The Times-Picayune 11-05-2025 by The Advocate

McNeesepresident pickedtolead LSU

Rousse promises corporate-oriented leadership

Wade Rousse,front,and James Dalton receivea round of applause and shake handsontheir waytothe podium afterbeingnamed LSU president and executivevice president, respectively,during theLSU Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday.

Boardalsoappointschancellorfor BR campus

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT Staff writer

After amonthslong process and two hours of deliberation by the LSU Board of Supervisors, McNeese State UniversityPresident Wade RousseisLSU’s29th president.

ALouisiana native, Rousse pitched himself as anontraditional candidate who would shake up the university withcorporateoriented leadership after past presidents had lengthy academic backgrounds.Hesaidthe exact date he will start hasn’tbeen set In an unexpected turn ofevents Tuesday afternoon, theboardsimultaneously appointed another finalist for the presidentposi-

ä LSU is naming VergeAusberry as its full-time athletic director, according to multiplesources.

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—James Dalton, executive vice presidentand provost at the University of Alabama —asthe executive vice president of LSU.

Theposition will include the traditional chancellor role of the ﬂagship campus in Baton Rouge andsignals asigniﬁcantchange to the currentsystem

Accepting his position, Rousse said he intended to put adetailed

organizational chart outinthe next 30 days andcalledthe appointment“thehonor of my life.”

“Thank you for thinking creatively,” he told board members. “As we started this process,we started thinking aboutstructure. At every eventI wentto, Italked about structure.Inmymind, Ihavea90-day, a180-dayand a 360-day plan.”

Rousse will take control of LSU under intense public scrutiny: In thepast twoweeks,football coach Brian Kelly was ﬁred and AthleticDirector Scott Woodwardleft under pressure from Gov.Jeff Landry Additionally,the Trump

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Former Vice PresidentCheneydiesat84

He wasapowerful andpolarizing figure

BY CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press

WASHINGTON Dick Cheney,the hardcharging conservative who became one of the most powerfuland polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and aleadingadvocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at 84.

George W. Bush’svice president

died Monday from complications of pneumonia andcardiacand vascular disease, his family said Tuesday in a statement. In Cheney’shands, the vice presidency becameanexus of inﬂuence and manipulation —nolonger the timid ofﬁcewhose occupants had tended their boss’s ambitions, gone to endless banquets and often waited in thewings for their own shot at theprize. “The Darth Vaderofthe administration,” as Bush describedthe public’sview When he bunkered in secure un-

disclosed locations after the Sept.11, 2001, attacks, that was less an inconvenience forCheneythana metaphor for alife of power that he exercised to maximum effect from the shadows. No one seemed more amused at that perception than Cheneyhimself. “Am Ithe evil genius in the corner that nobody ever sees comeout of his hole?” he asked.“It’saniceway to operate, actually.” Cheneyserved fatherand son

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Homeless services face funding cuts

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE Staff writer

Twoyears ago, New Orleans had millions of dollars in housing funds, a brand-newofﬁcededicated to homeless services and a bold mission to tackle the city’s homelessness crisis once and forall. Now,after securing housingfor nearly 1,400people andclearing encampments across downtownNew Orleans, the director of that effort says that proposed funding cuts for the program couldput the city back at square one.

In his office’sannual budget hearing before the New Orleans City Council

on Wednesday,Nathaniel Fields,the director of the Ofﬁce of Homeless Services, will present the bleak state of affairs as the council considers a 2026 spending plan with deep cuts across arange of city departments. The City Council must approve a budget by Dec.1 Under MayorLaToya Cantrell’sproposed budget, Fields’ ofﬁce would see an 80% cut, from $3.6 millionto $700,000. At the sametime,

BY BLAKE PATERSON Staff writer

On the eve of akey meeting in Baton Rouge that coulddetermine whether New Orleanscan secure a $125 million short-term loan to keep itsoperations funded, the city’scash crunch is starting to affect its ability to pay forbasic services. The city is past due on a roughly $3.2 million invoice from IV Waste forSeptembertrash pickup, owner SidneyTorresIVconﬁrmed Tuesday

And officials appearing before the City Council on Tuesdaywarnedthatde-

layed payments from the city could forceNew Orleans’ seniorcenters to cutback on services —or even shutter theirdoors through the end of the year City officials are scrambling to ﬁnd money to keep cityoperations funded and cover paychecks fornearly 5,000 workers, afterMayor LaToya Cantrell’sadministrationrevealed last month that the city was on track to run outofcashbefore next year The city’soriginal proposal to address its cash crunch,selling $125 million

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ASSOCIATEDPRESS FILEPHOTO By CHUCK BURTON Dick Cheneyservedtwo terms as GeorgeW.Bush’svice president.

STAFF PHOTO By JAVIER GALLEGOS

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BRIEFS

2charged with setting off fireworks at Harvard

BOSTON Twomen who were in the Boston areafor college Halloween parties last weekend set off ﬁreworks inside of an empty HarvardMedical School building, authorities said Tuesday in announcing their arrests Logan David Patterson, 18, andDominick FrankCardoza 20, were taken into custody Tuesday on federal chargesof conspiracy to damage by means of ﬁre or an explosive.

Hours later,they wereescorted into U.S. District Court in Boston in handcuffs as relatives of at least one of them looked on. Judge JessicaHedges askedif they understand the process, and both said they did. Shethen ordered them released pending trial and forbid them from possessing explosivesorvisiting Harvard while free.

Accordingtothe charging document, witnesses said the defendants were visiting the Wentworth Institute of Technology forHalloween activities, includingpartiesatareaschools On the morning of the blast, surveillance footage captured the two walking toward Harvard’smedical school wearing face coverings. Witnesses said the pair chose the building becauseitlooked abandoned and got into it via the roof by climbing up scaffolding, the charging document states.

4th person in 3weeks dies at Disney World Awoman died at Walt Disney World on Sunday,marking the fourth death at the Orlando park over just three weeks.

“On Nov.2,awoman in her 40s was transported to Hospital, where she passed away,” the Orange County Sheriff’s Ofﬁceconﬁrmed to the Daily News. “There were no signs of foul play.” It’sunclear where the woman was on the property when authorities were calledaswell as whether she was guest oremployee.

Thespate of Disney deaths beganonthe West Coast in early October when afemale guest in her60s became unresponsive while riding the Haunted MansionatAnaheim’sDisneyland. She was later pronounceddead at ahospital near the Southern California park.

In mid-October,31-year-old Summer Equitz died by apparent suicideinOrlando atDisney’sMagic Kingdom-area hotel, the Contemporary Resort Days later,OCSO conﬁrmedto the News that amale in his 60s then “experienced amedical episode” on Oct. 22 reportedly while aguest at the Fort WildernessResort andCampground’s Cottontail Curl loop, also near the Magic Kingdom.

Twodayslater,28-year-old Matthew Cohn also died at the ContemporaryResort, where OCSO believed he was staying. Passenger,cargo trains collide in central India

NEWDELHI Apassenger train crashed intoa cargo train in central India Tuesday,killing at least eight peopleand injuring about 20 others,a senior government ofﬁcial said.

The incident happened near the city of Bilaspur,about 70 miles northeast of Chhattisgarh’sstate capital of Raipur.Local television channels showedimages of onetraincolliding with another.Rescuers were searching through the debrisfor survivors.

The local passenger train hit thecargo train from behind, and one of the coaches ended up on top of awagon of the cargo train, senior government ofﬁcial SanjayAgarwal told TheAssociatedPress

More casualties were feared because “two or three”additional passengers were trapped insidethe mangled coach and feared dead, said Agarwal, who is the government administrator forBilaspur.After hours of struggle, the rescue team pulled down the passenger train’sdamagedcoachand were using a crane and iron cutters to try to cut it open, he said.

Among those declared dead was the locomotive driver of the passenger train while itscopilot, awoman,was critically injured and admitted to aprivate hospital, Agarwal said.

MIDDLE EAST

Remainsofhostage turned over

BY JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press

JERUSALEM TheremainsofahostageinGaza have been turnedover andare now in Israel, the military said Tuesday,inthe latest sign of progress under theU.S.-brokered ceaseﬁre.

Ahead of the announcement, Hamas had returned theremains of 20 hostagestoIsrael under the ceaseﬁre that beganOct. 10. If the latest remains are conﬁrmed during forensictesting,thatwould leave the remains of seven others in Gaza.

The ceaseﬁre is aimed at windingdown the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and the Palestinian militant group

The militarywing of Hamas said earlier Tuesday it had recovered the body of an Israeli soldier in Gaza and intended to hand over the remains. Israel’sstatement did not indicatewhetherthe remains were of asoldier Militants in Gaza have released one to three bodiesevery few days. Israel haspushed to speed up the returns and in certaincases has said theremains were not those of hostages. Hamas hassaid thework is complicated by widespread devastation.

Foreach Israelihostage returned, Israel has been releasing theremains of 15 Palestinians. So far the bodies of 270 Palestinians have been handed over under the current ceaseﬁre. Fewer than half have been identiﬁed. Forensic

work is complicated by alack of DNA testing kits in Gaza.

The war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that killed about1,200 people andsaw 251 taken hostage.

Israel respondedwith asweeping military offensive that has killed more than 68,800 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza’s HealthMinistry,which doesn’t distinguish between combatants and civilians. The ministry,part of the Hamas-run government and staffed by medical professionals, maintains detailedrecords viewed as generally reliable by independent experts.

The UnitedStateshas produced adraft text forthe U.N. Security Council that would provide aman-

UPScargo planeexplodes on takeoff; 3dead, 11 hurt

BYBRUCE SCHREINER,HALLIE GOLDEN and DYLAN LOVAN

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— AUPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in amassive ﬁreball Tuesday while taking off fromthe company’sglobalaviationhub in Louisville, Kentucky,killing at least threepeople and injuring 11 —numbers that were likely to grow, thestate’sgovernor said.

Theplanecrashed about 5:15 p.m. as it was departing for Honolulu from UPS Worldport at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

“Right now we believe we have at least three fatalities,though Ibelieve that number is going to get larger.Wehave at least 11 injuries, some of them very signiﬁcant,” Gov.Andy Beshear said.

Video showed flames on the plane’s left wing and atrail of smoke. The plane then lifted slightly off theground before crashing and exploding in ahuge ﬁreball.

Videoalsorevealedportions of abuilding’sshredded roof next to theend of the

runway

He said he didn’tknow the status of the three crew members aboard theplane, a McDonnell DouglasMD-11 made in 1991

UPS’ largest package handling facility is in Louisville.The hub employsthousands of workers, has 300 daily ﬂights and sorts more than 400,000 packages an hour

“Weall know somebody who works at UPS,” LouisvilleMetro Council member BetsyRuhe said.“Andthey’re alltextingtheirfriends, their family,trying to make sure everyone is safe. Sadly,some of those texts are probably goingtogo unanswered. My heart goesout to those families and thosefriends.”

UPS acknowledged the crash in abrief

statementand said the NationalTransportation SafetyBoard would handle the investigation.

Theairport, meanwhile,was shut down and wasn’t expected to resume operationsuntil Wednesday morning.

“Wedon’tknow how long it’s going to taketorender that scene safe,” said Louisville Police Chief PaulHumphrey

The governor saidabusiness, KentuckyPetroleum Recycling,appeared to be “hit pretty directly,” and anearby auto partsoperation was also affected.

Avideo takenbyLeirimRodríguez shows several massive balls of ﬂames exploding into the sky in arow,followed by large billowing clouds of black smoke.

Rodriguez told theAPshe and her husband just happened to be in thearea at thetime of the explosion.

TomBrooksJr.,who runs ametalrecycling businessdown the street, said the unbelievable magnitude of the crash “just rocked the whole place.”

“This was massive.I mean, it literally looked like awar zone,” he said.

Destyn Mitchell saidshe was working as ahost at an Outback restaurant, about a15-minute drive fromthe crash, when sheheard aloud boom. About 20 people were in therestaurant.

“The mood in the restaurant was very shaken up,” Mitchell said. “Everyone is really concerned.Peoplewho just sat down to eat got up and left in under 30 minutes and packed up their food because theywanted to hurryupand get home.”

Ashelter-in-place order was extended to all areas north of theairporttothe Ohio River.The Louisville airport is only a10-minutedrive from thecity’sdowntown,which sitsonthe river bordering theIndiana stateline.

Administration announces16th deadly strike on allegeddrugboat

BYKONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press

WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced yet another deadly strike on aboataccused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Paciﬁc Ocean, coming the same day an aircraft carrier began heading to the region in anew expansion of military ﬁrepower

The attack Tuesdaykilledtwo people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration’s campaigninSouth American waters up to at least 66 people in at least 16 strikes. President DonaldTrump has justiﬁed the strikes by sayingthe UnitedStates

is in “armed conﬂict”withdrugcartels and claiming the boats are operated by foreign terror organizations “Wewill find andterminate EVERY vesselwith the intention of trafﬁcking drugs to America to poison our citizens,” Hegsethposted while on atrip to Asia

During ainterview that airedSunday on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” Trumpwas asked if the U.S.was going to war with Venezuela. He responded: “I doubt it. Idon’t think so. But they’ve been treatingus very badly,not only on drugs.

In the lateststrike, avideoHegseth posted tosocial media has agray box obscuring aboat that appears in the water before it’s blown up. Thefootage then cuts to the vessel engulfed by ﬂames.

date foraninternational stabilization force in Gaza for at least two years. The draft, confirmed to The Associated Press by two U.S. officials, is an early template forwhat would likely be extensive negotiations among council members andinternational partners.The officials spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation.

Arab and other countries that haveexpressed interest in participating in the stabilization force have indicated that U.N. backing of theplan is necessary to persuade them to contribute troops. One ofﬁcial said the document had not been formally circulated to other U.N. Security Council members andhad been prepared as a starting point to ﬁnd consensus.

2ndescaped monkey fatallyshot;

By The Associated Press

HEIDELBERG, Miss. Asecondmonkeyhas been shot andkilledand authorities said Tuesday that they were still searching fora third missing monkey aweek after their escape from a truck that overturned on a Mississippi highway Someone shot the monkey after seeing it cross the highway on Monday evening abouta mile from the scene of the Oct. 28 crash, Jasper County Sheriff Sheriff Randy Johnson said. Johnson said he was contacted by aperson with the transport company who recovered the monkey after acivilian shot it. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife,Fisheriesand Parks confirmed Tuesdayina news release that one monkey was still unaccounted for after two of the escaped monkeys were “recovered deceased.” Ofﬁcials have warnedthat people should not approach the Rhesus monkeys, saying they are knowntobeaggressive.

Over theweekend, awoman who said she feared for the safety of her children shot and killed another escaped monkey after her 16-year-old son saw amonkey outside their

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homenear Heidelberg.

Atruck carrying 21 monkeys overturnedonInterstate 59 north of Heidelberg last week and several monkeys escaped. Video from thescene showed monkeys and wooden crates in tall grass beside the interstate. Searchers in protective equipment were seen scouring nearby ﬁelds and woods formissing primates. Five monkeys were killed during the search andthree were missing initially,ofﬁcials said. Themonkeys had been housed at theTulane University NationalBiomedical Research Center in Louisiana, which routinely provides primates to scientific research organizations,accordingtothe university.Tulane has said it wasn’ttransporting the monkeys and they do not belong to theuniversity. The remaining 13 monkeys arrivedattheir original destination last week,according to Tulane. Prefabssaidina statement Monday that avehicle transporting non-human primateswasinvolvedinthe crash andthe animals were being lawfully transported to alicensed research facility. It stressed that themonkeys weren’t carrying any known diseases.

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fireball erupts near airportproperty after reports of aplane crash Tuesday at LouisvilleInternational AirportinLouisville, Ky

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Talkstoend shutdown intensify

BY LISA MASCARO and MARYCLARE JALONICK Associated Press

WASHINGTON Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-thescenes talks, as the federal closure wasontrack to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Senators fromboth parties, Republicans and Democrats, are quietlynegotiating the contours of an emerging deal. With anod from their leadership, the senators seek away to reopen the government, put thenormalfederal funding processbackontrack and devise some sort of resolution to the crisis of expiring health insurance subsidies thatare spikingpremium costs from coast to coast.

“Enough is enough,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., as he opened the deadlocked chamber On Day35ofthe federal government shutdown, the record for the longestwas broken overnight. With SNAP benefits interrupted for millions of Americans depending on federal food aid, hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay and contracts being delayed, many on and off Capitol Hill say it’stime for it to end.

“We’re not askingfor anything radical,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y said. “Lowering people’shealth care costsisthe deﬁnition of common sense.”

Unlike the earlier shutdown during President Donald Trump’sﬁrst term, when he fought Congress in 201819 for funds to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall, the president has been largely absent from this shutdown debate.

Johnson makers most ate.

has outsourced negotiations to aloose groupofcentrist dealmakers from both parties who have been quietly chartingaway to end the standoff.

“Wepray that today is thatday,” said Johnson, RBenton,holding hisdaily process on the empty side of theCapitol. Central to any endgame will be aseries of agreements that wouldneed to be upheld notonly by the Senate, but also the House andthe White House, which is not atall certain in Washington where Republicans have fullcontrol of thegovernment.

Firstofall, senators from bothparties, particularlythe powerful membersofthe Appropriations Committee, are pushingtoensure the normalgovernment funding process can be put back on track

Among the goalsisguaranteeing upcoming votes on asmaller package of bills where there is already widespreadbipartisan agreement to fund various aspectsofgovernments, like agricultural programs and military construction projectsatbases.

More difﬁcult, asubstantial number of senatorsalso want someresolution to the standoff over thefunding for the Affordable CareAct subsidies that are set to expire at year’send.

TheWhite House says its position remains unchanged and that Democrats must votetofund thegovernment until talks over health care can begin. White House officials are in close contact with GOPsenators who have been quietly speaking with key Senate Democrats, according to asenior White House ofﬁcial.The ofﬁcial was granted anonymityto discussadministration strategy With insurance premium noticesbeing sent,millions of Americansare experiencing stickershock on skyrocketing prices. The loss of federal subsidies, which come in the form of tax credits, are expected to leave manypeople unable to buy healthinsurance.

Thune has promised Democrats avote on theirpreferred proposal, on adate certain, as part of any deal to reopen government

Transportation secretarywarns of ‘masschaos’ifshutdowncontinues

BY JOSH FUNK AP transportationwriter

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and airtrafﬁc controllers missa second paycheck There have already been numerous delays at airportsacross the country sometimes hours long —because the Federal Aviation Administration slowsdown or stops trafﬁc temporarilyany time it is short on controllers. Last weekend saw someofthe worst staff shortages.

Duffy and the head of the air trafﬁc controllers union have both warned thatthe situation will only getworsethe longer theshutdown continues andthe ﬁnancial pressure continues togrow on people who are forced to work without pay.FAA employees already missed one paycheck on Oct. 28. Their next paydayisscheduledfor next Tuesday

“Many of the controllers said‘Alot of us can navigatemissing one paycheck Not everybody,but alot of us can. None of us can manage missing two paychecks,’”

Duffy said. “So if you bring us to aweek from today,Democrats, you will see mass chaos. Youwill see massflight delays. You’ll see mass cancellations, andyou may see us close certain partsofthe airspace, because we just cannot manage it because we don’thave air trafﬁc controllers.”

Most of the ﬂight disruptions so farduring the shutdown have been isolated and temporary.But if delaysbecome more widespread andstart to ripple throughout the system, the pressure will mount on Congress to reach an agreement to end the shutdown.

It’sdifficult to predict how muchworse the situation will get once controllers miss asecond paycheck. Theimpact of the staff shortages could also be magnified if controllers coordinated alarge effort to call out sick across acertain region of thecountry.Both theNational AirTraffic Controllers Associationand Duffy have urgedcontrollers nottoconsiderthatand continue reporting to work.

The U.S. Travel Association said in aletter to congressional leaders this weekthat the economy has already lost more than $4 billion because of the shutdown.

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Speaker of the House MikeJohnson, R-Benton, joined by SecretaryofLabor LoriChavez-DeRemer,left, pauses while meeting withreportersTuesdayatthe CapitolinWashington.

in emergency bonds, was torpedoed last weekafter state officials made clear that they would only sign off on the plan if cityofﬁcials agreed to cede control of City Hall to astate ﬁscal administrator That was anonstarter for the City Council, which later withdrew its request for approval from the State Bond Commission. But city leaders haven’tgiven up on the plan, and on Wednesday, they’re scheduled to meet in BatonRouge with state officials to discuss apath forward.

Senate President Cameron Henry,aMetairie Republicanwho alsorepresents portions of Uptown, said in an interview Tuesday that he organized the meetingto give city leaders achance to explain to state officials face-to-face the steps they’re taking to right the city’sﬁnances.

“Wewant to make sure that, big picture-wise, we have an understanding of thepurpose of these funds and parameters around them,”Henry said. “It’sbetter to have everyone in the same room so you canlook at each other.” Council President JP Morrell, Mayor-elect Helena Moreno andcouncil member Joe Giarrusso are expected to attend Wednesday’smeeting. Cantrell hasn’tsaid whether she plans to attend Attorney General Liz Murrill, who city leaders last week blamed for pushing the idea of aﬁscal administrator,said in astatement she won’tbeable to attend the meeting but supports the discussion.

“I support apath that results in transparent, realistic, stable budgeting for New Orleans,” she said.

Gov.Jeff Landry,who came out against thebond proposal on social media last week and also suggested appointing aﬁscal administrator,won’tbeinattendance, Henry said.

The cityfailed to payIVWaste, its largest trash hauler,for

New Orleans ultimately will needthe approval of the State BondCommission —a 14-memberbody made up entirelyofRepublicans —in order to sell $125 millionin short-term revenue bonds, though Henrytempered expectations about Wednesday’smeeting

“If and when we go to the Bond Commissionwill not be decidedtomorrow,”he said Tuesday

Butthe clock is ticking for New Orleans’ ofﬁcials to come up with cash. According to Morrell, thecityas of Monday had only around $25million in the bank—or enough tocover payroll for two weeks

The city’svendors, meanwhile, are starting to feel the effects of thecash crunch.

Thecity failed to pay IV Waste, itslargest trash hauler,for aSeptember invoice withinthe 30-daytime frame outlined in itscontract, TorressaidTuesday, after TheTimes-Picayune called to inquire about the statusofcity payments.

Torres saidheunderstands the city is facinga cash-ﬂow crisis, and he’swilling to provide leeway on the September payment, but said the Cantrell administration

contract, owner SidneyTorres IV said.

has yet to respond to questionsonwhen he can expect to be paid.

“I’mwilling to try to work with thecity,but Ineed communication to know what’s going on,”Torressaid.“Not getting paid and not getting an answer is not agood situation.”

Torressaid he doesn’t want to have to issuea stop work order —describing it as the“nuclear option”— but said thatmight be the only leverage he has.

The city is also past due on nearly $200,000 in invoices that theNew OrleansCouncil on Agingsubmitted for work in August and September, thegroup’s executive director,HowardRodgers III, told theCityCouncil at a budget hearing Tuesday If the city doesn’t make good on those or subsequent invoices, theCouncil on Agingwillhavetolimit its Meals on Wheels program —whichhas awaitlist of 400 individuals —tocurrent participants until January, Rodgers said.

The city’s14senior centers, which provide recreationalactivitiesand health andwellnessprograms for thecity’s elderly population,might also have to limit

theirhours —orworst-case scenario, shuttertheir doors— throughthe endof theyear,Rodgers said. That

possibility promptedachorus of boosfrom seniors who packed the council chamber forTuesday’smeeting.

TheCouncil on Aging,a private, nonprofit corporation, invoices the city around $100,000 permonth as part of its contract. It’salso the local recipient for nearly $2.2 million in federal funding administered by the state.

Cantrell’sspokesperson, Terry Davis, didn’trespond to arequest for comment Tuesdayonthe unpaid invoices.

With payroll for city workers in limbo, Chief Administrative Officer Joe Threat also metonMonday with leadersofthe city’s municipal workers union, ASFCME Local 2349, as part of aregularlyscheduledmeeting with management.

Amanda Fallis, the union’s president, said thatThreat assured them that there would be “nofurloughs,no layoffs,and that they have enough money coming in from sources to make payroll through” Jan. 12.

Giarrusso, whochairsthe council budgetcommittee, saidTuesday that the idea that the city has revenues to cover payrollthrough next year doesn’tline up with what he’s hearing from the administration. Cantrell’s spokesperson declinedtocommenton Threat’s meeting with the union.

Instead,Davis said, “The CAO Ofﬁce has stated that the city will continue to workwith all parties to meet city of NewOrleans obligations through use of revenue collections and reserve funds.”

Other than afew public statements, officials in Cantrell’s administration haven’tfully explainedhow the cash crunch occurred, just how muchfunding is needed,orwhatsteps they’re takingtofree up cash.

Dipping into reserves in the city’s$37 million rainy dayfundwould require a two-thirds vote of the City Council.

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aSeptember invoice within the 30-daytimeframeoutlinedinits

nearly $20 million in federal funds that the city and its nonprofit partners used in recent years to move homeless people into subsidized housingisrunning low,and there’snoadditionalfunding in sight.

“Everything we have done will be undone,” Fields said in an interview last month.

The city’scuts will notimpact the roughly 1,400 peoplewho have been housed in subsidized units through the city’sefforts, though in coming months, proposed cutbacks at the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development could becomeanissue there.

Rather,Fields said, the city won’tbeable to continue to house new people who fall into homelessness. Each year,approximately 4,300 single adults becomehomeless in New Orleans, according to arecent report by Clutch Consulting Group, which was hired by the city to aid the initiative.

“Wedon’t make those investments, we go backwards,” Fields said. “Wehave encampments. We have families living in cars. We have peoplewho areprostituting and doing drugs in broad daylight. All those things come back, and they come back with avengeance.”

The impending funding shortage comes as city leaders scramble to address both an immediate cash ﬂow crisis and a$160 budget deﬁcit. Cantrell’sproposed $1.59 billion budget —a

$200 million decrease from this year —would slash a broad range of city programs Aspokesperson for Cantrelldid notrespond to arequest for comment, nor did aspokespersonfor Mayor-elect Helena Moreno.

Sustainability ‘elusive’

Since clearing its first encampment in November 2023 —asprawling col-

lectionoftents at the PontchartrainExpressway near Tchoupitoulas Street —the city’shomeless services ofﬁce and nonproﬁtpartners have placed around 1,400 people into subsidizedhousing, nearlyreaching its goal to house1,500 people by the end of 2025. Roughly300 of those people havebeen housed from eight major encampmentsacross downtown New Orleans. The city relied on two one-timefunding sources to do that: a$15 million grant from the Department of Housingand Urban Development and another $4 million in housing funds that the city allocated from American RescuePlan Act money

Officials have consistently said that keeping encampmentsclosed longterm would depend on ﬁndingsustainablefunding.

Maintaining the homelessness effort wouldrequire $25 millioninfunding each year,according to Clutch Consulting’sreport.

City ofﬁcials haven’thad luck when requestingstate funding from Gov.Jeff Landry’sofﬁce, Fields said Landry dedicated $16 million to opening a200-bed shelter facilitybeforethe Super Bowl lastwinter, which it operated forthree months. Fields said the city’slast request for state funding was for alittleover $6 million.

Aspokesperson for Landry did not respond to a request for comment.

Funding requests to private donors have only drummed up afew hundred thousand dollars, Fields said.

“Sustainability is once again elusive for New Orleans,”Mandy Chapman Semple,ofClutch Consulting, saidinastatement. Chapman Semple said the cityhad “signaled from the beginning thepartnerships required to sustain it.”

Thelack of housing funds andproposed cutstoFields’ ofﬁce wouldmean ashiftto an “old school, traditional” approach totackling home-

lessness, Fields said. That meansmoving people into shelters and “gettingpeople connected to services.”

Butthe city’slargest shelter,whichisalreadyatcapacitymost nights, is also slated for acut,Fields said, from $6.5millionannually to $4 million.The city increased its budgetfor theshelter in 2024 from $3 million after residents and homelessadvocates reported lax security,inadequate services andrampant drug useatthe facility.

Thefunding cut would likely force the shelter which has 346 beds —to reduce itscapacity,Fields said. At the same time, the Trump administration is expected to dramatically cutfunding for the program that continuestosubsidize rents forpeople once they aremoved into housing long-term.

Around 3,500 people are currentlyhousedthrough the housing program, known as Permanent Sup-

portive Housing, in Orleans andJefferson parishes , whichisdesignated for people whoare chronically homelessand disabled. The vast majorityare in Orleans Parish. More than half of the2026 funding for the program will be cut and moved to transitional housing assistance with some work or service requirements, accordingtoreporting by Politico in September

Those cuts have not been ofﬁcially announced.

“I think there is areal crisis situation,” said Martha Kegel, director of UNITY of Greater New Orleans.

“We’re going from atime when there were pretty plentifulresourcestoa time when even themost basic long-standing resources are expected to be slashed. .It’sreally scary in terms of what it means for allthe progress that’s been made.”

Email SophieKasakove at sophie.kasakove@ theadvocate.com.

Homeless people settle in atent encampment underneath

presidents, leading the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf Warunder President George H.W.Bush before returning to public life under his son.

Cheney had ahand, often acommandingone, in implementing decisions most important to the president and some of surpassing interest to himself —all while living with decades of heart disease and, post-administration, aheart transplant Cheney consistently defended the extraordinary tools of surveillance,detention andinquisition employedin response to the Sept. 11 attacks.

