The Times-Picayune 11-29-2025

“Bayou Classicissomuch more than justa footballgame. It’s areunion.”

U.S. REP.TROyCARTER, D-NewOrleans

State Universityand SouthernUniversity

look for merchandise

and Loyola Avenue on Friday

BayouClassic unites

generationsoffamilies

Fans,alums flocktoeventssurrounding annualfaceoff

BY DESIREE STENNETT Staff writer

The first time ChantellWallis brought her son to see Grambling State take on Southern University forthe annual BayouClassic, he was just 3months old.

ä BAYOU

CLASSIC: Southernvs. Grambling, 1p.m., NBC

Still ababy,she wanted D’Vante to don Grambling State University’s blackand goldand get atasteofwhat sheexperienced when she played clarinet in the Tiger MarchingBand in the ’90s. Decades later,D’VanteWallis is now 32, and attending the Classic is still their tradition.

“I feel like Inever left,”hesaid.

“I’m part of the family.”

Since Chantell Wallis moved back to Baton Rouge last year after many years in Missouri, she’sonly missed two Grambling games.Her support runs deep, she said,but it’sabout more than just whowins. It’s about

family,education and alovefor her alma mater

“My sister went to Southern,” shesaidasher family anda college friend wandered through asea of vendors selling itemsbranded with both universities. “Even though we

have the competition, in the end we’re all going to hug because we’re allfamily and that’swhat it’sall about.” Even though neither school is in

ä See

page 5A

La.dodges hurricanes in 2025 season

BY KASEYBUBNASH Staff writer

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season comes to aclose Sundayasthe latest in along line to see above-average tropical storm activity,but an unusual set of circumstances left Louisiana and much of the nation unscathed.

For thefirst time in 10 years, this season will endwithout ahurricane landfall in theU.S.Only one named storm,Tropical Storm Chantal, hit the country this year,bringing gusty winds, heavy rainfall and millions in damages to the Carolinas in early July.Tropical Storm Barry,whichhit Mexico in June, was this year’sonly system to reach the Gulf Louisiana neverfound itself within aforecast cone. But despite the quiet in nearby waters and another midseason lull in tropical activity,the hurricanes that wereable to form developedanexplosive strength, eventually bringingthe season

consider it above-averagefor activity ä See HURRICANES, page 5A

La.veteranspushing for psychedelic-assisted treatment

BY SAM KARLIN Staff writer

Retired Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis spent adecadeslong career climbing the ranks of the Army, deploying in 2004 to Iraqand returning home to eventually serve as the leader of the Louisiana National Guard under twogovernors during major hurricanes, floods and other disasters.

Buthefound himselfinunusual territory earlier this year,ashetrekked alongside other veteranstoaclinic in Mexico. Theyall sought the same opportunity: achance to ingest apowerful psychedelic from Africa called ibogaine, which is illegal in the U.S. Curtisand his sonhad traveledtoTijuanaas part of an ongoing pilgrimage of military veter-

ä See VETERANS, page 4A

SuspectinNationalGuard shooting facing murder charge

BY COLLIN BINKLEY andBEN FINLEY Associated Press

WASHINGTON Chargesagainst the man accused of shootingtwo National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the U.S.attorneyfor the District of Columbia announced Friday,while investigators continue to seek amotive and the U.S. government announced ahalt to all asylum decisions.

Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24 were hospitalized in critical condition after the Wednesday afternoon shooting near the White House.Trump announced Thursday evening that Beckstrom had died.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’soffice

said the charges against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a29-year-oldAfghannational who worked with the CIA during the Afghanistan War, now include one count of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed.

Beckstrom and Wolfe were deployed with theWest Virginia National Guard as part of President Donald Trump’s crime-fighting mission that federalized the D.C. police force. Thepresident also has deployed or tried to deploy National Guard members to other cities to assist with hismass deportation efforts buthas faced court challenges. Trump calledthe shooting a“ter-

rorist attack” and criticized the Biden administrationfor enabling Afghans whoworkedwithU.S.forces during the Afghanistan Wartoenter the U.S. Thepresident has said he wants to “permanently pause migration”from poorer nations andexpel millions of immigrants from thecountry ThedirectorofU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow saidina post on thesocial platform X that all asylum decisions will be paused “until we can ensurethat everyalien is vetted andscreened to the maximum degree possible.”

In an interview on FoxNews, Pirro saidthereare “manycharges to

ä See SHOOTING, page 4A

ASSOCIATEDPRESS PHOTOByRAHMATGUL National Guard troops

STAFF PHOTOSByENAN CHEDIAK

Grambling

fans

ahead of the BayouClassic in a street market on the corner of PoydrasStreet

Michelle Howell looksatGrambling merchandise at astreet market on Friday.

CLASSIC,

BRIEFS FROM WIRE REPORTS

College student flying to Texas deported instead CONCORD,N.H. Acollegefreshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Hondurasinviolationofacourt order,according to her attorney Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, had already passed through securityatBoston Logan International Airport on Nov.20when shewas told therewas an issue withher boarding pass, said attorney Todd Pomerleau.The Babson College student was then detained by immigration officials and within two days senttoTexas and then Honduras, the country she left at age 7.

“She’s absolutely heartbroken,” Pomerleau said. “Her college dream hasjustbeenshattered.”

According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an immigrationjudge ordered Lopez Belloza deported in2015. Pomerleau said she wasn’t aware of any removal order, however,and the only record he’sfound indicates hercase was closed in 2017.

The day after Lopez Belloza was arrested, afederal judge issuedanemergency order prohibiting the government from moving her out of Massachusetts or the United States for at least 72 hours. ICE did not respond to an email Friday from The AssociatedPress seeking comment about violating that order Russian authorities ban Human Rights Watch

Russian authorities on Friday outlawed Human RightsWatch as an “undesirable organization,” alabel that under a2015 law makes involvement with such organizations acriminal offense.

The designation meansthe international human rights group must stop all work in Russia, and opens those who cooperate with or support the organization to prosecution.

The decision by the Russian prosecutor general’soffice is the latest move in an unrelenting crackdown on Kremlin critics, journalists and activists,which hasintensifiedtounprecedented levels since Moscow’sfull-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

In aseparate statementonFriday,the office said it was opening acase against Russianfeminist punk band Pussy Riot that would designate the group as an extremist organization.

Meanwhile, on Thursday,Russia’s Supreme Court designated the Anti-Corruption Foundation set up by the late opposition activistAlexei Navalnyas a terrorist group. The ruling targeted the foundation’sU.S.-registeredentity,which became the focal point for the group when the original Anti-Corruption Foundation was designated an “undesirable organization” by the Russian governmentin2021

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Apple Store

NEW YORK Cops arrested four protesterswho tried to block the entrance of the Midtown Apple Store during aBlack Friday sale, police said.

Acoalition of about 70 protesters, including pro-Palestinian demonstrators, holding signs reading, “Think before you buy” and “Israel is killing children,” and waving Palestinian flags, stopped outside theApple Store across from Central Park, where salespersons were offeringApple gift cards of up to $250 for each purchase as part of aBlack Friday promotion.

Four protesters were handcuffedand detained.Charges were not immediately filed, an NYPD spokesman said.

The protesters claimed the tech giant benefits from exploitative cobalt mining in the Congo, andalso slammed Apple’s ties to ICE and President Donald Trump. The demonstration occurred not far from the Park East Synagogue, where pro-Palestinian protesters on Nov.19 held a tumultuous rally at which participants screamed“Intifada!” “Deathtothe IDF!” and“Resistance!Take another settler out!” as members of Nefesh B’Nefesh —an organizationthat assists Jewish immigration to Israel from the U.S. and Canada were holding aprogram inside.

Deathtollhits128 in Hong Kong fire

8morearrestedovertowers’ renovation

BY DAVID RISINGand CHANHO-HIM Associated Press

HONG KONG Hong Kongfirefighters found dozens more bodies Friday in an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of ahigh-rise complex where a massive fire engulfed seven buildings, and authorities arrested another eight people involvedinthe towers’renovation.The deathtollinone of thecity’s deadliest blazes rose to 128, andmany remain unaccounted for

Firstresponders found that somefire alarmsinthe complex, which housed many olderpeople, did not sound when tested,saidAndy Yeung, the director of Hong Kong FireServices, though he did notsay how many werenot working or if others were.

Theblaze jumped rapidly fromone building to the next as foam panels and bamboo scaffoldingcovered in netting apparently installed by aconstruction companycaughtfire.

Authorities on Friday arrested seven men andone woman,ranging in age from 40 to 63, including scaffolding subcontractors, directors of an engineering consultantcompany and project managers supervisingthe renovation, the Independent Commission Against Corruption said in astatement.

On Friday,crews prioritized apartments from which they had received emergency calls during the blaze but were unabletoreachinthe hours that the fire burned out of control, Derek Armstrong Chan, adeputy director of

Hong KongFire Services, toldreporters

It took firefighters aday to bring thefire under control, and it was not fully extinguished until Friday morning —some 40 hours after it started.

Even twodaysafter thefirebegan, smoke continued to drift out of the charred skeletonsofthe buildingsfrom theoccasional flare-up.

Some 200people remain unaccounted for,Secretary for Security Chris Tang told reporters.Thatincludes89bodies thathave not yet been identified. Yet morebodies might be recovered, authorities said, though crews have finished a search for anyone living trapped inside.

More than 2,300 firefighters and medical personnel wereinvolved in theoperation, and 12 firefighterswereamong the79people injured, Yeung said. One firefighter was alsokilled, he had said previously Katy Lo,70, aresidentofWangFuk Court, was not home when thefire started Wednesday.She rushed back roughly an hour later tosee that the blaze had spread toher building.

“That’smyhome.…I still can’treally believe what happened,”LosaidonFridayasshe registeredfor government assistance for affected households. “This all still feels like abad dream.”

Police said theyfound highly flammable plastic foam panels attached to the windows on each floor of theone unaffected tower.The panels were believed to have been installed by the construction companybut thepurpose was not clear

Louvre to increase ticket pricefor non-EU visitors

BYSYLVIE CORBET Associated Press

PARIS Paris’ Louvremuseum has approved aticket hike from$25 to $37for non-European visitors from Januaryto help financeanoverhaulofthe building whose degradation has been exposed by theOct. 19 crown jewelsheist

The measure comes as other major cultural sites across the country,including the PalaceofVersailles, are considering similar moves to bring extra money needed for costly maintenance and renovation

TheLouvre ticketing changes come as partofadecade-long plan to modernize the museum. Security breaches that allowed the $102 million theft highlighted theurgency of thesituation.

On Friday,asuspect in the Louvre robbery was handedpreliminary charges of theft byanorganized gang and criminal conspiracy,the Paris prosecutor saidFriday,meaning allfourallegedmembers of the team caught on camera stealing thejewels are in custody

From Jan. 14, nationals from outside theEuropean Union will have to pay $12 more. The measure was approved Thursdaybythe Louvregoverning board. Nationals from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,countries that signed up to the European Economic Area agreement, will beexempted from the hike.

In 2024, the Louvrewelcomed 8.7 millionsvisitors,77% of them foreigners Topnationalities include people from the U.S.(13%), China(6%)and Britain (5%), who will beaffected by theprice hikes.

Earlierthismonth,Louvredirector Laurence des Carsannounced morethan 20 emergency measures have started being implemented following the robbery

She said the Louvre’slatestoverhaul in the1980s is now technically obsolete.

The cost for the so-called “Louvre New Renaissance” plan is estimated at up to $933 million to modernizeinfrastructure, ease crowding andgive the famed Mona Lisaadedicated gallery by 2031.

Some have arguedthat such apolicy could be counterproductive if it leads to afall in the number of visitors. Butother institutions see it as apotential solution.

Thenew policy,championed by conservative Culture Minister Rachida Dati,could be extendedtoother major cultural sites across France. The Palace of Versailles is considering a$3.50 hike fornon-EU visitors.

Extra fees for internationalvisitors arenot unusual in many countries across theworld,often driven by theneedto increaserevenue to match the costs of maintaining heritage sites.

In theUnited States, the National Park Service announced this week it is going to start charging themillions of international tourists who visitU.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter someofthe mostpopular sites, like Yellowstone and Grand Canyon.

The announcementdeclaring “America-first entry fee policies” comes as national parksdeal with thestrainofa major staff reduction and severe budget cuts,along with recovering from damage during therecent government shutdown and significant lost revenue due to fees not being collected during that time.

In its budget this week, theU.K. government announced that British cities wouldbeabletolevya “touristtax”on overnight visitors, similar to fees in cities including Parisand NewYork. The money would help fund services and infrastructure in thecities.

Ally of deposed presidentnamed Guinea-BissauPM

BY ASSANA SAMBU and MARK BANCHEREAU Associated Press

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Friday appointed aclose ally of the deposed president as prime minister, after seizing power following disputed national elections earlier this week.

The country’snew military leader,Gen. Horta Inta-a, announced the appointment of financeminister Ilídio Vieira Té as prime minister in adecree. Vieira Té is aclose ally of the deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, having served as hisparty’s campaign director during thelegislative election on Sunday Soldiers seized power on Wednesday,three days after the closely contested presidential election.Duringthe ongoingmilitary takeover, the president told French media over the phone he hadbeen deposed and arrested.

The opposition claimed that Embaló had“fabricated” the coup to avoid an election defeat in Sunday’svote. The military takeover and the reported arrest of Embaló were manufactured to disrupt electionresults, according to his rival Fernando Dias, who,likeEmbaló,claimed to have wonthe vote.

The former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, who wasinGuineaBissau during the military takeover as thehead of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Election Mission observer group, accused Embaló on Friday of staging a“ceremonial coup” to stay in power

“A military doesn’ttake over governmentsand allowthe sitting president that they overthrew to addresspress conferences andannounce that he has been arrested,” Jonathan told reporters.

Guinea-Bissau, oneof the world’spoorest countries, hasbeen dogged by coups andattempted coups since its independence

from Portugalmorethan 50 years ago, including a coup attempt in October The country of 2.2 million people is known as ahub fordrug trafficking between Latin America and Europe.

The HighMilitary Command on Friday lifted the curfew it imposed during itsmilitary takeover and authorizedthe movement of people and public transportation across allneighborhoods of the capital, Bissau.

Calm hasreturned to the capital, with people and vehicles circulating through the city’sstreets after army checkpoints were lifted. The main stock exchange and markets in outlying districts, as well as commercial banks,have also reopened. Embaló,meanwhile, arrived in neighboring Senegal on Thursdaywitha flight chartered by the Senegalese government.

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday described the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau as a“scheme,” echoing claims that thecoup was manufactured to disrupt electionresults. He called forthe release of arrested opposition members.

“The democraticprocess must be carried through to the endand the results announced,” Sonko saidata parliamentary session.

Late Thursday,the West African regional bloc known as ECOWAS said it is suspending Guinea-Bissau from its decision-makingbodies“until therestoration of fulland effective constitutional order in the country.”

The regional bloc said a mediation team,led by the body’schair and including the presidents of Togo, Cabo Verde and Senegal, will traveltoBissauto “engage theleaders of the coup withaview to ensuringthe full restoration of constitutional order.”

The 15-nation ECOWAS was formed in 1975 to promoteeconomic integration in member states.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By NG HAN GUAN

Burned buildings are shown after a fire that started Wednesday at Wang Fuk Court, a residentialestate in the TaiPodistrict of Hong Kong’sNew Territories, on Friday.

Pope joins patriarchs at historic Christian site

BY NICOLE WINFIELD, ANDREW WILKS and MEHMET GUZEL Associated Press

IZNIK, Turkey Pope Leo XIV joined Eastern and Western patriarchs and priests Friday in commemorating an important anniversary in Christian history, gathering at the site in Turkey of an unprecedented A.D. 325 meeting of bishops to pray that Christians might once again be united.

Leo, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and other Christian leaders met on the shores of Lake Iznik, the site of the Council of Nicaea that produced a creed, or statement of faith, that is still recited by millions of Christians today.

Standing over the ruins of the site, the men recited the creed, which Leo said was “of fundamental importance in the journey that Christians are making toward full communion.”

“In this way, we are all invited to overcome the scandal of the divisions that unfortunately still exist and to nurture the desire for unity for which the Lord Jesus prayed and gave his life,” he said.

Crucial Christian moment

The Nicaea gathering took place at a time when the Eastern and Western

churches were still united. They split in the Great Schism of 1054, a divide precipitated largely by disagreements over the primacy of the pope. But even today, Catholic, Orthodox and most historic Protestant groups accept the Nicaean Creed, making it a point of agreement and the most widely accepted creed in Christendom.

As a result, celebrating its origins at the site of its creation with the spiritual leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches and other Christian representatives marked a historic moment in the centuries-old quest to reunite all Christians.

“The Nicene Creed acts like a seed for the whole of our Christian existence. It is a symbol not of a bare minimum; it is a symbol of the whole,” said Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians

At the start of the prayer service, he told the men they were gathering not just to remember the past

“We are here to bear living witness to the same faith expressed by the fathers of Nicaea. We return to this wellspring of the Christian faith in order to move forward,” he said.

A prayer for unity

Roman Emperor Constantine had convened the gath-

excavations of the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos.

The stone foundations of the basilica, which were recently uncovered by the lake’s receding waters, are believed to be on the site of an earlier church that hosted the council 1,700 years ago.

Participants of the commemorative service also included priests, patriarchs and bishops from Orthodox Greek, Syrian, Coptic, Malankarese, Armenian, Protestant and Anglican churches.

In his remarks to the men, Leo said all Christians must strongly reject the use of religion to justify war, violence “or any form of fundamentalism or fanaticism.”

spiritual significance for Christians and said he had no issue with them coming to honor their heritage.

“Muslims (too) should go and visit places that belong to us in the rest of the world, in Europe,” he said.

But Hasan Maral, a 41-year-old shopkeeper said he felt uncomfortable with visit. “The pope coming here feels contradictory to my faith,” he said.

Leo began his first full day in Istanbul by encouraging Turkey’s tiny Catholic community to find strength in their small numbers. According to Vatican statistics, Catholics number around 33,000 in a nation of 85 million, most of whom are Sunni Muslims.

ering of bishops from around the Roman Empire after he had consolidated control following years of civil war and political intrigues.

Constantine wouldn’t formally convert to Christianity until the end of his life, in 337.

But by 325, he had already been showing tolerance and favor toward a Christian sect that had emerged from the last great spasm of Roman persecution.

The version of the creed that emerged from the council, and recited today by Catholics, begins: “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty ”

Canada, Alberta leaders sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban

BY ROB GILLIES Associated Press

TORONTO Canadian Prime

Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney’s inner circle.

The memorandum of understanding includes an adjustment of an oil tanker ban off parts of the British Columbia coast if a pipeline comes to fruition.

Carney’s support for it led to the resignation Thursday of one of his cabinet ministers, Steven Guilbeault, a former environment minister and career environmentalist who has been serving as the minister of culture.

Guilbeault said in a statement he strongly opposes the agreement with Alberta, noting the pipeline could cross the Great Bear Rainforest and that it would increase the risk of a tanker spill on the coast. But he said he understands why Canada needs to remain united and said he will stay on as a Liberal Member of Parliament.

Carney said he was glad Guilbeault is staying as a Liberal lawmaker Carney has set a goal for Canada to double its nonU.S. exports in the next decade, saying American tariffs are causing a chill in investment.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the agreement will lead to more than 1 million barrels per day for mainly Asian markets so “our province and our country are no longer dependent on just one customer to buy our most valuable resource.”

Carney reiterated that as the U.S transforms all of its trading relationships, many of Canada’s strengths — based on those close ties to America have become its vulnerabilities.

“Over 95% of all our energy exports went to the States. This tight interdependence once a strength is now a weakness,” Carney said.

Carney said a pipeline can reduce the price discount on current oil sales to U.S markets. He called the framework agreement the start of a process. “We have created some of the necessary conditions for this to happen but there is a lot more work to do,” he said.

Carney said if there is not a private sector proponent there won’t be a pipeline.

The agreement calls on Ottawa and Alberta to engage with British Columbia, where there is fierce opposition to oil tankers off the coast, to advance that province’s economic interests.

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau approved one controversial pipeline from the Alberta oil sands to the British Columbia coast in 2016 but the federal government had to build and finish construction of it as it

faced opposition from environmental and aboriginal groups.

Trudeau at the same time rejected the Northern Gateway project to northwest British Columbia which would have passed through the Great Bear Rainforest.

Northern Gateway would have transported 525,000 barrels of oil a day from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific to deliver oil to Asia, mainly energy-hungry China.

The northern Alberta region has one of the largest oil reserves in the world, with about 164 billion barrels of proven reserves.

Carney’s announcement comes after British Columbia Premier David Eby said lifting the tanker ban would threaten projects already in development in the region and consensus among coastal First Nations.

Eby said he knows the federal government could impose this pipeline if they wished “What this is about is the fact that this project has no company that’s advancing it. It’s got no money It’s got no coastal First Nations support,” he said.

The agreement pairs the pipeline project a proposed carbon capture project and government officials say the two projects must be built in tandem.

The agreement says Ottawa and Alberta will with work with companies to identify by April 1 new emissions-reduction projects to be rolled out starting in 2027.

The service commemoration, which featured alternating Catholic and Orthodox hymns, took place at the lakeside archaeological

“Instead, the paths to follow are those of fraternal encounter, dialogue and cooperation,” he said.

Iznik resident Suleyman Bulut, 35, acknowledged his town’s deep historical and

He received a raucous welcome at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, where he was greeted with shouts of “Papa Leo” and “Viva il Papa” (Long live the pope).

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By KHALIL HAMRA Pope Leo XIV, left, and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world’s Eastern Orthodox Christians, arrive for an ecumenical prayer service at archaeological excavations of the Byzantine-era Christian Saint Neophytos Basilica, in Iznik, Turkey,

come” beyond the upgraded murder charge. She said her heart goesout to thefamily of Beckstrom,who volunteered to serve and “ended up being shot ambush-style on thecoldstreets of Washington, D.C.” Pirro said officials have been working around the clock to determine the suspect’smotive. Investigators areexecuting warrants in the state of Washington, where Lakanwallived, and other parts of the country.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited National Guard troops in thenation’s capital Friday and led them in aprayer for Beckstrom and Wolfe.

VETERANS

Continued from page1A

ans, many of them former specialforces operatives who face debilitating symptoms from traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions.Former NFL players and otherarmed forcesmembers have also sought out psychedelics like ibogaine, aroot long used in religiousrituals in Gabon, Africa.

Curtis said he had an intense experience while on the psychedelic,which he described as watching someone “weld” his neck back together.The next day, at the Ambio Clinic that offers “psychedelic-assisted treatment,” he tookanother hallucinogenic: DMT

By theend of the trip,he said he felt dramatic improvements to his PTSD and traumaticbrain injury symptoms, whichheheard from others who also traveled to the clinic this spring He formed anonprofit to help Louisiana veterans accessthe same treatment. And by October,hetolda state Senate task force about his experience.

“You get anew lease on life you neverhad before,” Curtis said. “There’sso much peace and tranquillity associated with it, it’shard to even describe.”

An unlikely coalition of veterans, former professional athletes and government officials, including former Texas Gov.Rick Perry, have pushed for access to psychedelics like ibogaine. The movement recently culminated in Texas lawmakers setting aside $50 million to study the drug,inhopes of receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use to treat addiction and other ailments.

Now,Louisiana maybe next in line.

Earlier this year,state Sen. PatrickMcMath,RCovington, formed atask force to explore “alternative therapies” for veterans. At a meeting last month, Curtis and ahost of other combat veterans told lawmakers that ibogaine and other psychedelics gave them results that traditional pharmaceu-

“Someofyou mayhave known her,” Hegsethsaid of Beckstrom. “Obviously a beautiful human being and agreat Americanwillingto serve her country brutally targeted.”

Hegseth said he and his wife briefly visited Wolfe on Thursdaynight“to be there, layhands on him, pray over him.”

Wolferemains in “very critical condition,” West Virginia Gov.Patrick Morrisey said Friday. He ordered state flags to be flown at half-staff in recognition of Beckstrom’sdeath

“Theircourage and commitmenttodutyrepresent thevery best of our state,” Morrisey said.

Lakanwal has been living in Bellingham, Washington, about 80 miles northofSeattle,with his wifeand five

ticals never did. Some concerns about the drugsremain.Academic researchers ina 2024 study warned that ibogaine requires “careful patient screening and monitoring because of significant safety issues.” Theysaid that while studiesshow“promising” findings, ibogainecarried potential for heart damage andpoor reactionswithother drugs, particularly with opioids.

And another2021review of studiesinvolving ibogaine found thatwhile the drug showed beneficial impacts on trauma-relatedpsychological problems andsubstance use disorders,data also showed somesevere medical complications and deathassociatedwith its use. Researchers arestudyingwhether administering magnesium alongside ibogaine can stem the heart problems, but many say more research is needed.

The Louisiana Legislature could debate the topic as soon as next spring,deciding whether to join agrowing list of states that arefunding research on psychedelics or otherwiseexpanding access to arange of drugs,includingpsilocybinand MDMA, commonly knownasecstasy Researchers at LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport arealready running trials to see ifpsilocybin, ahallucinogen found in certain mushrooms, can treat methamphetamine addiction It took yearsofadvocacy before theRepublican-dominated Legislature agreed to setupa medical marijuana program.Advocatesfor psychedelic treatments acknowledge that expanding access to those therapies maysimilarly facealong road to becomingreality.

“I knowit’snot going to be an easy pull to get it across thefinishline,” Curtissaid in an interview.“I’dlike to seesome typeoflegislation comein, at least for trials.”

‘Verypromising’

Ibogaine advocacy took offinthe United States after Howard Lotsof, then 19, ingested it in 1962 while trying to get high.He’d been living in New York andaddicted to heroin, and reported an experience so powerful he said it cured his addiction.He

children, said his former landlord, Kristina Widman. Mohammad Sherzad, a neighbor of Lakanwal’sin Bellingham, told the AP in aphone interviewFriday thatLakanwal was polite, quiet andspoke very little English.

Sherzad said he attended the same mosque as Lakanwal and had heard from other members thatLakanwal was struggling to find work.

Someofhis children attended thesame school as Lakanwal’schildren, Sherzad said.

“He was so quietand the kids weresopolite,they were so playful. But we didn’tsee anything bad abouthim.Hewas looking OK,” Sherzad said. Sherzad said Lakanwal“disappeared”abouttwo weeks ago.

Lakanwal hadbriefly

spent therest of his life trying to expand access to the drug as amedical treatment.

Butwhile thefederal government at onepoint approvedits use in clinical trials in the1990s,ibogaine has not becomewidespread. The potential for heart issues hasled to alack of studies on its use. Ahandful of people have died over the years from cardiacproblems brought on by the drug.

“It was looking very promising as apossible therapeutic,” said Jennifer Mitchell, aneurology professor at the University of San Francisco and an expert on psychedelics. “It’sjust every once in awhile, you’dhave adeath.”

Psychedelicshaveshown “incredible”efficacy,Mitchell said, but thefederal government has hesitated to approve them for clinical use.

The U.S. classifiesibogaine as aSchedule Inarcotic, meaning it has no medicinal value and is in the same categoryasheroin. That label hasalsolimited clinical trials on it.

In arecent Stanford Universityobservational study researchers monitored patients at Ambio, theclinic in Mexicowhere Curtiswent. The study’sauthorsreported dramaticimprovements in the patients, while suggesting magnesium administered alongside ibogaine could help prevent heart arrhythmia concerns.

While the federal government hasn’tembraced psychedelics, some states have. And Mitchell said they’ve largely been left aloneby thefeds when it comes to studying and even opening access to certain drugs In the case of ibogaine, Mitchell said the Stanford study was encouraging, but the drug needs moretrialswhere participants are screenedortreated forcardiac issues.

“This is aremarkably bipartisan issue,” she said. “Both sides seem to be into this ideathatthere should be some novel ways totreat these horrible conditions.”

Momentum in Louisiana

The coalitionpushing for accesstopsychedelicsmay have found an important ally in Louisiana.

McMath, who chairsthe state Senate’sHealth and

worked as an independent contractor for Amazon Flex, which allows people to use their own cars to deliver packages, acompany spokespersonshared with TheAssociated Press. Lakanwal delivered packages from the end of July to theend of August andhadn’t been active since.

Lakanwal entered the U.S. in 2021 throughOperation Allies Welcome, aBiden administration program that resettledAfghans afterthe U.S. withdrawal from the country,officials said. Lakanwal applied for asylumduring the Biden administration, but his asylumwas approvedunderthe Trump administration,#AfghanEvac saidina statement.

Lakanwal served in aCIAbacked Afghan Army unit,

Welfare Committee, passed aresolution at the end of the 2025 legislative session creating the task force to explore “alternative therapies” forveterans.The move was prompted by friends of his whoservedinspecial forces and who saw results from taking ibogaine or psilocybin, thehallucinogen found in certain mushrooms,he said in an interview

McMath said he’snot yet sure exactly what will come outofthe task force. But he said he wants theLegislature to consider ways to open up accesstopsychedelicsthat are helping veterans, amid rising suicide rates among former troops.

“We’ve gottoacknowledge this treatmentsaves lives,” McMathsaid.

Psilocybin, in particular, may face fewer hurdles to access in Louisiana.

That’sbecause researchers are already studying the drug in trials at LSUHealth Sciences CenterinShreveport

Researchers there have recruited study participants from addiction treatment centers in the region. Theparticipants, whoare addicted to methamphet-

knownasone of thespecial Zero Units, in the southern province of Kandahar,according to aresident of the eastern Afghan provinceof Khost whoidentified himself as Lakanwal’scousin. He said Lakanwal was originally from the province and that his brother had worked in the unit as well.

Thecousinspoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymityfor fear of reprisals. He saidLakanwal hadstartedout working as asecurity guard for the unit in 2012 and was later promoted to become ateam leader anda GPS specialist.

Zero Unitswereparamilitary units manned by Afghans but backed by theCIA that also served in front-line fighting with CIA paramilitary officers. Activ-

amine, go through aseries of screenings before entering adosing room andtaking a25mgdoseofpsilocybin, sourcedfrommanufacturers in Canada.

Dr.Kevin Murnane,who is leading the study,said three participantsare currently enrolled, and he aims to enroll 10 to 20 in thecoming months as apilotphase. Eventually,heplans to expand to a 100-person clinical trial

“It’svery early in theprocess,” Murnane said. “But very early results are incredibly encouraging.”

LSUHealthisamong many research institutions studying psychedelics. Researchers all over the country have conducted ahost of clinical trials on the drugs, many of them with encouraging results.

Murnane said he’s especially interestedinthe potentialfor psychedelics to help people addicted to meth, whichisagrowing problem in Shreveport, where his labfound meth is ubiquitous in wastewater Meanwhile, ibogaine faces significantbarriers to federal approval because of the heartrisks, Murnane said. And while morestudy is

ists had attributed abuses to the units. They played akey role in the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from the country, providing security around Kabul International Airport as the Americans and withdrew from the country On Wednesday night, Trumpcalledfor thereinvestigation of allAfghan refugees whohad entered under the Biden administration initiative that brought roughly 76,000 people to the country,manyofwhom had worked as interpreters and translators.

The program has faced intense scrutiny from Trump and others over allegations of gaps in the vetting process, even as advocates say there wasextensive vetting andthe programoffered a lifeline to people at risk of Taliban reprisals.

needed,Murnane said early indications arethatpsilocybin may offer similar results without the cardiac risk.

Last year,psychedelic proponents were hopeful the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was finally preparedtoapprove MDMA as atreatment for PTSD, which would have been alandmark momentinexpanding access to the drug. But the FDA, in something of asurprise, decided not to approve the drug, citing problems with the ability to have alegitimate placebo groupand conflicts of interest, among other things. Murnane said there are legitimateconcernsaround approval of such drugs. It canbedifficult to conducta truly double-blind study because it is difficult to simulate the drug’seffects on a placebo group. But given the crisis faced by many veterans, he questioned whetheritmatters if positive results from the drug are placebo effects or not.

“Many veterans are not getting theirmental health needs met,” he said. “We have to find away to do that.”

you needdentalinsurance in

dental coveragefor their entire working life, through employer-provided benefits. Whenthose benefits end with retirement, paying dentalbills out-of-pocketcan comeasa shock, leading people to put offorevengowithout care.

Simply put—without dentalinsurance, there maybe an importantgap in your healthcare coverage.

Medicare doesn’t pay fordental care.

That’s right.Asgood as Medicare is, it wasnever meanttocover everything. That means if you wantprotection, youneed to purchase individualinsurance.

Early detection canprevent smallproblems from becoming expensive ones.

The best way to preventlarge dental bills is preventivecare. TheAmerican Dental Association recommends checkups twice ayear.

Previous dentalwork canwear out. Even if you’ve hadquality dental work in the past, you shouldn’ttakeyour dental health forgranted. In fact, your odds of having adental problem only go up as youage.2

Treatmentisexpensive— especially the services peopleover 50 often need

Consider these national average costs of treatment. $222 foracheckup $190for afilling $1,213 foracrown.3 Unexpected

New Orleans —Southern is in Baton Rouge and Grambling is in northern Louisiana—the annual weekend holds the samesignificance for many familiesthat attend each year.Most started out going as children or college students and now attend with their own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At aMonday news conference kicking off the 52nd annual Bayou Classic, U.S. Rep. Troy Carter,DNew Orleans, honored “two outstanding schoolsthat are known for their athletic prowess but also for their academic prowess” and celebrated “what we all know to be one heck of agood time.”

“Bayou Classic is so much more than just afootball game,” hesaid “It’sareunion. It’s atimefor people to show up …todemonstrate their pride for the institutions that gave them the education tomake them the successful people that they are.”

