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Sheriff arrested on felony count Smith accused of physically attacking critic at steakhouse

BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

In a stunning turn of events for St. Tammany Parish’s most powerful law enforcement official, St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith was arrested and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish jail on Thursday afternoon on counts of fel-

ony battery and disturbing the peace, accused of physically attacking a vocal online critic at a steakhouse near Madisonville last week.

Smith, who has run the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office for almost a decade, was released a short time later on a $10,000 bond. He faces one count of second-degree battery, a felony, and

two counts of disturbing the peace, which is a misdemeanor.

In a statement Thursday afternoon, Smith said he plans to continue in his role as the sheriff.

Smith is accused of attacking St. Tammany Parish resident Bobby Couvillion in the bar at Keith Young’s Steakhouse on the afternoon of May 29. The inci-

After halt, S&WB resumes cleaning out catch basins

dent has been the talk of the parish this week, with some residents calling for Smith to resign.

As he was being booked in Amite, the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office issued a news release on Smith’s arrest.

In it, Smith said he was sorry for the “stress and burden” he caused his family, parish residents and Sheriff’s Office employees. He said that as sheriff,

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Flood authority’s police chief on leave

Rondeno subject of investigation, Landry adviser says

BY ALEX LUBBEN Staff writer

STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

Debris sits in a blocked catch basin on North Robertson Street in the Treme neighborhood on Thursday.

Treme residents complain ‘drains are completely stuck’

BY BEN MYERS Staff writer

The Sewerage & Water Board is again cleaning catch basins after work ground to a halt earlier this year, but it continues to lag behind its goal and still has no money for citywide repairs to damaged pipes that will continue backing up stormwater.

Neglect of the “minor drainage” system is especially apparent in Treme, where residents sounded off at an S&WB community meeting Tuesday. Catch basins in the neighborhood are filled with garbage, vegetation, construction debris and even cement, they said.

“The number one issue here is that our drains are completely stuck,” said Cheryl Austin, executive director of the Greater Treme Consortium, at the Treme Center.

“The drains have not been cleaned out since before Katrina, and that’s what’s causing the flooding. The wa-

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ter can’t flow.”

The S&WB assumed responsibility for minor drainage — the catch basins and small pipes that capture stormwater and send it to larger pipes, canals and pump stations — a year and a half ago. The city’s Public Works Department oversaw minor drainage for more than three decades before that, but it never implemented a regular maintenance program.

Over the years, tons of debris have clogged and damaged the pipes, although the extent of the damage is unknown. An S&WB study last year found 15% of the small pipes in Treme need repairs. If that rate of damage exists across the system, the S&WB estimates repairs would cost more than $200 million.

“We are doing our best to get back out there and clean the catch basins, but the reality is, if the pipe that those catch basins are connected to

The New Orleans flood protection authority’s embattled police chief, whose pay and selfdrafted employment contract had drawn scrutiny from state lawmakers, has been placed on administrative leave, an adviser to Gov. Jeff Landry said Thursday.

Joshua Rondeno was placed on leave with pay late Wednesday “pending an investigation that we can’t discuss while it’s going Rondeno on,” said Landry adviser Shane Guidry, who has been overseeing changes at the agency though he holds no official or elected office. Guidry declined to answer further questions about the nature of the investigation.

Stacy Gilmore, a spokesperson for the agency officially known as the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, initially said only that “Superintendent of Police Joshua Rondeno has not been terminated.”

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Report: NORD didn’t check backgrounds of coaches it hired

BY MISSY WILKINSON and JONI HESS Staff writers STAFF PHOTO By BEN MyERS

S&WB General Superintendent Kaitlin Tymrak, left, and Executive Director Randy Hayman address residents at the Treme Center on ä See S&WB, page 14A Tuesday.

New Orleans’ public recreation department failed to run background checks on many of the people involved in its youth sports programs last year and two of its volunteer coaches had criminal histories, the New Orleans Inspector General found.

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Man charged with taking explosive through airport

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man carrying what authorities described as an explosive device powerful enough to damage a plane, as well as a torch lighter, knife, zip ties and other items, was arrested after trying to pass through a Sacramento International Airport security checkpoint over the weekend, federal prosecutors said.

The 49-year-old from Sacramento was wearing a scarf covering his face and latex gloves, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant said in a news release. He also had five cellphones: one with a 15-minute timer set to begin, a second with a message on the screen from another phone number saying, “we will be awaiting your call.”

Evidence photos released by prosecutors show a cardboard tube about the size of a toilet paper roll fitted with a green fuse. Bomb technicians tested the device. The powder and fuse “were determined to be viable and energetic,” Grant said.

If the device had detonated next to a window on a pressurized aircraft flying above 10,000 feet, Grant said, “it had the potential to damage the aircraft and cause a possible loss of cabin pressure.”

The man was arrested Saturday and appeared in federal court in Sacramento on Wednesday. He is charged with unlawful possession of explosive material in an airport. The complaint also alleges he made “rambling” calls to the FBI in the months beforehand to report he was being threatened and intimidated.

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Putin: Russia will bolster defenses Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face negotiations in neutral third country Russia for years?” he said.

Putin’s battlefield update

BY JAMES JORDAN and HARRIET MORRIS Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.

Speaking in response to a question from The Associated Press during a meeting with heads of international news agencies, Putin acknowledged the damage from Ukrainian drone attacks.

“To our regret, some of them break through,” Putin said of the drone strikes. “Russia has an air defense system, we need to improve it, strengthen it, and we will do that.”

The wide-ranging media session

came on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, his annual showcase for investment. Hours before the forum opened Wednesday, a Ukrainian drone attack set ablaze an oil terminal in the city and also hit a nearby naval base.

Putin also said Russia is open for a compromise on Ukraine in line with understandings reached at his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, adding that Ukraine needs to accept them to make a deal to end the conflict, now in its fifth year.

Zelenskyy proposes talks Also on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Putin. Zelenskyy acknowledged shifting U.S. priorities, saying it would be wrong to wait for the U.S. to return its attention to

Gunmen kidnap 7 from school in Nigeria ABUJA, Nigeria — Gunmen raided an off-campus residence in northwest Nigeria and kidnapped seven students, police said.

The attack occurred early Wednesday in the Kaura Namoda area of conflict-battered Zamfara state, police spokesman Yazid Abubakar said in a statement. One of the students escaped and was in custody.

The police spokesman said it wasn’t clear where the students were taken but efforts were underway to rescue the remaining six.

Zamfara has been a hotspot for armed gangs that carry out kidnappings for ransom, with abductions of students increasing in recent years across the country.

A tally by local news outlet Premium Times found that at least 1,900 students have been kidnapped from 20 schools since the 2014 mass abduction of over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno state.

Commenting on Russia’s use of its Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile, Putin said it was fired at targets that allowed it to test its capability and precision before using it against objectives closer to residential areas.

“We hit the area where it was convenient to see the results,” he said. “It was important for making a decision on the future on the fullformat use of the Oreshnik on designated targets, including those in populated areas.”

Putin emphasized his push for control of the entire Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, noting that Ukraine controls about 15% of its territory.

Putin declared that “patriotism and will of the Russian people” will ensure the achievement of goals that Moscow set in Ukraine.

“Russian troops are advancing along the entire line of contact,” he said.

Trump reconsidering Pulte as director of national intelligence

Oval Office after an President says the event on coal. He called other candidates Pulte a “very smart guy” said he may look at past under consideration and elections that Trump claims,

BY JOSH BOAK Associated Press

Sherpa guide rescued while crawling to camp KATHMANDU, Nepal — A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.

Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but he did not reach base camp even though his client did. The pair were among the last climbers on the mountain as the climbing season came to an end and the route was dismantled.

Dawa was located by a cleaning crew Thursday morning as he was crawling down the snowy slopes around the Khumbu Icefall, just above base camp, said Pemba Sherpa of 8K Expeditions, which coordinated the search.

He was quickly carried down to safety and given food and water. A rescue helicopter flew him to HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu, where his wife and daughter, who already had begun funeral rituals for him, were waiting.

“We first heard that he was still alive on the local news and from a person we know who called with the news that ... he is being brought down,” said his wife, Damu Sherpa.

Though Dawa had been missing since last week, there was a delay in organizing a search team. No reasons were given for the delay, but when helicopters were finally sent to look for him, they could not find him.

Ukraine while it is remains heavily focused on the Iran war.

In Washington, Trump said it “would be great” if Putin and Zelenskyy meet.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin hadn’t seen the letter yet and repeated his statement that Zelenskyy could come to Moscow if he wants talks. Putin said last month he doesn’t exclude a meeting in a third country, but only when there is a deal to sign.

Putin dismissed the idea that European Union countries could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks because “mediation assumes neutrality. Where is the neutrality here?”

Any potential third-party mediators needed to be trusted by both sides, Putin said.

“How can Russia trust people who have been harping about the need to inflict a strategic defeat on

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Participants attend a candlelight vigil at Democracy Square on Thursday to mark the 37th anniversary of the Chinese military crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, in Taipei, Taiwan.

Police warn families not to visit Tiananmen graves Efforts to mark anniversary have been suppressed

BY KEN MORITSUGU and KANIS LEUNG

Associated Press

BEIJING — Chinese authorities snuffed out efforts to mark Thursday’s anniversary of the deadly 1989 military crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, in a further tightening of a yearslong campaign to erase what happened from public memory.

Police told relatives of the victims they would not be allowed to visit a cemetery in Beijing on the anniversary of the crackdown 37 years ago, a person with knowledge of the matter said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of fear of retribution.

Relatives from a group called Tiananmen Mothers visited the graves for more than 30 years, reading memorial statements while police kept watch, Amnesty International said.

Hundreds of people, and possibly thousands, were killed in 1989 as troops advanced through crowds that were trying to stop the military from reaching the protesters on Tiananmen Square, a vast plaza in the center of the Chinese capital. The decision by the Communist Party leadership to send in the military was a pivotal moment in China’s modern history, determining that the market reform that trans-

formed the country into the world’s second largest economy would not be coupled with political liberalization.

In Hong Kong, police stepped up security Thursday at or near a park where a massive candlelight vigil lit up the night every year until a clampdown following major anti-government protests in 2019.

A handful of people showed up in the evening. Officers allowed some to go freely — including a man holding flowers and an activist who said she bowed 37 times.

Police said in a statement that seven people were stopped and searched on suspicion of being disorderly in public as of 11:30 p.m. They were taken away for further investigation before being allowed to leave, police said, without naming them.

The U.S., the EU and Britain posted messages on social media marking the anniversary. “No amount of censorship can erase the past,” a statement from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio read. “Those who sacrificed to uphold their unalienable rights of free expression and peaceful assembly will be vindicated someday.” Rows of electronic candles lit up the windows of the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning dismissed Rubio’s words as a smear on her nation’s political system. “We urge the U.S. side to ... stop using so-called democracy and human rights as a pretext to interfere in China’s internal affairs,” she said.

Convictions reversed for paramedics

BY MEAD GRUVER and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

McClain’s final words — “I can’t breathe” — foreshadowed those of George Floyd a year later in Minneapolis, and the Colorado man’s name became part of the rallying cries for social justice that swept the U.S. in 2020.

The appeals court or-

dered new trials for Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec. McClain, 23, had been forcibly restrained and put in a neck hold by police, who stopped him in response to a suspicious person complaint as the massage therapist walked home from a convenience store in the Denver suburb in 2019.

Criminal charges against paramedics and emergency medical technicians involved in police custody cases are rare.

As McClain’s death and others raised questions about the use of ketamine to subdue struggling suspects, this prosecution

sent shock waves through the ranks of first responders across the U.S. A jury in 2023 found Cooper and Cichuniec guilty of criminally negligent homicide following a weekslong trial in state district court.

The jurors also found Cichuniec guilty of seconddegree felony assault.

Cooper avoided prison and was sentenced to 14 months in jail with work release and probation. Cichuniec received five years in prison.

The appeals court upheld Cichuniec’s assault conviction. Thursday’s ruling sends their cases back to a lower court for a new trial on that charge.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that federal housing finance regulator Bill Pulte, his pick for acting director of national intelligence, would not be his “permanent” choice for the critical security post.

The Republican president’s disclosure that he was ruling out installing Pulte in the position fulltime came after bipartisan pushback on Capitol Hill in recent days over Pulte’s lack of national security experience. The position requires Senate confirmation, something that lawmakers indicated was unlikely if Pulte were the nominee.

“He’s not going to be permanent because, you know, I don’t think he’d want to be permanent,” Trump said while taking questions in

without credible evidence, were “rigged” against him.

Trump said other candidates were under consideration for nomination to the post. “We’re interviewing people right now,” he said.

Pulte, a grandson of the founder of PulteGroup, has been a source of controversy within the administration for his work as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and his oversight of the mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Both Republican and Democratic senators expressed concerns about Pulte and his lack of national security credentials in occupying a role coordinating 18 federal agencies involved in domestic and foreign security issues.

Trump’s initial director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, resigned last month, citing her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis.

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Watchdog: Detainees choked, stabbed at ICE facility Report documents slew of violations

BY JAMES FINN Staff writer

Guards at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in north Louisiana stabbed one detainee’s hand with a pen while trying to secure a housing wing and placed another in a chokehold while attempting to stop a fight, a federal watchdog found.

Those were among a slew of violations of federal useof-force, health and safety standards recorded at Winn Correctional Center, a private ICE lockup, when agents from a U.S. Department of Homeland Security auditor visited the facility last March for three days.

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by DHS’ Office of Inspector General this week found that staff at Winn did not store perishable food at required temperatures, failed to alert federal officials when guards used force on detainees and presided over unsanitary conditions. The review dinged LaSalle Corrections, a Louisiana-based firm that runs the lockup, for not handing over to the federal inspectors complete video of some use-of-force incidents.

“Without this footage, we could not fully analyze the facility’s compliance with use-of-force standards,” wrote DHS Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari.

A statement provided

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Detainees walk with their hands clasped behind their backs along a line painted on a walkway inside the Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield on Sept. 26, 2019. Detainees are required to walk from site to site with their hands clasped behind their backs. A recent audit of the facility resulted in a 35-page report detailing a slew of violations of standards.

Thursday by an unnamed DHS spokesperson dismissed the findings as “minor infractions,” saying the agency would address the issues through beefed-up training. LaSalle did not respond to a phone message.

Unveiled 18 months into President Donald Trump’s ongoing immigration crackdown, the report sheds fresh light — in unusually candid words from federal officials themselves — on conditions within an immigration lockup at a time when soaring detain-

ee deaths are ratcheting up scrutiny of such facilities.

It’s part of an ongoing review of immigration lockups that DHS’ inspector general initiated last year.

The findings drew a response from at least one member of Congress, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, DWashington, who said they confirm ICE is “putting people’s health and safety at serious risk.”

Federal inspectors said the private jail in Winnfield was at its capacity of 1,576 people when they arrived

unannounced in early March of 2025 for the review.

In an intake room, they found holes and insulation hanging from the ceiling.

They noted leaking kitchen vents and cracks in ceilings.

Staff tried containing leaks with Styrofoam containers, but water would overflow and puddle on floors, the audit found.

While federal standards require perishable foods to be stored at temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees, the auditors found that Winn’s coolers hovered be-

tween 44 and 60 degrees.

The DHS watchdog also reviewed five use-of-force incidents at the facility, concluding that three fell short of federal standards. The report questioned whether facility leaders took steps they acknowledged were needed to correct the behavior.

Jail officials marked the guard who used the chokehold on a detainee for “remedial training,” noting federal detention standards expressly prohibit the technique. The facility’s leaders found the guard involved in the pen-stabbing incident, too, “required disciplinary action,” the inspector general report says.

But because Winn does not maintain detailed records, it was unclear whether those officers were ultimately subject to any discipline.

“This could lead to staff repeating inappropriate useof-force tactics that could potentially result in property damage, injury, and death,” Cuffari wrote.

The report dinged Winn for poor recordkeeping in other areas. Staff did not maintain logs of detainees’ criminal histories as required under federal rules meant to ensure safe housing arrangements. And in a facility where detainees can work up to 40 hours weekly for as little as $1.00 per day, the inquiry found almost no records of detainee work histories.

Staff “only recorded detainee working hours for the current week in a spreadsheet by overwriting the previous week’s data,” the

report says.

The numbers of people being held in immigration detention nationally and in Louisiana has soared since Trump took office. Louisiana had more than 8,000 people in immigration detention as of April, second only to Texas, according to data tracked

by Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse.

The new DHS review marks the latest report of troubling conditions inside facilities operated by LaSalle, which runs half of Louisiana’s ICE-contracted lockups.

In 2021, a DHS review dinged Winn Correctional for inappropriate use of force and “serious environmental and safety deficiencies.” A civil jury in Monroe last year awarded $42.75 million to family of a man killed after guards at Richwood Correctional, a LaSalle-run facility in Monroe, slammed his head against a concrete floor.

In April, officials said 49-year-old Alejandro Cabrera Clemente, a Mexicanborn man with a history of high blood pressure, died at Winn after staff found him unresponsive in a dormitory area. Mexican officials called his death a sign of increasingly dire conditions within U.S. detention facilities.

James Finn covers federal law enforcement and courts for The TimesPicayune | The Advocate.

Contact him at jfinn@ theadvocate.com or on Signal at jamesfinn.82.

Landry vetoes bill boosting wrongful conviction payouts Governor says system lacks safeguards

BY ALYSE PFEIL Staff writer

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry this week vetoed legislation that would have allowed prisoners who were wrongfully convicted of a crime to get more compensation from the state.

Senate Bill 125, sponsored

by Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, D-Lafayette, passed both the House and Senate unanimously. It would have increased the cap the state pays out to wrongfully convicted people. It is currently set at $400,000, with an annual payout of $40,000 over the course of 10 years.

The legislation would have increased the cap to $600,000, with the same annual payout over the course of 15 years.

The change could have increased the total amount of payouts by the state roughly $800,000 to $900,000 every year, according to a nonpartisan fiscal analysis by legislative staff.

Landry on Tuesday vetoed the bill, his first of the 2026 regular legislative

session. In his letter rejecting the measure, he argued that Louisiana has not done enough to ensure the wrongful compensation process is fair and “protected against abuse.”

“The current system lacks important safeguards to prevent abuse and double recovery,” he said.

Boudreaux said it is hard to “put as price tag” on the harm people suffered in these cases.

“Their whole lives were stopped because they were wrongfully convicted,” he said. “I want to emphasize ‘wrongfully convicted’ — for something that they did not do.”

Boudreaux said that, while he’s disappointed, he doesn’t see the veto as a failure, and he hopes it can serve as a starting point for more public awareness about the issue.

To get money from the state’s Innocence Compensation Fund, a petitioner has to prove by clear and convincing evidence he is “factually innocent” of the crime, and the court has to grant the request in a new proceeding in which the state is represented by the Attorney General’s Office.

Innocence & Justice Loui-

siana, a New-Orleans based law firm that works to free innocent people serving unjust sentences, blasted the veto.

“The Governor’s message makes specious assertions about abuse without acknowledging who will suffer because of his veto,” Jee Park, the group’s executive director, said in a statement. “SB 125 is about real people who are innocent, real decades lost, and real families who lived with the consequences of Louisiana’s mistakes.”

Landry also used the veto to call out New Orleans.

“Louisiana taxpayers have already seen examples of Soros-funded prosecutors gaming the system to secure the release of convicted criminals and then seek taxpayer-funded compensation,” Landry wrote.

“There is no better example than Orleans Parish.”

He said some individuals there have received compensation from the state in addition to money from claims made in federal court.

In a statement, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams said Landry’s “characterization” is “inaccurate.”

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Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton arrives for his arraignment at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Md., in October.

BY ERIC TUCKER

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday.

The deal would resolve a criminal case filed in October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either retaining or disseminating classified information, including diary-like notes from his time in government that officials say he shared with family members as he was preparing a memoir about his career.

Under the agreement, Bolton would also face a $2.25 million fine, said the person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss a deal that had not been made public. Any prison sentence would be capped at five years, but the agreement could also allow for him to avoid time behind bars. The punishment will ultimately be up to a judge.

The case against Bolton, filed weeks after prosecutors secured indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, unfolded against the backdrop of concerns that the Justice Depart-

ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO ment is using its law enforcement powers to pursue perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.

The investigation burst into public view last August when FBI agents served search warrants at his Maryland home and Washington office, but it had been well underway by the time Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.

Wrote book critical of Trump Bolton is a longtime fixture in Republican foreign policy circles who became known for his hawkish views on American power. He served for more than a year in Trump’s first administration before being pushed out in 2019 and publishing a critical book that portrayed the Republican president as deeply misinformed and painted an unflattering portrait of his leadership and decision-making.

Trump’s administration fought unsuccessfully to block the publication of “The Room Where it Happened”

on the grounds the book contained classified information that could harm national security if exposed.

Bolton’s lawyers have said he moved forward with the book after a White House National Security Council official, with whom Bolton had worked for months, said the manuscript no longer had classified information.

The indictment he faced focused on notes shared with his wife and daughter rather than the substance of the book itself.

Bolton had initially pleaded not guilty and, in a statement released after his indictment, described the charges as part of an “intensive effort” by Trump “to intimidate his opponents, to ensure that he alone determines what is said about his conduct.”

A re-arraignment, which can signal a plea agreement, is scheduled for June 26 in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland.

The Justice Department declined to comment.

House passes bill to aid Ukraine, impose new sanctions on Russia

BY KEVIN FREKING Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.

The legislation, sponsored

by Rep. Gregory Meeks, DN.Y., seeks to cement U.S. assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid. It would make another $8 billion available for Ukraine’s defense through loans.

The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with President Donald Trump’s approach to the war and represents the House’s second major foreign policy break with Trump this week. The day before, the House, for the first time, approved a war powers resolution aimed at halting U.S. military action against Iran.

Supporters were able to force action on the Ukraine bill by gathering 218 signatures on a discharge petition, a legislative tool that allows a majority of the House to effectively bypass leadership.

Once rarely successful, House members have used the petition tool this Congress to pass bills on releas-

the Ukraine bill would put pressure on the Senate to do the same. But they also know the Senate likely won’t go along unless Trump endorses the bill.

“It’s probably not going to get 60 votes in the Senate, but it’s going to hopefully force the Senate to address the issue,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., who signed the discharge petition and voted to advance the bill. “It’s going to send a great message to the soldiers of Ukraine.”

He said the vote would also send a message to Putin that “we do have a pulse here, that we do care about Ukraine and that we are going to utilize our authority to help them.”

As the war has dragged on, it’s gotten more difficult for supporters of Ukraine in Congress to provide additional financial support to help Ukraine defend itself.

The U.S. has approved some $195 billion for the Ukraine response, according to the latest quarterly inspector general report for Operation Atlantic Resolve, with roughly a quarter of that going to replenish weapons stockpiles for the U.S. military. The last major legislation designed to bolster the Ukraine response occurred in April 2024, though Send a message modest amounts have since Supporters are hopeful been included in annual apthat the House’s passage of propriations bills.

ing the government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein and to extend healthcare subsidies to many of those who get health coverage through the Affordable Care Act, though the latter measure faltered in the Senate.

Meeks said the question before the House was simple. Would it help Ukraine negotiate from a position of strength or help Russia outlast American resolve?

“We all want this war to end,” Meeks said. “The question is how. Will we abandon Ukraine and force it into a terrible deal? That is what Vladimir Putin is counting on. Or will this body live up to the commitments we’ve made since the start of this war?”

The vast majority of Republicans opposed the measure. Rep. French Hill, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said he is a steadfast supporter of Ukraine. However, the Arkansas Republican said the House was confronted with a flawed, outdated measure that actually cuts funding for the Ukraine security assistance initiative compared to what Congress had agreed to as part of this year’s defense policy. Another section could lead to a decrease in NATO spending, he warned.

Federal agency looking for justification of 250-foot height

BY MEG KINNARD Associated Press

The National Capital Planning Commission has kept alive the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital, requesting more information on how it could potentially impact air travel navigation in the area, as well as other specifics on construction and traffic in the area.

Most members of the federal agency that approves construction on federal land voted in favor Thursday of seeking more information from the Department of the Interior, which submitted the application for the 250-foot arch planned between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

The vote came after nearly three hours of public comment from about 20 members of the public, some representing historic and architectural organizations, and most of whom expressed concerns about the arch that is one of several projects the Republican president is pursuing to leave his imprint on Washington.

Preliminary surveys and testing of the arch site began last month, and other approvals are underway. The U.S. Commission

of Fine Arts — which only oversees designs and has no role in the actual construction or funding of the arch or any other project it considers — has approved the arch’s design, a key step in the project’s process but one that has no immediate bearing on the construction timeline.

For now, the National Capital Planning Commission is seeking more information justifying the proposed height of the towering arch, as well as additional details about lighting, management of stormwater and how traffic and parking would be regulated for visitors.

Will Scharf, who has served as Trump’s White House staff secretary, heads the commission and acknowledged the applicant “has some homework to do,” Scharf said, suggesting more information on how it would appear from other monuments in the Washington area. But, Scharf said ultimately, this year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence “is as good an opportunity as any to add something to Washington, D.C., that will hopefully stand the test of time.

Stuart Levenbach, Trump appointee and commission vice chairman, said the proposed site represented “one of the few locations” in the area where such an “iconic civic monument could be appropriate,” although he added that “it’s reasonable to consider whether a significant architectural statement belongs in such a location.”

Supreme Court upholds federal regulation

BY LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Thursday in upholding the power of federal regulators to enforce data privacy laws on telecommunications companies.

The 8-1 decision preserved one of the Federal Communications Commission’s key

tools, though the companies also won a concession from the Republican administration that could shift the regulatory landscape.

The appeal from telecommunications giants Verizon and AT&T challenged a combined $100 million in penalties imposed after the agency determined that the companies had failed to safeguard customer location data.

The companies argued that the FCC’s process was unconstitutional because it gave them little opportunity to tell their side of the story in front of a jury.

The administration defended the fines as an essential regulatory tool. But the government also said companies did not have to pay the penalties right away, a regulatory shift in the companies’ favor.

