for the Tigers. And that theAggies, after two close track meets on the road, may well find it tough to go undefeated.

Then again, Tiger Stadium could turn on LSU if the Tigers don’tplay well enough. We remember thequote of muchmaligned “Drop” linebacker Thomas Dunson from the late 1990s: “It’s like playing inside avolcano. Younever know if it’sgoing to erupt on you or the other team.”

If there can’tbetrust in this LSUteam, will there be faith that they will ﬁnd away?

“We’ve got to prove people wrong” may be apowerful battle cry. We’ll see if it’spowerful enough to carry the Tigers for 60 hard-fought minutes against Texas A&M.

Thisweek: at Mississippi State, 3:15 p.m. Saturday(SECNetwork)

10.LSU

Record: 5-2 overall, 2-2 SEC

Previous rank: 5

Last week: Lost to Vanderbilt 31-24

Thisweek: vs.TexasA&M, 6:30 p.m. Saturday(ABC)

11.SOUTH CAROLINA

Record: 3-4 overall, 1-4 SEC

Previous rank: 11

Last week: Lost to Oklahoma26-7

Thisweek: vs.Alabama, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ABC)

12.FLORIDA

Record: 3-4 overall, 2-2 SEC

Previous rank: 12

Last week: DefeatedMississippi State 23-21

Thisweek: Idle

13.MISSISSIPPI STATE

Record: 4-3 overall, 0-3 SEC

Previous rank: 13

Last week: Lost to Florida 23-21

Thisweek: vs.Texas, 3:15 p.m. Saturday (SECNetwork)

14.AUBURN

Record: 3-4 overall, 0-4 SEC

Previous rank: 14

Last week: Lost to Missouri23-17

Thisweek: at Arkansas, 11:45 a.m. Saturday (SECNetwork)

15.ARKANSAS

Record: 2-5 overall, 0-3 SEC

Previous rank: 15

Last week: Lost to Texas A&M 45-42

Thisweek: vs.Auburn, 11:45 a.m. Saturday (SECNetwork)

16.KENTUCKY

Record: 2-4 overall, 0-4 SEC

Previous rank: 16

Last week: Lost to Texas 16-13

Thisweek: vs.Tennessee, 6:45 p.m.

(SECNetwork)

Scott Rabalais

STAFF FILE PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON

ATALLORDER

BY GUERRYSMITH

Contributing writer

Zion Williamson drove to the basket for an emphaticdunkover7-foot-4San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama on the opening possessionFriday night,igniting the Smoothie King Centercrowdina matchup of franchise cornerstones.

The rest of the home opener did notplay out the same way for Williamson or the size-challenged New OrleansPelicans, who lost 120-116 in overtime to the Spurs while Wembanyama nearly recorded a triple-double before fouling out with4:17 left in the extra session

After Williamson missed afree throw that would have giventhe Pelicans the lead with 12.2 seconds leftinregulation andWembanyama was nowhere close on abaseline turnaroundatthe buzzer,WembanyamagaveSan Antonio alead it would notrelinquishinovertimeby spinningpast

rookie Derik Queen for adunk at the start of overtime. He picked up his sixth foul on the next possession, but Queen hit only one of two free throws, and the Spursput it away without Wembanyama, getting clutch 3-pointersfromDevin Vassell and Julian Champagnie.

Wembanyamaﬁnished with29points, 11 rebounds and nine blocked shots. Williamson tried to match him with27points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

New Orleans played without starting center Yves Missi, who sprained his right ankle at Memphis on Wednesday,and also remained withoutpower forward Karlo Matkovic, whoisout withlower back spasms. Lacking any experiencedsize, the Pelicans began with the6-foot-7Saddiq Bey as their nominal center,and the Spurs took advantage. Reservecenter Luke Kornet, whoaveraged6.0 points for the Boston Celtics last season,scored 12 in the ﬁrst

BY REED DARCEY Staff writer

half on 5-of-5 shooting for the Spurs. San Antonio outrebounded New Orleans 59-45. After trailing by nine late in the third quarter,the Pelicansscored 11 points in a row spanningthe endofthe third and the start of the fourthtogoup89-84.

Five differentplayers scored during thespurt.Queen and Williamson hit apair of free throws as thebookends. Jordan Hawkins had aone-handed jam on afast break. Rookie Jeremiah Fears got an easy lay-up on abackdoor cut. Trey Murphy hit a3

Wembanyama was awall insideall night, stufﬁng Williamson twice on one possessionsoon after the initial dunk. He answered Williamson’spower jam with asoft dunk 15 seconds later,added another one on an alley-oop less than two minutes into thegame and drove for twomore early in thesecond quarter after faking 3-point attempts

It’sclear that LSU women’s basketball guard MiLaysia Fulwiley is one of the country’smost electrifying players. But it’sless certain where the star SouthCarolina transfer will ﬁt in with theNo. 5Tigers. Does she start? Does she comeoff the bench?

Those questions are less important than youthink to coach Kim Mulkey, whosaidThursdayafter LSU’sﬁrst exhibition game that she’sunsurewhich

one of her guards will assumeher team’slead ballhandling dutieswhen theregular season begins Nov.4

“I don’t know,” Mulkey said,“but it doesn’t matter to me. She’s gonna play.” Fulwiley playedasa reserve Thursday in LSU’s 148-46 exhibition winover DivisionIIMississippi College, just like she did in all but three of the 77 games she appeared in across two seasonswithher hometown Gamecocks. Jada Richard, asophomore from Opelousas, started at point guard and used the opportunity to show that her gamehas matured since her freshman year

“(Richard’s) just acompletely different player,” Mulkey said. In 14 minutes, Richardscored nine points, grabbed four rebounds and,

Rummel

BY MATTHEW PARAS Staff writer

One of the leading candidates forMVP this year has played for four teams, eight head coaches and eight offensive coordinators across eight seasons in the NFL. Baker Mayﬁeld, in his third season with the TampaBay Buccaneers, has madea career of persevering.

“You’ve got to be wired the right way to overcome it all,” Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley said. If twoyears ago wasThe Year of the Backup Quarterback, this NFLseason has been defined by The Second Chance Quarterback. Or in somecases, third and fourth chances. It’s not just Mayfield. Daniel Jones has revived his career with the Indianapolis Colts. Sam Darnold is thriving with the Seattle Seahawks, ayear after the former 2018 first-rounder finally broke out with the Minnesota Vikings. Mac Jones, labeled as abust, has kept the 49ers afloat with starter Brock Purdy sidelined. Their seasons can be seen as a lesson in patience. Darnold, like Mayfield, is in Year 8. Daniels Jones is in Year 7. Mac Jones is in his fifth season but is already on his third team.Their play serves as areminder that it can take alot of time forquarterbacks —orany player —todevelop fully That lesson is particularly relevant to the Saints this week as

crucially,assisted six ﬁeld goalswithout committing asingle turnover Fulwileydidn’tturn the ball over either, andshe made sure to make the mostofthe 15 minutes she played. Six LSUplayers sawmorerun thanshe did in the exhibition but only one (freshmanZaKiyah Johnson with 25 points) scored morethan Fulwiley’s17points on 7-of-12 shooting to pair with four rebounds, four assists and three steals. Fulwiley played both on the ball and on the wing, as Mulkey said she would when the Tigers began

practices on Sept. 23.

“(Fulwiley) andJada are gonna play together,” Mulkey said, “and it doesn’t matter.Itdoes not matter.You just want

STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

SAINTS NOTEBOOK

Saints go with experience at center

BY MATTHEW PARAS AND LUKE JOHNSON Staff writers

The New Orleans Saints had several options to replace Erik McCoy after the center’s season-ending biceps injury

In the end, coach Kellen Moore decided to go with experience over youth. Moore said he will turn to Luke Fortner instead of rookie Torricelli Simpkins Simpkins played center in the preseason and even started at right guard in Week 5, but he is an undrafted rookie who has been inactive over the last two games.

The Saints acquired Fortner in an August trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the four-year veteran has 34 starts in his career.

“Luke at center, he’s done a really good job,” Moore said. “He’s played some good football I’m ﬁred up for him. And (we’ll) keep the continuity on the right side and the left side, and I think we’re trending well.“

Another option was moving right guard Cesar Ruiz to center, the position he played in college at Michigan. But doing so would have disrupted the continuity that Moore talked about along the O-line.

By turning to Fortner, the Saints can keep giving quarterback Spencer Rattler a veteran to work with. McCoy was instrumental in the Saints’ presnap protection plans, and Moore said the responsibilities won’t shift to Rattler with McCoy out. That puts the onus on Fortner and the rest of the line, but Fortner said he feels comfortable with the calls.

“Spencer’s doing a great job this year,” Fortner said. “As the year progresses, he’s getting more and more and ﬁguring more stuff out I’m going to jump in and do all I can and be loud and help him out.”

Injury report

For the first time this season, the New Orleans Saints don’t have any player listed as questionable or out on the injury report.

The Saints had perfect attendance in practice Friday, and Moore said that no one would be listed with a game designation ahead of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers It has

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they prepare for Sunday’s game against Mayﬁeld and the Bucs.

After quarterback Spencer Rattler’s worst game of the year a four-turnover, four-sack debacle against the Chicago Bears — coach Kellen Moore was repeatedly asked about the possibility of the team turning to second-round rookie Tyler Shough. Moore said the Saints were sticking with Rattler But the fact that the topic was even a conversation at all highlights how difﬁcult it can be to stay the course with a young quarterback, especially with another one waiting in the wings.

Preaching patience is easier said than done.

“This quarterback position, sometimes it takes time,” Moore said. “They’re going to go through (adversity). This is an awesome opportunity for Spence. You deal with an adversity game and you get to respond. All these guys have gone through this You continue to develop these guys, and they’ll continue to grow.”

Last year, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell created a stir when he said he believed that “organizations fail young quarterbacks before young quarterbacks fail organizations.” That sentiment seemed to resonate for many folks around the league. Mayﬁeld and Darnold, after all, were teammates for the Carolina Panthers in 2022 and neither succeeded. The Patriots hired a former defensive coordinator to help run the offense in Mac Jones’ second season.

been at least two seasons since the Saints went into a game with such a clear injury report although the team did place running back Kendre Miller (ACL) and McCoy on injured reserve earlier this week.

Otherwise, the Saints are healthy

“We’ve done some good stuff as far as making sure our guys are available during the games, heading into the week, as far as soft tissue stuff,” Moore said. “Just the way we train and practice, I think the guys have done an awesome job with the recovery and the rehab and all those sorts of things.”

The Buccaneers are dealing with several notable injuries.

Tampa Bay ruled out wide receiver Chris Godwin (ﬁbula), guard Luke Haggard (shoulder), outside linebacker Haason Reddick (ankle, knee) and running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder).

Defensive tackle Vita Vea is questionable after missing two prac-

tices this week with a foot injury

Moore on Martin

Moore spoke Friday about the recent death of former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin, who was a former teammate of Moore’s at Boise State. Martin was 36 years old when he died and had been battling mental health problems, according to a statement released on behalf of his family

“Challenging situation, really sad,” Moore said “Doug was obviously a teammate of a bunch of ours during our Boise State days. it’s a challenging situation, just because you loved Doug. Such a good teammate, person, the joy he brought to everyone was really really special.”

Roster move

The Saints have been active on the waiver wire. They claimed tight end Zaire

But eventually organizations have to act if the results aren’t changing Sure, it’s easy in hindsight to criticize the Cleveland Browns for trading Mayﬁeld, but they had only one playoff appearance in his ﬁrst four seasons — and they moved on to acquire Deshaun Watson, then viewed as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. The Giants spent six years with Daniel Jones and only made the playoffs once. Aren’t the results supposed to matter? With Rattler, the Saints could and likely would argue that there hasn’t been enough of a sample size to determine his potential. Though he’s 1-12 as a starter, the 25-year-old has not started a full season’s worth of games. And the improvement that he’s made from Year 1 to Year 2 has been an encouraging enough sign that he deserves a

runway to see how much more he can grow

“Deserve” can be a funny word in NFL circles, though. It’s probably not a coincidence that the four second-chance quarterbacks thriving this year are all former first-rounders. There will be executives who always are willing to take a flyer on highly regarded prospects because of the traits that separated them in the draft process Rattler, a fifth-round pick, might not have that luxury, even with what he’s put on tape. Take a look at Sam Howell. A fifth-round prospect drafted two years before Rattler the former North Carolina quarterback started all 17 games in 2023 and led the Washington Commanders to a 4-13 record. Despite some positives from that season, the Commanders replaced him with

Report: LSU won’t have LB Whit Weeks vs. Aggies LSU junior linebacker Whit Weeks will not play Saturday against Texas A&M, according to a CBS Sports report. Weeks suffered a bone bruise on his ankle during LSU’s Week 5 loss to Ole Miss. He missed the Vanderbilt game with the injury, and coach Brian Kelly said Thursday that he hasn’t practiced this week. CBS Sports also reported that Weeks will likely return to the ﬁeld in two weeks when LSU travels to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama on Nov 8. Kelly said Thursday on his radio show that the Tigers would turn to sophomore Davhon Keys and redshirt freshman Tylen Singleton at linebacker Keys started against Vanderbilt and has played 279 snaps this season, while Singleton has played 11 snaps against SEC competition

LSU pitching coach

Yeskie gets new contract

LSU pitching coach Nate Yeskie has received a new contract that will keep him in Baton Rouge until the end of the 2028 season.

The LSU Board of Supervisors approved a new deal for Yeskie on Friday, which, according to documents obtained by The Advocate, will pay him $470,000 in the ﬁrst year, $485,000 in Year 2 and $500,000 in the ﬁnal year of a deal that will expire in August 2028. Yeskie had signed a threeyear deal in 2023 that was worth $400,000 per year That contract was set to end in June.

Yeskie’s raise and extension come on the heels of coach Jay Johnson and assistant coaches Josh Jordan and Josh Simpson receiving new contracts in September

Niners to play without QB Purdy for sixth game

Mitchell-Paden from the Baltimore Ravens and waived running back Velus Jones in a corresponding move, the team announced Friday Mitchell-Paden, 26, appeared in six games for the Ravens this season and caught one pass for 3 yards. The 6-foot-5, 257-pound tight end had been with Baltimore since 2024 and also had stints with the Cleveland Browns. Mitchell entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2022 after playing college football for Florida Atlantic and Notre Dame College. The Saints’ decision to release Jones comes days after they signed him to the active roster after Miller’s season-ending ACL injury

The move leaves New Orleans with only two running backs Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal — on the 53-man roster, but the team can also promote Audric Estime from the practice squad. Estime joined New Orleans this week.

Jayden Daniels, and Howell has since been traded three times to be a backup elsewhere. No one outside the Howell household is clamoring for the quarterback to start any time soon.

But writing a player off comes with risk. That applies to any position, not just quarterback.

“You know how many times I didn’t get re-signed?” Saints linebacker Demario Davis said. “You know how many times I got traded? Maybe if they’d have waited a little a longer, they’d have saw a little bit more.”

Before joining New Orleans in 2018, Davis had two separate stints with the New York Jets sandwiched between a one-year stay with the Cleveland Browns that saw him then traded back to New York. He struggled in those stops but eventually blossomed into an All-Pro with the Saints.

Davis said when he thinks back to being a younger player, he wishes people had been more patient.

“You never know how it’s going to bloom or blossom,” he said.

He added that it’s hard to tell what a player can become until his ﬁfth year.

“You don’t make it to this level and not be able to play,” Davis said. “It’s in there. Why doesn’t it come out? Why doesn’t everyone seem to maximize their potential? (There) can be a lot of different situations. It could have to do with them. It could have to do with not ﬁnding the right ﬁt.

“But what you hope for everyone is that it eventually clicks.” It did for Davis and Mayﬁeld.

The answer’s not yet known with Rattler

Email Matthew Paras at matt. paras@theadvocate.com

Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth straight game and sixth in the past seven weeks for the San Francisco 49ers with a toe injury Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Purdy was ruled out this week against the Houston Texans but will travel for the game as his condition has improved. Purdy skipped the past two road trips. Mac Jones will make his sixth start of the season in place of Purdy Jones is 4-1 as a starter, triggering a $400,000 incentive bonus for his contract by winning a fourth game. Jones will make an additional $100,000 every time he plays at least 25% of the snaps in a 49ers’ win. Jones leads the NFL with 280.8 yards passing per game

Rybakina earns final spot for WTA Finals in November

TOKYO Elena Rybakina clinched the last remaining spot for the WTA Finals by beating Victoria Mboko 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals Friday She will face the Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova in the semifinals at the Tokyo tournament. Rybakina moved ahead of Mirra Andreeva to take the eighth spot for next month’s WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.

“It’s great to qualify and play some more matches, especially against top players,” Rybakina said. “Last week, I was focusing one match at a time and I knew that to qualify it’s going to take a long road.”

At the WTA Finals, Rybakina will join Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini.

Government shutdown forces game to relocate No. 1 UConn’s season opener against No. 20 Louisville in women’s basketball that was supposed to be played at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Nov 4 has been moved to the Naval Academy because of the government shutdown. ESPN made the call to move the game. This was supposed to be the third time that the Armed Forces Classic was played at Ramstein and the first that featured two women’s basketball teams. The UConn men’s team played in the inaugural one in 2012 Texas A&M and West Virginia also played there in 2017.

The government shutdown began Oct. 1 when the Senate failed to advance a House-passed GOP government funding

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New Orleans Saints center Luke Fortner prepares to snap the ball to quarterback Jake Haener during warmups before a preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Aug. 23 at the Caesars Superdome.