“History will remember him as among the ﬁnest public servants of hisgeneration —apatriot who brought integrity,highintelligence, and seriousness of purpose to everyposition he held,” Bush said Tuesday Spokeout againTrump

Years after leaving ofﬁce, Cheney became atargetof President Donald Trump, especially after his daughter Liz Cheney became the leading Republicancritic andexaminerofTrump’s desperate attempts to stay in power after his 2020 election defeat and his actions in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.

“In our nation’s246-year history,there has never beenanindividual who was agreater threat to our republic than Donald Trump,” Cheney said in atelevision ad for his daughter.“He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He is acoward.”

In atwist the Democrats of his era could never have imagined, Cheneysaid last year he was voting for their candidate, Kamala Harris, for president against Trump. Trump said nothing about Cheney publiclyinthe hours afterhis death was disclosed. The White House lowered flags to half-staff in remembrance of him but without the usual announcement or proclamation praising the deceased.

Forall hisconservatism, Cheney was supportive of his daughter MaryCheney after shecame outas gay years before gay marriage was broadly supported, then legalized. “Freedommeans freedom for everyone,”he

said.

Asurvivorofﬁve heart attacks, Cheney longthought he was living on borrowed timeand declared in 2013 that he awoke eachmorning “witha smile onmyface, thankful for the gift of another day,” an odd imagefor aﬁgure who always seemed to be manning theramparts.

Cheneymade his vice presidency anetwork of back channels from which to inﬂuencepolicy on Iraq,terrorism, presidential powers, energyand otherconservativecornerstones.

TheIraqWar Ahard-liner on Iraq who was increasingly isolated as other hawksleft government, Cheney wasproved wrongonpoint afterpoint in the Iraq War, without losing theconviction he was essentially right.

He alleged linksbetween the9/11attacks and prewar Iraq thatdidn’texist. He said U.S. troops wouldbe welcomed as liberators; they weren’t

He declaredthe Iraqi insurgency in its last throes in May 2005, back when 1,661 U.S. service members had beenkilled,not even half the toll by war’s end.

TheU.S. intervention unseated the longtime autocratic leader, Saddam Hussein,but opened up a security vacuum thatled to years of brutal civil war, the rise of extremist groups including theIslamicState and the expansionofIranian inﬂuence. Well into Bush’s second term,Cheney’sclout waned, checked by courts or shifting political realities.

Relationship with Bush

From thebeginning, Cheneyand Bush struck an oddbargain, unspoken but well understood.Shelving any ambitions he might have hadtosucceed Bush, Cheneywas accorded power comparable in some waysto thepresidency itself.

Thatbargainlargelyheld up. As Cheney put it: “I made the decision when Isigned on with the president that the only agenda Iwould have would be hisagenda, that Iwas not going to be likemostvicepresidents— and that was angling, trying to ﬁgure out how Iwas going to be elected president when his termwas over with.”

His penchant for secrecy and backstage maneuvering had aprice. He came to be seen as athin-skinnedfigure orchestrating abungled response to criticismofthe Iraq War. And when he shot ahunting companion in the torso, neck and face withan errant shotgun blast in 2006, he and his coterie were slow to disclose that episode. It was “one of the worst days of my life,” Cheney said. Thevictim, hisfriend Harry Whittington, recoveredand quicklyforgave him. Comedians were relentless about it for months. When Bush beganhis presidential quest, he sought help from Cheney,aWashingtoninsiderwho hadretreated to the oil business. Cheneyled theteam to ﬁnd a vice presidential candidate. Bush decided the best choicewas theman picked to help withthe choosing. Together,the pair faced

aprotracted 2000 postelection battle before they could claim victory.Recounts and court challenges left thenation in limbofor weeks. Cheney took charge of the presidentialtransition beforevictorywas clear and helped give theRepublican administrationa smooth launch despite thelost time. Jokes abounded about how Cheney was the real No. 1intown; Bush didn’t seem tomind and cracked a few himself. But suchcomments becameless apt later in Bush’s presidency as he

clearly came into his own.

On Sept. 11, 2001, with Bush out of town, the president gave Cheney approval to authorize the military to shoot downany hijacked planesstill in thesky.By then, two airliners had hit the World TradeCenterand athird was bearing down on the capital from nearby Dulles airport in Virginia.

ASecret Service agent burst into the West Wing room, grabbedCheneyby the belt and shoulder and led himtoa bunkerunderneath the White House. “He didn’t say, ‘Shall we go?’”Cheney told NBC News years later “He wasn’tpolite about it.”

AfterBush’sreturn to the White House that night Cheney was taken to asecret location to keep the president andvicepresident separatedand trytoensure that at leastone of them would survive anyfurther attack.

Cheneysaidhis ﬁrst reactiontohearing of the crash of the fourth hijacked plane, in Pennsylvania, wasthat the U.S.might have shot it down per his order.Itcame down after passengers fought the hijackers.

Theyoungestchief of staff

Politicsﬁrst luredCheney to Washington in 1968, when he wasa congressional fellow.Hebecameaprotégé of Rep. Donald Rumsfeld, R-Ill.,serving under himin two agencies andinGerald Ford’sWhite House before

he was elevated to chief of staff, the youngest ever,at age 34. Cheney held the post for 14 months, then returnedto Casper, Wyoming, where he had been raised, and ran for thestate’slonecongressional seat. In that first race forthe House, Cheney suffered a mild heart attack, prompting him to crack he was forming agroup called “Cardiacs for Cheney.” He still managed a decisive victoryand went on to winﬁve moreterms. In 1989, Cheney became defense secretary under the ﬁrst President Bush and ledthe Pentagon during the 1990-91Persian Gulf War, which drove Iraq’stroops from Kuwait.Between the twoBush administrations, Cheney led Dallas-based HalliburtonCorp.,alarge engineering and constructioncompanyfor the oilindustry Cheney was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, son of a longtime Agriculture Department worker.Senior class president and football co-captain in Casper,he went to Yale on afull scholarship for ayear but failed out. He moved back to Wyoming, eventually enrolled at the University of Wyoming and renewed arelationship with high school sweetheart Lynne Anne Vincent, marrying her in 1964. He is survivedbyhis wife and daughters.

Big Tech losses

pull Wall Street lower

NEW YORK Stocks fell on Wall Street on Tuesday, pulled down by losses in the same big tech companies that have been the main drivers of the market’s rally so far this year

The downturn pulled every major index further away from the alltime highs set just last week. Losses were spread broadly throughout every sector, but technology stocks were the heaviest weights.

Palantir Technologies, which had more than doubled so far this year, fell 7.9% despite reporting results that beat analysts’ forecasts. Nvidia also reversed course from a day earlier, falling 4%, while Microsoft fell 0.5%.

The technology sector is typically the driving force behind the market’s broader movement including its record-setting year. Huge values for companies including Nvidia and Microsoft give them outsize inﬂuence over the broader market’s direction.

Wall Street remains focused on corporate earnings. Roughly three out of every four companies within the S&P 500 have reported their latest results, which have been mostly better than analysts expected. Norwegian Cruise Line slid 15.3% after giving Wall Street a mixed earnings report and forecast. Uber slumped 5.1% despite reporting financial results that beat analysts’ expectations.

Median age hits 40 for first-time homebuyers

The median age of first-time homebuyers in the U.S has climbed to a record of 40 as soaring prices and mortgage rates over the past few years delay homeownership for millions of Americans.

The age at which people purchase their ﬁrst home has climbed rapidly since 2021, when the median was 33, according to a National Association of Realtors survey of transactions from July 2024 through June In 1981, when the survey was ﬁrst conducted, the median age was 29.

NAR’s annual profile of buyers and sellers, released Tuesday, portrays a housing market in which younger cash-strapped Americans are struggling to become homeowners while a wealthier, often older cohort is able to make bigger down payments and pay cash for houses

The NAR warned that the loss of a decade of homeownership could cost Americans roughly $150,000 in equity on a typical starter home

The median price of an existing home stands at $415,200 up more than 50% since 2019 At the same time, mortgage rates are roughly twice as high as they were in late 2021.

“The implications for the housing market are staggering,” Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist, said in a statement. “Today’s ﬁrst-time buyers are building less housing wealth and will likely have fewer moves over a lifetime as a result.”

Chrysler recalls 320K Jeep plug-in hybrids

WASHINGTON Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a faulty battery that can fail and lead to a ﬁre, U.S. trafﬁc safety regulators said. Chrysler, which is owned by Netherlands-based Stellantis, is aware of 19 reports and 1 injury potentially related to the issue.

Owners of the vehicles, which include 228,221 Jeep Wranglers model years 2020-25 and 91,844 Jeep Grand Cherokees model years 2022-26, are being advised to park the vehicles outside and away from structures until a remedy for the problem is determined. Vehicle owners are also being told not to charge their vehicles, the National Highway and Trafﬁc Safety Administration said.

Interim notiﬁcation letters are expected to be mailed to vehicle owners by Dec. 2, with additional letters to be sent once the ﬁnal remedy is available.

The number for the recall is 68C, and owners may contact Chrysler customer service at (800) 853-1403. Vehicle Identification Numbers for this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning Thursday Vehicles that were previously recalled for the same issue under previous recalls will need to have the new remedy performed, the NHTSA said.

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Passengers disembark from Pan Am’s Clipper after its historic flight from Port Washington near New york City to Lisbon on June 28-29, 1939. The luxurious Boeing 314 flying boat completed the trip in 24 hours, 15 minutes with a refueling stop in the Azores. It continued from Lisbon to Marseilles.

FLIGHT TIME

New cruise to retrace Pan Am Clipper’s route in the Caribbean and Latin America

BY VINOD SREEHARSHA Miami Herald (TNS)

Nostalgia for a South Florida-born aviation pioneer has reached the high seas.

Cruise line Holland America and Pan American World Airways are teaming up to offer a 28-day cruise to the Caribbean and Latin America that retraces the original ﬂying Clipper routes.

The voyage, which takes place during Pan Am’s 100th anniversary, will depart PortMiami on Oct. 30, 2027, and return there the following month, both companies told the Miami Herald on Monday With 18 ports of call, the Holland Zuiderdam will ﬁrst head south to Jamaica, then east to Puerto Rico, southwest to Colombia, and ﬁnally return to Miami via stops in Panama and Mexico. During one stretch, the ship will make six ports of call in six days.

Holland, owned by Doralbased Carnival, is calling the cruise the 28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage.

Pan Am was founded in 1927 as the ﬁrst international airline in the U.S., initially in Key West. In 1928, the airline opened a terminal and airﬁeld on Northwest 36th Street on

the site of the original Miami International Airport Several of its buildings there remain intact. The airline ﬁled for bankruptcy protection in January 1991 and by the end of that year shut down operations.

The idea for the cruise came when a Holland executive read the book “Stranded in the Sky: The Untold Story of Pan Am Luxury Airliners Trapped on the Day of Infamy,” by Phillip Jett The work chronicles Pan Am’s predicament during the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the ﬂying boat service the carrier had in the Paciﬁc.

“The genesis really came from reading the book,” Paul Grigsby, vice president of itinerary planning and deployment for Holland America Line, said in an interview with the Miami Herald. “It got me thinking about the service network that they created” in that era and at that delicate time.

Then, about a year ago, Grigsby contacted Pan American World Airways, the company that owns the branding and logos of the long-bankrupt airline.

“I got a pretty quick response,” the Holland executive said. The voyage was ﬁnalized in September

Pan Am’s Clipper service was originally created as “ships of the air” but with high levels of comfort and elegance, said Craig Carter, chief executive officer for Pan American World Airways. That included multicourse meals served on ﬁne china, and cocktail lounges.

In 2024, Carter acquired the trademark, logo and intellectual property, including the name Pan American World Airways.

“Pan Am’s Clipper ships played a pivotal role in shaping modern air travel — and expanding tourism across the Caribbean,” Holland said in a statement. With boat-like hulls Clippers could land on water, transforming virtually any harbor into an airport and enabling access to destinations without established runways, the cruise line said.

Of the 18 ports in the 2027 cruise, nine were original Pan Am destinations. They include Nassau, San Juan, Charlotte Amalie, St. John’s, Castries, Port of Spain, Colon and Progreso. Nassau, Bahamas, was an early Pan Am destination in the Caribbean and what Holland considers “a cornerstone of regional aviation history.” San Juan, Puerto Rico, was Pan Am’s link between South America and North America. Meanwhile, UNESCO World Heritage City Willemstad, Curacao, was a key refueling stop for the Allies during World War II.

Through themed meals, decor from the era, talks and multimedia presentations, Holland hopes to have “guests experience the magic of travel’s golden era.”

The voyage won’t include stops in Cuba or Venezuela, key destinations for Pan Am in the early years. The cost of the trip starts at $3,274 based on double occupancy, including taxes and fees.

Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain

BY DEE-ANN DURBIN AP business writer

Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale.

Yum Brands, Pizza Hut’s parent company, said Tuesday it’s conducting a formal review of options for the brand, which has struggled to compete in a crowded pizza market.

Yum CEO Chris Turner said Pizza Hut has many strengths, including a global footprint and strong growth in many markets. Pizza Hut has nearly 20,000 stores in more than 100 countries, and its international sales were up 2% in the ﬁrst nine months of this year China is its secondlargest market outside the U.S. But Pizza Hut gets nearly half its sales from the U.S., where it has around 6,500 stores, and U.S. sales fell 7% in the same period. Pizza Hut was long saddled with large, outdated dine-in restaurants at a time when consumers

wanted fast pickup and delivery In 2020, one of Pizza Hut’s largest franchisees ﬁled for bankruptcy protection and closed 300 stores. Pizza Hut now controls 15.5% of U.S. pizza chain sales, down from 19.4% in 2019, according to Technomic, a food service consulting company “ Pizza Hut’s performance indicates the need to take additional action to help the brand realize its full value, which may be better executed outside of Yum Brands,” Turner said in a statement. “To truly take advantage of the brand we’ve built and the opportunities ahead, we’ve made the decision to initiate a thorough review of strategic options.”

The company said it will not make any further comments on the review

Yum Brands also owns KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill. Yum said Tuesday that its third-quarter revenue rose 8% thanks to strong sales at

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sales tumble

BY TOM MURPHY Associated Press

The fall COVID-19 vaccine season is starting slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking 25% after federal regulators narrowed recommendations on who should get them.

Approval of updated shots also came several weeks later than usual, and Pﬁzer said Tuesday that hurt sales as well.

Many Americans get vaccinations in the fall, to protect against any disease surges in the coming winter Experts say interest in COVID-19 shots has been declining, and that trend could pick up this fall due to anti-vaccine sentiment and confusion about whether the shots are necessary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone, instead leaving the choice up to patients. The government agency said it was adopting recommendations made by advisers picked by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr Before this year, U.S. health officials — following the advice of infectious disease experts — recommended annual COVID-19 boosters for all Americans ages 6 months and older The idea was to update protection as the coronavirus evolves.

But that sentiment started to shift earlier this year when Kennedy, who has questioned the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, said they were no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.

Dr Amesh Adalja said vaccine rates have been “suboptimal” in recent years even for people considered a high risk for catching a bad case of COVID-19.

“That’s only going to fall off more this season,” the senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security said recently The change in government guidance created questions about whether insurance coverage would continue. A major industry group, America’s Health Insurance Plans, has since clariﬁed that its members will cover the shots. CVS Health announced earlier this month that it will not require prescriptions at its stores and clinics.

Novo Nordisk hikes Metsera bid to

up to $10B

BY TOM MURPHY AP health writer

both KFC and Taco Bell. Pizza Hut was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, by two brothers who borrowed $600 from their mother to open the store They chose the name because their sign only had room for eight letters.

Pizza Hut’s familiar red roof debuted in 1969, and by 1971, it was the top pizza chain in the world by sales. PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut in 1977 but spun off its restaurant division — which became Yum Brands — in 1997. Domino’s, with its focus on delivery and carryout pizza, has since become the world’s largest pizza chain, with 21,750 stores.

The news of Pizza Hut’s uncertain future comes the day after another 1950s-era dinein icon, Denny’s, announced it was being sold to an investor group and taken private. Like Pizza Hut, Denny’s has also struggled with customers’ shift to delivery and growing competition in casual dining options.

Novo Nordisk is raising the stakes in its push to outbid rival Pfizer and acquire the development-stage drugmaker Metsera. Novo is now offering to pay as much as $10 billion for the company, Metsera said Tuesday That’s higher than its previous bid of up to $9 billion which sparked a lawsuit from Pfizer. Pfizer also has altered the offer it made in September of nearly $4.9 billion to provide more cash up front, Metsera said.

Novo is now proposing to pay $62.20 in cash for each Metsera share, up from its previous bid of $56.50. The Danish drugmaker also will tack on a contingent value right payment of $24, another improvement from its previous bid, if certain development and regulatory milestones are met.

But Novo is essentially structuring the deal to require some payback from Metsera. Novo is proposing a two-step process where it would pay Metsera $62.20 per share in cash. Metsera would issue Novo nonvoting preferred stock representing half of Metsera’s share capital. Metsera would then declare a dividend of $62.20 per common share with a record date 10 days after the companies sign the deal, with payment following.

Metsera said Tuesday that the new Novo bid is superior to its existing agreement with Pﬁzer and Pﬁzer now has a window to negotiate on its deal.

Pﬁzer Chair and CEO Albert Bourla told analysts Tuesday morning that the Novo offer was “illusory” and cannot constitute a superior offer He said that there is a high regulatory risk it won’t be completed.

“It is an illegal attempt by a foreign company to do an end run around antitrust laws, taking advantage of the (federal) government shutdown,” Bourla said during a conference call to discuss Pﬁzer’s third-quarter results.

BY WILSON ALEXANDER Staff writer

LSU is naming Verge Ausberry as its full-time athletic director, multiple sources told The TimesPicayune/The Advocate on Tuesday, a decision that was made less than a week after the ouster of Scott Woodward and gives the athletic department clear leadership in the midst of a football coaching search.

LSU leadership discussed the topic when the LSU Board of Supervisors entered a private executive session Tuesday morning to choose new system president Wade Rousse, sources said and Rousse made the decision later on

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administration has been attempting to cut federal grant funding to universities nationwide, including LSU. Yet total enrollment in the LSU system is at a record high, adding some ﬁnancial stability.

The board voted 12-1 to accept both men, with Laurie Aaronson voting no.

The pair replaces former LSU President William F. Tate IV, who left earlier this year for Rutgers University The roles of president and chancellor had been combined but have now been separated by the Board of Supervisors, which unanimously authorized legal counsel Trey Jones to draft amendments to the bylaws to reﬂect the changes.

The proposed structure laid out by Rousse and Dalton in their acceptance remarks has Dalton overseeing most of the academic and research components of the university.

External affairs, governmental affairs and athletics will report to Rousse, while operations on the ﬂagship campus, the AgCenter the two health science centers and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center will report to Dalton. Dalton will serve under Rousse. Rousse strongly advocated for bringing back a chancellor position in his interview with the LSU Presi-

his ﬁrst day in ofﬁce.

A formal announcement is expected in the coming days. Ausberry declined to comment when approached at an LSU women’s basketball game as he spent part of his ﬁrst night as the full-time athletic director sitting courtside near the end of the bench.

The promotion could create stability after one of the most tumultuous periods in LSU sports history Within 10 days, LSU ﬁred football coach Brian Kelly and offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, parted with Woodward after he was publicly criticized by Gov Jeff Landry and ﬁlled two of the most important positions at the school.

WADE ROUSSE

PRESIDENT, LSU SySTEM

CURRENTLY: President, McNeese State University

EDUCATION: B.S in business, Nicholls State; Ph.D in economics, University of Illinois at Chicago

OTHER EXPERIENCE: marine logistics; Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; founder, investment firm; associate dean, Northern Arizona University; business dean, McNeese

HOMETOWN: Golden Meadow

dential Search Committee last week.

At a news conference Tuesday afternoon, he said he approached Dalton and discussed the idea with him over the past few days. Ballard said it was discussed during the board’s executive session Tuesday — leading to the long session — but it was “not the ﬁrst time we knew that they were discussing it.”

Political insiders said Rousse was Landry’s favored candidate for the job and had an inside track with the board, though the Governor’s Ofﬁce has declined to comment on the search.

Dalton was an unexpected entrant to the search ofﬁcially being announced the day the committee interviewed candidates to pick

Ausberry a New Iberia native, played middle linebacker at LSU. He has worked in multiple capacities within the Athletic Department for 24 years, including the past six as the executive deputy athletic director He was named the interim athletic director Thursday after Woodward and LSU agreed to part ways.

Among his various responsibilities, Ausberry handled football scheduling. He also has deep connections within Louisiana politics and the coaching industry

In 2021, Ausberry was suspended from LSU for 30 days and ordered to take training on sexual misconduct, domestic violence and more amid the fallout from

three ﬁnalists

Rousse grew up in Golden Meadow a small fishing town along Bayou Lafourche He attended McNeese State for three years before transferring to Nicholls State University, where he earned a business degree. While still in college, he began working at a Louisiana-based marine logistics company, and he climbed the ranks over 11 years to eventually become a partner

He earned several more degrees before joining McNeese State in 2019 as the business college dean and later becoming vice president of university advancement In that position, he said, he boosted fundraising and corporate sponsorships and helped bring to fruition a new Liqueﬁed Natural Gas Center of Excellence, which trains students in the LNG industry and will host a new federal research center

At one point, the center was in jeopardy, so Rousse and his team ﬂew to Washington, D.C., to convince federal ofﬁcials and lawmakers to keep supporting it.

“We refused to come home until we did get it back,” he said during an interview Monday with LSU faculty members. “We were able to secure it and bring it back.”

At Tuesday’s news conference, Rousse said Jason French would lead the transition team at LSU effective immediately French formerly served as executive director of the McNeese LNG Center

law firm Husch Blackwell’s investigation into the LSU Athletic Department’s failure to properly report and respond to allegations of sexual assault involving athletes.

Police reports showed that former LSU wide receiver Drake Davis texted Ausberry in 2018 and admitted to getting in a ﬁght with his girlfriend, former LSU tennis star Jade Lewis, and hitting her Ausberry never reported the claim to police to LSU’s Title IX ofﬁce or to other authorities, and Husch Blackwell found his responses to how he handled the incident “not credible.” Ausberry said in an interview with The Advocate in 2020 that he

JAMES DALTON

VP LSU SySTEM/CHANCELLOR LSU

CURRENTLY:

Executive VP/ provost, University of Alabama

EDUCATION: B.S in pharmacy University of Cincinnati; Ph.D in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry, postdoc fellowship, Ohio State

OTHER EXPERIENCE: Dean, College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan; chief scientific officer, pharmaceutical firm; fellow,American Association for the Advancement of Science and American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

and is a consultant in that industry Rousse said he’s ready for a job as all-encompassing as LSU president.

At McNeese State, he wakes up at 4 a.m. and goes to sleep by midnight, he said in one of his LSU interviews. He and his wife spend most nights in their dorm suite, only sleeping at their home off campus a handful of times over the past two years, he added.

“I love to work,” he said. “I feel like I’m the luckiest man alive.”

Rousse wants more corporate partnerships at LSU to fund research. He also said he would close-

called Davis immediately after receiving the text, and Davis recanted his confession. In his ﬁrst act as the full-time athletic director, Ausberry will lead the search for the next LSU football coach. He said Tuesday in an interview on WNXX, 104.5FM that he would prefer to hire someone with experience as a head coach.

Ausberry added in that interview that LSU is willing to consider a coach who reaches the College Football Playoff, even if that means not making a formal hire until January The early signing period lasts from Dec. 3-5, and the transfer portal opens from Jan. 2-15.

ly review the university system’s budget and create performance metrics for jobs across the system, like what he did at McNeese.

“Everyone on that campus has some sort of metric that says I’m going to have a positive effect on either recruitment, retention or job placement,” he said in an interview Monday

Dalton had pitched a more “student-centric” approach, and he reiterated that as his priority Tuesday in his ﬁnal pitch to the board.

Originally from Ohio, he earned a bachelor’s in pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati and a Ph.D. in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry from Ohio State University He went on to serve as dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan before moving to the University of Alabama.

Since 2020, he has managed the academic and research goals of 13 colleges and academic divisions at the university In total, the area he oversees has included more than 2,000 faculty and 40,000 students, with an annual academic budget of more than $1.2 billion.

After accepting the vice president role, Dalton said he was “tremendously honored” for the opportunity

“I’m just so excited about it,” he said. “I cannot imagine a more perfect partnership with Dr Rousse.” Patrick Wall and Tyler Bridges contributed to this report.

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Economic growth topissue in runoff

Nguyen,HughesseekN.O.DistrictE seat

BY JONI HESS Staff writer

Astate legislator faces aformer City Council memberin therunoff for the District E NewOrleans City Council seat, with each hoping to convince votersthey canlead New Orleans East and the Lower 9th Ward into anew era of economic growth.

JEFFERSON PARISH

ELECTION 2025

CITy COUNCIL

Formercouncil member Cyndi Nguyen, whoworks for the New OrleansRegional Transit Authority,led the 11-candidate field in Oct. 11 primary with 46% of the vote. StateRep. Jason Hughes followed with 36% to get into the Nov.15runoff,

Larger finesto come for industrial companies

Penaltiesare thelatestin overhaul of regulations

BY LARA NICHOLSON Staff writer

Twoyears ago, an ammonia manufac-

turer built a$26 million, natural gaspowered boiler on Cornerstone Chemical Company’sproperty in Waggaman without obtaining state or local permits.

Neighbors expressed outrage anddistrust, and local elected ofﬁcials calledthe move “extremely disturbing.” In Jefferson Parish Council hearings,Cornerstone apologized to the public.

Butwhenthe time came for theparishto take punitive action against Cornerstone or its tenant, DynoNobel, it couldn’tlevy aﬁne of more than $500 because of alittleknown state law restricting the maximum penalties for violations of Jefferson Parish ordinances.

Jefferson Parish successfully lobbied theLegislature in 2024 to repealthe law. On Wednesday,the Parish Council will formalize new rules that dramatically increase ﬁnes for industrial properties that violateparishordinances —upto$25,000 for the ﬁrst offense,and up to $50,000 for subsequent offenses.

“If you’re going to build a$20 million generator …what do you care about $500?” said council member DeanoBonano, who spearheaded the new fines. “What this (does) is put more signiﬁcant ﬁnes in place to get industrial companies to do the right thing.” The new rules also increase the maximum penalty for nonindustrialproperties, includingresidentialhomes, from$500 to $1,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months.

Ajudge may also choose to ﬁne the maximum penaltyfor each day thataviolation takes place, according to Bonano. In astatement, Shawn Ward,Cornerstone’scorporate health, safety,security, environmentaland sustainability director,said the company strives to comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

“Our priority is always the safety and security of our employees, contractors, the community,and the environment in which we operate,” Ward said in the statement. “Wetake compliance seriously and we work daily to assurewemeet or exceed all applicable requirements and regulations set forth.”

Dyno Nobel sold its ammonia plant at CornerstoneinDecember2023and no longer operates there.

The new fines were madepossible through a2024 law sponsored by state Rep. Debbie Villio, R-Kenner Villio’soriginal bill wouldhaveallowed the parish to decide its own ﬁne limits; however,state chemical lobbying groups negotiated the additionof$25,000 and $50,000 limits for chemical companies according to Bonano.

Jerry Bologna, executivedirector of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, said thepenalty caps

oneoftwo council runoffs on the ballot.

Earlyvoting ends Saturday

Both Democrats,Nguyenand Hughes are vying for the seat vacatedbyOliverThomas,who ran unsuccessfully for mayor

Both candidates tout records of deliveringfor aconstituency that has suffered the drawbacks of rampant blight and commercial divestment since Hurricane Ka-

trina devastated the areain2005. Whoever wins will have to balance the needs of the district with the fallout of a $160 million city budget deficit that’sthreatening widespread cuts and service disruptions across city departments in 2026. Nguyen Nguyen, 55, whoworks in hu-

manresources at the RTA, represented theCity Council’sDistrict Efrom 2018-2022 before losing her seat to Thomas. Nguye nh as built acampaign around finishing projectsand initiatives startedduring her four yearsonthe council. In an interview,Nguyen said shewants

Teacherwinsexcellenceaward

helped ashocked Watkinstothe podium to receive an oversized check

BY ELYSE CARMOSINO Staff writer

Sarah Watkins sat on thebleachers with her students during an assembly at Worley Middle School in Westwego on Tuesday to listen to what they thought would be apresentation about the school’sacademic progress.

Instead, the crowd erupted into stunned cheers as ofﬁcials announced that Watkins, who teaches eighth grade English at Worley,was the only educator in Louisiana this year to receive oneofthe highest national honors in teaching.

“This is one of the best educators in theentirecountry,” Joshua Barnett, CEO of the National Institute of Excellence in Teaching,said as colleagues

Watkins is one of just 30 recipients acrossthe country to receive theprestigious Milken Award for the 2025-26 school year.The distinction comes with a$25,000 prize, which recipients can spend however they choose.

Watkins’ colleagues saidshe is well known in theschool as atough but fair educator whogoesabove andbeyond to help her studentsand fellow teachers.

“There’snoone more deserving than her,” said PrincipalDahme Bolden, “because she’sinspiring not only to students, but staff gravitatetoher.”