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Continued from page 1A about background-check rules for New Orleans Recreation Development Commission youth sports programs, the inspector said that only about half of a random sample of 2025 coaches had background checks on file. And two volunteers should have been disqualified based on the criminal histories that the OIG uncovered.

“NORDC’s lax procedures … created a false assurance for parents who likely believed their children’s coaches had been vetted when, in fact, many had not,” Inspector General Ed Michel wrote.

Most of the roughly 5,000 children who participated in NORD athletics programs last year were coached by volunteers who are required by policy to undergo annual background checks.

But no formal procedures existed for checks, and NORDC was unable to provide the OIG a comprehensive list of active coaches, Michel said.

The letter comes just days after NORD CEO Larry Barabino Jr. announced his resignation amid a citywide hiring freeze and growing criticism over the condition and management of some of NORD’s more than 160 facilities.

During a board meeting this week where commissioners approved an interim CEO, several residents also complained about

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Continued from page 1A “As a matter of policy, the authority does not comment on personnel matters,” she said in a statement.

After this story’s publication, the agency confirmed that Rondeno had been placed on leave with pay.

“The authority remains focused on its mission to reduce flood risk,” Gilmore said.

Rondeno did not respond to requests for comment.

The police chief became a central player in the recent upheaval at the agency that maintains much of the region’s $14.5 billion hurricane protection system.

Since 2024, when Landry started reshaping the agency’s leadership, its board has been entirely replaced as its members resigned in protest or were removed from their posts. The agency’s police force’s budget has also increased by nearly 50%.

In 2024, when Rondeno started at the agency, he earned $160,000. His pay rose to $208,000 last July after he took on a second position as chief compliance officer, a role akin to an internal auditor in which he was tasked with ferreting out waste and fraud at the agency.

Lawmakers questioned that role, and noted that the agency’s police chief was making more than he was allowed to by law. Rondeno is legally prohibited from earning more than the head of the Louisiana State Police, who makes $198,000, though the authority used his dual role as compliance officer to justify his pay.

He also faced criticism over an employment con-

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New Orleans’ public recreation department failed to run background checks on many of the people involved in its youth sports programs last year, the New Orleans Inspector General found. poor communication and a lack of transparency around NORD’s programming schedules, board meeting times and accessible staff.

NORD officials acknowledged their backgrounding failings reflected in the report and said that many of the OIG’s recommended fixes are already underway.

“The safety and well-being of the children and families we serve is our highest priority,” said NORD spokesperson Emily Oliver in a statement Thursday.

54% contained completed background checks. Those background checks were limited to offenses in Orleans Parish or surrounding parishes that voluntarily submitted records.

“One NORDC administrator informed OIG evaluators that nationwide background checks would prove difficult for some current coaches to pass. ‘Guys would be running out. They’d be scared’ of a nationwide background search,” the letter stated.

NORD rules state that coaches Incomplete checks would be disqualified if they had Of the 50 coach application files been convicted or pleaded guilty to the OIG randomly reviewed, only any sexual offense, violent felony,

tract that the agency’s board president, Peter Vicari, told lawmakers Rondeno had drafted himself. An early version included a severance clause potentially worth up to $910,000. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor has deemed severance for public employees to be an unconstitutional donation of public funds.

A revised version of Rondeno’s contract, signed in February, removed the severance but left Rondeno eligible for 6% annual raises and provided job protections that no other agency employee had: He could be fired only for cause, defined as willful misconduct, gross negligence or insubordination, by a majority vote of the board. The board meets next on June 17 and has not published its agenda.

‘That means everybody’ Last month, under pressure from lawmakers in Baton Rouge, the board cut Rondeno’s salary to $197,000, just under the legal cap. Lawmakers have also approved a bill, now awaiting the governor’s signature, that makes it illegal for the agency’s chief of police to serve in a second role at the agency.

The recent criticism of Rondeno’s salary follows a series of other controversies.

They included an incident last year, when Rondeno filed a misdemeanor battery charge against one of the agency’s former board members, Deborah Settoon, alleging in a police report that she physically struck him.

Settoon said that the charge was intended to pressure her to resign from the board. On the day that Settoon resigned, Rondeno

dropped the charge.

The flood authority oversees twin police forces, the Orleans Levee District Police Department, which operates in the agency’s jurisdiction in Orleans Parish, and the East Jefferson Levee District Police Department, which operates in Jefferson Parish. Guidry said that two police captains, one in Orleans and another in Jefferson parishes, will lead the force while Rondeno is on leave.

“Look, the agency has certainly come a long way under his leadership,” he said of Rondeno, who formerly served as police chief at the University of New Orleans.

“But at the end of the day, we have our own policies that we have to have followed.

Everybody’s going to follow the rules and the law or else.

That means everybody.”

The changes at the agency started when Landry appointed Roy Carubba as its board president in 2024.

Carubba, who was removed as board president last year and had been serving as vice president, also quietly resigned from the agency last week, stating in his resignation letter that “demands on my time both personal and business will not allow me to continue my service to the agency.”

Early in their tenure, Carubba referred to he and Rondeno as “Lightning” and “Thunder” to describe their ambitious plans for the agency.

or crime against children, regardless of how long ago the offense occurred. Those who had nonviolent felonies within 10 years, violent misdemeanors within five years, and nonviolent misdemeanors within three years would also be disqualified from coaching, the policy mandates.

Two coaches who’d undergone background checks had concerning records. One had an active warrant for simple battery and 46 criminal charges spanning decades.

Another coach’s charges included simple assault and stalking in 2025 and aggravated rape in 2008, as well as arrests for illegal use of controlled dangerous substances in the presence of a minor and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Both coaches were removed for reasons “unrelated to the OIG findings” following a May 18 tackle football rules meeting, Oliver said.

The dispositions of those coaches’ charges weren’t included in their files, and the OIG raised flags about the department failing to keep documentation on charges that had been dropped.

To address these failures, the OIG recommended that NORD establish a formal, written process for governing how background checks are evaluated, including disqualification criteria and documentation in cases where criminal charges have been dismissed. The agency urged NORD to create a centralized electronic roster of

those savings.

Vicari, justifying those unspecified millions, cited a document stating that Rondeno implemented workforce development training and saved the agency $500,000 — significantly less than the millions claimed.

The changes being implemented at the agency have raised deep concerns among government watchdogs that reforms put in place following the catastrophic levee breaches during Hurricane Katrina are being abandoned. Guidry and his allies at the flood authority have offered various reasons for the changes, including that a professionalized police force at the agency could as-

coaches that identifies approved applicants and documents when coach identification badges are issued.

A designated staff member should also certify that background checks don’t include disqualifying offenses before applicants are allowed to interact with youth. The OIG recommended that NORD pursue nationwide background screenings for more comprehensive criminal history information.

“As summer approaches, it is crucial for NORDC to address significant deficiencies in its process for approving youth athletics coaches,” Michel wrote.

NORD officials said they accept the review’s findings and recommendations and are committed to strengthening their background check process.

The athletics division employee responsible for volunteer compliance has since resigned, according to Oliver, and other division staff have been reassigned to oversee coach compliance and background checks.

Additional staff are also assisting with documentation reviews, maintaining coach records, monitoring certifications and site visits. Volunteer coaches who did not meet NORD’s compliance requirements have been let go, officials said.

Coaches participating in the 2026 baseball season have been vetted and are being rechecked as an additional safeguard.

sist New Orleans police to a greater degree, and the need to guard and protect the region’s flood infrastructure.

Those concerned with the changes say the agency’s main focus must remain flood protection, not police work.

State Sen. Kirk Talbot, R-River Ridge, has been among the key lawmakers questioning the turmoil at the agency. During a confirmation hearing for board members last month in Baton Rouge, he pressed Vicari on Rondeno’s contract and pay.

“The chief wrote his own employment contract?” asked Talbot during the confirmation hearing.

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“Lane Kiffin would love to have that contract,” Talbot quipped. “Don’t tell him about it, he might jump all over it.”

Even after Talbot’s pointed questions during the Senate hearing, the Senate confirmed Vicari along with each of the other five board members, all of whom required Senate confirmation because they had been recently appointed.

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Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel, second left, and Raúl Castro’s grandson Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, center, take part in a rally in support of former President Raul Castro in front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, in May. The U.S. has imposed sanctions against Díaz-Canel.

front the worst-case scenarios and ary movements in the United resist the imperial onslaught.”

States and around the world,” Rubio said in a statement.

‘We’re going to handle that’

Asked Thursday if his sanctions were meant to accelerate Cuba’s collapse, Trump said, “We just want them to be a nicely run country.”

“The country is starving and it’s got no energy, it’s got no oil, it’s got no money, it’s got nothing. It’s got a beautiful piece of land. You could have beautiful resorts,” Trump told reporters at an unrelated event in the Oval Office.

Asked whether Cuba is close to collapsing, he said, “It’s sort of collapsed” and added that “we’re going to handle that as soon as we’ve finished” military operations in Iran.

“I like to do one thing at a time,” Trump said.

Trump has ratcheted up talk of regime change in Cuba after pledging to conduct a “friendly takeover” of the country if its leadership did not open its economy to American investment and kick out U.S. adversaries.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants who has long taken a hard line against Cuba’s socialist leadership, has said Trump’s preference is to reach a deal but has said he is doubtful the U.S. can find a diplomatic resolution with the current government.

Those “designated today direct or fund the regime and its efforts to mobilize its radical revolution-

U.S. cuts funding In May, officials in the U.S. began signaling plans to gut its Ocean Observatories Initiative — a network of more than 900 ocean sensors built at a cost of $386 million that has continuously collected real-time data for more than a decade.

Funded by the National Science

Importance of collecting data Robotic sensors in underwater and in orbit feed information to organizations like shipping companies, fisheries, emergency services and research institutions like the Mercator Ocean Institute that is building a virtual-reality mockup of Earth’s oceans to be updated in real time called the Digital Twin Ocean.

That data is crucial to understanding and adapting to climate change and to a vast array of industries on land and at sea like aquaculture, shipping especially through icy waters, coastal tourism, agriculture and even navies, Le Traon said.

“Knowledge is essential if we want to manage the ocean,” Le Traon said. “We really have to be very active for the monitoring and protecting of the ocean because the ocean matters to everyone: for life at sea, for life on Earth.”

The EU funds will go toward private incubators for oceanic technology and beefing up existing institutions like the Global Ocean Observing System.

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He said “the vile inclusion” of Díaz-Canel and others, including Cuban institutions and civil society organizations, “is the latest example of the US interventionist plan to portray Cuba as a threat to US national security,” he wrote on X. “Every US action aimed at creating a scenario of conflict between the two countries is destined to fail,” he wrote. “Every threat against Cuba’s independence and sovereignty will be met with even greater unity and determination from our people.”

The new sanctions, which freeze any assets that those targeted may have in U.S. jurisdictions or any that come into U.S. jurisdictions, also apply to non-American entities that might do business with them.

In addition to the individuals, the sanctions also target Cuba’s defense ministry; its Institute for the Friendship with the Peoples, which promotes people-to-people talks; Amistur Cuba, an arm of the institute that oversees specialized tourism on the island; and the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution.

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With an investment package of $107 million called OceanEye announced on Wednesday, the EU will be able to take the helm of global efforts to explore the depths of the planet’s vast oceans, said Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission.

Oceans are vital ecosystems covering about 70% of planet Earth, hosting complex webs of life that generate oxygen and absorb greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. Temperatures have risen in oceans faster due to climate change, super-charging storms and drought, ravaging coral reefs across the world, and endangering species in tandem with overfishing and industrial pollution.

Scientists estimate climate change will increase the strength of heat waves and severe storms across Europe.

Monitoring the ocean can help protect it by showing damage and threats to ecosystems that help inform regulations aimed at preventing species loss.

“This is about using science and good governance to understand our ocean and secure our future,” von der Leyen said.

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WASHINGTON — The United States has imposed sanctions Thursday on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the latest move by the Trump administration to pressure the island’s leadership that drew immediate condemnation from Havana.

Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espín, the sole son of former Cuban President Raúl Castro and Vilma Espín. He served as an adviser to Cuba’s Defense and National Security Commission and was present when Raúl Castro greeted then-U.S. President Barack Obama in Havana during a historic March 2016 meeting.

Castro Espín’s son, Raúl Alejandro Castro Calis, also was listed.

The new penalties come as U.S. President Donald Trump has been threatening military action in Cuba since ousting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in January and then ordering an energy blockade that choked off fuel shipments to Cuba. That has led to severe blackouts, food shortages and an economic collapse across the island.

The threats took on additional weight after the U.S. announced criminal charges against Raúl Castro last month. Thursday’s penalties, which follow Trump signing an executive order expanding sanctions against the island, freeze individuals’ property and bank accounts in the U.S. But it’s unclear how intertwined their finances are with the U.S. financial system.

Díaz-Canel accused Trump of making “new threatening statements against Cuba” and said “these measures are aimed at reinforcing the blockade and escalating the conflict between Cuba and the United States.”

“This political blindness adds to the coercive measures applied in recent weeks against our country, designed to harm the Cuban people,” he wrote on X. “The aggression and perversion of the U.S. government will clash with our resolve to con-

Foundation, the observatories have tracked everything from ocean circulation and marine ecosystems to climate change and extreme weather. Its data has been freely available and has informed more than 500 scientific publications. The project was slated to run for another 15 to 20 years.

The EU investment was already in the pipeline when the U.S. cuts were announced.

International efforts are organized through the Global Ocean Observing System. The U.S. collects more than half of this data while Europe does about a quarter, followed by Japan, Australia, India and China.

“Europe needs to do more,” said Pierre-Yves Le Traon, an oceanographer and scientific director of the Mercator Ocean International based in Toulouse, France.

By 2035, the EU hopes to cover 35% of Earth’s maritime monitoring network and become the globe’s leading provider of “ocean intelligence.”

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Canada to back off charging streamers OTTAWA, Ontario — Canada’s government directed its television and communications regulator to back down from a recent decision to triple financial contributions required from U.S. streaming services such as Netflix for Canadian content, the country’s culture minister said Wednesday.

Instead, Culture Minister Marc Miller said, the government will invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the sector.

The U-turn comes after the Motion Picture Association, the U.S. group representing streamers, called on the Canadian Cabinet to reconsider its approach, and after the U.S. ambassador to Canada called for the policy to be rescinded.

It also comes as Canada and the United States are in discussions on whether to renew the free trade agreement between the two countries and Mexico.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission — the country’s equivalent to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission — said in May it would require large streaming services like Netflix to contribute 15% of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content. It made the decision as part of its work to implement the Online Streaming Act. Asked whether the decision is another concession to the U.S., Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the government was looking at how much the new policy would cost Canadians.

“It is another step to reinforce affordability for Canadians. This is not the time to raise the costs for Canadians,” he said.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra welcomed the decision.

American temporarily suspends some routes NEW YORK — American Airlines is temporarily suspending some of its routes this summer, as steep jet fuel costs continue to strain carriers’ budgets amid the war with Iran.

In a statement, American said it had adjusted service for “select routes” in August and September — and that impacted travelers would be offered alternative arrangements or refunds.

The Texas-based airline cited elevated fuel costs, and maintained that these changes were in line with wider industry trends.

American also said that it was not cutting any of its routes indefinitely and that it was proud to “offer an industry-leading network with more flights than any other U.S. airline.”

Still, the summer suspensions could cause more headaches for travelers already facing fewer flights options and higher price tags across their budgets.

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The Dow leaps to a record high Oil prices ease and U.S. stocks outside of AI rally

BY STAN CHOE

AP business writer NEW YORK — Wall Street rallied Thursday after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks. Banks, small companies and other stocks that had earlier been left behind by the euphoria around artificialintelligence technology led the way.

The S&P 500 rose 0.4% for its 10th gain in the last 11 days, a day after dropping from its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 874 points, or 1.7%, to a record, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%.

Stocks got a lift from a 2.8% drop for the price of Brent crude oil to $95.03 per barrel. That gave back a chunk of its rise from this week caused by the latest flare-ups of

fighting between Iran and the United States and its allies.

The expectation on Wall Street seems to be that the United States and Iran will ultimately agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers. That would hopefully improve the flow of crude, lower oil’s price and remove some of the upward pressure on inflation that’s hurting the world. Such hopes, along with strong profit reports from U.S. companies, helped launch the S&P 500 on a nine-day winning streak that ended Wednesday, a day short of its longest run in three decades.

Stocks of smaller companies helped lead the way, and the Russell 2000 index of the smallest U.S. stocks jumped 1.4%. They can reap the biggest benefits of falling interest rates, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury dipped to 4.47% from 4.49% late Wednesday as oil prices sank.

Lower yields can make it less expensive for companies to borrow cash, which many smaller compa-

nies need to do to grow.

Banks also helped lead the market, including gains of 5% for Goldman Sachs, 4.7% for Fifth Third Bancorp and 4.4% for U.S. Bancorp.

They helped to more than make up for losses by some AI stocks, which took a sudden back seat after dominating the market.

Broadcom sank 12.6%, even though both profit and revenue for the chip company surpassed analysts’ expectations. CEO Hock Tan said its AI semiconductor revenue more than doubled to $10.8 billion during the quarter and that demand is only getting bigger. He is forecasting AI semiconductor growth to top 200% in the current quarter.

Investors, though, may have wanted even more after Broadcom’s stock came into the day with a 38.5% surge for the year so far.

That towered over the already strong 10.3% rise for the S&P 500 index, and Broadcom has grown to become one of Wall Street’s largest and most influential stocks.

Analysts have been saying AI stocks may have run too high, becoming too expensive, and that the broad U.S. stock market may be set for a slowdown following an unrelenting streak of nine straight winning weeks for the S&P 500, its longest since 2023.

Other AI winners likewise gave back some of their big gains. Micron Technology, the latest company to see its total value top $1 trillion because of AI euphoria, fell 7.7%.

CrowdStrike Holdings dropped 3.8% even though the cybersecurity company’s profit and revenue for the latest quarter topped analysts’ expectations. CEO George Kurtz said the latest quarter was when “the worlds of cybersecurity and frontier AI collided,” and the company said it’s splitting its stock to make its share price more affordable.

But its stock came into the day with a 59.5% surge for the year so far. And analysts said it beat forecasts for some financial measures by less than it usually does.

Trump announces $700M in support for coal industry

BY MATTHEW DALY

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry, announcing a plan Thursday to spend nearly $700 million to support coalfired power plants and coal exports.

Trump said the administration will use authority under a Cold War-era national defense law to support 13 coal plants across the country and help build coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia — the first new U.S. coal plants since 2013. The money will also help restart a shuttered coal-fired power plant in Maryland and support construction of a long-delayed coal export terminal in Oakland, California.

Together, the announcements will support or create Trump more than 14,000 jobs in coal, construction, rail and maritime industries, a White House official said.

At a White House ceremony, Trump called coal “a great business,” adding: “It’s real power. In terms of power, there’s really nothing like it.”

The announcement is the latest step by Trump to try to reverse the yearslong decline in the U.S. coal industry. The administration said last fall it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and provide $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants. Trump issued executive orders soon after retaking office to try to revive coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been shrinking amid environmental regulations and competition from cheaper natural gas and renewable energy.

Under Trump’s orders, the Energy Department has required coal-fired power plants in Michigan, Indiana, Colorado and Washington state to keep operating past their retirement dates to meet rising U.S. power demand amid growth in data centers, artificial intelligence

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The Trump administration plans to use authority under a Cold War-era national defense law to support 13 coal plants across the country and help build coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia as part of a plan to spend nearly $700 million to support the coal industry. and electric cars. The Energy Department has extended short-term orders to allow those efforts to continue, and has ordered oil and gas-fired plants in Maryland and Pennsylvania to run past scheduled retirement dates.

Wright has said the administration’s use of emergency orders to keep aging coalfired plants operating helped prevent major blackouts during brutally frigid weather that gripped most of the country in late January and early February.

Environmental groups denounced the latest effort to boost coal, which comes as the Trump administration has clamped down on renewable energy, including freezing permits for offshore wind projects, ending clean energy tax credits and blocking wind and solar projects on federal lands.

“Propping up coal billionaires with taxpayer money is one more way for the Trump administration to put polluters first and put the rest of us at risk,” said Kit Kennedy, managing director for power at the Natural Resources Defense Council. “What’s next, a taxpayer bailout to build new phone booths?”

Trump’s order will result in higher electricity bills and dirtier air, Kennedy and other critics said. “The best thing for the air, the climate and our utility bills is to let these plants retire peacefully,” she said.

Rich Nolan, president and CEO of the National Mining Association, said coal generation helps shield consumers from the impacts of volatile energy prices and supply challenges exacerbated by AI. Trump’s strategy will “ensure that up-

grades to existing energy assets are made” domestically, “and at our ports to ensure that U.S. coal can answer the world’s needs,” he said.

Coal once provided more than half of U.S. electricity production, but its share dropped to about 15% in 2024, down from about 45% as recently as 2010. Natural gas provides about 43% of U.S. electricity, with the remainder from nuclear energy and renewables such as wind, solar and hydropower.

U.S. coal exports dropped during the first year of Trump’s second term, largely due to less coal being shipped to China after it imposed reciprocal tariffs on American products last year in response to broad tariffs announced by Trump, according to the Energy Information Administration. Global coal demand rose to record levels in recent years but is expected to flatten or decline in coming years, according the International Energy Agency.

It’s hard for U.S. companies to expand into new markets because there are plentiful reserves of coal around the globe.

Even so, Trump has pushed to revive coal exports on the West Coast. Coal miners have long sought to ship coal from Utah and the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming to markets in Asia.

Developers are fighting the city of Oakland to build an export terminal on the site of a decommissioned Army base. Community members and advocacy groups have voiced concerns over how trains loaded with coal will affect public health, safety and the environment.

Authorities: Screwworm fly detected in Texas

BY JOHN HANNA Associated Press

The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation’s $113 billion cattle industry and only the third time it’s appeared in the U.S. in that time.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the case was in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, about 50 miles from the Mexico border. Texas State Veterinarian Bud Dinges said he has established a 12-mile quarantine zone,

prohibiting the movement of any warm-blooded animal — including pets — outside that zone without an inspection.

Rollins said there have been no other detections of the fly in the U.S., and officials were quick to say that while the fly’s larvae are a threat to livestock production, they don’t infest food. Properly treated, even the infested calf should recover, Rollins said.

Rollins, U.S. and Texas agriculture officials, and cattle industry leaders have been sounding public alarms about the fly’s movement across Mexico for more than a year, spurred on by memories of it causing tens of millions of dollars

of losses — potentially billions in today’s dollars — before its eradication in the 1970s.

It is the first case confirmed in Texas since 1966, Rollins said.

Texas, home to $17 billion worth of the nation’s cattle, is the industry’s No. 1 state.

The months of effort to keep the fly out of the U.S. have included dropping millions of sterile screwworm flies in the area to mate with wild females — the same method used successfully before the fly was eradicated.

Rollins said the USDA is confident enough in its preparations that it believes “there is no threat of mass infestation.”

“There is no reason to believe this incursion will result in establishment of the pest in our country,” Rollins said.

The announcement of the suspected case comes only a day after Rollins had an online news conference to highlight the nearness of the threat, with cases being confirmed in Mexico as close as 25 miles from the border — and to outline the USDA’s efforts to combat it.

The New World Screwworm fly is a tropical species that decades ago infested cattle in warm weather across the southern United States, but it was contained in Panama until late in 2024.

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Continued from page 1A is broken, the water cannot get to where it needs to go,” S&WB General Superintendent Kaitlin Tymrak said. “That is a systemic problem that is not unique to Treme.”

Slow progress State lawmakers forced the transfer of the minor drainage system to the S&WB, but the new mandate came with little funding.

Former Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration came up with about $9 million last year, less than half what the S&WB said it needed.

With that funding, the S&WB cleaned 12% of the city’s catch basins and 6% of its minor drain lines last year — still well short of the 20% industry standard and the utility’s stated goal.

Mayor Helena Moreno’s administration, which took office in January amid a budget crisis, initially withheld traffic camera revenue the S&WB was counting on to continue the work. By March, minor drainage maintenance had stopped altogether.

The administration later provided the traffic camera money and other funding, and is expecting to deliver a total of about $12 million this year, officials said in a statement. That has allowed the S&WB to unfreeze a contract and resume in-house work, but the utility still tracking far below its goal of cleaning 20% of the system.

About 1,500 catch basins and seven miles of drain lines had been cleaned as of May 31, according to S&WB data. If that rate continues, the utility will have cleaned about 5% of the catch basins and less than 1% of the small drain lines by the end of the year. And no one knows where the money for systemwide repairs will come from.

“The total fix is something that we have to continue to push for, to get the moneys needed,” S&WB Executive Director Randy Hayman told Treme residents.

revenue barely pays for operations, leaving almost nothing for repairs and upgrades. The S&WB needs another $50 million every year for drainage, according to a consultant.

The drainage funding shortfall could widen next year if voters don’t renew one of the property taxes. Utility officials and the Moreno administration want a new fee to replace or supplement the tax, one that forces tax-exempt property owners — who represent about 40% of the city’s assessed value — to pay for drainage along A money problem with everyone else.

But they are at odds over what New Orleans drainage is funded with three property taxes, which type of fee should be adopted. The bring in about $75 million every S&WB wants a fee strictly for year. Utility officials say the tax stormwater; the administration

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Continued from page 1A he has had to ignore “hundreds of personal attacks directed at me by an individual who hides behind a computer screen,” a likely reference to Couvillion.

Couvillion is a harsh critic of Smith, regularly attacking him in videos posted to social media. The two have had run-ins before, too.

Smith’s office arrested Couvillion in 2019 and accused him of cyberstalking.

Investigators with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, which is housed in Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office, concluded that Smith attacked Couvillion from behind and without provocation at the steakhouse, according to the agency’s arrest warrant for Smith. Couvillion was transported to a hospital and suffered from a concussion, the arrest warrant said. Couvillion also said he was left with bruises and scratches.