Every year,fans and alumni flock to New Orleans in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, to catch the holiday parade through downtownNew Orleans on Thursday,pack into Caesars Superdome to watch the Battle ofthe Bands on Friday,then catch thefootball game Saturday.And in between the festivities, they eat, shop and stumble across old friends to reminisce about what it was like when they walked the campuses of both historically Black universities.

Victoria Winters, aGrambling graduate, has been aBayou Classic vendor for the past decade.Onone

HURRICANES

Continued from page1A

in line with historical norms, and —depending how you crunch the numbers —beyond.

Atotal of 13 named storms formed in the Atlantic this year,including five hurricanes. Four of those wenton to become major hurricanes of Category 3strengthor more.

That’snot far from the historical average, according to data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which shows that from 1991 to 2020, atypical season produced 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

But scientists consider more than just the number of stormsthat formed when attempting to gauge the severity of the season. Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach said it was this season’s high number of powerful storms thatpushed it just past the average.

“This year is areally screwy year when you’re looking at the different metrics,” Klotzbach said.“I’ve been calling it basically a year of fairly low quantity but very high quality.”

NOAA rankshurricane seasons based on accumulated cyclone energy,orACE, which considers not just the number of storms in aseason but also the duration and intensity of each system

Ahurricane season’soverall ACE index is calculated

side of her boothshe sells sweatshirts, T-shirts, bags and hats from Grambling.Onthe otherside, she’s expanded to sell game-day wear for Southern fans as well. Forthe past five years, she’sbeen operating from the same spot on Loyola Avenuenear Poydras Street.

“Oh my goodness, Ilovethis,” she said, adding that theirregulars have come to expect them in their usualspotand stop by every yeartosee what new items are for sale. “There’sjust acamaraderie

by adding each storm’sindividualscore together.A near-normal season would end on Nov.30with an ACE score of 73 to 126, according to NOAA’s definition Aseason with an ACEof 126.1 or higher is considered above normal, and 159.6 or higherisextremely active. HurricaneMelissa’s10days as anamed storm in October helped pushthe 2025 season just over thethreshold, according to data collected by CSU, bringing its ACE up to 133. Nine of the last 10 Atlantic hurricane seasons have beenclassified as either above normalor extremely active, according to Klotzbach, with 2022 being the only exception Melissa wasthis year’s standout storm, dealing a devastatingblowtoJamaica on Oct.28with Category 5winds of 185 mph. One of the strongeststormseverto form, Melissa killed roughly 100 people across the Caribbean and displaced thousands more.

But it wasn’talone. All four of this season’smajor hurricanes underwent rapid intensification, defined by NOAA as a35mph increase in maximum wind speeds in less than 24 hours, and reached Category 4strength at minimum.

Three of those four hurricanes —Melissa,Erin and Humberto —continued strengthening to Category 5intensity.Only2005, anotoriously active year for Atlantic hurricanes that included both Katrinaand Rita,produced more Category 5storms, Klotzbach said.

among the people, we’re able to talk noisetoeachother.It’sfun.It’s notreally work for us anymore We come out here, we have agood time, we reunitewithour fellow classmates,and we gettomeet a lot of new people too.”

Southern University hasbested Grambling in football for the past three years, but thisseason,as Southern’s1-10 team hasstruggled to find its footing, they will face the 7-4 Grambling. Southern’slosing recordhas boosted the confidence of

“It was that kind of ayear where thehurricanes were really grumpy most of the time and then whenthey found aspot they liked, they just went for it,” he said. Fortunately, this year’s storms largelyavoided direct hitstoland. When all is said and done, the 2025 season will wrap up near where NOAA and CSU forecasters predicted it would earlier this spring. Both teams saidthenthat this year would likely bring above-average tropical activity, though nowhere near theextremeactivity of 2024. In April,CSU predicted an ACEof140, with 16 named storms, eight hurricanes andthreemajor hurricanes. Amonth later,NOAA forecast 13 to 19 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes and three to five major hurricanes.

“Sowegot our top-line number right,” Klotzbach said, “but when you break it down,itwas just such a weird year in terms of how those storms played out.”

For thesecond year in a row, abreakintropicalactivity during what is historically the Atlantic’sbusiest time of year threwresearchers for aloop. Despite thewarmerthan-normalwaters that help fuel storm formation, no systems formed betweenAug. 24 andSept. 16 foronly the second time since1939, according to CSU.

TheGulf andCaribbean were quiet this year,too, thanks in part to aBermuda high that allowed amajority of thisyear’sstormstoturn awayfrom the U.S. andback out to sea. Before Melissa’s

Grambling fans whomilledthrough downtown Fridaymorning.

“Stay humble” wasthe message

Grambling alumnus Reginald Walker had for Southern fans as he readied forthe game.

Despite Grambling being the favoritetowin, Sheila Butler,who has been aseason-ticket holderfor 42 years, will still be there with her daughter,son-in-law,granddaughter andgreat-grandchildren.

Butlersaidher family hasnever missed aBayou Classic, except

formation on Oct. 20, the Caribbean was entirely devoid of tropical activity forthe first time since 1997.

The Atlantic typically produces an average of about six named storms that track throughtheCaribbeanorGulf each season,whetherthey’re “homegrown” or systems that startastropicalwavesfarther east in the Atlantic. Last year saw nearly twice the average, with11named storms thateither formedover or tracked through theCaribbeanor Gulf Then theunusual case of

whenthe COVID-19 pandemic madeitimpossible to attend. Three generations of her family have alreadygraduated from Southern. The littlestones, who have been going to the Classic since birth, were decked outinblue and gold sweatshirts on Friday “I just had to keep the tradition going,” Butler’sgranddaughter HayleyAllensaid. “It’sa family thing. We love Southern and hopefullymychildren will follow in our footsteps.”

theFujiwharaeffect between hurricanes Imelda andHumbertoinSeptember brought on another headache forforecasters. Aphenomenon more commonly seen in the Pacific Ocean, the Fujiwhara effect occurs when two tropical cyclonesmove so close together that they begin to rotate around acommonmidpoint, making stormtrajectories significantly less predictable Klotzbach said hurricane researchers will keep an eye out for another peak season lull next year,but he

said the biggest question is whether El Niño conditions will return.Aclimate pattern associated with fewer storms andhurricanes in the Atlantic, the return of El Niño is generally good news forLouisiana. After astrongElNiño from 2023 into2024, Klotzbach said the odds of another El Niño aren’tgreat. But with some early indicators of ashift showing up in the Pacific Ocean,“Iwould say it’snot off the table,” he said.

“We’ll seewhat2026has in store,” Klotzbach said.

STAFFPHOTO By ENAN CHEDIAK

Grambling StateUniversity alumna Florence Caston, left, talks withGrambling fans Chantel Wallis, middle, and Reginald Walker at astreet market on the corner of Poydras Street and Loyola Avenue on Friday.

Anyone knowingthe whereabouts of Donald V. Ellzey andChandaC Ellzey please contactAttorney,Yves Gelin at:(504) 638-4007. 168343-Nov29-Dec1,3t $85

of

of TraciGuyllette please contactAttorneyDavid J. Motter 3500 N. HullenStreet, Metairie,LA 70002;504-388-7005. 168340-Nov29-Dec1,3t $97

drug test &physical. 985-851-0727 or email: personnel@sontheimeroffshore.com Danielle Richardoranyonewho knowsher whereabouts,please contactKarlM.Hansen, Jr Attorney,4425 ClearviewParkway Metairie,LA70006, (504) 455-7975. 168389-Nov29-Dec1,3t $97

Orleansatthe following address: 1801 Rousseau St,New Orleans, LA 70130 168094-11/29-1t $93.86

Rm w/wdflrs Wooden fenceseparatinghomef/ N. Labarrefor privacy. GatedYd. Refrig/Oven+ W&Dare available. SandyWard* 504-259-2616 Re/Max Living *504-475-1011.

LLC d/b/aRANDAZZO’SFAMILY RESTAURANT 1821 HICKORYAVENUE HARAHAN, LOUISIANA70123 ROBERT NORMAN –MEMBER 168619-11/29-1t $118.90

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

JEWELRY/WATCHES Ladies beaut. 10k-14k golddiamond cross& chn$350 504-994-7385 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to theliengranted by the LouisianaSelf-Service Storage FacilityAct –LARS: 4759, Storage Post Self StorageDBA ARocks Self Storagewill sell at public auctionon December 10TH, 2025, personal property belongingtothe following tenantstothe highestbidderfor CASH ONLY.The sale shallbeheldat StoragePost, 300 23rdStreet Kenner, La 70062, 504-464-5929, at 10:00AMorafter.NameSpace # Description of Property.Wayne R Wiggins Jr C241- 3Honda dirt bikes, motorlift, patiofurniture &P500– Jet skis,tractor tires, trailer#L201046. Michelle Fontenot C266- A/Cunit, tent,refrigerator. Mablee Elaine Kliebert C280-TV,playstation 3, boxes& C282-luggage,fan,clothes CameronJ DavisF120-TV, washer/dryer,sofaset.DeniseM HickingbottomG169A-Luggage totes, boxes. Allsales aresubject to priorcancellation.Salerules and regulationsare availableatthe time of sale 168576-11/29-1t $181.54

“Mar‐ianHoeyStemLoan Fund”tothe “Marion Hoey Stem Scholarship EndowedFund”tore‐move thereference to loan andtocorrect the spelling of theTestator’s mother’s firstnamefrom Marian to Marion;(2) the purposeofthe Fund be modified to remove race andnationaloriginas awarding criteria;and (3) theFund language be up‐datedfromstudentswho are“average, decent cleanand worthy”to “students with financial need.” HancockWhitney re‐quests that thename andpurpose of theFund be modified as follows: RESOLVED,thatthe Mar‐ionHoeyStemScholar‐ship EndowedFundbe andherebyisestab‐lished in perpetuity as an endowedfund,the in‐come from which shall be used to provideschol‐arship supportfor stu‐dentsinthe Tulane Uni‐versitySchool of Science andEngineering,orits successor. It is the donor’swishthatthe scholarshipshouldnot necessarilybegiven to students with thehigh‐estscholasticstandings buttostudentswith fi‐nancialneed Pursuant to La.R.S 9:2332, thePetitioncan be grantedafter this no‐tice is publishedonce perweek forthirtydays in OrleansParish; any opposition to thepetition must be filedprior to the Courtgrantingthe re‐questedrelief. NewOrleans,Louisiana this 24thday of Novem‐ber2025. s/ ChelseyRichard Napoleon ClerkofCourt Miriam W. Henry, BarNo. 25090 BrettVenn, BarNo. 32954 Rose S. Sher, BarNo. 33368 JonesWalkerLLP 201 St.Charles Avenue –51st Floor NewOrleans,LA 70170-5100 Telephone: (504)

GARDEN DISTRICT 3Br/2Ba2015 JosephineSt. Office, Hrdwd floor w/d. Offstparking.Cnt A/H, $1500/mo.504-307-4497

GENTILLY 1Br/1Ba, appls, w/dhkup, Waterpd. $775/$350. Sec8 acc504-813-7934

LO 3A und En

THOMPSON,have been convictedof16-3655(B)(1)- CRIM SEX CONDUCTW/ MINOR(11-14YRS)-2ND DEG. SOUTHCAROLINA. Date Convicted: 12/2/2002. State Equivalent:14:43.3Oral Sexual Battery 15:542 -Failure to Register/Notifyasa SexOffender (attempted).Date Convicted: 11/29/2010. Details:OUT OF STATE CONVICTION SOUTH CAROLINA16-3-655(2) CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCTWITHMINOR (11-14YRS)2NDOUTOF STATECONVICTION SOUTHCAROLINA16-3655(2) CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINOR(1114YRS)2ND My Addressis: 4907 MANDEVILLE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 Race:BLACK Sex: MALE Date of Birth: 6/30/1984 Height:5'5 Weight: 155 Hair Color: BLACK EyeColor:BROWN Scars/Tattoos: SouthCarolina& Louisiana 168514, Nov29-30 $250.00

168518, Nov29-30

Sex: MALE Date of Birth: 5/26/1948 Height:5'5"

BY JOSH BOAK Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will be pardoningformer Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 was convicted for drugtrafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.

Thepresident explained his decision on social media byposting that “according to many people that Igreatly respect,” Hernandez was “treated very harshlyand unfairly.”

In March of last year,Hernandez was convictedinU.S. courtof conspiring to import cocaine into the U.S. He had served served two terms as the leaderofthe Central American nation of roughly 10 million people. Hernandez has been appealing hisconviction andserving time at theU.S. Penitentiary,Hazelton in

West Virginia. Alawyer for Hernandez, Renato C. Stabile, expressed gratitude for Trump’sactions. “A great injusticehas been righted andweare so hopeful for the future partnership of the United Statesand Honduras,” Stabile said. “Thank you President Trump for making sure that justicewas served. We look forward to President Hernandez’striumphant return to Honduras.”

The post was partofabroader message by Trumpbacking Nasry “Tito” Asfura for Honduras’ presidency,with Trumpsaying the U.S. would besupportive of thecountryif he wins. But if Asfura loses the election this Sunday, Trump postedthat “the United States will notbethrowinggood money after bad, because awrong Leader can only bring catastrophic results to acountry,nomatter which country it is.” Asfura, 67, is making his second

run for president for the conservativeNational Party

He was mayor of Tegucigalpa and has pledged to solve Honduras’ infrastructure needs. But he has previously been accused of embezzling public funds, allegationsthat he denies.

In addition to Asfura,there are two other likely contenders for Honduras’ presidency: Rixi Moncada, who served as the finance and later defense secretary before leaving to run for president forthe incumbentdemocratic socialist Libre party,and Salvador Nasralla, aformer television personality who is making his fourth bid for thepresidency,this time as thecandidate forthe LiberalParty. Trump hasframed Honduras’ election as trial for democracy, suggesting in aseparate TruthSocial post thatifAsfura loses, the country could go the way of Venezuela and fall under theinfluence of that country’sleader,Nicolás

Maduro. Outgoing Honduran President XiomaraCastro has leaned into a leftist stance, but she has kept a pragmatic and even cooperative attitude in dealing with the U.S. administration and she hasreceivedvisitsfrom HomelandSecurity Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S.Army Gen. Laura Richardson, when she was thecommander of U.S.Southern Command. The president hasevenbacked offhis threats to end Honduras’ extraditiontreaty andmilitary cooperation with the U.S. UnderCastro, Honduras has also received itscitizens deported from the U.S. and actedasa bridgefor deported Venezuelanswho were then picked up by Venezuela in Honduras. Argentine President Javier Milei, astaunch admirer of Trump, also gave his support to Asfurain Honduras on Friday “I fully support Tito Asfura, who is the

with meteorologist Damon Singleton

Death toll from flooding in Thailand reaches 145

By The Associated Press

BANGKOK The death toll from flooding in southern Thailand has reached at least 145, officials said Friday, as receding waters started to reveal devastating damage across the region. More than 1.2 million households and 3.6 million people have been affected by floods triggered by heavy rains in 12 southern provinces, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said Friday Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat said in a news conference in Bangkok that flooding has killed 145 people in eight provinces, particularly in Songkhla province which recorded at least 110 deaths. He said search and rescue efforts have become more successful as floodwaters started to recede further Songkhla province recorded a sharp increase in the death toll after flooding began to subside. News reports showed rescuers gained more access to residential areas that had previously been submerged under high water and recovered more bodies, particularly in Hat Yai, the largest city in the south. The disaster department reported Friday morning that waters have receded in most of the affected areas, but levels remain high in some locations.

Somsak Remsringam, owner of a convenience shop, looks at the damaged contents after floods in Songkhla province, southern Thailand, Friday

The Meteorological Department said rainfall has decreased in the south but warned of thunderstorms. The flooding caused severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded, rendering streets impassable and submerging low-rise buildings and vehicles.

Videos and photos from the affected areas on Friday show damaged roads, fallen power poles, household appliances and debris washed away by floodwaters piled along the streets. Abandoned cars were overturned or stacked atop one another, apparently swept away by powerful currents.

Telescope in Chile views ‘cosmic butterfly’

BY MARCIA DUNN AP aerospace writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly

The National Science Foundation’s NoirLab released the picture Wednesday Snapped last month by the Gemini South telescope, the aptly named Butterfly Nebula is 2,500 to 3,800 lightyears away in the constellation Scorpius. A single light-year is 6 trillion miles. At the heart of this bipolar nebula is a white dwarf star that cast aside its outer layers of gas long ago. The discarded gas forms the butterflylike wings billowing from the aging star, whose heat causes the gas to glow Schoolchildren in Chile chose this astronomical target to celebrate 25 years of operation by the International Gemini Observatory

Mars rover records what scientists think is sound of lightning

BY MARCIA DUNN AP aerospace writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA’s Perseverance rover

The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover, a French-led team reported Wednesday

The researchers documented 55 instances of what they call “mini lightning” over two Martian years, primarily during dust storms and dust devils. Almost all occurred on the windiest Martian sols, or days, during dust storms and dust devils.

Just inches in size, the electrical arcs occurred within 6 feet of the microphone perched atop the rover’s tall mast, part of a system for examining Martian rocks via camera and lasers. Sparks from the electrical discharges

— akin to static electricity here on Earth — are clearly audible amid the noisy wind gusts and dust particles smacking the microphone. Scientists have been looking for electrical activity and lightning at Mars for half a century, said the study’s lead author Baptiste Chide, of the Institute for Research in Astrophysics and Planetology in Toulouse.

“It opens a completely new field of investigation for Mars science,” Chide said, citing the possible chemical effects from electrical discharges. “It’s like finding a missing piece of the puzzle.”

The evidence is strong and persuasive, but it’s based on a single instrument that was meant to record the rover zapping

rocks with lasers, not lightning blasts, said Cardiff University’s Daniel Mitchard, who was not involved in the study. What’s more, he noted in an article accompanying the study in the journal Nature, the electrical discharges were heard — not seen.

“It really is a chance discovery to hear something else going on nearby, and everything points to this being Martian lightning,” Mitchard said in an email. But until new instruments are sent to verify the findings, “I think there will still be a debate from some scientists as to whether this really was lightning.” Lightning has already been confirmed on Jupiter and Saturn, and Mars has long been suspected of having it too.

Chide and his team analyzed 28 hours of Perseverance recordings, documenting episodes of “mini lightning” based on acoustic and electric signals. Electrical discharges generated by the fast-moving dust devils lasted just a few seconds, while those spawned by dust storms lingered as long as 30 minutes.

“It’s like a thunderstorm on Earth, but barely visible with a naked eye and with plenty of faint zaps,” Chide said in an email. He noted that the thin, carbon dioxide-rich Martian atmosphere absorbs much of the sound, making some of the zaps barely perceptible.

“The current evidence suggests it is extremely unlikely that the first person to walk on Mars could, as they plant a flag on the surface, be struck down by a bolt of lightning,” Mitchard wrote in Nature. But the “small and frequent static-like discharges could prove problematic for sensitive equipment.”

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By SAROT MEKSOPHAWANNAKUL

PHOTO PROVIDED By NSF NOIRLAB

This image shows NGC 6302, a billowing planetary nebula that resembles a cosmic butterfly.

NOLA.COM | Saturday, November 29, 2025 1bN

Housing authority seeks private funds

Money would bolster client services

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE Staff writer

For years, programs for public housing residents in New Orleans, like in many U.S. cities, have relied entirely on funding from the federal government. But with public housing authorities’ funding now at risk of cuts under the Trump administration, New Orleans’ public housing agency is pursuing private funding and partnerships to provide wraparound services for residents.

The agency hopes to raise between $2 million and $5 million annually to support expanded resident self-sufficiency programs through a newly launched foundation, said Marjorianna Willman, who took over as director of the Housing Au-

Schools brace for Border Patrol sweep

Educators ready plans, reassure families

BY PATRICK WALL, MARIE FAZIO and ELYSE CARMOSINO Staff writers

As U.S. Border Patrol agents reportedly get ready to deploy to the New Orleans area, schools are seeking to prevent families from panicking while also preparing to respond if agents show up to campus. In New Orleans and neighboring Jefferson Parish, both home to sizable immigrant communities, schools have sent messages assuring families that students are safe on campus — an effort to dissuade nervous parents from keeping their children home. At the same time, schools have developed protocols, and district officials have provided legal guidance for interacting with federal agents. Schools have not been targeted in other cities where President Donald Trump has dispatched federal agents in his nationwide campaign to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Wednesday that federal agents are “not conducting enforcement operations at, or ‘raiding,’ schools,” and are not targeting children. Still, the Trump administration issued guidance this year allowing federal agents to make arrests at schools, and news reports in other cities have documented immigration enforcement actions, including the arrest of parents, that occurred near schools. The DHS spokesperson said agents would only arrest someone on campus “to protect public safety.”

In the Democratic-leaning cities where armed federal immigration agents were dispatched this year, including Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina, student absences rose. Researchers have found negative impacts on student attendance and test scores during immigration crackdowns under Trump and former President Barack Obama. Jamar McKneely, CEO of InspireNOLA, which operates seven New Orleans charter schools, said he got a glimpse in recent days of what could happen if immigration agents converge on the city Student attendance at his schools

thority of New Orleans in January

The launch of the NOLA SEEDS Foundation, which was granted federal tax-exempt status earlier this month, comes as Willman works to make good on her promise to turn the page on years of management woes at the agency and to expand services for the 23,000 low-income families housed by HANO, even as federal funding challenges loom.

Willman said that HANO’s roughly $260 million annual allocation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development hasn’t been impacted by federal policy changes so far But President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget would cut billions of dollars in rental subsidies and nearly $200 million for resident self-sufficiency

programs nationally, among other cuts. Separately a rule change announced by HUD this month is threatening the housing of more than 2,600 formerly homeless people in Orleans and Jefferson parishes.

The funds Willman hopes to raise would not be used for subsidizing rents but for supporting programs that connect HANO residents to employment, education and homeownership opportunities.

“It is important that we look at other ways to diversify our revenue” to weather any funding changes at the state or federal level, Willman said, adding that she wants to “look at HANO like a business, like a corporation.”

The move also comes as the Trump administration has floated rule changes that would allow local housing authorities and landlords

to impose work requirements for people receiving housing assistance and limit housing assistance to as little as two years, according to reporting by ProPublica.

Willman hopes that the foundation will support 25% of the agency’s annual funding for client services programs within a couple of years and will ultimately increase that share to half. The total budget for client services at HANO is currently $1.8 million.

Willman said she also hopes to expand partnerships with businesses that can provide services to residents and universities that can offer educational opportunities.

The new foundation will be overseen by Travis Chase, who was appointed as the agency’s director of philanthropy and business development in October While Willman believes this to be

the first time that HANO has turned to philanthropy to raise programmatic funds in years, she said that the move follows the lead of other housing authorities across the country

“I think we may be a little behind the ball, but since I’ve been here we have been moving at lightning speed,” said Willman, who has criticized the agency’s management under her predecessor, Evette Hester, who resigned in 2024 after months of scrutiny

HANO was also recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas to upgrade roofs on 465 rental units across its properties to the fortified standard.

At the same time as the agency is seeking new revenue sources, Will-

HUNTING FOR DEALS

ABOVE: Shoppers rush with bags of Black Friday deals at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie

LEFT: Shoppers crowd in a corridor in a hunt for Black Friday deals.

Climate scientist stands firm against political pressure

Virginia Burkett honored for scientific integrity

BY JOSIE ABUGOV Staff writer

Virginia Burkett faced the most egregious instance of political interference in her scientific career seven years ago, she said, when political appointees during President Donald Trump’s first term tried to alter the country’s preeminent climate change report. As a top scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey, Burkett had already

served as lead author on the first, second and third National Climate Assessment, as well as four United Nations climate change reports. Thirty years prior, she had been the first woman to run a state wildlife agency when she helmed Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It was hardly her first rodeo confronting influential figures.

“From those early experiences starting in the late ’70s and early ’80s dealing with coastal impacts here in Louisiana, I found that when scientific findings collided with the financial interests of powerful corporations and politicians, that scientific integrity could be threatened,” Burkett said at a ho-

tel patio in the French Quarter on a recent visit, before returning home to Sabine Parish.

But in 2018, the coastal wetlands ecologist refused to compromise her values and downplay the impacts of climate change in the report, she recalled. She convened a meeting with White House officials and maintained that the alterations would undermine the report’s integrity She told them that if they changed the findings, her team would have to go back out for peer review.

“The agency scientists stood together and, in the end, the climate assessment was published as written,” she said.

Burkett’s commitment to her science landed her an international award last month from the publishers of the journal Nature The John Maddox Prize recognizes researchers who “stood up for science and advocated for evidence-based discussion in public policy,” organizers say The two other winners hail from Chile and Australia.

“The Maddox Prize highlights the damage done to society when good research is suppressed and when scientists are intimidated from contributing to public discussion,” said Tracey Brown, a judge for the award. “This year’s

ä See CLIMATE, page 2B

ä See HANO, page 2B

STAFF PHOTOS By ENAN CHEDIAK

St. John sheriff’s deputy killed

BY MARCO CARTOLANO Staff writer

A man shot dead on Thanksgiving in Jefferson Parish was a sheriff’s deputy for St. John the Baptist Parish, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed

Friday Shaquille Guerin was found unresponsive in the street just after 5:30 p.m. in the 30 block of Marigold Lane in Waggaman He was pronounced dead on scene, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Guerin was a deputy for St. John the Baptist Parish for eight years.

He was assigned to the uniform patrol division and also worked in the detective bureau.

S. Guerin

“Shaquille did his job well! He had the heart of a public servant,” St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre said “He carried and showed positivity as an employee for the St. John Sheriff’s Office and teammate to his co-workers.”

Guerin’s brother, Darius Guerin, was arrested on counts of sec-

ond degree murder and obstruction of justice, according to court records.

Jefferson Parish sheriff’s officials said Darius Guerin used a vehicle to flee the scene after the shooting before leading deputies in a vehicle pursuit. He was arrested after fleeing the vehicle and trying to escape on foot.

Additional details, including the suspect’s motive and what evidence was used to determine he was a suspect, were not available. The incident was still under investigation Friday

Art collector James Mounger dies at 82

BY JOHN POPE Contributing writer

James Mounger, a New Orleans real estate lawyer who never stopped collecting art to adorn his Uptown home and was beloved in the art community died Monday at his home. He was 82. The cause of death has not been determined, said Timothy Ratchford, his companion.

Mounger’s boundless ing all kinds of especially pieces by Louisiana art ists, kept propelling him to openings and galleries so could meet artis and learn about and acquire — their work, said Arthur Roger, the owner of a gallery bearing his name.

co-owner of Callan Contemporary gallery “I can’t think of a kinder, nicer individual in this city who really built such a big collection.”

In expanding his holdings, Callan said Mounger told him he relied on his gut “He said, ‘When I look at a piece and it speaks to me, I know that it’s a good piece of work. I know what I know I know when something moves me.”

Mounger’s artworks, which he frequently moved around, dominated his home. They included works by such artists as George Dureau, Robert Gordy, Ida Kohlmeyer, Lin Emery, Douglas Bourgeois and Mitchell Gaudet. Woodworks were on display, as well as kinetic figures, video installations and objects that happened to strike his fancy

“There was no thinking of investment or status or anything,” Roger said. “It was just a driving force for him. There was no agenda as far as impressing anyone or needing to have a certain piece in his collection. He would collect people’s works and put them together There was no category They were assembled in his house and reflected his joy of collecting.”

Because Mounger supported so many Louisiana artists, “being a part of Jim Mounger’s collection was a really big deal,” said Steven Callan,

HANO

Continued from page 1B

man said she is also working to cut back on administrative costs

“We are becoming a leaner organization,” said Willman. “We have been very limited in backfilling positions because we don’t know what’s going to happen.”

Percy Manson, president of the HANO Board of Commissioners, applauded Willman’s efforts to diversify HANO’s revenues and respond to residents’ concerns.

Continued from page 1B

courageous winners have insisted on the public’s access to evidence.” Burkett said the award is both “vindication and encouragement.”

To me, it represents that you can get past all of the hostility, the retaliation, the harm to your career and just keep going,” she said of the award.

The recognition caps an extraordinary career that saw her help shape the world’s understanding of climate change and other scientific developments, often working from the small town of Many She was also involved in key early research into Louisiana’s land-loss crisis.

And, if that’s not enough, she’s a licensed pilot, too, who would sometimes commute to work in Lafayette by plane.

‘The most painful thing’ Burkett’s efforts during the first Trump presidency were successful, though she says they came with a cost. In a whistleblower complaint last year, she describes how she became a target: demoted and removed as chair of the U.S. Global Change Research program overseeing the climate assessment. Her department at the USGS, responsible for all climate science and landuse change research at the agency,

More than 100 pieces in all sorts of dia adorn Mounger’s two-story house, which was redesigned to accommodate his continually growing collection. A dominant piece is massive blown-glass chandelier Dale Chihuly that weighs 400 unds — and required Mounger to hire a structural engineer to fortify the ceiling.

His art was “his pride and joy,” Ratchford said in a 2024 interview for InsideOut, adding that the artfilled house made Mounger feel “safe, complete.”

And Mounger thoroughly enjoyed it. “The wonderful thing about collecting is that you develop friendships with the artists and get to know such interesting people,” he said in a December 2020 interview for Adore magazine. “I had lunch with John Waters when he was in town. He was such a nice guy.”

He didn’t stop with the interior

For every conceivable holiday, he had the exterior decorated lavishly One year at Mardi Gras, for instance, big, golden stars hung from the balconies, and purple and green swags were draped over the front entrance. When the COVID pandemic shut everything down, Mounger had signs hung thanking health care workers and urging the virus to go away

His home, a frequent site for parties, reflected what Callan called Mounger’s “childlike wonder about

“She’s more involved day to day,”

Manson said he’s heard from residents. “I think she’s headed in the right direction.”

Andreanecia Morris, director of the Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance, said that she supports the effort to raise private funds but that HANO should focus on collaborating with other organizations to provide services

“You’re not going to grow the pie if you just increase competition. What you have to do is increase collaboration,” said Morris.

Willman said that she would “evaluate every opportunity.”

“I absolutely support collabora-

was dismantled as part of a larger attack on climate science.

Under the Biden administration, Burkett’s title was restored, and she continued climate change research But in July, the Trump administration shuttered the global change program.

Beyond the retaliation, harassment and hostility toward her, Burkett said that “the most painful thing I experienced was the dismantling of the critically important climate-related research and expertise.”

David Reidmiller, who was hired by Burkett in 2016 and directed the fourth climate assessment from a role at the White House, was in charge of writing the executive summary of the report that some political appointees were “attempting to water down,” he said. He described Burkett’s removal as “a loss for the program.”

“She was not only a staunch defender of the work but was really thoughtful in her approach and had a lot of experience with coastal issues and ecosystems,” said Reidmiller, who now works at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.

A spokesperson for the USGS declined to comment on Burkett’s treatment or the issues raised in her whistleblower complaint

A stiff spine

She retired earlier this year and now serves as an emeritus scientist at the USGS. She still lives in

pageantry.”

The glamorous world in which Mounger moved was a sharp contrast to his humble beginnings in Rayville, where he was an orphan who was adopted by Charles James Mounger, a cattle rancher, and Essie Adams Mounger a businesswoman.

He graduated from Rayville High School and earned an undergraduate degree from Centenary College and a law degree from Southern Methodist University.

After passing the bar examination in 1968, Mounger practiced law in Rayville before moving to New Orleans. He embarked on his life as a collector when, as a fledgling lawyer, he bought a piece of Ida Kohlmeyer’s work from the artist herself, who sold it for what she called “Jim’s price,” Mounger said in the InsideOut interview

A pattern was set and a reputation was born, built on Mounger’s respect for artists and the time they need to create.

“He didn’t even try to bargain,” a gallery owner told Roger for the InsideOut story “He was nice. He showed respect.”

“His eye was great,” Callan said. “He was able to refine his taste over the years in developing his collection. Jim was indicative of a man who was self-made, loved art and used art as a springboard for his own creative life and the many friendships he nurtured over the years.”

It’s unclear what will happen to Mounger’s collection now

His marriage to Faye Cannon ended in divorce. She survives him, as do Ratchford and a sister, Dianne Mounger Doty-Lopez of Marrero.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3824 Canal St Burial will be private.

tion,” she said.

Morris, who worked at HANO in the 1990s and 2000s, said that HANO raised private funds to support residents during her tenure — including for college scholarships and to support former residents of the Lafitte Project after Hurricane Katrina. But these efforts fell off in more recent years as the agency struggled to maintain properties and fill vacant units.

“Under (Hester) there was more focus on the nuts and bolts because they were struggling,” said Morris. “There wasn’t a focus on those partnerships and certainly not on expanding those partnerships.”

Many, a town of around 2,500 in Sabine Parish, where her husband Don Burkett has served as district attorney for over 40 years. Virginia Burkett was born in Jackson and grew up in Biloxi, but she’s made Louisiana her home.

Her first job out of college was as a research scientist at LSU Sea Grant, documenting changes in coastal salinity She later worked at the Louisiana Geological Survey, when the state’s coastal land-loss crisis was beginning to gain wider notice, recalled Donald Boesch, a marine scientist and New Orleans native who has been recognized internationally for his scientific achievements. Boesch and Burkett worked together during those early years.

“Even back in those early days when I started and first knew her, she was always remarkably composed,” Boesch said. “She’s got a stiff spine and stands up for principles.”

Her ascendance as director of the fish and wildlife service was rare, Boesch said, as the agency was an “old boys’ gun and bullet crowd.” Burkett introduced new thinking and reforms to the agency during her two years in the position.

“I can only imagine she was a significant role model for others in the field,” Boesch said.

