The Times-Picayune 11-28-2025 by The Advocate

‘ASAUTHENTIC AS IT GETS’

Westwego hasalwayshad alligators;now,ithas GatorTown

Nicholas Elstrott, center,withUltimateSwamp Adventures, chats with Chad Engle

working at anearbyseafood processing plantto fish in BayouSegnette on Monday. Westwegoleaders arerevamping anearbycluster of businesses intoadesignated tourist hub known as ‘Gator Town.’

BY LARANICHOLSON Staff writer

For over adecade, visitors of Westwego’sBayou Segnette have been able to see live alligators on an airboatand eatlunch at aharbor-front restaurant afterward —orbuy live Louisiana shellﬁshtocook for themselves instead.

But now,Westwego leaders are revamping that clusterofbusinesses intoadesignated touristhub known as “Gator Town,” with hopes of attracting new visitors to theareaasa new youth sports complexinnearby Avondale is slated to bring thousands of out-of-townerstothe area each weekend.

Gator Town encompasses thearea south of the Westbank Expressway betweenLouisiana and Laroussini streets andextendstothe Lapalco Boulevard bridge. It includes the Westwego Shrimp Lot, Segnette Landing restaurant and Ultimate Swamp Adventures.

Tourists getreadytogoout on an airboat withUltimate SwampAdventures in Westwegoinanarea nowbeing called ‘Gator Town’onMonday

Just outsideofGator Town is Bayou Segnette State Park, with its own boat launch and floating cabins for rent. Westwego and Jefferson Parish officialslaunched Gator Town last May,about ayear after it was first approved by the Westwego City Council. Thelevee wallinfront of

theswamp tour’sdock now features amural spelling out the newname painted by local artist Joshua Wingerter

BY MARIE FAZIO Staff writer

Gift is largestin university’s history Scott

Philanthropist and billion-

aireMacKenzie Scott has donated $19 million to DillardUniversity,the largest privategift in the 156-yearold private historically Black institution’shistory The unrestricted gift, an-

nounced onWednesday, is the second major donation Scott hasgiven Dillard, a four-year liberal arts college. In 2020, she gave the school $5 million, which officials at the time said wouldbe put toward strategic initiatives. Scott, awriter who was formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, pledged in 2019 to give away half of

herwealth in herlifetime. Sincethenshe hasdonated morethan $19 billion to various nonprofits, universities and other organizations, including about $220 million to organizations in Louisiana. This year she has reportedly given more than$740 millionto historically Black collegesand universities, including $38 million to Xavier

University,aCatholic HBCU in New Orleans. Dillard officials said the donation would be used to enhance student success, student scholarships andinstitutional advancement.

“If anyone ever doubts the differenceone person can make, look no further than MacKenzie Scott andhow her generosity will resonate across generations,” Dillard

ä See GIFT, page 3A

OneGuard member shot in D.C. dies

Second in

BY BEN FINLEY,ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the shooter who had worked with the CIA in hisnative countrya “savage monster.”

As part of his Thanksgiving call to U.S. troops, Trumpsaid that he had just learned that Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, had died, while Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, was “ﬁghting forhis life.”

“She’sjust passed away,” Trump said. “She’snolonger withus. She’slooking down at us right now.Her parents are with her.”

The president calledBeckstrom an “incredibleperson, outstanding in every single way.”

Trumpused the announcement to say the shooting wasa “terrorist attack”ashecriticizedthe Biden administration for enabling Afghans who worked withU.S.forces duringthe Afghanistan Wartoenter the U.S. The president has deployed National Guard members in part to assist in his

create a $230Mtrust to be paid to hundreds of survivors

BY STEPHANIE RIEGEL Staff writer

The Archdiocese of New Orleans hasreached asettlement with agroup of bondholders in its long-running bankruptcy case, removing the last remaining hurdle toward aresolution, which could come now as soon as next week.

The bondholders, who were owed nearly $30 million on a$40 million loan they made to the archdiocese in 2017 to help reﬁnance parish debt, wereopposed to the settlement plan currently up for conﬁrmationbefore U.S. BankruptcyJudge Meredith Grabill.

The plan, which would create a$230 million trust to be paid to hundredsofsurvivors of clergy sex abuse and establish strict new abuse protection andreporting policies, hasthe overwhelming support of abuse survivors.

See SETTLEMENT, page 3A ä See GATORTOWN, page 10A Beckstrom

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as Engle takesa breakfrom

Wolfe

BRIEFS FROM WIRE REPORTS

Former president of Peru sentenced for conspiracy LIMA, Peru Peru’s Supreme Court sentenced formerPresident Pedro Castillo to 11½ years in prison for conspiracy tocommit arebellion in 2022, when he tried to dissolve the Congress as lawmakers prepared to impeach him.

Aspecial panelofthe highest court also banned Castillo, 56, from public ofﬁce for two years. He has been in custody since being arrested in December 2022.

TwoofCastillo’sformer ministerswere also sentenced to 11½ years in prison for thesame crime. One of them is ex-Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who was granted asylum by Mexico and remains inside the Mexican embassy in Peru’scapital, Lima.

The Peruvian government severed diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum to Chávez.

This is the second Peruvian expresident sentenced this week.

Adifferent court on Wednesday sentenced former leader Martín Vizcarra to 14 years in prison after ﬁnding him guilty of taking bribes whileservingasgovernorofa southern state.

Castillo promised to be a champion of the poor when he took ofﬁce in 2021, becoming the ﬁrst president in the nation’shistory to come from apoorfarming community.Heassumed the presidency without any political experience.

Castillo was replaced by his Vice President Dina Boluarte, whoinOctober wasalsoremoved from ofﬁce after adeeply unpopulargovernment and amid acrime wave affecting the South American nation. The currentpresidentisJosé Jerí, who was the Congress leader American architect

RobertA.M. Sterndies

Robert A.M. Stern, aprominent figure in American architecture who designed notable museums, libraries and residences, died Thursday,according to astatement from the firm he founded. He was 86. The statement did not specify acause of death, but saidStern “died comfortably at his home.” Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1939, Stern foundedthe Robert A.M. Stern Architectsfirm, now knownasRAMSA, in 1969. He gained acclaim for his decadesofwork and style, which blended postmodernism with contextualdesign, drawing inspiration from historic and traditional styles.

He was widely known for15 Central Park West, aluxury condominium featuring arecognizable limestone exterior in Manhattan bordering Central Park. The building opened in 2008. Stern’sworks also includethe George W. BushPresidential Center in Dallas,the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, the Gerald R Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michiganand Disney’sYacht and Beach Club Resorts in Florida.

Kessler twins, dancers in ’50s and’60s, die BERLIN Alice and Ellen Kessler, twin dancersand singers who launched theircareerin the 1950s and performed with Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and Harry Belafonte among others, have died, police in Germany said Tuesday.They were89. Thedeath of thetwins in Grünwald, aprosperous suburb of Munich where they shared ahouse,was reportedbyGerman newspaper Bild and news agency dpaonMonday,without named sources. Munich police on Tuesday conﬁrmed the deaths, saying in an emailed statement that it was a“joint suicide.”

The Kessler twins learned to dance at ayoung age and joined the Leipzig Opera children’sballet. In 1952, when they were16, their family ﬂed to West Germany,where they danced in arevue theater in Düsseldorf. In 1955, the sisters werediscovered by the director of the Lido cabaret theater in Paris, where their international career took off.

In the 1960s, the Kessler twins toured worldwide. They turned down an offer to appear with Elvis Presley in “Viva Las Vegas” in 1964 for fearofbecoming deﬁned by musicalﬁlmsin America, dpa reported.

At least83dead in Hong Kong fire

BY CHAN HO-HIM and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press

HONG KONG Firefighters battled for asecond day to extinguisha blazeata high-rise apartmentcomplex in Hong KongonThursday,asthe deathtoll rose to 83 in one of the deadliest blazes in the city’s modern history.

Rescuers holding ﬂashlights were goingfrom apartment to apartmentatthe charred towers as thick smoke poured out from some windows at the Wang Fuk Courtcomplex,a dense cluster of buildings housing thousands of people in Tai Po district, anorthernsuburb near Hong Kong’sborder withthe mainland.

Officialssaid firefighterswere still workingonahandful of apartmentsand trying to enter all of theunitsinthe seven towers to ensure there were no further casualties.

“Our firefighting operation is almost complete,” said Derek Armstrong Chan, deputy director of Fire Services Operations. Firefighters were working hard “to prevent the debris and embers from flaring up. What’snext is the search and rescue operation,”headded.

It was unclear how many peopleremained missing or trapped. Authorities did not provide updates on the missing peopleorhow many were still inside the ravaged buildings Thursday during a news conference.

Videoshowed rescuers searchingin some apartments in the dark. Orange ﬂames were still seen frominside several windows, though thewhole complex wasnow largely ablackened ruin.

Firefighters have been trying to control the flames since midafternoon Wednesday, when thefire wasbelievedtohave started in bamboo scaffolding and con-

struction nettingand then spread across seven of the complex’seight buildings. Chan said the blaze spread “exceptionally fast” acrossthe towers, and emergency workers struggled to gain access inside. “Debris and scaffolding were falling from upper ﬂoors,” he told reporters. “There are also other reasons like high temperature, darkness …(and) emergency vehicle accesswas blocked by fallen scaffolding and debris, making our accesstothe building very difﬁcult.”

More than 70 people were injured,including 11 ﬁreﬁghters, theFire Services Department said. About 900 people were evacuated to temporary shelters overnight

Resident Lawrence Lee was waiting for news about his wife, who he believed was still trapped in their apartment

“When the fire started, Itoldher on the phone to escape. But once she left theflat,the corridor and stairs were all filledwith smoke anditwas all dark, so shehad no choice but to go back to the flat,” he said, as he waited in one of the shelters overnight.

Three men, the directors andanengineering consultant of aconstruction company, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.Police have not directly named the company where they work.

“Wehave reason to believe that those in charge of theconstruction company were grossly negligent,” saidEileen Chung, aseniorsuperintendent of police. Police on Thursday also searched the ofﬁce of Prestige Construction &EngineeringCompany,which the AP conﬁrmedwas in charge of renovationsin the tower complex. Police seized boxes of documents as evidence, according to local media.Phones forPrestigerang unanswered.

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announce newjunta leader

Deposedpresident flees afterdisputedelection

BY CHINEDU ASADU and

ASSANA

SAMBU Associated Press

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau— Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced anew juntaleader,cementing aforceful takeover of power that began after adisputed presidential election andled to deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló departingfor neighboringSenegal. Themilitary high command in the West African nation inaugurated Gen. Horta Inta-a as the head of the militarygovernment, which will oversee aone-year transition period, accordingtoadeclaration broadcast onstate television. Embaló, meanwhile, arrived in Senegal with aﬂight chattered by theSenegalese government which hasbeen “indirect communication with all concerned Guinea-Bissau actors,” Senegal’sMinistry of Foreign Affairs said in astatement, as the country promised to work with partners to restore democracy in Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau,one of the world’spoorest countries, has been dogged by coups andattempted coupssince itsindependence from Portugal more than 50 years ago, including acoup attempt in October

The country of 2.2 million people is known as ahub for drug trafficking between LatinAmericaand Europe,atrend that experts sayhas fueled its politicalcrises.

Hours after the opposition called for protestsagainst thecoup and to demand the publication of election results earlier scheduled for Thursday,the militaryauthoritiesissued astatementbanning public protestsand “all disturbing actions of peace andstabilityinthe country.”

In an earlier statement, Inta-a, who

was thearmy chiefofstaffuntil the coup and aclose ally of thedeposed president, said: “The inability of political actors to stem thedeteriorationofthe politicalclimate ultimately prompted the intervention of the armed forces.”

The militaryauthorities earlier said Embaló andother prominent people arrested during thecoup were in good healthand would remainincustody. It wasnot immediately clear theterms of Embaló’sdeparturetoSenegal.

The Chairperson of theAfricanUnion Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf condemned the coup, calling for unconditional release of Embalóand other detained ofﬁcials and for the respect of the electoral process.

The oppositionalleged Embaló had fabricated the coup to avoid an election defeat in Sunday’sclosely contested presidential vote. The military takeover andthe reported arrest of Embaló were “fabricated” to disrupt election results, according to his rival Fernando Dias, who, likeEmbaló, claimed to have won the vote.

The Associated Press could notindependently verify the claims by Dias,a member of theSocial Renewal Party.

Dias, 47, said in avideo statement that he escaped custody “through aback door”after reports he was arrested by soldiers.Hevowed to ﬁght back.

“Umaro lostthe elections, and instead of acceptingthe result,hefabricated a coup d’état,” Dias said. “Once again, we, we have been the target of afalse coup d’état. …Wewill liberate ourselves.”

The military ofﬁcers whoannounced they had deposed thepresident cited the “discoveryofanongoing plan …tomanipulateelectoral results,” accordingtoa spokesperson, Dinis N’Tchama, who was ﬂanked by othersduring thetelevised statement

Trumpbarring S. Africa from next G20summit

Next year’s event will be held at his Floridagolfclub

BY JOSH BOAK Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is barring South Africa from participating in theGroup of 20 summit next year at his Miami-area club and willstop allpaymentsand subsidies to the country over its treatment of aU.S. government representative at this year’sglobal meeting.

Trump chose nottohave an American government delegation attend last weekend’ssummit hosted by South Africa, saying he did so because itsWhite Afrikanerswerebeing violently persecuted.Itis aclaim thatSouth Africa, which was mired for decades in racial apartheid, has rejected as baseless.

The Republicanpresident,ina social media post said South Africa had refused to hand over its G20 hosting responsibilitiesto asenior representative of the U.S. Embassy whenthe summitended.

“Therefore, at my direction, South Africa will NOT be receiving an invitation to the2026G20,which will be hosted in theGreat City of Miami, Florida next year,” Trumpposted on Truth Social.

“South Africa has demonstrated to the Worldthey arenot acountry worthy of Membership anywhere,” he said, “and we are going to stop allpaymentsand subsidiestothem, effective immediately.”

South Africasaiditconsidered theU.S.decisionto appoint alocal embassy ofﬁcial forthe G20handover an insult. The ceremony instead happenedatits Foreign Ministry building after the summit “as the United States was not present at the summit,” a statement from South African President CyrilRa-

maphosa’sofﬁce said. The statement said Ramaphosa “noted theregrettable statement by President Donald Trump on South Africa’sparticipation in the 2026 G20meetings.” It also pushed back against Trump’swidely rejected claimsthat Afrikanerfarmers arebeing killed and having their land taken away,saying that Trump“continues to apply punitive measures against South Africa based on misinformationand distortions about our country.” In some ways, Trump views next year’sG20 summit as personal, given that he announced it will be at his golf club in Doral, Florida.

This year’ssummitinJohannesburg, the ﬁrst held in Africa, was boycotted by the United States, aG20 founding member and the world’sbiggest economy The meeting’sdeclaration, giving moreattention to issues that affect developing countries, went unsigned by Washington, and the Trump administration expressedits opposition to South Africa’sagenda, especially theparts that focus on climate change. The U.S. has now taken over the rotating presidency of the G20, leaving the impact of the South African declaration unclear Trumphas claimed that White Afrikaner farmers in South Africa arebeing killed and that their land is being seized. The South African government and others, including some Afrikaners themselves, say Trump’sclaims arethe result of misinformation. Last month, theTrump administration announced it would restrictthe number of refugees admitted annually to theU.S to 7,500, with mostofthe spotsreservedfor White South Africans. Afrikaners are South Africanswho aredescended mainly from Dutch but also French and German colonial settlers who ﬁrst cametothe country in the 17th century

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National parkstoraise fees forinternational tourists

BY HALLIE GOLDEN and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press

WASHINGTON The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American resi-

dents. Theannouncement declaring “America-ﬁrst entry fee policies” comesasnational parks deal with the strain of amajor staff reduction and severe budget cuts, along with recovering from damage during therecent governmentshutdownand signiﬁcant lostrevenue due to fees not being collected during that time. The fee change will impact

11 national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior As part of thechanges, which are set to takeeffect Jan. 1, foreign touristswill also see their annual parks pass price jump to $250, while U.S. residents will continue to be charged $80, according to thedepartment’s statement

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in apost on the social platform Xthat the changes make sure U.S. taxpayers who support the park service“continue to enjoyaffordableaccess, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining andimproving ourparks for future generations!” AWhiteHouse poston Xlaying outthe increased fees endedwith thephrase

“AMERICANS FIRST.”

The announcement follows aJuly executive order in whichPresident Donald Trumpdirected the parks to increase entry fees forforeign tourists.

The U.S. Travel Association estimated that in 2018,national parks andmonuments saw more than14millioninternational visitors. Yellowstone reported that in 2024, nearly 15% of its visitors were from

outside the country,which wasdown from30% in 2018. The money made off the newfeeswillhelpsupport the national parks, including with upgrading facilities for visitors andmaintenance, according to the statement. The“resident-onlypatrioticfee-freedays” next year includeVeteransDay,which was one of the parks’ eight freedays open to everyone in 2025.

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President Monique Guillory said in statement. “This gift will strengthen theuniversity at amoment when our mission has never been more urgent.”

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The bondholders, however,who initially stood to receive just $3 million of the $30 million they were owed, opposed the settlement and were laying the groundwork for an appeal, should Grabill conﬁrm it.

In asixth amended version of the proposed settlement, ﬁled Tuesday in federal bankruptcycourt,the archdiocese agreed to pay the bondholders the bulk of what they are owed, making interest-onlypayments for 12 years, with aballoon payment due at the end of 2037.

In astatement Tuesday, Archbishop GregoryAymond said, “This is amatter of justice. We must pay our debts.I believe this is the just waytomove forward for the good of survivors and the local church.” He went on to say,“We thank the faithfulfor their prayersfor the past five years and continue to ask for prayers for survivorsof abuse.”

The development comes more than aweek into a conﬁrmationhearing on the plan,where attorneysfor thearchdiocese andmore than 650 survivors of clergy sex abuse have been making acase before Grabill as to why the proposed settlement is the fairest and best way to end the long-running bankruptcy Aymond placed the nation’ssecond-oldest Roman Catholic diocese under federal bankruptcycourtprotection in May 2020, amid agrowing number of state court lawsuits alleging child sex abusebylocal priests and deacons.

In the years since, the number of abuse claims ﬁled in the bankruptcy case has topped 650 and legalfees in the case are nearly $50 million. Last week, Aymond took the stand in the caseand was grilled by an attorney for the bondholders about why

Likemany other higher education institutions Dillard faces headwinds, including risingoperational expenses, lowenrollment and the shifting landscape of federal funding. Earlier this year,anearly$20 million EnvironmentalProtection Agency grant that would have funded much-needed

updates to campus infrastructure was canceled.

Thanking Scott for her gift,Dillard’sboard Chair

Michael D. Jones cited the successofDillard alumna Ruth Simmons, daughter of asharecropper who became thefirst Blackpresident of an Ivy League institution as president of Brown

the church wasn’tpaying offits debttothe bondholders in full.

In his statementTuesday,hesaid, “Wetrust that through the mercyand love of Jesus Christ the Archdiocese of New Orleanswill move forward to continue sharing its missionofsharingthe Gospel.”

Theconﬁrmation hearing resumesMonday,with several abuse survivors scheduled to take the stand and tell their stories on Tuesday Closing arguments are set for Thursday Email StephanieRiegel at stephanie.riegel@ theadvocate.com.

University

“This incredible giftwill allow Dillard University to continue doing what we have done for morethan 150 years,” Jones said. “Take students, manyfrom Pell-eligible families, and provide them with thefoundation and inspiration to become history makers.”

Scott has also given to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater NewOrleans and Acadiana, which received $25 millionin2020; Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, whichreceived $17 million in 2022; and the United WayofSoutheast Louisiana, whichreceived$10 million in 2020.

Scott is asignatory to The Giving Pledge, acommitmentbybillionaires to give away the majority of their wealth to philanthropy.In 2022, she founded her own philanthropic organization, YieldGiving, to support initiativesrelated to diversity, disaster recoveryand education.

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administration’s mass deportation efforts.

Trump suggested that the shooter was mentally unstable after the war and departure from Afghanistan.

“He went cuckoo. I mean, he went nuts,” the president said. “It happens too often with these people.”

The suspect charged with the shooting is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29 The suspect had worked in a special CIAbacked Afghan Army unit before emigrating from Afghanistan, according to two sources who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, and #AfghanEvac, a group that helps resettle Afghans who assisted the U.S. during the two-decade war Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia declined to provide a motive for Wednesday afternoon’s brazen act of violence which occurred just blocks from the White House.

U.S. in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome, a Biden administration program that evacuated and resettled tens of thousands of Afghans after the U.S. withdrawal from the country officials said. Lakanwal applied for asylum during the Biden administration, but his asylum was approved under the Trump administration, #AfghanEvac said in a statement.

Pirro said that the suspect, Lakanwal, launched an “ambush-style” attack with a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver. The suspect originally faced charges of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a ﬁrearm during a crime of violence. Pirro said that “it’s too soon to say” what the suspect’s motives were.

The charges could be upgraded, Pirro said.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism. Agents have served a series of search warrants, with Patel calling it a “coastto-coast investigation.”

The rare shooting of National Guard members on American soil, on the eve of Thanksgiving, comes amid court fights and a broader public policy debate about the Trump administration’s use of the military to combat what ofﬁcials cast as an outof-control crime problem

Trump issued an emergency order in August that federalized the local police force and sent in National Guard troops The order expired a month later But the troops have remained in the city, where nearly 2,200 troops currently are assigned, according to the government’s latest update. The Guard members have patrolled neighborhoods, train stations and other locations, participated in highway checkpoints and been assigned to pick up trash and guard sporting events The Trump administration quickly ordered 500 more National Guard members to Washington following Wednesday’s shooting.

The suspect who was in custody also was shot and had wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement ofﬁcial who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity Suspect worked with CIA

A resident of the eastern Afghan province of Khost who identified himself as Lakanwal’s cousin said Lakanwal was originally from the province and that he and his brother had worked in a special Afghan Army unit known as Zero Units in the southern province of Kandahar A former ofﬁcial from the unit, who spoke on

condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, said Lakanwal was a team leader and his brother was a platoon leader The cousin spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. He said Lakanwal had started out working as a security guard for the unit in 2012, and was later promoted to become a team leader and a GPS specialist. Kandahar is in the Taliban heartland of the country It saw fierce fighting between the Taliban and NATO forces after the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 following the al-Qaida attacks on Sept. 11. The CIA relied on Afghan staff for translation, administrative and front-line fighting with their own paramilitary officers in the war Zero Units were paramilitary units manned by Afghans but backed by the CIA and also served in front-line fighting with CIA paramilitary officers. Activists had attributed abuses to the units. They played a key role in the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from the country, providing security around Kabul International Airport as the Americans and others fell back during the Taliban offensive that seized the country

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in a statement that Lakanwal’s relationship with the U.S. government “ended shortly following the chaotic evacuation” of U.S. service members from Afghanistan. Lakanwal, 29, entered the

The initiative brought roughly 76,000 people to the U.S., many of whom had worked alongside U.S. troops and diplomats as interpreters and translators. It has since faced intense scrutiny from Trump and his allies, congressional Republicans and some government watchdogs over allegations of gaps in the vetting process, even as advocates say there was extensive vetting and the program offered a lifeline to people at risk of Taliban reprisals.

Lakanwal has been living in Bellingham, Washington, about 79 miles north of Seattle, with his wife and ﬁve children, said his former landlord, Kristina Widman.

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Emergency personnel gather in a cordoned off area where National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By CLIFF OWEN Flowers and an American flag mark the scene a day after two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

Lakanwal

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Streets are blocked after reports that two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Trumpcriticizesprogram that broughtAfghanrefugeestoU.S.

BY JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press

The man accusedofshooting two National Guard members in Washingtonis one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the United States after thechaotic withdrawal of the U.S. from their coun try as the Ta took over, authori said. The program, called Operation lies Welcome, created after 2021 decision leave Afghanistan following20years American intervention billions of dollars Democratic Joe Biden, who withdrawal started predecessor —R President Donald said the U.S. owed interpreters and the ﬁghters and others who opposed ban to give them outside of Afghanistan. But others Trump and many licans —said were not properly in aresettlemen they said was as poorly planneda country to the Ta

“This individu many others —s never been allowed here. Our citizens vice members better than to endure going fallout from administration’ failures,” CIA Ratcliffe said.

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It’spart of this administration’s goal both to deport people in thecountry illegally andclose the country to most refugees. Trump said he wants to removeanyone “who does not belonghere

or does notadd beneﬁt to our country.”

One of the Afghans who madeittothe U.S. was Mohammad Saboor,a fatherof seven children, who worked as an electrician and A/C technicianwith international

and U.S. forces for 17 years. He resettledearlierthis year in California and told The Associated Press he looked forward to sending his kids to school andgiving back to thecountry that took hisfamily in.

• 6cupsofcrumbledcornbread (I bake then letstale for 3or4daysbeforeuse)

• 3cupsofwhite bread stale

• 3/4of1cup vegetableorchicken stock 3eggsbeaten

• 11/2 cupsofchopped onion

• 11/2 cupschopped celery

• 1bellpepperchopped

• 1bunch of greenonion chopped

• 1bunch of parsleychopped

• 1lb. pork sausage 1lb. of bacon (I use JimmyDeanmaple or sage)

• Salt,black,and white pepper to taste

1. Frythe baconuntil crispy,removefrompan andcrumble.Fry thesausage,removefrom panand crumble.

2. Fryall theseasonings in thebacon/sausagegreaseuntil wilted andcaramelized.Add back in thecookedsausageand bacon.

3. Mixall stalecrumbledcornbread andwhite breadinalarge bowl.Add in thebacon, sausage,and wilted ingredientswiththe crumbled breads

4. Gently mixinthe stockand eggsintothe bowl with therestofthe ingredients.

5. Put mixtureintoalarge,greased baking dishand bake at 325degrees foranhour. Youcan addextra breadcrumbsand afew pats of butter on topfor acrisp look

• 1large head of freshcauliﬂower

• 2/3cup of Monterey Jack cheese shredded 2/3cup of sharp cheddar cheese shredded 1/2cup of imported Parmesan-Reggiano cheese shredded

• 1/2cup heavycream

• 2tbsp oliveoil or butter

• 2or3clovesofgarlic

• Salt,black pepper andalittlewhite pepper to taste

1. Cutcauliﬂowerintoﬂoretsand arrangeitinagreased baking dish. In adoubleboilerheat thecream,add sauteed garlic andlet simmer on lowfor no more than 10 minutes.

2. Next add half of theMontereyJackand Cheddarcheeseand stir abit,thenadd half of the Parmesan-Reggiano cheese

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“This is the backdoorto Westwego,” said Mayor Robert Billiot Sr.atthe ceremony.“Beautiful wetlands and boats. …People use this bayou more thanyou could imagine.”

The Gator Town idea originated in spring 2024 as Billiot, council member Robert “Bobby” Utley and Joe Spinato ate lunch at Spinato’sSegnette Landing restaurant.During the meal, the question arose: How can Westwego create atourist spot like Rivertown or Bucktown with the infrastructurealready in place? And what would it be called?

Several potential names were tossed around during the meal, but Billiot felt most drawn to Gator Town, Spinato recalled. Within a week,the resolutionformalizing the new name went before the council and received unanimous approval.

Ultimate Swamp Adventures will likely perform most of the heavylifting with attracting tourists, with its shuttle service to and from downtown New Orleans already in place. The site offers tours of about twohours through Bayou Segnette, in either its three large, covered boats that hold up to 68 passengers, or its ﬁve airboats for smaller groups.

Manager NicholasElstrott, 34, estimated that he sees roughly 350 customers each day in the summer, and closer to 200 outside of that season. Tourists hailing from all overthe world come to learn about the West Bank’secology,some of them arrivingdirectly from the airport with suitcases in hand.

About 10 alligators live nearthe docks andcan be found before stepping on a boat, Elstrott said, although on agood day visitors could see anywhere between 40 and 50 alligators during tours, some of whomare gifted with kisses, food pellets and marshmallows by the tour guides.

“Gator Town got its name because it was already a gator town,” Elstrottsaid on arecent day as airboats whirred behind him. “It

directly to customers

wasn’tathing where we introduced abunch of alligators. GatorTownwas already here; it justﬁnally gotthe name. It’s as authenticasitgets.”