In his statement, Smith said he planned to address his actions through the legal process, while continuing to serve as sheriff.

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Plant matter piles up Thursday outside a catch basin that was recently cleaned in the Treme neighborhood.

“We used to be a city that swept in front of our doors.

Now we just blow everything into catch basins, and we need to stop. We really need to reeducate ourselves.”

ABDUL-MALIK SHABAZZ, Treme resident wants a broader “parcel fee” to pay for a number of infrastructure priorities.

“We’re increasing spending on catch basin cleaning and maintenance year over year, but we know this isn’t enough,” said Andrew Tuozzolo, special counsel to Moreno, in a statement.

a felony.

“As an elected public official and as a lifelong public servant, I fully understand and accept the fact that with this position comes not only great responsibility but also heightened public scrutiny,” Smith said.

“As a husband and father, the continued and worsening public harassment of my wife, the false statements against her and the body shaming of her are not only despicable, but unacceptable,” his statement continued. “Seeing the frustration and pain caused to your wife and family is something much harder to ignore.”

Reached by phone Thursday, Couvillion thanked the investigators who worked on the case. But, he added, “(Smith’s) apology was disingenuous and he needs to be fired or step away from his position.”

The leadership of Concerned Citizens for St. Tammany has also called for Smith to resign. The group, which has a popular Facebook page, has been at odds with Smith numerous times in the past.

arrest warrant said. The deputies were told en route that the incident involved a law enforcement officer. Upon arrival, Deputy Ashley Caroll learned the suspect, Sheriff Randy Smith, had departed the scene, the warrant said.

Partly to avoid a conflict of interest, the arrest warrant said, the Sheriff’s Office handed the case over Murrill’s office.

Couvillion told investigators he had been sitting at the bar when Smith grabbed him from behind, threw him to the ground, punched and kicked him, and cursed him out, allegedly saying, “I’m going to kill you, you -----” and “You’re a dead ----.”

Based on witness statements, Couvillion’s medical records, and the restaurant’s surveillance footage, Murill’s investigators concluded that Smith had placed Couvillion in a chokehold, threw him “violently to the ground,” causing him to strike his head, and struck him while he was on the floor, the arrest warrant said.

Couvillion “had little to no time to defend himself or de-escalate and protect himself from Smith’s Steakhouse attack aggression and physical attack,” Sheriff’s deputies responded the arrest warrant alleged.

The arrest warrant said the to 911 calls about a fight at Keith Young’s at 4:31 p.m. May 29, the charge of disturbing the peace

“Not only does SWBNO have to effectively deploy this money, we need to continue to proceed with efforts to construct an equitable, accountable and fair Parcel Fee that includes a stormwater component,” he added.

Treme residents said they were glad to see vacuum trucks in their neighborhood, but that it wasn’t enough. Renata Young, who lives on North Robertson Street, said just one of the four catch basins on her block is functional.

“I’m the only one that gets out there and cleans, because I’m the only one on the block that floods into my house,” Young said.

And vacuum trucks can’t do anything about a catch basin in the 800 block of North Robertson that

is filled with cement, resident Abdul-Malik Shabazz said. Hayman responded that the S&WB would clear the cement.

Shabazz, 60, said flooding wasn’t as common in Treme when he was growing up as it is now. He said the S&WB should collaborate with Public Works and the state Department of Transportation and Development to educate the public on the importance of keeping drains clear.

“We used to be a city that swept in front of our doors. Now we just blow everything into catch basins, and we need to stop. We really need to reeducate ourselves,” Shabazz said.

Email Ben Myers at bmyers@ theadvocate.com.

by fighting was based on Smith being the aggressor in an unprovoked fight in the middle of a busy restaurant. The charge of disturbing the peace by appearing in an intoxicated condition, meanwhile, was based on Couvillion’s claim that Smith’s breath had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages, and based on a receipt of Smith’s “visit” to the steakhouse, the warrant said.

The bar tab included five glasses of Walking Fool wine, four happy hour vodka martinis, seven Titos vodkas, one glass of Tanqueray, and one Ketel vodka, according to the arrest warrant. It’s not clear who else Smith was with at the steakhouse.

have faced criminal charges in the last decade, including former Northshore District Attorney Walter Reed and former St. Tammany Coroner Peter Galvan were both sentenced to federal prison for corruption charges.

Smith, who at the time of his runoff against Strain was police chief in Slidell, ran a campaign that capitalized on voters’ growing disenchantment with Strain, who had been at the helm for 20 years.

Smith was reelected in 2019 and 2023. During that race for a third term, Smith’s opponents noted that Smith had said he only planned to be sheriff for two terms.

In the meantime, this month Smith has been campaigning to renew a property tax that his ofElection season ahead fice says helps pay for deputies’ Even before the steakhouse in- salaries. The 4.31-mill tax, which cident and Smith’s subsequent ar- the Sheriff’s Office says generates rest, the sheriff had been quiet, at about $13.6 million a year, is on the least publicly, about whether he June 27 ballot.

Smith was scheduled to speak at would seek a fourth term in office a Parish Council meeting Thursin 2027.

Smith took office in 2016, after day evening about the tax, but as of winning a bruising 2015 runoff around 5 p.m. on Thursday, some against incumbent Sheriff Jack council members were unclear if Strain, who later would be con- he would be making an appearvicted on a raft of child sex crime ance. and corruption counts and is serving a life prison sentence. Several Email Willie Swett at willie. other northshore public officials swett@theadvocate.com.

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N.O. to seek OK for $110M loan

Officials say it’s one of several steps to dig out of budget hole

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE Staff writer

New Orleans officials will seek state approval to sell $110 million in bonds, a move they say will finally solve the city’s budget crisis.

The City Council unanimously approved the request on Thursday.

It is the second loan city officials have sought from the state since last year, when they discovered a deficit as large as $220 million in the 2026 budget.

The financing plan “is a substantial step towards restoring the fiscal health of the City and signals our transition from crisis towards

9th Ward stadium set to break ground

stability,” Mayor Helena Moreno said in a statement on Wednesday ahead of the vote.

State officials approved a $125 million bond sale in November that allowed the city to make payroll, in a victory for then-Mayorelect Moreno. But the plan also brought the city’s finances under

unprecedented oversight by Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack as part of a deal local officials brokered to avert a state takeover.

The State Bond Commission will set the terms of the latest bond sale when it reviews the deal next month, but Waguespack has said

that he will continue to have dayto-day oversight over the city’s finances as long as the city continues to borrow money to cover costs.

Unlike the previous loan, which the city had just months to repay, officials are seeking to pay back the proceeds from this sale over 20 years. With the funds, the city

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THIRSTy BUSINESS

Sponsors secure naming rights

BY MARIE FAZIO Staff writer

The long-awaited football stadium set to open next year in New Orleans’ 9th Ward finally has a name: Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium at LCMC Health Field.

Raising Cane’s will donate $2 million and LCMC Health will donate $600,000 to the project in exchange for the naming rights under licensing agreements that the Orleans Parish School Board unanimously approved Thursday evening. The project is expected to break ground this summer.

Former City Council President Arnie Fielkow, who chairs the nonprofit 9th Ward Stadium Inc., told the School Board securing corporate sponsors was a “milestone event.”

“It’s been a seven-year process, but we’re almost there,” Fielkow said. “Having the naming rights sold to Raising Cane’s for the

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Wyatt Lewis, 12, holds a sign advertising the lemonade stand he and his best friend, Leo Vitter, 11, set up recently at a busy four-way stop in Uptown New Orleans.

Wyatt Lewis, 12, and his friend Leo Vitter, 11, proved to be savvy young entrepreneurs. Just one day after finishing their final exams, the two set up a lemonade stand at a busy four-way stop in Uptown New Orleans. The day before, Wyatt’s brother, Owen Lewis, and his friends earned about $200 from their own stand, at the same location, though they had to split the money four ways. Wyatt said even a city bus driver stopped during his route to buy a $1 cup of cold lemonade.

Leo Vitter, 11, left, gives back change as he and his friend, Wyatt Lewis, 12, sell cups of lemonade to Colin Mouledoux, 12, right, and his brother, Bryant, 10, as the Mouledoux’s grandmother, Eleanor, back left, waits for them to return to her parked car. Vitter and Lewis took their final exams the day before and, as Vitter said, ‘we just needed a brain break.’

Hill House Home coming to Magazine Street ‘Cottagecore’ brand popular for ‘Nap Dress’

BY JONAH MEADOWS Staff writer

Lifestyle brand Hill House Home, an upscale apparel and home goods retailer, is coming to New Orleans with a new store in the 3900 block of Magazine Street, according to brokers who negotiated the deal.

It’s the latest high-end retailer to lease space along the ritzy stretch, which is increasingly populated by national chains looking for visibility in the New Orleans market.

Hill House Home is best known for its trademarked Nap Dress, a smocked bodice frock marketed as comfortable enough to sleep in and presentable enough to wear in public that became a viral sensation

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Authorities crack down on street takeovers ‘We will indeed take your vehicles,’ official says

BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

Flanked by tow trucks outside New Orleans Police Department headquarters Thursday, federal, state and local law enforcement officials issued a stern warning to anyone planning to

participate in or watch an “illegal street takeover event” this weekend.

“If you engage in this type of foolishness, you have a very good chance that you will be charged c r i m i n a l l y, ” NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick said. “You see these tow trucks out here, and they’re here for a

reason. We will indeed take your vehicles.”

Kirkpatrick said this weekend’s planned “sideshow” or “burnout” events have been promoted on social media and are expected to take place across the city. Unlike the Gumball 3000 international car rally, which will bring a display of classic and high-performance vehicles to Bourbon Street on Saturday, the sideshow events involve illegal takeovers of public roadways, where drivers block intersec-

tions, perform doughnuts and race through city streets.

“We’d love for you to show us your cars,” Kirkpatrick said.

“But we are not going to let you create chaos, and that’s what these particular types of … events are.”

FBI New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp said participants could face federal prosecution.

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Study of UL’s live oaks could reshape climate research

BY JOANNA BROWN Staff writer

Many of the live oaks standing on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus are over 100 years old. Several were planted by the university’s first president, Edwin Lewis Stephens, in 1901.

These iconic trees have become a kind of totem for the university itself, representing the growth of knowledge as generations of students and researchers walk beneath their branches. They are beloved for their beauty, and historic significance — but until recently, no one realized that the leaves themselves had something unexpected to reveal about our environment.

Undergraduate students Izamary Lara and Clinton Vincent analyzed 150 leaves from live oaks located outside of Hamilton Hall, which is home to the university’s School of Geosciences. Using stable isotope analysis, they found that the campus oaks are chemically recording carbon isotope ratios much lower than previously recorded for oak trees, anywhere in the world.

“Izamary and Clinton set out to actually measure the carbon isotope composition of these plants, and the reason they did that is because the carbon isotope value tells you something about the chemistry of the atmosphere and the carbon dioxide that the plant is taking up,” said geosciences director Brian Schubert, who mentored the students alongside Hope Jahren.

Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, and when levels are elevated, plants record lower carbon-13 to carbon-12 ratios, which don’t decay over time. Lara and Vincent were the first to confirm that the campus

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Continued from page 1B overall project and to LCMC Health for the field are really big steps.”

The stadium will be built on school district-owned property adjacent to G.W. Carver High School in the Desire neighborhood. The district will oversee the facility, which will hold about 3,700 people and be used by

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Student researcher and recent graduate Izamary Lara talks about her work involving stable isotope analysis of live oak tree leaves on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus on Wednesday. oaks are responding to their environment with a carbon isotope composition that surprised the scientists.

Said Schubert, “We use stable carbon isotopes a lot in the geosciences — they’re the reason we know that the chemistry of the atmosphere has changed in the past. When we find a fossil plant, we can dig it up and measure its carbon isotope composition, which is the same as when it was growing. That’s how we learn about the environment that the plant lived in.”

The project started with the goal of learning more about the condition of the campus trees, particularly in the midst of university

construction projects. They were able to confirm that the trees are healthy — but the stable carbon numbers were striking.

“These values plot so far off the scale, and the reason for that is that the chemistry of our atmosphere has changed so much in the last 100 years since these trees were planted, and they’re recording it within their leaves,” according to Schubert.

Izamary Lara said that this project ignited her love of scientific discovery, and Samples of ground, powdered live oak tree leaf material are she plans to seek a Ph.D. in used for research. chemistry at the University of Connecticut in the fall. in chemistry. these small things that we Email Joanna Brown Clinton Vincent also graduat“From this experience, I take for granted, like the at joanna.brown@ ed this spring with a degree was able to take away how trees we walk by every day, theadvocate.com.

Carver and schools across the city for football and soccer games, as well as graduations, concerts, festivals and other community gatherings.

An earlier plan included a track and field venue that was scrapped to cut costs, though officials have said it may be added on with future fundraising.

The idea for the stadium was pitched nearly two decades ago as a way to help revitalize the 9th Ward after

Hurricane Katrina. But the project, which was known as the “9th Ward Field of Dreams,” stalled due to fundraising woes and ballooning costs.

An effort to revive the project gathered momentum in recent years. 9th Ward Stadium Inc. reached a $15 million fundraising goal last year, which allowed the stadium to proceed.

The project has received federal, state and local funds, including $3.8 million

from the state Legislature, philanthropic commitments and private donations. Voters last year approved an infrastructure bond proposition that would provide $3 million.

In January, the Orleans Parish School Board approved an agreement with 9th Ward Stadium Inc. that gave the group the go-ahead to find sponsors and sell naming rights and other sponsorship deals to help pay for the project. Board

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“I think they’re going to do really well in New Orleans,” said Tim Thompson, the commercial real estate broker with Newmark who leased the building to the New York-based brand.

Thompson said he expects that Hill House will only need to perform minor renovations on the interior of the space.

The 2,000-square-foot space was offered for rent at rate of $65 per square foot, according to a listing brochure, making it among the priciest retail spaces in the market.

The pink converted double shotgun was most recently the local home of Stoney Clover Lane, a customizable travel-accessories brand started in 2009 by sisters and Tulane University grads Kendall and Libby Glazer.

Its Uptown boutique opened in 2021 and closed last summer before briefly returning to the space in November with a temporary “archive” concept that sold past collections through

can teach us about things as big as how carbon dioxide is changing in the atmosphere,” she said.

“It’s kind of like investigating a crime scene. You don’t really know what’s going on, and you have to put all of the pieces together and take all of the evidence to get your answer. That’s what intrigued me so much about research — you’re actively working towards something that no one has ever seen.”

Twenty-four trees were analyzed for the project, with 100 individual leaves, in Hamilton Hall’s Stable Isotope Geochemistry Lab. The instrument used can measure the isotopic composition of any organic material, giving researchers insight into everything from the composition of cooking oils, to figuring out how fish are responding to their environmental conditions.

Schubert says that he plans to begin a long-term chronology of the trees, by measuring the isotopic composition of the leaves each year to see how things progress or change.

“The most interesting thing to me is to then apply all this to the fossil record,” he said. “As a geologist, I want to understand how the environment has changed in the past. When you hear projects about how much the earth might warm, or how rainfall patterns might change in Louisiana, that’s based off models that geologists can go back through time and test. We can actually see what Louisiana looked like the last time CO2 levels were 400 parts per million, or 500 parts per million. That’s what we’re really after, and this helps us calibrate those data sets so much better.”

President Leila Jacobs Eames called the agreement “the culmination of years of dedicated effort to deliver a transformative facility for our students and residents in the 9th Ward.”

In April, the board selected contractor TKTMJ Inc.’s $10.9 million bid for the project, which will also include buildings for concessions, restrooms, locker rooms and parking.

“Access to high-quality athletic facilities plays a

vital role in student engagement, physical health, school pride, and community connection,” Eames said in a statement after vote.

“By finalizing these naming rights agreements today, we are ensuring that Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium at LCMC Health Field becomes a sustainable, first-class resource for our students and residents for generations to come.”

The stadium is slated to open next summer.

ed Hill House in the deal.

Ibach was also involved in the deals that brought Reformation, Tecovas and Le Labo, all trendy national brands, to the block last year. She moved to New York from New Orleans in 2024 and has kept her finger on the pulse of the local real estate market while gaining access to major brands.

“I’m so excited to be bringing these national caliber tenants to the street,” Ibach said.

brands in front of locals in one of the wealthiest parts of town and also to some of the 19 million visitors who are more likely to take a walk down the historic promenade than drive to a suburban mall.

The New Orleans store would be Hill House’s first in Louisiana, having expanded to Charlotte and Atlanta earlier this year.

It also has locations at Rockefeller Center in New York, Charleston’s King Street, Dallas’ Northpoint mall, the North Shore of Chicago, Sag Harbor on Long Island and downtown Greenwich, Connecticut. And it operates seasonal brick-andmortar locations in Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Palm Beach, Florida.

While Stoney Clover Lane’s New Orleans location has shuttered, the company maintains stores in several of the same posh locales as does Hill House — King Street, the Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach and the Hamptons.

New retail model

Hill House was founded in 2016 by Nell Diamond, the daughter of former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond, who briefly worked in finance before launching the brand, beginning with a line of bedding. But with the explosive success of its nightgown-style house dresses that retail on its website for $150-$250, apparel now

makes up the vast majority of its sales.

With an aesthetic often described as “cottagecore” or “grandma chic,” Hill House has cultivated a devoted following — known as the “Nap Dress Nation” — who embrace its floral prints, ruffle straps, puffed sleeves and statement bows.

Though it has also added wallpaper, swimwear, tablecloths and other accessories to its repertoire, Diamond

said last year that sales of the Nap Dress account for more than a fifth of its revenue, which is believed to exceed $100 million, Puck reported.

Hill House spokesperson Susanna Plageman said the company had not determined an exact opening date and declined to make a company representative available for an interview.

Carly Ibach, of Capricorn Retail Advisors, represent-

The 3900 block of Magazine Street, situated at the midpoint between Napoleon and Louisiana avenues, has in recent years become the preferred landing spot for national brands that do brisk direct-to-consumer digital business.

Warby Parker, Indochino, Marine Layer and Free People, which were joined last year by the trio of brands Ibach represented, all share a similar profile. Like Hill House, they built their brands online and use their brick-and-mortar presence Email Jonah Meadows more as a customer acquisi- at jonah.meadows@ tion tool than as a primary theadvocate.com. sales channel, retail experts have said.

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available to us to navigate out of our financial crisis,” Continued from page 1B said Council President JP Morrell in a statement.

The bond revenues are is on track to solve the fiscal one of several tactics that crisis by 2027, officials said. the Moreno administration “It’s critical that we uti- has used to dig the city out lize resources and assets of its budget hole in recent like this that are already months.

Officials in April announced the sale of nine years of lease payments for Caesars New Orleans casino and hotel for $100 million, around $46 million less than the full lease amount over that period. City officials also have driven down spending through layoffs,

furloughs and overtime cuts.

Waguespack commended the city’s progress in a statement Wednesday.

“Under this Mayor, the City’s made real and clear progress in tightening its fiscal belt and restoring sanity to its bottom line,” said

Waguespack, who said he supports the proposed bond sale.

If the Moreno administration gets the green light from the State Bond Commission, the council will need to approve the sale of the bonds later this summer.

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One of two otters looks out its winter enclosure after swimming on March 2 at the Magnolia Wilds preserve in Ethel.

Zoo employees look to turn park into nonprofit

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widespread negligence at fering existing bookings, Magnolia Wilds the park, resulting in fre- including otter swims and animal deaths and sloth feedings. owner agrees to quent “We didn’t want to take escapes, as well as unsafe working conditions for a away from people that aldonate preserve’s mostly inexperienced staff. ready booked stuff,” Hovis In April, Ligon said no said. animals

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Employees at an embattled private zoo in East Feliciana Parish say they are trying to start over by converting the preserve into a nonprofit and ending controversial hands-on animal encounters that once drew crowds from around the country.

Magnolia Wilds, formerly Barnhill Preserve, has been owned and operated for more than 14 years by local conservationist and Clinton native Gabe Ligon.

By 2023, the preserve in Ethel had swelled to 100 acres, housing hundreds of exotic animals alongside a safari park and Louisiana’s longest zip line. Ligon’s company also ran a traveling program that brought animals to schools across the Gulf South.

But the zoo’s signature hands-on animal encounters, including swimming with otters and penguins, and holding and feeding sloths, drew criticism from animal welfare groups, while the zoo’s overall conditions accrued repeated federal violations. In 2024, the park rebranded after U.S. Department of Agriculture officials seized a sick giraffe over failure to provide it adequate veterinary care. When Ligon announced plans to sell the property in January, he said the incident had damaged the park’s reputation and strained its finances.

A month later, Ligon was arrested at an airport in connection with a failed business deal involving another Louisiana zoo owner.

In the aftermath, many former employees alleged

buyer had emerged.

Now, the handful of employees who remain say they want to rebuild the operation themselves.

Rachael Hovis, a senior zookeeper at Magnolia Wilds, said staff approached Ligon about purchasing the property. In response, she said, he agreed to donate the remaining 125 animals.

“We, as the employees, presented to the owner that we wanted to turn the organization into something completely new,” Hovis said. “It’s going to be more so focused on what the animals want to do, what makes the animals happy?”

Hovis said Ligon agreed.

She and current animal care director Lauren Cotton, along with a handful of other remaining staff members, are leading the transition and have launched a fundraising campaign to acquire the property.

Meanwhile, Ligon, who could not be reached for comment, has indicated he is leaving the business for good.

“I can promise that I will never work and/or participate in the zoo industry again,” he told The Wall Street Journal.

The plan for those staying behind is to relaunch the facility as a nonprofit called Sanctuary Hill by Aug. 31. While tours will continue, Hovis said the zoo will eliminate direct animal encounters, a practice widely criticized for causing severe stress to the creatures. At Magnolia Wilds, USDA inspectors also noted otter swims resulted in several children being bitten.

Until the transition date, the park will continue of-

Hovis, who plans to attend LSU’s veterinary school this fall, said the long-term goal is to operate as a sanctuary and rehabilitation center with stronger community ties, including volunteer and educational programs for local students.

“We really want to be involved in the community,” she said.

Hovis added, “if you want to be able to help out, by all means help out,” including animal care, construction of enclosures or even yard work.

She said staff involved in the transition are working toward rehabilitation licensing and exploring accreditation through organizations such as the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, both of which require higher standards than a typical roadside zoo.

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals praised the proposed changes.

“PETA welcomes Magnolia Wilds’ long-overdue shift away from public encounters that subject animals to the stress of irregular sleep, loud noises, and mishandling by strangers. With new leadership now at the helm of this facility, PETA supports its plan to seek accreditation from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, which will help ensure that the animals there finally get the care they deserve,” the group said in a statement.

Some former employees, including Josh Webb, remain skeptical given the facility’s history and documented flaws.

“I wish them the best,” he said. “They might make it.”

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Continued from page 1B Nicholas Gernon said possible charges include aggravated obstruction of a highway, which carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in jail.

In the past, stunt drivers using public roads typically faced reckless driving charges, punishable by a fine of up to $500 and up to six months in jail. But in 2022, as illegal street takeovers surged amid a spike in violent crime, then-NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson introduced tougher enforcement measures.

STAFF PHOTO By By MISSy WILKINSON Officials on Thursday emNew Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne phasized that both drivers and spectators are subject Kirkpatrick warns ‘illegal street takeover event’ organizers to to arrest and urged visitors stay away from the city on Thursday at NOPD headquarters. to enjoy car culture lawfully in New Orleans. show up for these criminal all,” Tapp said. “We will not “We’ve seen across the street takeovers are typi- tolerate people who threatcountry that people who cally not from the area at en our communities.”

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Phillip D. Adams, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Monday, peacefully June 1, 2026, at his resi‐ dence, surrounded by his family. Phil was born on June 19, 1936, in Shreve‐ port, Louisiana. He spent his younger years in North‐ ern Louisiana, graduating from Fair Park High School in Shreveport, and then college at Northwestern University.

Phil State proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict aboard the U.S.S. Iowa BB-61. He spent the majority of his profes‐ sional life working tire‐ lessly for Exxon Mobil as part of the Exploration Di‐ vision, from where he re‐ tired in 1989. Since that time, Phil generously sup‐ ported many charitable or‐ ganizations, especially the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude Children’s Re‐ search Hospital. Phil had a positive impact on many people through the re‐ silience he displayed while battling MDS over the last year and half of his life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; his fa‐ ther, Alva; his brother, Richard; and his “sweetie” wife of 24 years, Caroline.

Phil is survived by his step‐ son, Michael Waldon (Mari‐ bel); and 3 step-grandchil‐ dren Eli, Aliyah, and Bene‐ dict. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, LA on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. until funeral time.

Interment with military honors will take place at the Southeast Louisiana Cemetery in Veterans Slidell. Please visit www. honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrange‐ ments by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

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place at Greenwood Ceme‐ tery immediately after the mass. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com.

Kathleen (“Kathy”) W. Aucoin, 85 years old, was born on February 27, 1941 and passed away on June 2, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Hos‐ pital in Lake Charles, sur‐ rounded by family, after a lengthy battle with demen‐ tia. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 61 years, Leroy (“Lee”) J. Aucoin; her son, Darren (“Dee”) M. Aucoin; her par‐ ents, Gerard L. Wingerter and Dolores J. Wingerter; her sisters, JoAnn W. Kopelman, Linda W. Blan‐ chard, and Marlene W. Arceneaux; her grandchil‐ dren, Ryan J. Aucoin and Shelby E. Aucoin; and her nephew, Richard C. Arce‐ neaux, Jr. She was a loving mother of Lee J. Aucoin (Shawn), Sandi A. Brous‐ sard (Gabe), and Cindy A. Bodden (Tony); a loving grandmother of Taylor E. Aucoin, Madison A. Al‐ barado (Adam), and Aaron G. Broussard; and a loving grandmother to great Caden J. Albarado, Aubrey M. Albarado, and Bennett T. Albarado. Kathy is also sur‐ vived by many nieces. She devoted her life to her chil‐ dren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She traveled far and wide for nearly all of her grandchil‐ dren’s sporting events. She hosted countless family gatherings with her family for as long as she was able. She loved to shop.

