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N.O. crime numbers down for third year Positive figures come as National Guard members begin deployment in city

BY JOHN SIMERMAN and MISSY WILKINSON Staff writers

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Kala Elkinton, left, hugs Sarah Beasley after dancing with some street performers playing by one of the street barricades on Bourbon Street on Sunday. BY JENNA ROSS Staff writer

Jennifer Jones was a rainbow in motion. Each inch of her outﬁt, from the parasol she was waving above her head to her stepping, twirling, kicking feet was covered in colorful feathers, tulle or beads. It was 5 p.m. and a bit of light remained in the sky, but the party had already started on Bourbon Street. Jones was bopping to R&B pumped from an empty bar, to a beat blasting from a passing car, to a wisp of a tune from a tourist’s cellphone. But earlier that Sunday evening, stepping onto her city’s most famous street, her thoughts had turned dark. The New Orleans resident was remembering the events of a year ago, when a man had barreled his truck down this iconic stretch of bars and restaurants, commerce

On a balmy September afternoon in Central City, Danny Allen was canvassing for the Ubuntu Village New Orleans Peace Ambassadors program when he heard a nearby dice game turn heated. Seven or eight young men had been gambling for a pot of a couple hundred dollars. After one player won the money and tried to walk away, another had a different idea. “You gonna’ put my (expletive) money back,” the loser said. The threat made Allen’s “antennae go up,” he said. A Calliope projects native and director of the intervention program, Allen has made defusing potentially deadly conﬂicts his life’s work. Another advocate shot him a look: “This could go left,” Allen recalled. He and his team pulled the young man aside. “You say you do this to take care of your grandmother. So are you going to risk doing life in Angola for a dice game?” Nobody went to the hospital or jail that day. And while it’s impossible to measure success by tallying the crimes that never happened, it marked a win in a year seemingly full of them.

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Jennifer Jones dances with street performers on Bourbon Street on Sunday.

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The NOPD investigates a double homicide in October. Scenes like this one were fewer in New Orleans in 2025, as the number of murders declined to around a 50-year low.

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Hundreds reporting chemtrail sightings in Louisiana New law requires DEQ to track reports

shapes up above, or in one case, an “Acura logo.” The supposed culprit: chemtrails, a long-debunked conspiracy theory that scientists say is not acBY SAM KARLIN Staff writer curate. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the agency The reports are alarming. Angry residents say the Louisi- charged with regulating the state’s ana skies are being sprayed with expansive petrochemical industry chemicals, creating “tic-tac-toe” among other sectors, has collected

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more than 400 such reports since just this summer, when the Republican-led Legislature passed a bill requiring it to track such reports. A handful of Republican state lawmakers have encouraged their constituents to write in, propping up the conspiracy theory that the condensation trails airplanes leave behind are, in fact, dangerous chemicals or heavy metals.

The new law passed by the Legislature did more than require DEQ to collect such reports. It also banned climate geoengineering and cloud seeding, which are real technologies designed to combat climate change or generate greater precipitation for agricultural or other purposes. Neither is used in Louisiana, according to state and federal regulators.

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The debate about chemtrails among state lawmakers prompted a clash over long-standing farming practices, nascent climate technology and outright conspiracies. And as a result, the state environmental regulator is now required to collect reports of such alleged activities. Records show that more than

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U.S. commits $480M in funding to Ivory Coast

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. The signing in Ivory Coast’s capital of Abidjan covers areas such as HIV, malaria, maternal and child health, and global health security. It is the latest agreement the U.S. has entered with more than a dozen African countries, most of them hit by U.S. aid cuts. U.S. aid cuts have crippled health systems across the developing world, including in Africa, where many countries relied on the funding for crucial programs, including those responding to outbreaks of disease. The new health pact is based on the principle of shared responsibility with Ivory Coast committing to provide up to $292 million by 2030, representing 60% of the overall commitment, according to Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The Trump administration says the new “America First” global health funding agreements are meant to increase self-sufficiency and eliminate what it says are ideology and waste from international assistance. The deals replace a patchwork of previous health agreements under the now-dismantled United States Agency for International Development. Analysts say the new approach to global health aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s pattern of dealing with other nations transactionally, using direct talks with foreign governments to promote his agenda abroad.

D4vd expected to be indicted in teen’s death D4vd is likely to be indicted by a grand jury for his suspected role in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teenager whose mangled remains were found decomposing in the singer’s trunk in September, according to a report. Sources tell TMZ that, contrary to previous reports, the Los Angeles grand jury hearing from witnesses in the case is not merely “investigative” and will indeed vote on whether to indict the 20-year-old “Romantic Homicide” crooner, real name David Anthony Burke. The Queensborn singer has been reportedly considered a suspect in Rivas’ death since at least November. D4vd was at the start of a world tour when the dismembered remains of 15-year-old Rivas were found in his impounded Tesla on Sept. 8, though it’s believed Rivas died in the spring. In late November, TMZ reported that the case was officially being investigated as a homicide, though ofﬁcials were at odds over Rivas’ cause of death. Earlier this month, the outlet reported that Robert Morgenroth, the head of D4vd’s record label and touring company, testiﬁed for the grand jury and was afterwards overheard telling his lawyer that Prosecutor Beth Silverman “was very pushy on why (he) didn’t call police.”

Subway shooting was self-inflicted, police say A man claimed he was shot inside a Manhattan subway station — only for investigators to determine his wound was selfinﬂicted, cops said Monday. The suspect ventured into an off-limits section of the 57th Street station in Midtown, where he shot himself in the chest following an argument with a family member Sunday, cops said. Officers found the suspect nursing his wound on the street above the station, where he told police he was the victim of a shooting, said police. Medics rushed the suspect to Mount Sinai West for treatment, where his story broke down under further questioning, a law enforcement source told the Daily News. Gary Grinshtein, 27, was arrested and charged with false reporting, criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment and criminal trespass, cops said.

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Judge blocks defunding of CFPB Agency should continue getting money, ruling says

BY KEN SWEET Associated Press

NEW YORK — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal district court judge ruled on Tuesday, only days before funds at the bureau would have likely run out and the consumer ﬁnance agency would have no money to pay its employees. Judge Amy Berman ruled that the CFPB should continue to get its funds from the Federal Reserve, despite the Fed operating at a loss, and that the White House’s new legal argument about how the CFPB gets its funds is not valid. At the heart of this case is whether Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s budget director and the acting director of the CFPB, can effectively shut down the agency and

lay off all of the bureau’s employees. The CFPB has largely been inoperable since President Trump has sworn into ofﬁce nearly a year ago. Its employees are mostly forbidden from doing any work, and most of the bureau’s operations this year has been to unwind the work it did under President Biden and even under Trump’s ﬁrst term. Vought himself has made comments where he has made it clear that his intention is to effectively shut down the CFPB. The White House earlier this year issued a “reduction in force” for the CFPB, which would have furloughed or laid off much of the bureau. The National Treasury Employees Union, which represents the workers at the CFPB, has been mostly successful in court to stop the mass layoffs and furloughs. The union sued Vought earlier this year and won a preliminary injunction stopping the layoffs while the union’s case continues through the legal process. In recent weeks, the White House has used a new line of ar-

gument to potentially get around the court’s injunction. The argument is that the Federal Reserve has no “combined earnings” at the moment to fund the CFPB’s operations. The CFPB gets its funding from the Fed through expected quarterly payments. The Federal Reserve has been operating at a paper loss since 2022 as a result of the central bank trying to combat inﬂation, the ﬁrst time in the Fed’s entire history its been operating at a loss. The Fed holds bonds on its balance sheet from a period of low interest rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, but currently has to pay out higher interest rates to banks who hold their deposits at the central bank. The Fed has been recording a “deferred asset” on its balance sheet which it expects will be paid down in the next few years as the low interest bonds mature off the Fed’s balance sheet. Because of this loss on paper, the White House has argued there are no “combined earnings” for the CFPB to draw on. The CFPB has op-

erated since 2011, including under President Trump’s ﬁrst term, drawing on the Fed’s operating budget. White House lawyers sent a notice to the court in early November, where they argued that the CFPB would run out of appropriations in early 2026, using the “combined earnings” argument, and does not expect to get any additional appropriations from Congress. In her opinion, Berman said the OLC and Vought were using this legal theory to get around the court’s injunction instead of allowing the case to be decided on merits. A trial on whether the CFPB employees’ union can sue Vought over the layoffs is scheduled for February. “It appears that defendants’ new understanding of “combined earnings” is an unsupported and transparent attempt to starve the CPFB of funding and yet another attempt to achieve the very end the Court’s injunction was put in place to prevent,” Berman wrote in an opinion. A White House spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Nearly 25 IS fighters killed or captured in Syria, U.S. says BY BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press

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Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora, hosts of ‘Dick Clark’s New year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026,’ stand in front of the New year’s Eve Times Square Ball on Tuesday in New york.

Police presence increased for Times Square ball drop

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NEW YORK — More cops will be patrolling the Crossroads of the World during Wednesday’s New Year’s Eve celebration as the NYPD starts to employ a secondary screening process for revelers already inside the viewing pens waiting for the ball to drop, police said Tuesday. Speaking at Times Square with Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the policing for Wednesday’s New Year’s Eve celebration will be “bigger” than last year’s, featuring more cops, both in uniform and in plainclothes, covering the celebration. Currently, the NYPD’s Intelligence and Counterterrorism bureaus have found “no credible threats” against Times Square or the celebration, but additional ofﬁcers will be brought in to conduct a “secondary screening of people inside the viewing pens” if necessary. “We will have mobile screening teams walking around the pens if we see anything that looks suspicious,” Tisch said. “We will have teams in place to do appropriate screening.” Additional cops will also be at the entrances to Times Square, so that people entering the viewing pens can be screened for alcohol and other prohibited items more smoothly, said Tisch, who would not divulge how many cops will be in place as more than 1 million people

stand by to ring in 2026. “We never tell you the exact numbers. But rest assured, the entirety of the New York City Police Department is going to be working between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1,” Tisch said. “This is the biggest security event of the year.” Mayor Adams said that every aspect of the NYPD will be utilized to protect Times Square, including Transit cops, Mounted and Harbor units, drone operators and canine teams. “While we do not have any specific or credible threats regarding the New Year’s Eve festivities in Times Square, we are continually operating in a heightened threat,” Adams said, adding that some protests are also expected. “While we acknowledge that the city will respect and protect people’s right to protest,” he said, “ … we will have zero tolerance for interfering with the celebration.” The NYPD will also deploy “dedicated pickpocket teams, hotel response teams and additional uniform controls to address quality of life and public safety concerns,” Tisch added. “Intelligence teams will also be monitoring social media for potential threats,” she added. Adams said he’ll be working as mayor up until the last minute of his term, which will end at Times Square. After that, he joked, “I’m looking forward to a single malt Scotch and a cigar.”

Seafood thefts make businesses crabby BY HOLLY RAMER Associated Press

CONCORD, N.H. — Imagine the buffet. Forty thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate incidents within weeks of each other in New England. The ﬁrst seafood vanished on Nov. 22 in Falmouth, Maine, where authorities suspect someone stole 14 cages full of oysters from an aquaculture site in Casco Bay. Many of the oysters were full-grown and ready for sale, and together with the cages were worth $20,000, according to the Maine Marine Patrol. “This is a devastating situation for a small businessman,” said Marine Patrol Sgt. Matthew Sinclair. The other two thefts happened in Taunton, Massachusetts, about 160 miles away. First, a load of crab disappeared

after leaving the Lineage Logistics warehouse on Dec. 2. Then, on Dec. 12, lobster meat destined for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota was stolen by a fraudulent trucking company, according to the broker who arranged the pickup. “The carrier we hired impersonated a real carrier,” Dylan Rexing, CEO of Rexing Companies, said Tuesday. “They had a spoofed email address. They changed the name on the side of the truck. The made a fake certiﬁed driver’s license. It’s a very sophisticated crime.” Lineage Logistics, Costco and Taunton Police did not respond to requests for comment, but Rexing said police told him about the crab theft from the same warehouse. That kind of cargo theft has been a problem for over a decade, he said, but has gotten worse in recent years. “It happens every day, multiple times a day,” he said.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Tuesday that nearly 25 operatives of the Islamic State group were killed or captured in Syria this month following an ambush that killed two U.S. troops and an American civilian interpreter. U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said in a statement on X that 11 missions were carried out over the past 10 days and followed initial strikes against IS weapons sites and infrastructure on Dec. 19, which hit 70 targets across central Syria. In the operations since, the U.S. military and other forces from the region, including Syria, killed at least seven IS members, captured others and eliminated four weapons caches, U.S. Central Command said. Targets ranged from senior IS members who were

being closely monitored by military officials to lowerlevel foot soldiers, according to a U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations. The official said a growing collaboration between the United States and Syria’s relatively new government meant that U.S. forces were able to attack IS in areas of the country where they previously did not operate. Syrian forces were the driving force behind some of the missions against the militant group this year, the official added. The latest operations followed a Dec. 13 ambush that occurred near the ancient city of Palmyra while American and Syrian security officials had gathered for a meeting over lunch. Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a civilian interpreter from Michigan were killed, while three other U.S. troops and members of Syria’s security forces were wounded.

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Israel halts operations of humanitarian groups Organizations didn’t meet new rules for working in Gaza, it says

because of data protection laws in Europe. “It comes from a legal and safety perspective. In Gaza, we saw hundreds of aid workers get killed,” Low explained. The decision not to renew aid groups’ licenses means offices in Israel and East Jerusalem will close, and organizations won’t be able to send international staff or aid into Gaza.

BY MELANIE LIDMAN and SAM MEDNICK Associated Press

JERUSALEM — Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules. Israel says the rules are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from inﬁltrating the aid organizations. But the organizations say the rules are arbitrary and warned that the new ban would harm a civilian population desperately in need of humanitarian aid. Israel has claimed throughout the war that Hamas was siphoning off aid supplies, a charge the U.N. and aid groups have denied. The new rules, announced by Israel early this year, require aid organizations to register the names of their workers and provide details about funding and operations in order to continue working in Gaza. The new regulations included ideological requirements — including disqualifying organizations that have called for boycotts against Israel, denied the Oct. 7 attack or expressed

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Palestinians pass along a street surrounded by buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations Tuesday in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza City, Gaza Strip. support for any of the international court cases against Israeli soldiers or leaders. Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs said more than 30 groups — about 15% of the organizations operating in Gaza — had failed to comply and that their operations would be suspended. It also said that Doctors Without Borders, one of the biggest and best-known groups in Gaza, had failed to respond to Israeli claims that some of its workers were afﬁliated with Hamas or Islamic Jihad. “The message is clear: humanitarian assistance is welcome — the exploitation of humanitarian frameworks for terrorism is not,” Diaspora Affairs Minister

Amichai Chikli said. Doctors Without Borders, also known by its French acronym MSF, said Israel’s decision would have a catastrophic impact on their work in Gaza, where they support around 20% of the hospital beds and a third of births. The organization also denied Israel’s accusations about their staff. “MSF would never knowingly employ people engaging in military activity,” it said.

‘Exhausted local staff’ While Israel claimed the decision would have limited impact on the ground. the affected organizations said the timing — less than three

months into a fragile ceaseﬁre — was devastating. “Despite the ceaseﬁre, the needs in Gaza are enormous and yet we and dozens of other organizations are and will continue to be blocked from bringing in essential life-saving assistance,” said Shaina Low, communications adviser for the Norwegian Refugee Council, which has also been suspended. “Not being able to send staff into Gaza means all of the workload falls on our exhausted local staff,” Low said. Some aid groups say they didn’t submit the list of Palestinian staff, as Israel demanded, for fear they’d be targeted by Israel, and

ing infiltrated by Hamas, using its facilities and taking aid. The United Nations has denied it. UNRWA, the top U.N. agency working with Palestinians, has denied knowingly aiding armed groups and says it acts quickly to purge any suspected militants. After months of criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies, Israel banned UNRWA from operAccusations of exploitation ating on its territory in JanuAccording to the minis- ary. The U.S., formerly the try, the decision means the largest donor to UNRWA, aid groups will have their halted funding to the agency license revoked on Jan. 1, in early 2024. and if they are located in Israel, they will need to leave NGOs say Israel vague by March 1. They can appeal Israel failed to confirm the decision. that the data collected from The Israeli defense body the new regulations wouldn’t that oversees humanitarian be used for military or intelaid to Gaza, COGAT, said ligence purposes, raising that the organizations on the serious security concerns, list contribute less than 1% said Athena Rayburn, the of the total aid going into executive director of AIDA, the Gaza Strip, and that aid an umbrella organization will continue to enter from representing over 100 orgamore than 20 organizations nizations that operate in the that did receive permits to Palestinian territories. She continue operating. noted that more than 500 aid “The registration pro- workers have been killed in cess is intended to prevent Gaza during the war. “Agreeing for a party to the exploitation of aid by Hamas, which in the past the conflict to vet our staff, operated under the cover especially under the condiof certain international aid tions of occupation, is a vioorganizations, knowingly or lation of humanitarian prinunknowingly,” COGAT said ciples, specifically neutrality in a statement. and independence,” she said. This isn’t the first time IsRayburn said organizarael has tried to crack down tions expressed their conon international humanitar- cerns and offered alternaian organizations. Through- tives to submitting staff out the war, Israel accused lists, such as third-party vetthe U.N. Relief and Works ting, but that Israel refused Agency, or UNRWA, of be- to engage in any dialogue.

Tatiana Schlossberg dies at 35

Grandchild of JFK had leukemia BY MARC LEVY and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after she was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She was 35. Schlossberg, daughter of Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and Edwin Schlossberg, revealed she had terminal cancer in a November 2025 essay in The New Yorker. A family statement disclosing her death was posted on social media Tuesday by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,” the statement said. It did not disclose a cause of death or say where she had died. Schlossberg told of being diagnosed with Schlossberg acute myeloid leukemia in May 2024 at 34. While in the hospital for the birth of her second child, her doctor noticed her white blood cell count was high. It turned out to be acute myeloid leukemia with a rare mutation, mostly seen in older people. In the essay, “A Battle With My Blood,” Schlossberg recounted going through rounds of chemotherapy and two stem cell transplants and participating in clinical trials. Schlossberg also criticized policies pushed by her mother’s cousin, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in the essay, saying policies he backed could hurt cancer patients like her. Her mother had urged senators to reject his conﬁrmation. “As I spent more and more of my life under the care of doctors, nurses, and researchers striving to improve the lives of others, I watched as Bobby cut nearly a half-billion dollars for research into mRNA vaccines, technology that could be used against certain cancers,” the essay reads.

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jumping, pulling, drilling. The barricades were a security measure, but revelers quickly found other uses for them. A drunk woman straddled one. A couple, watching a brass band, rested their fluorescent green hand grenade cocktails on another. A man hopped onto a yellow one, dancing, his hips shaking, his tongue out. Near the intersection of Bienville Street, a couple paused to look down at the barricades and up at the lights. Cynthia Becker, a sixth-generation New Orleanian and Boston Univer-

sity professor, was with her husband, Addi Ouadderron. They were in town for a friend’s 60th birthday brunch. The city felt different than it did even in the summer, Becker said, with storefronts empty, houses for sale and the French Quarter quiet. “New Orleans is the pits right now,” she said. “In my opinion, it’s really gone down.” She thinks that has less to do with concerns over another terrorist attack than with President Donald Trump’s policies hurting international tourism. But

she noted that some of her friends won’t come down to Bourbon Street anymore. It’s just too upsetting. By 6:30 p.m., young kids were still commonplace, riding on their fathers’ shoulders. Other kids drummed buckets, men set up chess sets on folding tables and a tarot card reader lit a candle. Bars competed for customers with crass signs, 3-for-1 drink specials and throbbing bass lines. The stretch between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is slow every year, a bartender at an empty daiquiri place noted, declining

to give his name. As the machines spun icy sugar behind him, he questioned whether the National Guards would make people feel safer — or just kill the vibe. Miguel Cidranes leaned against the door at the Beach on Bourbon, watching as his co-worker, a man in a puffy blue shark suit, danced in the street with a sign: “NO COVER.” Cidranes checks driver’s licenses, then pats patrons down, feeling for weapons. On New Year’s Eve, the bar might add to those checks, waving metal detectors, he said, speaking the day before ofﬁcials announced plans for heightened security in the district. “You don’t want somebody in the bar, drinking with a gun on them,” he said. “That’s a problem.” Cidranes had been working at the Tropical Isle a year ago, when Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a military veteran from Houston inspired by the Islamic State, swerved onto the sidewalk and barreled down the street. Police shut down the corridor, confining tourists and workers. But Cidranes said he wasn’t scared. “I’m used to it,” he said. “I’m from here.” Down the street, at a table in the front window of the Drinkery, were a trio of women giggling over martinis. Monica Fraser was in town from Arkansas, where “there’s not crap to do,” with her two friends, retirees Becky Burks and Cheryl Neelon.

control, mind control, or attempts to geoengineer Earth or modify the weather.” Still, the EPA’s efforts have not dissuaded at least one state lawmaker. State Sen. Valarie Hodges, a Denham Springs Republican, recently told residents to report sightings of “chemtrails” to the state. That advice appears to have prompted an uptick in reports. Hodges didn’t respond to messages for this story. “Have you noticed strange white trails crisscrossing our skies lately? Many residents across our state are reporting heavy chemtrails, contrails, geoengineering, and cloud-seeding activity — and now there’s a new Louisiana law addressing it,” Hodges posted on Facebook, prompting hundreds of comments. “Our skies belong to We the People, not to corporations, contractors, or agencies experimenting with our weather. Let’s document, report, and demand transparency.” Louisiana for decades had a process for permitting cloud seeding, a practice of releasing tiny silver iodide particles into clouds to enhance precipitation. It is used in nine mostly arid states, but it was never used here, likely because Louisiana has abundant rainfall. A handful of studies have suggested silver iodide is not harmful, though questions remain about whether the prolonged use and accumulation of the compound may cause health or environmental problems. Jennifer Finley, spokesperson for the state Department

of Agriculture and Forestry, said, “No license was ever issued under the law just repealed.” The state’s new law also bans solar geoengineering, a technology that does exist but is still in its infancy. It’s a highly contentious source of debate among climate scientists and advocates, some of whom believe that spraying compounds high into the atmosphere to reﬂect sunlight could help mitigate the effects of climate change. Louisiana has felt the effects of climate change particularly acutely, with worsening hurricanes, rising heat-related deaths and more. A 2016 study surveying the world’s leading atmospheric scientists debunked the theory that “chemtrails” are harmful chemicals being released from high-flying aircraft. Surveys have found a small share of Americans believe in the theory, which the study’s co-author Steven Davis said grew with widespread adoption of the internet. Davis said at the time that the study is important to establish basic scientiﬁc facts, such as refuting the chemtrails theory. State Sen. Mike Fesi, RHouma, sponsored the bill to ban cloud seeding and climate geoengineering. The bill removed the state’s ability to permit cloud seeding activities and required DEQ to receive and monitor reports of alleged spraying of chemicals into the air at over 1,000 feet. Fesi declined interview requests for this story. Throughout the legislative debate, Fesi repeated

debunked theories that people are spraying hazardous chemicals in Louisiana to modify the weather or climate, though he offered no evidence. Republicans easily passed the measure into law, over the objections of Democrats who noted that much of the debate centered around the debunked “chemtrails” theory. Meagan Molter, spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Quality, said the agency didn’t ask for

the bill and that the new law doesn’t require the agency to do anything other than receive the reports. With a real environmental hazard, such as a chemical spill, the agency follows up on reports and responds to the hazard. But the new “chemtrails” reports are simply logged in the system. “These are strictly for data collection,” Molter said. “It does not interfere with our daily regular duties we have

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and commotion, killing 14 people and injuring more. Jones squeezed her eyes shut for a moment. “Something was completely off about the energy of the city that night,” she said. “I was down by the river, and at midnight, when we were counting down, it was like, look-over-your-shoulder energy.” Looking over her own shoulder, now, Jones caught sight of the twinkling canopy of pink, red and purple flags suspended over the street, a memorial called “Second Line in the Sky.” Tourists behind her were snapping selfies with the memorial as a backdrop. But when Jones looks at the ﬂags, she sees the faces of those who died, the families she prayed for, the secondlines where she danced. On a recent night along Bourbon Street, with New Year’s Eve and the Sugar Bowl approaching, there was a tension in the way buskers and sports fans, locals and tourists were thinking about last year’s attack, if they were thinking about it at all. The celebration beside the grief. The party beside the pain. Just after 6 p.m., police arrived in a golf cart with swirling lights. A pair of officers jumped out, pulling temporary barricades into place. They moved from intersection to intersection,

CHEMTRAIL

Continued from page 1A 400 of the reports received by DEQ allege that condensation trails long left by airplanes are the long-debunked “chemtrails.” “This garbage has been going on here for years,” one resident reported to the state system. “At some point We the People need a Say about this …We are being poisoned and Our tax dollars are funding this.” Another resident in Metairie in October wrote, “Very typical aerial dispersions of aerosols in lines or trails … some in straight lines, some in long narrow crosses and one in the shape similar to the auto emblem for an Acura vehicle. As usual they remained in place and gradually spread out to form cloudlike areas. Some shut off at certain points as the valve was turned off on the tank that was being utilized.” This summer, President Donald Trump’s administration sought to dispel the chemtrails theory and published webpages addressing chemtrail conspiracy theories and explaining how condensation trails work. The Environmental Protection Agency calls chemtrails “a term some people use to inaccurately claim that contrails resulting from routine air trafﬁc are actually an intentional release of dangerous chemicals or biological agents at high altitudes for a variety of nefarious purposes, including population

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They sported beads, a boa and “fun meter” buttons that, over the course of the day, had been inching closer to “max.” Last year at this time, they’d been staying at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon, passing by, over and over, the cherry picker that Jabbar would eventually crash into, ending his rampage. On New Year’s, they’d gotten back to their room around 2 a.m. before the hotel was evacuated. They weren’t sure what was happening and wouldn’t be for hours. As the details emerged over days and weeks, Fraser was glued to her TV and her phone. She returned to New Orleans, her happy place, in February, visiting the makeshift memorial, trying to process it all. “Those people that lost people,” she said, fanning her face as she teared up, “you just feel for them.” Despite the sadness, despite the fear, the trio decided to return this year for New Year’s Eve. Violence, especially gun violence, can happen anywhere, they said, describing a man who showed up to their local grocery store with a sawed-off shotgun. “You can’t let someone that’s going to do something stupid stop you from doing things in your life,” Fraser said. They had beads to hand out and a band to see, so they continued down Bourbon Street, their arms around each other’s shoulders.

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Continued from page 1A The killing, shooting and brazen robberies that surged for three years beginning in early 2020 were set to fall for a third straight year in 2025, according to data from analyst Jeff Asher’s RealTime Crime Index and from the watchdog Metropolitan Crime Commission. A fatal shooting before dawn Monday on Chef Menteur Highway marked the 120th murder in New Orleans this year, by Asher’s count. By comparison, police recorded 265 murders in New Orleans in 2022, when the city’s murder rate led the nation. With a few days left in a year that began in a brutal spasm of violence, when a Houston man mowed down 14 people on Bourbon Street hours into the year, the city was on the verge of a 55year low in killing. The previous low came in 2019, with 121 murders in New Orleans. New Orleans often exaggerates national crime trends, but it fell “largely in line with the national trend this year” with violence, Asher said. His index shows murders across the country fell at historic rates of about 20%, beating out an estimated 15% decline from 2024. According to Asher, the city joins a group of others — Detroit, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Oakland, California, among them — that were poised to record their lowest murder totals in a half century. A spokesperson said the New Orleans Police Department would offer a yearend crime update later in the week. The department has not provided ﬁnal 2025 crime data, and its recent public reporting has lapsed during a belated transition to a new FBI reporting system. According to crime commission ﬁgures, carjackings and armed robberies fell dramatically along with killings in 2025, while nonfatal

shootings fell slightly this year compared to 2024. Property crimes also declined, with burglaries and auto thefts down by more than half since 2023, according to the commission. After the Jan. 1 terror attack on Bourbon Street, an onslaught of law enforcement at all levels engulfed the city through the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, and violence waned citywide, reaching a decades low of two reported murders in February. In a statement Tuesday, newly sworn U.S. Attorney David Courcelle credited “collaborative policing” among local, state and federal agencies and “the cultivation of positive relationships with the public” among the contributors for broad declines in crime. “The intention of these combined and team-based efforts is to replicate the positive outcomes of the past year and to continue this positive momentum,” Courcelle said. The positive end-of-year metrics come as National Guard members began a deployment in the city under a federal request by Gov. Jeff Landry. The deployment of “up to 350 Louisiana National Guard members” will run through Feb. 28, a Pentagon statement said last week. In his September request for the Trump administration to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops, Landry cited “a convergence of elevated violent crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans coupled with critical personnel shortages within local law enforcement.” “We know how to make cities safe, and the National Guard complements cities that are having high crime problems,” Landry said last week. Similar deployments in Illinois and Oregon have been blocked by courts. In Louisiana, supporters portray it as just the latest in a string of appearances by National Guard on New Orleans streets. The Guard’s presence last

year after the Jan. 1 terror attack, stationed at street corners and beside barricades in the French Quarter, was “more psychological support than anything else,” said Arthur Hunter, a former New Orleans criminal court judge and police officer. Their presence this time around isn’t really needed for law enforcement, which they’re not trained for anyway, Hunter said. With crime down, Hunter argued that more money should go to prevention. “Those stats can mean diddly squat if you lost a loved one, or if you yourself are a victim,” Hunter said. According to the crime commission, the data on killings points to less gun violence on the street, with an uptick in “domestic-related homicides.” They include at least seven victims in murder-suicides in 2025 and nine other domestic-related homicide victims, the commission found. Still uncertain is the direction of reported rapes in New Orleans, which the department recently was forced to correct for two years of undercounting. About the same number of calls to 911 reporting domestic battery resulted in police reports in 2025 as the year before, according to an analysis of NOPD calls for service. Some credit improvements in life-saving measures for helping stanch worse bloodshed in New Orleans. At the end of 2021, an “extreme” level of violence pushed New Orleans medics to adopt combat medicine, including an in-field blood transfusion program, paramedic Major Tom Dransfield said. Medics administered 104 in-field blood transfusions in 2022 and 109 in 2023. That number dropped to 80 in 2024. So far this year, only 67 people have received blood in the field. More than 3 in 4 patients who receive blood do so because of gunshot or stab wounds, he said. “We have had a reduction in crime, trauma, whatever

you want to call it,” Dransﬁeld said. “We have noticed a significant drop in our numbers.” Officials credit terrorist attack responders, including eight NOPD ofﬁcers who’d earned their emergency medical responder certifications in December 2024 as part of a new NOPD program, for staving off even more deaths. “They were instrumental in getting care to victims in the New Year’s attack,” said New Orleans Emergency Medical Services Captain Matteo Avocato. “I don’t know if it has lowered the rate of crime. But it puts victims in a better place to receive care a lot faster.” Those seconds can mean the difference between a nonfatal shooting and a homicide. The crime commission credited reductions in violent crime in part to better coordination among police and prosecutors to raise felony conviction rates. A recent commission re-

port found improvements at District Attorney Jason Williams’ office, and a violent felony conviction rate that rose from 17% in 2022 to 38% in 2024. The commission said the numbers reflect Williams’ “gained experience in managing the largest DA’ s office in the state” and better coordination with law enforcement. Williams’ office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Troop Nola, the dedicated Louisiana State Police unit that Landry set up last year in New Orleans after taking office as governor, accounted for 5% of all felony arrests in the city in 2024, the commission found. The state agency has not provided arrest figures for 2025. Allen credits an “ecosystem” that includes University Medical Center’s trauma recovery center, a supportive City Council, the Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention and community members for intervention and prevention measures that

stop violence before it starts. His Peace Ambassadors program has grown from a staff of three or four to 17 after securing $1.5 million in city funding this year. Among its 105 participants, he said, was one high school senior who’d been running with a crowd that committed auto burglaries when he got shot in a New Orleans East apartment complex earlier this year. As he lay in bed, told his football career may have ended, the teen swore revenge. A hospital responder mentioned he knew the teen’s coach, Allen said, opening the door to a conversation. “He felt the connection — that we were there for him,” Allen said. The young man later graduated from high school and was accepted to Southern University to play football. “This is like some Godfearing work,” Allen said. “You can’t do it for a paycheck. It has to be on your heart.”

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Now comes even more frigid weather in the U.S. Midwest. Extreme cold with nearzero degree wind chills descended upon parts of Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin, forecasters said Tuesday, even as utilities worked to restore power to thousands of customers after heavy snow and strong winds pummeled parts of the Midwest, Great Lakes and the Northeast this week. The cold front follows a system that barreled across the Midwest and parts of the Great Lakes with strong winds and a mix of snow, ice and rain. Forecasters said it intensified quickly enough to meet the criteria of a bomb cyclone, a system that strengthens rapidly as pressure drops. Nick Korstad, who lives in the Big Bay Point Lighthouse on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior, called the storm the strongest he has seen since he moved there in 2018, with gusts up to 75 mph rattling the house as waves pounded the cliffs below. The storm knocked out power for about 40 hours, darkening the lighthouse beacon and forcing him to rely on oil lamps and ﬁreplaces. “When winds reach this magnitude, the entire house

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An ice fisherman starts his auger before drilling a hole in the ice on Long Lake on Tuesday in Harrison, Maine, after a freezing rainstorm Monday. rumbles, the windows flex and you can feel the pounding of the waves against the sandstone cliff,” Korstad said Tuesday. Wisconsin’s forested Northwoods region will see temperatures drop as low as minus 10 degrees, said Cameron Miller, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Wisconsin. “On New Year’s Eve wind chills could be down to the negative 20-25 degree range there,” Miller added. Nationwide, nearly 74,000 customers were without power Tuesday, with more

than a third of them in Michigan, according to Poweroutage.us. Frigid air will spread across much of the eastern two-thirds of the country, the weather service said, powering the lake-effect “snow machine” in areas downwind of the Great Lakes. In New Jersey, an animal shelter scrambled Tuesday to line up foster homes for at least 30 dogs after snow damage to some of its kennels. Snow from a weekend storm apparently tumbled from a neighboring roof onto roofing that covered rear

sections of about a quarter of the roughly 125 kennels at the Associated Humane Societies’ shelter in Newark, social media manager Olivia Gonzalez said. Repairs can’t begin until the animals move elsewhere. After a social media appeal, two dogs were settled in foster households, though six new stray dogs came into the shelter, Gonzalez said. Snow totals in some areas of western and upstate New York could reach up to 3 feet this week, forecasters said. Strong winds on Monday knocked down trees and pow-

er lines across the region. Video posted on social media showed people struggling to walk in the wind. Just south of Buffalo in Lackawanna, Diane Miller was blown off the front steps of her daughter’s house and landed in some bushes. She wasn’t seriously hurt. “I opened her door and the wind caught me, and I went ﬂying,” Miller told WKBW-TV. Temperatures across parts of the Northeast will be below normal heading into New Year’s Day, said weather service meteorologist Andrew Orrison. On the West Coast, strong Santa Ana winds with isolated gusts topping 70 mph brought down trees in parts of Southern California where recent storms had saturated the soil. Extreme

winds hampered an air rescue attempt on Monday in mountains east of Los Angeles where three hikers were found dead. Blustery conditions were expected through Saturday, along with thunderstorms. Cold is the norm this time of year in Alaska — but it’s been “unusually cold for unusually long for December” in Fairbanks, said weather service meteorologist Jacob Troyke. Temperature readings late this month have plunged as low as minus 48 degrees. Road crews have struggled to keep up with the snow in Juneau, Alaska’s capital. The city shattered a December monthly snowfall record of 54.7 inches set at its airport in 1964, receiving more than 63 inches so far.

Kennedy Center cancellations grow BY MEG KINNARD Associated Press

The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility, prompting the institution’s president to accuse the performers of making their decisions because of politics. The Cookers, a jazz supergroup that has performed together for nearly two decades, announced their withdrawal from “A Jazz New Year’s Eve” on their website, saying the “decision has come together very quickly” and acknowledging frustration from those who may have planned to attend. Doug Varone and Dancers, a dance group based in New

York, said in an Instagram post late Monday they would pull out of a performance slated for April, saying they “can no longer permit ourselves nor ask our audiences to step inside this once great institution.” Those moves come after musician Chuck Redd canceled a Christmas Eve performance last week. The announcements amount to a volatile calendar for one of the most prominent performing arts venues in the U.S. and cap a year of tension in which Trump ousted the Kennedy Center board and named himself the institution’s chairman. That led to an earlier round of artist pushback, with performer Issa Rae and the producers of “Hamilton” canceling scheduled engagements while mu-

sicians Ben Folds and Renee Fleming stepped down from advisory roles. The Cookers didn’t mention the building’s renaming or the Trump administration but did say that, when they return to performing, they wanted to ensure that “the room is able to celebrate the full presence of the music and everyone in it,” reiterating a commitment “to playing music that reaches across divisions rather than deepening them.” The group may not have addressed the Kennedy Center situation directly, but one of its members has. On Saturday, saxophone player Billy Harper said in comments posted on the Jazz Stage Facebook page that he “would never even consider performing in a venue bearing a name (and being con-

trolled by the kind of board) that represents overt racism and deliberate destruction of African American music and culture. The same music I devoted my life to creating and advancing.” According to the White House, Trump’s handpicked board approved the renaming. Harper said both the board “as well as the name displayed on the building itself represents a mentality and practices I always stood against. And still do, today more than ever.” Richard Grenell, a Trump ally whom the president chose to head the Kennedy Center after he forced out the previous leadership, posted Monday night on X, “The artists who are now canceling shows were booked by the previous far left leadership,” intimating the book-

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Demonstrators, including Nadine Siler, of Waldorf, Md., dressed in a frog costume, hold up signs at a designated protest point in front of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 20 in Washington. ings were made under the Biden administration. In a statement Tuesday to The Associated Press, Grenell said the “last-minute cancellations prove that they were always unwilling to perform for everyone —

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China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan BY JOHNSON LAI and KANIS LEUNG Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s People’s Liberation Army staged a second day of largescale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-ﬁre show of force as part of what it called “Justice Mission 2025” to demonstrate its ability to deter any external support for the island it claims as part of its sovereign territory. Taiwanese officials said some of China’s live rounds landed closer to the island than before. The maneuvers increased tension around the Taiwan Strait as 2025 drew to a close, but the impact extended beyond military pressure into everyday life. Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration was notified that seven temporary “dangerous zones” had been set up around the strait. Xinhua, China’s official news agency, posted a commentary late Monday saying the drills sent an unequivocal message: That Beijing is always ready to prevent anything that tries to split Taiwan from China. Each escalation, it said, would be met with stronger countermeasures. “By currying favor with the United States through obsequious loyalty gestures and promoting arms pur-

chases, the DPP is binding the entire island of Taiwan to its catastrophic secessionist chariot, disregarding public opinion,” it wrote, referring to Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party. The PLA’s Eastern Theater Command sent destroyers, frigates, ﬁghters and bombers to the waters to the north and south of the island to test its ability in sea-air coordination and blockading. Its ground forces carried out long-range, live-fire drills in the waters to the island’s north. They also organized live-ﬁre training alongside simulated long-range joint strike with air, navy and missiles units, in the waters to Taiwan’s south, achieving what command spokesperson Li Xi called “desired effects.” Hsieh Jih-sheng, deputy chief of the general staff for intelligence at the Taiwanese Defense Ministry, said some of the 27 rockets detected in the waters near Taiwan fell within its 24-nautical-mile line. “The landing points of rounds definitely were closer to Taiwan compared to the past,” he said. “This is a message it deliberately wants to convey.”

He condemned the drills. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said it had detected 130 aircraft, including fighters and bombers, 14 military ships and eight other official ships around the island between 6 a.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday. Its forces kept monitoring and deployed aircraft, navy ships and coastal missile systems in response. Ninety of the Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the strait. A Chinese military balloon was also spotted, it said. The ministry later said it detected 71 aircraft, 13 military ships and 15 coastal guard and official vessels as of 3 p.m. Tuesday, in addition to four other warships in the western Pacific. A total of 941 flights were affected by the drills, it said. “The military power is not necessarily the strongest, but the scale of the drills has become larger each time compared to the last,” Hsieh said. He accused Chinese forces of trying to influence public morale and undermine trust in the Taiwanese military and government. China has vowed to seize the island, by force if necessary. Beijing sends warplanes and navy vessels Aircraft, balloon detected toward the island on a nearTaiwan President Lai Ch- daily basis. Chinese Defense Ministry ing-te said Tuesday his territory would act responsibly spokesperson Zhang Xiaoby neither escalating con- gang said the drills served flict nor provoking disputes. as a stern warning to “Tai-

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wan independence” separatist forces and external forces, without naming any countries. Last week, Beijing imposed sanctions against 20 defense-related U.S. companies and 10 executives, following a Washington announcement of large-scale arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion. Under U.S. law, Washington is obligated to assist Taipei with its defense, a point that has become increasingly contentious with China over the years.

Beijing slams Japan On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that while he was not informed of the military exercise in advance, neither was he particularly worried about it. He touted his “great relationship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping and suggested he didn’t think Xi

was going to attack Taiwan. The Taiwan issue also heightened China-Japan tensions. Beijing has expressed anger at a statement by Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, saying its military could get involved if China takes action against the democratically ruled island. There remains widespread overall suspicion in China about Japan that goes back generations to when imperial Japan brutally took over parts of China in the years before World War II. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi slammed both Japan and Taiwan’s “pro-independence forces.” “Japan, which launched the war of aggression against China, not only fails to deeply reflect on the numerous crimes it committed, but its current leaders also openly challenge China’s territorial sovereignty, the historical conclusions of World War

II, and the postwar international order,” he said Tuesday during an event in Beijing. China, Wang added, “must be highly vigilant against the resurgence of Japanese militarism.” China and Taiwan have been governed separately since 1949, when the Communist Party rose to power in Beijing following a civil war. Defeated Nationalist Party forces fled to Taiwan, which later transitioned from martial law to multiparty democracy. Chen Wen-chin, chairman of the Keelung District Fishermen’s Association in Taiwan, said the group started radio broadcasting every hour from Monday to inform fishermen about where China’s exercises took place, urging them to avoid danger. “The Chinese military exercises have prevented fishermen from fishing, which is their livelihood,” Chen said.

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KYIV, Ukraine — Leaders from Europe and Canada held talks Tuesday on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the nearly fouryear war between Russia and Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv sparred over Russian claims, denied by Ukraine, of a mass drone attack on a lakeside residence used by President Vladimir Putin. The virtual meeting included European leaders as well as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, heads of European institutions and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. “Peace is on the horizon,” Tusk told a Polish Cabinet meeting. But he added: “It is still far from a 100% certainty.” It was the ﬁrst meeting of European leaders since U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort on Sunday. Trump insisted that Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace settlement. Zelenskyy on Tuesday announced plans for upcoming meetings with ofﬁcials from about 30 countries, dubbed the Coalition of the Willing, which support Kyiv’s effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms. National security advisers from those countries aim to

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The claims and counterclaims threatened to derail peace efforts. “I don’t like it. It’s not good,” Trump said Monday after Putin told him about the alleged attack. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha noted Tuesday that Russia “still hasn’t provided any plausible evidence” to support its allegations. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov countered Tuesday that the alleged Ukrainian attack is “aimed at thwarting President Trump’s efforts to promote a peaceful resolution” to the war. The rural Novgorod region is home to one of the Russian presidency’s official residences, Dolgie Borody, close to the town of Valdai, about 250 miles northwest of Moscow. The area has been used to host a vacation retreat for high-ranking government ofﬁcials since the Soviet era.

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Meta buys startup AI agent Manus

DETROIT — Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues an aggressive push to amp up AI offerings across its platforms. The California tech giant declined to disclose financial details of the acquisition. But The Wall Street Journal reported that Meta closed the deal at more than $2 billion. Manus, a Singapore-based platform with some Chinese roots, launched its first “general-purpose” AI agent earlier this year. The platform offers paid subscriptions for customers to use this technology for research, coding and other tasks. “Manus is already serving the daily needs of millions of users and businesses worldwide,” Meta said in a Monday announcement, adding that it plans to scale this service — as Manus will “deliver generalpurpose agents across our consumer and business products, including in Meta AI.” Xiao Hong, CEO of Manus, confirmed that it would continue to sell and operate subscriptions through its own app and website. Some of Manus’ initial financial backers reportedly included China’s Tencent Holdings, ZhenFund and HSG.

Gmail users can swap email address names Google has ﬁnally answered users’ cries, allowing Gmail users to swap out embarrassing teenage email addresses. Gmail account holders can now change their existing @ gmail.com address while retaining their data and services. Once changed, old email addresses will remain active, and users will continue to receive emails sent to both the old and new addresses. Saved data connected to earlier addresses, including photos, messages and emails, will not be affected. The ability to change Google Account email addresses is gradually rolling out to all users, Google noted on its support page. Gmail users who want to switch to more anonymous email addresses or felt burdened by the email addresses they chose as kids celebrated the update on social media. Members of the transgender community and others who have changed their names were also happy as the new options let them distance themselves from their former names. Competing services such as Microsoft Outlook have long allowed users to easily change their primary address by adding an “alias.” Google only allows accounts that end in @gmail.com to make changes, and the new address must also end in @gmail.com.

Tesla broadcasts downbeat sales Tesla took the unusual step of publishing a series of sales estimates indicating the outlook for its vehicle deliveries may be lower than many investors were expecting. The carmaker posted estimates to its website showing analysts on average expect the company to deliver 422,850 cars in the fourth quarter, down 15% from a year earlier. That compares with a Bloombergcompiled average of 440,907 vehicles, an 11% drop. While Tesla’s investor relations team has compiled sales estimates and shared averages selectively with analysts and investors for years, the company hasn’t published the ﬁgures in the past. Tesla’s sales plunged early in the year as the company retooled production lines at each of its assembly plants for the redesigned Model Y, its most popular vehicle. That period also coincided with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk playing a polarizing role in the Trump administration.