Theaward, sometimesreferred to as the “Oscars of Teaching,” is anational recognition given by the privateMilken Family Foundation to midcareer K-12 educators who have displayedexcellenceinthe classroom. Winners receive $25,000 and asum-

mertrip to Washington, D.C., where they’re given an opportunity to meet andcollaborate with otherMilkenrecipients from across the country Candidates are selected through a process that prioritizes teachers who have demonstrated effectiveness as instructors, according to the foundation—a trait Watkins’ colleaguessay has deﬁned her 16 years in the classroom

An Illinois native whose parents have roots in NewOrleans’ Algiers neighborhood,Watkins said she always knew she wanted to move back to her family’shometown to teach.

After earning an undergraduate degreeinsecondary English education from Dillard University in New Orleans, she madegood on that promise, starting outher career at acharter school in Algiers before moving on to

NOPD firesofficer aftersex assaultprobe

He hadpreviously been acquittedon rape charge

BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

The New Orleans Police Department has fired an officer who was acquitted this year of rape by an Orleans Parish jury

The Police Department confirmed Tuesdaythat it fired Gerry Paul, aseven-year veteran officer,following an internalNOPD investigation and sustained allegations of untruthfulness, retaliation andsexual assault. The NOPD’sPublicIntegrity

Bureau determined that Paul violated departmentpolicy on moral conduct andadherence to law

The internal investigation into Paul alsouncovered apurported second victim,according to an integritybureau report obtained through apublic records request fromwhistleblower Skip Gallagher,a Universityof New Orleans chemistry instructor Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick and fourintegrity bureau top brass signedoff on the investigation of Paul over thesame May 2021 incident for which he faced criminalcharges before his April acquittal. After anightatthe movies and BayouBeerGarden,Paul

andanNOPDcrime scenetech went to his Mid-City apartment. The tech alleged Paul violently raped her with his NOPD glock within arms’ reach, holding her wrists behind her back and strangling her as she resisted, leaving her with her throat bruised. “He waschoking me so hard,” she said in a2022 interview with The Times-Picayune. “I don’tremember if Ipassedout or not.

But after,I couldn’twalk, andhe kept telling me to stand up, and I couldn’t becauseIwas so weak from trying to ﬁght him off.”

Paul maintained that the two had consensual sex and that the tech falsely accused him because he did not want acommitted relationship with her.The

Times-Picayune does not typically name survivors of sexual assaults. The tech reported the rape the next day and went to ahospital formedical careand asexual assault kit,whichsat untested for15months. New Orleans policerequested expedited testing of thekit threedaysafterThe Times-Picayune inquired about delays in the case. Orleans Parish prosecutors charged Paul the following month. Ajury found him not guilty of second-degreerapeafter a weeklong trial.

Areview of “hundreds of thousands of documents” by theintegrity bureau, however,

Nguyen Hughes

STAFF PHOTO By CHRIS GRANGER

Joni Lacy,center,the Milken coordinator forthe LouisianaDepartment of Education, givesStella Worley MiddleSchool eighth gradeteacher Sarah Watkins, right, ahug after it wasannounced that Watkins was this year’srecipient of the prestigious award during asurprise ceremonyatthe Westwegoschool on Tuesday.

Man, 21, booked in Uber driver’s death

BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

New Orleans police have arrested a man on a count of second-degree murder in connection with an Uber driver’s fatal carjacking in the French Quarter last month

Brandon T. Joseph was rebooked on suspicion of murder after the New Orleans Police Department located him in jail, NOPD officials said. Joseph, 21, had been booked into Orleans Justice Center on Oct. 15 and held on a count of aggravated second-degree battery, jail records show New Orleans police believe that days before his battery arrest, on Oct. 10, Joseph carjacked 60-year-old grandfather Miguel “Nation” Stemley

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in the 1000 block of Bienville Street. Moments earlier Stemley had dropped off a group of tourists.

Witnesses said Stemley had just dropped off a group of tourists and tried to stop the carjacker, who drove away, dragging him with the vehicle. The suspect crashed, ﬂipping the vehicle and pinning Stemley, who died from his wounds.

The suspect ﬂed on foot. NOPD credited collaborations with Louisiana State Police and Juvenile Probation and Parole, as well as public tips that supported the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the crime is asked to call homicide detectives at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.

determined that the rape allegation was “more likely true, than not true,” according to its report.

“The results of the ‘kit’ included, but were not limited to, being consistent with a sexual assault and being choked,” the integrity bureau report states, adding that Paul was found to be not credible.

“(H)e gave several conflicting statements, including but not limited to when he was made aware of the rape allegation and denying he choked the victim,” the integrity bureau report states.

Paul was suspended in May 2021 pending the outcome of the criminal case. In June 2021, he was placed on reassignment At the time the integrity bureau report was signed this year, Paul was assigned to the Alternative Police Response Unit, which handles lowpriority calls.

“As with all disciplinary matters, this decision followed a thorough review process in accordance with departmental policy and civil service procedures,” NOPD director of communications Ofﬁcer Reese Harper said in an emailed statement.

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to see developers break ground on the Six Flags redevelopment project, which fell under new ownership by the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority and moved forward with developer Bayou Phoenix while she was in ofﬁce.

In addition to bringing more businesses and retail opportunities to the area, Nguyen said she wants to ensure youth have adequate recreation and job skills training opportunities. If elected, Nguyen said she’d push to ensure the New Orleans Recreation and Development Committee has the funding it needs.

Noting her close relationship with her grandparents, Nguyen

FINES

Crew member dies on New Orleans-area film set

Coroner says grip electrocuted by power line

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

A man working as a crew member on a ﬁlm set just outside New Orleans died Monday after he accidentally came into contact with an energized power line, according to authorities.

The accident occurred about 1 p.m. at Magnolia Lane Plantation in the 2100 block of River Road in Nine Mile Point, said Sgt. Brandon Veal, spokesperson for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce.

The Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Ofﬁce identiﬁed the victim as James McEvoy, 64, of New Orleans. An autopsy determined his cause of death was electrocution.

A story from Variety magazine identiﬁed McEvoy as a grip and a member of IATSE 478, the local International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees union.

According to authorities, the victim

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are “commensurate with typical violations that an industrial company would ﬁnd themselves in” elsewhere. He added that he supported the new penalties as currently written.

“From our perspective, yes, we want to be conducive to business, but we want our operators in Jefferson to operate cleanly and effectively,” Bologna said.

The new penalties are the latest in an overhaul of Jefferson Parish industrial regulations that Bonano has taken on during his council tenure.

Last year, the council unanimously approved a series of changes to the parish’s zoning rules for new industrial properties, including odor control plans, a 24-hour staffed hotline and buffer zones between the hazardous materials and residential areas. The measures came in a last-minute compromise following deep negotiations between the parish, industrial leaders and business interest groups, including redline edits to draft legislation made by

also said she wants to address quality of life issues among elderly residents, such as connecting them to energy assistance programs or helping them report blighted properties near their homes.

“I’ve been serving people for over 25 years in different capacities. And so serving people and serving communities comes very natural to me,” she said.

Nguyen pointed to her accomplishments on the City Council, such as working with developers to redevelop a formerly neglected high-rise hotel on Chef Menteur Highway, colloquially called the “Caveman” building, into a 144-unit apartment complex

Asked how she’d approach the city’s current budget crisis, Nguyen said she plans to review city spending, elimi-

was operating a boom lift to reposition a light bracket on a utility pole when he came into contact with the energized power line. Paramedics were called to help, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, Veal said.

“Today we grieve the loss of one of our fellow members who was killed in a tragic incident on a production ﬁlming in Louisiana,” the IATSE said in a statement Tuesday “Our deepest condolences are with the family who lost a loved one, and the crew who lost a friend and colleague. All workers have a right to safety on the job. We have engaged the Entertainment Community Fund to provide counseling for crew members and are sending an IATSE representative to Louisiana to support the members and Local Unions on the ground there.”

The movie being ﬁlmed at the plantation is called “Kill Me Now,” an independent slasher thriller, according to Variety

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parish plans to dramatically increase fines for industrial properties that violate parish ordinances.

Cornerstone. Ward said Cornerstone did not participate in any conversations with Bonano or Villio regarding the proposed ﬁnes. Bonano does not represent Waggaman, where Cornerstone is located, but does represent surrounding parts of Avondale

nate waste and explore new revenue opportunities that do not place additional burdens on our residents.”

“My goal is to strengthen our ﬁnancial stability while protecting the essential services our residents depend on,” she said.

Hughes

Before winning the Louisiana House of Representatives’ 100th District post in 2019, Hughes was an assistant legislative director under former state Gov Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and a policy adviser to former U.S Sen. Mary Landrieu. He also held high-level positions under former city Mayor Mitch Landrieu and within the Southern University system.

Hughes, 43, is vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee, where he pushed the enactment of a constitutional amend-

and Bridge City, as well as River Ridge and Harahan across the Mississippi River Byron Lee, of District 3, represents Waggaman and the Cornerstone property

Email Lara Nicholson at lnicholson@theadvocate.com.

ment that punishes nonprofit slumlords by allowing municipalities to revoke their tax exemptions.

“There are far too many bad actors who have been given a pass, especially commercial slumlords,” Hughes told The Times-Picayune last month.

He also pointed to millions of dollars he has secured for New Orleans East Hospital and construction of the region’s STEM Innovation Center among other initiatives.

Hughes has said eliminating commercial blight is a top priority, along with attracting new economic investment, especially in housing and health care in the Lower 9th Ward.

In response to questions on approaching the city’s budget deﬁcit, Hughes said the city owns

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Gretna Middle School in Jefferson Parish. “I fell in love” with teaching, Watkins said. “I never wanted to do administration; I only wanted to be in the classroom.”

At Worley, Watkins fosters a love of learning by encouraging her students to ask questions and participate in lively debates, school leaders said. A technology coordinator and mentor teacher at her school, she coaches other educators and demonstrates teaching practices. The Louisiana Department of Education has used her lessons as a model to train other teachers, and the Jefferson Parish school district has featured recordings of Watkins coaching other teachers and giving them feedback during staff trainings. Outside class, Watkins tutors students and attends school athletic events, where she often works the concessions stand, school ofﬁcials said. She also serves as a parent and family engagement coordinator and helps plan homecoming and the school’s eighth grade “moving up” ceremony Watkins’ ﬁrm but loving approach has earned her the respect of colleagues and students, many said.

“She shows us that she understands us, and she takes time to instill lessons in us,” said Lyrice Alveris, one of Watkins’ students. “I think her being understanding and considerate of us is what makes her a better teacher.”

The state’s largest school district, Jefferson Parish recently celebrated its own achievement — earning an overall “B” rating from the state last year for the first time in nearly a decade.

During an assembly Tuesday, state Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley and Jefferson Parish Public Schools Superintendent James Gray attributed the improvements to the hard work of teachers like Watkins.

The recognition “reaffirms that we’re doing the right work with the right people, and they’re doing it for the right reasons,” Gray said. “I think we do an amazing job of producing quality work, and we have teachers who are really dedicated to their craft.”

ample vacant land that he’d like to see in the hands of residents or private developers to generate short- and long-term revenue for the city

“We have to explore ways that we can generate revenue that will not be on the backs of our taxpayers,” he said.

Email Joni Hess at joni.hess@ theadvocate.com.

STAFF FILE PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER Jefferson Parish successfully lobbied the Legislature in 2024 to repeal the law restricting the maximum penalties for industrial violations. The

Report: Child care program running out of money

Fund helps provide affordable access

BY ELYSE CARMOSINO Staff writer

Nearly 1,000 Louisiana families

could lose access to affordable, high-quality child care within the next five years unless the state Legislature agrees to put more money into one of its major funding sources for early education, a new report warns.

The Early Childhood Education Fund, a state program that incentivizes communities to invest in affordable child care by matching local funding dollar-for-dollar, may be forced to cut the number of families it serves in half if the state declines to contribute additional dollars to keep the program aﬂoat, according to an analysis released this week by Leaders for a Better Louisiana, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for economic and educational policy reforms.

Roughly 2,000 children in 14 parishes receive child care financed through the match program, which the state Legislature funded with a one-time appropriation of $40 million in 2023. Local governments contribute $30 million to the fund.

As participation in the program has grown by 18% over the past two years, the state’s funding likely will be depleted by 2030 at the latest, the report found, even if the number of children served each year remains ﬂat. If enrollment continues to increase at a steady rate, the funds could be

exhausted as soon as the 2027-28

ﬁscal year, the report says.

To meet growing demand, the report suggests that lawmakers allocate $30 million annually for the program a big ask of the state’s Legislature, which made $10 million in cuts to early education last year The annual funding would allow the program to serve 10% more students each year and keep the program sustainable through the mid-2030s.

Unless the Legislature ﬁnds a way to increase funding, experts worry that families and the state economy will suffer.

“More families are going to have to make decisions about their work arrangements, which could mean dropping out of the

workforce,” said Barry Erwin, president of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, “and it’s going to mean fewer kids are being served in high-quality settings.”

Around 57,000 Louisiana children are enrolled in day care through state and federally funded early learning initiatives, including the local-match program, Head Start and the Child Care Assistance Program, said Libbie Sonnier, director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. Experts estimate that another 116,000 children statewide qualify for subsidized child care but are not enrolled.

Lack of widespread access to day care cost the state roughly $1.3 billion each year in lost tax

Police probe 2 deadly crashes

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

State Police troopers are investigating two separate crashes that claimed the lives of a pedestrian in Jefferson Parish and a driver in St. Bernard Parish on Monday evening.

The victims were identiﬁed as Phillip Harris, 79, of Harahan, and Arturo Castro Hernandez, 46, of Mexico, State Police said.

The first crash was reported about 6:30 p.m. on Florissant Highway in St. Bernard. Castro was driving eastbound on the thor-

oughfare in a 2003 Honda Accord when he veered left, crossing the opposing lane and crashed into a culvert, State Police said. Castro was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene, State Police said. The second crash occurred about 30 minutes later on Jefferson Highway in Old Jefferson, according to authorities. A 2007 Toyota Tundra pickup truck was headed south on Jefferson Highway, approaching the

intersection of Labarre Road with a green light, when Harris stepped into the crosswalk from the median, State Police said. The truck hit Harris, causing severe injuries. He was taken to a local hospital but did not survive, according to State Police.

Authorities said they will conduct toxicology testing to determine whether impairment played a role in either crash.

Email Michelle Hunter at mhunter@theadvocate. com.

it in a way that really stretches those dollars,” he said.

Local communities

Losing the Early Childhood Education Fund would have a signiﬁcant impact on the communities that rely on it, advocates say.

In Jefferson Parish, about 17,000 children under age 5 are eligible for some form of publicly subsidized child care program, but only around 4,500 are enrolled, said Sarintha Strickland, executive director of the Jefferson Ready Start Network, which works to create comprehensive early childhood services for young children.

To help close that gap, the parish has put $1.2 million into the state match program, Strickland said. Much of the funding has come through the Jefferson Parish Council, which recently pledged to contribute $250,000 per year for the next three years.

revenue and productivity according to a 2021 report from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, though Sonnier said that number has likely changed since the state match program was introduced For children, not participating in early education programs has been linked to worse academic outcomes and development gaps.

While advocates have so far not convinced the Legislature to restore the millions it previously cut from the state’s early education programs, Erwin believes lawmakers will be more willing to approve additional funding for the match program.

This fund “is an attractive way for legislators who want to fund early childhood education to do

But without those state dollars, “that powerful partnership that was created as an incentive for local municipalities to get involved in the early care and education space goes away,” Strickland said. “It really puts parents in real precarious situations.”

About 1 in 4 households in Jefferson Parish with children under 18 live below the poverty line, according to federal data. If the child care program goes away, many parents could be forced to leave the workforce, Strickland said.

“The message is simple,” she said. “We need additional funding in order to support eligible children to be in quality settings so that parents can get to work.”

Email Elyse Carmosino at ecarmosino@theadvocate.com.

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

State Police troopers investigating the hit-and-run death of a 66-year-old bicyclist whose body lay undiscovered for several days in LaPlace have arrested a suspect in the case.

Kyrian Joseph Jr., 19, was booked Monday on a count of hit-and-run driving causing serious injury or death, said Trooper Jacob Pucheu, spokesperson for the agency Authorities allege Joseph was behind the wheel of a 2018 Dodge Charger that hit John Martin, of Montz,

while Martin was walking alongside his bicycle on East Fifth Street near Chaisson Lane. Martin, a husband, grandfather of 13 and a greatgrandfather to one, was reported missing Oct 23 by relatives in St. Charles Parish. He’d last been seen two days earlier, according to State Police.

Martin’s body was discovered about 1:30 p.m. Oct. 24. State Police said they believe he’d been there for several days. Investigators determined Martin was walking his bike eastbound on East

Fifth Street when he was hit by a car traveling in the same direction, State Police said. The driver, later identiﬁed as Joseph, didn’t stop to help Martin or notify authorities about the crash, according to police. Troopers obtained a warrant for Joseph’s arrest, and he surrendered Monday at the Lt. Sherman Walker Correctional Center in LaPlace. No bail information was immediately available. Email Michelle Hunter at mhunter@theadvocate. com.

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Obituaries

Chapoton, Doris Mustacchia

Doris Mustacchia Chapoton, 90, passed away peacefully at her home with her family on November 2, 2025. Doris was the youngest of six children born to Nicholas Mustacchiaand Catherine DiGiovanni Mustacchia on October 12,1935 in Algiers, Louisiana.

Doris was avery devoted Catholicand graduate of Holy Name of Mary High School in Algiers, Louisiana.After Graduation, Dorisworked as asecretary for American Insurance Company. On August 19, 1961, Doris married the love of her life, Patrick Wallace Chapoton, anda year later, they welcomed their greatest joy— ason, Glenn Michael Chapoton (Leslie). From that point on, Doris was adedicated stay-at-home mom and wife, completelydevoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marguerite Mustacchia,Marilyn Edwards(Robert), Helen Schroeder (Alvin); and brothers, Nicholas Mustacchia, Jr.(Emily) and Ralph Mustacchia (Lorraine). Also preceded in death were here mother &father-in-law, Eura and Wallace Chapoton; sisterin-law, Marion Gremillion (Millard); and brother-inlaw, Ronald Chapoton (Myra/Ruth).

Doris is survived by her husband of 64 years, Pat; son, Glenn (Leslie);godchild, MariBethSalley;and several nieces and nephews. The family wouldlike to recognize and thankall of the caretakersofAmada SeniorCareand Foundations Hospice for their assistance thispast year. Special thanks to HalieMoore,Kendra, Crystal, Ceola,Rachel,and MacKenna who always went above andbeyond theircall of duty. Doris willbedeeply missed by allwho knew her but forever in the heartsshe touched. Relatives and friends areinvited to the funeral mass to be held at Lake Lawn MetairieFuneral Home, 5100Pontchartrain Blvd. NewOrleans, LA 70124, on Thursday, November6,2025at10:00 a.m. The visitation willbegin at 9:00a.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, which is within Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred. To share your fond thoughts, memories, and condolenceswith the family, please visit the online guestbook at lakelawnmetairie.com

Hurst, Florestine Jefferson

Florestine Jefferson Hurstwas born into this worldwitha purposeand missionfromGod.Our belovedwas takenhome by theLordonWednesday October29, 2025. Sheal‐readyiswithher Savior andwillbemissedbyall who knew andloved her. Shewillberemembered forher directness, her sassyspirit, herkindness, hercompassionaswellas herlovefor familyand friends. As anativeNew Orleanian, Florestine at‐tended school,worked, marriedand hadsix chil‐dren.She hasalsoresided in Houston, TX andGautier, MS.She attended church wherevershe livedand be‐came aborn-againChrist‐ianlateinlife. ThankGod forhis mercy. Mrs. Hurstis preceded in deathbyher parents, Emileand Mayola Jefferson; husband,Harry Hurst, Sr;daughter, Irma L. Dixon; grandsons, Sterling Addison, Jr.and Harry (Busta)Howard; siblings Pearl Jefferson, Lovenia Rush,MayolaOsirio, ShirleyMuseWright, De‐loresReid, Waldo, Shack, Joe, Emileand BurnellJef‐ferson;Arthur,Albertand RaymondBall. Mrs. Hurst leaves to cherishher mem‐ory, children,Harriet and FayCollins (Terry), Harry, Jr Felix (Caryle) andEmile Hurst(Kim),aswellasa host of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, greatgreatgrandchildren, nieces,nephews,cousins otherrelatives,co-workers, associates andfriends.A Celebrationservice honor‐ingthe life andlegacyof thelateFlorestineJeffer‐sonHurst will be held in theChapelofCharbonnet‐LabatGlapion Funeral Home,1615 St.Philip Street,/ NewOrleans,LA 70116 on Thursday,Novem‐ber6,2025 at 10 am.Pri‐vate Interment, Providence Park,8200 AirlineDrive Metairie,LA70003. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralho me.com.CharbonnetLabat Glapion,Directors (504)581 4411.

Mangano, Samuel Anthony

Samuel Anthony Mangano, acherished pa‐triarchand beacon of de‐votion,passedaway peacefully on October25, 2025, in Jefferson, Louisiana, at theage of 95 Born on February 14, 1930, in thevibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, Samuel's life wasa testa‐ment to love,hardwork, andfamilyvalues. Samuel's journeybegan as thebeloved sonofJohnJ Manganoand Elizabeth SchlumbrechtMangano Hislifewas enriched by theloveand companion‐ship of hisdearwife, Ear‐line 'Leenie' Kern Mangano, with whomhe shared 46 yearsofmar‐riagebeforeher passing. Together,theycreated a legacy of love that contin‐uedthrough theirfour adoringchildren, Kerri ManganoHawkins (Julian) Stacey ManganoBennett, Steven John Mangano (Teresa),and Dean Michael Mangano, who Samuel caredfor with unwavering commitmentfor thelast23 yearsofhis life.His role as aproud grandfather broughthim immensejoy as he watchedhis lineage flourish throughhis grand‐children,RyanDeRocha (Kristen), KevinDeRocha (Dina),DanaBennett Tallo (Nathan),KaraBennett, AprilStevens,and CameronBennett. Samuel's heartswelled with pridefor hisgreatgrandchildren, Olivia De‐Rocha, Riley Tallo,Gavin DeRocha, Corrine DeRocha, JayceStevens,Dante Tallo, TylerBrooks, andWaylon Leal.His love andguidance extended to many nieces andnephews,who will carry forwardhis spirit.He wasprecededindeath by hisparents andsiblings— Mary Rodrigue,Johnnie Mangano, Theodore Mangano, Josephine Mangano, andBiaggio Mangano—andbyhis sonin-law,Larry Bennett. Samuel's professional life wasmarkedbydedication andachievement in the Liquor Distribution indus‐try, where he worked for47 yearsbeforeretiringasa WarehouseManager.Be‐yond hisprofessionalen‐deavors, Samuel found so‐lace andjoy in hisbarn, which wasbotha sanctu‐aryfor hiswoodworking andcarpentry anda play‐housefor hischildren. His hands, ever so skilledand steady,crafted not only wooden masterpieces but also asafe havenofmem‐oriesfor hisfamily. Aman of varied interests, Samuel enjoyedkeepingabreast of currenteventsbywatching Foxand NewsMax, andhe livedthrough theterms of 13 U.S. Presidents,starting with PresidentHerbert Hoover.Samuel'slegacyis oneofselflessness, his handsforever readyto build, fix, andgive. Hislov‐ingnatureenvelopedhis family, friends, andall who hadthe privilegeofknow‐inghim.The wordsthat best describe Samuel selfless, handy, andloving —barelyscratch thesur‐faceofthe impact he had on thelives of those around him. Relativesand friendsare invitedtovisit Greenwood FuneralHome, 5200 CanalBlvd.,New Or‐leans, LA 70124, on Friday November 7, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM.A Memorial Mass will follow thevisita‐tion at 1:00 PM.The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.Wealsoinvite youtoshare your thoughts,fondmemories, andcondolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com Your shared memories will help us celebrateSamuel’s life andkeep hismemory alive.

ZebMayhew, Jr,82, of Vacherie,Louisiana,died peacefully at hissecond home in Slidell, Louisiana, on October31, 2025. Born on October30, 1943in Venezuela, where hisfa‐ther worked forCreolePe‐troleum, he wasthe sonof Zeband Ruby Odom May‐hew. When hisfatherwas promoted to an executive position with Standard Oil of NewJerseyin1953, the familymoved to Green‐wich,Connecticut, where Zeband hissiblings, Jonathan andSheridan, spenttheir formative years. Zebattended St Paul’s School in Concord, NewHampshire forfour years, from which he grad‐uatedin1962, continuing a four-generationtradition He then attended Tulane University in NewOrleans where he wasa member of theKappa AlphaOrder and graduatedin1966 with a B.A. degree in PoliticalSci‐ence.Upongraduation, Zeb beganhis professional ca‐reer as aSpanish teacher at Metairie Park Country DaySchool,and subse‐quentlyengaged in the NewOrleans commercial real estate business. Throughout histenurein NewOrleans,his affinity forOak AlleyPlantation, then ownedbyhis great aunt Josephine“Tita” Stewartand aplace of meaningful childhood vis‐its, includingspending summersthere in his youth, continuedtogrow. He assisted Aunt Tita in in‐formal toursofthe historic home,and upon herdeath in 1972, found himselfplay‐inganevergrowing role in themanagementand restorationofthe planta‐tion,withthe house, its quartermilealley of oaks and25(laterincreasingto 63) acresofthe 1,200acre plantation beingplacedin anonprofitfoundation and opened to thepublic. Shortlythereafter,Zeb’s role grew into thefull-time duties of ExecutiveDirec‐torofthe OakAlley Foun‐dation,a role he held until hisdeath.Concurrently, his vision forcreatinga worldrenownedhistoricdestina‐tion extended to building a complementaryhospitality business on hisadjoining plantation land,a business that he owned andoper‐ated.Asthe Louisiana tourismindustrygrew, and notablyasvisitationtothe historic plantation homes alongRiver Road in‐creased, theimportanceof OakAlley,and Zeb’svision forpreservingand present‐ingits historical signifi‐cancetovisitors, ex‐panded into abroader leadership role in Louisianatourism andeco‐nomicdevelopment.He worked tirelessly in pro‐moting allofLouisiana’s treasuredhistoricloca‐tions, viewingcommunal successascriticalfor all. Hisextensive roles, among others,includedboard ser‐vice on theLouisiana Travel PromotionAssocia‐tion (pastPresident), the LouisianaBed &Breakfast Association(past Presi‐dent), theVacherieArea ChamberofCommerce (pastPresident), theSt. JamesParishEconomicDe‐velopmentBoard,the GreaterNew Orleans Touristand Convention Commission, theLouisiana Preservation Alliance,and theRiver Parish Tourist Commission. He wasprevi‐ouslyhonored with the Lifetime Achievement Awardbythe Louisiana Travel andTourism Associ‐ation. Beyond hisprofes‐sional pursuits,Zeb was very well knownfor his wide circle of friends, his loyalty, and his“generous” commitment of histimeto discussany topic, and upon which he always left onewithhis clearpoint of view.While sometimeshis legendaryconversational skills mighthavetaken cir‐cuitousroutesacrossinnu‐

merabletopics, therewas always some embedded logic, at leasttohim!That said,hecared foreveryone in hisuniverseand was generous to afault in as‐sistingthoseinneed.Zeb is survived by hisloving wife andsoulmate, Debra Daigle Mayhew,and three children:Elizabeth Shelby Mayhew Saer (John),of Greenwich,CT; ZebMay‐hewIII, of Prairieville,LA; andAaron Munro (Amanda),ofFrankfort,KY. He wasthe adored Paw Pawtohis sevengrand‐children,being John Ken‐neth Saer III, TobinMay‐hewSaer(Erin), JuliaArm‐strong Saer,Zeb Mayhew IV,MaryKatherine May‐hew, Skyler Nova Munro, andSummerEllaMunro. Zebisalsosurvivedbyhis brother, Jonathan (Chichi); hisniecesAshleyMayhew Dineen (David), Cristie Mayhew Veeder (Gerrit); andsix greatniecesand nephews. Zebispreceded in deathbyhis parents, his sister,Sheridanand nephew,Trevor. Thefamily extendsheartfelt gratitude to theextendedfamilyof employees of OakAlley Plantation andMayhewEn‐terprises, whose dedica‐tion to OakAlley andtire‐less effortsinits preserva‐tion were greatlyappreci‐ated by Zeband Debra. Zeb’swidecircleoffriends provided unrequited mean‐ingtohis life,and so often inspired hisjoiedevivre and, at times, loquacious‐ness. Debraand Zeb’sfam‐ilyare also grateful forthe devotion andexpertise of Zeb’sdoctors,the skilled assistance of hishospice caregiverSonny Small, and thecomfortingcareof Montrell Bacchus and Brenda Njike. Amemorial servicewillbeheldatOak AlleyPlantationinthe coming weeks, with notice to be provided.Internment will be at OakAlley. In lieu of ﬂowers, anyremem‐brancesofZeb canbe made to theOak Alley Foundation or thecharity of your choice.Pleasevisit www.honakerforestlawn. comtosignguestbook Arrangements by Honaker FuneralHome, Inc.,Slidell, LA

Rena "Sis"McCarter wascalledhometothe Lord surrounded by the love andwarmthofher familyonOctober 22, 2025 at theage of 75 .She was born on September6,1950, in Jackson, MS,tothe late Saul andLuebertha Vaughns.Renaleavesto cherishher memories,her adoringchildren, son, Vic‐torMcCarter(Elizabeth); daughters, Sandra and Vianca McCarter;grand‐children,who were thejoy of herlifeand will miss her deeply,VictorJenkins,Vic‐torGaten,Santana Mc‐Carter,VictoriaJenkins, BlakeMcCarter, Remi Mc‐Carter,Kanye McCarter,Di‐amondWatson, MonetMc‐Carter,MignonMcCarter,

Jayviane Smith, Jay’Lynn Smith, andJ’PrinceSmith; nieces,Yolanda Noel and Pamela Jefferson; and nephew,Alexander Stovall. Rena,affectionatelyknown by allasjust"Sis,"was a devout Christianwhose life wasa living testamentto thevaluesoflove, compas‐sion,and servicethatwas at theheart of herfaith Shewas preceded in death by herbeloved parents; brothers,WillieJames Robinson,Sonny Monroe, RooseveltMcCarter, known fondly as "BabyJack,"and CharlesMonroe. Rena's memory will also be cher‐ishedbya host of greatgrandchildren, nieces nephews, and many more familymembers whose livesshe touched. Family andfriends areinvited to attend aCelebration Ser‐vice honoring thelifeof thelateRenaMcCarterin theChapelofRoses at Charbonnet LabatGlapion FuneralHome, 1615 St Philip St NewOrleans,LA on Friday,November7, 2025 at 10:00 am.Visitation at 9:00 am.Interment: Providence Park Cemetery 8200 AirlineDr.,Metairie, LA.Pleasesignthe online guestbook at www.cha rbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet LabatGlapion Directors(504) 581-4411.