Boesch and Burkett would continue collaborating throughout their careers, during the first national climate assessment in the

SCHOOLS

Continued from page 1B

dipped before the Thanksgiving break, and frightened parents wanted to know whether their children could be targeted while walking or riding the bus to school, he said.

In response, he told families in an email last week that “InspireNOLA will not allow any agents to enter our campuses unlawfully.” During the school’s annual Thanksgiving turkey and ham giveaway on Tuesday staffers set aside some food to be delivered to families who are scared to leave their homes.

McKneely said his organization might also arrange for cars to shuttle students to and from school once the immigration sweeps begin.

“I think we have an obligation as a school, as a community,” he said, “to protect all our students and all our families.”

How schools are preparing Federal officials have not confirmed reports that Border Patrol agents are headed to the New Orleans area for an operation reportedly dubbed “Swamp Sweep.” Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry has said he would welcome the agents, arguing that most Louisiana residents want immigration laws to be enforced.

“I don’t understand what the big fuss is about,” he said on Newsmax.

If New Orleans is the next site of immigration sweeps, school staffers will have to walk a fine line.

Under state and federal law, it’s illegal to interfere with lawful immigration enforcement efforts. State Attorney General Liz Murrill said on social media Tuesday that “Louisiana will not allow anyone to impede” those efforts.

But students also have rights that schools must safeguard.

Public schools are legally obligated to educate all students living in the U.S regardless of their immigration status Also, federal agents need judicial warrants to enter schools, and subpoenas or court orders to access student records.

“We still have educational privacy laws that protect our students,” said Laila Hlass, a Tulane University law professor and co-director of the school’s Immigrant Rights Clinic. “That hasn’t changed.”

In Jefferson Parish, where census data shows that about 14% of residents are immigrants, the school district shared detailed guidance for dealing with federal immigration agents. It advises school staffers to inform the agents of students’ privacy protections, and request to see a warrant before allowing the agents to enter campus.

Some Jefferson Parish schools also tried to ease families’ fears with messages last week that offered counseling to students who are feeling anxious and insisted that “schools remain safe, supportive places.”

Yet Jefferson Parish School Board member Derrick Shepherd said there are some assurances schools cannot offer

“We can’t tell parents that if ICE agents come to the schools with proper documents that

late 1990s, the state’s coastal master plan and subsequent studies documenting the importance of reducing emissions to help preserve Louisiana’s coast.

After her stint in state government, Burkett began working at the National Wetlands Research Center in Lafayette, part of the USGS. Her former boss, Bob Stewart, said hiring her “was one of the best decisions” he ever made. He tried to encourage her over the decade and a half that they worked together, including supporting Burkett’s choice to get her Ph.D. in forestry and pursue her pilot’s license.

She eventually started commuting to Lafayette from Sabine Parish — by plane.

“It’s hard being a woman pilot, by the way, because the guys don’t treat her that well,” Stewart said.

Following her work at the wetlands research center, Burkett assumed a series of roles within the climate and land-use change division at the federal agency, culminating in her position as chief scientist. She rented an apartment in Washington, D.C., for a couple years, then worked remotely from Many

“I don’t know how she pulled it off but she’s managed to do this national role from very remote Many, Louisiana,” Boesch said.

‘Stay the course’ Burkett said that family and faith have been extremely important to

we’re not going to let them in,” he said, “because we will let them in.”

NOLA Public Schools, which oversees New Orleans’ privately run charter schools, also sought to strike a balance between its commitment to the law and to students.

“While we intend to comply with the law, our commitment to the well-being and safety of our school community remains paramount,” the district said in a statement, adding that it is dedicated to making schools safe and inclusive for all students regardless of their immigration status.

KIPP New Orleans, which runs 13 schools, said it adheres to “strict student-privacy protections” when law enforcement agencies request information. McKneely made a similar pledge in his email to InspireNOLA families.

“Our schools are safe spaces,” he wrote, “and we are committed to keeping them that way.” Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley who is politically aligned with Trump, has not publicly commented on the impending immigration sweeps.

Impact on students

The Trump administration has made clear that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE agents are not raiding schools.

Still, Trump this year scrapped a long-standing policy that had prevented ICE and Border Patrol agents from making arrests in “sensitive locations,” including schools. In a news release, DHS said agents could pursue a “dangerous illegal alien felon” who flees into a school, but the agency expects such situations will be “extremely rare.”

Yet federal immigration agents have conducted enforcement actions in the vicinity of schools, sometimes prompting campuses to lock down.

In Los Angeles, agents shot a motorist who tried to flee a traffic stop one block from a high school. In Chicago, agents released tear gas during a raid across the street from an elementary school and pursued a woman into an early learning center Immigration agents have arrested parents near schools in at least 10 states this year, according to The Washington Post.

Even if students are not directly affected, the presence of masked agents in their communities who could arrest someone they know whether a family member, friend or neighbor — can be extremely upsetting to young people, educators say In other cities, school attendance has declined during the immigration crackdowns as some students stay home out of fear or distress. In Charlotte, about 30,000 students missed school the Monday after a weekend of immigration arrests, double the typical number of absences, according to the Charlotte Observer

In New Orleans, some educators feel frustrated knowing there is only so much they can do to shield students from the effects of any federal deployment. “The feeling is you want to protect your students,” said Theresa Cross, an academic dean at an InspireNOLA school, “but your hands are a bit tied.”

her during the “intense hostilities” she faced at the federal government.

“My wife Virginia is one of the most ethical, hardworking people you will ever meet, and she takes her job very seriously, so it was extremely stressful for her, what she was put through,” Don Burkett said. She never considered giving in to the pressure to change the reports. Demotion is less important than compromising your values, she said.

During her speech in London at the ceremony for the John Maddox Prize, Burkett offered advice to scientists under threat, such as finding allies and keeping records of “even the most subtle attempts to inappropriately alter your work.”

Her final piece of advice was to prepare for setbacks and push forward anyway

“Stay the course,” she said.

Email Josie Abugov at josie. abugov@theadvocate.com.

NewOrleans Area Deaths

Boudoin, Beverly Hills,Annie Ketchens-Thornton, Seneca

Laiche Jr., Paul

Larkins, Harry

Narcisse,Celine

OrrIII, Henry

Quinn, Lisa

Robinson Sr., Craig Stokes, Gary

Verret, Terry

EJefferson

Garden of Memories

OrrIII, Henry

Leitz-Eagan

Laiche Jr., Paul NewOrleans

DW Rhodes

Larkins, Harry

Narcisse,Celine

Robinson Sr., Craig

Gertrude Geddes

Hills,Annie Ketchens-Thornton, Seneca Stokes, Gary

Verret, Terry

Majestic Mortuary

Quinn, Lisa River Parish

PatrickH Sanders

Boudoin, Beverly

Obituaries

Boudoin, BeverlyAngela

BeverlyAngelaBoudoin, age 85, passed away peacefullyonNovember 23, 2025 in Gretna Louisiana.BornonOctober 13, 1940, in NewOrleans Louisiana to Felecien and MaryWillliams Victor.She graduated from Second WardHighSchool.She married LarryBoudoin,Sr. in1961 andbegan their 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, Larry BoudoinSr., 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 Perry Boudoin(Greta) She wasa proudgrand‐mothertoDonavoin, 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 churchcommunity.She was afaithfulmemberof St.John theBaptist Catholic Church,where she

attended mass andpartici‐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‐mother, great-grand‐mother, aunt and friend 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 timeofFuneral Mass at the 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."

Hills, Annie BerniceJames

AnnieBernice James Hills,age 72 wasbornon July5,1953 in Benton,Mis‐sissippi, departed this earthly realmfromher heavenlyhomeonFriday, November21, 2025 at Ochsner BaptistinNew Or‐leans,LAsurrounded by her family .She wasa 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 servedfaithfully on the Usher Board. Shewas also anactivememberofthe SeniorCitizenschoir and ministry. Shewas aformer employeeofBally’s,Trea‐sureChest,Boomtown, Harrah’sCasinoand Louis Armstrong International Airport.Atthe time of her passing shewas employed atHoffman EarlyLearning Centerwhere sheserved asa Teacher’sAide. She leavestocherish herloving memories, onedaughter, AndreaJames-Glapion,her grand children,Anjuiel Knightand Kentrell Glapion,her mother,Birdia James,one brother, Judas James (Evangeline),one sister-in-law Sandra James,three god children DariusDay,Darneisha Thomas, andLondyn Carter, belovedlifelong friends ValerieEvans BrendaLewis andPhyllis Bolden, anda host of aunts, uncles,nieces, cousins,and friends. Annie isprecededindeath by her furry son, Frosty,her fa‐ther, Theodies James, one brother Calvin James, Sr., one nephew Calvin James, Jr.,and onegodson, Farrell Parker. Relativesand friends of thefamily, also Pastor, officers andmem‐bersofGreater St.Stephen FGBC, Booker T. Washing‐ton Senior High School c/o 1972 andthe staff of Bally's TreasureChest,Boomtown Harrah'sCasino, Louis Armstrong International Airport andHoffman Early LearningCenterare invited toattendthe Celebration ofLifeService on Saturday November29, 2025 at Greater St.Stephen Full GospelBaptist Church, 5600 Read Blvd., New Or‐leans,LA70127 at 10:00 a.m.Visitationfrom9:30 a.m.until 10:00a.m.Fol‐lowed by Intermenton Tuesday,December2,2025 atProvidenceMemorial Park, 8200 AirlineDrive Metairie, LA 70003 at 11:00 a.m Youmay sign the guestbook on www.ger

trudegeddeswillis.com. GertrudeGeddesWillisFu‐neral Home,Inc., in charge (504) 522-2525.

Ketchens-Thornton, Seneca MarieRogers

Seneca MarieRogers

Ketchens-Thornton was bornonSeptember 22, 1959 and passedawayonFri‐day,November14, 2025 at the ageof66. Shewas an Executive Administrative Assistant at DelgadoCom‐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 Jeanette R. Smalland 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‐tationonSaturday, Novem‐ber 29, 2025 at Bethel A.M.E.Church,1437 Fats DominoAve., from 10:00 amuntil 11:00 am,followed byFuneralService at 11:00 am. IntermentLakelawn Cemetery. Repast KP Event Palace, 8700 Lake Forest Blvd.,Suite 102, NewOr‐leans LA 70127. Gertrude GeddesWillisFuneral HomeInc., in charge (504) 522-2525.

Paul Alfred

Paul Alfred Laiche, Jr passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Bornon July19, 1951 in New Orleans, he is preceded in death by his parents Paul Alfred Laiche, Sr and Louise Sutherland,and by his sisterJune Greer and by his longtime companion, Mimi Pate. He is survivedbyhis sisters and brother, Mary Keller (Don), Gregory (Lorene) and PatriciaLaiche and many nieces and nephews.

He attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Elementary School and was agraduate of the1969 centennial class of St.Aloysius High School. He was trained in radiology at Hotel Dieu and worked as aradiologic technician for many years in NewOrleans and in Slidell, LA The family wouldliketo thank thelovingcaregivers at Peace of Home Elder Care and Heart of Home Hospice. There willbea funeral mass at St.Francis Xavier Church, 444 MetairieRoad, Metairie,LAonMonday, December 1, 2025. Visitationwillbe9:00 am to 11:00 am with mass at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at AllSaints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, massespreferredora gift to theSt. Aloysius 1969 Last Class Scholarship fund,c/o Brother Martin HighSchool, 4401 Elysian Fields, 70122.

Larkins, Harry Alexander'Porky'

Harry AlexanderLarkins,known to many as Porky,was alifelongresi‐dentofNew Orleansand was born on June 8, 1950 toVirginiaB.Larkins-Scott and Harry A. Smith. He re‐ceivedhis educational foundationinthe NewOr‐leans Public School sys‐tem.Harry acceptedJesus Christashis Lord andSav‐ior at Zion TravelersBap‐tistChurch #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 alsoknown as aGunnery Sergeant. Afterreturning fromwar Harry wassta‐tionedatFortPolkLa. Until his dischargefromservice OnMay 26, 1973, Harry married hischildhood friendDeborah Fisher Larkins andfromthat union 2daughters were born. Harry worked as are‐locationspecialistfor over 40years with hisbest friendEricJackson Sr., theytraveledthe world. On November14, 2025, at ap‐proximately 9:53 a.m. with his loving familyathis bedside ourHeavenlyFa‐therdispatchedanangel withinstructionstorid his child of hisaches and pains Harry hastilyyet 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 gentlepersonality.Tohis 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 Williams Sr.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 Orleansare allinvited to

attend hisFuneral Service 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 RhodesFuneral Home,3933 WashingtonAvenue Pleasevisit www.rhodesf uneral.comtosignthe guestbook

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

OrrIII, HenryJoseph

HenryJosephOrr, III passedawayatthe ageof 87onNovember24, 2025, after alongbattlewith Alzheimer’s anddementia. Heissurvivedbyhis loving wifeand best friend of 58 years,Beverly Castenda Saucier Orr. Henrywas beloved father of Richard Saucier (Patty)and Angel Lavigne andproud grand‐fatherof6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Henry was preceded in deathby his parents, thelateHenry Orr, Jr andLolaEstopinal Orr. He retiredfromthe PortofNew OrleansDock Board after 30 yearsofser‐vice. Upon retirement he enjoyed travelingwithhis beloved wife andrestoring antique cars.Henry Orr willbesadly missedbyall who knew him. Family and friends areinvited to at‐tendthe visitation on Mon‐day,December1,2025, at GardenofMemoriesFu‐neral Home andCemetery, 4900 AirlineDrive,Metairie, La. 70001 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Quinn, Lisa Marie

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.

Robinson Sr.,,Craig With sadnessweshare the passingofCraig Robin‐son,Sr.,onNovember13, 2025. Please visitwww.rho desfuneral.comtoview service information, sign onlineguestbook,send flowersand sharecondo‐lences.

LaicheJr.,

Robinson Sr., Craig With sadnessweshare the passingofCraig Robin‐son,Sr.,onNovember13, 2025. Please visitwww.rho desfuneral.comtoview service information, sign onlineguestbook,send flowersand sharecondo‐lences.

Stokes,GaryAllen

Gary AllenStokes, age 68, native of Houma, LA and resident of Terre‐bonne,passedaway peacefullyonMonday, 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.Visitationfrom 9:00 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.

Verret,Terry James

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, Terry em‐braceda wide rangeofin‐terests-from playingthe drums andexploring CB ra‐diosinhis youthtodiscov‐ering hispassion forcook‐ingand baking as he grew

older. He especially en‐joyed creating cakesand pastriesfor family and friends,offeringhis time 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. Terrylater began anew career 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 rooted in companionship andjoy fillingtheir days with travel, fishing, movies,and cooking, andalwaysde‐lightingintimespent with their families.Terry was precededindeath by his parents,Cliffordand 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 faithful companion, 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,BrigitteTanner (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 kindnessheoffered so freely. Though hispres‐encewill be deeply 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 WillisFu‐neral Home,Inc in charge (504) 522-2525.

biggest

BRIEFS FROM WIRE REPORTS

Grounded UPS planes to miss peak of season

A fleet of planes that UPS grounded after a deadly crash isn’t expected to be back in service during the holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs, the company said Wednesday in an internal memo

The airline expects it will be several months before its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet returns to service as it works to meet Federal Aviation Administration guidelines, said the memo from UPS Airlines president Bill Moore to employees. The process was originally estimated to take weeks but is now expected to take several months.

A fiery MD-11 plane crash on Nov 4 in Louisville, Kentucky, killed 14 people and injured at least 23 when the left engine detached during takeoff. Cargo carriers grounded their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleets shortly after, ahead of a directive from the FAA. The 109 remaining MD-11 airliners averaging more than 30 years old, are exclusively used to haul cargo for package delivery companies. MD-11s make up about 9% of the UPS airline fleet and 4% of the FedEx fleet Boeing, which took over as the manufacturer of MD-11s since merging with McDonnell Douglas in 1997, said in a statement that it is “working diligently to provide instructions and technical support to operators” so that they can meet the FAA’s requirements Campbell’s executive accused of rant fired Campbell’s Co. said Wednesday it no longer employs an executive who was allegedly recorded criticizing the company’s food and making racist remarks.

Martin Bally, a vice president of information technology at Campbell’s, said the company’s products were highly processed food for “poor people” and referred to Indian coworkers as “idiots,” according to a lawsuit filed Nov 20 by Robert Garza, a former Campbell’s employee, in Michigan’s Wayne County Circuit Court. The alleged comments were made during a meeting that Garza said he recorded.

“The comments were vulgar, offensive and false, and we apologize for the hurt they have caused,” Campbell’s said in a statement Wednesday

Garza claimed Bally said Campbell’s soup contains “bioengineered meat” and that he didn’t want to eat “a piece of chicken that came from a 3-D printer,” Local 4 News in Detroit reported, citing a recording Garza said he made of a conversation with Bally. Bally didn’t respond to requests for comment.

Campbell’s also released a fact sheet defending the quality of its ingredients saying it does not use “3D-printed chicken, lab-grown chicken, or any form of artificial or bioengineered meat in our soup.”

Boar’s Head among cheese brands in recall

Grated cheese sold under four brands has been recalled at various stores nationwide after testing found listeria.

The Ambriola Company’s FDA-posted recall notice said the recall is limited to grated Pecorino Romano cheese made at its facility in West Caldwell, New Jersey

Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano in a 6 oz. cup, expiration dates 03/04/26 and 03/12/2026, is in the recall. Target said it sells the Boar’s Head Member’s Mark Pecorino Romano in a 1.5-lb. bag, expiration dates 03/25/26, 03/30/26 and 04/05/26, is in the recall This is sold at Sam’s Clubs in 27 states including Louisiana and Mississippi. There’s also the recalled cheese that’s sold by the pound: Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano, expiration date 03/11/26; and Boar’s Head Pecorino Romano Grated bag, expiration dates 03/03/26 and 03/12/26.

15 Medicare drug prices to decrease

Trump admin says change will save taxpayers billions

BY ALI SWENSON Associated Press

NEW YORK Pharmaceutical com-

panies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations, reductions that are expected to produce billions in savings for taxpayers and older adults, the Trump administration said.

But the net prices it unveiled for a 30-day supply of each drug are not what Medicare recipients will pay at their pharmacy counters, since those final amounts will de-

pend on each individual’s plan and how much they spend on prescriptions in a given year

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr touted the deals as part of the administration’s efforts to address affordability concerns among Americans. The Medicare drug negotiation program that made them possible is mandated by law and began under President Joe Biden’s administration.

“President Trump directed us to stop at nothing to lower health care costs for the American people,” Kennedy said in a statement Tuesday evening.

The announcement marks the completion of a second round of negotiations under a 2022 law that allows Medicare to haggle over the price it pays on the most popular

and expensive prescription drugs used by older Americans, bringing the total number of negotiated drug prices to 25. The new round of negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027. Reduced prices for the inaugural round of 10 drugs negotiated by the Biden administration last year will go into effect in January

The latest negotiated prices apply to some of the prescription medications on which Medicare spends the most money including the massively popular GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy. Some of the other drugs involved in the negotiations include Trelegy Ellipta, which treats asthma; Otezla, a psoriatic arthritis drug; and various drugs that treat diabetes,

irritable bowel syndrome and different forms of cancer

Dr Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, said the administration delivered “substantially better outcomes for taxpayers and seniors in the Medicare Part D program” than the previous year’s deals.

Under the first round of Medicare price negotiations, the Biden administration said the program would have saved about $6 billion on net covered prescription drug costs, or about 22%, if it had been in effect the previous year The Trump administration said its latest round would have saved the government about $8.5 billion in net spending, or 36%, if it had been in effect last year

HOLIDAY HALO EFFECT

Retailers watch Black Friday traffic for economic signs

BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, CATHY BUSSEWITZ and STEPHEN SMITH Associated Press

NEW YORK The economic picture hasn’t looked very rosy: Hiring has been sluggish. Consumers have been dealing with soaring meat prices Layoffs are rippling through companies.

But despite those concerns, shoppers hit the stores in full strength on Black Friday, with some even sipping Champagne as they searched for discounts on the day that traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season.

Just outside New Orleans, shoppers flooded Lakeside Shopping Center to see what deals they could find. The mall offers Champagne to Black Friday traditionalists while they shop, as long as they have a receipt of at least $50.

“Sipping and shopping is the best, so I feel like that’s a New Orleans thing to do” said Lacie Lemoine, who was shopping with her grandmother, an annual tradition they’ve kept despite the fact that their budgets are shrinking.

“The economy is bad, but you still have to celebrate,” said her grandmother, Sandra Lemoine. “Everybody has to do what they can do on their own budget. That’s it.”

Matt Shay CEO of National Retail Federation, said in early November that he has seen record levels of spending on holidays — whether religious, secular or bank walled off by other outside factors.

“It’s a sort of a category of spending that has a moat around it,” he said. “Shoppers view them as opportunities for celebration I think that really captures the way the (winter) holiday season goes. People save for it. They plan for it. They prioritize it.”

Both the massive Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, and Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, reported strong customer traffic on Friday and said Black Friday would once again rank as their busiest day of the year

“We are off to a great start,” said Jill Renslow, Mall of America’s chief business development and marketing officer.

The line to enter the shopping and entertainment center started forming at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Renslow said. About 14,000 visitors entered within an hour of the mall’s 7 a.m. opening, she said.

“We are tracking one of our best Black Fridays ever ” she added.

Many retail executives have reported customers becoming more discerning and increasingly focused on deals while at the same time remaining willing to splurge for important occasions, creating a potential halo effect that might keep financial worries from

discouraging holiday shoppers. While some are being cautious about this year’s Christmas expenses, others are not. Metairie resident Denise Thevenot says this year is no different “I wish I could say that I had, but no, we’re just blowing it away just like we do every year We’ll worry about that tomorrow, right? I got the receipts to show you.”

Marshal Cohen, chief industry adviser at Circana, a market research firm, visited several malls on New York’s Long Island and New Jersey He noted strong traffic and said the centers grew busier as Black Friday went on. Cohen said Target drew lines for complementary gift bags for the early shoppers, but overall “gone is Black Friday as we know it,” he said. “There’s no sense of urgency.”

According to Target, which aims to reverse a sales slump, 150 shoppers on average were in line at its stores for the bags filled with what it described as “goodies.” The discounter was giving away the bags for the first 100 customers who showed up for its 6 a.m. opening.

At Macy’s Herald Square flagship store in New York City, customers who streamed in soon after the store opened at 6 a.m. found deep discounts on clothes, shoes, linens and cosmetics. The footwear department discounted everything up to half off.

Nicholas Menasche, 19, from Queens, New York, shopped with his mother for shoes and clothing, and planned to head next to Best Buy for video games. Menasche, an intern at a bank, said he expected to spend around $1,200 this year on his holiday shopping, roughly the same amount as last year

“It’s a great tradition,” he said. “The stores

are open really early.”

Westfield Garden State Plaza let customers in an hour early instead of making customers wait outside in the frigid weather, but stores didn’t open their doors until 7 a.m. as planned, said marketing director William Lewis. Members of Generation Z mostly comprised the early crowd, but older customers came in later, he said.

“People are definitely buying,” Lewis said. “Most people are walking around with a shopping bag.”

Shoppers appeared to have done research ahead of time and “know exactly where they are going,” he said.

Although Black Friday still reigns supreme as a magnet for in-store shopping, the ease of browsing and buying gifts online has eroded the event’s singular significance. Online purchases now account for more than 30% of total holiday sales compared to 15% in 2012, according to the National Retail Federation. The growth in online sales also has been robust so far. From Nov. 1 to Nov 23, U.S. consumers spent $79.7 billion, or 7.5% more than a year earlier, according to web tracking and analysis platform Adobe Analytics. They spent another $6.4 billion online on Thanksgiving Day, a 5.3% increase over last year, while taking advantage of better than expected deals, the firm said.

“Clearly there’s uncertainty,” MasterCard Chief Economist Michelle Meyer said ahead of Black Friday “Consumers feel on edge. But at the moment, it doesn’t seem like it’s changing how they are showing up for this season.”

Smith contributed from Metairie.

Fewer sought unemployment benefits last week

BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer

WASHINGTON The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that overall layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending Nov 22 dropped 6,000 from the previous week to 216,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday The figure is below the 230,000 forecast by economists, according to a survey by data provider FactSet.

Applications for unemployment aid are seen as a proxy for layoffs and are close to a real-time indicator of the health of the job market. The job cuts announced recently by large companies such as UPS and Amazon typically take weeks or months to fully implement and may not yet be reflected in the claims data. The four-week average of claims, which softens some of the weekto-week volatility, dropped 1,000 to 223,750. For now, the U.S. job market appears stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” state that has kept the unemploy-

ment rate historically low, but has left those out of work struggling to find a new job. The total number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the week ending Nov 15 rose 7,000 to 1.96 million, the government said. The increase is a sign that the unemployed are taking longer to find new work. Last week, the government said that hiring picked up a bit in September, when employers added 119,000 new jobs. Yet the report also showed employers had shed jobs in August And the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%, its highest level in four

years, as more Americans came off the sidelines to look for work but did not all immediately find jobs. On Tuesday, the government reported that retail sales slowed in September after three months of healthy increases. Consumer confidence plunged to its second-lowest level in five years, while wholesale inflation eased a bit The data suggests that both the economy and inflation are slowing, which boosted financial markets’ expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce its key interest rate at its next meeting Dec. 9-10.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By ADAM BETTCHER

Shoppers browse through stores at Mall of America for Black Friday deals in Bloomington, Minn.

OPINION

ARTISTS’ VIEWS ANOTHERVIEW

Something for political junkies to bingeon

Tired of bad news and brain-melting reality shows? This holiday season, enjoy agood bingeonastreaming miniseries.

Ron Faucheux

If you likepolitical history,satire or drama, here are four programs worthyour time.Two are new andtwo have been aroundawhile.

”Death by Lightning” (Netflix)

This new four-episodeseries has taken the little-known story of PresidentJames Garfield and turned it into an engagingdrama.

Starring talented actors Matthew Macfadyen (“Succession”), Michael Shannon (“Boardwalk Empire”) and Nick Offerman (“Parksand Recreation”), it provesthat history and entertainmentfitwelltogether.

“Death by Lightning” is acharacter study of threemen: Garfield, thereformist dark horse whowinsthe presidency in 1880 despite not running forit; Charles Guiteau, theunstable, obsessive assassin whostalks thepresidentindesperate quest for ajob; and Vice President Chester AlanArthur, the party hack who improbably becomesvicepresident andthen unexpectedlybecomes president uponGarfield’sassassination. After succeeding to thetop job, Arthur trieswith some success to shed his old, shadyways.

Only 49 years old when he died, Garfield served as president for less than seven months. Hadhelived, historians believe he had the potential to become agreat leader ”The Diplomat” (Netflix)

Many political thrillers are describedas“sharp”and “fasttalking.” This one actually is.

Keri Russell (“The Americans”) playsdiplomatKate Wyler,who’ssent to London as U.S.ambassadortoBritain. International crisis, arocky marriage anda possible vicepresidentialbid whirl around herand herhusband, Hal, who is also aforeign policy heavyweight.

The show juggles scheming, backstabbingand genuinely honest patriotism. It has thesnap of life-changing decisions, the crackle of serious global conflictand thepop of Champagneatfancy receptionswhere smart people talk about savingthe world.

RufusSewell, Allison Janney,DavidGyasi,Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear and BradleyWhitford roundout acastthat keeps viewersengrossed and makesthe storyfeel at leastsomewhat plausible. The show’sthird seasonisnow running and a fourth is on the way

”Borgen” (Netflix) Never heard of “Borgen?” Well, now you have —and you no longer have an excuse not to watchit.

This Danish drama follows Birgitte Nyborg, abright, steely,determined politician who becomes Denmark’s first female prime minister. The politics areEuropean,but the themes are instantly recognizable to Americans: ambition, power,ethics, gender strugglesand partyshenanigans. Throughout its original three seasons(2010-2013) anda 2022 one-seasonrevival,Borgen revolves around the question: Can you have apolitical careerwithout wreckingyour life?

Sidse Babett Knudsen, an award-winningactress, nails the lead role. She’ssoconvincing as prime minister, you’ll wonder why she never ran foroffice in reallife.Mysecond favorite character is afairly minor butfascinating one: Bent Sejro, the wise and aging political strategist splendidly portrayed by Lars Knutzon.

If you find foreign-language films bothersome,don’tworry —Borgen’ssubtitles are so clean andwell-timed you’llforget you’re reading them.

One bone to pick: All political consultants in theshow are called “spin doctors,” which isn’talways accurate and sounds abit odd —but the series is so good it won’tmatter Borgen, by the way,isthe nicknamefor Denmark’sParliamentbuilding.

”Veep” (HBO/Max)

Yes, “Veep” is azany seven-season comedy.It’salso the most accurate portrayal of Washington, D.C. politicsI’ve ever seen. And Iknow.I’vebeen there Julia Louis-Dreyfus playsVice President Selina Meyer She’sasperfectly cast as she was as Elaine on “Seinfeld.” Her lofty office lurchesfrom pointless spats to looming disasters.Metaphorically, there are lots of bricksflying through the windows andplenty of unsuspectingstaffers thrown under buses Behind the deadpan hilarity, “Veep”captures the brutal truthabout innermost Washington.It’sa world of outsized ambition and preening self-importance, whereone-page briefing papers need one-paragraph summaries. As VP Meyer put it, “Did you know that Ihave my ownflag?” Louis-Dreyfus has ashelf of Emmys, SAG awards anda Golden Globe. If that doesn’t convinceyou she’sa terrific comedic actor,afew episodesof“Veep”will. Lagniappe for history buffs: TryKen Burns’ six-partdocumentary“The American Revolution” on PBS. Well worth the time.

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

ls ua To Kl ah om a• 2: 30 P. m. sa Tu rd ay •a bc

as lsuisaware,manycoachingmoves in 2021 failed theassignment. others have aced theirtests.

Spinning ’21carousel

BY KOKI RILEY staff writer

Some things never change. At least that seems to be thecase with LSUcoaching searches.There’salwaysanelement of drama, surprise and intrigue. LSUfans were convinced TomHerman was comingtoBaton Rouge in 2016 …until he didn’t. Rumors swirled around Lincoln Riley before he flatly stated he would not becomethe head coach at LSUin2021. Turns out, he became thecoach at Southern Calinstead. Thedrama surroundingRileyand Herman is similar to what LSU faces this year in its pursuit of Lane Kiffin. The OleMisscoach hasrefused to signanextension before the Rebels’ final regular-season game against Mississippi State on Friday.His family visited BatonRouge aweek ago, aday after aseparate quick trip to Gainesville, Florida, as LSUand Florida have been vying for his services. The hoopla surroundingKiffin suggests he is viewed as the savior for whichever school he chooses, but history indicates that isn’t aguarantee

lane Kiffin

brian Kelly

marcus Freeman

billy napier

lincoln riley

LSUGAMEDAY

BROADCASTINFORMATION

LSU at Oklahoma

2:30 p.m. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman,Okla.

TV: ABC | Line: Oklahoma by 10½

Radio: WDGL-FM, 98.1; WWL-AM, 870; WWL-FM, 105.3; KLWB-FM, 103.7

TEAM SCHEDULES

LSU

Date Opponent Time/TV

Oklahoma

Date Opponent Time/TV

8.30 at ClemsonW,17-10

9.6Louisiana Tech W, 23-7

9.13 FloridaW,20-17

9.20 Southeastern W, 56-10

9.27 at OleMissL,19-24

10.11South CarolinaW,20-10

10.18atVanderbiltL,24-31

10.25Texas A&ML,25-49

11.8 at AlabamaL,9-20

11.15ArkansasW, 23-22

11.22Western Kentucky W, 13-10

11.29atOklahoma 2:30 p.m/ABC

DEPTH CHARTS

COACHES

FrankWilson is 2-1since taking over as the interimLSU coach afterBrian Kelly’s firing

8.30 Illinois StateW,35-3

9.6Michigan W, 24-13

9.13 at Temple W, 42-3

9.20 Auburn W, 24-17

10.4 Kent State W, 44-0 10.11 Texas L, 6-23

10.18atSouth Carolina W, 26-7

10.25 Ole MissL,26-34

11.1 at Tennessee W, 33-27

11.15 at AlabamaW,23-21

11.22 Missouri W, 17-6

11.29 LSU 2:30 p.m/ABC

BrentVenables canposthis second 10-win season in four yearsleading Oklahoma by beating LSU.

Oregon

LSU

Continuedfrom page1C

USC has failed to makethe College Football Playoff under Riley.Florida moved on fromthe coach it hired during thesame cycle (2021),and so hasLSU, which will look to end its tumultuous2025 campaign on Saturday at Oklahoma (2:30 p.m., ABC), the programthatlost Rileyduring thesamecarousel and hired current coach Brent Venables.

There are success stories from the 2021cycle. Venablesisonthe cusp of leadinghis teamtothe CFP. Dan Lanning led Oregon there last season, and so did Marcus Freeman at NotreDame, guiding the Irish to the national championship game. It turns out, some of theless ballyhooed hires have worked out the best Here’sa letter grade for each appointment, andcontract extension, that came outofthe 2021 coaching cycle.

LSU •BRIAN KELLY

After snatchingBrianKelly away from Notre Dame and signing him to a10-year,$95 million contract, the Tigers failed to reach the CFP andgot progressively worse after surprisingly reaching the SEC championship gameinKelly’s first season. The bare minimum for Kelly at LSUwas to reach the CFP by theend of Year 4, as his three predecessors had all won national championships by theend of their fourth seasons.

Grade: D

FLORIDA• BILLYNAPIER

The Napier era in Gainesville was amajor flop. After signing aseven-year,$51.8 million deal, he led theGators to just one above.500 season in three-and-a-half seasons. Florida never reached double-digit wins, and he was nearly let go during the middle of his third season in charge. It just put off the inevitable thisseason.