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Analysts predict a stock rally in ’26 There’s optimism among the angst

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At the big banks and the boutique investment shops, an optimistic consensus has taken hold: The U.S. stock market will rally in 2026 for a fourth straight year, marking the longest winning streak in nearly two decades. There’s plenty of angst about the risks to the bull run that’s pushed the S&P 500 Index up some 90% since its October 2022 low. The artiﬁcial intelligence boom could turn to bust. The economy — and the Federal Reserve’s interestrate decisions — could defy ex-

pectations. And President Donald Trump’s second year could bring even more unanticipated shocks than his first. But strategists are marching in lockstep optimism, with the average year-end S&P 500 forecast implying another 9% gain next year. Not a single one of the 21 prognosticators surveyed by Bloomberg News is predicting a decline. “The pessimists have just been wrong for so long that people are kind of tired of that schtick,” said veteran market strategist and longtime bull Ed Yardeni. He expects the S&P to finish next year at 7,700 — up 11% from Friday’s close — yet even he finds the lack of dissent a little concerning. “That’s where my counter instincts come out: Things have been going my way for so long that it is

kind of worrying that everyone else seems to have become optimistic,” he said. “Pessimism is on the out right now.” The sentiment was reinforced by the market’s volatile year, when early 2025 selloffs unleashed by DeepSeek’s potential challenge to U.S. AI companies and Trump’s chaotic trade war threatened forecasters’ optimistic targets. As the S&P 500 slid toward a bear market by tumbling almost 20% from mid-February through early April, strategists slashed their forecasts at the fastest pace since the COVID-19 crash — only to wind up bumping them back up as stocks staged one of the swiftest comebacks since the 1950s. The massive investment in AI — which has been poured into datacenter construction and high-pow-

ered computer chips — has continued to push up the ﬁve tech giants that were responsible for nearly half of the S&P 500’s advance this year. If the Wall Street forecasters are correct in 2026, stocks are heading for their longest stretch of annual gains since the lead-up to the Global Financial Crisis. Like virtually everyone else, the analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. were surprised by the turmoil that swept through stocks early this year. By April, when Trump’s trade war rocked markets, they abandoned the positive outlook they had heading into 2025. They became the most bearish among the strategists tracked by Bloomberg, predicting the S&P would end 2025 down 12%.

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OMAHA, Neb. — Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett later this week. Many regard Buffett as the world’s greatest investor after he grew Berkshire from a struggling New England textile mill that he starting buying up for $7.60 a share in 1962, to the massive conglomerate it is today with shares that go for more than $750,000 a pop. Buffett’s personal fortune of Berkshire stock is worth roughly $150 billion even after giving more than $60 billion away over the past 20 years. Berkshire for decades has routinely outpaced the S&P 500 as Buffett bought up insurance companies like Geico and National Indemnity, manufacturers like Iscar Metalworking, retail brands like Dairy Queen, major utilities and even one of the nation’s biggest railroads, BNSF. Along the way, Buffett bought and sold hundreds of billions of dollars of stocks and profited handsomely from his famously long-term bets on companies like American Express, Coca-Cola and Apple. Berkshire has struggled to keep that pace in recent years because it has grown so huge and also struggled to find new and significant acquisitions. Even this fall’s $9.7 billion acquisition of OxyChem probably isn’t big enough to make a difference in Berkshire’s profits. Investors will be watching closely to see what changes Abel might make in Berkshire’s trajectory, but don’t expect any seismic shifts. Buffett isn’t going anywhere and Abel has already been managing all of Berkshire’s noninsurance businesses since 2018. Buffett will remain chairman and plans to continue coming into the office each day to help spot new investments and offer Abel any advice he asks for.

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Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett’s personal fortune of Berkshire stock is worth roughly $150 billion even after Some changes are likely giving more than $60 billion away over the CFRA Research analyst Cathy Seifert said past 20 years. it is natural for Abel to make some changes in the way Berkshire is run. Taking a more traditional approach to leadership with nearly 400,000 employees spread across dozens of subsidiaries makes a lot of sense, she said. But Berkshire operates under an extremely decentralized structure that trusts its executives with signiﬁcant decisions. Everyone associated with the company has said there are no plans to change that. The world learned that Abel was to become the designated successor at Berkshire in 2021 when Buffett’s longtime business partner, the late Charlie Munger, assured shareholders at an annual meeting that Abel would maintain the company’s culture. Part of Buffett’s sales pitch to company

founders and CEOs thinking of selling their companies has always been that Berkshire would largely allow them to continue running their companies the same way as long as they delivered results. “I think the investment community would likely applaud Greg’s management style to the degree that it sort of buttons things up,” Seifert said. “And if it helps performance, that can’t really be faulted.”

Abel plays an active role Abel has already shown himself to be a more hands-on manager than Buffett, but he still follows the Berkshire model of autono-

my for acquired companies. Abel asks tough questions of company leaders and holds them accountable for their performance. Abel did announce some leadership changes earlier this month after investment manager and Geico CEO Todd Combs departed, and Chief Financial Officer Marc Hamburg announced his retirement. Abel also said he’s appointing NetJets CEO Adam Johnson as manager of all of Berkshire’s consumer, service and retail businesses. That essentially creates a third division of the company and takes some work off of Abel’s plate. He will continue to manage the manufacturing, utility and railroad businesses. Abel will eventually face more pressure to start paying a dividend. From the beginning, Berkshire has held the position that it is better to reinvest profits rather than making quarterly or annual payouts to shareholders. But if Abel can’t find a productive use of the $382 billion cash that Berkshire is sitting on, there may be a push from investors to start paying dividends or to adopt a traditional stock buyback program that would boost the value of shares they hold. Currently, Berkshire only repurchases shares when Buffett thinks they are a bargain, and he hasn’t done that since early 2024. Still, Abel will be insulated from such pressure for some time since Buffett controls nearly 30% of the voting power in the stock. That will diminish gradually after his death as his children distribute his shares to charity as agreed.

Interest rate cut a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer

WASHINGTON — Some Federal Reserve ofﬁcials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released Tuesday show, underscoring the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank. At their Dec. 9-10 meeting Fed ofﬁcials agreed to cut their key interest rate by a quarter point for the third time this year, to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years. Yet the move was approved

by a 9-3 vote, an unusual level of dissent for a committee that typically works by consensus. The minutes underscored the deep split on the 19-member policymaking committee over what constitutes the biggest threat to the economy: weak hiring or stubbornly elevated inﬂation. If a sluggish job market is the biggest threat, then the Fed would typically cut rates more. But if still-high inflation is the bigger problem, then the Fed would keep rates elevated, or even raise them. Just 12 of the 19 members vote on rate decisions, though all participate in discussions.

The minutes showed that even some Fed officials who supported the rate cut did so with reservations. Some Fed officials wanted to wait for more economic data before making any further moves, the minutes said. Key economic data on jobs, inflation, and growth were delayed by the six-week government shutdown, leaving Fed officials with only outdated information at their meeting earlier this month. The minutes don’t identify specific officials. But how they vote is public, and two policymakers dissented in favor of keeping rates unchanged: Jeffrey Schmid, the

president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and Austan Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed. The third dissent was from Fed governor Stephen Miran, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in September and favored a half-point cut. At its December meeting, the Fed also released quarterly economic projections, which also showed the extent of the divisions on the Fed committee. Seven ofﬁcials projected no cuts in 2026, while eight forecast two or more reductions. Four supported just one cut.

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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen city over weapons shipment BY JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the wartorn country, and warned that it viewed Emirati actions as “extremely dangerous.” The bombing followed tensions over the advance of Emirates-backed separatist forces known as the Southern Transitional Council. The council and its allies issued a statement supporting the UAE’s presence, even as others allied with Saudi Arabia demanded that Emirati forces withdraw from Yemen in 24 hours’ time. The UAE called for “restraint and wisdom” and disputed Riyadh’s allegations. But shortly after that,

it said it would withdraw its remaining troops in Yemen. It remained unclear whether the separatists it backs will give up the territory they recently took. The confrontation threatened to open a new front in Yemen’s decade-long war, with forces allied against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels possibly turning their sights on each other in the Arab world’s poorest nation. It also further strained ties between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, neighbors on the Arabian Peninsula that increasingly have competed over economic issues and regional politics, particularly in the Red Sea area. Tuesday’s airstrikes and ultimatum appeared to be their most serious confrontation in decades. “I expect a calibrated escalation from both sides. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council is likely

to respond by consolidating control,” said Mohammed al-Basha, a Yemen expert and founder of the Basha Report, a risk advisory ﬁrm.

Airstrike hits Mukalla A military statement carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency announced the strikes on Mukalla, which it said came after ships arrived there from Fujairah in the UAE. “The ships’ crew had disabled tracking devices aboard the vessels, and unloaded a large amount of weapons and combat vehicles in support of the Southern Transitional Council’s forces,” the statement said. “Considering that the aforementioned weapons constitute an imminent threat, and an escalation that threatens peace and stability, the Coalition Air Force has conducted this morning a limited airstrike that tar-

ICE doesn’t plan to detain man again as long as judge’s order banning it stands BY TRAVIS LOLLER

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — U.S. immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands, according to a Tuesday court filing. The plans by President Donald Trump’s administration are the latest in the saga over the Salvadoran citizen’s case that has become a lightning rod for both sides of the immigration debate as he fights to remain in the U.S. after a mistaken deportation to his home country, where he was imprisoned. Immigration and Customs Enforcement did make clear they would detain Abrego Garcia if the order was lifted, Liana Castano, assistant director for field operations, wrote in the filing. Trump officials have accused Abrego Garcia of being a member of the MS-13 gang, but he has vehemently denied the accusations and Abrego Garcia has no criminal record. The administration brought him back to the U.S. in June under a court order, but only after issuing an arrest warrant on human smuggling charges in Tennessee.

A Justice Department push to indict Earlier Tuesday, a newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Abrego Garcia revealed that high-level Justice Department officials pushed for his indictment, calling it a “top priority,” only after he was mistakenly deported and then ordered returned to the U.S. Abrego Garcia has pleaded not guilty in federal court to the human smuggling charges. He is seeking to have the case dismissed on the grounds that the prosecution is vindictive, arguing the Trump administration is targeting him as punishment for the embarrassment of his mistaken deportation. To support that argument, he has asked the government to turn over documents that reveal how the decision was made to prosecute him in 2025 for an incident that occurred in 2022. Abrego Garcia had recently been in immigration custody for three months before Xinis ordered his release on Dec. 11. In her Dec. 11 order, Xinis found that immigration officials had no viable plan to remove Abrego Garcia from the U.S. and said he could not be held indefinitely. She issued a separate order barring ICE from re-detaining him, at least for the time being. After a hearing on the issue, Xinis ordered the government to file the brief they released Tuesday outlining whether they planned to detain Abrego Garcia again.

Abrego Garcia’s human smuggling case stems from a 2022 trafﬁc stop in Tennessee where he was pulled over for speeding with nine passengers in the car. He was ultimately allowed to leave with only a warning. The case was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations, but there is no record of any effort to charge him until April 2025, according to court records. The newly unsealed Dec. 3 order from U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw compelled the government to provide some documents to Abrego Garcia and his attorneys.

Claims of a ‘vindictive’ prosecution Earlier, Crenshaw found that there was “some evidence” that the prosecution of Abrego Garcia could be vindictive. He specifically cited a statement by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Fox News that seemed to suggest that the Department of Justice charged Abrego Garcia because he had won his wrongful deportation case. Rob McGuire, who was the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee until late December, argued that those statements were irrelevant because he alone made the decision to prosecute, and he has no animus against Abrego Garcia. In the unsealed order, Crenshaw writes, “Some of the documents suggest not only that McGuire was not a solitary decisionmaker, but he in fact reported to others in DOJ and the decision to prosecute Abrego may have been a joint decision.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee released a statement saying: “The emails cited in Judge Crenshaw’s order, specifically Mr. McGuire’s email on May 15, confirm that the ultimate decision on whether to prosecute was made by career prosecutors based on the facts, evidence, and established DOJ practice.” The email referenced was from McGuire to his staff saying Blanche “would like Garcia charged sooner rather than later,” according to Crenshaw’s order. The order also shows that Aakash Singh, who works under Blanche in the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, contacted McGuire about Abrego Garcia’s case on April 27, the same day that McGuire received a file on the case from Homeland Security Investigations. On April 30, Singh said in an email to McGuire that the prosecution was a “top priority” for the Deputy Attorney General’s Office, according to the order. On May 18, Singh wrote to McGuire and others to hold the draft indictment until they got “clearance” to file it. “The implication is that ‘clearance’ would come from the Office of the Deputy Attorney General,” Crenshaw writes.

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broadly withdrew its forces from Yemen years earlier. Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces not aligned with the separatists declared a state of emergency Tuesday and ended their cooperation with the UAE. They issued a 72-hour ban on border crossings in territory they hold, as well as entries to airports and seaports, except those allowed by Saudi Arabia. It remained unclear whether that coalition, governed under the umbrella of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, would remain intact. The Southern Transitional Council’s AIC satellite news channel aired footage of the strike’s aftermath but avoided showing damage to the armored vehicles. “This unjustified escalation against ports and civilian infrastructure will only strengthen popular demands for decisive action and the declaration of a South Ara-

bian state,” the channel said. The attack likely targeted a ship identified as the Greenland, a vessel flagged out of St. Kitts. Tracking data analyzed by the AP showed the vessel had been in Fujairah on Dec. 22 and arrived in Mukalla on Sunday. The second vessel could not be immediately identified.

Separatists advance Mukalla is in Yemen’s Hadramout governorate, which the council seized in recent days. The port city is some 300 miles northeast of Aden, which has been the seat of power for antiHouthi forces after the rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014. Saudi Arabia targeted the council in airstrikes Friday that analysts described as a warning for the separatists to halt their advance and leave the governorates of Hadramout and Mahra.

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John Parker Campbell describes the wild pigs on his family farm as “a constant headache.” Hogs will eat up corn and peanuts that have just been planted, damaging acres of crops in a night. Some years the hog damage is worse than others but it has been a problem since his father started farming in Copiah County in the 1990s. In Mississippi, wild hogs create around $60 million to $80 million in damage every year, including eating crops and damaging property. Farmers, researchers, the state and the federal government are trying to ﬁght the infestation, but it’s a neverending battle for landowners. “Farmers have enough stress as it is. They don’t need this modern-day locust,” said Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson. Campbell and his father use traps and have an elec-

tric fence around their property to keep the hogs out. The fence has been effective, although the feral pigs have broken through parts of it before. However, it was expensive to initially put up and costs thousands of dollars each year to maintain. “You have to know that they’re out there,” said Campbell. “We keep an eye on our ﬁelds but you can get busy and then go a couple days without looking and they can just do a tremendous amount of damage.” The wild hog population has grown over the past 40 years, not just in Mississippi, but across the United States. In the 1980s they lived in 17 states, now they can be found in 35. Previously, it was thought they cost the U.S. $2 billion a year but new research indicates that number is actually over $3 billion. Wild pigs are not native to the United States. The ﬁrst population was escaped livestock brought to the Americas by European settlers. Later, Eurasian boars were imported for hunting and

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Conn. police help rescue bald eagle that flew into power lines and fell BY STEPHEN UNDERWOOD Hartford Courant (TNS)

A bald eagle is recovering after being rescued after striking power lines, officials said. In a Facebook post by Connecticut State Police, early Monday morning a bald eagle was seen in the area of Ravine Road and Route 32 in Mansfield, Connecticut, when witnesses say that it ﬂew into power lines and fell straight to the ground. State police said several vehicles stopped and conﬁrmed the bird of prey was still alive. According to state police, one person immediately stopped and stayed to help protect the bald eagle

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pig the next year for land owners. But combating the wild hog problem is an expensive and constant battle. The study involved intense, dedicated hog removal through Delta Wildlife, a conservation nonproﬁt. Jody Acosta, Delta Wildlife’s nuisance- and invasivespecies program manager, and his team set up and monitor traps around the Delta. While the team is experienced and knowledgeable, Acosta is clear that the job is not about the glory of hunting but about pest management. Some of the trap doors will only close when a Delta Wildlife team member remotely pushes a button. So they work around the clock, often late at night, checking the live video feed of the traps. Once they successfully trap a group of pigs, a Delta Wildlife worker quickly makes their way to the trap so they can dispose of

the pigs and reset the trap. The study estimates that it would cost a land owner about $200 per pig if they outsourced every part of trapping. Strickland, one of the study’s authors, acknowledges that “it’s absolutely a big number” but says that the average landowner would likely pay less. Despite the initial sticker shock, Strickland said the study shows that pig removal results in a “positive return on investment” and that government programs are economically viable. Long term, Strickland thinks it’s possible to reduce the wild pig population through a concerted effort and investment. He urges farmers and landowners to take wild pigs seriously even if there’s only a few on their property at the moment. “The problem will only get worse and worse,” said Strickland.

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ANTARCTICA — The Southern Ocean is one of the most remote places on Earth, but that doesn’t mean it is tranquil. Tumultuous waves that can swallow vessels ensure that the Antarctic Peninsula has a constant drone of ocean. While it can be loud, the view is serene — at ﬁrst glance, it is only deep blue water and blinding white ice. Several hundred yards off the coast emerges a small boat with a couple dozen tourists in bright red jackets. They are holding binoculars, hoping for a glimpse of the orcas, seals and penguins that call this tundra home. They are in the Lemaire Channel, nicknamed the “Kodak Gap,” referring to the film and camera company, because of its pictureperfect cliffs and ice formations. This narrow strip of navigable water gives anybody who gets this far south a chance to see what is at stake as climate change, caused mainly by the burning of oil, gas and coal, leads to a steady rise in global average temperatures. The Antarctic Peninsula stands out as one of the fastest warming places in the world. The ocean that surrounds it is also a major repository for carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to warming. It captures and stores roughly

peared to be putting on a show. They took breaks from their dives into the icy water to nest on exposed rock. As the planet warms, they are migrating farther south. They prefer to colonize rock and fish in open water, allowing them to grow in population. The Adelie penguins, however, don’t have the same prognosis. The plump figures with short ﬂippers and wide bright eyes are not able to adapt in the same way. By 2100, 60% of Adelie penguin colonies around Antarctica could threatened by warming, according to one study. They rely on ice to rest and escape predators. If the water gets too warm, it will kill off their food sources. From 2002 to 2020, roughly 149 billion metric tons of Antarctic ice melted per year, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. For tourists, Antarctica ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS By MARK BAKER is still a giant, glacial expanse that is home to only Adelie penguins stand on a block of floating ice at yalour Islands in Antarctica on Nov. 24. select species that can tolerate such harsh conditions. For example, in the Drake Passage, a dangerous strip of tumultuous ocean, tourists stand in wonder while watching orca whales swim in the narrow strip of water and Pintado petrels soar above. The majestic views in Antarctica, however, will likely be starkly different in the decades ahead. The growing Gentoo penguin colonies, the shrinking pieces of ﬂoating ice and the increasing Orcas swim in the Drake Passage en route to Antarctica. Gentoo penguins prepare to enter the water at Walker Island. instances of exposed rock in the Antarctic Peninsula 40% of the CO2 emitted by National Oceanic and AtmoOn a recent day, Gentoo der, orange beaks and white all underscore a changing humans, according to the spheric Administration. penguins, who sport slen- spots above their eyes, ap- landscape.

Saturn’s moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected BY MARCIA DUNN AP aerospace writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Saturn’s giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Titan instead may hold deep layers of ice and slush more akin to Earth’s polar seas, with pockets of melted water where life could possibly survive and even thrive, scientists reported Dec. 17. The team led by researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory challenged the decade-long assumption of a buried global ocean at Titan after taking a fresh

look at observations made years ago by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft around Saturn. They stress that no one has found any signs of life at Titan, the solar system’s second largest moon spanning 3,200 miles and brimming with lakes of liquid methane on its frosty surface. But with the latest findings suggesting a slushy, near-melting environment, “there is strong justiﬁcation for continued optimism regarding the potential for extraterrestrial life,” said the University of Washington’s Baptiste Journaux, who took part in the study published

in the journal Nature. As to what form of life that might be, possibly strictly microscopic, “nature has repeatedly demonstrated far greater creativity than the most imaginative scientists,” he said in an email. JPL’s Flavio Petricca, the lead author, said Titan’s ocean may have frozen in the past and is currently melting, or its hydrosphere might be evolving toward complete freezing. Computer models suggest these layers of ice, slush and water extend to a depth of more than 340 miles. The outer ice shell is thought

to be about 100 miles deep, covering layers of slush and pools of water that could go down another 250 miles. This water could be as warm as 68 degrees. Because Titan is tidally locked, the same side of the moon faces Saturn all the time, just like our own moon and Earth. Saturn’s gravitational pull is so intense that it deforms the moon’s surface, creating bulges as high as 30 feet when the two bodies are closest. Through improved data processing, Petricca and his team managed to measure the timing between the peak

gravitational tug and the rising of Titan’s surface. If the moon held a wet ocean, the effect would be immediate, Petricca said, but a 15-hour gap was detected, indicating an interior of slushy ice with pockets of liquid water. Computer modeling of Titan’s orientation in space supported their theory. Sapienza University of Rome’s Luciano Iess, whose previous studies using Cassini data indicated a hidden ocean at Titan, is not convinced by the latest ﬁndings. While “certainly intriguing and will stimulate renewed discussion … at pres-

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Buddhist monks persist in peace walk despite injuries By The Associated Press ATLANTA — A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. After starting their walk in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, the group of about two dozen monks has made it to Georgia as they continue on a path to Washington, D.C., highlighting Buddhism’s long tradition of activism for peace. The group walked its latest segment through Georgia on Tuesday from the town of Morrow to Decatur, on the edge of Atlanta. Marking Day 66 of the walk, the group invited the public to a Peace Gathering in Decatur on Tuesday afternoon. The monks and their loyal dog Aloka are traveling through 10 states en route to Washington, D.C. In coming days, they plan to pass through or very close to Athens, Georgia; the North Carolina cities of Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh; and Richmond, Virginia, on their way to the nation’s capital city. The group has amassed a huge audience on social media, with more than 400,000 followers on Facebook. Aloka, who is named after a Sanskrit word meaning enlightenment, has its own hashtag, #AlokathePeaceDog. The group’s Facebook page is frequently updated with progress reports, inspirational notes and

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Buddhist monks on a ‘Walk for Peace’ pass through Trilith in Fayetteville, Ga., on their way from Texas to Washington, D.C., on Monday. poetry. “We do not walk alone. We walk together with every person whose heart has opened to peace, whose spirit has chosen kindness, whose daily life has become a garden where understanding grows,” the group posted recently.

The trek has not been without danger. Last month outside Houston, the monks were walking on the side of a highway near Dayton, Texas, when their escort vehicle, which had its hazard lights on, was hit by a truck, Dayton Interim Police Chief Shane Burleigh said.

The truck “didn’t notice how slow the vehicle was going, tried to make an evasive maneuver to drive around the vehicle, and didn’t do it in time,” Burleigh said at the time. “It struck the escort vehicle in the rear left, pushed the escort into two of the monks.”

One of the monks had “substantial leg injuries” and was ﬂown by helicopter to a hospital in Houston, Burleigh said. The other monk with less serious injuries was taken by ambulance to another hospital in suburban Houston. The monk who sustained the serious leg injuries was expected to have a series of surgeries to heal a broken bone, but his prognosis for recovery was good, a spokeswoman for the group said. Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that evolved from the teachings of Gautama Buddha, a prince turned teacher who is believed to have lived in northern India and attained enlightenment between the 6th and 4th centuries B.C. The religion spread to other parts of Asia after his death and came to the West in the 20th century. The Buddha taught that the path to end suffering and become liberated from the cycle of birth, death and reincarnation, includes the practice of nonviolence, mental discipline through meditation and showing compassion for all beings. While Buddhism has branched into a number of sects over the centuries, its rich tradition of peace activism continues. Its social teaching was pioneered by ﬁgures like the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh, who have applied core principles of compassion and nonviolence to political, environmental and social justice as well as peace-building efforts around the world.

Feds in Minnesota focus on alleged fraud at day care centers By The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — A surge of federal officers in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents. President Donald Trump has previously linked his administration’s immigration crackdown against Minnesota’s large Somali community to a series of fraud cases involving government programs in which most of the defendants have roots in the east African country. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi

Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel both announced an increase in operations in Minnesota this week. The move comes after a right-wing inﬂuencer posted a video Friday claiming he had found that day care centers operated by Somali residents in Minneapolis had committed up to $100 million in fraud. Tikki Brown, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, said at Monday news conference that state regulators took the influencer’s allegations seriously. Noem posted on social

media that officers were “conducting a massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud.” Patel said the intent was to “dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs.” Minnesota has been under the spotlight for years for Medicaid fraud, including a massive $300 million pandemic fraud case involving the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. Prosecutors said it was the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud scam and that defendants exploited a state-run, fed-

erally funded program intended to provide food for children. In 2022, during President Joe Biden’s administration, 47 people were charged. The number of defendants has grown to 78 throughout the ongoing investigation. So far, 57 people have been convicted, either because they pleaded guilty or lost at trial. Most of the defendants are of Somali descent. Numerous other fraud cases are being investigated, including new allegations focused on child care centers. In news interviews and

press releases over the summer, prosecutor Joe Thompson estimated the total loss from all fraud cases could exceed $1 billion. Earlier this month, a federal prosecutor alleged that half or more of the roughly $18 billion in federal funds that supported 14 programs in Minnesota since 2018 may have been stolen. Trump’s immigration enforcement in Minnesota has focused on the Somali community in the MinneapolisSt. Paul area, which is the largest in the country. Trump labeled Minnesota

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Somalis as “garbage” and said he didn’t want them in the U.S. About 84,000 of the 260,000 Somalis in the U.S. live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The overwhelming majority are U.S. citizens. Almost 58% were born in the U.S and 87% of the foreign-born are naturalized citizens. Among those running schemes to get funds for child nutrition, housing services and autism programs, 82 of the 92 defendants are Somali Americans, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Ofﬁce for Minnesota.

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Auditorium could be cut from FEMA BY BEN MYERS Staff writer

The Municipal Auditorium renovation project, already the center of years of controversy, is now under threat from an expiring endof-year deadline to spend federal Hurricane Katrina disaster grants, creating a new round of uncertainty for the 95-year-old auditorium that once served as the city’s premiere venue for Mardi Gras balls, graduation parties and touring concert acts. The ﬁve-story building took on

several feet of water and suffered severe roof damage from the 2005 hurricane and, after drawn-out negotiations with city ofﬁcials, the Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $38.5 million to stabilize the building in 2017. Work finally began in August after years of arguing between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and community activists over plans for the site. An $8.2 million roof replacement is underway and additional remediation is planned for the interior and exterior. The city can only use FEMA grant money for

work done before the spending deadline, meaning an extension or new funding is needed to keep the project going. City officials are expecting FEMA to announce a six-month extension for Katrina recovery projects on Wednesday, but not all those projects are expected to be included. Mayor-elect Helen Moreno, who takes ofﬁce on Jan. 12, said Tuesday she is concerned the Municipal Auditorium is on FEMA’s chopping block. “We ﬁnally are to the point where we can get things going on Munici-

pal Auditorium, so to miss out on the funding that we’re owed would be really detrimental,” Moreno said at a City Council meeting. Moreno may need to come up with new funding for the auditorium project even if it is included in a six-month extension, since the roof replacement is the only portion expected to be complete by midyear. The timeframe for the interior and exterior work isn’t clear. Without the extension, an estimated $40 million will be needed to ﬁnish the roof and complete the additional work, according to city

records. Few public works projects in New Orleans have sparked interest like the Municipal Auditorium, a cultural touchstone located next to Congo Square, where African slaves once gathered to perform traditional rites that eventually gave rise to jazz music. Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s plan to convert the auditorium to a new City Hall drew outrage from community activists who consider the site sacred, and a 2023

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Attack victims demand proper action Class-action suit ongoing

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE Staff writer

A year after the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, victims and family members of those killed say they are still seeking justice through lawsuits alleging that the city of New Orleans and two of its contractors failed to adequately protect them. During a news conference Tuesday held by New Orleans-based attorney Morris Bart, attorneys said the cases brought in the days following the attack are slowly making their way through the Orleans Parish Civil District court. Dozens of plaintiffs are being represented by Bart after Judge Monique Barial ordered in October that all other cases related to the attack be consolidated under the class-action suit he filed. Nearly a dozen cases have been filed in total. The suit names the city of New Orleans and two contractors — Mott MacDonald LLC and Hard Rock Construction LLC — who the plaintiffs say were responsible for drawing up the security plans for Bourbon Street and installing new barriers. Spokespeople for Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration and the two companies did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. After motions by the defendants to have the case dismissed were rejected by Barial in September, attorneys have recently begun the discovery process, said Matthew Hemmer, an attorney with the Morris Bart law firm. At the news conference Tuesday, Bart and one of the plaintiffs, Melissa Dedeaux, whose daughter Ni’kyra Cheyenne Dedeaux was killed in the attack, called on the city to block off Bourbon Street to traffic full-time to prevent a similar incident from happening again. Dedeaux said she appreciated state and local officials’ efforts to commemorate the attack’s victims with a memorial event scheduled for Jan. 4. But she said that she also wanted “accountability.” “It’s not just about their memory; it’s about the citizens that are here as well. ... It’s for everybody’s safety,” Dedeaux said. “I just ask, please, please close those roads so nobody has to go through what I have to go through.” Since the attack, law enforcement officials have implemented a full closure of Bourbon Street to cars during major events. But the idea of closing the street to traffic full-time, a recommendation of consulting firm Teneo, has largely

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Paisley Mead, 11, and Olivia Mead, 8, receive beads from Faith David Zabalaoui during the Allstate Sugar Bowl Committee second-line parade in New Orleans on Tuesday.

Sold-Out Sugar Bowl Leaders warn what’s at stake in College Football Playoff era BY ANTHONY McAULEY

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As fireworks are readied along the Mississippi River and hotel lobbies ﬁll with fans in red and blue, New Orleans is bracing for one of its busiest — and most consequential — weekends of the year. New Year’s Eve revelry will roll directly into the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Thursday, when the University of Georgia Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels meet in a College Football Playoff quarterﬁnal at the Caesars Superdome. The convergence of a major holiday, a sold-out playoff game and one of college football’s most tradition-laden bowls is ex-

pected to bring roughly 100,000 visitors into the city, pushing hotels near capacity and testing the limits of restaurants, bars and ride-share availability across multiple neighborhoods. Inside the Superdome, more than 65,000 fans are expected to pack the stands. Outside, tens of thousands more will arrive simply to soak up the atmosphere — tailgates, parades, fan events and the familiar New Orleans mix of music, food and late-night celebration that has long made the Sugar Bowl as much a civic event as a sporting one. Hotels across the city are already feeling the surge. Nickolas Thomas, general manager of the Pontchartrain Hotel, said the Uptown property is heading into the weekend with occupancy nearing a sellout. “We’re expecting an exceptionally strong weekend, with visitors coming in for the Sugar Bowl and New Year’s Eve celebrations,” Thomas said. “Major

events like this always bring great energy to the city.” Thomas said the Sugar Bowl tends to attract a broader mix of guests than some other large events, including repeat visitors and first-time travelers who want to experience neighborhoods beyond the French Quarter. That pattern, he said, is playing out again this week. Hotels are leaning into the moment with special programming designed to capture demand spilling beyond traditional nightlife hubs. At the Pontchartrain, the rooftop bar Hot Tin will host New Year’s Eve festivities overlooking the skyline, while Bayou Bar will feature live music and a prix-ﬁxe dinner — part of a broader push by hotels citywide to turn the long holiday weekend into a destination in its own right. “It’s shaping up to be a vibrant and

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Northshore officials in dark about ICE facility BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

Local officials in Tangipahoa Parish say they have little information about a possible detention facility for people arrested by ICE that The Washington Post has reported could be built in Hammond as part of efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to speed up deportations. Based on internal documents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Post reported Dec. 24 that the Trump administration was planning to build sev-

en detention centers in industrial warehouses around the country to hold 80,000 immigrant detainees, identifying Hammond as one of the sites. The centers would serve as staging grounds for deportation, the Post reported. The warehouse facility in Hammond would house 9,000 people, the Post said, but it was not clear where the facility would be or when construction would begin. The Post reviewed a draft solicitation for contractors, but it was not ﬁnal and was subject to changes, the Post said. “I do not know any details of site

location and or accuracy of the Post article. I have not received any information from the Feds on a proposed site,” Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said in a statement. Hammond Mayor Pete Panepinto said he had not heard from ICE, the Department of Homeland Security “or any other entity” about “such a facility.” Similarly, Hammond City Council member Carlee Gonzales said she did not have any information about the facility. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment,

but DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told The Washington Post she could not conﬁrm their reporting. A spokesperson for Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday the ofﬁce had no comment. It was not clear from The Washington Post article if the facility would be within Hammond city limits. “I don’t even know where they would put a warehouse with that many people,” Tangipahoa Parish Council member Louis Joseph said. He questioned why local

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Cantrell vetoes spending freeze Move comes in mayor’s last 2 weeks in office BY BEN MYERS Staff writer

With the clock winding down on her administration, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell this week vetoed a City Council measure meant to preserve new revenue built into the 2026 city budget. The Dec. 18 ordinance forbids the Cantrell administration from spending proceeds from the Sewerage & Water Board, American Rescue Plan Act and Wisner trust fund, all of which the council

added as general fund revenue sources on top of the taxes and fees expected to accrue to city coffers. The ordinance also prohibits spending “any current funds held by the City” before Mayor-elect Helena Moreno’s inauguration Jan. 12. In her veto letter, Cantrell said the prohibition is “overbroad” and effectively freezes all spending. “This prohibition would apply not only to ordinary transactions but also to spending in response to an emergency,” Cantrell said. The veto follows Cantrell’s failed attempt to quash the $801 million general fund budget altogether, which the council passed on Dec. 1 with $75 million in new

revenue that Cantrell said hadn’t been vetted. Cantrell refused to allow the Revenue Estimating Conference to consider adopting the new revenue into its 2026 forecast. Moreno has said she will call a meeting of the body on her ﬁrst day to evaluate the budgeted revenue. The council voted unanimously to override the budget veto Dec. 18. “She just doesn’t like the budget we made. And the fact that we are here in the twilight of an administration with someone doing something like this, it just kind of breathtaking,” council President JP Morrell said before the recent veto override vote. Morrell did not immediately

respond to a message Tuesday. A veto override vote on the spending freeze is likely on Jan. 7 or Jan. 8, when the next council meetings are scheduled. Cantrell proposed a $726 million general fund budget, with severe cuts to city departments, and called on the council to adopt steep tax and fee hikes after the city ran up a $160 million spending deficit in 2025. The council disregarded Cantrell’s proposals and passed the 2026 budget in consultation with Moreno’s transition team, which identiﬁed new revenue sources that also include stepped-up parking enforcement. Email Ben Myers at bmyers@ theadvocate.com.

Coroner IDs 2 killed in Marrero crashes BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of deadly crashes that occurred on Fourth Street in Marrero Sunday. The first deadly wreck was reported about 1 a.m. near the intersection of Fourth Street and Saddler Road, said Capt. Jason Rivarde, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office. The Jefferson Parish Coro-

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ner’s Office identified the victim as 21-year-old Juan Vasquez, of Marrero. Vasquez was driving a pickup truck westbound on Fourth Street when he collided with the side of a party bus that was backing into a parking spot outside of a business, Rivarde said. Vasquez was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported, officials said. The driver of the bus submitted to toxicology testing, according to Rivarde. No citations were

issued. Authorities are still awaiting the results of toxicology testing for Vasquez. The second fatality was reported about 6:40 p.m. in the 5900 block of Fourth Street, according to Rivarde. The Coroner’s Ofﬁce identiﬁed the victim of the second crash as Randall Rogers, 73, of Marrero. Rogers, who lived nearby, was walking eastbound on Fourth Street when he was hit from behind by a truck headed in the

same direction, Rivarde said. The truck’s driver, who was not named by the Sheriff’s Office, stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. He voluntarily submitted to toxicology testing, but the results were not immediately available, according to authorities. The driver was not cited at the time of the crash, but the case remains under investigation. Email Michelle Hunter at mhunter@theadvocate.com.

Morris Bart, left, and Matthew Hemmer, both of Morris Bart law firm, speak Tuesday about the classaction suit for victims of the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans.

Ford F-150 driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, said he hoped the victims of the attack would be compensated for the harms they suffered. “These wounds are going be a forever,” McClain said. “I just hate having to wake up to it.” McClain said that despite the attack, he plans to spend his New Year’s Eve on Bourbon Street. “I’m not going to let that stop me from living,” McClain said. “I didn’t get to celebrate last year, so I’m going to celebrate this year.”

been ignored. After the attack, the city began renting new barriers to block off Bourbon Street to through-traffic nightly. But the barriers — which are time-consuming to set up and can withstand only low-speed crashes — were only intended as a temporary solution. Another plaintiff, Lenny McClain, who said he suffered numerous injuries when he was struck by the Email Sophie Kasakove

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ofﬁcials were not informed about the reported plans. Joseph said he was reminded of the tragically fatal evacuation of a warehouse in Independence where nursing home owner Bob Dean had housed over 800 patients during Hurricane Ida. The largest new commercial construction project permitted by Tangipahoa Parish government in the past three months was 7,541 square feet in Kentwood, according to weekly reports of new building permits on the parish website. Similar data was not immediately available on the city of Hammond’s website, but The Times-Picayune submitted a public records request for city permit data. Trump has sought to expand the country’s immigrant detention capacity and already repurposed some of the nation’s prisons for that purpose, including the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Congress has appropriated an additional $45 billion for immigration detention centers. The large detention warehouses, which would also be in Virginia, Texas, Arizona, Georgia and Missouri, would all be close to major logistics hubs, the Post article reported. Interstate 55 and Interstate 12 intersect in Hammond, which is also home to the New Orleans Air and Marine Branch of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Rachel Taber, an organizer with the New Orleans-based immigrant advocacy group Unión Migrante, said it was “emblematic of the cruelty of this system” that immigrants were “going to be stored inhumanely in warehouses as if they were products and not human beings.” In addition to the seven largescale warehouse facilities, the Post reported the Trump administration was also planning to build 16 smaller warehouses, where up to 1,500 immigrant detainees would be processed for a few weeks before being sent to the larger warehouses. One of the locations for those 16 small warehouses was listed as Port Allen, the Post reported. The warehouses used for the detention centers would be modiﬁed, including by adding housing units with showers and restrooms, a medical unit and a kitchen, the Post said. Email Willie Swett at willie. swett@theadvocate.com.

about $3.2 million — a reminder, he said, that the organization has “skin in the game” alongside public partners. City support typically comes in the form of services rather than cash, Hundley said, including police, logistics and other resources required to stage an event of this scale. Those contributions, he added, are essential to ensuring the game runs smoothly.

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exciting close to the year for both the hotel and the city as a whole,” Thomas said.

Revelers and fans pour in Tourism officials say that momentum is reflected in the numbers. Kelly Schulz, a spokesperson for New Orleans & Co., the city’s tourism marketing agency, said the Sugar Bowl is sold out and that hotels across the metropolitan area are running at about 93% occupancy heading into the weekend. The agency estimates that the game and surrounding events will generate more than $200 million in economic impact, benefiting not only hotels but tour guides, cultural attractions, music venues, restaurants and retailers. For Sugar Bowl organizers, the packed hotels and sold-out stadium represent a familiar triumph — but also something more pressing. In a college football landscape increasingly defined by the playoff, rising costs and shifting fan behavior, this weekend is also part of a high-stakes case for why the Sugar Bowl must remain inside the College Football Playoff structure. Jeff Hundley, CEO of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, said demand for this year’s game ranks among the strongest the organization has seen in recent memory, driven by the all-SEC matchup and the Sugar Bowl’s status as a playoff quarterfinal. “It’s a hard sellout based on what you’re seeing on the secondary ticket market right now,” Hundley said. He pointed to near-full hotel occupancy and widespread difficulty securing restaurant reservations as signs of how intense demand has become. Even teams and conference officials, he said, have been calling the Sugar Bowl office for help finding tables. “We’ve got people from the schools who tried on their own to book tables now calling us, and we’re trying to help them as best we can,” he said. Hundley compared the level of interest to the last Sugar Bowl semifinal hosted in New Orleans, underscoring how much the playoff has reshaped the event’s profile. While the Sugar Bowl has

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Workers build a tent on Tuesday for a party in front of the Audubon Aquarium along the Mississippi before the Allstate Sugar Bowl matchup in New Orleans. been a New Year’s Day staple for decades, Hundley said its place inside the playoff has become increasingly central to its relevance — and to its ﬁnancial viability.

The playoff boost That emphasis has had a downside for bowls that fall outside the playoff, Hundley said, as fan attention and ticket-buying increasingly gravitate toward games with championship implications. Even as television networks continue to value bowl games, in-person attendance has softened for many nonplayoff contests, forcing organizers nationwide to rethink their future. Hundley, who sits on the board of the National Association of Bowl Executives, said those conversations have become increasingly urgent over the past two years. While he remains optimistic that there is still a place for bowl games outside the playoff, he acknowledged that their role — and their economics — are changing. At the top of that shifting landscape is money. “This game is the last we have under contract right now with the

playoff,” Hundley said, adding that the Sugar Bowl expects to negotiate a new agreement early next year that would keep it involved for another six years. Under that scenario, the Sugar Bowl would host either a quarterfinal or semifinal game annually — but only if it meets financial benchmarks set by the playoff. Even continued inclusion, Hundley said, will come with review parameters tied to how much revenue the Sugar Bowl delivers back to the College Football Playoff. “It’s become based on the way college football has changed and college athletics have changed overall,” Hundley said. “There’s a new and increased emphasis on finances.” As schools absorb the cost of revenue sharing and name, image and likeness payments, Hundley said the financial pressure is being passed along to the organizations that stage major events. Host cities and bowls are increasingly expected to contribute more money simply to remain in the rotation. Those costs, he said, have climbed sharply, nearly doubling since 2020.

Beyond the game itself, Sugar Bowl officials are also working to broaden the event’s footprint within the city. Public events at Champion Square, the Sugar Bowl Parade and the Sugar Bowl Fan Fest — now a hybrid public-private event — are designed to deepen engagement and create new traditions around the game. This year marks the first time the fan fest has been offered in a public format, with organizers hoping to grow it into a larger, signature event in the years ahead. As fans flood into New Orleans this week, the Sugar Bowl’s immediate challenge is clear: Deliver a flawless, high-energy weekend that reinforces its value to the playoff, broadcasters and host partners alike. The longer-term challenge is more existential. With an expanded playoff drawing attention — and dollars — toward a shrinking number of marquee games, traditional bowls are under pressure to prove they still belong at the center of college football’s postseason. For New Orleans, Hundley said, the stakes are both financial and cultural. “We don’t ever want to find what it’s like to be on the outside looking in,” he said.

For the College Football Playoff National Championship scheduled for January 2028 in New Orleans, the Sugar Bowl organization committed $6 million of its own money toward hosting expenses and guaranteed the full amount required to land the game. That figure, Hundley said, represents only a fraction of the total cost. “We’re the only bowl game in the first 12 years of the national championship that had to use its own money to bring the national championship to its city,” Hundley said. The Sugar Bowl also contributed roughly $5.6 million to host the title game in 2020, bringing its Email Anthony McAuley total outlay for two championship tmcauley@theadvocate.com. games to nearly $12 million. “We’re happy to do that,” he said. LOTTERY “But we’re not going to be able to continue to do that long term.” MONDAY, DEC. 29, 2025 State support has helped offset PICK 3: 7-3-5 some of those costs. Hundley said PICK 4: 9-0-4-7 Louisiana’s Major Events Fund PICK 5: 5-7-6-6-9 provided about $1.5 million for this year’s quarterfinal, money he said POWERBALL: 11-19-34-48-53 will translate into more than $20 (21) million in direct tax revenue. Even so, Hundley said the Sugar Unofficial notification, Bowl itself expects to lose money keep your tickets. this year, budgeting for a deficit of

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Former CEO reflects on Fibrebond’s journey Walker looks ahead after sale to Eaton

BY LIZ SWAINE Staff writer

Former Fibrebond CEO Graham Walker is putting his workplace of more than 20 years behind him as he departs the family business. The Minden-based Fibrebond was sold in April to Eaton, a multinational company with 92,000 employees doing business in more than 175 countries. Walker On the day after Christmas, Walker spent the morning in his ofﬁce “getting his last things” and walking through the Minden plant, shaking hands and saying goodbyes. It was emotional, but after several months of assisting with the Eaton transition, it was time. “It’s a hard thing to step away and to step away graciously, and you know that’s why it doesn’t happen very often. And you know part of it involves making sure your own ego isn’t checking this process and allowing other people to do things that they’re capable of doing.”