StephenArchieMcGee, 85, of NewOrleans,passed away at hishomeonOcto‐ber25, 2025. He wasborn on February 15, 1940, in Evansville,Indiana Stephenwas theson of the late FreddieL.and Leonide B. McGee. He wasone of sevensiblings. He gradu‐ated from Booker T. Wash‐ington High School in 1958. He metand marriedthe late NellouiseCowartMcGeeJuly1,1961. To this union oneson wasborn AaronStephen McGee. Mr StephenMcGee joined the U. S. Army where he served hiscountry.After complet‐inghis tour in theArmy, he joined theU.S.Coast Guard Reservewhere he retired after 42 yearsofservice Mr.McGee worked for OchsnerHospital, he was an exemplaryemployee whose hard work andcom‐mitmentwererecognized with multiple awards.Mr. McGeeretired from OchsnerHospital after working40years as acook anddietary manager. He waswellloved andre‐spectedbymanagement andco-workersat Ochsner. Mr.McGee worked forRock' n' Bowl andhewas thelongest liv‐ingmemberofthe Rock 'n Bowl staff. He washired at Rock'n'Bowlin1956 until hishealthfailedin2018 andheretired.Despite threechanges in owner‐ship,heremaineda de‐pendable andhighlyval‐ued member of theRock'n' Bowl team for62years.He hada specialbondwith theownerofRock'n' Bowl Mr.JohnBlancher, whom

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he wasproud to call his friend andbrother.Mr. McGeewas proudtotell thestory of howheworked threejobsfor over half of hislifetoprovide forhis family. He is survived by hisson Aaron, bonus daughter Kim, grandson Stephen(Jena), great granddaughterCarlee, sis‐ters,GladysMcKnight (Rufus), Emelda Plummer (Marshall),a host of nieces andnephews.Hewas pre‐cededindeath by hispar‐ents Freddieand Leonide, wife NellouiseMcGee, brothers Fred Jr Walter Israel,and sister Isabelle Hebert.A Celebrationof Life Servicewillbeheldon

Thursday November 6, 2025

for10:00 a.m. at Estelle J. Wilson FuneralHome2715 Danneel St.New Orleans, La.70113. Visitationfrom 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Rev. Jerry Darbyofﬁciating. Burial will be held on Fri‐dayNovember7,2025 for 9:00 a.m. at Southeast LouisianaVeteransCeme‐tery 34888 Grantham Col‐lege Dr.Slidell, La.70460. Arrangements Entrusted To Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home,Inc.2715 Danneel Street,NOLA70113. Infor‐mation:(504) 895-4903. To sign online guestbook please visitwww.estelle jwilsonfh.com

RevDr. RaymondAllen Smith, wasbornonFebru‐ary22, 1938,inVerrett,LA to theunion of thelate Pastor Samand Gladys Norman Smith. He peace‐fully transitioned from earthtoglory andeternal rest on Sunday,October 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. Pastor Smithisthe devotedhusband of Mar‐ionSmith;lovingfatherof Lionel Smith, Sr.(Darleen) Eric RaySmith,Wanda Far‐lough (Richard), Tenessia McBride, Harold Smith, Ter‐reaWaiters (James), CliftonMcBride,Tequia McBrideand thelateTanya Cosie(Lyndell).Beloved brotherofMabel S. Stew‐art, Elrita S. Hughes,Va‐lerieStewart (Charles), the late Marion S. Franklin, Betty AnnMilton andDon‐aldLee Smith. Pastor Smith wasordainedinthe Gospel Ministry by Pastor Samuel S. Brooksatthe Mount OliveBaptist Church in OaklandCAin1967. He re‐ceived hisDoctorofDivin‐itydegreein1982 from the BayCityinstitute in Berke‐leyCAonJune 7th, 2016 Pastor Smithreceivedhis Doctor of Letters Degree (Litt. D) from Christian BibleCollege of NewOr‐leans, LA.Churches he pas‐toredwereNew Testament BaptistChurchofOakland CA,Progressive Baptist Church of Lafayette,LA andUnion Baptist Church of St.Martinville,LA. In 1986PastorSmith returned to St.Bernard,LAand in 1990 he became thepastor of hishomechurch,First BaptistChurch of Verrett, LA,where he served faith‐fullyfor 35 years. Pastor Smithisrecognized as the “Patriot of Pastors” in St BernardParish. He is the presidentemeritusofthe Southern GeneralMission‐aryBaptist Association, memberofthe Plaquem‐ines Parish ChristianMinis‐ters MissionaryBaptist As‐sociation, member of LouisianaState Home and ForeignMissionsState Convention,memberofthe ChristianMinisterial Union of NewOrleans andVicin‐ity, member of theNational BaptistConventionof AmericaIncorporated. He is thefounder and1st presidentofthe National Associationfor theAd‐vancementofColored peo‐pleofSaint BernardParish. He leaves alegacyoflove andservice to hiswife

Marion;his children,along with twenty ﬁve grandchil‐dren,twentyone great grandchildren, threegreatgreatgrandchildren,sib‐lings, hisFirst Baptist Church of VerrettFamily andSt BernardParishat large. ACelebration ser‐vice honoring thelifeand legacy of thelateRev.Dr. RaymondAllen Smithwill be held at Garden of Prayer Family WorshipCenter, 2605 MunsterBlvd.,Mer‐aux, LA 70075 on Saturday November 8, 2025 at 11 am with visitation beginning at 9aminthe church.En‐tombment to follow at First BaptistChurch of Verrett Cemetery.A Musicalwill be held at Garden of Prayer on Friday,November7, 2025 at 6pmwithvisitation beginningat3 pm. Rev. Dr Smithwilllie in stateat FirstBaptist Church of Ver‐rett, 3737 BayouRoad, Ver‐rett, LA 70085 on Thursday November 6, 2025 from 3 pm to 6pm. Please sign on‐line guestbook at www.cha rbonnetfuneralhome.com. Finalarrangementsen‐trustedtoCharbonnet Family Services (504)302 1520.

Norris John Staehle, born January2,1946, passedawaysurrounded by lovedonesonWednes‐day, October29, 2025. Nor‐rislived alifemarkedby hishumor,quiet strength, anda deep love forhis family andfriends.Heis survived by hisdaughters: Beatrice Ezelland Leslie Hudson (Charles), grand‐children -Richard Ezell,

Lawrence Staehle, Joseph Staehle, AmyBellas, Kate‐lynHudson, andDevon Staehle(Alyssa)and sev‐eral great-grandchildren. He is preceded in deathby hiswifeBarbara Staehle, sonNorrisStaehle Jr,and daughter RobinStaehle Gravesideservice honoring hismemorywillbeheld, Thursday,November6, 2025 at 10:00am at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum& Cemetery,5454 Pontchar‐trainBlvd.,New Orleans, LA 70124. Allfriends and familyare invitedtoat‐tend.RichardsonFuneral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA in charge of arrangements.www.ric hardsonfuneralhomeofjeff erson.com

SusanBenedictWatts age77, passed away peacefully on October30, 2025, at herhomein Metairie,Louisiana.She wasbornonAugust30, 1948, in NewOrleans, Louisiana. Susanwas pre‐cededindeath by thelove of herlife, Clifford E. Watts Sr., herparents,JohnT.and June BlanchardBenedict, andher belovedbrother, John T. Benedict IV.She is survived by herdaughter, ChristineFreeman (John); hersons, PhillipWatts (Carla), TimmyWatts (Ka‐trena),and Clifford “Chip” Watts;and hergrandchil‐dren,AshleyWillard Joshua Rieffel, Victoria Michelli, GavinMichelli, andBraelyn Freeman. She is also survived by stepgrandchildrenJason Hersey,JenniferFoster, andSam Foster,aswellas sevengreat-grandchildren

Additionally,she leaves be‐hind hersister, Judi Bene‐dict Baynes(David),along with numerous cousins, nieces,and nephews. She will be dearly missedbyall who knew andloved her— especially herdearfriend, Mrs. Anne Louque.Susan graduatedfromMount Carmel Academyin1966. Sheattended Northeast University School of Phar‐macy where shegraduated in 1972. Shededicated her professional life to caring forothersasa pharmacist workingatOchsnerMain Campus Pharmacy,Gem Drugs, andThe Medicine Shoppe in Reserveand LaPlace. Sheretired in 2009. Outsideofwork, Susanfound joyinthe sim‐plepleasures of life.She lovedreading,playing cardswithher Thursday nightcardgroup,and tak‐ingcasinobus tripswith friends. Shewas also an avid grower of plumeria plants—fondlyknown as her“sticks”—andfound greathappiness in sharing herpassion forthemwith others.The familywould like to extend theirheart‐felt gratitudetothe nurses of East JeffersonGeneral Hospital,Room 7104, for theirexceptional care,to Visiting Angels,C&S Phar‐macy,and especially to HeartofHospice,Janae fortheir compassion and kindness during Susan’s ﬁnaldays. Relativesand friendsare invitedtoat‐tend visitation at 10:00 AM on Thursday,November6, 2025, at JacobSchoen& SonFuneralHome, 3827 CanalStreet,New Orleans, LA.A Mass will follow at 12:00PMinthe Chapel of thefuneral home.Inter‐ment will take placeatSt. LouisCemeteryNo. 3, 3421 EsplanadeAvenue,follow‐ingMass. In lieu of ﬂowers,

donationsmay be made in Susan’smemorytoa char‐ityofyourchoice.

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Dorothy EdmondWright age 89, passed October 28, 2025. Born December 11, 1935, in Pointe Coupee,LA, to thelateJoe andVirginia Edmond. Leaves behind herchildren-LenoraWright Simeon (Ernest), Kevin Wright (Kawan),and Tony Wright;siblings-Joseph andAnthony Edmond, RosenazNeasley,Edna MaeHarris, DorethaStice Octavia Price,& Sadie Thomas

Predeceased by herhusband-JosephWright;children-JaniceWright and Linda Wright Smith (Wilbert), and Elliot, Gregory, Hilton, and Ricky Wright Funeral November 5, 2025, at Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche St., NOLA70114. Visitation 9AM. Service 11 AM IntermentRestlawn Cemetery,3450 US -90W Avondale,LA70094. FULLOBIT: https://www

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Michelin Guidemet thetest in Louisiana

Michelin, publisher of thefamed French restaurant guide, has ﬁnally turned its eyes to Southern cuisine, and we welcome the attention it is sure to bring to ourstate’svibrant food scene.The Michelin Guide American South, which debuted Monday,covers thesix-state region of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina andTennesseeinaddition to metro Atlanta.

Naturally,webelieve our unique culinary heritage in Louisiana —inﬂuenced by French, Spanish, African and NativeAmerican sources —puts us in aclass all by ourselves. But a Michelin star is indisputably oneofthe most coveted prizes in theglobal restaurantindustry, and chefs here aren’tafraid to be judged by any yardstick. The inaugural awards forthe American South recognized several Louisiana standouts.It’snosurprise that NewOrleans is home to the only two-starrestaurantinthe region: Emeril’s, founded by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.

Now headed by his son,chef E.J. Lagasse, therestaurantwas describedbyMichelin as “bringingcontemporary reﬁnement and vibrant originality to thefore.” E.J. Lagasse wasalso honoredwith the Young Chef award.

The city is also home to two restaurants that received one star: Saint-Germain and Zasu

In addition to stars, Michelin also gives awards to awide range of restaurants worthy of public notice. Its “Bib Gourmand” designation recognizes eateries that serve tasty food at good value, something we in Louisiana excel at. Eleven New Orleans restaurants were awardedthis honor.Another 18 restaurantsinNew Orleans and two in Baton Rouge were listed as recommended by Michelin.

AMichelin star no doubt represents the hard work and dedication it takes to be thebest, but itsvalue to arestaurant isalso tangible.There’s anoticeable spike in reservationsand interest once the awards are madepublic. Our restaurant industry has faced aturbulent time in recent months, especiallyinNew Orleans, where spring saw several restaurantsclose rather than face the typically slowsummerseason.If the Michelin Guide can ignite excitementabout all that we have to offer,weare all forit.

But while Michelin may have itsstars, we here each have our own finely chosenculinary constellation, made up of the placesthathonor the tastes and time-honored traditionswefirst encountered in our grandmothers’ kitchens. So whenyou ask 10 differentlocals what’s thebest place to eat, you’ll probably get 10 different answers. And in Louisiana, they’ll all be right. So,Michelin, we wish you well. Youobviously did your job with the utmost professionalism. But the most important guidetoLouisiana food probablycan’t be found in anyone book. Our guides are more likelytobe seen at boucheries and crawfish boils, festivals andfish fries, or presiding over tables in the French Quarter and rural plate lunch spots—any place there’s adeep appreciation for what makesour cuisine special.

Letters are published identifying name, occupation and/or title and the writer’scity of residence

TheAdvocate |The Times-Picayune require astreet address andphone number for verification purposes, but that information is not published. Letters are not to exceed 300 words. Letters to the Editor,The Advocate, P.O. Box 588, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0588, or email letters@ theadvocate.com.

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Memories of time on Lake Pontchartrainare vivid

What Lake Pontchartrain once was 66 years ago was written about 36 years ago by environmentalistBob Marshall, who described former New Orleans City Parkleader BobBecker “mourning” the passing of the lake. While Iwas sitting last week near Lake Pontchartrain’sseawall under a live oak curiously watching only thetop of achild’shead with the tip of his fishing pole on thelower wall steps,heexcitedly yelled to his dad. With ahopeful bucket in his hand, Dad rushedtosee averysmall fish flopping at the end of his young son’spole. His motherrushed withacamerafor thatcherished photo “Too small to keep,” Ithought,but no. Intothe bucket with lake water it went for awhile at least; true palpable excitement all around. That incident and thenfinding aphoto Itook of aletter to the editor about Bob Becker,Ireflected moreonthe now

The wonderfully reported article, “More trees could help New Orleans combat heat island effect,” by Sam Karlin, explains many aspects of our severe treedeﬁcit problem.

New Orleans,at18%, has awoefully small percentage of treecanopy as compared to other Southerncities Austin has36% and Atlanta has47%. This makes for discomfort and health problems during our increasingly brutalsummers.

The good news is that groups are tryingtohelp, like Tree Canopy Nola, SOUL and the ArborDay Foundation. A major problem is that ourtreeprotectionlaws are archaic, having not been

mostly deserted lake seawall. My first years in the’70s at Tulane University, biking long rides to the lake, Ialways sawfishers, crabbers and more, and picnickers’ communal get-togethers. When theywererunning, hamper baskets full of blue crabs were once not thatunusual then. Some believe it was the shell dredging thatdid them in. My first years here, driving on windless days across theCauseway and twin spans, it was incredible to see schools of bothmullet and pogey gulping the surface waters. As ateacher and ecologist, it’snaive to blame just the shellers. Iend withastatement shouted decades ago to me by astudent mid-class: “The problemiswedon’tlive long enough!”Please also reflect on both Bobs’ knowledge and wisdom.

DAVID A. WHITE professor emeritus, Program in the Environment,Loyola University NewOrleans

substantially improved since 1956. It would help if the law mandated that when workwas being done,all the city agencies wererequired to consult and worktogether to protect the trees. It would help if scofﬂawcontractors wereﬁned for repeatedly damaging the city’strees.Itwould help to plant more trees,and thereare programs whichdo just that. They need to be fully funded. Nearly everyone likes trees for the beauty and cooling shade they bring. Our citygovernment can show alot moreleadership in helping to solve this problem.

JOHN MENSZER NewOrleans

Don’tlet SupremeCourt setbackLouisiana’s progress

The same year as BloodySunday in Selma, Alabama, there was acivil rightsmarch from Bogalusa to Baton Rouge. In contrast to Alabama Gov.George Wallace’sorder to block and provoke theprotestors, La. Gov.John McKeithan told police to step aside so that thecivil rights marchers could reach thecapital safely

While Louisianahas along history of horriﬁc treatment of Black people, there are also numerous bright spots that lift Louisiana above our neighboring states. We have one of those oppor-

tunities now The Supreme Court seemspoised to completely undo the Voting Rights Act. Most punditsare predicting our Legislature will obliterate Louisiana’s two African American majority districts,ensuring an all-White congressional representation. While it might feel like an inevitability nationwide, it does not have to be true here in Louisiana. All it takes is ahandful of Republican legislators to embrace the best of this state’stradition.

THE REV.NATHAN RYAN Baton Rouge

Stateneedsto learna lesson from Kellysaga

It isn’tthat coach Brian Kelly failed to deliver on expectations at LSU.There are ahundred reasons forthe inevitable demise of acoach’s tenure, including bad luck. To be kind, let’sjust say Kelly had arun of bad luck and now somebody has to pay

Millions of words will be written and spoken about what went wrong and whoistoblame. But I’d like to challenge the working press to provide acomplete list of every individual responsible forKelly’s contract that has exposed the school to such liability,aswell as those who executed the dismissal. Inquiries should include their justiﬁcation for approving such acontract. Further, were there any pledges to contribute to the cost of abuyout should one be required?

There will be another coach and another contract, but it shouldn’tbe negotiated by the samepeople. Ican’thelp but fume when Ithink of how those funds could have been better spent forreal educators in Louisiana.

JERRYDUPAS

Metairie

Shutdown is nonpartisan

Let’sstop calling this aRepublican or Democrat shutdown. It is neither This is an American shutdown. Every member of Congress was elected by the people, and together they represent all Americans. They are also the only body that can reopen our government. It is their shared responsibility to do so, and quickly

Blaming one party or the other only continues the division. The people suffering from this shutdownare both Republicans and Democrats. They are teachers, families, veterans, small business owners —all Americans. Congress must come together,put party politics aside and get the job done that they were elected to do. Enough blameand hate.

The American people deserve leadership, not stalemate.

KATHY

ADERMAN Baton Rouge

Anchor’s ouster speaks volumes

Will Sutton

Beloved former New Orleans journalist Michelle Miller is outatCBS and we’re watching anewsdrain that seems targeted to destroydiverse new content in favor of the homogenous perspectives of the past. Miller,aCBS national correspondent and co-anchor of the “CBSSaturday Morning” show,was one of hundredsofjournalists and other staff laid off as part of what Paramount Skydance sees as anew day.The new company was created in August when the FCC approved themerger of ParamountGlobal, which owned CBS, and Skydance Media in July.There were antitrust concerns expressed and alarm bells went off, but the FCC considered thoseconcerns something less than important. Perhaps the new ownersdidn’tlook at the data that shows that CBSSaturday Morning scoredbetter than theweekday “CBS Morning Show” some days. Perhaps they didn’tappreciate the diverse storylines and the long-form journalism.

What Isee is adeepening of White, conservative, Republican values having agrave impact on news media we have counted on to go beyond reporting one side of astory to includetwo, three and more sides of an issue. Let me take you beyond Miller’sunceremonious dismissal.

Our nation is about to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026. For nearly all of that time, White men owned,operated and decided what was news. Sure, there were some smaller publications that provided some differentperspectives, but none that rivaled those that became major,“mainstream”media: ABC, CBS, NBC then CNN, ESPN and MSNBC. The New York Times, The Washington Post,the Chicago Tribune, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Advocate and The Times-Picayune. More recently,we’ve seen avariety of news startups, including Politico, Axios andHuffPost.

I’ve had the opportunityto meetand get to know some of the leaders of those news organizations. To aperson,I believe that each thought they were doing the right thing as they determined and shaped the news.The best among them knew that their White, largely male experiences alone were not enough to accuratelyreﬂect thenews of the day.So, they deliberately made

their staffs more diverse —even welcomingBlack, Latino, Asian and other journalists and media professionals into high-proﬁle roles such as anchors, executiveproducers, editors and managing editors in recent decades. Lots of people know thename of conservativebusinessman Rupert Murdoch. He created News Corp., and that led to Fox News, Fox Sportsand ownership of The Wall Street Journal, oneofthe world’smost respected newspapers. Youmight remember Oracle founder Larry Ellison. He becamerich from his company’stech success. He passed on business to hissons, including David Ellison, who negotiated the Paramount Global and Skydance Media merger, approved byPresident Donald Trump’s administration. What we’re seeing happen atCBS is just thebeginning of a conservativenews media reset. And it doesn’tstop there. David Ellison’syounger brother is going afterWarnerBros. Discovery which ownsHBO and CNN. Meanwhile, theelder Ellison, the 81-year-old father,ispart of aU.S. buyer group that wants to buy TikTok from the Chinese to win the hearts of Trumpand otherswho want to save America from dataleakages.

What is happening is anews media collapse as some news outlets fold and others merge, consolidating operations to cut costs while also saving or redirecting money by cutting people. Mill-

er’sshow was cut so much that only a handful of people are left.Oftentimes, we’ve seen more diverse news coverage led by diverse weekend staffs as those journalistsadvance to theweekdays. These cutscome as some major outlets cut their staffs. CNN said it had to lay off about 200. By theway,this is thesame CNN that created arace and equality team in 2020 only to disband it in 2024 as political winds blew in adifferent direction.

I’m all for adiversity of opinions in news and commentary.But takinga conservative approach to news coverage isn’tthe way togo.

I’ve known Miller for decades. I’ve watched her grow as ajournalist, as a writer,asananchor and as anational correspondent. CBS and its new ownership madeits decision.

Likemany of us in this news media world, she’shad someprofessional ups and downs. ButI’ve never seen her stop working to use her unique set of personal and professional experiences to educate and inform viewers,readers and students. As I’ve often heard her say,“Asetback is nothing but asetup for acomeback.”

Miller always has something going on. She’sﬁnishing asecond book. With theCBS decision, she’sexploring news, writing and other opportunities. I’ll tell you this:The sister ain’tdone yet.

Email Will Sutton at wsutton@ theadvocate.com

Nostalgianeeds areality check

Nostalgia used to be something produced and consumed on an artisanal scale. Youcould rifle through theattic and stare at glassy-eyed daguerreotypes, or huddle around the fireon a winter evening and let grandpatell you ‘bout the fine, hardworking folks he fought with at theSecondBattleof Bull Run.

Once or twice ayear abig historical novel or biopic might make you wistful for the days when men were real men, women were real women and children died of scurvy Today nostalgia is mass-produced, and Ifear it is getting out of hand. Ifollow ﬁve Facebook pages devoted to mid-centurykitsch, afew more dedicated to vintage appliances and inﬂuencers who specialize in old recipesorcostumes. Iheartily urge this pleasant pastime upon all my readers. But Ialso urge you to remember thatthese delightful snapshotsofhistory are not thewhole thing. The inability to puthistory into perspective is not just deformingour perception of the past; it is deforming ourpolitics.

In Democrat-run areas, please turn off thelights

The phrase about turning off the lights when one leaves someplace appears to have originated with two real estate agents in Seattle. It was 1971 and Boeing was laying off employees during an economic downturn. It was meant to be humorous, though the unemployed probably didn’tsee it that way

During the Arab oil boycott in 1973, Houston newspapers invoked the phrase as they sought to lure people from the North, which was suffering from high unemployment, fuel shortages and economic stagnation. Newspaper ads told of job openings with good salaries and beneﬁts. Now comethe folks at Unleash Prosperity anonpartisan group focused on “educating policymakers and the public about government policies proven to maximize economic growth,” who have resurrected aform of the phrase (linked to aBilly Joel song) and applied it to Tuesday’selections in New York City and New Jersey.Prosperity’sbillboards, which have been placed along major thoroughfares, say respectively: “New Jersey isn’tmoving up. Families are moving out.” And “New Yorkers aren’tmoving up. They’re moving out.” That would be to places like Texas and Florida, where there are no state income taxes and life is perceived to be safer and less expensive.

Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity,and aformer senior Trumpeconomic adviser writes, “New York has lost nearly two millionresidents to other states over the last decade and New Jersey almost ahalf million. New York has lost roughly $111 billion in income and New Jersey has lost $31 billion. These states must change or the last person in the state will have to turn off the lights.” Democrats, who have mostly run New Jersey and New York City (and state) for decades are prisoners of their bad economic philosophy and seem unwilling or unable to change. One can already hear the excuse for another tax increase should Democrats continue to prevail: “Wehave lost much of our tax base, so taxes must be raised.”

your seat for an entire day,which is why long international ﬂights still offer better food and amenities than short domestic hops.

More people will then leave and Democrats will repeat themselves, including punishing “the rich,” who are the ones paying the most taxes and hiring people who pay taxes. Astudy published last year and billed as “the ﬁrst-ever systematic analysis of 110 years of state income tax implementation throughout the United States,” highlighted the consequences when taxpayers leave high tax states for states with lower or no state income taxes. It was published in the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy and titled “The Introduction of the Income Tax, Fiscal Capacity,and Migration: Evidence from U.S. States” and co-authored by Ugo Antonio Troiano, an economist and associate professor at the University of California, Riverside. The analysis looks at pre-World WarIIand post-World WarIIpersonal incometax impacts.

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Yes, you might (if you are like me) yearn for agorgeous 1950s Chambers range with its retro-space-agedesign. Its sturdy cast-iron construction and superior insulation meant that the food continued cooking longafter you turned the gas off. Youshouldalso note thatfew people todayare so strapped for cash that they will go to great lengths to economize on afew minutes of gas. That fortresslike construction unfortunately left little room for triﬂessuch as ovens. A1952 Consumer Reports rating lists the oven dimensions of a Chambers range as 12 by 19 by 19 inch-

es, which was typical for the period, while modern ranges frequently offer twice thecubic footage. It lacked contemporary features such as self-cleaning or automatic ignition. Oh, anditcost $439, roughly 20% of themedian annual income in 1952. One of thecheapest models Consumer Reportstested was $129.95, about $1,500 in today’sdollars —orabout two times what you’d pay if you ran down to HomeDepot and selected abasic Whirlpool or GE model. As ashare of income, thedifference is even more dramatic: Abasic gas stove cost almost 6% of median income in 1952, vs. about 1% today Or take travel nostalgia, a perennial favoriteamonglower-tier white-collar workers. As we cram into cattle class and contemplate our grim bags of stale pretzels, we salivate over those old ads featuring steak dinners or cut-to-order charcuterie being served to grinning passengers dressed to the nines. We forget why those passengers were dressed in their Sunday best rather than their sweatpants. Airtravel was extremely expensive, so it was an elite experience that people dressed up for. (Inthe 1950s,mymother was required to wear ahat and gloves just to pickpeopleupatthe airport.)

In 1951, Trans World Airlines would ﬂy you from New York to Los Angeles for only $110 —almost $1,400 in today’s dollars, for an 11-hour trip on anoisy propeller plane. That’s one way.Today American Airlines, which bought TWAin2001, will sell you a round trip for $427 that goes nonstop in halfthe time. The food was in part compensation for the cost and experience —the quality of thefood matters more if youare going to be stuck in

That goes double if you are tempted to romanticizethe bygone glamour of ship or rail travel, with wood-paneled dining cars and bunks to sleep in. Those amenities existed because people took along time to make journeys we now cover in afew hours.

You’re apt tobemoreinterested in thequalityofthe dining experience and more willing to pay apremiumfor nice surroundings —when that’sall you have for days on end. Especially if they distract you from thesoot that tends to blow everywhere when your trip is powered by asteam engine. Old things were better in certain ways, but they were not better,period, unless you ignore critical dimensions such as convenience, safetyand cost. Dreaming of the past while imagining all the drawbacks away is …well, a dream While dreams are ﬁne, in their place, I’m afraid we’re not doing agreat job of keeping them there. Those fantasies belong to therealm of pure imagination,along with fairies, elves and Powerball tickets. Butmysocial media feed is ﬁlled with people who seem to takethem seriously,including the vice president,who has athing for old refrigerators, and thepresident of the United States, who wants to tariff our way back to theMcKinley administration

We can’tgoback to those days, but moreimportantly,noone would want to, if they actually understood what it would cost.