During the winter,while alligatorsundergo aprocess similartohibernation called brumation, Elstrott cankeep the business going with his birding tours and holiday events, such as the “Santa on the Bayou” event coming up on Dec. 6. And soon the company will have the added feature of raising alligator hatchlings in-house, too, after recently obtaining alicense to do sofrom the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

On the opposite end of GatorTown,the famous Westwego Shrimp Lotoffers aline of open-air market spaces forLouisianaﬁshermentosell theirbounties

Many of the fishermen have turned their stalls into family businesses over the course of decades. Kim Palmisano, of Capt. Jonathan’s Seafood,has soldcrab and shrimp from Laﬁtte for nearly 30 years, andnow herthree sons have joined their father in catchingﬁsh fortheir business, she said.

Nextdoor,28-year-old

River Shay now owns his parents’ shop, Market Wego, which specializes in smoked sausagesand cracklins Shay renovated and took over the space with his boyfriend,RenanMarques,followingHurricaneIda to convert it into the only closed, air-conditioned market in the lot, in additiontothe only lot to sell hot food.

“What’ssogreat about it is we get agood mixture of tourists and locals at the sametime,” Shay said. “The swamp toursbring in alot of people, so we get themtotry andouille or alligator sausage. Everyone loves alligatorsausage after theysee an alligator.…It’sjust making connectionswithpeople all over the world.”

While businessowners there said there’sbeen little changeintrafﬁc since Gator Town launched, aboom could be on thehorizon as newprojects come into the area.

Spinato, also the board secretary for Visit JeffersonParish, is also in weekly talkswith operators of the newJohnAlario Jr.Youth Sports Complex, whichwill start hosting tournaments in February,toprovide group tours to families participating in tournaments there.

Ofﬁcials saythe new complex willspur other economicdevelopment in the area, like restaurantsand grocery stores, and that an expansion plan to addadormitory to thesiteisalready in the works.Developers have also alreadytaken an interest in building ahotel in theareaaswell.

Spinato hopesthatother developers take an interest in building on theundeveloped green space in the oneblock area. Alreadyasnoball stand andfood truck are settoopen there soon, according to Palmisano. “It’sbeen getting alot of attention,”Spinato said. “Gator Town is already gettingalot of exposure.”

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Putinwarns Ukraine’sarmytowithdraw

BY KATIE MARIE DAVIES Associated Press

U.S. proposals to end the war betweenRussia and Ukraine offera startingpoint fortalks,Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday,ashetold Ukrainian forces to pull backorbeoverrun by Russia’sbigger army

“Weneed to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the endofa three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Everyword matters.”HedescribedU.S. President Donald Trump’splan as “a set of issues put forwardfor discussion” rather than adraft agreement.

“If Ukrainian troops withdraw from the territoriesthey occupy, hostilities will cease.Ifthey don’t withdraw,wewill achieve this by force,” the Russian leader said Kremlin ofﬁcials have had little to say so far about the peaceplan put forward last week by Trump. Since Russia’sinvasion of its neighbor,Putin has shownnowillingness to budge from his goals in

Ukrainedespite Trump’spush for asettlement.

Putin has previously demanded that Ukraine completely withdraw from the entirety of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, andZaporizhia regions before Russiaconsiders anysortof“peace negotiations” —notably includingareas of each of those oblaststhat Russia does notoccupy. He also wants to keep Ukrainefromjoining NATO and hosting any Western troops, allowing Moscow to gradually pullthe country back into its orbit.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscownext week, the Kremlin says, while U.S. Army

Secretary DanDriscoll, who in recent weeks has played ahigh-proﬁlerole in the peace efforts,may be heading to Kyiv

Theinitial U.S. peaceproposals appeared heavily skewed toward Russian demands, but an amended versionemerged from talks in Geneva on Sunday between American and Ukrainian ofﬁcials. Sidelined European leaders, fearing

for their own security amid Russianaggression, areangling for deeper involvementinthe process.

Analysts say Putinisattemptingtooutwait thecommitmentof Western countries to supporting Ukraine’swar effort. Trump has previouslysignaledhecould walk away from efforts to stop the fighting if there is no progress. European officials say Putin is stalling because Russia wantstograbmore of Ukraine beforeaccepting any deal. Russian officials have claimed they have battlefield momentum in Ukraine, even though their slow progress hasbeen costly in terms of casualties and armor

The Institute for theStudy of WaronWednesdaycastdoubt on Russian claims that its invasion is unstoppable as it is still struggling to capture cities in the eastern Donetsk region.

“DataonRussian forces’ rateof advance indicates that aRussian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and arapid Russianseizure of the rest of DonetskOblast

(region) is not imminent,” the Washington-based think tank said.

“Recent Russian advances elsewhere on the front line have largely been opportunistic and exploited seasonal weather conditions.”

Russia’sForeign Ministry said Thursdaythat it had ordered the closureofPoland’sConsulate General in the eastern city of Irkutsk.

Thetit-for-tat move follows the closure of Russia’sConsulate General in the Polish city of Gdansk in November.Ina statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow would not “allow such actionstogounanswered.”

Polandannounced the closure of the Gdansk consulate after a railway line closetoWarsaw was sabotaged in mid-November.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk later said that two Ukrainian citizens working forRussia weresuspected of carrying out the attack.

A53-year-old manwas killed in a Russian droneattack in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, officials saidFriday. Also,Russia attacked

Ukraine’sOdesa andDnipropetrovsk regions Thursday,injuring threepeopleand starting ﬁres,local authorities said. Russia launched 142 drones at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’sair force. Meanwhile, Russian airdefenses downed 118 Ukrainian drones overnight abovevarious Russian regions and the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Ukraine’sarmyisn’tonly under pressure on the battlefield. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’sgovernment is mired in amajor corruption scandal and is short of money In adevelopment offering some relief, Ukraine reached an agreement for the International MonetaryFundtoprovide $8.1 billion over four years, according to a statementbythe institution.The money comes from afundthat helps countries facing mediumterm payment difﬁculties. ButUkraine’s state budgetand military needsfor 2026 and2027 are estimated at $153 billion.

Macy’s parade chilly,breezy

By The Associated Press

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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brought balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and PacMan to the New York City skies on Thursday,asﬂoats featuring Labubu and Lego graced the streets.

The parade, which started on Manhattan’sUpper West Side and closedatthe iconic Macy’sHerald Square ﬂagship store on 34th Street, included dozens of balloons, floats, clown groupsand marching bands.

It was achilly day in the city,with temperaturesin the 40s, but wind gusts between 25 mph and 30 mph, making it feel colder,accordingtoDavid Stark, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New York.

Officials watched the forecast closely,since city

law prohibits Macy’sfrom flying full-size balloonsif sustained winds exceed 23 mphorwindgusts are over 35 mph. Weather has grounded theballoons only once, in 1971, but they also sometimes have soared lower than usualbecause of wind.

Butalittlecold wasn’ta big deal for Megan Christy who traveled to the city from Greensboro, North Carolina,for theparade, donning awarmonesie as shestaked outaspot along theroute. “It’snot raining. We’re very excited about that.

Andit’snot too bad. Not too cold,” she said. “It’sjusta great day for aparade.”

Astar-studdedlineup of performances was sprinkled throughout the show, along with aslew of marchingbands, dancers and cheerleaders.

Performersincluded “Wicked” starCynthia Erivo, ConanGray, Lainey Wilson,Foreigner, Lil Jon, and Audrey Nuna, EJAE andRei Ami of HUNTR/X, the ﬁctional girl groupatthe heart of this year’sNetﬂix hit “KPop Demon Hunters.”

The Radio CityRockettes were also there, as were cast members from Broadway’s“BuenaVista Social Club,” “Just in Time” and “Ragtime.”

The parade featured afew newballoons, including a large onion carriage featuring eight characters from theworld of “Shrek.”

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BUTNER,N.C.

H. Rap

Brown, one of the most vocal leaders of the Black Power movement, has died in aprison hospitalwhile serving alife sentence for the killing of aGeorgia sheriff’sdeputy.Hewas 82.

Brown—who later in life changedhis name to Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin —died Sunday at the Federal Medical CenterinButner,North Carolina, his widow,Karima Al-Amin, said Monday

Acause of death wasnot immediately available, but KarimaAl-Amin told The Associated Press that her husband had been suffering from cancer andhad been transferred to the medical facility in 2014 froma federal prison in Colorado.

Like othermoremilitant

Black leaders and organizers during the racial upheaval of the late 1960s and early1970s, Browndecried heavy-handed policing in Black communities. He once stated that violence was“as American as cherry pie.”

“Violenceisa part of America’sculture,” he said during a1967 newsconference. “... America taught the Black people to be violent. We will use that violence to rid ourselves of oppression, if necessary. We will be free by any meansnecessary.”

Brown was chairofthe Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, apowerful civil rights group, and in 1968 was named minister of justice for the Black Panther Party Three years later,hewas arrested for arobbery that ended in ashootout with NewYork police.

While serving aﬁve-year prison sentence forthe robbery,Brownconverted to

the Dar-ul Islam movement andchangedhis name. Upon his release, he moved to Atlanta in 1976, opened agrocery and health food store, andbecame an imam aspiritual leader for local Muslims.

“I’m notdissatisﬁed with what Idid,” he told an audience in Kansas City,Missouri, in 1998. “But Islam hasallowed thingstobe clearer We have to be concernedabout thewelfare of ourselves and those around us, and that comes through submission to God and the raising of one’sconsciousness.”

On March 16, 2000, Fulton County Deputy Sheriff Ricky Kinchen and deputy Aldranon English were shot after encountering the formerBlack Pantherleader outside his Atlanta home. Thedeputies were there to serve awarrant forfailure to appear in court on charges of driving astolencar and impersonating apolice officer during atraffic stop the previous year English testified at trial thatBrown fired ahighpowered assault rifle when the deputies tried to arrest him.Then, prosecutors said, he used ahandgun to fire three shots into Kinchen’s groin as the wounded deputy lay in the street. Kinchen would die from his wounds. Prosecutors portrayed Brown as adeliberate killer, while his lawyers painted him as apeaceful community andreligious leader who helpedrevitalizepoverty-strickenareas.They suggested he wasframed as part of agovernment conspiracy dating from his militant days. Brown maintained his innocence but was convicted in 2002 and sentenced to life.

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Balloon handlers guidethe Spider-Man balloon pastRadio CityMusic Hall during the Macy’s Thanksgiving DayParadeon Thursday in Newyork.

Spectatorswatch Thursdayasballoons and floats pass on Sixth Avenue during the Macy’s Thanksgiving DayParade.

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Pope begins hisfirst foreigntrip

BY NICOLE WINFIELD,SUZAN FRASER, SERRA YEDIKARDES and ANDREWWILKS Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be asource of stabilityand dialogueinaworld riven by conﬂict, as he opened his ﬁrst foreign trip as pope on Thursday with aplea for peace amid efforts to end wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

The American pope emphasized amessage of peace as he arrived in Ankara, welcomed on the tarmac by a military guard of honorand at the presidential palace by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Speaking to Erdogan and the country’sdiplomatic corps at alibrary in the palace complex, Leo praised Turkey’shistoric role as a bridge between East and West, at the crossroads of religions and cultures.

“May Turkey be asource of stability and rapprochement betweenpeoples, in service of ajust and lasting peace,” he said, speaking in frontof agiant globe. “Today, more than ever,weneed people who will promote dialogue and practice it with ﬁrm will and patient resolve.”

Leo’svisit comes as Turkey,acountry of more than 85 million people of predominantly Sunni Muslims, has cast itself as akey intermediary in efforts to end the conﬂicts in Ukraine and Gaza Ankara has offered to take part in the stabilization force in Gaza to help oversee afragile ceaseﬁre. Israel, which has had rocky relations with Turkey for years, accuses Ankara of supporting Hamas and has ruled out any role for Turkish troops in astabilization force.

Leo didn’tcite the conﬂicts specifically,but he quoted

his predecessor,Pope Francis, in lamenting thatthe wars ravagingthe world today amount to a“third world war fought piecemeal,” with resources spent on armamentsinstead of fighting hunger and poverty andprotectingcreation. In hisaddress, Erdogan saidthe Palestinian issue is central to achieving peace in the region and praised what he describedasthe Vatican’s “steadfast stance” on it Word aboutvaluing women

The speech was closely watched, since the first speech of any popetrip sets the tone forhis visit. That’s allthe more true for this first tripabroad forthe first Americanpope, who will be deliveringall hisremarks in Turkey inEnglishinadeparture for theItalian-centric Vatican.It was thus significantthat Leo also commented on theplightofwomen in Turkey

“Women, in particular, through their studies andactive participationinprofessional,cultural and political life, are increasingly placing themselves at theservice of your community and its positive inﬂuenceon the in-

ternational scene,” Leo said.

“Wemust greatlyvalue then the important initiatives in this regard, which support thefamily and the contributionthat women maketoward thefull ﬂowering of social life.”

Women’s rightsactivists continue to denounce Erdogan’s2021 withdrawal from theIstanbul Convention, a landmark European treaty signed in Istanbulin2011 to protect women from violence. Critics say the move weakened safeguards.

Historic anniversary

Themainimpetus for Leo to travel to Turkeyisto markthe 1,700thanniversary of the Council of Nicaea, an unprecedented gathering of at least 250 bishops from around the Roman Empire. It happenedatatime when theEastern and Western churches were still united. They split in theGreat Schismof1054, adivide precipitated largelybydisagreements over the primacy of the pope.

Thevisit will alsoallowLeo to reinforce the church’srelations with Muslims.Leo was duetovisit theBlueMosque and preside over an inter-

faith meeting in Istanbul

Speaking to reporters on board his plane, Leoacknowledged thehistoricnature of his ﬁrst foreign trip andsaidhehas been looking forward to it because of what it means for Christians andfor promoting peace in theworld.

“And to invite all people to cometogether to search for greater unity,greater harmony,and to look for the ways that allmen andwomen can truly be brothers and sisters in spite of differences,inspiteofdifferent religions, in spite of different beliefs,”hesaid.

Leo alsoshared somemore light-hearted moments with reporters.

“Tothe Americanshere, happyThanksgiving!” he said to the80orsoreporters who are travelling aboard the papal plane. “It’sa wonderful day to celebrate.”

He was gifted abaseball bat once owned by legendary White SoxplayerNellie Fox, and apair of White Soxbranded slippers and socks. The latter gift was areference to Leo’squiplast week

begana newcareer in the maintenance andrepairof HVACequipment at West Jefferson Memorial Hospi‐tal.Hetook considerable pride in hisworkand formedlasting friendships withmanyofhis col‐leagues.Duringthischap‐ter of hislife, he methis devoted life partner, Ceola Blakes. Together,they shareda bond rootedin companionship andjoy ﬁllingtheir days with travel, ﬁshing, movies,and cooking, andalwaysde‐lightingintimespent with their families.Terry was precededindeath by his parents,Clifford and Theresa Verret;his beloved wife, Gloria G. Verret;his sister, Andria V. Chamber‐lain; hisniece,BrandyHer‐ron;and hisnephew, Patrick Herron.Heleaves behindhis loving partner and faithfulcompanion Ceola Blakes,who wasde‐voted to himand remained byhis side.Heisalsosur‐vived by hissister, EthelV Herron; hisbrother,Gary Verret(Margie); andhis sister, Kathleen Verret Terry wasfurther blessed bythe love of Ceola’schil‐drenand grandchildren: Melissa Weber, Jennifer Weber,Brigitte Tanner (Russell),TahjynaeSmoth‐ers,TahjWeber,Kayla Tan‐ner,Russell Tanner Jr., NaKhaia Tanner,Jailyn Weber,JadeLandry, and JaCariLandry. Hismemory willalsobecherished by manydearfriends andex‐tendedfamilymembers Terry will be remembered for hiswarmheart,gentle spirit, andthe unwavering kindnessheofferedso freely. Though hispres‐encewillbedeeply missed, his legacy of love will for‐everliveoninthe hearts of those who knew andloved him.Familyand friendsas wellashis colleagues at WestJefferson Memorial Hospital, areinvited to at‐tendthe Memorial Service onSaturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St Peter Claver Catholic Church,1923 St.PhilipSt., New Orleans, LA,withFr. JohnOdeyemi,SSF,Cele‐brant.Visitationwillbegin at9:30am. Intermentwill beprivate.You maysign the guestbook on www gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Fu‐neral Home,Inc., in charge (504) 522-2525.

Iris AnnWilliamspassed awayonNovember13, 2025, at theage of 74. She issurvivedbyher ﬁve daughters:Charlotte Trude,Antoinette,Natasha, and Brandy Williams;12 grandchildren;16greatgrandchildren;and hersib‐lings Ronald Alexander, Gwendolyn Faulk, Violet Williams,Viola Wilson,and Lydia Alexander. Sheis alsosurvivedbya host of other nieces,nephews and friends.Iriswas preceded indeath by herparents, SamuelAlexander Sr.and FannieMae Leslie;six sib‐lings;and hergreat-grand‐daughter, Malani Felix BorninNew Orleans, Iris attended McDonogh #41 ElementarySchool and GeorgeWashingtonCarver HighSchool in Sacramento, California. Shelater stud‐ied at DelgadoSchool of Nursing.She worked as a cook at MethodistMemor‐ial Hospital andthe TimesPicayune.Familyand friends areinvited to at‐tendthe CelebrationofLife Service on Saturday,No‐vember29, 2025, for1:30 p.m.atThe Boyd Family Fu‐neral Home,5001 Chef Menteur Hwy.,New Or‐leans,LA70126. Visitation willbegin at 12:30 p.m. PastorDamienEpps,ofﬁci‐ating.Interment is private. Guestbook Online:www anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear BrooksBoydand Donavin D.BoydOwners/FuneralDi‐rectors

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Moreno targets pandemic-era programs

Mayor-elect proposes $14.7 million

BY BLAKE PATERSON Staff writer

More than two dozen pandemicera programs stand to lose out on funding under a budget proposal put forward this week by New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno, catching some organizations that planned on receiving the funds off-guard.

The programs, which focus on efforts ranging from reducing high school dropout rates to im-

Search for missing pilots ended

2 presumed dead in plane crash

BY MIKE SMITH Staff writer

The search for two missing people following this week’s plane crash in Lake Pontchartrain was suspended on Wednesday after around 45 hours of scouring the area, the Coast Guard announced

The Cessna Skyhawk lost contact with air trafﬁc controllers on Monday night about 4 miles north of New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Crews later found apparent debris and discoloration on the water, and the two young pilots aboard at the time have been presumed dead.

The Coast Guard said Wednesday search crews had covered more than 770 square miles by air and water before deciding to suspend the search.

“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones impacted by this tragic situation,” said Cmdr Michael Wurster, the Coast Guard Sector New Orleans search and rescue mission coordinator. “Suspending a search is one of the most difﬁcult decisions we make, and it is done only after every effort has been made to locate those involved.”

A range of state, federal and local agencies had also been involved in the search. The plane had departed from the Million Air terminal at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport in Mississippi about 5:40 p.m. Monday for an instructional ﬂight and disappeared about an hour later

Michael Carastro, owner of both the plane and the Apollo Aviation ﬂight school in Gulfport said earlier it appeared that the Cessna “disintegrated” upon impact with the water He said the two aboard were a female instructor and a male student seeking his commercial instrument license. Both were

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proving health outcomes for pregnant mothers, were set to receive money from the city’s pot of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

But Moreno, who has taken the lead on crafting the 2026 budget, said at a news conference Tuesday that she wants to redirect $14.7 million of that money back into the city’s coffers to help cover City Hall’s operating expenses next year

The City Council is expected to

in cuts

vote on Moreno’s budget proposal at a special meeting Monday To balance next year’s budget, Moreno has proposed around $150 million in spending cuts — including furloughing nonessential city workers one day per pay period. She has also identified $76 million in “revenue enhancements,” a number that includes the $14.7 million in unspent ARPA funds. Moreno’s proposal only affects a fraction of the city’s unspent ARPA funds. Of the $388 million

New Orleans received from the federal government starting in 2021, around $42 million remains unspent. Those funds must be spent by the end of next year

“Mostly the cuts came to organizations that were not spending their money fast enough, and there was still money left over,” Moreno said at the news conference Tuesday

The biggest chunk of cash that

Moreno hopes to tap is earmarked for “ARPA Administration.” That amounts to around $3.9 million, according to a spreadsheet of proposed ARPA cuts compiled by Moreno’s transition team.

“There’s only one year left on the program. That made no sense whatsoever,” council Budget Chair Joe Giarrusso said Tuesday Moreno also wants to redirect $3.1 million in unspent funds earmarked for “Juvenile Probations, Parole, Diversion & Conﬂict Resolution” programs. That initiative

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ABOVE: A man is dressed to impress on opening day at the New Orleans Fair Grounds on Thanksgiving as horses and jockeys head to the track for a race. BELOW LEFT: Gary Camp wears a hat draped in tiny plastic horses. BELOW RIGHT: Children ride inﬂatable birds and peacocks as the crowd watches the races.

Los Angeles gaming startup opens office

New Orleans attracts investment in mobile platforms

BY RICH COLLINS Staff writer

Plan A Games, a Los Angelesbased startup that invests in companies that make games for smartphones and tablets and helps them get more users, is opening a new office in New Orleans, the company announced Tuesday

The company’s new ofﬁce, which will focus on computer engineering, will be based at The Shop in the Warehouse District a collaborative workspace that’s home to

several other software and tech ventures.

Two employees have been working in the ofﬁce since the summer, and more hires are coming soon, according to Plan A Games CEO Gary Rosenfeld, a three-decade veteran of the industry who has ties to Louisiana. The move signals that the state’s video gaming industry is still attracting new investments despite several setbacks in recent years. Louisiana economic development ofﬁcials celebrated the announcement as another

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state as a place where tech companies can grow and thrive,” said Josh Fleig, chief innovation ofﬁcer at Louisiana Economic Development, in a statement. Rosenfeld launched Plan A in June to help game makers cash in on the nearly $120 billion mobile game market. Games like Candy Crush or Clash of Clans make billions for their publishers through in-app purchases and ads, but the multimillion-dollar “user acquisition” campaigns required to promote these successful properties are out of reach for many companies, which could prevent them from joining the upper echelon. Almost like a record label

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‘9th Ward living room’

On Thanksgiving, BJ’s Lounge serves as ‘community center’

BY LARA NICHOLSON Staff writer

New Orleans Thanksgiving is marked by ahandful of annual events, collectively bringing crowds out to celebrate: the horseraces at the Fair Grounds, the Human Horse Races protest event at Easton Park, the regular human race hosted by the New Orleans Athletic Club, to name afew But at BJ’s, astaple neighborhood dive bar,the celebration was cozier,more subdued, intended for those in the neighborhood in need of “their 9th Ward living room” for the holidays, as owner Ryan Scullycalls it BJ’shosted aThanksgivingpotluck forits patrons on Thursday,with asmoked turkey from The Joint BBQ aroundthe cornerand aham brought in by the bartender, Bobby Lewis. AThanksgivingopen miceventwas scheduled for laterinthe evening for patrons who want to “give thanks through song,” Scully said. For New Orleans residents, neighborhood dive bars often serve amore integral role to their communitiesthan just asetting to drinkin. They serve as a hub for people to make connections year round, andon holidays like Thanksgiving, they provide community for those who don’thave family

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Just around the corner Vaughan’sLounge hosted aThanksgiving party with CoreyHenry &the Treme Funktetthatevening, and in Mid City Pal’sLounge hosted its own potluck duringregularbar hours

JacquelynO’Hazza,who moved to New Orleansless thantwo years ago, said she hasn’tcelebrated Thanksgiving with herfamily since she was 18 years old, and has always opted for a local dive bartospend time with thepeople in her community.

She said she came to BJ’stomeet afriend, and planned to head over to the FriendlyBar rightafter.

“Somepeople mightthink, ‘Oh, that’s so lonely or somethinglike that,’ ”she said. “Butno, Ithink that’s where the best friends are, andthe best family.”

Lewis sees it much the same way

“This is like acommunity center,” he said.“Thebar hasalways been acommunity center.”

Lewis started working in BJ’sLounge in 1990 shortly after moving to theneighborhood. It’swhere he met

Little Freddie King, who went on to perform at BJ’s Loungeevery Friday with Lewisashis harmonica player

Lewisstopped bartending there in 2020, butrecently picked Thursdayshiftsback up followingthe 85-year-old King’srecent bicycle accident andsubsequent hospi-

talization. He said he’sseen BJ’s host Thanksgivingpotlucksthere since beforehe started bartending, two owners ago.

O’Hazza moved to the neighborhood 18 months ago,originallyplanningto completeshort-term stays in each neighborhood of the city when she arrived. But

after her ﬁrst stop in the Bywater,she neverwanted to leave.

“It’svery communitydriven, moresothan Ithink someofthe other communities,” O’Hazzasaid. “I know every other househere. We feed each other,socially and physically and emotionally.”

ICE detains4 in Gretna, police say

BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took four people into custody Wednesday morning in Gretna, the agency conﬁrmed Thursday

Gretna Police Deputy Chief Jason DiMarco confirmedthatICE agents were active at 62 Westbank Expressway

“Our core group of executives has worked together for anumber of yearsin the mobile games space,” Rosenfeld said in aphone interview last week. “Wesaw a problem where only the top games, like Monopoly Go!, had the money to market.” Rosenfeld said game makers will be able to use in-

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hasalready spent$1.7million,accordingtoMoreno’s transition.

It’s unclear what programming will be affected by redirecting those funds Aspokesperson for Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Terry Davis, wouldn’tsay

Another initiative that’s facing cuts is the Opportunity Pass Pilot Program, which providesnearly8,000 youth ages 16 to 24 with free Regional Transit Authority passes. Moreno is seeking to redirect $1 million away from the program, leaving around $1.1 million left over Courtney Jackson, executive director of RIDE New Orleans, atransit advocacy

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sights from his company’s software platform to make their games more“sticky,” so players play longer,and improve their strategies for acquiringnew users.

“These games generateso much data that it becomes likedrinking from afirehouse,”hesaid. “Wehave the expertise to sort it.”

Plan AGames will be the 10th video game-related companyoperating in New Orleans. It has hired two TulaneUniversity graduatesto joinits data platform team

group that manages theOpportunityPass Program, saidshe had already been in conversation with Cantrell’s administrationabout cutting costs for next year.She said council staff told her there would be additional cuts, though as of Wednesday, she hadn’tbeengiven an exact number.

Moreno’sproposalwould also redirect $90,000 away from thecity’s“Entrepreneur Empowerment Program,” run by the nonproﬁt Flyte.

The program, which already received $170,000, provides support services to more than 100 small-business owners annually,most of whom are Black women from lower-and middle-income backgrounds,according to AlexanderBigbie, Flyte’sexecutive director.

plane at the time of thecrash. The cause of the crash remained unknown.Carastro said preliminary data did not pointtoamechanical issue andthere werenomaintenance concerns before Monday’sﬂight. The investigationinto thedisappearance will be conducted by theNational Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration. Staffwriter Marco Cartolano contributedtothis report.

plans to create up to six new jobs in the area,according to Rosenfeld. Increasing itsLouisiana connections, the company alsoreceived investment funds from two Louisianabased venture capital ﬁrms, Boot64 Ventures and Innovation Catalyst. The company’slead investorisFortress Investment Groupout of Dallas. Rosenfeld, whose family has ties to Louisiana, has served as aconsultant and advisertothe state’seco-

In astatement, Bigbie said the funding representsover athird of the nonproﬁt’s 2026 budget,and losing it would be “catastrophic for our impact on the entrepreneurs we serve.”

“Weunderstandthe challenge facing the city’sbudget, but we hope there is another solution. We believe thatgrassrootsnonprofits like Flyte—and other ARPA recipients—are acritical component in promoting community development in New Orleans,” Bigbie said. Moreno’stransition team, which led the charge on

nomic development agency in the past, helping develop thestrategy used to grow thedigital media industry Rosenfeld has multiple connectionstosouth Louisiana, dating back to theearly 1970s, when his father was one of the first executives working forthe NewOrleans Jazz NBA team. Later, his brother attended LSU before settling in Baton Rouge. Rosenfeld’sdaughter graduated from Tulane. He said the company’s leaders plantovisit New

deciding which ARPAprograms to cut, didn’trespond to an emailed requestfor comment

Other ARPAprograms that would face cuts as part of Moreno’sproposalinclude the“Jobs for America’s Graduates” program run by NOLA Public Schools,which

Orleansonceamonth as they fine-tune thetools they’re creating to help game makers motivate players to keep playing and spend money “There’sanart to it,” Rosenfeld said. “That’s where the data piece becomes critically important. We can see whether agame hasthe right hookstokeep players playing and spending.”