USF is a force in American Conference

BY GUERRY SMITH Contributing writer

The ﬁrst mega-matchup in the American Conference ﬁnally will take place this Saturday when South Florida plays at Memphis, beginning a stretch where the Tigers host the three teams undefeated in league play before the end of the regular season

There should be four undefeated teams, but Memphis lost inexplicably to UAB last Saturday six days after the previously hapless Blazers ﬁred coach Trent Dilfer. The Tigers will not totally be out of the league championship picture if they fall to the Bulls, but they would be on really shaky ground. Here are our latest power ratings:

1. South Florida

Record: 6-1 (3-0 American)

Previous rank: 1

Last week: Defeated Florida Atlantic 48-13

This week: at Memphis, 11 a.m. Saturday (ESPN2)

Extra points: The Bulls are sending out 2023 SMU vibes, winning their ﬁrst three league games by 27 or more while living up to the program’s resource-laden potential under third-year coach Alex Golesh. Those Mustangs went 9-0 with eight wins by double digits on their way to the ACC championship.

2. Tulane Record: 6-1 (3-0 American)

Previous rank: 3

Last week: Defeated Army 24-17

This week: Off Extra points: The Green Wave is sending out vibes from 2023, too, when it won a series of nail-biters en route to ﬁnishing 8-0 before getting dominated by SMU at home in the title game. Can Jon Sumrall ﬁnd a path to four quarters of good football that eluded Willie Fritz’s team?

3. Navy

Record: 6-0 (4-0 American)

Previous rank: 4

Last week: Off

This week: vs. Florida Atlantic, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (CBS Sports Network)

Extra points: The Midshipmen almost certainly will run their win streak to 10, trailing only Ohio State for the longest in the nation. Then comes November, where they are almost as certain to be underdogs in all four games they play (at North Texas, at Notre Dame, South Florida, at Memphis).

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4. Memphis Record: 6-1 (2-1 American)

Previous rank: 2

Last week: Lost to UAB 31-24

This week: vs. South Florida, 11 a.m.

Saturday (ESPN2)

Extra points: Despite winning 42 games in his first five years, coach Ryan Silverfield has yet to guide the Tigers to the title matchup. He likely will make it 0 for 6 if Memphis, which has won 10 in a row at home, cannot rebound as a slight underdog to South Florida.

5. North Texas

Record: 6-1 (2-1 American)

Previous rank: 6

Last week: Defeated Texas-San Antonio 55-17

This week: at Charlotte, n Extra points: Drew Mestemeker threw for four TDs and the ground game produced 270 yards in the rout of road-woeful Texas-San Antonio. We will ﬁnd out if the Mean Green, which faces a light conference schedule is a contender or a pretender next Saturday when it hosts Navy

6. East Carolina

Record: 4-3 (2-1 American)

Previous rank: 5

Last week: Defeated Tulsa 41-27

This week: Off

Extra points: The Pirates gave up a season-high point total to Tulsa but were comfortably ahead for the entire second half. They lead the American in scoring defense and are getting 16 days to prepare for a signiﬁcant game against fellow fringe contender Temple.

7. Temple

Record: 4-3 (2-1 American)

Previous rank: 7

Last week: Defeated Charlotte 4914

This week: at Tulsa, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN+)

Extra points: If not for a last-minute touchdown and 2-point conversion by Navy the Owls would be one of the surprise stories in the FBS. Showing no hangover from that excruciating loss, they hammered Charlotte 49-14 to end a 21-game road skid in league play They have committed one turnover all year

8. Army

Record: 3-4 (2-3 American)

Previous rank: 8

Experts: Criminal intent is key to prosecuting NBA gambling cases

BY ED WHITE and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press

NBA coach and Hall of Fame

member Chauncey Billups is charged with luring high-stakes poker players to games he knew were fixed, while veteran NBA forward Terry Rozier is accused of faking an injury and sitting on the bench to help bettors win thousands of dollars in 2023 But do prosecutors have strong cases against them?

Proving those separate cases in New York federal court will require evidence of criminal intent by the two, not just unﬂattering allegations, legal experts told The Associated Press after reviewing blockbuster indictments released Thursday

The indictment against Billups, 49, reads like a movie script, outlining how poker games were played on tables with hidden Xray capability to read cards and rigged shuffling machines. The court document, however doesn’t say how much money, if any, he pocketed or how he might have communicated with poker ﬁxers. His lawyer has questioned why Billups nicknamed Mr. Big Shot when he played for the Detroit Pistons — would risk it all when he was already a multimillionaire.

Rozier, 30, left a game early against New Orleans late in the 2022-23 season and didn’t play again for Charlotte in the final eight games that followed. His attorney said Rozier conﬁded in several people that he was genuinely injured.

“The public needs to be aware: Having an indictment doesn’t mean there’s been a determination of guilt,” said attorney John Lauro, who represented a disgraced NBA referee in a gambling scandal in 2007.

Here’s what lawyers say about

the challenges for the government and the defense teams:

Poker cheating ring

By far the biggest name is Billups, a five-time All-Star as a player who just last year was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers is charged with taking part in high-stakes poker games that were ﬁxed with sophisticated cheating devices to ﬂeece unsuspecting gamblers out of millions.

Not spelled out in the indictment is what evidence there is that Billups would have known the poker games were rigged, said former federal prosecutor Mitchell Epner “Even if he received money to help bring high-stakes people to the games, that’s not illegal,” he said.

What prosecutors must prove, Epner said, is that Billups knew the games were ﬁxed and proﬁted from being there.

Former federal prosecutor Evan Gotlob suspects that investigators would have emails, text messages or even witnesses that connect Billups with the scheme.

“When a white-collar case like this takes a couple years to develop, they usually have cooperating witnesses. Or as the mob calls them, ‘snitches,’ ” said Gotlob, who now works on white-collar crime.

The best evidence in these types of cases is communication between people, likely text messages, he said. “We may ﬁnd out they had wiretaps,” he said

“They’re not going to charge someone like Chauncey Billups, a Hall of Fame player unless they have a strong case,” Gotlob said.

“You don’t want to ruin someone’s life without really good evidence.”

One possible defense that Billups’ attorneys might pursue is to question why someone who’s

made more than $100 million over his career and built a solid reputation would put it in jeopardy for a relatively small payout.

“If he was living the high life and still has a lot of money, that is a viable defense,” said Rocco Cipparone, a New Jersey defense attorney and former federal prosecutor “If he blew it all, it makes more sense.”

Fake injury rained cash, feds say Rozier is accused of telling a friend that he would leave a game early in March 2023, nonpublic information that was spread to others who placed more than $250,000 in prop bets on his weak 5-point performance for the Charlotte Hornets and raked in winnings, according to the indictment.

The court filing lists many unnamed co-conspirators who placed bets and could be key witnesses.

“It’s going to make defense of the case much harder,” said Brian Legghio, a Detroit-area lawyer who represented a gambler in a University of Toledo basketball point-shaving scandal in 2006.

Lauro said prosecutors typically try to build a conspiracy case around unindicted co-conspirators, people who have not been charged but admit wrongdoing.

“A big part of that is to get the communications in (at trial) between the target defendant and the unindicted co-conspirators, more likely text messages,” Lauro explained. “The government clearly is loading up.”

But Lauro said he wouldn’t be discouraged.

The indictment says Rozier’s boyhood pal, Deniro Laster used text messages to share information with others about the player’s plan to leave the game. In exchange, the indictment states, Laster would get a cut of the winnings.

out it was hard to feel worse about Trent Dilfer’s coaching ability when he got ﬁred last week until UAB shocked Memphis six days later Dilfer never beat a team that finished with a winning regularseason record. Interim coach Alex Mortensen took down the Tigers.

11. Florida Atlantic

Record: 3-4 (2-2 American)

Previous rank: 10

Last week: Lost to South Florida 48-13

This week: at Navy, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (CBS Sports Network) Extra points: The Owls have beaten the beatables in league play and given up 103 points in two games against contenders. Makes sense. They operate at the fastest pace in the FBS (21.1 seconds per play) under new coach Zach Kittley, putting them in a world of hurt against more talented teams.

12. Tulsa

Record: 2-5 (0-4 American)

Previous rank: 11

Last week: Lost to East Carolina 41-27

Last week: Lost to Tulane 24-17

This week: at Air Force, 11 a.m. Saturday (CBS)

Extra points: The Black Knights likely were a play away from upsetting Tulane before getting burned on a fourth-and-8 touchdown pass. Their defense is for real, but with only six runs of 25 yards or longer, they have to grind out points on offense while playing mistake-free to win.

9. Texas-San Antonio

Record: 3-4 (1-2 American)

Previous rank: 9

Last week: Lost to North Texas 5517

This week: Off Extra points: No team has a greater home-road disparity since the start of 2024 than the Roadrunners, who are 8-1 in San Antonio with a scoring margin of 375-213 and 1-9 at opponents’ stadiums while being outscored 379-212 Bizarre The home loss was to Texas State in September

10. UAB

Record: 3-4 (1-3 American)

Previous rank: 13

Last week: Defeated Memphis 3124

This week: Off

Extra points: A colleague pointed

This week: vs. Temple, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN+) Extra points: The Golden Hurricane was supposed to be bad under ﬁrst-year coach Tre Lamb, but the league schedule-makers have not done him any favors. The composite league record of the four teams they have lost to is 11-2. He may fare better against the next four, which are 7-9.

13 Rice

Record: 3-4 (1-3 American)

Previous rank: 12

Last week: Off

This week: vs. UConn, 2 p.m. Saturday (ESPN+)

Extra points: The Owls had been respectable until their face plant at Texas-San Antonio two weeks ago, when they lost 61-13 If they bounce back and keep UConn from becoming bowl eligible at their expense, they can keep their own bowl hopes alive, although the rest of the schedule is daunting. 14. Charlotte

Record: 1-6 (0-4 American)

Previous rank: 14

Last week: Lost to Temple 49-14

This week: vs. North Texas, n Extra points: If you are looking for a bright spot, the 49ers were outgained only 384-357 while getting blown out by Temple. They lost the turnover battle 3-0, dropping to 133rd out of 136 FBS teams in turnover differential. If they hold on to the ball, maybe they can be competitive. Maybe.

Vikings must ﬁgure out if McCarthy is the future

BY ROB MAADDI Associated Press

J.J. McCarthy looked quite healthy when he jumped to avoid Justin Jefferson on the sideline after the All-Pro receiver slid out of bounds following a catch.

McCarthy was the emergency No. 3 quarterback for the second straight game while Carson Wentz took another beating during Minnesota’s 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday Was McCarthy held out because he hasn’t fully recovered from his ankle injury or was Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell protecting him behind an injury-riddled offensive line that allowed Wentz to take a pounding?

Only O’Connell knows that answer But now it’s time to make a decision. Wentz played well in his ﬁrst three starts, going 2-1. But the veteran quarterback struggled last week against the Eagles and again vs. Los Angeles while playing with a shoulder injury

At times, Wentz looked like the 2017 version of himself who ﬁnished third in NFL MVP voting. Other times, he played like the 2020 version who got benched for Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. It didn’t help that protection was an issue.

The Vikings are 3-4, already matching their loss total from last season when Sam Darnold ﬁlled in for McCarthy While Darnold is thriving in Seattle, the Vikings have to ﬁgure out if McCarthy is the future. McCarthy had an excellent second half in his NFL debut in Week 1, leading the Vikings to a comeback win over the Bears. He was awful the following week before his injury

The Vikings will have a minibye ahead of next week’s game at Detroit. It would be a difﬁcult spot for McCarthy to return, especially if the offensive line

doesn’t get any reinforcements. Still, he was the No. 10 overall pick in 2024 and the Vikings need to know if he’s the guy going forward.

“If J.J. is healthy, J.J. will play,” O’Connell said. “That’s been the case since the injury That’s always been my mindset.”

Saquon’s struggles

Saquon Barkley set an NFL record last season with 2,504 yards rushing in the regular season and playoffs. But he’s averaging just 3.3 yards per carry this season and has only 369 yards rushing through seven games.

The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are 5-2 so they’re ﬁnding ways to win despite a poor rushing attack.

“I’m not really a big numbers guy,” Barkley said. “I don’t think it deﬁnes me as a player I still know what I bring to the table. But I do know we have to be more efficient in the running game. That’s something we’re focused on. But at the end of the day, our whole goal is to go 6-2 and win another football game.”

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South Florida Bulls tight end Wyatt Sullivan beats Florida Atlantic defensive back Terez Reid to the end zone to

AP PHOTO By JESSIE ALCHEH Vikings quarterback J.J McCarthy warms up before a game against the Chargers on Thursday in Inglewood, Calif.

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Air Patriots

Padgett throws for 282 yards as John Curtis handles Jesuit

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

John Curtis sophomore London

Padgett has played quarterback since the ﬁrst time he put on pads for the school.

Never did he think he would have this high of a passing total, as Padgett completed 9 of 12 passes for 282 yards and two long touchdown passes as the usually runheavy Patriots defeated Jesuit 37-10 in a District 9-5A game on Friday at The Shrine on Airline. Padgett threw touchdown passes of 58 yards to Paul Dufrene in the second quarter and 87 yards to Darryck Horton in the third, setting the Patriots (7-0, 5-0 District 9-5A) well on the way to remaining undefeated ahead of the district title showdown against Edna Karr next week.

“We can throw the football,” Curtis coach J.T Curtis said. It’s not what we do all the time. But if people are going to overplay us” to defend the run, “we feel we can take advantage of that.”

The coach credited nephew Matt

Curtis in the coaches’ box overlooking the ﬁeld with identifying how Jesuit safeties were playing close to the line of scrimmage with the intent to stop the run. That created several long passing chances for Padgett, a ﬁrst-year starter at the school he has attended since he was in kindergarten.

For Padgett, the latest win was another indicator of his growing belief in how he can complete the task at hand

“I’m a lot more conﬁdent in my pass game and running the offense,” he said “In the beginning of the season, I was a little nervous coming in as a young sophomore, and I really accepted the challenge.”

The long touchdown to Dufrene put Curtis ahead 7-3 midway through the second quarter Curtis scored another touchdown on a drive that included passes of 19 yards to Jacobi Boudreaux and 22 yards to Horton, and Isaac Hrabovsky scored on the next play when he took a pitch to the right and ran 13 yards to the end zone.

The long touchdown for Horton put Curtis ahead 24-3 late in the third quarter, and the senior wideout caught another long pass for 47 yards to set up another touchdown in the fourth quarter

“London is very conﬁdent now,”

Horton said. “Not a lot of mistakes. Whenever we’re in a bad situation, he motivates the team picks us up. Runs and daps up the defense before they go on the ﬁeld, makes sure everybody stays with a high energy London is a great quarterback.”

Jaymon Williams and Luke Martinez ran for the other two touchdowns as Curtis avenged a lateseason loss to Jesuit last season. Martinez played quarterback on the ﬁnal possession and scored on a run of 30 yards, the longest rushing gain on a night when Curtis ran for 139 yards as a team.

Curtis took a 17-3 lead into halftime when senior Jewellz Tapp returned an interception to the Jesuit 30 with 8 seconds remaining. After a quick pass by Padgett to the 21, Matias Hernandez made a 38-yard ﬁeld goal as time expired.

Jesuit (4-4, 1-4) opened the scoring when Ethan Cabos made a 39yard ﬁeld goal with 10 minutes left in the half. Ja’ir Burks scored the lone touchdown for his team on a 60-yard pass from sophomore Sully Sullivan with 2 seconds left in the third quarter Jesuit, on a three-game losing streak will play next against Rummel. Curtis will face Karr on Friday back at The Shrine on Airline.

Tweak in offensive plan helps Rummel turn back Holy Cross

BY DARRELL WILLIAMS

Contributing writer

The Rummel Raiders tried to pass the ball and have a balanced offense in their District 9-5A game against Holy Cross on Friday night.

That didn’t pay much dividends, so Raiders coach Nick Monica directed his offense to run more formations in the Wildcat.

That deﬁnitely paid off as Jaden Terrance scored three secondhalf touchdowns and the Raiders pulled away for a 24-3 victory at Tad Gormley Stadium.

“Our two best players on offense are (running backs) Coryan Hawkins and Jaden Terrance, so we wanted to keep the ball in their hands and run,” Monica said “We’re glad to get out of here with the win, but our offense didn’t execute. Our defense, though, played phenomenal. They just kept ﬁghting.” Terrance, a junior, rushed for 160 yards and three touchdowns in the second half on 10 carries. He had scoring runs of 45, 74 and 1 yards, the latter coming with 12 seconds left in the game.

Rummel (5-3, 3-2) bounced back from a 26-3 loss to St. Augustine

last week. Holy Cross (4-4, 1-4) had ended a three-game losing streak by beating Warren Easton last week

The Raiders led 3-0 when Terrance took the snap and skirted the left end for a 45-yard touchdown at 7:53 in the third quarter After a 25-yard ﬁeld goal by Holy Cross kicker Noel Mora, Terrance broke off a 74-yard burst off left tackle at 7:47 of the fourth that all but sealed the victory

“We got in a hole, and you can’t expect a freshman quarterback (Carter Duplessis) to dig you out of a hole,” Holy Cross coach Scott Wattigny said “Our defense played well; they just were on the ﬁeld too long because we couldn’t generate any offense.”

Tigers running back Ke’Rynn Smith, who scored six touchdowns last week against Easton, was held to 71 yards on 21 carries and no touchdowns. The Raiders didn’t let Smith get into open space, which was a key to containing him.

“They blocked on offense better than we did,” Wattigny said.

Rummel led 3-0 at halftime, but it blew two big opportunities to increase the lead just before the break.

Young Audiences remains undefeated

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

Marcus Soule has played football for Young Audiences since he was in seventh grade.

Late Thursday

Now a sophomore, the experienced quarterback is surrounded by several skilled players who also have multiple seasons of high school football remaining.