Walker began the process of making the tough decision in the early 2020s. “There comes a point at which, as I told everyone then, and a lot of times since, there’s a point at which the thing that holds a business back is me, you know, the person that’s in charge of leading the business. So I’ve had to be keenly aware and honest with myself and critical of myself about where or when is the time that I’m the holdback, because the people that work there deserve not to be held back at all.” By 2024, the family was looking at offers from a dozen possible buyers. PROVIDED PHOTO It boiled down, said Walker, to finding the one with the Minden-based Fibrebond, with 540 employees, was sold in April to Eaton, a multinational same corporate philosophy company with 92,000 employees doing business in more than 175 countries. and consideration of em“I had a headache for two ployees, of one that could centers that needed the elec- was grounded in an emphahelp Fibrebond continue to trical power modules built at sis on faith and an empha- days because, you know, I grow and to face the chal- Fibrebond. sis on trying to do the right was just constantly on the verge of tears. But it’s a In order for the deal with thing.” lenges of the market. Eaton to fly, Eaton had to be Employees received $240 very emotional thing. And Come a long way willing to include 15% of the million. According to The these are people that you’ve Fibrebond’s 12 employees $1.4 billion purchase price Wall Street Journal, the av- worked with, and you’ve got their start in 1982, build- as bonuses for the 540 Fibre- erage bonus was $443,000 been through just as many to be paid over five years as hard times as you have been ing telecommunications bond workers. equipment in Shreveport. It followed Fibrebond’s long as the employee contin- through good times with. I There were ups and downs, model, said Walker, which ued to work during that time. would just say it was really lean years and a devastating had everyone from the CEO Employees who had worked one of the most kind of safire, but by 2025, as Walker to a security guard on the for Fibrebond longer re- cred experiences of my life.” was entering his 10th year as same incentive structure. ceived more. “I can’t imagine I can ever president/CEO, the company “We all won together, we Walker said employees do anything else in my life, had grown to 540 employees lost together,” he said, and were told of the sale on certainly in my work career and had launched a $150 mil- the family was not going to March 11, and on March 25, that will top that. That was, change that at the end. administrative teams began that was the best.” lion expansion. “The entire family made meeting with them in small The landscape was also continuing to change with the decision to have the 15% groups, telling them what Eaton’s response the explosive growth of data for employees, a lot of that the sale would mean to them. “Eaton was great about

(the raises). They’ve been committed to it the entire time. You know, just like they’ve been committed to the business. I mean, a business is only as good as the people there. And so they need the talent that’s sitting in Louisiana to stay engaged in the business. And there’s no better way to do it than this.” While Walker admits this level of bonus might not become standard operating procedure, he hopes other businesses will see the wisdom in it. One company contacted him Christmas week to ask questions. “There are a lot of different ways I think, to accomplish this, to do something really good.”

What’s next At 46, Walker says he is excited about the opportunity of doing something “totally new,” but as yet is unsure what that will be. “I hopefully will do what my wife has told me I need to do for a long time, which is just take a little time and really, you know, focus on family, and focus on, to a lesser degree, myself, and then come back at it, excited and interested in something.” Email Liz Swaine at Liz. Swaine@theadvocate.com.

Lafayette ICE facility officer pleads guilty to abuse Worker admits to contact with Basile detainee

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR Staff writer

A former detention officer at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Lafayette to one count of sexual abuse of a ward or individual in federal custody. David Courvelle, 56, entered a plea deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Robert Summerhays. Courvelle was a contract

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spending deadline passed amid the controversy. The deadline was extended, and Cantrell in 2024 came to an agreement with a coalition of community leaders on a long-term vision for the auditorium and the surrounding Louis Armstrong Park. The coalition, known as Save Our Soul, eventually wants to turn the auditorium into a multiuse cultural center as part of a master plan for the park. The current project is meant to prevent further deterioration to the building, but air conditioning and more interior work will be needed in the future to make it usable, said Save Our Soul member Glade Bilby. “The roof has been open for 20 years, so it’s really a mess,” Bilby said. Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack told

detention ofﬁcer at the facility in Evangeline Parish managed by the GEO Group between Jan. 1 and July 30, according to court records. Around Jan. 1, Courvelle allegedly began a personal and romantic “relationship” with a Nicaraguan ward at the detention center, Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Johnson said in court. Johnson said the contact “was not forced.” Between May and July 30, the document states, Courvelle had sexual contact multiple times with the detainee. He purchased gifts and food for the detainee, and gave her photographs of her daughter.

Courvelle allegedly arranged for other detainees to serve as lookouts while he and the detainee with the initials C.H. met in a janitorial closet, Johnson said in court. On July 16, Johnston said, staff at the detention center saw Courvelle and C.H. exiting the janitorial closet. Courvelle was transferred to another detention block and resigned after learning there were recordings of calls between him and C.H. In a September interview with ICE representatives, Johnson said, Courvelle denied the activity, but about 30 minutes later admitted he had a “relationship” with C.H.

City Council members on Dec. 23 that FEMA is likely to approve a six-month extension, but some projects would not be included. Waguespack, who is monitoring city finances, said city and state officials included the Municipal Auditorium on a “critical to extend” list. “Hopefully they’ll take that into account,” he said. FEMA officials confirmed they would respond to the extension request by Wednesday and declined further comment. A list of projects affected by FEMA’s decision on the extension wasn’t available on Tuesday, but the bulk of remaining Katrina funds are for road construction projects. Roughly $500 million remains unspent from $1.7 billion for roads, according to state records, and it’s unlikely the city could spend that amount by midyear. City officials say another three years are needed to finish up all the planned road projects, meaning a

significant amount of grant money could be forfeited unless there are future extensions. Moreno and other city officials have fretted about the potential for losing funding for projects currently underway, which could leave dozens of residential blocks torn up for unknown lengths of time. They hope a sixmonth extension would at least allow contractors to finish those nearing completion and secure some of the open sites. An upcoming $510 million bond issue that voters approved in November could be an alternative funding source for projects — including the Municipal Auditorium — stripped of FEMA funds, but the bond issue wasn’t intended for capital projects already covered by federal grants. It’s not clear when the bonds will be sold. Email Ben Myers at bmyers@theadvocate.com.

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Courvelle is set to appear April 10 before Summerhays for sentencing. He was released Monday on a $10,000 unsecured appearance bond. Summerhays said Courvelle could face up to 15 years in prison, a ﬁne of up to $250,000, supervised release of up to three years

and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. A civil-rights complaint was filed in September with the Department of Homeland Security alleging former assistant warden Manuel Reyes, prison ofﬁcers and ICE employees at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile

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New Orleans Area Deaths Edler, Barry Laris Sr., Rudolph Longmire, Dynetta Luckett, Johanis McGuire, Clyde Reed, Patricia Shall, Dorothy Ward, Michael Wilson, Danita

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seen, welcomed, and cared for. He would do anything for anyone without ever expecting something in return. Truly one of the good ones, Barry was a man with a golden heart, a oneof-a-kind personality, and a sense of humor that will never be forgotten. He found joy in great music, good food, and, most of all, the people he loved. While our hearts ache in his absence, we find comfort in knowing he is now at peace in the presence of the Lord. Barry is reunited in Heaven with his parents, Catherine Edler and Roy Edler Sr., and his brothers and sisters, Suzanne Lamaster, Phyllis Carmack, Faye Edler, Randy Edler, and Danny Edler. Barry leaves behind his beloved daughter, Rachel Edler, and his three grandchildren, Tanner, Kennedi, and Ty Huguet, who were the light of his life and his greatest pride. He is also survived by his brother, Roy Edler Jr., and his sisters, Annette Cosme and Cheryl Dugas, along with loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. Barry leaves behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and stories that will be told for generations. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on January 3, 2026, at Millet Guidry, located at 2806 W Airline Hwy, Laplace, LA 70068. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 p.m.

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Rudolph (Rudy) B. Laris,

Age 85 years, a native and resident of Lockport, Louisiana, died on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. Husband of Myrtle Toups Laris for 56 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney J. Laris and mother, Sadie

parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Holden; her brother, Lloyd Jones; and her beloved son, Durrell Williams. She leaves to cherish her mem‐ ory her beloved daughter, Dyneisha Jeanette Long‐ mire; her sister, Valencia Allen; her brother Turrell Jones; her cousin and adopted mother, Minnie Chandler; cousins Sheryl and Reginald Goffner Goffner; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and honorary chil‐ dren she helped raise. Rel‐ atives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125 on Fri‐ day, January 2, 2025 at 11:30 am. Visitation begins at 10:30 am. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rho desfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

Dynetta Longmire, affec‐ tionately known as “Slim,” was born on July 24, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana. On December 21, 2025 The Almighty God decided Slim done more than had enough down here and called her home to eternal rest. A proud New Orleans Slim graduated native, from Joseph S. Clark Senior High School in 1985 as a proud Bulldog. That Bull‐ dog spirit showed up daily —in her mouth, her walk, and her zero tolerance for foolishness. Slim was pre‐ ceded in death by her mother, Jeanette Holden Allen; her father, Leonard “Dick” Williams; her grand‐

knew and loved him are in‐ vited to attend the Cele‐ bration of Life Service on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Greater Carver MBC, 3343 Metropolitan Street, New Orleans, LA 70126. Visita‐ tion will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by service at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Howard Stirgus will ofﬁciate. Inter‐ ment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Guest‐ book Online: www.anewtra ditionbegins.com (504)2820600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Own‐ ers/Funeral Directors.

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Edler, Barry Paul

Barry Paul Edler went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025, surrounded by love and welcomed into Heaven by family and friends who went before him. Barry had a heart that knew no limits. He could make anyone laugh—even on their hardest days—and he had a way of making people feel

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F. Laris. Rudy leaves behind to cherish his memory, three children, Rudy Jr. (Lynn), Ross (Jenny), and April (Lisa). Five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and sister, Wanda L. Detillier. Ruby was a graduate of Nicholls State University. He then served in the U. S. Air Force. He was past president of Laris Insurance Agency and Laris Racing. A Passion of his was vintage cars. Always involved in drag racing, he attended many events in which family members participated. He was an active member of Holy Savior Catholic church, local and state clubs and involved in real estate development. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am before the funeral mass at 11:00 am. Burial immediately following at Holy Savior Cemetery, Lockport, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations for the restoration of Holy Savior Catholic Church be made in his memory. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Johanis Thomas Luckett, affectionately known as “Jerry,” passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nathalie Sykes-Luck‐ ett; his parents, Annie and Robert Luckett; and his sis‐ ters, Dorothy L. Carter and Bobby L. Chapman. He leaves to cherish his mem‐ ory his siblings, Mac Luck‐ ett, Dora L. Saverin, and Stella L. Francois; stepchil‐ dren, Terrence Sykes Sr. (Sonya), Tanisha Sykes(Rev. Jonathan), Smith greatgrandchildren, grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Ofﬁcers, mem‐ and friends of bers, Greater Carver MBC, Disci‐ ples of Faith MBC, Unity Temple COGIC, and sur‐ rounding churches, former and current employees of Chairty & University Med‐ ical Center, Riely Electrical Supply, Star of Bethlehem Lodge #168, and all who

Clyde McGuire, Sr., our beloved Clyde, entered this world on July 19, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana, departed this earthly home on Monday, December 22, 2025. From a tender young age, Clyde opened his heart to Christ and was joyfully baptized at Rock of Baptist Church, Ages where he would later serve as a devoted and faithful deacon, touching count‐ less lives with his gentle and unwavering spirit Clyde's profound faith. passion for serving others guided him to Delgado Community College (City Park), where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Mor‐ tuary Science. That same heartfelt dedication led him to Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), where he proudly earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work. As a devoted Licensed Funeral Director, Clyde gave his all to com‐ forting grieving families, wrapping them in compas‐ sion and dignity during their most difﬁcult mo‐ ments-a beautiful embodi‐ ment of his lifelong mis‐ sion to uplift and care for others. In 1977, Clyde's heart found its match when he married his cher‐ ished Emeline Reed. To‐ gether, they built a beauti‐ ful family ﬁlled with love. He was the proud and

adoring father to Robert McGuire (Shalanee) and Clyde McGuire, Jr (Zeshia), and a warm, guiding step‐ father to Charles Reed (Shamekia) and Damion Reed. Clyde's joy shone bright as a grandfather, delighting in the laughter of his nine precious grand‐ children and two sweet He great-grandchildren. also held a special place in his heart for his five god‐ children and his dear mother-in-law, Vera The‐ riot. As a brother, Clyde was a treasure-loving and supportive to Willie New‐ (Emma), Sharri ton and Clarence McGuire, McGuire, Jr. (Darlene). He leaves behind a warm cir‐ cle of nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends who were like family to him. Clyde was preceded in death by those he held so dear: his loving mother, Agnes Perkins McGuire; his father, Clarence McGuire, his brother-in-law, Sr.; Brien Verdin; his son, Clyde (Tootie) McGuire, Jr.; his beloved aunts, Willie Mae Seals and Pearl Williams; his uncle, Mack Perkins; and his paternal grandpar‐ ents, Robert and Mary McGuire, as well as his ma‐ grandparents, ternal Jeanetta Scott and Willie Williams. Oh, how Clyde was truly the life of every party-the one with the in‐ fectious laugh, the warm hug, high fives, and the stories that brought every‐ one together. His love for God was a light that guided him through life. Clyde will be deeply, end‐ lessly missed, but his love lives on in every heart he touched. We cherish the beautiful memories and hold him forever in our Relatives and hearts. friends of the family, also Pastor, officers, and mem‐ bers of Rock of Ages Bap‐ tist Church, all neighboring churches in Houma, LA and New Orleans, LA and the Staff of Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home and all Funeral Homes in the Metro areas are invited to attend the Visitation on Fri‐ day, January 2, 2026 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Fu‐ neral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA. 70113 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Followed by a Cel‐ ebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 1216 Aycock Street, Houma, LA 70360 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Inter‐ following in ment Cemetery, Deweyville Houma LA. You may sign

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Reed, Patricia Ann Stilley Hartsell

Patricia Ann Stilley Hart‐ sell Reed passed away peacefully on Sunday, De‐ cember 21, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan‐ uary 9, 1938. She was the wife of the late William H. "Bill" Hartsell. She was the loving mother of Arthur (Peggy), Bruce (the late Patti), Kirk (Darla), John, Stephen (the late Peggy), and Michael (Stacey). She was the cherished grand‐ mother of Mark (ﬁancé Kayla), Courtney (Matt), Victoria (Chase), Josh, Olivia, Jared, Benjamin, Chase, and Maycee. She the great-grand‐ was mother of Parker and John Hayes. She was born to the late Frances and Hollis Stil‐ ley. She was the sister of the late Ray (Yvette), Gail (Bill), and Dennis (Linda). She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins, wonderful lifelong and friends. Born in New Or‐ leans, Patricia was a native of the New Orleans area. She graduated from Mc‐ Donogh 35 High School. Pa‐ tricia began her profes‐ sional career at Drillers Electric, where she worked for 25 years. She was suc‐ cessful and well respected in various administrative roles at Hartwig Moss In‐ surance Agency, where she worked for 34 years until retiring at the age of 84. She appreciated working with the Moss family and continued to be involved with the friends she made there, as well as continu‐ ing to participate in their weekly football pools. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hartwig "Robby" Moss IV and the Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency family. Patricia was loving, compassion‐ ate, and most of all a very caring person to all. Earlier in her life, Patricia was an tennis player. avid Throughout her life, she was involved in Visitation and St. Joachim Catholic churches as well as numer‐ ous religious and civic or‐ ganizations. However, her true passion was spending time with her loving family and friends. Patricia was unique and irreplaceable, well respected and liked, and will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her spirit and vibrant energetic nature will remain in the many memories of her cherished friends and fam‐ ily until they meet her again. In lieu of ﬂowers please kindly consider con‐

tributions and prayers in memory of Patricia to Trap Cat (https://www. Dat trapdatcat.org/). Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the chapel at Mothe Fu‐ neral Home, 7040 Lapalco Marrero, Boulevard, Louisiana, 70072 on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:00 with visitation from 9:00 to 11:00. Interment will follow in St. Pius X Cemetery, 8151 Barataria Boulevard, Mar‐ Louisiana 70072. rero, Mothe Funeral Home has been entrusted with fu‐ neral arrangements. The family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest and condo‐ memories, lences online at www.Mot heFunerals.com.

Shall, Dorothy Mayer

Dorothy Mayer Shall, born September 13, 1928, in Uptown New Orleans, died on December 22, 2025, at the age of 97. Born to William L. Mayer and Ercilia Dutilh Mayer, Dorothy and her siblings were raised from a young age by their maternal grandmother, Pauline Oliva Dutilh, following their mother's early passing. At the age of 15, Dorothy met the love of her life, Philip Barinque Shall, and they married at the age of 19. For the next 75 years, the pair were lovingly known as "Dotsie and Phil" before Phil's passing in 2022. Dotsie was the loving mother to five children: Phyllis Shall Michel (Gerard), Jean Shall McAuliffe (Eddie), Don Philippe Shall (Trisha), David Laplace Shall (Margaret), and Elaine Shall. But her purpose in life was most certainly to become a grandmother to seven grandchildren: Dr. André Michel Markle (Travis) of Tyler, TX; Philippe Michel (Dana) of Waveland, MS; Devin Shall of Mandeville; Edward McAuliffe (Laura) of New Orleans; Eleanor Barinque McAuliffe of New Orleans; Isabelle Shall Lewis (Bradley) of Covington; and Camille Claiborne Shall of Metairie. Dotsie's seven great-grandchildren were also fortunate enough to spend many years with her: Finley and Connor Markle of Tyler; Beau and Mathilde Michel of Waveland; and Cecilia, Margaret, and Jack McAuliffe of New Orleans. Dotsie was an excellent seamstress, taught by her grandmother. But she was more well known for her hospitality and cooking—most particularly her roasts, oyster patties, and lemon meringue pie. She

and Phil extended their warmth to the hundreds of world-wide patrons who stayed at the Bayou St. John Bed and Breakfast, which the couple opened in their historic family home on Moss Street. These guests became extended family, returning regularly for robust breakfasts cooked by Dotsie and served with good New Orleans Coffee with chicory by Phil. The family wishes to express their thanks at Dotsie's passing to these B&B regulars who added so much to Dotsie's life over the 20+ year span of Bayou St. John B & B. As a grandmother, Dotsie provided idyllic childhood memories to her grandchildren. She certainly spoiled them with toys, treats, and countless tea parties, always expertly paired with family traditions, history, and stories. She offered countless memorable experiences from crab trapping on Lake Pontchartrain; walks around Bayou St. John and City Park feeding the ducks and looking for alligators; and even making the occasional turtle soup from "locally sourced" ingredients. Dotsie always supported and celebrated her grandchildren. When her eldest grandson attended Saint Stanislaus for high school, Friday nights were spent in Bay St. Louis, watching him play football or soccer. Among the most beloved traditions was Dotsie's annual Christmas on the Bayou party, which extended these fairy tale memories to the children of many family friends and neighbors. Dotsie was a recurrent presence among, and made lasting impressions on, the friends of her children and grandchildren, from locals who knew her well to friends of relatives living in or attending universities as far away as Virginia and Washington, D.C. "How is Dotsie?" was a regular topic of conversation. While Dotsie taught her grandchildren that "family is everything," her definition of family was very broad. Dotsie did not miss one Grandparent's Day at Academy of the Sacred Heart—where she and Phil met their grandparent counterparts, Shotsy and Doug Maloney. This became a most meaningful friendship, with the couples spending many a Christmas Eve together with their families. Apart from her beloved husband, Dotsie was also preceded in death by their son, David Laplace Shall; her parents and grandmother; her sisters Elaine Mayer and Adrian Mayer Wheeler; and her brother, Theodore Mayer. Dotsie is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her brother Edmund Mayer, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. A funeral will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Jacob Schoen & Son, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans. Visitation from 2-4pm

(family welcome at 1:30pm), followed by a funeral mass at 4pm and reception. A later burial Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, 3368 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans at 11am on Friday, January 23, 2026, followed by interment at St. Louis Cemetery #3, 3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to Our Lady of Holy Rosary Church, the National World War II Museum, or Saint Stanislaus High School in Bay St. Louis, MS, in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Philip B. Shall.

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Ward, Michael Reno

On Monday, December 15, 2025, Michael Reno Ward, affectionately known as “Mickey”, “Supa”, and “Fiddler Mike” was called to eternal rest by his heavenly father. Michael was a world-renowned jazz violinist; born in San Anto‐ nio; however, adopted by the city of New Orleans. Michael is survived by his wife, Lenzie beloved LeBeauf-Ward and their two sons, Cortes and Cameron Ward, daughter Brittany Hynson (Favyon), Shaun (Blair), sons: Michael, Jr. (Razine) and Azariah Ward, Devante Lacy, 7 grandchildren. Also survived by a host of other family, friends and fans. He is preceded in death by his mother Carol Ward, daugh‐ ter Gabrielle Hynson, and grandson Rashad Ward. There will be a public view‐ ing (Lie in State) on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Gallier Hall, 2nd floor Grand Ball‐ room, 545 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Relatives and friends of the family, employees of the Center for Vital Records Statistics, Orleans and Parish Sheriff’s Office, Del‐ gado Community College Department, In‐ Police spireNOLA Charter Schools - Edna Karr High School, D. Eisenhower Dwight Charter School, and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, members of New Philippians Mission‐ ary Baptist Church (New Orleans, LA), the pastor and members of Timothy Trumpet of Truth Ministries (Arabi, LA), the pastor and members of Counsel of International Min‐ God istries (Baton Rouge, LA) are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 3, 2026, for 10:00 a.m. at Household of Faith Family Worship Center, 9300 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. Pastor Anthony Jeanmarie, III offi‐ ciating. Interment will fol‐ low at Mount Olivet Ceme‐ tery, 4000 Norman Mayor Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122. Guestbook online: www.anewtraditionbegins.

The world lost a phe‐ nomenal woman. On De‐ cember 21, 2025, Danita Mashia Wilson entered into eternal rest at the ten‐ der age of 50. She was married to her best friend and loving husband Leroy her handsome Wilson, face, as she would say. Within this amazing union, Danita became the de‐ voted mother to ﬁve beau‐ tiful daughters: Latasha Michelle Sorden, and Zayna, Brianna, and Kayla Wilson. Danita was born in New Orleans, LA on August 9, 1975, to the late Darrell Mashia, Sr. and Shelia Parker. She was also the daughter of Nathan Parker, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband, Leroy; mother and stepfather, Sheila and daughters, Nathan; Latasha, Michelle, Zayna, Brianna, and Kayla; grand‐ Dior (tutu), children, Ka’hirey, Rian, Khloe, Kerry (KJ), and Brielle; siblings, Moore (John), Dionne Cummings Daneika (Michael), Nathan Parker, Jr. (Toya), Darrell Mashia, Jr. (Rebecca), Dashondra Mashia; and a host of uncles, nieces, aunts, nephews and other family and friends. She is pre‐ ceded in death by her grandparents: Blenny and Eloise Mashia; Mary Green Byrd and Smiley Green, Jr. Danita was educated by the Orleans Parish Public School System, graduating from McDonough 35 in 1993. She later became one of the most inﬂuential and dependable employees of NFC. Family and friends are invited to attend the Cele‐ bration of Life Service on Friday, January 2, 2026, for 10:00 a.m. at The Church at

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As 2025 comes to a close, we remember those Louisianans we lost this year whose lives and stories changed our world in big and small ways. The tragedy on Bourbon Street on Jan. 1 claimed the lives of 14 people, 10 of whom were natives or residents of this state. They were students and parents, friends and neighbors, sons and daughters who lit up so many lives. We are sorry that we will never know what they might have contributed to our future. The state also lost some political titans this year, including J. Bennett Johnston, a Democrat who represented Louisiana for 24 years in the U.S. Senate; E.L. “Bubba” Henry, a state House Speaker in the 1970s who was instrumental in the constitutional convention of 1973; Louis Lambert, who served in either the state Senate or the Public Service Commission every year except two from 1972 to 2004, and Jay Batt, a Republican businessman who served on the New Orleans City Council for four years. Also in the political realm, pollster Verne Kennedy and environmental activist William “Willie” Fontenot, who worked behind the scenes, will be missed. In our Capitol City, other than politicians, few figures loomed larger than televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who died July 1 after running one of the largest international ministries from his Baton Rouge headquarters before his well-publicized fall from grace in the 1980s. The business community mourned visionary leaders like Jim Bernhard, who built The Shaw Group to a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Baton Rouge, and Joe C. Canizaro, an influential real estate developer whose projects changed the skyline of downtown New Orleans. Our prolific music community lost some singular talents including, Tommy McLain, the king of swamp pop in the 1950s and ’60s; songwriter and guitarist Tony Haselden, who was responsible for some of LeRoux’s biggest hits; Lillian Bouttél’Etienne, the jazz and gospel singer who was a musical ambassador in Europe for her New Orleans hometown; Cajun fiddler Ellis Vanicor of the Lacassine Playboys and bluesman Leroy Williams, better known as Guitar Lightnin’ Lee. The music community also grieved Sidney Smith, the New Orleans photographer who documented the careers of the Allman Brothers, Paul McCartney and Led Zeppelin. Louisiana is a place that honors its food traditions. So we remember those who contributed to promoting and preserving our foodways, including New Orleans baker Steve Himelfarb, known as “the cake man;” Merline Hebert, who ran Lafayette’s beloved Creole Lunch House; Tom Fitzmorris, the longtime restaurant critic and author; and Pableaux Johnson, a New Orleans photographer and foodie famous for his red beans. In the arts, noted Baton Rouge photographer A.J. Meek, who captured Louisiana landscapes and people, and Auseklis Ozols, a Latvian-born artist who founded the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, leave a lasting legacy. And we would be remiss not to acknowledge one loss that hit close to home: Doug Manship, former publisher of The Advocate, contributed much to journalism in our state and beyond. There are so many others who gave their time and talents to making our communities better who defy categorization, such as former Mr. America Red Lerille, who operated a Lafayette fitness club for decades, and Mary Jane Marcantel, who was a neighborhood advocate in Baton Rouge’s Spanish Town and the first paralegal in Louisiana. Then there’s the meteorologist from New Orleans, John McCarthy, whose name should probably be known more widely. His weather fascination led him to help develop an alert system for airports around the country that likely has saved thousands of lives. Think of him the next time you get on a plane. These lives and so many others that we don’t have space to list here show that the wealth of this great state is truly in its people. We lost some remarkable ones in 2025. Now, it’s up to the rest of us to fill the void they leave.

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Columnist has no defense for LaToya Cantrell’s indefensible behavior opportunity for the paper to further illustrate the bombastic, bullying approach the current mayor uses when backed into a corner that’s not of her choosing. Insisting that questions about vehicular perks show a “lack [of] humility” is both laughable and an alarming insight into Cantrell’s mindset. Yet, Sutton opines that she was merely “exercis[ing] her voter-granted authority” to justify her additional petty behavior and unprofessional commentary. Lastly, for Sutton to claim that Cantrell may use mayoral authority “for the good of the city or for personal or political vendettas” tells this reader he has no idea why the concept of a government by and for the people is so very important but has been ignored for the past four years by the current administration.

Just as I am continually astounded at Will Sutton’s determination to pen all manner of support for the current mayor, I am equally amazed that this newspaper allows certain incomplete “statistics” in his articles assume the role of complete facts. According to state records, Orleans Parish had over 268,000 registered voters in 2021. Only a little more than 75,000 of those people bothered to vote in that mayoral election; from that number, LaToya Cantrell secured almost 65% of the votes. To imply that this dismal turnout illustrates any measure of an “overwhelming vote of conﬁdence” is surely the most outrageous application of The Emperor’s New Clothes philosophy on a citizenry weary of City Hall shenanigans. And the recent snit-ﬁt between lame-duck Cantrell and Mayor-elect Helena Moreno should have been an

KAREN KERSTING New Orleans

Don’t let mugshot become the whole story Louisiana has seen many political scandals, and our news stations have covered them all. But the recent actions of WDSU and WWL-TV reveal a troubling pattern. Both stations relied on a mugshot of Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong even though clear, professional photos were available. These decisions are not responsible journalism. They shape public opinion before viewers learn any facts. To see the harm, we can look at how similar cases have been presented. Over the last 30 years, several White Louisiana politicians have faced serious corruption or fraud charges. Edwin Edwards, Aaron Broussard, Jim Brown, Jerry Fowler, Bill Hubbard and Eddie Price all made headlines. Yet news stations did not lead every update with their mugshots. They were shown in suits, at podiums or entering court. Their humanity remained visible. Their leadership identity stayed intact. Truong has not received that same treatment. Reducing him to a mug-

shot collapses his entire story into one moment. These choices are not neutral. They shape how viewers interpret the story before hearing any details. This is where framing theory matters. The media does not just report events. It presents them through a lens that guides interpretation. A mugshot creates a frame of danger or guilt and pushes viewers toward a conclusion before they can think for themselves. Precision journalism offers a better standard. It requires fairness, accuracy and thoughtful image selection. Research shows that mugshots are used more often for Black defendants than White defendants charged with similar crimes. That pattern reﬂects bias, not truth. Louisiana deserves better. Our media must commit to choices that reﬂect truth and fairness.

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Border Patrol operation will affect education Every year, public school students do a drill in case of a gunman. But what are school personnel supposed to say when masked men with guns show up at the carpool line? As Border Patrol descends on our community, it seems likely schools will be swept up in the raids. There simply aren’t enough immigrant community members to meet the government’s quota of 5,000 arrests by going house to house. That means the arrests will be made in places where people gather — jobs, churches and schools. My children attend a Jefferson Parish public school where 45% of the students are Latino. My kids are not Latino, but second graders don’t check the immigration status of another kid’s parents before they play together. Border Patrol is targeting families at their school. And what’s stopping federal agents from showing up where parents are picking up their kids or watching them sing “Jingle Bells” at school events? They’ve done it in Los Angeles and Chicago. And our state and local governments have expressly made it illegal for teachers to intervene in any way. Watching masked government agents haul away their friends’ parents at gunpoint isn’t going to help kids like mine focus and succeed at school and will have devastating consequences for the well-being of the children of immigrants who lose their parents. And large percentages of children missing weeks of instruction isn’t going to improve district test scores. Even if we are not in danger of deportation, our futures are tied together with our immigrant brothers and sisters and their children. The masked gunman always inﬂicts harm, even when they don’t aim for you.

ELIZABETH PEREZ Metairie

Bridge lights are broken too often With all the hoopla surrounding the big, beautiful lights on the Crescent City Connection bridges, we could at least keep them lit. About a quarter of them were out one recent night. Just more city negligence.

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Jari Honora is a family historian at the Historic New Orleans Collection in New Orleans.

2025 LOUISIANAN OF THE YEAR

JARI HONORA

Historian connected pope’s heritage — and our own — to the world It wasn’t just another day in May for historian and genealogist Jari Honora and Catholics across the world. Beloved Pope Francis had died. Cardinals were in Rome meeting in a conclave to decide who would follow as pope. Since there was no C-SPAN gavel-togavel coverage, no livestream and no audio feed, the masses had no idea what was happening as the cardinals did what cardinals do when they have to choose someone from their ranks to lead the world’s more than 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. There were rumors and speculation about which cardinal might be elevated. Maybe someone who hailed from the growing Catholic populations in places like Africa and Asia. Maybe someone from Rome to return the papacy to classic Italian roots. But on May 8, after white smoke wafted from the Vatican in the traditional sign of that a new pope has been selected, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced from a Vatican City balcony that Cardinal Robert Prevost, a native of Chicago who had spent much time in Peru, was the choice of the conclave. He would be called Pope Leo XIV. Prevost. That’s a French-sounding name, Honora thought.

Striking paydirt Within minutes, he was online researching the new pope’s ancestry. It’s what he does as a family historian at the Williams Research Center of the Historic New Orleans Collection. Soon, Honora realized he was on to something, a find that led this Louisianan to international acclaim. Using his knowledge of Census records and other historical documents, Honora quickly discovered that the new pope had New Orleans and Louisiana Creole roots. Not only was this new pope the first from the United States, but his family history reflected the complex currents of migration and reinvention that is the American story. And surprisingly, it wasn’t his father’s side, which bore that French-sounding name, but his mother’s side where those Louisiana connections lay buried. “Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has Creole of color roots from New Orleans on his mother’s side!” Honora posted on his

Facebook page soon after the announcement. “What a great connection for our local population!” As the news circled the globe, Honora was soon being sought for interviews with far-ﬂung news outlets. Others built on the pope’s family tree, but nothing changed in the basic outlines that Honora discovered. The pope’s mother, Mildred Martinez, was the daughter of Joseph Martinez and Louise Baquié, who hailed from New Orleans’ 7th Ward. In the 1900 Census, they are described as Black, and in some records, Joseph Martinez’s birthplace is listed as Haiti. Honora found a marriage license indicating that the pope’s maternal grandparents were married in 1887 at Our Lady of Sacred Heart on Annette Street in the 7th Ward. Mildred Martinez’s older siblings were born in New Orleans. But by the time the family migrated — sometime between 1910 and 1912 — to Chicago, where the pope’s mother was born, they were listed as White in records.

The impact of the find In 2025, there were plenty of Louisianans who made important contributions, but no other Louisianan had the kind of global impact that reminded us why our state and its unique place in history matter so much. It may be hard for some to imagine today as we wrestle with out-migration, coastal erosion and other challenges, but New Orleans was a bustling crossroads for a significant part of our country’s history. Newcomers, immigrants and others looking for a better life mixed here like nowhere else. Especially for free people of color, it was one of the few places that offered the opportunity to build vibrant communities and economies. That the grandparents of a pope came from this Louisiana tapestry is more than fitting. In a state that has more than 1 million Catholics, Pope Leo’s heritage is a source of pride. We look forward to the pope’s first American tour, where we hope Louisianans can welcome him to his ancestral homeland with the joie de vivre we’re known for. On a more personal level, the discovery of the pope’s lineage has led to several

branches of his family who were divided by time, space and race, rediscovering their common ties — at least once over a meal. What could be more Louisiana than that?

Historian’s history Honora had the ability to uncover the pope’s roots so quickly because he is steeped in Louisiana history and culture. Honora was 9 years old when he asked his grandmother about her grandparents. The two of them often had familial ancestry conversations, and Honora’s curiosity about genealogy developed at the New Orleans Main Library as he researched alongside others who were many years older. A certified genealogist, one of only three Black genealogists in the country to achieve that rank, Honora isn’t just looking at the family trees of celebrities. He has helped many families around the state learn about their roots — particularly those who have questions about their Creole heritage. A New Orleans Uptown native, he graduated from St. Augustine High School and Tulane University. After researching his own family history since his childhood, Honora knows that his Louisiana heritage has roots along Bayou Lafourche and the German-Acadian coast, dating back more than two centuries. As he researched the pope’s family history, Honora discovered that the leader of the Roman Catholic Church has an immigrant background that is truly universal, with Black Creole, French and Italian heritage. Honora’s quick, deep research uncovered a colorful papal family history that engaged communities across the state. It also prompted reflection on the nature of race, migration and what history gets told — all things that have come under scrutiny in recent years. Honora’s work makes him our Louisianan of the Year because it opened a new lens not only on our history, but also on our present-day dilemmas. It reaffirms that looking for connections with others rather than differences is the better way to honor our ancestors. The pope’s story has much to teach us. We are grateful to historians like Honora who help us unlock the lessons of the past.

At the end of the year, the Editorial Board recognizes Louisianans who have made significant contributions to their fields, our country and the world in 2025. Tuesday, we announced our four runners-up for Louisianan of the year. you can read about them online in the Opinions section.

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Coach Weis talks ‘emotional’ decision to join Kiffin at LSU

Charlie Weis Jr. grew up in a football family, his famous father having been an NFL offensive coordinator and head coach at Notre Dame during a 40-year coaching career. But when the younger Weis Scott was faced with Rabalais the rapid-fire decision of whether to follow Lane ä A look at Kiffin from Ole the Sugar Miss to LSU or Bowl QB stay and coach matchup. the Rebels, he drew a blank PAGE 3C when trying to think of someone’s experience to draw upon. “I was thinking, ‘Hey, who has gone through something like this?’ ” Weis said Tuesday during the Allstate Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton New Orleans. “I mean, honestly, I don’t know anybody. When you’ve got to make decisions within one hour, it was extremely difficult.” Ultimately, Weis got to do both, something denied Kiffin by the Ole Miss administration. While there was a report Tuesday from Yahoo Sports

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Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. talks with reporters during Allstate Sugar Bowl media day on Tuesday.

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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss answers a question during Allstate Sugar Bowl media day on Tuesday at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans. Chambliss and the No. 6 Rebels take on No. 3 Georgia in a College Football Playoff game on Thursday in the Sugar Bowl.

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Trinidad Chambliss isn’t thinking about 2026 right now. He has more pressing matters at hand, like trying to win a national championship for the Ole Miss Rebels. But while the star quarterback focuses on the present, a rematch with Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff on Thursday at the Caesars Superdome, his future hangs in the balance. The outcome of his waiver re-

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quest to the NCAA for a sixth season of eligibility will be one of the biggest stories of the offseason, a transaction that directly will affect the 2026 SEC and CFP race. The immediate future of the Ole Miss football program — along with that of one of its main rivals, LSU, where former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin now resides — might hinge on the

Saints’ Olave coming up big

Some, presumably from Mississippi markets, even apologized for having to repeatedly ask about it. The genial and thoughtful Chambliss did his best to politely deﬂect questions about the topic and his future. But eventually, he opened up on the matter, saying he is conﬁdent he will be granted an extra year of football once the NCAA returns to business in early January. “I feel like my case is very strong,” Chambliss said. “I don’t see a reason why they should

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Top Pelicans stories of 2025 weren’t pretty

WR wrapping up strong season

BY LUKE JOHNSON Staff writer

The numbers say a lot about what Chris Olave has meant to the ns Saints this season. After another strong performance against the Tennessee Titans in which he caught eight passes for 119 yards and a touchdown — his third straight game with a scoring grab, and his second ä Saints with more than 115 yards reat Falcons. straight ceiving — Olave ranks among the NFL NOON SUNDAy, leaders in receptions (100), receiving FOX yards (1,163) and receiving touchdowns (nine). “He’s unbelievable, man,” quarterback Tyler Shough said. “I think his greatest strength is his steadiness. He shows up every single day.” All are career highs for the No. 11 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. But considering what Olave has been through, they do not necessarily reflect what is truly important to him. That may be better encapsulated by the number 16, as in 16 games played, which is exactly how many games his team has participated in this season. And it’s a safe bet that when the 17th game arrives Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Olave will add to that total. This is important because of his history. “It’s going to be my first time in my NFL career playing 17 (games),” Olave said. “It means a lot. One of my main goals this year was to play all 17, playing through injuries, playing through all that. I’m super grateful.” It was around this time last year that Olave was weighing his football mortality at 24 years old. He endured multiple concussions in his 2024 season, which was cut short by the final concussion in his eighth game. Those injuries were not a new phenomenon, dating back to his college days at Ohio State. Concussions are scary. Even as Olave has tried to

decision. “I can’t put too much thought into that,” Chambliss said Tuesday during a Sugar Bowl media session at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown New Orleans. “I’m just focused on the game right now, but hopefully we’ll get an answer shortly after.” Given Chambliss’ star power and potential free agent status, it was no surprise that he was the center of attention at the Sugar Bowl media event. A steady stream of reporters approached the podium during his one-hour session to inquire about the status of his waiver request.

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Saints wide receiver Chris Olave pulls in a 19-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Shough in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.

put them in the past, they have sometimes come to revisit him — as was the case earlier this season, when the Saints played in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the first time since the injury that ended his 2024 season. Olave suddenly felt anxious when he took the field, a sensation he wasn’t prepared for that day. Thankfully, his support system was there to help ease him back to neutral, and he followed with a 104-yard effort in the win. “(My father) was out there solo in the stands by himself,” Olave said after that game. “I had to go talk to him pregame and just to loosen up my mind. It helped me a lot.” There have been other injuries. More of the regular, physically nagging ones. He’s cropped up on the injury report with an ankle issue this season. He has had to navigate a back injury throughout this season, one that flared up late last week in the days before the game. Normally, Olave tries to sleep in on game day, but

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I apologize to any New Orleans Pelicans fans reading this. I’m pretty certain you don’t want to relive 2025 all over again. It’s been a rough year, and that’s putting it nicely. The Pelicans play one more game in 2025, a New Year’s Eve road tilt against the Chicago Bulls. But before we Rod ﬂip the calendar Walker to 2026, let’s look back at the topﬁve stories for the Pelicans in what was a year of change.

1. Griffin’s firing Change starts at the top. A day after the Pelicans finished one of the worst seasons in franchise history, Gayle Benson fired executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin. “This was a difficult decision, but one that I feel is necessary at this time to bring a fresh approach to our front office and build a culture that will deliver sustainable success, on and off the court,” Benson said April 14. Griffin spent six seasons running the show in New Orleans. There were some highs (like the 49-win season) and some lows (like last year’s 21-win season). Griffin’s first draft pick was Zion Williamson, an obvious No. 1 choice back in 2019. Griffin also was responsible for bringing in key pieces such as Herb Jones, Trey Murphy and Jose Alvarado.

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But the Pels never could put it all together on a consistent basis.

2. Hiring of Dumars In a search that was as fast as the time it takes Jeremiah Fears to get from one end of the court to the other, Benson hired Louisiana native and Hall of Famer Joe Dumars to replace Griffin. Dumars was named the new executive vice president of basketball operations just two days after Griffin’s dismissal. It was clear that Benson and her staff already had their guy picked out. Dumars’ name had come up in the past in reports about taking over the front office. Now it’s up to him to bring some success to New Orleans like he did in Detroit when he was an executive in the early 2000s.

3. Green’s firing Seven months after firing Griffin, the Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green. Dumars gave Green just 12 games before making a change. The Pelicans started the season 2-10 and Dumars had seen enough. He named assistant coach James Borrego the interim head coach. One of the biggest stories in 2026 will be what Dumars

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Ohio St., Miami clash in Cotton Bowl BY STEPHEN HAWKINS AP sportswriter

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Cotton Bowl has certainly gotten much more significant for Ohio State during three trips in a row to the game. This time, the second-seeded Buckeyes (12-1) are defending national champions as they get ready to play College Football Playoff first-timer Miami (11-2, CFP No. 10 seed) in a quarterfinal game there Wednesday night. The Cotton Bowl last January was a CFP semifinal game when Ohio State beat Texas for the third of four wins needed last postseason for a sixth AP national title. As for the first of those appearances in North Texas two years ago, that was the last season before the CFP expanded from four to 12 teams and when it wasn’t the Cotton Bowl’s turn as one of the playoff games. The Buckeyes arrived then coming off a regular season-ending loss to rival Michigan after a 10-0 start. Their starting quarterback (Kyle McCord) had transferred and NFL-bound All-American receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. opted out of playing in what was a 14-3 loss to Missouri. “Just more stakes than the first game I’ve ever played in here. ... Now it’s a bowl game with the playoffs on the line, so it just means more,” senior receiver Carnell Tate said Monday on the field at AT&T Stadium. “It wasn’t CFP, so I felt like the job was not accomplished. We kind of fell short of our initial goal, and then when we played here, our quarterback ended up transferring. It was a whole lot of stuff going on,” senior cornerback Davison Igbinosun said. “It was definitely a tough game. It really didn’t feel like a typical Ohio State game, and then here last year and back in the playoffs, and that was a great game.” Ohio State hasn’t played since losing 13-10 to No. 1 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game matchup of undefeated teams on Dec. 6, and still got a first-round bye. Miami, which is 24 years removed from its last national title, made its CFP debut with a 10-3 win in the first round at No. 7 seed Texas A&M on Dec. 20. The Hurricanes made the 12-team playoff field even after not making the Atlantic Coast Conference title game

FRISCO, Texas — The Cowboys waived cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday, ending a tumultuous final season a game early in a Dallas career that never lived up to the promise of a 2021 All-Pro performance that included 11 interceptions. The move came five days before Dallas’ season finale Sunday at the New York Giants, with the Cowboys (7-8-1) already guaranteed to miss the playoffs for the second year in a row. Diggs will be a free agent after clearing waivers. The season began with Diggs playing in the opener, earlier than expected coming off the recovery from his second major knee surgery in two years. Diggs’ departure was a culmination of factors, including performance and off-field issues.

Patriots WR Diggs denies allegations in assault case

Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing criminal charges in connection with an alleged assault and strangulation that the wide receiver “categorically denies,” according to the organization and multiple published reports. “The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the organization said in a statement Tuesday morning. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon.” Diggs is charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges, according to court documents. An arraignment is set for Jan. 23, two days before the AFC championship. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By JAy LAPRETE

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate runs a route during a game on Oct. 4 in Columbus, Ohio. The reigning national champion Buckeyes face Miami on Wednesday in the CFP quarterfinals. ä Miami vs. Ohio State. 6:30 P.M.

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and that league’s champ (five-loss Duke) not getting a bid. When the Hurricanes left Dallas after a 26-20 overtime loss at SMU on Nov. 1, their second loss in three games after a 5-0 start, they weren’t even sure they would make the playoff. Now they are back in Texas for their second playoff game in a row and with another five-game winning streak. “That was a low point for us in the season, and in that locker room, it was as simple as a decision has to be made,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said Monday. “It came down to the simplicity of taking all the clips of us in our first five games and putting it on a reel and just letting it play. No audio, no one’s talking, no nothing. Just shut the lights, remind ourselves of who we are. And there’s nothing more powerful than the power of choice.”

Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin with Ohio State and Miami’s Carson Beck have both been part of national championship teams. Now the two most accurate FBS passers are trying to win a title as a starting quarterback. Sayin was the Buckeyes backup last year behind Will Howard. Beck transferred to Miami after being at Georgia from 2020-24, when he was a youngster on the Bulldogs’ backto-back national championship teams in 2021 and 2022 — he did get some late snaps in that second title game, a 65-7 romp over TCU. The Cotton Bowl will be the first CFP game for Sayin, the sophomore who has thrown for 3,323 yards with 31 TDs and six interceptions. He has completed 78.4% of his passes (279 of 356). Beck made his first CFP start going 14-of-20 for 103 yards and a touchdown on a windy day in College Station. He has completed 74.5% of his passes (277 of 372) for 3,175 yards, 26 TDs

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and 10 interceptions.

Back-to-back chances Miami’s last shot at back-to-back national championships ended in a double-overtime loss to Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 3, 2003, before most of the current players were born and the only other time these teams have met in a bowl game. Ohio State, which won the ﬁrst CFP national championship at AT&T Stadium at the end of the 2014 season, is now trying to win consecutive national titles for the first time. The Buckeyes are in their seventh CFP overall, and are the only team to appear in ﬁve of the last seven — all of those since Ryan Day became their head coach. The only other time the Hurricanes played in the Cotton Bowl was at the end of the 1990 season, their last as an independent before moving to the Big East. They beat Texas 46-3 in Cotton Bowl Stadium.