Email RichCollins at rich. collins@theadvocate.com.

aims to reducedropout rates; aMarch of Dimesprogram that supports pregnant mothers; and acareerprogram focusedonbolstering New Orleans Emergency Medical Services’ workforce. None of the groups that manage those programsresponded to arequest for comment.

“The Gretna Police Department did not charge anyone involvedwith any state or local laws,” DiMarco said in astatement. UnionMigrante, aNew Orleans-based advocacy organization run by and forimmigrants, said on social media that ICE agents arrived at theWestside South Shopping Center about 9:50 a.m. and were still present nearly two hours later.They shared whatappeared to be video of agents conducting sweeps of Floor &Decor News outlets reported earlier this week that the Trumpadministration has targeted NewOrleansas the next city forimmigration enforcementoperations by ICEand U.S. Border Patrol, though federal ofﬁcials have been tightlipped about deployment details pertaining to the “Swamp Sweep.” Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said Wednesday she doesn’t“know what their plans are.” Her office prosecutes Louisiana State Police arrests, so any ICE or Border Patrol apprehensions that troopers assist with will land on herdesk.As of Wednesday afternoon, she said she hadn’tseen any,and urged locals not to obstruct ICEorBorder Patrol operations. Concerns about the crackdown have spurred protests and civil rights workshops and drained somebusinesses of their immigrant clientele, especially in Jefferson Parish, where 14% of the population consists of immigrants, according to U.S. census data.

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Jefferson, LA on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 86. Daughterofthe late Roland Morris, Lucille Cannon Roberts and Carlton JosephRoberts. Devoted wifeofMorris Armant. MotherofGwen DuronsletMorris(the late Melvin "Butch")and Terrel -LynArmant Spiller (Kenneth). Sister of Roy Love, Lorenza Roberts, Cathy Roberts Brimmer (Donald) and Joanne Roberts Johnson (Lester). Also survived by 5grandchildren, 5great grandchildren, 5godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and membersofHistoric Bethlehem, Historic Bell and Mount Herman BaptistChurches, St CharlesBorromeo CatholicChurchand all neighboring churches, Xavier UniversityofLA, LCMC (EastJefferson), LSU Medical Center,StCharles Sheriff Department,Steve GleasonFoundation (ALS), Ochsner Hospice and Palliative Care, Compassus Hospice,GuardianAngel Hospice and The Grand United Order of Odd FellowsHousehold of Ruth #1346 are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Historic Bethlehem Baptist Church,14989RiverRoad, Hahnville, LA on Saturday, November 29, 2025at11:00 AM. Rev. RodneyL Johnson, Sr., Pastor, Officiating. Interment JeffersonMemorial Garden, St. Rose, LA Visitationatthe above named church from 9:00AM until Service time. SERVICEDBYROBOTTOM

mother,great-grand‐mother, aunt andfriend who will be sorely missed byall.Beverly waspre‐ceded in deathbyher par‐ents, Felecien andMary Victor, andher siblings Michael Victor,Wanda Fairley,and Jacqueline Duhe’and hercherished granddaughter,Maegan Boudoin.Relatives and friends of thefamily, also the priest andparishioners ofSt. John theBaptist Catholic Church andall neighboring churches are invited to attend theFu‐neral Mass at St.Johnthe Baptist Catholic Church 2349 Highway18(River Road),Edgard, LA on Satur‐day,November29, 2025 at 1:00pm. Father Robustiano Morgia, Celebrant. Visita‐tionfrom11:30am until the timeofFuneralMassatthe above-named Church with recitationofthe Holy Rosaryat12:00 pm.Inter‐mentSt. John theBaptist Cemetery, Edgard,LA. In‐terment St.Johnthe Bap‐tistCatholicMausoleum Final Arrangements en‐trusted to PatrickH Sanders FuneralHome& FuneralDirectors,LLC.605 MainStreet,Laplace,LA 70068. 985-359-1919. "Pro‐vidingCare& Comfortis Our HighestMission."

TotalCommunity Action, Inc.,WalterL.Cohen Classesof1957 and1979, members of McDonogh 35 Class of 1981, friendsfrom Dillard University and members of DeltaSigma Theta Sorority,Inc.(NOA), staff of FleurDeLis and MemorialDaVitaCenters and thestaff of Passages Hospice Services arein‐vited to attend theCele‐bration of Life Servicefor Gaynell RousellBrent at PureLight MissionaryBap‐tistChurch locatedat3944 MartinLutherKing, Jr Blvd.,New Orleans Louisiana 70125 on Satur‐day,November29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. visitation will be 8:30a.m.until 10:00 a.m., Dr. AndreSigler(Host Pas‐tor), Rev. WilliamBrent Jr ofﬁciating(Pastor of First African BaptistChurch). In‐terment:Mount Olivet Mausoleum,4000 Norman Mayer Ave. NewOrleans, La. 70122. Gaynellwillbe sorelymissedbyher chil‐dren, sister,nieces, nephews,cousins,and a hostofmanylovingrela‐tives andfriends.Funeral ArrangementsEntrusted ToEstelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc.,2715 Danneel Street,NOLA70113. Infor‐mation: (504) 895-4903. To signonlineguest book pleasevisit www.estelle jwilsonfh.com

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BeverlyAngelaBoudoin, age 85,passedaway peacefullyonNovember 23, 2025 in Gretna Louisiana.BornonOctober 13, 1940, in NewOrleans Louisiana to Felecien and MaryWillliams Victor.She graduated from Second WardHighSchool.She married Larry Boudoin, Sr in1961 and begantheir familyalong with their three children; Larry,Jr., Lorne andTrishaBoudoin Beverly wasa beacon of light to allwho knew her. Beverly’s spirit liveson through herlovinghus‐band, LarryBoudoin Sr., and herchildren, Larry Boudoin Jr., LorneBoudoin (Joyce),and Tricia Bush (Rickey)and hersiblings LisaHart(Rogers), Burnell Nelson(Katricia)and Clyde Nelson. Also In-Laws, Richard BoudoinSr(Betty) Jackqueline Walker (Grant),DanielBoudoin Sr (Diane),FlorenceLumar, Carolyn Lumar(Jerome), MaryLou Boudoin, Mark Boudoin (Robyn), Eric Boudoin (Shelby),Ervin Boudoin (Bernetta), Lyn‐wood Boudoin(Sharon) and PerryBoudoin (Greta). She wasa proudgrand‐mother to Donavoin, Sheranita,Domonique Loryn,Alexisand Renada Beverly also hadthe joyof being agreat-grandmother toDonavoinJr.,Loganand D’Aiden.She embraced this rolewithall thewarmth and love shewas known for.Beverly dedicatedher lifetothe serviceofothers, a traitthatwas expressed through hermembershipin the Ladies Auxiliary Knights of PeterClaverOur LadyofPerpetual Help Court 66 andchartered memberofFatherJohnMc‐Shane Chapter23Ladiesof Grace 4thDegree. Hernur‐turingnatureand willing‐nesstolenda helping handtouched countless lives,leaving an indelible markofvirtues of service, loveand dedication,mak‐ing hera role modelfor her familyand community.A woman of faith,Beverly found solace andjoy in her church community.She was afaithfulmemberof St.John theBaptist Catholic Church,where she attendedmassand partici‐pated in numerous church ministries. Herfaith wasa cornerstone of life,provid‐ing herwithstrengthand comfort that she often sharedwiththose around her.Beverly’s love forlife was infectious andher car‐ing nature made hera joy tobearound.She fully em‐braced life no matterwhat challengescameher way. She oftensaid, “I’m hold‐ing on with everything I got”. Shewas adedicated wife,mother, grand‐

GaynellRousell Brent, affectionately called "TOOTOO", wasbornonNovem‐ber 6, 1939 andentered intoeternal rest on Novem‐ber 18, 2025. Sheissur‐vived by herson Reverend WilliamBrent,Jr. (Jai)and daughterBridgette Brent Frick (Darril, Jr.) as well as her sister EugenieR.Jack‐son.She wasalsothe guardianofher nephew ClaudeA.Wilsonand niece Evangelyn Wilson Caldwell Gaynell wasthe ninthof ten children born to the union of thelateUlmontB Rousell, Sr.and AdaM Rousell. Shewas preceded indeath by hersiblings; Ul‐montB.Rousell, Jr., Edwin B.Rousell, Sr Roudolph B. Rousell, Sr., LeonardB Rousell, Irving BRousell Dorothy Rousell, Anita Rousell Lewis, andGwen‐dolyn RousellLove. Gaynell acceptedChristasher Lordand Savior at an early age andwas baptizedby the late Reverend Crispus S.Gordon, Sr.atthe First African BaptistChurch of the 6thDistrict. As an ar‐dentworkerfor theLord, under theleadershipofthe Rev.Gordon, Sr.Gaynell servedasthe Director of the YouthDepartment, a SundaySchool teacher, Baptist Training Unionand VacationBible School teacher.She wasa mem‐ber of theSeniorChoir and GospelChorus, whereby she sang with herstrong altovoice.While servingin the Master's Vineyard Gaynell wasa biblical scholar who dedicatedher‐selftothe teaching arms ofthe church as acommit‐ted member of BibleStudy Class. Sister Gaynell demonstratedand exer‐cised stewardshipuntil she wascalledtobewith the Lord.Educatedinthe New OrleansPublic Schools, shewas agradu‐ate of Walter L. CohenHigh School,class of 1957. She furthered hereducation and received herBache‐lor's,Masters,and ad‐vancedstudies from Xavier UniversityofNew Orleans. After graduation shejoined the staff of Xavier and taughtHealthand Physical Education.Following her tenureatXavier, shewas employedbythe NewOr‐leans Public School System asanelementaryand prekindergartenteacher for thirtyplusyears.During her career as ateacher, she wasfeaturedonthe local news forher accom‐plishmentswithyoung childrenaswellasother accolades. Shewas active inher community with the city'syouth.She served as a refereeand coachfor volleyballand othersports withthe NewOrleans RecreationDepartment (N.O.R.D.). Gaynellwas a stern,yet loving person, who wastruly aGod-fear‐ing ChristianWoman with a jovial heart. Shehad a richheritageand life and was supportedbyher awe‐somevillage.Members of First AfricanBaptist Church (Old Baptist),the pastorand membersof PureLight MissionaryBap‐tistChurch,Greater Anti‐och Missionary Baptist Church andSt. Stephen MissionaryBaptist Church leadership andstaff of

Toussaint Emory Delery entered theworld on February 23, 2024 and departed it on November 18, 2025 at 20 months of age. Toussaint was fun loving, determined,and asweet little boy. He lovedthe water, sucking his thumb,and had thebiggest smilethat couldturnanyone'sday better.Toussaint was also afighter. In his shortlife he had twoopenheart surgeriesand had multiple hospital stays spanning half his life Toussaint willberemembered by his loving parents, Todd and Lacey Delery, and amultitude of family,friends, and his bonus families at Ochsner Children's Hospital and Outpatient Clinics, Boston Children's Hospital, Early Steps, theGoldprogram and Access Respiratory. He leaves behind ahost of aunts, uncles, cousins, family,friends, and loved oneswho willcontinue to honorhis memory. Although Toussaint'stime here on earthwas short, his impact willlast generations. #TouStrong#TouDat #HeartWarrior Awake will be held on Friday, November 28th, 2025 at Richardson Funeral Home,11112 Jefferson Hwy. in RiverRidge,LA with avisitation from56pmuntil theservice at 6pm. The funeralwillbe held on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at St. PeterClaver Catholic Church, 1923 Saint Philip St.inNew Orleans, LA with avisitation from12noon1pmand Mass beginning at 1pm.

Interment:Love& Charity Cemetery, Kenner, LA Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA is in chargeofarrangements. www.richards

George J. Eiselen, III, 79 years of age, passedaway onTuesday,November25, 2025. Husbandofthe late Elizabeth Eiselen, sonof the late George J. Eiselen, Jr. andMarie RadostaEise‐len.Survivedbychildren, Brian (Carlina), Kristyand Katherine (Paul),grandfa‐therofVictoria, Elrick Hunter,Scarlettand Elijah, and greatgrandfather to Beaux.Alsosurvivedby sisterPauline Lane,nieces, nephews,cousins,and friends.Also, preceded in death by brother-in-law, Jesse Lane.A graduate of RedemptoristHighSchool class of 1964. George servedinthe U.S. Army from1966 through1969 and inVietnam from 1967 through 1969. He retired fromthe United States Dis‐trict Courtfor theEastern DistrictofLouisiana with over37years of govern‐mentservice.A Catholic Massisscheduled for Tuesday,December2,2025, at1:00p.m.atGreenwood FuneralHome, 5200 Canal Boulevard,New Orleans, Louisiana 70124. Interment willfollowatGreenwood CemeteryMausoleum.In place of ﬂowers, please donatetothe National ShrineofBlessedFrancis XavierSeelos, 919 Josephine Street,New Or‐leans,Louisiana 70130, (504) 525-2495.

WondaS.Green entered intoeternal rest on Satur‐day,November22, 2025 LovingmotherofRaymond A.Green.Grandmother of Melisha Taylor andRay‐mondL.Green.Great grandmother of MylanE Oro,ManuelE.Oro and Dalyaha J. Lewis. Sister of Gilda Crawford,and Earl MurphyofMadison,MS, Rev.Murrell Galloway Sr (Mary)ofBogalusa,LA, AdrienneWilliams(Roder‐ick)ofDecatur,GA, Veron‐ica Wilkins(Jimmy) of Ar‐lington ,TX, Monroe Gal‐loway of BatonRouge,LA, Tammy Clyne(Reginald)of Kenosha,WI, TranellGal‐loway of Marietta,GA, the lateJarrowMurphyand ToniT.Murphy. Wife of the lateRay A. Green.Alsosur‐vived by ahostofnieces, nephews,cousins,other relatives andfriends.A pri‐vateservice will be held at a laterdate. Professional Service Entrustedto: Little‐johnFuneralHome, 2163 Aubry Street,Cal K. John‐son,Funeral Director/Man‐ager, (504) 940-0045.

MaeElviaGross passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 84. Maewas born July 29, 1941, in New Orleans, LA and alongtime residentofAvondale,LAto thelateJames &Octavia Coleman. Maewas aformer employee of Ochsner Medical Center of many yearswhere sheretired andbecame aRealEstate Investor.She leaves to cherish herpreciousmemoriestoher children, CynthiaGross and Ronnie (Irma) Gross; 8grandchildren,8 great-grandchildren.Mae'sCelebrationof Life will be held at Oakland Baptist Church,825 Rev. Richard WilsonDr., Kenner LA 70062 on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Visitation is 9:00 a.m. and Service 10:00 a.m. Intermentwillbeheld Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. duetothe holiday schedule at ProvidenceMemorialPark, 8200 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70003. Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, RiverRidge, LA are in charge of arrangements. www.richardsonfuneralho meofjefferson.com

Hills, Annie BerniceJames

AnnieBernice James Hills,age 72 wasbornon July5,1953 in Benton,Mis‐sissippi,departedthis earthly realmfromher heavenlyhomeonFriday, November21, 2025 at Ochsner BaptistinNew Or‐leans,LAsurrounded by her family. Shewas a proud graduate of Booker T.WashingtonSeniorHigh School,Class of 1972 AnnieleftNew Orleansin 1988, andresided in Chicago, Illinois.In1993, AnniereturnedtoNew Or‐leans,where shecontinued her educationand gradu‐atedfromNunezCommu‐nityCollege.She wasa de‐voted member of Greater St. StephenFullGospel Baptist Church,where she servedfaithfullyonthe Usher Board. Shewas also anactivememberofthe SeniorCitizenschoir and ministry. Shewas aformer employeeofBally’s,Trea‐sureChest,Boomtown, Harrah’s Casino andLouis

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OPINION

AI literacy is Louisiana’schance to lead

Louisiana is in aﬁght for its future. U.S. Census data show more than 317,000 residents have left Louisiana’smajor metro areas since 2005. Many of the people Iknow who left have advanced degrees from leading institutions. Those are the very people we need to build a competitive economy People aren’tleaving becausethey want to. They’re leaving because we aren’tleading.

to push that momentum forward. Theinitiativefocuses on deliveringAItools to more Louisiana public school students, training more educators to smartly use AI and helping state organizations advance AI education

summits andproducing thousands of AI-powered lessons.

Booth GUEST COLUMNIST

Artificial intelligenceliteracy is Louisiana’schance to lead. The field is new,sostateshaven’t caught up yet. We also have forward-thinking leadership at the Board of Elementary andSecondary Education. BESE passed one of thenation’sfirst AI education resolutions and established an AI work group to drive statewide strategy I’m launching LaLeadsAI.org

AI in education is still in its early formation. The standards aren’tset, the modelsaren’tdeﬁned, and no statehas fully claimed leadership.

This is the rare window where early movers get to shape the rules, set the benchmarks and establish thepipelines everyone else will follow.IfLouisiana steps in now—with clarity,coordination and urgency —wecan deﬁne the trajectory of AI literacy rather than inherit whatever other states create.

Our moment to lead will not be available for long. Utah is hostingstatewide AI

Massachusetts is investing over $100 million to build state-run AI infrastructure. New York is committing $275 million to launch their AI Institute. North Carolina adopted an AI innovation index to measure progress statewide. These states aren’twaiting. They’re building. They’re attracting talent. And they’re showing what happens when leadership commits to the future.

Louisianacan do thesame.

July Fourth lands at the momentwhen summer is in full swing and teachers begin preparing for the next school year.It’s thenatural deadline for putting real structure in place.

If Louisiana sets thegroundwork for AI literacy before the July Fourth ﬁreworks pop, we start thefall with momentum instead of moredelay.Leading AI literacy meansintroducing leading programs into our state. Some

The Housing Authority of NewOrleans at 4100

Good housingiskey to N.O. future

How we confront our housing crisis will decide the future of New Orleans. Whether families can remain in their neighborhoods, whether businesses can attract and keep talentand whetherour city grows or shrinks hinges on access to safe,affordablehousing As someone who has spent my careeradvancing housing policyand development, I know that housing is not just alineitemor campaign talking point. It is the foundation on which every other priorityrests. Safer streets, strongerschools, better health outcomes and athriving economy are all tied to whether people can afford to live and build their lives here. At the Housing AuthorityofNew Orleans, we see this reality up close every day.Weserve more than23,000 families, seniors and individuals—all striving for stability in an increasingly costly housingmarket. Our 200 dedicated team members work daily to connect resources with needs, ensuring our clients haveaccessto safe, stable and affordable housing.

tency With theelection now behind us, the incoming administration has acritical opportunitytoact.City leaders must treat housing as the foundation for everything else —and partner withthe agencies and organizations that have theexpertise, resources and relationships todeliver results.

states have adopted oneortwo of these ideas. Louisiana can lead if we have allfour in place by July Fourth.

Fourachievable steps would would put Louisiana at the front of the national AI movement.

First,adopt astatewide AI Literacy measure. Usenational frameworks like the AI Innovation Index so Louisiana can set aclear barand improve against it annually.Fund participation across school systems.

Second, approve ahigh-quality AI industry-based credential. The credential is already being developed with LED, the LSU Gordon A. Cain Center forSTEM Literacy,BRAC and GNO Inc. The Workforce Investment Council simply needstoapprove it at its next meeting.

Third, expand Louisiana’sgenerative AI tools library.Restricting teachers to three approved AI tools ignores reality —86% of studentsalready use ChatGPT

The BESE AI Committee, chaired by Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson, is building asafe adoption framework. LDOE only needs to adopt it when submitted to BESE on March 10.

Fourth, establish the Louisiana Innovation Institute. Modeled after New York’sapproach, the Institute would fund grants, review technology policy and manage an educational AI tools clearinghouse.

Core funding should come from the state, with philanthropic and private partners supporting the work.

If we take these four steps by July Fourth, we can start to stem the brain drain and position this state as anational AI leader.Ifwe don’t, other states will continue to outpace us —and we’ll lose more of the very people capable of building our future.

Blake Bertuccelli-Booth is atechnology expert from NewOrleans.

Federal oversightis essentialfor special needschildren

As both an advocate and a parent of three children with special needs, Iwitnessed ﬁrsthand how Hurricane Katrina devastated not only our city but theeducational rights of our most vulnerable students. Ialso saw how deep-rooted systemic issues —both before and after the storm —led to atroubling shiftthat emphasized the critical need for thefederal consent decree.

and ignores the fact that they deserve support, not shortcuts.

Fornearly90years,HANO has beenatthe center of New Orleans’housingstory.Now,the agency is reimagining its role, aligning ourmissionwith the city’sevolving needs andleadingthe waytoward amoreaffordable,equitable future. Since Hurricane Katrina, HANO has facilitatedmore than $1 billion in publicand private investmentin housing and community development, issuedover 18,000 housing vouchers— exceeding demand to ensure families can stay housed —and helped nearly 600 familiesbecome homeowners through one of the most successful programs ofits kind in the nation.

This year alone,wehavecompleted100 new affordablehousing units andcontinuetoexpand access by working with more than 5,000 landlords who accept vouchers, extending opportunity acrossneighborhoods citywide. Yeteven with this progress, thework ahead is formidable. Rising insurance premiums, construction costs and stagnantwages arestretching families thin and stalling projectsthatcould bring relief. These challengesdemand visionand consis-

HANO stands ready to be that partner

As theleading authority on affordable housing in New Orleans, our role is to connect resources with real needs.

With access to hundreds of millions in HUD funding, we are uniquely positioned to moveforward with projects that bring direct relief to families —from new developmentsthat create affordable units, to programsthat help seniors, working parents and ﬁrst-timehomeowners build stabilityand opportunity

For asenior on aﬁxed income, affordability means thedifference between remaining in the community she’sknown her whole life or being forced to leaveit.

For aworking parent, it means the securityto focus on providing for their children rather than wondering how to cover next month’s rent. For families in our homeownership programs, it means turning thedream of owning ahomeinto reality HANO is reimagining its role, not only ensuring housing access, but driving solutions thatpreserve affordability,expand homeownership and leverage federal and private investment to strengthen communities citywide.

As Mayor-elect Helena Moreno and the new City Council begin their terms, one thingisclear: Housing must remain at thecenter of the city’sagenda. New Orleanshas always been aplace deﬁned by reinvention. With vision, partnership and accountability,wecan ensure that the next chapter of that story is one where every resident has access to safe, affordable housing and the chance to build a better life.

Marjorianna

Willmanisthe executivedirector of the Housing Authority of New Orleans

My oldest daughter gifted in math, language and drama —struggled with dyslexia andADHD. Before Katrina, she was automatically evaluated and supported by experienced teachers who recognized her needs through classroom performance and behavior.The system worked.

After the storm,everything changed. Before the Southern Poverty Law Center’slawsuit led to the federal consent decree, Iwas repeatedly told that schools would not implement my middle daughter’sgifted and talented IEP. Securing evaluations for services becameanexhausting battle, despite providing medical documentation. What was once automatic support turned into aconstant struggle.

My youngest son, now a ninthgrader,clearly shows why federal oversight remains necessary.While no school has outright denied him services, implementing his IEPrequires vigilant advocacy.This means making frequent, unannounced visitstohis school, regularly following up with teachers and actively working with support teams.High administrative turnover,including principals, teachers and staffleaving midyear or annually,has caused major disruptions and inconsistencies in his educational programs.

Toooften, the school system sees children with special needs as burdensome, costly obligationsinstead of valued students who havejust as much right to a qualityeducation as anyone else. This mindset dehumanizes them

The federal consent decree wasn’tjust alegal measure. It wasapromise. It required schools to identify,evaluate and serve students with disabilities fairly and promptly,holding them accountable when they failed to do so. For families like mine, it brought hope and a measure of protection. Without it, the progress we’ve madecould easily unravel, leaving countless children once again ﬁghting forbasic educational rights. This decree came after years of neglect and denial, when manyNew Orleans public schools routinely ignored or delayed evaluations forchildren with disabilities. The lawsuit and resulting oversight ﬁnally forced the system to acknowledge what parents had known all along: that equal education meansmeeting every child where they are. Oversight didn’t hinder schools; it reminded them of their obligation to serve every student.

It is heartbreaking to watch my son’ssocial-emotional growth sufferbecause these necessary services are not properly implemented. This sweet, big-hearted child thrives on routine and needs help building communication skills that will shape his future. Academic achievement alone doesn’tprepare any child to navigate job interviews, maintain employment, work on ateam or build meaningful relationships.

The federal consent decree isn’tbureaucratic red tape. It’s a lifeline forchildren with special needs. It holds schools accountable and protects kids like my son from being denied the services they so desperately need. Without it, we risk going back to aschool system that abandons our mostvulnerable students.

Ashana Bigardisthe director of Amplify Justice, andauthor of BeyondResilience: Katrina 20.

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ISSUE OF THE WEEK THEBAyOU CLASSIC

In the annualshowdownatthe Caesar’s Superdome known as the BayouClassic, Southern University and Grambling State University footballteams face off on the field each year on the weekendafter Thanksgiving Butthe event has becomemuch more than that to the thousands of fanswho flocktoNew Orleans to celebrate one of the greatHBCU traditions in the country.Amongthemare loyalalumniofbothschools whohavebeen coming tothe event foryears, even decades.We asked theheadofthe alumni association at both schools what makesthe BayouClassic so important to their membersand whytheir school’s alumninetworksand traditions have remained strong through generations. Hereare their perspectives:

Achanceto‘honorthe legacy of thosewho came before’

For many,itisafootball game. For me, it’sfootball,Black pageantry,traditionand pride. My journey with the Bayou Classic began as aﬁrst-generationcollegestudent and student-athlete at GramblingState University.And today,asanalumna, executive, national alumni presidentand global ambassador for HBCU culture, the Bayou Classic remains adeﬁning part of my identity Growing up in Opelousas, Icame from acommunity of passionate Grambling and Southern fans That pride ran deep —loud, proud, generational. Iearned an athletic scholarship to Gramblingand became an All-SWAC volleyball athlete, learning what it meantto wear the Grambling brandwith dignity,discipline and purpose. AsGramblinites —GramFam —we never onlyrepresent ourselves but alsoour university, our family and, in many ways, ourentire race.

tion was an opportunity to honor the legacy of those who came before me. The Bayou Classic taught me that excellence is not optional; it is expected. The pride, dignity andresponsibility Iexperienced as astudent-athlete continuetoguide me in every spaceIoccupy today In corporate America, theBayou Classic has taken on anew dimension, with many Fortune 500 sponsors recognizing the potential brand visibilitythis audience provides.

Eventhas always offered ‘bridgebetween generations’

ing future generations.

My first Bayou Classicasastudentis etched in pride. Walking into the Superdome, seeing the sea of Black faces, tradition, excellence, music and joy —Iunderstood instantly that this wasbigger than football. Iwatchedupperclassmen carry themselves withconfidence, alumnireturn home withfierceloyalty,celebrities stroll the sidelines, the bands fillthe atmosphere with funk and New Orleanswelcome us withopenarms as tens of thousands arrived every Thanksgiving weekend,makingitfeel like afamilyreunion

The pageantry was unmatched. Black celebrities, entertainers and inﬂuencers ﬁlled the city.The parade showcased ourculture at its brightest. The MissBayou Classic Pageant brought alevel of Black royalty and glamour rivaling Miss Universe.Othershave tried to replicatethe Classic, but it is nearly impossible toimitate the culture of New Orleans and the energyof bringing two powerhouseHBCUs together. The Greek shows, whereIlater servedas ajudge as amember of AlphaKappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., displayed the precision, pride and excellence of Black Greek-letter life, along with the presence of thefull Divine Nine and representation from other HBCUs, highlighting unity andBlack excellence across our campuses.

And, of course, the Battleofthe Bands where Icould brag aboutthe World Famed Tiger Marching Band —remainsone of the most iconic musical showdownsinthe country As astudent-athlete, Iquicklylearned the obligation to represent Grambling well. Every game, every event, every interac-

As acorporate executive, Iwear my HBCUpride boldly,educating colleagues around the world about Grambling, HBCUs and the signiﬁcance of this cultural institution. I brag about thelegendary coach EddieRobinson —his historic wins and leadership, which shaped generations of Black athletes and leaders. Ialso brought my corporate organization, Microsoft, to experience the Classic ﬁrsthand, exposing global colleagues to the brilliance, tradition and economic impact of HBCUs. The economic impact of the Classic to Louisianaishuge, supporting local businesses, tourism and thecity’shospitality industry every year.Sharing theBayou Classic with others became one of my ways of giving backand creating pathways for opportunities for students and alumni alike.