MeganMcArdle in on X, @asymmetricinfo

The state-level tax policies from 1900 to 2010 examined in the paper reveal that income tax adopting states increased revenue per capita by 12% to 17%, but those increases did not correspond to increases in total revenues for the government in monetary terms. This is because the introduction of state income taxes in the post-World WarIIera led to out-migration by wealthy Americans.

“Personal income tax means atax upon labor income, ﬁrst introduced for the purpose of redistribution of wealth,” said Troiano, whose expertise includes politics and economics. “The idea was to provide services to poorer parts of the population and reduce inequality between low-income and highincome residents.”

Unfortunately,the tax-raising Democrats failed to take human nature into account. People who have the resources also have the option of moving to more economically friendly locations. Many have, but like aVietnam anti-war song said: “We’re waist deep in the big muddy and the big fool says to push on.” In this case, it’snot an unpopular war, but debt and taxes, because Democrat-run cities and states can’tlive within the means they are given.

Democrats are being held prisoners to their failed ideology by the far left. As aresult, more people in New York City,New Jersey and other states with high taxes have their ﬁngers on the light switch and their car engine is running.

Email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub. com. He is on X, @CalThomas.

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Former U.S. AttorneyGeneral Eric Holder,right, is interviewedbyCBS News correspondent Michelle Miller at the 2023 NewOrleans Book Festival at Tulane University

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Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James, aformer Tulane player,reaches for the ball as Pelicans guardJordan Poole dribbles

on Tuesdaynightinthe Smoothie King Center

Pelicans edge Hornets forﬁrstwin of season

BY LES EAST Contributing writer

Jose Alvaradoscored 18 points, including ago-ahead 3-pointerwith 15.4 seconds left,and theNew Orleans Pelicans got their ﬁrst victory of the season by defeatingthe Charlotte Hornets 116-112 on Tuesday night in the Smoothie KingCenter After Alvarado’sshot, rookie De-

rik Queen knocked the ball loose from the Hornets, and Trey Murphy made asteal andhit two free throws. Miles Bridges missed a3-pointer for the Hornets, and Saddiq Bey added afree throwfor thePelicans. Eight different Pelicansscoredin double ﬁgures,led by Murphy with 21 points,Alvarado with 18, Beyat 17, Karlo Matkovic with 13, Queen at 12, and Herb Jones, JordanPoole and Jeremiah Fears allchippingin 11.

By BRETT DUKE

Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed scores atouchdownagainst the SanFrancisco 49ersonSept.14atthe Caesars Superdome.

TheSaints traded the former undrafted free agentfor fourth- and fifth-round draft choices in 2026.

Saints unload wide receiver Shaheed, O-linemanPenning on

BY LUKE JOHNSON Staff writer

When the dust settledonthe NFLtrade deadline, the New Orleans Saints emerged with three more draft picks fortheir war chest.

The cost was twostartingplayers from their 1-8 football team —bothofwhom, in different ways, representedthe areas the franchise has comeupshort in recent years. TheSaintsstarted thingsbysendingreceiver Rashid Shaheed tothe SeattleSeahawks forfourth- andﬁfth-round picks in next year’sdraft. Minutes before the 3 p.m. buzzer, theycompletedatradewith

the offensive line-needy LosAngeles Chargers, acquiringa 2027sixthrounder in exchange for offensive lineman Trevor Penning.

“Wefeel like this can continue to build ayoung foundation that’sgoingto carry this thing for along time,” coachKellenMooresaid Tuesday to WWL-AM.

Both Shaheed andPenning hadstarted each game in which they were available this season. Both also were playing in the ﬁnal year of their contracts. Of the two, Shaheed was the moredifﬁcult decisionfor an

organization that is clearly in the midstof arebuild.

He was,atone time, an example of the things the Saints did right as afranchise. Shaheed joined the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Weber State —anundersizedplayer from asmall school who was coming offa season-ending injury in his final collegiate campaign. With the Saints, Shaheed blossomedinto one of the moreelectrifying playmakers in the NFL. He turned his first career touch —anend around midway through the 2022 season —into a44-yard touchdown. That wasthe first of his 16 scrimmage plays of ä See SAINTS, page 2C

Thomas intendstobeLSU’s ﬂoor general

UNLV transfer poised to be Tigers’nextstandoutpoint guard

BY TOYLOYBROWN III Staff writer

Assists and scoring averages aren’twhat’s most important to the new LSU point guard. Thepriorityofatrue ﬂoor generalissimple forDedan Thomas Jr.and his father,Dedan Thomas Sr

“Point guards are judged on wins and losses, andheunderstands that,” said the older Thomas, apoint guard at UNLVfrom 1991-94. At 4years old, the younger Thomas was in the gym watching beforeeventually playing forhis dad’sWest Coast Basketball AAU program. Hisdad used some of the same principles he learned from his former college coach, Jerry Tarkanian— aNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer

“Definitely taught me dangnear everything Iknow,” Thomas saidabout his dad. “I

wouldn’tbeinthis positionwithout him.”

Playingthe game the right way is the only way for the LSU junior.Being aquintessential point guard is how the 6-foot-1 lefty became theNo. 32 recruit in the2023 high school class,according to 247Sports. It’s alsowhat made him sought after when he entered the transferportal after twoseasonsatUNLV.

LSU coach Matt McMahon and associate coach David Patrick —apair of former collegepoint guards themselves —contacted Thomas andspoke to him every day until he committed to the Tigers on March 31.

“I could just feel howmuchtheyreally believed in me just over the phone,” he said.

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The Pelicans announced before thegame that Zion Williamson was sidelined by aGrade 1lefthamstring strainand will be evaluated in 7-10 days. Hamstringissueshave been especially problematic for him during the last two seasons of his

It’s Alabama week, but thecontest everyone is focusedonisthis: Who will be the next LSU football coach?

The search for Brian Kelly’ssuccessorisbeing led by VergeAusberry whowas the interim athletic director until new LSU president Wade Mousse named him thepermanent replacement for Scott Woodward on Tuesday evening. But the wayGov.Jeff Landry has inserted himself into the search complicates matters.

Onething is certain: Someone will want to take theLSU job. We’ve compiled a listof10names whoweconsider amongthe most notable names for the LSU vacancy,listed in alphabetical order

JoeBrady

CURRENT POSITION:Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator,fourth season

AGE:36

SALARY:N/A

RESUME:Bills full-time OC since 2024 (wasinterim OC in 2023) WonBroyles Awardastop college assistant in 2019 at LSU.

PREVIOUS COACHING:William & Mary(LB, 2013-14); Penn State (GA,2015-16); New OrleansSaints (offensive assistant, 2017-18); LSU (WR, 2019); Carolina Panthers(OC,2020-21); Buffalo Bills (QB, 2022)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?:Brady’s one highly successful season at LSUmakes him atrendy choice forthe job,but he never likedrecruiting. At all. Seems more likely to becomeanNFL head coach one day

Jeff Brohm

CURRENT POSITION:Louisville head coach, third season

AGE:54

SALARY:$5,981,057 per year

RESUME:92-53 record (26-9 at Louisville)

PREVIOUS COACHING:Louisville Fire, Arena League 2(HC, 2002); Louisville (QB, 2005-07; OC,2008); FAU(QB, 2009); Illinois (QB, 201011);UAB (OC, 2012);Western Kentucky (OC,2013; HC,2014-16); Purdue (HC, 2017-22)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?:Brohm is aLouisville guy through and through, so tough sell. Butfour winsagainstAPtop-five teams and offensive acumen make him worth considering. EliDrinkwitz

CURRENTPOSITION:Missouri head coach, sixth season

AGE:42

SALARY:$9million per year

RESUME:56-27 record(44-26 at

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Penning

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LSU guard DedanThomas Jr.takes the ball up the courtduring aSept. 24 practice. The UNLV transfer will help lead the Tigers in their season opener against Tarleton State.

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in the first half

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6p.m. Lehigh ValleyatBridgeportNHLN MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

5p.m. Rider at Rutgers BTN

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6p.m.N.Illinois at Toledo ESPN2

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6p.m. Alabama at Arkansas SECN

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8p.m. LPGA: TOTO JapanClassicGolf

1a.m.(Th.)DP: Abu DhabiHSBCChamp. Golf HORSE RACING

10:30p.m. Melbourne Cup: CarnivalStakes FS1 NBA

6:40 p.m. Minnesota at Newyork ESPN

7:30 p.m. NewOrleansatDallasWVUE

9:05 p.m. San AntonioatL.A.Lakers ESPN NBL

2:30 a.m. Melbourne Utd.vs.Illawarra Hawks FS2 NHL

6:30 p.m.St. Louis at Washington TNT MEN’S SOCCER

6:15 a.m. Panama vs. Ireland FS2

9a.m.U.S.vs. Burkina Faso FS2

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12:45 p.m.Brazilvs. North Korea FS2 TENNIS

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Jets deal All-Pros Gardner, Williams

Teamsmakemoves aheadofNFL tradedeadline

BY ROBMAADDI Associated Press

Sauce Gardner went from last place to ﬁrst, and teammateQuinnen Williams also is on the move in separate blockbuster trades.

The stunning deals by the New York Jets highlighted aflurryof activity ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline on Tuesday Gardner,a two-time All-Procornerback, was sent to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-rounddraft picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. The Jetswill receivethe Colts’ first-round selectionin2026 and in 2027. Williams heads to the Dallas Cowboysfor asecond-roundpick in 2026, afirst-round pick in 2027 and defensive tackle Mazi Smith

The Jets will get the better of the Dallas’ two ﬁrsts in 2027.They acquired apair of ﬁrst-rounders whentheysent two-timeAll-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons to Green Bay before the season.

“Having the opportunity to acquire atalented playerlikeSauce Gardner was one we did not want to pass on,” Colts generalmanager Chris Ballard said. “He was aplayer that we scouted heavily coming outofcollege, and there’sareason he was the fourth overall pick. Sauce is aproven cornerback. His skill and competitive naturewill elevate everyone’s play on the defensive unit. We’re thrilled he’sa Colt. On the same note, AD Mitchell is agreat person and agreat player.Webelieve he will have success in New York, and we wish him the best as he enters the next chapter of his career.”

The Cowboys (3-5-1) have the second-worst defense in theNFL and made two moves to bolster that unit. Before getting Williams, the Cowboys acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Cincinnati Bengals for aseventh-round pick

The Jets are loaded with draft picks after dealing their two best defensive players andneedto choose wiselytorebuild afranchise that has the longest active playoff droughtinthe NFL. They weren’tﬁnished making moves,

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40-plus yardswith the Saints, more than any NFL player except Miami receiver TyreekHill during that span.

“His ability to separate downﬁeld is second to none in this league,” Moore said. “He’ll continue todoit (with Seattle).”

Shaheed added value in the return game as well, earning Pro Bowl and ﬁrst-team All-Pro honors as areturn specialist in 2023. Four of Shaheed’s64careerpunt returnsgained 40 or more yards, and two went for touchdowns

But New Orleans never could ﬁgure out how to fully tapinto his play-making potential. He topped out at 719 yards receiving in 2023. He looked well on his way to shattering that last season, accumulating at least 70 yards in four ofhis first five games under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak —whom Shaheed reunites with in Seattle —but aknee injury cut his season short after six games.

This season as the No. 2wide receiver,Shaheed has put up respectable numbers— 44 catchesfor 499 yards and two touchdowns —but his 11.3 yards per catch is more than5yards below his career average coming into the season. New Orleans may have been bracing for his departure earlier this offseason. The Saintstraded afourth-round pick shortly before the start of the season for Devaughn Vele, and they also acquired Trey Palmer via waiv-

CornerbackSauceGardner looks on during aJets practice at The

Jets tradedGardner to the Colts on Tuesdayfor twoﬁrst-round draft picks and receiver Adonai Mitchell

however

Cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor was acquired from the Los Angeles Chargersfor aconditional seventh-round pick in 2028 just before the deadline. Taylorwas a sixth-round pick of theChargers in 2022 outofWake Forest. In other moves, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was traded to Jacksonvillefrom Las Vegasfor draft picks in the fourth and sixth rounds.

TheSeattle Seahawks got wideoutRashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints for picks in the fourth and ﬁfth rounds.

Edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka was traded from Cleveland to Chicago for aseventh-round pick.

The Chargersgot offensive lineman Trevor Penning from the Saintsfor a2027 sixth-roundpick.

Gardner,the AP Defensive

Rookie of the Year in 2022, signed afour-year,$120.4 million contractextension with the Jetsin July.Hejoinsthe AFC Southleading Colts (7-2) after spending his ﬁrst 31/2 seasons with the losing Jets.

Williams, athree-time ProBowl pick and 2022 All-Pro, is signed

through 2027 on acontract averaging $24 million per season.

Shaheed goes from the 1-8 Saints to the6-2 Seahawks, giving SamDarnoldanother option along with Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Meyers, who requested atrade, givesthe Jaguars(5-3) depth. TravisHunter will miss at least three moregames and BrianThomas, DyamiBrown andTim Patrick aredealing with injuries.

Wilson had requested atrade afterhis playingtime decreased for the Bengals, who have the league’sworst defense.

“Someguys have the ability to see acertainkey and, at thesame time,take astepupinthe hole,” Cowboysowner Jerry Jones said on his radioshowon105.3 TheFan “Heknows how to getinthe gaps rightnow For what we need right now,hecan come in immediately and help us at linebacker.”

The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles were aggressive leading up to thedeadline.General manager Howie Roseman addedthreeplayersto atalented roster to improve the team’schances for arepeat.

Sincethe Eagles (6-2) last

Saints offensivetackle TrevorPenning takes adrink during training camp on Aug. 5, 2022,inMetairie. Penning wastraded to the Los Angeles Chargers fora2027 sixth-round draft choice.

ersand former Patriotsreceiver

Ja’Lynn Polk in atrade

Of those three, only Vele has played this season —but sparingly.Despitethe relativepremium price the Saintspaid to acquire him, Vele has played only 40% or more of the Saints’ offensive snaps once thisseason, never topping two catchesor13yards in agiven game. Palmer has yet to appear in a game andisoninjured reserve Polk was always aplayfor 2026, as he had shoulder surgery during thepreseason In Shaheed,the Saints never could capitalize on the potentialtheyunearthed. Penningisthe ﬂip side of theSaints’organizational failings —a premiumdraft pick spent on a player who didnot pan out

In hisfourthseason, Penning wasonhis third position with the Saints, having operated as the starting leftguard formost of the season. It wasnot remotelywhat the Saints envisioned when they drafted him

TheSaintsselectedPenning in the first round of the 2022 draft with hopes he would become a franchise lefttackle, but that did not happen. Penning suffered aturf-toeinjury that derailed nearly his entire rookieseason. He made onestart in 2022, the season ﬁnale, and suffered aLisfranc injury thatforced him to spend much of the offseason in rehabilitation.

NewOrleanstrotted Penning back out as their starting left tackle in 2023,but he struggled

WR Valdes-Scantling joins practice squad of Steelers

ThePittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver MarquezValdesScantling to the practice squad on Tuesday,reuniting himwithformer teammateAaron Rodgers. The well-traveled Valdes-Scantling played alongside Rodgers from 2018-21 when they were both in Green Bay

The 31-year-old Valdes-Scantling, who won apair of Super Bowls with Kansas City in 2022 and 2023, was most recently with the SanFrancisco49ers, catching four passes for40yardsbefore being released last month.

Valdes-Scantling ﬁnds himselfon his ﬁfth team since 2023. His most productive stop in that stretch came in New Orleans, where he averaged 22.6 yardsper catchand scored four touchdowns in eight games with the Saints last season.

LIVGolf events expand to 72 holes for 2026

LIVGolf, theSaudi-funded league knownfor its54-hole events with shotgun starts, is expanding to 72 holesfor the2026 season and adding afew extra qualifying spotsina move that couldboost its bid to be recognizedbythe Ofﬁcial World Golf Ranking.

The name of theleague —the roman numeral for54—was built around its fasterpace over three rounds instead of the traditional four

Theshotgun start will remain foraleague that is likely to see 57 players. LIVpreviously saidit would take the leading two available players from the International Series ranking on the Asian Tour,and twoplayers from aJanuary qualifying tournament.

played agame, they acquired edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and cornerbacks Michael Carter and Jaire Alexander Phillips, who came fromMiami on Monday forathird-round pick, immediately bolsters the pass rush.The 2021 first-round pick had three sacks in hislast ﬁvegames for the Dolphins. All of Philadelphia’sedge rushers combined have three sacks this season.

“For us,where we are as ateam, what we believe is important to wina world championship and to being agreat team, it wasn’t ahard trade to make,”Roseman said.

Carter givesthe defense aveteran slotcornerback to allowdefensive coordinatorVic Fangio more flexibility to use Cooper DeJean outside. Alexander,atwotime Pro Bowl selection, is alowrisk, high-reward acquisition. The Baltimore Ravensalso addedanedgerusher, getting Dre’MontJones fromTennessee for aconditional ﬁfth-round pick. Jones has 41/2 sacks this season, so he’sanupgrade forthe Ravens (35) at aposition of need.

mightily and was benched before midseason.

He appeared to find stabilitylast season by switching to right tackle after NewOrleans drafted Taliese Fuaga, then embraced amove to guard thisoffseason afterthe Saints spent anotherfirst-round pick on tackle KelvinBanks. While the Saints maintained throughout they’ve been pleased with his developmentatguard, his play left plentytobedesired Penning once again dealt with aturf-toe injury during training camp, this one sidelining him for the first three games. Upon hisreturn, Penning’smost notable contribution cameinthe form of penalties, with three holdingpenalties and one false start in six games. As with receiver,New Orleans made several movesprior to the season to address offensive line depth, acquiring Luke Fortner and Asim Richards in August trades. It also has veteran offensive lineman Dillon Radunz, whostarted thefirsttwo gamesinPenning’s place, ready to go New Orleans drafted five playersinthe first round from 201822. Three of them —Penning, and defensive ends MarcusDavenport and Payton Turner —did notearn secondcontractswiththe Saints. Afourth, receiver Chris Olave, is still to be determined.

“There’s abittersweet component to this; we understand the business side of this,” Mooresaid to WWL-AM. “There’sanopportunityfromour team’sstandpoint. We feel like there’ssomevalue in this moving forward as far as the assets you collect.”

Gauff wins to stay alive in WTAFinalsinRiyadh

RIYADH,Saudi Arabia Reigning champion Coco Gauff revived her chancesofadvancing at theWTA Finals with a6-3, 6-2 winover Jasmine Paolini on Tuesday Gauff also improved herserving, hitting only three double-faults far fewer than the 17 that she produced in her opening match, a three-set loss to Jessica Pegula.

“Definitely aturnaround from my ﬁrst match,” Gauff said. “It’s the beauty of this tournament and to have another chance to prove yourself.”

Gauffnextfaces top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to determine whether she advances in the season-ending event forthe top eight players, whilePaolini was eliminated after two losses. Sabalenka leads the group after beating Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. Paoliniisalso playingdoubles with partner Sara Errani.

Padres RHP Darvish to miss entire 2026 season

Right-handerYuDarvish will missthe 2026 season forthe San Diego Padres after surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow

The 39-year-old Darvish also got an internalbrace in the surgery performed last week, thePadres announced Tuesday Darvish had Tommy John surgeryinMarch 2015 andreturned to amajor-league mound on May 28, 2016.

Thefive-timeAll-Star went5-5 with a5.38 ERA and a1.18 WHIP in 15 starts forthe Padres last seasonafter missing thefirst three monthsbecause of elbowinflammation.

Oldest living Olympian

Coste dies at age 101

CharlesCoste,the world’soldest living Olympianand acycling champion, has died. He was101.

The French presidency said in a statement Tuesday that Coste died last Thursday

Coste won the team pursuit gold medal at the 1948 Olympic Games in London at the famedHerne Hill velodrome.Hereturned to the spotlight last year as the secondto-last bearer of the Olympic flame forthe 2024 Paris Games. Emmanuel Macron’soffice said Coste was “until his final breath, the tireless messengerofacertain idea of sport.” Coste moved the Paris crowd as he carried the Olympic torch, dressed all in white in awheelchair in the rain. He lit the torches of FrenchOlympicgold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec.

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Grove in Watford,England, on Oct.8.The

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New-look LSU womenwin in afamiliarway

BY REED DARCEY Staff writer

One of the LSU women’sbasketball team’seight newcomers missed ashot from the free-throw line, but another positioned herself to clean it up.

Once ZaKiyah Johnson’sputbackattempt banked off the glass andthrough the rim, the No.5Tigers officially began the 2025-26 season, their fifth under coach Kim Mulkey.Whatturned into an 108-55 rout of Houston Christian on Tuesday in the Pete Maravich Assembly center started with Johnson’slayup —the type of field goalthat LSU scored throughout its lopsidedseasonopening win.

The Tigers debuted aroster with ﬁve freshmen and three transfers. But the overhauled group still won in the same ways aMulkeycoached team usuallywins.The defensive rebounds sparked transition chances, and offensive boards led to second-chance looks. Johnson —afreshman who ﬁnished her collegiate debut with 11 points and 11 rebounds —attacked the glass early.Mulkey startedher next to star guard Flau’jae Johnson, guard Mikaylah Williams, sophomore point guard Jada Richard and Kate Koval, atransfer cen-

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injury-plagued career

The Pelicans (1-6) playedthe front end of aback-to-back at home on Tuesday and start athree-game road trip when they visit the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday

Miles Bridges scored 22 points; KonKnueppel had 20 points and 12 rebounds; TreMann scored 18;

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Thomas is poised to be the next standout point guard for LSU, which starts the season against Tarleton State at 7p.m. Wednesday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Thomas’ unofficial debut was an exhibition win against Central Florida. Against the experienced Big 12 team, his crafty scoring and snappy passing stood out, resulting in 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting, nine assists, two stealsand two turnovers in a75-68 road win.

“I really haven’tplayed with apoint guard like DJ,” junior Jalen Reed said. “I got extreme confidence in my guy right here.” Thomas hadthe ideal teacher to learn the position from in his dad, who was second in the country in assistsper game (8.6)during the 1992-93 season. But his dad won’ttake all of the credit.

“Naturally,he’sagiver,” the elder Thomas said. “I believe that point guards are born, they’re not something you can make.”

At the SoutheasternConferencemediaday,McMahon said his point guard has been a“breath of freshair” with his mind for the game and trustworthiness as a decision-maker

“(He has) the ability to make the people around him better,which Ithink is alwaysthe most important trait of an elite point guard,” McMahon said.

LSU pursued Thomas with fervor because of how well he improveda weakness fromlastyear.

But why did the No. 15-ranked playerinthe transfer portal, according to 247Sports, choose aprogram that hasn’tmade the NCAA Tournament since 2021-22?

Thomas said he believes in McMahon’svision for him andthe team. He also likes that his new coach has experiencecoach-

ter from Notre Dame. Notably,the LSUstartinglineup didnot include transfer guard MiLaysiaFulwiley. Shecameoff the benchonTuesday,just like she didinthe two seasons sheplayed with herhometown South Carolina program. She checked in to aloud ovation halfway through the ﬁrst quarter,then drilled astep-back 3-pointer from theright wing.

Fulwileyﬁnished with agamehigh21 points on 8-of-14shooting in 21 minutes ofaction. She started thesecond half in place of Richard, then quickly showed why shewas oneofthe top transfers of the 2025 cycle.

LSU’sfirst two buckets of the third quarter were Fulwiley’s hard, driving layupsthrough contact. Thejunior guard converted both free throws she earned with those drivestothe rim,then raced back in transitiontospike ashot outofbounds.

Fulwiley wasone of five LSU players who scored in double ﬁgures.

Williams,ajunior,added14 points on 6-of-9 shooting and seven assists. Flau’jae Johnson, asenior, notched 12 points, six rebounds andfoursteals.

All 12 activeTigers saw the ﬂoor, and none of them played more than 23 minutes.LSU also shot7of13

Collin Sexton scored17; andRyan Kalkbrennerhad 10points and 11 rebounds for Charlotte. Former Tulane guard Sion James started for the Hornets (3-5) and hadsix points andﬁve rebounds in 31 minutes.

TheHornetsscored the first 11 pointsofthe third quarter to turna two-point halftime deﬁcit into a7061 lead.

ThePelicans crept within two points on ﬁve occasionsbut couldn’t pull even, and Charlotte took a93-87 lead into the fourth quarter

from beyond thearc and 17 of 23 at the free-throw line.

Houston Christian, ateam that plays in the Southland Conference, convertedonly 38% of its ﬁeld-goalattempts and turned the ball over 33 times.LSU scored 46 points off those giveaways while also outrebounding theHuskies

Knueppelmade a3-pointer to start the fourth-quarter scoring, but New Orleanskeptchipping away until Alvarado’sheroics. Charlotte made three consecutive 3-pointers and opened a17-8lead beforethe Pelicans came to life. Jones, Murphy,Alvaradoand Poole each madea3-pointer, andMatkovic added seven points duringa 25-10 run that gave New Orleans asixpoint lead. Bridges’ 3-pointer trimmedthe lead to 33-30 after afirst quarter

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ing special point guards suchasJaMorant at MurrayState.

“He feels like I’m the type of point guard that he needs to get this thing back going,” Thomas said.

Any pressure to break the March Madnessdry spell at LSU doesn’tbother Thomas.

He’s solely focusedongetting wins andmakinghis teammates’ lives easier on theﬂoor

Joining an established powerhouse never has been his style, anyway.While many of the players his dad comesacross on the AAU circuitoften bounce around to differentteams,his son wanted to remain in his hometownofLas Vegas. When he picked ahigh school, theyounger Thomas didn’t choose the place that traditionally wins state titles He told hisdad, Idon’t wantto go to Bishop Gorman, Iwanttoplayagainst thoseguys,”his dadrecalled.

Thomasplayed at Liberty in Henderson, Nevada. As asophomore, he lost three straight times to aBishop Gormanteamled bysenior DarrionWilliams,who now stars at NorthCarolina State.

In thefourthmatchup, with astate championship on the line, Liberty won 6362 in overtime, squashing its opponents’ hopes of a10th straight state title.

After being named Las VegasGatoradeBoysBasketball Player of the Year in 2023, he graduated high school ayear early. He wantedtoget to college sooner to enroll at UNLV instead of committing to high majorsthat offered him, such as Florida, Arizona, UCLA andHouston.

“When you’reafreshman like that, it’s alot of pressure,” theelder Thomas said. “You got adad that playedatUNLV, youknow. I have one of the biggest AAU programshere, so there’salwaysbeen kind of that pressure on him to perform.”

His son was also160 pounds whiletrying to adjust to thephysicalityof college hoops. Even with those obstacles, the 18-yearold’sraw skills prevailed. He was the Mountain West Conference co-freshman of the yearafter averaging 13.6 points and5.1 assists.

His dad had no qualms with his son leaving his alma mater,ashefeltitwas time to leave homeand seek the bigger challenge of the SEC.

“Anybody worth theirsalt wants to play on that stage, play againstthe best kids,” the elder Thomas said.

Hisson agrees andis ready to put on ashow.

“Pack the PMAC because it’sgoing to be exciting,”he said.

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Houston Christian leading scorer Grace Booth finished with 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting and seven rebounds.

LSU nextwill host Southeastern Louisianaat7 p.m.Thursday.After thatgame, theTigers will hit theroad to face Georgia Southern

in which thePelicans made 6-of-10 3-pointers. NewOrleansnever relinquished the lead in the second quarter,and Murphy scored 13 of his points in

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theperiod as thelead grew to 5745.Bridgesscored sevenpoints and Charlotte ﬁnishedona 14-4 run that trimmed the lead to 61-59 at halftime

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Tulane in rare underdog role in battle vs. Memphis

BY GUERRY SMITH

In October 2023, Tulane rallied from an 11-point, third-quarter

deﬁcit to win at Memphis 31-21 in the midst of an incredible string of success on the road. Oddsmakers do not expect a repeat performance Friday night (8 p.m., ESPN).

Coming off its ﬁrst road loss in a regular-season American Conference contest since a season-ending trip to Memphis in 2021, the Green Wave (6-2, 3-1) is a 6-point underdog to the Tigers (8-1, 4-1) It is the ﬁrst time the Wave has not been favored in league play since the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2022, when it was a 1-point underdog at Cincinnati 24 league games ago.

The point spread is understandable. Memphis has won 11 in a row at home dating to the start of 2024, including a dramatic 34-31 fourthquarter comeback against thenNo. 18 South Florida two weeks ago at Liberty Stadium. Tulane has been shaky away from home all season, barely beating South Alabama, which is now 2-7, and getting clobbered by Ole Miss before bottoming out in last Thursday’s 48-26 loss to Texas-San Antonio

“I’ve searched for a lot of answers on it,” Tulane coach Jon Sumrall said “I am going to change one thing with our travel just to see if it may help our guys. I’m not going to give it away to you. I’ll tell you maybe after the game I don’t know if it will work. We’ll ﬁnd out on Friday.” Memphis, which ended Tulane’s 17-game regular-season conference winning streak with a 34-24 victory at Yulman Stadium last Thanksgiving, would be a chal-

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State (OC, 2016-18); Appalachian State (HC, 2019)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?: Drinkwitz has squeezed a lot of wins out of Mizzou, but he is 7-16 against AP Top 25 teams. That said, he’s a bright offensive mind and likely would take the job if offered.