Michigan prepares for Longhorns amid turmoil ä Michigan vs. Texas. 2 P.M.

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Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Michigan Wolverines’ present and future were in the same hotel room Sunday morning. Bringing those two together will be the big challenge in the coming months. The shadow around the program has centered on the ﬁring of head coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The team had to push on and prepare for the Citrus Bowl matchup Wednesday against No. 14 Texas amid all the changes. “We talk about always being a player-led team, and, obviously, it sucks to have our leader go out,” running back Jordan Marshall said, “but I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and we will get stronger from that moment.” No. 18 Michigan hired former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham and introduced him Sunday. He met with his new team brieﬂy at their Orlando hotel Saturday. With all the noise, the Wolverines are trying to focus on the game. “I have one job right now, and that is what (athletic director) Warde (Manuel) told me to do, is to love and care for the kids,” Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi said last week before Whittingham’s hire. “Right now, it’s not about winning a game, it’s not about auditioning, it’s about focusing on these kids

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Wolverines are slated to travel to Austin in 2027.

Coaching change

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning looks for a receiver during a game against Texas A&M on Nov. 28 in Austin, Texas.

it going. I feel like I have a lot more football left to play, and excited to QB battle still be part of this team.” Michigan freshman Bryce UnThe highlight of the Citrus Bowl will be the battle of the quarter- derwood threw for 2,229 yards, nine touchdowns and six intercepbacks. Arch Manning led Texas to a 9-3 tions, adding 323 yards rushing and record in his first year as a starter, five rushing touchdowns. finishing with 2,942 yards passing, 24 touchdowns and seven intercep- Battle of blue bloods tions. He announced he will return Michigan and Texas are two of to Texas next season, foregoing the the most-decorated programs in college football. But they have met NFL draft. “I felt like I developed a lot this only twice before. year, especially towards the back Texas won both matchups, the half,” Manning said. “I want to keep last 31-12 at Michigan in 2024. The

and their families.”

Texas is undergoing its own coaching change. The Longhorns ﬁred defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski, among other coaches, and hired former Florida and South Carolina coach Will Muschamp to replace him. The Longhorns ﬁnished eighth in the SEC in total defense, giving up 335.7 yards per game. Linebackers coach Johnny Nansen will serve as the defensive coordinator for the Citrus Bowl.

Opt-outs As has become the norm in college football bowl games, both teams will have several key optouts from the game. Michigan will be without leading pass rushers Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barham, who are opting out to prepare for the NFL draft. Texas will be without leading rusher Quintrevion Wisner and second-leading receiver Deandre Moore Jr., who will both enter the transfer portal. Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and defensive back Michael Taaffe will also opt out to prepare for the NFL draft.

LIV Golf still waiting on world-ranking decision

LIV Golf will end the year with no decision whether the Ofﬁcial World Golf Ranking will approve the 54-man league to receive ranking points like golf’s other tours around the world. The OWGR also said tournaments that are played over 54 holes or even 36 holes will have a reduction in points compared with standard 72-hole events. OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman had said two weeks ago one hurdle was the vast majority of LIV players were invited to join instead of earning their way, as is the case with the other 24 tours that are part of the OWGR system. An update sent Wednesday said only that the board continues to evaluate the application the Saudifunded league submitted in June.

Tulane baseball team picked fourth in league

The Tulane baseball team on Tuesday was picked fourth in the American Conference baseball coaches’ preseason poll. The Green Wave, which lost in the league tournament championship game last year after winning it the previous two seasons, received one first-place vote and 57 points overall. East Carolina (75 points) was tabbed first, getting four firstplace votes, followed by Texas-San Antonio (70) and Charlotte (62). The Prates and Roadrunners each got four first-place votes, with the 49ers getting one. Tulane outfielder Jason Wachs and designated hitter Matthias Haas made the preseason all-conference team. Wachs hit a teambest .335 in 2025, while Haas batted .303 with 21 doubles.

Marlins acquire outfielder Ruiz from Dodgers trade

LOS ANGELES — The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night in a trade for minor league right-hander Adriano Marrero. The speedy Ruiz led the American League with 67 stolen bases for the Athletics in 2023. He is a career .241 hitter during four major league seasons with four teams, but excels as a baserunner and a defender. The Dodgers acquired Ruiz from the A’s last April, and he was a little-used reserve when he was in the majors for the back-to-back World Series champions. Ruiz batted .190 in 19 games for Los Angeles, largely playing as a defensive replacement or a pinch runner. The Marlins designated inﬁelder Eric Wagaman for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster.

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Sugar Bowl QBs seized their moments BY LES EAST

Contributing writer It was less than 13 months ago that Gunner Stockton was an understudy as a Georgia quarterback. At the same time, Trinidad Chambliss was leading Ferris State to the Division II national championship. No one could have foreseen then that Stockton would be leading the Bulldogs and Chambliss would be leading Ole Miss into a CFP quarterﬁnal in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Thursday night in the Caesars Superdome. “I don’t think anyone had that on their bingo card,” Chambliss said with a smile at Sugar Bowl nedia day on Tuesday. Both quarterbacks seized their opportunities, evolved throughout this season and are primary reasons why the No. 3-seeded Bulldogs and No. 6-seeded Rebels are competing for a CFP championship. Georgia was grooming Stockton, then a redshirt sophomore, to eventually succeed Carson Beck as the starting quarterback, but Beck suffered an injury to his throwing arm on the final play of the ﬁrst half of the 2024 SEC championship game with the Bulldogs trailing Texas 6-3. “We realized at halftime that Gunner was going to be our guy,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. “And as much as you say: ‘Well, he’s new, he hasn’t done it, woe is me’, you say there’s a reward in this, and the reward is the experience you get moving forward.” Stockton experienced quite a bit in a short period of time. He guided the Bulldogs to a touch-

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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton talks with reporters during the Allstate Sugar Bowl media day at the Sheraton Hotel of New Orleans on Tuesday. down on the first possession of the third quarter, and they ultimately prevailed against Texas 22-19 in overtime. Beck was unavailable for the CFP and Stockton made his first start against Notre Dame in last year’s Sugar Bowl quarterfinal, but Stockton’s first start didn’t go according to plan. The game was postponed from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2 after the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street early on New Year’s morning. “(There was) just a bunch of uncertainty,” Stockton said, “and we really didn’t know what was going on, so it was crazy last year.”

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Continued from page 1C deny it, quite frankly. I mean, I have a lot to back up what I’m stating, what I’m putting in front of them, so it’s just up to the NCAA.” Chambliss’ case is complicated. That’s why he recently hired prominent attorney Tom Mars to handle it. Mars has extensive experience in NCAA eligibility cases and is an expert at navigating the thicket of mindnumbing NCAA bylaws and byzantine legalese. Ole Miss ﬁled a waiver petition for Chambliss to receive a sixth year of eligibility Nov. 16. He is seeking a medical redshirt for the 2022 season when he was at Ferris State, an NCAA Division II program in Michigan, where he started his collegiate playing career after taking a traditional redshirt season in 2021. Chambliss said he was unable to play games in 2022 because of a respiratory condition that ultimately led to surgery to remove his tonsils. ESPN reported last week that there were indications the NCAA needed more information before making a decision. Chambliss’ representatives reportedly submitted 91 pages of medical records to the NCAA to substantiate his case.

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Continued from page 1C that Kiffin was considering attending the Sugar Bowl with his new local bestie, Gov. Jeff Landry, Weis on Thursday is coaching Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl, site of its College Football Playoff quarterfinal showdown against Georgia. When the Rebels’ run ends, Weis will do a Clark Kent phone booth wardrobe change and join Kiffin full-time at LSU. “It’s been really emotional and really difficult. But it felt really good after we beat Tulane,” Weis said, referring to Ole Miss’ 41-10 victory Dec. 20 in Oxford. “It kind of felt like a little bit of a release, like, ‘OK, I’m glad I’m here, getting to coach the team, getting to be here for the players.’ “This is everything I dreamed of when I got into the coaching profession.” Weis’ days are spent game-planning and practicing. Nights are spent recruiting for LSU. The controversial college football calendar delivers a doubleheader of enormous proportions with the CFP quarterfinals followed by Friday’s start of the twoweek transfer portal. Those 14 days largely will define the kind of team LSU will have in 2026. Weis is one of six Ole Miss staff members who chose to follow Kiffin to LSU but are still coaching the Rebels through the playoffs. The others are running backs coach Kevin Smith, tight ends coach Joe Cox, receivers coaches George McDonald and Sawyer Jordan, and assistant

Stockton passed for 234 yards and a touchdown, but No. 2-seeded Georgia lost to the No. 7-seeded Fighting Irish 23-10. “He capitalized on that experience,” Smart said. “He got a ton of bowl practice. He got to develop earlier. He played against one of the top defenses in the country in this game, and he’s gotten better. “He’s the leader of our team. He’s the guy, the catalyst that makes us go with his legs and his arm, and the players play hard for him.” Stockton ﬁnished seventh in voting for the Heisman Trophy, one spot ahead of Chambliss. Stock-

ton has completed 70.7% of his passes for 2,691 yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has rushed for 442 yards and eight touchdowns. “I didn’t have that much confidence (last season),” Stockton said. “It’s crazy how much I’ve grown in a year. I feel more comfortable and more confident.” Chambliss showed his confidence by entering the transfer portal after experiencing a third national championship in four seasons at Delta State, though his first as a starter. Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said he noticed “a quiet confidence” in

Mars reportedly sent Ole Miss a seven-page letter, which has since been forwarded by the school to the NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement, which will decide Chambliss’ fate. At stake for Chambliss, according to Mars’ letter, are millions of dollars as one of the top returning quarterbacks in college football next season. “I feel like I deserve another year,” Chambliss said. “I’ve only played three seasons of college football, and I feel like I deserve to play four.” Chambliss finished eighth in the Heisman Trophy voting this season after leading Ole Miss to one of the most successful seasons in school history. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound senior completed 66.6% of his passes and threw for 19 touchdowns while rushing for 506 yards and eight touchdowns. He passed for a touchdown and ran for two more in a 41-10 victory over Tulane in the CFP ﬁrst round. Before that game, he told reporters in Mississippi that he hasn’t decided where he will attend college if his waiver request is successful. “I’d have to consider what the best situation is for me,” he said. “What I feel most comfortable with. Who I trust the most.” Ole Miss is expected to ﬁght hard to keep him. But LSU, which will have a wide-open quarterback situation in the wake of Garrett Nussmeier’s

departure, also will be interested. In addition to Kiffin, the Tigers will have Chambliss’ current offensive coordinator, Charlie Weis Jr., on staff next season. Chambliss said he has not communicated with Kiffin since he left Ole Miss for LSU last month. He said his parents and representatives also were not talking to the Tigers new head coach. “I don’t think that’s even allowed right now,” he said. “I liked coach Kiffin a lot. I didn’t have a problem with him. He brought me in here, took a chance on me, recruited me in the portal. So yeah, I mean, I hope that me and coach Kiffin’s relationship grows from here on out.” Meantime, Chambliss’ future will continue to dominate discussions at water coolers and online message boards throughout the region. Chambliss laughed incredulously when asked whether he was aware of the interest his situation has created among fans and media. He said he regularly receives texts and direct messages on social media about the situation. As much as he tries to tune it out, he said the outreach is impossible to ignore. “For sure,” he said. “People text me, DM me. So yeah, I definitely get texts about that.” He was asked whether a lot of those texts are coming from LSU fans. “A lot of fans have texted me,” he said with a smile.

“It’s been really emotional and really difﬁcult. But it felt really good after we beat Tulane. It kind of felt like a little bit of a release, like, ‘OK, I’m glad I’m here, getting to coach the team, getting to be here for the players.’ ”

nearly 500 yards total offense. Weis explained that he’s called most of the plays under Kiffin since 2019 at FAU, though Kiffin is always highly involved in the process. “A lot of it is maybe before the series,” Weis said. “He’s just got such an unbelievable feel for the game, too. He’s got moments where he sees something, recognizes it and says, ‘Hey, Charlie, get to this.’ It’s certainly a collaborative effort, for sure.” Weis emphasized more than once that the decision to follow Kiffin to LSU instead of staking it out on his own was a difficult one. “But at the end of the day, you know, I think I owe a lot to coach Kiffin and the things he’s given to me in my career,” Weis said. “He’s brought me along and given me opportunities to come here to Ole Miss and Alabama. And we just have a really good relationship. We have a system that kind of works. I was excited to continue to do that.” Yes, it kind of works, all right. Like Pontchartrain is kind of a lake. The Rebels rank second nationally averaging 498 yards per game and 10th with 37.5 points per game. In the end, the opportunity to run the offense at LSU was the clincher for Weis. “It’s been incredible just to see the resources available at LSU and the things that they have to help us build the best coaching staff and the best roster that we possibly can put together to go bring a championship,” Weis said. “I played in Tiger Stadium a bunch of times and not won many games there. So it’s exciting to be able to go to a place like that.”

CHARLIE WEIS JR., Ole Miss offensive coordinator quarterbacks coach Dane Stevens. “At the end of the day, you find a way to do your job,” Smith said. “My priority is LSU, but my job is to finish this run with these players, and I’m going to do what I said I was going to do. “It may be a little unorthodox, but you just find a way to get it done. Coach Kiffin has been really good about it. Pete (Golding, the new Ole Miss head coach) has been really good about it. We’re here and we’re focused on winning this next game.” A total of 19 coaches, staff members and support personnel — including Kiffin and now former LSU interim coach Frank Wilson — have swapped sides of the border between the Tigers and Rebels. Players are certain to be trading allegiances as well once the green flag drops on the portal window. Both Weis and Smith started coaching with Kiffin at Florida Atlantic — Smith in 2017, Weis in 2018 — before following him to Ole Miss. There was plenty of speculation as to how Weis would perform as a play-caller against Tulane while working without the Kiffin net, but the Rebels piled up

Chambliss when he arrived. “He didn’t say a lot,” Golding said. “He just kept his head down and worked extremely hard, was preparing for his opportunity.” Chambliss said he didn’t know what that opportunity would be because the Rebels had been grooming Austin Simmons to be their starter for two years. “I knew Austin was their guy at the beginning of (preseason camp),” Chambliss said. “I had to compete for that job. I was going to put my best foot forward and stay locked in all the meetings and the most attentive in the meetings and see where the chips fall.” Golding, who was promoted from defensive coordinator after head coach Lane Kiffin left for LSU last month, noticed that Chambliss’ “competitive character” was “out of this world” when the newcomer led the second-team offense against the ﬁrst-team defense in scrimmages. Simmons injured an ankle at the end of a win at Kentucky in the second game of the season, and Chambliss started the next week against Arkansas. He has completed 66.7% of his passes for 3,298 yards, 19 touchdowns and three interceptions. He has rushed for 506 yards and eight touchdowns. “I think it speaks volumes of his conﬁdence,” Golding said, “to know, ‘Hey, I’m going to come in here, I’m going to learn it, and whenever I get my opportunity, however that comes, I’m going to be ready for it and not lose it.’ And that’s what he did.” “Sometimes I’ve got to pinch myself,” Chambliss said, “and realize, ‘Dude, you’re at Ole Miss, you’re playing in the SEC,’ and now I’m at the Sugar Bowl.”

Louisiana Tech rallies for a win in Independence Bowl Associated Press Trey Kukuk followed his fourth-quarter touchdown pass with a big run to set up Andrew Burnette’s go-ahead plunge in a 17-point fourth quarter, and Louisiana Tech rallied to beat Coastal Carolina 23-14 on Tuesday to win the Independence Bowl in Shreveport. Louisiana Tech (8-5) trailed 14-6 heading to the fourth quarter before Kukuk and Marlion Jackson teamed up for a 52-yard score on a firstdown pass. The two-point pass failed and Louisiana Tech trailed 14-12 with 11:45 remaining. Louisiana Tech forced a punt that Dedrick Latulas returned 25 yards to the Chanticleers’ 49-yard line before an unnecessary roughness penalty was tacked on. Kukuk raced 29 yards to the 5 on first down, and Burnette ran it in from a yard out two plays later. Kukuk passed to Burnette for two points for a 20-14 lead with 8:09 remaining. Tad Hudson threw a 20yard touchdown pass to Dominic Knicely in the first quarter and a 16-yarder to Robby Washington in the second to put the Chanticleers up 14-3 at halftime. Coastal Carolina outgained Louisiana Tech 248-104 in a first half that saw the two teams flagged for 17 penalties — 10 by the Chanticleers. It was the most penalties in any first half of an FBS game this season. Louisiana Tech improves to 9-5-1 in 15 bowl games. Coastal Carolina fell to 2-4 in six appearances, all since 2020.

Music City Bowl ILLINOIS 30, TENNESSEE 28: In Nashville, Tennessee, David Olano kicked a 29-yard ﬁeld goal as time expired as Illinois beat Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. Illinois (9-4) posted the first back-to-back nine-win seasons in program history along with winning the ﬁrst game between these programs. Olano’s winning kick was his third field goal of the game. Luke Altmyer threw for 196 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score. Leon Lowery recov-

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Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie celebrates with his players following their win over Coastal Carolina in the Independence Bowl on Tuesday in Shreveport.

ered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, and Illinois had four sacks. Tennessee (8-5) finishes the season having lost two straight and held to a seasonlow 278 yards of total offense. The Vols also missed out on a fourth straight season with at least nine wins. The Fighting Illini helped the Big Ten stay undefeated this bowl season, improving to 6-0. The Southeastern Conference dropped to 2-5 with the loss. Tennessee trailed by as many as 10 points twice but took a 28-27 lead when Joakim Dodson returned a kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown with 4:58 left. It was the freshman’s ﬁrst kickoff return of his career. Illinois never gave the ball back. DeSean Bishop also ran for 93 yards and two TDs, and Joey Aguilar ran for a TD for Tennessee. Illinois smothered a Tennessee offense that ranked inside the top 10 nationally for yards per game, averaging 40.8 points. The Vols had scored at least 40 in seven games during the regular season. Illinois ﬁnished with 417 yards of total offense. The Fighting Illini went up 17-7 after Joe Barna sacked Aguilar and stripped the Tennessee quarterback of the ball, which bounced into the end zone where Lowery covered it up for the TD with 11:48 left in the third quarter. Altmyer made it 24-14 with a 2-yard keeper late in the third quarter.

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Tulane starts league play at East Carolina Green Wave’s Hunter is 0-6 at Williams Arena

BY GUERRY SMITH

American Conference standings

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The Tulane men’s basketball team can take its ﬁrst step toward contending in the wide-open American Conference by doing something it never has accomplished in six years under coach Ron Hunter — beating East Carolina on the road. The Green Wave (9-4) opens league play against the Pirates (58) at 11 a.m. Wednesday (ESPNU), hoping to improve on Hunter’s mystifying 0-6 record at Williams Arena. He has won at every other venue of longtime current American members but only came close at East Carolina once, falling in overtime in 2021-22. The other defeats were by an average of 13.4 points per game. “This hasn’t been our favorite place to play,” Hunter said. “We’re looking forward to trying to change that this time. It’s weird, but like I told the guys, everybody is zero and zero at this time. We’ve got two of our ﬁrst three on the road, and let’s see if we can go steal some road wins.”

Anything is possible in a league that has fallen fast. Ravaged by the transfer portal, the American is 7-37 against top-100 opponents in the NET rating that the NCAA Tournament selection committee uses as a tool for seeding and determining its field. It is 2-19 against the top 50, with South Florida’s win against No. 19 Utah State and Memphis’ victory against No. 41 Baylor the only ones against tournament-caliber teams. Memphis (5-7), a perennial league kingpin, is outside of the top 100 in the NET (104) after struggling against a tough nonconference schedule. Tulsa (12-1), which was picked eighth in the coaches’ preseason poll, is the lone team anywhere close to at-large bid range at No. 45, but the Golden Hurricane has feasted on opponents ranked below 100. Finishing near the top of the standings will be vital in what likely will be a one-bid league. The

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STAFF PHOTO By DAVID GRUNFELD three in three days. Tulane, which was tabbed third in the preseason poll after finishing fourth last season, must start shooting better to live up to those expectations. The Wave went 3 of 24 and 2 of 17 from 3-point range American altered its tournament in low-scoring victories against format to reward regular-season Louisiana Tech and Portland State performance, giving byes all the before Christmas. “We’re a much better shooting way to the semifinals for the top two seeds; byes to the quarterfi- team than that,” preseason Amerinals for the No. 3 and 4 seeds; and can player of the year Rowan dropping the bottom three teams Brumbaugh said. “Everything will all together from the field. Teams fall into place and we’ll start makthat place seventh through 10th ing shots, but I do think we need will face the Herculean task of to get a lot better shots, and that winning five games in five days in just comes with me getting deeper Birmingham, Alabama, to take the in the paint and creating for other tournament title. The No. 5 and 6 people.” Despite the decent record, the seeds would have to win four in four days, and the 3 and 4 seeds NET does not like Tulane’s chanc-

Tulane coach Ron Hunter gets excited during a game against Samford on Nov. 3 at Devlin Fieldhouse.

es. The Wave, which lost by at least 17 points to the three top-100 teams it faced, is ranked 219th — ahead of only No. 237 Rice, No. 299 East Carolina and No. 303 TexasSan Antonio. None of those numbers matter to Hunter. The undersized Wave, which lost starting center Greg Glenn to a drowning death in late July, searched for its identity in the nonconference portion of the season and needs only to look back to last year for a reset. Tulane entered conference play 5-6 but won four of its ﬁrst ﬁve games on the way to a 12-6 league record. “You have to be playing your best basketball at the right time,” Hunter said. “That’s the key. We had an up-and-down nonconference, but we just need to play with a little consistency and make a few shots because our defense is playing well. When the guys came back (from Christmas break), they looked refreshed.” Wednesday’s opener will be a good litmus test. “Generally when you look up, the teams that win the most on the road are the top two seeds,” Hunter said. “That’s what we want to do.”

Nuggets star Jokic out with knee injury BY TIM REYNOLDS AP basketball writer

STAFF PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK

LSU guards Rashad King, left, and Jalen Reece defend against Southern Miss guard Chiante’ Tramble on Monday night at the PMAC. LSU, which won 90-62, opens SEC play on Saturday at Texas A&M.

Work pays off for LSU defense in win vs. USM BY TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writer

LSU basketball players were itching to return to the practice court after a few days off for Christmas break. Coach Matt McMahon said his players’ excitement to get back to work stemmed from a desire to sharpen a defense that gave up a season-high 90 points against Prairie View on Dec. 22. “I thought our guys came back from Christmas break really hungry,” the fourth-year coach said. “I think there was some disappointment, some things that happened on the defensive side of the ball in our last game before the break.” The heightened focus in that area before LSU’s ﬁnal nonconference game produced the desired results as the team took down Southern Miss 90-62 on Monday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Dedan Thomas said the coaching staff made defense a priority in practice. “The coaches were really on us,” said Thomas, who had 22 points and 12 assists against Southern Miss. “Credit to (Prairie View), they made some really big shots. I mean, they really pushed us. So this whole week after the Christmas break, we just knew that we had to prove that we’re actually a

SEC standings

Vanderbilt Georgia LSU Alabama Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma Texas A&M Tennessee Auburn Florida Kentucky Texas South Carolina Mississippi State Ole Miss

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really good defensive team. “I feel like we played a lot better at the 3-point line, especially.” The defensive connectivity was evident on the perimeter and around the basket, as LSU allowed 30.6% shooting overall, 3 of 14 from the 3-point line and registered a season-high 11 blocks. The biggest defensive star was center Mike Nwoko, who had a career-high five blocks to go along with 22 points and six rebounds. “Probably my favorite stat from the game,” McMahon said of Nwoko’s five blocks. “We’ve really challenged him to provide that rim presence for us. (He) was really aggressive, coming over and fixing some things that went wrong for us on the defensive end. So I

thought he was fantastic on both ends of the court, and that’s what we’re going to need as we go into SEC play.” Nwoko, a Mississippi State transfer, was asked about his ﬁve blocks in 26 minutes. “I was just jumping, to be honest,” he said. “I kind of just went up and blocked the ball. There really wasn’t much to it, and shout out to my guys, they really put me in a position to go up and block those shots. They weren’t fouling, so I was able to go up there and get the ball and block it.” Max Mackinnon also raised his defensive level, as the 6-foot-6 guard was active as a team defender. His best moment was a passinglane steal that he took to the other end for a layup. “It was a great rotation that he made,” McMahon said. “That was a big play. “They beat us baseline. I think a week ago that would have been a layup against our team, but Mike Nwoko came over and did a great job off the baseline and sealing it off, and Max made the perfect rotation that got us that breakaway layup.” LSU isn’t satisﬁed with just one good defensive performance. The Tigers want to carry it over to 2026 when Southeastern Conference play begins.

MIAMI — Nikola Jokic is only going to miss a few weeks, which is surely cause for the Denver Nuggets to take a giant sigh of relief. The Nuggets’ superstar center was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee, the team said Tuesday, adding that the threetime MVP will be re-evaluated in four weeks. It’s an obvious blow to the already short-handed Nuggets — but is not a season-ending issue nor one that would require surgical repair. If Jokic misses a month, that means he would be sidelined for about 16 games but could be playing again before February’s NBA All-Star Game. The 6-foot-11 Jokic — considered by many to be the best player in the world right now — got hurt with about three seconds left in the ﬁrst half of Denver’s 147-123 loss in Miami on Monday night. Jokic entered Tuesday ranked ﬁfth in the NBA in scoring this season at 29.6 points per game, plus leads the league with averages of 12.2 rebounds and 11 assists per contest. The only other player in NBA history to average at least 12 rebounds and 11 assists over a full season was Oscar Robertson for the Cincinnati Royals in 1961-62. “Obviously, it’s part of the game,” Nuggets guard Jamal Murray said Monday night after the game — speaking before the

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Continued from page 1C decides to do with the position. Will he stick with Borrego or bring in his own guy? Green, who was just starting his ﬁfth season, ﬁnished with a 150-190 record. He went 23-77 in his last 100 games. He wasn’t dealt the best hand as injuries plagued his teams year after year. But in the end, it wasn’t just that the Pelicans were losing, but more about how they were losing.

4. Bringing Zion back One of the first big decisions Dumars made came in his first month on the job. That’s when he made it clear that his plan was to continue building around Zion Williamson. The first six seasons of Williamson’s career in New Orleans had been plagued by injuries. In fact, he played in just 214 of a possible 472 games since coming to New Orleans. Many people were ready to move on from Williamson, but Dumars wasn’t one of them. “Expectations. Accountability. That’s our plan going forward with Zion,” Dumars said about Williamson back in May.

team got the word on the severity of Jokic’s injury. “But we never want to see it happen. ... Next man up. We’ve got to focus on what’s in here.” Denver has ﬁve games left on a seven-game road trip, one that resumes Wednesday when the Nuggets visit the Toronto Raptors. Jokic was alone under the basket and appeared to step forward to help Denver’s Spencer Jones defend a drive by Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. as time was about to expire in the second quarter. While backtracking, Jones stepped on Jokic’s left foot and it seemed the center’s knee buckled a bit. Jokic collapsed to the court, grabbing at the knee. He was helped to his feet, then made his way to the locker room under his own power but with a pronounced limp. Denver has been playing without three would-be starters in Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cam Johnson. Even after dropping four of their last six games the Nuggets are still currently No. 3 in the Western Conference at 22-10, with Jokic having played in all 32 of those games. That’s about to change, obviously. Denver is 13-23 over the last ﬁve seasons when Jokic isn’t in the lineup, and any slippage in the coming weeks would be damaging to the Nuggets’ playoff positioning. The Nuggets entered Tuesday only three games ahead of Phoenix, which is currently seventh in the conference.

Williamson entered this season in the best shape of his career, but he’s played in just 18 out of 34 games this season. The rest of this season will tell us a lot about Williamson and his future in New Orleans.

5. Draft night The Pelicans selected Fears, a guard from Oklahoma, with the No. 7 pick. They were scheduled to pick again at No. 23, but Dumars and his assistant Troy Weaver saw someone they coveted and moved up to get him, giving up a lot in the process. The Pels traded up with the Atlanta Hawks to draft Derik Queen, a versatile forward from Maryland. In exchange, the Pelicans gave up their ﬁrst round pick for 2026. It’s a move that has been heavily scrutinized and rightfully so. Fortunately for the Pelicans, Queen has been better than most thought. It took him just 25 games to record his ﬁrst triple-double. The Pelicans also drafted Micah Peavy, whose strength is his ability on the defensive end, in the second round. It’s a draft class that could help make sure the Pelicans’ future isn’t quite as gloomy as 2025 was to them. Email Rod Walker at rwalker@ theadvocate.com.

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Strong local flavor among HOF finalists List includes Brees, Evans, Manning, Wayne

BY JEFF DUNCAN Staff writer

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 could have a strong New Orleans flavor. Four of the 15 modern-era finalists announced by Hall of Fame officials Tuesday have local ties, including former New Orleans Saints standouts Drew Brees and Jahri Evans, and New Orleans natives Eli Manning and Reggie Wayne. Joining the quartet in the finalist group are: n Seven players — Willie Anderson, Torry Holt, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, Terrell Suggs, Darren Woodson and Marshal Yanda — who advanced to the finalist stage a year ago. n Three candidates in their first year of eligibility in Larry Fitzgerald, Frank Gore and Jason Witten. n Kevin Williams, a defensive tackle who played his final season in New Orleans in 2015, is a finalist for the first time in his sixth year of eligibility. The 15 finalists will be considered for induction by a 50-member selection committee at its annual meeting prior to Super Bowl LX. Finalists must receive at least 80% support from the selection committee to join the Class of 2026. The Class of 2026 will be an-

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 modern-era ﬁnalists Offense (10) QB (2): Drew Brees, Eli Manning RB (1): Frank Gore WR (3): Larry Fitzgerald, Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne TE (1): Jason Witten OL (3): Willie Anderson, Jahri Evans, Marshal Yanda Defense (4) DB (1): Darren Woodson LB (2): Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs (also DE) DL (1): Kevin Williams Special teams (1) K (1): Adam Vinatieri

nounced at the NFL Honors show Feb. 5 in San Francisco. Five other finalists — Ken Anderson, Roger Craig and L.C. Greenwood (seniors); Bill Belichick (coach); and Robert Kraft (contributor) — also are candidates for the Class of 2026. Voting on these five is conducted separately as its own group distinct from the modern-era players. A minimum of one person and a maximum of three from these combined categories may be elected under the Hall’s current bylaws. Brees is trying to become the first Saints player to be elected on the first ballot of his Hall of Fame candidacy. He would join Rickey Jackson (Class of 2010), Willie Roaf (2012), Morten Andersen (2017) and Sam Mills (2022) on the list of Hall of Famers who played the majority of their careers in New Orleans. Brees led the Saints to their only

Super Bowl title in 2009 and is the only player in club history to win the league’s Offensive Player of the Year Award, which he did in 2008 and 2011. He was a 13-time Pro Bowler and retired as the NFL career leader in completion percentage at 67.7%. His 80,358 career yards passing rank second to Tom Brady. For 11 seasons, Evans anchored one of the most prolific offenses in NFL history and became one of the most decorated offensive linemen ever for the Saints. He was named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 2010s and earned first-team All-Pro honors four times. He was inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor last season. Evans has been a finalist the last three years. Manning passed for more than 57,000 yards and 366 touchdowns during his 16-year career with the Giants. A first-round draft pick in 2004 out of Ole Miss by the thenSan Diego Chargers, Manning was quickly traded to the Giants, where he led the club to six playoff appearances, three NFC East titles and two Super Bowl wins. Manning, a former Isidore Newman standout, was a finalist last year, his first year of eligibility. He is trying to join older brother Peyton to become the first set of brothers to be inducted into the

STAFF FILE PHOTO By MICHAEL DeMOCKER

Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Saints quarterback Drew Brees talk after the Saints beat the Giants 33-18 on Sept. 30, 2018, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Both players are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Hall of Fame. Peyton Manning was inducted in 2021. Wayne, who starred at John Ehret High School, is a ﬁnalist for the seventh consecutive year. He had 14,345 yards on 1,070 receptions with 82 touchdowns for the Colts from 2001-14. He ranks 10th alltime in both receiving yards and receptions, and was a six-time Pro Bowler. He earned ﬁrst-team AP All-Pro honors in 2010. He didn’t miss a game between 2002-12, and his streak of 189 consecutive

games played is the third-longest by a wide receiver in NFL history. The Class of 2026 can consist of three to five modern-era players under the Hall of Fame’s bylaws. In addition to 15 modern-era finalists, the selection committee will discuss three senior finalists, a coach finalist and a contributor finalist as potential members of the Class of 2026. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be enshrined in August.

Walker’s big night lifts Karr DL Anderson is named Class 5A’s John Curtis over St. Aug outstanding defender Sophomore has 16 points as Patriots win tournament

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE

Staff writer

John Curtis sophomore Jonnie Walker spent all last season sidelined by a knee injury and watched as his teammates came within a buzzer-beating semifinal loss from reaching the state final. Now healthy and on the floor, the 6-foot-4 Walker showed the kind of impact he could have against one of the best teams in the state. Walker had 16 points with nine rebounds and three blocked shots as the undefeated Patriots defeated reigning state champion St. Augustine 53-47 on Tuesday in the championship of a 15-team tournament hosted by Archbishop Hannan in Covington. One key sequence came with Walker’s block of a shot at one end of the floor, which was quickly followed by a basket by Marlin Johnson for a 47-44 lead with just over a minute remaining. Walker later made four free

throws that capped his team’s 12-of-14 showing from the foul line. “We knew it was going to be a tough game,” Walker said. “We tried to stick to our principles that we work on at practice. We kind of knew the sets that they were going to run, and we tried to execute on the sets.” Curtis (14-0) won despite having multiple players in foul trouble. Two players fouled out midway through the fourth quarter, and returning all-state guard Autrail Manning played the entire quarter with four fouls as he finished with 13 points and made one 3-pointer. Curtis never trailed after halftime, after the lead changed twice in the closing seconds before the break. St. Augustine freshman Adonis Miles scored off a quick outlet pass after a rebound on the other end, and Curtis junior Zaveon Shepherd responded with a short jumper just before the buzzer to make it 24-23. Curtis led by nine points in the first quarter and St. Augustine (14-2) drew within one point three times before the basket by Miles put St. Augustine ahead for the first time. St. Augustine was 10 of 18 from the free-throw line before halftime.

Aaron Miles (16 points) made two free throws to make it 22-21 before Adonis Miles caused the lead to change for the first time. The Purple Knights finished 20 of 33 from the line. The teams were awarded championship and runner-up trophies after the game. St. Augustine coach Wade Mason motioned toward a section of cheering Curtis supporters and said, “As you can see, man, this was their state championship.” “They’re trying to get what we have,” Mason continued. “And much respect to them, but at the end of the day, we missed 13 free throws. Like, come on, man.” St. Augustine and Curtis are assured of playing at least twice this season. The next scheduled meeting will come Feb. 3 when the teams meet at Curtis in District 9-5A play. St. Augustine overcame a 16-point deficit and won 47-44 when the teams met last season in the St. Aug gym. The teams came close to meeting in the state final last season, but a buzzer-beating semifinal loss kept Curtis from advancing to face St. Augustine, which defeated St. Thomas More in the final. Contact Christopher Dabe at cdabe@theadvocate.com

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BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

ers selected to the 5A all-state team were Brother Martin wide receiver Easton Royal, Destrehan running back Malachi Dabney and John Curtis linebacker Jeffrey Curtis. St. Augustine, which reached the LHSAA Division I select state ﬁnal and lost to Karr, had several players nominated but none selected to the team. The 6-foot-4, 330-pound Anderson fronted the Karr defense with 53 tackles, 10 sacks, 22 hurries, two fumble recoveries and an interception return for a touchdown. Other 5A headliners included Evangel Christian quarterback Peyton Houston as the outstanding offensive player and Ouachita Parish’s Benjy Lewis as the coach of the year after winning the Division I nonselect state title.

State champion Edna Karr had six players selected to the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A all-state team with LSU signee Richard Anderson among the headliners. Anderson, a two-time all-state selection, was chosen as the outstanding defensive player in 5A on a team that included fellow allstaters Aiden Hall and Hayward Howard — both at defensive back — along with running back Tre Garrison, quarterback John Johnson — a selection at offensive athlete — and offensive lineman Leon Noil. Contact Christopher Dabe at Other New Orleans-area play- cdabe@theadvocate.com

LSWA CLASS 5A ALL-STATE TEAM Offense Pos. Player WR Chantz Babineaux WR Easton Royal TE Ahmad Hudson OL Brooks Brown OL Ty George OL O’Ryan Mosley OL Leon Noil OL Blaise Thomassie QB Peyton Houston RB Malachi Dabney RB M.J. Dade RB Tre Garrison ATH John Johnson PK Asher Murray

School Carencro Brother Martin Ruston Ruston West Monroe Terrebonne Edna Karr Catholic-BR Evangel Christian Destrehan Ouachita Edna Karr Edna Karr Byrd

Ht. 5-11 5-11 6-8 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-5 5-10 5-9 5-5 5-11 5-11 5-10

Wt. 200 190 242 216 330 305 270 290 200 185 161 190 190 176

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Wt. 330 320 275 224 200 215 215 240 207 196 200 185 185 155 175

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Continued from page 1C he arrived much earlier than usual to Nissan Stadium last Sunday — nearly ﬁve hours before kickoff — to get treatment before he took the ﬁeld and torched the Titans. “I’m hurting right now,” Olave said after the game. “Just a lot of treatment, just trying to stay on top of it.” The injuries have piled up and led to other questions from the outside about whether he was too slightly built to withstand the punishment of a brutal game, and about whether he is worth an investment from the Saints when his contract expires at the end of next season. The questions have changed to a degree. The numbers suggest he is one of the NFL’s premier receivers, but there are anecdotal counterarguments — the missed opportunity at a go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Miami a few weeks ago being the latest data point suggesting Olave falls somewhere short of the nebulous elite category. But considering where he has been in the last year and change, maybe it is a better idea to reframe the questions and start to wonder how far he has come since last year, when he faced un-

Six Karr players selected to LSWA’s 5A All-State team

Pos. Player School Ht. DL Richard Anderson Edna Karr 6-4 DL Dylan Berymon Ouachita 6-2 DL Darryus McKinley Acadiana 6-3 DL Ra’Keem Potts Ruston 5-10 LB Jeffrey Curtis John Curtis 5-9 LB Damari Drake Evangel Christian 6-0 LB Dylan Shelmire Zachary 6-0 LB Xzavier White Alexandria 6-1 DB Blaine Bradford Catholic-BR 6-1 DB Julian Burns Neville 6-3 DB Aidan Hall Edna Karr 6-2 DB Hayward Howard Edna Karr 6-2 P Owen Oliver Terrebonne 5-10 ATH Wydell Clark Ouachita 5-9 RS Kenny Darby Airline 6-0 OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PLAYER: Peyton Houston, Evangel Christian OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER: Richard Anderson, Karr COACH OF THE YEAR: Benjy Lewis, Ouachita

Honorable mention

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Saints wide receiver Chris Olave scores a touchdown on a 23-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Shough as New york Jets safety Dean Clark follows on Dec. 21 in the Caesars Superdome. certainty about his future as an athlete. Olave did not make the Pro Bowl this year. His numbers, while exceptional, probably will not land him on an All-Pro team at the conclusion of the season. His best shot at postseason recognition may come in the form of Comeback Player of the Year, though a superb 2025 season from Christian McCaffrey to help power the 49ers toward the top of the NFL standings may render that moot. Limited to four games last

season, McCaffrey leads the NFL with 2,069 scrimmage yards and has an outside chance at recording 1,000 yards as a rusher and receiver for the second time in his career. But even if the postseason accolades don’t come, Olave has come a long way from the version that took the ﬁeld at the start of this year. He has put many of the questions to bed. Email Luke Johnson at ljohnson@theadvocate.com.

Charley Abraham, Evangel Christian; Quincy Adams, Terrebonne; Cameron Allen, Southside; Jayden Anding, Ruston; Bo Armstrong, Barbe; Isaias Avalos, Acadiana; Cooper Babin, St. Amant; Tadan Bingham, Terrebonne; Jamieon Brown, Lafayette; Romeo Brown, Karr; Tyree Bruer, Bonnabel; Gary Burney, Parkway; Ethan Cabos, Jesuit; Jake Cain, Natchitoches Central; Andre Campbell, Captain Shreve; Geo Carter, Thibodaux; Marvin Causey, Bonnabel; Alvin Celestin, Terrebonne; Mason Coleman, Terrebonne; Emanual Collins, Southside; Montrell Conner Jr., Ouachita; Cody Corales, St. Paul’s; Vashaun Coulon, St. Augustine; Brandon Craig, Haughton; Tyray Darensburg, Chalmette; Trez Davis, West Monroe; Ashton Dawson, Evangel Christian; John Russel Demoss, Catholic-BR; Shawn Devers, Captain Shreve; Colin DiBetta, Acadiana; Ty Dominique, St. Augustine; Derrick Dunbar, Covington; Jeremiah Epps, Airline; Mister Finney, Carencro; Carlos Flemings Jr., Slidell; Cameron Florent, Destrehan; Alex Fontenot, Alexandria; Gabe Ford, Prairieville; Zaiden Foster, Liberty; Eli Fung, Alexandria; Travis Gallien, Acadiana; Tony Gladney, Parkway; Syre Gilmore, St. Augustine; Da’Jean Golmond, Denham Springs; Da’Sean Golmond, Denham Springs; Ian Gray, Byrd; Jelandon Gray, Barbe; Malik Grayson, Neville; Chris Green, Parkway; JaKyrin Griffin, Alexandria; Jordin Griffin, Barbe; Savoy Guidry, Holy Cross; E.J. Hanney, Sam Houston; Graham Harris, Central; Mitch Harris, Archbishop Rummel; Dylan Henry, Mandeville; Da’John Howard, Salmen; Carlin Kinchen, Archbishop Rummel; Braylen Jackson, Airline; Royaun Jackson, Huntington; Quincy Jackson, Bonnabel; Connor Jarreau, Thibodaux; Jake Jarreau, Central; Ethan Johnson, Haughton; Roderick Johnson, Parkway; Jermiah Jones, Thibodaux; Harrison Kidder, Catholic-BR; Ethan Kimmie, Zachary; Sawyer Kuypers, Barbe; Micah Levy, East Ascension; Jeremy Lowe, Natchitoches Central; Prentice Mackyeon, John Curtis; Brady McCluskey, Brother Martin; Jabari Mack, Destrehan; DeAndre Mansfield, Ouachita; Kevin Martin, Karr; Brysten Martinez, East Ascension; Van Martinez, Neville; Christian Maxie, Byrd; Brandon Mays, Captain Shreve; Tyrone Morgan, Woodlawn-BR; Jayden Miles, Catholic-BR; Josiah Morgan, Ruston; Damiere Mouton, Southside; Brenton Paul, Denham Springs; Bryon Perrilliat, Riverdale; Jaedon Phillips, Warren Easton; Jamarcea Plater, Captain Shreve; Christian Ponti, West Monroe; Dylan Post, St. Paul’s; Dalen Powell, Ruston; Jayden Reed, Neville; Parker Robinson, Neville; Karsen Sellers, Alexandria; Andrew Shofstahl, St. Paul’s; Albert Simien, Sam Houston; Ke’Rynn Smith, Holy Cross; Owen Smith, Natchitoches Central; Bennett Speer, Evangel Christian; Jackson Speer, Evangel Christian; Jaden Terrance, Archbishop Rummel; Xavier Villamor, Benton; A.J. Washington, Ouachita; Miguel Whitley, St. Augustine; Greg Wilfred, Karr; Justin Williams, Southside; Kason Williams, Alexandria; Ray’Quan Williams, St. Augustine; Mason Willis, West Monroe; Keithon Womack, Central; Eric Veal, McDonogh 35; J.D. Yates, Airline; Ze’Land Young, Neville; Marques Zenon, Mandeville.