She had a strong faith and prayer life and was a de‐ vout Catholic. She was a graduate of Redemptorist High School in New Or‐ leans. She worked as an account representative for several companies in the New Orleans area and as an office manager for an office supply company.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visita‐ tion at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with mass immediately fol‐ lowing the visitation at noon. Interment will take

Roland Batiste, son of the late Herbert Batiste and the late Hannah R. Batiste, was born on March 1, 1953, in New Orleans, LA. He peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2026 at the age of 73. Roland ac‐ cepted Christ at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church and was later bap‐ tized at First Assembly of God. He grew up in Uptown New Orleans and was edu‐ cated in the neighborhood schools. He received his General Education Diploma from Booker T. Washington High School. He was an in‐ telligent man who mas‐ tered many crafts. He re‐ ceived technical training in welding as well as AC and refrigeration. He also re‐ ceived his 2nd class Engi‐ neering Certificate in Boil‐ ers and Refrigeration in 1979. He was employed as an Engineer at Southern Baptist Hospital until he became disabled in 1999.

He also worked with his Uncle Wally repairing re‐ frigerators, washers and dryers throughout the Greater New Orleans Area.

Roland’s love for music was showcased through performing in talent shows and writing songs. He also had a love for Billiards and was considered as one of the best players of his era.

Roland was married to Beulah Solomon and to their union two beautiful daughters were born, Rolanda and Kimberley.

Despite the marriage end‐ ing in divorce, they main‐ tained a good relationship and were equally involved in the upbringing of their children. He maintained a great relationship with his girls which made it an honor for them to care for him in his later years.

Roland was definitely a #GirlDad. This was noticed even more when his grand‐ daughters, Kiera and Ca‐ maron were born. In the last years of his life, he en‐ joyed spending time with his daughters and grand‐ daughters at St. Bernard Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. While there, he also looked forward to Fish Fry Fridays with his son-inlaw, Brown. Roland also en‐ joyed regular visits from his friend of over 60 years, Larry “Rebo” Thomas.

When they were younger, they were known as “The women’s pet and the men’s threat”. Roland was a man of few words but was a man of his word.

Roland was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfa‐ ther, cousin, nephew, uncle and friend. He served as the father figure to his nieces and nephews who grew up in the home with him. Roland leaves to cher‐ ish his precious memories, his loving daughters, Rolanda (Aldwyn aka Brown) Baptiste and Kim‐ berley Batiste; his grand‐ daughters Kiera Spears and Camaron Batiste; his uncle Randolph (Mable) Royal; his lifelong friend Larry “Rebo” Thomas and a host of other relatives and friends. Roland was pre‐ ceded in death by his par‐ ents, Herbert Batiste, Sr. and Hannah R. Batiste, his brothers, Herbert Batiste, Jr. and Lawrence Batiste.

Relatives and friends of the family are all invited to at‐ tend a Visitation on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Calvary Tabernacle C.M.E., 3629 Dryades St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m (No Ser‐ vice) followed by Inter‐ ment in Providence Memo‐ rial Park.

Professional arrangements entrusted to Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc. (504) 523-5872.

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Pheris Stanley Boyer, Sr., a lifelong resident of New Orleans, was born June 5, 1930, to Leonard Boyer, Sr and Geneva Cheeks Boyer. Known for his gentle spirit, warm smile, and deep devotion to his family, he passed peacefully at his home on May 31, 2026. Pheris en‐ joyed a 40-year career with Southern Railroad (now Norfolk Southern) as a diesel mechanic and later worked part-time at the Boston Club. He and his de‐ voted wife of seventy-five years, Marie, shared a life centered on family, faith, and community. A parish‐ ioner of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church for nearly seven decades, he lived his faith daily. He was also a proud lifetime Saints fan and held season tick‐ ets for more than 50 years.

He is preceded in death by his son, Dr. Pheris Boyer, Jr.; his parents, Leonard and Geneva Boyer; his sis‐ ter, Lorraine Boyer Jack‐ son; and his brothers, Leonard Boyer, Jr., Charles Armstead, James Williams, and his sister-in-law, Teresa Johnson Cordova.

He is survived by his wife, Marie; daughter, Dr. Lynn Boyer Smith (Edward); grandchildren, Dr. An‐ gelique Boyer, Pheris Boyer, III, and Michael Boyer; great-grandchil‐ dren, Johanna and Pheris Boyer IV; his sister, Gloria Williams; daughter-in-law, Marie Suzette Boyer; brother-in-law, Edmond Cordova, Jr.; caregivers Ella Bates and Janice Robertson, and many rela‐ tives and friends. Rela‐ tives, friends and parish‐ ioners of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, and staff of Serenity Hos‐ pice are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. at St. Katherine Drexel (for‐ merly Holy Ghost), 2015 Louisiana Avenue, New Or‐ leans, LA. 70115. Father John Asare-Dankwah, Cele‐ brant. Interment: St. Louis Cemetery #3, 3421 Es‐ planade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119. Arrangements entrusted to Estelle J. Wil‐ son Funeral Home, Inc., 2715 Danneel Street NOLA 70113. Information: (504) 895-4903. To sign online guest book, please visit www.estellejwilsonfh.com.

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tion's leading maritime attorneys. A graduate of St. Martin's Episcopal School, Tulane University, and Tulane University Law School, John built a respected practice in admiralty and maritime law as a partner at Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans.

Throughout his career, he represented clients in complex matters involving marine finance, vessel construction, maritime transactions, marine insurance, and international shipping. He was widely recognized for his expertise, integrity, and sound judgment.

He was a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the New Orleans Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Foundation, the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States, and the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. He also contributed to the legal profession through publications, mentorships, and decades of service to clients and colleagues. Yet, despite these achievements, John remained humble and approachable, never defining himself by titles or accolades.

John served on the boards of Boys Hope, Girls Hope (n/k/a Hope Ignites New Orleans) and Grace House (n/k/a Bridge House/Grace House); volunteered as a notary public with the New Orleans Public Library at the Algiers Regional Library; and enjoyed participating in courses of the People Program.

An avid reader with a lifelong curiosity about the world, John could often be found immersed in a good book late into the night on the patio. Family and friends also knew him for his love of cooking, grilling, and baking, especially his homemade scones.

He found joy in simple pleasures, meaningful conversations, and time spent with those he loved.

John's life was marked by curiosity, kindness, and quiet strength.

His legacy lives on in the family he loved, the values he instilled, and the countless memories shared by those who knew him.

Though he will be profoundly missed, he will be remembered with gratitude, affection, and love.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Rita Catholic Church, 2729 Lowerline Street, New Orleans, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at noon. Interment at Lake Lawn Park, 5454 Pontchartrain Expressway, New Orleans.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial contribution to Bridge House/Grace House, 4150 Earhart Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125; People Program, 2240 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122; Library Foundation of New Orleans, 219 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112; or the charity of your choice.

Cahill, Harry Lloyd

John Jacob Broders, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 79, of pancreatic cancer.

Born in New Orleans on March 15, 1947, John spent his life deeply rooted in the city he loved. He was known for his sharp intellect, quiet wit, generous spirit, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Whether sharing stories, offering thoughtful advice, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, John had a gift for making those around him feel valued and cared for.

John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Laura Comiskey Broders; their daughter, Gabrielle (Brandon Rogers), and their son, Hans Jacob. He is also survived by his brother, Leo Emmet "Buddy" Broders, Jr. (Kay Monroe), and sister, Jean Broders Murlin. In addition, John is survived by his extended family of numerous nieces and nephews (among them, his godchildren, Holly Carter Gordon, Victoria Gabrielle Roper, and Augusta Neville Bryan), cousins, in-laws, many dear friends, and all whose lives were enriched by his presence. John was predeceased by his parents, Leo Emmet Broders, Sr. and Frankie Mac Davis Broders, and his former wife, Diane Denton Broders.

John enjoyed a distinguished legal career spanning more than five decades as one of the na-

Harry Lloyd Cahill Jr. passed away on June 2, 2026, with family at his side. Born April 24, 1933, in Baracoa, Cuba, to Harry Lloyd Cahill and Lavinia Barton Sims, he lost both parents at a very early age.

After the death of his mother, Harry moved to Cutler Ridge, Florida, with his stepfather, Dr. Euclid Borland Gill. As a star on the Fort Lauderdale High School "Flying Ls" football team, he expected to play football for the University of Miami but a serious knee injury derailed his football career. Instead of college on an athletic scholarship, he joined the United States Marine Corps in June of 1953 and went on to serve in the United States Army. He served in the Korean War and then was part of the Seventh Army Occupation Force, driving a tank throughout Germany.

In 1958 Harry met and married the love of his life, Elizabeth Arden Cox, and they moved to Tallahassee where Harry furthered his education at Florida State and Arden taught speech.

A year later, upon the arrival of the first of their five children, they returned to the New Orleans Westbank to raise their family.

Harry had a long career with the Prudential Insurance Company where he excelled as both agent and manager. With his small Westbank staff, Harry's office outperformed every Prudential branch in the country.

Harry also was a licensed contractor and Cahill Builders Inc. built many commercial buildings, family homes, and apartments on the Westbank. In 1968 he and his wife founded Arden Cahill Academy which now educates children from preschool through high school.

Harry was a proud member of the Westbank Rotary Club, which honored him as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a longtime active member of the Jesters Club, the founding social and Carnival organization behind the Knights of Babylon. A diehard football fan, Harry and his family are New Orleans Saints legacy season ticket holders (season tickets every year since the Saints 1967 inaugural season). Harry was also also a devoted parishioner of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Arden Cox Cahill, his parents and stepfather, and his siblings Clarissa Cahill Goolsby (Walter), Lavinia Cahill Powell (Ralph), and Donald Barton Cahill (Lana).

Harry is survived by his children Harry Lloyd "Chip" Cahill III (Judith Windhorst Cahill), Jack Gerard Cahill (Tina Mosley Cahill), Mary Kevin Cahill (Joey Collen Wideman), Kelly Ann Cahill, and Dr. Christopher Nolan Cahill (Angelle Chedotal Cahill); his grandchildren Dr. Harry Lloyd Cahill IV (Dr. Maggie Joyner Cahill), Anna Marie Charles (Jeremy Charles), Luke John Cahill, Lieutenant Colonel Whitney Mithun O'Connell (James Scott O'Connell), Richard James Mithun Jr. (Jeni McDougald Mithun), Nicholas Cahill Mithun, Kelsey Corrin Cahill Wideman, Letha Michelle Wideman, Alona Joy Wideman, Mercy Ann Lindell, Nolan Ambrose Cahill (Abby Melling Cahill), Samson Elliot Cahill, Kaycie Ann Cahill, and Jack Michael Cahill; his great-grandchildren Harry Lloyd "Quinn" Cahill V, Rex Patrick Cahill, Amelia Rose Charles, Lincoln James O'Connell, Scotti Juliet Eilis O'Connell, Kelly Crews O'Connell, Mia Arden Mithun, Forest Drake Mithun, Liam Reco Tingle, Maverick Bear McGuire, and Joey Fabian Acosta; his cousin Katherine Martinez Tastet; and many loving family and friends. The family expresses deepest gratitude to Aurora Sierra, Cheryl Emery, and Wanda Cotton for their endless loving care.

Services will be held at Holy Name of Mary Church at 500 Eliza Street in New Orleans with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. and an 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park at 1225 Whitney Avenue in Gretna.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to St. Michael Special School at https://w ww.stmichaelspecialscho ol.com/support-smss/ in the name of Harry L Cahill Jr.

Chambliss, Carrolyn

Carrolyn Chambliss Arceneaux departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to attend her Homegoing Celebration service on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Cypress Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 901 31st Street, Kenner, Louisiana 70065.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with the celebration service beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m.

The family appreciates your prayers, love, and support during this time of bereavement.

Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson is in charge of arrangements.

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Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.

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Davis, Vicki Rae Champagne-Williams, Sharon Theresa

Sharon Theresa Cham‐ pagne-Williams was born on May 19, 1958, in New Or‐ leans, LA and peacefully departed this life on May 18, 2026, just one day be‐ fore her 68th birthday. She was educated within the Orleans Parish School Sys‐ tem, where she built life‐ long friendships and mem‐ ories in the city she loved dearly. Beloved daughter of Alice Rita Hughes and the late Sgt. Leonard J. Champagne, Sr. In addition to her father, Sharon is also preceded in death by an adoring husband, Albert Williams; grandmother, Mary Carr Dabney; sib‐ lings, Leonard J. Cham‐ pagne, Jr., Lenn Green and favorite cousin, Elsa Holmes. A woman full of love, strength, personality and wisdom, Sharon dedi‐ cated her life to her family.

Loving mother of three children, Ashanti, Tanzania and Bobby Champagne, Sr. Esteemed mother-in-law of Dr. Fawn U. Champagne.

Sharon’s greatest joy was being surrounded by her family, especially her grandchildren, Cornaie, Bobby, Jr. and Zyquan Champagne and Kewe Ukpolo; great-grandchil‐ dren, Sire Davis and Samir Brooks, who brought end‐ less light into her life.

Beloved sister of Timothy Smith and George “Billy” Green, Jr.; sister-in-law of Anna Smith; Also survived by her best friend of over 60 years, Brenda Marzett; Godson, Kenwon Marzett; favorite nephew, Christian Leonard Champange; bonus sons, Jashad and Jamal McCoy and Keith Franklin, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends who loved her immeasurably.

Relatives and friends of the family; employees of Ochsner Hos‐ pital/Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center, Home Care Solutions, Tulane Univer‐ sity Office of Human Re‐ sources, Champagne Trucking, LLC, Audubon Fertility, Headquarters Bar‐ bershop, Feelgood Con‐ struction and The Chair Boutique are invited to at‐ tend the funeral. A Cele‐ bration Service honoring the life and legacy of the late Sharon T. ChampagneWilliams will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1 p.m., Rev. Damian J. Brown of Second St. John Baptist Church and Little Zion M.B.C., Officiating. In‐ terment Private. “Happy Hour”/Visitation will begin at 12 noon in the chapel. A Jazz Processional will con‐ clude the service. A repast will be held in the Family Center at the funeral home. Please sign the on‐ line guestbook at www.cha rbonnetfuneralhome.com.

Collard, Patrick Ann

Patrick Ann Collard passed away on May 18, 2026 at the age of 70.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00pm.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm. Interment: Private.

Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

Crosby, Hilda Dixon

Hilda Dixon Crosby, age 96, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her daughter’s residence. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Hilda was a graduate of Grambling State University, and a retired educator with the Jefferson Parish Public School System. She taught at Catherine Strehle, Elm Grove and Ames Elemen‐ tary Schools. Hilda was a faithful member of Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, actively servicing as an usher for over 40 years. She was also the first director of the Evening Star Keith Stewman Schol‐ arship. Beloved wife of the late Henry R. “Coach” Crosby, Jr. Devoted mother of Claudette C. Morris, Cor‐ nel Crosby, and the late Deborah Ann Crosby Drake.

Loving grandmother of Tr‐ ishawn Jones, Shauntele Sandifer, Kwesi Drake, Sr. and Kwahn Drake. Daugh‐ ter of the late Robert Dixon, Sr. and Jane Joseph Dixon. Sister of Curtis Dixon and the late Lavinia Dixon, Helen Dixon Ford, Lawrence Dixon, Sr., Robert Dixon, Jr., Charles Dixon, Sr., and Joseph Humphrey, Sr. Also cherishing her memories are 4 great 1 great grandchildren, great grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also and officers, pastors, members of Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church all neighboring and churches are invited to at‐ tend the Homegoing Cele‐ bration at Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, 817 Grefer Street, Harvey, LA on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Keith Paul Stewman, offici‐ ating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Inter‐ Woodlawn Park ment: Memorial Cemetery, West‐ wego, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to

Vicki Davis, born May 1, 1969 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Roger and Vergie Davis passed away on April 7, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

A 1988 graduate of Kennedy High School, she also attended Delgado Community College. She joined the Saint Maria Goretti Gospel Choir because she loved to sing. In 2005 she left New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina.

Vicki leaves to cherish her memories a son Raymond, daughter-in-law Chandler, a brother, Roger W Davis Jr, beloved daughter Princess Victoria along with aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial mass at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Resurrection Church, 9701 Hammond Street, New Orleans LA. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM. The Rosary begins at 10:30AM. A repass will follow in Resurrection Church's Pastoral Center.

Douglas, Bessie J

Bessie Douglas departed this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the age of 93. A private service was held at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

Dyas, Pastor Richard D.

Pastor Richard "Dobb" Dean Dyas departed this life on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the age of 74.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, La 70125 on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Interment: Providence Memorial Park & Mausoleum, 8200 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70003.

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Jackson, Janice Marie Breaux

Janice Marie Breaux Jackson was born on Au‐ gust 21, 1946 to Clifton Breaux Sr. and Nancy Ce‐ lestine Breaux, the second of seven children. She was married to Johnny Jackson, on January 21, 1967 and settled in New Orleans where they welcomed a daughter, Tonia. Janice went on to complete her certification as an ac‐ counting clerk working for more than 20 years with Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary before concluding her career. Jan‐ ice is survived by her sister Nancy Louise and brother Irvin Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her parents Nancy and Clifton Sr., her siblings Clifton Jr., Ronald Lee, Bernard, and Beverly Ann. She leaves be‐ hind her husband Johnny, daughter Tonia, son-in-law Michael Anthony Wilson, and grandson Michael Hannibal Wilson. She also leaves a host of loving nieces and nephews Dana Burresch, Thomas Turner VI, and Dorian Turner (Bev‐ erly); Kim, Gary, and Cyn‐ thia Breaux (Bernard); Chad and Keyna Skidmore (Nancy); Jeanette, Robert, and Angela Breaux (Ronald); Maurice and An‐ drea Breaux (Irvin); and Melany and Clifton Breaux III (Clifton Jr.). Relatives and friends of the family are all invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Satur‐ day, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 4230 S. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70125. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Professional arrangements entrusted to Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc. (504) 523-5872.

Johnson, Ronald

Ronald Johnson de‐ parted this life on Monday, May 25, 2026. Survivors in‐ clude a host of siblings, their spouses, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration service honoring his life will be held at Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center, 5816 E. Judge Perez Drive, Violet, LA on Satur‐ day, June 6, 2026 at 11 a.m., Bishop Ronnie London, Of‐ ficiating, Pastor Henry Bal‐ lard, Host-Pastor. Inter‐ ment 10 a.m. in the church.

Please sign online guest‐ book at www.charbonnetf uneralhome.com.

Final arrangements entrusted to Charbonnet Family Ser‐ vices (504) 302-1520.

Johnson Sr., Donovan Christopher

graduate of the University of Virginia and a member of Omega Psi Phi Frater‐ nity. Loving father of Dono‐ van Christopher Johnson, Jr. Beloved son of Crystal Johnson and the late Mar‐ lon Turner, Sr. Stepson of Michael Phillips, Sr. Grand‐ son of L. C. Harris and the late Donna Johnson and Lana Turner. Great grand‐ son of the late Eliza Harris.

Devoted brother of Mar‐ lon’ara Donna Johnson and Mya Lawson, and Marlon Jermaine Turner, Jr. Cousin of the late Ronneisha John‐ son. Donovan is also sur‐ vived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other rela‐ tives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family and members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity are in‐ vited to attend the Cele‐ bration of Life at Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 1738 L. B. Landry Avenue, New Orleans, LA on Satur‐ day, June 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Norman Fran‐ cis, host pastor; Pastor Natasha Williams Joseph of Good Word Fellowship, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. until ser‐ vice time at the church. In‐ terment: Will be private.

Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Mon‐ roe St., Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismo rtuaryservice.com.

LaMothe-Smith, Mona Marie

Mona Marie LaMotheSmith gained her angel wings on April 13, 2026 at Inova Critical Care Recovery Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia, surrounded by her family.

Mona was born on July 11, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Gwendolyn Mitchell LaMothe Olivier and the late Leroy Vincent LaMothe. Loving wife of the late Dr. Edward Nathaniel "Nat' Smith, Jr. Devoted mother of Edward Nathaniel Smith, III "Trey" and Arianne LaMothe Smith and cherished mother-in-law of David Almarza Diaz.

Mona's life was marked by a dedication to excellence and an unwavering determination to achieve her goals. She graduated from St. Mary's Dominican High School in 1975 and pursued her passion for healthcare at Louisiana State University School of Nursing, earning both her RN and BSN in 1980. Her nursing career began at the renowned Charity Hospital in New Orleans where she worked as an Emergency Room nurse.

After a glowing career as a critical care nurse, Mona decided to leverage her extensive medical experience to embark on a new career in pharmaceutical sales, where she remained until her retirement.

She was an active member of the Capital Speakers Club and the Washington, D.C. Chapter of Links, Inc., reflecting her commitment to personal growth and community service.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Edward Nathaniel Smith, III "Trey" and Arianne LaMothe Smith; son-in-law, David Almarza Diaz; mother & step-father, Gwendolyn Mitchell LaMothe Olivier and Armand Olivier, Sr.; sisters Shelly LaMothe Smith and Erin Claire LaMothe; sisterin-law Gail Patrice Smith; her niece and nephew, 2 great nephews, one greatniece and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mona was preceded in death, a mere 9 days earlier, by her loving husband, Nat; father, Leroy Vincent LaMothe; and father and mother-in-law, Edward Nathaniel Smith, Sr. and Georgia Long Smith.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at St Andrew by the Bay, 701 College Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21409.

Special recognitions will begin at 10:00am with mass beginning promptly at 11:00am with the Rev.Tyler G. Kline officiating. It can be watched live at Facebook.com/ St.AndrewByTheBay/ videos.

Lyons, Janet

Donovan Christopher Johnson, Sr., an educator, departed this life at his residence on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 24.

He was a native of Mar‐ rero, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Donovan was a

Janet Lyons entered into rest on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the age of 84. A Fu‐ neral Service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church #2, 2200 Louisiana Ave., New Or‐ leans, LA 70115. Visitation

will begin at 9:00 a.m. In‐ terment will be in Holt Professional Cemetery. arrangements entrusted to Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc. (504) 523-5872.

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McCants, Larry James 'Disco'

Larry James “Disco” Mc‐ Cants was born on May 4, 1953, in Hybart, Alabama.

Larry entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2026, at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his parents Flate and Louise McCants. Larry leaves to cherish his mem‐ ory to his lifelong compan‐ ion, Yolanda Randall, chil‐ dren: Kiana L. McCants, A. Shorty Treniece (Desmond), and Larry R. grandchildren: McCants; Bryce and Bradley Shorty.

Relatives and friends of the U.S. Postal Service, Lock‐ heed Martin Stennis Space Center, Handcock-Whitney Bank, and McDonogh 35 Class of 1971 are invited to attend the Funeral Service at The Boyd Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for 10:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pas‐ tor Herbert L. Broussard of Word of Truth Fellowship Church will be officiating.

Internment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, New Orleans, Guestbook Online: LA. www.anewtraditionbegins. com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Di‐ rectors.

Jaheim J. Miller was born on January 29, 2004, to Hicks Miller and Ashlie Terry and departed this life on May 18, 2026. Jaheim was a 2022 graduate of Chalmette High School. He leaves to cherish his pre‐ cious memories his par‐ ents, Hicks Miller and Ash‐ lie Terry; siblings, Danielle Lewis, Ebony Reese, Danzel Miller, Jarrard Payne, and Jordan Miller; grandpar‐ ents, Eloise Terry and James Terry, Sr.; three un‐ cles and two aunts. Jaheim was preceded in death by his grandparents, the late Freddie and Carrie Miller; great-grandparents, the late Warren and Evelyn (MeMaw) Perez; aunts, Carrie “Bert” Francis and Ramona Duplessis, and un‐ cles, Jessie Miller, Freddie “Bubbie” Miller, Jr., Melvin “Mel” Miller, and Allen Lewis, Sr. Relatives and friends of the family; Pas‐ tor, Officers and members of Bethlehem Baptist Church and all other sur‐ rounding churches of Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes are in‐ vited to attend the service which will be held at Beth‐ lehem Baptist Church, 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braith‐ waite, LA on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11 a.m., Rev. Dr. Michael W. Jiles, Sr., Offici‐ ating. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Entombment will Bernard follow in St. Memorial Gardens, Chal‐ mette, LA. Final arrange‐ ments entrusted to Robin‐ son Family Funeral Home, 9611 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037, (504) 208-2119. For online condo‐ lences, please visit www. robinsonfamilyfuneralho me.com.

McKee, Cynijah Aviyah 'Cam'

Narcisse, Cledman Joseph 'Joe'

Cynijah Aviyah “Cam” McKee. February 27, 2015 – May 17, 2026. Cynijah was called into rest Sunday May 17, 2026, at the tender age of eleven. Cynijah was born February 27, 2015, to Dwayne and Cyndrea McKee. Cynijah was a tal‐ ented, joyful, fun-loving child who enjoyed being with, learning, growing, and celebrating her big brother D’wyne. Cynijah lived and grew up in Mar‐ rero, La where she at‐ tended and was a fifthgrade student at C. T. Janet Elementary. Her hobbies were singing, playing her keyboard, painting, jew‐ elry, journal, pen, and can‐ dle making, family game and movie nights. She played various sports at Pard Playground and with The She League. Her pas‐ sions and plans were to become an event planner and sing on Broadway.

Cynijah was preceded in death by her Grandfather Darrell “Poppy” Heim Sr., Grand-Nanny Almedia “Pokey” Phoenix, and Aunt Maw-Maw Linda Turner.

She leaves behind her par‐ ents Dwayne and Cyndrea, brother D’wyne, grandpar‐ ents Letha Heim, Derry (Delores) McKee, Brenda Turner, her aunts and un‐ cles Darrell Jr., Le’Kisha, Kimberley, Jarvis, Shaletha Heim, Lucretia Jenkins, Derry Turner, Thaddeus, Keisha, Jay’Lonie McKee, and Paquella Williams, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends who will love and celebrate her forever. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 6, 2026, at Life Center Cathedral 2100 Ames Blvd Marrero, La 70072. Host Pastor, Bishop J.D. Wiley, Pastor Terrance Green, Of‐ ficiating. Visitation will begin at 9a.m. and Service will begin at 10a.m. Inter‐ ment will follow in West‐ lawn Memorial Park 1225 Whitney Ave, Gretna, La 70056. Repast: St. Rosalie Cafetorium 628 1ST Ave Harvey, La 70058. Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 LA - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 208 – 2119. For online condo‐ lences please visit www.