Brent Key

CURRENT POSITION: Georgia Tech head coach, fourth season

AGE: 47

SALARY: $4,500,000 RESUME: 26-17 record (all at Georgia Tech)

PREVIOUS COACHING: Western Carolina (TE/RB, 2004); UCF (GA, 2005; TE, 2006-07; TE/Special teams, 2008; OL, 2009-13; OC/ OL, 2014; OC/RB, 2015); Alabama (OL, 2016-18); Georgia Tech (OL/ Run game coordinator 2019-22; interim coach, 2022)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?: Like Brohm, Key is coaching at his alma mater and that could make him play hard to get. But the way he’s made Georgia Tech an ACC/ CFP contender makes him worth the pursuit.

Lane Kiffin

CURRENT POSITION: Ole Miss head

lenging opponent anywhere. The Tigers rank third in the American in scoring (37.7 points per game) and are second in scoring defense (19.2).

Quarterback Brendon Lewis, a transfer from Nevada, has rushed for 562 yards and eight touchdowns, and thrown for 1,869 yards and 10 scores. Running backs Greg Desrosiers Sutton Smith and Frank Peasant have combined for 1,187 yards and 19 touchdowns — with all averaging more than 5 yards per carry Wide receiver Cortez Braham, who played with Lewis at Nevada last season, has 39 catches for 632 yards and seven scores. A senior-dominated offensive line returned four starters this season.

Defensively, the Tigers are eighth in the FBS in tackles for loss and tied for seventh with 12 interceptions.

“They are really talented and well coached,” Sumrall said “Offensively they are explosive. You watch them, and there’s not really a weakness but there’s a lot of strengths.”

Tulane’s focus is on ﬂushing its performance in San Antonio and giving itself a chance to win. Four giveaways sank an offense that otherwise was productive, gaining 434 yards and averaging 7.1 yards per play The Wave committed only six turnovers through its ﬁrst seven games.

“If you eliminate those, we played good everywhere else,” center Jack Holliﬁeld said about the offense. “Obviously, you can’t turn the ball over.”

coach, sixth season

AGE: 50

SALARY: $9 million a year

RESUME: 113-53 record (52-19 at Ole Miss). Won two Conference USA titles at Florida Atlantic.

PREVIOUS COACHING: Jacksonville Jaguars (offensive quality control, 2000); USC (TE, 2001; WR, 2002-04; OC, 2005-06); Oakland Raiders (HC, 2007-08); Tennessee (HC, 2009); USC (HC, 2010-13); Alabama (OC, 2014-16); FAU (HC, 2017-19)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?: Talk about complicated. The Rebels are almost certain to be in the CFP, making a wait for him long and difﬁcult. He also would be expensive to pull away from Ole Miss Still, checks a lot of boxes and has to be high on the list at LSU and Florida.

Dan Lanning

CURRENT POSITION: Oregon head coach, fourth season

AGE: 39

SALARY: $10.4 million a year RESUME: 42-7 record (all at Oregon). Won 2024 Big Ten title.

PREVIOUS COACHING: Arizona State (RC, 2013); Sam Houston State (DB, 2014); Alabama (GA, 2015); Memphis (ILB, 2016-17); Georgia (OLB, 2018; DC, 2019-21)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?: He recently said he’s never leaving Oregon, but all coaches say that. He would

Ohio State gets top billing in initial rankings

Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama next

BY EDDIE PELLS AP national writer

Ohio State received top billing in the ﬁrst College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday, followed by Indiana, Texas A&M and Alabama. The top three head into the ﬁnal four weeks of the regular season undefeated. Another team with no losses, BYU of the Big 12, was ranked seventh. At No 5 was Georgia, followed by Ole Miss. All of the top six came from either the Big Ten or Southeastern Conference — a dose of business as usual despite a season that has been anything but predictable.

The defense needs to improve across the board after producing a negligible pass rush, struggling to cover anyone and giving up big plays repeatedly to the Roadrunners. In addition to linebacker Sam Howard’s return from a two-game injury absence, Sumrall said safety Jack Tchienchou was healthy enough to play after missing the second half last week.

Tulane is trying to reach the American championship game for a league-record fourth year in a row Memphis, which has won 29 games since the start of 2023, is striving to get there for the ﬁrst time in coach Ryan Silverfield’s six-year tenure.

Although neither team has much continuity from last year’s meeting — the Wave brought in 60 newcomers while the Tigers welcomed an NCAA-high 78 — the guys who played in that game have extra incentive. Tulane was 17th in the College Football Playoff rankings and pursuing Boise State for the automatic playoff berth that went to the top Group of Five conference champion, but the loss to Memphis sent it into a three-game tailspin.

“It ruined our season last year,” Howard said. “After that game, it seemed like we never bounced back. We deﬁnitely have a chip on our shoulder Obviously, our season is on the line. That’s the main thing right now We have to play with an edge.”

Maybe being in the rare role as an underdog will help the Wave.

“We’re trying to stay positive as much as we can,” Holliﬁeld said. “We still have a good team. Everything we want is ahead of us. We still can win the conference championship. Having that mindset is everything.”

be as expensive as anyone to pry out of his current school with a $20 million buyout. Still, he probably should be at the top of LSU’s list.

Clark Lea

CURRENT POSITION: Vanderbilt head coach, ﬁfth season

AGE: 43

SALARY: $3,711,137

RESUME: 23-35 record (all at Vanderbilt). Won 2024 SEC coach of the year

PREVIOUS COACHING: South Dakota State (LB, 2007-08); UCLA (GA, 2009; LB, 2010-11); Bowling Green (LB, 2012); Syracuse (LB, 201315); Wake Forest (LB, 2016); Notre Dame (LB, 2017; DC, 2018-20)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?: Lea has done an incredible job at Vanderbilt the past two seasons, getting the Commodores into CFP contention. One huge question, though: How much is Vandy’s success about Lea and how much is it quarterback Diego Pavia?

Nick Saban

CURRENT POSITION: College football analyst, ESPN

AGE: 74

SALARY: N/A

RESUME: 297-71-1 record (48-16 at LSU). Won seven national titles (one at LSU), 12 conference titles (two at LSU), 14 national and ﬁve SEC coach of the year awards.

This marked the first of six weekly rankings the 12-person playoff committee will release this season, ending Dec. 6 when the ﬁnal list will set the bracket for college football’s 12-team playoff.

That tournament begins Dec. 19-20 with four games on the campus of seeds No. 5-8. The top four seeds play winners of those games over the New Year holiday and the title game is set for Jan 19 at Hard Rock Stadium outside Miami.

Texas Tech was ranked eighth and Oregon came in at No 9. Rounding out the top 12 were Notre Dame the only team in the Top 25 not from a power conference — then Texas and Oklahoma But if the bracket were set based on these rankings, the Longhorns and Sooners would miss out — bumped by No. 14 Virginia of the ACC and Memphis of the American. That’s thanks to a rule that places the ﬁve bestranked conference champions into the bracket even if they’re not in the top 12. Memphis wasn’t among the committee’s top 25 but was still the highest ranked leader in a Group of 5 conference. Still holding out hope are teams such as 16th-ranked Vanderbilt and 17th-ranked Georgia Tech, each of whom spent time in the AP Top 10 this season thanks to upsets that turned college football upside down through September and October Tweaks in bracket

23.Washington 6-2

24. Pittsburgh 7-2

25.Tennessee 6-3

The four highest-ranked teams determined by the selection committee will be seeded Nos. 1-4 and receive a first-round bye. Seeds 5-12 will play each other in the first round.

“We felt like a separator there was defensively, and Ohio State and Indiana were better defensively,” said committee chair Mack Rhoades, the athletic director at Baylor Rhoades also spent time discussing Oregon, which was ranked sixth in the AP poll but ninth in the playoff rankings. The Ducks’ best win this year was a 20-point victory over Northwestern.

“When we looked at and evaluated Oregon, we really looked at the quality of the team and how they looked on ﬁlm,” Rhoades said.

The biggest change in the setup of this year’s bracket was eliminating the ﬁrst-round bye for the four best conference champions. It would mean that Virginia, instead of jumping from a No. 14 ranking to a No 3 seed, would be seeded 11th with a road game against Ole Miss. It would also place the SEC’s best team, Texas A&M, one spot behind Indiana. The ranking of the top three undefeateds was among the most anticipated decisions coming from the committee. They ended up placing them in the same order as voters in this week’s AP Top 25. It left questions as to how much weight the committee will give to strength of schedule: A&M’s was 18 notches higher than Ohio State’s and 24 higher than Indiana’s.

PREVIOUS COACHING: Kent State (LB, 1975-76); Syracuse (OLB 1977); West Virginia (DB, 197879); Ohio State (DB, 1980-81); Navy (DB, 1982); Michigan State (DC, 1983-87); Houston Oilers (DB, 1988-89); Toledo (HC, 1990); Cleveland Browns (DC, 1991-94); Michigan State (HC, 1995-99); LSU (HC, 2000-04); Miami Dolphins (HC, 2005-06); Alabama (HC, 2007-23) WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?: Saban has maintained he’s retired and appears to enjoy TV even if that means sitting next to Pat McAfee on the “College GameDay” set. Still, if there’s one school he would listen to, it likely would be LSU (although Ausberry said Tuesday there’s no way Saban is coming back to coaching). Would not be a long-term coach but could reestablish a championship culture.

Kelvin Sheppard

CURRENT POSITION: Detroit Lions defensive coordinator ﬁrst season

AGE: 37

SALARY: N/A

RESUME: A member of the Lions’ coach staff since 2021.

PREVIOUS COACHING: LSU (director of player development, 2020); Detroit Lions (OLB, 2021; LB, 202224)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?: If LSU called, he’d likely come, but probably too little experience for a job

this big. Still, his meteoric coaching rise makes the former LSU player one to watch.

Jon Sumrall

CURRENT POSITION: Tulane head coach, second season AGE: 43

SALARY: N/A

RESUME: 38-11 record (15-7 at Tulane). Won two Sun Belt Conference titles at Troy and was SBC coach of the year in 2022.

PREVIOUS COACHING: University of San Diego (DL, 2007-09; DC, 201011); Tulane (Co-DC, 2012-14); Troy (DB/Special teams, 2015-17); Ole Miss (LB, 2018); Kentucky (LB, 2019-20, Co-DC, 2021); Troy (HC, 2022-23)

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?: Tulane’s loss at UTSA last week dimmed the Green Wave’s playoff hopes but also makes it more likely he will be available at season’s end. He has been mentioned as a strong candidate at Auburn, but if LSU came calling, it would be hard to turn down.

Note: Private schools such as Tulane and NFL franchises are not required to make coaches’ salaries public. Salary ﬁgures are from a USA Today database published Oct. 8.

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ulane offensive lineman Jack Hollifield, center, takes a moment to cool off during a scrimmage on Aug. 16. Hollifield said the Green Wave needs to cut down on turnovers after committing four in a loss to UTSA.

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Williams perfectfromﬂoor as Tulane handlesSamford

BY GUERRYSMITH

Contributing writer

Ron Hunter’sTulane teams traditionally start slow as newcomers try to figure out their roles and get comfortable in his hardto-learn matchup defense. Not this season. The Green Wave set the tone with tenacious halfcourt defense early and rodethe perfect shooting of Georgetown transfer Curtis Williams to an 8572 opening-night victory against Samford on Monday at Devlin Fieldhouse Williams went 6-of-6 in the first half, drained two quick 3s after the break and finished 9-of-9from the floor in Tulane’sfirst game since the drowning death of team leader Gregg Glenn over the summer Asher Woods led the Wave with 24 points. Williams contributed acareerhigh 22, after spending his first two years at Louisville and Georgetown, while adding six rebounds,two assists and asteal withzero turnovers in anearlyflawless performance. His outburst came after he scored only two points in an exhibition game against Centenary six nights earlier “I felt good,” he said. “The last two scrimmages and the exhibition game we had, I’ve been forcing it and really haven’tbeen playing to my suit. Tonight Iwas just flowing into the offense.”

Tulane answered every Samford run, survivinga 34-point blitzkriegfrom graduate transfer Jadin Booth, who sank 10 3-pointers and kept the Bulldogs within range for almost 30

minutes. Whenhefinally cooled down, the Wave went on a17-5 spurtthat Williams capped with a slick feed to Scotty Middletonfor alayup and apull-up jumper that made the score 83-65 with 3:21 left That was the only shot he took in theﬁnal17minutes even thoughhewas on a heater

“When they talk about team andchemistry and building that, Ijust felt like me forcing shots wouldn’t have helped that,” he said. “I just really wanted to play the right way,and that’s what Icame out and did today.”

Tulane made 17 of 26 attempts in atorridsecond half, hitting 58.5%overall and going 11-of-21 from 3-pointrange. Preseason American Conference player of theyearRowan Brumbaugh hadthreetreys,five steals and six rebounds Typical of thenight: Woods deflected apass to cause aturnover in the first half,thenfinished at the other end with anifty spin move that drew afouland allowed him to complete a three-point play.Two minutes later,centerPercy Danielsdeflected apass that led to aBrumbaugh layup atthe end of a14-2 run as Tulane turned a10-6 deficit into a20-12 advantage. After Booth hit apair of 3s to give Samford a brieflead, Woodssank six free throws and Williams drained astep-backbaseline 3-pointertocap a14-0 surge that gave the Wave thelead for good “Our energy was good, onethrough eight,”Hunter said. “Those guys looked really,really good.”

Tyler Ringgold, start-

ing as an undersizedcenter, scored 10 points and blocked three shots forTulane.Middleton had seven points andsix rebounds.

OralRoberts transferJosiah Moore and KJ Greene combined for 10 points and four assists off thebench.

“Tyler made astatement withhis energy,and these guys kind of picked it up from there,” Hunter said. “The things he didwon’t showuponthe stat sheet but hisenergy wascontagious.”

Energy was what Glenn providedalong with his combination of post skills and ballhandlingability Hisabsence will be foremostinthe minds of everyone on the team all year

“Wemake no secrets this isn’tsomething that’sever going away,” Hunter said. “Weplayedinhis honor. It looked like fiveGregg Glenns running around tonight. One thing we can controlishow hardweplay, andthis is ahard-playing group.

Samford, which lost coach Bucky McMillan to Texas A&M,was picked third in the Southern Conference preseason coaches poll despitereturning only three reserves.Booth’sarrival was amajor reason. He hit apairof3soff inbounds passesand sank a 28-foot shot whileBrumbaugh bumpedinto him, turning it into afour-point play, but the Wave held the rest of the Bulldogs to 15of-41 shooting.

“When we needed to make stops, we made them,” Hunter said. “To hold ateam like that almost under70points is noteasy.”

Tulane will host Texas Stateat1 p.m.Saturday

UNOmen open season with upsetwin over TCU

BY SPENCERURQUHART Staff writer

The new-look UNO men’s basketball team opened its season on theroad against Big 12 foe TCU and delivered a78-74 upset win on Monday night in Fort Worth, Texas.

The win wasUNO’s ﬁrst against apower-conference opponent since 2016 and marked TCU’sfirst nonconference home loss since 2022. UNO opened the 202526 season with a1-0 record despite beinga21.5-point underdog on DraftKings prior to tipoff.

Here are ﬁve takeaways from UNO’swin over TCU witha roster made up of 13 new players in Percy “Master P” Miller’sﬁrst season as president of basketball operations.

Earlyleadwas key

Astrong start for UNO led to a44-28 halftime lead UNO took anine-point lead after aColeton Benson 3-pointer,and it led by double digits with 10:35 to go in the half on ajump shot

by JakevionBuckley. UNO led by 10 points with 4:01 to go in thegame and was abletohang on despite an 8-0TCU run in the closing minutes that cutthe leadto two points.

Benson shines ATexas State transfer who found himself back in his home state forUNO’s season opener,Benson was thetop scorer against TCU. He ﬁnished with 22 points on 7-of-19shooting overall and4-of-13 on 3-point attempts. He also pulled down sixrebounds. One of Benson’s3-pointers gave UNO a17-pointlead, and he made apair of clutch free throws with 18 seconds to go.

Improved depth

UNO broughtineight transfers alongwith five freshmen, andseveral of them contributedheavily in theseason-opening win.

UNO’sopening-night rotation was 10 players deep, with returning player MJ Thomasand freshman Panagiotis Pagonis seeing

Chapelle nearsstate berth

BY CHRISTOPHERDABE Staff writer

Chapelle junior Victoria McCann is ahard-swinging outsidehittercapable of puttingthe volleyball down with tremendous force, andwhen she’snot playing on thefront line, teammate Audrey Dubuc can bring another set of skills.

The duo showed as much during athree-set sweep of Hahnville in theﬁrst round of the LHSAA Division I playoffs

McCann(12 kills, two blocks) andDubuc (13 kills, oneblock, nine digs) helped carry No. 10 seeded Chapelle to a25-20, 25-10, 25-10 victory Tuesday that put the Chipmunks one win away from makinga ﬁfth consecutive trip to the state tournament at the Cajundome in Lafayette.

The pair has played on varsity together since they were freshmen, and each has grown intotheir leading roles.

“Every year,I just think we just keep improving and building together,” said McCann,who played setter beforeshe hit agrowth spurt to reach 5-foot-10 andbecame an outside hitter midway through her sophomore season.

McCann scored manyof her pointsagainst Hahnville with hard-pounding spikes, while Dubuc played with moretouch.

CoachJodee Pulizzano said Dubuc is “deﬁnitely the heart”ofthe team.“She’s able to controlthe games with heremotion,” Pulizzano said. “Sometimes,when she was younger,itgot the best of her. Butshe’sstarting to mature.”

That maturation has made it so that “losing apoint doesn’t affect me as much because Iknow we got the next one, andwejustmove on,” said Dubuc, who helped Chapelle overcome adeﬁcit in the ﬁrst set.

Chapelle (26-15) trailed Hahnville 6-3 in the ﬁrst set

and went ahead forgood at 12-11 after the teamswere tied five times with three lead changes. The second set featured a7-1 runincluded four kills fromDubuc and an 8-1 run that included three kills and one block from McCann.

Chapelle trailed brieﬂy in the third set and wentahead for good when McCann put downakill and ablock that madethe score 5-3.

Other contributors includedseniorChloeArnold (seven kills), sophomore Lilly Camardelle (three kills, threeblocks), seniorLilly Weaver (three kills, two aces), senior Blythe Bonnaffons (three kills) and junior Kendall Allen (three aces).

For No.23Hahnville (1824), which graduated seven seniors from the team that wenttostate last season, junior Maci Hollingsworth (10 kills, oneassist)and senior JadaMoore (six kills, one block) were key players.

The winwas the latest in a season that included notable victories over the likesof No. 1seed Dominican along with reigning Division II state championHaynesand Newman,the No. 2seed in

more than20minutes off the bench. Astarter last season, Thomas scored 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting against TCU.

Sounddefense

TCU struggledtoget its shot going on Monday.The Horned Frogs shot just 38.8% from theﬁeld anda dismal 11.1% from 3-point range.UNO also dominated on theglass with a39-28 advantage. While TCU began scoring moredown the stretch, UNO led for the entirety of the second half.

Clutch free throws

Benson convertedona pair of free throws with18 seconds left to give UNO a four-point lead, and Buckley hit one of his two free throws to increase thelead to ﬁve. TCU got back within three points, butBuckleymade one of two free throws withtwo seconds to go to put UNO up by four and seal the win.

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Division IV

Thewin againstDominican helped Chapelle achieve athree-way tie atop the district standings that included Mount Carmel.

“Wedeﬁnitely have taken the turn to becomea consistently good team,” Pulizzano said. “Wehave had our moments of brightness, but Ithink nowwe’re getting more consistent at keeping at that higher level of play.” Pulizzano notedsome matches that included some high set scores andthat went the full ﬁve sets.

“There are somematches that we didn’tﬁnish, but we were rightthere,” shesaid.

“Ifyou look at our schedule, we’re like,30-28 losing, 3230. Imean, it’scrazy.The scores werereally high, but we competed. Last year we didn’tcompete thewhole time. We were young, but we weren’t sure of ourselves. The difference is ourmental gameand our mental capacity.Asyou mature, you get better.”

Chapelle will face No. 7C.E. Byrd or No. 26 West Monroe in the next round, afterthose teamsplaytheir ﬁrst-round match Wednesday.

Tulane guard Curtis Williams shoots over Samfordguard KamMartin, left, during

N.O. native Butera gets twopromotions

Became MLBmanager,dad on same day

Blake Butera never will forget Oct. 30, 2025.

At 1:17 p.m., his wife, Caroline, gave birth to the couple’sﬁrst child at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, an 8-pound, 10-ounce girl named Blaire Margaux Butera

served for seven years as acoach and farm director.Inhis most recent position, he was asenior director ofplayer development for the Rays, who drafted him in the 35th roundout of Boston College in 2015.

thenext level.

Afew hours later,Butera signed amultiyearcontract to become the manager of the Washington Nationals. At 33, the New Orleans native and former Mandeville High School standout became the youngest Major LeagueBaseball manager in 53 years, since Frank Quilici in 1972. Not bad for akid who learned to hit abaseball on the ﬁeld behind the one-story brick schoolhouse at Lake Castle School in Madisonville

“Thursday was one for the books,” said Barry Butera, Blake’sfather,while commuting to the Raleigh-Durham airport Friday with his wife, Rhonda, after the couple experienced the whirlwind week with their youngest son. “It was an unbelievable day.”

The Nationals announced the newsofButera’shiring on Halloween. His introductory news conference is scheduled forNov 17 in Washington D.C.

“Myguy!!!” said newlyhired OriolesmanagerCraig Albernaz in apost on Xwhen news of Butera’shiring broke. “Elitehuman, friend, husband and teacher Ihope the rest of the leagueis ready for this impact. I’m proud of youbrother.”

Blake Butera landed the Nationals’ gig after developing astrong reputation as ateacher anddeveloper of talent in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, where he

While Butera enjoyed ameteoric rise to the big leagues, he paid hisduesalongthe way,showing precocity at everystop.Hemanaged fourminor-league teams —the ﬁrst at 25yearsold —and spent ayear as thequality-control coach for Leones del Escogido in theDominican Winter League. He was the bench coach for Team Italy in the2023 World Baseball Classic.

“Everything he’sdone, he’sbeen way ahead of the curve,”said his father,who has beenthe principal andbaseball coach at Lake Castle Privateschool since founding it in 1994. “There’snobody that studiesthe gameand loves thegame more than Blake does. He just eats, sleepsand drinks it.”

Theelder Butera said the Nationals didtheirhomework on his son. PaulToboni, the new director of baseballoperations for the Nationals, called him during the search process and spent 50 minutes learning about Blake’s backgroundand upbringing on thenorthshore. Butera and Toboni,35, now form the youngest manager-GM combo in the major leagues

“I’ve always believed that you win with people, and from our very ﬁrst conversation, it was clear that Blakeisthe right person andthe right leader for this role,” Toboni said inastatement.

“Blake comes into this position with experienceinavariety of roles in player development, includingasasuccessful manager, making him uniquely qualiﬁed to get themost outofthe players in theclubhouse and help us reach

“He possesses astrongbaseball acumen and has areputation for building strong relationships with players and staff, making him agreat ﬁt for us in Washington, D.C. We’re so excited to welcome him to theNationals family.”

Baseball is in the Buteras’ blood. Barry was astar inﬁelder at Jesuit High School and Tulane, and spent four years in the Boston Red Sox system in thelate 1970s and early 1980s. Blake’s older brother,Barry Jr., played at Jesuit and Boston College, and made it to the ClassAAlevel of theHouston Astros organization.

Blake’sappointmentvalidates years of coaching and parenting by theelder Butera. Barry started teaching at the original Lake Castle school his father founded in New Orleans East, shortly after retiring from baseball in 1980. He opened Lake Castle Private School in Madisonville in 1994 and said Blakewould attend Jets’ baseball practices and games at an early age.

“Weshouldn’tkeep him out of the dugout,” said Barry,who coached his sons for their entire youthplaying careers. “The kid has been around baseball his whole life. If Ihad anickel for every groundball Ihit to him and his brother,I’d be richer than Bill Gates.”

Since news broke last week, theButeras have been inundated with well wishes, congratulatorytexts and phone calls from friends and family members. One of the ﬁrst came from Denver Broncos assistant coach Pete Carmichael, afellow former Boston College baseball standout who befriended theButeras during his tenure coaching withthe New OrleansSaints. In landing themanagerial

aminor

job,Butera becomes the third New Orleans native to manage a major-league team, joining Ron Washington (Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels) and Mel Ott (New York Giants).

“Blake is as even-keel as you can get, but he is very,very ex-

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cited about it,” his father said. “How manypeople become major-league managers at 33 on the sameday as their ﬁrst child is born? It’s unbelievable.”

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RUSHING—Arizona, Demercado 14-79, Knight 9-27, Dortch 1-9, Brissett 5-4. Dallas

J.Williams 15-83,Prescott 4-34, Turpin 1-3, Davis 1-3. PASSING—Arizona, Brissett21-31-0-261. Dallas,Prescott 24-39-1-250. RECEIVING—Arizona, Harrison 7-96,McBride 5-55, Mi.Wilson 3-61,Higgins 3-30, Knight 2-20, Demercado1-(minus 1).Dallas, Lamb 7-85, Pickens 6-79,Ferguson 5-50, Flournoy 2-12, Turpin 2-10, Schoonmaker 1-14, J.Williams 1-0. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Dallas, Aubrey 68 College basketball Women’s state schedule Monday’s games Southeastern 105,Centenary 49 McNeese100, Pensacola Christian College 38 Nebraska103, Northwestern State 46 Tulane 74, Campbell72 Nicholls 72, Alcorn 66 Bowling Green 55,UL46 Iowa 86, Southern 51 Oklahoma State 109, UNO 48 UL-Monroe 80, Eastern Michigan 73 Tuesday’s games Southern Methodist 96,Grambling 70 Arkansas 93, Louisiana Tech 81 LSU 108, Houston Christian 55 Men’s state schedule Monday’s games Arkansas 109, Southern 77 Ball State 75, UL-Lafayette 64 Grambling 91, Huston Tillotson 47 McNeese110, Champion Christian College 46 UNO 78, TCU74 Northern Illinois 100, UL-Monroe 80 TexasA&M 98, Northwestern State 68 Tulane 85, Samford72 Ole Miss 88, Southeastern 58 Tuesday’s games Kentucky 77, Nicholls 51 Louisiana Tech at Nevada, n Wednesday’s games Southern at Marquette, 7p.m. Tarleton State at LSU,7p.m. Late Monday Tulane 85, Samford72 SAMFORD(0-1): Bjornstad 0-2 0-0 0, Faulkner 7-13 2-6 16, Pollard1-4 0-0 3, Booth 10-205-5 34, K.Norris 3-11 2-2 10,C.Norris 2-3 0-24 Wilburn0-2 0-0 0, Martin 0-1 0-0 0, Shaver2-2 1-2 5, Campbell-Finch0-3 0-0 0. Totals 25-61 10-17 72. TULANE (1-0): Middleton 3-7 0-0 7, Ringgold 3-7 2-210, Brumbaugh 4-9 1-2 12, Williams 9-9 0-022, Woods 7-139-9 24, Greene 2-4 0-0 4, J.Moore3-4 0-0 6, Daniels 0-0 0-0 0, Bradford0-0 0-0 0. Totals 31-53 12-13 85. Halftime: Tulane 43-33. 3-Point Goals: Samford12-31 (Booth 9-17,K.Norris 2-7,Pollard 1-2, Bjornstad 0-1, Campbell-Finch 0-1,Martin 0-1, Wilburn0-2),Tulane 11-21 (Williams 4-4, Brumbaugh 3-5, Ringgold2-5, Middleton 1-2, Woods 1-2, J.Moore0-1, Greene 0-2). Rebounds: Samford30(Pollard9), Tulane 28 (Middleton, Brumbaugh, Williams 6) Assists: Samford17(K.Norris7), Tulane 14 (Woods 3) Total Fouls: Samford10, Tulane 15. A: 1,467 (4,100). Men’s national scores Tuesday EAST Manhattan 125, St. Joseph’s (BKN)59 Monmouth 96,Caldwell68 NJIT 72, Fordham 61 Sacred Heart 103,USMerchant Marine Academy46 UMBC 74, Penn State-York 53 West Virginia 70, Mount St. Marys54 SOUTH East Carolina 92, GeorgiaSouthern89 East Tennessee State 102, Converse 50 Florida State 108,AlcornState

ASSOCIATEDPRESS FILEPHOTO Hudson ValleyRenegades manager BlakeButera watches from the dugout during

league baseballgame in Wappingers Falls, N.y., in 2019. Butera is aNew Orleans nativeand former Mandeville High School standout.

PHOTO COURTESy OF BUTERA FAMILy BlakeButera, center,is flanked by his parents Barry Butera and Rhonda Butera before abaseball game at LakeCastle School.

Jeff Duncan

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FORA LIMITED TIME ONLY

Whileperfect weather conditions last,dine outdoors on acozyporch, in hidden courtyards or at ariverfronthangout

BY IAN McNULTY Staff writer

Aftera fewearlierﬂickers of fake fall in New Orleans, this is ﬁnally the real deal. Youcan sense the seasonal change as people dust off their sweaters, break out the boots and start talking about outdoor dining. It’sa typically an all-toobrief window,sothere’snot a meal to lose. Youneedtoeat outside now.You need to drink outside now.You just need to be outside. The range of places to do so has changed over theyears, a trend greatly accelerated in the pandemic. Here are someofmyfavoriteplaces across aspectrumof styles, pricerangesand locations, including afew standbys, newadditions, hidden

STAFFFILE PHOTOByIAN McNULTy

The Bell is aBritish pubinNew Orleans withaverdant patiofor outdoor drinksand dining

Ahappy hour spread includes fried deviled eggs, pickled shrimp and cocktails at the Audubon Clubhouse in Audubon Park.