Grade: F

USC •LINCOLN RILEY

The Trojans have been disappointing under Riley,who arrived in Los Angeles after winning four Big 12 titles and reaching theCFP three times at Oklahoma. Heading into Saturday’s matchup against UCLA, USC has amiddling 3417 record under Riley and hasn’tmade the CFP despiteinking him to a10-year,$110 million contract.

Grade: D+

OKLAHOMA• BRENT VENABLES

It looked like Venables’ tenure was heading in thewrong direction until this season. The Sooners went just 6-7 in 2022 and 2024. But after remaking their offense, awin Saturday over LSU will put them in the CFP after surviving one of thetoughest schedules in thecountry

Grade: B-

NOTRE DAME •MARCUS FREEMAN

The sudden loss of Kelly seemed like amajor blow to theIrish, but hiring Freeman to replace

WILSON ALEXANDER

OKLAHOMA 17,LSU 6

This game couldbedifficult to watchfor LSUfans. This is oneofthe worstoffensesinquite some time,and nowthe struggling offensivelinewill be withoutmultiplestarters. It won’tbeablowout becausethe Oklahoma offense is dysfunctional, butthere’s little reason to predictthe Tigers will getinthe endzoneagainst thebestdefense in theSEC.Atleast LSUmay hire anew coachbySaturday.

KOKI RILEY

OKLAHOMA 20,LSU 6

If LSUgetspastthe 50-yardlinewithout thehelpof aturnoverorstrongpunt/kick returns, that maybea victorythisweek. ESPN’s CollegeFootballPower Index pegs Oklahoma as theNo. 4defense in thecountry andthe topdefense in theSEC.LSU washeldto13 points by WesternKentuckyand stillwill be starting its backup quarterback. Idon’t expect LSUto find theend zone on offensethisweek.

him has done wonders forthe program.Notre Dame reached the national championship game last season and is awin away from making the CFP again this year in Freeman’sfourth year With avictory over Stanford on Saturday,the Irish will earn their third consecutive 10-win season.

Grade: A

MIAMI •MARIO CRISTOBAL

Miamihas improved under Cristobal, turning a12-13 record in his first twoyears into what may becomeconsecutive 10-win seasons if the Hurricanes take downPittsburgh on Saturday But Miamiexpected morefrom Cristobal when it lured the Oregon coach to South Beach. Cristobal hasn’tmade the CFP with Miami—and is on the outside of the CFP picture heading into the last week of this season —since signing a 10-year,$80 million contract.

Grade: C

OREGON •DAN LANNING

Lanning has been the perfect hire forOregon since replacing Cristobal, leading the Ducks to aBig Tentitle and atrip to the CFP last year Oregon is on track to makethe CFP again this season and has wonatleast 10 games in each season he’sbeen in charge.

Grade: A

PENN STATE•JAMES FRANKLIN

After signing a10-year contract extension in 2021, James Franklin led Penn State to the Rose Bowlin2022, the Peach Bowlthe next year and the semifinals of the CFP last season. Even though he was fired after bad losses to UCLA and Northwestern this year,hestill took Penn State to heights it hadn’texperienced since the peaks of the Joe Paterno era.

Grade: B-

MICHIGAN STATE•MEL TUCKER

No decision turned out worse foraprogram during this coaching cycle than Michigan State extending coach Mel Tucker with a10-year,$95 million contract extension. The Spartans were 11-2 in 2021, but they went just 7-7 over Tucker’sfinal 14 games in charge, and Tucker was fired just twogames into the 2023 campaign for allegations of sexual misconduct.

Grade: F

TEXAS A&M •JIMBOFISHER

Jimbo Fisher’sextension at Texas A&M still haunts the Aggies to this day.Fisher,who signed a10-year,$95 million extension after receiving interest from LSU forits open job, was fired in 2023 after leading Texas A&M to just an 11-11 record after putting pen to paper.Hewas let go with twogames lefttoplay in the 2023 season, putting Texas A&M on the hook forhis $76.8 million buyout.

Grade: F

WASHINGTON •KALEN DeBOER

DeBoer led Washington to the national championship gameinjust his second year after getting hired from Fresno State during this coaching cycle. Granted, he leftfor Alabamashortly

REED DARCEY

OKLAHOMA21, LSU 3

LSUmight kick a fieldgoalortwo,but it’s toughtosee howits offensecan do anything else.The Oklahoma defenseisone of thetop unitsinthe nation,and the Tigers aredowntotheir backupsatquarterback,center, righttackleand slot receiver.Itcould getugly. Take the underand turn your attentiontothe coaching carousel, whichcould spin outanew coachfor LSUbeforekickoff

SCOTTRABALAIS

OKLAHOMA17, LSU 0

Ourstaff hasbeenpicking LSUscoressince themid1990s, andinall that time I’ve neverpickedthe Tigers to getshutout.Until now. LSUhas scored just three touchdowns combined in itspastthree gamesagainst defenses notofOklahoma’scaliber.The Sooners offensewon’t do much againstLSU either,but it’s impossible to predictthe Tigers to winwithout a defensiveorspecial-teams touchdown.

ASSOCIATEDPRESS

PHOTOByLyDIA ELy

coach DanLanning,center,calls instructions during the first half of agame against Southern California on Nov. 22 in Eugene, Ore.

after guiding the Huskiestothe title game, but leadingWashington to a25-3 record anda title game appearance can’tbeignored

Grade: A+

TCU •SONNY DYKES

Dykes will be forever etched in TCUhistory after guiding the Horned Frogs to thenational championship game in hisfirst season after leaving SMU in 2021. TCU hasn’t reached that pinnaclesince,but it holds asolid 21-14record under Dykes over the last three years.

Grade: A

SMU •RHETT LASHLEE

Lashlee has proven to bea fantastic hire for the Mustangs. He led SMU to theCFP in its first seasoninthe ACC in 2024 and has the Mustangs on the cusp of reachingthe ACC title game this year.For his success, hewas awarded with atwo-yearcontract extension in October.

Grade: A+

VIRGINIA •TONY ELLIOTT

The beginningofElliott’stenureatVirginia was ugly.The Cavaliers hadan11-23record under the former Clemson offensive coordinator before turning the shiparound this year.Virginia is9-2 and awin away from reaching to ACC championship game heading into this weekend.

Grade: B+

TEXAS TECH •JOEY MCGUIRE

An influx of cash has helped McGuire lead theRed Raiders to a10-1 record this year and, likely,aBig 12 championship anda spot in the CFP.But even with the help he’sreceived financially, give McGuirecredit.He’sdone an excellentjob coaching up one of the topdefenses in the sport, and evenbefore this season, Texas Tech was consistently an above.500team underhis command.

Grade: A

VIRGINIA TECH •BRENT PRY

Pry,who was the defensivecoordinatorat Penn State before his appointmentatVirginia Tech, went just 16-24 with theHokiesand was fired three games into this season. The Hokies moved quicklytoreplacehim by hiring Franklin this month.

Grade: D

DUKE •MIKE ELKO

It turns out that Elko was too good of ahire for Duke. The former defensive coordinator at Texas A&M led the Blue Devils toa 16-9record over two seasons before returning toCollege Stationtobecomethe Aggies head coach during the2023coaching cycle.

Grade: A-

OKLAHOMA STATE•MIKE GUNDY

The extension Oklahoma StategaveGundy seemedprudent at the time. He hadled the

Cowboys to 16 consecutive bowl games, including five tripstoNew Year’sSix bowls, by thetime he signed his contract extension. But things started going sideways two years after signing the deal. The Cowboys won 10 games in 2023, went 3-9 last season and got off to a1-2 start this year before firing the greatest coach the program ever has known.

Grade: C

OLE MISS •LANE KIFFIN

Kiffin has become thebiggest nameavailable in the2025 coaching cycle, but he also signed acontract extension after the 2021 season that lengthened his deal by ayear.The new contract and subsequent extensions have worked out for the Rebels despite theturmoil of the last couple of weeks. Ole Miss is on the precipiceofmakingthe CFPthis year and has won 10 or more games in three consecutive years for the first time in program history

Grade: A

KENTUCKY •MARK STOOPS

Stoops signedacreative extension after the 2021 season, ayear in which the Wildcats went 10-3and reached the Citrus Bowl. The new deal runs through 2028 but includes aone-year extension for any seven-win season and atwo-year extension for any 10-win campaign. Since signing thedeal, Stoops led the Wildcats to bowl appearances in 2022 and 2023 but hasstruggled since then, winning just four gameslast season and fivethis year heading into Saturday’smatchup with Louisville.

Grade: C

WAKE FOREST •DAVECLAWSON

Clawson signed along-term extension after leading the Demon Deacons to 11 wins and winning the ACC Coach of the Year award. Thenew deal he signed paid off early as Wake Forestwon eight games in 2022. Butafter 4-8 campaigns over the next two years,Clawson resigned before this season.

Grade: C+

BOSTON COLLEGE •JEFF HAFLEY

Hafley found success at Boston College, leading the Eagles to six or more wins in threeof hisfourseasons at the helm. He signedanextension after the2021 season that would have kept him in Chestnut Hill until 2026, but he left afterthe 2023 season —inwhich theEagles went7-6 —tobecome the defensive coordinator for theGreen Bay Packers.

Grade: B

MINNESOTA •PJFLECK

After signing acontract extension thatkeeps himwith theGolden Gophers through the 2028 season, Fleck has led Minnesotatoatleast six winsevery year since signing his new deal in November 2021. That includes anine-win campaign in 2022.

Grade: B+

Kiffin says he’llpray before deciding on future

BY REED DARCEY Staff writer

Lane Kiffin said on the ABC broadcast of the Egg Bowl on Friday that he has “a lotofpraying to do” before he decides whether he wants to stay atOle Miss or accept LSU’svacanthead coaching job.

Kiffinwas then asked in anewsconferenceafter the Rebels’ 38-19 winover Mississippi State if he plans to make afinal decision by Saturday —the deadline that Ole Missathletic director Keith Carter set in astatementhereleased Nov. 21 “I feel like Igot to,” Kiffin said. “It’snot as enjoyable as peopleprobablythink it is. (Georgia coach) Kirby (Smart) sayswhenhewants to complainabout being in the nationalchampionship and missing the portal window,thatthere’s no crying from the yacht. So, I’m not trying to get pity.But it’snot as enjoyable as some people mightthink.”

Kiffin, 50, is the primary targetofLSU’s search to replace Brian Kelly,who was fired on Oct. 26. The Florida Gators havefallen out of the running to hire Kiffin, according to Friday reports from ESPN and On3.

Kiffin fought back tears after the game Friday and said he wishes that his late father,Monte, could help him with his decision. Instead, he’ll call Pete Carroll andNickSaban later Friday for advice, he said.

“I miss my dad,” Kiffin said. “I really missedhim this week. My two calls will be theclosest to that for advice, what my dad would say to do on these things. That’ll be coach Carrolland coach Saban. Kindofwishwhenyou have things to do in life, that your dad was there.But it is what it is.”

Kiffin was also asked whether Ole Miss’ win over Mississippi State made it moredifficult for him to leave.

“I think it’sdifficult no matter what,” Kiffin said. “There is areliefthat theyplayedlike I thought theywould today.I did think they would playlike this, but you never know.And so, Iam relieved for that because if they didn’tplay well today,weall know what thestorylinewould be It’d be my fault for having them distracted and stuff.”

Elsewhere, Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz and Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea removed themselves from the candidatepool by signing contract extensionswiththeir current schoolson Thursday and Friday,respectively

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

(9-2) at Auburn (5-6) 6:30p.m. No. 11BYU (10-1) vs.UCF (5-6), noon No. 12Vanderbilt (9-2) at No. 18 Tennessee (8-3), 2:30 p.m. No. 13Miami (9-2) at No. 24 Pittsburgh (8-3), 11 a.m. No. 17Virginia (9-2) vs.Virginia Tech (3-8), 6p.m. No. 19 Southern Cal (8-3)vs. UCLA (3-8), 6:30 p.m. No. 20 James Madison (10-1) at Coastal Carolina (6-5), 2:45 p.m. No. 25 SMU (8-3)atCalifornia(6-5), 7p.m. EAST Miami (9-2)atPittsburgh (8-3), 11 a.m. FCSFirst Round —Game 2atKingston, R.I.: Rhode Island(10-2)vs. CCSU (8-4),11a.m. TexasTech (10-1) at West Virginia(4-7) 11 a.m. FCSFirst Round —Game 3atVillanova,Pa.: Villanova (9-2)vs. Harvard(9-1), 11 a.m. UTEP (2-9)atDelaware (5-6), noon Georgia Southern(5-6)atMarshall (5-6), 12:30 p.m. Boston College (1-10) at Syracuse (3-8) 2p.m. Penn St. (5-6)atRutgers(5-6), 2:30p.m. SOUTH Kentucky (5-6)atLouisville (7-4), 11 a.m. Clemson(6-5)atSouth Carolina (4-7), 11 a.m. East Carolina (7-4)atFAU (4-7), 11 a.m. FCSFirst Round —Game 4atCookeville, Tenn.: Tennessee Tech (11-1)vs. North Dakota (7-5), noon FCSFirst Round —Game 1atHammond, La.: Georgia St. (1-10) at OldDominion (8-3), 1 p.m. W. Kentucky (8-3)atJacksonville St. (7-4), 1p.m. Arkansas St. (5-6)atAppalachian St. (5-6), 1:30 p.m. Florida A&M (5-6)atMVSU(1-10),2p.m.

James Madison (10-1) at Coastal Carolina (6-5), 2:45 p.m. Florida St. (5-6) at Florida (3-8), 3:30 p.m. Virginia Tech (3-8) at Virginia(9-2),6 p.m. Rice (5-6)atSouth Florida (8-3), 6p.m. North Carolina (4-7)atNCState (6-5), 6:30 p.m. Alabama (9-2)atAuburn (5-6),6:30 p.m. MIDWEST FCSFirst Round —Game 8atYoungstown, Ohio: YoungstownSt. (8-4)vs. Yale (8-2) 11 a.m. Colorado (3-8) at Kansas St. (5-6), 11 a.m.

THENATION

THINGS TO WATCHINWEEK14

ALABAMACONTROLSITS DESTINY

OHIO STATEFACES RIVALMICHIGAN

Top-ranked Ohio State (11-0,8-0 Big Ten)

would not getknockedout of the College Football Playoff if it losestoNo.15 Michigan (9-2, 7-1) on Saturday. But if the Wolverines can pull off another upset, theyhavea chance to playinthe Big Ten championship and possibly contend for anational title. Ohio State redshirtfreshman Julian Sayin leads major collegefootball witha 79.4% completion rate and 185.38 quarterback rating.Michigan freshman Bryce Underwood has nine touchdown passes and five interceptions.

RANKED PITT,MIAMI TEAMSCLASH

The ACCraceissojumbled, the marquee game forthe final week features tworanked teams that can’t simplywin their wayinto the league championship. No. 24 Pittsburgh (8-3, 6-1 ACC) is on the vergeofgetting squeezed out of the league titlegame due to tiebreakers with No. 17 Virginia and No. 25 SMU.None of thatmatters, though, if the Panthers don’t beat the Hurricanes. No. 13 Miami (9-2, 5-2) remainsthe league’stop team in the College Football Playoff rankings (No. 12) to stayinthe runningfor an at-largeCFP bid.

No. 10 Alabama has aberth in theSEC title game and likely a first-round byeinthe College FootballPlayoff at stakewhen it travelstoplay the Tigers on Saturday.The Tide (9-2, 6-1 SEC) controls its destinyinthe SECand theCFP Aloss, however, complicates the picture with No.3Texas A&M, No. 4Georgia and No.6 Mississippi all alivefor aspot in theSEC title game.Auburn(5-6, 1-6), meanwhile,istrying to becomebowleligible under interim coach DJ Durkin.The Tigers have lost six of their past eight.

Interest waned, butTigersstayedtofight

LSUfans may have longchecked out on thisfootball season, instead obsessively checking their web browsers to see if thereare any updates in the coaching search and the school’spursuitofOle Miss coach Lane Kiffin.

1. TEXASA&M

Record: 11-0 overall, 7-0 SEC

Previous rank: 1

Last week: DefeatedSamford 48-0

Thisweek: at Texas, n

2. GEORGIA

Record: 11-1 overall, 7-1 SEC

Previous rank: 2

Last week: DefeatedCharlotte 35-3

Thisweek: DefeatedGeorgia Tech 16-9

3. OLEMISS

Record: 11-1 overall, 7-1 SEC

Previous rank: 3

Last week: Idle

Thisweek: DefeatedMississippi State 38-19

4. OKLAHOMA

Record: 9-2 overall, 5-2 SEC

Previous rank: 4

Last week: DefeatedMissouri 17-6

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

5. ALABAMA

Record: 9-2 overall, 6-1 SEC

Previous rank: 5

Last week: DefeatedEastern Illinois 56-0

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

6. VANDERBILT

Record: 9-2 overall, 5-2 SEC

Previous rank: 6

Last week: DefeatedKentucky 45-17

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

7. TEXAS

Record: 8-3 overall, 5-2 SEC

Previous rank: 7

Last week: DefeatedArkansas 52-37

Thisweek: vs.TexasA&M, n

8. TENNESSEE

Record: 8-3 overall, 4-3 SEC

Previous rank: 8

Last week: DefeatedFlorida 31-11

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

9. MISSOURI

Record: 7-4 overall, 3-4 SEC

Previous rank: 9

Last week: Lost to Oklahoma17-6

Thisweek: at Arkansas, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (SECNetwork)

The LSU players and remainingcoaches, to their everlasting credit, arestillinvested. There has been disappointment. Container ships full of it. But it has been trumped so many times by determination Linebacker Whit Weeks revealed earlier this week that he brokethe same ankle he brokeinthe Texas Bowl on Sept. 22 at OleMiss. He finally got back into action for 14 snapsthis past Saturday against Western Kentucky and is hopeful, fervently so, that he can seeabout 30 snaps in Saturday’sregularseason finaleatNo. 8Oklahoma(2:30p.m ABC).

“I just love playing ball,” Weekssaid Tuesday,that ever-present smile on his face despite it all.

Quarterback Michael VanBurenisstartingfor the third straight week in place of Garrett Nussmeier,ruled outagainwith hisreaggravated abdominal injury.When VanBuren took his first snap against WesternKentucky,his fifth game thisseason, he burned the possibilityofredshirting Interim coach Frank Wilson left thedecisionuptohis quarterback, but he madehis minduptoplay this season outtothe end. Cornerback Mansoor Delane, thebest performer on this 2025 LSU team,was named one of the three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award. It’sgiven to the nation’sbest defensive back,won in the

past by Tiger greatsGrant Delpit (2019), Morris Claiborne (2011) and Patrick Peterson (2010). He is apparently ready to go against OU after sittingout last week’s game despite recently revealing he’s played likeanAll-American all season with hisown core injury Credit too goes to Wilson, who in his interim role with no guarantee Kiffin or whoever is LSU’snext coach will keep him haskept this Tigers team together.He’s kept its recruiting class mostly intact. LSU hasnot had any opt-outs and only acouple of decommitments as thestartofthe early signing period looms on Wednesday It takes abig effort to keep up thespirits of an entire team that ends the season with no shot at any of its preseason goals. LSU looked as though it was on its way with that 17-10 season-opening win at then-No. 4 Clemson.Who knew Clemson would be bad and LSUwould be, well, mediocre?

At thestartofit, if you looked ahead to this game, you probably would have thought LSU would bethe team battling for aberth in the College Football Playoff and Oklahoma would be theteam playing the role of spoiler Instead,ofcourse, it’scompletely reversed. It’sthe Tigers (7-4, 3-4 SEC) trying to spoil ashot at the CFP for the Sooners (9-2, 5-2), who come into theweek ranked No.8inthe mostrecent CFP rankings. It’s OU, not LSU, that has themost at stake

The Soonerscould come out wound super tight or could come out super motivated, with the little matter of atoning for a37-17 loss at Tiger Stadium in the 2024 season finale in their back pocket. Lost in all theLSU losses and the coaching searches andflight tracking of private planes is the fact that there is some history at play Saturday.The Tigers and Sooners

have met only four times in football with LSU holding a3-1 seriesadvantage —and last year’sgame in Baton Rouge wasthe first time they didn’tplay in abowl game. That makes this LSU’sfirst trip not only to OU but to theentire state of Oklahomafor afootball game.

The Tigers will be up against it. The Sooners have one of the best defenses in America, leading thenation in both sacks andtackles for loss. It’sa scary prospect for an LSU team that has managed to scrape together just three touchdowns in its past three games.

OU’soffense is not Secretariat in the 1973 Belmonteither,and LSU’s defense can be expected to put up afight. But frankly,the Tigers have been playing like aone-handed team mostofthe season, and it’sunrealistic to expect thatwill change now

Butthey will play,and by allrecent accountsshould be expected to give their best effort,even if it looks like alost cause going in. Wilson said he would use the spoiler’srole as motivation.

“How do you finish?” Wilson asked. “How do you want toberemembered? We can go outand play to thebest of our ability and see wherethe chips may fall. What is your legacy? 8-4 is alot better than 7-5.”

It is, though in that context, fewwill remember anything great aboutthis LSU season compared to all the championship years theTigers have had.

Butthey should remember those who stayed. There is nobilityinthe effort, the struggle, when thereisevery reason to quit. Sometimes, even these times, there is morethan winning at stake.

Email Scott Rabalaisatsrabalais@ theadvocate.com

10.KENTUCKY

Record: 5-6 overall, 2-6 SEC

Previous rank: 10

Last week: Lost to Vanderbilt 45-17

Thisweek: at Louisville,11a.m. Saturday (ACC Network)

11.AUBURN

Record: 5-6 overall, 1-6 SEC

Previous rank: 12

Last week: DefeatedMercer62-17

Thisweek: vs.Alabama, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (ABC)

12.SOUTH CAROLINA

Record: 4-7 overall, 1-7 SEC

Previous rank: 14

Last week: DefeatedCoastal Carolina 51-7

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

13.LSU

Record: 7-4 overall, 3-4 SEC

Previous rank: 11

Last week: DefeatedWestern Kentucky 1310

Thisweek: at Oklahoma, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ABC)

14.MISSISSIPPI STATE

Record: 5-7 overall, 1-7 SEC

Previous rank: 13

Last week: Idle

Thisweek: Lost to Ole Miss 38-19

15.ARKANSAS

Record: 2-9 overall, 0-7 SEC

Previous rank: 15

Last week: Lost to Texas 52-37

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

16.FLORIDA

Record: 3-8 overall, 2-6 SEC

Previous rank: 16

Last week: Lost to Tennessee31-11

Thisweek: vs.Florida State,3:30 p.m. Saturday(ESPN2)

STAFF PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK

LSUquarterback Michael VanBuren runs the ball against WesternKentucky on SaturdayatTiger Stadium.

MESH OF SUCCESS

This Tulane team bonded quicklytoreach cusp of American titlegame

BY GUERRYSMITH

Contributing writer

With aturnoverof60players and only

five starters back, Tulanecoach JonSumrall was hopeful buthesitantenteringhis second year in NewOrleans.

He knew there wasenough talent on the transfer-laden roster to reach his fourth conference championship game in as many years as acoach, but he had no idea whether the partswould fit together quicklyenough.

It turnsout they did, despiteplenty of anxious moments alongthe way Tulane (9-2, 6-1)isa291/2-point favorite on Saturday to beat Charlotte (1-10, 0-7)

—the largest spread of any gamethis weekend —and clinch hosting rights for next Friday’sAmerican Conference championship game.Itwould be the thirdtime in four seasons the title went through Yulman Stadium and Sumrall’s thirdchance to win aleague championship at home after doing it at Troy in 2022 and2023.

Nearly half of theprojectedstarters against Charlotte were notevenonthe team when Tulane played for the American championship at ArmylastDecember.The list includes quarterback Jake Retzlaff, three of thetop five running backs, six of the top seven receivers and four of the five most productive defen-

BayouClassic coaches oncewereon same team

BYROD WALKER Staff writer

Southern University interim

coach Fred McNair and Grambling coach Mickey Joseph were on the same coaching staff at Alcorn State 12 years ago. McNair wa s the quarterbacks coach and Joseph coached wide receivers.

For the most part, they always saw eye to eye —exceptfor two things.

“He didn’twant to throw certain routes and Iwanted to run certain routes,” Joseph jokingly said And the second thing?

“The only time we didn’tget along was when he broiled some crawfish and they were too hot,” Joseph said.“Other than that, he’sa great man and a great coach.” McNair and Joseph will be on opposite sidelines Saturday when the Jaguars and Tigersmeet in the 52nd annualBayou Classic at 1p.m. on NBC. Joseph, who grew up in Marrero on the Westbank of New Orleans,

ä Southern vs.Grambling, 1P.M. SATURDAy,NBC

is in his second season at Grambling. McNair,meanwhile,isjust filling in as alame-duck coach of aJaguarsteamthathas fallen on toughtimes this season. He took over after Southern fired Terrence Graves in Octoberafter a1-6 start. Southern, which hasn’t won another game since, is expected to name ProFootballHall of Famer Marshall Fauk its new head coach any day now.Sofor McNair,Saturday’s Bayou Classic will be his chance to stamphis name in theBayou Classic record books. Both Gramblingand Southern have beenunabletofind anystability at the head coaching position lately.There hasn’tbeen arematch of head coaches in the Bayou Classic in five years when Southern’s Dawson Odums and Grambling’s Broderick Fobbs squared off in back-to-back seasons. It’sbeen musical chairseversince. So maybe Faulkand Joseph will settle things down. “Wehave it turned in theright direction,” Joseph said about Grambling.

Grambling went 5-7 in Joseph’s first season and is 7-4 this season.

ä See BAYOU, page 10C

sive linemen

“I think of the Forrest Gump quote life’sabox of chocolates and you never know what you’re going to get,” Sumrall said. “You bring guys in, you do your homework and youhopeyou’re right on what you’re going to getfrom the transfer portal, but you never know until you’re around them every day.”

Thecatalystfor Tulane’s successwas Retzlaff, the last arrivalofthem all. Whenhetransferred from BYUinlate July,hefaced theHerculean task of completing three online courses from his old school tobecomeeligible while trying to digest an entirely newoffensive system and getcomfortablewithhis new team-

matesa monthbefore thestart of the season. Mission accomplished. After setting thetonewith69-yard sprint fora touchdownagainst Northwestern in the opener,heenters the finale as the Wave’s leading rusher (565 yards, 99 carries, 5.7 average) while also completing 61.2% of hispassesfor 2,426yardsand 14 touchdowns with four interceptions. “Jake’sawesome,” Sumrallsaid. “When he gothere, he really integrated to this team really quickly.During training camp, he had amealwith adifferent teammate for breakfast, lunch and

ä See

Saints

BY LUKE JOHNSON Staff writer

As his rookie season has progressed, necessityhas pushed Devin Neal up in the New Orleans Saints’ pecking order

ä Saints atDolphins, NOON SUNDAy,FOX

Here it is happening again: Afterthe Saints ruled starting running back Alvin Kamara outfor this week’sgameagainst theMiami Dolphins, Neal suddenly finds himself as the team’slead back. “I’m real ly excited for him,” quarterback Tyler Shough said. “He’s fully capable of everything we’re asking him to do.” Neal, asixth-roundpickout of Kansas,playedseven offensive snaps in Week 1, then spent four weeks as ahealthy scratch on gameday.Hesaw his workload incrementally increase after No. 2back Kendre Millerwas lost for the season with akneeinjury against the Chicago Bears, and now another injury leaves him as thetop option. He chuckled at the phrasing of aquestion asking about whether he’sbeen able to “ease in” to his role —there’s no suchthing as

ä See SAINTS, page 6C

STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

Tulane Green Wave quarterback JakeRetzlaff gets readytothrowthe ball against the FloridaAtlantic Owls at yulman Stadium on Nov. 15.

STAFFPHOTO By BRETT DUKE Saints running backDevin Neal gets by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday

Joseph McNair

TULANE, page 7C

ä College football TV PAGE 4C

Saints rule out Kamara for Sunday

BY LUKE JOHNSON AND MATTHEW PARAS Staff writers

Alvin Kamara will miss his first game of the season after the Saints ruled him out Friday for their Sunday contest against the Miami Dolphins.

Kamara suffered a knee injury early in the first quarter of last week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons when linebacker Kaden Elliss dragged him to the turf after a short gain. New Orleans appeared to brace for his absence earlier this week when it signed running back Evan Hull to the active roster from the practice squad.

The ninth-year pro had started each of the Saints’ first 11 games, even as he has dealt with a nagging ankle issue for several weeks.

Kamara’s production has lagged in 2025. He is averaging career lows in several statistical categories, including yards per carry (3.6), rushing yards per game (42.8) and yards per reception (5.6). Rookie Devin Neal is expected to handle the starting running back duties in his absence.

The rest of the injury report carried some better news.

Wide receiver Chris Olave (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game, but he returned to practice Friday after missing the team’s Thursday session. Starting right tackle Taliese Fuaga (ankle) is also on track to play after missing the last two games.

Hill wins award

Less than a year removed from a major knee injury that threatened to end his career, Taysom Hill has been named the New Orleans Saints’ 2025 Ed Block Courage Award winner

The award was created in honor of former Baltimore Colts athletic trainer Ed Block. It is given annually to one player from each of the 32 NFL teams who best exemplifies a commitment to sportsmanship and courage.

Hill’s teammates voted for him because of his commitment to making it back to the field after he suffered a torn ACL against the Los Angeles Rams in December of last year Hill returned to the field for the Week 5 win against the New York Giants.

Now 34 years old, Hill has dealt with multiple serious injuries throughout his career He suf-

SAINTS

Continued from page 5C

“easing in” at this level but he feels prepared to do whatever the Saints ask of him because he never lost sight of how close he was to the spot he’s in now

“Since the beginning of the season, (running backs coach Joel Thomas) and the rest of the guys just told me to keep staying ready, because you never know in this league, especially at my position,” Neal said. “I really focused on that, not treating each week that I wasn’t active or playing as much as a down week, but another chance to keep getting better and keep growing.” His attention to detail in team meetings was not overlooked.

“I just really love and appreciate his consistency,” Saints coach Kellen Moore said. “He’s really dialed in. He understands his responsibility each and every play Love his energy Love his juice that he provides for us.”

Now he’ll have to show that preparation and energy can translate into production.

Eleven games into his debut season, there’s still not much proof of concept when it comes to Neal as a runner He finished his college career as Kansas’ all-time leading rusher, but he’s logged only 17 carries as a pro, rushing for 61 yards. Where Neal has shined is in the other aspects of his game. He

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara,

12. Kamara will miss his first game of the season Sunday

fered four season-ending injuries during his time at BYU. As a pro, he had a Lisfranc injury in the final game of the 2021 season, which required a long offseason rehabilitation, and he also played through a mallet finger injury on his throwing hand while filling in as the Saints starting quarterback.

He has spent his entire nineyear career with New Orleans, who claimed him off waivers after the Green Bay Packers cut him prior to the start of the 2017 season. Hill has become a mainstay in the offense, carving out a rare role while playing every position except offensive line. He also has played multiple roles on special teams.

With 39 more yards receiving, Hill will become the third player in NFL history — and the first in

the Super Bowl era to record at least 2,000 yards passing, 2,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in a career The others, Hall of Famer Charley Trippi and Bob Hoernschemeyer played in the 1940s and 50s.

will elevate either Cade York or Charlie Smyth from the practice squad Saturday, but until then, Moore and other members of the Saints will talk it over one last time.

The five most recent Saints winners of the Ed Block Courage Award are Nephi Sewell, Foster Moreau, Jameis Winston Kwon Alexander and Terron Armstead Hill will be honored along with the other 31 recipients of the Ed Block Courage Award in Baltimore this spring. Kicker TBD

The Saints still haven’t decided who will kick against the Dolphins, Saints coach Kellen Moore said Friday

The coach said New Orleans

Bears take down Eagles for their 5th win in row

PHILADELPHIA Kyle Monangai rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown, D’Andre Swift ran for 125 yards and a score, and the Chicago Bears finished with 281 yards on the ground to win their fifth straight game 24-15 over the reeling Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night. Led by rookie coach Ben Johnson, the surprising Bears (9-3) are alone in first place in the NFC North heading into a Dec. 7 showdown at Green Bay Last season, the Bears’ Thanksgiving loss at Detroit led to the firing of coach Matt Eberflus and was their sixth straight of what ballooned into a 10-game losing streak. A year later, the Bears bullied Philadelphia’s defensive line for a relatively easy win at the home of the Super Bowl champions.

Georgia beats Georgia Tech for 8th straight rivalry win

ATLANTA The encore to perhaps the greatest edition of Clean Old Fashioned Hate wound up a bit dull. Georgia stifled Georgia Tech in a 16-9 victory Friday that featured only one touchdown between the teams.

The Bulldogs (11-1) have defeated the Yellow Jackets (9-3) eight consecutive times, their longest win streak of the series and equal with Tech’s best run (eight straight from 1949-56). This was the first time the rivalry was hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a decision that financially benefited the Jackets.

Both teams now turn their attention to other results. The Bulldogs need Alabama to lose to Auburn or Texas A&M to lose to Texas (on Friday evening) to earn a spot in the SEC championship game.

Vikings to start rookie Brosmer at quarterback

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings will start rookie Max Brosmer at quarterback on Sunday at Seattle after J.J. McCarthy’s practice time was limited all week by the concussion protocol.

prides himself on being an “allaround” running back. Shough, another Saints rookie who has followed a similar trajectory to Neal into the starting lineup, agreed with that assessment.