A man defined by faith, devotion, laughter, gen‐ erosity, and a love that knew no bounds, Cledman Joseph “Joe” Narcisse tran‐ sitioned peacefully from his earthly home to his heavenly home on May 21, 2026, in Pointe à la Hache, Louisiana, at the age of 71.

A devoted member of First Mount Zion Baptist Church, Joe served faithfully as a Deacon until his health no longer permitted. He was known for his kind heart, unwavering faith, and ded‐ ication to family and com‐ munity. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Narcisse,

whose memory remained close to his heart through‐ out his life. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, Felix “Blond” Nar‐ cisse, Kermit Narcisse (Samantha), Anthony Nar‐ cisse, Francis Narcisse, and Caffie Riley; bonus chil‐ dren, Brenda Merrick, Travis Merrick, Sr. (Amber), and Terrance Merrick; grandchildren, Bianca, Kalen, Story, Costen, Makenzie, Travis Jr., and Briana Williams; greatgranddaughter, Salaya; godchildren, Denardria Narcisse and Arianne Parker-Flot; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, along with pastors, officers, and members of neighboring churches, are invited to at‐ tend the Celebration of Life Service honoring Cledman Joseph “Joe” Narcisse on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at First Mount Zion Baptist Church, 32471 LA-23, Em‐ pire, Louisiana 70050. Visi‐ tation will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the fu‐ neral service at 11:00 a.m.

Pastor-Elect Jordan L. Robinson Sr. officiating.

Entombment will follow at Mount Zion Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral arrange‐ ments are entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home. For online condo‐ lences, please visit www. robinsonfamilyfuneralho me.com.

Rainey, Carolyn Byrd

Carolyn Byrd Rainey, a retired employee of South‐ ern University of New Or‐ leans, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the age of 82. She has joined her husband, Louis “June” Rainey, of 42 years in heaven. A native of New with Hahnville Orleans roots, Carolyn is a gradu‐ ate of L.B. Landry High School and a 1972 graduate of Southern University of New Orleans. She loved her Alma Mater, having served in multiple roles and posi‐ tions, and retiring as The Purchasing Director. She supported the Southern University System and was a longtime season ticket holder, traveling, support‐ ing the teams, and display‐ ing her school spirit.

Known for her sense of style, love for family, edu‐ cation, and excellence, her presence will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Jones and Clayton Byrd; and her Louis “June” husband, Rainey. She leaves to carry on her memory, daughter Cherlyn Luna and son, Louis (Tracee) Rainey; sis‐ ter Carmen King; grand‐ children Dr. Dwight (Brit‐ Brown, Candice tany) Brown, Louis Rainey, IV, Lo‐ gann Rainey, and Larcque McKay; special niece Tra‐ cie King; her Page family Gwen Page siblings (Melvin) King, Nelson Page, Sidney Page; best friend Glenda Marzett, and a host of other nieces, nephews, and close relatives, friends. Pastors, officers and members of St. James Church of Methodist Louisiana, Concord Church, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and Bethany United Methodist Church, officers and members of Eta Phi

Beta Sorority, Inc, employ‐ ees of SUNO, Southern Uni‐ versity Baton Rouge and Baptist Hospital, officers and members of Zulu So‐ cial Aid & Pleasure Club, and other friends are in‐ vited to share in the cele‐ bration of her life on Satur‐ day, June 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. James Methodist Church of Louisiana, 1925 Ursulines Avenue, New Or‐ leans, La. Viewing will be from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Interment will be at McDo‐ nough Cemetery, Gretna, La. Professional services entrusted to: Littlejohn Fu‐ neral Home, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Fu‐ neral Director / Manager.

Info: 504-940-0045. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the SUNO Foundation in memory of Carolyn Rainey by using link https://www. this suno.edu/page/alumnigive-to-suno-foundation

Rhea Jr., Lawrence P.

In Loving Memory of Lawrence P. Rhea, Jr., Feb‐ ruary 23, 1955 – May 27, 2026. With love and grati‐ tude, we celebrate the life and legacy of Lawrence P. Rhea, Jr., a devoted hus‐ band, father, grandfather, brother, family man, and friend whose presence brought strength, wisdom, and unwavering love to those who knew him.

Lawrence P. Rhea, Jr. was born on February 23, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the loving union of Lawrence P. Rhea, Sr. and Ella Mea Oten Rhea. Raised in Louisiana, Lawrence at‐ tended John H. Martyn High School in Shrewsbury, Louisiana, within the Jef‐ ferson Parish Public School System, where he devel‐ oped the values of perse‐ verance, discipline, and that would dedication guide him throughout his life. From an early age, Lawrence developed a per‐ sonal relationship with God and maintained a deeply rooted spiritual connection throughout his life. His faith was strength‐ ened through personal de‐ votion, a consistent prayer life, biblical study, and an enduring trust in God. His spiritual foundation re‐ mained a source of guid‐ ance, strength, and peace and was reflected in the way he lived, loved, and cared for others. Following in the footsteps of his fa‐ ther, Lawrence chose the professional path of be‐ coming an Automotive Me‐ chanic. What began as a trade became a craft that diligently perfected he over the years. Through hard work, exceptional skill, and unwavering com‐ mitment to helping others, Lawrence became known as a trusted and reputable mechanic within the com‐ munity. Family, friends, and neighbors respected him not only for his me‐ chanical expertise, but for his honesty, dependability, and willingness to help anyone in need. His work became a reflection of his character and pride in serving others. In 1972, Lawrence welcomed his daughter, firstborn Chanell, and embraced fa‐ therhood with love and pride, beginning a lifelong journey centered around family. Later that same year, Lawrence married Marie Thomas, and to‐ gether they built a family rooted in love and devo‐

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Heat is taking an increasing toll on N.O.

Growing up, April in New Orleans meant magnolias filling the air, frogs peeping along the bayou and teeth stained from tiger’s blood sno-balls. More importantly, May signaled the end of Jazz Fest and the start of summer.

Noa But summer in New Nasoff Orleans is changing.

GUEST Really, the climate COLUMNIST is changing. With it, the city must change its traditions to protect its people.

Festgoers this year experienced packed crowds and suffocating heat the first weekend, with some relief after rain showers over the second weekend of concerts.

While this heat is nothing new, we’re already facing a warmer spring than usual, and we should expect summer to be even worse.

It’s easy to dismiss this as typical New Orleans weather. I can recall many sweat-soaked Jazz Fests from years past. But the data

tells a different story: The heat is getting worse and is reflective of overall warming and precipitation trends.

City officials recently warned residents that the number of extreme heat days in New Orleans is projected to increase dramatically in the coming decades. Across the country, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, driven largely by humancaused climate change. Over the past century, greenhouse gas emissions have accelerated the global temperature rise and disrupted seasonal patterns.

Summer in New Orleans is coming earlier and with a vengeance.

Since 1970, average spring temperatures in the city have risen by 4.3 degrees. In urban areas, these impacts are magnified. Asphalt, concrete and buildings trap heat, creating what’s known as the “urban heat island” effect.

Out of all major U.S. cities, New Orleans is ranked the worst heat island. The city’s tree canopy covers just 18.5% of its area, far less

than other Southern cities like Atlanta (47%) and Memphis (31%).

Without sufficient shade, temperatures in the city can feel much hotter than in surrounding areas.

Extreme temperatures are already taking a toll on New Orleanians. In 2023, Orleans Parish recorded over 300 heat-related emergency calls and hospital visits, and 28 heat-related deaths.

Older adults, children, people with preexisting conditions, pregnant people and outdoor workers face the highest risks. Also, the heat disproportionately threatens marginalized communities. Many of those who died in 2023 were over 65, and a significant portion were unhoused or Black residents.

In past years, Black residents were more than twice as likely as White residents to seek emergency care for heat-related illness.

The neighborhoods with the most social and economic vulnerability are also the most urbanized, experiencing harsher heat island effects.

These disparities are not acci-

dental. They reflect longstanding inequities in housing, access to cooling, healthcare and neighborhood infrastructure, leaving these communities to bear the brunt of rising temperatures. We are facing not just a public health problem, but an environmental justice problem, too.

As much as we might prefer to look away, climate change is already here. Acknowledging this reality is the first step toward protecting our families, our neighbors and the traditions that define this city. At Jazz Fest and other outdoor events, some adaptive measures are already in place, from misting stations to shaded areas.

People are taking initiative, too, bringing their own Muses fans and using the ice in their beers to cool them off. But more can and should be done. Organizers could expand hydration stations, improve signage directing attendees to cooldown areas and partner with local scientists to educate the public about heat safety.

Citywide solutions are just as

critical. In 2023, the City Council approved funding for a comprehensive Heat Action Plan to identify high-risk areas and propose solutions to reduce heat-related illness and death. More recently, the city launched a public survey to gather residents’ experiences and ideas for improving access to services like insulation and cooling. While these efforts have been lagging because of funding shortages, they have great potential: Expanding tree canopy, investing in cooling centers and strengthening emergency response systems could save lives.

New Orleanians will always find a way to celebrate, that much is certain. But as festival season is upon us in an era of rising temperatures, the question is not how to throw a good party. It’s how to make that party safer, to protect those most at risk before the heat gets too dangerous.

Noa Nasoff is New Orleans native and student at Bowdoin College in Maine.

La. broadband office is One place Iran, Israel, U.S. improving communities are allies? Climate change

March 29 marked five years in Louisiana’s effort to close the digital divide. In 2021, more than 375,000 households, small businesses and essential community institutions such as hospitals, libraries and schools lacked reliable internet service, affecting more than one in four Louisianans.

As executive director of the Louisiana State Broadband Office, I am proud to work with a small but highly effective team Veneeth united by a single mission: conIyengar necting every community in our state to reliable, affordable, GUEST high-speed internet. Louisiana COLUMNIST is now nationally recognized for both its progress and its approach to expanding broadband access. We are not only meeting our infrastructure goals but also doing so ahead of schedule and under budget. Thanks to the competitive funding framework we developed, Louisianians in federally funded areas are now saving 30% to 40% each month on broadband service.

Over the past five years, we have visited more than 100 communities. We have heard stories of frustration about fiber lines stopping at the main road and sky-high costs for mediocre service, especially in rural areas. Those conversations are starting to change. Now, when we visit communities, we hear from law enforcement about quicker response times to urgent calls and from health care providers about how reliable connectivity is improving patient care.

Those early visits grounded our work. Today, many of those same trips are celebrations, including ribbon cuttings for completed projects and expanded internet access in parishes across the state. We have seen firsthand the impact of Louisiana’s leadership as more individuals earn degrees online, small businesses grow through e-commerce and rural residents gain access to telemedicine.

This progress is rooted in strong executive leadership. The previous administration and Legislature launched this work. Now, under Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana is positioned to close the digital divide. In his first 100 days, I worked closely with the governor to chart our course, and our regular conversations reflect a clear focus on ensuring every Louisianian is connected.

Louisiana’s approach also reflects a commitment to limited government and disciplined execution. Our small team manages more than $1.5 billion in federal funding from the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments with a focus on efficiency and outcomes. By cutting through unnecessary bureaucracy, we have accelerated deployment and delivered results faster than traditional models allow.

We are equally focused on delivering value for taxpayers. Louisiana has built a competitive, market-driven grant program that maximizes competition, prioritizes cost efficiency

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Louisiana is now nationally recognized for both its progress and its approach to expanding broadband access.

and ensures no community is left behind.

In many federal broadband programs, infrastructure spending consumes nearly all available funding, leaving little for workforce development, economic competitiveness and longterm resilience. Louisiana took a different approach. Our efficient deployment process freed up more than half of our federal dollars for these higher-order investments. Approximately 90% of funded infrastructure will be buried, and about 80% of funding will go to Louisianabased internet service providers such as REV, Cajun Broadband, Skyrider, Swyft Fiber and others. The majority of infrastructure dollars will remain in-state, with Louisiana-based contractors building these networks.

Our results have attracted national attention.

In a Dec. 28 editorial, The Wall Street Journal highlighted Louisiana’s efficient use of taxpayer dollars, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick cited the state in Senate testimony: “Under the Biden administration, Louisiana was tasked with spending more than $1.3 billion to do what it is now doing for under $500 million. That means in Louisiana alone, we’ve saved more than $800 million and delivered better economic results, all while advancing the same standards. Louisiana reopened competition, embraced technology neutrality and drove costs down dramatically.” The American Enterprise Institute also recently ranked Louisiana as having the top broadband office in the country.

This is a clear example of government delivering results for its people, but the work is not finished. We expect to reach full connectivity by 2028, if not sooner.

The people of Louisiana should be proud.

Their advocacy and persistence are driving real progress, progress you can see in your home, progress that puts money back in your pocket and progress that is building a stronger, more connected future for our state.

Veneeth Iyengar is the executive director of Louisiana’s Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity.

Last month, as the United States, Iran and Israel continued exchanging military attacks by land and sea, they stood shoulder-to-shoulder at the United Nations. Their common cause? Denying responsibility for climate change.

The vote in the U.N.’s general assembly went against them, by Jason a count of 141-8. The Maloy resolution likely means GUEST little in the short term, COLUMNIST since the U.N. has no police force or court system to force governments to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions or to pay damages to people harmed by climate change. But it was a clear signal that, on this issue, all three warring nations are indisputable losers.

When the U.S., Iran and Israel hold hands for such a heavy diplomatic defeat, some people see strange bedfellows or unholy matrimony. Look closer, and you see geopolitical tealeaves.

Other countries that voted against the climate resolution included petroleum producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia. The fossil-fuel endowments of the U.S. and Iran are well known. Though Israel isn’t a renowned producer, recently it began developing offshore reserves of natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean.

But what if the emerging fossil alliance isn’t primarily about dollars and cents, or euros and shekels? Spare a thought for geopolitical leverage.

Leverage is what Iran enjoys when it collects tolls and inflicts economic damage through the Strait of Hormuz. Whether you’re Britain to the west or India to the east, a big chunk of your economy depends on that passage. You have to deal with the powers-that-be in Tehran.

For Iran, the cutoff of Middle East supplies through Hormuz is productive, not destructive: It produces fear and respect.

In a word, leverage.

Leverage is also what the U.S. sought when it removed the Venezuelan president from office and stopped the flow of Venezuelan oil to China.

The operative logic is the same.

To solve the Hormuz problem, the U.S. government could force U.S. energy firms to lower their prices.

The Republican Party of pre-2016

times would never have considered such an interference in the global marketplace, but post-2024 times are different. Most observers are currently underestimating the likelihood of such a move.

The obvious alternative is to clean up the nation’s energy mix. Countries with less reliance on oil and gas, and more on wind and solar, can afford to care less about who’s in charge in Iran or what is and isn’t sailing through Hormuz.

Hence the geopolitical importance of the U.N.’s climate resolution: While most of the world is going for the post-fossil transition, the “no” votes are defending their right to make energy hostages of everyone else.

Some analysts argue that the major global divide is no longer between democracies and dictatorships. It’s now “petrostates” vs. “electrostates,” with US President Donald Trump leading the former.

In any geopolitical realignment, apparent enemies become substantial friends, and vice versa. Is that what the U.N.’s climate resolution is signaling? Maybe, but pundits sometimes overlook how short American electoral cycles really are.

On the other side, China is the sun around which the post-fossil group orbits. It currently dominates the production and distribution of wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles.

The U.S. is also exceptional, but in other ways. It has (unlike China) excellent oil-and-gas resources and (like China) excellent wind-and-solar potential. On top of geology and geography, systems of education, research and finance give Americans an enviable capacity to create new infrastructure for the next energy system.

Unlike the other losers on the U.N.’s climate resolution, then, the U.S. has a real choice to make.

It can lead either the post-fossil bloc or the pro-fossil bloc. It can bet on what’s in our brains or what’s under our feet.

If the Trump administration chooses to act as if geology is destiny, at least it can count on Iran and Israel as loyal allies.

Jason Maloy is the Kaliste Saloom Endowed Chair in Political Science at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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The New Orleans skyline shimmers in the distance as seen across Lake Pontchartrain from Lacombe on a clear autumn evening.

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A recent study on the threats to coastal Louisiana laid out in stark terms the crisis we’re facing.

Land loss and sea-level rise have put the city of New Orleans in peril, the scientists said.

They raised a provocative question:

DOES NEW ORLEANS HAVE A PLAN? In response, Mayor Helena Moreno defended the city on these pages last week. Here’s an excerpt:

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Scientists should absolutely help sound the alarm about serious challenges. But they should also be working alongside engineers, planners, governments and communities to help develop solutions. ... And why is New Orleans uniquely singled out for abandonment rhetoric? Miami, New York, San Francisco and countless other cities face significant long-term environmental threats. Yet no serious movement exists to declare those cities lost causes. New Orleans is one of the world’s great cultural capitals and a critical economic engine for the United States. The Mississippi River corridor, the port system, energy infrastructure and global commerce tied to south Louisiana are too important to simply walk away.

Moreno’s guest column also generated its own set of replies. Here are two perspectives:

Sensational headlines don’t capture our study on N.O. future Our study on the future of coastal Louisiana has sparked a long-overdue, communitywide conversation. While some headlines have grossly overstated our findings, the research has galvanized a public dialogue about what comes next for future generations — a conversation that must not stop. Because some misunderstandings have arisen, we want to Torbjörn clarify what our science Törnqvist means.

Our focus on coastal GUEST Louisiana is personal; colCOLUMNIST lectively, we have more than half a century of research experience here and our study has been more than a decade in the making.

All five of us have spent a significant portion of our lives in New Orleans. We fully appreciate that our research relates to a deeper, shared ancestry that is uniquely connected to a place we have called home.

Within the context of climate-driven sea-level rise, our home is also the most vulnerable major low-lying coastal zone in the world. What we — as a society — get wrong and right in our own backyard will have local consequences for our friends and family, yet could also have implications for coastal cities and river deltas around the world.

The heavy focus on New Orleans in the public discourse, while understandable, is not a balanced reflection of our study.

We highlighted another low-lying coastal zone — the Florida Gulf Coast — and argued that the situation there is more dire than in coastal Louisiana. Closer to home, we showed that many other communities along our coast will likely become uninhabitable well before New Orleans.

To be clear: Our study does not call for government-led relocation or for anyone to pack up and move today. We are acutely aware of how fraught this topic is for New Orleanians. What we call for is for people to realize that we do not have time to waste in planning for the next generations who will bear the brunt of our changing climate and shifting coast. We call for aggressive, scienceinformed, and locally determined adaptation investments that can buy time for future generations. We are not giving up on anything or anyone. We must continue to invest heavily in flood protection, resilient infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and localized innovations.

But true resilience requires us to hold two truths at once: We must protect our communities in the present, while realistically planning for the coming decades and centuries. Our study is scientifically uncontroversial, and our sea-level projec-

tions align entirely with international, peer-reviewed standards. Sea-level projections made by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 30 years ago have proven to be remarkably accurate.

We deny science at our own peril.

Tulane research published in 2024 estimated that 75% of our remaining wetlands may be under water by 2070. That prospect is now more likely due to the cancellation of river diversions. Accepting this science does not mean abandoning Louisiana, its people or its vital port and industrial infrastructure. Instead, we must plan to adapt as the shoreline retreats landward. As Mayor Helena Moreno recently noted, “the answer is investment, innovation, restoration and resilience.”

We could not agree more.

The world’s hunger for climate adaptation solutions — ranging from smart microgrids to biomaterial innovations — will be immense. Louisiana is uniquely positioned to lead this frontier through the development of a regional economic hub that serves as a crown jewel among lowlying coastal zones. Decades from now, when nations from Asia to Europe face the drowning of their own river deltas and megacities, Louisiana’s climate adaptation experts and engineering firms could, and should, be the ones securing multibilliondollar contracts to guide them.

As current or former Louisianans, we care deeply about preserving this region’s irreplaceable histories and cultures. We also take inspiration from the resilience of Native American nations who, as our research showed, adapted to life along our dynamic coast over several millennia.

Inspired by the past and with an eye to the future, we argue for careful, realistic and proactive planning. Our current insurance crisis is a prelude to the continuation of the market-driven status quo, which will inevitably fracture neighborhoods, scare away jobs, and scatter our communities across the nation in a way that disenfranchises those with the least resources.

We welcome a candid and ambitious discourse about these vital issues, and we commend the people of coastal Louisiana for opening the door for such a conversation. Louisianans are primed to hold their leaders accountable — not just for responding to headlines but for providing a strategic vision for what comes next.

Torbjörn Törnqvist is a coastal geoscientist. He wrote the piece with colleagues and study authors Brianna Castro, an environmental sociologist; Jesse M. Keenan, an urban planner and economist; Jayur Mehta, an environmental archaeologist; and Zhixiong Shen, a coastal geoscientist.

Louisiana’s coastal communities ready to work together, not give up On the Louisiana coast, where land loss is the dominant story, the Atchafalaya is doing something different. Year by year, this river deposits sediment at the Wax Lake Outlet, growing a new delta into the Gulf of Mexico — building land while much of the coast is losing it. That is the place from Catherine which we write.

Holcomb Mayor Helena Moreno’s GUEST recent column respondCOLUMNIST ing to the Tulane sea-level study said something important — and it spoke for more than just New Orleans. Her argument for investment, innovation, restoration and resilience, not retreat, is the right Monica one. It is also the working Mancuso philosophy of communiGUEST ties up and down the coast, COLUMNIST including ours.

St. Mary Parish does not need to be told that we too are doomed.

The Urban Land Institute saw the alternative in 2018 and recommended a

resilience “lab” here. After a nine-month planning process in 2025 with more than 30 partner organizations and The Water Institute, we developed that lab into the Atchafalaya River Coastal Hub, or ARCH — a community-built resilience roadmap, not a press release.

Our area has been hard at work alongside New Orleans. The St. Mary Levee District is advancing a ring levee; the Port of Morgan City is completing beneficialuse dredging; the state Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has budgeted for a working coast, not an abandoned one. We also have something the rest of the coast does not. The Wax Lake Outlet, a 1942 Army Corps diversion, has spent more than 80 years quietly building a new delta into the Gulf — what LSU’s Dr. Robert Twilley calls a “living laboratory” for coastal restoration.

The Lake End Parkway along LA 70 is itself a land bridge: In the early 2000s, the Army Corps pumped sediment from Berwick Bay onto an eroding Lake Palourde shoreline. The parkway was still being built when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, and FEMA contracted with the City of Morgan City to use the

newly created ground as a park for evacuees from the New Orleans region — bringing the parkway into being faster than we had imagined possible.

At a recent Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana workshop, CRCL’s New Orleansbased Director of Governmental Affairs, Ethan Melancon, put it plainly: Morgan City is the micro to the New Orleans macro — lake, bowl, pumps, river system. We share a geography of risk and a geography of opportunity.

Treating the coast as a single doomed unit erases the people and the work already underway. Sea-level rise and wetland loss are real. But the leap from those facts to managed retreat skips, as Mayor Moreno recognized, the very thing Louisiana has always done: adapt.

It also skips over the Atchafalaya Basin, where land is building, and over the perseverance and stubbornness of its people.

It is one thing to sound the alarm about a sinking coast. It is another to write off the communities already answering it.

Mayor Moreno spoke of how Hurricane Katrina forced New Orleans to come back stronger. Hurricane Francine in 2024 was our reminder that the same forces, and

the same imperative, reach far. We now qualify, because of Francine, for federal Economic Development Administration recovery investment, with state and local partners at the table. And as the Atchafalaya National Estuarine Research Reserve nears designation, our region will host the newest — and arguably the most active — laboratory in the national NERR system.

Our coastal people are ready to welcome and put Louisiana’s best foot — a deltaic one — forward, armed with the resilience strategies of ARCH. We extend an invitation to Mayor Moreno to come visit Morgan City. Walk our riverfront. See Wax Lake Delta from a boat. Meet the partners who are building this place every day.

Our mantra, like New Orleans’, is placebased and strategic investment rather than coastal retreat. We hear you, New Orleans, and we need you to hear and stand with us. We are all the same coastal Louisiana people.

Catherine Holcomb and Monica Mancuso are co-leaders of the ARCH project and board members of St. Mary Excel.

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DEATHS continued from tion. Their union was blessed with twin daugh‐ ters who passed away within days of their birth.

Though they were never formally named, they were deeply loved and remained forever held in Lawrence’s heart and remembered as part of his family’s story.

Their union also welcomed Lawrence P. Rhea III and Lola Rhea. Lawrence cher‐ ished fatherhood and re‐ mained devoted to his chil‐ dren throughout his life.

Following the passing of his beloved wife, Marie, Lawrence remained a wid‐ ower for a season of life, carrying her memory with grace and enduring love. In 1995, Lawrence found love again and married Denise Houston Rhea. Together, they shared a devoted marriage built on compan‐ ionship, commitment, and support. unwavering remained a Lawrence faithful, loving, and dedi‐ cated husband until his passing. Lawrence valued family deeply and shared a special bond with his sib‐ lings, creating memories and relationships that re‐ mained important through‐ out his life. Lawrence de‐ parted this earthly life on May 27, 2026. He was pre‐ ceded in death by his fa‐ ther, Lawrence P. Rhea, Sr.; his beloved wife, Marie Thomas Rhea; his infant daughters who twin passed shortly after birth; his daughter, Lola Rhea; and his brothers, Roy Rhea and James Rhea. He leaves to cherish his memory: His devoted wife, Denise Hous‐ ton Rhea; his mother, Ella Mea Oten Rhea; his chil‐ Chanell (Darnell) dren, Joseph and Lawrence P. Rhea III; his sisters, Elnora Cockheran and Patricia Ann Dowl; his brothers, Darrell (Antoinette) Rhea, Joseph Rhea, and Allan (Cheryl) Rhea; his eleven Micheal, grandchildren: Nickolas, Aja’, Christian, Nicholas, Laurin, Nathaniel, Jayda, Marie, Chaquilla, and Adam; his eight greatO’Mari, grandchildren: Liam, Zane, Adam Jr., Dustin, Xavier, Charie, and John John; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, lifelong friends, and all whose lives were enriched by knowing him.