Just look at his team’s latest win. It was a freshman, Brenin Reed, who scored two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) before senior Caleb Scott ran 52 yards on a direct snap keeper for a go-ahead touchdown with just over ﬁve minutes remaining as undefeated Young Audiences kept Haynes from scoring on a last-second pass to the end zone in a 2824 victory Thursday at Hoss Memtsas Stadium.

Junior Caleb Jackson ran 18 times for 105 yards, and sophomore Edward Bailey caught the other of the two touchdown passes from Soule in the nondistrict win.

Young Audiences (6-0) has a second-year varsity program that plays a District 9-3A schedule but is not eligible for district honors until 2026 so everything about this program is directed toward the future.

“The bond is really strong,” Soule said “I feel like we’re all coming together I just love it. It’s the small things. I love the chemistry I love the boys, they love me. We’re just dominating.”

The Yaks trailed 17-6 before halftime, but the lead changed hands three times after the break. Reed, a wide receiver reached over two Haynes defenders and caught a touchdown pass that put Young Audiences ahead 20-17 in the third quarter after Mahki Simmons scored on a two-point conversion pass from Soule.

Haynes (4-4) regained the lead when junior running back Brady Cribby scored on a 15yard screen pass from senior quarterback Trent Helwig, who accounted for three touch-

downs (two passing, one rushing).

After a turnover on downs on the next possession, Young Audiences forced Haynes to punt, and Scott scored on a direct snap from near midﬁeld.

“It was a great play call,” Young Audiences coach Dennis Christopher said about the read-option play. “At the end of the day, we executed it. We practice it all the time.”

Haynes had the ball two times after that, failing to get a ﬁrst down on the first possession and then driving the ﬁeld to get a last-second chance at the end zone.

A holding call negated a run that would have put the ball at the 1-yard line with six seconds remaining, and the ﬁnal pass to the middle of the end zone was out of reach of the intended receiver

Cribby accounted for 54 yards rushing on 21 carries, 41 yards receiving on four catches and completed a 79-yard halfback option pass to Sebastian Gonzales that set up the touchdown Cribby scored in the third quarter Helwig completed 8 of 13 passes for 137 yards and ran 11 times for 66 yards.

Haynes, which had a fourgame winning streak snapped, ran plays out of a Power I formation for the ﬁrst half and a spread formation after halftime.

“We had a plan to kind of feel it out,” Haynes coach P.J. Sprunk said. “See what’s working a little bit, try to throw them off some.” Tight end Gabriel Esteves opened the scoring with a 60-yard touchdown reception in the ﬁrst quarter

Haynes will play next week against Patrick Taylor in a game that could decide the 9-3A title. Young Audiences has two games remaining, next week against Fisher and Week 10 against Patrick Taylor

“For us to build a culture right now and to be doing what we’re doing right now that’s hat’s off to the coaches for putting the kids in great position,” Christopher said. “And at the end of the day, the future is bright for us.”

St. Charles thwarts Belle Chasse’s undefeated start

BY SPENCER URQUHART Staff writer

St. Charles set the tone in a Friday night district matchup against Belle Chasse, who entered the contest with an undefeated record. A 1-yard touchdown run by St. Charles senior running back Skyler Edwards capped an 81-yard opening drive that began in the middle of the first quarter and ended early in the second The Comets led the rest of the way in a 19-7 win at Frank Monica Field in LaPlace.

“Keeping it within the chains. I’ve got a good receiver here (Walker LeBlanc) that can catch it for me.”

Landree LeBlanc’s second touchdown was a 16-yard completion to senior tight end Gabe Kugler late in the fourth quarter that all but sealed the game.

The only score of the half came on a 33-yard ﬁeld goal by Robert Vargas at 11:19 of the second quarter, but a punt by Joseph Carapina hit Holy Cross returner Talon Meyers and was recovered on the 17. But a sack, false-start penalty and an incomplete pass left the Raiders punting from the Tigers’ 33. Carapina executed a brilliant punt that bounced out of bounds at the Tigers’ 2 at 4:48 of the second. Ten plays later, Rummel’s Chris Parker blocked at Holy Cross punt at the 19 and returned the ball to the 7 with 1:03 remaining in the ﬁrst half.

However, after a Rummel falsestart penalty, quarterback Tyler Holden was intercepted in the left corner of the end zone by Savoie Guidry with 56 seconds left. Rummel next will play Jesuit at 7 p.m. Friday Holy Cross next will play St. Augustine at 7 p.m. on Nov 1. Even though the win kept Rummel solid in the playoff picture, Monica said he had concerns about his team’s play “Wins are hard to come by in this district,” he said. “But we can’t worry about the big picture (playoffs) too much. We have to get better.”

St. Charles ended Belle Chasse’s undefeated run, marking the second year in a row that the Comets handed the Cardinals their ﬁrst loss.

“It was big (to score first),”

St. Charles coach Wayne Stein said. “We were able to overcome a second and 18, which is tough sledding for us because we’re not accustomed to that. I’m very proud of the way my quarterback (Landree LeBlanc) played. He took so many bullets last year as a sophomore. I’m just proud of the growth and the type of young man he is.” LeBlanc completed 11 of 11 passes in the ﬁrst half, six of which were to his cousin Walker LeBlanc. A junior, Landree LeBlanc ﬁnished 14of-16 passing for 175 yards and two touchdowns, and he added 18 yards rushing on nine carries. The LeBlanc-to-LeBlanc connection was strong, as the senior wide receiver led St. Charles in receiving yards with seven catches for 98 yards and caught a 40-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter

“I was just thinking short passing game,” Landree LeBlanc said.

The St. Charles defense contained a Belle Chasse offense that had averaged more than 50 points a game through seven weeks. The Cardinals got points on the board in the third quarter on a drive that ended with an 11yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Amari Ambrose.

“(The second half) turned into both teams shrinking the ball,” Stein said. “Our defense was able to get a stop and get off the ﬁeld, and then our offense takes the ball with seven minutes left and drives down and punches one in to put some separation.”

Edwards led St Charles in rushing with 83 yards on 23 carries.

Ambrose completed 1 of 7 passes for 8 yards but had 86 yards rushing on 17 carries for Belle Chasse. Senior running back Dillan Carter finished with 82 yards rushing on 18 carries.

“First half (St. Charles) came out and were playing hard, and we weren’t matching their physicality,” Belle Chasse coach Stephen Meyers said.

“Second half we came out and did what we were supposed to do.”

St Charles (7-1, 1-0) will be on the road next against district opponent Kenner Discovery on Friday Next up for Belle Chasse (71, 0-1) is a home district matchup Thursday against reigning Division II select state champion Shaw

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John Curtis quarterback London Padgett, center, takes the snap against Jesuit on Friday at the Shrine on Airline in Metairie. The Patriots cruised to a 37-10 victory

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Bigplays carrySt. Paul’s over Northshore

Wolves build halftime lead, then closeout thePanthers

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

St. Paul’sdominated the first half en route to a 17-point halftime lead, but Northshore wouldn’tgo away The Panthers opened the second half with an impressive scoring drive for their ﬁrst points of the game. An

earlier version of the Wolves might have struggled to continuetheir hot offensive start. Not this time.

TheWolves calmly reeled off three straight scoring drivestowrap up a38-14 nondistrict road win on Friday

“Our kids showed abunch of character,” St.Paul’s coach Kenny Sears said. “Northshoregave us their best shot in the second half, andwe responded. In our first five games, we struggled in the secondhalf. Over the last three weeks,we’ve played betterinthe second half, so we’re ﬁnally startingtoplayfor 48 minutes. That’sthe key.We’ve con-

tinued to improve.”

After a17-yard Ramon Williams TD run cut thelead to 17-7 in the third quarter, the Wolves(6-2) responded with a7-yard Brady Pierson TD pass to Cody Corales.

On theensuing St.Paul’s drive, Corales took asnap in the Wildcat formation and pitched the ball forward to Troy Willis, who ran in for a15-yard TD reception on the ﬁrst play of the fourth quarter to put the gameaway “We’vebeen running that play in practice, so we were just waiting to use it in a game,” Corales said. “I knew he was going to pop off. He made adudemissand

Kennedyusesturnovers to pull away from Livingston

BY SPENCER URQUHART

Staff writer

Kennedy High School was looking to win its fourth straight game butfaced a tough challenge early on from Livingston on Thursdaynight at JoeBrown Stadium.

Late Thursday

Kennedy quarterback Dorrien Dunham’ s first-quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver TerryJacko were the only points scored until the fourth quarter.

Kennedy thenscored three touchdowns in the final quarter and took advantage of six Livingston turnovers in a27-0 win.

Livingston threw three interceptions and three lost fumbles. Three of those turnovers occurred in the fourth quarter, including an interception returned for atouchdown by Frank Pierre.

“Westarted playing more disciplined football in the second half,” Kennedy coach Lynarise Elpheage said. “Cut down the penalties,then we started ﬂying aroundalittle bit. Those (turnovers)were big plays for us.

“The defense was ﬂying around and getting afterit causingthose turnovers, and that’swhatwepride ourself on.”

“Thedefense waslights out.We’ve been (relying) on defense allyear long.The offense is trying to catch up.”

LyNARISE ELPHEAGE, Kennedy coach

Kennedy defensive line-

man Dominick Ruth made his presence felt at running back in the second half.

The5-foot-10, 225-pounder got his ﬁrst carry near the end of the third quarter and piled up 48 yards rushing on adrivethat ended with him scoring on a4-yardrun.

Ruth,the team’s punter, finished with ateam-high 54 yards on ﬁve carries.

“EverygameI wait (to play running back),” Ruth said.“Waitingtoget that ball because Iknow I’m going to score.

“It feels good to have coach Elpheage’strust.”

Kennedy scoredagain when Dunham foundJaylon Morgan from 6yards to take athree-score lead Livingston’slast chance at acomeback ended with quarterback Courtney Tennesseegetting intercepted by Pierre, whose pick-six sealed the win.

Pierre ﬁnished with two interceptions. Anthony Augustin also had an interceptionfor aKennedy defense that recorded multiple sacks and pitched its fourth shutout of the season.

“The defense was lights

out,” Elpheage said. “We’ve been (relying) on defense all year long. The offense is trying to catch up. Theinjury bug is knocking on our door constantly,and we’re just trying to ﬁnd away to try and make it work.”

Dunham completed 10 of 21 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns along with an interception.

Running back Kenneth Chelseafinishedwith84 yardsfromscrimmage and Morgan was the top receiver with two catches for 75 yards.

Tennessee completed 8 of 17 passes for 45 yards andwas Livingston’s leading rusher with 53 yards on 17 carries. Bernard Adams had 32 yards rushing on 12 carries.

“On the offensive side of theball, we had toomany turnovers,” Livingston coach Devon Francois said. “(Kennedy) was abletocapitalize on it.”

Kennedy (5-3, 3-0) will face De La Salle next Saturday in amatchup that will likely decide the District 10-3A title. Livingston (3-5, 1-2) plays Sophie B. Wright on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger watcheshis grand slam againstthe Los AngelesDodgers during the sixth inning of Game1 of the WorldSeries on Friday night in Toronto. Barger’sblastgavethe Blue Jays an 11-2 lead. The Blue Jays won11-4.

Blue Jays’Bargerhitsﬁrstpinch-hit grandslaminWorld Series

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TORONTO— Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger hit the ﬁrst pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history in Game1against the LosAngeles Dodgers on Friday night. Batting for Davis Schneider against left-hander Anthony Banda, Barger drilled a2-1 slider 413 feet to rightcenter,his third home runof

these playoffs Barger’shomer was the ﬁrst postseason grand slam in Blue Jayshistory,and the bigblowina nine-run,sixhit frame that gave Toronto an 11-2 lead over the defending World Series champions. AlejandroKirk added a two-runhomer later inthe inning for the Blue Jays, whowon 11-4. It markedthe third-highest run total in asingle in-

ning in World Series history The Athleticshad 10 runs in theseventhagainstthe Cubs in Game 4in1929, and theTigers matched that in the third inning of Game6 againstthe Cardinals in 1968. Torontoisinthe World Series for the ﬁrst time since winning the second of backto-back titles in 1993. Bargerhit 21 home runs in the regular season, his second in the majors.

scored.The firsttwo plays were big too. Explosive plays are what ouroffense is about. We’ve justgot to keep our foot on the gas. Willis, who had an interception in the first half, added a13-yard run in the fourth quarter The Wolves finished with 403 yards of offense. Corales rushed for 141 yards and aTDon12carries. Junior quarterback Brady Pierson finished9-of-16 passing for 205 yards and two TDs.SeniorBrennan Villa hadfour catchesfor 120yards anda TD. Williams stolethe show for Northshore(2-6). The senior came into thegame

26 yards shy of 1,000 forthe season,and he eclipsedthe markonhis third carry.He had 90 yards in the ﬁrst half and ﬁnished with 153 yards on 24 carriesfor the game.

Junior quarterback JJ Gonzales was6-of-14 passing for 78 yards, including a25-yard TD to Alex Mims (ﬁve catches, 73 yards).

“Wemoved the ball offensively,but defensively, Ithought we got pushed around alittlebit,” Northshore coach Bobby Sanders said.

“The ﬁrst two plays were huge forthem.St. Paul’sisa bigger,better program than us rightnow.Westruggled against their offensive line, so we just have to stay in front of the chains.” It wasanabsolutedream start for St. Paul’sasthe Wolves scored on theirﬁrst twooffensive plays en route to a17-0 halftimelead. The first TD cameona 60-yard pass fromPierson to Villa as aplay fake to Corales allowed Villa to get behind the defense. Pierson hit him in stride forthe score. On theirnextoffensive play,the Wolves were at theirown 8-yard line,but Coralestook the handoff and raced up thesideline fora 92-yard TD run. Twoplays, and the Wolves were up 14-0.Theynever looked back.

Thursday’s scores District 10-5A Ehret 41, East Jefferson 30 District 10-4A Douglass 2, Abramson 0, forfeit District 9-3A Young Audiences 28,Haynes 24 District 10-3A Kennedy 27, Livingston Collegiate 0 L.B. Landry 41,SophieB.Wright 21 Nondistrict Varnado 2, CrescentCity 0, forfeit Statwide Abbeville 12, Kaplan 7 Airline 41, Natchitoches Central 21 Amite 35, Albany0 Brusly 39, McKinley 0 Carencro66, Sulphur 34

Louis 17, South Beauregard7 Sterlington 54,Bastrop 6 Vinton 27, Rosepine0 Friday’sscores

District 6-5A Covington 25, Hammond 14 Mandeville 27,Ponchatoula0

District 7-5A Chalmette 17, Fontainebleau 7 Salmen 35, Slidell 21 District 8-5A Destrehan 46, Central Lafourche7 Hahnville 42, EastSt. John 7 District 9-5A John Curtis37, Jesuit10 Rummel 24, HolyCross 3 Edna Karr 63, Warren Easton 12

District 10-5A Riverdale 42, West Jefferson 7

District 7-4A Loranger at Lakeshore

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John Curtis’ Paul Dufrene pulls in atouchdown reception on Friday night at the Shrine on Airline. The Patriots won 37-10 to stayunbeaten.

Pels sign veteran big man Jordan

BY ROD WALKER Staff writer

New Orleans Pelicans coach Wil-

lie Green and NBA veteran center

DeAndre Jordan spent two seasons as teammates with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now the two of them will share a coach/player relationship

The Pelicans signed Jordan to a one-year deal Friday The deal is reportedly worth $3.6 million, according to an ESPN report Jordan is in his 18th NBA season. His addition helps ﬁll a void for the Pelicans, who have three post players (Kevon Looney, Yves Missi and Karlo Matkovic) dealing with injuries.

Jordan spent the previous three seasons with the Denver Nuggets. Last season, he averaged 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 points in 12.3 minutes per game. He won an NBA championship with Denver in 2023 and made one of the All-NBA teams three straight years from 2015-17. But

FULWILEY

and you want to play extended minutes and long minutes.” Mulkey said she did not promise her lead ballhandler gig to Fulwiley, even though the dynamic 5-foot-10 guard enrolled at LSU as one of the nation’s top transfers and the Tigers began the offseason

“I think we are just taking it a day at a time,” Jordan said Friday “I know what my role has been the last couple years and it will continue to be that way. Be a great locker room presence. A locker room leader And when my number is called, be ready to play.”

When his number is called, it’ll be by his old teammate. Jordan had to correct himself when talking about his new coach.

“Willie coach Green has done an amazing job here, and I’m excited to be able to continue our relationship here,” Jordan said. “With player and coach, there is deﬁnitely a hierarchy there and I respect that more than anybody.”

This is the eighth different team he’s played for since being drafted in 2008.

“Everybody runs the same

stuff,” Jordan said. “It’s just different terminology So I’m just trying to get acclimated to what they want to do here on both sides of the basketball.”

Jordan is best known for his starting role with the Clippers from 2010-18 as part of “Lob City” alongside point guard Chris Paul and power forward Blake Grifﬁn. Jordan made the Western Conference All-Star team in 2017.

“He’s a great addition to this team,” Green said. “A veteran who has done it right throughout his career Those guys like DeAndre really mold some of the younger players.

“He still has basketball left in him. I remember a few games last year when they didn’t have centers and he stepped in big time. Double-doubles. He takes care of himself. He brings a lot on and off the ﬂoor.”

37, Minnesota 10 Minnesota037010 L.A. Chargers714313—37 First Quarter LAC_Gadsden 8 pass from Herbert (Dicker kick), 4:01. Second Quarter LAC_Vidal 3 run (Dicker kick), 13:08. Min_FG Reichard 54, 8:55. LAC_McConkey 27 pass from Herbert (Dicker kick), :45. Third Quarter LAC_FG Dicker 43, 10:01. Min_Addison 4 pass from Wentz (Reichard kick), 4:36. Fourth Quarter LAC_T.Harris 6 pass from Herbert (Dicker kick), 12:42. LAC_FG Dicker 34, 7:01. LAC_FG Dicker 45, 1:56. A_71,094. MinLAC First downs 12 29 Total Net Yards 164 419 Rushes-yards 11-34 43-207 Passing 130 212 Punt Returns 0-0 1-0

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with a clear need for a top point guard.