Game-day traditions remain someofmy favorite moments:I look forward to doing thewaveinthe Superdome, singing my alma mater after the game and teasing— or beingteased about —the losers of this rivalry.Inthe end, we remain friends, but for fourquarters, it’sGSU!

TheBayou Classic also serves as arite of passage, setting thetone for all other sports throughout the year.Itinstills school pride, unityand asense of legacy to be carried by others. What theBayou Classic meant to me as astudent —identity, representation, pride, community —itstill means today,but witheven greater clarity. Supporting the Classic meanssupporting ourstudents,our culture and our future. Today, as aproud alumna, the Bayou Classic continues to inﬂuence my life. It represents legacy,pride and unity.It reminds us alumni of our obligation to support ouralma mater —through mentoring, givingand advocacy.The Bayou Classic shapedmylife. It shaped my leadership. Anditcontinues to shape generations of GramFam who proudly carry its legacy forward

Tammy Richardson is president of the GramblingUniversityNational Alumni Association.

There’sa certain energy that ﬁlls the air when the Southern University Jaguars takethe ﬁeld. It’s morethan football. It’s family,legacy and pride allwoven into one blue-and-gold experience. For generations, the Bayou Classic has been more than arivalry; it’sbeen areunion. It’s where we gather to celebrate our culture, our excellence and our unshakable belief in thepower of historically Black colleges and universities.

My excitement for Southern started long before thebig game in New Orleans for me. It began on “The Bluff” in Baton Rouge. That pulse was ﬁrst felt through my father,Carlton Jones Sr., aman who believed deeply in the power of Southern University.Heused to say,“If Ican just get youtoSouthern, doors will open.”

He was right.

As ayoung kid, Iremember tagging along with my father to A.W.Mumford Stadium towatch the Jaguars practice. Iwasn’tjust watching football—Iwas watching pride, purpose andpossibility.I saw how the players carried themselves, how theband moved with precision, and how theentire campus seemed alive with energy and unity.That love forSouthern was planted early,and it’s been growing strong ever since.

This year will be especially meaningful as my son, Carlton III (Tre), attends his ﬁrst Bayou Classic alongside his older sisters, Colby and Celina. Sharing this experience with them and watching them take in the sightsand sounds that Igrew up loving is something I’ve looked forward to for years. Ican already picture their eyes lighting up as the Human Jukebox takes the ﬁeld, and the crowd erupts in blue-and-gold pride.

The Bayou Classic has always been a bridge between generations, and now my children will see ﬁrsthand what makes this weekend such acornerstoneof Southern Universitypride. That’sthe true beautyofthis event; it connects the past, celebrates the present and inspires thefuture allinone unforgettable weekend.

The Bayou Classic itself began in 1974, when Southern University and Grambling StateUniversity ofﬁcially turned their rivalry intoanationally recognized event in New Orleans. Over the decades, the Bayou Classic has grown into morethan just asporting event —ithas becomea deﬁning experience for students, alumni and the wider community,creating traditionsthat honor our history while inspir-

Now, as national president of the Southern University Alumni Federation, Isee that samepassion and pride come alive every year at the Bayou Classic. It’s more than football —it’safamily reunion. Our alumni are our greatest constituents and the backbone of Southern University’s continued success. Their involvementdirectly shapes the experience and matriculation of current students —through scholarships, mentorship, recruitment and unwavering support at every level. At the Bayou Classic, that connection is on full display —bridging generations and strengthening the Jaguar legacy year after year Ialso want to recognize the incredible workofSouthern University’s leadership, whose vision and guidance help makethe Bayou Classic apremier event year after year.Equally important are our students, faculty and staff. Their dedication, talent and hard work bring energy,excellence and pride to every aspect of the celebration.

Iencourage every alumnus to consider how you can give back to Southern. Your time, resources and involvement matter Whether it’sthrough mentoring students, supporting scholarships or helping with campus initiatives, your engagement strengthens the experience forevery Jaguar and reinforces the legacy of excellence that has defined Southern University forgenerations. Alumni impact isn’t just about what you’ve achieved —it’s about the doors you help open forothers and the opportunities you create forthose whofollow in your footsteps. This year’sBayou Classic theme, “Built forBig Moments,” couldn’tbemore fitting. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Superdome, we also honor the resilience, spirit and excellence that both Southern and Grambling continue to represent —onand off the field, in the city of NewOrleans and across generations. From the roar of the crowd to the precision of the marching bands, the Bayou Classic captures the heart and soul of our culture while uniting alumni, students and fans in celebration of tradition, achievement and community Because in the end, the best way to keep afamily together is to keep getting together.Nowhere is that truth morealive than at the Bayou Classic.

Carlton Jones Jr.isnational president of the SouthernUniversity Alumni Federation.

STAFFPHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

Grambling State University TigerMarching Band and the Human Jukebox,ofSouthernUniversity, performduring the BayouClassic Battle of the Bands at CaesarsSuperdome in NewOrleans in 2024.

Tammy Richardson GUEST COLUMNIST

Carlton Jones Jr GUEST COLUMNIST

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Ketchens-Thornton was bornonSeptember 22,1959 and passed away on Fri‐day,November14, 2025at the ageof66. Shewas an Executive Administrative AssistantatDelgado Com‐munity Collegefor 28 years.WifeofGeorge Thornton, Daughter of the lateGeorgeand Dorothy Rogers.MotherofChava Terrell Ketchens,Sr. (Danielle)and Rashad Christopher Ketchens,Sr. (Amanda). Sister of JeanetteR.Small and GeorgeW.Rogers Jr.Also survivedby8 grandchil‐dren, Isaiah F. Jones, Chava T.Ketchens, Jr., Da’Chane C.Ketchens, Rashad C. Ketchens, Jr., KaylaS Ketchens, Alyssa M. Ketchens, AmayaM Ketchensand TianaN Ketchens. NephewsVan R. Small Jr.and George W. Rogers;niece Lauren S. Bonnerand Sitter/Hon‐orary Daughter Nicole Ger‐ard.Cousins,relatives, LaPlace neighbors, friends, HomeCarePCA,LLC,Ca‐dence,Delgado Commu‐nityCollege,Ochsner Hos‐pital (Kenner),PastorOfﬁ‐cersand Membersof BethelA.M.E.Church are invited to attend theVisi‐tation on Saturday,Novem‐

Larkins, Harry Alexander'Porky'

Harry AlexanderLarkins,knowntomanyas Porky,was alifelongresi‐dentofNew Orleansand was born on June 8, 1950 toVirginiaB.Larkins-Scott and HarryA.Smith.Here‐ceivedhis educational foundationinthe New Or‐leans Public School sys‐tem.Harry acceptedJesus Christashis Lord andSav‐ior at Zion TravelersBap‐tist Church #2 at an early age by theRev.JosephR Leban of NewOrleans,La. In 1968 Harry enteredthe UnitedStatesArmy, where heservedinthe Vietnam War,hewas aSpecial ForcesWeapons Specialist alsoknownasa Gunnery Sergeant. Afterreturning fromwar Harry wassta‐tionedatFortPolkLa. Until his dischargefromservice OnMay 26, 1973, Harry married hischildhood friendDeborah Fisher Larkins andfromthat union 2daughters were born. Harryworkedasa re‐locationspecialistfor over 40years with hisbest friendEricJackson Sr., theytraveledthe world. On November14, 2025, at ap‐proximately 9:53 a.m. with his loving family at his bedside ourHeavenlyFa‐therdispatchedanangel withinstructionstorid his child of his achesand pains Harryhastily yet humbly, heeded theMas‐ter’s call as he stepped aboardthatchariot of eter‐nal life.Harry wasthe kind ofman who showed up for everyone, he hada quiet strength, quickwit and gentle personality. To his family, he wasmorethana son,fatherorgrandfather, hewas aconﬁdant,and trusted friend.Hebuilt a legacynot throughacco‐lades butthe wayhe treated people.Harry never meta stranger and willalwaysberemem‐bered forhis kind andlov‐ing generosity.Harry leavestocherish hismem‐ories,his mother Virginia B.Larkins Scott, his3 daughters Debritta Larkins-Sims(Milton Jr.) Denitta Larkins-Mills(Wal‐ter Jr.) andHalle Larkins, a bonus daughter Takisha Sanders,3 grandchildren, NeAsiaScipio, Milton Sims III, ClydeMesleyIII, and2 bonus grandchildren Nah’yel Jones& Alexis Williams.A devotedcom‐panion, Jolene Sanders. 3 cousins DonColeman Sr Kevin WilliamsSr. and Arthur Williams Jr.4 God ChildrenByran Martin Jr Lloyd Robinson Sr.Edna Felder, andthe late Donna Renae Fisher.2 brothersin- lawMatthew Fisher Sr And SolomanFisher, 1Sis‐ter-in-lawJoAnn Bernstein. Harry wasproceeded in death by hisfatherHarry A.Smith,his sonIvory Simms,his grandparents

Larry Sr.& Virginia Larkins, his uncle Larry LarkinsJr. his 2auntsDeleritaCole‐man andBeverlyn Williams.Harry will be greatly missedbyhostof nieces, nephews, cousins, familyand friends. Rela‐tives andfriends of the family, pastors, ofﬁcers and membersofZionTrav‐elers BaptistChurch #2 and Second BaptistChurch 6th District,alsoemploy‐ees of TheHealthcareCen‐ters, QuestDiagnostics Performance Food Group, Cosentino of NewOrleans and PACE of GreaterNew Orleans areall invitedto attendhis FuneralService atEmpowerment Church 3401 8thStreet,Harvey, LA 70058 on Saturday,Novem‐ber 29, 2025 at 10:00 am Visitationwillbegin at 9:30 am. Interment: Private. ArrangementsbyD.W RhodesFuneralHome, 3933 WashingtonAvenue Pleasevisit www.rhodesf uneral.comtosignthe guestbook

Doris“Dot” AnnLeBlanc 89, thesecondoldestoften children, passedawaysur‐rounded by love on Satur‐day,November22, 2025 BorninNew Orleanstothe lateNed LouisLeBlanc and the late Alma Hicks LeBlanc,Dot grew up in Mid-Cityand attended St JosephGrammar andHigh School on Tulane Avenue In 1954, sheentered the Daughters of Charity, serv‐ing until 1968. During this time, sheearnedher Bach‐elor’sDegreeinEducation, later receivingher Mas‐ter’s in SpecialEducation fromthe University of New Orleans.Inthe late 1960s and early1970s, Dottaught outpatientchildrenatDe‐PaulHospital. Shethen began herlongand beloved career as aspecial education teacheratLake‐viewElementary—later Hynes Elementary—where she devotedmorethan30 years to herstudents. She was honoredmultiple times as Teacherofthe Year. As aproud member ofDelta KappaGamma, she served as vice presi‐dentand remained deeply committed to thebetter‐mentofthe teaching pro‐fession.Dot waspassion‐ate abouteducation and the wellbeingofevery child entrustedtoher care Dot wasprecededindeath byher siblings Easton LeBlanc,Joyce L. Duke,Ned LeBlanc,and Robert “Bobby” LeBlanc. Sheis survivedby5 siblings Jan‐ice L. Stiebing (late, Charles), Alma L. Hesse (late,Richard), Mary L. Ford(late,Charles), James “Jimmy” LeBlanc(Sheryl), and BarbaraL.Worden (Ernie),2 sisters-in-law, Helen C. Leblancand Laura A.Leblanc andher dearest friendand companionof over50years,Catherine “Bridget” Spanja.Dot is alsosurvivedbya large and loving extended fam‐ily:34niecesand nephews (with onedeceasedniece), 62great-niecesand nephews (withone de‐ceasedgreat-nephew),and 20great-great-niecesand nephews,withtwo more onthe way. Dotwillbere‐memberedfor hervibrant personalityand thesimple

joys shetreasured—an avidreader, alover of frozencoffee, an enthusi‐astic bingoplayer, anda devoted cigarette andvape smoker. Shefound deep fulﬁllment in spending timewithher familyand worryingovereachof theminher ownloving way.Her sharpwit brought laughtertocountless mo‐ments,and heraccep‐tance,kindness, andnon‐judgmentallovemade everyonefeel seen and cherished.Toknowher was to love her—andtobe loved by herwas trulya blessing. Thefamilyex‐pressestheir heartfelt gratitude to Veronica Holmes, who became like family, forher devoted care, support, andlove duringthe last four years. Theyalsooffersincere thankstothe compassion‐ate staff of Passages Hos‐piceand NouveauMarkIn‐dependent Living Facility for theirexceptional care Familyand friendsare in‐vited to attend thememor‐ial services on Saturday November29, 2025, at Gar‐den of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 AirlineDrive, Metairie, La 70001. Visita‐tionwillbegin at 12:00 pm witha Mass followingat 2:00pm, burial will follow immediatelyafter services inGardenofMemories cemetery. Allguestsare welcome to join thefamily backinFuneralHomeafter the burial fora reception. Tosend ﬂowerstothe fam‐ily,offeronlinecondo‐lencesorplant atreein memoryofDot ,please visit,www.gardenofmem oriesmetairie.com

Narcisse,Celine With sadnessweshare the passingofCelineNar‐cisse,onNovember14, 2025. Please visitwww.rho desfuneral.comtoview service information, sign onlineguestbook,send ﬂowersand sharecondo‐lences.

AnthonyI.Perkins Sr affectionately knownas "BigPerk,"was called hometorestonSunday, November16, 2035 at the age of 63. He wasbornto the late Joseph Green Perkins,III andMaudrey Mae PerkinsonSeptember 23, 1962. Devotedhusband ofBarbara C. Perkins. A proud graduate of Booker T.WashingtonHighSchool, Anthony furtheredhis edu‐cationbyattendingSouth‐ern University in Baton Rouge,where he wasa memberofthe renowned HumanJukebox"March‐ing Band.Hededicated his professionallifeasa truck driver, workingfor compa‐niesincluding Sysco, Southeastern, andABF Freight lines. Anthony leavestocherish hismem‐ory,ninechildren, Ay‐isheya, Jessica, Antoinette, Jasmin, AnthonyJr.,J’Nea Jo’Nell,Timothy Perkins and MacAnthony Fryar; thirtyone grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sisters, Lutre’ Pichon and

MaudreyJones,aswellas a host of nieces,nephews other relativesand friends. In addition to hisparents Anthony is also preceded indeath by siblings JosephG.Perkins,IV, Abi‐gailPerkins andFaith Hampton,two grandchil‐dren, Tierra Le’Nay and Journee Perkins. ACelebra‐tionservice honoring the lifeand legacy of thelate Anthony I. Perkins, Sr.will beheldatPhillip Memorial UnitedMethodist Church, 3632 Burdette Street,New Orleans,LA70125 on Satur‐day,November29, 2025 at 10:30 am.Interment Provi‐dence Memorial Park.Visi‐tation9 am in thechurch Pleasesignonlineguest‐book at www.Charbonnetf uneralhome.com. Charbon‐net LabatGlapion,Direc‐tors(504)581 4411.

Lisa MarieQuinn en‐tered into rest on Novem‐ber 21, 2025. Shewas born April 25, 1962. Shewas a proud studentofBooker T. WashingtonSeniorHigh School where shegradu‐atedin1980. Shewas bap‐tized at NewMt. EraMis‐sionary BaptistChurch under thepastoralshipof the late Rev. Robert Ross She transitioned to Pilgrim RestNo. 2MissionaryBap‐tistChurch underthe pas‐toral ship of Pastor Michael C. Barlow.She is precededindeath by her grandmother,Ellen Win‐ston, hermotherJosephine Quinn, herfatherJohn "Sonny",her sonWillie WilliamQuinn,her niece Ersheka Joseph,and sev‐eralaunts,uncles, and cousins.She is survived by her children,April Quinn Walker(Larry),Lakesha Quinn, LarryQuinn, and Darrell Quinn, hergrand‐children, Tony Clark, RashadClark,Balli Walker, Angel Quinn, Holden Quinn, Lamaj Quinn, Laci Quinn, 6 sisters,Karen Rogers, Patrice Quinn, Renee Quinn, DesireeWashing‐ton,TraceyQuinn, and KeishaQuinn Thomas,one brother,EarlQuinn, aunt Julia Williams,aswellasa hostofnieces, nephews, cousins,and friends. Rela‐tives andfriends of the family, also Pastor,Ofﬁ‐cersand MembersofPil‐grimRestNo. 2Missionary Baptist Church areall in‐vited to attend theFuneral Service on Saturday,No‐vember29, 2025 at 10:00 amatPilgrim Rest No.2 MissionaryBaptist Church 2200 LouisianaAve., New Orleans,Louisiana 70115 Rev.Michael Barlow Pastor and Ofﬁciant. Visitation willbegin at 9:00 am.Inter‐mentinMt. Olivet Ceme‐tery. Professional arrange‐ments entrustedtoMajes‐tic Mortuary Service, Inc. (504) 523-5872.

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Stokes,GaryAllen

Gary AllenStokes, age 68, native of Houma, LA and resident of Terre‐bonne,passedaway peacefully on Monday,Oc‐tober 27, 2025. He leaves to cherish hismemories, his wifeLouiseLivas Stokes his children,TeronnStokes, LaQuita Stokes,Kisha Stokes, LatishaJackson and Terrance Mosely;his siblings, TerriesStokes, Darlene Jenkins, Michelle Maize andJuanita Jenkins and hismother, Mildred Stokes. He is preceded in death by hisfather, Robert Stokes; hissiblings, Vanessa Beasley, Cassan‐dra Stokes,HebertStokes, RobertStokes, Jr.and grandparents, Caroline Hadleyand RichardTurner, Delﬁne Stokes andRanch Stokes; 22 grandchildren and 3great-grandchildren Relatives andfriends of the familyare invitedtothe Celebration of Life Service onSaturday, November 29, 2025, at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, 617 Bond St Houma,LA70360 at 10:00 a.m.Visitationfrom9:00 a.m.to10:00 a.m. Inter‐mentFirst BaptistChurch Cemetery, 1987 LA-311, Schriever,LA70395. You may sign theguest book onwww.gertrudegeddesw illis.com.GertrudeGeddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, Inc. in charge (985) 872-6934.

Terry JamesVerret, a lifelongresidentof Louisiana,passedawayon November13, 2025, in Westwego, Louisiana, at the ageof64. Born on De‐cember31, 1960, in NewOr‐leans,Terry liveda life ﬁlled with love,loyalty,and a deep devotion to the peoplehecherished.From anearly age, Terryem‐braceda wide rangeofin‐terests-from playingthe drums andexploring CB ra‐diosinhis youthtodiscov‐ering hispassion forcook‐ing andbakingashegrew older.Heespeciallyen‐joyed creating cakesand pastriesfor familyand friends,offering histime and talentsinthe most heartfelt way. In histwen‐ties, Terrymet andmarried GloriaGavin,withwhomhe sharedmorethan20years ofmarriageuntil herpass‐ing in January2014. Their lifetogetherwas marked bymutuallove, dedication, and countless treasured memories.Terry later

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SPORTS

LSU agrees to payKelly’s full buyout

Former Tigers coachis now expected to drop hislawsuit, ending legalstandoff

BY WILSON ALEXANDER Staff writer

LSU sent former coach Brian Kelly written confirmation that he was firedwithout cause Wednesday night and agreedtopay hisnearly $54million buyoutaslong as hesatisfies a requirement to try to find anotherjob. LSU sent aletter,which wasobtained by The Advocate, exactly one monthafterKelly was dismissed Oct.26inthe midstofhis fourth season. Kelly is now expectedtodrop his lawsuit againstthe LSU board of supervisors, ending their legal standoff. Kelly,64, will be owed the liquidated damages from his contract over the next six years. The letter from new LSU president Wade Rousse stated Kelly must “make goodfaith, reasonable, and sustained efforts” to find anew jobincoaching, administration or media. If Kelly does, according to amitigation clause in his contract,LSU would have to pay only the difference between his new salary and the $9 millionhe’sowed

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STAFFPHOTO By HILARy

LSU coach Brian Kellywalksonthe sideline in the first half of agame against SoutheasternonSept. 20 at TigerStadium. LSUhas agreed to payKelly’scomplete buyout after firing himwithout cause.

A PICK FOR KICKS

Saints have

BY LUKE JOHNSON Staff writer

One of the priorities for theNew Orleans Saintsthis Thanksgiving was to ﬁgure outwho their starting kicker would be for their Week 13 game against theMiamiDolphins.

The Saints waivedstarting kicker Blake Grupe this week amid his season-long struggles, and will now choose between twooptions to ﬁll his spot this week: The recently signed Cade York and the untested Charlie Smyth.

York, who played his college football at LSU,had been waiting all season for an opportunity after awinding road thatput him in ﬁve different NFL uniforms his ﬁrst threeseasons. Smyth, an Ireland native who joined the Saintsthrough the International Player Pathway (IPP),has never attempteda kick in ameaningful American football gameofany kind. Both of them kickedatatryout Tuesday, andboth kicked again at Thursday’spractice. The Saints will have to de-

cide by Saturday which onetoelevate from the practice squad to thegame-day roster

“They both kicked the ball really well and mademaking adecisionverydifﬁcult,”saidspecial teams coordinator Phil Galiano. “Wehaven’tmade aﬁnal decision yet, but both guys did areally good job today.”

York saidhe’d had three different opportunities to try outfor teams this season.Hereceivedhis latest callto comeinfor aworkout whenhewas four hours into a14hour drive from Wyoming, where he went to see his little brother’ssenior day game, to his Dallas-area home.

He pulled into his house around 3a.m.Monday,and was in NewOrleans to audition for one of those elusive jobs on Tuesday.

“I textedmy(physical trainer) and said,‘Hey, Ineed to come in andget refreshed because I’ve been driving and ﬂying alot,’”York said. “Luckily,things went well

The last tea leaf is abouttoberead. The last Tarot card drawn This is it. Friday should be the day.

Scott

Theday the Lane Kiffin saga finallybegins to draw to adefinable conclusion All the speculation,dart throwing, analyzing, and outright guessing is about to come to an end. The Lane scrutiny is about to reach a verdict. Kiffin must choose. Stay at Ole Miss. Go to LSU. Or,possibly,Florida. Maybe the NFL. Perhaps he will chuck the giant play sheet anddecidetobecome a hotyoga instructor In most Kiffinesque fashion, Lanehas squeezedthe last possible dropofdrama out of this theater.Friday,Ole Misswraps up what may be its best regular season in generations,witha10-1record and College Football Playoff berthonthe line against archrival Mississippi State in theEgg Bowl (11 a.m., ABC).

Rabalais

After that, by Saturday,weare told, there will be clarity on Kifﬁn’sfuture at OleMiss.

BY GUERRYSMITH Contributingwriter

WhenBoston College forward Boden Kapke draineda tying, 35-foot shot off an inbounds pass with threeseconds left in regulation,Tulanecould have folded in a consolation gameofthe Charleston Classic on Sunday Curtis Williams had other ideas. Williams, a6-foot-6 junior transfer guard from Georgetown, scored thelastﬁve of his career-high32points in overtime, including adriving layup with 1:08 left that gave the Green Wave (4-2) the lead for good in abounce-back 93-90 victory after consecutive losses by more than 20 points. It was his second masterpiece in six games. He opened theseason by making all nine of his shots while scoring athenpersonal best22inan85-72 winagainst Samford. This time, he went 12 for 18 in 44 minutes.

“I had no idea he had that many points after the game because it was such an efficient game,” Tulane coach Ron Hunter said. “Guys that score like that and don’t need alot of shots arepretty good players.” The next step forWilliamsisfinding consistency.Heshot only12of33inthe four games in between those bonkers bookends andwas benchedalong withfellowhighprofile transfer Scotty Middleton for the start of Tulane’sloss to Utah State in its Charleston Classic opener.Williams was effective as areserve, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots, and Hunter believes the sitdownled to his explosion. “The thing about him and Scotty is we’ve been trying to slowthe game down,” he

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LSU on verge of making NCAA history

BY REED DARCEY Staff writer

The LSU women’s basketball team isn’t just steamrolling its nonconference competition. Or leading all Division I teams in scoring to start the season It’s now, ofﬁcially, on the verge of making college basketball history.

If the No. 5 Tigers (6-0) post at least 100 points for the seventh game in a row when they face Marist at 7 p.m. Friday in the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Paradise Jam Tournament (ESPN+), then they’ll break a 43-year-old NCAA record held, coincidentally, by one of coach Kim Mulkey’s Louisiana Tech teams.

Mulkey didn’t learn that LSU was even chasing that streak until it faced Tulane on Nov. 17. She’s been shrugging it off ever since, even after the Tigers broke the SEC record for consecutive 100-point games last Thursday with a win over Alcorn State.

“We have not ever discussed it,” Mulkey said. “I’m sure the kids know from social media I don’t pay any attention to that.”

But LSU’s scintillating offensive start is becoming increasingly harder to brush aside. Since Mulkey took over the program, the Tigers have always breezed past the string of mid-major opponents they face across November and December They’ve just never played offense as well as they are now Few NCAA teams ever have.

LSU is scoring 111.8 points per game. Texas — so far the nation’s second-best offensive team is scoring 102.8 ppg.

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LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley goes up for a layup against Alcorn State on Nov. 20 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center

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as the top offensive threat on what is now the nation’s most productive bench. LSU is receiving more than 54 ppg from its reserves — by far the most it’s gotten from that group of players in the last ﬁve seasons.

“I think the eight new players that came in,” Williams said, “they were eager to learn, excited to play basketball, excited to be where they were, and that just is what me and Flau’jae and Jada (Richard) and the returners wanted.

“We wanted them to come in and have fun, but we also set that culture of loving to play basketball and loving to play with each other.”

Last season, LSU faced two power-conference opponents on its Thanksgiving trip to The Bahamas: first Washington, then a ranked North Carolina State team.

The Tigers’ Paradise Jam competition this year, however, is less daunting.

Saints’ Olave, Kamara did not practice Thursday

Two of the New Orleans Saints most important offensive players were not on the field for the team’s Thanksgiving practice. Wide receiver Chris Olave missed Thursday’s practice with a back injury that popped up Wednesday Running back Alvin Kamara missed his second consecutive practice with a knee injury that he suffered in the first quarter of the loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Olave has played in each of the Saints’ first 11 games this season and he leads the team in every major statistical receiving category with 69 catches (on 108 targets) for 734 yards and 4 touchdowns. Kamara appears likely to miss the Saints’ game against the Dolphins, which would be the first game he has missed this season.

Astros finalize coaching staff for 2026 season

HOUSTON The Houston Astros have the ﬁnal pieces of their coaching staff in place for next season after hiring Ethan Katz as an assistant pitching coach and Tim Cossins as catching instructor on Wednesday Katz joins the Astros after serving as the pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox since 2021. During his tenure there, the White Sox ranked third in the American League in strikeouts per nine innings He worked for the Giants in 2020 after coaching in the minor leagues for the Giants, Mariners and Angels. Cossins comes to Houston after spending parts of the last seven seasons as the Orioles’ major league ﬁeld coordinator and catching instructor He has worked with catchers for parts of the last 19 seasons, including in the minor leagues for the Marlins and Cubs.

Giants rookie QB Dart clears concussion protocol

Only two Division I teams are shooting from the ﬁeld at a higher percentage than the Tigers, who are converting 46% of their 3-pointers — the top rate in the country

The numbers look impressive, no matter how you slice them. Through six games, LSU is on pace to post its best nonconference offensive rating of the Mulkey era The Tigers are scoring 137.5 points per 100 possessions, according to Her Hoop

Stats, which is not only the top rate in the country this season, but also much higher than the 126.2 rating that LSU’s national title team posted across the nonconference games it played in 2022. Six Tigers have double-digit scoring averages. Flau’jae Johnson is averaging 17.3 ppg on 56% shooting, while Mikaylah Williams is scoring 14.3 ppg on 58% shooting.

MiLaysia Fulwiley is LSU’s leading scorer She’s chipping in a career-high 17.7 ppg in her role

Marist, LSU’s ﬁrst opponent, has already dropped games against Albany, Drexel and Bryant. A win over the Red Foxes would give LSU a matchup on Saturday with either Miami-Ohio, which has losses to Oakland and Purdue, or Washington State, which has dropped each of its ﬁrst six games of the season. Not one of them has faced a team like LSU, which has two more 100-point games so far this year than any other team in the nation

“I don’t care who you play,” Mulkey said. “That’s a lot of scoring.”

This Thanksgiving, another 100-point game (or two) is on the table for the Tigers.

LSU can have it with an NCAA record on the side.