Lawrence will be remem‐ for his quiet bered strength, steady hands, kind spirit, dedication to his family, steadfast faith, and the countless lives he touched through both his work and his love. His memory will live on forever

in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Rela‐ tives and friends of the family are all invited to at‐ tend the Funeral Service on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at Marine Baptist Church, 3034 Andover St., New Orleans, LA. 70121.

Visitation will begin at 7:30 a.m. Interment will be in Greenstreet Cemetery. Pro‐ arrangements fessional entrusted to Majestic Mor‐ tuary Service, Inc. (504) 523-5872.

Samuel, Evangelist Jill Marie Sanders

Evangelist Jill Marie Sanders Samuel, age 70, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Born on May 30, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, she dedicated her life to serving God and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Through her ministry, she traveled throughout the United States praying for others, teaching God's Word, evangelizing, and leading many to Christ. Her passion for spreading the love of God was not just her calling—it was her life's mission.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Dontrell Keashon Samuel; grandchildren, Destiny Isaac (D'Von), Trinity Orange (Jeremy), and Josiah Houston (Courtney); great-grandchildren, Jonah, Jude, and John Orange; sisters, Barncil Stevenson (Emanuel) and Orbadella Browder (Ronald); brothers, John Sanders (Andrea), Bryant Sanders, and Boris Sanders (Paulette); goddaughter, Donna Anyanwu (Collins); favorite cousin, Michelle Atoyebi (Abass); and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. John H. Sanders Sr. and Shirley Breaud Sanders;

her brother, Tyrone E. Sanders; sister-in-law, Sandra Sanders; niece Desiree Williams, greatnephew, Keron Briggs; grandmothers, Mary Breaud and Eliza Sanders; grandfathers, Howard Breaud and Jessie Sanders; godmother, Vanilla Smith; and many other beloved family members.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at New Generation Fellowship, 1000 Clay Street, Kenner, LA 70062.

Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the service following at 10:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Metairie, Louisiana.

Following the interment, family and friends are invited to join us for a repast celebration at the Williams Play Lot Gym, located at 7744 Mistletoe Street, Metairie, Louisiana, affectionately known as the Bunche Village Community Gym. Funeral arrangements and professional services are entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA. www.richardsonfunera lhomeofjefferson.com

Schwehm, Caleb

Our beloved son Caleb Schwehm, 26, of Gretna, La. passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2026.

Caleb was a welder at Mor‐ rison Contractors. Son of Roland Davis & Penny Brother of Schwehm.

Raven and Tia Schwehm and Wayne Davis and uncle to Amir Simmons. Loving and caring boyfriend to Corae Hill. Beloved grand‐ son to the late Peter and Cindy Schwehm, Barbara Davis and Roland Williams.

Also survived by an abun‐ dance of cousins, friends

and coworkers at Morrison Contractors. Service will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Robinson Family Funeral Home. Visitation starts at 2:30 followed by a celebration of life at 3:30 p.m. Funeral planning en‐ trusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 La. 23, Belle Chasse, La. 70037. For online condolence, please visit www.robinsonfamilyf uneralhome.com.

Wells Jr., Kevin 'Tank'

Kevin Wells Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was born and raised in Harvey, Louisiana. Kevin is survived by his parents, Kevin Wells Sr. and Leatrice Petty Wells; two sons, Kevin Wells III and Jeremiah B. Schexnayder; three daughters, Kasia L. Wells, Kaylynn A. Wells, and Ta'Kiyah J. Simms; One Grandson Ja'mere Schexnayder, one sister, Latrice Mitchelle ; and one brother, Eric Wells.

A service will be held at New Zion CFWC, located at 5040 Taravella Rd, Marrero, LA 70072, on June 6, 2026.

Viewing will start at 9 AM, and the service will begin at 10 AM.

Williams, Cynthia M. Spiller

Cynthia M. Spiller Williams, age 82, was born on March 27, 1944 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She lived a full life as a retired United States Postal Ser‐ vice clerk and a Trustee of the church at First Free Mission Baptist Church.

She will be lovingly re‐ membered by her grand‐ daughter, Roshonda Williams (Ryan); eight great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. A Celebration ser‐ vice honoring the life and legacy of the late Cynthia

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Spillers Williams will be held at First Free Mission Baptist Church, 919 Adams Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10 am. Visitation 9 am in the church. The fam‐ ily thanks Ochsner Hospice for their compassion.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.cha rbonnetfuneralhome.com.

Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504)581 4411.

Wright, Toni Marie

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Toni Marie Maze Wright was called home to her eternal resting place at the age of 70.

Toni was born on December 14, 1955, to the late Clarence Maze Sr. and Vinnie Mae Williams. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Dallas, Texas.

Toni was a proud 1974 graduate of John McDonald High School. She found her calling in healthcare and became a Registered Nurse after earning her nursing degree from Charity School of Nursing in 1993. She later went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University. Toni truly had a servant's heart, demonstrated through more than 30 years of dedication to caring for others.

Toni was known for her deep love of family. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother. Her care, warmth, and generosity extended beyond relatives, often turning friends into family. She had a special way of making others feel welcomed, valued, and loved.

Toni's legacy will continue to live on through her devoted husband of 50 years, Roscoe Wright; her loving children, Corey (Shatarrah) Wright and

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Zandra Helen Richardson; her loyal son-in-law, Marcus Richardson; her cherished grandchildren, Corey Wright II, Auberny Wright, Mason Richardson, and Maxwell Richardson; her brother, Clarence Maze Jr.; her sisters, Katrina (Conny) Horton and Kayniah Maze; her sister-in -law, Gloria Dean Wright; her nieces, Tashica Maze, Britney Maze and Kamri Gordon; her nephews, Clarence Maze III, Conny Horton III, and Darron Maze ; and a host of extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, James Williams; her paternal grandmother, Lillie Hudson; her paternal stepgrandfather, Levi Hudson; her maternal grandparents; her brothers, Gary Joseph Maze, Corey Williams, and Kirt Williams; and other aunts, uncles, and family members.

Toni's life exemplified a no-nonsense approach to love, compassion, and service to humanity. Her smile was unforgettable, and her love for family will continue to inspire all who knew her to cherish their loved ones in her absence.

Relatives and Friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Ceremony at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am. Visitation to begin at 9:00am. Funeral will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/ D.W.RhodesFuneralHome/ live Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, La 504.822.7162

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World Cup festivities aim to showcase unity Star-studded opening ceremonies will be held in each host country

BY COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press

MILAN — The World Cup will feature an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies in the host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico, created by the Italian producer behind the opening ceremony for this year’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Marco Balich, fresh off the Olympics opening ceremony, which included a parade of athletes spread across four venues, said he was up to the challenge of producing three shows in three cities, with teams numbering 260 to 300 people in each city.

The ceremonies’ unifying theme will be “the celebration of sports, the passion for soccer, symbolized by the cup itself,” Balich said. “The idea is to narrate with three points of view and languages,” using design aesthetics representative of each culture.

In Canada, a mosaic will represent its multicultural identity. Mexico’s motif will be the traditional paper cutouts called papel picado, while the United States will have “a super shiny, glowing cup,” said Balich, who also produced the opening ceremony for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Spain’s Josep Puerto defends against Italy’s Saliou Niang during the Eurobasket championship Group C match between Spain and Italy on Sept. 2 at Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, Cyprus. Niang will play with the LSU men’s basketball team in the fall.

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Niang brings feel for the game, strong defense to LSU’s roster

BY TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writer

Saliou Niang will do a little bit of everything for LSU. Coach Will Wade added the 6-foot-7 Italian-Senegalese wing because even when he isn’t scoring, he’ll positively impact the game. Niang has proven that against top international competition.

In 21.7 minutes per game, the 22-year-old averaged 7.1 points on 62.9% shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.4 turnovers across 38 games for Virtus Bologna in the EuroLeague — the most competitive league outside the United States.

His talent level was high enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers to select him 58th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

He played three games with their summer league team before returning overseas.

Feel for the game Basketball feel is an intuitive awareness of what’s happening on the court. Players with this “feel” move to the

right spots at the right time and make smart reads decisively.

Niang is one of those players.

What he lacks in flashy skill, he makes up for with effectiveness. While often positioned in the corner, he moves well without the ball, slipping into gaps and finishing at the rim. His over 60% field-goal shooting stems from a know-how as a cutter and straightforward layup finisher. His wiry 204-pound frame assists in weaponizing his instincts with fluidity.

His high motor also helps in the half-court and during fastbreaks. He sprints in transition, where his length and leaping ability are difficult to contain without fouling.

His blue-collar style comes out on the offensive glass.

While not playing power forward or center, he impressively averaged 2.2 offensive rebounds in under 22 minutes per game.

His feel away from the ball also made him a surprisingly effective roll man for his size. He set solid screens,

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Spurs, Knicks look to improve play in Game 2 of NBA Finals

BY TIM REYNOLDS AP basketball writer

SAN ANTONIO — The road to the NBA Finals was not exactly smooth for the San Antonio Spurs.

They had — and lost — home-court advantage in Round 1 against Portland, before recovering to win the series. In Round 2 against Minnesota, the same thing happened. In the Western Conference finals against Oklahoma City, they trailed 2-1 before finding a way to oust the defending champion Thunder in seven games.

And now, the finals. They had home-court advantage and lost it in Game 1 against the New York Knicks. Adversity, hello again.

“We’ve been consistent in that regard,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Thursday as his team prepares for Game 2 on Friday night. “I think one thing we have learned in our three series is that series are long.

Games are long. Things shift quickly, whether that’s health, who’s playing well or hot, quote-unquote, at the time. Teams at this stage typically have shown the ability to evolve on the fly and improve within

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a series.”

That’s what will be required if the Spurs are going to head to New York with this series knotted at a game apiece.

They shot poorly in Game 1 (36%), extremely poorly from 3-point range (26%, missing 32 of 43 tries), had 16 assists (nowhere near enough), got outscored in the paint 50-42 and couldn’t hold a 14-point third-quarter lead. The Knicks deserve credit for creating a whole lot of those issues, but the Spurs know they’re capable of much better play.

“I think the reason we lost that game isn’t even technical (or) tactical,” Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said. “We need to approach the game with a better mental state. We just need to play our game. We just need to be normal.”

Normal? “‘Normal’ means trusting each

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FIFA World Cup 2026 signage is displayed on Monday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The World Cup is set to kick off on June 11 in Mexico City.

On NCAA tourney, Sorsby, and killing time until football season Notes in my baseball scorebook because I certainly have no LSU NCAA Tournament games to put in there. …

There’s little I can say or write that’s going to make LSU baseball fans feel less pain over their beloved Tigers being NCAA Tournament spectators instead of participants for the first time since 2011.

I will say that misery definitely loves company, and in Scott this case, will offer misery Rabalais a prime seat next to it in the empty Alex Box Stadium grandstands. And possibly, offer to buy it a hot dog.

When it comes to the teams that made it to the College World Series in 2025, there is plenty of misery to go around. The NCAA super regionals begin Friday and Saturday at eight sites across America. There are some familiar names, some surprising names, but no names of the teams that were in the CWS a year ago.

That’s right. None of the eight made it as far as this year’s sweet 16. Four of them

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Sipping tea fuels Chwalinska’s run Polish player earns spot in French Open final AP sportswriter

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their depth at catcher by acquiring veteran Austin Wynns from the Los Angeles Angels.

The Braves added the 35-year-old Wynns to the major league roster on Thursday, a day after acquiring him from the Angels for cash.

They designated catcher Chadwick Tromp for assignment before Thursday’s game against Toronto.

The Braves continue to adjust to injuries to Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy. Baldwin was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 19 with a strained right oblique. Manager Walt Weiss said Baldwin was on pace to return in June.

Murphy, who was moved to the 60-day injured list on Thursday, was placed on the IL on May 12.

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Poland’s Maja Chwalinska react during her semifinal match against Russia’s Diana Shnaider at the French Open on Thursday in Paris. won the French Open four times.

The 19-year-old Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 earlier Thursday on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Andreeva had reached the semifinals here two years ago, but this is Chwalinska’s first semifinal anywhere at WTA tour-level.

Remarkable run Chwalinksa has dropped only one set in her nine matches, including qualifying, and has bulldozed her way past four top-50 players in the main draw.

Her ranking will rocket from No. 114 to No. 14 if she wins the tournament, according to the WTA. Her bank balance will also get a significant boost. Chwalinksa’s total prize money heading into Roland Garros was $864,030 and by reaching the final she gets 1.4 million euros about ($1.6 million); and 2.8 million euros ($3.25 million) if she wins on Saturday.

A neat drop shot and lob gave her set point in the tiebreaker, and she clinched the first set when Shnaider’s backhand went wide.

Shnaider had a medical timeout after the seventh game of the second set. She flexed her left leg as she lay on her back, and dropped

her serve in the ninth game, giving Chwalinksa a chance to serve for the match.

“All the kudos to Maja. She played amazing,” Shnaider said.

“She moves incredible on the court, she covers a lot. Even if you think that you won the point, she’s there.”

walked off quickly, turning only to wave and blow kisses to the crowd.

They had separate photos taken before the match as they each stood next to two children on their respective side of the net. Usually the players pose for the same photo, standing right next to each other by the net.

Kostyuk and countrywoman OlekFully focused sandra Oliynykova have spoken out Andreeva could see even the during the tournament about the imsmallest details on the ball. pact Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “I was seeing the little hairs having on their country. on the ball when I was tossing or The No. 15-seeded Kostyuk said playing (shots),” Andreeva said. “I defeat won’t linger given how was really, really focused today.” much support she felt from fans.

Andreeva, who is seeded No. 8, “This is something I will carry also converted her first match point with me forever,” she said. “I feel when serving for the victory. like this is the highlight of my She clearly feels comfortable at tournament.” the French Open, which she describes as a “cozy” tournament be- Roof open and then closed cause she sees familiar faces every The semifinal began at shortly year, and enjoys her time in Paris. after 3 p.m. with an open roof, like “I really like to walk around the on Wednesday when beaten quarcity, to go into those little restau- terfinalists Aryna Sabalenka and rants on the street,” she said. “I Anna Kalinskaya complained of also speak a little bit of French, so swirling wind on Chatrier and said I try to sometimes talk to people the roof should have been closed.

It was closed toward the end in French.” of the second set of Thursday’s Tensions on the court semifinal, offering Kostyuk betThere was no post-match hand- ter conditions for her clay-court shake between Andreeva and game. But her 16-match winning Kostyuk — and the Ukrainian streak on clay ended.

Fleetwood part of 4-way tie for the lead at Memorial

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP golf writer

DUBLIN, Ohio — Scottie Scheffler never thought two straight victories in the Memorial would be of any value when he began his bid for three in a row. It sure felt that way Thursday in a tough start that left him exasperated by the wind and six shots behind a four-way share of the lead.

Wyndham Clark, coming off a victory in the Byron Nelson, U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun, Tommy Fleetwood and the Ryan Gerard were each at 5-under 67, among only 22 players who broke par at Muirfield Village.

Scheffler was poised to be among them until a bad wedge led to a careless bogey on the 14th, and what he thought was a great shot on the 16th bounced into the water for double bogey.

He walked 96 yards to the drop area with his palms upward when they weren’t slapping his thigh, all the while seeking answers from caddie Ted Scott that neither of them had. “I don’t think you understand how frustrating that is,” he said to Scott, who replied qui-

LONDON — Serena Williams will make her eagerly anticipated return to professional tennis playing doubles alongside a partner who is 25 years younger.

Victoria Mboko, the 19-year-old Canadian ranked No. 9, revealed Thursday she would have the “honor” of playing with the 44-year-old Williams as a wild-card entry at the Queen’s Club next week.

They practiced on the grass courts in west London on Thursday.

“The Queen is back,” Mboko wrote in a post on Instagram alongside a picture of her standing next to Williams.

“An honor to share the court with one of the greatest athletes of all time this week,” Mboko added.

Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, stepped away from tennis in 2022. She has yet to say whether she plans to play at Wimbledon or the U.S. Open in 2026.

Braves acquire catcher Wynns, designate Tromp

BY JEROME PUGMIRE PARIS — Sipping tea every night is working wonders for Maja Chwalinska.

The Polish player became just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era when she beat Diana Shnaider of Russia 7-6 (4), 6-4 on Thursday.

The 24-year-old Chwalinska can match Emma Raducanu’s title run at the 2021 U.S. Open when she plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final at Roland Garros.

Nothing will change Chwalinska’s routine for the biggest match of her life.

“I’m going to drink my tea,” she said.

Chwalinska and Raducanu, according to stats provider Opta, stand alone among men and women in having reached a major singles final from the qualifying rounds since the Open Era began in 1968.

“I feel like I am in a bubble, I don’t know what’s going on,” Chwalinska said. “After the tournament it will be time to process it: breathe in, breathe out.”

Besides the tea, she might watch some tennis “because I’m a tennis freak.”

She said her favorite player growing up was Swiss great Roger Federer, then Spanish clay-court ace Rafael Nadal. Now it’s 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic.

“I’m just very grateful that I was growing up during this era,” she said. “Sometimes I come back to these old matches and I watch them play, and it feels like poetry.”

Chwalinska sealed victory on her first match point with a powerful forehand winner down the line, then fell back with both hands on her face. She then sat on her chair and panted heavily, her face buried into a towel.

“I honestly don’t know what was going on in my head,” she said. “I was just in such a shock.”

Chwalinska’s run saw her advance through three qualifying rounds to enter the main draw and play in just her third Grand Slam. Her best result at a major before this was the second round at Wimbledon in 2022. Polish countrywoman Iga Swiatek has

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etly with the obvious answer. “I do,” the caddie said.

Six of the seven players who broke 70 started before 10 a.m. and missed out on the swirling wind on a hot, clear day that made the greens even firmer than they already were.

The exception was Gerard, who had quite the wild ride. He had a 3 on a par 5 and followed that with a 5 on a par 3. He had five straight birdies on the back nine and only five pars on his scorecard for the entire round. It added to a 67, which was all that mattered.

“The small misses often lead to big punishments at this golf course,” Gerard said “I don’t think we aimed at a flag stick on the back nine and shot 5 under. You’re picking small targets around either the edge of a bunker or a rake or some guy wearing a bright-colored shirt in the background or a TV tower or whatever it might be.”

Fleetwood’s 67 was his lowest round in his fifth time playing the Memorial, and this wasn’t the way he would have drawn it up. He was solid off the tee, not so much from the fairway. Fleetwood hit only seven greens and still played bogey-free.

“I got the most out of the round, totally. I got away with a couple of poor misses. Hit the pin a couple of times when it was going past. ... Shot 5 under, so it couldn’t have been that bad. I was just getting a little frustrated at the end not being able to execute the iron shots that I wanted to.”

Nick Taylor wasted a good start with a double bogey on the par-5 seventh and a bogey on the next hole, only to played bogey-free on the tough back nine and finishing with one of only seven birdies on the the 18th hole.

Justin Rose and Sam Burns were at 69.

Scheffler provided the entertainment, even it didn’t feel all that entertaining to him. He had changed clubs on the ninth, took the longer one and still was short.

He changed clubs three times from the fairway on the par-5 11th and came up short. And then the water ball on the 16th was the capper.

What followed was a stream of frustrating lines: “I never thought that was in the water. ... I don’t know what to do. ... I absolutely flushed a 7-iron and we get the

wind wrong and I’m in the water. ... I’m hitting good shots and dropping from hazards.”

So when he was asked after signing for his 73 if he had any fun at any point, Scheffler gave a half-laugh as he rubbed his chin and said, “Not that I can recall at the moment.”

The 17th was kind of fun. From a fairway bunker, 182 yards to a tucked pin in the front right, Scheffler hit 7-iron to the collar 15 feet away and chipped in for birdie.

“See, that’s the thing that can be so frustrating about golf,” Scheffler said. “I striped one on the hole before that and I end up in the water. That one I kind of hit thin, and you get a good bounce and I end up on the fringe and I chip in.

“Yeah, what a game,” he said.

“I felt like I didn’t get anything out of the round, all of a sudden you get a lucky bounce and you’re like, ‘OK, well, I’m going to try to smile.’ It’s still hard.”

He did smile as he headed to the wind, late enough in the afternoon the wind was starting to calm. He also realized his score wasn’t all that bad compared with other players from the afternoon.

Packers, WR Watson agree to four-year, $110.5M deal

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson agreed to terms on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension through 2030 with a $31 million signing bonus, according to a person with knowledge of the contract.

Watson, 27, tore his right anterior cruciate ligament in Green Bay’s 2024 regular-season finale, but came back last season to catch 35 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. He tied for the team lead in touchdown catches and ranked second in yards receiving despite missing much of the season.

While recovering from his torn ACL, Watson signed a one-year, $13.25 million extension last fall that enabled his contract to run through 2026. Now he has a longerterm commitment.

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix extended through 2037

Formula One and the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority have committed to a 10-year extension to host the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix on the Strip through 2037.

With this year’s race, set for Nov. 19-21, that means there are 12 more Las Vegas Grand Prix events under contract; the 10-year deal will kick in after the 2027 race, when the current two-year deal expires, the two groups announced Thursday.

LVCVA will continue to pay F1 $10 million per year to sponsor the event each year starting with the 2028 race for a total of $100 million, pending LVCVA board approval at a future meeting. The LVCVA is also paying F1 $10 million for this year’s race and the 2027 edition.

Minnesota forward Foligno wins King Clancy award

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has received this season’s King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service, the NHL announced Thursday.

The award is presented annually to the player who “best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.”

Foligno was recently presented the trophy in a surprise appearance at the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota by his older brother and teammate, Nick Foligno. They established the Janis Foligno Foundation in memory of their mother, who died of breast cancer in 2009.

The NHL will donate $25,000 to the foundation as part of the award to Foligno.

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LSWA CLASS 2A ALL-STATE TEAMS Baseball Pos. Player School Cl. Rec./Avg. P Caden Amie Pope John Paul Sr. 6-1 P Gage Guidry Vinton Sr. 8-5 P Gavin Polk Ouachita Christian Sr. 7-1 P Christian Sauska Newman Sr. 10-1 C Cohen Evans Catholic-New Iberia Sr. .436 INF Jack Falgoust Newman Sr. .291 INF Payton Hyden Many Sr. .441 INF Drew LeJeune Notre Dame Sr. .382 INF Reed Smalling Ouachita Christian Sr. .378 OF Ridge Coats Ouachita Christian Sr. .391 OF Tylon Jackson Oakdale Sr. .326 OF Jackson Peyton Dunham Jr. .341 UT Barrett Coody Rosepine Jr. 7-1 UT Grant Haydel Welsh Jr. 10-2 UT Carson Mooney Mangham Sr. .369 UT Terrance Robinson Oakdale Jr. .380 UT Charles Wilson Newman Sr. .333 Most outstanding player: Ridge Coats, Ouachita Christian Coach of the year: Pat Adams, Newman Honorable mention: Aaron Aldridge, Ouachita Christian; Caleb Bascle, Houma Christian; Aaron Beard, Lake Arthur; Gavin Blanton, Dunham; Cameron Bonin, Lake Arthur; Colby Casey, Mangham; Brynnum Chaney, Rosepine; Landon Cobb, Houma Christian; Peyton Crawford, Oakdale; Levi DeMoss, Calvary Baptist; Trey Dieudonne, Pope John Paul; Cobe Durio, Vinton; Brody Gray, Calvary Baptist; Gage Hayes, Kinder; Jonas Hendrickson, Many; Luke Hewitt, Catholic-NI; Noah Hoffpauir, Notre Dame; Ethan Higgins, Ouachita Christian; Christopher Holmes, Notre Dame; Cooper Holmes, Calvary Baptist; Zach Hu, Episcopal; Jensen Hurley, Oak Grove; Henry Kucharchuk, Episcopal; Bridrick Joseph, Franklin; Josh Kantrow, Episcopal; Johnathan Lee, Northlake Christian; Lathan Lee, Many; Evan Pearce, Rosepine; Blake Pierce, Mangham; Paxton Prince, Homer; Peyton Procell, Menard; Brennan McGee, Vinton; Riddick Meaux, Kinder; Kaghan Miller, Many; Max Millett, Northlake Christian; William Raymond, Ouachita Christian; Turner Rodriguez, DeQuincy; Reeves Scroggs, Menard; J.D. Shelton, Menard; Kaleb Simon, Lafayette Christian; Tyler Strickland, Oak Grove; Collier Villere, Newman; Grant Weidner, Kinder; Ayden Welch, Lafayette Christian.

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Little Rock center fielder Zach Henry, left, slides as LSU shortstop Steven Milam makes a catch near center fielder Chris Stanfield at second base in Game 1 of the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional on May 30, 2025, at Alex Box Stadium.

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Continued from page 1C didn’t even qualify for this year’s tournament: LSU, Arizona, Louisville and Murray State. The other four lost in the regional round: CWS runner-up Coastal Carolina, Arkansas, Oregon State and this year’s top seed, UCLA. Come to mention, Vanderbilt, the No. 1 overall seed in 2025, didn’t make it into the field of 64 as well.

To carry that theme a bit further, none of the eight teams that were in the 2024 CWS made it back last year, either. Remarkably, 2025 and 2026 mark the first time since 1956-57 that there were eight brand-new teams in Omaha in back-to-back years.

Much parity in college baseball? Apparently plenty.

The parade of upstarts does have plenty of LSU-related angles. Cal Poly and West Virginia have first pitch of the super regionals at 10 a.m. Friday, with Little Rock at Troy at 4 p.m. West Virginia is the team LSU swept in last year’s Baton Rouge Super Regional, while Little Rock is, of course, the four seed the Tigers survived after losing to them in the Baton Rouge Regional.