“That’s not how it operates,” Mulkey said. “I play to win, and Jada’s going to give her a bit of what she needs to give her to compete at that position, and man, they both bring good stuff to the table.”

LSU has time to figure out its point guard rotation and answer any other questions about the overhauled roster LSU will play one more exhi-

bition game Thursday before it opens its season at home against Houston Christian on Nov 4.

This season, the Tigers can face only as many as two highmajor teams before SEC play begins in January

“Learning point guard is probably a little challenging right now,” Mulkey said, “because she’s always been the recipient of the pass on the wing, and now I’m trying to

get her to do what Jada does. “Jada has been a point guard all her life, and I want (Fulwiley) to be able to just go to either position comfortably, and she’s not comfortable yet.”

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ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO By LM OTERO Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar, right, celebrates with then-teammate DeAndre Jordan after Cancar scored at the end of the first half against the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 20, 2022, in Dallas.

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Some bridge playersmetaphorically commit suicide by making aplay that kills theircontract when they could have kept it alive by doing something different—and should have worked thatout with careful analysis.

In today’s deal, South puts himself into fourspades. West leadsthe heart eight because his partner bid the suit twice. East wins with his ace and returns the heart queen. Whatshould declarer do? It would have been sensiblefor South to rebid threeno-trump, not fourspades. Assuming West is goingtolead aheart, that would give South nine top tricks. In four spades, given that dummy has the club king, there seem to be 10 top tricks: six spades, one heart, one diamond andtwo clubs. So perhaps South thinks that he can takethe second trick withhis heart king, drawtrumps, and claim. However, drawing trumps would be delayed because West ruffs the heart king.IfWest returns atrump, the contract is dead.Orif, say, West shifts to a diamond, South will win and play aheart. NowWestmust ruff high and lead his last spade —surely not taxing plays to find. The biddingmarks West with a singleton heart. So South should play alow heart, not his king, at tricktwo.And if East persists withathird heart, Southplays low again. With declarer’s 10th winner safe, the contract rolls home. Stop to consider the alternatives. ©2025 by nEa, inc dist. By andrews mcmeel syndication

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BY VICTOR ANDREWS Staff writer

Perched on the Mississippi River at the enviable intersection of Canal Street, the French Quarter and the Central Business District is a towering testament to luxury living in the Crescent City.

The Four Seasons Hotel

and Residences hold some of the city’s most sought-after spots to call home. And as luck would have it, one of the units is available, including the stately furnishings held within.

Unit 2505 faces downriver and the French Quarter and has more than 3,100 square feet of space, three or four

bedrooms and grand public spaces for entertaining, all with a backdrop of stellar views and at an asking price of $6.45 million.

Step from the elevator into a spacious entryway with a trio of closets and a discreet powder room. Stone ﬂoors stretch past two hallways — one to the primary suite and the other to two additional bedrooms.

A roomy and conveniently located wet bar is set behind double doors. Stone counters, a wine refrigerator and a plethora of storage are ingredients in this stylish blend.

Follow the hall to the buildingwide living room and its ﬂoor-length windows with panoramic views of the river, from the Crescent City Connection across the West Bank and downriver to the Marigny and Bywater. Wood ﬂoors warm the grand space, which holds plenty of room for several seating arrangements.

The living room also opens to a dining room with its own views and proximity to the kitchen. Storage for service ware is close by.

Across the living room, a

more formal dining area opens easily onto the space through a large double passage. It can be conﬁgured easily into a fourth bedroom.

At ﬁrst glance, the kitchen seems spartan, but the contemporary elegance of quartzite counters and professional-

grade appliances makes the space a seamless backdrop for cooking, laden with storage, abundant space and well-designed task lighting. The walkin pantry provides additional storage, as well as additional storage across the hall by the wet bar

The 50-footwide living room offers an abundance of views of the city, from the Crescent City Connection downriver to the Marigny and Bywater. The space is large enough for a variety of seating arrangements.

PROVIDED PHOTOS By JAMES NORTON The Four Seasons rises at the foot of Canal Street next to Spanish Plaza on the banks of the Mississippi River.

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Textures blend in the spa-style primary bath, with a mosaic tile floor to the shower, rich wood tones and gleaming marble playing off each other for dramatic effect.

The primary suite, located just off the foyer and by the laundry room, is a sanctuary that features a sleeping chamber with wood ﬂoors in a herringbone pattern to add a lavish touch.

The primary bath blends rich wood tones with marble, mirrors and glass for a classic effect. The double vanity is spacious, while the oval soaking tub is artwork-like. A standing shower features a mosaic tile ﬂoor and the water closet is discreetly hinted at behind a frosted glass door. A room unto itself, the walk-in closet is a commodious space with multiple custom options for clothes as well as furnishings.

The kitchen is a seamless backdrop of understated elegance.

Across the hall, the two bedrooms are en suite affairs with large closets and views of the city At present, one of the bedrooms doubles as a home ofﬁce.

The home also has a concealed sound system.

A valet parking spot, private storage and an extensive list of owner services are available through the Four Seasons.

The home is listed by Dawnne Keeney, of Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty, (504) 650-3912.

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Neatly tucked behind double doors, the wet bar is centrally located in the home, easily accessible from the living room or the kitchen.

Through a double opening, one of the home’s dining rooms beckons guests.

Editor’snote: Remember Marni? Of course you do. She recently retired from writing the weekly column that ran in these pages but still contributes theoccasional missive. This is one of them.

Since sellingThe Happier Yellow House andmoving out, my husband, DC, andIhad one goal:move into our new house, The Happiest Yellow House, as soon as possible. But ﬁrst, we wanted to renovate. Our mantrabecame: Fix it fast.

As anyone whohas bought a houseand remodeled before moving in understands, managing multiplehome improvement projects at once takes the strategic genius of George Washington, the diplomacy of Nelson Mandela andapot of Irish luck.

The baths in the home hadn’tbeen updated sincethe house was built twodecades ago. Before gutting the bathroom, Marni Jameson gathered samples of finishes, ordered materials and lined up workers. Fromdemo to done, remodelingtook 40 days.

By MARNI JAMESON

Idid everything in my power,which frankly wasn’t much. Though many variables were out of my control, what Icould control was making decisions. I’ve learnedthat if you don’tmake up your mind fast, you will be waiting at Decision-MakingStation alongtime before the next contractor comes along. Your painter has better things to do than wait for you to decide between Alpine White and Celery Mist.

Still, Iget why homeowners freeze. Money is flying out of your bank account faster than planes from O’Hare while you’re juggling dozens of decisions —flooring, tile, paint, built-ins, window coverings, light fixtures,appliances, Iam hyperventilating just listing this —and you want to get it right. Each choice is expensive, and one decision impacts the next. They need to work together.

We began making remodeling decisions even beforewemade an offer on The Happiest Yellow House. Because just choosing abathroom tile can take me weeks, Itold DC: “I’m going to need professional help.”

“Sally?” was his one-word response.

“Sally,” Iechoed.

Sally Ward is atalented interior designer I’ve worked with before. She and Iwalked through the house assessing what we’d need to do:replace the flooring, which was a dated and choppy mix of three types of floor tile, worn carpet and vinyl wood plank; gut and remodel two bathrooms, which had not been updated since the house was built 22 years ago, and even then were only builder grade; repaint most of the interior; add builtin bookcases and cabinets for my office and asmall reading nook; and replace light fixtures.

We got estimates to rip out and replace ﬂooringwithall wood, to paint and to demo thebaths and install new tile, ﬂooring andvanities.ThenDC and Icrunched the numbers, braced ourselves for what would lie ahead and made an

offer adjusted partly for the improvements.

In the four weeks between offer accepted and deal done, Iworked withSally to choose flooring and aflooring company,bathroom tiles, fixtures and finishes,wall colors and built-in designs

Together,wemade aplan

andapalette, so the day DC and Igot the keys to our new house, we were ready to remodel.

If you, too, want to make renovations on anew home go quickly, here’show to make the process move along.

MAKE UP YOUR MIND: Homeownersoften complain about

Before gutting the home, Jameson gathered samples of the finishes she wanted to use.

izeyour furnishings in the new space and pull together a background that works. You need abig-pictureplan from theget-go.

GET AN EXPERT OPINION: While each subcontractor can (and will) offer an opinionabout an area, such as paint color or ﬂooring material, ideally having someonewho has the big pictureinmind is the best way to create acohesive look.

can swing it, when moving into anew home thatyou want to remodel, make as many improvements as possible before youmovein. Thatkeeps youout of the workers’ way, savesyoureardrums and lets youavoid breathing dust andfumes. Ripping out tile, installing newﬂoors and repainting aremessy jobs best accomplished when the house is empty.

contractors not getting the job done on time, but the homeowner is often to blame. Slow decision-making stalls home improvementsmore than just aboutanything else. If you want your project done quickly,make decisions early That great cabinet builder will move you to theback of theline if you can’t pick acabinet door

Because Ididn’twant indecision to slow me down, Sally helped me make fast and good choices

CREATE YOUR VISION: What you choosetoput on your ﬂoors, walls and windows formthe backdrop for everything else in your home. They arewhat designerscall “theshell,” and if they don’t come together harmoniously, therest won’teither.Don’t wing it. Consider hiring a professional who can visual-

LINE UP YOUR CREWS: In the weeks between offer accepted and deal done, talk to contractors, get competitive bids, choose and order materials and schedule workers, so they can start work the minute the houseisyours. We closed on aFriday.Floor and bathroom demo started Monday morning.

FIX BEFORE YOUFINISH: If you

BE FLEXIBLE: If you pick atile for,say,the shower ﬂoor then learnitwon’t be in forthree weeks, pick something else in stock.Don’t letperfect be the enemy of ﬁnished.

Marni Jameson is the award-winning author of seven home and lifestyle books. Contact her at www. marnijameson.com.

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GARDEN TIPS

SWEET PEAS: Plant sweetpeas now through November.Ifyou wait until in the spring,theywill not have time to grow and bloom before hot weather sets in. Choose asunnylocation at the base of somethingtheycan climb on such as achain-link fence or lattice work. Sweet peasplantednow generally willbegin to bloom in March and last until early May.

FOR THE BIRDS: Birds will peck on the fruit of citrus trees as it begins to ripen.The damagelooks likeanice pick was driven repeatedly into the skin of the fruit causing blemishes, often in patches. If yousee this occurring,you can preventadditional damagebycovering your tree with bird netting.

PLANTING SEEDS: youcan direct seed poppies, larkspur,sweet pea, calendula, alyssum, bachelor’sbutton andVirginia stock now.

BULB TIME COMING: November through early December is the time to plant spring-floweringbulbs, such as allium, anemone, calla lily,* crocus, daffodil,* Dutch iris,* grape hyacinth, leucojum,* lilies* (Easter lily,Asiatic lily and others), narcissus,* ornithogalum,* Peruvian scilla,* ranunculus, Spanish bluebell,* sparaxisand springstar flower * (*generally will rebloom formany years).Tulips and hyacinths are exceptions that are plantedlater.They should first be chilled in the vegetable bin of your refrigerator for six to eight weeks and are planted in late December through mid-January.

WATER,WATER,WATER: The weather continues to be dry, andyou should consider irrigating lawnsand beds. Checkyour outside containerplants frequently.Atleast it’scooler.

The optimumtime to plant trees is late October to early December,sothe roots have time to grow and theycan sustain thetree in the summer.

ROOTSARE THEREASON

Now’sthe time to plants treesand shrubs,vines andgroundcovers

For decades, I’ve been telling gardeners thatfall is the best timeto plant hardy trees, shrubs, vinesand ground covers. And despite my efforts, March through May remains the prime seasonwhen gardeners head outtonurseries and garden centers to purchase these plants and add themtolandscapes.

Basedonhow they grow,however, spring is not the preferred timeto plant hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines. Although the recom-

mended planting season for hardy landscape plants is from late October to March, the fall season from late Octobertoearly December is the best time.

Let me explainwhy

Plants feed themselvesbyusing the energyofthe suntocreate sugarfrom carbon dioxide andwater.Food is produced in the green,photosynthesizing tissues —primarily theleaves. Once thefood is created in theleaves, it is distributed to other parts of theplant

But the food is not distributed equally.

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Moving salviasnow maybe tricky;waittil November

BY DANGILL

Contributing writer

Is it now OK to takesalviaout of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed atthis time? —Barbara Youmay try and movethe salvias now,although it would be better to wait until the weather is cooler in November.This will help to relieve stress on the newlytransplanted plants. Be sure to move them with as much of their roots as you can get. Whether they survive the move depends on getting enough roots.

Thesalvias likely will experience transplant shock due to damage to their roots. They may wilt and struggle. Water regularly enough to keep the soil moist —but don’twater excessively.Keeping thesoil soggy willencourage root rot Actually,the best time to move the salviasisinMarch. Plants are generally smaller after being killed back bythe winter and that makes the process easier.And the cool weather at that time helpsrelieve transplant shock.

Youmay plant porterweed now.

I’dliketoget my soil tested to see if there’sanunhealthyamount of copper, lead, arsenic, etc., in soil that wasunder an old pile of treated lumber.Considering expanding avegetableplotto that area. Can Iget this done through the LSU AgCenter.Thanks! —Dwight Yes, the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing Lab can test for those elements.Check out thewebsite of the Soil Testing Lab and you will ﬁnd lots of helpful information on what they test for,forms, fees and how to collect and submit soil for testing.Simply do an internet

ABOVE: Salvia can be dugupand transplanted now, but it would be better to wait until November.

STAFF FILE PHOTO By BRETT DUKE

LEFT: Porterweed can be planted now.

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search using LSU AgCenter Soil Testing Lab and click on the link.

Youcan also obtain soil testing kits from your parish LSU AgCenter extension ofﬁce. These kits include forms and directions on how to takeand submit soilsamples.Understanding the fertility, texture and pH of soil is important when gardening, and all gardeners are encouraged to test the soil in their ﬂowerbeds, shrub beds, vegetablegarden and lawns. The information is important when determining what fertilizers to use and selecting plants.

Ihaveazalea and camelliabushes planted across the front of my house Theazaleas have grown too largeand need to be cut back.The camellias are alow-growing type.They are planted in front of the azaleas, and theyalso need to be cut back to controltheir size.When is the best time to do this?

—Donnalee

Prune the azaleas after they ﬁnish blooming, generally in lateMarch or April. Youcan continue to trim back azaleas until mid-July—unless they are Encore azaleas. Those should only be pruned after they ﬁnish blooming in spring. Youmay do major pruningto camellias in the springafter

Trim camellia bushes as needed until June. Then stop to allow flower bud formation.

they finish flowering,generally aroundMarch or April. Youmay trim thecamellias as neededuntil June.Then stop to allow flower bud formation. Once you have decided how tall youwant the azaleas and camellias to be, prune them annually to hold them to that height.Prune them each spring, and then do light trimmingback throughmidsummer, if needed. It is easier to control thesize of shrubs and much healthier for the plants if they are pruned less extensively annually rather than allowing them to get overgrown and then having to cut them back hard.

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1. Flowersand flower buds on the plant will have all of their need for food satisfied first.

2. Next in line are any developing fruit on the plant 3. The leaves are next in theline for food and stems are after them.

4. The roots are at the bottom of the food hierarchy

That meansall other parts of the plant get ﬁrst crack at the food supply,with only theleftovers going to the roots. And that’s theoppositeofwhat we need here for these plants.

When we takeaplant out of apot and put it into the ground, themost important thingthat plant needs to do is to send roots out into the surrounding soil. Horticulturally,this is called “gettingestablished.” If atree or shrub does not establish astrong root system in the surrounding soil, it likely will die.

When we plant cold-hardy, woody landscape plants in the spring, much of the available food goes into theabundant new growth that occurs in thespring and early summer.Many plantsbloom in spring and

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Soil is packed around anewly planted

early summer,another drain on food. During the summer, food is often going to fruit and seeds. So, in the spring and summer,the roots have alot of competition forthe food a plant is able toproduce.

This restrains the root growthsocritical to the establishment of anewly planted plant.That means that springplanted trees andshrubs go through their ﬁrst hot, stressful summer in the ground with alimited ability to send out vigorous new roots.

Butifplanted in the fall instead, everything changes. Trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines stop growing or growth slows. For mostof these plants, ﬂowering is over,

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and fruiting is ﬁnished. Yet, there are still leaves making food in the sunny,mild days of late October,November and December

Finally,anabundant food supply becomes available to the roots.

The successful establishmentofthese plants depends on astrong root system growing out into the surrounding soil as soon as possible. Remember: It is not the abundant growth of leaves or production of ﬂowers that will allow aplant to successfully establish and survive after planting. The key is the root system.

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As aresult of the more abundant available food, most hardy,woody landscape plants experience anatural period of abundant root growth in the fall. By planting in the fall, we take advantage of this root growth phase that allows landscape plants to quickly establish after planting. After aburst of root growth in the fall, the roots even continue to grow through the winter because our ground does not freeze.

In addition, the chilly to mild winter weather allows the new plantings to settle in and adjust with little environmental stress. Spring-planted trees

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Learntobuild spooky terrariums at Longue Vue

Aterrifyingterrarium or a horrifyinghouseplant? Longue VueHouse and Gardensisholding alight-hearted horticulture workshopSaturday on building terrariums for the fall season.

Head gardener Leigh Gradiz will lead participants on building the spooky tiny gardens at 1p.m. at 7Bamboo Road.