McMahon pleased with Tigers’ 5-0 start

BY TOYLOY BROWN III

Staff writer

Matt McMahon has seen exactly what he wanted to see from LSU in its ﬁrst ﬁve games.

The team, which has an almost entirely new cast of players, has beaten opponents by an average of 28 points per game.

He said at Tuesday’s media availability that the easier home schedule has also been an effective ramp-up period for redshirt junior Jalen Reed, 11 months removed from tearing his ACL The forward is averaging 11 points and six rebounds in 18 minutes per game.

McMahon is also satisﬁed with how LSU (5-0) has high efﬁciencies on offense and defense in these early games to ensure a favorable start in the rankings on basketball analytic sites like KenPom. The Tigers had the 37th-highest rating in the country before Wednesday’s games, after being 56th in the preseason.

The team is ready for the next phase of the process as the opponents steadily become more challenging, starting with its next game against Drake (4-2)

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said. “I took them out of the lineup just so they could see it when we played against Utah State, and it helped because when he got in the game, he really got going. Things have really slowed down for him. He’s a really talented player trying to take his skill set and incorporate what we’re doing.” Williams scored from outside, sinking four 3s against Boston College, and inside, repeatedly ﬁnishing drives with lay-ups.

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at 8:30 p.m. on Friday in the ﬁrst round of the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic tournament in Niceville, Florida.

The other participating teams in the tournament are Georgia Tech and DePaul. Depending on the results, one of those teams will be the Tigers’ ﬁrst power-conference opponent on Saturday

“The ﬁrst ﬁve games, we got out of it what I had hoped,” McMahon said. “As the level goes up, playing away from home, obviously a lot of challenges that will come with that I think ultimately I just want to keep getting better as a team.”

There are two areas that LSU wants to emphasize growth going into the next two games and beyond, as it won’t play its next game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center until Dec. 19.

“We’ve given up too many offensive rebounds and haven’t forced any turnovers, so that’s created extra possessions for our opponents,” McMahon said.

McMahon added that LSU’s overall defense is not a problem,

“That was a big thing I had to work on coming from my freshman year to my junior year now, absorbing the contact, being able to get to the rim and finish,” he said. “I’ve been able to ﬁnish with my left and right hands because I’ve been working on it so much. I’m not the most athletic, so I really work on my skills a lot. I’m able to get to the spots on the court where I know I’m going to succeed.” Williams will try to pick up where he left off against Boston College when Tulane hosts Nicholls (0-5) on Friday (2 p.m., ESPN+). The Wave leads the series 21-1, most recently winning

since it is allowing opponents to shoot 38% from the ﬁeld. The opportunity to work on the ﬁner defensive details will become more important for the Tigers, who will have the chance to show improvement against Drake, which is coming off a 30-win season.

The architect of that 2024-25 team, coach Ben McCollum, and his top player, Bennett Stirtz, are both at Iowa, and Drake is now under the tutelage of Eric Henderson, who previously led South Dakota State for six seasons. In that span, he won four regular-season championships and made two NCAA Tournament appearances.

“Really good coach,” McMahon said about Henderson “They were No. 1 in the country in defensive rebounding last year at South Dakota State, had tremendous success in his six years.”

McMahon was also complimentary of how Drake played in its 7162 win at Charleston.

“I thought they were fantastic in their win at Charleston last week,” he said. “They played really well. Their spacing offensively is really good. They hit 11 threes. I think the point guard (Jalen) Quinn, 15 points a game, does a great job

91-81 in 2023-24. The Colonels are on the sixth leg of a seven-game road stretch to start the season, including defeats at Kentucky and Oklahoma State. Picked third in the preseason Southland Conference poll of coaches and sports information directors with three first-place votes, they won 20 games in both of third-year coach Tevon Saddler’s ﬁrst two seasons. It was the ﬁrst time in program history Nicholls reached that mark in back-to-back years. The Colonels will face a Tulane team that feels much better about itself than it did a week ago, coming

getting into the lane, (creating) for his teammates. Their frontcourt, both guys (are) averaging double ﬁgures.”

LSU’s starting frontcourt of Mike Nwoko, Pablo Tamba, Marquel Sutton, and backups Robert Miller and Reed will be important in protecting the rim and ending possessions with rebounds.

When it comes to the potential of increasing Reed’s minutes in upcoming games as he gets more comfortable since his knee injury, McMahon said he’s not sure when that would happen. He’s pleased with how consistent Reed has been, and he wants to see his longest-tenured player continue to gain conﬁdence with each game.

McMahon noted that there is only one surprise about his team: how fast players have become close on and off the court.

“It’s been really fun to watch how quickly the group has come together, and I think they enjoy celebrating each other’s success,” McMahon said “I think you’ve seen it on the court that the chemistry has been really good. Now we’ll start to face some adversity, and that’s when you ﬁnd out how good your chemistry truly is.”

off an 85-63 loss to UNO. The Wave played a strong ﬁrst half against perennial NCAA tournament participant Utah State in Charleston before exhibiting tremendous fortitude against Boston College. “We needed that win for sure, especially against an ACC team to show we belong and are a good team,” Williams said “The UNO loss, we really took that with us and respondedgreatinthetournament.” Williams’ 32-point outburst came after Rowan Brumbaugh’s 33-point day against Texas State, giving Tulane twice as many 30-point individual efforts as in all of 2024-25.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J Jaxson Dart has cleared concussion protocol, paving the way for the rookie quarterback to start for the New York Giants at New England on Monday night after missing the past two games Dart was concussed Nov 9 at Chicago and did not finish that loss to the Bears. He was a full participant in practice Wednesday, which was the final step for him getting cleared Thursday The 22-year-old first-round draft pick out of Ole Miss has thrown for 10 touchdowns and run for five more with just three interceptions in his first seven NFL starts. Journeyman Jameis Winston started in Dart’s place the past two weeks. The Giants are 2-10 and have been eliminated from playoff contention.

Jays, pitcher Cease agree to 7-year, $210M deal

Free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $210 million, sevenyear contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not been announced. Cease would join a terriﬁc rotation with the reigning American League champions. The righthander who turns 30 next month went 8-12 with a 4.55 ERA in 32 starts last season for the San Diego Padres. He struck out 215 batters and walked 71 in 168 innings. His numbers on the mound slipped this year but he still reached 32 starts for a fifth straight season.

Two-time major champion

Zoeller dies at 74

Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion and one of golf’s most gregarious characters whose career was tainted by a racially insensitive joke about Tiger Woods, has died, according to a longtime colleague. He was 74. A cause of death was not immediately available. Brian Naugle, the tournament director of the Insperity Invitational in Houston, said Zoeller’s daughter called him Thursday with the news. Zoeller was the last player to win the Masters on his ﬁrst attempt, a three-man playoff in 1979. He famously waved a white towel at Winged Foot in 1984 when he thought Greg Norman had beat him, only to defeat Norman in an 18-hole playoff the next day Zoeller was awarded the Bob Jones Award by the USGA in 1985.

Loop boosts Newman’s playoffpush

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

Newmansenior GeorgeLoop

hadgoneseveral months without being able to run at full speed. So, when the football season began, ﬁrst-year headcoach AaronVice wasunsure about the kindofplayer Loop could be.

An early indicator came on the first play from scrimmage in a Week 4game against The Willow School, when Loop caught aquick pass toward the sideline,evaded a defender and sprinted upthe ﬁeld for atouchdown.

Finally,Loop could run without thinking about the hamstring tear that caused him to miss an entire baseball season and most of the summer workouts with his football teammates.

“It was arough timefor me,” Loop said about the time he missed. “Because Iwas just watching everyoneplay,and you’re just standing on the sideline.” Loop, aDartmouth commitment, is aleading wideout as No. 4Newman (7-2) prepares to face No. 5 Dunham (10-1) in an LHSAADivision III select quarterfinal football game set for 7p.m. Friday at Newman’sMichael Lupin Field. He has 31 receptions for ateamleading 680 yards and10 touchdowns on ateam that has won seven consecutive games since a 0-2 start against St. Charles and Riverside —each also hosting a quarterfinal game this week Loop is aprimary passing target for Jake Randle after the Tulane commitment moved from running back to quarterback during the week of the first game.

Loop’sﬁrst touchdown came on acatch in the corner of the end zone against Riverside —the ﬁrst touchdown for Newman aftergetting shut outinthe openeragainst St. Charles.

“Welearned alot on that play,” Loop said. “Jake could throw the ball, and Icould go make aplay Before that, Iwas kindofplaying somerunning back. Iwas just do-

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receiver CeeDee

Lamb catches a touchdown pass as Kansas City Chiefs

cornerback Trent McDuffiedefends on ThursdayinArlington, Texas.

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ing whatever Ihad to do. ButI think that Iwas able to show coach Vice what Ican really do with that play.”

The next big playcameagainst Willow,and “that was early when we started implementing our screen game,” Loop said.

Loop and junior HendrixHill (33 catches, 450 yards, eight touchdowns) are two key wideouts, along with senior Collier Villere, most noted for his selﬂessness as ablocker inthe heavily utilized screen game. Sophomore running back Tanner Robertisalso active in the screen game with three touchdown receptions.

Newman hired Vice in the spring, butthe newcoach never saw Loop on theﬁeld until late in the summer

“Just coming in, Iknewheput up some good numbers(as ajunior),” Vice said, adding that it “took himawhile to get going offensively”once he returnedtofull health.

The hamstring tear occurred whilerunning thebasesearly in theseason against Chalmette, about amonth after he ﬁrst pulled thehamstringduringa scrimmage against Brother Martin. Thecenterﬁelder hoped to return in time for the playoffs

“You don’treally feel it until you gettothatfullsprint,” Loop said about the injury. “You’ll be jogging around, and you’re feeling good, and then you get tothat full sprint and you’re like, ‘Nope, that’snot happening.’

“That’s what really added acouplemonthstomyrecovery, getting to that100 percent, getting comfortable withmysprinting.”

Loop ran full speed forthe ﬁrst time in July,easing his concern thatthe injury could cause him to miss some of the football season.

“I make sure to stretch alot,” he said.

Loop hasplayedtackle football since he arrived at Newman in the seventhgrade so that he could attend school with Randleand Villere,closefriends from when they played sportstogetherwith the CarrolltonBoosters.

NFLROUNDUP

CowboysovercomeChiefs forThanksgivingvictory

BY SCHUYLERDIXON AP Pro Football Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas —Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Malik Davis sprinted 43 yards for ascore and the Dallas Cowboys overcame two fourth-down TD throws from Patrick Mahomes in a31-28 Thanksgiving victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday CeeDee Lamb scored the first Dallas touchdown and finished with 112 yardsonseven catches four days after drops plaguedthe star receiverinavictory over defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. TheCowboys(6-5-1) have won three straight, knocking off both of last season’sSuper Bowl teams in the past five days, and they dropped thedefending AFC champion Chiefs (6-6)back to .500 in amatchup of playoff-chasing teams. Mahomes hadfour touchdown passes in his first professional game at the home of the Cowboys, where he played three times for TexasTechnot farfromhis East Texas roots. Travis Kelce caught Mahomes’ first fourth-down TD toss on a 2-yarder,and Rashee Rice’ssecond scoring catchcame on fourthand-3 early in the fourth quarter Kansas City was down 10 when Mahomes was almost tripped in the backfield by Quinnen Williams but kept his feet and found Xavier Worthy wide open down the field for 42 yards, setting up a10-yard scoring toss to HollywoodBrown with 3:27 remaining. Prescottand company didn’t give Mahomes another chance After two pass interference penalties gave Dallas firstdowns, Prescott hit George Pickens for 13 yards and aclinching firstdownat

Loop played hisfirst varsity snaps as asophomore with his older brother,Peter,also on the ﬁeld as asenior.They bothplayed receiver GeorgeLoop hopestohavea strongﬁnishtohis high school career.Hescored threetouchdowns, including one on akickoff return, last week against Holy Savior Menard.

Loop’sDartmouth commitment came after new assistant wide receivers coach Mitchell Thompson arrivedand reafﬁrmed theschool’s earlier offer during thesummer.A visit to theIvy League school bolsteredhis commitment.

Now able to run at full speed again, Loop is feeling grateful that he can help Newman attempt to advance another round deeper into the playoffs.

Contact Christopher Dabe at cdabe@theadvocate.com

Newman’sGeorgeLoop, center,celebrates after scoring atouchdown withteammate Thomas Smallpage, left, during agame against Country DayonOct. 30. Loop has 31 receptions for ateam leading 680 yards and 10 touchdowns.

the two-minute warning. Prescott kneeledthreetimesafter that. Rice had eightcatches for92 yards, his ﬁrst score coming on a 27-yard catch-and-runonthe sidelinetwo plays after Prescott was intercepted by Jaylen Watsonon the ﬁrst Dallaspossession.

Davis had just three carries, but his long rungaveDallas its ﬁrst lead at 17-14 lateinthe second quarter

Lions 31, Packers 24: In Detroit, Jordan Love converted apairof fourthdowns with touchdown passesinthe first half and finished with acareer-high-matchingfour TD throws, leading the Green Bay Packers to a31-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday.

The Packers (8-3-1) swept the season series to earn apotential tiebreaker in the NFC North and areinsecond place in the division behind Chicago (8-3), which plays at Philadelphia on Friday

The two-time defending division champion Lions (7-5) entered the game out of the playoff picture, then fellfurther back in the hunt with athirdlossinﬁve games.

Detroit turned the ball over on downs onthe opening drive of thesecond half and early in the fourth quarter

Twoplays after Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped for aloss just inside Green Bay territoryonfourth down, Love threwa 51-yard touchdownpass to Christian Watson to give Green Bay a24-14 lead early in the third.

Parsonsﬁnishedwith 21/2 sacks.

On theensuing possession, Love converteda third-and-5 with an 8-yard pass to Watson anda fourth-and-3on a16-yard pass to Dontayvion Wicks, aformer Plaquemine High standout, to seal the victory

Here’swhat there is to know about the LHSAA prep football quarterﬁnals among New Orleans area teams.

1. HALF THE FIELD: Four of the eight quarterﬁnalists in theDivision Iselect football bracket hail from District 9-5A, with No. 3St. Augustine and No. 11 Rummel set to face each other while No. 1 Edna Karrtakes on No. 8Evangel Christian andNo. 7 John Curtis travels to face No. 2Teurlings Catholic.

2. REMATCH: St. Augustine will face Rummel in arematch from when the Purple Knightswon 26-3 in Week 7atJoe Yenni Stadium. Quarterback Vashaun Coulon threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores againstastubbornRummel defensethat made St.Aug workfor everything it got. Twotouchdowns came after turnovers put St. Aug in good ﬁeld position. RummelheldSt. Aug (46.5 points per game) to its second-lowest point total.

3. ANOTHER REMATCH: Curtis would like nothing more than arepeat of last season’s 31-10 victory when the Patriots visit Teurlings in the quarterﬁnals for the second year in arow Teurlings lookstobeimproved from last season boasting an undefeated record that includes a38-14 winagainst St. Thomas More,the team that Curtis defeated 49-7last week

4. BLUE-CHIPQBs: Twotop-ﬂight quarterbackswill visit New Orleans with ﬁve-starpasser ElijahHaven of reigning state runner-up Dunhamset to face No. 4Newman in the Division III select playoffs.Visiting Karr will be LSU commitment Peyton Houston, ajuniorwith nearly4,500 yards of total of-

fense and52total touchdowns (41 passing)

5. LSU CONNECTIONS: Reigning state champion Karr has LSU commitments Richard Anderson (defensive line) and Aiden Hall(safety) settoface the LSU-committedHouston when Evangel makesits long trek from Shreveport.

6. MORE REIGNING CHAMPS: In DivisionIIselect, reigning state champion Shaw will travel to face aNo. 2Loyola Prep team in search of its ﬁrst semiﬁnal berth since 1998. SouthPlaquemines, another reigning state champ, will face No.6 North Iberville in the Division IV nonselect playoffs.

7. COMETS RISING: Another Division II select quarterfinal has top-seeded St.Charles facing No.8 E.D. White, the team Shaw beat in the state finals last season. St. Charles had afive-year run of reaching the state finals snapped last season.

8. CARDINALS RISING: In Division II nonselect, No. 3Belle Chasse seeks its first semifinal berth since it won the state title in 2008 while facing No. 6West Feliciana, a semifinalist in 2022.

9.THEYMEET AGAIN: In Division III nonselect,Newmanand Dunham will meet in the playoffs for the ﬁrst time sinceDunhamwon 2220 in a2019 quarterﬁnal. Tulane commitment JakeRandle has more than2,200 yards in total offense with 20 touchdowns passing and13rushing.

10. REBELS AT HOME: In Division IV select,No. 2Riverside, a state runner-up two years ago, will be the home team whenit faces eight-time state title winnerOuachita Christian, astate runner-up last season.Riverside won its only state title in 2016. Contact Christopher Dabe at cdabe@theadvocate.com

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runs the ball

STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER Edna KarrquarterbackJohn Johnson, left,celebrates atouchdown against John CurtiswithAnthonyThomas, right, on Fridayduring agame at the Shrine on AirlineinMetairie.

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QB Nussmeier ruled out for season ﬁnale

WR Anderson, C Moore will also miss game at Oklahoma

BY REED DARCEY Staff writer

LSU officially ruled starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, wide receiver Aaron Anderson and center Braelin Moore out of its regular-season ﬁnale against Oklahoma, according to its Wednesday availability report

Three other starters are listed as questionable to play on Saturday (2:30 p.m., ABC): linebacker Whit Weeks (ankle), left tackle Tyree Adams (ankle) and right tackle Ory Williams. Running back Caden Durham (neck) is probable to suit up. Cornerback Mansoor Delane (core muscle) was not listed on the report, which means he’s available to play, though it’s unclear if he’ll see the ﬁeld. Last Saturday — when the Tigers beat Western Kentucky 13-10 — Delane watched from the sideline in full pads.

Nussmeier has not played since LSU lost to Alabama on Nov 8 be-

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Stay or go. In or out. Heads or tails?

Just kidding. It can’t be like that, can it? With Kiffin, you just never know One thing we all think we know, though neither Kiffin nor Ole Miss has said it: the Lane ends here. If Ole Miss goes on to the CFP, he won’t be coaching the Rebels As much as it seems Kiffin is eager to move on to bigger things, he seems just as eager to coach Ole Miss to the conclusion of this surprising and remarkable season.

“I’ve never thought of anything different than that,” Kifﬁn said Monday in possibly his last game week news conference at Ole Miss. A news conference where, once again, he did not commit to being the Rebels’ coach next season.

I don’t believe Kiffin will be allowed to coach his team in the CFP, but Ole Miss’ alternatives don’t go down like Thanksgiving cranberry sauce. Will the school fire him without cause? If it does, it will owe Kiffin $36.6 million, with no mitigation clause for taking his next job. Will it suspend him? How long could that drag out? Will Kiffin just quit, triggering a reported $4 million payment owed Ole Miss, paid — one assumes — by the school that wants to hire him?

LSU is reportedly offering a $90 million, seven-year compensation package for Kifﬁn plus $25 million per for roster building. By all accounts, LSU has made Kifﬁn its top target. Second choice is not even on

cause he aggravated his abdominal injury in practice the following week. Interim coach Frank Wilson said on Monday that the ﬁfth-year senior was going to practice on Tuesday so the team could “see how he feels.” Anderson has battled an elbow injury throughout the season. Moore suffered a mid-foot sprain last Saturday against the Hilltoppers, according to LSU’s radio broadcast.

Weeks played the first half of that game, then dressed out of his pads and watched the last two quarters from the sideline. He told reporters Tuesday that he had broken his surgically repaired ankle in the Tigers’ Sept. 27 loss to Ole Miss — not suffered a bone bruise like former coach Brian Kelly said he did.

Weeks played through the injury in the next game against South Carolina, then sat each of LSU’s four subsequent matchups.

“I hardly even practiced before that (South Carolina) game, just because I could hardly even walk on it,” Weeks said “But then I just kind of sucked it up for that game. But then I remember on Sunday, I

the medal podium. Plan B behind Kiffin is more like a Plan 9 from Outer Space. It’s been bandied about that if LSU can’t land Kiffin it will gravitate toward Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz. That plan fizzled out Thursday when it was reported Drinkwitz agreed to a six-year contract extension wth Missouri. We know what LSU seeks in Kiffin: an innovative offensive mind who is on the verge of leading traditionally second-tier Ole Miss to 50 wins in the past five seasons, its best stretch ever What is Kiffin looking for? Ole Miss has done everything he’s asked for and vows to match any other school’s financial offer Money is important, but it must be more than that One possible answer is that LSU is uniquely positioned geographically There are 14 Power Four schools that are alone in their home states LSU, Missouri, Arkansas, Syracuse, Boston College, West Virginia, Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska, Rutgers, Maryland, Wisconsin, Washington and Minnesota — but none of those sit atop the OPEC-like reserves of in-state talent that exists in Louisiana. Per capita, Louisiana produces the second-most NFL players, behind only Georgia, an enticing statistic for any coach.

Ole Miss can’t compare to LSU’s access to talent, facilities, stadium, fan base and tradition, even if the Rebels are ahead on points at the moment.

“Ole Miss’ ceiling is LSU’s expectation,” On3.com college football writer Ari Wasserman said this week.

There is still one nagging question that won’t leave my mind: What if we’re all getting played?

Tulane kicking game excelling under Galante

BY GUERRY SMITH Contributing writer

Tulane’s Johnathan Galante was one of 10 special teams coordinators nominated this week for the Broyles Award, which goes to the nation’s top assistant coach. You would be hard-pressed to find a kicking game as special as the Green Wave’s or, for that matter, a position group presided over by any of the 63 nominees that is performing at a higher level American Conference cellar dweller Charlotte (1-10, 0-7) has been kicked in the face all year, and Tulane (9-2, 6-1) might be able to do it just with specialists on Saturday (6:30 p.m., ESPNU).

Sophomore Patrick Durkin has hit 20 of 21 ﬁeld goals including three of 50 yards or longer — while producing touchbacks on 59 of his 65 kickoffs.

Redshirt sophomore punter Alec Clark, an Australian who followed Galante from Marshall to Southern Miss to Tulane, ranks fourth in the FBS with an average of 47.2 yards.

“I don’t feel worthy of (the Broyles Award), but I am honored to be nominated for it,” said Galante, whom coach Jon Sumrall hired this season to replace the retired Greg McMahon. “It’s easy to achieve success when we have the staff we have. It comes from the top down, and Sumrall has always placed the utmost importance on the kicking game.”

Galante deserves almost all of the credit for Clark. He recruited him to Marshall in 2023, developed him while he redshirted as a raw freshman and ﬁnally used him in the 2023 Frisco Bowl.

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routinely After punting at Ohio State early last year, he feels no nerves in big games or intimidating environments.

“I’m just going out there with a freedom that Galante and Sumrall give me,” he said. “They give me free rein. That’s changed my mindset. Instead of having a little bit of doubt walking out there, I’m already thinking I’m going to help the team.”

Durkin has benefited from Clark as his holder Tulane experienced an assortment of ﬁeldgoal operational issues last year, but those are now resolved.

was taking a shower, and I couldn’t even stand in the shower, (so I was like,) ‘I probably need to go get this checked out.’ Sure enough, I got an MRI on it, and sure enough, it was broken.”

Adams suffered a high ankle sprain in LSU’s Oct. 18 loss to Vanderbilt. He underwent tightrope surgery to address the injury, and Wilson said on Monday he has “a chance” to return against the Sooners.

If Adams and Williams can’t play, then the Tigers would likely slot freshman Carius Curne and redshirt freshman Weston Davis into their two tackle spots. Redshirt sophomore DJ Chester is expected to play at center in place of Moore.

Because Nussmeier was ruled out, sophomore Michael Van Buren will now make his third start at quarterback for LSU against Oklahoma. The only chance left for Nussmeier to suit up again before he runs out of collegiate eligibility will be the Tigers’ bowl game. The Sooners listed star edge rusher R Mason Thomas as doubtful to play He’s missed the past two games with a quad injury

Would it not be the most Lane Kif-

ﬁn thing ever to string not one but two of Ole Miss’ SEC rivals along, making them both think he’s coming thus kneecapping their coaching searches, only to announce sometime after Friday’s game that he’s staying in Oxford?

If it were another coach, any other coach, I wouldn’t even consider the prospect. Few of them are that cunning.

Kifﬁn is. His cleverness and unpredictability are his strengths. Part of what makes him worth waiting for

Perhaps Friday is the beginning of the end of the waiting. But be looking for the next curveball in this tale, just in case.

The Kelly buyout

LSU has ﬁnally agreed to say it ﬁred Brian Kelly without cause, making the school responsible for his entire $54 million buyout. Kelly, in return, must in good faith try to land another job that would mitigate part of the buyout.

I hope one day to understand why LSU sought to fire Kelly for cause, something that could have and may still have done irreparable damage to its coaching search. Because right now, I don’t know what LSU possibly hoped to gain. It amounted to nothing more than cheap, foolish grandstanding, was bound to fail and held the school up to nationwide ridicule. It cast Kelly as a sympathetic figure, a nearly impossible task. The one positive is that now the field is clear for LSU to hire its next coach. Why LSU had to put itself, and Kelly quite frankly, through this first remains an enormous mystery

Clark averaged 42.3 yards for the Thundering Herd last year still learning on the job and arrived at Tulane as a complete product after spending the spring at Southern Miss, following Galante to each stop.

“He is the most coachable player I’ve ever had,” Galante said. “He is not maybe the most talented, but his consistency has gone up because he pours his butt into it. The experience he gained at Marshall has been huge for him in his success this year.”

Clark’s fourth punt at Tulane, a 70-yard howitzer against Northwestern, proved to be no fluke. He has booted seven more of at least 55 yards, flipping the field

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annually through 2031. According to the letter, LSU expects Kelly to “maintain reasonable documentation” of his search for employment including interviews and job offers.

Kelly’s attorneys said in one of two letters to LSU officials last week that he would agree to withdraw his lawsuit if he received written confirmation that he was fired without cause and owed his full buyout, according to a copy of the letters obtained by The Advocate.

LSU fired Kelly the day after a 49-25 home loss to Texas A&M, and then-athletic director Scott Woodward said in a public statement the decision was related to Kelly’s performance. Woodward and the school parted ways four days later after he received public criticism from Gov Jeff Landry, who called Kelly’s buyout a “liability.” Although the two sides initially indicated a willingness to negotiate a reduced settlement, they hit an impasse a couple of weeks later Kelly filed a petition for declaratory judgment on Nov. 10, seeking a ruling that he was fired without cause and entitled to his entire buyout. In the filing, Kelly’s attorneys claimed unspecified LSU officials took the position he had not been “formally terminated,” Woodward did not have the authority to fire him at the time and he could be fired for cause. Kelly’s representatives pushed back against all three points and said LSU did not follow the proper procedures in his contract for a firing for cause. The lawsuit did not specify the grounds LSU had for firing Kelly for cause, which would have taken the school off the hook for his full buyout. LSU board member John Carmouche told Kelly’s attorneys last Thursday he had spoken to

“He’s been awesome ever since he got here,” Durkin said of Clark. “He’s not just a great holder or a great punter He’s a great human being. He’s a pleasure to be around every day The whole group is so connected. We’re all positive. There’s no drama.” Almost no misses, either. Durkin, who went 2 for 4 last year due to botched operations against Army in the American Conference championship game and Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl, set the tone by drilling all three of his field goals against Northwestern. Since then, he has been named the league’s special teams player of the week twice, going 4 of 4 against East Carolina and tying a school record with five field goals last Saturday at Temple. His 52-yarder in the fourth quarter was Tulane’s longest since Cairo Santos’ 56-yarder in 2013. “Last year not finishing the way I wanted it to motivated me the whole offseason,” Durkin said. “It put a chip on my shoulder to come back and prove a point and get stronger I knew if I could just get a full season under my belt, I was more than capable of doing this.” Durkin, who was recruited by McMahon as a walk-on before earning a scholarship this past offseason, won a battle for the job with strong-legged freshman Cooper Helmke, a St. Martin’s product. He never let go of his grip from there. “When I got hired, we were all kind of wondering,” Galante said. “I tried to hit the reset button with him, and man, he is hitting the ball with great confidence. He did it in practice all spring. He did it in the summer He’s earned it.”

several other board members who wanted to conﬁrm in writing that Kelly had been ﬁred without cause, according to the letters. During a board meeting the next day, Rousse was given the authority to send Kelly written notice of termination.