“What he does from a mental standpoint, preparation wise, he’s

super smart,” Shough said. “(In) protection running the ball really well and catching passes. That’s kind of his strength, being able to do it all.”

He’s made some impressive pickups in pass protection, enough to carve out a role on third downs.

The Saints had both kickers kick in practice this week after waiving Blake Grupe on Tuesday. New Orleans released the three-year incumbent after he missed two crucial kicks in last weekend’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

The team signed York after a tryout that included former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker Smyth, who is from Ireland, has been on the New Orleans practice squad since 2024.

Email Luke Johnson at ljohnson@theadvocate.com.

As a receiver, he’s caught 12 of 14 targets for 64 yards.

Last week, after Kamara was sidelined, Neal made two of the better plays in an otherwise forgettable effort by the Saints offense, taking a pair of short passes and turning them upfield for 18yard gains.

“Devin is really savvy,” Shough said. “He’s got some finesse, but he can also lay the boom as he showed in that last game. He’s an all-down back who can do everything that is asked of him, and I’m excited to see what more he can do, because I think he has all those skill sets in him.”

After Kamara went down last week, Neal was the only other true running back on the active roster That should change this week, as Audric Estimé and Evan Hull also likely will make their debuts for the Saints.

Even if the numbers game left him as the only remaining back last week, Neal still appreciated that the Saints trusted him to get the job done. The opportunity is a little bit bigger this week, and he hopes to continue earning their trust.

“It means everything,” Neal said. “I love this game, I love these opportunities; this is what I’ve dreamed of my entire life. I’m excited for it, and I’m going to take every advantage to be out there and playing the game that I love.”

Email Luke Johnson at ljohnson@theadvocate.com.

Coach Kevin O’Connell made the announcement after practice on Friday that McCarthy is out against the Seahawks. Journeyman John Wolford, who is on the practice squad, will be the backup to Brosmer. McCarthy reported symptoms during the team’s flight home from Green Bay last week. The 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, who missed his entire rookie year after knee surgery, sat out five games earlier this season with a sprained ankle His struggles through six career starts have been a burden on the struggling Vikings (4-7).

Stanford hires Pritchard as its new football coach STANFORD, Calif. — Former Stanford quarterback Tavita Pritchard will return to The Farm as head football coach after being hired by general manager Andrew Luck. Luck announced the move to hire Pritchard on Friday, a day before the Cardinal play the final game of their season under interim coach Frank Reich on Saturday night against No. 9 Notre Dame. Pritchard, who was a teammate of Luck’s at Stanford from 200809, will officially start on Monday, a day after spending his final game as quarterbacks coach of the NFL’s Washington Commanders.

Pritchard served as an assistant at Stanford from 2010-22 under Jim Harbaugh and David Shaw, before leaving for the NFL in 2023.

Tulane basketball gets by Nicholls for a win

After a hot start, the Tulane men’s basketball team fell asleep against Nicholls State on Friday at Devlin Fieldhouse. It was a whole lot of ugly for a long stretch, but the Green Wave woke up in time to apply a knockout punch.

Asher Woods broke out of a recent slump to score a team-high 19 points and Curtis Williams keyed a decisive 21-1 that gave the Wave a 74-60 lead at the 4:27 mark on its way to an 82-72 victory over Nicholls (0-6).

Tulane (5-2) survived an uncharacteristically off day from American Conference preseason player of the year Rowan Brumbaugh, whose streak of 36 games in double figures dating to Nov 15, 2024, ended. He finished with eight points.

STAFF FILE PHOTO By BRETT DUKE Saints running back Devin Neal warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at the Caesars Superdome on Aug. 23.

STAFF PHOTO By BRETT DUKE

right, runs the ball against the New England Patriots on Oct.

against the Miami Dolphins.

GAMEDAY

PASSING

Jake Retzlaff

61.15%,2426yards,14TDs,4INTs

BrendanSullivan

64.29%,201 yards, 2TDs,2INTs

RUSHING

Jake Retzlaff

99 carries, 565yards,5.7 avg, 12 TDs

yards, 4.3avg,4TDs

33 catches, 539yards,16.33

59 tackles, 5for loss,2 sacks AUGUST

TULANE 45,CHARLOTTE 10: Coach JonSumrall pointedout Charlotte wastiedwithNorth Texasathalftime andheldTexas-San Antoniotoseven first-half points as he notedpotential dangersinthe GreenWave’shome finale.North Texaswentona 27-0 runinthe fourth quarter to win5420,and UTSA beatthe 49ers28-0. Asidefromplaymakingreceiver JavenNicholas, aSt. Augustine High productand LSUtransfer, Charlotteispunchless on offense. Jake Retzlaff andCo. will getplenty of opportunitiestoguaranteeanother home game with theAmerican Conference championship on theline. Guerry Smith

BY GUERRYSMITH

Contributing writer

Assuming Tulane takes care of CharlotteonSaturday night, the two hottest teams in theAmerican will meet for the conference title at YulmanStadium next Friday North Texas,awinnerofsix in a row, likely will be favored because of its offensive firepower.Tulane, which is perfect in November, hasthe better roster despitethe repeated statements by the announcers during Thursday’sMemphis-Navy game that Memphis and SouthFlorida were the two most talentedteamsinthe league. Regardless, it will be aterrific matchup.

1. Tulane Record: 9-2, 6-1 American Previous rank: 1

Last week: Defeated Temple 37-13

This week: vs. Charlotte, 6:30 p.m. Saturday(ESPNU)

Extrapoints: The Green Wave played its most complete game of the year againstTemple, shuttingdown adecent offense,moving the ballinthe airand on the ground and dominating everyaspect ofspecial teams. Despite underperforming at times, Tulane is exactly where it wants to be.

2. NorthTexas

Record: 11-1, 7-1 American

Previous rank: 2

Last week: Defeated Rice 56-24

This week: Defeated Temple 52-25

Extra points: So much for distractions. Afew daysafter the announcement coach Eric Morris was headed to Oklahoma State, the Mean Green clobbered Temple athometoset up achampionship gamematchup at Tulane Morris will coachthem through theCollegeFootball Playoff if applicable.

3. Navy Record: 9-2, 7-1 American

Previous rank: 4

Last week: off

Thisweek: Defeated Memphis 2817

Extra points: Blake Horvath, the most underrated player in the country,became the first QB in Navyhistory to rush and pass for 1,000 yardsinback-to-back years. The Midshipmen whippedMemphis on both sides of the line of scrimmage while shutting out the Tigers 14-0inthe second half.

4. SouthFlorida

Record: 8-3, 5-2 American

Previous rank: 4

Last week: Defeated UAB 49-18

This week: vs. Rice, 6p.m. Saturday (ESPN+)

Extrapoints: The Bulls may never getoverlossesatMemphis andNavy.They were in control against theTigers until blowing it in the fourth quarter and gave up aslew of bigplays to the Midshipmen. Somehow,a team that won at North Texas 63-36 will missthe championship game.

5. East Carolina Record: 7-4, 5-2 American

TULANE

Continued from page 5C

dinner.He’sgone all in in everything to bethe quarterback at Tulane andembrace thecommunity It’sbeen cool to watch.”

Rettlaff’s improvisedfourthdown,tying touchdown pass to Bryce Bohanon just under the two-minutemarkagainstArmy saved theseason, leading to his winningtosstoShazzPreston. His preposterous first half at Memphis —when he threw for three touchdowns and ranfor another —sparked Tulane’sclosing kick after alopsided lossatTexas-San Antonio.

“There have been anumber of times I’vethought in agame, man, theguy’sonly been here for acouple of months,” Sumrall said “It’sbeen impressive. He has a confidence, amoxie abouthim He’suphere all the time watching tape. He does agreat job critiquing himself.”

Retzlaff brought his winning experience from BYU —where he ledthe Cougars to an 11-2 record andNo. 13 finishinThe Associated Press poll last year —and applied it to Tulane.

“November football games are theones you remember,” he said at the beginning of the month.

6:30 p.m. Saturday, yulmanStadium TV: ESPNU | Radio: 106.7

Twohottest teamslikelytoclash

Last week: Lost to Tulsa 26-25

This week: at Texas-San Antonio, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Previous rank: 3

Last week: Lost to Texas-SanAntonio 58-24

Thisweek: at Florida Atlantic, 11 a.m. Saturday (ESPN+)

Extra points: The same week Temple coach K.C.Keeler said the Pirates might be the best team in theleague, they laid an egg in the Alamodome —every team’s house of horrors. They trailed 28-0 early in thesecond quarterand 51-10 one play into thefourthquarter

6. Memphis

Record: 8-4, 4-4 American

Previous rank: 6

Last week: off

This week: LosttoNavy 28-17

Extrapoints: The Tigers went from GroupofFive playoff favorite at the beginning of November to a probable seventh-place finishin the American by theend of the month. Their streak of 10-win seasons hasended at two, andthey have failed to reach the championship games for six straight years.

7. Texas-SanAntonio

Record: 6-5, 4-3 American

Previous rank: 9

Last week: Defeated East Carolina 58-24

This week: vs. Army,2:30 p.m.Saturday (ESPN+)

Extrapoints: As the Roadrunners destroyed the Pirates, an Xaccount covering EastCarolina dared Ohio State to schedule agameinthe Alamodome. UTSA hasoutscored Rice, Tulane and East Carolina 167-63 and is apreposterous 24-0 in home conference games under coach Jeff Traylor

8. Army

Record: 5-5, 3-4 American Previous rank: 7

Extrapoints: Army is the last American Conference team to win at theAlamodome, although it happened in 2023, theyear before the Black Knights joined the league The chance forarepeat victory is slim after they inexplicably blew an 11-point lead against Tulsain thefinal 4:17.

9. Temple

Record: 5-7, 3-5 American

Previous rank: 8

Last week: Lost to Tulane 37-13

This week: Lost to North Texas 5225

Extrapoints: The Owls, trying to become bowl eligible against an opponent with even more incentive, did nothavethe firepower to hang with the nation’shighest scoring team. The writing was on the wall when North Texas cruised 99 yards for its first score.

10.Florida Atlantic

Record: 4-7, 3-4 American

Previous rank: 10

Last week: Lost to Connecticut 4845

This week: vs. East Carolina, 11 a.m. (ESPN+)

Extrapoints: Although FAUwill missa bowl for the fifth consecutive year,this is their best team in that span. Connecticut scored aTD with26seconds left to go ahead by 3, andthe Owls missed a36-yard field goal as timeran out. An upset of EastCarolina is probable.

11.Tulsa

Record: 4-7, 1-6 American

Previous rank: 12

Last week: Defeated Army26-25

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

Extrapoints: What away to get out of aslump. Facing aball-control team thatprotects leadsbetter than almostanyone, theGolden

SUMRALL TO MAKE DECISION SUNDAY

Tulane footballcoachJon Sumrall will make adecision Sunday morning on hisfuture as he draws interest fromotherschools, including Florida and Auburn, according to an ESPN reportonFriday.

The reportindicates Sumrall will make adecision on whethertostay at Tulane or move forward with considering other opportunitiesatlarger programs.

Sumrall has been one of the more prominent names mentioned as several jobopenings have popped up in the SoutheasternConference andelsewhere

Florida recently has prioritized Sumrall as acandidate forits job opening with OleMisscoach Lane Kiffinreportedlydropping out of contention, On3 reportedFriday.

Sumrall is 18-7 in twoseasonsatTulane (9-2,6-1), which will host the American Conference title game on Fridayatyulman Stadium if it beats Charlotte (1-10, 0-7)onSaturday.

Staff Report

“Those arethe crucial games, and those are always playoff style because they mean so much when it comes to postseason implications. You’ve got to be dialed in witha higher urgency.”

The rest of the team followed suit. Atalented defensive line, whichenduredgrowing pains at the beginning of the year,has helped limit threeconsecutive opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing while the Wave has registered11sacks in thatspan. The wide receivers, who strug-

gled to get in arhythm with Retzlaff early in theseason,havebecome adeepgroup.Evenwithsenior Bryce Bohanon sidelined by aknee injury,Charlotte will have to contendwith seven potential playmakers. Acollection of individuals has matured into aclose-knit unit. Sumrall singled out rush end HarveyDyson, aTexas Tech transfer with ateam-bestsix sacks, and nickelback TJ Smith, atransfer from tiny East Central who has excelled as akickoff returnerthe

Hurricane intercepted an ill-advisedpassand stuffed the Black Knights on fourth down to set up two scores in the finaltwo minutes in its unlikely comeback victory 12.Rice

Record: 5-6, 2-5 American

Previous rank: 11

Last week: Lost to North Texas 5624

This week: at South Florida, 6p.m. Saturday (ESPN+)

Extrapoints: Rice wascooking early against North Texas, scoring on 86- and 71-yard TD drives around aMean Green 3and out. Then it gotscorched foreight touchdowns in North Texas’ final nine drives. To become bowleligible the Owls need to winatUSF 13.UAB

Record: 3-8, 1-6 American

Previous rank:

Last week: LosttoSouth Florida 48-18

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

Extrapoints: The program reached anew low when one player allegedly stabbed two others in the Blazers football office last Saturday.Coach Trent Dilfer is long gone now,but UABwill wantto forget about everything that happenedsinceittook achanceon him three years ago.

14.Charlotte

Record: 1-10, 0-7 American Previous rank: 14

Last week: Lost to Georgia 35-3

This week: at Tulane, 6:30 p.m.Saturday (ESPNU)

Extrapoints: St. Augustine high product Javen Nicholasistied forseventh in theAmerican with 56 catches and ninth in receivingyards (700). The plauditsend there. The 49ers rank last in the league in yards and yards allowed. Theyhavenorunning back with morethan 256 yards. CHARLOTTE

past two weeks, as examples of the culture change.

He said when they arrived in January, they remained silent when he walked by them.Now, they look him in the eye, greet him and ask him how he is doing.

“Theyare differenthumans than they wereinJanuary,” he said.

“The challengeinconnectivity is creating cohesion quickly.That’s the hard part, but to be ableto find alot of different ways to win with so manynew guysand so fewreturning starters is acool process.”

The job is notfinished. First, Tulane hastoconvert the layup and dispatch Charlotte,which still is searching for its first FBS win undernew coach TimAlbin. Then would comeamuch tougher matchup six days later for the American championship anda likely College Football Playoff berth.

Accomplishing those goals with thismany newfaces would make the feeling even more special.

“It’satributetothe locker room,” Sumrall said. “It’saplayerdriven team.The coaches have done agreat job of investing in player development and team building, butatthe endofthe day youcan lead ahorse to water,but you can’tmake them drink. These guys have made adecision to drink the water and become ateam.”

STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

Tulane players takethe field before agameagainst FloridaAtlanticonNov.15atyulman Stadium.

THE VARSITYZONE

Augustine wide receiver Miguel Whitleyscoresa touchdownagainst Rummel during aDivision Iselect quarterfinalgame on FridayatTad GormleyStadium.The Purple Knights won35-10.

Houseof fire

St.Aug scores three earlyTDs,topples

Rummel to reach first semifinals since2013

BY SPENCERURQUHART Staff writer

St. Augustine scored three touchdowns in the first quarter of aDivision Iselect quarterfinal matchup against Rummel, and senior quarterback Vashaun Coulon played a part in all three.

Coulon broke free for a58yard rushingtouchdown on St Augustine’sfirstdrive and added apair of touchdown passes in the first quarter,whichled to a35-10 win over Rummel on Friday at TadGormley Stadium. The victory advances the Purple Knights to the semifinal roundfor thefirst time since 2013.

No. 3-seeded St. Augustine never trailed No. 11-seeded Rummel in what was arematch of District 9-5A teams. Another district rematch awaits St. Augustine in the semifinals against No.7-seededJohnCurtis, which beat TuerlingsCatholiconFriday night.

“I’m just excitedfor these kids,” St. Augustine coach Robert Valdez said. “Wehave achance to extend it one more week. Ijust think we put our head down and went to work.” Coulon completed10of12passes for162 yardsand threetouchdowns and led St. Augustine in rushing with 109 yards on 15 carries. The 58-yard touchdown was his longest run of the game.

“Just being able to come out hot, come out strong,” Coulon said. “Offensive line gave great protection, opening up thepassinglanes.(Thewidereceivers) were able to stepupand be big for us.”

Karr

BYCHRISTOPHER DABE

The Evangel Christian offense led by LSU commitment Peyton Houston at quarterback wasno match for the dominant Karr defense fronted by Richard Anderson, also an LSU commitment Evangel tried any way it could to buysomeextra timefor the quarterback as it ran many playsout of aswinginggate formation —with four linemen off to the sidesothat only the center and quarterback remained in the middle. Doing this pulled several Karr defendersfarther form Houston as he took snapswhile lined up 10 yards into the backfield.

But top-seeded Karr still kept the Evangel offense from reaching its usual production in the Cougars’ 49-20 victory in aDivisionIselect quarterfinal Friday at Morris F.X. Jeff Sr.Stadium in Algiers.

The win advances Karr (12-0) to face Catholic-Baton Rouge in a rematch of the semifinal Karr won by two points last season.

The first Karr points came on a

St. Augustine defender LarryJohnson celebrates after interceptinga ball intended for Rummel playerMicah Green during aquarterfinal game on Friday at TadGormleyStadium

St.Augustine took a14-0 lead after Coulon foundhighly recruited wide receiver Miguel Whitley for a20-yard passing touchdown.

Thedrivewas kick-started when Rummel quarterback Nathaniel Singleton was intercepted by St Augustine defensive back Payton Thomas.

Rummel got points on the board on its next drive when seniorkicker Robert Vargas hit a38-yard fieldgoal, but St.Augustine quickly responded after Derrick Bennett caught a65yard touchdown pass from Coulon to put the Purple Knights up by 18 points.

Rummel put together a57yard scoring drive that ended with a1-yard touchdown by junior running back Coryan Hawkins to cut thelead to 21-10 which was the score at halftime.

Rummel was set to get theball to begin the second halfbut lost afumble on thekickoff, which was recovered by St.Augustine. The Purple Knights took advantage, as Coulon found Christo-

pher Dupuy for a5-yard touchdown.

No more points were scored until the fourth quarter,but St. Augustine was able to put a drive together late andfind the end zone for afifth timewith justunder four minutes to go when Jaelle Noble scored from 24 yards out.

Khilil Lewis hada 30-yard run to set up the St. Augustine scoring drive, and he finished with 104 yards on 19 carries. Bennett caught three passes for92yards, and Whitley had two catches for 28 yards.

Hawkins was Rummel’s leading rusher with 39 yards on 14 carries, andSingleton completed 6of12 passes for 53 yards withtwo interceptions.

“(St. Augustine) has some really good athletes upfront,” Rummel coach Nick Monica said. “I thought we settled down alittle bit andplayedbetter,but we couldn’tdig ourselves out of ahole against agood team like that.”

BelleChassehandles W. Felicianafromstart

BY DARRELL WILLIAMS Contributing writer

Belle Chassehas hadfive games thisseason in which the game clock went to running time, including four in the first half It didn’tget to that Friday in No. 3-seeded Belle Chasse’sDivision II nonselect quarterfinal gameagainst No. 11 West Feliciana, but the Cardinals again dominated fora39-16 victory Belle Chasse (11-1) advancesto thesemifinals against the winner of Friday’sgamebetween No.2 Iowa and No.10Lutcher.Itisthe Cardinals’ first time reaching the semifinalssince 2008, when they won theClass4Achampionship Belle Chasse last reached the quarterfinals in 2021.

The Cardinals methodically steamrolledthe Saints (8-5) of St.Francisville, rushing for 241 yards and four touchdowns while takinga27-0 halftimelead. Belle Chasse led 39-0 before West Feliciana scored with40seconds left in the third quarter.The Cardinals finished with 371 yards rushing.

“When we’re running the ball well, we have alot of success,” Cardinals coach Stephen Meyers said. “That’swhat we do. We play aphysical-type game,and that’s what works forus.”

In the first half, Belle Chasse senior running back Dillan Carter rushed for 129 yards, including a6-yard touchdown run, on 15 carries. Quarterback Amari Ambrose, also asenior,gained 96 yards, including a17-yard scoring run, on 15 carries. Ambrose also threw a23-yard touchdown pass to 6-foot-2, 290-pound tight end Savion Barthelemy forthe final score of the half. The Cardinals’ other firsthalf touchdown came on a15yard run on ajet sweep by junior

running back Khai Wallace with 3:56 leftinthe second quarter Carter rushed for169 yards andtwo touchdowns on 24 carries, and Ambrose gained 129 yardsand twoscoreson23carries.

West Feliciana first-year coach Terry Minor said his team simply faced abetterteam andan advanced program

“I took the head coaching job in June, so we’ve come along way,”Minor said. “Wepracticed against theirrunning offense, but it’s differentwhenthe game starts. I’mstill very proud of my team “Wefell behind quickly,and we got in atough, tough spot. But, all credit to Belle Chasse; that is a very good football team.”

The victory was the Cardinals’ fourth in arow since experiencing their only loss of the season at District 9-4A foe St. Charles (19-7) on Oct. 24. In the playoffs, Belle Chasse hada bye before squeaking past No. 19 Opelousas 7-6inthe regionalround. West Feliciana upset No. 6Brusly 2724 in the regionals. Until the third quarter,when Meyers substituted in young reserves, the Belle Chasse defense held the Saintsto27yards of offense,including minus-5 rushing.

“Our defense has been playing like that the whole season,” Meyers said. “It’snot one guy; it’sthe whole defense. We really did a good jobstopping the run, andwe defended the pass, also.”

After Saintssophomore quarterback Brooks Hebert was held to 32 yards on 6-of-11 passing in the first half, he wassacked six times for 40 yards in the second half “Werun the ball well, we play solid defense, andwepride ourselves on being avery physical football team,” he said.

Riversidegoestowork afteryieldingearly TD

BY ANDREWVALENTI

Contributing writer

Ouachita Christianquarterback Luke Vidrine found wide receiver Maddox Fitzhugh for a 60-yard touchdown strike on the fourth play from scrimmage. No. 2-seeded Riverside then proceeded to reel off 31 straight points en routetoa38-14 win against the No. 7-seeded Eagles in aDivision IV select quarterfinal game at Mickey Roussel Field

“I don’tknow if we really played good football in thefirst quarter,” Riverside coach Lee Rousselsaid. “But really good footballteams andreallygood programs find ways. Ican’tsay how proud Iamofthese kids and our seven seniors. We’re going to enjoy tonight, and we’re going to come in this weekendand work because the job isn’tdone.” Riverside (10-1) will host No. 6-seeded Ascension Episcopal in the semifinals. Ascension Episcopal took care of No. 3-seeded HamiltonChristian 38-7 in its quarterfinal game.

left before the break. The senior took the majority of the running plays forthe Rebels and finished with 229 yards and three scores on 31 attempts.

Kenric Johnson then intercepted Vidrine on the Eagles’ first play on their ensuing driveand raced 46 yards for atouchdown for the24-7 advantage. Thetwoway staralso hadthreecatches for53yards and four carries for 49 yards and ascore. The Riverside defense held apotent Ouachita Christian offense to 229 yards. Johnson, Cole Jacob and Beaux Brock each had an interception, andthe Rebels forced twoturnovers on downs.

“Wemade alot of mistakes early,” Obiekwe said. “Our defense helpedusand forced turnovers right back to us. Our offense was able to makeaplay from that.” Riverside came outofhalftimeand put together afive-play drive that encompassed 80 yards, where Johnsonscored from 42 yards out on an end around to give the Rebels a31-7 advantage early in the third quarter

safety with the tackle of aball carrier in the end zone after theCougars downed apunt at the 1-yard line. Greg Wilfred quickly added to that lead when he returned the ensuing kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown.

TreGarrison ran for two touchdowns before halftime,including one on thefirstplayafter theEvangel punter was called down at the 3-yard linewhen he dropped to a kneesohecould catch alow snap. He finished withfourtouchdowns as heran 15 times for 147 yards.

JohnJohnson ran for atouchdown lateinthe half fora 29-6 lead for Karr AidenHall, another LSU commitmentfrom Karr,returned an interception for atouchdown in the fourth quarter.Hayward Howard, aTexas commitment, also picked off apass. The onlypointsfor No. 8-seeded Evangel(9-3) before halftime camewhen DeMarkus Evans broke multiple tackles and returnedakickoff 88 yards for a touchdown. Houston ran for atouchdown on

afourth-and-goal keeper from the 4inthe third quarter,and he threw a70-yard touchdown in the fourth.

Houston ran or attempted apass on 58 of the 63 plays from scrimmage for Evangel. He completed 22 of 46 passes for 236 yards and ran 12 times for 39 yards

Karr coachBrice Brownsaid Evangelmainly ranplays outof the swinging gateontwo-point conversion plays during theseason. Seeing that on film helped his defense adjust to seeing it throughout thefirst half.

“Wenever anticipated them doingitfor thewhole (first half), but we gotagood defense, agood secondaryand agreat D-line,” Brown said, adding thatdefensive coordinator Taurus Howard deservedcredit for thequickadjustments.

Karr has a25-game winning streak that includes last season’s undefeated campaign thatended with the school’sseventh football state championship, thefifth with Brown as coach.Evangelisa 14time statewinner,most recently in 2016.

Ouachita Christian (10-2) held the Rebels to threepoints in the first quarterafterforcing a30yardfield goal by Will Rauch and coming up with afumble recovery in the redzone late in the period. But Riverside turned it on and scored three touchdowns in the second quarter to takea24-7lead into halftime. Running back Jayden Obiekwe scored touchdowns from1and 9 yardsout of thewildcat formation to takea17-7with51seconds

Ouachita Christian answered rightbackona4-yardrun by running back Jude Turnertotrim the lead to 31-14. The junior was the leading rusher forthe Eagles with 88 yards.

Riverside’sfinal touchdown camelate in the final quarter on a1-yard run by Obiekwe.

“When we went down, we had to come back andbattle,” Obiekwe said. “Wegothrough these situations with our coaches all the time. We just have to execute and finish.”

STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

St.

STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

THE VARSITYZONE

Dunham sets tone early in winoverNewman

Haventhrows5 TDs, rushes foranother

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

Dunham senior Trevor Haman setthe tone as he stopped Newman quarterbackJake Randle on fourth-and-1 on the fourthplay of the game. And Tigers All-America quarterback Elijah Haven did the rest as No. 5Dunham scored early and often en route to a48-22 Division III select quarterfinals winover No. 4Newman at Michael Lupin Field on Friday “That stop was big,” Dunham coach Neil Weiner said.“Ithink they felt like they were going to have ahard time slowing us down, so they needed to try to steal a possession if they could. Our defense just did afantasticjob.We really stuffed the run exceptionally well.”

The Tigers’ offense was simply unstoppable in the first half as it converted on three fourthdowns, andthat continued in the second half as it racked up 480total yards.Haven threwfor fiveTDs and 306 yards on 24-of-31 passing while also rushing for 79 yards and aTDon18carries. But it was more than just Hav-

en.Haman finished with 94 yards rushing and aTDon15carries while hauling in 11 receptions for 93 yards. Jarvis Washington had fivecatches for112 yardsand a score, while Khris Thomas and Jarone Harris hauled in two TDs each

“It seems like every week, (Haven) does something special,” Weiner said. “He did afantastic jobof just commanding the offense and keeping plays alive That is avery good team that hasn’tgivenupalot of points. I’m just proud of everybody,really.”

Havenwas quick to credit the Tigers’ defense that picked off a pass andstopped theGreenies (73) on fourth down three times

“Our defense has been great all year.They have come up big for us, andtheyare going to continue to do so. They can trust us, and we cantrust us.It’sa greatrelationship we have on thefield,” Haven said.

“Wewere just clicking on all cylinders (offensively). We know ourwide receivers are going to make plays in space, and our offensivelineplayed amazing. We were also able to dominate in the run game, which was really good for us.”

Leading 27-16 at halftime, the Tigers put the game away in the third quarter as Haven opened the scoring with an 11-yard TD

run. After aHarris interception, the junior caught a20-yard TD passtoput thegame awaylate in thethird quarter Randle, aTulane commitment, led the Newman offense, passing for 293 yards at a24-of-41 clip with atouchdown and an interception. Senior George Loop was hisfavorite target (12 catches, 143 yards, TD).Collier Villerehauled in five catches for 81 yards and also threwa5-yard TD to Hendrix Hill (75 yards receiving). Hill alsohad a90-yard kickoff return for atouchdown, while Will Pinkerton booted a44yardfield goal.

First-year Newman coach AaronVice saidhis team never stopped battling

“Obviously,their quarterback is good, but Ithink that people don’t have enough respect for howgood theirdefense is,” Vice said. “Their defensiveline is veryactive. They are well-coached, and theyhave somegood players. Elijah (Haven) is great,but it wouldn’twork without the othersaround him. They were impressive, but we never stopped fighting.”

Dunham (11-1) will travel to top-seeded Lafayette Christian in the semifinals. LCAknocked off Catholic-NI 49-14 to advance.

ContactJoseph Halm at jhalm@sttammanyfarmer.net

Friday’sscores Calvary Baptist Academy 14, Sumner 7 Neville 42, Barbe 0 Ouachita Parish 28, Parkway22 Ruston 40, Southside 28 Zachary 31, Central —B.R. 27 Belle Chasse39, West Feliciana 16 Iowa 28, Lutcher 21 North DeSoto 51, Franklinton 37 Plaquemine 47, Cecilia 28 Jena 44, Mansfield 20 St. James 57, OakGrove 13 Sterlington 44, Loreauville 6 Union Parish 20, Kinder14, OT Haynesville 48, Jonesboro-Hodge 12 Jeanerette 36, Logansport 8 Mangham 49, East Feliciana 16 South Plaquemines 27, North Iberville 12 Baton Rouge Catholic 44, Alexandria6 John CurtisChristian 21, Teurlings Catholic 7 Karr 49, Evangel Christian Academy20 St. Augustine 35, Rummel10 Shaw38, Loyola Prep 7 St. Charles Catholic 31, E.D.White 0 University 32, Madison Prep 30 Vandebilt Catholic 31, LakeCharles College Prep 28 OT Dunham 48, Newman 22 Lafayette Christian 49, Catholic-NI 14 NotreDame 27, Lafayette Renaissance 19 Ascension Catholic 50, Catholic-PC42 Ascension Episcopal 38, HamiltonChristian 7 Riverside Academy 38, Ouachita Christian14 Westminster Christian 52, St. Edmund Catholic 22 Edna Karr 49, Evangel 20 Team EvangelEdna Karr First Downs 11 15

YardsRushing 17-29 43-236

YardsPassing 236 51 Passes(C-A-HI)22-46-2 4-13-2 Punts-avg.4-41 6-36

Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-0

Penalties-yards3-15 9-65

SCORING SUMMARY Evangel 60 68 —20 Edna Karr 22 7146 —49

EK: safety EK: Greg Wilfred74kickoff return (Brayan Castellon kick)

EK: TreGarrison 18 run (kick failed)

EK: Garrison 3run (Castellonkick)

EC:DeMarkus Evans 88 kickoff return (kick failed)

EK: John Johnson7

Strong defenselifts St.Charles past E.D. White

BY JIM DERRY Contributing writer

If it’strue that defense wins championships, then it’s easyto see why St. Charles is the clear favorite to win the bracket in Division II select. The top-seeded Cometsbroke open atight quarterfinals game in thesecond half with amethodical offensive approach and twopicksixes to storm past eighth-seeded E.D. White 31-0 on Fridaynight at Frank Monica Field. St. Charles (11-1) is one win away from what would beasixth appearanceina state championship game in seven seasonsifit can knock off fourth-seededUni-

versity High next Friday night in LaPlace. Friday night’sloss was the first forthe Cardinals (8-4) since they started the season 0-3 and then went on an eight-gamewinning streak. Thegame’sfirst drive setthe tonefor the Comets despite the fact it ended in aturnover on downs. They used 13 plays and nearly seven minutes to go from their 21 to the E.D. White 8, but Dax Pregeant was stuffed on fourthdown. It didn’tmatter much, because after athree and out,St. Charles drove nine plays andopenedthe secondquarter with a1-yard scoring plunge fromquarterback Lan-

dree LeBlanc, whowas calmand cool all night long.

“Coach (Wayne Stein) had said all week it was going to be adogfight andthatwewere going to have to out-physical them,” said LeBlanc, whowas 13-of-18 for 189 yards and rushed seven times for 22 yards. They succeeded there on both sidesofthe ball. AndwhatLeBlanc didn’tfinish, Prystyn Canbre didfor theSt. Charlesdefense He nearly picked off an Alex Vicknair pass early in thesecond half on afantasticbreakup,and laterfinishedoff theCardinals with two interception returns for touchdowns —the first for 47 yards with 6:55 to go to make

it 24-0, andthe other to turn out the lightsfrom 68 yards for the game’sfinalscore.

“On thefirst one, Iwas with the receiver,saw theballand just wentout thereand gotit,”Cambre said. “On the secondone, Itook it fromhim and took it to thehouse.”

E.D. White hadtrouble early on, as its starting quarterback —senior Grant Barbera,who scored twiceinthe Cardinals’ victory lastweek —injured his left leg on the second seriesand never returned. Vicknair,asophomore backup quarterback, didthe best he could, but he had moreinterceptions (two) than completions (one)

TheComets, whowon state

titles in 2021 and2022 andwere runners-up in 2019, 2020 and 2023, take nothing for granted. As they did allweek leading up to Friday, they know they’ll have to remain sharp and focused to win in the semifinals.

If Cambre and Co. can have a repeat performance, they will be tough to beat “Our defensewas lights-out tonight,” said Stein, who earned his 50thcareer victory in his fifth season. “Our offense was good at times, but we left some points out there. Part of that was E.D. White’sdefense, which was pretty good “Weshut out theiroffense tonight, andthatsaysalot.”