Cost is $85; includes all supplies. Children are welcome butmust be accompanied by aticketed adult (two kids maximumper adult). Visit longuevue.com.

Architectgroup to tour Ford plant in Arabi

Take astroll through the 225,000-square-foot Arabi Ford Assembly Plant, 7200 N. Peters St., when the New Orleans Architecture Foundation hosts its

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and shrubs must makethe difﬁcult transition from pot to soil during the stressfulextreme heat of summer

Since their root systems are limited to the root ball they were planted with, new landscape plants must be provided with adequate irrigation while they are getting established. With fall planting, watering is asnap. Regular rainfall is typical during the winter here and generallymeans thatfall plantings need little, if any, irrigation.

And you needn’tbeconcerned about whatever freezes wintermight bring.Hardy landscape plants are not damaged by winter freezes, even if newly planted.

Welcomingspring

When spring arrives and the fall-planted landscapeadditions explode into growth and bloom, their root systems will have already grown out

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sioned for contemporary use by thecurrent owners. It was recentlylisted on the National Register of Historic Places.

The tour,from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., will include information on plans to reuse thebuilding. At the time, however,itis unoccupiedwithout power or water

The tour is $10 and includes beverages. Visit neworleansarchitecturefoundation.org.

PelicanGreenhouse

hosting plant sale

Annuals, perennials, tropicals, antique roses andmore will be available from8 a.m. to 3p.m. Nov.1atthe Pelican Greenhouse in City Park, 2 CelebrationDrive,inNew Orleans.

worleanscitypark.org.

Volunteer projects abound at City Park

Avarietyofcleanup days andinitiativesare on tapat City Park to improve and maintain the extensive urban green space. Those coming up include:

n Litter Cleanup Krewe: 9a.m. Tuesday.Volunteer Center

n BigLakeNative PlantTrail Restoration Project: 9a.m. Friday.Big LakeNative Trailnear 7FriedrichsAve.

n Super Saturday: 9a.m.Nov 1. Carousel Gardens Amusements, 7Victory Ave. Registerfor the programs andﬁnd outmoreabout what to bring at friendsofcitypark. volunteerhub.com.

See and SiponTuesday. Designed by Albert Khan, knownasthe legendary “de-

signerofDetroit,” the 1923 complex of modern industrial architecture is beingenvi-

The sales include many herbs,succulents and indigenousvarieties of plants.

Prices start at $3. Visit ne-

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

andgotten well along toward establishment. Theplantswill have dealt with thestress of beingplanted in theground during the cool winter.Asa result, fall-planted landscape plantsgrow vigorously in spring andare betterable to deal with theintense heat and stress of their ﬁrst summer in the landscape.

On the other hand, trees

and shrubs planted in March, April and May are expected to send out new rootstoget established at the same time they are:

n Sending out abundant new growthand ﬂowers

n Undergoing theconsiderable stress of adapting to life in the ground

n Andenduring theintense heat of May,June, July and

August

Planting in falland winter has other advantages. Nurseries are less busy during the fall and winter months. Thatmeans the staff has far more time to spend assisting you than when the nursery is crowded in spring. For goodness sakes take advantage of it —something easier to do during the fall and winter months. This

increased service can make for amore pleasant and successful shopping experience.

Dan Gill is aretired consumer horticulture specialist with the LSUAgCenter.Hehosts the “Garden Show” on WWLAM Saturdays at 9a.m. Emailgardening questions to gnogardening@agcenter.lsu. edu.

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shed, shed He she

Humble outbuildings of the past take on newpizzazz

New Orleans landscape for centuries. They were once anearly universal, and versatile, feature of shotgun houses. Typically,theystretched across the rear of alot and were attached to neighboring sheds,like little cypress-plank townhouses.

By the 1890s, prior to the advent of indoor bathrooms, the back shed might containa ﬂush toilet and running water to ﬁll laundrytubs. Clotheslines stretched from the back of thehouse tothe shed and were at full sail on red-beans-and-rice Mondays. Competition was stiff to see who had the brightest whites on display

Today,ashe shed is as equally versatile as the old ones were, and better-looking. According to the Cambridge Dictionary,ashe shed is “a small building near ahouse where awoman can go to get away from the other people in the house to do thethings she wants to do.”

That sounds simple enough. It’s theequivalent of aman cave, but likely more carefully and deliberately planned and furnished. The space maytake on many different forms: a book nook, an arts and crafts studio, ashabby chic hideaway or afairytalegetaway.

Perhaps the most unusual she shed in Louisiana is located in Lafayette, standing next toa Greek Revival home. It was inspired by Henry

ABOVE: Jan Savage Warner’sshe shed in Lafayette is asmall-scale replica inspired by HenryVII’s 15th-centuryhunting lodgeinthe Hampshire countryside in England, located between Winchester and Windsor,which she sawinabook.

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LEFT: Ashell-encrusted panel covers awindowunder the eyebrow-likepergolainLouis Aubert’spainted concrete block shed.

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Louis Aubert

VII’s 15th-century hunting lodge in the Hampshire countryside in England, located between Winchester and Windsor, when all of the area was a royal forest. The Jacobean facade was added in 1620.

Recent owners, high-proﬁle designers, have made it one of the most celebrated houses in the world of interior design.

Jan Savage Warner saw it in a book and decided she wanted to reproduce it at her own home.

Reducing the scale of the building presented a problem, but her geologist husband, Nelson Warner, solved it by counting the bricks in the photo.

Now it stands in all its reduced-size glory in their front yard with blind windows and a child-sized reproduction door.

A full-sized double door at the rear, however, allows Jan Warner to ﬁll the space with a collection of architectural salvage awaiting use in her next project. A budget-conscious and creative collector, she uses the pieces to further embellish her home.

Jan Warner recently created a kitchen cupboard using a 1930s vintage, arch-topped screen door attached to old cypress shelves.

Nelson Warner jokes that his wife is an “organized hoarder.” Among other treasures, the she shed is ﬁlled to the rafters with columns and corbels and chandeliers. Oh, my!

Any shed, however, can be embellished to become something unique. Take the “he” shed in my backyard.

When I purchased my home in 1994, it had a utilitarian, white cement block shed built in 1954 to replace a Tin Lizzyera garage. It contained laundry facilities, storage space and a toilet cubicle.

The door on the shed had glass panes in the same conﬁguration as the upper sash of the house windows. I recognized this as the original front door of my 1917 Arts and Crafts bungalow and re-

ABOVE: Adding a couple of ball finials on the roof helped transform Louis Aubert’s utilitarian shed into a pleasing sight.

RIGHT: Easy ways to create a chic backyard hideaway include dressing up an existing structure with paint and perhaps adding a new door.

stored it to its rightful place after 40 years in exile.

The circa 1954 Colonialstyle front door with brass door knocker and fancy hardware was moved to the shed.

Embellished with an “eyebrow”-like pergola, ball ﬁnials and a shell-encrusted panel over a blind window, the little shed is now a pleasing sight when viewed from the house and is often mistaken for a guesthouse.

The water closet has gained a small basin and is very handy when working in the garden. Garden tools, a workbench, miscellaneous stuff and, of course, a lot of paint and painting supplies ﬁll the space.

Yes, the shed has changed over time. It can be fancy or just dressed up a bit to enhance the backyard. While the functions of the shed may have changed, we continue to value the additional space

Tips on creating your own attractive shed:

n Start with an existing structure. Dress it up with paint and perhaps shutters and a new door

n Consider the options. Paint the shed to match the colors of the house or perhaps paint it a single dark color, such as shutter green, so that

the shed blends with the landscape.

n Or begin with a simple shed from a big box store and embellish it with paint,

shutters and perhaps window boxes.

n Consider the purpose of the shed when furnishing it.

n A workbench can serve

many uses, and shelves are always a good idea.

n If possible, include electricity and plumbing.

n Get creative and include extras like a TV to watch a game or a desk where you can journal.

n Sheds are a great place to pursue hobbies.

Let your imagination run wild!

Louis J. Aubert is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers and an avid preservationist. Some of his most visible New Orleans projects include making interior color selections for Gallier Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church and the Louisiana Supreme Court Royal Street Courthouse, and both interior and exterior selections for St. Stephen’s Basilica. Contact him at mrcolour@aol.com.

Aubert covered a blind window with a shellencrusted panel.

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Mood lighting

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When Jennifer John and JakeSpringfield’shomewas built around1850 as ablacksmith’sshop, it mayhavealso doubled as aliverystable.

Sweeping away the cobwebsinside pre-CivilWar home makescypresswalls andpine floors shine

BY JYL BENSON Contributingwriter

When Jennifer Johnand Jake Springﬁeld boughttheir housein Faubourg Avart, it must have taken the vision of asoothsayer to imagine its transformation.

The home predatesthe Civil War. Neighbors with generational ties to where the four-bay cottage is located say it is oneofthe oldest structuresin theneighborhood. It was built around 1850 as ablacksmith’sshop that may have also doubled as alivery stable,as wellashousing for men working both professions.

When thecouple purchased it in 2012, there was evidence that aconcrete porch, trimmed inexplicablyinwooden dentils, had been tacked on to what musthave started as aCreole cottage.

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LEFT: Jennifer John designed the home’s16foot deep rear covered porch that spans the widthofthe hometoextendfrom the pitch of the home’sroofline. The light fixtures and most of the furnishingsare from West Elm.

JakeSpringfield and Jennifer John in the yard of theirFaubourg Avarthome during arecent Halloween party.The ghostofRichard Simmon (rear) canbeseen in attendance.

ABOVE: The home’s music room is as storied as the rest of the home. Jake Springfield had a vision for a vintage phonographic cabinet. ‘A lot of them open from the top, but we wanted a front-loading version so we could use the space for art, pictures.’ He combed the internet until he found this pristine 1958 model. The painting to the right of the phonograph is by Jack Sivinski. The upright bass was from a post-Hurricane Katrina dumpster dive. The vintage ceiling light fixture is from Tara Shaw. LEFT: The kitchen features vaulted ceilings and a central 4-foot by 6-foot seated Quartzite island of ivy green with a copper vein. White panels cover both the cabinets and the appliances, save for a set of double-wall ovens.

HALLOWEEN RECIPES

Jake Springﬁeld and Jennifer John offer a sampling of some of their Halloween-inspired concoctions.

Bloody Punch with Bobbing Heads

Makes 12-16 servings; courtesy of Jake Springﬁeld

4 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice

1/2 cup lime juice

Tito’s Vodka or Pamos Reserve cannabis-infused nonalcoholic liqueur (available at Total Wine) Pomegranate arils

Lime wheels

Clear ice balls (available locally at The Fresh Market)

Combine the pomegranate juice and the lime juice. Chill until ready to serve.

Serve the punch from a pitcher or punch bowl. Allow guests to spike (or not) their own cups of punch over ice balls (bobbing heads) and garnish as desired with pomegranate arils and lime wheels.

MORE INSIDE

ä Little Chop of Horrors (Winter Vegetable Slaw).

Page 16

ä Roast Beast (Beef or other roast protein).

Page 16

ä The Root of All Evil (Curried Carrot Soup).

Page 17

ä Gluten-Free Death By Chocolate Cake. Page 18

PLANNING A HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH A FRIGHTFULLY DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE MENU

Jennifer John never encountered a theme around which she could not plan a party

“I love it all,” said the Washington, D.C.-area native who moved to New Orleans in 1998 to become a reporter, then news anchor with WWL-TV Today, she is the founder of Pangwangle, an outdoor apparel company, and operates Fresh Media, her Emmy Award-winning production company. A native of Gainesville, Florida, her husband, Jake Springﬁeld, moved to New Orleans to study at Tulane University He is a partner in Tempt Films.

John and Springﬁeld share their pre-Civil War home with Mia and Mac Block, John’s children from a previous marriage.

They have tracked the course of their family’s growth through countless gatherings, from childhood birthday parties and workshops with Santa, to over-the-top Mother’s Day crawﬁsh boils and hands-on Thanksgiving turkey fries. Now that Mia Block is a student at Florida Gulf Coast University and Mac Block is a student at Loyola University, the parents are free to bring a more adult vibe to their gatherings.

When considering food for a Halloween party, John says, the main factors are the theme, audience, ease of serving and budget. The presentation can range from adorably spooky for children to gory and gross for adults, and it’s best to balance hands-on treats with simple ﬁnger foods.

John and Springfield invited Inside Out to join them for a party of the latter sort with a sophisticated but gory atmosphere. When catering to adults, consider a range of flavor profiles and complexity beyond just sweet treats. With the assistance of Springfield’s mother, Brenda Springfield, and stepfather, Jack Sivinski, the family offered a sophisticated charcuterie and cheese board with a few creepy props, and a basket of gluten-free gougèresstyle puffs picked up from Costco. The rest of the menu is gluten-free.

— Jyl Benson

Little Chop of Horrors (Winter Vegetable Slaw)

Serves 8; courtesy of Brenda Springﬁeld

This is one of those carefree salads made of sturdy greens that can sit on a sideboard for hours without becoming soggy, nor posing a risk of botulism.

6 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved, cored and thinly sliced or shredded using a food processor

6 large kale leaves (8 to 10 ounces), center rib removed, cut into a thin

chiffonade

1/2 small head radicchio, cored and cut into a thin chiffonade

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 cup quality olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Combine the Brussels sprouts, kale and radicchio in a large bowl. Set aside. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, ol-

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup dried cranberries

3/4 cup toasted pine nuts, optional

1 (6-ounce) chunk aged Parmesan cheese

PHOTOS By JEFF STROUT

Little Chop of Horrors combines sturdy autumn greens with dried cranberries, shards of Parmesan, and a bright, lemony vinaigrette.

ive oil, salt and pepper Pour enough dressing on the slaw to moisten it well. Add the cranberries and the pine nuts, if using.

Shave the Parmesan into big shards with a vegetable peeler, add to the salad and toss well. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Roast Beast (Beef or other roast protein)

Serves 8-12; courtesy of Jake Springﬁeld

Springﬁeld is a devoted believer in the power of goof-proof sous vide cooking. You just set it and forget it,

and your meat is a perfect medium-rare every single time. Adjust the time and temperature of the water bath for

your preferred doneness. The medium pork tenderloin should be cooked at 140 degrees for 11/2 to 2 hours.

1 4- to 6-pound trimmed beef tenderloin* Sea salt or kosher salt

2 tablespoons ghee

*Other options include teres major (aka shoulder tender or chuck tender), which is similar in tenderness and flavor to tenderloin for a fraction of the cost; sirloin cap (aka picanha); and boneless ribeye roast. Nonbeef options include pork tenderloin and lamb loin.

Coat the tenderloin (or other cut) in salt and place it in a vacuum-sealed bag with the ghee.

Sous vide: Heat the water bath to 129 degrees. Place the vacuumsealed meat in the water bath. Leave it in for 3 hours.

Sear: Heat a large cast-iron skillet until smoking over high heat.

Remove the meat from the water bath. Discard the vacuum-sealed bag. Place the meat in the pan.

Sear each side of the tenderloin for about 1 min.

Let the meat rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly and serve.

ABOVE: Springfield carves a sous vide Roast Beast.

INTERIOR

Continued from page 14

Two front doors were accessed by a central set of concrete steps rising from a concrete pad in lieu of a lawn. A single, oversized dormer window peered out awkwardly from the edge of an expansive gable roof that oriented toward the street.

Though comely, the structure was not without some inherent gifts.

The exterior walls were constructed of 2-inch by 12-inch bargeboard, the interior ones of a combination of old, hard, tan brick and the 1-inch by 4-inch horizontally oriented cypress tongue and groove bearing the robust glow that can only be garnered with age. These boards also covered the ceilings

Also, the home’s original heart pine ﬂoors were intact.

The couple’s ﬁrst order of business was to add a contemporary kitchen that would stretch across the rear of the home.

With vaulted ceilings and a central 4-foot by 6-foot seated Quartzite island of ivy green with a copper vein, the space was designed for use in shooting videos and commercials by both Fresh Media, John’s production company, and

LEFT: The home’s casual dining room opens to the kitchen and the expansive back porch. The table was made by Jake Springfield’s father, Jim Springfield, from bargeboard salvaged during the renovation of the home. The chairs are from West Elm, and the blue cabinet is from Singer ABOVE: The John and Springfield backyard is set for a gathering of ghastly ghouls and goblins.

The stairs at the front of the house were rebuilt of light brick and reoriented to service a single entry door of glowing natural wood, illuminated by a classic gas lantern. A single off-street parking space was retained atop lightcolored brick paving, which was also used to build garden beds that now overﬂow with colorful ﬂowers and foliage shaded by a Japanese magnolia tree. A subtle black iron fence encloses the front yard and parking space.

Beast is plated atop The Root of All Evil.

The Root of All Evil (Curried Carrot Soup)

Tempt Films, Springﬁeld’s ﬁlm company

White panels cover both the cabinets and the appliances, save for a set of double wall ovens, and Absolute Black granite counters keep the place neat and sleek. Kitchen preparations take place on one side of the island, and a casual dining room is on the other.

The hardwood ﬂoors in the kitchen were matched to those in the rest of the house.

French doors on either side of the room open the space into a spacious rear yard.

With a proper kitchen secured, it was time for John to host a birthday party for her son McAlear Block.

tures, every last one of them looked like we had hosted the party in a shed,” John said. “It was grim. Horrible. We would have to paint some of those dark walls.”

In the years hence, the home has evolved into the freeﬂowing entertaining space it is today What was once a loft sleeping area for John’s daughter Mia Block was expanded into bedrooms for both her and her brother, each with a small private bath.

The most recent and most striking addition to the home is a generous, 16-foot-deep covered rear porch that spans the width of the house. It has vaulted, beaded ceilings and opens into the kitchen and dining area through two sets of French doors. Steps lead down to a paved terrace surrounded by lush tropical foliage and a ﬁg tree.