None of the four, whose winners will meet in the CWS, has ever been to Omaha, with only West Virginia getting as far as a super regional. That means either Cal Poly, WVU, Little Rock or Troy will find itself in the winners’ bracket next weekend.

It’s a brave new college baseball world indeed. … Meanwhile, over in Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech is waiting to see if a judge will grant Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction to be able to play this season. Sorsby, of course, admitted to betting tens of thousands of dollars — reportedly about $90,000 — while playing at Indiana and Cincinnati. He now wants to claim that he should be allowed to play because banning him would cause harm to his career and mental health.

Spare me. While Sorsby deserves compassion, he does not deserve another chance to play college football. Ever. Many rules and previous red lines in college athletics have become blurred out, often by litigation challenging previous norms. Want a sixth year like Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss? Find a friendly judge. Want to come back to college after playing professional basketball like LSU recruit RJ Luis? It will likely take finding a friendly judge.

There is no crossing the gambling line, though. If Sorsby is allowed to play, college sports will lose all credibility.

Texas Tech has already lost its credibility for trying to get him eligible. Not really for Sorsby’s wellbeing, but well, to win. One doubts the school would be going to the mattresses (“The Godfather” reference) for a backup right guard.

The school made a bad investment in Sorsby — reportedly about $5 million worth — though it’s doubt-

ful it will have to pay him all that if he isn’t allowed to play.

While Texas Tech deserves to be taken to task, the school probably wouldn’t be alone in this attempted end run to circumvent a sacrosanct rule like “NO GAMBLING.” Remember, LSU wanted Sorsby badly; the Tigers finished second to Texas Tech in the transfer portal chase before signing Sam Levitt. Would LSU have been so noble as to not allow Sorsby to play if the truth about his gambling had broken out while he was in the purple and gold? One would like to believe so, but who knows?

The truth is, this is Texas Tech’s problem. It never should have gotten as far as a courtroom, but now that it has, let’s hope justice is swift. … While the local sports scene may be quiet without LSU baseball still going, overall, it’s a busy June on the sports calendar. The NBA and Stanley Cup finals are in swing, as is the French Open through Sunday. The Belmont Stakes runs Saturday. Then next Thursday the World Cup begins, with the U.S. Open the following week at tough, windy Shinnecock Hills. And, of course, the aforementioned CWS. It’s all about enough to get everyone to late July, when, to me, football season begins. SEC Media Days will be in Tampa, Florida, July 20-23, with Lane Kiffin and three yet-to-be-named LSU players attending on the final day.

That’s a departure from recent years, when the LSU contingent was always on the first day.

Don’t worry, sports fans, it’ll be here before you know it.

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Niang’s passing ability solidifies his case as a high-feel player. His assist numbers undersell how well he sees the floor. He finds teammates with interior passes after offensive rebounds or when defenders collapse on him near the rim.

He also threw not-so-obvious skip passes and processed defensive rotations well. His court vision and quick decision-making are bonuses to have for a play finisher.

The two major areas of improvement are his outside shot and onball creation.

Niang made only 4 of 12 3-pointers in 38 games. The minimal number of attempts is concerning since he stood on the perimeter enough and too often passed up open looks.

Not taking open looks as a small forward in the Southeastern Conference would be to the detriment of LSU’s spacing.

His ball handling is also lacking.

He rarely initiated offense or attacked set defenses, often defaulting to post-ups when he tried to create for himself. Raising his confidence as a shooter and dribbler would elevate him from a glue guy on offense to a respectable scorer.

Impact defense Niang usually served as a defensive stopper overseas — and for good reason. He started 13 of 38 EuroLeague games and carved out a consistent role due to being his team’s best perimeter defender.

His frame and mindset make him an annoyance while guarding scorers on the ball. During EuroBasket, Italy tasked him with checking NBA superstar Luka Doncic. The Los Angeles Lakers star scored at times, but Niang genuinely flashed the ability to force Doncic to pass out of shots

Pos. Player School Cl. Rec./Avg. P Kynzee Anderson Calvary Baptist Sr. 30-1 P Kinley Cox Oak Grove So. 13-5 P Malloy Miles French Settlement Jr. 20-2 P Ainslie Willis Oakdale Sr. 16-8 C Kaylie Callender Winnfield So. .537 INF Joley Bennett D’Arbonne Woods So. .544 INF Baylor Bockhaus Calvary Baptist So. .486 INF Loren Sivils Calvary Baptist Jr. .462 INF Maddison Sumbler Oakdale Jr. .630 OF Lylah Madere St. Thomas Aquinas So. .578 OF Brynn Robinson Calvary Baptist Fr. .470 OF Sawyer Shelton Menard Sr. .480 UT Caroline Bradley Oak Grove Jr. .419 UT Karley Caskey Winnfield Jr. .404 UT Kennedy Reppond Ouachita Christian Sr. .462 UT Analeigh Roberts Rosepine Sr. .565 UT Kenley Sonnier Notre Dame So. .577 Most outstanding player: Kynzee Anderson, Calvary Baptist Coach of the year: Tiffany Wood, Calvary Baptist Honorable mention: Aubrie Bertrand, East Beauregard; Kaleigh Blackburn, North Caddo; Hannah Brister, Slaughter Charter; Kelsey Bruce, Ouachita Christian; Mallory Carver, Calvary Baptist; Karley Caskey, Winnfield; Caroline Cedars, Many; Emily Cooley, DeQuincy; Lily Cunningham, Houma Christian; Emily Doiron, Houma Christian; Caylee Downs, Many; Emma Davis, Menard; Annabelle Drago, Menard; Mia Ennis, Country Day; Conlee Flotte, Slaughter Charter; Audi Flowers, DeQuincy; Sydney Fraher, Northlake Christian; Niki Gardner, Episcopal; Carlie Guile, Calvary Baptist; Avery Hankins, Oak Grove; Kylee Hardison, Oakdale; Abigail Hardy, Mangham; Santana Harris, Winnfield; Alivia Hayes, Houma Christian; Alaura Hough, Pickering; Lylah Jones, D’Arbonne Woods; Maddie Jones, Rosepine; Marli Jones, Rosepine; Mia Klein, Lake Arthur; Jesse Lambert, Newman; Kaylee Methvin, Menard; Kenna Miles, French Settlement; Fallyn Moore, Oak Grove; Addie Morris, Ouachita Christian; Allie Payne, Many; Gracie Price, Oak Grove; Kaylynn Rainey, North Caddo; Ellie Kate Ray, Oak Grove; Peyton Reeves, East Beauregard; Kam Rodriguez, Pope John Paul; Hadley Spellman, French Settlement; Kaylee Vercher, Winnfield; Maddie Vinatieri, DeQuincy; Reese Walker, Calvary Baptist; Piper Weatherly, Vidalia; Abigail Willie, Northlake Christian; Aubrey Zachary, D’Arbonne Woods.

New york yankees right fielder Aaron Judge looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday in New york.

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Judge misses third straight game with bone bruise on rib yankees awaiting clarity on slumping slugger’s health

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Italy’s Saliou Niang dunks the ball during a Eurobasket championship round of 16 game against Slovenia on Sept. 7 at the Riga Arena in Riga, Latvia. and miss tough looks.

Niang has the lateral quickness and length to stay in front and recover when blown by. While he still needs more upper-body strength, he’s functionally able to absorb bumps from wings and guards — a trait that should translate to college basketball. That gives him versatility to defend guards, wings and some power forwards.

His effort on the offensive glass carries over defensively, soaring for rebounds. He’s disruptive with steals and blocks for his position, and his best moment against Doncic came when he picked him clean at half court.

If Wade brings back the aggressive defensive philosophy he used previously at LSU, Niang could become even more disruptive. If he’s a pest on ball handlers and can fly for some blocks out of nowhere, he might be reminiscent of former LSU forward Tari Eason.

Niang likely won’t reach Eason’s elite defensive status, but he has the tools to approximate some of that ability.

One area of growth is screen

navigation. All defenders get clipped by hard screens, but Niang has the physical tools to fight over them even better than he did last season.

Final verdict Niang is a winning player. He does too many things well without the ball, at his size and experience level, not to help LSU. Barring unexpected development as a ballhandler or shooter, Wade won’t ask the former NBA second-round pick to be a primary scoring option. While Niang didn’t show natural off-the-dribble creation last season, that’s not a major issue.

The Italian pro can compensate by potentially becoming a top-10 perimeter defender in the SEC and an opportunistic off-ball scorer.

Combined with his connective passing, it would be surprising if he isn’t a starter for LSU. Becoming a serviceable and more willing 3-point shooter is the swing skill that could elevate him from a solid starter to a rare two-way talent in college basketball.

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge was out of the lineup Thursday for a third straight game and the New York Yankees were awaiting clarity about a bone bruise in one of the slugger’s right ribs that is causing right shoulder pain.

After avoiding a three-game sweep with a 2-1 victory over Cleveland, manager Aaron Boone said the team was awaiting the findings of Dr. Gregory Pearl, a vascular surgery specialist in Dallas.

“Look it’s a lot of smart people in a specialized area and (the) guy is several states aways,” Boone said. “We’ve just got to be patient.”

Judge underwent a CT scan on Thursday morning and had an MRI earlier in the week when he met with a specialist. The bruise was first revealed when Judge underwent testing on the team’s off day on Monday.

“I’m obviously not a doctor, I don’t know how it all works, but there’s a lot of people involved in trying to make sure we get the right diagnosis,” Boone said Thursday morning.

Judge was diagnosed with a stress fracture in one of his right ribs in March 2020. The injury occurred when he dove for a ball in September 2019, but Judge did not miss any time because of the 2020 season being delayed by the pandemic.

He is hitting .248 with 17 hom-

ers and 38 RBIs. The three-time AL MVP has one homer in his last 18 games since May 10 and ended an 11-game homer and RBI drought with a game-ending, tworun drive on May 24 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Judge entered the game against Tampa Bay in a 1-for-24 slump that dropped his batting average to .246. He was hitless in 15 at-bats before singling in the first inning.

Judge won the batting title last season when he hit a careerhigh .331 with 53 homers and 114 RBIs in 152 games. He missed 10 games from July 26-Aug. 4 with a flexor strain in his right elbow that he suffered on a throw to home July 22 in Toronto. He underwent a plasma-rich injection and did not require offseason surgery.

When Judge was hurt last season, Giancarlo Stanton played 17 games in the outfield. Stanton has been out since April 24 with a strained right calf and started taking live at-bats on the field Wednesday, though he was ruled out for New York’s upcoming road trip.

José Caballero started the first two games against Cleveland and has made four starts in right field since being acquired from Tampa Bay at the July 31 trade deadline.

Max Schuemann made his first career start in right field Thursday and made a diving catch on Steven Kwan in the second along with a leaping catch on Brayan Rocchio in the seventh.

Judge had started 52 of New York’s first 59 games in right field. Rookie Spencer Jones made four starts in right field before getting sent down May 22 and Cody Bellinger has started two games.

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FIFA bans reusable water bottles in stadiums As high temperatures expected, last-minute move blasted by fans

Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. — FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament’s 16 stadiums across North America, including some with limited or no shade from the sun.

The “Stadium Code of Conduct” update was criticized Thursday by

an English fan group, which argued FIFA had given assurances on carrying empty plastic bottles to fill with freely available water at a tournament where heat and extreme weather are expected to be factors.

“Naturally, the immediate thought from supporters is this is just the latest money grab,” the Free Lions fan group said in a statement.

Water, sodas and juices sold at World Cup stadiums are supplied exclusively by long-time FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola when the tournament starts next Thursday.

FIFA’s stadium rules had stated

that fans could bring in a transparent, reusable bottle up to one liter, or 33.8 oz. capacity.

The latest document dated Tuesday now states “for the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium.”

“In all of our discussions,” the England fans’ group said, “free water availability in stadiums was a key one and we were assured by FIFA that this would be the case.”

In a statement Thursday, the world soccer body said the decision to prohibit bottles — which could be thrown — was “to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees.”

“FIFA is committed to protecting the health and safety of all players, referees, fans, volunteers, and staff,” it said.

FIFA said some of the 16 stadiums had already prohibited fans from bringing water bottles, so the policy would apply across them all.

With temperatures at 90 Fahrenheit and above expected in many of the U.S., Mexican and Canadian cities hosting the 104 games, FIFA said “heat mitigation” for fans approaching stadiums would include “misting stations, fans, hydration stations, cooling tents, and more.”

“Inside the stadium footprint,

pricing for water bottles for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will remain consistent with other events held at each stadium,” the soccer body said.

FIFA has reacted to expected heat in some outdoor stadiums by enforcing three-minute drinks breaks midway through each half at all games. Critics have said turning all games into four quarters was to create more breaks for broadcasters to sell advertising.

“For all of the effort they are going to with ‘drinks breaks’ for the players, this is such a strange, late change,” the Free Lions fan group said of the water bottle ban.

Messi’s last dance Argentina seeks glorious end to star’s era with another title

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Nigeria’s Akor Adams, right, fights for the ball with Iran’s Mohammad Ghorbani during a friendly soccer match on March 27 in Antalya, southern Turkey.

‘It’s not easy’ Iran players describe how the war with U.S. affects their World Cup preparations

BY KHALIL HAMRA Associated Press

ANTALYA,Turkey — Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with the primary host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament’s history.

In exclusive interviews with The Associated Press during a team camp in Turkey, two members of Iran’s squad described how the conflict is affecting its World Cup preparations.

“Well, to be honest, it’s not easy,” said Saeid Ezatolahi, a 29-year-old midfielder who also played for Iran in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

“That’s going to be my third World Cup. So for me and some of the other players, it might be easier to manage these kind of things,” he said in English on the sidelines of a training session on Wednesday. “But at the end ... it is going to be difficult for us because at the same time, we are following the news in our country and the political things, of course, can affect the mind of the players and the people.”

The Iran team has spent more than two weeks in Turkey, mostly practicing at the coastal resort Antalya, and some went to the capital Ankara to submit visa applications at the U.S. embassy.

Media access to their World Cup preparations has been limited, and the players rarely speak to international journalists.

Based in Mexico The team is set to travel to Mexico this weekend after receiving visas from the Mexican embassy in Ankara. The team said Thursday that the process of obtaining entry permits had been finalized for all members of the squad.

Problems with visa processing meant Iran’s World Cup training

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Continued from page 1C Balich called it a “very good sign” that Canada, Mexico and the U.S. were working together to host “a peaceful World Cup.” “I think it’s very important that we stress the fact that the three nations are working together to host a very important and relevant championship, especially in this moment where there is so much controversy on the politi-

base was moved from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, on Mexico’s border with California.

Iran will play its first two games near Los Angeles, which has a large Iranian community, many of whom oppose the current government.

“So for sure, we are expecting to have a lot fans during our games at the stadium,” Ezatolahi said. “And this is going to be a lot pressure for us because the expectation is going be high.

I just wish we can make them proud and show them that Iranians, they are prepared for every hard job in the world,” he said.

Mohammad Ghorbani, 24, is going to his first World Cup for Iran.

“It’s true that we are facing special circumstances right now but we are football players and we have to play, practice, and prepare ourselves for the competitions we have ahead,” the Abu Dhabi-based player told the AP in Farsi.

“On the other hand, we know that our people have been going through a lot of difficulties throughout the war, and we are going there for them, to get the best results for their joy and the joy of the people of our country.”

The U.S. and Israel launched its war against Iran on Feb. 28, killing its supreme leader and other top officials. Iran responded with strikes targeting Israel, U.S. forces and the Gulf Arab states.

It also has maintained a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, imperiling global energy supplies.

Despite a nominal ceasefire being in place, Iran and the U.S. have yet to negotiate a permanent end to the war and attacks continue in the region.

cal side,” said Balich, founder of Balich Wonder Studios. “But the people are people, and they will get together and enjoy.”

Each ceremony will feature top artistic performances that tap into the national identity, but Balich said spectators shouldn’t expect a Super Bowl-style halftime extravaganza. Instead, the ceremonies will combine welcoming speeches, a parade of flags, the presentation of the match ball and about 30 minutes of musical entertainment.

“It’s a celebration of football,

BUENOSAIRES — Argentina has bitter memories of 1994, the last time the United States hosted the World Cup. After the second group stage match, national icon Diego Maradona was expelled from the tournament due to a positive doping test. Maradona would never play another World Cup match, and Argentina was eliminated in the round of 16.

Thirty-two years later, the South American powerhouse is hoping for a happier ending for Maradona’s heir, Lionel Messi, who is turning 39 this month and is widely expected to retire from international soccer after the curtain comes down on the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.

If he and Argentina manage to keep the World Cup trophy they won four years ago in Qatar, they will become the first team to win backto-back titles since Brazil in 1962.

It would also strengthen the claim of those who already call Messi the greatest player of all time.

“I love playing football and I’m going to do it until I can’t anymore,” Messi told Argentine broadcast journalist Joaquín “Pollo” Álvarez in a YouTube interview. “I’m competitive, I like to win at everything, I don’t even let my kids win at video games sometimes. It’s just my nature and what led me to achieve everything I have.”

After more than 20 years playing for Barcelona, Paris SaintGermain and Inter Miami, Messi’s body is showing signs of wear. A week ahead of what will be his record sixth World Cup, he is recovering from a hamstring problem that led to his substitution during Inter Miami’s final match before the tournament on May 24.

The Argentina captain worked out on his own at the team’s base camp in Kansas City this week.

“We all would have liked Messi to arrive without any problems, but that’s not the case. Not only him, most of the players aren’t fully recovered yet,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni told DSports, a Latin American TV network.

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi works out for the World Cup on Wednesday in Kansas City, Kan. Algeria in Kansas City. Next up in Group J are Austria on June 22 and Jordan on June 27 in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas.

Scaloni is relying on 17 of the 26 players who won the World Cup in 2022, even though several are not in peak physical condition.

“Why change them if they don’t deserve that? We’ve always been honest with them. The players who are here today have shown us they want to be here. And secondly, their level hasn’t dropped,” Scaloni said.

Argentina won the Copa América in 2024 and finished top of the South American World Cup qualifying group.

Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez is key to Scaloni’s attack, while Barcelona, Arsenal, and PSG are reportedly vying for his signature for next season. The coach has also brought in three debutants: midfielder Valentín Barco, who recently signed for Chelsea, and forwards Nicolás Paz, a key player for Como in Italy, and Juan Manuel López, the top scorer for Brazilian club Palmeiras.

A notable absence compared to four years ago is Ángel Di María, who retired from the national team in 2024. Besides Messi, he was instrumental in Argentina’s success in Qatar.

“It’s impossible to fill Di María’s shoes. He and Messi are irreplaceable,” Scaloni said.

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, hero of two penalty shootouts in 2022, including the final against France, suffered a fracture to the ring finger of his right hand during the Europa League final while playing for Aston Villa.

Defender Cristian “Cuti” Romero is recovering from a knee injury he picked up in mid-April while playing for Tottenham. Right backs Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel are dealing with muscle injuries as is A future without Messi midfielder Leandro Paredes.

Argentina, also champion in 1978 Always soft-spoken, Messi has and 1986, will play its first group tried to lower expectations of anstage match on June 16 against other World Cup title.

“We have to get excited, like Argentines always do, but we also have to know that there are other favorites ahead of us who are in better form,” he said.

Messi already holds the record for most World Cup matches (26) and needs four more goals to surpass Germany’s Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals.

While he hasn’t explicitly said he will retire from the national team after the World Cup, he dropped a big hint last September when he talked about the team’s qualifying match against Venezuela in Buenos Aires as his last competitive home game for Argentina.

“It was very emotional, knowing this was my last competitive match here,” he said after the game at the Monumental Stadium. “I’ve been through a lot in this stadium — some great moments and some difficult ones — but it’s always special to play in front of our fans.”

Scaloni, like most Argentines, also gets emotional when thinking about a national team without Messi.

“I like to think he’s going to keep playing because otherwise you get sad, like what happened with Diego (Maradona),” Scaloni said in an interview published on the website of South American soccer confederation CONMEBOL. “They are players who have made history in football and thinking that they won’t play anymore doesn’t leave you at peace.

I prefer to think about the present.”

a show featuring Latin rock band Maná, Colombian singer J Balvin and South African pop star Tyla.

They continue June 12 in Toronto ahead of the Canada-Bosnia and Herzegovina game, with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé headlining, before heading to Los Angeles Stadium later that day for the U.S.-Paraguay opener.

International stars will take the stage at Los Angeles Stadium, including Katy Perry, global pop star LISA, Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, Brazilian pop artist Anitta, and hip-hop artist Future.

The Italian producer is enjoying the distinction of producing the two biggest sports ceremonies in the world this year — the 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony and 2026 World Cup — even as Italy sits out its third straight World Cup. “It is very encouraging, actually, to compensate for the sad news that Italy is not there this time,” Balich said, adding that Italy’s absence, “which is a disaster for us, has also enabled us to be very impartial” in celebrating each country “in a similar way.”

Fitness concerns

FIFA and the fact that, thanks to soccer, people get together in peace and harmony,” Balich said.

Each ceremony will be held about 90 minutes before game time, following a 25-minute player warm-up that organizers hope will prompt spectators to arrive early.

While the Super Bowl celebrates “a game that is only famous in the U.S., the rest of the world plays soccer, and has a passion that is shared,” Balich said.

The festivities launch on June 11 in Mexico City, ahead of the Mexico City-South Africa match, with

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BY TIM REYNOLDS AP basketball writer

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New york Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns shoots past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series on Wednesday in San Antonio.

Towns held his own against Wemby in Game 1 of Finals Knicks looking for more in Game 2

BY TIM REYNOLDS AP basketball writer

SAN ANTONIO — Karl-Anthony Towns’ first two baskets of the NBA Finals were like countless others in his career. The New York forward got the ball 30 feet from the basket, surveyed the scene, drove right past his defender and scored at the rim.

These buckets, however, were not ordinary.

They were against Victor Wembanyama.

Towns helped set a tone for the Knicks in Game 1 on Wednesday night by going right at San Antonio’s best player — and the unanimous pick as Defensive Player of the Year — twice in the opening minutes. Towns didn’t get any more field goals against Wemban-

yama over the remainder of the game and didn’t have to, finishing with 18 points in New York’s 10595 win.

“You just trust your work and you trust your decision-making, and I always say about being aggressive in playmaking: It may not be for the shot or get someone else a shot or get the hockey assist going,” Towns said. “For me, when I go out there, I try to be aggressive in playmaking.”

That holds true against the best defensive player on the planet.

The Knicks did a lot right in Game 1, but perhaps tops on that list was not letting the 7-foor-4 Wembanyama take over the game or even get into a rhythm on either side of the court. Wembanyama scored 26 points — on 6-for-21 shooting from the floor — and got a text from former Spurs coach Gregg Popovich between the end of Game 1 and Thursday after-

noon’s practice.

The message from Pop? That “I’ve been bad and I’m better than this,” Wembanyama revealed.

While that may be true, the Knicks believe Towns deserved a lot of credit for not letting Wembanyama become completely dominant in the series opener.

“Wemby, man, obviously iconic player, you’re not going to stop him, you hope he misses,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said. “You’ve got to throw different people, different coverages at him. You got to try not to send him to the free-throw line. We sent him to the freethrow line 13 times, but KAT himself did a pretty decent job of trying to lead with his chest while being physical. Again, I think it’s all due to him wanting to do whatever he can to help the team while being present.”

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Continued from page 1C other, trusting the basketball gods, trusting the game plan, executing, and not relying on talent so much to make shots or to save the day,” Wembanyama said. “We’ve been playing a certain way all season. We’ve been successful this way. There’s no reason to change the day the finals start.”

It was easy for the Spurs to find areas to clean up.

For the Knicks these days, that’s considerably tougher.

They’re 12-0 in their last 12 games, the third team to do that in a single postseason. The other two — San Antonio in 1999 and Golden State in 2017 — were NBA champions. The Knicks are certainly playing like a championship-capable team, but star guard Jalen Brunson insists that New York can’t subscribe to any sort of thinking that suggests the job is done and a parade is inevitable.

“It’s all about just getting better every single day, keep chipping away, keep chipping away, being 1% better,” said Brunson, who led all scorers with 30 points in his finals debut Wednesday. “When you take steps back, how can you improve? ... Having that mentality and focus and approach I think allows us to still be students of the game and still find ways to learn,

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The New york Knicks celebrate after winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in San Antonio. even through wins, and I think we need to continue to do that.”

The Knicks were coming off their second nine-day break between series — an unintended consequence of sweeping Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals and Cleveland in the East finals — and handled it just fine.

But New York’s Mikal Bridges knows Game 2 will be better.

“I don’t think our Game 1s, even though we won, have been great at all,” Bridges said. “It’s tough to assimilate the emotional aspect, how physical it’s going to be when you’re in practice every day, besides being in those games.

It’s tough. ... Now, we kind of got a rhythm. We’ve got to be better and

I know we will be Game 2.”

The Spurs hope they will as well.

It’s not must-win time for San Antonio, but going to New York in a 2-0 hole would make the challenge of winning the finals considerably more daunting. The Spurs have handled all the adversity that has come their way so far in the playoffs, and now have to answer that bell again.

“It’s very reassuring,” Wembanyama said. “We know we’re not here by chance. We’ve been through some weird — what do you call it? — weird situations, whatever. Yes, it’s reassuring to know that these guys, the 18 guys we got, are built this way. They are resilient.”

SAN ANTONIO — The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.

The incident occurred midway through the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game between the Spurs and New York Knicks. The NBA did not disclose what role the second banned person, who did not run onto the court, played in the incident.

“The individual who entered the court area during Game 1 of The Finals was arrested and will be banned for life from all NBA arenas,” an NBA spokesman said in a message sent to The Associated Press and other outlets. “A second individual will also receive a lifetime ban for his role in the incident.”

The person who was arrested after running onto the court is a juvenile, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because that detail — first reported by the San Antonio Express-News — was not revealed publicly.

That fan appeared to enter the court from the sideline opposite the team benches, starting from behind the play and running into San Antonio’s offensive end. The person was quickly pulled from the court by two security guards and it did not appear the person made any physical contact with Wembanyama or any New York players.