If you want to know why Jon Sumrall is the hottest coach in college football this side of Lane Kiffin, take alook at the work he’sdone this season.

Afourth consecutiveseason of nine or more wins

Afourth consecutiveappearance in aconference championship game

seamlessly incorporated themselves into the Wave’s leadership hierarchy

He has taken aGreen Wave team that needed to replace 17 starters from ayear ago, including star quarterback Darian Mensah and running back Mekhi Hughes, and guided it to a 9-2 record,a No. 22 nationalranking and the brink of another conference championship. All that stands in their way is awin overCharlotte on Saturday.The Green Wave is a30-point favorite against the 1-1049ers, who are playing out the string in coach TimAlbin’sfirst season.

“We’re playing areally important football game (Saturday night),” Sumrall said in what qualifies as the understatement of the year. There’smore on the line than just Senior Night for the Green Wave. Awin would secure the right to play host to the American Conference championship game on Friday,Dec. 5at Yulman Stadium. Winthat game, and Tulane would almost certainly make historybyearning aspot in the College Football Playoff the following week. Tulane has played football for 121 years. The Green Wave is now two wins away from doing things it has never done before:

Apotential berth in the College Football Playoff.

“I talked to them last week and (Monday)about, we’re not in aplayoff right now, we’re in aplay-in,” Sumrall said this week on hisweekly podcast.“We’re able to play ourway into this. Youwant to have opportunities to docool things? Keep winning.”

That Tulane is in this positionisremarkablegiven the circumstances. The attrition fromayear agowas unprecedented. In additiontoMensah andHughes, the exodus included tight end AlexBauman, cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant, defensive tackle Parker Petersen, edge rusher Matthew Fobbs-White and defensive tackleAdonis Friloux, who are starting or playing keyroles at Miami, Auburn, Wisconsin and Baylor,respectively Then there was the schedule, which included matchups againstPower Four conference foes Duke, Ole Miss andNorthwestern, atrio that has gone acombined22-11 thisseason

That Tulane has notonly survived but thrived this season is acredit to fifthyearseniorslike Bryce Bohanan and BaileyDespanie, whom Sumrall singled out Tuesday for their roles in helping to establish awinning culture on Willow Street. It’salso atestament to recenttransfers likeSam Howard, Jake Retzlaff and Jack Hollifield,who have

“The goal is always to chase perfection,”Sumrall said. “The last few weeks, we’ve looked like afootball team that understands we’ve got something to play for,and we have to embrace what our purpose is moving forward.”

For that, Sumrall deserves praise. Instead of complaining about the disruption caused by thetransfer portal and pay-for-play, he has embraced the new world order.And Tulane has thrived because of this progressive mindset

Of Sumrall’smany strengths as acoach, his ability to galvanize teams, eschew excuses and instill them with amental tough mindset stand out.Those traits were tested this season, especially after Tulane was blown out at Texas-San Antonio amonth ago. That loss sank the Wave to 6-2 and left it with no margin for error

In thewake of the ugly loss and as rumors swirled about Sumrall’suncertain future in New Orleans, Tulane easily could have packed it in. Instead, it pulled together,reeling off three straight impressive wins. In outscoring Memphis, FloridaAtlantic and Temple by acollective score of 110-69, Tulane never trailed for asingle minute.

“Sometimes in life, you need somebody tobloody your lip,”Sumrall said.

“Our guys’ responsefrom theembarrassing perfor-

mance against UTSA has created adifferent urgency, adifferent edge, adifferent focus and mindset. That’s been asort of galvanizing marker in this season for our players.”

All things considered, this might be thefinest coaching job of Sumrall’scareer, and that’snotable, given his teams have won or played for aconference title in each of his four seasons as ahead coach.

“I believed we could

do this,” Sumrall said. “I knew there had to be alot to go right to put us in this position, in regards to the locker room dynamic, the chemistry,the culture. It’s really cool to see this team bind and come together and becomeateam.” Sumrall kidded this week that he’sout of “hype speeches.” At this point, they’re unneeded. His players know what’sonthe line. They realize the opportunity available to them.

They’re twowins away from doing something unprecedented.

“Ifwewant to continue to pursue championship goals or aspirations, we have to play our way into it,” Sumrall said. “Weare in control of our own destiny.That’s an exciting place to be.” And Tulane is in this position largely because of Sumrall. His steely,unwavering guidance has the Green Wave on the precipice of history

sAGIttARIus (nov. 23-Dec. 21) Give yourself the freedom to explore the possibilities, enjoy the ones you love and let go of what no longer brings you joy. Recognizing what's important will pay off.

cAPRIcORn (Dec.22-Jan.19) Make the effort to adjust your routine to ensure you participate in pastimes that make youhappy. Reclaiming your life to suit your needs requires dedication to embrace what's meaningful to you.

AQuARIus (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Take abreather,give yourselfa chance to reflect and consider your options.Change requires insight into what stimulates you to follow your heart.

PIscEs (Feb. 20-March20) Refusetolet someone else step in and dictate what you can and cannotdo. Happiness depends on you doing what's best for you.Personal growthand following your heart will be uplifting.

ARIEs (March 21-April 19) Multitasking maybeyourthing, but taking on too much will limit you. Take amoment to breathe and to establish what's most valuable and what you can discard.

tAuRus (April 20-May 20) Participate in and initiate your plans. Reach out to like-minded people. Being willing to act on your ideas will keep you ahead of any competition you meet today.

GEMInI (May21-June 20) Temper your tone, and don't share personal informationwith others. Less talk andmore lis-

tening will help you move forward with less interference and judgment.

cAncER (June 21-July 22) Keep the momentum flowing. Initiate conversations, socializeand gatherinformation. The interactions you have will point youina direction thatmotivates and stimulates you.

LEO (July23-Aug. 22) Bypass interference by putting your head down, focusing on personal and physical improvements, and challenging yourself instead of others. Stand firm.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-sept. 22) Think before you act. Gather the factsand useboth discipline and imagination to find alternative solutions to any household or relationship problems you encounter. LIBRA (sept. 23-Oct. 23) Keep moving forward. Refuse to let what others are doing cloud your vision or point you in too many different directions.You must focusonwhat'simportant to you andtoyourphysical andemotional well-being.

scORPIO (Oct. 24-nov. 22) Participate in events that spark your imagination andencourage youtogrow andexpand your circle of friends.The encounters you have today will help you map out a path that leads to abrighter you. The horoscope, an entertainment feature,isnot based on scientific fact. ©2025 by nEa, inc., dist. By andrews mcmeel syndication

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

tODAy's cLuE: PEQuALs u

CeLebrItY CIpher

For better or For WorSe

beetLe bAILeY

Mother GooSe AndGrIMM

LAGoon

bIG nAte

Sudoku

InstructIons: sudoku is anumber-placing puzzle based on a9x9 grid with several given numbers. The objectistoplace thenumbers 1to9inthe empty squaressothat each row, each column and each 3x3 box containsthe samenumber onlyonce.The difficulty levelofthe sudoku increasesfrommonday to sunday.

Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer

BLondie

BaBY BLueS Hi and LoiS

By PHILLIP ALDER

Bob Uecker, whowas given the nickname Mr. BaseballbyJohnny Carson, said, “When Icame up to bat with three men on and two outs in theninth, Ilooked in the other team’s dugout and theywere already in street clothes.”

In today’s deal,South must finda ninth trickinthree no-trump. If he makes the wrong play, he will strike out. What should he do after West leadsthe diamond queen?

Northhoped to find a4-4 major-suit fit, but when it didn’thappen, he jumped to threeno-trump. South starts with eight top tricks: one spade, two diamonds and five clubs.He has two50-50 shotsfor his ninth trick: West might have the spade king, or East might hold the heart ace. Whichshould he try?

Theoddsareequal,butdeclarershould play aheart to hisking first.Why?

First,suppose the worst happens:West takes thekingwith his ace and returns a heart, the defenderstaking four tricks in thesuit. Southstill has thespade finesse on theback burner.

Second, an expert sitting West with, say, ace-third,might duck, thinking that declarer has K-Q-10 and wanting to give him aguess on thesecond round of the

wuzzles

Bridge EachWuzzle is aword riddle which creates adisguised word, phrase, name, place, saying, etc. For example: nOOn gOOD =gOOD aFTErnOOn

Previous answers:

word game

suit. If declarer triesthe spade finesse first,heshould fail withthis layout.East will win withhis king and return adiamond. WhenSouth plays aheart from theboard, East grabs thetrickand leads another diamond, giving thedefenders one spade, oneheart andthreediamonds. ©2025 by nEa, inc., dist.Byandrews mcmeel syndication

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

tODAy’s WORD cALcuLAtED: KAL-kyoo-late-ed: Planned or contrived to accomplish apurpose.

Averagemark 39 words

Timelimit 60 minutes Can youfind51ormorewords in CALCULATED?

yEstERDAy’s WORD —IMPORts

marmaduKe

Bizarro

hagar the horriBle

Pearls BeforeswiNe

garfield

B.C.

dIrectIons: make a2-to 7-letter word from the letters in each row. add points of each word, using scoring directions at right. Finally, 7-letter words get 50-point bonus. “Blanks” used as any letter have no point value. all the words are in the Official sCraBBlE® players Dictionary, 5th Edition. For more information on tournaments and clubs,email naspa –north american sCraBBlE playersassociation: info@scrabbleplayers.org.Visit ourwebsite:www.scrabbleplayers.org. For puzzle inquiries contact scrgrams@gmail.com. Hasbro andits logo sCraBBlE associated

ken ken

InstructIons: 1 -Each row and each column must contain the numbers1thorugh 4(easy) or 1through 6 (challenging) without repeating. 2 -The numberswithin the heavily outlined boxes called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners. 3 -Freebies: Fill in the single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

Yesterday’sPuzzle Answer

WiShinG Well

HErE is aplEasanTliTTlEgamEthat will give you amessageeveryday.it’s a numerical puzzle designed to spell outyourfortune.Count the letters in yourfirst name. if thenumber of letters is 6ormore, subtract4.ifthe numberislessthan 6, add 3. Theresult is your key number. start at the upperleft-hand cornerand check each of yourkey numbers, left to right. Then read the messagethe checked figures give you

Scrabble GramS

jump Start

roSe

GATHERING PLACE

Tell us

HOME | DESIGN | GARDEN | REAL ESTATE

Anew home in Lake Vista is bucking one design trend: Ratherthan doing away with aformal dining room, this house, designed as agathering place for extended family,puts acommunal table and 500-bottle wine cellar front and center.Get alook inside on the upcoming Brother Martin Holiday Home Tour The story is on Page 12.

concentration and steady hands.GordonNutik has honed his talents repairing and restoring clocks The oldestone he’sworked on was made in 1505. Jyl Benson hashis story in Inside Sources on Page 8.

Alove of antique clocks led aretired surgeon into anew line of work, albeit one that requires the same skills of

Now’sthe best time for planting mostcool-season flowers, but Dan Gill digs alittledeeper to explain thedetails of choosing blossoms based on how they’re plantedand when they bloom. See Green Thumb on Page 4.

The InsideOut home and gardensection is published every Saturday by TheTimes-Picayune. Questions about InsideOut should be directed to the editor.

INSIDEOUT EDITOR: Karen Taylor Gist, kataylor@theadvocate.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:

Jyl Benson,Dan Gill,Marni Jameson

COVER DESIGN: AndreaDaniel

COVER PHOTO: Jeff Strout

TO BE FEATURED: Send information and photos to insideout@theadvocate.com

GREENTHUMB

Knowthe 4types of coolseason flowers. PAGE 4

GARDEN ADVICE

Some yamhistory solvesa dinner-tabledispute. PAGE 5

INSIDE SOURCES

Getting your antique clock repaired. PAGE 8

INSIDE INFO

InsideOut’smission is to give readers peeks inside themanydifferent ways that peopleinthe New Orleans area live. We profile spaces that are opulent,orjustoffbeat; sophisticated or simple;functional or lighthearted; historicorbrand-spanking new. Andanything in between. Please help us by sending information andJPEGphotos of your home, or specific spaces inside it,toinsideout@theadvocate.com. We love gardens and outdoor spaces, too. And we’re waiting to hear from you.

Home &garden happenings. PAGE 9 AT HOMEWITHMARNI

Remodeling misery: Keeping it to aminimum. PAGE 10

COVERSTORY

Ahome built as a gathering placefor family. PAGE 12

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Recent transactions in the metroarea. PAGE 16

Karen Taylor Gist

904N.Sibley Street

Beautifullyupdated 2Bd, 1Ba, 1,333 SqFt Home w/ numerous enhancements: recessed lighting,tanklesswater heater,new roof,double-insulated windows&anA/C system w/ newevaporatorcoils. Inside:wd flrs in Livarea &Bdrms,tileinKit &Baths,along withaJettedTub &separatetiled Shower Double driveway w/ 2-carparking.Covered patio+ REAR YARD ACCESS! SandyWard504-259-2616 RE/MAX Living 504-475-1011

Early1915Arts& Crafts home on atree-linedstreet, stepsfromthe Carrollton Streetcarand Marsalis HarmonyPark. Features includelarge windows, wood floors,3 fireplaces,Spanishtileroof, frontporch,screenedrearporch, andupper balconies.Two bedrooms,2.5 baths, 2,102sqft, shared drive withdedicated parking,and great walkabilitytoshops andessentials. Katie Witry504-919-8585 WitryCollective504-291-2022

249N.CarrolltonAvenue•HeartofOld Metairie

$820,000

Stunning New Construction!Modern4Bd,2.5Ba,2,000SqFt cottageoffers newplumbing, roof,energy-efficientfoaminsulation, hardyboard siding, hdwd flrs,granite counters,& oversizedcustomclosets. Includenew crown &basemoldings, brand-new centralHVAC&cov’d dual carportw/storage Ideal location only stepsfromMetairieRoadshopping—AMustSee! John Colin Berthelot504-975-2067 Compass•MetairieOffice 504-888-4585

3201 St.Charles Avenue,Unit308 •GardenDistrict$245,000

Move-inready andcompletelyfurnished, this stunning one-bedroom, one-bath condoofferseffortlesslivingina primeNew Orleans location.Situated rightonthe Garden District parade route, it features convenientparking andeasyelevatoraccesseverythingyou need for comfort, style, andfront-row seatstothe city’s most iconic celebrations Elizabeth“Libbie”Reiss504-813-1102 Compass•Uptown•GardenDistrict504-895-4663

2237 AudubonStreet •Uptown$575,000

Updatedhistoriccottage in aprizeduniversityneighborhoodnearTulane& Loyola.Set on atree-linedstreetinthe covetedX floodzone.Light-filled home hashdwd floors,openlayout& cozy fireplace, Chef’s kitchen, 4Bd, 2.5Ba, 2,230SqFt& privateupstairsprimary suite. New deck,shadedyd, 2prkgspaces& numerous upgrades.Rareblend of history,luxury&location. Tricia King 504-722-7640 Compass•Uptown• MapleStreet/Garden Dist 504-891-640

GREENTHUMB

LAST CALL

Plantcool-season flowersnow,but bloomtimes mayvary

To keep yourflowerbeds colorful and attractive over the winterand intothe spring, nowisthe time to replace warm-season bedding plants that bloomed over the summer.If they still look good, you canwait untilmid-December to get this done

(if freezes don’tget themfirst).

Replace them with anyofthe rich variety of cool-season bedding plants available nowinarea nurseries. These plantswill thrive during winter’scold andkeep your beds full of colorfulflowers.

Cool-season bedding plants are those that are planted from October to March. They like mild to cool temperatures and tolerate freezing temperatures down to thelow 20s or even teens. Amongthe manycool-season bedding plantswecan put in now, however,there are differences in how they are planted and when they bloom.

Ihave begun to divide coolseason bedding plantsinto four groups: bloom all season; takethe winter off; plant in fall and bloom in spring group; and plant early and young.

Bloom-all-season flowers

These are among themost useful and popular of the cool-season bedding plants. They are purchased in bloom and best planted in the fall. They continue to bloom all through our mild winter,with abig crescendo of flowers in March and April.

Purchasing plantsinbloom is nice because it allows you to select the precise colors you are looking for.Blooming transplants also provide immediate color to the landscape. Planted now,those in this group will provide flowers in your gardens for five months. Now that’swhat

ä See FLOWERS, page 6

ABOVE: Try calendulas for immediate color in the landscape. Planted now, they will provide flowers for five months

STAFFFILE

LEFT: Cool-season flowers, suchas these foxgloves, canbeplanted now, but there are differences in when and howthe various types bloom best.

Dan Gill GREEN THUMB

PHOTOBy ELIOTKAMENITZ

STAFFFILE PHOTOBy PATRICK DENNIS

A history lesson to settle the yam vs. sweet potato debate

BY DAN GILL Contributing writer

Every year around Thanksgiving, my family confronts the yam vs. sweet potato issue.Are they different, and is one better than the other? — Jeff

That is a great question and it often comes up when sweet potatoes are discussed. Sweet potatoes are called yams because of a historical name mix-up, primarily rooted in the transatlantic slave trade and how sweet potatoes were marketed after the 1930s

First, some history

Enslaved Africans in the Americas used the name “yam” for the sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas, native to the Americas) they encountered here, as they were a sub-

ä See ADVICE, page 7 Garden advice

GARDEN TIPS

MORE ON MUMS: you can discard potted mums when they finish blooming (a great addition to compost piles) or plant them into your garden. Mums planted in beds may be cut back to remove the old flowers. Left in place and given good care, they will bloom again next fall. In February, cut the plants back to within a few inches of the ground. New growth will occur in the spring Do not prune after mid-July

PEST CONTROL: Check regularly for insects on bedding plants and vegetables. Control aphids with insecticidal soap, year-Round Spray Oil or permethrin. Control caterpillars with spinosad or B.T. and control snails and slugs with commercial iron phosphate slug and snail baits.

BLOOMING CACTUS:

Purchase budded or blooming Thanksgiving cactuses now to brighten your home. Put them in a bright window and water when the soil feels dry when you stick your finger in it.

TROPICAL CARE: Gardeners often place their tropical plants in containers outside for the summer and bring them indoors during winter you may move them in and out as needed through the winter or move them inside and leave them there. Make sure you place plants in front of bright windows when you bring them indoors.

STAFF FILE PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple.

Christmas cactus

GREENTHUMB

I call a big bang for your gardening buck.

In this category, you will find pansy, dianthus, alyssum, dusty miller (attractive foliage), viola, calendula and stock. I think that diascia, nemesia, lobelia and toadflax will also fall into this category, but flowering may be reduced in midwinter

Those that take the winter off

You can purchase blooming transplants in this group now. They will provide color in flowerbeds in the fall but will typically stop blooming as the short days and long nights of midwinter approach.

During the winter, they grow large, strong root systems and robust plants. As the longer, warmer days of early March arrive, these large, wellestablished plants begin to grow vigorously and burst into bloom — often blooming well into May

Although you may plant these plants in spring, best spring displays are from a fall planting.

Two popular bedding plants in this category are petunias and snapdragons. Nicotiana also fits in here. Nicotianas should be covered if tempera-

Petunia transplants now can provide fall color but will typically stop blooming soon. But when March arrives, they have established strong root systems and will bloom again vigorously.

tures below the mid-20s are predicted.

Plant in fall,

bloom in spring

A few of our nicest coolseason bedding plants are best planted using seeds in the fall but don’t bloom until spring. You cannot wait until spring to plant seeds of these plants and expect a good display of flowers. They need the winter growing season to produce strong, robust plants that will produce an outstanding display of blooms in spring.

Most of these plants resent transplanting and are best directly seeded right where they are to grow Plant the seeds in

well-prepared soil at the depth recommended on the package (smaller seeds are simply scattered over the area and pressed in).

Once the seeds come up, be sure to thin the seedlings to the appropriate spacing. If you allow the plants to grow too crowded, you will be disappointed with the results.

The foliage of these plants is cold hardy and will not be bothered by winter freezes. Growth will be relatively slow through the winter and then pick up as the weather warms in February. By March, these plants will come into bloom and bloom until late April or early May

This category includes all the annual poppies, such as Shirley poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Iceland poppy (P. nudicaule), California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), peony-flowered poppy (P paeoniflorum) and the bread seed poppy (P somniferum).

Sweet peas also fall in this category. Plant seeds now for this beautiful and outstandingly fragrant spring flowering vine.

Also in this group are bachelor’s buttons (or corn flower), annual phlox and larkspur. All these plants will commonly self-seed, and you may see new seedlings show up each fall in areas where they grew the year before.

STAFF FILE PHOTO By BILL FEIG

GREENTHUMB

ADVICE

Continued from page 5

stitute for the starchy yams (Dioscorea rotundata, native to Africa) they were familiar with in Africa. That’swhere the word “yam”being used for sweet potatoesoriginated

Later, in the 1930s, sweet potato breeders in Louisianadeveloped new andbetter sweet potato varieties. To distinguish this newtype of sweet potato from theold varieties, Louisiana sweet potato growers marketed thenew softer, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes as “yams.”

Plantthemearly andyoung

This group primarily includes hollyhock, delphinium, columbine and foxglove. Swan columbine and Camelot foxglove, both Louisiana Super Plants, are best varieties for our area.

The biggest mistake in planting these is waiting until spring and plantingsmall plants already in bloom. You will usually be disappointed with the results. Youcan buy larger blooming plantsgrowing in gallon size containers, but they are more expensive.

The trick is to plant young transplants not yet in bloom in the fall or by February at the latest. This allows the plants to grow into large, wellestablished plants before they bloom. Handled this way,all four of these plants will bloom as early as Marchand as late as May and produce theshowy flowers you expect.

Hollyhocks, delphiniums and foxglovesadd drama and height to flowerbeds.Columbines produce exquisitely beautiful flowers.

Fall in line

What every categoryhas in common is that fall planting is important for best results. When your gardens are the envy of the neighborhood this winter and produce atrafficstopping spring spectacle, you’ll be glad you did.

and mostperennials. Late fertilization can decrease cold hardiness, and that may allow freeze damage to occur on plants that are normally hardy here.

Plants that are expected to grow during the winter,however,can be fertilized now. This is the beginning of their growing season, and fertilizer will benefit them.That includes cool-season bedding plants (such as the ones you asked about), winter vegetables and rye grass (if you overseeded your lawn).

This was unfortunatebecause there was already a tropical vegetable named yam. Butusing that name for sweet potatoes persisted. That’swhy we call sweet potatoes yamstoday and why, almost 100 years later,people still think yams are superior to sweet potatoes. Southerners often discuss yams vs. sweet potatoes, and that getstoyour question. After Louisiana breeders developed thesuperior sweet potatoes that were marketed as “yams,” all sweet potato growers acrossthe South switched over to growing them. So, these days,everything marketed as sweet potatoes or yamshas flesh

that is soft, moist, orange and sweet.Yams arenot better than sweet potatoes (that was only true back in themid-20th century).

Here in theSouth, yam and sweet potatoare interchangeable names used for thesame vegetable. Honestly,atthis point it would probably be better to drop theyam and just call them sweet potatoes, because that’swhat they are. But, between history and tradition, that likely will not happen.

Ihaveheard that Ishouldnot fertil-

ize plants at this time of the year so they will harden offfor the winter.What should Idoabout my newly planted pansies, petunias and dianthus? — Jessica Fertilizerstendtostimulate growthand are best used at the beginning of aplant’s growing season.Now that it is fall, this is the end of the growing season formost of theplants in our landscapes. Youshould not fertilize plants that would normally go dormanthere during the winter. This includes all trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, lawns

Youmay also fertilize hardy perennials that are at the beginning of their growing seasons and are in active growth during the winter,such as Louisiana irises, red spider lilies, spring flowering bulbs, acanthus, calla lilies and Easter lilies.

Cool-season bedding plants can be fertilized through the winter and into the spring. The frequency of application depends on the type of fertilizer you use. Check the label fordirections.

Dan Gill is aretired consumerhorticulture specialist withthe LSU AgCenter.Hehosts the “Garden Show” on WWL-AM Saturdays at 9a.m.Email gardeningquestions to gnogardening@agcenter.lsu. edu

$1,100,000

Beautifuland impeccably maintained privateoasis on English Turn’s covetedstreet, Island Club.Graciously spread throughout threelevelsall connectedwithhomeelevator, this 7,700squarefoothomehas it all. Oversized living room with gasfireplace openstoawelcoming kitchen, breakfastroomand backyard pool andspa.The firstfloor is home to oneofTWO PrimarySuitesaswellas3 additional spacious bedrooms andsunroom/ workoutroomthatcan serveasa 4thadditionalbedroom if needed.Proceed to thesecond levelvia theformal entrystaircase or thesecondary rear staircasetofinda Second FloorPrimary suiteencompassingover1,000 square feet,not includingthe privatebalcony overlookingthe rear pool andlandscaping.Additionallyonthe second levelisa 5thbedroom andoversized recreation/bonus/officesuite with Kitchenette. Continue once more to thethird floorwhich houses a6th bedroomorbonus spacewithkitchenette.Whole home generator keepsworries away during hurricane season.HVACand Roof replaced 2021 andwater heater replaced in 2023. Schedule aprivate showingtoday.

STAFF FILEPHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK Poppies are best planted using seeds in the fall but don’t bloom until spring

STAFF FILEPHOTO By BILL FEIG

Fertilizing plants should be done when they are in theirgrowth season.

INSIDESOURCES

KEEPS ON TICKING

Repairing antique clocks is a

labor of love for retired surgeon

BY JYL BENSON

Contributing

writer

Are you one of the many people who either inherited an old clock or found one you love for its artistry and craftsmanship, but it doesn’t work, and you have no idea what to do with it?

Such was my case. A curious old clock found its way into my home. A stamp on the interior of the nonworking, wood-andbrass relic indicated it had been patented on July 5, 1870, which made it interesting. It sat on a shelf for years, collecting dust, until I finally decided to do something about it. I would sell it — but first I had to fix it. Where to turn? Few people own clocks anymore, much less know how to repair them.

A clock-collecting friend recommended Gordon Nutik, a retired orthopedic surgeon who has turned the attic of his St. Charles Avenue home into a refuge and repair workshop for

old clocks

By the time Nutik had finished with my clock — an American-made Ingram, it turns out — his sheer enthusiasm for the old clock (all old clocks), its craftsmanship and the charming chime it emits on the hour, I had become fond of the thing, and it now holds a place of honor in my home.

Backstory of an artisan

Nutik estimates that he owns 140 antique clocks. He started tinkering with them in 1975 while in medical school in his native Montreal.

“My grandmother had a Gustav Becker time strike wall clock,” he said. “Everyone in the family wanted it because everyone loved my grandmother, but I was down the chain of succession, and I knew I wouldn’t get it. I found something similar in an antique store in San Francisco, but it was broken. So, I taught myself how to fix it. I was hooked.

“Now my issue is that things become available, and I want to save them. That’s how I ended up with 140 clocks.”

When Nutik moved to New Orleans in 1978, he formed a relationship with the late Stan Levy, of the erstwhile Stan Levy Antiques, once a giant in the local antiquities market.

“New Orleans is a treasure trove of antiques,” Nutik said. “People are willing to share their knowledge and their crafts, secrets and skills. They wanted to help me develop my skills. In other places, they don’t because they fear competition. New Orleans is a testament to sharing.

“I repaired a great many

Retired orthopedic surgeon Gordon Nutik has repaired and restored hundreds of clocks, most of them handmade European models, often hundreds of years old He holds the face of a bracket

from the mid-1700s that needed restoration.

SERVICES

Gordon Nutik does repair and restoration starting at $100 an hour for all types of clocks. By appointment only, (504) 813-9977.

English and French grandfathers and French mantle clocks for Stan, and I would ask him to get clocks for me when he went to Europe on buying trips.”

European vs. American

Antique European clocks are handmade and use a disk or pinwheel with a series of notches cut into its edge. A lever drops into the notches to stop the striking train after the correct number of blows. The lever’s position is indexed to the hour wheel.

American-made clocks rely on a stepped wheel and a toothed bar. The wheel is mounted on the hour wheel. When the clock is ready to strike, the bar is released and drops until a “tail” on the rack

This late 1700s grandfather clock was made in England with inlay in the case

rests on the edge of the stepped wheel.

American clocks are younger than their European brethren.

They are much more userfriendly to maintain and repair

“They were manufactured in greater mass,” Nutik said, “and, therefore, were much more affordable.”

What to look for

“The most obvious physical difference between European

and American clocks is the face of the clock,” Nutik said. “If it is a painted face, it is most likely American. Most European clocks have faces that are either porcelain or metal.

“American clocks are more reliable and easier to maintain, while European clocks exhibit greater craftsmanship, making them more valuable. One person made the European clock by hand.”

The oldest clock Nutik, who is also the repair person of record for MS Rau Antiques, has worked on was made in 1505. He frequently must make his own parts for executing his craft.

Over the years, he has become an astute designer of clock cases for mechanisms that have been separated from their own. Conversely, he can locate a mechanism to fit an existing case.

Inside Sources is a column that tracks trends and provides consumer information from experts in their home and gardening fields.

PHOTOS By JEFF STROUT

clock

Nutik holds a cut-glass pendulum on brass rods.

INSIDEINFO

Destrehan Plantation hosts holiday events

Destrehan Plantation,13034 River Road, in St. Charles Parish will offer combination tours of the house and walking tours of the Spirit of Christmas Lighting in the Alley of Oaks through Dec. 30 starting at 6p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7p.m.and 7:30 p.m.

The light show features more than 100 lighted frames and 50 Christmas trees. Admission starts at $5,with children 2and under free. Visit destrehanplantation.org.

Children’sparty set at historic house

The Historic BK House & Gardens, 1113 Chartres St., in the French Quarter will host a pre-Christmas party for ages 2-11 from 10 a.m. to11:30 a.m. Dec. 6.

Activities include gingerbread house making, story time with Mrs. Noel anda visit from Santa. Tickets start at $10 for caregivers and $35for children 2-12; siblings under 2 admitted free. Visit bkhouse. org.

Wreath-making workshop planned

Magnolia wreaths, aholiday statement of Southern decor, will be the featured “how to” workshop Dec. 6atLongue VueHouse and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, in New Orleans. Leigh Gradiz, head gardener at the historic dwelling,will lead participants in using the leaves from the trees at 1p.m

The workshop is $85 andincludes all materials. It is open to all ages, but children must be accompaniedbyanadult, with amaximum of two children per ticketed adult.

For information and to register,visit longuevue.com.

Holiday markets for acool Yule

HOLLYJOLLYMARKET: 5p.m. to 8p.m. Dec. 4, UrsulineAcademy,2635 State St., New Or-

MERRY MARKET: 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Dec. 7, Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7Bamboo Road,New Orleans. Gardens admission is free forLouisiana residentsand $15 forout-ofstatevisitors. longuevue.com

HOLIDAY MARKET &MELODIES: 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Dec.7,historic Pitot House, 1440 Moss St., New Orleans. pitothouse.org.

Volunteer projects abound at City Park

n Urban Forest SupportInitiative: 9a.m. Saturday.Volunteer Center,1031 Harrison Ave. n Litter Cleanup Krewe: 9a.m. Tuesday.Volunteer Center Register forthe programs and find out moreabout what to bring at friendsofcitypark. volunteerhub.com.

Have ahome and garden eventcoming up?Send it to events@theadvocate.com.

leans. More than 30 local vendors will sell handmade items, seasonal merchandise and homedecor,and theJunior League of New Orleans will have aholiday gift-wrapping station. Apreview partyfor ages 21 andupwill be from 6p.m.to9 p.m.Dec. 3atUrsuline’sgymnasium.Tickets start at $30. jlno.org.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT: 3p.m. to 8p.m.Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 8p.m. Dec. 6and 11a.m. to 4p.m Dec. 7, Deutsches Haus, 1700

Moss St., New Orleans. The market will offer food, drink, handmade giftsand crafts, along with traditional Christmas music and singing. Free. deutscheshaus.org.

KALEIDOSCOPE HOLIDAY POP-UP: 3p.m. to 8p.m. Dec. 5-7, old Save Mart parking lot,corner of Read and Lake Forest boulevards, 9999 Lake Forest Blvd., New Orleans. Outdoor vendors will offer holiday decorations, handcrafted jewelry and more. eventbrite.com

PROVIDED PHOTO By PETER FOREST

GAIN NO NOPAIN,

Remodeling can bringsome miserable momentsbefore the finalresults

Editor’snote: Remember Marni?Of course you do. She recentlyretired from writing the weeklycolumn that ran in these pages butstill contributes the occasional missive. This is one of them.

Marni Jameson AT HOME

Untilrecently,I thought theexpression that something makes your head spin was just afigure of speech. I nowknow it’sreal. Aftermyhusband, DC, andIsoldthe Happier YellowHouse inawhirlwind deal, without even listing it, we had 45 days to find anew house, pack up andmove out.

Duringhalfofthose days, we wereaway on along-planned, nonrefundable summer vacation, which was supposed toberelaxing, butwhich turned intoanonstop frenzy of long-distance broker negotiations.

For most of those45nights, whenever Isat down after abusy day,myworldwouldwhirl, as if I were on my own personal merrygo-round. I’d lock my widenedeyes on something Icouldcount on, usually DC, and wait till the spinning stopped.

IGoogled causes of dizziness. Stress and anxiety topped the list. I tried to talk myselfsteady. What’s to worry about? I’m just sellinga

The livingroom before demolition, left,and 16 days later, above,after demolition. Shorten the duration of a remodel by having your plans, materials and contractors lined up, and knowingthe order in which work needs to happen.

PROVIDED PHOTOS By MARNI JAMESON

After purchasing their new home, one of the first things Marni Jameson and her husband did was tear out the old floor in the living room.

house Ilove for ahouse I hope I’ll love, while ridiculous amounts of money fly around, packing panic paralyzes me and Itry to wrangle herds of repairmen and subcontractors.