STAFF FILEPHOTO By CHRISGRANGER

Sidecar Patio &Oyster Bar in downtown NewOrleans is built around alush outdoor setting

gems and sleepers in plain sight that never let me down.

1117 Montegut St.

Push open the blank stockade gate and you see acovered patio done with afilm set director’seye for detail. All clungwithgrapevines between farmhouse furnishings, it’sthe kind of scene you’d expect to find outside a tasting room in wine country Instead it’sinthe 9th Ward, and as the freight cars clang and groan on the nearby Press Street tracks, the tables fill with greatwine, cheeseboardsand abistro menu with asubtle interplay of Frenchstandards and Japanese influences.

THEBELL

3125 Esplanade Ave.

The interior of this snug British pub is cozy and just right for apint and asavory pie. But there are alsomultiple ways to dine outside now, too. The open patio feels like atable in the garden, with views of the verdure along thislush stretch of Esplanade Avenue, and the back section has an open-air raw bar,covered by aUnion Jack-printed canopy Tables on the front porch split the difference between cozy and airy and make an enchanting nook for acasual pub meal, and perhaps one more pint.

THEBATTURE

25 Walnut St

This spot is potentially a game-changer for how New Orleans gets to play on its riverfront. Just past theFly at Audubon Park, you go over the levee top to find aonetime marine industrial yard being gradually transformed into amulti-use development. It’smore of aweekend happening than arestaurant, with acollectionoffoodtrucks and pop-ups serving outdoors with wide-open viewsofthe river Bonus: The Batture is also home now to the Tuesday edition of the Crescent City Farmers Market (8 a.m. to noon), convening an array fromlocal farmers andproducers, with hot food to make breakfast or lunch with a view of the river

SYLVAIN

625 Chartres St.

Arestaurant that feels like aneighborhood joint for the French Quarter also has oneofthe loveliestcourtyards around.Betweenthe high brickwalls andpatina,

it brings me back to the (nowlong-closed) Feelings restaurant in the Marigny I’m always grateful to ﬁnd this midrange spot athome in theheart of the French Quarter, blending the modern and timeless.

THEBOWER AND BIRDY’SBEHINDTHE

BOWER

1320 MagazineSt.

This is really athreein-one around the same courtyard,well hidden in a modern building off MagazineStreet. The Bower is a versatile,mostly Mediterranean bistro that always hitthe spot, andits adjacent Bower Bar feels like itsown den for wine and cocktails. Birdy’s, the brunch spot next door,shares the same covered outdoor space duringthe day

APERITIF

1943 Lakeshore Drive,Mandeville

Inside this newnorthshore hotspot,the open patiofeels like the front porch for the OldMandeville lakefront. Though casual,the food aims more upscalethan its neighbors with aparticular strength in local seafood. There’salso adash of Asian ﬂavor running through some of the firstcourses, which are good for shared plates over cocktails, or perhaps an aperitif

SIDECAR OYSTER PATIO

1114 Constance St

Hidden behind (and connected to) the RustyNail bar,you walk throughthe doors here to ﬁnd acasual restaurant that feels like a patio on thehalf shell. From most seats, there’snothing abovebut green fronds and maybe asun sail

Youcan exploreavariety of oysters from around the country andfrom local waters, with adozen or more

types routinelyavailable.

Thekitchen can round out afull meal around the iced platter with tavern fare like the crispy,crunchy fried chicken sandwich with wafﬂe fries and alot more fresh seafood.

ROSEDALE

801 Rosedale Drive

At Susan Spicer’s neighborhood restaurant, the modern comfort food is always just right,the wine list is worthy of amuch more expensive restaurant and, when you walk intothe leafy patio, it can feels like you’re dining outinthe country all of asudden.

AFRODISIAC

5363 Franklin Ave.

Gentilly doesn’t have manyrestaurants,soit’s lucky to have one like this. Theblend of Caribbean and Creole food is fantastic, as are the cocktails from the rum-focused bar.There’s little indication from the street thatthis multilevel patio is waiting in back, and it feels like an oasis.

BRATZY’ALL

617 Piety St

Didn’tget enough of Oktoberfest? This German beer garden in theBywater always feels like abridge to Bavaria.When the weather gets on the same page, it just feels perfect for astein of beer thesize of your head andaspread of rib-sticking Bavarian food. Andhere’sa neat trick: Youcan toggle between bratsand pepperoni if you go next door to Pizza Delicious for aslice on itspatio.

BARRACUDATACO

STAND

446 Pelican Ave. and 3984 Tchoupitoulas St.

part of Audubon Park fora long time,but it’sonly since theDickieBrennan group took over that it’struly come into itsown as arestaurant. The wraparound porchisthe placetobe, andhappy hour is agreat deal forsunsetsnacks. The menu and

whilethisAlgiersone puts you rightinthe middle of a neighborhood that suddenly hasmuchmorehappening for interesting food and drink —enough to inspire aferry ride acrosstovisit withperhaps alevee top stroll with amargarita goup to boot.

THEAUDUBON CLUBHOUSE 6975 Magazine St.

The Clubhouse hasbeen

The Barracuda taco stands areall outdoors, and this one is built around an old ﬁlling stationthat now serves as kitchenand ordering coun-

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Dear Annie: Iam60years old and the mother of ﬁve grown children. I raised them mostly on my own after my divorce, and those years were not easy There were slammed doors,late nights waiting up and more than afew tearful arguments. My daughters, especially during their teenage years, couldbepainfully cruel with their words. But somehow,weall made it through These days, Iamclose to one of my daughters in particular.She calls often, leans on me for advice and turns to me whenever life throws her acurveball. I am always there withalistening ear,ahome-cooked meal or alittle ﬁnancial help if she needs it. Ilove her deeply But our relationship has apainful edge. Shecan be harsh and unpredictable.

BITES

Pumpkin ﬁlledbarbagiuan

TANA, 2919 Metairie Road

This is the upscale Italian restaurant from chef Michael Gulotta in Old Metairie, and recently on my list of 30 top restaurants in New Orleans. It takes an inspiration from three threads:Gulotta’sSicilian family roots, his New Orleans home and his early training in northern Italy on the Ligurian coast, adjacent to the French Riviera and Monaco, where barbagiuan is proudly the local dish.

Gulotta configures them as fried ravioli, partofthe housemade pasta program here, and ﬁlls it with pumpkin purée. They’re ﬁnished with brown butter with abit of citrus and awhiff of sage, and plated over apool of a stracciatella (mozzarellaat its most gooey), which acts like asauce.

Right now,the dish is on TANA’s happy hour menu, so you can ﬁnd them at the bar along with amenu of individual pizzas and drink deals from 2p.m. to 6p.m Pumpkin dumplings

Miss Shirley’s Chinese Restaurant, 3009 Magazine St

Thereare dishesIalways want when Igotothis bustling Chinese restaurant and dim sum spot, including some that aren’talways on the menu butare usually available (ask for the laziji, theincrediblyflavorful spicy chilichicken).

This time it was, though the special board decorated with Halloweencartoons that drew me in with pumpkin dumplings.

Juice from Japanese pumpkins goes into the noodle wrapper,lending its color and ﬂavor,and bitsof it join the ground pork with carrots and peas inside These are fat, teacup-sized

The smallest misunderstanding can turn into an explosion. If Isay the wrong thing,she snaps or shutsdown.Her words stingmore than sherealizes,and afterward Iamleft sitting in silence wondering how we gothere. When Iﬁnally do speak up formyself, calmly and carefully,she threatens to cut me outofher life altogether.It feels likewalking oneggshells around someone Ilovemore than anything Idonot wanttolose her, but Ialso do not want to keep feelingsmall in her presence. How doIset boundaries without breakingour bond? —Tiredand Torn Dear Tired andTorn: What youdescribeisnot love expressedinahealthy way. When someone constantly criticizes you,twistsyour wordsorthreatens to cut youoff themoment you stand up for yourself, that is emotional manipulation. It may includenarcissistic traitsorgaslighting,behaviors meant to keep you feel-

ing guilty,confused or responsible for their moods. Your daughter’spain or stress does not give her permission to treat you badly.You deserve kindness and respect,even from your own child. When she becomes verbally abusive, calmly say,“Iamnot going to be spoken to likethis,” and end the conversation. Leavethe room,hang up or stop texting. Do it without anger or debate. Boundaries only work when they are consistent, not emotional. Do not chase her or apologize for protecting yourself. Her threatstocut contact are aform of control, not love. If she chooses distance, let her.You have earned peace after years of giving.

Loveher,but love yourself enough tostop accepting cruelty.Sometimes the healthiest act of motherhood is refusing to be someone’spunching bag.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

dumplingsthatburst with juice and give pumpkin ﬂavorevenoverthe dab of housemade chili oil you’ll wanttoadd

Pumpkin gelato

Angelo Brocato’s, 214 N. Carrollton Ave.

Awalk down Mid-City’s main drag tempted me into adetourtothe city’sgreat Italiandessert emporium, because the weather was telling me it wastimefor pumpkingelato. Ilovehow the seasons playthrough the gelato case here andpumpkininthe fall is tops for me. It’sdense and mellow-sweet, in the manner of Brocato’salso excellent pistachiogelato. It’s no fuss, not dressed up and theperfect afternoon treat. It will likely be gone afterThanksgiving, by which point we’ll have had enough pumpkin everythinganyway

Thanksgiving at Parkway

The Thanksgiving sandwich is acommon tropethis time of year,even hawked by national chainsnow

Butthe Thanksgiving turkey po-boy from Parkway Bakery &Tavern, 538 Hagan Ave.,isdifferent. It’saphenomenon, ahappening anda goodcause, and it’sback.

Peoplewillgotogreat lengths to get one, namely the lengthy line that stretches from the counter each Wednesday in November when theMid-Citypo-boy

palace traditionally serves this specialty sandwich.

Thatline inspireda charitable campaignsince 2017 beneﬁting the Al Copeland Foundation, thenonprofit from thefamily of theNew Orleans restaurantlegend that funds cancer research. Buythe “skipthe line” ticket for $100 andyou get to do just that, andalso get your po-boywith sweet potato fries,asweet potato Hubig’sPie, aLuzianne iced tea, scoops of New Orleans Ice Cream and aT-shirt. Advance tickets are available online at alcopelandfoundation.org.

Parkway manager and all-around-good-guy Justin Kennedy came up withthe sandwichin2007, packing apo-boyloafwithanhomagetoholidayleftovers cornbread dressing, gravy, whole-berry cranberry sauce and roasted turkey (a mixofwhiteand dark chunks, not deli slices).

Eventually it inspired a response that overwhelmed thekitchen. Production of the sandwich moved outdoors, to its own station. The line to get one now typically stretches down thesidewalk. It’s common to seepeople arrive in groups. Some show up in Thanksgiving-themed costumes, because, well, it’s New Orleans.

Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate. com.

Today is Wednesday,Nov 5, the 309thday of 2025. Thereare 56 days left in the year

Todayinhistory: On Nov.5,1872, suffragist Susan B. Anthony deﬁed thelaw by casting avote in thepresidential election; shewas later arrested and charged with “knowingly voting without having a lawful right to vote.” Found guilty at trial, she was ﬁned $100, which sherefused to pay

Also on this date: In 1605, the“Gunpowder Plot” failedasGuy Fawkes was seizedbeforehecould blow up theEnglish Parliament; Fawkes and his co-conspirators were later convicted of treason and hanged.

In 1912, Democrat WoodrowWilson was elected president, defeating Progressive Partycandidate Theodore Roosevelt, incum-

In 1930, novelist Sinclair Lewis became the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

In 1940, Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt wonanunprecedented third term as president, defeating Republican challenger Wendell L. Willkie.

In 1968, Republican Richard M. Nixon won the presidency,defeating Democratic Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and American Independent Party candidate George C. Wallace.

In 1994, George Foreman became the oldest heavyweight boxing champion at age 45, knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round of their title bout.

In 2006, Saddam Hussein was convicted of crimes againsthumanityand sentenced by the Iraqi High Tribunaltodeath by hanging.

In 2021, fans at aHouston music festivalsurged toward the stage during aperformance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic that left 10 people dead and many more injured.

Today’sbirthdays: Singer Art Garfunkel is 84. Singer Peter Noone(Herman’s Hermits) is 78. TV personality Kris Jenneris70. SingerBryan Adams is 66.Actor Tilda Swinton is 65.Actor Tatum O’Neal is 62. Actor Judy Reyesis58. Actor Seth Gilliamis57. ActorSam Rockwellis57. Musician Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)is 54. Golfer Bubba Watson is 47. Musician Kevin Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is 38.

Local support. Local impact. TheAmerican RedCross in Louisiana serves4.65millionresidentsacrossall64parishesandextendshopeto communitiesacrossthenationandaroundtheworld.Whenyousupportyour localRedCross,youmakeadirectimpactinyourcommunity Poweredbygenerosity. TheRedCrossisnotagovernmentagency.Wearea501(c)(3) nonproﬁtthatreliesonthepowerofvolunteersandthegenerosity

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

STAFF PHOTO By IAN McNULTy

The Thanksgiving turkey po-boyisanannual tradition at ParkwayBakery& Tavern in NewOrleans.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Pickyourbattles wisely and use your time and energy appropriately. Let your actions speak for you and let your intentions lead to victory. Talk with authority and pursue what's purposeful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Do the dirty work first. Deal with agencies, institutions and authority figures. High energy and discipline will bring about positive change at home and work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Pay attention and nourish what you want to achieve. Setguidelines,boundariesandschedules to achieve your objective. Think ahead, consider others and move forward with a positive attitude.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Keep your thoughts to yourself. Give yourself a chance to digest every aspect of a situation before acting. Pay more attention to self-improvement and personal growth.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Consider your financial position and where your money will have the most significant impact. Attendtradeshowsornetworkingevents that keep you up to date on the latest technology and trends.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Takemattersinto your own hands and adjust whatever is causing you grief. Finding solutions and takingstepswillhelpyoudiscoverwhat's purposeful.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Ignoring what's bothering you isn't a solution; it's denial. Pay attention and distance yourself from

excessive individuals and pastimes that negatively impact your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Be adventuresome and try something new. Replace indulgent behavior with worthwhile goals that result in satisfaction and confidence.Focusyourenergywhereitmatters and reap the benefits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Hit the reset button. It's essential to think before you act if you want to get the highest return. Welcome change and realign your goals with what's new and exciting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Avoid people applying unnecessary force or pressure. Don't risk your physical well-being or do something that puts you in harm's way. A change that helps you perform better will have a positive impact on your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Taking a new or differentapproachtolife,loveandhappiness will help you let go of what's holding you back from making progress. Focus on what flows forward smoothly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Home improvements that make your routines easier or less stressful will help you build momentum and clarity. Follow your heart, prepare for change and release negative influences.

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TODAy'S CLUE: S EQUALS G

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For better or For WorSe

FrAnK And erneSt

SALLY Forth

beetLe bAILeY

Mother GooSe And GrIMM

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Sudoku

InstructIons: sudoku is anumber-placing puzzle based on a9x9 grid with several given numbers. Theobject is to place the numbers 1to9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. Thedifficulty level of thesudoku increases from monday to sunday.

Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer

THewiZard oF id

BLondie

BaBY BLueS

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Bridge

BY PHILLIP ALDER

WinstonChurchillsaid,“Menoccasionallystumbleoverthetruth,butmostpick themselvesupandhurryoffasifnothing had happened.” When adeclarer stumbles,itisthe job of thedefenders to make sure that he falls, unabletopick himself up and still make his contract In today’s deal, South ended in four spades. And when it was originally played, two errors were made, which balanced each other out. West led the diamondking (under which East accurately dropped thejack to show the 10 as well). South ducked,took the next diamond with his ace,drewtwo rounds of trumps ending on the board, played a heart to hisace, and led asecond heart. When West played the queen, declarer ducked in the dummy. NowWest cashed the club ace to stop an overtrick. What were thetwo mistakes? In the modern style, North responded three spades, showing aweak hand with four-card spade support.Withagame-invitational hand,North would have cue-bidthree clubs. This styleallowsresponder to bid either constructively or obstructively. Now to the errors. First,aswesaw yesterday, when Southled alow heart from the board at trick five, he should have put in his 10. East would have been kept offthe lead.

Second, when Southwon with hisheart ace, West shouldhave realizedthathe needed to get hispartner on play for a club lead through South. West should have sacrificed his heartqueen under South’sace. Then South would have fallen on his face. ©2025 by nEa,inc., dist. By andrews mcmeel syndication

Each Wuzzle is awordriddlewhich creates adisguised word, phrase, name, place, saying, etc. For example: nOOn gOOD =gOOD aFTErnOOn

Previous answers:

word game

InsTRucTIons: 1. Words must be of fourormore letters. 2. Words that acquire fourletters by the addition of “s,”such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3 additional words made by adding a“d” or an “s” may not be used. 4. proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit wordsare not allowed

ToDAY’s WoRD oRnATE: or-NATE: Elaborately or excessively decorated.

Average mark20words

Time limit 30 minutes

Can you find 27 or morewords in ORNATE?

YEsTERDAY’s WoRD —sIAMAnGs

agism amass amassing amiss assign magi main mana mania mass miss gain gamin

loCKhorNs

marmaduKe

Bizarro

hagar the horriBle

Pearls Before swiNe

garfield

B.C.

PiCKles

hidato

mallard fillmore

dIrectIons: make a 2- to 7-letter word from the letters in each row. add points of each word, using scoring directions at right. Finally, 7-letter words get 50-point bonus. “Blanks” used as any letter have no point value. all the words are in the Official sCraBBlE® players Dictionary, 5th Edition.

ken ken

InstructIons: 1 Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 thorugh 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating. 2 The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners. 3 Freebies: Fill in the single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

Puzzle Answer

HErE is a

Scrabble GramS

Get fuzzy

jump Start

roSe iS roSe animal crackerS

DuStin

Drabble

Wallace the brave

breWSter rockit

luann

S Case No: 2025-5822

JEFFERSONPARISHLEGALS

Owner9:Through

Property:Lot(s)

Owner1:KIMBERLYRPARETTI

Owner3:DOROTHY

70003

Owner4:ELIZABETH PARETTI 1232RICHMOND DR METAIRIE, LA 70003

Owner5:MCLPASSET COMPANY,INC 2001ROSS AVE., STE2800 DALLAS,TX75201

Owner6:Through its agent forservice of process CT CORPORATIONSYSTEM 3867PLAZA TOWER DR BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

Owner7:SELENE FINANCE, LP 9990RICHMOND AVE., STE400 S HOUSTON, TX 77042

Owner 8: Throughits agent forservice of process CORPORATIONSERVICE COMPANY 450LAURELST.,8THFLOOR BATON ROUGE, LA 70801

Property:Lot(s) LOT A1 OF ARPENT AORLOT 199,EAST KENNER 328FILMORE ST in RIVERRIDGE

Owner 1: HELENPAUSTIN 321 MOREYST KENNER, LA70062

Owner2:DARREN AUSTIN 328 FILMORE ST KENNER, LA 70062

Owner3:KEISHA SYLVE 328 FILMORE ST KENNER, LA 70062

Owner4:DARREN AUSTIN 325 FILMORE ST KENNER, LA 70062

Owner5:HELEN PHILLIPS SYLVEW/O/A 328 FILMORE ST KENNER, LA 70062

Owner 6: CANDICE PHILLIPS 841 HOOTERRD BRIDGE CITY,LA70094

Owner7:THROUGH ATTY:ROBERT BHAIK HAIK &HAIK LAWOFFICES 4616JEFFERSONHWY NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

Owner8:DICKIE SYLVE, JR 328FILMORE ST KENNER, LA 70062 Owner 9: GAILNELLE SYLVE 328 FILMORE ST KENNER, LA 70062

Owner10: DIONNE PHILLIPS, DIANNE PHILLIPS & DAINNE PHILLIPS 328 FILMORE ST KENNER, LA 70062

Owner11: KEISHA MSYLVE P.O. BOX 1374

TION OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS ANDIMPROVE‐MENTS THEREON, ALL THERIGHTS, WAYS,PRIVI‐LEGES, SERVI‐TUDES, APPURTE‐NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTOBE‐LONGINGORIN ANYWISE APPERTAINING SITUATED IN THETHIRD DIS‐TRICTOFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN CERSISESUBDI‐VISION,WHICH SAID LOTISDES‐IGNATEDASLOT NO.21, IS LO‐CATED IN THEWEST SIDE OF CERISE AVENUE OF SAID SUBDIVISIONIN THESQUARE CERISE AVENUE,GRANT STREET,PROP‐ERTY OF JOSEPH GASTAUER,AND , THENEW ORLEANSCHEF MENTEURHIGH‐WAY, WHICH SAID LOTBE‐GINS AT APOINT ON CERISE AVENUE 240 FEET SOUTH FROM GRANT STREET,THENIN THE SOUTHERLY DIRECTION. TO‐WARDSSAID HIGHWAY,MEA‐SURES60FEET FRONTON CERISE AVENUE,SAME WIDTHINTHE REAR,BYA DEPTHINTHE WESTERLY DI‐RECTIONOF THESAIDGAS‐TAUERPROP‐ERTY OF 94 FEET BETWEEN EQUALAND PARALLEL LINES, ALLINACCOR‐DANCEWITH THEPLANOF SURVEY MADE BY F. C. GAN‐DOLFO, JR. SSURVEYOR, DATEDJULY23, 1954, REVISED DECEMBER 8

of GretnaPoliceDepartment Brett Lawson, in his capacity as Chief of Police of the City of Gretna Police Department, hereby notifies hisintent to retain or destroy unclaimed property in accordance with LRS 15:41and/orCCRP 228.4 unless otherwise claimed by the owner within30daysofpublication of this notice.

Property maybeclaimed by contacting the City of Gretna Police Department’sProperty andEvidence Division, located at 200 5th Street, Gretna, La. 70053, orbycalling504-227-7602. Allclaimants must provide proof of ownership before any property may be released.

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

K-60291-24 SIGSAUER P226 ELITE AND MAGAZINE

J-60556-24 SMITH &WESSONM&P SHIELD 9MMPISTOL WITH MAGAZINE SMITH&WESSON 9MM MAGAZINE

A-60005-25 BLACK TAURUS 851.38 CALIBER REVOLVER SMITH &WESSONSD40VE 40 CALIBER SEMI AUTOMATIC

G-61563-24 SET OF APPLEAIRPODS IN BLACK CASE W/ KEYCHAIN CADILLAC KEY FOB

H-60498-24 GALAXY TABA9+ IN ABLACK CASE

H-62345-24 PURPLE TREK MT220 BICYCLE

D-61015-25 LIGHT PINK BICYCLE, WHITE BASKET (OWNER: JACOB FOSTER)

D-61195-25 GENERIC TWO WHEELEDMOUNTAIN BIKE (OWNER: NDIASSESALLE)

J-60404-24 BLUEAPPLE IPHONE 15 W/ BLACK PHONE CASE (OWNER: PATGORDON) H-60536-24 MOTOROLA CELL PHONE W/ BLUECASE (OWNER: JALMIRA MITCHELL) E-60255-25

E-60805-25 BLACK SUITCASECONTAINING VARIOUS CLOTHES (OWNER: MEKAELISON) BLUE SUITCASE CONTAINING VARIOUS CLOTHES & SHOES (OWNER: MEKAEL ISON) F-61710-25 BLUE BMX MONGOOSEBIKE (OWNER: CARINA KEIFE)

B-60945-25 GREEN REIDBIKE (OWNER: KERRYDIXON)

A-60712-25 RED AND BLACK KENT AMBUSH BIKE (OWNER: MARIO MORENO)

C-60473-25 PURPLE SCHWINN BICYCLE (OWNER: LARRY BRIGHT)

Publish: October 22, 2025

163216-570673-oct 22-29-nov 5-3t $301.47

, DECEMBER 8, 1954, ACERTI‐FIED COPY OF WHICHSUR‐VEYISAT‐TACHED TO AN ACTOFSALEBY JOHN F. CERISE, CO., INC., TO HIBERNIA NATIONAL HOMESTEADAS‐SOCIATON, PASSEDBEFORE CHESTERJ FORD,NOTARY PUBLIC,DATED NOVEMBER 11, 955. ALLAS MORE FULLY SHOWNON THESURVEYOF JULIANJ CARAZO,L.S.,

, , DATEDNOVEM‐BER9,1985, COPY OF WHICH IS ANNEXEDTO COB803, PAGE 634. WRIT AMOUNT:

$142,500.71

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐b

p y ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

RB 15 LAWOFFICESOF HERSCHEL C ADCOCK,JR., LLC225 756 0373

LLC 225 756 0373 COREYJ.GIROIR

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t

NUMBER 4815 CERISE AVENUE, THIS CITY,IN THE MATTER ENTI‐TLED:INVESTAR BANK,NA‐TIONAL ASSOCI‐ATIONVERSUS LARRYD.SMITH ANDSUSAN T. SMITH

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-6463

FLOODPROTECTION AUTHORITY–EASTBOARD MEETINGHELD ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 23,2025

Theregular monthly Board Meeting of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (Authority or FPA) washeldonOctober 23,2025, in theFranklin

Avenue Administrative Complex, Meeting Room 201, 6920 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, afterdue legalnoticeofthe meeting wassenttoeachBoard member andthe news media andposted.

Mr.Vicaricalledthe meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. andled in thepledgeofallegiance.

Mr.Carubbacalledthe roll andaquorum was present:

PRESENT: Peter Vicari, President

MichaelD.Schnell, Vice President Gregory Marsiglia, Secretary K. Randall Noel,Treasurer

DeborahM.Settoon RoyM.Carubba

David Martin Kerwyn C. King

ABSENT: None

ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Amotion wasofferedbyMr. Carubba, secondedbyMr. Schnell andthe vote to adopt the agendawas as follows:

YEAS: Mr.Vicari, Mr.Schnell, Mr.Noel,Mr. Marsiglia, Mr.Carubba, Mr.Martin, Mr.King. NAY: None

ABSTAIN; Ms. Settoon

OPENING COMMENTS BY PRESIDENTAND COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC COMMENTS

RESOLUTIONNO. 09-18-25-01-APPROVAL OF THEMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL

BOARD MEETINGHELD ON AUGUST14, 2025 On themotion of Mr.Carubba, SecondedbyMr. Schnell the following resolution wasoffered: BE

y theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on December 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: ALLTHATCER‐PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 4815

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by th H bl

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East approvesanoffer of employment to L. JeffWilliams in the amount of $230,000.00 subjecttoclearanceofacompletebackgroundinvestigation by the FPAHuman Resources Department.

The foregoingwas submitted to avote;the vote thereon wasasfollows: YEAS: Mr.Vicari,Mr. Schnell,Mr. Marsiglia, Mr.Noel, Ms. Settoon,Mr. Carubba, Mr.Martin, Mr.King NAYS:None ABSENT:None

ABSTAIN:

Motionand recommendation from the SLFPA-E Board to Governor JeffLandry to ask for the removal of DeborahM.Settoon from the Board due to neglect of fiduciary duty Mr.Carubba offereda motion which wasseconded by Mr.Vicari and the vote wasas follows. Yeas: Mr.Vicari,Mr. Carubba, Mr.Marsiglia; Nays: Mr.Schnell,Mr. Noel, Ms. Settoon,Mr. Martin, Mr.King.

Motion and recommendationfromthe SLFPA-E BoardtoGovernor Jeff Landrytoask for theremovalofK.Randall Noel from theBoarddue to neglectof fiduciaryduty. Mr.Carubba offereda motion which wasseconded by Mr.Vicari and the vote wasas follows. Yeas: Mr.Vicari,Mr. Carubba; Nays: Mr.Marsiglia, Mr.Schnell,Mr. Noel, Ms. Settoon,Mr. Martin, Mr.King.