“Under Article VII, Section 1(L) (3) of the Board of Supervisors Bylaws, any personnel action relating to varsity athletics coaches with a salary over $250,000 requires board approval,” LSU said in a statement after the meeting. According to the letters, Carmouche asked Kelly’s attorneys last week to withdraw the lawsuit before LSU sent written conﬁrmation he had been ﬁred without cause. They declined.

In one of the letters last week, Kelly’s attorneys said, “LSU’s conduct, including its failure to conﬁrm that Coach Kelly was terminated without cause and its unsupported allegations of misconduct on the part of Coach Kelly has made it nearly impossible for Coach Kelly to secure other football-related employment.” Kelly has expressed to some close to him that he wants to return to coaching in the future.

Kelly rejected lump-sum settlement offers of $25 million and $30 million the day he was fired, both of which included the elimination of the mitigation clause, according to documents obtained by The Advocate. Before he filed the lawsuit, Kelly’s attorneys said in communications to LSU officials he would be open to negotiations if he received written confirmation he was fired without cause and owed his full buyout.

LSU’s decision Wednesday came as the school tries to hire Ole Miss coach Lane Kifﬁn, who has become the primary target in the search for Kelly’s successor Kiffin is weighing offers from LSU, Florida and Ole Miss. An announcement about his future is expected Saturday, the day after the Egg Bowl against rival Mississippi State. Reed Darcey contributed to this report.

STAFF PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier walks on the sideline during a game against Western Kentucky on Saturday at Tiger Stadium. Nussmeier has been ruled out for LSU’s season finale game.

SAINTS

(Tuesday) when Igot here and kicked.”

That’sjust the latest entry in what has beenaninteresting career for York.

He was so good at LSU thathe declared for the draft following his junior season —ararity for a kicker,but adecision that panned outwhenthe ClevelandBrownsselected him in the fourthround of the 2022 draft.

But things have been difficult since. York made 75 %ofhis ﬁeld goals as arookie with the Browns, ranking 30th among qualifying kickers. The Browns released York in training camp the following year,starting ajourney that led him to Tennessee, New York,back to Cleveland, Washingtonand Cincinnati.

He got caught up in tryingtobe perfect. At one point, while he was with the Giants, he said he strained his quad because he was trying to kick the ball too hard, which landed him on the injured reserve.

“I tried listeningtoa lotofvoices, tried to be perfect, and at times it resulted in really great moments and great kicks,” York said. “And at times Iwas so hard on myself and let so many voices inthatitresulted in some bad kicks.”

But his last stint, with the Bengals last year,was the best York has been as aprofessional. He made nine of his 11 attempts with along of 59 yards.But with Cincinnati already havingestablished kicker Evan McPherson on the roster,York chose to see what other opportunities he had in front of him.

As the 2025 season progressed, he allowed himself to think about what thoseother opportunities might look like. He admitted he never visualized himself in New Orleans, but something struck him when he stepped onto the turf at the team’sfacility

“I realized how many cool momentsI’vehad in NewOrleans, York said.

This is where he was when LSU offered him ascholarship, andit’s also where he won anational title with the Tigers to cap an undefeated 2019 season,among otherthings.

“It was asurreal moment looking back and seeing all the cool stuff that had happened here,” York said But if he’sgoing to get achance

GRUNFELD

Saints kickerCharlie Smythmakes aﬁeld goal kick after the team scored against the DenverBroncos duringapreseasongameonAug 23 at the Caesars Superdome.

“. Ididn’t playthe sport before, so it’staken time to makesome adjustments and improvements on things, and Ifeel likeI’m in apretty good spot right now.I’m really excited for theopportunity to compete (Thursday) and see wherethat takes us.”

SMyTH, Saints kicker

CHARLIE

to kick in aSaintsuniform, he will have to prove he’sabetter option than the man the Saints have had in-housefor thelast 18 months.

Smyth grewupplaying Gaelic footballinIreland, but he showed enough promise after barely learning thegamefor the Saints to sign him to acontract through the IPP.He hasnot yetappeared in agame and has shown signs of hisinexperience in the form of inconsistencyduring trainingcamp practices, buthe’salso shownsigns of massive talent. What is unclear is howhe’sdeveloped behind the scenes. And even the Saints, who see him every week, wanted to see how he’dperform in adifferentsetting: When York and Justin Tucker came in foraworkoutonTuesday, Smyth kickedalongwith them.

Galiano saidthe Saints included Smyth in the workout to get a closerlookathow he performed in acompetitiveatmosphere

something that was not loston Smyth.

“From my point of view,that was my ﬁrst time doing aworkout like that where you’regoing up against otherguyswith potentially aspotonthe line,” Smyth said. “It was acool experience, and I was happy with howIhandledit. Ijust focused on myself, stuck to my own process and swing thoughts.”

Smythisgratefulfor the chance to earn the right to be on the ﬁeld, but he is somewhat conflicted about it, too.

“There’sa part of you thatisa competitor who wantstoplay on Sundays, but there’salso the part where me andBlake have spent 18 months together and have grown to have apretty good friendship,” Smythsaid. “So it was astrange day, strange emotions, but excitement for an opportunitytocompetenow.”

Because he has been developing behind the scenes, it’sdifﬁcult to gauge the progress Smyth has made. The only time he’skickedin apublic setting this year has been in training camp, when he endured several rough weeks before appearing to right the ship as camp closed. He did takethe rare opportunity to get somepersonal coaching during the season: Earlier this month, Smyth was away from the team for aweek working with kicking coach Morgan Lineberry in Dallas where he said he actually worked with York for afew days.

“Wewanted to get him alittle more technicalworkwithsomebody thatwetrusted and who we think does areally good job,” Galiano said. “... I’m by no means an expert in theactual kicking and punting aspect. And there’speople, and there’snot alot of them,but there’sa handful throughout the U.S. that are really good at it and can break it down even better.”

Smythsaid he madesome adjustments in that time that have him feeling good about where he is as aprofessional kicker.Now he just has to wait to seeifhecan show what he can do on the ﬁeld.

“I come over here, Iwanttoplay,” Smyth said. “Obviously, Ididn’t play the sport before, so it’s taken time to make some adjustments and improvements on things, and I feel likeI’m in apretty good spot right now.I’m really excited for the opportunitytocompete(Thursday) and seewhere that takes us.”

Email Luke Johnson at ljohnson@theadvocate.com

Missouri locksin Drinkwitzwith

BY DAVE SKRETTA AP sportswriter

Missouriand Eli Drinkwitz have agreed to asix-year contract that will push the football coach’saverage compensation to $10.75 million annually and likely end any speculation that he could leave forone of the high-profile jobopenings elsewhere.

The new contract was announced Thursday,one day after theUniversity of Missouri Board of Curators heldameetingin which they voted unanimously to approve thedeal.Itwould keep Drinkwitz leading the Tigers through the 2031 season.

“My family and Ibelieve deeply in the vision and leadership from our administration andare incredibly happy to continue calling Columbiaour home,” Drinkwitz said. “I’m grateful for the unwavering support of President Mun Choi,the Board of Curators, ledbychair Todd Graves and incoming vice chair Bob Blitz, along with our athletics director LairdVeatch.

“We’realsoincredibly thankfulfor thesupport of ourgenerous donors and NIL partners,” Drinkwitz added in astatement released by the school. “I’m committed to continuing our work to build Mizzou into achampionship program.”

Drinkwitz was hiredbyMissouri in December 2019 after asingleseason at Appalachian State, where he went 12-1 and finished theyear ranked in the top 20. The Tigers had fallen on hard times, but Drinkwitz steadily built them into acontender in the Southeastern Conference, reaching abowl game in each of his first five seasons with arecord of 45–28 heading into Saturday’s

gameagainst Arkansas. Thatsuccess, which included an 11-2 record and Cotton Bowl victory two yearsago,made Drinkwitza hotcommodity on the coaching carousel. Missouri hasacted aggressively to keep him, and the deal given to him this week is the second in the last four months.

Missouri officialswereno doubt worried about losing Drinkwitz amid ahot coaching market. SEC rivals LSU, Florida, Arkansas and Auburn have openings, while power programs such as PennState, UCLA and Stanford also are looking for new coaches.

“Underhis visionand leadership, Coach Drinkwitz has transformedthe standard forMizzou football and united our entire program and fanbase behind a clear pursuit of excellence,” Veatch said. “We’re thrilled he will continue leading our team into the future.”

Missouri has invested heavily in its football program,buildinga robust NILprogram and undertaking massive renovations to Memorial Stadium. That includes a$250 million rebuild of the north end zone that is expected to be completed forthe 2026 season

The Tigers have sold out 20 consecutivehomegames, breaking the school record set in 1978.

“It’scritically important that we continue providing Coach Drinkwitzwiththe resources necessary to build anddevelop championship rosters in the Southeastern Conference,” Veatch said. “This newcontract reﬂects our commitment to further strengthening andenhancing those resources. Our will to win is clear.We’re fully aligned behind Coach Drinkwitzand eager to keep building with him as he leads this program forward in the pursuit of championships.”

STAFF FILE PHOTO By DAVID

Drinkwitz

n CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS, the annual illumination extravaganza in and under the oaks of City Park takes offFriday and will runnightly Tuesdays through Sundays, excepton Christmas Eveand Newyear’s Eve. The driving and walking holidayevent features perennial favorites and newitems, with the driving tour starting at 4 Friederichs Ave. on theeastern side of thepark. The walking entrance forthe Carousel Gardens, Storyland and the BotanicalGardens is at 7 VictoryAve.Prices start at $20. neworleanscitypark.org.

n Marsalis Harmony Park at the corner of Claiborne and Carrollton avenues heats up for the ART MARKETNEW ORLEANS HOLIDAY MARKET from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Just in time for gift giving,the market features several vendors displaying items from jewelryto textiles, watercolors to photography and health and beauty aids and more. artsneworleans.org

Where to eat now!

RIGHT: Whole fish with garlic and lime and apair of crab curry dishes fill thetable at Good Catch Thai UrbanBistro in NewOrleans.

TheRefresher course

TBY IANMcNULTY Staff writer

here may be unity around the Thanksgiving family table, anchoredbyyour traditional roasted turkey, oyster dressing and mirliton casseroles with shrimp. Butthen it’stime for thenext mealonalong, festive holiday weekend, and when the contents of thefridge look more like aftermath than appealing leftovers, it’stime to dine out.Wheretogo? Ah, there’s the rub (and Idon’tmean thebutteronthe turkey).

For some, the answer,obviously, will be something fresh and distinctly different from traditionalfare. For others, especially those visiting homeagain, New Orleans ﬂavor will have amagnetic appeal. This is their weekend to gorgeongumbo, after all

So this edition of my ongoing “where to eatnow” columnhopes to help answer bothcalls. Lookingfor more ideas? Check outmyguide to the 30 bestNew Orleans restaurants for2025 across allprice ranges here.

The ceviche criollo at Tito’sCeviche &Pisco has Gulf fish, leche de tigre, aji limo, sweet potato and choclo.

For this route, there’snomore casserole, no more mashed anything and we’re done talking turkey. We’relooking for ﬂavors diametrically opposedtothe traditionalThanksgiving spread maybe something spicyormuch lighter, perhaps meatless, certainly big on seafood or ataste of different traditions.

SNEAKYPICKLE/BAR BRINE

n 3200 Burgundy St., (504) 218-5651

This is atwo-for-one Bywater restaurant. At lunchtime, it’s SneakyPickle; at dinner, the same restaurant, run by the same people, is known as BarBrine,and it goes just abit moreupscale. Eitherway,vegetables are the mainact on menus that arevegan-friendly,though not to theexclusion of good,locally sourced meat andseafood.The com-

monthread is chef Ben Tabor’s drive to make the best quality local food accessible at aneighborhood restaurant level. That steers the path to creative preparations and less familiar ﬂavors.

Trythe Buffalo cauliflower salad at lunch, the squid ink

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BY DOUG MacCASH Staff writer

most paintings, sculptures andarchitecture, there lies adrawing. Drawing is more

to the public. It’s art forart’ssake. Draw-a-thonemerged from the post-Hurricane Katrina recovery period, when the stormscattered artists sought away to recapture their sense of communityinNew Orleans. Stretching the activity overnight made it feel like more of aspecial bonding experience.

STAFFPHOTO By MAX BECHERER Acollection of veganand meaty dishes share the tableatBar Brine in New Orleans.

STAFF PHOTO By CHRIS GRANGER

STAFF PHOTO By IAN McNULTy

By The Associated Press

Today is Friday, Nov 28, the 332nd day of 2025. There are 33 days left in the year Today is Thanksgiving in the United States.

Today in history: On Nov 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry (known then as the WSM Barn Dance) debuted on radio station WSM in Nashville, Tennessee; it continues today as the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history

Also on this date:

In 1520, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Paciﬁc Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name.

In 1943, President Franklin D Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin met in Tehran, Iran, for the ﬁrst time to discuss Allied cooperation during World War II.

In 2001, Enron Corp., once the world’s largest energy trader, collapsed after would-be rescuer Dynegy Inc. backed out of an $8.4 billion takeover deal (Enron ﬁled for bankruptcy protection four days later.)

In 2022, Payton Gendron, a White gunman who massacred 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket, pleaded guilty to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges in an agreement that gave him life in prison without parole Today’s birthdays: Recording executive Berry Gordy Jr. is 96 Football Hall of Famer Paul Warﬁeld is 83. Former “Late Show” band leader Paul Shaffer is 76. Actor Ed Harris is 75. Actor S. Epatha Merkerson is 73. Actor Judd Nelson is 66. Film director Alfonso Cuarón is 64. Rock drummer Matt Cameron is 63. Comedian and talk show host Jon Stewart is 63. Actor Colman Domingo is 56. Musician apl. de.ap (Black Eyed Peas) is 51.

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Co-founder Susan Gisleson said that drawing together at that time produced a sort of catharsis.

“Things were so out of control,” she said, “but with a pencil in your hand, at least you felt like you could control what you’re doing.”

One of the best features of the event are the paper-coated walls of the venue, where everyone is welcome to make their mark

“It satisﬁes that primitive urge of drawing on the wall,” Gisleson said. “After 24 hours, you have thousands of drawings in this blind collaboration between hundreds of artists.”

The all-star lineup of artists leading drawing sessions includes Hannah Chalew, Stan Danley, Chris Deris, Angela Driscoll, Courtney Egan, James Goedert, Laura Gipson, Kenny Harrison, Kourtney Keller, Chris Leaux, Caesar Meadows, Jackie Sumell, Francis Wong and others. Charcoal master Ron Bechet is scheduled to lead an adult ﬁgure drawing class from 10 p.m. to midnight.

This year’s Draw-a-thon takes place at the picturesque Marigny Opera House, at 725 St. Ferdinand St., starting at noon on Saturday through noon Sunday. Participants can drop in anytime. The event is free and art supplies are provided.

noodles at dinner and the vegan smoked tempeh Reuben anytime. The cocktails are excellent.

MISTER MAO n 4501 Tchoupitoula St., (504) 3452056

Chef Sophina Uong calls her Uptown restaurant a “tropical roadhouse.” I call it fun and ﬁerce, with an appreciation for freshness and contrast to enliven a dish and make a parade of them compulsively good.

Mexican, Caribbean and Indian influences all find a common ground here. Mister Mao is a hot spot in more ways than one, with its utterly fearless embrace of spice. This is actually another spot to find pani poori, and they’re excellent

GOOD CATCH URBAN THAI BISTRO n 828 Gravier St., (504) 581-2205

This downtown spinoff of the tiny delightful Uptown Thai restaurant Pomelo is all about Thaistyle seafood, and chef Aom Srisuk has dug deep into regional traditions for the menu’s highlights. There’s crab karee stir fry, which fills a platter with snowy drifts of lump meat in a yellow curry that glows with chili pepper heat, softened by coconut milk. Whole steamed sea bass is lavishly paved with garlic and sluiced with lime, and the raw, marinated salmon shows what crudo means in Thai.

MAWI TORTILLAS n 5050 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 644-2624

One of the luxuries of a holiday weekend is a little more time for a breakfast. The Latin American way with the morning staples always has my number soothing, familiar comfort food with just enough of a twist to make it more interesting.

Mawi Tortillas, which started out as a wholesale tortilla maker, is now a homespun full-fledged restaurant with a special way with breakfast dishes.

There are egg tacos, yucca with eggs and chicharrones and the simple pleasure of a breakfast plate with eggs, chorizo, the riceand-beans mix casamiento, crema and, of course, fresh tortillas. Be-

but meanwhile this new Willie Mae’s NOLA is an upscale/casual spot with a big bar, a modern feel and a menu that starts with the famous fried chicken but adds variety, including a whole grilled redﬁsh and gumbo.

The Bayou Classic has long been the busiest weekend at original Willie Mae’s Scotch House, and this new downtown outpost is sure to be plenty busy too. But it’s a great one to know about any time of year for a refreshed edition of a New Orleans classic.

SAINT JOHN n 715 St. Charles Ave., (504) 381-0385

Saint John started with Eric Cook and his chefs hitting the books, namely old, gravy-stained, dog-eared Louisiana cookbooks. The result is an upscale treatment of deep-running Louisiana ﬂavors.

been around for generations. On the menu of gently refreshed New Orleans and Southern classics, and around the welcoming, laidback room, this role feels just right.

CHAPTER IV n 1301 Gravier St., (504) 766-7851

ware the kick of that incendiary hot sauce from El Salvador they keep on the tables.

TITO’S CEVICHE & PISCO

n 1433 St. Charles Ave., (504) 3541342

There’s nothing quite like Peruvian food, with its blend of Japanese, Spanish and native Andean inﬂuences, and that’s just for starters. This St. Charles Avenue spot has a bar and dining room as colorful and vibrant as the menu.

I’m always starting with at least one raw dish (ceviche of a dressed crudo called tiradito), maybe on skewers of grilled beef heart and a chaufa fried rice platter or a Peruvian style hanger steak with green basil sauce fettuccine.

Old school, renewed

The counterpoint to craving something fresh and different in New Orleans is, well, this is New Orleans. We own our own category of food and style of restaurant. For people returning home for the holiday, that is very often what their hearts desire.

Here are some new takes on the old-school template that ﬁt the bill.

WILLIE MAE’S NOLA n 898 Baronne St., (504) 354-8194

The historic restaurant in the Treme remains closed since a ﬁre in 2023. There are plans to reopen,

This downtown incarnation of Saint John feels modern and stylish. The bar up front is cool and has a generous happy hour And the menu is full of dishes not commonly found at restaurants, at least not at new restaurants, like rabbit fricassee, crabmeat Remick, daube (made with short ribs) and chicken bonne femme, roasted with bacon lardons.

HIGH HAT CAFE n 4500 Freret St., (504) 754-1336

High Hat feels much older than its 12 years, and it’s earned the kind of following and role in its Uptown neighborhood usually reserved for restaurants that have

There are many chapters to the Dooky Chase’s Restaurant family story, and this new one is the creation of Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, the grandson of the late Leah Chase. It’s a different kind of restaurant, centered on breakfast, lunch and brunch and it carries the family story ahead in a way that’s modern but also rooted. The walls are covered with art, all by Black artists, telling tales of family and tradition. The cocktail list mixes classics and drinks inspired by the family’s history The menu is a roster of Creole ﬂavor with ﬁsh and grits, crab and corn bisque, fried chicken sandwiches, oysters Rockefeller and, of course, the Chase family gumbo.

MR. ED’S OYSTER BAR & FISH HOUSE n 3117 21st St., Metairie, (504) 8318666; also 1327 St. Charles Ave., and 512 Bienville St.

If busy holiday shopping puts you in the orbit of Lakeside Shopping Center, you owe yourself a good meal here, and maybe a beer Mr Ed’s is a relatively new restaurant with an indelibly old soul, and one that points back to traditional New Orleans ways in its abundant seafood, raw oysters and fried chicken. The Metairie version was the ﬁrst, in the older classic Bozo’s location, and it’s the best of the bunch. Start at the oyster bar with a half dozen and a cold mug of brew Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate.com.

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The almondine oysters are fried and

STAFF PHOTO By CHRIS GRANGER

STAFF

PHOTO By IAN McNULTy Fried chicken is a staple dish at Mr Ed’s Oyster Bar &

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FAMILY CIrCUS

Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present. Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAy'S CLUE: P EQUALS B

CeLebrItY CIpher

For better or For WorSe

peAnUtS zItS 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 gridwith several givennumbers. Theobject is to place the numbers 1to9 in the empty squares so that each row,each column andeach 3x3 box contains the same number onlyonce.The difficulty levelofthe sudoku increases from monday to sunday.

Yesterday’sPuzzleAnswer

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BY PHILLIP ALDER

Kin Hubbard, ajournalist and humorist who diedin1930, said, “No matter howmuch strong black coffee we drink, almost any after-dinner speech will counteract it.”

Thisdealcentersontheblacksuits,one stronger thanthe other. Wouldyou prefer to be in four spades or five clubs?

Let’s assume that South is in four spades and West leads adiamond. East winswith his 10 and continues with the diamondace.HowshouldSouthcontinue after ruffing?

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CEMETERY PLOTS Westlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, in theChapel. Corr IV,TierA,holds 6 interments $19,500. 504-259-0505

CEMETERY PLOTS Westlawn Memorial Park,Gretna, LA -Sanctuary of Chapel of Faith Mausoleum- Room D, 1Crypt in Tier No.B-10, 2ndLevel for2+1 Additional Entombments- NonSectarianSanctuary.$3800 901-277-5739

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Datesare subjectto changesvia an adden‐dumpostedbythe Bu‐reau of Purchasing on theCity’ssupplierportal. If this solicitation is fed‐erally funded,prospec‐tive bidder/respondent must payparticularat‐tentiontoall applicable laws andregulations of theFederal government andthe Stateof Louisiana.

TheBureauofPurchas‐ingusescommodity codestonotifysuppliers of therelease of asourc‐ingevent andsubse‐quentmodiﬁcationsvia addendum. Note that you wouldreceive thosenoti‐ﬁcationsifyou selected thefollowingcommodity code(s) before there‐leaseofthe sourcing event: COMMODITYCODE(s): 208-80

TheCityofNew Orleans strongly encourages mi‐nority-ownedand women-ownedbusi‐nesses, socially andeco‐nomicallydisadvantaged businesses andsmall businesses to respondto hi li i i

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NINTHWARD 3Br/1Ba, applsincl, w/d$1250/mo $600/dep. 504-813-7934

p thissolicitation,orto participateinsubcon‐tracting opportunities pursuant to this solicita‐tion Formoreinformation aboutthissourcing event, go to www.nola. govand clickon“BRASS SupplierPortal” under “BIDS& CONTRACTS” Once on theSupplierPor‐tal, search “Open Events.” Thankyou foryourinter‐estindoing business with theCityofNew Or‐leans. JamesC.Simmons,Jr. ChiefProcurement Ofﬁcer AdvertisingDates: November 21, 28 and December 5, 2025 NOCP 8785 167559-nov21-28-dec5-3t $123.45

burg Street /EvelynF Menge, AndreCourville, Zach SmithConsulting &Design Variances–NewBusiness

13. BZA106-25 1714 ShirleyDrive /Multi Function LLC, Kenneth Jackson ExtensionRequests–NewBusiness 14. BZA058-22 4040 Canal Street /CSC Investments, LLC, VincentMarcello, Joey Carlson 15. BZA103-23 729 Conti Street /Cajun Cuisine1 LLC 16. BZA011-24 1100 Sere Street /EncampmentSt LLC, Fresia Galvez,Zach SmithConsulting& De‐sign Director of Safety and PermitsDecisionAppeals –Unﬁnished Business 17. BZA077-25 7301-7303 Burthe Street /Susan Johnson Director of Safety and PermitsDecisionAppeals –New Business 18. BZA107-25 4737-39 DryadesStreet,1905-07 Bordeaux Street /Craig H. Tolbert 19. BZA108-25 1923 Broadway Street /Town of Carrollton Watch, SusanJohnson 20. BZA109-25 1407 S. Car‐rolltonAvenue /Law Firm of Justin Schmidt 21. BZA110-25 1037-39 Broadway Street /C NAPCOINC,ZachSmith Consulting &Design, LauraBarth

November 14, 21 and28, 2025 NOCP 8764 166632-nov14-21-28-3t $39.57

NOTICE Pursuant to the LouisianaLocal Govern‐ment Budget Act, LSAR.S.39:1301, et seq.,the public is notified that therewas adoptedatthe JeffersonParishJuvenile CourtJudges’ En Banc MeetingonNovember 19th2025 amendments to the2025 OperatingBud‐getfor theJefferson Parish Juvenile Court. Thenoticeofavailability forthe budget summary, andnoticeofpublic hearingwas publishedin theParish’sofficial jour‐nalonOctober 28, 2024. In addition,the 2026 op‐eratingbudgetwas adopted. Thenoticeof theavailabilityfor the budget summary, and notice of public hearing waspublished in the Parish’s official journal on October24th, 2025. Acopyofthe amended budget,and theoperat‐ingbudgetmay be in‐spectedorobtained at theJefferson Parish Ju‐venile Court, 1546 Gretna Boulevard, Harvey,LA, between thehours of 9:00 a.m. and4:00p.m Monday throughFriday (exceptholidays)

Signed Dawn Palermo Judicial Administrator Juvenile Courtfor the Parish of Jefferson 168107-nov26-28-3t $51.72

(30) days The Owner has therighttorejectany or allbidsand to waiveall informalities. Plansand specifications andother information maybesecured from the architect/ engineer Holly& SmithArchitects, 2302 Magazine Street NewOrleans,LA70130, Phone: 504-585-1315 for $100.00 perset fora hard copy and/or anon-re‐fundable feeof$25.00 for an electronic setoncom‐pact disk.The full de‐positofone setofdocu‐mentswillberefunded to each GeneralContrac‐tor. Foradditional sets of documentsand fordocu‐mentsissuedtosubcon‐tractors or material sup‐pliers thecostfor repro‐ductionofeachset will be deducted from thede‐positand thebalance re‐funded.Refundswillonly be made fordocuments returnedtothe architect / engineer within ten(10) days after theopening of bids.Refundswillonlybe made on documentsre‐tunedcomplete, in good conditionand unmarked Apre-bid meetingwillbe held on Tuesday, Decem‐ber9,2025 at 9:00 a.m. at theAdministration AnnexBuilding, 4600 RiverRoad, 1st Floor Marrero, LA 70072 to allowprospective bid‐ders to review thejob scopeand site condi‐tions. Sealed proposals shallbemarkedonthe envelope cover, plainly andprominently with the following: a) bidder’s name,addressand tele‐phonenumberb)State LicenseNumberofCon‐tractorifthe bidisinex‐cess of $50,000.00 andc) thestatement “Proposal for(projectnameand number)”. Biddershavethe option to submit bids electroni‐callyinaccordancewith LouisianaRevised Statute38:2212 E(1) Please find bidrelated materialsand placeelec‐tronic bids at www.cen tralbidding.com. Participationbyminority andfemale-ownedbusi‐nesses, as well as busi‐nesseslocated in this Parish,isencouraged. Thearchitect/engineer hasclassified this pro‐ject as GeneralBuilding Construction 167821-nov22- 28-dec53t $107.31

OFFICIAL NOTICE

PublicNoticeishereby given that theCouncil of theCityofNew Orleans will consider at itsregularmeetingofDecember 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., to be held either via video conferenceorinthe CouncilChamber,CityHall, 1300 PerdidoStreet, Room 1E07,the adoptionofOrdinance Calendar No.35,313introducedatthe meetingofNovember 20,2025.

SAID ORDINANCE would authorizethe Mayor of the City of NewOrleans to enterintoanAmendment to theSubrecipientAgreement (“Agreement”) between theMayor’sOffice of Criminal Justice Coordination andArts CouncilofNew Orleanstocontinue implementation of the“Young Artist Movement(YAM) Juvenile Diversion Program,” andtoextendthe

Subrecipient’sterm forone (1)yearand sixteen (16) days as more fullyset forth in theformattached hereto as Exhibit“A” andmade apart hereof.

Said ordinance maybeseeninfullinthe Office of theClerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall,1300PerdidoStreet.