As electricians, HVAC experts, door hangers,plumbers and roofers swarmed the Happier Yellow Housemaking repairs per the home inspection, the sellers of the Happiest Yellow House were graciously allowing flooring contractors, paintersand landscape designers in to provideestimates for improvements we wanted to make.

No sooner did DC and Ipop the Champagne to celebrate the sale of two houses than the renovations began.

Although Ihave builthomes from the ground up and endured many remodels,I’d forgotten the horrors. On day one of the demolition, my plan was to sit peacefully on the front porch of my new house and work on my laptopwhile occasionally duckingmyhead inside to monitor progress. DC dropped me off,then drove on to his quiet, peaceful, clean, civilized, air-conditioned office. Iwas soon miserable.

The September Florida air was hot as hades and humid as dog’s breath. Theconstruction noise was rock-concert-level loud. Inside, men wielding jackhammers and wearing masks, ear protection andknee pads werebusting up the tileflooring anddumping large crashing scoops of debris into atruck bed, causing me to make sure

Ihave found and learnedways to make the process less miserable:

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE GOAL: Pain now will pay off later.Now that we’re both in our60s, DC and Idon’twanttowait10years to get the house we want. As this maybeour last home (which I knowIsaid about our last two homes, but this time Imeanit), Iwant it to be whatIwant.DC says Ibring to mind lyrics from apopularQueensong: “I want it all. Iwant it all. Iwantitall and Iwant it now!”

RUNTHE SHOW: Even with excellent workers, Istill needed to keep asteady hand on the tiller. Isent 30 text messages aday confirming who was coming whenand whether the materials theyneeded were on site (often not). Ifeltlike the leader of arock band. I’ve got Mike on walls, Joe on faucets, Sally on bathrooms, Raoulonfloors.

my molars were still intact. Theonce pristine house looked like theintersection of the Great American Dust Bowl and Armageddon. On ascaleof1 to 10, my headache was an 11 Iventured into the house with abandanna over my face and my fingers in my ears, hoping to find acan of something cold in therefrigerator.I found the fridge in the familyroom unplugged. Then Iasked myself whatanyone who has ever been through this rationally asks: Why?

Because, like childbirth, remodeling ahouse ispainful but worth it, otherwise the world wouldbefilledwithfamilies withone child living in rundown homes.

While Ihave never heard anyone say how much they love living through ahome remodel,

SEQUENCE THE PROJECT: Shorten the duration of aremodelby having your plans, materials and contractors lined up, and knowing the orderinwhich work needs to happen. In our case, the critical path wasdemo floors and baths, lay wood flooring and bath tiles, install bathroomvanities, paint andchange ceiling fans and light fixtures. Whenthe messiest work was over,wescheduledthe movers. Thatwas twoweeks after we closed on the house.Welived in the home while less intrusive work continued, thatis, as bookcases, bathroom sinks, faucets andappliances went in.

CALL IN YOUR MARKERS: To start remodeling day one,I mined my contact list forworkers I could rely on. Itapped an interiordesigner to help me make quickdecisions andgive the home asure hand. Iselected the flooring company that was most responsive. Ibrought in apainterwho’slike family by now and ahandyman I’ve used for years who could double as a generalcontractor.

EXPECT MISHAPS: As tightly as I tried to manage the project, a toilet showedupwith no seat, we fell short one box of bathroom-floortile,cabinet doors for the built-ins cameinwrong twice— once thewrong style, once the wrong size —and yards of neededbaseboard got thrown out by mistake.

DON’T CHOOSE AFIXER: To avoid the above-mentioned madness, andI wouldn’tblame you, buy aturnkey, move-in-ready house. Youwill pay more, but

you’ll save in lost brain cells. However,for my money,given achoice between paying more for turnkey and paying less for an outdated structurally sound house that Ican fix up my way, I’ll take the latter And while Iknow that will mean lots of dust, jackhammers, nail guns and headspinning, Ialso know that in the end, it will be what Iwant, want, want.

Marni Jameson is aspeaker and award-winning author of seven home and lifestyle books, including “Downsizing the Family Home” and “Rightsize Today for Your Best Life Tomorrow.” If you have questions about home improvement, better living, downsizing or rightsizing, send them to marni@ marnijameson.com.

RIGHT: At a time when many are doing away with formal dining rooms, the Gallos leaned into theirs, making the large communal custom-made dining table by Dop Antiques and the envy-evoking 500-bottle wine cellar the heart of their home. The chandelier is by Visual Comfort. The chairs are by Interior Define.

BELOW: David and Jeanne Gallo relax in their generous outdoor living space. They will host the Patron Party and open their Lake Vista home for the Brother Martin Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 6.

PHOTOS By JEFF STROUT

surroundings SLEEK

BY JYL BENSON Contributing writer

will also help party house owners to age in place

The Brother Martin Holiday Home Tour will be a family affair for the Gallos, many of whom live on the bird-named streets of Lake Vista and attended the high school. On Dec. 6, all five homes on the tour will belong to members of their clan.

David and Jeanne Gallo will

host the patron party beginning at 10:30 a.m at their newly built contemporary home. From there, participants will set out on a self-guided walking tour of the neighborhood.

All homes are easily accessible via the paths that connect the community through the central Lake Vista parks.

Lake Vista began to take shape in 1939 during the wave of the Garden City movement,

COVER STORy

which implemented a superblock design devoid of through streets and focused on abundant green space. Like all the homes in the neighborhood, David and Jeanne Gallo’s home was built to face its neighbor across a lane that runs through Camellia Park. The rear of the property is accessible from Swallow Street.

ä See DESIGN, page 14

The glass panels in the staircase were installed by LeBlanc Glass. The foyer is tiled in 4x4 natural stone, in Taurus Black and Cream by Botticino Tile. The foyer fixture is by Visual Comfort.

Architect John Chrestia designed the Lake Vista home of David and Jeanne Gallo to be sleek and minimalistic so it would blend seamlessly with the rest of the neighborhood.

DESIGN

Continued from page 13

Party house

The Gallos completed their 4,000-square-foot home in 2024 after 14 months of construction. The home was designed by John Chrestia, co-founder of the Chrestia Staub + Board architectural and design firm. (It was rebranded as Parallel Architecture + Interiors upon Chrestia’s retirement in 2024.)

“I had worked with John on a number of projects and loved his work,” said David Gallo, the recently retired president of Gallo Mechanical, which specializes in mechanical systems for large commercial and municipal projects.

The home features three en-suite bedrooms — two on the second floor and the primary on the first floor.

“Jeanne and I want to age in place,” David Gallo said “I wanted a wine cellar We wanted to be able

ABOVE: The Gallos’ outdoor living area and saltwater pool make them the coolest grandparents in the neighborhood.

LEFT: The landing area at the top of the staircase opens into the guest suites. Like the rest of the house, the floors are of 7-inch engineered white oak. The white oak doors were custom-made from horizontal boards, reducing material waste. Clerestory windows keep the space bright.

PHOTOS

By

JEFF STROUT

to entertain. I love simple design, and I dislike houses that are bigger than they need to be for no reason.

“We wanted to comply with the original Lake Vista building codes so the house would look like it has always been here and suit the neighborhood. John embraced the assignment.”

At a time when many are doing away with formal dining rooms, the Gallos leaned into theirs, making the large communal dining table and the envy-evoking 500-bottle wine cellar the heart of their home

“We have hosted 10 wine dinners in the year and a half since we have been here,” David Gallo said. “The house was built for entertaining. Friends and family can sit at this table, have long dinners, and talk over wine for hours. It’s my idea of heaven.”

The couple also wanted the home to be the central gathering place for their three children, five grandchildren and David Gallo’s parents, August and Sonya Gallo, who also live in the neighborhood

“I wanted the children to be able to come over with their friends, eat, swim and be able to walk home,” said Jeanne Gallo. “And how amazing is it that these children live so close to their grandparents and great-grandparents that they can just walk over anytime?”

Finding the right spot

Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina flooded David and Jeanne Gallo’s nearby home on Argonne Boulevard.

“David’s business was inundated with work after Katrina, and he just could not get his head around rebuilding our home,” Jeanne Gallo said. “So, we sold it and bought the house next door (to their current house), which did not flood. We liked the house, but it was three stories and not what we wanted for aging in place.”

That home was also featured on the Brother Martin Holiday Home Tour in 2010.

When the opportunity presented itself, the Gallos purchased the outdated home next to it, tore it down and built their dream home.

“We built the most energy-

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

WHAT: Brother Martin High School and the Ladies of the Shield will host a tour of five Lake Vista homes, all owned by members of the Gallo family.

WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 6.

Patron party at 17 Swallow St will offer food, cocktails and the Crusader Band from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

WHERE: Begin the tour at any of the homes, each featuring its own holiday flair and refreshments. 17 Swallow St., 19 Gull St., 40 Gull St., 2 Heron St. and 49 Wren St

The 500-bottle climatecontrolled wine cellar is David Gallo’s pride and joy. It was one of his must-haves for the new home.

built two other John Chrestia homes,” Jeanne Gallo said. “He was the bomb. I miss my contractor We lived next door the entire time the house was under construction. We became good friends. Who misses their contractor?”

“The process went very smoothly,” said David Gallo. “Jeanne was really on top of everything. She was way ahead of the game.”

efficient house we possibly could. That was important to me because of my being in that business,” said David Gallo, who retired in 2024 and now serves on several civic boards, including the University of New Orleans Transition Team. The couple met at the university in 1978.

All the home’s “ugly” yet necessary things — a fullhouse, on-demand generator and air conditioning compressors — are warehoused behind a sleek fence in a gravel side yard accessible from a side

door leading from the kitchen. Meanwhile, the home’s stunning saltwater pool, lounge area and outdoor kitchen are the first things guests encounter upon entering the property from the rear.

After Chrestia retired, the Gallos continued to work with the rebranded Parallel Architecture + Interiors, with Seth Board serving as their architect and Renee Becnel as their interior designer Tina Lagasse. of Jade Interiors. was also involved in the home’s interior design and decoration, which

TICKETS: Patron tickets are $75 in advance, $80 day of.Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 on the day of the tour. For tickets or more information, visit brothermartin. com/holiday-home-tour

features a cool, pale color palette, with Benjamin Moore’s Decorators’ White serving as the home’s foundational color both inside and out.

Brad Landry, of Cypress Creations LLC, served as the home’s building contractor. “We know his mom, dad and uncle really well. He had

“I worked with Seth and Renee and had every finish and fixture picked out in three hours,” Jeanne Gallo said. “The house is very neatly put together. Everything has its own place, including the kitchen. There are no cabinets, only drawers, even for the china.

“And there are no upper cabinets in the kitchen. That’s part of the aging-in-place design. When you’re old, you can’t be standing on something to reach the upper cabinets. The showers are also designed to have grab bars, though we don’t need them yet, and hopefully won’t anytime soon. The showers and doorways are also wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, and the primary suite is downstairs.

“But for now, it’s the party house. It’s not for old people, not yet.”

Both avid cooks and entertainers, Jeanne and David Gallo’s home includes a full outdoor kitchen that can be closed off with sliding panels.

The view from the living room, through the breakfast area, and into the kitchen. The lack of upper cabinets disguises the kitchen and keeps the look sleek. The concrete pedestal table is by Four Hands, the chairs and barstools are from CB2. The chandelier is Cecelia by Troy Lighting.

5tipsfor stagingyourhomeaffordably

BY CATHY HOBBS Tribune News Service (TNS)

When it comes to staging your home for sale, the smallest detailscan make thebiggest difference.

Thoughtful finishingtouches can transform ahouse from looking stagedtofeelinglike ahome, and it doesn’tmean you have to break the bank. From afew well-placed plants to layered textures and warm lighting, affordable accents can add polish, warmth and personality.

Here are five budget-friendly ideas that help any space feel sale-ready

n Greenery: Plants bring life, texture and colorto aspace. A simple house plant can be used in so many different ways Consider using as an accenton aside table or nightstand, on a bookshelf or even on acoffee table. Agreat source for this can be alocal grocerystore; or for an artificialplant,big-box stores often have ones thatare both realistic and affordable.

n Textiles: Textiles such as throws and accent pillows can help bring alot of interest to aroom. Neutralscan help add interest without taking away from an existing color palette. Consider colors such as taupe, brown and black.A great source can be alocal department store or home decor retailer

n Small furniture pieces: In many

interest.

instances small furniture pieces canbethe icing on the cake. Consider items such as stools, benches, ottomans and side tables. These items are often “cash andcarry” at retail stores for national brands. Be sure to also consider local boutiques andsmall retailers as well.

n Stylingitems forthe kitchen. The kitchen is often “the heart of thehouse” andstyling shouldn’tbeignored. Items such as containers filled with pasta,cuttingboards, spices, cookbooksand mugs are popu-

lar decor items for staging. Agreat source are discount retailers, overstock retailers and grocery stores.

n Let there be light: Lighting can be akey selling point for your home. This is not where you will want to skimp. Look for opportunities to infuse purposeful lighting such as table lamps, floor lamps and pendants. An affordable and readily available option is a local big-box or hardware store.You will find lots of options —and be sure you leave withthe right bulbs!

REALESTATETRANSFERS

NEWORLEANS

TRANSFERS ISSUED NOV. 17-21

DISTRICT 1

COMMERCE ST.700, UNIT 309-10:

$375,000, EdisonP.Millerand EleanorRussell MillertoAmanda GailForet and ClayMichaelForet

JULIA ST.333: $415,000, Joseph & Evelyn Delahoussaye Family LLC to MichaelJoseph Copperstone and Tiffani Lynn Tranchina.

ST.CHARLES AVE. 1205, UNIT 907:

$150,000, CarrieM.Temkin Revocable Trust to David E. Whiteand Jan V. White Revocable ManagementTrust.

S. HENNESSEY ST.424-426:

$345,000, Allison Elizabeth Dolan Karavagelis to Evann Cookmeyer.

DISTRICT 2

CANAL BLVD.6978: $800,000, Bank of Louisiana to Jonathan Forester and Monica Roth Forester.

DUMAINE ST.3305-07: donation, no value stated, Odyssey House Louisiana Inc. to HomerFoundation.

FLORIDA AVE. 410: $435,000, Louis S. CrewsIII and Shannon ChampagneCrews to Angela Jones Pandazis and Victor Pandazis.

GOV. NICHOLLS ST.2438: donation, no value stated, Odyssey House Louisiana Inc. to Homer Foundation.

LAPEYROUSE ST.2617-2619: $325,000, Stacey C. Cunningham to Sydney R. Cunningham. MEMPHISST. 6919: $775,000, ColbyF.Wenck andTammy Slater Wenck to Joe Lacefield.

N. CLAIBORNE AVE. 732: dona-

tion, no value stated, Odyssey HouseLouisiana Inc. to Homer Foundation.

N. DORGENOISST. 916-18-2022: donation, no value stated, Odyssey HouseLouisiana Inc. to HomerFoundation.

N. DORGENOIS1917-1919: $150,000, Avian Kendrick Wilson, BernardKendrick Jr. and Derek Kendrick to Keelan SaizanJackson.

N. MIRO ST.214: donation, no value stated, Odyssey House Louisiana Inc. to HomerFoundation.

SNIPE ST.29: $468,000, William T. Barry III to Kelsey Naccari Kelley and Michael Francis KelleyJr.

ST.PHILIP ST.830, UNIT H: $210,000, NoelS.Wilson and RoyalDuane SaunderstoChristopher V. Lopez and Oona Finn.

URSULINES AVE. 2437-39: donation, no value stated, Odyssey HouseLouisiana Inc. to Homer Foundation.

DISTRICT 3

ABERDEEN ROAD 8431: $6,550, CityofNew Orleans to APD Realty LLC.

AVALON WAY7610: $6,220, Cityof NewOrleans to Modern Builder of Louisiana LLC.

BASS ST.7863: $70,000, LSP Enterprises LLCtoDolores Harris

BERGERACST. 4919: $160,000, Minh DucTrantoJohn Truong Nguyen.

BRANCH DRIVE 7921: $29,152, City of NewOrleans to Raymond C. HughesJr.

BRITTANY COURT 4901: $110,000, Raynette Gilyot Lumas to Dong Thao Schmitz.

BUNKER HILL ROAD 9011: $6,470, CityofNew Orleans to Modern Builder of Louisiana LLC.

CAMERON ST.6243-45: donation, no value stated, Helen R. Blanque and John H. Blanque to Melissa Lynn Viering.

CASTIGLIONEST. 2911, 29131/2: $350,000, Firldeal Angela Davis to BarrieSue Quappe and Charles G. Quappe.

CLOVER ST.2717-2719: $355,000, Rosco Wells Jr. to Laron McClay. COLUMBUS ST.1355: $430,000, Angela T. Freeman Trustto MarvaRichardson.

DAUPHINEST. 2329-2331:

$550,000, Sean Patrick Knowlton to Jeffrey Scullin and Mimi Morrissey Scullin.

DAUPHINEST. 4820-22: $205,000, Lisa Kastner Coello and MacDonald Coello to Adrian Moreno.

DEMONTLUZIN ST.4959: $109,184,

STAFF FILE PHOTO By SOPHIAGERMER Layera chairwithafanciful pillowontop of athrowblanket to add

Laura C. Llovet Sharp to Brandon J. Beaudoin.

DINKINS ST. 8821-23: $195,000, Whitney Matthews to Alainee Lashae Pichon and Lashawn Steptore.

DREUX AVE. 2738: $6,220, City of New Orleans to Glenn Favain Williams and Judy Labat Williams.

DUELS ST. 1920: $6,220, City of New Orleans to Lynn L. Reimonenq.

EGANIA ST. 1119: $6,615, City of New Orleans to Renior Enterprise LLC.

ELYSIAN FIELDS AVE. 2038: $240,000, Dana Ott to Melissa Panks Fletcher.

FILMORE AVE. 2137-39: $268,500, Cathy G. Honore Properties LLC to Elizabeth Barbara Fletcher.

FLOOD ST. 2111: $6,560, City of New Orleans to Willie Lee Calhoun.

FORSTALL ST. 2141: $6,675, City of New Orleans to Safyre Properties LLC.

FRENCHMEN ST. 2723: $6,220, City of New Orleans to Hines Homes LLC.

GARDENA DRIVE 1245: $105,000, Succession of Charles Barzon Jr. and Marie Thomas Barzon to AJ Homes LLC.

GLADIOLUS ST. 2633-35: $226,000, Blue Crescent Enterprise LLC to Home Solutions By J&D LLC.

INDEPENDENCE ST. 1527: donation, no value stated, Janaye P. Taylor to Janitra Washington Minor.

JAY ST. 2201: $300,000, James F Guenther, Joseph S. Delaune, Julian F. Guenther and Tenie Mae Misuraca Guenther to Avery Jenkins and Essence Knight Jenkins.

JONQUIL ST. 2766: $26,211, City of

REALESTATETRANSFERS

New Orleans to Jonathan Rhys Hodges.

LACOMBE ST. 7723: $6,395, City of New Orleans to Darrell Duplessis Jr.

LAFAYE ST. 5150: $6,345, City of New Orleans to Melvin Ellis IV.

LAUSSAT PLACE 3163: $9,900, City of New Orleans to Jayla Charity Thomas Gnanbi.

LESSEPS ST. 629: $227,000, Meinan Liu to Avinoam Shalom Nerenberg and Zoe Marguerite Dorau Nerenberg.

LIZARDI ST. 2623: $6,810, City of New Orleans to Lloyd V. Clark Jr.

LOMOND ROAD 8400: $6,300, City of New Orleans to Eddie Harvey.

LONGFELLOW DRIVE 4667: $6,370, City of New Orleans to Darwin Leonardo Argueta Aguilar.

LOUISA ST. 1615: $6,220, City of New Orleans to James Brown.

LOUISA ST. 2332-34: $215,000, PJD Houses LLC to Addison Selna.

MANDEVILLE ST. 2120: $10,100, City of New Orleans to Two Brothers Land and Estates LLC.

MARIGNY ST. 2731: $6,535, City of New Orleans to MPT Homes LLC.

MELVIN PLACE 11404: $295,000, Jimmie L. Felder to Gaynell Smith Jenkins.

MEXICO ST. 5033: $6,345, City of New Orleans to Alorea M. Gilyot, J and A Gilyot Family Trust.

NEW ORLEANS ST. 2622: $6,470, City of New Orleans to Barbara G. Braud.

N. BROAD ST. 1723: $399,000, Jennifer Liggin Krass and Michael James Krass to Katherine Ann Koskela.

N. MIRO ST. 2517: $50,000, Chase Mortgage Holdings Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank Na to E&B Renovations LLC.

N. VILLERE ST. 2255-2257: $150,000, Sarah Jacques Cook to Space Is The Place LLC.

ODIN ST. 2223-25: $45,000, America 1st Homes LLC and United Housing Services LLC to Mas Resource Services LLC.

PASTEUR BLVD. 5308: $213,900, Bonnie M. Word and Glenn M. Ferdinand to Shondra Smith.

PAULINE DRIVE 5301: $20,149, City of New Orleans to DJR Properties LLC.

PIETY DRIVE 4553: $25,591, City of New Orleans to Next Level Development LLC.

PLUM ORCHARD ST. 4407: $6,265, City of New Orleans to Dewayne Anthony Bright Sr., Marilyn Cantrelle Jones and Marion Antoinette Jones.

RICKERT DRIVE 5610: $61,026, City of New Orleans to Brittany Cabrina Reed Hughes.

ROYAL ST. 3060: $335,000, James M. Smith to Gail E. Mautner Shaunette and Mario Shaunette.

SAND ST. 7849: $14,234, City of New Orleans to Adey LLC.

ST. BERNARD AVE. 2405: $7,095, City of New Orleans to Mary Michelle Liberatore.

S. EASTOVER DRIVE 5541: $6,615, City of New Orleans to Dat Manh Nguyen and Van Hai Pham.

S. EASTOVER DRIVE 5561: $6,560, City of New Orleans to Dat Manh Nguyen and Van Hai Pham.

SPAIN ST. 2825-27: $385,000, GNO Developments LLC to David Robichaux Jr. and Swanika Marie Smith.

URQUHART ST. 1627-29: $192,500, L&P Realty LLC to New World Realty LLC.

WALDO DRIVE 6238-40: $195,000, Waldo Drive LLC to Ataur Rahman Bhatti.

W. LAVERNE ST. 7162: $6,220, City of New Orleans to Modern Builder of Louisiana LLC.

REALESTATETRANSFERS

ORLEANS

Continued from page 17

W. TAMARON BLVD. 7129: $6,220, City of New Orleans to Douglas Bryant.

WISTERIA ST. 2640: $308,000, Randi Ezell Kelly, Reece Ezell, Renee Alfred Ezell and Rian Ezell Barousse to Carol Hudak Kelly and Derek Kelly.

DISTRICT 4

CARONDELET ST. 2266, PHILIP ST. 1627-29-31-33-35: $1,210,000, Melissa Kramer Taranto and Scott Taranto to Aleicia Miranda Jones Donald

HARMONY ST. 2233: $20,000, Ruoli Wang Su and Yang Su Wang to Happy Lyons LLC.

JACKSON AVE. 837-39: $2,375,000, 839 Jackson Ave LLC to Airvnc2.0 LLC and Live Happily LLC.

JACKSON AVE. 1002: $234,000, Jae Rosan McKee Bodenstein, Jane McKee Bodenstein and Sarah Bodenstein McKee to Kristin Angele Favaza.

LAUREL ST. 2919: $445,000, Alexandra Miller Goodman and Jeffrey Goodman to Michael J. Guidry

SIXTH ST. 915: $788,000, Brittany Dunton to Alison P. Busco.

S. BROAD ST. 2616-2618: donation, no value stated, Odyssey House Louisiana Inc. to Homer Foundation.

S. DORGENOIS ST. 2604-06: $80,000, Andoni Fino to Eber Onan Hernandez Mendoza.

S. JOHNSON ST. 2412: $6,260, City of New Orleans to Diagram Holding LLC.

DISTRICT 5

BELLEVILLE ST. 925: $7,295, City of New Orleans to Wilbert Allen.

BRIGHTON PLACE 5936: $269,000, Eric N. Baker and Lindsay Nicole Baker to Jaime Chavez Castillo and Rita Martinez Avila Castillo.

CASACALVO ST. 1614: $6,220, City of New Orleans to Dab Realty LLC.

HERMOSA 1722-1724: $135,000, Alana Dixon, Brandon Sylve and Dominique Dixon to JNC Vining LLC.

MANSFIELD AVE. 3300: $129,900, Gynell Rose Nelson Henderson and Joshua Brandon Henderson to Bruce Donnell Carter Sr. and Nikkisha Z. Warren Carter.

OXFORD PLACE 6201: $191,000, Mary Joyce Ledford to Calina L. Lee Young and Teddy Young.

RIVER OAKS DRIVE 718: $13,211, City of New Orleans to Cenlaprop LLC.

$335,000, Cathy Legnetto Van Order, William F. Van Order Jr. and Zachary Luke Van Order to Shannon Jean Harnkett.

ARABELLA ST. 716-718: $545,000, Laura Ellen Bratton to Vibha Rao.

CHESTNUT ST. 6120: $620,000, Laura Ann Loughran Symmes to Mia Rethorn and Michael Rethorn.

COLISEUM ST. 4709-4711:

$395,000, Bryan Charles Stanley and Colette Sharlene Charles Stanley to Geralynne Papa Patton and Matthew Patton.

COLISEUM ST. 5525: $1,013,955, Amy Duquesnay Mabon and Thomas S. Mabon to Ann Lengsfield Rabin.

DUFOSSAT ST. 1647: $2,350,000, Succession of Ann Lengsfield Rabin and Larry Bruce Rabin to Barbara Ann Sable and Craig Andrew Sable.

NASHVILLE AVE. 1004: $1,970,000, Highgate Place Properties LLC to Anna Montegudo Leach and Daniel S. Leach.

OCTAVIA ST. 3518: $570,000, William Kearney Gay to Fielding Michael James and Leslie Rouse James.

OCTAVIA ST. 3630: $399,000, Elizabeth Ashe Sanpietro and John Sanpietro III to Lyneisha Jackson Tu and Michael Tu.

OCTAVIA ST. 546: $705,000, Carmen Gallander Demarr to Caroline Walmsley Favrot.

OLIVE ST. 7108: $63,000, 7108 Olive Street LLC to Damion Lenard Montgomery.

PENISTON ST. 2315: $275,000, June Carolyn Walker to Tracey Cooke.

SONIAT ST. 2316-18: $320,145, Latosha Richardson to Abby Sue Barber Dixon and Thomas F. Dixon.

Elegantand rare homeinanhistoricc.1902Italianate building.Steps to theFrenchQuarter andthe N.O. Riverfront,thiscondo offersa largeopenfloorplan w/ over 2687SF on onelevel.3 bedrooms and3baths.Two cargaragedeeded parking. An abundanceofnatural lightw/windows in everyroom. Unit features include aprivate balcony, oakhardwoodfloors,gas fireplace,gourmet kitchenw/gas range. Wonderfulstorage with huge walk in closets! This intimate andimpeccably maintained building offersa codedentry with camera system,fitnesscenter, back up generatorand is professionally managed. TheWindsor CourtHotel andCaesar’s NewOrleansCasinoare stepsawayand Carnival paradesare at your door step!! $950,000 ELEGANT3BED CONDO RESIDENCE DOWNTOWN

SOMERSET DRIVE 3546: $209,000, Robert William Abell to Takiyah M. Cavilear and Tatyana P. Kimbrough.

TERRY ST. 1029: $115,000, Andre H. Nguyen to Nikole Owens.

VESPASIAN ST. 3502: $20,000, CT Moffatt Group Inc. to Roosevelt E. Nunnery Jr.

WAGNER ST. 250: $212,000, Cheryl Douglass Hamberry and Donnell C. Hamberry to Kelly Marie Cuppett Garnett and Samuel Thomas Garnett.

YOSEMITE DRIVE 13: $267,000, Kristina Terrano Connelly and Matthew Connelly to Alex T. Sider.

DISTRICT 6

ANNUNCIATION ST. 4719:

FOUCHER ST. 930: $410,000, Bryan Trent Livengood and Shelby Chapman Livengood to Casey Isaacson and Keith Isaacson.

GEN. TAYLOR ST. 1032: donation, no value stated, Lancaster Properties LLC to Andree L. Padial and Martin A. Padial.

JENA ST. 3316: $55,000, Roslyn Nocentelli Flot and succession of Theodore R. Flot Sr. to Baxter Morgan Stewart and Delphine Gilly Stewart.

JENA 4235-36, S. SALCEDO ST. 2212: $380,000, Lynn Hammond Ray and Troy M. Ray Sr. to Hamidreza Jalili and Saba Hajian Jalili LOUISIANA AVE. 1224-26: $1,300,000, Kathleen M. Frater and Marion Ellis Frater Jr. to Lauren Essl and Travis Essl.

LOUISIANA AVE. 2309-11: $424,500, Tathiana Quintella to Christopher Nigel Wallace.

TCHOUPITOULAS 4133: $375,000, Abigayle Farris Dang to Jack Joseph Alexander.

WASHINGTON AVE. 4730: donation, no value stated, Odyssey House Louisiana Inc. to Homer Foundation.

DISTRICT 7

AVE. A 6554: $575,000, Ayaz H. Korejo Saeed and Muhammad Murad Korejo to Margaret Louise Manning.

CAMBRONNE ST. 1915: $295,000, Adam G. Kampen to Jonathan Gray.

COHN ST. 9006: $27,331, City of New Orleans to Benjamin Legacy Group and Text Instruments LLC. FORSHEY ST. 9230: $6,220, City of New Orleans to Melvin Lee Jackson.

GEN OGDEN ST. 4234: $6,470, City of New Orleans to Julian Lambert.

OLIVE ST. 8827: $6,652, City of New Orleans to Nola Getaway LLC.

PEAR ST. 9021: $6,865, City of New Orleans to First Home Aim To Please LLC.

SHORT ST. 1709-11: $410,000, FS Holdings 2022 LLC to Michael Margolies Konstantino and Shalom Margolies Konstantino.

STROELITZ ST. 8913: $14,916.20, City of New Orleans to Ademir Silva and Alex Silva.

STROELITZ ST. 9323: $185,000, Albert Joseph Aucoin Jr. and Monica Chenel Turcios Aucoin to Carlos M. Turcios Jr.

ZIMPEL ST. 7518: $525,000, Gwendolyn A. Hornsby to Madeline Jane Abbott.

REALESTATETRANSFERS

EAST JEFFERSON

n TRANSFERS FORNOV.14-21 HARAHAN

OAKAVE. 610: RichardD.Kittok Sr. to RichardD.KittokJr., $300,000.

REN PASS AVE. 48: Allison A. HaywardtoMichelle T. Bonin, $234,900.

S. CLEARVIEW PARKWAY 832

UNIT 415: Michele H. Geleto Applewhite LLC, $167,500.

JEFFERSON

AUDUBON TRACE 3523: Laurie A. Troxclair to Myrline R.B. Itoral, $248,500.

BETZ AVE. 501: GS Constructors LLCtoErikR.K.Ortiz, $225,000.

KENNER

DELAWARE AVE. 2135: Brian M. Gagnet to LayLand Developments LLC, $110,000

E. LAFOURCHE COURT3260: Eileen M. K. Douge to SweetMagnolia Holdings LLC, $270,000.

HUDSON ST.1201: Neighborhood Homebuyers LLCtoLatosha Richardson, $347,500.

IOWA AVE. 3140: Sharon K.A. Moll to Sally Cutler,$220,000.

IOWA ST.3232: Ann C. Zobjeck to Walter D. Amaya,$290,000.

LOYOLA DRIVE WEST 325: Bryan J. Rainey to Melody C. Betz, donation, no value stated

MIAMI PLACE154: Victor V. Pineda to AlejandraS.Pineda, donation, $240,000.

RUE CHARDONNAYAVE. CONDO

D45: Mark W. Patterson to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, $40,000.

TEXAS AVE. 3105: S. Labue to P. Lourenco, $345,000.

TULANE DRIVE 3309: Guisselle Z. Wagner to VictorMoreira, $252,000.

TULANE DRIVE 3717: Tavie L. Bourque to Cory Cronk,$208,000.

W. HAMLET ST.16: James R. Bland to Sixteen W. Hamlet LLC, $165,000.

WILLIAMS BLVD.3901: Frank Coleman Jr. to Allied Specialty Properties LLC, $130,000.

METAIRIE

AIRLINE DRIVE 6301: CapitalOne National Association to Baps New Orleans Metairie LLC, $1,000. ALEXANDER DRIVE 5033: Katherine A.A. LoparditoVictoria M. Kizer, $349,000.

ANDREWSAVE. 1016: ColbyF. Wenck to TammyP.Slater, donation, no value stated.

ARIS AVE. 390: Alix R.D.Lundberg

to Diala Khirfan, $790,000.

ATOM AVE. 6104: BlakeHoslito RileySvikhart,$315,000.

BELLE DRIVE 5120: Nicholas J. Hingel Jr. to Quinlivan Homes LLC, $285,000.

BELMONT PLACE 2013: Mark G. Lutz to Mandie Dimarco, $352,000.

BELMONT PLACE 2708: Robert Coates to Izabella Rorison, $258,000.

BRANDYWINE DRIVE 3711: Helmer O. Magnuson to Payton Family Investments LLC, $93,000.

CARNATION AVE. 1016: Bertucci Investment Group LLCtoAimee Cosse, $232,500.

CARROLLTON ST.512: Gerald J. Duhon Jr. toBruce M. Oneil, $134,000.