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SCOREBOARD Odds NFL Saturday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at TAMPA BAY 3 2½ (44) Carolina Seattle 4½ 1½ (49½) at SF

Sunday

FAVORITE OPEN at CINCINNATI 8½ Dallas 1½ at JAX 4½ at HOUSTON 4½ at ATLANTA 5½ at MINNESOTA 1½ at LA RAMS 4½ at NE 2½ at CHICAGO 1½ Kansas City 6 at DENVER 2½ at PHIL 4½ at BUFFALO 9½ Baltimore 3

College Football

TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 7½ (44½) Cleveland 3½ (51½) at GIANTS 12½ (47½)Tennessee 10½ (39) Indianapls 3½ (43½) N.Orleans 6½ (36½) Green Bay 7½ (46½) Arizona 10½ (45½) Miami 3 (50½) Detroit 5½ (36½) at VEGAS 12½ (37½) Chargers 7 (41) Washington 7 (38½) NY Jets 3½ (41½) at PITT

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG ReliaQuest Bowl Vanderbilt 3½ 5½ (46½) Iowa Sun Bowl Duke 1½ 3½ (49½) Arizona St. Citrus Bowl Texas 4½ 7 (48½) Michigan Las Vegas Bowl Utah 13½ 14½ (51½) Nebraska Cotton Bowl Ohio State 9½ 9½ (40½) Miami (FL)

Thursday

Friday

1½

2½

(51½) Texas Tech

6½

(48½)

Alabama

6½

(55½)

Ole Miss

Armed Forces Bowl Texas State 6½ Liberty Bowl Navy 6½ Duke’s Mayo Bowl Mississippi St. 2½ Holiday Bowl Arizona 1½

Wednesday

FAVORITE at CHARLOTTE at ATLANTA at INDIANA at CLEVELAND at CHICAGO at SAN ANTONIO at TORONTO at MILWAUKEE at OKLAHOMA CITY

NFL Glance

x-Jacksonville x-Houston e-Indianapolis e-Tennessee North Pittsburgh Baltimore e-Cincinnati e-Cleveland West y-Denver x-L.A. Chargers e-Kansas City e-Las Vegas

(54½) Cincinnati

(53½)Wake Forest

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2½

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LINE OFF OFF OFF 6½ OFF 2½ OFF OFF OFF

O/U UNDERDOG (OFF) Golden State (OFF) Minnesota (OFF) Orlando (235½) Phoenix (OFF) New Orleans (237½) New York (OFF) Denver (OFF) Washington (OFF) Portland

y-Philadelphia e-Dallas e-Washington e-N.Y. Giants South

FAVORITE at FURMAN Lamar at NC STATE Tulane at RHODE ISLAND at LEHIGH at FLORIDA ATLANTIC Buffalo South Alabama at NAVY Wofford at TULSA at OLD DOMINION at MONMOUTH Radford Clemson at DAYTON Bucknell at ELON at PENNSYLVANIA George Mason at VCU Virginia at WILLIAM & MARY at TROY

Rice

East

y-New England x-Buffalo e-Miami e-N.Y. Jets South

(57½)

College basketball Wednesday

Pro football

14½

NBA

11½ at GARDNR-WBB 10½at UNC ASHEVILLE 4½ at HAMPTON 6½ at LAFAYETTE 8½ at LONGWOOD 4½ at N.C. A&T 23½ Georgia Tech 2½ at RICHMOND 11½ North Texas 20½ St. Joseph’s (PA) 13½ Georgia State 2½ Wichita State 9½ UMKC 8½ at NTHWSTN ST. 3½ New Orleans 10½ South Dakota 12½ at XAVIER 4½ Nicholls State 13½ DePaul 12½ Drexel 8½ at GEORGETOWN

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Wednesday

Orange Bowl Oregon Rose Bowl Indiana Sugar Bowl Georgia

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Monday’s Game

Atlanta 27, L.A. Rams 24

Saturday, Jan. 3

Carolina at Tampa Bay, 3:30 p.m. Seattle at San Francisco, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 4

Cleveland at Cincinnati, noon Dallas at N.Y. Giants, noon Green Bay at Minnesota, noon Indianapolis at Houston, noon New Orleans at Atlanta, noon Tennessee at Jacksonville, noon Arizona at L.A. Rams, 3:25 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 3:25 p.m. Kansas City at Las Vegas, 3:25 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Denver, 3:25 p.m. Miami at New England, 3:25 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 3:25 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 3:25 p.m.

Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 7:20 p.m.

L.A. Clippers Sacramento

LATE MONDAY Atlanta 27, L.A. Rams 24

Monday’s Games

L.A. Rams 0 0 17 7 — 24 Atlanta 7 14 3 3 — 27 First Quarter Atl—B.Robinson 4 pass from Cousins (Gonzalez kick), 6:16. Second Quarter Atl—Bates 34 interception return (Gonzalez kick), 8:30. Atl—B.Robinson 93 run (Gonzalez kick), 1:28. Third Quarter LAR—FG Mevis 35, 11:08. Atl—FG Gonzalez 56, 7:46. LAR—Ferguson 27 pass from Stafford (Mevis kick), 5:06. LAR—Verse 73 blocked ﬁeld goal return (Mevis kick), :31. Fourth Quarter LAR—Nacua 11 pass from Stafford (Mevis kick), 2:52. Atl—FG Gonzalez 51, :21. A—69,313. LAR Atl First downs 16 15 Total Net Yards 363 345 Rushes-yards 20-115 33-219 Passing 248 126 Punt Returns 3-23 0-0 Kickoff Returns 3-80 4-93 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 3-66 Comp-Att-Int 22-38-3 13-20-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-21 0-0 Punts 2-45.0 5-49.2 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 4-35 7-42 Time of Possession 30:15 29:45 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—L.A. Rams, K.Williams 13-92, Corum 6-18, Rivers 1-5. Atlanta, B.Robinson 22-195, Allgeier 10-23, Cousins 1-1. PASSING—L.A. Rams, Stafford 22-38-3-269. Atlanta, Cousins 13-20-0-126. RECEIVING—L.A. Rams, Parkinson 6-53, Nacua 5-47, Smith 4-67, K.Williams 3-38, Ferguson 2-54, Mumpﬁeld 2-10. Atlanta, B.Robinson 5-34, Sills 3-37, Mooney 2-35, Pitts 2-16, D.London 1-4. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Atlanta, Gonzalez 37.

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Dec. 31

ReliaQuest Bowl Tampa, Fla. No. 13 Vanderbilt vs. No. 23 Iowa, 11 a.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas Arizona St. vs. Duke, 1 p.m. (CBS) Citrus Bowl Orlando, Fla. No. 14 Texas vs. No. 18 Michigan, 2 p.m. (ABC) Las Vegas Bowl Las Vegas No. 15 Utah vs. Nebraska, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) College Football Playoff Quarterﬁnals At Cotton Bowl, Arlington, Texas No. 10 Miami at No. 3 Ohio St., 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Tuesday’s Games

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Wednesday’s Games

Golden State at Charlotte, noon Minnesota at Atlanta, 2 p.m. Orlando at Indiana, 2 p.m. Phoenix at Cleveland, 2:30 p.m. New Orleans at Chicago, 6 p.m. New York at San Antonio, 6 p.m. Denver at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Jan. 1

LATE MONDAY

N.Y. Knicks 130, New Orleans 125 FG FT Reb NEW YORK Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Anunoby 37:05 8-22 6-6 2-11 1 3 23 Diawara 17:49 7-9 0-0 0-1 0 0 18 Towns 29:58 4-9 2-2 2-12 4 4 12 Bridges 34:50 3-5 0-0 1-5 10 2 6 Brunson 35:32 10-23 3-3 0-3 10 1 28 McBride 18:27 4-8 4-4 2-3 2 2 14 Yabusele 15:52 3-5 0-0 1-2 1 2 9 Clarkson 13:13 3-6 2-2 0-2 1 0 9 Kolek 12:12 2-5 1-2 1-2 5 1 7 Hukporti 11:40 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 McCullar Jr. 8:58 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 Jemison III 4:24 1-1 0-0 1-1 0 1 2 Totals 240:00 46-95 18-19 10-42 35 19 130 Percentages: FG .484, FT .947. 3-Point Goals: 20-44, .455 (Brunson 5-10, Diawara 4-4, Yabusele 3-4, Kolek 2-4, Towns 2-4, McBride 2-5, Clarkson 1-3, Anunoby 1-8, Bridges 0-1, McCullar Jr. 0-1). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 4 (Towns 2, Anunoby, Bridges). Turnovers: 8 (Anunoby 2, Yabusele 2, Bridges, Brunson, Clarkson, Kolek). Steals: 8 (Anunoby 3, Bridges 2, Diawara 2, McBride). Technical Fouls: None. FG FT Reb NO Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Bey 36:34 9-21 4-5 2-6 6 3 26 Williamsn 28:51 11-16 10-12 3-5 2 2 32 Queen 28:30 3-13 1-2 2-9 6 2 7 Fears 22:11 2-5 0-0 0-4 4 0 4 Murphy III 38:17 8-16 0-0 0-6 2 1 21 Poole 25:50 7-14 8-8 1-3 1 2 26 Looney 23:58 1-3 0-0 5-9 3 1 2 Missi 14:21 1-2 0-0 3-6 2 0 2 Hawkins 11:45 1-3 0-0 0-2 1 2 2 Peavy 9:44 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 2 3 Totals 240:00 44-96 23-27 16-50 27 15 125 Percentages: FG .458, FT .852. 3-Point Goals: 14-36, .389 (Murphy III 5-10, Bey 4-10, Poole 4-10, Peavy 1-1, Hawkins 0-1, Fears 0-2, Queen 0-2). Team Rebounds: 8. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 8 (Looney 2, Queen 2, Williamson 2, Hawkins, Poole). Turnovers: 11 (Bey 2, Murphy III 2, Queen 2, Williamson 2, Fears, Hawkins, Missi). Steals: 6 (Bey 2, Williamson 2, Fears, Queen). Technical Fouls: None. New York 37 35 24 34 — 130 New Orleans 41 34 28 22 — 125 A: 17,041 (16,867). T: 2:24.

College football Bowl glance

College Football Playoff Quarterﬁnals At Orange Bowl, Miami Gardens, Fla. No. 5 Oregon at No. 4 Texas Tech, 11 a.m. (ESPN) At Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. No. 9 Alabama at No. 1 Indiana, 3 p.m. (ESPN) At Sugar Bowl, New Orleans No. 6 Ole Miss at No. 2 Georgia, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

FCS Playoffs Monday

FCS Championship Nashville, Tenn. No. 2 Montana St. (13-2) vs. Illinois St. (12-4), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)

College basketball State men’s schedule Tuesday

Grambling 90, Centenary 58 Incarnate Word 79, Southeastern 70

Wednesday

Tulane at East Carolina, 11 a.m. South Alabama at UL, noon Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern State, 3:30 p.m. UNO at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 3:30 p.m. Nicholls at Texas-RGV, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday

Southern Miss at UL-Monroe, 4 p.m.

Friday

Lamar at McNeese, 6 p.m. Louisiana Tech at Middle Tennessee, 6:30 p.m.

LATE MONDAY LSU 90, Southern Miss 62

SOUTHERN MISS (7-7): Binet 2-5 0-0 4, Weeks 3-10 6-8 12, Brumﬁeld 1-6 2-2 4, Carruth 0-4 0-0 0, Lewis 3-7 1-2 9, Izay 5-8 1-2 11, Hart 0-5 6-6 6, Diagne 3-6 2-2 9, Tramble 0-1 1-2 1, Cowherd 0-1 0-0 0, Paymon 2-6 2-5 6, Brandon 0-2 0-0 0, Patino 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 19-62 21-29 62. LSU (12-1): Nwoko 10-13 2-4 22, Sutton 3-10 3-4 9, Tamba 3-3 2-3 9, Mackinnon 6-16 0-0 15, Thomas 8-11 4-4 22, Miller 0-0 2-2 2, Reece 0-2 3-6 3, Carter 1-4 0-0 3, King 0-2 0-0 0, Mosley 1-1 0-0 3, Zipper 0-0 2-2 2, Bobbett 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-62 18-25 90. Halftime—LSU 41-30. 3-Point Goals— Southern Miss 3-15 (Lewis 2-3, Diagne 1-4, Brumﬁeld 0-1, Cowherd 0-1, Patino 0-1, Paymon 0-1, Hart 0-4), LSU 8-26 (Mackinnon 3-9, Thomas 2-2, Mosley 1-1, Tamba 1-1, Carter 1-4, King 0-2, Reece 0-2, Sutton 0-5). Rebounds—Southern Miss 34 (Binet, Weeks, Lewis, Izay, Hart 4), LSU 42 (Tamba 15). Assists—Southern Miss 12 (Lewis 4), LSU 19 (Thomas 12). Total Fouls—Southern Miss 22, LSU 22. A—7,995 (13,215).

State women’s schedule

Dec. 29

Birmingham Bowl Birmingham, Ala. Georgia Southern 29, Appalachian State 10

Dec. 30

Tuesday

UTSA 65, Tulane 63

Wednesday

Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern St., 1 p.m.

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STAFF PHOTOS By IAN McNULTy

The Warbler Hotel’s ground floor will be home to Mildred’s, a martini bar and restaurant inspired by European cafe culture. Upstairs will be the poolside lounge on the hotel’s roof.

COMING SOON

ARMADA | FALL

New restaurants from Shaya, Besh, Toups and more coming to New Orleans in 2026

BY IAN McNULTY

Staff writer

With the new year upon us, it’s time for a look ahead to the harvest of new restaurants taking shape around town, including the next projects from big names, neighborhood spots and new debuts. Some have been in the works so long it’s reasonable to wonder if they’ll actually open. Others I have just recently conﬁrmed. A few are poised to open very soon. Here’s where they stand and what’s to come. I’ve arranged them by projected opening timelines (“projected” being the operative word in any plans like these).

Bonafried 3101 Grand Route St. John, projected opening early January A fabulous fried chicken sandwich is the basis for the Bonafried food truck, and very soon it will be at the center of

the menu for its new restaurant. Plans to convert the former Splish Splash Washateria just off Esplanade Avenue into a restaurant for Bonafried were announced in the spring of 2024. The conversion turned out to be much more involved than planned. But now the doors are set to open in early January, likely the ﬁrst or second week. Stephen Maher and Rebecca Elizabeth Hollingsworth started Bonafried a decade ago as a pop-up. By 2016, they converted a one-time bread delivery truck into a food truck and joined the ranks of mobile vendors. In 2022, Bonafried’s sandwich won the National Fried Chicken Festival award for “best use of chicken in a dish.” The restaurant will have a menu of sandwiches, fries and other items, including salads, and it will have a full bar.

Armada, an elegant new downtown restaurant, is slated for the ground floor of what started in the 1920s as the Cotton Exchange Building.

BONAFRIED | JANUARY

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The former home of Splish Splash Washateria will soon open as the new Bonafried chicken sandwich restaurant.

Best bites: Ranking the year’s top dishes Meals shared with friends and family — and solo dining excursions — helped me ﬁnd joy this year and led to many sighs of gratitude for being in New Orleans with all the people who love this city. I started 2025 at a Ukrainian basement rave, eating Slavic foods and drinking infused vodkas from the Chelsea pop-up Dom Zakuski, and Shannon the great eats have multiplied over the year. There are so many dishes that I could talk about, whether it’s the chicken wings at Minnie and John’s or the dessert I had at Lillette after seeing Taylor Swift ahead of the Super Bowl. Scrolling through all the food I have

eaten this year in my camera roll, I have cried, laughed and wondered how I didn’t turn into a crawﬁsh with how many mudbugs I’ve consumed. Whether it was pictures of regular-sized martinis at Bouligny Tavern or the teenytiny ones at Anna’s for ’tit Rex, I had a great time looking back to determine some of the best foods that I had this year. And after much reﬂection, I’ve decided these are my 10 favorite bites and dining experiences I had this year, in no particular order.

Braised duck at Dooky Chase (Treme) 2301 Orleans Ave. Whenever I go to Dooky Chase, it feels like I’m at the home of my aunt, who has great taste in art and cooks so

well. And this summer, going with my cousin was no exception. We were there to celebrate her late husband’s life, and right as we got our pecan pie for dessert, Stella Chase came over and talked with us about life and loss after saying hello to a few other tables. That experience at Dooky Chase meant more to me than having a great braised duck meal.

Soft serve at Bar Pomona (Marigny) 2352 St. Claude Ave. During Mardi Gras season, I made my way to brunch at Bar Pomona to try its king cake with a jammy ﬁlling, and fell in love with the restaurant inside the jam shop. Each dish is simple but so good, and

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Bar Pomona serves soft-serve ice cream, and one of its mainstays is chocolate.

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Café Conmigo

2511 Jena St., projected opening mid-January Fredo Noguiera and Ryan Iriarte, co-owners of High Hat Café, share a heritage as ﬁrst-generation Cuban Americans. They are tapping those roots for this new restaurant, based on the Cuban cafes of Miami. It’s a few steps from High Hat, in a tiny building that was previously home to the Ice Cream 504 scoop shop. Café Conmigo translates cheerfully as “coffee with me,” and coffee will be a big part of the program. The food menu will start off with a short list of sandwiches, led by the Cuban of course, and also the Cubanstyle frita burger along with a selection of pastries, desserts and snacks, like pastelitos, croquetas and ﬂan. Café Conmigo will also have a cocktail program, starting with classic daiquiris and mojitos.

Espíritu Mezcaleria & Cocina (Mid-City) 139 S. Cortez St., projected opening early January The former home of Rosella will soon be a second location for the founders of Espíritu Mezcaleria & Cocina (520 Capdeville St.), the downtown Mexican restaurant that has introduced many to mezcal. Owners Haley Saucier and Grant Carey are bringing much of the same style and ﬂavors to this new Espíritu in Mid-City. The menu will start with some of the “greatest hits” tacos from downtown and

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Continued from page 1D you can watch dishes come out of the very exposed kitchen. It’s fun to watch everyone’s meal being made at the counter, or sit and gab with friends at a table over a bottle of wine. From the beans that make me question why mine don’t taste this good at home, or the melon soft serve that blows my mind, I will never say no to eating at this small restaurant.

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The Pad Kii Mao (Drunken Noodle) at Good Catch comes with onion, basil, green peppercorn and chili.

Pad Kii Mao (Drunken Noodles) at Good Catch (Central Business District) 828 Gravier St. The ﬁrst time I had the drunken noodles from Good Catch was when my friend was helping me do chores and got us takeout. Since then, it has been my go-to when I need a spicy, comforting dish with a lot of ﬂavor. Plus, the cocktails are so good that I feel more alive after one and ready to keep the night going.

Specials at Honey’s (Marigny) 2400 St. Claude Ave. I recently started telling people about my love of Honey’s. For a minute, it was my spot to romanticize my life with each bite of food. I now enjoy going with a friend, getting a few small plates and having a mini feast. The menu is tight and changes often, with new specials to try. Every dish is either a reinvention of a classic or something I haven’t heard of before, and after eating it, I can’t live without it. Whether it’s the egg salad sandwich with a lovely curry ﬂavor at lunch or the interesting pesto pasta with peas for dinner, I keep coming back to the Instagram page

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restaurant Tavi. On the ground floor, Feliciana will be a French bistro. Paradise is the rooftop lounge, conceived as a cocktail and wine bar with both open-air and covered areas. The names both reference settings from the Safta’s Table work of novelist Walker 129 Allen Toussaint Blvd., Percy, who long made Covprojected opening February ington his home. “Neighborhood MediterDolfy’s ranean” is the idea behind the next project from 4508 Freret St., projected Emily and Alon Shaya. opening March This all-day cafe will presThe chef Adolfo Garcia Jr. grew up working with ent some of the flavors his father at the family for which their Uptown restaurant RioMar. Now modern Israeli restaurant the young chef and his wife Saba is known in a more Sophia Petrou are taking casual, deli-style format, some inspiration from the with more influences from Greece, Morocco and Italy old place for their new project. as well. Dolfy’s will be centered Safta’s Table is part of a new mixed-use building by more squarely on Spanish regional cooking, especialthe lakefront in the West Lake Shore Shopping Cenly from Basque country. It is taking shape in what ter. It will serve food from had been Ancora pizzeria. breakfast time through The massive wood-burning dinner, with weekend brunch, and will have wine oven remains and will be a centerpiece of the menu, and cocktails. for dishes like lamb, dryThe restaurant will also aged beef and Basque be home base for catercheesecakes. Also in play is ing and offer grab-and-go Spanish style seafood, pinpackaged items, like hummus and salads, and dishes chos (small bites, typically served on bread stuck with to heat up at home, like lasagnas, potpies and castoothpicks for snacking), jamon and cecina, a type of seroles. air-cured beef. Feliciana and Paradise The couple also run Chi Chi’s, the hit Korean fried 332 N. New Hampshire chicken and beer joint at St., Covington, projected 4714 Freret St. opening early February The latest from BRG The Crustacean Club Hospitality, the company led by John Besh and Oc1036 N. Rampart St., protavio Mantilla, is on the jected opening spring northshore, part of CovingThe Champagne bar Effervescence closed in ton’s growing restaurant August, but now the chefs scene. It’s two concepts in one, and both are now near- who ran its kitchen from the start are developing ing completion in the new this new upscale seafood two-story building that replaced the old Star Theater, restaurant in its place. Brenna Sanders and right next to the group’s

Evan Ingram are a married couple who have worked at Michelin-star restaurants in San Francisco and at Restaurant August locally before helping open Effervescence in 2017. The Crustacean Club will focus on elevated treatment of Gulf seafood in particular (plus caviar from other waters). In addition to the regular menu, it will have a private dining room for about 20 people where the chefs will serve special tasting menus. An oyster bar and Champagne will remain part of program, too.

1923 St. Charles Ave., projected opening fall The Warbler is a new boutique hotel now rising

Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate. com.

(@honeys_neworleans) to check the weekly menu and decide whether I want to trek across town to get something from this cafe.

was a lovely romantic moment I made for myself before going on a lackluster date. Every bite this year has been a moment that made me happy and helped mold

the year into something more than the struggles that seeped through. I look forward to what next year has to offer, and to all the new experiences and adventures I will have in 2026.

add more plates, including fajitas and enchiladas. At weekend brunch, look for dishes like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles, as well as live performances with mariachi bands and Latin drag among the possibilities.

Tacos at La Cocinita (Uptown) 4920 Prytania St. Often when choosing restaurants, I think about where I would take my mom. La Cocinita will undoubtedly be a stop on our itinerary the next time she comes to town from the West Coast. Whether it’s arepas or the bean dip, I know she’d enjoy this spot as much as I do. The tacos, in particular, were so meaty and juicy that my dad would enjoy them as well. This restaurant has been a good place for me to go for a calming dinner after work.

ed to go back for another.

Chocolate pot de creme at Cafe Malou (Uptown) 5433 Laurel St. Cafe Malou opened in my neighborhood, next to Octavia Books, and quickly became one of my favorite breakfast spots. The restaurant’s signature item is the baked eggs, but my favorite is the chocolate pot de creme with hints of orange whipped cream. I am a sucker for mousse, custard or pudding-like desserts, and they are hard to mess up — the decadent ﬂavors from this one rival some of the best I’ve had.

231 Carondelet St., projected opening fall Amanda and chef Isaac Toups of Toups’ Meatery and their partners are planning to create an elegant new downtown restaurant on the ground ﬂoor of what started in the 1920s as the Cotton Exchange Building, long ago converted to a hotel. The menu will be a blend of Spanish and French cuisine, and the setting will be luxe, with seating for 175 between the dining room, banquette booths, a private dining room and a big bar up front. There will be an open kitchen with a view to a rotisserie, one of the many items on the chef’s culinary wish list being built into the Armada concept. Though initially targeting an opening in 2025, the restaurant is now aiming for October.

Mildred’s and Upstairs at the Warbler Hotel

Callais family restaurant 741 Nashville Ave., project opening second half of 2026 What was once a pharmacy is slated to become an as-yet-unnamed restaurant from the Callais family, a prominent name in the offshore oil services industry who are making moves in hospitality. The same family brought Gracious Bakery earlier this year. An extensive renovation of the old Uptown property is underway with the plan to open a restaurant with Italian and Cajun ﬂavors. The family is working with Jean-Paul Bourgeois, a Thibodaux native known for his outdoors-meetscooking series Duck Camp Dinners. Details are scant at this point, but look for more as plans develop.

TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2025. This is New Year’s Eve. Today in history: On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric incandescent lights for the public by illuminating some 100 bulbs in and around his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Also on this date: In 1904, New York’s Times Square saw its first New Year’s Eve celebration, with an estimated 200,000 people in attendance. In 1972, baseball player Roberto Clemente, 38, was killed when a plane he chartered and was traveling on crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Rico while carrying relief supplies for earthquake-devastated Nicaragua. In 1985, singer Rick Nelson, 45, and six others were killed when fire broke out aboard a plane that was taking the group to a New Year’s Eve performance in Dallas. In 1995, the syndicated comic strip “Calvin and Hobbes,” created by Bill Watterson, came to an end after a 10-year run. In 1999, Russian President Boris Yeltsin resigned, making Prime Minister Vladimir Putin acting president. In 2022, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who had become the first pontiff in 600 years to resign as pope, died at age 95. Today’s birthdays: Actor Anthony Hopkins is 88. Rock musician Andy Summers (The Police) is 83. Actor Ben Kingsley is 82. Filmmaker Taylor Hackford is 81. Fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg is 79. Actor Tim Matheson is 78. Actor Bebe Neuwirth is 67. Actor Gong Li is 60. Author Nicholas Sparks is 60. Businessman Donald Trump Jr. is 48. Singer-rapper PSY is 48. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri is 46. Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Gabby Douglas is 30. Actor Hunter Schafer is 27.

Meatballs at Patula (French Quarter)

Check Instagram (@dom. zakuski) for the location. Katya Simkovich draws on her Slavic roots to create traditional dishes for her pop-up Dom Zakuski. I appreciate that she serves everything as her family would approve, with some Louisiana twists. And she doesn’t hesitate to teach me and other diners the proper way to say varenyky, Ukrainian dumplings, when asked. But my favorite dish was the boudin-stuffed cabbage when she took over Bar Pamona’s kitchen. The boudin cabbage rolls were smothered in a sour cream tomato sauce and jampacked with delicious meat. I wish I could have this dish many times over.

619 Royal St. The salad at Patula was so delicious, with its light but creamy dressing, that I wanted to have it all to myself. I would have been happy to make it my only course at the supper club that my friend and I joined in September. Later, I was able to talk to chef Rob Tabone about his dishes, and he explained that the pork jowl in the salad came from pigs whose main diet consisted of nuts that fell from a tree at a Mississippi homestead. I’ve had many salads in my life; very few make me love food again quite like this one. So I had to go back. On my return visit to Patula, I learned about the meatballs, and even from the description, I knew I would like them. They have beautiful Moroccan spices and a tangy yogurt drizzle that makes the dish special and worth a detour.

French onion dog at Da Weenies (near City Park)

Duck and andouille gumbo at Saint Claire (Algiers)

4801 Bienville Ave. A new pop-up out of Mick’s Irish Pub opened the ﬁrst week of October, and I need to go back to try every single hot dog on the menu. Caroline Charbonnet traveled the nation to learn how to make Seattle, Chicago, Cincinnati and New York dogs. Then she started experimenting with deconstructing dishes into hot-dog toppings. When Charbonnet perfected her recipes, she opened Da Weenies. I tried the French onion dog and immediately want-

1300 Richland Road The ﬁrst weekend Saint Claire opened, I crossed the river between a happy hour in the Central Business District and a date in Uptown to get at least one cocktail and try a bite at this new restaurant. The gumbo was so dark and smoky, and came with potato salad, which I have come to enjoy with my gumbo — a statement that would shock a version of me from a few years ago. The gumbo with a martini at the quaint Saint Claire, lit by ﬂickering candlelight,

Boudin cabbage rolls from Dom Zakuski

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on the lot that was once home to the old Trolley Stop Café. The six-story hotel will have 58 rooms and a bar and a restaurant each led by Neal Bodenheimer, founder of the acclaimed Uptown cocktail lounge Cure, and other projects, along with his longtime collaborator Kirk Estopinal. The hotel’s ground ﬂoor will be home to Mildred’s, a martini bar and restaurant inspired by European cafe culture. Upstairs, meanwhile, will be the poolside lounge on the hotel’s roof, with its own menu in more of a Mediterranean style. The overall project is from Verdad Real Estate, led by principal Joe Mann, a New Orleans native who envisions the Warbler as part of a revival along this part of lower St. Charles Ave.

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As we close our calendars on 2025, thoughts turn to fundraisers that work for the betterment of our city. Three, pertaining to health, young achievers, and community services, are featured below. Hundreds more ﬁgured into the giving framework during the outgoing year.

Nell Nolan

FAREWELL TO ’25 SOCIETY Contact: nnolan@theadvocate.com

Chad Berg, Elizabeth Boh, Katherine and Richard Morales

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Dr. Candace Robinson, Dr. Stephen and Nancy Hales, Dr. Christopher Lege

Richard Colton, Kathy Buckman

Kim Boyle, Mark Romig, Julie George

n Touro “Gala” was the social attraction. “Touro Infirmary Foundation,” the munificent one. Both headed the in- Sean Aron, Greg Feirn, Paul vitation extended by Touro LCMC Health for festive Rosenblum philanthropy at the Audubon Tea Room and the salute to Stephen Hales, M.D., as the 2025 Judah Touro Society Award recipient. He founded Hales Pediatrics, practiced pediatrics and was a member of Touro’s active medical staff for more than 40 years, and was a founding visionary of LCMC Health. Furthermore, he was instrumental in the partnership between Touro Infirmary and Children’s Hospital in 2009. Last year, the society award honored Mr. and Mrs. Louis K. Good III, Lou and Susan. The Gold Sponsor was A Child’s Wish of Louisiana, and the Silver ones, Memorial Clinics, Inc., Dr. David and Pilar Morrison, and Oceans Healthcare. Tiffany Delcour, Lara DiCristina, Rachel DiMario, Connie Frost, Colby Gray, Margaret Homer, Rose Jeanfreau, Stephanie Kaston, Kelly Leblanc, Pilar Martinez Morrison, Kristen A. Perez, Joelle Mouriz, Jeanne Rogers, and Max Zwain were the special events committee members and volunteers. Officers on the LCMC Health Board of Trustees are chair Ted Le Clercq, vice chair Dr. Hales, and secretary/ treasurer Cindy Weinmann. The gala doors opened at 6 p.m. Guests admired the flowers by Harkins the Florist and the decorative elements by Fancy Faces. Shortly after, the induction of the St. Charles Giving Society (for lifetime donations exceeding $1,000,000) and the presentation of the 2025 JTS award occurred. Names to note were foundation board chair Max Zwain, for the welcome; Touro President and CEO Dr. Christopher Lege (with Dr. Kenneth Paris), for the induction; past LCMC Health board chair Ruth Kullman, for the 2025 award presentation to Dr. Hales; and the latter’s recognition. An hour later, the reception began with entertainment by James Martin and The Big Easy Band, a curated menu by Dickie Brennan, and donation stations (including wine pulls) to benefit Touro. Making rounds, too, were Touro Chief Medical Officer Dr. Candace Robinson with husband Walter, Touro Governing Board Chair Kim Boyle, LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn with Sarah, Lorenza Mercante with Max Zwain, Sean Aron, Richard “Dick” Colton, Edie and Paul Rosenblum, Mark Romig and David Briggs, and Daryl Byrd and Kara Van de Carr. Joining the honored Stephen were spouse Nancy, and family members Matthew and Valerie Hales, Ben and Kendall Hales with daughter Caroline, Ethan and Cana Hales,Will and Catherine Hales, and Tim and Elizabeth Soslow. At 9 p.m., the event ended, but the memories and munificence will endure.

Jean-Marc Pellerin, Zachary Carroll, Sam Solomon

Marti and Parke McEnery

n Rising Stars Presented by Junior Achievement & Susco Solutions, the 2025 City Stars Soirée held “Over the Moon” at The Josephine on Napoleon. Honored were Patrick Brennan, Congregation Coffee; Zachary Carroll, Ark Animal Hospital; Ruth Lawson, Jefferson Chamber; Jean-Marc Pellerin, Pellerin Laundry Machinery Sales Company; Sam Solomon, Bancroft Property Investments, LLC; and Max Steitz and Franziska Trautman, Glass Half Full. A dozen years ago, JA of Greater New Orleans instituted the soiree as a way to reach a younger audience interested in the JA mission. The laureates have been under 40 years and “have demonstrated strong entrepreneurial skills with high moral and ethical values.” Marti and Parke McEnery and Katherine and Richard Morales chaired Soirée, which included as its hobnobbers members of the JA Board of Governors and of the planning committee, which lists as names Geordie Brower, Meghan Donelson, Perry Eastman, Lauren Gibbs, Bret Perrier, Sherry Serio, Brandon Smith and Sara Waldvogel. The new event space, The Josephine on Napoleon, was decorated with blue and gold balloons at the entrance. Within, tables were adorned with clear balloons ﬂecked with gold and surrounded by smaller ones in blue and gold. Parke McEnery stepped forward as the auctioneer to hype gift certiﬁcates, hotel stays and other enticements. Anne Raymond was among the top bidders. A silent 60-items auction that included an OUTFRONT Media package produced Collette Stone as the pleased buyer. Further principals were JAGNO president Larry Washington (also CEO), board president Laurie Young, Neel Sus of the Presenting Sponsor, Vanessa and Chad Berg, Sally and Geordie Brower, Brandon and Tara Smith, Mara and Curtis Pellerin, Crystal and Todd McDonald, Martha and Gary Solomon,Adam and Katie Matasar, Pepper and Katie Baumer, Elizabeth Boh, Lally Brennan, Dana Stumpf, Jimmy Dunn, Mason Couvillon, and Katherine Kay. To mention a few, who savored the food donated by Dickie Brennan and Company, Arnaud’s Restaurant; Galatoire’s, Rock-n-Sake, Commander’s Palace, and Gazebo Café; congratulated the City Stars; and bounded to the beat of The Benchwarmers.

Larry Washington, Ruth Lawson, Patrick Brennan

n Magnolia Moonlight 2025 Angel Wings Foundation was the Magnolia Moonlight Fais Do-Do Title Sponsor for Magnolia Community Services’ annual fundraiser to beneﬁt adults with development disabilities. Celebrated, too, was Magnolia’s 90 years. More recognition befell the honorees, the Arbour Family — Larry,Yvonne, Jeanne (“of blessed memory”), Steven, Tommy,Adele, Paul, John, and Amelie — and their beloved sister and aunt, Kinta. The latter, who was born in 1950 with Down syndrome, followed a dream by the family and joined Magnolia in 1983. Jeanne Gallo, Karen Oertling, Margie Fell and Maureen Guste chaired the Fais DoPHOTOS By REAGAN LAQUE Do committee that included Nell and Herb Bergeron, Brenda Christiansen, Marion Robert Lapeyre, Jeanne and David Gallo, Jennifer Conrad Eagan, Gladys Gille, Courtney Guste (with Dr. John Guste), Sue Jumonville, Meladie Munch,Yvonne Arbour Perrier, Lacey Weaver (with David), and development director Liz Yager. The board’s brass are president David Gallo; ofﬁcers James Oertling,Andrew Bruns, and Dr. Julie Danna; directors Trevor Davies, Reiss Eagan,Allison Kingsmill, and Robert Lapeyre (attending with Patti); and executive director Jennifer Conrad (with Chris Barker). Set outside on the historic Magnolia River Road campus, the 40th annual gala featured lighted tents, thematic centerpieces by Magnolia clients, music by Prends Courage Cajun Band from Lafayette, the tribute to the Arbour Family, mistress of ceremonies Margaret Orr, an auction of 290 items (several “winners” were Amy Creel, Mary Lucy Lane, and Darryl Mayeux), and purveyance by Pigeon Catering and Sazerac/Goldring Family Foundation. Further thanks tapped Knights of Columbus of St. Matthew the Apostle, Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club, and the Pussyfooters. Making their rounds, as well, were Laurie Oertling with Karen, Jim Perrier, Robert and Louise Grieshaber,Wally and Michelle Landry, Shelby Lowe,Annette Trahan, Dr. Doug and Karen Swift, and Tucks royalty Adam Lambert and Ginny Casey.

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Robert Grieshaber, yvonne Arbour Perrier; seated, Kinta Arbour Nicholas Danna III, Nancy Sylvester

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sooner you put your chores behind you, the better you will feel. Change will make room for a new adventure. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Check your motives before you engage in something questionable. An opportunity will turn into a lesson if you aren't specific regarding what you are willing to contribute. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You can have fun if you mix and mingle today and if you don't make promises you'll regret. Stick to the basics and map out your game plan with precision and detail. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Stick close to home, protect what you've worked so hard to achieve and put your energy into tying up loose ends. Avoid traps, review information and take ample time to respond. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Consider your options and embrace what you find most appealing. Personal and professional partnerships can improve if you communicate openly and honestly regarding what you are willing to contribute. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Be sure to stick to what's feasible. Be diligent and inquisitive when an offer seems too good to be true. Ask questions and opt out if you sense a hidden agenda or cost. The horoscope, an entertainment feature, is not based on scientific fact. © 2025 by nEa, inc., dist. By andrews mcmeel syndication

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Pride can hurt us. Let’s humble ourselves before the Lord. He will take care of His own. — G.E. Dean

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived for the Orleans School Board Parish (OPSB) by the Procure‐ ment Department, Room 2401 Westbend 5055, Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 2:00 PM CST on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time, and a tabu‐ lation will be made for by the consideration Owner in awarding the Contract. Bids received after the date above-designated and time will not be opened and will be re‐ jected. ANY PERSON REQUIRING ACCOMMODA‐ SPECIAL TIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE PARISH ORLEANS SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMO‐ DATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Chiller Replacement @ Dr. Milton Becnel 7301 Dwyer Rd. New Orleans, LA 70126 PROJECT NUMBER: ITB25-FAC-0068 Complete Bidding Docu‐ ments may be obtained from: Pivotal Engineering LLC 1515 Poydras st., Suite 1150 New Orleans, LA 70112 Attn: Bassam Rossi Mekari, PE (225-205-3490) Email: bmekari@ pivotaleng.com Bid documents will be emailed by Architect or a downloadable link will be provided to obtain bid documents in PDF for‐ mat. All Bids must be accom‐ panied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid and all Alter‐ nates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or the Orleans Parish School Board Bid Bond Form written by a surety com‐ pany licensed to do busi‐ ness in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list approved bonding of companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it ob‐ ligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana insurance domiciled company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten per‐ cent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of Orleans Parish the School Board, and shall be accompanied by ap‐ propriate power of attor‐ ney. No Bid Bond indicat‐ ing an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is accept‐ bl

y able.

The successful Bidder shall be required to fur‐ nish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond written by a company li‐ censed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Con‐ amount. Surety tract must be listed currently on the U. S. Department Treasury Financial of Management Service List (Treasury List) as ap‐ proved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana. If the Surety is not listed on the Trea‐ sury List, and has less than an “A-“ rating (as shown in the latest edi‐ tion of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide) the maxi‐ mum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), or fif‐ teen percent of the policyholders' Surety’s surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent fi‐ nancial statements filed with the Louisiana De‐ partment of Insurance), whichever is less. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has at least an “A”- rat‐ ing or better (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide), the maximum amount for Contract which that Surety may provide a Bond is fifteen percent of the Surety’s surplus policyholders' (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of The Bond Insurance. shall be signed by the surety's agent or attor‐ ney-in-fact, and shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 08, 2026 at Dr. Milton Becnel School located at 7301 Dwyer Rd., New Orleans, LA 70126 Attendance at this con‐ ference is NOT required but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site lo‐ cated at 3128 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70115 Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the of classification Mechanical Work (Statewide). Bidder is re‐ quired to comply with provisions and require‐ ments of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after re‐ ceipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.

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ceived. As a result, pur‐ suant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Con‐ tract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) cal‐ endar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this the Owner Statute, specifically reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-five (45) calendar days. The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Con‐ tractor until the Contract Between Owner and Con‐ tractor is fully executed.

(CITY HALL - 1E07) The City Planning Com‐ mission, in accordance with the provisions of Ar‐ ticle 4 of the Comprehen‐ sive Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hold a public hearing. The public hearing will consider the following proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans. Materials for these items may be viewed via https://onestopapp.nola. gov/

INCORPORATION OF IN‐ STRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INTO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The public comment deadline is 5 pm on the Monday that is 8 days before the meeting date.

The Instructions to Bid‐ ders contained in the Bid Documents (referenced above), and all require‐ ments contained therein, are incorporated into this Advertisement for Bids as if completely set forth herein.

Zoning Docket 001/26 Applicant(s): Earl Myers, Jr. Request: Conditional use to permit a reception fa‐ cility with outdoor live entertainment (sec‐ ondary use) in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighbor‐ hood Business District Property description: Square 327 or 328, Lots 4, 5, 6, and A, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Philip Street, Simon Bolivar Avenue, and Reverend John Raphael Jr. Way Address(es): 2300 Philip Street

By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Pro‐ curement Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (2) Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (3) Wednesday, December 31, 2025 170595 Dec. 17, 24, 31, 3t $326.35 PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE: Crown Castle is proposing to deploy multiple telecom‐ antennas munications atop poles in a geo‐ graphic cluster within New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.The deploy‐ ment includes antenna installation atop of 2 ex‐ isting poles with heights ranging from 17.6 to 17.8ft at the below-listed in‐ dividual locations. The project also includes as‐ sociated ﬁber and elec‐ conduits located tric within the associated utility right-of-way. 214 Royal St, New Or‐ leans, Orleans Parish, LA 70130 (29° 57' 17.31" N, 90° 04'03.08" W); 807 Conti St, New Or‐ leans, Orleans Parish, LA 70112 (29° 57' 23.01" N, 90° 04'04.29" W) Public comments regard‐ ing potential effects from this project on historic properties may be sub‐ mitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: A. Broad‐ hurst, Terracon, 11555 Clay Rd, Suite 100, Hous‐ ton, TX 77043, 713-329or Ashley. 2529, Broadhurst@terracon. com. 172219-dec 31-1t $135.35

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In ac‐ cordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provi‐ sions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertise‐ ment bids, and those re‐ quired on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUNDING: Notice is hereby given that this Project is to be ﬁnanced in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are re‐

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, 1:30 P.M.

Zoning Docket 002/26 Applicant(s): Isaiah Byrd and Angeonita Byrd Request: Conditional use to permit a single-family residence in a GPD Gen‐ eral Planned Develop‐ ment District Property description: Square 171, Lots 50 through 54, Riverside Subdivision, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Oliver Street, Rankin Street, Paul Street, and the Missis‐ sippi River Address(es): 3350 Oliver Street Zoning Docket 003/26 Applicant(s): 3201 Or‐ leans Ave, LLC Request: Amendment of Ordinance No. 27,971 MCS (Zoning Docket 126/18) to permit the ex‐ pansion of a neighbor‐ hood commercial estab‐ lishment in an HU-RD2

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Historic Urban Two-Fam‐ ily Residential District. The expansion requires waivers of standards lim‐ iting the neighborhood commercial establish‐ ment to 3,000 square feet and to the first floor of the structure. Property description: Square 445, Lots D and E, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Or‐ leans Avenue, North Ren‐ don Street, Hagan Av‐ enue, and Saint Ann Street Address(es): 3201-3205 Orleans Avenue and 721725 North Rendon Street Zoning Docket 004/26 Applicant(s): Icannot‐ standthistown, LLC and the City of New Orleans Request: Planned devel‐ opment for the adaptive reuse of an existing brewery over 10,0000 square feet in floor area as an amusement facility (indoor and outdoor) in a C-1 General Commercial District and an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighbor‐ hood Mixed Use District and the rescission of Or‐ dinance No. 28,218 MCS (Zoning Docket 046/19) and Ordinance No. 28,601 MCS (Zoning Docket 089/20) Property description: Square 482-A, Lots 13-A, 14, and 23, in the First Municipal District, bounded by South Broad Street, Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, Thalia Street, and South Dorgenois Street Address(es): 3935-3943 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, 3940 Thalia Street, and 1400 South Broad Street Zoning Docket 005/26 Applicant(s): Russell J. Frank Request: Zoning change from an HMR-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Residential District to an HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District and a conditional use to per‐ mit outdoor live enter‐ tainment (secondary use) in conjunction with a hotel in an HMC-2 His‐ toric Marigny/Tremé/By‐ water Commercial Dis‐ trict. The applicant seeks a waiver of the limitation on operating hours to permit operating hours f

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p p g of 9 am to 10 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 12 midnight on week‐ ends. Property description: Square 196, Lots 3A, 5A, A-1, M or B, 10A, 11, and Pt. Lot 15 (Proposed Lot 10B), in the Second Mu‐ nicipal District, bounded by Dumaine Street, North Claiborne Avenue, North Robertson Street, and Saint Ann Street Address(es): 1608-1620 Dumaine Street, 816-834 North Claiborne Avenue

g tainer unit shall be ob‐ scured or concealed by an additional roof struc‐ ture, such as a pitched or parapet roof, so as not to be visibly identiﬁable as a container.” • Adding shipping con‐ tainer dwellings as a per‐ mitted or conditional use to zoning district use ta‐ bles as appropriate.

g square, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Canal Street, North Peters Street, Iberville Street, and Ba‐ dine Street West Address(es): 333 Canal Street

g has established public hearing rules within its Administrative Rules, Policies, & Procedures, which are available on the CPC website (www. nola.gov/cpc).

Zoning Docket 011/26 Applicant(s): Corvus Real Estate Holdings, LLC Request: Amendment to Article 8, Section 8.2 and Table 8-1 of the Compre‐ hensive Zoning Ordi‐ nance to classify "con‐ tractor storage yard," "outdoor storage yard," and "warehouse" as con‐ ditional uses in the M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use Dis‐ trict

You may also submit written comments to the Executive Director in ad‐ vance by mail (1300 Per‐ dido Street, 7th ﬂoor, New Orleans LA 70112) or email (CPCinfo@nola. gov). All written com‐ ments must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 5.