RESOLUTION NO. 10-23-25-03 –APPROVAL OF ANNUAL PAYADJUSTMENT FOR FPAEXECUTIVE COUNSEL On the motion of Mr.Carubba, Seconded by Mr.Marsiglia, the following resolution wasoffered: WHEREAS,the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (FPA)was established as aleveedistrict pursuant to

Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 14 CARVER,DAR‐DEN, KORETZKY, TESSIER,FINN, BLOSSMAN & AREAUX L.L.C 504 5853814 J. PATRICK GAFFNEY

TheN.O.Advo‐

cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025

nov5-dec 10-2t

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1632 34 NORTH ROCHEBLAVE STREET, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐UAL CAPACITY,BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEEOF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUSTVERSUS KEISHA HALES

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-8990

ﬂoorofthe Civil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on December 11, 2025,at12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

WRIT AMOUNT: $138,968.37

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 20 LAWOFFICESOF HERSCHEL C. ADCOCK,JR. LLC (225) 756 0373 COREYJ.GIROIR

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1724 EAGLEST, CITY OF NEWOR‐LEANS, IN THEMATTER ENTITLED:TRU‐ISTBANKVER‐SUSRONALD NAVARRE AND JOYCELYN SHAMBURG NAVARRE AKAJOCELYN SHAMBURG BUJOLNAVARRE AKAJOYCELYN SHAMBURG BUJOLNAVARRE

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-659

EQUAL ANDPARALLEL LINES;SUBJECT TO RESTRIC‐TIONS, SERVI‐TUDES, RIGHTS OF WAY ANDOUTSTAND‐INGMINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AF‐FECTINGTHE PROPERTY

WRIT AMOUNT: $55,319.33

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐b

Note: The pay ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans RB 23 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318 388 1440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐RIS

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 &

(s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025

nov5-dec

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 2019 CARNOT STREET, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:CITYOF NEWORLEANS VERSUS BRUCE ALLENYOUNG‐BLOOD, TORRI YOUNGBLOOD, ANDBRIDGETT YOUNGBLOOD

S Case No: 2024-7986 By virtue of a Writ of FieriFa‐cias directed to me by theHon‐orable Judges of CivilDistrict Courtfor the Parish of Or‐leans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City b

trict of the City on December 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 2109 CARNOT ST NEWORLEANS LA 70122 SQUARE 3460, LOTB THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQ MIN:1435175 WRIT AMOUNT: $11,705.91

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance

WRIT AMOUNT: $134,552.50

Seized in the above suit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment ofadjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

ACERTAIN LOT OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALLTHE RIGHTS WAYS,PRIVI‐LEGES, SERVI‐TUDES, ANDADVAN‐TAGESTHERE‐UNTO BELONG‐INGORINANY‐WISE APPER‐TAINING, SITUATED IN THETHIRD DIS‐TRICTOFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, PARISH OF ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN SQUARE NO 1195, BOUNDED BY ROCHEBLAVE, ONZAGA,TONTI ANDLAPEY‐ROUSESTREETS, WHICHSAIDLOT MEASURES THIRTY TWO FEET FRONTON ROCHEBLAVE STREET,THE SAME WIDTHIN THE REAR BY ADEPTH OF ONEHUNDRED ANDTWENTY FIVE FEET BE‐TWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES;WHICH SAID LOTAD‐JOINSTHE LOT FORMINGTHE CORNER OF ONZAGA AND ROCHEBLAVE STREETS, AND BEGINS AT A DISTANCE OF THRITY ONE FEET,SIX INCHES AND FOUR LINES FROM SAID CORNER OF ON‐ZAGA AND ROCHEBLAVE STREETS. ALLAS MOREFULLY DE‐SCRIBEDON SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY& COU‐TURIE, INC., DATEDJANUARY 2, 2002,A COPY OFWHICH IS ANNEXED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF

TheSLFPA-WBoard of Commissioners met at approximately

September23, 2025 at the Moreau Center –MCConference Room –University of Holy Cross,4123Woodland Drive, Algiers,Louisiana.

Mr.Burke called the public meeting to order anddirectedMr. Gauthé to call the roll. Commissioners in attendance at the SLFPA-W– Office –Board Room: Mr.Ardoin, Mr Burke, Mr.Fogle,Mr. Gauthé,and Mr.Robinson.Mr. Galloway wasabsent.

Mr.Burke ledall in attendance in thePledgeofAllegiance.

It wasmovedbyMr. Robinson,secondedbyMr. Gauthé,and unanimouslyapproved by the Commissioners in attendance to affirm the agendaaspresented. It wasmovedbyMr. Burke, secondedbyMr. Gauthé,and unanimouslyapprovedby the Commissioners in attendance to acceptand approve the minutesofthe August 19,2025regular board meeting

There were no public comments.

Mr.Burke presentedthe President’sReport for the month of September.

Mr.Gauthé reported on the activities, meetings, andissuesofthe Administration Committee during the month of September.

Mr.Robinson reported on the activities,meetings, andissuesofthe Operations and Maintenance Committeeduringthe month of September.

Mr.Robinson representedSLFPA-West at the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association(MVFCA) Washington D.C. 2025 FallLegislative meetings. He briefedthe Board on hismeetings with members of Congress regarding Levee Lift permits and funding for the SLFPA-Wclosure complexes.

Mr.Noel presentedthe RegionalDirector’sReport for the month of September.

It wasmovedbyMr. Gauthé,secondedbyMr. Fogle,and unanimouslyapprovedby the Commissioners in attendance to approve

Algiers Levee

YEAS:Mr. Ardoin,Mr. Fogle,Mr. Gauthé,Mr. Robinson

NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT:Mr. Galloway RECUSED:None

SusanHutson h iff

the balance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

BT 2 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS504658-4346 CHARMAINEL MARCHAND TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date ( )

By virtue of a Writ ofSeizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on December 11,2025,at12:00 o'clock noon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: ONECERTAIN LOTOFGROUND TOGETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THERON AND ALL THERIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVI‐LEGES, SERVI‐TUDES, ADVANTAGES ANDPRESCRIP‐TIONS(BOTH LIBERATIVE AND ACQUISITIVE) THEREUNTOBE‐LONGINGORIN ANYWISEAP‐PERTAINING SITUATED IN THEPARISH OF ORLEANS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN SQUARE NO.232, BOUNDEDBY EAGLE, GENERAL OGDEN, GREEN ANDHICKORY STREETS; WHICHSAID PORTIONOF GROUND COM‐MENCES AT A DISTANCEOF 201 FEET FROM THECORNER OF EAGLEAND GREEN STREETS, ANDMEASURES THENCE39FEET FRONTON EAGLE STREET,SAME INWIDTH IN THE REAR,BYA DEPTHOF100 FEET BETWEEN EQUAL

THE RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF ORLEANS OF THE STATEOF LOUISIANA.

24. ONE CERTAIN PARCELORLOT OF GROUND,TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, ANDALL THE RIGHTS OFWAY,PRIVILEGES,SERVITUDEAND APPURTENANCES HEREUNTOBELONGING OR IN ANYWISE

APPERTAINING,SITUATED IN THE SEVENTH DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NEWORLEANS, STATEOF LOUISIANA IN SQUARE 235, WHICH SQUARE IS BOUNDED BY HOLLYGROVE, COHN, HAMILTON, AND HICKORYSTREETS, DESIGNATED AS LOT 23 ON ASURVEY MADE BY SZS CONSULTANTS INC., DATED AUGUST 9, 2006 AND ACCORDING THERETO,SAIDPIECE OF GROUND COMMENCES AT ADISTANCE OF 150 FEET FROM THE CORNER OF HICKORYAND HAMILTON STREETS AND MEASURES THIRTYFEETFRONT ON HAMILTON SAME WIDTH IN THE REAR, BY ADEPTH OF 150 FEET, BETWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES. IPROVEMENTS THEREON BEAR MUNICIPALNUMBER1821 HAMILTON STREET.BEING THE SAME PROPERTYACQUIREDBY THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS BY VIRTUE OF ATAX SALE DEED DATEDAUGUST15, 1985, AND RECORDED AT NA NO. 616239, CIN #616239 OF THE RECORDSOFTHE PARISH OF ORLEANS OF THE STATEOFLOUISIANA.

25. ONE CERTAIN LOTOR PARCELOFGROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS,PRIVILEGES,SERVITUDES AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING,SITUATED IN THE SEVENTH DISTRICT OFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATEOFLOUISIANA,INSQUARE 232, WHICH SQUARE IS BOUNDED BY HICKORY,EAGLE, GREEN, AND GEN. OGDEN STREETS, DESIGNATED AS LOT14ONASURVEY MADEBYSZS CONSULTANTS INC., DATED AUGUST 9, 2006, AND ACCORDING THERETO, SAIDLOT MEASURES 60’ FRONTON HICKORYSTREET BY 1210’6”. IMPROVEMENTS THEREONBEARTHE MUNICIPALNUMBER 8834 HICKORYSTREET.BEINGTHE SAME PROPERTYACQUIRED BY

cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025

nov5-dec 10-2t $97

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 1 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS504658-4346 DEISHA LA‐GARDE

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025

nov5-dec 10-2t $97

L. CHAPI‐TAL, JR.,SHARON CHAPITAL GRIF‐FIN, KARENL CHAPITAL ELEANORM CHAPITAL,GARY CHAPITAL,OR HIS SUCCESSORS, HEIRS, ANDAS‐SIGNS, ERIC D. CHAPITAL,KEN‐NETH S. CHAPI‐TAL, SHAUNE CHAPITAL JAMAR C. CHAPITAL ANDRAPHAEL CHAPITAL

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-10715

By virtue of a Writ of FieriFa‐cias directed to me by theHon‐orable Judges of CivilDistrict Courtfor the ParishofOr‐leans, in the above entitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City onDecember 11, 2025,at12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 1522 GORDON ST NEWOR‐LEANS, LA 70117 LOTS:18AND 19, SQUARE:686 THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQMIN: 1409555 WRIT AMOUNT: $20,170.00

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 3957 ANNUNICATION ST,CITYOFNEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:NATION‐STAR MORT‐GAGE LLCVER‐SUSANNIEL SPEARS OVER‐TON A/K/AANNIEL SPEARS A/K/A ANNIESPEARS A/K/AANNIEL OVERTONA/K/A ANNIEOVERTON A/K/AANNIE SPEARS OVER‐TONA/K/A ANNIES.OVER‐TON

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-9520

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

THECITY OF NEWORLEANSBYVIRTUEOFATAX SALE DEED

DATED MARCH24, 1992 AND RECORDED AT NA NO 92-7641, CIN #49699 OF THE RECORDS OF THEPARISHOFORLEANSOFTHE ST ATEOFLOUISIANA.

26. ONE CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL THEBUILDINGS ANDIMPROVEMENTS THEREON ANDALL THE RIGHTS,WAYS, PRIVILEGES,SERVITUDES AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGINGORINANYWISE APPERTAINING,SITUATEDINTHE SEVENTH DISTRICTOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANS, STATEOFLOUISIANA, IN SQUARE262, WHICH SQUAREISBOUNDEDBYEAGLE, MONROE,SPRUCE ANDCOHN STREETS, DESIGNATED AS LOT 20 ON ASURVEY MADEBYSZS CONSULTANTSINC DATED AUGUST 9, 2006, AND ACCORDING THERETO, SAID LOT MEASURES 30 FEETFRONT ON EAGLESTREET,BYADEPTH OF 120 FEETBETWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES IMPROVEMENTSTHEREON BEAR THEMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1909-11 EAGLE STREET.BEING THESAMEPROPERTYACQUIRED BY THECITY OF NEWORLEANSBYVIRTUE OF ATAX SALE DEED DATED APRIL30, 1993 AND RECORDED AT NA NO.97-42194, CIN #147248 OF THE RECORDS OF THEPARISHOFORLEANSOFTHE STATEOFLOUISIANA.

27. ONECERTAIN LOTORPARCELOFGROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL THEBUILDINGS ANDIMPROVEMENTSTHEREON AND ALL THERIGHTS,WAYS, PRIVILEGES,SERVITUDES AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGINGORINANYWISE APPERTAINING,SITUATED IN THEFOURTHDISTRICTOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANS, STATEOFLOUISIANA, IN SQUARE419, WHICH SQUAREISBOUNDEDBYS.DERBIGNY, S. ROMAN,SECOND ANDTHIRD STREETS, DESIGNATED AS LOT 10 ON ASURVEY MADE BY SZSCONSULTANTSINC DATED AUGUST 9, 2006, AND ACCORDING THERETO, SAID LOT MEASURES 30 FEET, 4INCHES, 4LINES FRONT ON S. ROMAN STREET,30FEET, 3INCHES, 6LINES IN WIDTHINTHE REAR,BYA DEPTH OF 138 FEET; 3INCHES, 6-1/2 LINES

sonal Checks FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

RB 8 THELAW OF‐FICESOFHER‐SCHELC.AD‐COCK,JR.,L.L.C (225) 756-0373 COREYJ.GIROIR

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 4825 CAMELIA STREET,THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:NATION‐STAR MORT‐GAGE LLCVER‐SUSLENNETTA M. FORTEA/K/A LENNETTA FORTE

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-6850 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on December 11,2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 4825 CAMELIA ST #27NEW OR‐LEANS, LA 70126 LOTS:29-30, SQUARE:14 THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQ MIN:1278834 PLUM ORCHARD SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $156,704.83

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

AND TEMPERA

TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson

Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 6 LAWOFFICESOF HERSCHEL C. ADCOCK,JR. LLC (225) 756-0373

DENNISF.WIG‐GINS JR.

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025

nov5-dec 10-2t $93

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1306 S. GENOIS ST,CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS EARL JOHNSON, III, GLENDA JOHNSON, AND EARL L. JOHN‐SON, JR A/K/A EARL JOHNSON, JR

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-6284

1306 SGENOIS ST NEWOR‐LEANS, LA 70125 LOTS 9& 10SQUARE 143 6THMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1397000 WRIT AMOUNT: $85,854.69

AND TEMPERA

TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

RB 5

LAWOFFICES OF HERSCHEL C. ADCOCK,JR. LLC (225) 756-0373

DENNISF.WIG‐GINS,JR.,

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025

nov5-dec 10-2t $90

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 2435 PACE BOULE‐VARD AND2800 SANDRA DRIVE, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:LBC 2 TRUST, AS AS‐SIGNEE FROM FIRST SOUTHWESTERN FINANCIALSER‐VICES, LLCVER‐SUSLIFECEN‐TERFULL GOSPEL BAP‐TIST CATHE‐DRAL BISHOP J. DOU‐GLAS WILEY ANDLISAV WILEY

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2021-6462

By virtue of a Writ of FieriFa‐cias directed to me by theHon‐orable Judges of CivilDistrict Courtfor the Parish of Or‐leans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on December 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing described prop‐erty to wit: 2435 PACE BOULEVARD AND2800 SAN‐DRADRIVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

IMPROVEMENTSTHEREON

WRITAMOUNT:$691,825.38

Seized in theabove suit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaseratthe moment of adjudication to make a deposit of tenpercent of thepurchase price,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note: Thepaymentmust be Cash,Cashier’sCheck, Certifi

November05, 2025 December10, 2025 THE LOUISIANA WEEKLYNovember10, 2025 PUBLISHING CO. Date(s): December08, 2025 Susan Hutson Sheriff,Parish of Orleans

y days thereafter

Note:The pay‐mentmustbe Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 3 THECOHNLAW FIRM,LLC 225769-0858 BARTLEYP BOURGEOIS

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025

nov5-dec 10-2t $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 639 PINE STREET, THIS CITY,IN THE MATTERENTI‐TLED:HANCOCK WHITNEYBANK VERSUS HAYDEN GRASSWAGAR A/K/AHAYDEN ELIZABETH WEEMS, INDI‐VIDUALLY AND AS ADMINIS‐TRATOR OF THE SUCCESSSION OF ERIC DAVID WEEMS, DE‐CEASED CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-5366

p , thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 11 GRAHAM,ARCE‐NEAUX& ALLEN, LLC504-5228256 FOERSTNERG MEYER

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t $90

164112-573772-NOV5-1 $1,064.50

SECOND MUNIC IPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1345000 WRIT AMOUNT: $261,722.62

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 10 LAWOFFICESOF HERSCHEL C. ADCOCK,JR., LLC225-7560373

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t $90

PUBLIC NOTICE

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, ParishofOr‐leans

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 582 TOPAZSTREET, THIS CITY,IN THE MATTERENTI‐TLED:CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBSCITIZENS NA VERSUS ANNE PAISLEY CROWSENZIM‐MER A/K/AANNE PAISLEY CROWSENA/K/A ANNE P. CROWSENA/K/A ANNE CROAWSEN A/K/AANNE PAISLEY ZIMMER A/K/A ANNE P. ZIMMER A/K/AANNE ZIMMER A/K/A ANNE CROWSEN AIMMER A/K/A ANNE C. ZIM‐MER AND JANE D. DI POLA/K/A JANE DI POL

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-5014

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 505 CONSTANCEST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:GULF COASTBANK ANDTRUST VER‐SUSCBA HOME BUILDERS INC. CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-2984

RB 17 NEWMAN, MATHIS,BRADY &SPEDALE, APLC 504-8379040 WAYNEA.MAIO‐RANA,JR

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t $90

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks.

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐

LOTS:1,2,3,4-A 4-B, 4-C, AND4D, SQUARE:25 FIFTHMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQMIN: 1340996 WRIT AMOUNT: $1,452,710.71

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chase price,and th b l

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 2331 LAPEYROUSE STREET,THIS CITY, IN THEMATTER ENTITLED:U.S BANK TRUST COMPANY, NA‐TIONAL ASSOCI‐ATION, AS TRUSTEEFOR VELOCITY COM‐MERCIALCAPI‐TALLOAN TRUST2024-1 VERSUS ALL PROINVEST‐MENTS, L.L.C.

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-5766 By virtueof a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on December 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 2331 LAPEY‐ROUSESTNEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 LOT: B-1, SQUARE:1195 THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQ

PAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1427204 WRIT AMOUNT:

$205,445.40

Seized in the above suit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment ofadjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 13 MCCABE LAW FIRM,LLC 504782-3436 RYAN M. MC‐CABE

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s):

11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025

nov5-dec 10-2t $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1437 PAULINE STREET,THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:FLAG BOYPROPER‐TIES,LLC VER‐SUSWYOMIAP TURNER AND JAMESK TURNER

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2023-11243

By virtue of a CourtOrder di‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City onDecember 11, 2025,at12:00 o'clocknoon thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 1437 PAULINEST NEWORLEANS, LA LOT10, SQUARE 597, THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT, ACQCIN:741939 AND748989

Seized in the above suit TERMS-100% CASH AT THE MOMENTOFAD‐JUDICATION Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans BD 21 JONAHFREED‐MANLAW,LLC 504-475-8075 JONAHFREED‐MAN

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t $90

ADVERTISE MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1205 SAINTCHARLES AVENUE,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTERENTI‐TLED:FIDELITY BANK VERSUS TEXASROY TROTTIER

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-198

LOT: X, B, C, 3-A, 3-B, 4-A& X, SQUARE:213 FIRSTMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQMIN: 1401400 WRIT AMOUNT: $132,676.01

SusanHutson Sheriff, ParishofOr‐leans GH 19 GRAHAM,ARCE‐NEAUX& ALLEN, LLC504-5228256 LOUISG.ARCE‐NEAUX

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t $90

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 2527 SAGE STREET THIS CITY,IN THE MATTERENTI‐TLED: STEPHANIE CORWIN VER‐SUSSUZANN CORWIN

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-1473

described prop erty to wit:

2527 SAGE ST NEWORLEANS, LA 70122 LOT26, SQUARE 5, THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT, EDGEWOOD PARK , ACQCIN:676877

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH The purchaser at themoment ofadjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans BD 22 THESTEEG LAW FIRM,L.L.C.504582-1199 HENRYOPO‐TOWSKY

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t $90

PUBLICNOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 10 N. OAKRIDGE CT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:PENNY‐MACLOANSER‐VICES, LLCVER‐SUSBRIAN TROTTER

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-6158

RIDGE SUBDIVI SION,AND SIAD LOTISDESIG‐NATEDAS FOLLOWS: LOT6 ADJOINSLOT 5 ANDMEASURES THENCE 50 FEET FRONTONN OAK RIDGECOURT, 50.01 FEET IN WIDTHINTHE REAR,BYA DEPTHONTHE SIDE LINE NEARESTTO BULLARDAV‐ENUE OF 116.04 FEET,AND A DEPTHONTHE OPPOSITE SIDE LINEOF 115.60 FEET.AC‐CORDINGTO SURVEY MADE BY UNIVERSAL ENGINEERS, INC.,DATED MAY30, 1977, SAID LOTBEARS THESAMELO‐CATION, DESIGNATION ANDMEASURE‐MENTSASS ABOVESET FORTH, ANDLOT 6COMMENCES AT ADISTANCE OF 256.70 FEET FROM THECOR‐NEROFNORTH OAKRIDGE COURT ANDBULLARD AVENUE,AND IS LOCATEDINTHE SQUARE BOUNDEDBY NORTHOAK RIDGECOURT BULLARDAV‐ENUE,CURRAN RAOD ANDEAST OAKRIDGE COURTSIDE. ACCORDINGTO THESURVEYBY GILBERT, KELLY ANDCOUTURIE, INC.,DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2003 ANDAT‐TACHED TO CIN 271501 OF THE RECORDSOF ORLEANS PARISH,SAID LOT6 HASTHE SAME LOCA‐TION,DESIGNA‐TION ANDMEA‐SUREMENTS AS SETFORTH ABOVE; SUBJECT TO RESTRIC‐TIONS, SERVI‐TUDES, RIGHT OF WAY ANDOUTSTAND‐INGMINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AF‐FECTINGTHE PROPERTY

WRIT AMOUNT:

$136,687.20

C O U R T F O R PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-2827

$125,179.49

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 29 THELAW OF‐FICESOFHER‐SCHELC.AD‐COCK,JR.,LLC 225-756-0373

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025

OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PAL DISTRICT, ACQMIN: 972281 WRIT AMOUNT:

$281,900.23

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 5

THELAW OF‐FICESOFHER‐SCHELC.AD‐COCK JR.,LLC 225-756-0373

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025

OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBERS1110 SHIRLEYDRIVE, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTER ENTITLED:PEN‐NYMACLOAN SERVICES,LLC VERSUS PATRICKO CALLAHAN AND KARENC CALLAHAN

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-2334

(s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025

OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBERS20132015 PAINTERS STREET,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTER ENTI‐TLED: PANORAMA MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC VERSUS MOR‐GANNICOLE WILLIAMS

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-6548

and Sale di rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on November 6, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

3322 N. ROBERT‐SONSTREET NEWORLEANS, LA 70117 LOT4,SQUARE 602, THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT, ACQMIN: 1269439 WRIT AMOUNT: $112,068.83

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 16 MCCABE LAW FIRM,LLC 504782-3436

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025 OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

the balance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 32 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025 OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 248 CHEROKEE STREET,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTER ENTITLED:FED‐ERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS‐SOCIATIONVER‐SUSMICHELLE BUSHEY WASH‐INGTON A/KA MICHELLE BUSHEY IVY WASHINGTON

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-11204

By virtue of a CourtOrder di‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by publicauction on theground ﬂoorofthe Civil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on December 11, 2025,at12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing described prop‐t t it

ONECERTAIN LOTOFGROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITU‐ATED IN THE PARISH OF OR‐LEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN THETHIRD MU‐NICIPALDIS‐TRICTTHEREOF, BEINGA POR‐TION OF SECTION5 OF THELAKRATT TRACT, FOR‐MERLYTHE NEW ORLEANS LAKESHORE LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, ANDCOMPRIS‐INGPARTOF ORIGINAL GROVE 17, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APLANOF RESUBDIVISION BY UNIVERSAL ENGINEERS, INC., WALTER S. STONE, SUR‐VEYOR, AP‐PROVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ON APRIL22, 1976, ANDRECORDED IN COB743, FOLIO 53,THE LOTISSITUATED INWHAT IS NOWDWSIG‐NATEDASOAK RIDGESUBDIVI‐

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans RB 16 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318 388 1440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐RIS

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 & 12/10/2025 nov5-dec 10-2t

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 13419 DWYERROAD, THIS CITY,IN

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBERS11037 CHAUCER STREET,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTER ENTITLED:NA‐TIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VERSUS TRUL‐ISHA FORTHNER CRAWFORD A/K/ATRULISHA F. CRAWFORD A/K/A TRULISHA CRAWFORD AND TERRENCE L. CRAWFORD A/K/ATER‐RENCECRAW‐FORD

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-6882

LawFirm: LOGS LEGALGROUP, LLC504-8317726

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025 OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THEMATTER ENTITLED: MORTGAGE AS‐SETS MANAGE‐MENT,LLC VER‐SUSCECILEMA‐DRENEHOULE‐MARD A/K/ACE‐CILE M. HOULE‐MARD A/K/ACECILE HOULEMARD, HEIR OF SYLVESTERLEO THOMPSON CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 13

LawFirm: DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-388-1440 TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): &

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 3322 N. ROBERTSON STREET,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTERENTI‐TLED:U.S.BANK NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEEFOR VELOCITY COM‐MERCIALCAPI‐TALLOAN TRUST 2019-3VERSUS THEUNOPENED SUCCESSIONOF ARCHILEP DURONSLET CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-761

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1526 GOVERNOR NICHOLLS STREET,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTERENTI‐TLED:JPMOR‐GANCHASE BANK,NA‐TIONAL ASSOCI‐ATIONVERSUS MYRA KELLY REDD A/K/A MYRA KELLY CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-9920 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on November 6, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 1526 GOVERNOR NICHOLLS STREET,NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116 LOT28, SQUARE 176, SECOND MUNIC‐IPAL DISTRICT, ACQMIN: 1461611 WRIT AMOUNT: $23,611.56

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 11 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025 OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

By virtueof a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBERS7717 MERCIER STREET AND 3054N.MIRO STREET THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:COM‐MUNITYASSO‐CIATES,INC VERSUS DON JUAN JARMON JR.

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-3962

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment ofadjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 21 EVAN PARK HOWELL,III, AT‐TORNEY AT LAW 504-343-4346

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025

OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBERS2810 MANSFIELDAV‐ENUE AND3101 KENT DRIVE, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:FAIR‐PORT ASSET MANAGEMENT II, LLCVERSUS MARLIN N. GUS‐MAN, JR. AND VARSHA

VARSHA CASTRO GUS‐MAN

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-6381

2810MANSFIELD AVENUE ,NEW ORLEANS, LA LOT2,SQUARE 143, 3101 KENT DRIVE, NEWOR‐LESANS,LA LOT8,SQUARE 145, FIFTHMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT, ACQMIN: 1201124 WRIT AMOUNT: $92,257.10

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 4 NEWMAN MATHIS,BRADY &SPEDALE APLC 504-8379040

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025 OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 26353637 N. ROCHEBLAVE STREET,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTERENTI‐TLED:NEWREZ LLCD/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SER‐VICING VERSUS BRITTANY NIC‐HOLE KIM‐BROUGH

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-3605

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable

the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on November 6, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 2635-2637 N. ROCHEBLAVE STREET,NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 LOTI,SQUARE 1322, THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT, ACQMIN: 1369252 WRIT AMOUNT: $230,833.64

Seized in the above suit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser at themoment ofadjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 17 JACKSON& MCPHERSON, LLC504-5819444

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025 OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 4520 LENNOXBOULE‐VARD,THISCITY, IN THEMATTER ENTITLED: ROCKET MORT‐GAGE,LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/AQUICKEN LOANSINC VER‐SUSTHE UN‐OPENED SUCCESSIONOF ANDUNKNOWN HEIRSOF RICHARDA BARROWA/K/A RICHARDA BARROWA/K/A RICHARDBAR‐ROW

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-8446

Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on November 6, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 4520 LENNOX

BOULEVARD, NEWORLEANS, LA 70131 LOT11, SQUARE A, FIFTHMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT, ACQMIN: 1320209 WRIT AMOUNT:

$170,704.60

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 8

TheLaw Ofﬁce of Herschel C. Adcock,Jr.,LLC 225-756-0373

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025

OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBERS4220 DALE STREET, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTER ENTITLED:CTP FUNDING, LLC VERSUS DIVINE CARE GROUP, LLCAND RENE KEY CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-6709

Seized in the abovesuit, S CAS

above suit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 33 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025 OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 4956 MEADOW BANK STREET,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTERENTI‐TLED:LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVIC‐ING, LLCVERSUS CHRISTYQ JACKSON

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-4010

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson

Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 7 JACKSON& MCPHERSON, LLC504-5819444

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025

OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBERS2909, 2911, 2913 AND 2915 HOLLY‐GROVESTREET, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:CITI‐ZENS EQUITY FIRSTCREDIT UNIONVERSUS JONESREALES‐TATE INVEST‐MENTSLLC

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-6326

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay

(s): 10/1/2025 & 11/5/2025

OCT1-NOV 5-2T $

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 7809 MERCIER STREET,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTER ENTITLED:BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VERSUS CLINTONHILL CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-6383

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 24 DeanMorris, LLC318-388-

PATRICIA MATTHEWS CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-5752

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court for theParishof Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground ﬂoor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on December 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: TWOCERTAIN PORTIONS OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLTHE UILD‐INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALLOFTHE RIGHTS,WAYS, PRIVILEGES SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTOBE‐LONGINGORIN ANYWISEAP‐PERTAINING, SITUATED IN THETHIRD DIS‐TRICTOFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN THESUBDIVI‐SION OF LOTS 4 AND5 OF THE SUBDIVISIONOF GROVES 7AND 8 OF SECTION5 OF THENEW OR‐LEANS LAKESHORE LAND COMPANY TRACT, IN THE SQUARE BOUNDEDBY UNITYDRIVE, CURRAN BOULEVARD ANDJAHNCKE ROAD,WHICH SAID LOTOF GROUND ARE DESIGNATEDBY THENOS.27& 28, ADJOIN EACH OTHERAND MEASUREEACH 40 FEET FRONT ON UNITYDRIVE THESAMEIN WIDTHINTHE REAR,BYA DEPTHOF120 FEET BETWEEN EQUALAND PARALLEL LINES; LOTNO. 27 FORMSTHE CORNER OF UNITYDRIVE AND CURRAAN BOULEVARD, ALLACCORDING TO ASKETCHOF SURVEY BY ERROLE KELLY, SURVEY

the balance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 12 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318 388 1440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐RIS

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 11/5/2025 &