CASWELL LANE 2200-02: Alice P. Henican to WeiL.Zheng, $317,000.

CIVIC ST.3818: Mary A.G. Guillot to Kathleen R. Garcia, donation, no value stated.

CLEARLAKE DRIVE 4908: Denise A.T. Lafourcade to Lisa L. Thomas, $200,000.

COLONY PLACE 713: Bryant G. Ragan to Maxwell L. Ragan, donation, no value stated.

COURTLAND DRIVE 4200: Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to Ruben N.P.Sauceda, $280,000.

CUDDIHY DRIVE 303: Patricia E. Coco to ArleneNesser, $1,000.

DAVID DRIVE 4312: Kenneth M. Ford to Gio Avella, $255,000.

DIVISION ST.2200-02: Alice P. Henican to Panagiotis Kavvas, $340,000.

EDENBORNAVE. 3229: Three Thousand TwoHundred Twenty Nine Edenborn LLCtoPin Oak Marine LLC, $585,600.

FAIRFIELD ST.4400: Robert WilklowtoLvedp LLC, $160,000.

GLENDALEST. 4908: Susan Giliberti to William H. Leduke, donation, no value stated.

GREEN AVE. 1612: Janis D. Mugnier to Rudolph Dell,$90,000.

GRUNER ROAD 144: Kathleen L. Stewart to Louis J. Smyth Jr., $25,000.

LAFRENIERE ST.5717: Stephen C. Lemoine to LauraH.Truelove, $299,000.

MAINEAVE.2417: Suzanne M. Spitzfaden to Lucrecia S. L. Miranda, $220,000.

MARION AVE. 3725: SherrylD. Lemoine to CallieE.Eymard, $144,900.

MASONSMITHAVE.1504: Maenza LLCVincent to Hanhamanda N. My,$407,000.

MASSACHUSETTS AVE. 2320: Susan P. Schanzbach to Mary A.S. Giraud, $55,500.

MEADOWDALE ST.4828: Connie B. Vidrine to SamanthaA.S.Procell, $485,000.

MELODY DRIVE 1112: Lucienne GoretoChristine Rovira,donation, no value stated.

METAIRIE HEIGHTS AVE. 2800: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Bonnie Satterberg, $349,000.

N. ATLANTAST. 2420: Nanae M. Iwai to Madison K. Camp, $329,500.

N. LESTER AVE. 713: Cesia Rivera to Tyler J. Savaski, $305,000.

NORA ST.6308: Monica Caceres to Susan Beshenich, $165,000.

NORA ST.6416: Cynthia A. G. Bonie to DavidJ.Stromeyer, $240,000.

NORA ST.6424: WW Construction LLCtoLarry J. Palestina, $515,000.

OAKLAWN DRIVE 25: Robbie G.R. Holdiness to Cameron S. Farley, $820,000.

ORION AVE. 1128: Michael A. Durr Jr. to Rodney Crifasi,$625,000.

ORION AVE. 241: Claus LLCDavid to Haney Living Trust, $1,750,000.

PEOPLES AVE. 3943: GPH Investments LLCtoDaniel Messier, $480,000.

PIKE DRIVE 5025: Barbara R. Guess to LS RealtyLLC,$255,000.

PURDUE DRIVE 4309: Lisa M. Marshall to New Orleans Property Ventures Inc.,$150,000.

RIDGELAKE DRIVE1213: KarenH Vonbuttner to Katherine F. Nassoura, $390,000.

RUERAMPART 800 UNIT 103: Claudia D.C. Garvin to Rosalind H. Dammerau, $610,000.

SEVERN AVE. 1813: Kimberly Bell to Catherine S. Hoffman, $370,000.

SHIRLEYST. 8021: Matthew W. Johnson to Maci Bates, $285,000.

S. I-10 SERVICEROAD3720: Adonis E. PaztoJorbin F. Aleman, $335,000.

TAFT PARK 2001: Julie Decorte to Renee Ezell, $32,500.

RIVERRIDGE

CROCHET AVE. 8904: Constance S. Zapico to Jared Matherne, $305,000.

DOUGLAS DRIVE 247: Jasmine Ademi to TaylorP.Mutavdzic, $285,000.

JEFFERSON HIGHWAY 9445: Marciano A. Raziano to Francisoc J.M. Oyuela, $221,000.

MOSS LANE 406: MildredS. ConzoneretoTyler Callaghan, $265,000.

TUDOR LANE 6: DianneL.Cook to Alyssa Godfrey,$360,000.

WEST JEFFERSON

n TRANSFERS FORNOV.14-21 AVONDALE

CHERRYGROVE DRIVE 3628: DSLD LLCtoWalter L. Ross, $275,320.

GOODWOOD COURT 4136: DSLD LLCtoNikole Orlandos, $262,990.

JACQUELINEDRIVE 117: Stacey L. Gilchrist to Planet Home Lending LLC, $136,000.

RETREATDRIVE 3729: DSLD LLCtoJessicaIsaguirre, $289,965.

BRIDGE CITY

BARNES ST.1032: MarthaB. Blackwell to Kisha Sherrill, $85,000.

GRANDISLE

LA. 12992: Grand Isle Camp Rental LLCtoLacy Shaw, $362,000.

GRETNA

AVE. MONTMARTRE 2405: Rhashad E. Morton to Tashia L.T. King, $285,000.

CLAIRE AVE. 2501: Francis K.K. TolertoFreddy Almendarez, $50,000.

COOK ST.1318: Wilberto A. Matamoros to Wilberto A. Matamoros,$160,000.

EMERSON ST.2153: Tammy P. Green to HangL.Nguyen, $216,000.

FAIRFIELD AVE. 128: PP 128

ä See WEST, page 20

Continued from page 19

Fairfield 4. LLC to Thu C. T Nguyen, $380,000.

FIELDING AVE. 660: William A. Wells to Jennifer D. Semmes, donation, no value stated.

HARVARD LANE 2008: Noodle LLC to Ali Ayyad, $395,000.

HERO DRIVE 3520: Bertucci Investment Group LLC to Evan Duhe, $189,468.

HERO DRIVE 3520: Jennifer Campos to Bertucci Investment Group LLC, $112,500.

E. KINGSWAY DRIVE 929: Doreen R. Patin to Thi K.L.H. Phan, $254,500.

MASON ST. 84: Byron M. Wood to Shari C. Seibert, $50,000.

MYSTIC AVE. 861: Samer M. Murad to Samer M. Murad, $30,000.

RUE ST. MICHAEL 719: HCLD LLC to Qui N. Tran, $321,900.

RUE ST. MICHAEL 765: HCLD LLC to Laura N. Huong, $319,000.

WILLOW DRIVE 23: Bratyco Investments LLC to Loan H. Do, $395,900.

ST. TAMMANy

n TRANSFERS FOR NOV. 3-7

ABITA SPRINGS

FAIRWAY DRIVE 73533: Nathan

D. Cortez and Carrie A. Cortez to Charles A. Balsamico III and

REALESTATETRANSFERS

HARVEY

ALEJO DEL SUR 2020: Marcel J. Chavers to Tara H. Thibodaux, $359,900.

BAYOU OAKS DRIVE 2016: Donna S. Pillow to Paul D. Pillow, donation, no value stated.

BELLANGER ST. 647: Frank S. Duvernay to David G. Dipascal, $209,000

BRIGHTON PLACE 2241: Eric C. Starks to Elegant Houses LLC, $189,000.

DOGWOOD DRIVE 1349: Denise B. Hasney to Fariolis P. Nunez, $199,900.

ESTALOTE AVE. 2008: Ellnoria B. Warren to Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust H.B.8., $73,000.

FOURTH ST. 3534: Acme Crankshaft Grinding Inc. to Tex Auto Garage LLC, $240,000.

HAMPTON DRIVE 2236: Hao K. Nguyen to Mt Realty LLC, $155,000.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE PLACE 3351: Mary P. Legendre to Ngoan M. Ly, $475,000

LITCHWOOD LANE 2313: Joseph R. Mahan to Reynold Blaise, $215,000

MORRISWOOD DRIVE 3817: Nekedrea Lewis to Kim Lewis, donation, no value stated.

Danyelle N. Andrews, $355,000.

HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, LOT 55, SQUARE 1: Russell E. Klingman Jr., Margaret Klingman Oubre and others to Mary A. Rolling, $22,000.

HUNT DRIVE 21473: Pamela O Giarrusso to Scott T. Dennis, $307,000.

N. FRIENDSHIP DRIVE 2214: Faith Properties LLC to Toccara Williams, $235,000.

REDBUD LANE 3832: Derrick T Lewis to Mclp Asset Co. Inc., $156,005.

S. DEERWOOD DRIVE 3853: Elegant Houses LLC to K&A Homes, $150,000.

VELVA AVE. 2224: Byron Randel to Ashley R. Randel, donation, no value stated.

LAFITTE

JEAN LAFITTE BLVD. 1381: Charles Burlette Jr. to Esmeralda Garcia, $675,000.

JEAN LAFITTE BLVD. 4850B: Georgia P. Arabie to Chandra Wilson, $220,000.

OAK DRIVE 4885: Hunter Bourg to Hunter Bourg, $62,000.

MARRERO

BELLE TERRE ROAD 5213: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Talitha C.D. Jyrah, $37,126.

CEDAR ST. 4009: Mistique B. Schroth to Dianne G. Lecompte, $190,000.

CORINNE DRIVE 2717: K&A Homes LLC to Cassidy M.B. Wells, $225,000.

FIFTH AVE. 728: Amanda D. Sell-

NEAR ABITA SPRINGS, LOT D1: Succession of Juanita G. Prats, Robert R. Prats Jr. and Stacie S. Prats to Keith P. Dempsey and Heather P. Dempsey, $250,000.

NEAR ABITA SPRINGS, PORTION OF GROUND: Blizz Point LLC to Dale Lee and Deonne HarrisonLee, $20,000.

NEAR ABITA SPRINGS, PORTION OF GROUND: Jason P. Folse to Dennis A. Thompson Jr. and Paige H. Thompson, $359,000.

SHADE TREE COURT 2712: Meier Custom Homes LLC to Conner Smith and Mackenna R. Smith, $893,122.

COVINGTON

BEGONIA DRIVE 11: Darlene L. Haase to Amy C. Walker, donation, no value stated.

BELLE TERRE BLVD. 153: Jane K. Valley Tomsic, Stephen W. Valley and others to James H. Ulmer Jr. and Yolonda P. Ulmer, $250,000.

CHARLENE LANE 15418: Gerald A. Wicker to Dwight F. Wicker and Lexi M. Wicker, donation, no value stated.

DELTA AVE. 74413: Linda K. Hubble to Randy French and Melissa

ers to Fred Beauford Jr., $38,000.

GARDEN ROAD 1140: Joyce M. Weber to Delesha S. Gaines, $190,000.

GREENVILLE DRIVE 2657: JBL Properties L.T.D. to Shefali C. Shah, $550,000.

GULIZO DRIVE 1637: James B. Hebert to Amee R. Thomas, $255,500.

KIRKWOOD DRIVE 2548: James R. Ledet Jr. to Jeffrey P. Ronquille, $186,000.

KRUPP DRIVE 1341: Wilbert A. Bennett Sr. to Turner Nguyen, $330,000.

LAURIE LANE 2930: David Melgar to Jose M. Recinos, $245,000.

MARRERO ROAD 320-322: Lapeyrouse Skip & Debbie Family Living Trust to Victor M. Memeses, $118,800.

MILLADORN AVE. 5841: Tyronda L.C. Williams to Dd Preferred Properties LLC, $90,000.

PETE ST. 4513: Sandra S. Lawrence to Jasmine Lawrence, $270,000.

PLAZA DRIVE 1677: Barbara Jones to David R. Carcamo, $115,300.

RED SHOULDER LANE 2203: Daniel St pierre to Jose R. Alvarado, $87,000.

RUE LOUIS PHILLIPPE 6400: Tracy

M. French, $180,000.

ELK RIDGE 607: DSLD Homes LLC to Brandon M. Stephens, $405,710.

ELK RIDGE 627: DSLD Homes LLC to Rebecca J. Jaeger, $437,682.

GARDEN WALK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1A, LOT 45: Brian S. Stropolo and Cynthia D. Stropolo to Gerald D. Healy III and Sandra G. Healy, $505,000.

HOLLYCREST BLVD. 41: DSLD Holdings LLC to Gulf Coast Premier Developments LLC, $90,000.

HOLLYCREST BLVD. 43: RDLA Holdings LLC to Gulf Coast Premier Developments LLC, $110,000.

HUMMINGBIRD ROAD 7: AMS 2020 Investments LLC to Leeann S. Branton, $1,000.

JOHNSEN CROSSING 20490: Kaye Courington to Marsha R. Brown Trust, $390,000.

KNOLL PINE CIRCLE 284: Succession of Carol B. Lampard to Linda R. Bailey Living Trust, $275,000. LA. 25 74144: Richard P. Comment Jr. and Maria U. Comment to Craig J. Guidry, $435,000.

NEAR COVINGTON, PORTION OF GROUND: Rousseau Group LLC to

J. Cooper to Hernan A. Gonzalez, $80,000.

RUE RACINE 2160: Freedom Mortgage Corp. to D&E Homes LLC, $85,020.

SAVANNAH LANE 5233: Dominique Nelson to Julian J. Contranchis, $282,000.

TERRYTOWN

DUPONT DRIVE 2128: Nouveau Real Estate Investing LLC to Wilman D. M. Molina, $180,000.

WESTWEGO

AVE. B 820: Priscila J. D. Alvarado to Rene Lewin, $215,300.

EVERGOLD LANE 128: Cynthia T. Simmons to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, $90,000.

GLEN DELLA DRIVE 228: Augustine W. Thomas to Brian T. Carr, $90,000.

GLEN DELLA DRIVE 228: Sanders Property Holding LLC to Hector R.F. Requena, $165,000.

PINTAIL DRIVE 143: Maximillian Cole to Ernest J. Price, $144,000.

SHAREN PLACE 27: Martha Chacon to Jose L.D. Orozco, $205,000.

WEST DRIVE 919: James J. Autin Jr. to Jodie B. Torano, $130,000.

St. Tammany Parish, $52,640. NEAR COVINGTON, PORTION OF GROUND: Christopher S. Randall to Lake Ramsey Enterprises LLC, $287,000.

NEAR COVINGTON, PORTION OF GROUND: Terra Bella Group LLC to St. Tammany Parish, $3,678. PIPES LOOP 11: Ronald L. Willette Sr. and Debbra W. Cooper to Gaye S. Willette, $300,000.

RANDOLPH COURT 346: Centanni Construction Co. Inc. to Edward Gonzales and Suzanne Gonzales, $782,169.

RIVERWOOD DRIVE 106: Mark A. Buddell to Andrew Straub and Daphne Straub, $350,000.

SHADOW BEND DRIVE 21268: DSLD Homes LLC to Monica Scarlett, $294,745.

SYDNEY DRIVE 75385: Ryan Courtney to Amanda M. Harbison, donation, no value stated.

THETA AVE. 74526: Maximo D Deleon and Emily S. Deleon to Natalia A. Sanchez and Paula L. Aristizabal, $258,000.

W. 22ND AVE. 616: James J. Tidwell to Honore Labourdette, ä See TAMMANY, page 21

TAMMANY

Continued from page 20

donation, no value stated.

WALDEN ST. 20111: Douglas A. Cooper and Cynthia W. Cooper to Kayla N. Mathes, $329,000.

WATERCROSS ESTATES, PHASE 3, LOT 43: Watercross Development LLC to Brian A. Darr and Kimberly L. Hewitt Darr, $220,000.

ZACHERY COURT 1441: DSLD Homes LLC to Christopher J. Lang and Sheridan M. Lang, $322,680.

FOLSOM

BOOTH ROAD 79200: James Tidwell to Honore F. Labourdette, donation, no value stated.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: Edward R. Whiteman and Patricia G. Whiteman to Norman B. Graves and Ashlee A. Graves, $140,000.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: Jessica M. Springer to Regina B. Core, $170,000.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: 4 C’S Land Management LLC to Colt L. Bruhl and Caitlin M. Bruhl, $369,600.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: Aaron J. Labourdette to Frances G. Labourdette, donation, no value stated.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: Regina B. Core to Katherine Stammen Cox, donation, no value stated.

VILLAGE TRACE DRIVE 13216: Jacob D. Dennis to Darren W Jenkins, $230,000.

LACOMBE

FAIRFAX DRIVE 60820: DSLD Homes LLC to Jacqueline T. Chambers, $247,990.

HARBOR LANE 59394: Bernardus C. Johannes Vanderklis, Eric W. Hendrik Vanderklis and Laura Catherina Maria Vanderklis to John W. Johnsey and Mable D. Johnsey, $374,396.

NEAR LACOMBE, PORTION OF GROUND: Bruce Dick to Austin M. Delahoussaye and Samanatha C. Delahoussaye, $60,000.

NEAR LACOMBE, PORTION OF GROUND: OW Incorp. to BGK LLC, $400,000.

STEMEN DRIVE 60162: Walter M. Mayer Jr. to Paul J. Molinary Jr., $25,000.

W. HARBOR LANE 59300: Manuel R. Broussard and Barbara A. Brocato to Susan G. Montero, $850,000.

REALESTATETRANSFERS

MADISONVILLE

BELLINGRATH PLACE 227: Ellen G. Juarez to Michael A. Owings and Glenn Swewat-Owings, $457,000.

CALUMET DRIVE 250: Li Yong Seghers to Athena Cai, $325,000.

E. LA. 22 N-21 127: Glen J. Golemi to Melissa Ryan, $433,000.

HANO ROAD 164: Kenda H. Johansen to Joseph B. Sulieman, $166,000.

NEAR MADISONVILLE, LOT E1: Gloriabelle LLC to David J. Cifelli, $328,000.

NEAR MADISONVILLE, PORTION OF GROUND: Rondalyn G. Plescia to Taylor S. Wicksell, $699,500.

SPIKE DRIVE 71520: DSLD Homes LLC to Ronald Garay, $218,750.

SPIKE DRIVE 71588: DSLD Homes LLC to Dalmado Family Investments LLC, $211,130.

MANDEVILLE

BEAU CHENE SUBDIVISION, LOT 25: Ronald Weiss to Lori Weiss Gremillion, $160,000.

BEAU CHENE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2, LOT 667: Carolyn A. Trupiano, Sandra Trupiano Landry and Donna Trupiano Paciera to Charles J. Triola Jr. and Brittany Batten Triola, $565,000.

BLUFF COURT 2619: Steven M. Schultheis and Thi Thai Truong to Patrick A. Stephen and MyHanh Stephen, $410,000.

BON TEMPS ROULE 100, 101, 649, 655: Franco’s Athletic Club LLC, MACDAN International LLC and Franco Living Trust to Welch Holdings Mandeville LLC, $8,500,000.

CAROLE DRIVE 240: Jimmy N. Fleming and Beverly A. Fleming to Andrew W. Wild and Lan Hoa

Wild, $355,000.

CATALPA LANE 115: James B. Alexander and Julie E. Gauthier to Jennifer Watzke, $160,000.

COVE COURT 3412: Ryan F. Witcher and Yoo Jin Kang Witcher to Elizabeth M. Fabregas and James Mustian, $405,000.

FOREST LANE 1105: Succession of David E. Arroyo to Deanna S. Johnson and Julie P. Johnson, $235,000.

LAMARQUE ST. 1600: Oris D Creighton and Laura B. Creighton to David J. Creighton, $210,000.

LAZY CREEK DRIVE 130: Jacob P Palmissano to Devin Surcouf and Emily Mistretta, $279,900.

LOGAN LANE 1889: Matthew M. Goetz and Kimberly Blankenship Goetz to Stephen Barefield, $436,500.

MARINA BLVD. 973, UNITA: Eller Family LLC to Kimberly S. Eller and Ana M. Eller, donation, no value stated.

MONTEREY SUBDIVISION, PHASE

5 LOT 20: Lauren R. Miller and succession of Gregory F. Miller to Phillip S. Morin and Kelsey R. Coste, $324,000.

N. BEAU CHENE DRIVE 640, UNIT

5: Eileen R. Crane to Christopher H. Baynas and Sandra H. Baynas, $450,000.

N. BEAU CHENE DRIVE 665, UNIT

27: Richard C. Aucoin and Heidi S. Aucoin to Philip Piro and Grace Comeaux-Piro, $235,000.

N. LOTUS DRIVE 639: PS Clark Holding LLC to H Walker LLC, $520,000.

NEAR MANDEVILLE, PORTION OF GROUND: Cypress Pond LLC to Mark A. Palazzo and Heather J. Palazzo, $65,000.

OSCAR ROAD 23337: Catherine A. Cottier and Kevin P. Cottier to

Edward Spotts Jr., donation, no value stated.

RUE PICKNEY 2189: Wyatt P. Evans Sr. to Lisa E. Mannina, Kristin Mannina and James R. Moon, $290,000.

S. LAURA DRIVE 590: John G. Young and Renee D. Young to Jacob P. Palmisano and Cassidy F. Palmisano, $425,000.

STONEHAVEN DRIVE 381: Jason A. Daniel Brown and Alisa Faye M. Brown to Thomas J. Wiggins and Eleanor R. Giglio Wiggins, $700,000.

TOWN OF ALEXIUSVILLE, PORTION OF GROUND: Joyce Desselles Du Saules to Matthew K. Trahan, $135,000.

TOWN OF MANDEVILLE, LOT C-3, SQUARE 86: Craig S. Maloney and Sandra R. Maloney to Kenneth M. Levine, $134,000.

W. HICKORY ST. 103: Summit

Funding Inc. to David Ernest and Rhonda Ernest, $172,725. WEST ST. 233: Patami Properties LLC to Melissa J. Dixon, $410,000. WINNERS CIRCLE 8024: Cyrus P. Vernaci and Rose F. Vernaci to Brian A. Broussard, $486,200.

PEARL RIVER

BOOKOUT ROAD 35539: Succession of Leonard J. Guaraggi Sr. to Jonathan D. Jordan and Mechelle M. Jordan, $155,000.

EASY ST. 65045: Brandon C. Boyd and Amber R. Boyd to Christopher R. Tinkle and Lacey Tinkle, $455,000.

JACK CRAWFORD ROAD 67472: Kristen Maki to Christopher Willard and Heather C. Willard, $170,000.

REALESTATETRANSFERS

Continuedfrom page21

NEAR PEARL RIVER, PORTION OF GROUND: FRC GenesisFundsub V LLCtoCarolyn Martin, $1,315,000.

PORTERS ROAD 39260: Succession of EdwardHenley,Cynthia Henley Robison and Stacy Henley Evans to Consuelo F. Ortiz, $61,000.

TAYLOR FARMS ROAD 64328: DSLD Homes LLCtoOlivia Tortorich and KevinBattistella, $330,140.

SLIDELL

ADMIRAL NELSON DRIVE 1811: Gulf CoastBank and Trust to Cabren Garrett and Leanna J. Taylor Garrett, $235,000.

ADMIRAL NELSON DRIVE 1820: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Marcell J. Navarreand Elisha D. Navarre, $99,000.

AVERYDRIVE 406: ARC Mechanical Contractors Inc. to St.TammanyParish, $20,000.

AVERYESTATES,LOT 97: Albert J. Schmiderer Jr. to St.Tammany Parish,$17,000.

BLUEBIRD ST.2521: Janis Y. Forar and succession of Larry G. Forar to Matthew G. Wray,$175,500.

BOSWELLS DRIVE 112: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to Fleming Properties of La., $90,200.

CAMPANA LANE 34333: Joslynn Nuzhdova to Egor A. Nuzhdov, donation, no value stated.

CAWTHORN DRIVE 325: PennyMac Loan Services LLCto Secretary of Veterans Affairs, $160,000.

CHARLES COURT439: Michelle D.

Robair and succession of Alfred J. Robair Jr.toKeithD.Voorhies and DebraM.Voorhies, $97,000.

CHARLIE DRIVE 1007: John J. Bowers to Stephanie N. Bowers, donation, no valuestated.

CITY OF SLIDELL, PORTION OF GROUND: Weyerhaeuser Forest Holdings Inc. to City of Slidell, $23,999.

CLAIRE ST.1020: Ryan O. Reed to Charles M. Lopez and Stephanie R. Lopez,$355,000.

COLUMBIA PLACE117: Vincent Rabalais to Michelle V. Rabalais, donation, no valuestated.

CORNERSTONE DRIVE 111: Ralph A. Porche and DarleneK.Porche to George R. Hoffman, $199,900.

CROYDON ST.3856: Jeffrey L. Panks and CynthiaF.Panks to Kenneth DeGruySr. and Stephanie A. Riley DeGruy, $217,000.

DANTE CIRCLE 107: ErikaB.Davis to KassandraOhler,donation, no value stated.

DRURYLANE 208: Succession of Gameel Gabriel to BMRC Properties LLC, $110,000

DWYER ST.56676: Ryan L. Williamsand Ella L. Estopinal to Dianna M. Vanney,$33,000.

DWYER ST.56676: RobertJ Estopinal Sr.and Cathy Hearty to Ryan L. Williams and Ella L. Estopinal,donation, no value stated.

E. LAKESHORE VILLAGE DRIVE 412: Westley B. Olsonand Amy K. Burke Olson to Randy Carraby and Jennifer Carraby, $338,000.

EASTRIDGEDRIVE 1439: Succession of DavidJ.Drolla to CNT revocable trust, $120,500.

FIFTH STREET,LOTS5-15: Southern LandproLLC to Joshua Lowe, CiaraMercadel, Susan Lowe and Rickey Lowe,$4,750.

HERITAGECIRCLE 111: Succession of Gameel GabrieltoFleming Properties of La., $82,500.

JAYCEE DRIVE 1279: Joshua M. Bermudez to Rebecca Fenner, BarbaraFennerand Henry Fenner, $145,000.

KINGSPOINT SUBDIVISION, PHASE 8D,LOT 121: Succession of Gameel GabrieltoBMRC Properties LLC, $114,400.

LAKE GARDEN SUBDIVISION,LOT 6, SQUARE 15: KarenA.Laurant to Oak HarborReal Estate InvestmentsLLC,$45,000.

LAKE GARDEN SUBDIVISION,LOT 7, SQUARE 15: Authur J. Walker and Paulette L. Walker to Oak HarborReal Estate Investments LLC, $21,983.

MEADOWS BLVD.206: Derrick W. Jones and Terri L. Jones to Walter McCalland OleksandraZhyliuk, $290,000.

MOONRAKER ISLAND SUBDIVISION,PHASE 1, LOT33: Cesar D. Arriazaand Althea P. Arriaza to Kevin D. Schechter and Lan Schechter, $410,000.

NORTHWOOD DRIVE 167: Marion P. FavretoTroyM.Del Buno, donation, no value stated.

OAKTREE DRIVE 14: Life’s A Beach LLCtoDebraD.Delaney, $295,000.

PALM SPRINGS DRIVE 116: Ajay Sharma to KristinSchwab, $70,000.

PATRIOTDRIVE 1411: Succession of Ann MarieGeoghegan Favoriteand Russell Eugene Favorite to Thomas Lestelle Jr. and Lacy E. Fontenelle,$225,000.

PEARL DRIVE 105: John R. Cool and Sally Ann A. Cool to Dwayne LeBlanc, $224,000.

QUAIL ST.107: Gilberto Arguelles to Angel T. Nguyen,$468,000.

RUE CHARLEMAGNE 128: Brian S. Bourgeois and Edit K. Bourgeois to Ryan Dardar,$350,200.

SEAGULL CIRCLE 3804: D. R. HortonInc.-Gulf CoasttoTiffanyA. Barthelemy, $202,525.

SPARTANDRIVE 511, UNIT 6206: David A. Smith to Taylor T. Williams,$108,000.

ST.TAMMANY AVE. 1277: June D. Anderson to David J. Anderson, $183,000.

TOWNSEND DRIVE 60641: D. R. Horton Inc. to Kristopher M. Daigle and Kaitlyn L. Daigle, $252,900.

WAKE RESERVE ROAD 5412: D. R. Horton Inc.-GulfCoasttoKawana Tyler, $330,140.

WELLINGTONLANE 2005: Succession of Gameel GabrieltoElvis B. Perez, $49,500.

Facing the holidays with an aching heart

Dear Annie: Though I’m young, Ioften feel as if I’m living the life of someone much older

This pastyear, many brewing family crises collided between March and April. Onerelative passed away from acondition we all knew about, but the loss still hit hard. Around the same time, my father lost our family home,and we were evicted in March, losing many things of sentimental andmonetary value. Ilearned of the final eviction at the funeral.

Soon after,mymotherinitiated along-awaited divorceand begged me to lie to my newly homeless father about herand my sister’ssituation.

In early April, two more

By The Associated Press

Today is Saturday,Nov.29, the 333rd day of 2025. There are 32 days left in the year.

Todayinhistory:

On Nov.29, 1864, aColorado militia launched an unprovoked attack on an encampment of Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribal members, killing an estimated 230 people.

Also on this date:

In 1929, Navy Lt. Cmdr Richard E. Byrd, pilotBernt Balchen, radio operator Harold June and photographer Ashley McKinley made the first airplane flight over theSouth Pole.

In 1961, Enos the chimpanzee waslaunched from Cape Canaveral aboard the MercuryAtlas 5spacecraft, which orbited Earth twice before splashing down safely south of Bermuda.

In 1981, film star Natalie Wood drowned at age 43 while boating off California’s Santa Catalina Island with her husband, Robert Wagner,and actor Christopher Walken.

In 1987, aKorean Air707 jetliner en route from Abu Dhabi

relatives died suddenly.While the signs were there, they’d hiddenhow sickthey were. Thesetwo were theemotional backbone ofour family,hosting Christmas every year of my childhood. Iwas incredibly close to them, and taking both offlife support was devastating. Around that time, my own health began to falter, whether from stress or something else. Another relativewas diagnosed with Stage4lung cancer but is hanging on.

More has happened, but things have mostly shaken out OK. My family is now scattered across statesand time zones, and myfather travels regularly for work,staying with friends when hedoes.

Howthe heck do Icelebrate Christmas? Should Iskip it? We have no plan and no home base, and my father’sside is unavailable.Some relatives

arefighting, and the thought of celebrating without everyone breaks my heart. But Irealize that’salready happening.

My partner’s family would be happy to have me, but Ithink thatwould upset me more, having to smile through my sadness. And despiteitall, I find myself wanting to sing Christmas songs already —Caroler in Crisis

Dear Caroler: You’ve endured moreinayear than many face in alifetime. No wonder Christmas feels impossible.

It’s natural to feel lost after so much change and instability, and it’s OK to not celebratethe way you used to. If all you can manage is something small, suchaslighting acandle, hanging one ornament or playing asingle carol, that’senough. Your wish to honor your relativeswho loved Christmas is enough. Give yourself grace,

TODAYINHISTORY

to Bangkok was destroyed by a bomb planted by North Korean agents, killing all 115 people aboard.

In 2001, former Beatle George Harrison died in Los Angeles following abattle with cancer; he was 58.

In 2012, the United Nations voted overwhelmingly to grant Palestine

let emotions come and go as theydoand rememberyou’re doing your best

If you spend theday with your partner’sfamily,don’tput on an act.Let them knowit’s atender time; I’m sure they’ll understand. Or,ifyou’d rather keep it small this year with your mother and sister,lean into that.

This first Christmas will be hard, but it’s alsoa beginning. You’re not skipping this day but simply reshaping it around what’s still here

Dear Annie: Iwent to the nail salon recently.While Iwas there, awoman getting apedicure near me was playing music on her cellphone loudly enough for people to hear.Igot the impression she was doing this to help her relax.

Iwas sitting in another chair and didn’tsay anything, but Ithought she should have

checked with people around her first as acourtesy if she wasn’tgoing to use earbuds. Am Ioverreacting? Thank you. —Wishing for Quiet DearWishing: You’re not overreacting. Toomany people these days treat their personal playlists like public entertainment because they can bring them anywhere.

Youwere right not to cause ascene; next time, flag down your nail tech or mention it at the front desk and let them handle it. They can gently remind clients to use headphones or turn the volume down, no confrontation required.

Iguarantee you weren’tthe only one wishing for aquiet space to sit back and kick up your feet.

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

nonobservermember state status, avote that came exactly 65 years after theGeneral Assembly adopted aplan to divide Palestine into separate states for Jews and Arabs.

In 2022, Oath Keepers founderStewart Rhodes was convicted of seditiousconspiracy for his

roleinthe Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol rioting.(Sentenced to 18 years in prison in 2023, he was freed in 2025 under President Donald Trump’ssweeping grant of clemency to all 1,500plus people charged in the insurrection.)

Today’sbirthdays: Filmmaker Joel Coen is 71. Actor-TV personality HowieMandel is 70. Actor Cathy Moriarty is 65.

4516 Banks Street

5 Bed/ 4 Full Bath; 2,732 SF ClassicMid-Cityfourplex with updatedunits,high ceilings,transom windows, off -streetparking,garage access, andsharedcourtyard.Steps from City Park,streetcar, and localrestaurants.

Actor Kim Delaneyis64. Actor Andrew McCarthy is 63. Actor Don Cheadle is 61. Pop singer Jonathan Knight (New Kids on the Block) is 57. Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera is 56. Actor Brian Baumgartner is 53. Actor Anna Faris is 49. Rapper The Gameis46. Actor Gemma Chan is 43. Actor Lucas Black is 43. NFL quarterback Russell Wilson is 37.

2 Bed / 2 Ful Bath; 1,762 SF Charming Mid-City double withwoodfloors,original millwork, updatedinteriors, newroof, coveredfront porch,spaciouslaundry rooms. StepsfromCity Park,streetcar,Greenway (504)

Annie Lane

DEAR ANNIE