Zoning Docket 006/26 Applicant(s): City Council Motion No. M-25-530 Request: Text amend‐ ment to Article 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish an Interim Zoning Dis‐ trict called the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District to require condi‐ tional use approval for hotels/motels; hostels; short-term rentals, com‐ mercial; timeshares; bed and breakfasts, principal and accessory in all zon‐ ing districts citywide where they are other‐ wise permitted. Zoning Docket 007/26 Applicant(s): City Council Motion No. M-25-567 Request: Text amend‐ ment to the Comprehen‐ sive Zoning Ordinance to: • Deﬁne “dwelling, ship‐ ping container” as a dwelling constructed wholly or partially from one or more repurposed shipping containers. • Prescribe use stan‐ dards for shipping con‐ tainer dwellings, includ‐ ing but not limited to the following: o “In S-RS Suburban Sin‐ gle-Family Residential Districts, Shipping Con‐ tainer Dwellings shall be subject to the following requirements: a. The exterior walls of such structures shall be clad in permitted build‐ ing materials, including but not limited to wood siding, stucco, brick, ﬁber cement panels, or corrugated metal panels. The cladding shall fully obscure the seams, cor‐ rugation, markings, and original metal surface of the shipping container from view. b. Roof surfaces that originate from the con‐ i i h ll b b

Zoning Docket 008/26 Applicant(s): 2915 Bi‐ enville Properties, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a reception fa‐ cility in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District Property description: Square 395, Lot 5 and Pt. 6, in the Second Munici‐ pal District, bounded by Bienville Avenue, North Dupre Street, North Gayoso Street, and Conti Street Address(es): 2915 Bi‐ enville Avenue Zoning Docket 009/26 Applicant(s): Grace 9999, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighbor‐ hood Business District and the Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District Property description: Square 217, Lot D, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine Street, Louisiana Avenue, Toledano Street, and Camp Street Address(es): 3329 Maga‐ zine Street

In person public com‐ ment: The City Planning Com‐ mission, in accordance with Article 4 of the Com‐ prehensive Zoning Ordi‐ nance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hear proponents and opponents to the above proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Law of the City of New Orleans. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and all relevant comments concerning the proposed changes are encouraged. The CPC h bli h d bli

Zoning Docket 010/26 Applicant(s): Wilson Canal II, LLC Request: Amendment to Ordinance No. 8,046 MCS (Zoning Docket 51/80) for a conditional use to per‐ mit a motor vehicle deal‐ ership, small in a CBD-4 Exposition District Property description: Lot 2 CP on an undesignated i h d

December 29, 2025; December 31, 2025; and January 7, 2026 Robert Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 8837 172101-dec 29-31-jan 7-3t $277.70 PUBLIC NOTICE --December 23, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE City of New Orleans LaToya Cantrell, Mayor The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Com‐ regularly mission’s scheduled meeting will take place on Wednes‐ day, January 7, 2026, in the City Council Cham‐ ber, 1300 Perdido Street at 1:00 PM. At this meet‐ ing public hearings may be heard on the following applications: The following items will be placed on the consent agenda: 524 Philip St: Mark Red‐ ding, applicant; Square 45 LLC, owner; Massing approval of the new con‐ i f

LAFITTE AREA INDEPENDENT LEVEE DISTRICT JOURNAL Lafitte Area Independent Levee District Commissioners Kerry Lauricella, President Steven Marque, Vice-President Chuck Shano, Secretary-Treasurer William Gibson, P.E., Commissioner Vacancy, Commissioner

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF WESTWEGO CITY OF WESTWEGO LEGALS

Mailing: 7001 River Road, Marrero, LA 70072 Phone: (504) 689-2470 Lafitteleveedistrict.com

Westwego City Officials Mayor Robert E. Billiot, Sr. City Clerk Lisa Tapia

Zoning Docket 012/26 Applicant(s): Corvus Real Estate Holdings, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a contractor storage yard, outdoor storage yard, and ware‐ house in the M-MU Mar‐ itime Mixed-Use District Property description: Tract A or H1, a roadway, and Lots 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, Faubourg de Montluzin, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Chef Menteur Highway and Ridgeway Boulevard Address(es): 19001 Chef Menteur Highway

Written public comment:

Chief of Police Dwayne J. Munch, Sr.

NOTICE OF INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BUDGET and PUBLIC HEARING

City Council District 1: John I. Shaddinger, Jr. District 2: Johnny S. Nobles Jr. District 3: Lisa H. Valence District 4: Robert “Bobby” Utley District 5: Robert “Bobby B” Bonvillian

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget of the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District is available for public inspection at 7001 River Road, Marrero, LA 70072. The Board of Commissioners of the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District plans the adoption of its’ 2025-2026 fiscal year proposed budget at a public hearing to be held 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7001 River Road, Marrero, LA 70072.

The Westwego Planning Advisory Board will hold a hearing to Resubdivide Lots 12 and 13 Sq. 2 Westdale Subdivision into Lot 13A Sq. 2, Westdale Subdivision, Westwego, LA 70094. The hearing will be held January 07, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Located at City Hall, 1100 Fourth St. Westwego, LA 70094

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance for the Meeting, please contact Kerry Lauricella at 504.689.2470, describing the assistance that is necessary.

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PUBLIC HEARING CITY HALL, 1300 PERDIDO STREET CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST SLFPA-E Officials Peter G. Vicari, President Michael D. Schnell, Vice-President K. Randall Noel, Treasurer Gregory S. Marsiglia, Secretary Deborah M. Settoon, P.E. Commissioner Roy M. Carubba, P.E. Commissioner David Martin, P.E. Commissioner Kerwyn C. King, P.E. Commissioner

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East 6920 Franklin Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122 Telephone: 504-286-3100 Fax: 504-283-1855 Internet: floodauthority. org

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY–EAST BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025 The regular monthly Board Meeting of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (Authority or FPA) was held on December 18, 2025, in the Franklin Avenue Administrative Complex, Meeting Room 201, 6920 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, after due legal notice of the meeting was sent to each Board member and the news media and posted. Mr. Vicari called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Marsiglia called the roll and a quorum was present:

The foregoing was submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:

PRESENT: Peter G. Vicari, President Gregory Marsiglia, Secretary Deborah M. Settoon, P.E. Roy M. Carubba, P.E. David Martin, P.E. Kerwyn King, P.E. K. Randall Noel

NAYS: ABSENT:

Mr. Vicari, Mr. Noel, Mr. Marsiglia, Ms. Settoon, Mr. Carubba, Mr. Martin, Mr. King None Mr. Schnell

RESOLUTION NO. 12-18-25-03 – CONTRACT FOR CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT. On the motion of Mr. Martin, Seconded by Mr. Noel, the following resolution was offered:

ABSENT: Michael Schnell, Vice-President ADOPTION OF AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. 12-18-25-01 - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND BOARD MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 2025. On the motion of Mr. Martin, Seconded by Mr. Carubba, the following resolution was offered: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East approves the Minutes of the Public Hearing and Board Meeting held on November 20, 2025. The foregoing was submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Vicari, Mr. Carubba, Ms. Settoon, Mr. Noel, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Martin, Mr. King NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Schnell OPENING COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS REGIONAL DIRECTOR REPORT

WHEREAS, on October 16, 2025, the Board of Commissioners, acting as governing authority of the Orleans Levee District, adopted Resolution Number 10-16-25-02 to roll forward the millage rates for the 2026 tax year, resulting in additional ad valorem tax revenues above the prior year’s levy; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to ensure that these additional revenues generated solely from the roll-forward are restricted for long-term capital, major maintenance and lifecycle obligations of the Orleans Levee District, and are not absorbed into routine operating growth; and WHEREAS, the restricted funds may be held in one or more Board-approved investment or reserve accounts, including but not limited to the Louisiana Asset Management Pool (LAMP) and other compliant investment vehicles, provided that the funds remain clearly designated as restricted in the agency’s financial statements; and WHEREAS, the Board finds it appropriate to establish a dedicated account structure and accounting designation to ensure the proper capture, reporting, and long-term stewardship of these revenues; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East hereby directs that all additional ad valorem tax revenues generated as a result of the 2026 millage roll-forward be designated as restricted funds, to be used exclusively for long-term capital, major maintenance, and lifecycle flood protection obligations of the Orleans Levee District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the establishment of a restricted reserve fund in one or more Board-approved investment or reserve accounts, such as LAMP or other permitted investment vehicles, consistent with State investment laws and the Authority’s Investment Policy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Officers of the Board and the SLFPA-E Regional Director are authorized signatories for such accounts.

PRESIDENT

AND

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Update on Attorney General’s investigation into grievances filed by employees. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 12-18-25-02 – ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR AD VALOREM TAX PROCEEDS AND RESTRICTING THE USE OF SAID PROCEEDS FOR THE ORLEANS LEVEE DISTRICT. On the motion of Mr. Martin, Seconded by Mr. Carubba, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) is authorized to levy ad valorem taxes for public purposes, including the operation, maintenance, and long-term sustainability of the regional flood protection system; and

WHEREAS, the Flood Protection Authority-East (“FPA”) has previously engaged SSA Consultants to perform an organizational study, providing them with a strong understanding of the Authority’s culture, leadership dynamics and operational environment; and WHEREAS, the Board by Resolution No. 11-20-25-02 authorized the SLFPA-E Regional Director to negotiate a final fee and contract for said services subject to Board approval; and WHEREAS, the Regional Director has negotiated a final fee and contract for said services and has submitted the contract to the Board for final review and approval; and WHEREAS, the total compensation to Consultant under this contract shall not exceed $139,650.00. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East approves the contract with SSA Consultants and authorizes the execution of said contract by the Regional Director. The foregoing was submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT:

Mr. Vicari, Mr. Noel, Mr. Marsiglia, Ms. Settoon, Mr. Carubba, Mr. Martin, Mr. King None Mr. Schnell

RESOLUTION NO. 12-18-25-04 – CONTRACT WITH AH DATALYTICS TO CREATE AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DASHBOARD. On the motion of Mr. Carubba, Seconded by Mr. Martin, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the Flood Protection Authority-East (“FPA”) Regional Director sought authorization to engage AH Datalytics for the development of a dashboard to highlight critical areas of financial performance, health of our physical infrastructure, permitting process, police performance and other essential measures about the Flood Protection AuthorityEast in real time; and WHEREAS, the Board, by Resolution No. 11-20-25-03, authorized the Regional Director to negotiate a final fee and contract for said services subject to Board approval; and WHEREAS, the Regional Director has negotiated a final fee and contract for said services and has submitted the contract

to the Board for final review and approval; and WHEREAS, the total not to exceed cost for development and design of the dashboard shall not exceed $70,000.00. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East approves the contract with AH Datalytics and authorizes the execution of said contract by the Regional Director. The foregoing was submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT:

Mr. Vicari, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Noel, Ms. Settoon, Mr. Carubba, Mr. Martin, Mr. King None Mr. Schnell

RESOLUTION NO. 12-18-25-05 – APPROVAL OF SLFPA-E ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE. On the motion of Mr. Carubba, Seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, a review of the current organizational structure was conducted to identify opportunities for improved alignment with strategic objectives; and WHEREAS, after conducting the review, it was determined that several versions of the existing organization chart existed thereby creating confusion; and WHEREAS, there is a necessity to adopt a standardized organizational structure; and WHEREAS, adoption of the proposed organizational structure does not alter or expand the President’s or any individual Commissioner’s authority over employee appointments, removals, or compensation. This authority remains solely with the Board, in accordance with the bylaws. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the FPA adopts the updated Organizational Structure, and authorizes all actions under said Structure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board adopts the SLFPA-E Organizational Structure as a document that will be utilized to minimize misunderstandings. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recognizes that as with any document of this magnitude, changes may be necessary to improve its functionality and these changes will be incorporated as necessary. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the FPA Regional Director, or in his absence the Director of Engineering, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to carry out the above. The foregoing was submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Vicari, Mr. Marsiglia, Mr. Carubba, Mr. Martin, Mr. King NAYS: Mr. Noel, Ms. Settoon ABSENT: Mr. Schnell RESOLUTION NO. 12-18-25-06 – ADVERTISEMENT OF RFQ FOR INSURANCE AGENT/BROKER. On the motion of Mr. Carubba Seconded by Mr. Martin, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION #12-18-25-06- ADVERTISEMENT OF RFP FOR INSURANCE AGENT/BROKER “A resolution authorizing the advertisement of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an insurance Agent/ Broker.” WHEREAS, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (“FPA”) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana and is authorized to procure professional services necessary for the protection of its operations, assets, and liabilities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 38, including La R.S. 38:2310 et seq., professional services may be procured through a qualifications-based selection process; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to solicit qualifications from experienced and qualified firms to provide insurance brokerage, advisory, and risk management services for the FPA; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional insurance agent/broker services in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2310 et seq. and all other applicable laws and the FPA’s purchasing policy; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the FPA approves the advertisement and issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an insurance Agent/Broker. The foregoing was submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT:

Mr. Vicari, Mr. Noel, Mr. Marsiglia, Ms. Settoon, Mr. Carubba, Mr. Martin, Mr. King Mr. Schnell

RESOLUTION #12-18-25-07- ADVERTISEMENT OF RFP FOR BANKING SERVICES. On the motion of Mr. Noel, Seconded by Mr. Marsiglia, the following resolution was offered: “A resolution authorizing the advertisement of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Banking Services.” WHEREAS, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (“FPA”) is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana and is required to maintain depositories for the handling, safekeeping and disbursement of public funds; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 39, the Board is authorized to select qualified financial institutions to provide banking services; and WHEREAS, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East by prior resolutions authorized the utilization of banking services provided by Capital One Bank; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to continue to ensure that banking services are obtained through a competitive and transparent process consistent with Louisiana law. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the Finance Director is authorized and directed to prepare and advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for banking services, including but not limited to depository services, funds management, wire transfers and other customary banking services; The foregoing was submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT:

Mr. Vicari, Mr. Marsiglia, Ms. Settoon, Mr. Carubba, Mr. Martin, Mr. King Mr. Noel Mr. Schnell

RESOLUTION #12-18-25-08APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER WITH FENSTERMAKER FOR OUTFALL CANAL TOPOGRAPHIC AND BATHYMETRIC SURVEYS. On the motion of Mr. Martin, Seconded by Mr. Noel, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (FPA) is in need of a LiDAR Topographic and Multibeam Bathymetric Survey of the Orleans, London and Seventeenth Street Outfall Canals for erosion detection and monitoring; and WHEREAS, the FPA currently has an Indefinite DeliveryIndefinite Quantity (ID-IQ) Contract with C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC (Fenstermaker), for surveying services; and WHEREAS, Fenstermaker provided a proposal dated November 19, 2025, to perform a LiDAR Topographic and Multibeam Bathymetric Survey of the Orleans, London and Seventeenth Street Outfall Canals for a total not-to-exceed amount of $155,280.38; and WHEREAS, funding for said services are provided in Budget Line Item BIDIQ 02. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East approves the issuance of a Task Order to C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC, to perform a LiDAR Topographic and Multibeam Bathymetric Survey of the Orleans, London and Seventeenth Street Outfall Canals for a total not-to-exceed amount of $155,280.38, and authorizes the Regional Director, or in his absence, the Director of Engineering to execute said Task Order and any and all other documents necessary to accomplish the above. The foregoing was submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT:

Mr. Vicari, Mr. Noel, Mr. Marsiglia, Ms. Settoon, Mr. Carubba, Mr. Martin, Mr. King None Mr. Schnell

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Parish & City Officials Parish President Cynthia LeeSheng Parish Council Scott A. Walker Council Chairman Dist. 1: Timothy P. Kerner Jr. Dist. 2: Deano A. Bonano Dist. 3: Byron L. Lee Dist. 4: Arita M. L. Bohannan Dist. 5: Hans J. Liljeberg Council At Large Div. A: Jennifer Van Vrancken Div. B: Scott A. Walker Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto, III District Attorney Paul Connick, Jr. Assessor Thomas J. Capella Coroner Gerry Cvitanovich, M.D. Registrar of Voters Dennis DiMarco Parish Clerk Lizabeth A. Johnston Clerk of Court Jon Gegenheimer School Board President- Dr. Gerard LeBlanc Vice-President- Chad Nugent District 1 – Dr. Gerard LeBlanc District 2 – Ricky Johnson District 3 – Kriss Fairbairn Fortunato District 4 – Clay Moise District 5 – Derrick Shepherd

District 6 – Michael Pedalino District 7 – Ralph Brandt District 8 – Chad Nugent District 9 – Steven Guitterrez Superintendent Dr. James Gray 24th Judicial District Div. A: Raymond S. Steib, Jr. Div. B: R. Christopher Cox, III Div. C: June Berry Darensburg Div. D: Jacqueline Maloney Div. E: Frank A. Brindisi. Div. F: Michael P. Mentz Div. G: E. Adrian Adams Div. H: Donald “Chick” Foret Div. I: Nancy A. Miller Div. J: Stephen C. Grefer Div. K: Ellen Shirer Kovach Div. L: Donald A. Rowan, Jr. Div. M: Shayna Beevers Morvant Div. N: Stephen D. Enright, Jr. Div. O: Danyelle M. Taylor Div. P: Lee V. Faulker, Jr. Criminal Court Commissioners: David P. Wolff & Paul Schneider Domestic Court Commissioners: David P. Wolff and Ashley Schepens Domestic Hearing Officers: Lisa Matthews, Theresa Piglia, Chelsea Kiefer, Donald Rose First Parish Court Judge, Division A: Rebecca M. Olivier Judge, Division B: Johnny Lee Traffic Hearing Officer changes monthly Second Parish Court Div. A: Sharlayne Jackson

Prevost Div. B: Raylyn R. Beevers Constables 1st Justice Court Jonathan Liberto 2nd Justice Court Kendall C. Bussey 3rd Justice Court Brennan Rojas 4th Justice Court Leon F Bradberry, Sr. 5th Justice Court Allen Leone, Jr. 6th Justice Court Jason Ural 7th Justice Court Floyd Davis 8th Justice Court Charles L. Wilson Justice of the Peace Div. 1 Vernon J. Wilty, III Div. 2 Mark Spears Div. 3 Charles R. Kerner Div. 4 Leon Bradberry, Jr. Div. 5 Charles V. Cusimano, II Div. 6 Kevin Centanni Div. 7 Michele P. Holmes Div. 8 Roscoe W. Lewis Juvenile Court Section A: Judge Jennifer Guillot Womble Section B: Judge Amanda Chauvin Calogero Section C: Judge Barron C. Burmaster Grand Isle Independent Levee District David Camardelle President/Director Kelly Besson, Sr., VicePresident Michael Scioneaux, Secretary/Treasurer Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Peter G. Vicari, President Michael D. Schnell, VicePresident K. Randall Noel, Treasurer

Gregory S. Marsiglia, Secretary Deborah M. Settoon, Commissioner Roy M. Carubba, Commissioner David A. Martin, Commissioner Kerwyn King, Commissioner Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Commissioners Scott M. Burke, President Kyle J. Galloway, P.E., Vice-President Stephen P. Gauthé, Secretary-Treasurer Larry B. Ardoin, P.E., Commissioner William B. Fogle, Commissioner Ronnie L. Robinson, P.E., Commissioner Jesse D. Noel, P.E., Regional Director Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission Col. Evans Spiceland – Chair Ralph C. Cox Jr. -Vice Chair Timothy Coulon – Treasurer Justin R. Clinton – Secretary James W. Tucker - Member GRAND ISLE Mayor David Camardelle Council Members Seat A- Councilmember James Cheramie Seat B- Councilmember Harley Stelly Seat C – Councilmember Loren Gonzalez Seat D –Councilmember Brian Barthelemy Seat E – Councilmember Michael Scioneaux Chief of Police

Chief of Police Marcell Rodriguez

Christopher Hernandez Grand Isle Port Commission John Cheramie- Sec/ Treasurer Terrill Pizani- Commissioner Ernie BallardCommissioner Kerry BessonCommissioner Patrick LandryCommissioner Weldon Danos- Executive Director GRETNA Mayor Belinda Cambre Constant Council Members Dist. At Large: Wayne A. Rau Dist. 1: Rudy S. Smith Dist. 2: Michael A. Hinyub Dist. 3: Mark K. Miller District 4: Randy S. Carr Chief of Police Brett J. Lawson

KENNER Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr. Council Members Kristi K. McKinney, At-Large Div. A Thomas “Tom” Willmott, At-Large Div. B Dee B. Dunn, District 1 Ronald R. Scharwath, District 2 Joseph F. LaHatte, III, District 3 George L. Branigan, District 4 Brian Brennan, District 5 Chief of Police Keith Conley WESTWEGO Mayor Robert. E. Billiot, Sr. Council Members Dist. 1: John I. Shaddinger, Jr. Dist 2: Hon. Johnny S. Nobles, Jr. Dist. 3 Hon. Lisa Valence Dist. 4 Hon. Robert “Bobby” Utley Dist. 5 Hon. Robert “Bobby B” Bonvillian Chief of Police Hon. Dwaye J. Munch, Sr.

HARAHAN Mayor: Tim Baudier Council Members Jason D. Asbill Tommy Budde Eric Chatelain Paul Johnston Michael Ricks Chief of Police Edward “Ed” Lepre

JEDCO Commissioners Chairwoman – Josline G. Frank Vice Chairman – James R. Martin Jr. Treasurer – Stephen E. Robinson Jr. Secretary – Joseph Riccobono Mickal P. Adler James Kenneth Baum Jr. Darren F. Chifici

JEAN LAFITTE Mayor: Yvette Crain Council Members Barry Bartholomew Larry Kerner Jr. Chirsty N. Creppel Kyle Darda Verna Smith

William Douglass Joseph J. Ewell Jr. Michael Fahrenholt Jr. Brian Lloyd Heiden Maria Teresa C. Lawrence Melissa Barrett O’Neal Mayra Elizabeth Pineda Paula Scalco Polito Eugene Paul Sausse Jr. Melissa Bennett Simeon Lynda Nugent Smith Robert Stevens Teri Boudreaux Tucker Shondra Griffin Williams

(504) 340-0318 EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 203 Plauche Court Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 733-0087

Directory of Parish & City Officials JEFFERSON PARISH COURTHOUSE West Bank Office 200 Derbigby St. Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 736-6000 East Bank Offices Joseph S. Yenni Bldg. 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 736-6000 JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE 1233 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 363-5500 JEFFERSON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 501 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 349-7600

WEST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072

HARAHAN POLICE DEPARTMENT 6441 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-9763

GREATER NEW ORLEANS EXPRESSWAY COMMISSIONS P.O. Box 7656 Metairie, LA 70010 (504) 835-3188

TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE 4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2208

TOWN OF GRAND ISLE 170 Ludwig Lane P.O. Box 200 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196

JEAN LAFITTE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2607 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-3132

GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3101 LA Highway One P.O. Box 880 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-2104

CITY OF KENNER 1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7200

GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE DISTRICT P.O. Box 757 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196 GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION P.O. Box 500 Grand Isle, La 70358 Office phone: 985-787-2229 CITY OF GRETNA 740 Huey P. Long Avenue , Gretna, LA, 70053 P.O. Box 404 Gretna, LA 70054-0404 (504) 363-1500

CLERK OF COURT P.O. Box 10 Gretna, LA 70054 (504) 364-2900 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. (504) 736-6390

Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-6383

KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT 500 Veterans Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 712-2200 CITY OF WESTWEGO 1100 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-3424 WESTWEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 401 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-5428 JEDCO 700 Churchill Parkway Avondale, LA 70094 Phone/ Fax: (504) 875-3916

GRETNA POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 5th Street Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 366-4374 CITY OF HARAHAN 6437 Jefferson Hwy.

In accordance wIth provIsIons of the amerIcan wIth dIsabIlItIes act amendments act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson parIsh shall not dIscrImInate agaInst IndIvIduals wIth dIsabIlItIes on the basIs of dIsabIlIty In Its servIces, programs or actIvItIes. If you requIre auxIlIary aIds or devIces, or other reasonable accommodatIon under the ada amendments act, please submIt your request to the ada coordInator at least forty-eIght (48) hours In advance or as soon as practIcal. a seventy-two (72) hour advanced notIce Is requIred to request certIfIed asl Interpreters. ada coordInator/offIce of cItIzens wIth dIsabIlItIes 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. SuitE 403 JEffErSon, la 70123 (504) 736-6086 ada@JEffPariSh.nEt ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID NO. 50-00149242 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., January 27, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project: Waterline Improvements on Elizabeth Ave. (Camphor St. to Ruth St.), Ruth St. (Elise Ave. to Loraine St.), Kathleen Ave. (Loraine St. to Colony Pl.), Parkaire Dr. (Elise Ave. to Dead End) Jefferson Parish Project No. 2023-12B-WRB The project consists of water line replacement (open cut and directional bore), concrete roadway, sidewalk, and driveway removal and replacement. Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. All bids must be in accordance with the contract documents on file with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Late bids will not be accepted. Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The drawings and specifications are on file and open for inspection in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Geotechnical information related to this project, if available, is also on file for review with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department. This geotechnical information is for reference for bidding purposes only, and may not be representative of the total area of the project as soil characteristics may vary from one place to another. Contractor may be required to conduct their own geotechnical inspection and provide proof of said inspection prior to the start of work. A complete set of drawings and specifications may be secured from Kyle Associates, LLC, 628 Village Lane North, Mandeville, LA, 70471, Phone: 985-727-9377 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $100.00 per set. Deposit on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents in good condition no later than ten (10) days after receipts of bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LRS-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 10:00 AM on January 6, 2026 at Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. However, failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the bidder of responsibility for information discussed at the conference. Furthermore, failure to attend the pre-bid conference and inspection does not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing materials or performing any work that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the specification with no additional cost to the owner. Renny Simno Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: December 17, 24, and 31, 2025 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID NO. 50-00149059 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., January 13, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project: Labor, Materials, and Equipment Needed for Track Resurfacing at Johnny Jacobs Playground Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. All bids must be in accordance with the contract documents on file with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Late bids will not be accepted. Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LRS-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Renny Simno Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

Uniform Assistance Program. The purpose of the Project is to identify multiple qualified, licensed school uniform vendors to provide school uniforms to preapproved Pre-K to 12th-grade students through a voucher system under the Department of Community Action Programs’ Community Services Block Grant, who are not one of the two firms selected under Resolution 144366. Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., January 8, 2026

Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project: SONIA PLACE WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS (S. LABARRE ROAD TO SANTA ANA AVENUE) JEFFERSON PARISH PROJECT NO. 2023-020-WRB The project consists of waterline placement by open cut and directional drill, base course, milling and overlay of existing asphalt roadway, Portland cement concrete sidewalk and driveways. Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. All bids must be in accordance with the contract documents on file with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Late bids will not be accepted. Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The drawings and specifications are on file and open for inspection in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Geotechnical information related to this project, if available, is also on file for review with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department. This geotechnical information is for reference for bidding purposes only, and may not be representative of the total area of the project as soil characteristics may vary from one place to another. Contractor may be required to conduct their own geotechnical inspection and provide proof of said inspection prior to the start of work. A complete set of drawings and specifications may be secured from Design Engineering, Inc., 3330 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA, 70002, Phone: 504-836-2155 or fax 504-836-2159 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $350.00 per set. Deposit on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents in good condition no later than ten (10) days after receipts of bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LRS-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 10:00 AM on January 5, 2026 at Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. However, failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the bidder of responsibility for information discussed at the conference. Furthermore, failure to attend the pre-bid conference and inspection does not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing materials or performing any work that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the specification with no additional cost to the owner. Renny Simno Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: December 17, 24, and 31, 2025 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ 25-046 Supplemental Vendors to Provide School Uniforms to Preapproved Pre-K to 12th-Grade Students The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No.147218, is hereby soliciting the submittal of supplemental of Statement of Qualification (General Professional Services Questionnaire) from individuals or firms interested in participation with the Jefferson Community Actions Community Service Block Grant - School

The persons or firms under consideration shall have a professional in charge of the Project who is a licensed, registered professional engineer in the State of Louisiana with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience. A subcontractor may not be used to meet this requirement. (Section K. “PROFESSIONAL IN CHARGE OF PROJECT:”; of TEC Professional Services Questionnaire);

The persons or firms under consideration shall have one (1) employee who is a licensed, registered professional engineer in the State of Louisiana in the applicable discipline involved. A subcontractor may meet this requirement only if the advertised Project involves more than one discipline. (Section D. of TEC Professional Services Questionnaire).

The scope of the ensuing contract includes the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at http://purchasing.jeffparish.net or you may call 504-364-2678.

General:

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: December 17, 24, and 31, 2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID NO. 50-00149240

The persons or firms under consideration shall have at least one (1) principal who is a licensed, registered professional engineer in the State of Louisiana. A subcontractor may not be used to meet this requirement. (Section C. of TEC Professional Services Questionnaire);

Receive and update an emailed spreadsheet of the preapproved voucher list Receive and redeem preapproved vouchers Maintain purchase records by attaching copies of receipts to vouchers. Individuals and /or firms approved by the Program to provide services are responsible for retaining records of purchases and redeemed and unredeemed program vouchers. At the program’s close, vendors will be responsible for compiling records for submission to the CSBG Program Manager and then retained by the Program.

All Statements of Qualification must include a copy of the Jefferson Parish General Professional Service Questionnaire. The contract period shall be June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, with the option to extend the Term on an annual basis in accordance with the CSBG Grant term with approval of Council. Evaluation Criteria The following evaluation criteria, listed in order of importance, are used to evaluate each firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications: (A) Scope of Services – (30) points (B) Demonstrated ability to provide the required services sought by the program – (30) points (C) Previous Years of Program Participation Experience – (30) points (D) Responsiveness to the SOQ – (10) points The person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualification (General Professional Services Questionnaire) must identify all subcontractors who will assist in providing professional services for the project, in the professional services questionnaire. Each subcontractor shall be required to submit a (General Professional Services Questionnaire) and all documents and information included in the questionnaire. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928) All persons or firms (including subcontractors) must submit a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) by the deadline. The latest professional services questionnaire may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or via the Jefferson Parish website at https://www.jeffparish.gov/468/Statement-of-Qualifications-SOQ.

With regard to the questionnaire, Principal means the sole proprietor of the firm, or one who shares an ownership interest with other persons in the firm, including but not limited to, a partner in a partnership, a shareholder in a corporation, or a member of a limited liability corporation. Evaluation Criteria The following criteria will be used to evaluate each firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications: 1) 2)

Submissions will only be accepted electronically via Jefferson Parish’s e-Procurement site, Central Bidding at www.centralauctionhouse. com or www.jeffparishbids.net. Registration is required and free for Jefferson Parish vendors by accessing the following link: www. centralauctionhouse.com/registration.php. No submittals will be accepted after the deadline. Affidavits and Insurance are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications, but shall be submitted prior to contract approval.

Disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: December 31, 2025 & January 7, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ #25-047 Provide Professional Engineering Services for The Kenner Laketown Park and Harbor Improvements Project The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No.147477, is hereby soliciting Statements of Qualifications ((TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) for persons or firms interested and qualified to provide professional engineering services for the Kenner Laketown Park and Harbor Improvements project (Council District 4). Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., January 29, 2026 General: The intention of the project is to revitalize the Kenner lakefront area by educating citizens about the benefits and risks of living near the water, as well as investing in structural and green infrastructure projects to manage future risk by implementing an amphitheater, walking trails, children’s play spaces, and green infrastructure meadows. The scope of services anticipated for the project currently needed is to finalize design plans and perform construction administration and resident inspection services. Jefferson Parish anticipates the project will require the following supplemental services/disciplines: coastal engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, building architect, landscape architect, geotechnical services, land surveying, and resident inspection. Compensation Compensation for the required design services will be made on an hourly rate basis or a fixed fee basis, or a combination of both, depending on scope and complexity of the work. The Parish reserves the right to determine the method of payment (hourly or fixed) for each individual assignment. For hourly rate work, the firm shall be compensated by the appropriate Jefferson Parish Department on the basis of their certified and itemized burdened rate in accordance with guidelines established in Attachment “A” to the Standard Professional Services Agreement for Jefferson Parish. A copy of Attachment “A” may be obtained by calling the Jefferson Parish Department of Capital Projects at (504) 736-6833. For fixed fee work, the fee shall be negotiated with the firm by the Jefferson Parish Department of Capital Projects and shall be mutually agreeable to both parties. Compensation for supplemental services, if required, shall be in the form of a “lump sum” or hourly rate for each supplemental service, which shall be mutually agreeable to the Parish and the Consultant. All costs associated with this project shall be subject to Jefferson Parish review and approval. Minimum Requirements for Selection

Professional training and experience in relation to the type and magnitude of work required for the particular project – (Maximum points awarded shall be 35). Size of firm, considering the number of professional and support personnel required to perform the type of engineering tasks, including project evaluation, project design, drafting of technical plans, development of technical specifications and construction administration – (Maximum points awarded shall be 10). Capacity for timely completion of newly assigned work, considering the factors of type of engineering task, current unfinished workload, and person or firm’s available professional and support personnel – (Maximum points awarded shall be 20). Past Performance on a project in which the person or firm assisted a governmental entity in dealings with Disaster Recovery and any other projects relating to CDBG – (Respondent should provide a list of completed Disaster Recovery projects and/or similar CDBG projects for which firm has provided verifiable references) (Maximum points awarded shall be 10). Location of the principal office – Preference shall be given to persons or firms with a principal business office as follows: (A) Jefferson Parish, including municipalities located within Jefferson Parish (15 Points); (B) Neighboring Parishes of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region, which includes Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles and St. Tammany Parishes (12 Points); (C) Parishes other than the foregoing (10 Points); (D) Outside the State of Louisiana (6 Points). Location of the principal office shall only factor into the evaluation criteria if adequate competition (two or more firms that are responsive and responsible) are located within Jefferson Parish - (Maximum points awarded shall be 15). Adversarial legal proceedings between the Parish and the person or firm performing professional services, in which the Parish prevailed or any ongoing adversarial legal proceedings between the Parish and the person or firm performing professional services excluding those instances or cases where the person or firm was added as an indispensable party, or where the person or firm participated in or assisted the public entity in prosecution of its claim. (In the event that the person or firm fails to provide accurate and detailed information regarding legal proceedings with the Parish, including the absence of legal proceedings, the person or firm shall be deemed unresponsive with regard to this category, and zero (0) points shall be awarded) - (Maximum points awarded shall be 15). Prior successful completion of projects of the type and nature of engineering services, as defined, for which firm has provided verifiable references - (Maximum points awarded shall be 5).

Project will include federal disaster and resiliency funds and therefore will include associated federal requirements, including Section 3, as applicable. Statements of Qualifications from minority, femaleowned, and local firms / individuals are invited. Each firm’s lowest and highest score shall be dropped and not count towards the firm’s score. Only those persons or firms receiving an overall cumulative score of at least seventy (70) percent or greater, of the total possible points for all categories to be assigned by the participating technical evaluation committee members, shall be deemed qualified to perform these professional services. The person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualification ((TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) must identify all subcontractors who will assist in providing professional services for the project, in the professional services questionnaire. Each subcontractor shall be required to submit a ((TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) and all documents and information included in the questionnaire. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928) All persons or firms (including subcontractors) must submit a Statement of Qualifications ((TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) by the deadline. The latest professional services questionnaire may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or via the Jefferson Parish website at https://www.jeffparish.gov/27/Government. This questionnaire can be accessed by clicking on the + next to “Doing Business in Jefferson Parish” on the website and clicking on “Professional Services Questionnaires”. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via Jefferson Parish’s e-Procurement site, Central Bidding at www.centralauctionhouse. com or www.jeffparishbids.net. Registration is required and free for Jefferson Parish vendors by accessing the following link: www. centralauctionhouse.com/registration.php. No submittals will be accepted after the deadline. Affidavits and Insurance are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications, but shall be submitted prior to contract approval. Disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: January 7, & 14, 2026.

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Points); (B) Neighboring Parishes of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region, which includes Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles and St. Tammany Parishes (12 Points); (C) Parishes other than the foregoing (10 Points); (D) Outside the State of Louisiana (6 Points)). 6) Adversarial legal proceedings between the Parish and the person or firm performing professional services, in which the Parish prevailed or any ongoing adversarial legal proceedings between the Parish and the person or firm performing professional services, excluding those instances or cases where the person or firm was added as an indispensable party, or where the person or firm participated in or assisted the public entity in prosecution of its claim - 15 points (In the event that the person or firm fails to provide accurate and detailed information regarding legal proceedings with the Parish, including the absence of legal proceedings, the person or firm shall be deemed unresponsive with regard to this category, and zero (0) points shall be awarded.). 7) Prior successful completion of projects of the type and nature of the traffic engineering services, as defined, for which firm has provided verifiable references - 15 points.

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., January 27, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project: Three (3) Year Contract to Provide a Fully Functional Digital Cloud-Based/Online Auctioneering Services of Various Jefferson Parish Owned Equipment for The Jefferson Parish Department of General Services Surplus Division Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/ Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparishbids.net. Each bid must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified, WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Renny Simno Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: December 31, 2025, January 7, and January 14, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ 25-044 To Provide Professional Traffic Engineering Services for the Department of Public Works on an as needed basis for a Two (2) Year period

The maximum cumulative fee that can be charged for all work on this contract shall not exceed $500,000 per year unless increased by contract amendment approved by the Jefferson Parish Council. There is no limit to the number of assignments that can be awarded to a person or firm. Each firm’s lowest and highest score shall be dropped and not count towards the firm’s score. Only those persons or firms receiving an overall cumulative score of at least seventy (70) percent or greater, of the total possible points for all categories to be assigned by the participating technical evaluation committee members shall be deemed qualified to perform professional traffic engineering services tasks. The person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualification ((TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) must identify all subcontractors who will assist in providing professional services for the project, in the professional services questionnaire. Each subcontractor shall be required to submit a ((TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) and all documents and information included in the questionnaire. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928) All persons or firms (including subcontractors) must submit a Statement of Qualifications ((TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) by the deadline. The latest professional services questionnaire may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or via the Jefferson Parish website at https://www.jeffparish.gov/27/Government. This questionnaire can be accessed by clicking on the + next to “Doing Business in Jefferson Parish” on the website and clicking on “Professional Services Questionnaires”. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via Jefferson Parish’s e-Procurement site, Central Bidding at www.centralauctionhouse. com or www.jeffparishbids.net. Registration is required and free for Jefferson Parish vendors by accessing the following link: www. centralauctionhouse.com/registration.php. No submittals will be accepted after the deadline.

The Parish of Jefferson authorized by Resolution 147575 is hereby soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire) from professional firms interested and qualified in providing professional traffic engineering services for the Department of Public Works on an as-needed basis for a period of two (2) years with maximum allowable fees of $500,000.00 per year.

Disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court.

Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m. February 03, 2026 ____________________________________________________________

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: December 31, 2025 & January 7 and 14, 2026.

Affidavits and Insurance are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications, but shall be submitted prior to contract approval.

General The firms submitting a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) Questionnaire) must identify all sub-consultant firms which they expect to use to provide professional services, and submit a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish TEC Questionnaire) for each sub-consultant firm. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928). With regard to the questionnaire, Principal means the sole proprietor of the firm, or one who shares an ownership interest with other persons in the firm, including but not limited to, a partner in a partnership, a shareholder in a corporation, or a member of a limited liability corporation. Compensation The cost of these traffic engineering services will be negotiated by the Jefferson Parish Department of Engineering. As determined by the Engineering Department, services will be paid for on a lump sum fee basis or on the basis of the person or firm’s certified and itemized salary costs plus a fee to cover overhead cost and profit in accordance with guidelines established in Attachment “A” to the Standard Professional Services Agreement for Jefferson Parish. Copy of Attachment “A” may be obtained by calling the Jefferson Parish Engineering Department at (504) 736-6505. Minimum Requirements for Selection 1. 2.

one principal who is a professional civil engineer who shall be registered as such in Louisiana a professional in charge of the project who is a professional civil engineer who shall be registered as such in Louisiana with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the disciplines involved one employee who is a professional civil engineer registered as such in Louisiana in the field or fields of expertise required for the project (A sub-consultant may meet the requirement only if the advertised project involves more than one discipline.)

Evaluation Criteria The following criteria will be used to evaluate the statement of the firms submitting: 1) Professional training and experience in relation to the type of work required for the traffic engineering services - 35 points. 2) Size of firm, considering the number of professional and support personnel required to perform traffic engineering tasks, including project evaluation, traffic counting, project design, drafting of technical plans, development of technical specifications, and construction administration – 10 points. 3) Capacity for timely completion of newly assigned work, considering the factors of type of engineering task, current unfinished workload, and person or firm’s available professional and support personnel - 20 points. 4) Past Performance by person or firm on projects of similar or comparable size, scope, and scale - 10 points (Assertions of fault by a person or firm, which shall include time delays, cost over-runs, and or design inadequacies in prior work completed for the Parish shall be evidenced by substantiating documentation provided by the Director of Public Works for the requesting department or the Director of Engineering and received by the Chairman of the Evaluation Committee a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled date of the Technical Evaluation Committee Meeting.). 5) Location of the principal office - 15 points (Preference shall be given to persons or firms as follows: (A) Jefferson Parish, including municipalities located within Jefferson Parish (15

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID NO. 50-00149204 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., January 29, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project: Three (3) Year Contract for All Labor, Materials, and Equipment Necessary to Provide Annual Maintenance on Existing Chillers at Various Locations for The Jefferson Parish Department of General Services Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/ Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparishbids.net. Each bid must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified, WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Renny Simno Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

date for the following project:

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Provide Labor, Materials and Equipment Needed to Supply and Install New Canopies at The Jefferson Performing Arts Center for The Jefferson Parish Department of General Services

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Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/ Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparishbids.net. Each bid must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified, WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Renny Simno Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: December 31, 2025 and January 7, and 14, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., January 15, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project: Two (2) Year Contract for Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Supplies, on an as Needed Basis for The Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS) Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/ Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparishbids.net. Each bid must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified, WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Renny Simno Director Purchasing Department

Public Notice

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pp struction of a one-story, single-family residential building with detached garage on a vacant lot with details to be worked out with the ARC. 1600 Magazine St: Ci‐ cada, applicant; 1600 Magazine LLC, owner; Detail review of the new construction of an 8,307 SF 3-story, commercial building on a vacant lot. 3021-3037 S Carrollton Ave: Roland Arriaga, ap‐ plicant; Earhart Square Group LLC, owner; Reno‐ vation of a Non-Con‐ tributing rated one-story commercial building in‐ cluding modiﬁcation of façade and installation of new roof parapets. 5800 Saint Charles Ave: Seth Board, applicant; Hymel Erin Sauzer, owner; Renovation of ex‐ isting sunroom at a Con‐ tributing rated, twostory, single-family resi‐ dential building. 606-608 Frenchmen St: Alexander Adamick, ap‐ plicant; 606-12 French‐ menstreet LLC, owner; Replacement and reorga‐ nization of existing exte‐ rior decks and access stairs visible from Chartres and Kerlerec Streets at the rear of a Contributing rated twostory commercial build‐ ing.

p Moore, applicant; Moore Property Ventures LLC, owner; New construction of an illegally demol‐ ished Contributing rated, one-story, single-family residential building.

y p January 7, 2026, in the City Council Chamber, 1300 Perdido Street at 10:30 AM. At this meeting public hearings may be heard on the following applications:

p may obtain a copy of the RFP by visiting https:// www.cityblueprintplans. com.

Demolition of buildings at: 1534 Saint Louis St: Zella May, applicant; Taghrid S Mousa, owner; Demoli‐ tion of a Landmark, twostory, commercial build‐ ing to grade. 2663 Iberville St: Ovella Enterprises, LLC, appli‐ cant; De O Co Inc, owner; Demolition of a Con‐ tributing rated raised basement, single-family residential building to grade. 7801 Zimpel St: Ravi Dod‐ damani, applicant; Gertrude Gillin, owner; of Partial demolition more than 25% of the pri‐ mary facade at a Con‐ tributing rated, onestory, two-family resi‐ dential building. 917 Dufossat St: Partial roof demolition and par‐ tial primary façade de‐ molition as part of the renovation and camel‐ back addition at a Con‐ tributing rated one-story, single-family residential building.

The following items will be placed on the consent agenda: 716 Iberville St: Heather Cooper, applicant; The Three Girls LLC, owner; Conceptual approval of the renovation and massing of the pent‐ house addition at a NonContributing rated, 14story, commercial build‐ ing with the details to be worked out with the ARC.

p tion pursuant to Title 46 U.S.C.A. §§30501-30512, and all laws supplemen‐ tary thereto and amendatory thereof, for exoneration from or limi‐ tation of liability of all claims for any loss, de‐ struction or damage aris‐ ing out of the alleged ac‐ cident(s) as more fully described in Cenac Tow‐ ing Co., L.L.C’s Verified Complaint-in-Limitation. All persons having such a claim must file their re‐ spective claim, as pro‐ vided in Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Pro‐ cedure, with the Clerk of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, La 70130 and must serve a copy thereof on counsel for Cenac Towing Co., L.L.C. on or before the 5th day of March, 2026, or be defaulted. If any claimant desires to contest either the right to exoneration from or the right to limitation of liability, he or she shall file and serve on counsel for Cenac Tow‐ ing Co., L.L.C., namely Thompson Coe LLP lo‐ cated at 601 Poydras Street, Suite 1850, New Orleans, LA 70130, an an‐ swer to the Verified Com‐ plaint-in-Limitation on or before the aforesaid date unless his claim has in‐ cluded an answer so des‐

The following items will be placed on the regular agenda: Landmark Nomination of 530 Pelican Avenue 1437-1439 Pauger St: Practis LLC, applicant; Nathalie I. Jordi, owner; Request to replace an ex‐ isting wood gable louver vent with a window, to replace an existing rightside double hung win‐ dow with an enlarged paired casement win‐ dow, and to install new roof-mounted solar pan‐ els as part of a previ‐ ously approved renova‐ tion of a Signiﬁcant rated, two-story, twofamily residential build‐ ing. 630 Saint Roch Ave: Michael Malcom, appli‐ cant; Cheryl P Radosta, owner; Retention of in‐ stallation of inappropri‐ ate roof shingle color at a Contributing rated twostory, single-family resi‐ dential building without a Certiﬁcate of Appropri‐ ateness. 4854 Camp St: Michael li

Upon request, a sign lan‐ guage interpreter for the hearing impaired will be available at the meeting. To place a request for sign language interpreter services, please call TDDY at (504) 658-2059 or 1-800-981-6652. To run in the Times Picayune, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 NOCP 8839 172118-dec 31-1t $57.32 PUBLIC NOTICE --December 23, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE City of New Orleans LaToya Cantrell, Mayor The Central Business Dis‐ trict Historic District Landmarks Commis‐ sion’s regularly sched‐ uled meeting will take place on Wednesday, i h

The following items will be placed on the regular agenda: 412 Girod St: Vyoone Lewis, applicant; Vy‐ oone’s Restaurant, owner; Retention of in‐ stallation of inappropri‐ ate sign light ﬁxtures at a Contributing rated three-story commercial building in deviation of a Certiﬁcate of Appropri‐ ateness. Upon request, a sign lan‐ guage interpreter for the hearing impaired will be available at the meeting. To place a request for sign language interpreter services, please call TDDY at (504) 658-2059 or 1-800-981-6652. To run in the Times Picayune, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 NOCP 8838 172116-dec 31-1t $23.97 PUBLIC NOTICE --The Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish (HAJP) is requesting proposals from respondents for Phase I Demolition and Abatement Services of its Acre Road Site. Pro‐ posals must be submit‐ ted by 2:00 p.m. on Janu‐ ary 26, 2026 (CST). A preproposal meeting is scheduled to take place January 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (CST). Respondents b i f h

NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR EXONTERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notice is hereby given that Cenac Towing Co., L.L.C., the owner and op‐ erator of the M/V CHRIS‐ TINE CENAC, M/V CASEY CENAC, M/V JULIE CENAC, and M/V JARRED CENAC has ﬁled a Veri‐ ﬁed Complaint-in-Limita‐ i l i

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2068 BETTY BLVD District: 3 MARRERO, LA 70072 JG 15 JOESQUARED LLC DBA JOESQUARED LLC 2068 BETTY BLVD MARRERO, LA 70072 JG 15 JOESQUARED LLC DBA JOESQUARED LLC 5002 DODGE ST., # 203 OMAHA, NE 68132 GRAVES CRAFT, JR 2068 BETTY BLVD MARRERO, LA 70072 JANICE S CRAFT 2068 BETTY BLVD MARRERO, LA 70072 JUAN CRAFT 427 PORTSMOUTH DR SLIDELL, LA 70460 JAMAL CRAFT 2220 LITCHWOOD LN HARVEY, LA 70058 AVANDA CRAFT 3821 BURNTWOOD DR HARVEY, LA 70058

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CYNTHIA LEE SHENG

LIZA M. CALUDA PARISH PRESIDENT DIRECTOR CODE COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT DANGEROUS BUILDING ABATEMENT DIVISION

PUBLISH Wednesday, December 24, 2025, AND Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Public Notice In compliance with LSA: R.S. 13:5109, the Parish of Jefferson does hereby publicize its intent to settle and compromise that certain claim made by Drive Away o/b/o Erik Olivas against the Parish of Jefferson, State of LA, regarding damages caused on or about November 8, 2025 in an automobile liability claim. The total settlement and compromise is being made for the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Four Dollars ($29,524.00) and will be consummated ten (10) days, or later, subsequent to the date of publication of this notice. Parish of Jefferson By: Yvette Hargis Assistant to Parish Attorney NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will conduct a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Jefferson Parish General Government Bldg., 200 Derbigny St., at 5:00 P.M., on Thursday, January 15, 2026 for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against land development requests. SP-80-25 1201 Manhattan Blvd., Request for a variance to the attached sign regulations of the MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District for Hot N Cajun Boil House on Lot K4C, Wesson Snowdrift Tract Subdivision; bounded by Westbank Expwy, Orange Blossom Ln., and Gretna Blvd.; zoned MUCD. (Council District 3) Bert Turner, PAB Chair NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS will hold its regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the East Bank Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson, Louisiana.