Courtesy of Jake Springﬁeld

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1 stalk lemongrass, sliced into 3-inch pieces

1 shallot, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon Thai red chili paste

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons yellow curry powder

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

“When we looked at the pic-

The awkward dormer was discarded in favor of two that were symmetrically placed and situated farther back from the rooﬂine. The home’s interior space is now 2,000 square feet.

“When we bought the house, I had been living in Lakeview for three years,” John said. “I just wanted to get back Uptown, but it was a seller’s market. There was very little available and even less that was remotely affordable. Then came this thing: the ugliest house in Uptown New Orleans.

“But we loved the neighborhood. Mardi Gras parades line up two blocks away, and it’s a

The home’s entry foyer spans the ages, as is evidenced by the home’s original cypress plank walls, circa 1850, juxtaposed by the original Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed Tube chair, circa 1960. ä See INTERIOR, page 18

1 clove garlic, minced

Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively, grind all ingredients together in a food processor. Pour the soup into a saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve.

Roast

Gluten-Free Death By Chocolate Cake

1 cup milk, dairy or nondairy

1 cup white sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon white or apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2⁄3 cup oil — safflower, canola, refined avocado, etc.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare two round 8-inch cake pans by spraying the bottoms with nonstick spray oil, then lining with parchment only on the bottoms. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugars, eggs, vinegar, vanilla and oil.

In a separate bowl, combine the ﬂour and cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine Combine the wet and dry ingredients and whisk until blended. Pour in the coffee or boiling water and whisk until combined. The batter will be thin.

Add the batter equally to the prepared cake pans. Bake for 32-37 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool the layers in the pans for about 10-20 minutes, then carefully flip onto a cooling rack. Peel off the bottom parchment paper and flip back so they’re upright. Let cool completely before filling and frosting the cake.

Use the cooled and thickened Congealed Blood to ﬁll a 2-layer cake. Spread a thin layer of Mudd on the cake layers to

22 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour sifted, preferably Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour

1 cup cocoa powder, sifted

11/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup hot brewed coffee or boiling water

MUDD (CHOCOLATE GANACHE FROSTING):

Two 4-ounce quality semi-sweet chocolate bars, very finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream

CONGEALED BLOOD (RASPBERRY CAKE FILLING):

11/2 tablespoons water

11/2 tablespoons cornstarch

The gluten-free Death By Chocolate Cake features raspberry ‘congealed blood.’ It makes a ghastly (though delicious) impression, especially with a side of Whipped Brains.

work as the sturdy base for the raspberry ﬁlling. Then pipe a ganache “dam” around the edges of the cake layers.

Spoon about 3/4 cup of the Congealed Blood within the “dam” before putting the next layer on top. You will have some ﬁlling left over.

Use an offset spatula to frost the top and sides of the cake with the Mudd. Pour the Blood sauce over the

cake and sink a big knife into it. Serve with more Blood and Fluffed Brains.

MUDD (CHOCOLATE GANACHE FROSTING)

Makes 11/2 cups

Place chopped chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer DO NOT boil. Pour over the chocolate, then let it sit for 2-3 minutes to

INTERIOR

Continued from page 17

great place to raise a family. The giant back porch is the ultimate family room and entertaining space. With some creativity and ﬂexibility, we have evolved a sad situation into our dream home.”

“I had lived in Mid-City for many years and was reluctant to give up my much larger house,” Springﬁeld

3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

1 3 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

BLOOD (RASPBERRY DESSERT SAUCE):

1 tablespoon water

2 teaspoons cornstarch

3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar

soften the chocolate.

With a metal spoon or small silicone spatula, stir very slowly until completely combined and the chocolate has melted. DO NOT microwave. Let it sit at room temperature to cool and thicken for two hours. Once completely cool and thick, beat ganache with a handheld or stand mixer ﬁtted with a whisk attachment until light in color and texture, about 4 minutes on medium-high speed.

CONGEALED BLOOD (RASPBERRY CAKE FILLING)

Makes 1 heaping cup

Whisk the cornstarch and water together until dissolved Combine cornstarch mixture, raspberries (no need to thaw if using frozen), granulated sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Use a silicone spatula to stir the mixture and mash the raspberries. Bring to a boil for a full 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the ﬁlling to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a bowl or container and place it in the refrigerator, covered, for at

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

FLUFFED BRAINS (MAKE-AHEAD WHIPPED CREAM):

11/2 cups cold heavy cream

1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons creme fraiche

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

least 4 hours and up to 1 week. It will continue to thicken up as it chills.

BLOOD (RASPBERRY DESSERT SAUCE)

Makes 1 cup strained or 11/2 cups chunky sauce

Whisk the cornstarch and water together until all the cornstarch has dissolved. Combine cornstarch mixture, raspberries, granulated sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Using a silicone spatula, stir the mixture, lightly mashing the raspberries as they begin to heat. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 3 full minutes, stirring occasionally Remove the pan from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Press the warm sauce through a ﬁne mesh strainer to remove the seeds, if desired. Use the back of a spoon the press the liquid from the solids.

FLUFFED BRAINS (MAKE-AHEAD WHIPPED CREAM)

Place the cream, confectioners’ sugar, granulated sugar, creme fraiche and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer ﬁtted with the whisk attachment. Beat at high speed until it forms soft peaks. Serve cold.

said. “We’ve turned this very small house into a space that is built for parties and guests. It’s great for overnight guests now that we’re empty nesters.

“Every bedroom has its own bathroom. We can accommodate multiple families, and with our new exterior space, it’s everyone’s goto spot when they want to be quiet and have their coffee in the morning or when they want to keep talking later at night. That porch is where they congregate.”

The eclectic family room was brightened considerably by painting the original bargeboard walls and ceiling. The leather sofa is from Article online. The leather sling chair was found online.

PHOTOS By JEFF STROUT

The hallway features full wall art.

NEWORLEANS

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ä See ORLEANS, page 20

7300 LAKESHOREDRIVE UNIT 4

Over 2600SF of exquisite spacewithtremendous views of the City,Lakefront andmarinafromthree balconies.3bedrooms/ 3fullbathrooms andone half bath.Coveredparking for 3vehicles!Generousroomsizes andcustomdecorator finishes throughout. Largegreat room leadstobalcony overlooking thewaterwayleading to Lake Pontchartrain.Beautiful primary suitew/its ownbalcony andlarge walk in closet.Third floor bedroom/ denwithits ownfullbath. Cathedralceilings. Lighthouse Harbor condos features newroofing andother recent improvements.Dining,shopping, bike andwalking trails andLakePontchartrain aresteps away

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COLLEGE COURT 2936: $90,000, Dallas WhitneyBladeand Jonnay Burks Rucker to V&V InvestmentsLLC of Kansas.

CONSTANTINOPLE ST.826: $100 and othergood and valuable consideration, Virgina Townes McCollam to Stephanie E. Joyner Powers and Thomas F. Powers.

DRYADESST. 5320: $2,050,000, Alexis McCraw Armstrong and Walter NolteArmstrong Jr. to Elizabeth Schilling Atkinson and Ian Atkinson.

FLAKEAVE.4742: $850, Cityof NewOrleans to GB Management Solutions LLC.

FRERET ST.4324-26: $240,000, Money Source Inc. to Laura Ratzlaff Prottsman and Whit A. Prottsman.

GEN. TAYLOR ST.2900: $387,000, John Bradshaw Spencer and Megan Jordan Spencer to Karam Zakharia.

JOSEPH ST.2508: $745,000, Stephanie Bush to Ragan Landy Wicker Friedman and Samuel H. Friedman.

LAURELST. 3728: $745,000, Silver Linings LLCtoChristine Settoon. LAURELST. 4032: $710,000, Amber Alleman Bonnette and Terry L. Bonnette Jr. to Ali Tanenbaum

Tillery and Sean Zachary Tillery

LAURELST. 5522: $100, Christopher E. CretintoNina O. Sloss.

S. CLAIBORNE AVE. 8915: $77,000, Derrick L. Owensand Joseph T. OwensJr. to Edwin Martinez.

S. LIBERTYST. 4522-24: $253,000, Jayzah Marie Villavasso,Jeremy Villavasso and Marcus Villavasso to Joseph Prop LLC.

STATEST. 1631: $1,450,000, David O. Turnerrevocable trustto Emily Jane Bullock and Kenneth Wesley Michaels.

TCHOUPITOULAS ST.5801: $375,000, Hurstville LandLLC to McClain R. Forman and SamanthaPerry Bach

VALENCE ST.709-11: $100 and othergood and valuable consideration, Perry Walker Terrebonne to 3700 Constance LLC.

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HARAHAN

GORDON AVE. 621: Ashley C. Fath to Margot Granier, $385,000.

HICKORY AVE. 1924: Impastato Rental Properties LLC to Xiang Y. Chen, $300,000.

KENMORE DRIVE 7700: Kernerdine Z. Finnin to Three Thousand Seven Hundred Constance LLC, $140,000.

OAK AVE. 824: Margot G. Spera to Nicholas Youngblood, $210,000.

RESOR AVE. 559: Future Property Investments LLC to Michelle M. P. Meto, $229,000.

JEFFERSON

ARLINGTON ST. 2903: Sheila Gilbert to Rns Investment Group LLC, $90,000.

NEWMAN AVE. 315: Henry T. Schorr to Brenda I Schorr, $80,000.

WILLIAM PLACE 3815: Matthew Tusch to Germaine V Fauries, $219,000.

KENNER

37TH ST. 11: Victor M. Barousse to Nariman Fayed, $244,000.

ACRON ST. 3028: Sergio A. Perez to Dt Home & Maintenance LLC,

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DISTRICT 7

DUBLIN ST. 838-840: $462,500, Dublin Investments to Noelle Belhumeur Branco and Scott Robert Besst.

FERN ST. 3308: $25,191, City of New Orleans to Jayla Charity Thomas Gnanbi.

FLEUR DE LIS DRIVE 6742-6744:

$200,000, Joan R. Eymard to Jodi Louviere and Kevin Louviere.

FORSHEY ST. 9205: $6,345, City of New Orleans to Rafael Santos.

GEN. OGDEN ST. 3619: $25,391, City of New Orleans to Miskut Enterprises LLC.

GEN. OGDEN ST. 4321: donation, no value stated, Deanna Nelson Simon to Roy Simon.

LAKE MARINA AVE. 500: $107,000, Justus Benjamin Jr. and Karen Mims Benjamin to Jon Von Steele.

OLIVE ST. 8515: $14,916, City of

$145,000.

ANTIGUA DRIVE 31: Celink to Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Nine Lake Trail LLC, $181,000.

DOGWOOD DRIVE 118: Janet G. Rojas to Anthony J. Herques III, $750,000.

MACOMB COURT 8: Janice A. J. S. Fin to Dariela E.A. Urbina, $270,000.

NORMANDY DRIVE 28: Carrie Kahn to Anthony Williams, $294,500.

OSBORNE AVE. 50: Sue A. Flanaga to Cally Chauvin, $271,000.

POLLOCK PLACE 325: Iclp20 LLC to Zen Noir LLC, $22,000.

REBECCA BLVD. 5428: Donna P. Lange to Sarah S. Hartley, $650,000.

VINTAGE DRIVE 1100: Jessica Barbe to Billie Wheeler, $410,000.

W. LOUISIANA STATE DRIVE 301: Judith T. Simoncini to Juana M. I Hernandez, $253,400.

METAIRIE

46TH ST. 3716: Wayne G. Gab to Austin J. Aucoin, $410,000.

ALEXANDER DRIVE 4708: Harriet B. Toups to Joseph M. Lier, $375,000

ARIS AVE. 236: James E. Gele to Ricardo M. Gomez, donation, no value stated.

ATHANIA PARKWAY 537: Dona M. E. Celestin to Wells One Investments LLC, $260,000.

AVRON BLVD. 4513: Ls Realty LLC to Neha Hassan, $433,000.

AVRON BLVD. 4721: Marco A. Cruz to Marco A. Cruz, $300,000.

BALTER ST. 8139: Timothy R. Powell to Myrtle B. C. Wilson, donation, no value stated.

BELLE DRIVE 4824: Karlene Hopkins to Grant Nicolosi, $300,000.

BROCKENBRAUGH COURT 1020: Amanda Delafuente to Discount Group Inc., $470,000.

CASWELL LANE 2509-11: Laura Dieu to Nhi Tran, $298,000.

DIVISION ST. 2304-06: Roberta Bogataj to Discount Group Inc., $320,000.

ELISE AVE. 1312: Aj Homes LLC to Nicole Gray, $515,000.

FORSHEY ST. 1621: Devin Mitchell to William J. Golding, $650,000.

HASTINGS ST. 5032: Jane F. Schwandt to Bridget M. Palotta, $185,000.

ARIS ST. 1304: Jennifer E. F. Bray to Matthew Bowman, $399,999.

HESSMER AVE. 4218: Sandra C. R. W. Maier to Joshua P. Freeman, $80,000.

HOUMA BLVD. 511: Cynthia Landry to Latesia Tinsley, $289,000.

HOUMA BLVD. 3805, UNIT 219A: Juanita M. D. Beyer to Erica Lightell, $108,000.

KIM ST. 3701: Kimberly C. Oliva to Eric Taylor, $429,875.

KINGMAN ST. 2805: Kathleen Austin to Carlos R. Mendieta, $480,000.

LIVE OAK ST. 425: Bridget M. D Doerr to W. Barry Box, $950,000.

LYNNETTE DRIVE 1404: Cheryl J. Callahan to Timothy S. Pela Jr., $175,000.

MADISON ST. 1117: Corey J. Robicheaux to Shane M. Candies, $489,000.

MANSON AVE. 2500 UNIT 308: Gnawlins LLC to Doris Du, $68,000.

MARIAN AVE. 1018: Bﬂ Properties & Investments LLC to Remy H. Hebert, $262,500.

MILLIE ST. 2512: Toni K. Balsano to Sarah Morales, $290,000.

MORTON ST. 5616: Elise L. Beaulieu to Vsk Properties LLC, $195,000.

N.HULLEN ST. 1400: Moore Investment Holdings LLC to Staci Castillo, $234,000.

N. HULLEN ST. 3632: Adam M. Hantel to Qi J. Wu, $275,120.

N. SIBLEY ST. 1800: Tanis A. Moran to Julio A. Flores, $288,000. N. WOODLAWN AVE. 3412: Zahraa S. Hadi to Discount Group Inc., $595,000.

N. UPLAND AVE. 1128: Catherine F. Champagne to Tiffany Z. Hebert, $220,000.

NURSERY PLACE 1340: Kc New Orleans LLC to Scott J. Lemoine, $360,000.

PAPWORTH AVE. 119: Brittany Adcox to Brittany Adcox, $205,000.

PURDUE DRIVE 4524: Dennis J. Gares to Monica Irsch, $367,500.

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New Orleans to Alex Silva and Cristiane Silva.

PONTCHARTRAIN BLVD. 8607:

$550,000, Shane M. Candies and Tandi Lynn Candies to Kelly Dupart Speight and Luther Ceasar

Speight III.

SHORT ST. 923: $675,000, Carla D. Pritchett and Jonathan B. Pritchett to Daniel Ryan Zabaldano and Rachel Whaley Zabaldano.

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ROMAN ST. 3761: Emily G. Hatﬁeld to Kahnhart Properties LLC, $100,000

TRANSCONTINENTAL DRIVE 3401: Three Thousand Four Hundred One Transcontinental LLC to Discount Group Inc., $525,000.

TRUDEAU DRIVE 320: Zoa V O. Gonzalez to Antonio A. H. Aguila, $210,000.

VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD. 8814: Lucky Seven LLC to Vln Developers LLC, $59,000,000.

YALE ST. 4413: Betty Q. Giovingo to Rhys Lopiparo, $98,500.

YALE ST. 4433 UNIT B: Michelle G. Gaither to Michelle G. Gaither, $95,000.

RIVER RIDGE

ORCHARD ROAD 125: Gerard J. Obrien Sr. to Geaux Reno LLC, $225,000.

S. BENGAL ROAD 308: Eg Construction & Remodeling LLC to Joel A. Machado, $236,000.

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ABITA SPRINGS

ABITA OAKS LOOP 139: Brittany M. North Campo to John F. Davis and Lingay C. Davis, $293,000.

ANTHONY AVE. 305: Kerry J. Cunningham and Sandra S. Cunningham to Deborah D. Botts, $305,000.

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AVONDALE

HOMEPLACE DRIVE 4021: Dsld LLC to Darlene Sullen, $275,055.

LINDSEY COURT 4132: Dsld LLC to Tramariea J. Liddell, $281,330.

YVONNE DRIVE 121: Shirley H. Dufrene to Glenda Najera, $22,500.

GRAND ISLE

ANGELA LANE 8002: Jena M. Agosta to Jolynn D. Agosta, $9,250.

GRETNA

AVE. MONT MARTRE 2412: Guido E. Salvatierra to Shawanda Howell, $275,000.

DERBES DRIVE 59: Michael Adams to Alison R. Rozas, $423,420.

DERBIGNY ST. 508: Frank Gross to Shannon Gross, donation, no

BROOK FOREST ROAD 23204: Joanne J. Sharp to Alexander R. McCullough and Kristin D. Valerio, $549,000.

HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION, LOT 15, SQUARE 19: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Matthew F. Miquet, $9,900.

HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION, LOT 4, SQ 46: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to S&T Camping Adventures LLC, $5,500.

LA. 435 22598: Brett Martin and Callie Martin to Stephen P. Richardson and Sydney C. Richard-

value stated.

EVERGREEN DRIVE 1105: Kayla N. Ridings to Hummel Construction LLC, $150,000.