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC

CLERKOFCOUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: November 28,2025 NOCP 8795

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,313

AMENDMENT NO. 1TOTHE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND ARTS COUNCIL OF NEWORLEANS

Young Artist Movement (YAM) Juvenile Diversion Program

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (the Amendment”) is enteredintoby andbetween theCityofNew Orleans, represented by Joseph W. Threat Sr ChiefAdministrative Officer(the“City”), andArtsCouncil of New Orleans, represented by Joycelyn Reynolds, Presidentand CEO(the Subrecipient”).The City andthe Subrecipientmay sometimeseach be referred to as a“Party,” andcollectively,asthe Parties.” The Agreement is effective as of date of December 16,2025(the“Effective Date”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS,onDecember 16,2024, theCityand theSubrecipient enteredintoaSubrecipient Agreement forthe YoungArtist Movement (YAM) JuvenileDiversion Programtoprovide juvenilesystem-involved youth opportunities to engage in community-centered publicart projects (the Agreement”);and WHEREAS,the City andthe Subrecipient, each having theauthority to do so, desiretoenter into this Amendment to extend theterm of the Agreement forthe continuityofservices.

NOW THEREFORE,for goodand valuableconsideration, theCity andthe Subrecipientamend theAgreement as follows:

1. Extension.Inaccordancewith ArticleVI, Section Bofthe Agreement,the term is extended forone (1)yearand sixteen (16) days from December 16,2025, throughDecember 31,2026.

principal, member,orofficerhas,withinthe preceding five years, been convicted of, or pled guilty

3. Non-Solicitation Statement.The Subrecipient swearsthat it has not employed or retainedany company or person,

BY:_ JOSEPH W. THREAT, SR., CHIEF ADMINSITRATIVE OFFICER Executed on this _of_ ,2025 FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED: Law Department

By:_

Printed Name: ARTS COUNCILOFNEW ORLEANS

BY:_ JOYCELYN REYNOLDS,PRESIDENT AND CEO FEDERAL TAXI.D

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC CLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE:November 28, 2025 NOCP 8796 [END OF AMENDMENT]

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THEPORTOFNEW ORLEANS MINUTES OF THEREGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025

AREGULAR MEETING OF THEBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORTOFNEW ORLEANS, HELD IN THEFIRST FLOOR AUDITORIUM AT ITS OFFICE LOCATED AT 1350 PORTOFNEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WASCALLEDTOORDER BY CHAIRMAN

MICHAEL A. THOMAS AT 1:51 PM.

Michael A. Thomas, Chairman

MEMBERS

PRESENT:Jeanne E. Ferrer,Vice-Chair

Darryl D. Berger,Secretary-Treasurer

Walter J. Leger,Jr.,Member

Sharonda R. Williams,Member

Todd P. Murphy,Member

MEMBER James J. Carter,Jr.,Member

ABSENT:

STAFF:B.Branch, President &Chief Executive Officer

L. Marino, Chief of Staff&External Affairs

G. Brown, Vice-President,People &Culture

K. Bulliard, Prime Consultant

K. Gilmore, Director,Real Estate

C. Gilmore, Chief EngineeringOfficer

M. Sulser,Manager,Engineering

E. Gondek, Manager,Berthing

J. Guidry,Vice-President,Waterfront &Terminal Operations

P. Herring, Manager,Internal Audit

K. Chinn, Procurement

K. Curth, Press Secretary

K. Mills, Manager,Government &Community Affairs

J. Fields, Marketing&CommunicationsOfficer

M.Naquin, Manager,Real Estate

N. Dietzen, StaffAttorney

M. Singley,Executive StaffOfficer

S. Hodges, BoardSecretariat

GUESTS:T.Bryant, NOPB

C. Kocur,NOPB

M. Scelson, NOPB

A. Thompson, Stopthe Grain Train

J. Wittenbrink, Holy Cross NeighborhoodAssociation

C. Nicks, Stop the Grain Train

B. Perez, Holy Cross Neighborhood Association

J. French, Stop the Grain Train

J. Allen, QSL

M. Green, Legal Observer

B. Bourgeois, Executive Director,New Orleans BoardofTrade

E. Hansen

C. Ponstein,Commissioner Emeritus

P. Murano, Stop the Grain Train

M. Madson, Z. Jernsedt

J. Teitelbaum

I. Roll Call &Determination of Quorum

2. ConvictedFelon Statement.The Subrecipientswears that it complies with City Code Section 2-8(c). No Subrecipient

Following arollcall of Boardmembers, Chairman Thomas confirmed aquorum and called the meeting to order at 1:51 p.m.

II.Public Comment

Chairman Thomas calledfor publiccomment and Ms.Singley announced that eight (8) individuals had requested to make public comment on mattersnot listed on the agenda.

Prior to inviting the speakers to the podium, Ms.Singley read the Board’spubliccomment parameters.

Cheryl Nicks, JulieFrench, Peter Murano, Amanda Thompson, Jeffrey Wittenbrink, and Bette Perez expressed opposition to the lease agreement withSunrise Foods International, Inc., the establishment of an organic grain terminal at the Alabo Street wharf, and the rehabilitation of the raillines along Alabo Street. Joshua Teitelbaum, Zue Jernsedt, and Michael Madson expressed theiropposition to the war in Gazaand any businesspartnership or military shipment withthe Port of AshdodorIsrael.

III. Reportbythe President and ChiefExecutive Officer

Ms.Branch presented an overview of the September2025 volume and productivitystatistics, along withasummaryofthe month’skey

highlights. Afterwards, she welcomed newly appointed Commissioner DaleRevelle to the Boardand expressed her gratitude and best wishes to outgoing Commissioner Walter Leger Jr

IV.Approvalofthe Meeting Minutes for September 2025

Chairman Thomas calledfor amotiontoapprove the publicmeeting minutes for September2025, as previouslycirculated. Commissioner Murphy movedtoaccept the minutes and Commissioner Leger seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

V. ActionItems:

A. Acceptance of the Consolidated FinancialStatements for September 2025.

Ms.Bulliardpresented the consolidated financial statements for the monthofSeptember, acopy of whichismade apart of these minutes. Commissioner Leger movedtoapprove the consolidated financial statements and Commissioner Ferrer seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Consider Approval of aResolution Authorizing the President and ChiefExecutive OfficertoExecute aConsent to Assignmentand Assumption of the Lease Agreement for the Lease with TMinerals, LLC to be assigned to Omya, Inc. for the PropertyLocatedat7000 Jourdan Road, NewOrleans, Louisiana.

Mr.Gilmorepresented and recommended approval of the

resolution.Commissioner Murphy movedtoapprove the resolution andCommissioner Ferrer seconded. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY

C. Consider Approval of aResolution Authorizingthe President and Chief Executive Officer to Enter into Respective One-Year Contracts with United Healthcareand Guardian Life Insurance to ProvideHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance and to Provide Long-Term Disability,Accidental Death, and Dismemberment and Life Insurance Coveragefor Budgeted, Active Employees Ms. Brownpresented andrecommended approvalofthe resolution.Commissioner Legermovedtoapprove theresolution andCommissioner Williams seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D. Consider Approval of

andrecommended approvalofthe resolution.Commissioner Legermovedtoapprove theresolution andCommissioner Ferrer seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VI. Administration of Oath of Office to Mr.DaleRevelle Commissioner Legercommentedonhis

to represent OrleansParish in position D.

Ms. Scelson administered theoathofoffice to Mr.Revelle.Afterwards, Commissioner Revelle took hisseatatthe Board table.

VII. Chairman and Commissioners’ Comments Commissioner Revelle expressed hisappreciationfor theopportunity to serve on theBoardand pledgedtocontribute to itsongoing mission.

VIII. Adjournment

Therebeing no further business to come beforethe Board,Chairman Thomas called for amotion to adjourn. Commissioner Williams so moved andCommissioner Ferrer seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY andChairmanThomas adjournedthe meeting at 2:51 p.m.

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-304

U.S. BANK NA‐TIONAL ASSOCI‐ATION VS MAGGIETURNER EDWARDS

THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OR GROUND,to‐gether with all the buildings andimprove‐mentsthere‐untobelonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown, as HOOTER HEIGHTSSUBDI‐VISION,all as perplanof Wilton J. Dufrene, Land Surveyor,dated March30, 1978, approved by Or‐dinanceNo. 13369, adopted by theJefferson Parish Councilunder EntryNo. 824675 in COB928, folio 397, as perAct of Dedication before Gerald J. Arceneaux, N.P., datedFebruary 2, 1979,regis‐teredinthe Parish of Jefferson, under EntryNo. 662000 in COB950, folio 134, the said portionof ground is more fully de‐scribedasfol‐lows,to-wit:

LOTNO. 3, SQUARE B, which is bounded by Hooter Road Rena Court, Northern PaciﬁcPublic Belt Railroad, RiverRoad (side),and Nor‐mandyPark Subdivision (side) andLot 3 commences 100.11 feet from thecornerof Hooter Road andRena Courtand mea‐sures50' feet front on Hooter Road,the same width in thecor‐nerrear, by adepth of 150 feet be‐tween equal andparallel lines; subjectto restrictions, servitudes rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ingthe property

thereon bear theMunicipal No.680 Hooter Road,Bridge City Louisiana 70094.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, November 28 2025

Oct-24-nov 28-2t $103

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:829-886 WILMINGTON SAVINGSFUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUSTF VERSUS THEUNOPENED SUCCESSIONOF RANDYM GUIDROZA/K/A RANDYM GUIDROZA/K/A RANDYGUIDROZ ANDMARYJO GUIDROZA/K/A MARY JO MYERS GUIDROZA/K/A MARY J. GUIDROZA/K/A MARY GUIDROZ A/K/AMARYJO MYERS A/K/AMARYJ MYERSA/K/A MARY MYERS A/K/AMARY MYERSGUIDROZ A/K/A MARY M. GUIDROZ By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJuly14, 2022, Ihave seized andwill proceedto sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on De‐cember3,2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. thefollow‐ingdescribed property to wit: Acertain piece or portionof ground,to‐gether with all therights, ways, privileges, servitudes,and appurtenances thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theState of Louisiana, Parish of Jeffer‐son, in that part thereofknown as Golden HeightsSubdivi‐sion SectionJ, allasper plan of resubdivision made J. J. Krebs and Sons,Inc., dated March11, 1977 andapproved by theJefferson Parish Council, by OrdinanceNo. 12822 on April 14, 1977, recorded under EntryNo. 766676, more particularly de‐scribedasfol‐

scribed as fol lows:

Lot6,SquareQ, bounded by AmiteDrive, Suwannee Drive, Potomac Driveand NiagaraDrive, andsaidlot commencesat a distance of 280 feet from the corner of AmiteDrive and Suwannee Drive andmeasures thence 60 feet frontonAmite Drive, the same width in therear, by a depth of 120 feet between equaland paral‐lellines.All as more fully shownona sur‐veybyJ.J Krebs andSons, Inc.,dated April 7, 1978, January 18, 1979, May15 1979 andOcto‐ber5,1979. This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or PersonalCheck with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, November 28, 2025

Oct-24-nov 28-2t $103

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA

NO:808-507 FEDERALHOME LOAN MORT‐GAGE CORPORA‐TION,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFITOFTHE FREDDIEMAC SEASONED LOANSSTRUC‐TURED TRANSACTION TRUST, SERIES 2018-2 VS DORISOSER STEUDLEINAND SCOTTR STEUDLEIN

LOTS are desig nated bythe NOS163 and 164, in SQUARE “N-2”, which square is bounded by Oak Avenue,Fourth Street,Tenth Street,and the UpperBoundary Line of Subdivi‐sion knownas HARAHANCITY, Harahan, Louisiana. Lots Nos163 and164 adjoineach th d

adjoin each otherand mea‐sure each 30 feet frontonOak Av‐enue,by a depth of 120 feet between equaland paral‐lellines.Ac‐cording to survey made by Gilbert, Kelly Surveyors, datedJanuary 15, 1959, said lots are designatedby th

OFFICIAL NOTICE

designated by thesamenum‐bers,adjoin each other, have thesame locationsand are showntobe bounded by Oak Avenue,the Rear Line of the Subdivision, Ninthand Tenth Streetsand GroveParkSub‐division,; said lots measure each 30 feet

each 30 feet frontonOak Avenue,the same widthin therear, by a depthbetween equaland paral‐lellines of 129 feet.Lot No.163 is shownto commenceat a distance of 245 feet (actual) 240 feet (originalplan), from thecorner of OakAvenue andNinth

and Ninth Street Said measure‐mentsare more fullyshown on a Plat of Survey by Dading,Mar‐ques and Associates,Inc., land Surveyors datedNovem‐ber2,1994.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages,liens and i il

Public Notice is hereby giventhat the Council of the City of New Orleans

will consider at itsregularmeeting of December4,2025 at 10:00 a.m., to be held either via videoconferenceorinthe Council Chamber,CityHall, 1300 Perdido Street,Room1E07,the adoption of OrdinanceCalendar No. 35,310 introduced at the meetingofNovember 20, 2025.

SAIDORDINANCE wouldauthorize the Mayorofthe City of New Orleans to enter intoanAmendment to the Subrecipient Agreement (“Agreement”) betweenthe Chief AdministrativeOffice (CAO) and State of Louisiana Office of JuvenileJustice to continue to implement the “JuvenileElectronic Monitoring Program,”and to extend the Subrecipient Agreement’stermfor one (1) year and twelve(12) daysasmorefullyset forthinthe form attached heretoasExhibit “A”and made aparthereof. Said ordinancemay be seen in full in the Office of theClerk of Council, Room1E09,CityHall, 1300 Perdido Street

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC

CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE:November 28, 2025 NOCP 8789

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,310

EXHIBIT A

AMENDMENT NO. 1TOTHE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND OFFICE OF JUVENILEJUSTICE

Juvenile ElectronicMonitoring Program

AMENDMENT NO. 1TOTHE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND OFFICE OF JUVENILEJUSTICE

Juvenile ElectronicMonitoring Program

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (the Amendment”) is entered intoby and between the City of New Orleans,represented by Joseph W. Threat, Sr Chief AdministrativeOfficer (the “City”), and State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice,represented by Kenneth Loftin, Deputy Secretary (the “Subrecipient”). The City and the Subrecipient maysometimes eachbereferred to as a“Party,” and collectively,asthe Parties.” The AgreementiseffectiveasofdateofDecember20, 2025 (the Effective Date”)

RECITALS

WHEREAS, on December20, 2024, the Cityand the Subrecipient enteredinto aSubrecipient Agreementfor the Juvenile Electronic Monitoring Program, the real-timemonitoringofyouth placed on inhomeprobation or parole supervision(the “Agreement”);and WHEREAS,the City and the Subrecipient,eachhaving the authority to do so,desiretoenter into thisAmendment to extend the term of the Agreementfor the continuity of services NOW THEREFORE,for good and valuableconsideration, the City and the Subrecipient amend the Agreementasfollows:

THE NEWORLEANS PUBLIC BELT RAILROAD COMMISSION FOR THEPORTOFNEW ORLEANS MINUTESOFTHE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER21, 2025

AREGULAR MEETING OF THENEW ORLEANS PUBLIC BELT

RAILROAD COMMISSION FORTHE PORT OF NEWORLEANS, HELD IN THEFIRST FLOOR AUDITORIUM OF THEPORTOFNEW ORLEANS’ OFFICES, LOCATEDAT1350 PORTOFNEW ORLEANS PLACE, NEWORLEANS, LOUISIANA, WASCALLED TO ORDERBY CHAIRMAN MICHAELA.THOMASAT1:33 P.M.

MEMBERS Michael A. Thomas, Chairman

PRESENT:Jeanne E. Ferrer,Vice-Chair

Darryl D. Berger,Secretary-Treasurer

Walter J. Leger,Jr.,Member

Sharonda R. Williams, Member

Todd P. Murphy,Member

MEMBERS James J. Carter,Jr.,Member

ABSENT:

STAFF:B.Branch, Chief Executive Officer

T. Bryant,General Manager &Chief Strategy Officer

C. Kocur,Vice-President, Engineering

M. Scelson, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

GUESTS:L.Marino,PortofNew Orleans

G. Brown, Port of New Orleans

K. Bulliard, Port of New Orleans

K. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans

C. Gilmore, Port of New Orleans

M. Sulser,PortofNew Orleans

E. Gondek, Port of New Orleans

J. Guidry,PortofNew Orleans

P. Herring,PortofNew Orleans

K. Chinn, Port of New Orleans

K. Curth, Port of New Orleans

K. Mills, Port of New Orleans

J. Fields, Port of New Orleans

M. Naquin, Port of New Orleans

N. Dietzen, Port of New Orleans

M. Singley,PortofNew Orleans

S. Hodges, Port of New Orleans

A. Thompson, Stop the GrainTrain

J. Wittenbrink, Holy Cross Neighborhood Association

C. Nicks, Stop the GrainTrain

B. Perez,Holy Cross NeighborhoodAssociation

J. French, Stop the GrainTrain

J. Allen, QSL

M. Green, Legal Observer

B. Bourgeois, Executive Director,New Orleans BoardofTrade

E. Hansen

C. Ponstein, Commissioner Emeritus

P. Murano, Stop the GrainTrain

M. Madson

Z. Jernsedt

J. Teitelbaum

I. Roll Call &DeterminationofQuorum

Following arollcall of Commission members, Chairman Thomas confirmed aquorum and called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.

II. Pledge of Allegiance

Chairman Thomas lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Public Comment

Chairman Thomas calledfor agenda-related publiccomments but therewerenone.

gages, liens and privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

1. Extension. In accordance with Article VI,Section Bofthe Agreement, thetermisextended for an additional one(1) year and twelve(12) days from December 20,2025, throughDecember 31 2026

2. Convicted Felon Statement. TheSubrecipientswearsthat it complies with City Code Section 2-8(c).NoSubrecipient principal, member,orofficerhas, within thepreceding five years, been convicted of, or pled guilty to, afelonyunderstate or federalstatutesfor embezzlement,theft of publicfunds, bribery or falsification or destruction of publicrecords.

3. Non-Solicitation Statement. TheSubrecipientswearsthatit hasnot employed or retained anycompanyorperson,other than abona fide employee working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Amendment. TheSubrecipienthas notpaid or agreedtopay anyperson,other than abona fide employee working for it, any fee,commission, percentage, gift, or anyother consideration contingent upon or resultingfromthisAmendment.

4. Prior TermsBinding Except as otherwise providedbythis Amendment, theterms andconditionsofthe Agreementremain in full force andeffect.

[SIGNATURES CONTAINED ON NEXT PAGE]

[The remainder of this pageisintentionally leftblank.] IN WITNESSWHEREOF,the City andthe Subrecipient, through their dulyauthorizedrepresentatives, execute this Amendment.

CITYOFNEW ORLEANS BY:_ JOSEPH W. THREAT, SR.,CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Executed on this of ,2025

FORMAND LEGALITY APPROVED: Law Department BY:_ PRINTED NAME:

OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE BY:_ KENNETHLOFTIN, DEPUTY SECRETARY FEDERALTAX I.D. [END OF AMENDMENT]

LORAW.JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC CLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATIONDATE: November 28,2025 NOCP 8790

168015-586748-nov 28-1t $228.69

IV.Report of the General Manager

Ms. Bryant reportedonthe Septembervolumesand productivity statistics.

V. Approval of Meeting Minutesfor September2025

Chairman Thomas called for amotion to approve thepublic meeting minutes for September2025, as previouslycirculated. Commissioner Legermovedtoapprove theminutes andCommissioner Ferrer seconded. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY

VI. Action Item: A. Acceptance of the Financial Statement for September 2025

Ms. Bulliard presented theCommission’s financial statement for themonth of September,acopy of whichismade apartofthese minutes. Commissioner Murphy movedtoaccept the financial statement andCommissioner Williams seconded. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY

VII. Closed Executive Session Convened in Accordance with La. R.S. 42:17A(2), to Discuss theMatter Entitled: William C. Caldwell v. New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for thePortofNew Orleans,CaseNo. 2:24-cv-02180-SM-MBN (E.D. La.).

Chairman Thomas read theagenda item aloud andcalled for amotion to enterintoaclosed executive session, convenedin accordance with La.R.S.42:17(A)(2)todiscuss theabove matter

Commissioner Williams movedtoenterintoaclosed executive session andCommissioner Ferrer seconded. The MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY andthe Commission enteredinto closed executive session at 1:37 p.m.

Followingthe conclusion of thediscussion, Chairman Thomas called for amotion to endthe closed executive session andreturn to theopen meeting. Commissioner Legermovedtoend the closed executive session andCommissioner Ferrer seconded. The MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY andthe closed executive session concludedat1:47 p.m.

VIII. Consider Approval of aResolution Authorizingthe Chief Executive Officer to Enter into aSettlement Agreement in the Matter of: William C. Caldwell v. New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for thePortofNew Orleans,CaseNo. 2:24-cv-02180-SM-MBN (E.D. La.).

Ms. Scelson presented andrecommended approvalofthe resolution.Commissioner Ferrer movedtoapprove theresolution andCommissioner Legerseconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

IX. Chairman &Commissioners’ Comments

Chairman Thomas asked for Commissioners’ comments but there were none

X. Adjournment

Therebeing no further business to come beforethe Commission Chairman Thomas called for amotion to adjourn. Commissioner Murphy so moved andCommissioner Ferrer seconded. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY andChairmanThomas

HERSCHEL C. ADCOCK,JR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate:

October24, 2025, November 28, 2025

Oct-24-nov28-2t $113

DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-954 DATA MORT‐GAGE INC.,DBA ESSEXMORT‐GAGE VERSUS FATEMAHBICK‐SLER A/K/A FATEMAHAB‐DALLAH MO‐HAMMAD BICK‐SLER AND RONALD E. BICK‐SLER

ing described property to wit:

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereonand all therights, ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in the PARISH OF JEF‐FERSON,STATE OF LOUISIANAin MAPLEWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION"D" being part of the original GargerePlanta‐tion,in Township 14 South, Range24 East,Westof theMississippi River, in SQUARE NO 8, bounded by Dogwood Drive, ThirdStreet, Maplewood Drive, and Fourth Street designated as LOTNO. 30, allin accordingwith the survey of AdloeOrr,Jr. & Associates,C.E, dated4/1/1963; approved by the JeffersonParish Councilunder Ord. No.6076, adopted 5/23/1963 which saidlot commences at a distance of 453' from thecorner of Dogwood Driveand Third Street,the same measures thence 52' frontonDog‐wood Drive, same in width in therear, by a depthalong the side line nearer Thad Street of 9935, by adepth alongthe oppo‐site side line of 98.791. Allin accordance with thesurvey of AdleeOrr,Jr. & Associates C E d t d JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

& Associates

C.E. dated 4/29/1964.

Forinformation purposes only: Theimprove‐mentsthereon bear theMunici‐palNo. 1437 Dogwood Drive, Harvey Louisiana70058

Beingthe same property ac‐quired by Evelyn Pena by an Act of Cash Sale dated June 23,2006, andregistered as COB3168, folio 588and furtheracquired by Bernarda Del Roci Trujillo Neri wife of/and JorgeM.Car‐mona Salasby an Actof Cash Sale, datedApril 27, 2020, andregis‐teredinCOB 3436.folio 262of theofﬁcial recordsofJef‐ferson Parish, Louisiana; sub‐ject to restric‐tions, servi‐tudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ingthe property

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or PersonalCheck with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of

Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, November 28, 2025

Oct-24-nov28-2t $123

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:851-224 NEWORLEANS

FIREMEN'SFED‐ERAL CREDIT UNION VS RANDOLPH THI‐BODAUX JR. ANDVANDELLE MARIEFELDER THIBODAUX

OFFICIAL NOTICE

to the highest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on De‐cember 3, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. thefollow‐ingdescribed property to wit: THAT CERTAIN LOTORPARCEL OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall therights, ways, privileges servitudes, appurtenances, andadvantages h b

SAID ORDINANCE would authorizethe Mayor of the City of NewOrleans to enterintoanAmendment to theSubrecipientAgreement (“Agreement”) between theMayor’sOffice of Criminal Justice Coordination andNational AssessmentCenter Association to continueimplementation of the “NewOrleansYouth AssessmentCenter (NOYAC)Technical Assistance Project,” andtoextendthe SubrecipientAgreement’s term forone (1) yearand five (5)days as more fullyset forth in theformattached hereto as Exhibit“A” andmade apart hereof.

Said ordinance maybeseeninfullinthe Office of theClerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall,1300PerdidoStreet.

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC

CLERKOFCOUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: November 28,2025 NOCP 8799

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,315 EXHIBIT A

AMENDMENT NO. 1THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND NATIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTER ASSOCIATION

New Orleans YouthAssessment Center (NOYAC) Technical AssistanceProject

AMENDMENT NO. 1THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND NATIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTER ASSOCIATION

New Orleans YouthAssessment Center (NOYAC) Technical AssistanceProject

THIS FIRSTAMENDMENT (the Amendment”) is enteredintoby andbetween theCityofNew Orleans, represented by Joseph W. Threat Sr ChiefAdministrative Officer(the“City”), andNationalAssessment Center Association, represented by MolliCook, Executive Director(the “Subrecipient”). TheCityand theSubrecipientmay sometimeseach be referred to as a“Party,” andcollectively,asthe Parties.” The Agreement is effective as of date of December 27,2025(the“Effective Date”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS,onDecember 27,2024, theCityand theSubrecipient enteredintoa SubrecipientAgreement fortechnicalassistancefor thenew centralized research-based, data-driven,community-based NationalYouth AssessmentCenter (NOYAC)inthe City of NewOrleans (the Agreement”); and WHEREAS,the City andthe Subrecipient, each having theauthority to do so, desiretoenter into this Amendment to extend theterm of the Agreement forthe continuityofservices.

NOW THEREFORE,for goodand valuableconsideration, theCity

OFFICIAL NOTICE

SAID ORDINANCE would authorizethe Mayor of the City of NewOrleans to enterintoanAmendment to theSubrecipientAgreement (“Agreement”) between theMayor’sOffice of Criminal Justice Coordination andTotal Community Action, Inc. to continueimplementation of the“Advancing Safety andJusticeProject,” andtoextendthe SubrecipientAgreement’s term forone (1)yearand three(3) monthsasmorefully set forth in the form attached hereto as Exhibit“A” andmade apart hereof. Said ordinance maybeseeninfullinthe Office of theClerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall,1300PerdidoStreet.

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC

CLERKOFCOUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: November 28,2025 NOCP 8803

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,317

EXHIBIT A

AMENDMENT NO. 1TOTHE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND TOTAL COMMUNITYACTION, INC

Advancing Safety And JusticeProject

AMENDMENT NO. 1TOTHE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND TOTAL COMMUNITYACTION, INC

Advancing Safety And JusticeProject

THIS FIRSTAMENDMENT (the Amendment”) is enteredinto by andbetween theCityofNew Orleans, represented by Joseph W. Threat,Sr.,Chief Administrative Officer(the “City”), andTotal Community Action, Inc., represented by ThelmaH.French, Presidentand CEO(the “Subrecipient”). TheCityand theSubrecipientmay sometimeseachbe referred to as a“Party,” andcollectively,asthe Parties.” The Agreement is effective as of date of October 1, 2025 (the Effective Date”).

RECITALS

and advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as LIVEOAK PLAN‐TATION ES‐TATES, ADDI‐TION 3, andac‐cordingtoa re‐subdivision of Tract“U2” andTract “D2”, allinaccor‐dancewithPlan of Subdivision forLiveOak Plantation Es‐tates, Addition 3, made by Krebs, LaSalle, LeMieuxConsul‐

LeMieux Consul tants, Inc., datedApril 7, 2006, recorded in therecords of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as Instrument at Instrument No 10648933, COB 3172, folio 557, andbeing more fully describedas follows, to wit: LOT282, SQUARE 5, LIVE OAKPLANTA‐TION ESTATES SUBDIVISION, ADDITION 3, Jef‐ferson Parish Louisiana.

Improvements thereonbear themunicipal dd 9501

BY:_ LATOYA CANTRELL,MAYOR

Executed on this of 2025

FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED: Law Department

By:_ Printed Name:

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTERASSOCIATION

BY:_ MOLLI COOK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FEDERAL TAXI.D

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC CLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE:November 28, 2025 NOCP 8800

the municipal address9501 BlackCherry Lane Westwego, LA 70094.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

168021-586753-nov 28-1t $221.76

WHEREAS,onOctober 30,2024, andeffective October 1, 2024 theCityand theSubrecipiententered into aSubrecipient Agreement forthe Advancing Safety andJusticeProject forthe Subrecipientto provide support funding to variouscommunity-based organization that will support advocacy,education,community engagement,program andservicestoequitably reducethe footprintand impactofmass incarcerationinNew Orleansinthe wake of Covid-19Pandemic, by implementing thestrategiesdefined in the“Blueprint to Advance Safety andJustice” (the Agreement”);and WHEREAS,the City andthe Subrecipient, each having theauthority to do so, desiretoenter into this Amendment to extend theterm of the Agreement forthe continuityofservices. NOW THEREFORE,for goodand valuableconsideration, theCity and the Subrecipient amend the Agreement as follows:

1. Extension.InaccordancewithArticleVI, Section B, the term of the Agreement is extendedfor an additional one (1) year and (3) months from October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

Convicted Felon Statement.The Subrecipient swearsthat it complies with City Code

other than abona fide employee working for it, any fee, commission,percentage, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon or resultingfromthis Amendment.