E-6090 303 Phosphor Ave., Metairie, to permit a new singlefamily residence that will have living space in the required side yard creating insufficient side yard setback and detached garage will protrude in both the 10’ access way sight triangle and 15’ reverse corner lot sight triangle. R-1A/MRTPD Single-Family Residential District/Metairie Ridge Tree Preservation District.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT OF CENAC TOWING CO., L.L.C., as owner and operator of the M/V CHRISTINE CENAC, M/V CASEY CENAC. M/V JULIE CENAC, and M/V JARRED CENAC for Exoneration from or Limitation of Lia‐ bility § § § § Civil Action No. 25-cv-2392 JUDGE JANE TRICHE MILAZZO

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Accordingly, the Parish of Jefferson will demolish the following structure on or after December 31, 2025.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA

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W-2674 916 Oak Ave., Bridge City, to permit enclosure of a carport for storage in the required side yard creating insufficient side yard setback (left). R-1A Single-Family Residential District.

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The Parish of Jefferson hereby notifies the owners, agents, mortgagees and/or other interested parties of the following properties that it has conducted administrative hearings pursuant to Jefferson Parish Ordinance Number 23373. The following structure has been deemed to be a hazard to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jefferson Parish, dilapidated, substandard and unfit for human habitation, and in violation of Ordinance Number 23373.

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

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Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

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City of Gretna Gretna City Hall 740 Second Street Gretna, LA 70053 The Mayor and City Council held the monthly Regular meeting of the City of Gretna on Wednesday, December 10, 2025; at 740 Second Street, Gretna City Hall Building, Council Chambers, on the second floor, Gretna, Louisiana. Notice of Public Meeting (Council Regular Meeting) Notice of the monthly meeting of the Mayor and City Council was duly published as prescribed by law in the city’s legal journal (New Orleans Advocate); and posted on the bulletin board, at the main entrance of Gretna City Hall; 740 Second Street, Gretna, LA 70053; and uploaded to the City’s Website. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Belinda C. Constant chaired the Council Regular monthly meeting; the City Clerk was present; Mayor Constant called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. -The roll was called; a quorum of five Council Members was present; Wayne A. Rau, Councilman at Large; Rudy S. Smith, District 1; Michael A. Hinyub, District 2; Mark K. Miller, District 3; and Randy S. Carr, District 4. --- Absent: None 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Upon the opening of the meeting, Council Member Mark Miller, District 3, offered a prayer. Thereafter, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Amendment to the Agenda (December 10, 2025): On a motion by Councilman Rau and seconded by Councilman Hinyub, IT WAS RESOLVED to amend the December 10, 2025, Agenda to add a resolution by the City Council authorizing the City of Gretna, Louisiana observance of the 2025 Christmas holiday to be on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025; and the New Year’s holiday to be on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and Friday, January 2, 2026; and the same was unanimously (viva voce) approved. 3. Opening Remarks by the Mayor: Mayor Constant welcomed everyone in the audience; always appreciated all supporting and Gretna and making Gretna proud. It is a busy time of the year; thank you to all of the people who are enjoying the lighted streets of Gretna. To all the parents, thank you! * * * 4. City of Gretna Audit Report. A. Camnetar & Co., CPA Inc. - For Fiscal Year 20242025. - “Mrs. Jamie Rogers of Camnetar & Co., CPA Inc. presented the results of the City of Gretna audit for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2025, to the Mayor and the Council Members On a motion by Councilman Smith and seconded by Councilman Rau, IT WAS RESOLVED to accept and approve the results of the Audit Report for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as provided by Ms. Jamie Rogers, City Auditor (Camnetar & Co., CPA Inc.); and the same was accepted and approved by the following vote:

public improvement, title to which shall be in the public? SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of the Special Election shall be published in the “New Orleans Advocate” a daily (published on Wednesday) newspaper of general circulation within the City, published in New Orleans, Louisiana, and being the Official Journal of the Governing Authority, once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date fixed for election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the publication of the Notice of Election, the Mayor is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing proposition that may be required to comply with any state or federal regulatory agencies. SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, Gretna City Hall, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) PM, and shall without delay in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Election are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same person as those designated in accordance with law. SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 thereof, or such substitutes therefore as may be selected and designated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:1287, shall hold the special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the City are entitled to vote at said election and voting machines shall be used thereat. SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Clerk of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the Mayor and/or Clerk of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election, including but not limited to, appropriate submission to the Federal Department of Justice under Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State; the Commissioner of Elections; the Clerk of Court; and Ex Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana; and the Registrar of Voters in and for the said Parish, as notification of the election herein called in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law. SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the aforesaid special election as herein provided, and in the event said election carries for further consent and authority to renew a levy and collect the special tax provided for therein, and a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting prompt consideration and approval of this application. Exhibit “A” NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

City of Gretna Proposition (Fire Protection Renewal) Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the “City”) renew the levy of a special tax of five (5.00) mills on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained wholly within voting precincts G-001 through G-011; but excluding voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, (Annexed Timberlane Subdivision); (an estimated $854,924.34 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year,) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2027, and ending with the year 2036, for the object and purpose of fire protection within said City, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

5. Appointment of City Auditor: A. Camnetar & Co., CPA Inc. - For Fiscal Year 20252026.

On a motion by Council Member Rau and seconded by Council Member Smith, the following resolution was read, and adopted section by section and then as a whole by the following vote: Yeas: Council Members Rau, Smith, Hinyub, Miller, and Carr. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 2025-063 A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2025-057, adopted November 12, 2025; and approving the ordering and calling for a Special Election in the City of Gretna on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to authorize the levy of a special tax of five (5.00) mills on all properties subject to taxation in voting precincts G-001 through G-011; but excluding voting Precincts G-012 and G-013, Parts (Annexed Timberlane Subdivision); for the object and purpose of fire protection, within the City of Gretna; therein making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor, and City Council of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as governing authority of the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the “City”). that: SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the City of Gretna on Saturday, May 16, 2026, between the hours of six o’clock (6:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: City of Gretna Proposition (Fire Protection Renewal) Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the “City”) renew the levy of a special tax of five (5.00) mills on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained wholly within voting precincts G-001 through G-011; but excluding voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, (Annexed Timberlane Subdivision); (an estimated $854,924.34 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year,) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2027, and ending with the year 2036, for the object and purpose of fire protection within said City, a work of permanent

Mayor Belinda C. Constant is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Gretna a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Parish of Jefferson to provide funding at a cost not-to-exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for holiday light display in the McDonoghville area of Gretna and associated electrical work. (2)

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-065 A resolution authorizing Mayor Belinda C. Constant and the administration to execute Final Corrective Change Order No. 1, to the City’s contract with Otwell Services for the construction of the Burmaster Transfer Facility and the City of Gretna Wastewater Treatment Plant Property Expansion, for an increase of $132,088.17.

WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an interest in the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the City of Gretna; and WHEREAS, Otwell Services is the contractor for the Burmaster Transfer Facility project at 1201 Burmaster Street; and WHEREAS, during the course of construction additional materials and installations were required; and WHEREAS, site modifications to the Burmaster Transfer Facility and the City of Gretna Wastewater Treatment Plant Property Expansion included, additional asphaltic concrete, pavement patching, 15” storm drainpipe, sidewalk, structural metalwork, steel sheet pile, limestone base, fencing and bollards that were required. Funds are available in the City’s capital budget for the project. WHEREAS, the Final Corrective Change Order No. 1, is for an increase of $132,088.17. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, acting as legislative authority for the City of Gretna, Louisiana that: Mayor Belinda C. Constant and the administration are hereby authorized to execute Final Corrective Change Order No. 1, to the City’s contract with Otwell Services for the construction of the Burmaster Transfer Facility and the City of Gretna’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion for an increase in $132,088.17. Site modifications to the Burmaster Transfer Facility and the City of Gretna Wastewater Treatment Plant Property Expansion included, additional asphaltic concrete, pavement patching, 15” storm drainpipe, sidewalk, structural metalwork, steel sheet pile, limestone base, fencing and bollards that were required. Funds are available in the City’s capital budget for the project.

Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2025-063, adopted by the Gretna City Council (the Governing Authority’) on December 10, 2025, acting as governing authority of the City of Gretna (the “City”); NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the City of Gretna on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voter in the City of Gretna qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:

Yeas: Councilmen Smith, Rau, Hinyub, Miller and Berthelot Nays: None Absent: None No comments from the public or Council members. * * *

On a motion by Councilman Rau and seconded by Councilman Smith, IT WAS RESOLVED to accept and approve the results of the City’s Audit Report for the Fiscal Year 2024–2025, as provided by Ms. Jamie Rogers, City Auditor (Camnetar & Co., CPA Inc.); and the same was accepted and approved by the following vote: Yeas: Councilmen Rau, Smith, Hinyub, Miller and Berthelot Nays: None Absent: None No comments from the public or Council members. * * * 6. Presentations: A. JPRD 2025 Volleyball Westbank Champions - (Girls 10-year-old and under). Mayor Constant read and presented Certificates of Recognition. B. JPRD 2025 Volleyball Westbank Champions - (Girls 12-year-old and under). Mayor Constant read and presented Certificates of Recognition. C. Hon. Tim Kerner, Jr. - Deferred D. Patron of Landscape Architecture Award. Deferred to January 2026. E. Harrieta Tipado – Retirement Mayor Constant read and presented a Proclamation to Miss Harrieta Tipado on behalf of the elected official on her retirement with the City of Gretna. F. Recognition of New Businesses: None * * * 7. Consideration and Adoption of a Resolution:

WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation, or individuals; and WHEREAS, the PARISH is authorized by Art. 1. Sec. 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson (“PARISH”) is authorized by Section 1.01(15) of the Jefferson Parish Charter to enter into this Agreement for the development and administration of recreational and cultural facilities and programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna (“CITY”), will provide a holiday light display throughout the McDonoghville area in Gretna, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the project is to provide enhanced recreational activities for the enjoyment of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, PARISH has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of enhanced recreational activities for the citizens of Jefferson Parish, which is at least equivalent to the Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Jefferson Parish will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, PARISH desires to cooperate with the CITY in the implementation of the project as provided hereinafter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, acting as legislative authority for the City of Gretna, Louisiana that:

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Gretna City Hall, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana, the Mayor, and City Council of the City of Gretna in open session will proceed to canvass and declare the results of the Saturday, May 16, 2026, election. This election has been called in conjunction with the Party Primary/Municipal Primary election of May 16, 2026. The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the below precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) AM, and close at eight o’clock (8:00) PM, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 18-541, to wit: Listing of precincts and polling places where the proposition will be voted on, and all registered voters in each precinct will be eligible to vote on said proposition in this election is as follows: POLLING PLACES – CITY OF GRETNA General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053 G002 David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1, 323 Weidman Street, Gretna, LA 70053 G003 Ruppel Academy 815 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053 G004 Gretna No. 2 Kindergarten, 701 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053 G005 William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053 G006 William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053 G007 William Hart elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053 G008 Frederick Douglas Elementary School, 1400 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053 G009 David Crockett Steam Fire Co., No. 47, 700 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053 Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, LA 70053 G010 G011 Gretna Park Elementary School, 1130 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053 211 Parts Harvey Volunteer Fire Station #61, 639 Maple Street, Harvey, LA 70058 225 Parts Courtyard-Homewood, Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053

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WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an interest in the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the City of Gretna; and WHEREAS, Otwell Services is the contractor for the project at 1201 Burmaster Street; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has accepted and opened the Burmaster Transfer Facility; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna to release the Retainage of $101,175.04. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, acting as legislative authority for the City of Gretna, Louisiana that: Mayor Belinda C. Constant and the administration are hereby authorized to execute the Final Acceptance Certificate of the Burmaster Transfer Facility Project and release the retainage of $101,175.04 to Otwell Services for Retainage Payment Application No. 8. (4)

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The polling places at the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election, as determined by the Secretary of State, is based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18, and actual cost of similar elections is $3,100.00. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provision of Chapter 5, and Chapter 6-A of Title of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 18:1287; will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second Street, Council Chambers on the second floor, Gretna, Louisiana on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) PM, and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. THUS, DONE AND SIGNED at Gretna, Louisiana, on the 11th day of December 2025. * * * 8. CONSENT AGENDA: Was read in its entirety into the record. A. Approval of Meeting Minutes: For November 12, 2025, Council Regular Meeting. B. Approval of Resolutions by CONSENT: (1)

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-064 A resolution authorizing Mayor Belinda C. Constant to execute on behalf of the City of Gretna a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Parish of Jefferson to provide funding of $50,000.00 for holiday light display in the McDonoghville area of the City of Gretna and associated electrical work.

WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-066 A resolution authorizing Mayor Belinda C. Constant and the administration to execute the Final Acceptance Certificate for the Burmaster Transfer Facility Project and release the retainage of $101,175.04 to Otwell Services for Retainage Payment Application No. 8.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-067 A resolution by the City Council of the City of Gretna, Louisiana, to amend the Financial Policy and Management Accounting to allow the Utility Department to hire service contractors for repair and maintenance of water and sewer utility equipment for amounts under $250,000 without best-practice requirements.

WHEREAS, the City of Gretna desires to maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all its employees and the public they serve; and WHEREAS, State Law requires that the auditor be provided with all the books and records needed to perform the audit and R.S. 24:518, provides penalties for failure to do so; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna desire to create a professional environment with uniform policies and procedures under the supervision of the Mayor of the City of Gretna; and WHEREAS, The City of Gretna maintains critical water and sewer infrastructure requiring timely repair and maintenance; and WHEREAS, the current purchasing policy imposes competitive best-practice procedures that delay necessary repairs; and WHEREAS, it is good administrative practice to document policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the City Administration reviewed and approved this amendment of the Financial Policy and Management Accounting for adoption by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Gretna, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said City that: The amendment to the Financial Policy and Management Accounting to allow the Utility Department to hire service contractors for repair and maintenance of water and sewer utility equipment for amounts under $250,000 without best-practice requirements is hereby adopted. (5)

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-068 A resolution authorizing and directing Mayor Belinda Constant to approve and authorize Change Order No. 3, for the Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC contract as General Contractor for the construction of the HVAC Upgrades to 2nd and 3rd Floors at Gretna City Hall, City of Gretna, Louisiana to add sixteen (16) calendar days.

WHEREAS, Add 16 Days to contract time as days were impacted by 2025 Gretna Fest; and WHEREAS, the Architect, Meyer Engineers Ltd., recommends that the City of Gretna, Louisiana, accept Change Order No. 3. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Gretna, Louisiana, acting as legislative authority for said City, that: Mayor Belinda Constant to approve and authorize Change Order No. 3 for the Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC contract as General Contractor for the construction of the HVAC Upgrades to 2nd and 3rd Floors at Gretna City Hall, City of Gretna, Louisiana to add sixteen (16) calendar days, and that she be directed to have a copy of this resolution recorded with the recorder of Mortgages of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. On a motion by Council Member Smith and seconded by Council Member Rau, IT WAS RESOLVED to approve and adopt all above items read into record from the December

10, 2025, CONSENT AGENDA; and same was approved by the following vote: Yeas: Council Members Smith, Rau, Hinyub, Miller, and Carr. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None No comments from the public or Council members. * * * 9. Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendments: (Recommendation to Council) A. The Planning and Zoning Commission members reviewed the proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code, Chapter 58; Article IV. -Site Development and Design Standards; Division 3. -Signs, and Section 58-72. -Historic Districts and Major Work; by amending Sec. 58-72, (f) (3); Sec. 58-194 (g) and Sec. 58-197 (n) with recommendations by the Administration; and favorably recommended to the City Council for final approval. On a motion by Councilman Hinyub and seconded by Councilman Miller, IT WAS RESOLVED to accept the Staff report, and to accept the favorable recommendation given by the Planning and Zoning Commission members on the proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code, Chapter 58; Article IV. -Site Development and Design Standards; Division 3. -Signs, and Section 58-72. -Historic Districts and Major Work; by amending Sec. 58-72, (f) (3); Sec. 58-194 (g) and Sec. 58-197 (n) with recommendations by the Administration; and the same was accepted by the following vote: Yeas: Council Members Hinyub, Miller, Rau, Smith, and Carr. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None No comments from the public or Council members. * * * 10. Adoption of Ordinances: On a motion by Council Member Hinyub and seconded by Council Member Rau, the following ordinance was read, and adopted section by section and then as a whole by the following vote: Yeas: Council Members Hinyub, Rau, Smith, Miller, and Carr. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None ORDINANCE NO. 5028 An ordinance as amended amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), Chapter 58; Article IV. -Site Development and Design Standards; Division 3. -Signs, and Section 58-72. -Historic Districts and Major Work; by amending Sec. -5872, (f) (3); Sec. 58-194 (g) and Sec. -58197 (n) with recommendations by the Administration. WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an interest in the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna is desirous of improving economic development and subsequent quality of life for the citizens of Gretna; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an obligation to provide its citizens with ordinances that clearly describe permitted activities in the city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council, acting as legislative authority for the City of Gretna, that: The Unified Development Code (UDC), Chapter 58; Article IV. -Site Development and Design Standards; Division 3. -Signs and Section 58-72. -Historic Districts and Major Work; by amending Sec. -58-72, (f) (3); Sec. 58-194 (g) and Sec. -58-197 (n), is hereby amended to read: Section 58-72 (f) (3) Signs (b) Signs must conform to character of section. Approval of the display of a sign in any historic district shall be granted by the commission only when they meet the requirements of article IV of chapter 58 and the appearance, color, size, position, method of attachment, texture of materials and design of such signs conform to the quaint and distinctive character of a historic district or do not injuriously affect it or impair the value of the community or those buildings having architectural or historical value. The HDC may approve painted wall signs that it determines are consistent with the purposes of the historic district. Murals as defined in Section 58197 (n) are subject to Council approval. Section 58-194 (g) Under canopy sign for incidental purposes mounted perpendicular to the building front up to a maximum of six (6) square feet in area and a maximum projecting length of three feet. The minimum height shall be eight (8) feet from the level of the sidewalk, or street level if no sidewalk is present. The placement of the sign shall be within two (2) feet of the primary ingress/egress for customers unless the architectural features of the building dictate speciﬁc placement. The under canopy incidental sign is in addition to a larger primary attached sign or canopy identiﬁcation and is not included in the allowable sign area. Murals approved by the City Council as applicable pursuant to Sec. 58-197(n) are not subject to the sign area limitations of the applicable zoning district. Section 58-197 (n) Works of Art or Murals. Works of art or murals may be approved for sites within a historic district by the City Council provided the following conditions are met: (1) No commercial message is included with the work of art or mural. (2) The work of art or mural is compatible with surrounding development and complements the City’s sense of place and history. Provided that a majority of the City Council of the City of Gretna have voted in favor of this ordinance, this ordinance shall have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk’s presentment of same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:406(c) (2) unless the Mayor returns same, unsigned, to the Clerk during that ten-day period. No comments from the public or Council members. On a motion by Council Member Rau and seconded by Council Member Smith, the following ordinance was read, and adopted section by section and then as a whole by the following vote: Yeas: Council Members Rau, Smith, Hinyub, Miller, and Carr. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None ORDINANCE NO. 5029 An ordinance setting the Year 2026 Legislative Calendar for the City of Gretna; in accordance with the Gretna Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2. -Administration; Division 2. –Meetings, Section 2-54. –Legislative Calendar; and approving the Mayor and City Council regular meeting for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an obligation to provide its citizens with ordinances that clearly describe permitted activities in the city; and WHEREAS, Veteran’s Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11, prompting the need to change the Mayor and Council regular meeting day to Tuesday, November 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council regular meetings for the City of Gretna, Louisiana are held on the second Wednesday of every month, to begin at 5:30 PM; at 740 Second Street, Gretna City Hall Building, Council Chambers, on the second floor, Gretna, Louisiana 70053. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Gretna, acting as legislative authority for said City, that: The Legislative Calendar for Year 2026 is hereby set in accordance with the Gretna Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2. -Administration; Division 2. –Meetings, Section 2-54. – Legislative Calendar; and hereby approves the reschedule meeting day of the Mayor and City Council for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. 2026 Legislative Calendar Date

Time

January 14

5:30 p.m.

February 11

5:30 p.m.

March 11

5:30 p.m.

April 8

5:30 p.m.

May 13

5:30 p.m.

June 10

5:30 p.m.

July 8

5:30 p.m.

August 12

5:30 p.m.

September 9

5:30 p.m.

October 14

5:30 p.m.

November 10 (Tuesday)

5:30 p.m.

December 9

5:30 p.m.

Provided that a majority of the City Council has voted in favor of this ordinance, this ordinance shall have the full force and effect of law at midnight on the tenth day following the Clerk’s presentment of same to the Mayor, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:406(c)(2) unless the Mayor returns the same, unsigned, to the Clerk during that ten-day period. No comments from the public or Council members. * * * 11. Monthly Reports:

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City of Gretna Official Journal A. Police Department. Police Chief Brett Lawson congratulated Mayor Constant and everyone involved in the logistics, on a successful Christmas Parade; the City of Gretna certainly celebrates Christmas in a unique way; and was regionally recognized as a unique place to come and celebrate the Christmas season. Thanked the Gretna Police Department employees, EMS Division, and all of the City of Gretna for the efforts put forth in this event; it was a safe and fantastic event. B. City Engineer Projects Monthly Status Report: (Report in Agenda Packet) -Mr. David Boyd, City Engineer (Burk-Kleinpeter Inc.) summarized the November 12, 2025, city engineer’s report for the Mayor and Council Members. * * * C. Departmental Monthly Reports submitted (Agenda): (1) Finance Department “Actual vs. Budget for Major Funds” report. Distributed prior to the meeting. (2) Building Department - Permits Issued. (3) Code Enforcement - Code Violations. (4) Historic District Commission (December 1, 2025, Meeting) (5) Parks and Parkways Citywide Maintenance Project Status Report. (6) Planning & Zoning Commission (December 3, 2025 Meeting)

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT CONDO: THAT CERTAIN POR‐ TION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3300 UPPERLINE STREET, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: PLANET HOME LENDING LLC VERSUS JUSTIN NATHANIEL NAFF CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2023-11743 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 3300 UPPERLINE ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70125 LOTS: 1 AND 2, SQUARE: 736 SIXTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1329428 WRIT AMOUNT: $184,001.48 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH.

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(7) Planning and City Development Status Report. * * * D. Council District Monthly Report: Council Member provided their report, respectively. * * * FLOOR resolution: Adoption of a Resolution: On a motion by Council Member Hinyub and seconded by Council Member Smith, the following resolution was read, and adopted section by section and then as a whole by the following vote: Yeas: Council Members Hinyub, Smith, Rau, Miller, and Carr. Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 2025-069 A resolution by the City Council authorizing the City of Gretna, Louisiana observance of the 2025 Christmas holiday to be on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025; and the New Year’s holiday to be on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and Friday, January 2, 2026. WHEREAS, the City of Gretna has an obligation to provide its citizens with ordinances and resolutions that clearly describe permitted activities in the City of Gretna, Louisiana; and

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The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING.

rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans

A CERTAIN POR‐ TION OF GROUND, TO‐ GETHER WITH ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND ALL OF THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐ NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BE‐ LONGING OR IN ANYWISE AP‐ PERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE SIXTH DIS‐ TRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, ON THE LOWER SIDE OF STATE OF STREET IN BLOOMINGDALE, IN THAT PART THEREOF BOUNDED BY STATE, CLARA, S. ROBERTSON STREETS AND THE BLOOMINGDALE HURTSVILLE LINE. ACCORD‐ ING TO A SUR‐ VEY MADE BY GILBERT AND KELLY, SUR‐ VEYORS, DATED NOVEMBER 20, 1946, A BLUE PRINT OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO AND MADE PART OF ACT NO. 10827 PASSED BEFORE JACOB D. DRESNER, NO‐ TARY PUBLIC, ON AUGUST 26, 1947, SAID POR‐ TION OF GROUND IS DESIGNATED AS LOT 99 A, COM‐

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The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2323 STATE STREET, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: NEXUS NOVA, LLC VER‐ SUS CHARLOTTE FINLEY VIGUERIE, (A/K/A CHAR‐ LOTTE WALMSLEY FIN‐ LEY VIGUERIE, CHARLOTTE WALMSLEY, CHARLOTTE FIN‐ LEY, CHARLOTTE VIGUERIE) CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-4751 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐

Public Hearings: Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Plan The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will hold the following public hearings to receive public comments on Louisiana’s “Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Plan.” Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 5:30 PM

The Coastal Center at Nicholls University 426 NSU Ardoyne Drive Thibodaux, LA 70301

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 5:30 PM

Joseph S. Yenni Building Second Floor Council Chambers 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd Jefferson, LA 70123

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 5:30 PM

LSU AgCenter 1105 West Port Street Abbeville, LA 70510

CPRA will receive written comments and recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Plan until February 17, 2026. Written comments should be mailed (to arrive no later than February 17, 2026) to the following address: Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Public Comments 150 Terrace Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70802 If, because of a disability, you require special assistance to participate, please contact the CPRA at 150 Terrace Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or by telephone at (225) 342-1357 at least five working days prior to the hearing. Interpretation and translation services can also be provided upon request by contacting coastal@la.gov. Please visit coastal.la.gov/calendar/ for more detailed information and copies of the Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Plan which will be posted prior to the public hearings. For questions regarding the hearings, please contact Ryan Shaw at Ryan.Shaw@la.gov or (225) 342-1357. 169669-592524-dec 31-1t $ 95.61

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MENCES AT A DISTANCE OF THIRTY SIX FEET, ONE INCH, AND FOUR LINES (36’1”4”’) FROM THE COR‐ NER OF CLARA AND STATE STREETS AND MEASURES ON A LINE TO‐ S. WARDS ROBERTSON STREET THIRTY SIX FEET (36’) FRONT ON STATE STREET BY THIRTY SIX FEET (36’) IN WIDTH IN THE REAR, BY A DEPTH OF ONE HUNDRED FEET (100’) BETWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES, AND IS COMPOSED OF SIX FEET (6’) OF THE ORIGINAL LOT NO. 100 AND THIRTY FEET (30’) OF THE ORIGINAL

WHEREAS, the City of Gretna, Louisiana holiday observance days may be rescheduled and adopted by resolution; and WHEREAS, the City of Gretna is desirous to be coordinated with the observance days of the State of Louisiana and the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Christmas and the New Year’s holiday were scheduled to be observed on Wednesday and Thursday; and WHEREAS, in order to allow city employees an extended holiday period, the observance days shall be Thursday (December 25, 2025) and Friday (December 26, 2025) as the official days for Christmas, and Thursday (January 1, 2026); and Friday (January 2, 2026) as the official days for the New Year’s holiday. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, acting as legislative authority for the City of Gretna, Louisiana, that:

and Council Members with issues related to the light poles repairs in District 1 neighborhood. Wanted to thank Ms. Rachel Stanley. Thanked everyone for all the progress with poles repairs, it was appreciated. 13. Meeting Adjournment: There was no further city business to conduct, and on a motion by Council Member Rau and seconded by Council Member Smith, the December 10, 2025, Council Regular meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM; and the same was unanimously approved. /S/ NORMA J. CRUZ, LCMC CITY CLERK CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA

/S/ BELINDA C. CONSTANT MAYOR CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA

The Gretna City Council hereby authorizes the City of Gretna, Louisiana observance of the 2025 Christmas holiday to be on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025; and the New Year’s holiday to be on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and Friday, January 2, 2026. 172034-600614-dec 31-1t $ 977.13

12. Citizens Addressing the Mayor and City Council: Mr. Sam Schmidt a Gretna resident addressed the Mayor

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LOT 99, WHICH ADJOINS SAID ORIGINAL LOT 100 ON THE SIDE TOWARDS S. ROBERTSON STREET. AC‐ CORDING TO THE AFORESAID SURVEY, SAID LOT IS SITUATED IN THE SQUARE BY BOUNDED STATE, S. ROBERTSON AND CLARA STREETS AND NASHVILLE AV‐ ENUE. MUNICIPAL AD‐ DRESS: 2323 STATE STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118. WRIT AMOUNT: $423,781.74 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment

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of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans GH 1 ALBERTELLI LAW, P.A. 813 221 4743 PENNY M. DAI‐ GREPONT The N.O. Advo‐

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dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1830 32 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD AND 1504 ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BOULE‐ VARD, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: NORTHEAST BANK VERSUS SOFAB NEW OR‐ LEANS INVEST‐ MENTS, LLC

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A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND sit‐ uated in the FIRST DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans, in SQUARE NO. 249, bounded by Martin Luther King, Jr. Boule‐ vard (formerly Melpomene Street), Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard (formerly Dryades Street), Terpischore and Baronne Streets, designated as a Portion of Lot 6 on a survey made by R.W. Krebs, L.L.C., dated Decem‐ ber 5, 2013, and, ac‐ cording to which measures THIRTY ONE FEET, ELEVEN INCHES, FIVE LINES

CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-9916 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SLFPA - WEST SLFPA-W Officials SLFPA-West Commissioners Scott M. Burke, President Kyle J. Galloway, P.E., Vice-President Stephen P. Gauthé, Secretary-Treasurer Larry B. Ardoin, P.E., Commissioner William B. Fogle, Commissioner Ronnie L. Robinson, P.E., Commissioner

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE Jesse D. Noel, P.E., Regional Director Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 340-0318 www.slfpaw.org

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY – WEST (SLFPA-W) Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, November 25, 2025 The SLFPA-W Board of Commissioners met at approximately 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the SLFPA-W – Office – Board Room, 7001 River Road, Marrero, Louisiana. Mr. Burke called the public meeting to order and directed Mr. Gauthé to call the roll.

The Administration Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank herein gives notice of its intention to meet at the following locations and times during 2026. January 20, 2026

Jefferson Parish

3:30 PM

February 24, 2026

Jefferson Parish

2:00 PM

March 24, 2026

Jefferson Parish

2:00 PM

April 14, 2026

Jefferson Parish

3:30 PM

May 12, 2026

Jefferson Parish

3:30 PM 3:30 PM

June 9, 2026

Jefferson Parish

July 28, 2026

Jefferson Parish

2:00 PM

August 11, 2026

Jefferson Parish

3:30 PM

September 8, 2026

Jefferson Parish

3:30 PM

October 13, 2026

Jefferson Parish

3:30 PM

November 10, 2026

Jefferson Parish

3:30 PM

December 8, 2026

Jefferson Parish

3:30 PM

Commissioners in attendance at the SLFPA-W – Office – Board Room: Mr. Ardoin, Mr. Burke, Mr. Fogle, Mr. Galloway, Mr. Gauthé, and Mr. Robinson.

Jefferson Parish meetings are held at Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank, 7001 River Road, Marrero, Louisiana.

Mr. Burke led all in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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It was moved by Mr. Galloway, seconded by Mr. Gauthé, and unanimously approved by the Commissioners in attendance to affirm the agenda as presented.

Meeting times and locations are subject to change.

It was moved by Mr. Burke, seconded by Mr. Gauthé, and unanimously approved by the Commissioners in attendance to accept and approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025 regular board meeting. There were no public comments about the Algiers Levee District millage adoption. It was moved by Mr. Gauthé, seconded by Mr. Robinson, and unanimously approved by the Commissioners in attendance to adopt a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West, for and on behalf of the Algiers Levee District, to levy the millage(s) on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation. The Resolution was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the Resolution was adopted by the following votes: YEAS: Mr. Ardoin, Mr. Burke, Mr. Fogle, Mr. Galloway, Mr. Gauthé, Mr. Robinson NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None VACANCY: One (1) Mr. Burke presented the President’s Report for the month of November. Mr. Gauthé reported on the activities, meetings, and issues of the Administration Committee during the month of November.

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank herein gives notice of its intention to meet at the following locations and times during 2026. January 27, 2026

Jefferson Parish

4:00 PM

February 24, 2026

Jefferson Parish

4:00 PM

March 24, 2026

Orleans Parish

4:00 PM

April 28, 2026

Jefferson Parish

4:00 PM

May 19, 2026

Orleans Parish

4:00 PM

June 23, 2026

Jefferson Parish

4:00 PM 4:00 PM

July 28, 2026

Jefferson Parish

August 25, 2026

Jefferson Parish

4:00 PM

September 29, 2026

Orleans Parish

4:00 PM

October 27, 2026

Jefferson Parish

4:00 PM

November 17, 2026

Jefferson Parish

4:00 PM

December 15, 2026

Orleans Parish

4:00 PM

Mr. Robinson reported on the activities, meetings, and issues of the Operations and Maintenance Committee during the month of November.

Jefferson Parish meetings are held at Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank, 7001 River Road, Marrero, Louisiana.

Mr. Noel presented the Regional Director’s Report for the month of November and addressed Commissioners’ questions.

*Orleans Parish meeting locations to be determined

There were no public comments. It was moved by Mr. Gauthé, seconded by Mr. Fogle, and unanimously approved by the Commissioners in attendance to approve bills for payment for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District. The vote on the motion was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Ardoin, Mr. Fogle, Mr. Galloway, Mr. Gauthé, Mr. Robinson NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None VACANCY: One (1) It was moved by Mr. Gauthé, seconded by Mr. Fogle, and unanimously approved by the Commissioners in attendance to adopt the revisions to SLFPA-W Bylaws as presented with an effective date of November 25, 2025. The vote on the motion was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Ardoin, Mr. Fogle, Mr. Galloway, Mr. Gauthé, Mr. Robinson NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None VACANCY: One (1) It was moved by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Galloway, and unanimously approved by the Commissioners in attendance to authorize the bidding of the WBV 16.2 Bayou Segnette Levee Lift. The vote on the motion was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Ardoin, Mr. Fogle, Mr. Galloway, Mr. Gauthé, Mr. Robinson NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None VACANCY: One (1) Mr. Burke announced the next board meeting of the Authority is to be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Moreau Center – MC Conference Room– University of Holy Cross, 4123 Woodland Drive, Algiers, Louisiana at 4:00 PM. The agenda being completed, Mr. Burke declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:37 P.M.

Please visit our website at www.slfpaw.org for updated information. **Meeting times and locations are subject to change. ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank herein gives notice of its intention to meet at the following locations and times during 2026. January 13, 2026

Jefferson Parish

February 10, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM 1:30 PM

March 10, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

April 14, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

May 12, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

June 9, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

July 14, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

August 11, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

September 8, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

October 13, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

November 10, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

December 8, 2026

Jefferson Parish

1:30 PM

Jefferson Parish meetings are held at Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bank, 7001 River Road, Marrero, Louisiana. Please visit our website at www.slfpaw.org for updated information. Meeting times and locations are subject to change.

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(31' 11" 5"'), front on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, the same width in the rear, by a depth between equal parallel and lines of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN TEN FEET, INCHES, FOUR LINES (127' 10" 4"'). The improve‐ ments thereon bear the Munici‐ pal Nos. 1830 32 Luther Martin King Boulevard. Being the same ac‐ property quired by SoFAB New Orleans In‐ vestments, LLC by act dated August 1, 2012, as recorded Convenance In‐ strument Num‐ ber 516563 on August 2, 2012. AND A CERTAIN POR‐ OF TION situ‐ GROUND, ated, lying and in the being First District of the City of New Orleans in 249 Square by bounded Castle Oretha Haley Boulevard (formerly Dryades Street), Baronne Martin Street, King Luther Boulevard (for‐ merly Melpomene Street) and Terpischore Street and form‐ ing the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Oretha Cas‐ tle Haley Boule‐ vard, measuring feet 10 127 inches 6 lines on Oretha Cas‐ tle Haley Boule‐ vard, 127 feet 10 inches Ter‐ near pischore Street and 127 feet 10 inches and 4 towards lines Baronne Street and 127 feet 9 inches 5 lines on Martin King Luther Boulevard. The whole accord‐ ing to a plan drawn by Krebs, R.W. L.L.C. dated De‐ cember 5, 2013. The improve‐ ments thereon bear the Munici‐ No. 1504 pal Castle Oretha Boule‐ Haley vard. Being the same property ac‐ i db

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p p quired by SoFAB Orleans New lnvestments, LLC by act dated December 28, 2011, recorded as Conveyance Instrument Number 503816 on January 4, 2012. WRIT AMOUNT: $2,599,397.84 Seized in the suit, above TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and balance the thirty within days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans GH 32 SESSIONS, FISH‐ MAN & NATHAN, LLC 504 582 1500 PETER S TITLE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 7620 NUMBER AV, TRAPIER CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ STAN‐ TITLED: MORT‐ DARD GAGE CORPORA‐ VERSUS TION CHELSEA GAL‐ LIEN PHOENIX, DI‐ WIFE VORCED ROYAL OF PHOENIX, JR. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-8717 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure Sale di‐ and rected to me by the Honorable

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Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil Court District 421 Building, Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 7620 TRAPIER AV NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70127 LOT C - SQUARE 24 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1467107 SOUTH SHORE SUBDIVISION NO. 1 WRIT AMOUNT: $154,151.05 Seized in the suit, above TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and balance the thirty within days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans RB 16 GRAHAM, ARCE‐ NEAUX & ALLEN, 504-522LLC 8256 LOUIS G. ARCE‐ NEAUX The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 5940 NUMBER AV‐ FRANKLIN ENUE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: MOVE‐

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MENT MORT‐ GAGE, LLC VER‐ ORLANDO SUS RICARDO STEIN A/K/A ORLANDO R. STEIN A/K/A OR‐ LANDO STEIN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-5736

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT

NEW IN ORLEANS, THEMATTER EN‐ U.S. TITLED: TRUST BANK COMPANY, NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ AS ATIO, TRUSTEE FOR VELOCITY COM‐ MERCIAL CAPI‐ LOAN TAL 2019-3 TRUST KM VERSUS HOMES REAL

THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 514 NUMBER WARRINGTON DR, CITY OF

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure Sale di‐ and rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil Court District 421 Building, Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 5940 FRANKLIN AV NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70122 LOT: A, SQUARE: 4664 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1338397 WRIT AMOUNT: $140,835.95 Seized in the suit, above TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and balance the thirty within days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING.

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ESTATE, LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-4474 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure Sale di‐ and rected to me by the Honorable

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y on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 514 WARRING‐ TON DR NEW LA ORLEANS, 70122 LOT 8 - SQUARE L 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT

PUBLIC NOTICE Department of Conservation and Energy Office of Permitting and Compliance DOCKET NO. ENV 2026-01

Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Conservation and Energy will conduct a hearing at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building, located at 3101 LA Hwy 1, Grand Isle, Louisiana.

At such hearing, the Secretary, or his designated representative, will hear testimony relative to the application of Crescent Midstream, LLC, 263 Trinity Ln, Gray, Louisiana 70359. The applicant requests approval from the Department of Conservation and Energy to construct and operate a commercial class II injection well disposal facility for disposal of exploration & production waste (E&P Waste) fluids located in Section 32, Township 21 South, Range 25 East in Jefferson Parish.

The application is available for inspection by contacting Mr. Christopher Delmar, Department of Conservation and Energy, Office of Permitting and Compliance, Eighth Floor of the LaSalle Office Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Copies of the application will be available for review at the Jefferson Parish Courthouse building and the Jefferson Parish Public Library located at 143 Ludwig Ln. Grand Isle, Louisiana, no later than 30 days prior to the hearing date. Verbal information may be received by calling Mr. Delmar at (225) 342-3019.

All interested persons will be afforded an opportunity to present data, views or arguments, orally or in writing, at said public hearing. Written comments which will not be presented at the hearing must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Baton Rouge Office. Comments should be directed to:

Department of Conservation and Energy Office of Permitting and Compliance P.O. Box 94396 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804 Re: Docket No. ENV 2026-01 Commercial Facility Well Application Jefferson Parish

By order of:

Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans

Gavin Broussard Director of Engineering Division Department of Conservation & Energy

GH 23 LAW OFFICES OF C. HERSCHEL JR., ADCOCK, 225-756LLC 0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF KENNER CITY OF KENNER LEGALS The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for:

Kenner City Officials Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr.