FRANKLIN ST. 1501: Mc Automotives LLC to James Barse, $290,000.

FRIED ST. 504: Ross J. Lotspiech to Emma Lotspeich, donation, no value stated.

GLENMEADE COURT 428: Anise T. Dannewitz to Adam Abdulbagi, $135,000.

LAUREL AVE. 2057: Abdel J. A. Ayyad to Abdelrazek Ayyad, donation, no value stated.

MADISON ST. 834: Jon M. Wadsworth to Jovany Barreto, $225,000.

WESTMEADE DRIVE 325: Rebecca C. Gnuse to Silvana Martinez, $238,000.

WILLOW DRIVE 249: Ngoc V Tran to Hong Ngo, donation, no value stated.

HARVEY

BRECKENRIDGE DRIVE 2213: Linh T. Do to Thi L. X T. Le,

son, $195,000.

LIONEL COURT 300: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Nachem LLC, $163,350.

MIRE DRIVE 21458: Michael C. Chateauneuf to Mitchell J. Grillot, $270,000.

MONEY HILL PLANTATION SUBDIVISION, LOT 5: Alan E. Knight and Regina L. Knight to Christopher W. Workman and Felicia Ann Nobles Workman, $315,000.

RED GAP ACRES SUBDIVISION, LOT 5, SQUARE 2: Paige M. Schmuck Migliore to Antonio

$270,000.

BROOKLYN AVE. 2330: Mm Realty LLC to Btc Supplies LLC, $375,000.

DOGWOOD DRIVE 1609: Gitsit Real Property Bbplc1 LLC to Sd Property Group I LLC, $119,900.

KINGS ROAD 1509 UNIT B: Andre R. Walker to Shawn A. Madison, donation, no value stated.

LAPALCO BLVD. 1525 UNIT 17: Nelly M. Delacruz to Hvt Investment LLC, $116,000.

LONGLEAF LANE 3737: Alonzo Thomas to Kerwin Williams, $293,500.

N. WOODBINE ST. 4060: Bobby D. Joseph Jr. to Ryan B. Joseph, donation, no value stated.

PAILET AVE. 1332: Ivy T. W. Lore to One Eyed Jack Gaming LLC, $60,000.

MARRERO

ANNETTE DRIVE 2746: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Quanesha S. Mcgriff, $195,925.

AVE. B 829: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC to Secretary

Vargas and Juana T. Vargas, $80,000.

SLOOPE PLACE 71215: Charles E. Garner and Elizabete V. Garner to James M. Dumas III and Lacey Dumas, $300,000.

COVINGTON

ARIAN LANE 233: Jordan D. Fasmussen and Jacqueline E. Rasmussen to Darrius Q. Davis, $355,000.

AVENUE LACROIX 1337: GMI Construction Inc. to Howard Klein

of Veterans Affairs, $131,756.

BENNINGTON DRIVE 5001: Mia Muhleisen to Mia Muhleisen, $299,000.

CARVER DRIVE 2080: Taja Hasson to Verus Securitization Trust 2024 Inv1, $208,730.

HILLCREST DRIVE 3817: Phillip M. Foret to Brendon Smith, $225,000.

LORRAINE COURT 2928: Ernest Toribio to George Reine, $175,000.

TERRYTOWN

HOLMES BLVD. 317: D.R. Horton Inc. Gulf Coast to Erika N. R. Rijo, $313,900.

WESTWEGO

GARDENIA LANE 120: Pennymac Loan Services LLC to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, $125,000.

KENNY DRIVE 1135: Jerry P. Billiot to Trey Toups, $145,000.

OSPREY DRIVE 105: J & D Investments Group to Shelby L. Newton Jr., $530,000.

and Helen P. Klein, $595,000.

BEECH ST. 212: Tracy S. Allen to Terry Guidry and Daphne G. Guidry, $165,000.

BRADBURY PLACE 2308: Succession of Susan E. Keen to Claire Capitelli, $355,000.

CHRISTIE LANE 2036: Adrianne B. Taylor to Heather Connelly, $235,000.

CONCORD DRIVE, LOT 28: Richard P. Kelt Jr. and Charlotte P. Kelt to Daniel A. Dahlberg and Lorraine K. Dahlberg, $165,000.

COVINGTON COTTAGE LANE 240: Tristan E. Cavalier to Megan R. Cantore and Mary L. Richarme, $319,900.

CRESTVIEW HILLS LOOP 75016: Scott M. Hurstell and Caitlyn A. Hurstell to Ruston West, $336,000.

DAHLIA ST. 72433: Pablovich Construction LLC to Eric Valverde, $172,000.

DIVISION OF NEW COVINGTON SUBDIVISION, LOT 3, SQUARE 11: Rossy’s Services LLC to West 30’s Redemption Co. Inc., $14,000.

DIVISION OF NEW COVINGTON SUBDIVISION, LOT 4, SQUARE 11: Gary W. Fischer and Monica L. Fischer to West 30’s Redemption Co. Inc., $14,000.

DOMINIC DRIVE 1460: Michael Taravella to Alvin Billiot and Billie

REALESTATETRANSFERS

TAMMANY

Billiot, $317,000.

E. 14TH AVE. 204: John J. Rabalais LLC to Patricia D. Lang Living Trust, $1,075,000.

E. CREEK COURT 1020: Trey A. Fautheree and Allison F. Fautheree to Ashton Waguespack and Scott D. Waguespack, $250,000.

FIFTH ST. 70423: Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West Inc. to Nicholas Riggs, $172,500.

FOURTH ST. 70512: Zilch LLC to Michael S. McNulty and Louisa P McNulty, $58,000.

GABRIEL DRIVE 2114: DSLD Homes LLC to Cindy Van Dierendonck, $326,320.

Pembo, $236,500.

THREE RIVERS ROAD, LOTS 1-3: Frank B. Wood Jr. Interests LLC, Debra G. Garrett Levis and Billie L. Garrett Semmes to Ray J. Poche and Michele Poche, $21,000.

W. 14TH AVE. 203: John R. Morello and Elizabeth B. Morello to Kevin Englande and Allyson Englande, $358,000.

W. 24TH AVE. 713: Ellen G. Jourdan to Luke J. Appe, $105,000.

WAX MYRTLE LANE 4: Annette T Dowdle to Nicholas G. Casten and Samantha D. Casten, $1,589,000.

WILD MEADOW WAY 625: Patrick L. McGee and Kevin L. McGee to Ronald K. Landis Sr. and Paula C. Landis, $245,000.

OAKLAWN ESTATES, LOTS 13, 14: James S. Whitehead Estate and Carolynn A. Whitehead Estate to Charlie R. Investment LLC, $100,000.

POWELL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2, SQUARE C, LOT 9-C: Danielle R. Barrosse to Shane P Armand, $250,000.

SUNSET OAK BLVD. 60389: DSLD Homes LLC to George Davis Jr., $278,060.

U.S. 190 29169: Jeremy B. Cagle to Glenn C. Williams Sr., $100,000.

U.S. 190 30143: Burgess Inc. to Courtney S. Candies, $157,000.

MADISONVILLE

sor Lake Properties LLC to Timothy J. Legendre and Mary L. Legendre, $548,500.

MANDEVILLE

BEAU CHENE DRIVE 585, UNIT 249: Kevin J. Thompson and Joy S. Thompson to Kathleen D. Asmus Agnew, $390,000.

CANARY PINE COURT 728: Brett A. Bachemin and Casey S. Bachemin to David Doherty Jr., $290,000.

CEDARWOOD DRIVE 429: Malcolm A. Autin Jr. and Ashley H. Autin to Clint S. Schoolﬁeld Jr. and Margaret N. Huskey Schoolﬁeld, $146,500.

DEVON DRIVE 180: CT Moffatt Group Inc. to Select Properties Ltd., $55,000.

DOVE PARK SUBDIVISION, LOT 270A, SQUARE 7: Carolyn C. Slaton to Jack Kenney and Hannah Eiselen, $250,000.

EVANGELINE DRIVE 258: Jerry A. Butcher Jr. and Nancy N. Butcher to Michael Yoder and Megan Yoder, $980,000.

FAIRFIELD DRIVE 1220: Succession of Patricia M. Kramer Venturelloa to Mark S. Simpson II and Summer R. Simpson, $360,000.

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GARLAND ST. 20102: Angela M. Bowen to Travis Hartley and Erin Hartley, $215,000.

J.J. LANE 497: Catherine L. Thomas to Michael B. Kretsinger and Dina M. Kretsinger, $275,000.

NEAR COVINGTON, PORTION OF GROUND: Henry L. Faust III to CMC Property Investments, $28,000.

NEW CLAIBORNE SUBDIVISION, LOT 3, SQUARE 64: Zenith Interest Partnership to Herman P. Casnave Jr. and Debra Ann Calvin Casnave, $8,000.

OXBOW LANE 1633: Douglas W Young Jr. to Lawrence M. Brown and Shelley C. Brown, $1,435,000.

PEAR ST. 225-27: Nicholas F. Dischler III to Gerald Boihem, Dawn A. Tauzier Boihem and Gerald J. Boihem Jr., $260,000.

ROUSSEAU ROAD, PORTION OF GROUND: Kendall Roberts Blue Trust to Jacob P. Williams, Jessica Williams, Jared Miguez and Stephanie Miguez, $125,000.

SAVANNAHS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, LOT 81: Edward T. Pellow and Brittany L. Pellow to Susan J. Strohschein, $295,000.

SAVANNAHS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 5B, LOT 220: Corey J. Scott to Carolyn C. Slaton, $273,500.

SIXTH AVE. 69359: Arthur L. Porche Jr. and Rhondalyn S Porche to Devyn M. Cavalier and Tristan E. Cavalier, $485,000.

STILL HOLLOW DRIVE 73016: Robert J. Whaley and Brenda A. Whaley to Ashton Grillot and Hannah Choppin Grillot, $310,000

TERRA BELLA SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1A13, LOT 300: Terra Bella Group LLC to LLF Holdings LLC, $205,000.

THIRD ST. 70076: Succession of Mary J. Ledoux to Jacquelyn

WILKINSON ST. 72433: Succession of Edward D. Fitzgerald to Wilkinson Street LLC, $93,000.

FOLSOM

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: Diana M. Taylor to Barkers Corner LLC, $150,000.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: Celia J. Palazzo to Justin K. Kitchens and Christopher W. Ward, $350,000.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: Anthony J. Palazzo and Celia J. Palazzo to NAF Cash LLC, $1,169,000.

LACOMBE

E. ELM ST. 26051, 26055: Regina M. Spencer to Gloria J. Balancier, $20,000.

ELEANOR DRIVE 58545: Robert J. Dupuy and Jami C. Dupuy to William J. Barrosse and Danielle Renee Chipman Barrosse, $227,000.

COUSHATTA CIRCLE 109: Abbie S. Hentze and Mason D. Hentze to Wesley Little and Rita Little, $318,000.

CREOLE DRIVE 600: Kelly L. Mallary and Enjoli Mallary to John J. Doyle IV and Shelby B. Doyle, $340,000.

KELLY LAKE LANE 4045: Alvarez Construction Co. LLC to Ashley R. Waters, $422,990.

NEAR MADISONVILLE, PORTION OF GROUND: All State Financial Co. to Red Apple At St. Tammany LLC, $2,106,997.

POE STREET, PORTION OF GROUND: Madelyn S. Garrity to Brignac Property Management LLC, $27,500.

RED GUM DRIVE 321: Gregory T. Benton and Eugenie C. Benton to Wesley Clark and Pamela Clark, $887,500.

SPIKE DRIVE 71616: DSLD Homes LLC to Sylvia R. Joliboix, $234,165.

SPIKE DRIVE 71600: DSLD Homes LLC to Renley F. Pennington Jr., $228,705.

WILDERNESS COURT 340: Wind-

COLONY TRAIL 6: Nicholas A. Henry and Laura E. Miller to Lynn Renee R. Hunt, $465,500.

DESTIN ST. 1923: William B. Wright to HBGNO LLC, $110,000.

HAZEL DRIVE 1762: Copper Ridge Development LLC to Jeffrey M. James and Jennifer G. James, $97,000.

HEAVENS DRIVE 737, UNIT 7: Standard Mortgage Corp to De-

LLC, $240,000.

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nise Biskupovich-Mejia, $97,833.

KILGORE ST. 23219: Jerry D. Crum Jr. and Karen A. Crum to Carson Anderson, $250,000

MARINERS BLVD. 103, UNIT 1-C: Robert L. Martin to Alvin J. Magner and Caitlin E. N. Magner, $290,000.

MARINERS VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, LOT 16, UNIT 131: Robin H. Major Ellender to Anthony G. Rodriguez and Naomi J. Gordon, $77,500.

MOLITOR ST. 1208: Margaret Campﬁeld to Judith Johnson, $397,000.

MORNINGSIDE DRIVE 313: Mikal E. Belk and Shelley M. Belk to Gregory Bice and Christine Bice, $975,000.

PINES OF GREENLEAVES SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3, LOT 13: Maximillan J. DeFreitas and Karen K. DeFreitas to Jan A. Stoehr and Roxanne W. Stoehr, $415,000.

SANDRA DEL MAR DRIVE 180: Terry J. Pﬁster and Deborah D. Pﬁster to Brooke E. Bickham, donation, no value stated.

SANDRA DEL MAR DRIVE 210-1112-13: Gerald S. Boesch Jr. and Megan T. Boesch to Gambino Holdings LLC, $450,000.

SANDRA DEL MAR DRIVE 210-1112-13: Gerald S Boesch Jr. to AGR Holdings LLC, $450,000.

TCHEFUNCTA CLUB ESTATES, LOT 59, SQUARE 5: Russell J. Reed and Lacy S. Bazyari Reed to Stephen C. Amato and Amanda L. Amato, $900,000.

W. MAGNOLIA RIDGE DRIVE 714: Randy D Capes and Michelle L. Capes to Dickson Developments

REALESTATETRANSFERS

W. RIDGE DRIVE 2021: NAF Cash LLC to Stephen J. Meaux and Jessica M. Meaux, $268,975.

WHITETAIL DRIVE 1080: Todd M. Heiden and Rae H. Heiden to Cameron McHugh and Mark Miller, $810,000.

WINCHESTER CIRCLE 335: Christopher A. Breaux Jr. and Ryanne W. Breaux to Jason Serigny and Robin Chauvin, $535,000.

PEARL RIVER

JENNIFER LANE 409: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Karen F Molinario, $106,000.

SLIDELL

11TH ST. 1736: Succession of Annie L. Mire Wolcott to Keris Whitaker and Daria Faciane, $190,000.

ALBERU DRIVE 102: Lazard J. Levy III to Jill Prejeant, $455,000.

BERNAY DRIVE 116: Armado V. Ruiz Sr. and Carol B. Ruiz to Armando V. Ruiz Jr., $175,000.

BIERHORST ROAD 34322: Michael L. Gillispie to Phillip M. Becker and Tina M. Becker, $493,370.

BLUE CRANE NUMBER 1 DRIVE

234: Kim C. Schultz and Kevin P. Schultz to Lisa F. Clement, $330,000.

BYPASS BREEZE DRIVE 5349: D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Natasha T. Collins, $250,000.

CARA MAE ST. 40419: D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Jung I. Cho and Crissandra S. Cho, $265,900.

CHANTILLY LANE 122: Diana C. Tedesco to Tiffanie M. Tedesco, donation, no value stated.

CLAIBORNE TRAILS DRIVE 596: Perry C. Luckoski and Sharon

C:985-209-4526 O:985-537-7878 paulamarschik@yahoo.com

S. Luckoski to Lisa Messina, $325,000.

CLARA DRIVE 224: Pro Flip Ventures LLC to Daniel Goddard and Casey Goddard, $234,000.

CLEARPOINT DRIVE 5341: Chelsea Curtis to Kelsey Weary, $275,000.

CROSS GATES BLVD. 886: Jerry D Williamson to Collin J. O’Neil and Campbell B. O’Neil, $270,000.

DRURY LANE 205: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to C Squared Renovations LLC, $154,000.

DRURY LANE 204: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Salem J. Tate and Kimberly L. Tate, $161,150.

DRURY LANE 226: Union Home Mortgage Corp. to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, $129,220.

E. SUNCREST LOOP 378: Creighton M. Everett to Lorraine M. Englande, $216,000.

EDEN ISLES BLVD. 422: Paul S. Mistretta, Salvador Mistretta Jr., Rita A. Mistretta and others to Alex T. Fournier, $245,000.

EVEREST DRIVE 131: David G. Newman and Sharon P. Newman to Shane J. Ewing and Pamela C. Bartow, $242,300.

HAWK DRIVE 313: Cynthia C. Lott to Jake L. Hendricks and Julie H. Hendricks, $250,000.

HICKORY DRIVE 389: Jenell Nickell to Harry J. Heymann, donation, no value stated.

HUNTWYCK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 5, LOT 400: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Kimberly L. Tate and Salem J. Tate, $145,750.

INLET DRIVE 43: Tami Ann McConnell to James E. Thomas, John W. Campbell III and others, $433,500.

INVERRARY COURT 100: Matthew R. Brandon and Jacqlyn M. Bran-

don to Jeremy Sambola Jr. and Paige Ducote, $228,000.

KNIGHTS DRIVE 105: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Good Living Proper LLC, $134,200.

LA. 433 55235: William C. Schayot Jr. and Denise P. Schayot to Dawn K. Cole, $200,000.

LINCOLN PARK SUBDIVISION, LOTS 11-16: David G. Simmons and Carlos A. Ginn to Alison M. King, $95,000.

MAGNOLIA ST. 460: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to S&T Camping Adventures LLC, $35,750.

MANASSAS DRIVE 118: La’Charlotte C. Garrett to Keirona Nellon, $160,000.