4. Prior TermsBinding.Except as otherwise provided by this Amendment, the termsand conditions of the Agreement remain in fullforce and effect. 5.

Executed

FORM

Law Department

By:_

Printed Name:

APPROVED:

TOTALCOMMUNITY ACTION,INC.

BY:_ THELMA H. FRENCH, PRESIDENTAND CEO

FEDERAL TAXI.D

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE:November 28, 2025 NOCP 8804

JEFFREY A. JONES

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, November 28, 2025

Oct-24-nov28-2t $92

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA

NO:865-303

REGIONSBANK D/B/AREGIONS

MORTGAGE VERSUS CODY CLARE VEGA

ACERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, advan‐tages and appurte‐nances there‐untobelonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in HARLEM PARK‐WAY, in SQUARE NO.4, which square is bounded by Bore Street, RidgelakeDrive WhiteStreet andthe property line of Metairie Lawn Subdivision, which lotisdes‐ignatedasLOT F on a plan by R. P. Rordam,C.E datedNovem‐ber5,1940, im‐provements lo‐cated April2, 1941, acopyof which is an‐nexedtoanact before MayerL Dresner, Notary Public datedOctober 4, 1941,and ac‐cordingthereto said LotF com‐mences at adis‐tanceof 110 feet from thecornerof Bore Street and RidgelakeDrive andmeasures thence 42 feet fronton Bore Street, same width in therear, by a depth between equaland parallel linesof 120 feet.Ac‐cordingtoa sur‐veybyGilbert Kelly Couturie, Inc. dated January11, 1973, acopyof which is an‐nexedtoanact before Henry O'Connor, Jr., Notary Public datedJanuary 22, 1973,saidlot hasthe same location,desig‐nation, boundariesand measurements hereinaboveset forth.

This sale is sub ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

JEREMYL NUS‐LOCH Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: August 29, 2025 October3,2025 aug29-oct3-2t $89

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:862-510 NEWREZ LLC D/B/ASHELL‐POINTMORT‐GAGE SERVIC‐ING VS JOHNELLKIEFF

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJuly30, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceedto sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on De‐cember3,2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. thefollow‐ingdescribed property to wit: ONECERTAIN CONDOMINIUM UNIT,TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGSAND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALLOFTHE RIGHTS,WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BE‐LONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING DESIGNATED AS UNIT 306E OF THECYPRESS PARK TOWN‐HOME CONDO‐MINIUMS,TO‐GETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 0.0150 PERCENTIN ANDTOTHE COMMON ELE‐MENTSOFTHE CONDOMINIUM APPURTENANT THERETO, SITU‐ATED IN THE STATEOF LOUISIANA, IN THE PARISH OF JEF‐FERSON,INTER‐RYTOWN SUBDI‐VISION,SEC‐TION 2, BEING PART OF THE OAKDALESUB‐DIVISION,SEC‐TION "B", FIRST WARD,ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESUR‐VEYOFADOLE ORR, JR. &AS‐SOCIATES,C.E DATEDJUNE3, 1959, REVISED SEPTEMBER16, 1959, ANDSEP‐TEMBER 18, 1959,APPROVED BY THEJEFFER‐SONPARISH COUNCILUNDER ORDINANCE NO.4544, ADOPTEDAPRIL 21, 1960, REGIS‐TEREDINCOB 510, FOLIO 522, PARISH OF JEF‐FERSON, LOUISIANA, ON JULY 20,1960, ANDINPLAN BOOK

outstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ingthe prop‐erty

Theimprove‐mentsbearthe municipalad‐dress306 Terry ParkwayApt E, Terrytown, Louisiana, 70056.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be

must be Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit ZacharyGarrett Young Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, N b 28

VRMTGASSET TRUST VS TRACIE JO STIGLER(A/K/A TRACIE J. STIGLER)

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:868-346

This sale is sub‐

BOOK 39, FOLIO 65,OF‐FICE OF THE CLERKOF COURT, PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA, WHICHSAID PROPERTYIS MORE PARTICU‐LARLYDE‐SCRIBEDAS FOLLOWS, TOWIT: LOTNOS.17-30, BOTH INCLU‐SIVE,INSQUARE NO.23, BOUNDEDBY TERRY PARKWAY, CORALAVENUE, CHERRYBLOS‐SOM LANE, WRIGHT AV‐ENUE, AND HECTOR AV‐ENUE,LOTSNO. 17, 18,19, 20,21 AND22ADJOIN EACH OTHER ANDMEASURE EACH 60 FEET FRONTON TERRY PARK‐WAY, BY A DEPTHOF 136.5FEET BE‐TWEEN EQUAL ANDPARALLEL LINES, BY A WIDTHINTHE REAR OF 64.41 FEET.LOT NO.22 LIES NEARER TO ANDCOM‐MENCES AT A DISTANCE OF 79.21 FEET FROM THE CORNER OF TERRYPARK‐WAYAND CORALAVENUE. LOTNO. 23 FORMSTHE CORNER OF TERRYPARK‐WAYAND CORALAVENUE, AND MEASURES 79.21 FEET FRONTON TERRY PARK‐WAY, BY ADEPTH ANDFRONT ON CORALAVENUE, AND MEASURES 79.21FEET FRONTON TERRY PARK‐WAY, BY A DEPTHAND FRONTON CORALAVENUE OF 136.51 FEET,BY ADEPTH ALONG THEOPPOSITE SIDELINE OF 136.50 FEET BY AWIDTH IN THEREAROF 86.87 FEET.LOT NO.24FORMS THECORNER OF CHERRY BLOSSOMLANE ANDCORAL AV‐ENUE ANDMEA‐SURES80FEET FRONTON CHERRYBLOS‐SOMLANE, BY A DEPTHALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDE LINEOF110 FEET,BYA WIDTHINTHE REAR OF 74.51 FEET.LOTSNOS 25, 26,27AND 28 ADJOIN EACH OTHERAND MEASUREEACH 62FEETFRONT ON CHERRY BLOSSOMLANE, BY ADEPTH OF 110 FEET BE‐TWEEN EQUAL ANDPARALLEL LINES,BYA WIDTHINTHE REAR OF58.76 FEET.LOT NO.25 LIES NEARER TO ANDCOM‐MENCES AT A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET FROM THE CORNER OF CHERRY BLOS‐SOMLANEAND CORALAVENUE. LOT NO.29 ADJOINSLOT NO.28AND MEASURES 53 FEET FRONTON CHERRY BLOS‐SOM LANE,BYA DEPTHALONG THESIDELINE NEARERTO CORALAVENUE OF110 FEET BY A DEPTHALONG THEOPPOSITE SIDE LINE OF 112.09 FEET;BY A WIDTHINTHE REAR OF 63.30 FEET.LOT NO.30 ADJOINSLOT NO.29AND MEASURES 50 FEET FRONTON CHERRYBLOS‐SOMLANE, BY A DEPTH ALONGTHE SIDE LINE NEARER TO CORALAVENUE OF112.09 FEET, BY A DEPTHALONG THEOPPOSITE SIDE LINEOF 132.57 FEET,BY AWIDTH IN THE REAR OF 83.66 FEET;subject to restrictions, servitudes rights-of-way and outstanding i l i h

OFFICIAL NOTICE

US BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION, NOT IN ITSINDIVID‐UALCAPACITY BUTSOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEEFOR

SAID ORDINANCE would authorizethe Mayor of the City of NewOrleans to enterintoanAmendment to theSubrecipientAgreement (“Agreement”) between theMayor’sOffice of Criminal Justice Coordination andFamily Center of Hope to continueimplementation of the“NewOrleansYouth AssessmentCenter (NOYAC)Project,” andtoextendthe Subrecipient Agreement’s term forone (1)yearand five (5)days as more fullyset forth in theformattached hereto as Exhibit“A” andmade apart hereof.

Said ordinance maybeseeninfullinthe Office of theClerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall,1300PerdidoStreet.

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC

CLERKOFCOUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: November 28,2025 NOCP 8797

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,314

EXHIBIT A

AMENDMENT NO. 1TOTHE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND FAMILYCENTEROFHOPE

New Orleans YouthAssessment Center (NOYAC) Project

AMENDMENT NO. 1TOTHE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND FAMILYCENTEROFHOPE

New Orleans YouthAssessment Center (NOYAC) Project

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (the Amendment”) is enteredinto by and between theCityofNew Orleans, represented by Joseph W. Threat,Sr.,Chief Administrative Officer(the“City”), andFamilyCenter ofHope, represented by Patricia Watson,Chief Executive Officer(the Subrecipient”).The City andthe Subrecipientmay sometimeseach be referred to as a“Party,” andcollectively,asthe “Parties.” The Agreement is effective as of date of December 27,2025(the“Effective Date”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS,onDecember 27,2024, theCityand theSubrecipient enteredintoaSubrecipientAgreement forthe NationalYouth Assessment Center (NOYAC)Project (the Agreement”);and

WHEREAS,the City andthe Subrecipient, each having theauthority to do so, desiretoenter into this Amendment to extend theterm of the Agreement forthe continuityofservices.

NOW THEREFORE,for goodand valuableconsideration, theCity andthe Subrecipientamend theAgreement as follows:

1. Extension.Inaccordancewith ArticleVI, Section Bofthe Agreement,the term is extended foranadditionalone (1)year and five (5)days from December 27,2025, throughDecember 31, 2026

OFFICIAL NOTICE

PublicNoticeishereby given that theCouncil of theCityofNew Orleans

will consider at itsregularmeetingofDecember 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., to be held either via video conferenceorinthe CouncilChamber,CityHall, 1300 PerdidoStreet, Room 1E07,the adoptionofOrdinance Calendar No.35,316introducedatthe meetingofNovember 20,2025.

SAID ORDINANCE would authorizethe Mayor of the City of NewOrleans to enterintoAmendment No.2toa previously executedCooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA)between theCityofNew Orleans(“City”), andVolunteers of AmericaSoutheast Louisiana, Inc., relative to public purpose of providing medical respite to unhousedindividuals in New Orleansbymanaging andreservingfour(4) respite beds to provide respite care to theunhoused population in NewOrleans, desiretomodify theprovisions of the CEA andextendthe term thereof foranadditional 12 monthsasmorefully set forth in the Amendment No.2formattached hereto as Exhibit“A” andmade apart hereof.

Said ordinance maybeseeninfullinthe Office of theClerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall,1300PerdidoStreet.

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC

CLERKOFCOUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: November 28,2025 NOCP 8801

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO. 35,316 EXHIBIT A AMENDMENT NUMBER2TOTHE

COOPERATIVEENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THECITY OF NEWORLEANSAND VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA, INC

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AMENDMENT NO. 2TOCOOPERATIVEENDEAVORAGREEMENT CITYOFNEW ORLEANS AND VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA, INC

MEDICAL RESPITE

THIS SECOND AMENDMENT is made andentered into by and

between the City of NewOrleans, represented by LaToya Cantrell, Mayor (the “City”), andVolunteers of AmericaSoutheast Louisiana, Inc., represented by Voris Vigee,Presidentand ChiefExecutive Officer (the “Contractor”). The City andthe Contractor maysometimesbe collectively referred to as the“Parties.” This Amendment is effective as of December 11,2025(the“Effective Date”). WHEREAS,the City andthe Contractor arepartiestoa cooperative endeavor agreement, effective December 11,2024, to provide medical respite to unhousedindividuals in NewOrleans(the“Agreement”); WHEREAS,the Agreement wasamendedonMay 14,2025, to make acorrection to theAgreement (the First Amendment”); WHEREAS,the City andthe Contractor,eachhavingthe

public auction, at theJefferson Parish Sheriff's Ofﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, on De‐cember 3, 2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. thefollow‐ingdescribed property to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, andall of the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances andadvantages h b

2. Convicted Felon Statement. The Subrecipient swearsthat it complies with City Code Section 2-8(c). No Subrecipient principal, member,orofficerhas,withinthe preceding five years, been convicted of, or pled guilty to, afelony understate or federal statutesfor embezzlement, theft of public funds,

3. Non-Solicitation Statement.The Subrecipient swearsthat it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than abona fide employee working solely for it, to solicitorsecure thisAmendment. The Subrecipient has not paid or agreed to pay any person, other than abona fide employee working for it, any fee, commission,percentage, gift,

CITY OF NEWORLEANS

BY:_

and advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in Greenlawn Ter‐race Subdivision, in SQUARE NO.138, bounded by Cal‐iforniaAvenue 37thStreet (formerly19th Street), Col‐oradoAvenue (side) and36th Street (side) (formerly18th Street), desig‐natedasLOT "U", allinaccor‐dancewiththe survey of Adloe Orr, Jr.& Associates,Civil i

execute thisAmendment.

JOSEPH W. THREAT, SR., CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Executed on this _of_ _, 2025 FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED: Law Department

By:_

Printed Name:

FAMILY CENTEROFHOPE

BY:_ PATRICIAWATSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

FEDERAL TAXI.D [END OF AMENDMENT]

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC CLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE:November 28, 2025 NOCP 8798

delivered a manuallysigned copy of this Amendment. [SIGNATURES CONTAINEDONNEXTPAGE] [The remainder of this pageisintentionally leftblank] IN WITNESSWHEREOF,the City and the Contractor, through their duly authorized representatives, execute this Amendment.

CITY OF NEWORLEANS

FEDERAL TAXI.D

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC CLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE:November 28, 2025 NOCP 8802

Associates Civil Engineers, datedNovem‐ber9,1959, which said lot commences at a distance of 250 feet from the corner of Cali‐fornia Avenue and37thStreet and measures thence 50 feet from thecorner of California Av‐enue,the same in width in therear, by a depth of 120 feet between equaland paral‐lellines,all in accordance with thesurvey ofJ.L.Fontcu‐berta, Surveyor, datedMarch 13, 1970.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price isdue at the time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or PersonalCheck with irrevocable Bank Letter of Credit

AMYR.ORTIS Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, November 28, 2025

Oct-24-nov28-2t $93

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:867-108

ATHENE ANNU‐

ITYAND LIFE COMPANY VERSUS CLIFFORD GREEN,JR. By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJuly30, 2025, Ihave seizedand will proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on De‐cember3,2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. thefollow‐ingdescribed property to wit:

Onecertain lot of ground to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, andall of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, Stateof Louisiana, and identiﬁed as fol‐lows:

Lot2-A-1, Square E, Esprit at Stonebridge Exension,asper that plan of resubdivisionby Charles M. John‐son, Johnson Professional Land Surveyors, L.S. datedJuly14, 2004, showing theresubdivi‐sion of Square E, Lots 1-A, 2-A, 3and 24, Esprit at Stone‐bridge Exten‐sion,into

sion, into Square E, Lots 1A-1, 2-A-1, and3A, approved by theJefferson Parish Council under ordinance no.22330, adoptedNo‐vember17, 2004, ﬁledunder instrument no 10471318 in COB 3136, folio 304.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

DENNISWIG‐GINS,JR Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, November 28, 2025

Oct-24-nov 28-2t $81

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:865-720 STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS THEUNOPENED SUCCESSIONOF SUZANNE M. RE‐LYVELD,DE‐CEASED

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJuly29, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceedto sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on De‐cember3,2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. thefollow‐ingdescribed property to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthere‐untobelonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofnow designated as AMES GARDENSEX‐TENSIONSUBDI‐VISION,inac‐cordance with a plan of subdivi‐sionby J. J. Krebs& Sons,Inc dated March11, 1980, approved by the JeffersonParish CouncilbyOrdi‐nanceNo. 143121, dated April23, 1980, registered in COB981, folio 614, andasper ActofDedica‐tion before Odom B. Heebe, Notary Public datedJune 17, 1980, regis‐teredinCOB 983, folio 634, said lotbeing more particu‐larly described as followstowit:

E Ames Blvd Buccaneer Drive andAmesBlvd. Said lotforms thecorner of Kirkwood Drive and Ames blvd., and measures 69.78 feet frontKirk‐wood Drivewith awidth in the rearof 97.27 feet,a frontand depth on Ames Blvd of88.72 feet and adepth on the opposite side line of 84.35 feet

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or PersonalCheck with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

FOERSTNERG MEYER Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, November 28, 2025

Oct-24-nov 28-2t $92

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:865-716

LIBERTY BANK ANDTRUST COMPANY VS COLIN ROCKE

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, ParishofJeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, dated June 12, 2025,I have seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOfﬁce Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on De‐cember3,2025 at 10 o'clock a.m. thefollow‐ingdescribed property to wit: Acertain piece or portionof ground,to‐gether with all the buildings andimprove‐ments thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances and advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State ofLouisiana,in that part thereofknown as HARAHAN CITY SUBDIVISION, beinga resubdi‐vision approved by theCityof Harahan, regis‐teredin COB3200 folio 666, EntryNo. 10755474, and accordingto which said lot thereonis designated as LOT124-Aof SQUARE N-2. Theimprove‐mentsthereon bear theMunici‐palNo. 726 Oak Street,Harahan, Louisiana 701231

terests mort gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- 10% down balancein 30 days

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certiﬁed Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

WA MAIORANA,JR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: October24, 2025, November 28, 2025

Oct-24-nov28-2t $75

CIVILDISTRICTCOURT

STATEOFLOUISIANA

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FORAUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Whereasthe Co-Adminis‐tratricies of theabove Estate,has made appli‐cation to theCourt for thesaleofthe immov‐able property hereinafter described, to-wit: ACERTAIN LOTORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with allthe build‐ings andimprovements thereon, andall rights ways,privileges, servi‐tudesand advantages thereuntobelonging or in anywiseappertaining situated in theTHIRD DISTRICT of theCITYOF NEWORLEANS,in SQUARE 170, LOT4 Improvements thereon bear municipalnumber 727-29 Montegut St UPON THEFOLLOWING TERMSAND CONDITIONS TO-WIT: $180,000 DOLLARS, ALL CASH,ONTHE TERMS ANDCONDITIONSASSET FORTHINTHE AGREE‐MENT TO PURCHASE OR SELL, ACOPYOFWHICH IS ATTACHED TO THEPE‐

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby giventhatthe Council of theCity of NewOrleans

will consider at itsregular meetingofDecember4,2025at10:00 a.m., to be held either viavideoconferenceorinthe Council Chamber,City Hall, 1300 PerdidoStreet, Room 1E07,the adoption of OrdinanceCalendarNo. 35,311introduced at themeetingofNovember20, 2025

SAIDORDINANCE wouldauthorize theMayor of theCity of NewOrleans to enterintoanAmendmenttothe Subrecipient Agreement(“Agreement”) between theNew OrleansPoliceDepartment (NOPD)and Washer Hill LipscombCabanissArchitecture(LA) LLCtocontinue to implement the “CrimeLaboratory Forensic Biology Redesign Project,”and to extend the Subrecipient Agreement’stermbyone (1)yearand two(2) days as more fullyset forthinthe form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”and made apart hereof

Said ordinancemay be seen in full in theOffice of theClerk of Council, Room 1E09,City Hall,1300Perdido Street.

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATIONDATE: November 28,2025 NOCP 8791

OFFICIAL NOTICE CAL. NO.35,311 EXHIBITA

AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THESUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BY ANDBETWEEN THECITYOFNEW ORLEANS AND WASHER HILLLIPSCOMB CABANISSARCHITECTURE (LA) LLC

RFQNo. 4086 |CrimeLaboratoryForensic Biology Redesign

AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THESUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BY ANDBETWEEN THECITYOFNEW ORLEANS AND WASHER HILLLIPSCOMB CABANISSARCHITECTURE (LA) LLC

RFQNo. 4086 |CrimeLaboratoryForensic Biology Redesign

THIS FIRSTAMENDMENT (the Amendment”) is enteredintoby and betweenthe City of NewOrleans, representedbyJoseph W. Threat, Sr Chief AdministrativeOfficer(the“City”),and Washer HillLipscomb CabanissArchitecture(LA) LLC, representedbyMicah Morgan,Partner (the “Subrecipient”).The City and theSubrecipient maysometimes each be referred to as a“Party,” andcollectively,asthe Parties.” This AmendmentiseffectiveasofDecember30, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) RECITALS

WHEREAS,onDecember30, 2024,the City and theSubrecipient enteredintoa Subrecipient Agreementfor thedesign andconstruction documents forthe renovationofthe NewOrleansCrime Laboratory (the Agreement”); and WHEREAS,the City and theSubrecipient,eachhaving theauthority to do so,desire to enterintothisAmendmenttoextendthe term of the Agreementfor thecontinuityofservices.

NOWTHEREFORE,for good andvaluable consideration, theCity and theSubrecipient amendthe Agreementasfollows:

1. Extension.PursuanttoArticleVII,Section (B)ofthe Agreement, the termisextendedbyanadditionalone (1)yearand two(2) days,fromthe EffectiveDate throughDecember30, 2026

OFFICIALNOTICE

PublicNoticeishereby given that theCouncil of theCityofNew Orleans will consideratits regular meetingofDecember4,2025at10:00 a.m., to be held either via video conferenceorinthe CouncilChamber, City Hall 1300 PerdidoStreet, Room 1E07, the adoption of Ordinance Calendar No.35,312introducedatthe meetingofNovember20, 2025

SAID ORDINANCE wouldauthorizethe Mayor of the City of NewOrleans to enterintoanAmendment to theSubrecipient Agreement (“Agreement”) between theChief Administrative Office (CAO)and OrleansParish

Communication Districttocontinue to facilitate the“FireStation Alerting System Project”and to extend theSubrecipient Agreement’sterm for fourteen months as more fullyset forth in theformattached hereto as Exhibit“A” andmade apart hereof.

Said ordinance maybeseeninfullinthe Office of theClerk of Council, Room 1E09, City Hall,1300PerdidoStreet.

LORA W. JOHNSON, LMMC, MMC CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE: November28, 2025 NOCP8793

OFFICIALNOTICE CAL. NO. 35,312

EXHIBIT A AMENDMENT NO. 2TOTHE SUBRECIPIENTAGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND ORLEANS PARISHCOMMUNICATION DISTRICT Fire Station Alerting System (FSAS) Project

AMENDMENT NO. 2TOTHE SUBRECIPIENTAGREEMENT

BETWEEN THECITY OF NEWORLEANS AND ORLEANS PARISHCOMMUNICATION DISTRICT Fire Station Alerting System (FSAS) Project THIS SECONDAMENDMENT (the Amendment”) is entered into by andbetween theCityofNew Orleans,represented by Joseph W. Threat,Sr.,Chief Administrative Officer(the“City”), andOrleans Parish Communication District, represented by Karl Fasold,Executive Director (“OPCD”or“Subrecipient”). TheCityand theSubrecipient maysometimeseachbereferred to as a“Party,” andcollectively,asthe Parties.” The Agreement is effective as of October 26,2025, City (the Effective Date”). RECITALS

IS ATTACHED TO THE PE TITION ON FILE Notice is hereby givento allparties whomitmay concern, includingthe heirsand creditorsofthe decedent herein,and of this estate,beordered to make anyopposition which they have or may have to such application, at anytime, priortothe issuance of theorder or judgment authorizing, approvingand homolo‐gating such application andthatsuchorder or judgment maybeissued afterthe expiration of seven(7) days,fromthe date of thelastpublica‐tion of such notice,all in accordance with law. BY ORDEROFTHE COURT,

IN THEMATTEROF THESUCCESSION OF ROBERT BAILEY ACOMB, JR. NO.2021-06495 “B-5 CIVILDISTRICTCOURT FOR THEPARISHOFORLEANS

LOT1,SQUARE 1, is bounded by Kirkwood Drive, E. Ames Blvd.,

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐

WHEREAS,onOctober 26,2023, theCityand OPCD enteredinto asubrecipient agreementfor OPCD to facilitate theFireStation Alerting System Project (“FSASProject”), fundedbythe American Rescue Plan Actinresponsestothe Covid-19 Pandemic, whichinvolvesOPCD creating acomprehensive, city -wide fire station alertingsystem foruse in OPCD’semergency communicationscenterand in theNew Orleans FireDepartment’sthirty-four fire stations (the “Agreement”); WHEREAS,onOctober 10,2024, andeffective October 26,2024, theCityand OPCD enteredintoanamendmenttoextendthe term of theAgreement forthe continuity of services (“Amendment No.1”);and WHEREAS,the City andthe OPCD, each having theauthorityto do so, desiretoenter into this Amendment to extend theterm of the Agreement forthe continuityofservices.

2. Convicted Felon Statement.The Subrecipient swears that it complies withCityCode Section 2-8(c). No Subrecipient principal, member, or officer has, within thepreceding five years,been convicted of, or pled guilty to,afelony under state or federal statutesfor embezzlement,theft of public funds, bribery,orfalsification or destruction of public records.

3. Non-Solicitation Statement.The Subrecipient swears that it has not employed or retained any company or person, otherthan abona fide employee working solely for it,tosolicit or securethis Amendment. The Subrecipient has not paid or agreed to pay any person, otherthan abona fide employee working for it,any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any otherconsiderationcontingent upon or resulting from this Amendment.

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS BY:_ JOSEPH W. THREAT, SR., CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Executed on this day of 2025.

FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED: Law Department By:

4. Prior Terms Binding.Except as otherwise provided by this Amendment, theterms and conditions of theAgreement,asamended, remain in fullforce and effect.

5. Counterparts.This Amendment may be executedinone or more counterparts,eachofwhich shall be deemed to be an original copy of this Amendment, but all

PrintedName: WASHER HILL LIPSCOMB CABANISSARCHITECTURE (LA) LLC

BY:_ MICAH MORGAN,PARTNER

FEDERAL TAXI.D

LORA W. JOHNSON,LMMC,MMC CLERKOFCOUNCIL PUBLICATION DATE: November28, 2025 NOCP 8792

IN WITNESSWHEREOF,the City and theSubrecipient, through their dulyauthorized representatives, execute this Amendment.

168017-586749-nov 28-1t $221.76

NOWTHEREFORE,for good and valuable consideration, the City and the Subrecipient amend the Agreement as follows:

1. Extension In accordance with ArticleVI, Section (B) of the Agreement, the term is extendedfor an additional one year,two months,and sixdaysfromOctober 26, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

2. Convicted Felon Statement.The Subrecipient swearsthat it complies with City Code Section 2-8(c). No Subrecipient principal, member,orofficerhas,withinthe preceding five years, been convicted of, or pled guilty to, afelony understate or federal statutes for embezzlement, theft of public funds, bribery, or falsification or destruction of publicrecords

3. Non-Solicitation Statement.The Subrecipient swearsthat it has not employed or retained any companyorperson, other than abona fide employee workingsolelyfor it,tosolicitorsecure thisAmendment. The Subrecipient has not paid or agreed to pay any person, other than abona fide employee workingfor it,any fee, commission, percentage,gift, or any other consideration contingent upon or resultingfromthis Amendment.

4. Prior TermsBinding.Except as otherwise provided by this Amendment, the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as amended, remain in fullforce and effect.

5. Electronic Signatureand Delivery.The Parties agree that amanuallysigned copy of this Amendmentand any other document(s) attachedtothis Amendmentdelivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmissionshall be deemed to havethe same legaleffect as deliveryofanoriginal signed copy of this Amendment. No legally binding obligation shall be created with respect to aParty untilsuchParty has delivered or caused to be delivered amanuallysigned copy of this Amendment. [SIGNATURES CONTAINEDONNEXTPAGE] [The remainder of this pageisintentionallyleftblank.] IN WITNESSWHEREOF,the City and the Subrecipient, through their dulyauthorized representatives, execute thisAmendment.

CITY OF NEWORLEANS

BY:_ JOSEPH W. THREAT, SR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Executed on this _of_ ,2025

FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED:

Law Department

By:_

Printed Name:

ORLEANS PARISH COMMUNICATION DISTRICT

BY:_ KARL FASOLD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FEDERAL TAXI.D

LORA W. JOHNSON,LMMC, MMC

CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATE:November 28, 2025

NOCP 8794