Chief of Police Keith A. Conley

Council Members At-Large Kristi K. McKinney, Div. A At-Large Thomas “Tom” Willmott, Div. B District 1 Dee B. Dunn District 2 Ronald R. Scharwath District 3 Joseph F. LaHatte, III District 4 George L. Branigan District 5 Brian Brennan

City Hall 1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 468-7200 Kenner Police 500 Veterans Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 712-2200

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FLEET OF FIRE TRUCKS Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids may also be received by mail or in-person until Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at: 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062 All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. in the City of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana, at which time the bids will be publicly read. CITY OF KENNER

ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PLEASE CALL (504)468-7254 FOR AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,009, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF KENNER, STATE OF LOUISIANA, NORTH 1300 BLOCK VETERANS BOULEVARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND AIRPORT MOTEL, L.L.C. RELATING TO THE LEVY, COLLECTION, USE AND APPLICATION OF A TWO PERCENT (2%) SALES AND USE TAX AND A TWO PERCENT (2%) HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX LEVIED IN SAID DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

/s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer Advertisement: The Advocate December 17, 2025 December 24, 2025 December 31, 2025 _________________________________________________________

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,010, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMELLI WASTE, L.L.C. FOR RECYCLING SERVICES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,009, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF KENNER, STATE OF LOUISIANA, NORTH 1300 BLOCK VETERANS BOULEVARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND AIRPORT MOTEL, L.L.C. RELATING TO THE LEVY, COLLECTION, USE AND APPLICATION OF A TWO PERCENT (2%) SALES AND USE TAX AND A TWO PERCENT (2%) HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX LEVIED IN SAID DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,010, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMELLI WASTE, L.L.C. FOR RECYCLING SERVICES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS. /S/

NATALIE HALL TARTAGLIA CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

/S/

THOMAS WILLMOTT PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

12/17/2025 CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TREE WORK CITYWIDE Sealed Bid No. 25-6930 The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for: Provide Tree Work Services Citywide Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids may also be received by mail or in-person until January 22, 2026 at 9:45 a.m., by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at:

POSTED ON DECEMBER 19, 2025 3:00 P.M. PUBLISH ON DECEMBER 26 & 31, 2025 & JANUARY 7 & 14, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventytwo (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

_________________________________________________________ INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 25-6929 December 17, 2025 Repair and Maintenance Services for Fleet of Fire Trucks Sealed Bid No. 25-6929

Sealed Bid No. 25-6931 December 17, 2025 Provide Ditch Spraying as needed Citywide Sealed Bid No. 25-6931 The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for: PROVIDE DITCH SPRAYING AS NEEDED CITYWIDE Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids may also be received by mail or in-person until Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at: 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062 All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. in the City of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana, at which time the bids will be publicly read. CITY OF KENNER

Sealed Bid No. 25-6930

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

PUBLISH ON DECEMBER 26 & 31, 2025 & JANUARY 7 & 14, 2026 In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventytwo (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

December 17, 2025 December 24, 2025 December 31, 2025 _________________________________________________________

1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062 All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. in the City of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana, at which time the bids will be publicly read. CITY OF KENNER /s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer Advertisement: The Advocate

/s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer Advertisement: The Advocate December 17, 2025 December 24, 2025 December 31, 2025 _________________________________________________________

as follows: Case ZA 1-26 – 58 Dogwood Drive – An appeal to Ordinance No. 11,062 Section 12.03(b) Required Yards: Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky and shall not be occupied or encumbered by any use or structure not authorized in any other section of this zoning appendix. Case ZA 2-26 – 131 23rd Street – An appeal to Ordinance No. 11,062 Section 6.11(b)(4)b.ii.2 Industrial Districts, Light Industrial (L-I), Site Development regulations 4) Site Development Regulations: b. Area regulations ii. Side yard: 2) On corner lots, the side yard on the side of the lot abutting the side street shall not be less than ten (10) feet. Section 9.07(e) Technical Landscape Design Standards, Loading Areas and Service Bays e) Loading Areas and Service Bays: All service bays, loading and unloading areas, trash receptacles and dumpster areas must be screened by an opaque fence with a minimum height of seven (7) feet and consisting of wood, brick, vinyl or masonry. Case ZA 3-26 – 501 Salvadore Road – An appeal to Ordinance No. 11,062 Section 12.09 - Use of Manufactured and Modular Homes as a Single-Family Detached Use on Individual Lots of Record (a)Purpose: The purpose of this provision is to permit an affordable alternative to singlefamily frame built residential units by permitting singlefamily detached manufactured homes or modular units to be located in certain zoning districts on individual lots of record when it is determined by the Board of Zoning Adjustments via a site plan review, that the health, safety, welfare and harmony of the community will be served.(b)Permitted Use:(1)The only use allowed under this provision shall be a manufactured or modular home, as defined herein, used as a single-family detached residence, and shall be allowed only in the R-2 and R-3 zoning districts. /s/ Wesley Goodman, Chairman Board of Zoning Adjustments

/s/ Christopher Sliwinski Planning Director

NOTICE The Kenner Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the Council Chambers, Heritage Hall, 303 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, at six o’clock (6:00) p.m. The applicant’s premises affected and the nature of the case are _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In accordance with Sec. 91/2-7 of the City of Kenner Code of Ordinances, Regulations for removal of weeds, grass or other noxious matter, the following property owner(s) are hereby notified that within five (5) days of this notice, if said property owner(s) do not cut, destroy or remove such weeds, grass or deleterious, unhealthy growth, trash, debris, refuse, discarded or noxious matter from the premises involved, the City of Kenner will undertake the removal of weeds, grass or other noxious matter assessing all costs and an administrative fee of $250.00 against said property. The City of Kenner may undertake continued monthly maintenance of said property for a period of twelve (12) months without giving any additional notification to the owner. WONG, SHING Y

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ACQ MIN: 1305187 GENTILLY PARK SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $80,836.75 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certified Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans RB 29 MCCABE LAW FIRM, LLC 504782-3436 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 11303 MIDPOINT DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: CL45 LAS REO LLC VERSUS DENT A. HUNTER, JR., KELLIE DASE HUNTER AND NEXLVEL CON‐ STRUCTION AND CONSULTANTS, LLC AKA NEXLEVEL CON‐ STRUCTION AND CONSULTANTS, LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2022-41 By virtue of a Writ of Fieri Fa‐ cias directed to me by the Hon‐ orable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Or‐ leans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground floor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 11303 MIDPOINT DR NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70128 LOT 18 - SQUARE X 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1439477 LAKE BULLARD SUBDIVISION, PHASE IV WRIT AMOUNT: $121,710.32 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certified Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans RB 31 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY

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& SPEDALE, APLC 504-8379040 WAYNE A. MAIO‐ RANA, JR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 4701 FRIAR TUCK DRIVE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE UNDER THE INDENTURE RE‐ LATING TO COLT 2021-RPL1 TRUST VERSUS ROBERTA DREWRY HAYES, A/K/A ROBERTA D. HAYES, A/K/A ROBERTA HAYES, AND THE OPENED SUC‐ CESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAU‐ RONICE HEIRS HAYES, OF MELVIN GLENN HAYES A/K/A MELVIN G. HAYES A/K/A MELVIN HAYES CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2022-7587 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 4701 FRIAR TUCK DR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70128 LOT: 4, SQUARE: F THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 338175 WRIT AMOUNT: $68,625.12 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans GH 36 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR., L.L.C. (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NO. 1619 GEN‐

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ERAL PERSHING STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: US BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐ SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST VERSUS DIONE DUHON A/K/A DIONE DUHON MCPHAIL CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2022-1828 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground floor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 1619 GENERAL PERSHING STREET PART OF LOT 24 AND LETTER F, SQUARE 416, SIXTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT, ACQUIRED MIN 1064037 WRIT AMOUNT: $197,243.25 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certified Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans GH 9 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 CANDACE A. COURTEAU The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 4235 VIXEN ST, HIS CITY, IN THE MATTER OF EN‐ TITLED; NATION‐ STAR MORT‐ GAGE LLC VER‐ SUS LAHRA L. BOITNOTT CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2023-4623 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground floor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon,

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the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 4235 VIXEN ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 LOT 481, SQUARE 25 ACQ MIN 824409 HOLIDAY PARK SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $54,900.78 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certified Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans GH 5 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐ RIS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3807 NORTH TEAK AVENUE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC VERSUS TAU‐ RELLE KEITH THOMAS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-10932 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground floor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 3807 N TEAK AV NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT SQUARE 118, LOT 287 ACQ MIN:1264481 WRIT AMOUNT: $157,113.71 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certified Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans RB 6 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐

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RIS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 916 NORTH TONTI STREET, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELL‐ POINT MORT‐ GAGE SERVIC‐ ING VERSUS LORENZO R. RODGERS (A/K/A LORENZO RODGERS) CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-11171 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 916 N TONTI ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 LOTS: 1 AND 2, SQUARE: 294 SECOND MUNIC‐ IPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 909085 WRIT AMOUNT: $119,538.55 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans GH 26 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 504838-7535 AMY R. ORTIS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 5150 WILTON DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: DATA MORTGAGE INC., DBA ESSEX MORTGAGE VER‐ SUS JUNE BIONCA JOHNSON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-2479 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by

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y the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. MASKS FACE AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING.

5150 WILTON DR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 LOTS 8 & 9 SQUARE 5 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MIRABEAU GAR‐ DENS SUBDIVI‐ SION ACQ MIN: 1410623 WRIT AMOUNT: $166,479.89

GH 20 JACKSON & MCPHERSON, LLC 504-5819444 CRIS JACKSON

Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans RB 10 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 CANDACE A. COURTEAU The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 8460-42 BILL STREET, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: WILMING‐ TON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPCITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR IBIS HOLDINGS A TRUST VER‐ SUS PELICAN PROS, LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-256 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 8640-42 BILL ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127 LOT: 13, SQUARE: A THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1404812 LAKE GROVES PARK SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $138,532.41 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment

Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans

The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 501 VERRET ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: NUBRIDGE COM‐ MERCIAL LEND‐ ING LLC VERSUS WRIGHT HOUSES NOLA LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-3431 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 501 VERRET ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114 LOTS A & B SQUARE 92 5TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1412108 WRIT AMOUNT: $500,000.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans RB 22 JACKSON & MCPHERSON, LLC 504-5819444 CRIS JACKSON The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT

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THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 8020 8022 ARCADIA LANE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: METRO‐ POLITAN LIFE IN‐ SURANCE COM‐ PANY VERSUS PELICAN PROS, LLC AND KEITH MCGUIRE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-2608 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN LOT OR PORTION OF GROUND, SITU‐ ATED IN THE THIRD DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THAT PART THEREOF KNOWN AS NEW ORLEANS LAKESHORE LAND COMPANY TRACT, IN THE PARISH OF OR‐ LEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, IN SECTION 5 OF SAID TRACT, BEING A POR‐ TION OF SUBDI‐ VISION OF LOT 6, 7A, 7B, 8 AND 9 OF SAID TRACT, IN SQUARE BOUNDED BY ARCADIA LANE, HAYNE BOULEVARD (FORMERLY LAKESHORE DRIVE), UNITY DRIVE AND CUR‐ RAN ROAD, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 5, WHICH SAID LOT COMMENCES 200 FEET FROM THE CORNER OF HAYNE BOULE‐ VARD AND AR‐ CADIA LANE, MEASURES THENCE 50 FEET FRONT ON AR‐ CADIA LANE, SAME WIDTH ACROSS THE REAR, BY A DEPTH OF 115 FEET BETWEEN EQUAL LAND PARALLEL LINES; SUBJECT TO RESTRIC‐ TIONS, SERVI‐ TUDES, RIGHTS OF WAY AND OUTSTAND‐ ING MINERALK RIGHTS OF RECORD AF‐ FECTING THE PROPERTY. WRIT AMOUNT: $138,184.59 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING.

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(s): 12/31/2025 2/4/2026

dec 31-feb 4-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT PORTION GROUND OF GROUND, BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 1900 EVER‐ GREEN AVE., CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: WILMINGTON TRUST, NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ ATION, SUCCES‐ SOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST 2006-17 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-17 VERSUS MONIQUE L. DUNCAN A/K/A MONIQUE DUN‐ CAN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 201-6585 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 1900 EVER‐ GREEN AVENUE. NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114 LOTS 1 AND 2, SQUARE "B" FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQUIRED MIN 853771 WRIT AMOUNT: $57,100.48 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Susan Hutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ leans GH 34 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR., L.L.C. (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 12/31/2025 & 2/4/2026 dec 31-feb 4-2t

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Marrero, LA 11/16/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

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11/28/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Marrero, LA 11/22/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

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Dr. Miguel Culasso

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Colin Deadmond

New Orleans, LA 5/28/1967-9/20/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Slidell, LA 2/19/1947-12/1/2025 Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell

New Orleans, LA 5/16/1934-10/3/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

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Gretna, LA 12/5/1952-10/2/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 9/2/1940-10/19/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

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Sharon de Castro

Randall Dobard

Sabrina Draughter

Patricia Dunn

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Huntsville, AL 9/21/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse

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New Orleans, LA 2/23/2024-11/18/2025 Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge

New Orleans, LA 11/14/1944-11/21/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

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Gretna, LA 10/14/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

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Houston, TX 10/6/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Tacoma, WA 3/12/1968-9/6/2025 Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood, WA

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Kenner, Louisiana 12/6/1972-12/7/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

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William Ellis Jr.

Susan Eumont

William Ferguson

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Slidell, LA 11/25/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

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Franklin Endom

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Willie Epherson

Merlin Fayard Jr.

Vaughan Fitzpatrick

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Tameka Fleanders

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Charles Gaunichaux Sr.

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Bernard Fratello

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Joseph Gautreaux Jr.

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New Orleans, LA 12/2/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

Terrebonne, LA 11/7/2025 Gertrude Geddes WillisTerrebonne Funeral Home in Houma

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Marie Frazier

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Gregory Geiger

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Marrero, LA 10/19/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

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Amy Frey

Rose Garrison

Geraldine Gelpi

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Marrero, LA 11/20/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

Harahan, LA 7/23/1940-9/23/2025 Tharp Sonthiemer Funeral Home

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Ralph Friend

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Metairie, LA 11/22/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

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Robert Fritz

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Lewisville, TX 7/11/1942-10/9/2025 Winnfield Funeral Home in Baton Rouge

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Joseph Fulgham

Juanita Gasper

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Harvey, LA 11/7/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

Essie Frank

Tonya Fultz

Bobbie Gaubert

Michael Ginart

10/16/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Belle Chasse, LA 12/5/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home

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Newport News, VA 10/12/1935-11/7/2025 Hobson Brown Funeral Home

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Charles Hardie V

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10/23/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie

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Troy Gros

Elaine Gutter

Lorenzo Hargrave Jr.

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6/21/1964-10/20/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse

10/4/1942-10/10/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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Thibodaux, Louisiana 2/20/1968-10/31/2025 Landry's Funeral Home Thibodaux

Avondale, LA 7/29/1941-11/20/2025 Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge

12/9/1942-11/26/2025 Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey

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Shaquille Guerin

Ann Hamilton

Gloria Harold

Mothe Funeral Home

Ponchatoula, LA 3/31/1990-11/27/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Kenner, LA 9/27/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 1/18/1952-12/8/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Gretna, LA 10/3/1937-10/5/2025 Neptune Society in Kenner

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Donald Gueringer

Celestine Hampton

Charles Harris

Algiers, LA 12/17/1943-10/30/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

New Orleans, LA 8/19/1937-10/5/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 9/29/2025 D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 11/22/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

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Audrey Guillot

Judith Hanchey

Dorothy Harris

Harvey, LA 11/5/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

Terrytown, LA 10/28/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

River Ridge, LA 3/10/1940-11/11/2025 Tharp Sonthiemer Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 9/18/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Wonda Green

Gail Guillot

Roland Handrop

Terri Harris

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10/21/2025 Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

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William Hannon Sr. Msgt. (Ret)

New Orleans, LA 11/22/2025 Littlejohn Funeral Home

Bonnie Griffin 10/2/2025 St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens in Chalmette

Mandeville, LA 1/31/1949-10/3/2025 E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

9/27/1943-10/14/2025 LA Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 7/29/1958-11/16/2025 Heritage Funeral Home

Wayne Harriison Gretna, La 1/1/0001-9/24/2025 New Orleans Funeral & Cremation Service

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Charles Holdeman Jr.

Marrero, LA 10/23/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

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1/15/1942-10/4/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

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Gilda Holmes

6/3/2025-11/7/2025 Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home

Marrero, LA 10/9/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Juliette Hartley

Ethel Henderson

Slidell, LA 8/9/1935-11/5/2025 Honaker Funeral Home

Gretna, LA 9/15/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

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Janice Henderson

Yvonne Hilliard

Leola Holmes

Kenner, LA 12/16/1941-11/22/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Homes

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Norco, LA 6/18/1935-9/20/2025 Robottom Mortuary in Reserve

Maggie Hawthorne

Robert Hendrix

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Belden Homburg Jr.

Kenner, LA 8/8/1926-11/18/2025 Tharp Sonthiemer Funeral Home

Metairie, Louisiana 6/18/1948-8/23/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 7/5/1953-11/21/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Picayune, MS 12/5/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

James Haydel

Barbara Henson

Jacquelyn Hinkel

Vernon Hood Jr.

Metairie, Louisiana 10/10/1940-9/30/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Covington, LA 8/31/1939-11/25/2025 E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

Deborah Haynes Johnson

Jacquelyn Hicks

Catherine Hoffman

Elsie Howard

New Orleans, Louisiana 11/17/1951-11/3/2025 Professional Funeral Services

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Harahan, LA 12/31/1933-10/3/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

10/15/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Sylvia Hebert

Wade Hiers III

George Hoffman Sr.

Jeremiah Howard

Metairie, LA 10/5/1932-11/28/2025 L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home in Kenner

New Orleans, LA 8/1/1946-9/14/2025 New Orleans Funeral & Cremation Service

Metairie, LA 10/22/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Kenner, LA 12/27/2005-11/2/2025 Robottom Mortuary

John Hecker III

Bliss Higgins

Molly Holbrook Tracey

Barbara Hudson

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Baton Rouge, LA 2/25/1958-11/12/2025 Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Government Street in Baton Rouge

Peaks Island, ME 12/6/1957-1/19/2025 Hobbs Funeral Home in Peaks Island, ME

Kenner, LA 8/24/1950-11/3/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

10/20/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 10/18/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

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Barbara Imbornone

Jackie Jackson

Sheree James

Metairie, LA 11/3/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

Carriere, MS 9/26/1942-9/28/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 10/24/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Gramercy, LA 12/28/1959-11/14/2025 Hobson Brown Funeral Home

Iola Hunter

Vincent Imbornone,

James Jackson

Thomas James Sr.

New Orleans, LA 5/26/1942-9/26/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 11/22/1941-11/25/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

La Place, LA 7/12/1984-11/29/2025 Neptune Society

Pass Christian, MS 11/30/1937-11/15/2025 Riemann Family Funeral Home in Long Beach, MS

Michael Hunter

Dr. Frank Incaprera

Lawrence Jackson

Robert Jamison Jr.

Harvey, LA 3/31/1957-10/22/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

New Orleans, LA 10/26/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Lutcher, LA 6/19/1961-10/6/2025 Hobson Brown Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 7/18/1952-10/18/2025 Murray Henderson Funeral Directors

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Harold Irvin Sr.

Mark Jackson

Rogers Javers

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3/4/1939-10/13/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Avondale, LA 6/21/1961-11/8/2025 Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge

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Barbara Jackson

Marshall Jackson

Morris Jeandron

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12/12/1941-11/7/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

LaPlace, Louisiana 2/13/1939-12/6/2025 Millet-Guidry Funeral Home

Marrero, LA 10/7/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

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George Jackson Sr.

Joya Jerome

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10/19/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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New Orleans, LA 3/18/1984-10/6/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

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Eli Jackson

Warren Jackson Sr.

Barbara Johnson

Franklin, Tennessee 2/29/1932-10/23/2025 Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service

New Orleans, LA 10/30/2025 Littlejohn Funeral Home

Houma, LA 11/12/2025 Gertrude Geddes WillisTerrebonne Funeral Home in Houma

New Orleans, LA 7/31/1941-10/3/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

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Gregory Jackson

Henry James

Janice Johnson

New Orleans, LA 1/3/1931-9/26/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Homes

New Sarpy, LA 11/4/1955-11/23/2025 Robottom Mortuary

9/20/1930-10/13/2025 Dennis Mortuary Service

9/22/1956-9/26/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse

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Marvin Jones Jr.

Beatrice Kessler

Metairie, Louisiana 9/24/1943-11/11/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Kenner, LA 11/8/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

New Orleans, LA 10/21/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

Slidell, LA 3/13/1925-11/1/2025 St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens in Chalmette

Rochon Johnson

Nakia Jones

Sherman Jones Sr.

Seneca Ketchens-Thornton

New Orleans, LA 9/4/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 3/27/1975-10/16/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Marrero, LA 11/18/1939-11/14/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

Ronald Johnson

Oneata Jones

Benjamin Joseph Sr.

Douglas Kirby

Houston, TX 9/19/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

Westwego, LA 3/2/1952-10/24/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

New Orleans, LA 10/6/2025 Dennis Funeral Home

Covington, LA 9/27/1950-9/20/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Christopher Johnson Jr.

Patricia Jones

Olivia Joshua

David Klapatch Sr.

New Orleans, LA 10/5/1950-10/27/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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New Orleans, LA 10/10/1922-10/8/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

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9/18/1948-10/21/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

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William Keck III

Nicholas Kleamenakis Sr.

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10/6/1952-11/25/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home

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New Orleans, LA 2/28/1928-10/10/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

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Shawn Jones

Michael Keller

Warren Knecht

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4/14/1971-10/22/2025 Littlejohn Funeral Home

Harvey, LA 10/9/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

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Larisia Jones

Warren Jones

Yolanda Kelley

Betty Knight

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Slidell, LA 11/18/1944-11/3/2025 Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey

New Orleans, LA 2/8/1940-11/8/2025 Riemann Family Funeral Homes

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Leborah Jones

Melvin Jones III

Damien Kendrick

Chris Kontos

Marrero, LA 10/10/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

11/2/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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Michel Lanaux Sr.

Harry Larkins

Jean LeBlanc

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Abita Springs, LA 8/16/1939-10/24/2025 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington

New Orleans, LA 6/8/1950-11/14/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

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Henry LeCompte Sr.

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Slidell, LA 1/16/1945-12/3/2025 Honaker Funeral Home

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Mattie LeCoq

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Pass Christian, MS 8/30/1931-9/30/2025 Wright & Ferguson

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David Lang

Borland Lawson

Walter Ledet

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New Orleans, LA 10/2/2025 Dennis Funeral Home

Michael LaGrossa

Magnolia Lang

Paul J. Leaman, Jr.

Jerald Lee

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New Orleans, LA 5/29/1934-10/5/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 7/1/1936-11/21/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 9/22/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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Philippe Lannelongue

Doris LeBlanc

Juanita Lee

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Kenner, LA 6/14/1940-12/4/2025 Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge

Paul Laiche Jr.

Nicholas Lapara

Ivy LeBlanc

Kwong Lee

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Metairie, Louisiana 12/5/1945-11/23/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

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Metairie, LA 9/19/1935-11/16/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Homes

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Edward Marrero

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Meridian, MS 5/23/1961-9/23/2025 Cedric D. Clark Memorial Funeral Home in Meridian, MS

11/27/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Thelma Leonard

Santiago Llull

Timothy Maloz Sr.

Mary Marsh

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Covington, LA 6/11/1940-11/27/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie

Metairie, LA 11/30/2025 Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell

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Craig Louis

Samuel Mangano

Sally Martinez

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Jefferson, LA 2/14/1930-10/25/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

Harahan, Louisiana 5/17/1936-9/17/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

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Felicien Loup Jr.

John Mangiaracina Jr.

Elizabeth Marziale

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Anne Lewis

Louis Lucien

Stephen Manshel

Gladys Mason

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Dr. James Mason

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Howard Lewis Sr.

Delores Lynch

Byron Marks

Patricia Massoth

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Michael Lewis Sr.

Mary Lynch

Betty Marrero

Allegra Matthews

Laplace, LA 1/19/1951-12/5/2025 Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge

Brookshire, Tx 6/9/1952-11/30/2025 Schmidt Funeral Home

Gretna, LA 9/19/1948-9/28/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

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Metairie, LA 2/19/1940-11/22/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

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LaPlace, LA 10/18/2025 Millet-Guidry Funeral Home

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Kelvin McClinton

James McGinity

Gail Messina

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10/26/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 4/8/1952-11/26/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Homes

Covington, LA 10/24/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Christy Mayer

Donald McClure

Hannah McKenzie

Linda Michel

Meraux, LA 12/19/1948-12/5/2025 St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens in Chalmette

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Labadieville, LA 8/16/1941-11/19/2025 Ordoyne Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Davyd Mayer

Deborah McDaniel

Robert McRae

Carrie Miller

New Orleans, LA 9/2/1950-11/28/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Harvey, LA 9/23/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

New Orleans, LA 7/2/1963-11/12/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son

Dalcour, LA 9/27/2025 Robinson Funeral Home

Zeb Mayhew Jr.

Alice McDonald

James Melvin,

John Miller

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Lydia McDougald

Gerald Mercadel Sr.

Kenneth Miller

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New Orleans, LA 11/18/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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Patricia McCall

James McEvoy

Bruce Merrick

Sandra Miller

New Orleans, LA 8/31/1941-10/16/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

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Belle Chasse, LA 7/10/1955-10/10/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home

10/18/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Earl McCallon III

Stephen McGee

Deborah Merriell

Edward Minor Sr.

10/2/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 2/15/1940-10/25/2025 Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home

12/12/1949-10/22/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 12/26/1929-11/10/2025 Majestic Mortuary Service

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Earl Montgomery Jr.

Lillian Morse

Paul Murphy

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New Orleans, LA 9/18/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

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Julia Myers

Adele Mitchell

Christopher Moody

Dorothy Morton

New Orleans, LA 5/25/1935-11/1/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

Hammond, LA 8/26/1954-10/10/2025 Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home in Hammond

11/24/1947-10/20/2025 Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Dorothy Mobley

Audrey Moore

Laney Moses

Judith Naquin

12/3/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Louisville, KY 9/28/2025 Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Westwego, LA 11/7/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

Carriere, MS 12/1/1941-10/9/2025 McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune, MS

New Orleans, LA 2/24/1921-10/13/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Dolores Monette

Robert Moore

Carolyn Mosley Morris

Celine Narcisse

New Orleans, LA 10/11/1933-10/13/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Slidell, LA 10/4/1944-10/10/2025 Bagnell & Son Funeral Home in Covington

New Orleans, LA 4/9/1944-11/9/2025 Respect of Life Funeral Home

11/14/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Lucinda Monroe

Michael Moran Sr.

Bernice Mott

Joy Newman

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Kenner, LA 11/14/1932-11/17/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

4/1/1943-9/22/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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Carl Morgan

James Mounger

Casimino Newton

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5/14/1989-9/30/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 2/9/1943-11/24/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

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Merielen Montalban

Darrell Morgan

Ethel Mouton

Jeanne Nicholas

New Orleans, LA 11/26/2025 Littlejohn Funeral Home

9/14/1959-10/25/2025 Dennis Funeral Home

Loreto Montagnino

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5/8/1954-10/26/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Mary Gloria Monteiro Rall

Geraldine Morris

Lovenia Mull

Diane North

Washington, DC 12/17/1929-11/15/2025 Joseph Gawlers Sons Funeral Home

Atlanta, GA 9/13/1941-10/28/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 12/2/1932-11/24/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Hahnville, LA 9/19/1943-12/9/2025 Falgout Funeral Homes Raceland

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Gregory Pendleton

Metairie, LA 4/27/1948-11/14/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Homes

New Orleans, LA 9/22/1941-9/24/2025 Neptune Society

River Ridge, LA 5/11/1932-11/10/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

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Alwin O’Neil Jr.

Carolyn O’Rourke Castellanos

Tobie Patmas

Penelope Martin

Toms River, NJ 7/21/1942-10/6/2025 Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals in Toms River, NJ

Algiers, LA 4/3/1940-1/17/2025

Mary Pennison

11/17/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie

Slidell, LA 11/4/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Laura O'Rourke

Judy Palmasino

Patricia Wilson

Covington, LA 10/16/1943-10/29/2025 E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

Westwego, LA 11/7/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Pineville, LA 1/16/1951-11/8/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Belle Chasse, LA 11/5/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Margarita M. Perez

Harvey Olison Jr.

Linda Palmer

Cecile Patterson

New Orleans, LA 10/22/1940-11/4/2025 Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home

Kenner, LA 2/12/1952-12/5/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

7/30/1950-11/1/2025 Dennis Funeral Home

Lafayette, LA 12/24/1974-10/22/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Samuel Oliver

John Palm Jr.

Patricia Pausina

Berchmans Perez Jr.

Kenner, LA 3/26/1945-10/29/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

Nine Mile Point, LA 10/17/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 10/2/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Covington, LA Mothe Funeral Home

Clyde Olivier Sr.

August Paretti III

Clare Pecarrere

DeWitt Perkins Jr.

9/1/1945-10/13/2025 Majestic Mortuary Service

Slidell, LA 1/27/1940-10/26/2025 Honaker Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 1/18/1924-11/18/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 11/1/1950-11/5/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Ramona Orellana

Carolyn Parker

Battista Pecoraro

Anthony Perkins Sr.

10/11/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie

New Orleans, LA 10/11/1946-11/11/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Kenner, Louisiana 8/19/1936-11/8/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 9/23/1962-11/16/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Henry Orr III

Herford Parker

Omar Pellerano

Kevin Perkins Sr.

11/24/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Avondale, LA 9/17/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home

Marrero, LA 11/11/1959-11/1/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

3/20/1960-9/27/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home

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Renauld Picou Jr.

James Ponseti Sr.

George Prestridge

Jefferson, LA 12/8/1961-10/2/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Kenner, LA 11/19/1940-10/30/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 10/11/1934-11/8/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Pearl River, LA 7/10/1964-9/16/2025 Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

Diane Peterman

Orlandez Pierre

Matthew Popp

Vanus Priestley

Metairie, LA 11/8/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Gretna, LA 10/13/1962-11/22/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

3/24/1971Greenwood Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 12/17/1948-11/28/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie

Constance Petticrew

Jo Pizani

Dolores Porter

Donovan Pugh

Ponchatoula, LA 6/15/1950-12/1/2025 E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

Harvey, LA 8/9/1939-12/4/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Diamondhead, Mississippi 7/6/1949-11/7/2025 Marshall Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 12/3/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Jerry Pfister Sr.

Sara Pizzeck

Cajet Potter

Lisa Quinn

Norco, LA 8/26/1938-10/17/2025 H.C. Alexander Funeral Home

Harahan, Louisiana 10/30/1934-10/17/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, Louisiana 11/1/1960-11/16/2025 Professional Funeral Services

4/25/1962-11/21/2025 Majestic Mortuary Service

Arlene Philipson

Betty Plaisance

Johnny Powell

Cyril Quinn Jr.

New Orleans, LA 9/25/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Cut Off, LA 11/3/2025 Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

11/19/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

10/26/1934-11/10/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Robert Phillip

Clayton Poche’ Jr.

Linda Prattini

Francis Rabalais

Bridge City, LA 12/1/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Marrero

Kenner, LA 9/19/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 9/9/1941-10/6/2025 Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home

Slidell, LA 11/11/2025 Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell

Ivy Phillips

Evangelia Pollard

Earl Pratz Jr.

James Rabalais

LaPlace, LA 10/24/2025 L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home

LaPlace, LA 3/22/1968-11/8/2025 Robottom Mortuary in Reserve

Metairie, LA 5/14/1949-11/18/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie

Denham Springs, LA 12/29/1934-12/2/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

Elena Piazza

Yvonne Pond

Sarah Prescott

Janice Rabito

Kenner, LA 11/28/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 8/20/1937-12/2/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Crestview, Florida 12/5/1937-12/5/2025 Emerald Coast Funeral Home

Mandeville, LA 1/27/1932-10/3/2025 E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

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James Ray

Preston Reuther

Deacon Isiah Riley

Belle Chasse, LA 6/22/1924-10/25/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse

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St. Joseph, MO 1/31/1948-11/29/2025 Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory in St. Joseph, MO

New Orleans, LA 9/22/2025 Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home

Edmond Ragas Jr.

Thelma May Vogt Rees

Linda Rey-Cambric

Ryan Riley

Port Sulphur, LA 9/26/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home

Kenner, LA 5/14/1933-11/17/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Baton Rouge, LA 10/17/1941-11/11/2025 Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory - Government Street

Point-Ala-Hache, LA 8/18/1969-10/1/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse

Elsie Raine

Harden Reeves Jr.

Barbara Richard

Philip Rinkle

11/22/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

8/16/1945-11/13/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 2/14/1933-12/4/2025 Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC

New Orleans, LA 2/17/1946-12/8/2025 Neptune Society in Kenner

Kendall Rand Jr.

Jimmie Reff

Sharon Richard

John Ripoll

New Orleans, LA 6/3/2008-10/24/2025 Charbonnet Family Services - New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana 11/5/1953-11/9/2025 Professional Funeral Services

9/29/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Mansfield, Texas 10/18/1943-9/4/2025 Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home

Felix Rando

Deborah Remont

Darnell Richardson

Frances Rivet

6/11/1951-10/13/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Covington, Louisiana 10/24/1946-10/15/2025 Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

Hammond, LA 7/2/1952-11/19/2025 Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge

Marrero, LA 7/1/1926-11/4/2025 Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Lizzie Randolph

Wayne Renard Sr.

Robert Richardson Jr.

Dolores Robert

Metairie, LA 11/28/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

Denham Springs, LA 2/19/1933-11/1/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

6/5/1935-10/20/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

11/23/1953-10/7/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home

Terrence Rankin

Jada Reneau

Olga Riegel

Patsy Dixie Robert

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

10/7/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

New Orleans, Louisiana 12/25/1944-9/28/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Gulfport, Mississippi 10/28/1932-11/25/2025 Saint Angela Merici Catholic Church

Robert Rappaport

Lloyd Resweber

Constance Rietschel

Joseph Robert Jr.

1/1/1943-11/7/2025 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington

Green Valley, AZ 1/12/1947-9/25/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

2/27/1959-10/10/2025 Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc.

Metairie, LA

New Orleans, LA 12/9/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

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James Russell

Vittorro Sansone

Mandeville, LA 11/2/1962-9/23/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 9/26/2007-10/14/2025 Rhodes Funeral Home

Picayune, MS 9/17/1947-11/15/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

9/13/1993Greenwood Funeral Home

Nicholas Sardegna Jr.

Thea Robichaux

Raphael Ross

Josie Russo

Madisonville, LA 9/10/1973-10/2/2025 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington

Hammond, LA 2/5/1945-10/27/2025 Grace Funeral Home

Harvey, LA 9/15/1935-11/17/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Maedell Robinson

9/23/2025 H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco

Eugene Roth Sr.

Jerry Sabatier

Rosemary Sawyer

New Orleans, LA 7/17/1935-11/14/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

6/2/1941-9/29/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

Gretna, LA 10/29/2004-9/27/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse

10/18/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Craig Robinson Sr.

Camille Rousse

Dominick Saladino

Mary Scales

New Orleans, LA 11/13/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Bayou Gauche, LA 8/28/1944-11/10/2025 Falgout Funeral Homes Raceland

Marrero, LA 5/12/1932-12/4/2025 Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero

3/18/1941-9/24/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Louis Robinson Sr.

Francis Royerre

Lucien Salvant Jr.

Ronald Schexnayder

New Orleans, LA 11/14/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

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Bonita Springs, FL 12/23/1941-9/29/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Houston, TX 6/7/1946-8/10/2025 Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher

Frances Rodgers

Edward Rudiger

Joanne Sanderford

Scott Schiffer

Kenner, LA 7/1/1930-11/18/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie

Covington, LA 10/29/1935-12/3/2025 E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 12/11/1934-9/28/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

Covington, LA 1/26/1964-11/6/2025 Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

Merita Rodrigue

Esther Ruffins

Phil Sanders

Frank Schilleci Sr.

7/13/1935-10/27/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

3/3/1947-11/10/2025 Charbonnet Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 11/2/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

River Ridge, LA 10/24/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie

Barbara Rogers

Theresa Rupp

Justine Sandrock

Samuel Schloegel

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1/31/1937-12/1/2025 Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Covington, Louisiana 8/31/1945-11/30/2025 Serenity Funeral Home

Slidell, LA 11/16/1938-11/8/2025 Honaker Funeral Home

6/6/1961-11/10/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

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Edward Scioneaux

Sylvia Senter

Ruby Showers

10/28/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Garyville, LA 4/10/1935-11/6/2025 Hobson Brown Funeral Home

Vicksburg, MS 2/22/1940-9/26/2025 Monsour and Patin Funeral Directors

Natcheez, MS 11/9/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Joan Schmitt

Sebastian Scontrino Jr.

Charles Settoon

Thomas Sima

New Orleans, LA 3/1/1939-12/3/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

Luling, LA 4/10/1935-11/5/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Kenner, LA 8/7/1931-11/16/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie

Terrytown, LA 7/15/1950-11/26/2025 Jones Memorial

Julia Schomaker

Enid Scott

Joyce Shackelford

Jennifer Simlin

Charbonnet Funeral Home

Gretna, LA 6/20/1945-10/18/2025 Heritage Funeral Directors

San Antonio, TX 3/26/1957-10/6/2025 Lewis Funeral Home

William Scott Jr.

Mattie Shannon

Nathan Sims

2/27/1963-11/28/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie

6/26/1947The Boyd Family Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 11/18/2025 Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home

Buras, LA 11/21/1943-11/1/2025 Cremation Society of East Tennessee in Knoxville, TN

Rayne, LA 9/19/1931-12/6/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie

Craig Schriber

Susan Schroeder

Carol Sears

Mercedes Shelling

Connie Singleton

New Orleans, LA 11/27/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Metairie, Louisiana 11/16/1940-10/21/2025 Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

11/6/2025 Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home

11/29/2025 Littlejohn Funeral Home

Kevin Schultz

Kenneth Sears

Finis Shelnutt

Leroy Singleton Sr.

Covington, LA 8/26/1963-12/10/2025 Bagnell & Son Funeral Home in Covington

New Orleans, LA 5/27/1968-11/17/2025 Jones Memorial Funeral Home in Luling

New Orleans, LA 10/1/1951-10/16/2025 McLin & Manley Funeral Home and Cremation Service

9/26/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Leila Schumacher

Rose Seeling

Robert Shirer

Helen Skolfield

New Orleans, Louisiana 2/2/1930-10/24/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Harahan, LA 7/23/1935-11/30/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 1/17/1935-11/16/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Mandeville, LA 8/3/1934-10/13/2025 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington

Wilfred Schwartz

Andrew Sellers Sr.

Debra Shorty

Sharon Smetherman

Metairie, Louisiana 12/12/1927-9/26/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Mandeville, LA 2/4/1947-10/27/2025 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington

New Orleans, LA 11/29/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home in Gretna

Covington, LA 11/9/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

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Calvin Smith

Kevin Smith

Sanders Spahr

Mac Stampley

9/4/1937-10/18/2025 Bardell’s Mortuary

New Orleans, LA 7/9/1962-12/6/2025 New Orleans Funeral & Cremation Service

11/6/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 1/27/1942-12/3/2025 Heritage Funeral Directors

Linda 'Sr. Jean Marie' Smith SSND

Christopher Spears

Shirley Steeg

Covington, LA 12/10/1945-11/27/2025 Serenity Funeral Home in Covington

11/12/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Austin, TX 1/9/1927-12/5/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Carmen Smith Mandeville, LA 5/4/1943-11/16/2025 Grace Funeral Home in Covington

David Smith

Myrtle Smith

Patricia Speirer

Troy Stephens

New Orleans, LA 12/1/1956-11/3/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

5/23/1944-10/5/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

8/2/1955-10/30/2025 Greenwood Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 11/12/1966-9/24/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Deborah Smith

Rev Dr. Raymond Smith

Jessie Spiers

April Stewart

New Orleans, LA 3/25/1964-10/28/2025 Charbonnet Funeral Home

Verrett, LA 2/22/1938-10/26/2025 Charbonnet Family Services

Marrero, LA 10/13/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home

Gray, LA 5/6/1981-9/19/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Leah Stewart

Debra Smith

Robert Smith

Valery Spiess

New Orleans, LA 10/9/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 10/30/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

10/3/2025 Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home

Marrero, LA 11/19/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

Hoyt Ellingwood Smith

Theresa Smith

JoAnn Spindler

René Stiaes

Metairie, LA 6/23/1982-11/14/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 9/16/1950-11/25/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Terrytown, LA 12/6/2025 Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey

New Orleans, LA 11/7/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Jean Smith

Ethel Soto

Cheryl Squire

Gary Stokes

11/12/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 10/2/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

Terrebonne, LA 10/27/2025 Gertrude Geddes WillisTerrebonne Funeral Home in Houma

New Orleans, LA 12/7/1935-11/23/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Jeanie Smith

Lloyd Soule’

Norris Staehle

Andrew Stolsek

Harvey, LA 1/13/1951-11/15/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 8/6/1932-9/22/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Kenner, LA 1/2/1946-10/29/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

Luling, LA 2/15/1969-10/7/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son

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Joseph Suchand

Terrytown, LA 5/20/1938-11/2/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

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Donald Thomas

Elizabeth Tinto

New Orleans, LA 11/14/2025 Littlejohn Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 10/24/1961-9/27/2025 Professional Funeral Services

Patricia Sugar

Charles Tate

Julius Thomas

Valerie Tio

Hammond, Louisiana 3/17/1943-10/17/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 6/10/1946-12/2/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Houston, TX 6/12/1944-11/25/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

New Orleans, LA 10/19/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Lorraine Sullen

Corita Taylor

Myrnell Thomas

Wilmer Todd

Harvey, Louisiana 7/7/1940-11/5/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home

9/25/2025 Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home

6/16/1940-11/21/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home

Thibodaux, Louisiana 11/27/1938-10/12/2025 Landry's Funeral Home Labadieville

Doris Sullivan

Eddie Teal Sr.

Victoria Thomas

Brenda K. Toepfer

11/19/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Arabi, LA 4/23/1981-9/30/2025 Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero

Montz, LA 9/11/1926-10/25/2025 Robottom Mortuary

Covington, LA 11/21/1951-11/1/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Willie Thomas

Larry Tortorich

3/8/1932-10/24/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 12/5/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Sarone Sunraa

Lylen Terral

New Orleans, LA 4/3/1951-11/5/2025 D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Covington, LA 9/5/1927-12/4/2025 E. J. Fielding Funeral Home

Joseph Sutton

Steve Terry

Pastor Joshua Thomas Jr.

Cynthia Townsend

11/9/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Gretna, LA 11/7/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

10/24/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

12/1/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Leonard Sutton

James Thibodeaux

Lonnie Thompson II

Belverdere Trapani

LaPlace, LA 9/7/1932-10/5/2025 Millet-Guidry Funeral Home

Gretna, LA 11/20/2025 Family Funeral and Cremation

10/12/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 8/18/1940-10/29/2025 Tharp Sonthiemer Funeral Home

Pamela Tanner

Anna Thomas

Erma Tillman

John Trebellas

11/3/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Picayune, MS 5/14/1929-12/5/2025 McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune, MS

Williamsburg, VA 6/24/1937-9/10/2025 Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home

9/28/2025 Garden of Memories Funeral Home

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Wilfred Trepagnier Jr.

Elizabeth Uchello

Metairie, LA 2/17/1959-9/30/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 6/9/1947-10/26/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Captain Matthew Vodopija Jr. Buras, LA 11/26/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse

Hilda Triche

Audrey Valcour

Sandra Wagner

Marrero, LA 10/1/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

8/30/1931-11/9/2025 DW Rhodes Funeral Home

Denham Springs, LA 10/10/1960-11/9/2025 Dennis Funeral Home

Carolyn Trupiano

Beulah Veals

JoAnn Wajda

1/25/1927-11/7/2025 Grace Funeral Home in Covington

New Orleans, LA 12/1/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Martha Tucker

Linda Vernaci

11/12/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Kenner, LA 11/13/1940-11/8/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Eli Tullis

Lisa Vernaci

New Orleans, LA 1/1/0001-1/1/0001 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Kenner, Louisiana 8/12/1962-11/27/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Pensacola, FL 3/4/1951-10/10/2025 Joe Morris & Son Funeral Home

Marilyn Washington Gretna, LA 7/4/1941-9/26/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

Michael Washington 11/24/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Terrance Washington

Harvey, LA 10/30/1941-10/18/2025

Harvey, LA 11/14/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

Jack Walker

Capt. Louis Wattigney Jr.

Sun City Center, FL 5/23/1931-5/5/2024 National Cremation and Burial Society in Ruskin, FL

Belle Chasse, LA 11/5/1957-10/12/2025 Mothe Funeral Home

Jeanne Walker

Susan Watts Metairie, LA 8/30/1948-10/30/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Robert Tully

Terry Verret

Myrtle Walker Jackson

Huey Weber

Kenner, LA 10/31/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Westwego, LA 12/31/1960-11/13/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 6/26/1961-11/12/2025 Murray Henderson Funeral Directors

Lacombe, LA 6/19/1936-10/23/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Odessa Turner

Etta Villavaso

Ellen Wallace

Patrice Weber

10/20/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

Mandeville, LA 11/28/1932-9/14/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 11/27/1936-9/23/2025 Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home

3/22/1973-10/26/2025 Littlejohn Funeral Home

Marie Tusa

Earl Vincent III New Orleans, LA 10/2/1981-10/19/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Donald Washington

Robert Wedig Jr.

Madisonville, LA 9/1/1936-11/30/2025 Grace Funeral Home in Covington

Slidell, Louisiana 6/22/1980-11/4/2025 Professional Funeral Services

Kenner, LA 10/6/2025 Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie

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Raymond Weidenbacher

Jeanne Whitson

Olga Williams

Everleaner Wilson

Lafayette, LA 10/23/1930-11/3/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Roswell, GA 12/28/1950-7/25/2025 Roswell Funeral Home

Harvey, LA 10/19/2025 Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna

New Orleans, LA 10/31/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Betty Wells

Demetrius Wilbourn

Patricia Williams

Wanda Wilson

New Orleans, LA 2/14/1935-9/26/2025 Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home

Metairie, LA 9/17/1969-12/3/2025 Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge

10/23/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

6/15/1953-9/20/2025 Richardson Funeral Home

Lilliankay Westergard

Rosalie Wilbur

Sarah Williams

Margaret Wood

Slidell, LA 4/22/1948-11/25/2025 Neptune Society

Kenner, LA 10/15/2025 Honaker Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 11/11/2025 Charbonnet Labat Glapion

Covington, Louisiana

Gregory West Sr.

Sr. Georgiann Wildhaber, SSND

Willie Williams

Darlene Woodford

New Orleans, LA 4/21/1936-11/7/2025 Murray Henderson Funeral Directors

Gambrills, MD 5/30/1940-9/27/2025 Hardesty Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 10/1/2025 Majestic Mortuary Service

Covington, LA 2/22/1940-10/17/2025 Serenity Funeral Home in Covington

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

James Wheat

Carol Williams

West Williams

Dylan Wren

Metairie, LA 4/15/1952-11/1/2025 Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

Arlington, TX 6/27/1949-10/10/2025 BOYD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME

Howe, Texas 12/21/1949-9/25/2025 Neptune Society

3/8/1973-10/1/2025 Dennis Funeral Home

Ellen Wheeler

Geraldine Williams

Richard Williamson

Charlie Wright

9/19/1935-11/1/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA 11/20/1951-9/28/2025 McClain-Hays Funeral Home

Ponchatoula, LA 9/9/1952-9/30/2025 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington

Harvey, LA 1/5/1935-11/25/2025 Robinson Family Funeral Home

Perner Whitaker

Iris Williams

Shan Williams Sr.

Dorothy Wright

Gretna, LA 10/1/1948-11/1/2025 Davis Mortuary Service

New Orleans, LA 12/11/1935-10/28/2025 Murray Henderson Funeral Directors

Laplace, LA 6/5/1945-11/27/2025 Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in River Ridge

11/13/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Harold White Jr.

Leroy Williams

John Wilmot

Jean Wright

Bay St. Louis, MS 11/27/1929-11/28/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, Louisiana 8/23/1942-11/6/2025 Professional Funeral Services

New Orleans, Louisiana 11/5/1935-10/11/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

10/24/1942-9/30/2025 Honaker Funeral Home

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Logan York

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Larry Yuspeh

New Orleans, LA 7/27/1957-10/14/2025 D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home

Lyndhurst, Ohio 6/26/1952-11/16/2025 Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Mem. Chapel

Anne Young

John Young

Richard Zeller Sr.

New Orleans, LA 2/21/1939-10/6/2025 Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home

Houma, LA 10/3/2025 Gertrude Geddes WillisTerrebonne Funeral Home in Houma

Covington, LA 6/27/1938-10/12/2025 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington

Brandon Young

Edward Young Jr.

Sterling Zeringue

Metairie, LA 10/10/1973-11/17/2025 Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home - Crowley

New Orleans, LA 12/23/1978-10/2/2025 The Boyd Family Funeral Home

Norco, LA 10/15/1941-12/1/2025 H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco

Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home

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Harrel Zivitz Metairie, LA 3/4/1938-10/10/2025 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home