MARAIS RIVER DRIVE 4690: D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Angy M. Pereira and Everin Y. Antunes Pereira, $241,900.

MARKHAM DRIVE 409: Succession of Jean I. Ladner to James M. Nealy and Ann W. Nealy, $140,000.

MCARTHUR DRIVE 1727: Atlas Resources Inc. to Stephanie Carman Wilder, donation, no value stated.

MELODY LANE 35228: Alexander C. Quebedeaux to Kentrell Spencer, $155,400.

MONACO DRIVE 1558: Amanda L. Mitchell to Loretta L. Riley, $195,000.

N. PEARL ST. 806: Ronald R. Gilmore Jr. and Charleyn C. Jacobsen to Matthew R. Brandon and Jacqlyn M. Brandon, $215,000.

NED AVE. 139: Tamprop Inc. and JP&KP WA LLC to Jan Oster, $11,000.

NORTH SHORE BEACH SUBDIVISION, LOT 42: Barry D. Labruzzo Jr. and Tiffany R. Labruzzo to Brandon J. Lagarde, $60,000.

NORTHWOOD DRIVE 130: Josh

Jones and Elizabeth Jones to Craig S. Domingue Jr., $175,000.

NOTTINGHAM LANE 200: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Nikita J. Dyer and Jerey L. Dyer, $133,100.

PEARL ST. 59476: Floyd A. Daniels Jr. and Wendi W. Daniels to Jennifer L. Daniels, donation no value stated.

PENINSULA DRIVE 1071: GMFS LLC to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., $334,000.

PINE SHADOWS SUBDIVISION, LOTS 9, 10, SQUARE 9: St. Tammany Parish to Hailey Florane, $5,836.

PREVOST SUBDIVISION, PORTION OF GROUND: Clayton B. Adkins to Madison G. Harrison, $158,564.

REBECCA REID DRIVE 1112: Joseph G. Albe Jr. and Angela B. Albe to Christopher J. Moring and Catherine F. Moring, $320,000.

REESE LANE 35428: Glenda T. Davis and Mitchell L. Davis to Brian T. Navarre, $57,000.

ROYAL GARDENS SUBDIVISION, LOT 46, UNIT 46-E: MidFirst Bank to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, $92,455.

SALMEN SUBDIVISION, LOTS 8, 9 SQUARE 16: St. Tammany Parish to Daryl W. Miller Jr., $9,605.

SEICSHNAYDRE DRIVE 203: Albert T. Knight and Dawn N. Knight to St. Tammany Parish, $250,000. SEICSHNAYDRE DRIVE 210: Steve N. Rockwell to St. Tammany Parish, $58,000.

SHYLOCK DRIVE 1658: P&A Investment LLC to Aaron Little and Danielle McCarthy, $310,000.

SPILLWAY MANOR DRIVE 5104: D.R. Horton Inc. Gulf Coast to Luiz M. Vilela Junior and Lia Kunzendorff, $290,900.

SPRING BRIAR ST. 5733, 5741, 5745, 5749, 5753, 5757, 5761, 5765, SPRUCE KEY LANE 3719, 3723, 3727, 3731, 3735, 3739, 3743 3747, 3751, 3755, 3759, 3750, 3746, 3742, 3738, 3734, 3730, 3726, 3722, 3718, 3714, 3710, 3706, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL PROPERTY: DHIR Lakeshore Villages to Nautical Point Owner LP, $10.

STERLING OAKS BLVD. 1032: Mary D. Kuhnle and Judith L. Lide to Joseph Rudolph and Madelyn Thomassie Rudolph, $275,000. SUMMERTREE DRIVE 2116: Cynthia F. Robertson, Robert P. Robertson and Alex J. Robertson to Dawn N. Knight, $233,000. SUMMERTREE DRIVE 2206: Kevin G. Walton Jr. and Lacie Walton to Richard A. Mohatt and Tamatha K. Mohatt, $235,000.

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BY AVERY NEWMARK Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS)

Spring may get all the credit for cleaning, but fall deserves a reset, too.

As the days get shorter and cooler, we spend more time indoors — and research shows clutter can heighten stress and even impact our ability to focus. That’s why professional organizers Sarah Edelman and Devon Bullock, of NEAT Method Atlanta, call fall the most underrated time to declutter.

“You’re starting to be in your home more,” Edelman said in an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “When the holiday season comes, you’re bringing in a lot of gifts, toys and everything else. Resetting now really sets you off on a good foot.”

So, how do you pull off the ultimate fall reset without feeling like you’ve signed up for a second job? It’s all about

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TERRACE AVE. 3113: Susan R. Fahrenholtz to Tina Morella, $127,500.

UPPERLINE ST. 4122: Sheila Thornton-Casillan and Vincent Casillan to Bruce J. Kiger Jr. and Arlinda V. Kiger, $25,000.

W. HONORS POINT COURT 329: Chazmin Martin to Antoinette Martin, donation, no value stated.

W. MEADOW LAKE DRIVE 3604: Virginia S. Funsch to Nicholas Conaway, $299,000.

W. QUEENS DRIVE 202: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Nachem LLC, $144,100.

WAKE RESERVE ROAD 5404: D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Darium J. Woodard and Tywona A. Woodard, $419,900.

WESTCHESTER PLACE, LOT 220: Joel A. Hunt Sr. and Toni D. Hunt to Adam Ricaud and Taylor Ricaud, $15,000.

WESTLAWN DRIVE 1309: JKM Diversiﬁed LLC to Edward Boesch III and Dawn Boesch, $132,000.

WILLIAM DRIVE 218: 4712 Properties LLC to Jeffrey R. Morales, $190,000.

As the days get shorter and cooler, we spend more time indoors — and research shows clutter can heighten stress and even impact our ability to focus. ‘Start with small spaces,’ organizer Devon Bullock advises. ‘A drawer or two at a time keeps it from becoming this overwhelming mess.’

small wins, seasonal swaps and leaning into cozy-core vibes, according to the duo. Here’s how:

1. Start small “Start with small spaces,” Bullock said. “A drawer or two

WINDSOR DRIVE 35282: Katie L. Polk to Amgad H. Hindi, no value stated.

SUN/BUSH

LA. 1083 78561: Melissa A. Wickham Thibodeaux to Deborah A. Dutsch Wickham, donation, no value stated.

NEAR SUN, PORTION OF GROUND: Marilyn C. Hughes, Angie K. Cangelosi Autin and others to Jason

at a time keeps it from becoming this overwhelming mess.”

Pro tip: Set a timer for 20 minutes and call it a microdeclutter. TikTok is obsessed with this trick — just search #cleantok.

2. Edit the everyday zones

The organizers’ top areas to tackle:

n Pantry: Clear stale chips and discarded summer snacks. Make space for soups, baking staples and hot cocoa ﬁxings.

n Closet: Rotate out swimsuits and sandals, rotate in chunky knits and boots.

n Linen closet: Swap lightweight sheets for duvets and toss threadbare towels.

n Entryway: Add bins for hats, gloves and “drop zone” chaos before it starts.

3. Create cozy stations

Hot cocoa station, anyone? Edelman said it’s one of their most popular fall setups.

“We use our brass canisters to create really quick little hot cocoa stations with scoops —

V. Collier and Ashley R. Collier, $365,000.

NEAR SUN, PORTION OF GROUND: Pine Plantation LLC to Brent A. LeBlanc and Wendy E. LeBlanc, $125,000.

OAKLAWN DRIVE 80450: Kristy M. Lashley to Robert B. Reed Jr. and Rachel P. Reed, $60,000.

WATTS ROAD 78189: Watts RD LLC to Van H. Cavin and Kelsi E. Cavin, $315,000.

it’s always a big hit, especially for entertaining,” Edelman said.

4. Matchy-matchy is a mood

Uniform hangers and baskets aren’t just about looks — they make a space easier to use.

“Having all of the same baskets or all of the same hangers really does help,” Edelman said. “It reduces that visual clutter and makes the space feel more organized and easier to locate items.”

5. Give everything a home

A reset only lasts if your things know where to live.

“When you have a system in place and everything’s labeled and has a home, it relieves stress, relieves anxiety and

kind of helps simplify,” Edelman said.

6.Think ahead to holiday chaos

The holidays bring an avalanche of stuff — gifts, shipping boxes, bulky coats and more food than your pantry thought possible. Clearing space now means you’ll actually have room for it all once the busy season hits.

“Resetting now really sets you off on a good foot,” Edelman said.

That way, when December arrives, you won’t be shoving coats into an overstuffed closet or digging through a cluttered cabinet for the roasting pan. A little organizing in the fall sets you up for a season that feels cozy, not chaotic.

The trick to a spotless bathroom is knowing when to clean

BY ANGIE HICKS

Ask Angi (TNS)

Few rooms in your home work harder than the bathroom. It’s where you wake up, wind down and get yourself presentable for the world. But with constant moisture, heavy trafﬁc and a steady parade of products, it’s also one of the fastest places to get dirty. Ignore it for too long, and you’ll ﬁnd soap scum, mildew and odors moving in like bad roommates.

The trick is knowing when to clean what. Not every job needs your attention every day or week, but the ones that do should stay on your radar. Set the right bathroom cleaning schedule and you’ll never be more than a few minutes away from a bathroom that looks, smells and feels fresh.

Weekly tasks are your bread and butter The sink requires a lot of attention, as a prime breeding ground for bacteria, toothpaste splatter and residue. Once a week, wipe it with an all-purpose cleaner, paying extra attention to the drain, faucet base and under the rim. While you’re there, clean the countertop, even if it looks clear Dust and moisture collect in the corners, and keeping ahead of it makes a big difference.

The toilet needs equal attention. A weekly scrub keeps it from becoming a germ magnet. Use a disinfecting cleaner on the bowl, seat, lid and every exterior surface.

Your tub and shower deserve the same treatment. Soap scum and mineral deposits build up faster than you think, especially if you have hard water. Spray and scrub all surfaces, clean bottles and racks, and clear away water spots on glass doors. The more often you do it, the easier it is to maintain.

Floors and trash are easy wins. Sweep or dry mop your bathroom ﬂoor ﬁrst to collect hair and dust, then mop with hot water and cleaner. Empty the trash weekly and wipe down the can to prevent lingering odors. Wash towels, mats and washcloths at least

Soap scum and mineral deposits in your tub and shower build up fast. Spray and scrub all surfaces, clean bottles and racks, and clear away water spots on glass doors. The more often you do it, the easier it is to maintain.

once a week (and more often than that, if they get heavy use or they’re in humid rooms where they don’t dry quickly.) Don’t forget the mirror. A quick glass cleaner pass gives you a streak-free view of all your hard work.

Some chores can wait a little longer, but they’re still important. Once a month, wash the walls to clear away moisture buildup, dust and product residue. Go through cabinets and

drawers, tossing expired products and wiping down shelves. Wash your shower curtain and liner monthly to stop mildew before it starts.

Grout and caulk deserve special care. Mildew loves to hide there, so scrub with a grout cleaner or diluted bleach and a small brush. Check your ventilation fan, since dust and sticky residue from humid air can slow it down. Wipe or vacuum the cover and blades so it

Floors and trash are easy wins. Sweep or dry mop your bathroom floor first to collect hair and dust, then mop with hot water and cleaner. Empty the trash weekly and wipe down the can to prevent lingering odors.

Clean the bathroom sink once a week. Pay extra attention to the drain, faucet base and under the rim.

works efﬁciently If you have a jetted tub, clean the jets monthly to prevent buildup from getting pumped back into your bathwater.

Day-to-day upkeep is quick and painless. Put away items left on the counter, wipe up water spots as they happen, and keep an eye on supplies like soap and toilet paper. These small moves cut down your deep-cleaning time. If it still feels like more than

you can handle, a professional cleaning service can save the day. Standard cleanings for an average home run $120 to $235, while a deep clean can climb higher

You can save money by doing simple upkeep yourself and bringing in the pros for big or unpleasant jobs. Whether you clean it all yourself or get help, the secret is consistency. The cleaner you keep it, the less effort it takes.

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Thank you for your advice.

Balancing Burdens

Dear Annie: I’ve recently been diagnosed with arecurrence of cancer.The prognosis isn’t good, but right now Ifeel OK and haven’t changed my daily life. My husband is here for me, and we are considering possible treatment plans.

Ihaven’ttold my daughter yet. Truthfully,Idon’tknow how. She has newborn twins and a6-year-old daughter. Since her ﬁrst husband’s suicide four years ago, I’vededicatedmylife to her well-being.

Her new husband is agreat guy, and Iamsure of his strength and support. Butshe’s already very overwhelmed with the demands of having three young children.

Howcan Ishare my news

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Today is Saturday,Oct.25, the 298th day of 2025. There are 67 days left in the year.

Todayinhistory:

On Oct. 25, 1929, former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for oil field leases at Teapot Dome in Wyoming and the Elk Hillsand Buena Vista oil fields in California. As aresult of the “Teapot Dome Scandal”Fall would become the first U.S. Cabinet member to be imprisoned for crimes committedwhile in office

Also on this date:

In 1760, Britain’sKing George III succeeded his late grandfather,GeorgeII.

In 1859, radical abolitionist John Brown went on trial in Charles Town, Virginia, for his failed raid at Harpers Ferry (He was convicted andlater hanged.)

In 1962, during an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, U.S. Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson II demand-

Dear Balancing: There’snever a good time to deliver bad news, butkeeping this from your daughter won’tprotect her.If anything,the longer you wait, the more blindsided she’ll feel. Be honest andkeep it simple. Tell heryour diagnosis, your treatmentplan and about the supportyou have from your husband.The mostimportant thing right now isletting her know yourcancer is back. Other details and bigger conversations can happen later down the line.

You’ve spent so much of your life being there for your daughter. Now it’stime to let herbethere for you.

Dear Annie: I’mdivorced from my son’sfather.Myson is 23, anduntil recently,we’ve alwaysbeen close.

In June, we took a10-day

ed that Soviet Ambassador Valerian Zorin conﬁrm or deny theexistenceofSoviet-built missile bases inCuba. Stevenson then presented the council with photographic evidence of thebases, akey moment in the Cubanmissile crisis.

In 1983, aU.S.-led force invaded Grenada atthe order of President Ronald Reagan, who said the action was needed to protectU.S.citizens there.

In 1986, in Game 6ofthe World Series, the New York Mets rallied for three runs with two outs in the10th inning, defeating theBoston Red Sox6-5 and forcingaseventh game;the tiebreaking run scored on Boston ﬁrst basemanBill Buckner’s error on Mookie Wilson’sslow grounder.(The Mets wentontowin Game 7and theSeries.)

In 1999, golfer Payne Stewart andfive others were killed when their Learjet lost cabin pressure,flew hundredsof milesoff course on autopilot, andcrashed in afield in South Dakota. Stewart was 42.

hiking trip to Maine, exploring Baxter StatePark and Acadia National Park. On Wednesday night of our trip, myexhusband —who Iwas married to for 28 years —called our son. After that phone call, my son was very rude to me. By thelast day of the trip, he was acting terribly towardmeand everyone around us.

We ﬂew homeonSaturday, and Iplanned on staying with him that night as Ihave many times before (I have athreehour drive homefrom his house and Istayed with him before we ﬂew out toMaine).

On thedrive back tohis homefrom theairport, he suddenly grabbed thesteering wheel and said, “I’m going to kill you, b****!”Imanaged to regain control of the wheel and stop safely on thebusy highway.When we reached his house, he told me that if Igot out of the car,hewould

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In 2002, Democratic U.S. Sen. PaulWellstone, of Minnesota, was killed in aplane crash in northern Minnesota along with his wife, daughter and ﬁve others, aweek-and-ahalf before theelection.

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kill me.

My son is well-educated and has agreat career with avery reputable company.I say that only because it makes this behavior of his even more confusing. Since then, he’s blocked me by phone andon social media.

Ican’thelp but believe his father,anarcissist, said somethingtoprovoke this. I’m really worried about my son. What would you do in my place? —Mother Driven Away

Dear MotherDriven Away: Your son’sbehavior wasn’tjust confusing —itwas dangerous. Grabbing the wheel and threatening tokill you could have ended bothyour lives or harmed others on the road. That’salarming and has to be taken seriously

Don’tput yourselfinasituation where you’re alone with him again until he seeks help and shows accountability

Your ex may have stirred the pot, but that’snoexcuse. Your son’sanadult and he alone is responsible forhis actions. If you can, send him aletter or email telling him you love him and want to mendyour relationship. That said, you also cannot ignore what happened. It might be along shot, but encourage him to seek counseling or anger management. In the meantime, prioritize yourself and your safety Reach out to atherapist or adomestic violence hotline. Seek legal counsel or even contact your local police department if he threatens you again. Youcan’tcontrol your son’sbehavior,but you can put safeguards in place to protect yourself —and that has to come ﬁrst.

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In 2023, Robert Card opened ﬁre at abowling alley and abar and grill in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people and leaving 13 others wounded. Card was found dead by suicide two days after the attack, theworst mass shooting in Maine’shistory. Today’sbirthdays: Actor Marion Rossis96. Author Anne Tyler is 84. Rock singer Jon Anderson (Yes) is 81. Political strategist James Carville is 81. Basketball Hall of Famer Dave

Cowens is 77. Olympic gold medal wrestler Dan Gable is 77. Olympic gold medal hockey player Mike Eruzione is 71.

Actor Nancy Cartwright (TV: “The Simpsons”) is 68. Rock drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 64. Actorcomedian-TV host Samantha Bee is 56. Country singer

Chely Wright is 55. Violinist Midori is 54. Baseball Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez is 54.

Actor Craig Robinson is 54. Author Zadie Smith is 50. Actor Mehcad Brooks is 45. Pop singer Katy Perry is 41. Singer Ciara is 40. GolferXander Schauffele is 32. MLB All-Star Juan Soto is 27.