“I even hesitate to describe that person as a fan,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. “They seemed to have some ulterior motive for doing so.”

Wembanyama did not appear bothered by the incident, either

as it was happening or afterward.

“I’ve never been in that situation,” Wembanyama said. “I didn’t know how to act.”

He compared the moment to a game in January 2024 when a bat got into the Spurs’ arena and flew around the court, stopping a game against Minnesota for a couple of minutes.

Play on Wednesday was stopped for 1 minute and 29 seconds before the game resumed with a jump ball. The fan who entered the play was taken out of the court area through a baseline tunnel.

“I don’t think it was an event at all,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said. “I thought security got him out of there. I think everybody moved on to the next play.”

Silver lauded crew chief Scott Foster and the game’s officiating crew for handling the incident quickly, not disrupting the game for any longer than necessary.

“It’s unfortunately part of all sports,” Silver said. “There’s lot more security, much more apparatus in place than we needed maybe in the old days. I think the other side of the coin of global attention is that somebody realizes that there’s this enormous platform to do stupid things. So, we learn from every incident.”

League investigating fan’s Another incident involving fan behavior occurred in the final minute of Wednesday’s Game 1, when New York guard Jalen Brunson — who had a game-high 30 points in the Knicks’ comefrom-behind win — appeared to be upset by something said to him by a patron in a courtside seat.

Silver confirmed Thursday that the league is looking into what was said to Brunson. Asked about that incident, Brunson declined to comment.

LSU men’s basketball set to face Gonzaga in the fall

BY TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writer

LSU men’s basketball has scheduled what will likely be one of its toughest nonconference opponents next season.

Coach Will Wade’s team will play Gonzaga on Nov. 14 at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington, according to the game contract. It will be the first meeting between the programs ever. The game time was not listed.

Gonzaga is expected to field another competitive team, as it routinely has under 27-year coach Mark Few. The Bulldogs have been a preseason AP Top 25 team every year since the 2009-10 season and have finished outside the final poll only four times in that span. They went 31-4 last season and earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, losing 74-68 in the Round of 32 to Texas.

The Bulldogs returned important pieces and will likely be led by five-star transfer center Massamba Diop. The 7-footer averaged 13.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks as a freshman at Arizona State last season.

LSU has also agreed to participate in the Palm Springs Classic, a four-team multiteam event at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California, according to the game contract. The tournament runs Nov. 21-26 and LSU will face two of the three other teams in the field: SMU, Arizona State or Southern California. LSU’s first opponent and game times were not listed.

SMU was the only team in the group to make the NCAA Tournament last season, losing 89-79 to Miami (Ohio) in the First Four.

The Tigers faced SMU in back-to-back seasons under previous coach Matt McMahon, losing 74-64 at a neutral site in Texas on Dec. 14, 2024, and winning 89-77 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans the following year.

Arizona State finished 17-16 last season and enters its first year under coach Randy Bennett, who left Saint Mary’s after leading the Gaels to five straight NCAA Tournament berths. One of his

associate head coaches is David Patrick, a former LSU assistant under McMahon (2024-26) and Johnny Jones (2012-16).

The Aztecs also have former LSU forward Marcus Vaughns.

The 6-foot-8 Australian enrolled early at LSU in December 2025 and redshirted after not appearing in any games.

USC went 18-14 last season and is expected to improve with three top-30 recruits, including Christian Collins, the No. 9 player in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports.

The Tigers are also reportedly in the process of scheduling a game with powerhouse Houston at the Toyota Center, according to CBS Sports national college basketball reporter Jon Rothstein.

The details of this game, including the date, are not yet known.

The Cougars have won at least 30 games each season since 202122 and earned both the Big 12 regular-season and conference tournament titles in 2024 and 2025. They also have former LSU lead point guard Dedan Thomas, who transferred after one season in Baton Rouge.

Wade is crafting a challenging nonconference schedule designed to prepare LSU for the 18-game Southeastern Conference slate and hopefully have a compelling résumé to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022, when he was fired. The Tigers must have confidence that the nine players currently on the roster can compete at a high level.

LSU’s four international additions are 23-year-old Brazilian pro Marcio Santos, 22-year-old Italian wing Saliou Niang, 19-year-old Croatian forward Michael Ruzic and 23-year-old French center Brice Dessert.

The Tigers’ four transfers are forward Mo Dioubate (Kentucky), guard Divine Ugochukwu (Michigan State), guard Abdi Bashir (Kansas State) and guard Austin Nunez (UTSA).

Wade has reportedly added former St. John’s star RJ Luis as well. The 23-year-old went undrafted last year, signed a two-way NBA contract and was later waived. He never appeared in a G League game.

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SCOREBOARD

American League

National League

East Division

O/U UNDERDOG (214½) New York

Tampa Bay New York Baltimore Toronto Boston

W 36 37 30 29 26

L 23 25 33 33 35

Pct .610 .597 .476 .468 .426

East Division

Cleveland Chicago Minnesota Detroit Kansas City

W 36 33 29 25 24

L 28 29 34 38 38

Pct GB .563 — .532 2 .460 6½ .397 10½ .387 11

Seattle Athletics Texas Houston Los Angeles

W 33 30 30 28 24

L 30 31 32 35 39

Pct .524 .492 .484 .444 .381

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Odds NBA FAVORITE at SAN ANTONIO

LINE 5½

Major League Baseball American League

FAVORITE Seattle at N.Y YANKEES at TORONTO Athletics Kansas City Cleveland

National League

LINE -130 -144 OFF -112 -116 -142

Central Division

UNDERDOG LINE at DETROIT +110 Boston +122 Baltimore OFF at HOUSTON -104 at MINNESOTA -104 at TEXAS +120

FAVORITE at CHICAGO CUBS at ATLANTA at ST. LOUIS Milwaukee at ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO

LINE OFF -136 -135 -155 -132 -129

UNDERDOG LINE San Francisco OFF Pittsburgh +116 Cincinnati +115 at COLORADO +130 Washington +112 N.Y Mets +109

FAVORITE at PHILADELPHIA Tampa Bay at LA DODGERS

LINE -182 -140 OFF

UNDERDOG White Sox at MIAMI LA Angels

Interleague

West Division

Wednesday’s games

LINE +152 +119 OFF

Pro basketball

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By MATT ROURKE

NBA Finals (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) San Antonio vs. New York Wednesday: New York 105, San Antonio 95, New York leads series 1-0 Friday: New York at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Monday: San Antonio at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10: San Antonio at New York, 7:30 p.m. x-Saturday, June 13: New York at San Antonio, TBA x-Tuesday, June 16: San Antonio at New York, TBA x-Friday, June 19: New York at San Antonio, TBA

N.Y. Knicks 105, San Antonio 95

FG FT Reb SAN ANT. Min M-A M-A O-T A F P Anunoby 31:07 5-12 4-4 0-3 0 0 17 Hart 26:47 1-5 1-1 2-15 6 4 3 Towns 34:22 7-15 4-4 4-12 4 4 18 Bridges 28:12 3-6 3-4 2-3 3 3 9 Brunson 37:03 12-31 4-4 1-3 2 2 30 Shamet 33:16 5-9 0-0 0-1 0 4 13 McBride 19:28 2-7 0-0 0-1 4 1 6 Robinson 13:09 1-2 0-1 1-6 0 1 2 Alvarado 10:57 3-6 0-0 0-4 1 3 7 Clarkson 5:39 0-1 0-0 0-1 0 1 0 Totals 240 39-94 16-18 10-49 20 23 105 Percentages: FG .415, FT .889.

3-Point Goals: 11-36, .306 (Anunoby 3-6, Shamet 3-6, McBride 2-6, Brunson 2-9, Alvarado 1-3, Clarkson 0-1, Towns 0-2, Hart 0-3).

Team Rebounds: 11. Team Turnovers: 1.

Blocked Shots: 4 (Anunoby, Hart, McBride, Towns).

Turnovers: 8 (Brunson 4, Towns 2, Alvarado, Bridges).

Steals: 8 (Hart 4, Bridges 2, Alvarado, Anunoby).

Technical Fouls: None.

FT

Reb

SAN ANT. Min M-A M-A O-T A F P Chmpgnie 31:13 5-11 1-2 3-10 1 2 16 Vassell 36:01 4-11 0-0 4-9 3 1 9 Wemby 37:48 6-21 12-13 3-12 2 2 26 Castle 34:27 7-16 2-2 3-8 3 3 17 Fox 37:55 3-13 1-2 0-4 5 5 7 Harper 27:31 6-10 3-3 0-8 1 2 16 Barnes 12:08 0-2 0-1 1-2 1 1 0 Kornet 10:12 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 3 0 Johnson 8:20 1-4 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 Bryant 4:26 0-1 1-2 0-0 0 1 1 Totals 240:00 32-89 20-25 14-54 16 23 95 Percentages: FG .360, FT .800.

3-Point Goals: 11-43, .256 (Champagnie 5-10, Wembanyama 2-9, Johnson 1-2, Harper 1-4, Castle 1-5, Vassell 1-6, Bryant 0-1, Barnes 0-2, Fox 0-4).

Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: None.

Blocked Shots: 4 (Wembanyama 3, Champagnie).

Turnovers: 13 (Wembanyama 6, Fox 3, Castle 2, Harper, Vassell).

Steals: 4 (Fox, Harper, Kornet, Wembanyama).

Technical Fouls: None.

New York 19 29 28 29 — 105 San Antonio 27 28 21 19 — 95 A — 18,835 (18,581). T — 2:30.

WNBA glance

EASTERN CONFERENCE W 6 6 5 5 4 3 2

L 2 4 5 4 4 6 9

Pct .750 .600 .500 .556 .500 .333 .182

GB — ½ 1½ 1 1½ 3 5

Minnesota Dallas Las Vegas Golden State Portland Los Angeles Seattle Phoenix

W 7 6 6 6 6 4 3 2

L 2 3 3 3 5 5 7 8

Pct .778 .667 .667 .667 .545 .444 .300 .200

GB — 1 1 1 2 3 4½ 5½

Tuesday’s games

Atlanta 91, Connecticut 75 Washington 90, Chicago 72 Golden State 95, Portland 77 Las Vegas 79, Los Angeles 69

Wednesday’s games New York 97, Toronto 82 Phoenix 72, Seattle 68

Thursday’s games

Indiana 83, Atlanta 71 Golden State at Minnesota, n

Friday’s games

Connecticut at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Phoenix at Portland, 9 p.m.

College softball Women’s College World Series At Devon Park; Oklahoma City

Championship Series

(Best-of-3) TEXAS VS. TEXAS TECH Wednesday: Texas 7, Texas Tech 3 Thursday: Texas 4, Texas Tech 1, Texas wins national championship

College baseball Super regional glance Double elimination; x-if necessary

Athens, Ga.

Saturday Game 1: No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 1 Mississippi St., 10 a.m.

Sunday Game 2: No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 1 Mississippi St., 11 a.m. x-Game 3: No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 1 Mississippi St., TBD

Auburn, Ala.

Friday Game 1: No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Ole Miss, 7 p.m.

Saturday Game 2: No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Ole Miss, 4 p.m. x-Game 3: No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Ole Miss, TBD

Austin, Texas

Saturday Game 1: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 1 Oregon, 7 p.m.

Sunday Game 2: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 1 Oregon, 8 p.m. x-Game 3: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 1 Oregon, TBD

Chapel Hill, N.C.

Friday Game 1: No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 2 Southern California, 2 p.m.

Saturday Game 2: No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 2 Southern California, 1 p.m. x-Game 3: No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 2 Southern California, TBD

Lawrence, Kansas

Saturday Game 1: No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 2 Oklahoma, 5 p.m.

Sunday Game 2: No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 2 Oklahoma, 5 p.m. x-Game 3: No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 2 Oklahoma, TBD

Morgantown, W. Va.

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Saturday Game 1: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 St. John’s, 8 p.m.

Sunday Game 2: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 St. John’s, 2 p.m. x-Game 3: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 St. John’s, TBD

Hockey Stanley Cup Finals

Best-of-7; x-if necessary Tuesday: Vegas 5, Carolina 4, Vegas leads series 1-0 Thursday: Vegas at Carolina, n Saturday: Carolina at Vegas, 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Carolina at Vegas, 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 11: x-Vegas at Carolina, TBA Sunday, June 14: x-Carolina at Vegas, TBA Wednesday, June 17: x-Vegas at Carolina, TBA

Tennis French Open At Stade Roland Garros, Paris Purse: $33,513,885; Surface: Red clay

Women’s singles

Semifinals Mirra Andreeva (8), Russia, def. Marta Kostyuk (15), Ukraine, 6-1, 6-3.

Maja Chwalinska, Poland, def. Diana Shnaider (25), Russia, 7-6 (4), 6-4.

Men’s doubles

Semifinals Harri Heliovaara, Finland, and Henry Patten (2), Britain, def. Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Quentin Halys, France, 6-3, 6-4.

Mixed doubles

Championship Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori (1), Italy, def. Evan King, United States, and Gabriela Dabrowski, Canada, 4-6, 6-3, 10-4.

Golf PGA Tour

Friday Game 1: No. 1 West Virginia vs. No. 3 Cal Poly, 11 a.m.

Saturday Game 2: No. 1 West Virginia vs. No. 3 Cal Poly, 11 a.m. x-Game 3: No. 1 West Virginia vs. No. 3 Cal

Wyndham Clark Tommy Fleetwood Ryan Gerard J.J. Spaun Nick Taylor Sam Burns Justin Rose Patrick Cantlay Tony Finau Ryan Fox Shane Lowry J.T. Poston Ludvig Aberg Keegan Bradley Harris English Ryo Hisatsune Rory McIlroy Maverick McNealy Alex Noren Andrew Novak Taylor Pendrith Jordan Spieth Daniel Berger Eric Cole Alex Fitzpatrick Russell Henley Si Woo Kim Kurt Kitayama Hideki Matsuyama Xander Schauffele Adam Scott Gary Woodland Akshay Bhatia Bud Cauley Nicolas Echavarria Lucas Glover Harry Hall Sungjae Im Denny McCarthy Aaron Rai Scottie Scheffler Sudarshan Yellamaraju Cameron Young Corey Conners Jason Day Chris Gotterup Ben Griffin Nicolai Hojgaard Billy Horschel Min Woo Lee Patrick Rodgers Sepp Straka Sahith Theegala Justin Thomas Matt Fitzpatrick Mark Hubbard Matt Kuchar Mac Meissner Kristoffer Reitan Jacob Bridgeman Brian Campbell Brian Harman Michael Kim Brandt Snedeker Tom Hoge Robert MacIntyre Pierceson Coody Rickie Fowler Sam Stevens Jhonattan Vegas Matthew McCarty Alex Smalley

Andalucía

At Real Club Valderrama; Cádiz, Spain Purse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team) Yardage: 7,010; Par: 71

Tyrrell Hatton Scott Vincent Thomas Detry Branden Grace Cameron Smith David Puig Sergio Garcia Min-Kyu Kim Bryson DeChambeau Charles Howell III Thomas Pieters Do-Yeob Mun Anirban Lahiri Matthew Wolff Ben Campbell Victor Perez Louis Oosthuizen Graeme McDowell Talor Gooch Joaquin Niemann Lucas Herbert Bubba Watson Danny Lee Abraham Ancer Luis Masaveu Byeong-Hun An Martin Kaymer Brendan Steele Harold Varner III Marc Leishman Jon Rahm Anthony Kim Sebastian Munoz Tom McKibbin Charl Schwartzel Cameron Tringale Caleb Surratt Peter Uihlein Sam Horsfield

67 67 68 69 69 69 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 70 71 71 71 71 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73

-4 -4 -3 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 E E E E +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2

Major League Baseball

35-32—67 32-35—67 36-31—67 32-35—67 35-33—68 35-34—69 34-35—69 37-33—70 36-34—70 36-34—70 37-33—70 33-37—70 33-38—71 34-37—71 37-34—71 34-37—71 35-36—71 38-33—71 35-36—71 37-34—71 33-38—71 35-36—71 33-39—72 36-36—72 37-35—72 35-37—72 35-37—72 34-38—72 35-37—72 35-37—72 34-38—72 38-34—72 38-35—73 36-37—73 38-35—73 35-38—73 34-39—73 37-36—73 36-37—73 36-37—73 34-39—73 38-35—73 37-36—73 39-35—74 38-36—74 36-38—74 37-37—74 37-37—74 37-37—74 37-37—74 36-38—74 35-39—74 38-36—74 36-38—74 38-37—75 38-37—75 39-36—75 37-38—75 37-38—75 38-38—76 38-38—76 34-42—76 39-37—76 39-37—76 38-39—77 37-40—77 38-40—78 41-38—79 39-40—79 41-39—80 41-40—81 43-40—83

-5 -5 -5 -5 -4 -3 -3 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 E E E E E E E E E E +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +4 +4 +4 +4 +4 +5 +5 +6 +7 +7 +8 +9 +11

DP World Tour KLM Open

At The International; Amsterdam Purse: $2.8 million Yardage: 6,914; Par: 71

First round

Overnight suspended Julien Guerrier, France Joe Dean, England Sebastian Soderberg, Sweden Jordan Gumberg, United States Calum Hill, Scotland Paul Waring, England Alexander Levy, France Dylan Frittelli, South Africa Pablo Larrazabal, Spain Clement Charmasson, France Oliver Lindell, Finland Joost Luiten, Netherlands Daniel Rodrigues, Portugal Richard Sterne, South Africa Callum Tarren, England Bernd Wiesberger, Austria

18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

Transactions

At Muirfield Village Golf Club Dublin, Ohio Purse: $20 million Yardage: 7,569; Par: 72

First round

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LIV Golf

First round

NHL playoffs

Memorial Tournament

Atlanta New York Toronto Indiana Washington Chicago Connecticut

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Friday Game 1: No. 3 Troy vs. No. 4 Little Rock, 4 p.m.

Saturday Game 2: No. 3 Troy vs. No. 4 Little Rock, 2 p.m. x-Game 3: No. 3 Troy vs. No. 4 Little Rock, TBD

Score, through Julien Guerrier, France Joe Dean, England Sebastian Soderberg, Sweden Calum Hill, Scotland Jordan Gumberg, United States Paul Waring, England Daniel Rodrigues, Portugal Richard Sterne, South Africa Clement Charmasson, France Joost Luiten, Netherlands

34-31—65 31-35—66 32-35—67 34-34—68 37-31—68 33-35—68 18-0—18 0-33—33 35-3—38 35-34—69 33-36—69 35-34—69 34-35—69 34-35—69 36-33—69 36-33—69

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American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Acquired RHP Kyle Nicolas from Cincinnati in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Norfolk (IL). Designated RHP Eduarniel Núñez for assignment.

BOSTON RED SOX — Transferred SS Trevor Story to the 60-day IL. Selected the contract of RHP Tommy Kahnle from Worcester (IL). Optioned LHP Tyler Samaniego to Worcester.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned LHP Chris Murphy to Charlotte (IL).

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS — Sent SS Gabriel Arias on a rehab assignment to Columbus (IL).

HOUSTON ASTROS — Designated C César Salazar and LF Rhylan Thomas for assignment. Reinstated LF Joey Loperfido from the 10-day IL and optioned him Sugar Land (PCL). Agreed to terms with 1B LaMonte Wade Jr. on a contract. Selected the contract of C Collin Price from Sugar Land.

Optioned LF Zach Cole to Sugar Land.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Transferred 2B Jonathan India to the 60-day IL. Selected the contract of 3B Josh Rojas from Omaha (IL).

MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with RHP Jake Covey on a minor league contract.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Josh Sborz on a minor league contract.

Reinstated SS Corey Seager from the 10-day IL. Optioned 3B Cody Freeman to Round Rock (PCL).

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Designated RHP Tanner Andrews for assignment. Optioned RHP Hayden Juenger to Buffalo (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Chad Dallas from Buffalo.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Sent LF Jordan Lawlar on a rehab assignment to Reno (PCL). Optioned RHP Brandon Pfaadt to Reno. Recalled LHP Philip Abner and RHP Kade Strowd from Reno.

ATLANTA BRAVES — Designated C Chadwick Tromp for assignment. Transferred C Sean Murphy to the 60-day IL. Optioned CF DaShawn Keirsey Jr. to Gwinnett (IL). Selected the contract of C Austin Wynns and CF DaShawn Keirsey Jr. from Gwinnett.

CINCINNATI REDS — Sent C Jose Trevino on a rehab assignment to Louisville (IL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Sent RHP Evan Phillips on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City (PCL).

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Sent C Logan Porter outright to Sacramento (PCL).

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Sent 3B Ramón Urías and LF Nathan Church on rehab assignments to Memphis (IL).

FOOTBALL

NFL ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed S Isaiah Oliver. Released K Joshua Karty.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed DE Benton Whitley to a contract.

DETROIT LIONS — Signed WR Kyre Duplessis to a contract.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed WR Christian Watson to a contract extension.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed OL Trystan Colon and CB Dane Jackson to contracts. Placed CB Keith Taylor on injured reserve. Waived OL Sal Wormley.

LOS ANGELES RAMS — Placed OL Chad Lindberg and OLB Eddie Walls III on injured reserve. Signed DT Time Kennan III to a rookie contract.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed CB Chris Johnson and TE Seydou Traore to rookie contracts.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Waived WR Joaquin Davis. Signed WRs Trayvon Rudolph and Michael Briscoe to contracts.

HOCKEY

NHL BOSTON BRUINS — Signed F Navrin Mutter to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Signed F Dylan Peterson to a one-year contract.

W 42 33 31 29 27

L 20 29 32 34 35

Pct GB .677 — .532 9 .492 11½ .460 13½ .435 15

Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati

W 37 32 33 32 31

L 23 28 29 30 30

Pct .617 .533 .532 .516 .508

Los Angeles Arizona San Diego San Francisco Colorado

W 40 32 32 25 24

L 22 29 29 38 39

Pct GB .645 — .525 7½ .525 7½ .397 15½ .381 16½

Central Division

West Division

Wednesday’s games

Miami 4, Washington 1 N.Y. Mets 7, Seattle 1 Philadelphia 3, San Diego 2 Atlanta 7, Toronto 3 Kansas City 5, Cincinnati 2 San Francisco 1, Milwaukee 0 St. Louis 5, Texas 3 Athletics 5, Chicago Cubs 4, 10 innings Houston 11, Pittsburgh 9 L.A. Angels 11, Colorado 4 L.A. Dodgers 7, Arizona 0

N.Y. Yankees 2, Cleveland 1 Baltimore 8, Boston 2 Toronto at Atlanta, n Kansas City at Minnesota, n Athletics at Chicago Cubs, n Pittsburgh at Houston, n

Philadelphia 6, San Diego 4 San Francisco 12, Milwaukee 9 Toronto at Atlanta, n Athletics at Chicago Cubs, n Pittsburgh at Houston, n L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, n

Chicago White Sox (Kay 5-1) at Philadelphia (Luzardo 4-4), 5:40 p.m.

Seattle (Woo 5-3) at Detroit (Valdez 2-4), 5:40 p.m.

Boston (Gray 6-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Weathers 2-3), 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Young 3-1) at Toronto (Yesavage 2-2), 6:07 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Rasmussen 4-2) at Miami (Gusto 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Athletics (Perkins 2-2) at Houston (Lambert 4-4), 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Messick 6-1) at Texas (Rocker 2-5), 7:15 p.m.

Kansas City (Wacha 4-3) at Minnesota (Matthews 1-3), 7:15 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Detmers 2-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Sasaki 3-3), 9:10 p.m.

GB — 5 5 6 6½

Thursday’s games

Friday’s games

San Francisco (Ray 3-6) at Chicago Cubs (Brown 2-2), 1:20 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Kay 5-1) at Philadelphia (Luzardo 4-4), 5:40 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Rasmussen 4-2) at Miami (Gusto 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Keller 5-2) at Atlanta (Pérez 3-3), 6:15 p.m.

Cincinnati (Singer 2-5) at St. Louis (Leahy 5-3), 7:15 p.m.

Milwaukee (Sproat 1-4) at Colorado (Feltner 2-1), 7:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Scott 1-0) at San Diego (King 4-4), 8:40 p.m.

Washington (Griffin 6-2) at Arizona (Kelly 5-3), 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Detmers 2-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Sasaki 3-3), 9:10 p.m.

BOX SCORES San Francisco 12, Milwaukee 9

Baltimore 8, Boston 2

San Francisco Milwaukee ab r h bi ab r h bi Schmitt 2b 5 1 2 2 Yelich dh 5 2 2 0 Devers 1b 6 1 1 0 Chourio lf-cf 4 4 3 4 Kennedy 2b 0 0 0 0 Turang 2b 3 0 2 0 Arraez 2b 4 1 2 1 Sánchez c 2 1 1 0 Cox cf 1 0 0 0 Contreras c 2 0 0 1 Adames ss 6 1 2 1 Ortiz ph-ss 1 1 0 0 Lee rf 5 3 4 1 Bauers 1b-lf 1 0 0 0 Eldridge dh 4 2 3 1 Perkins cf 0 0 0 1 Chapmn 3b 5 1 3 2 Mitchell cf 1 0 0 0 Haase c 4 1 1 4 Vaughn 1b 3 0 0 0 Gilbert cf-lf 5 1 2 0 Frelick rf 5 0 1 1 Rengifo 3b 5 0 1 1 Hamilton 2b 4 1 1 1 Totals 451220 12 Totals 36 9 11 9 San Francisco 303 000 600 — 12 Milwaukee 100 020 213 — 9 E — Adames (11). LOB — San Francisco 10, Milwaukee 9. 2B — Chapman (16), Adames (18), Lee (13), Arraez (12), Devers (19), Yelich (7), Turang (13). HR — Schmitt (13), Haase (4), Chourio 2 (4), Hamilton (2).

SB — Turang (11). SF — Schmitt (3), Arraez (6), Contreras (4).

IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco 2 3 5 Houser 41⁄3 5 3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Hentges W,1-0 Brubaker H,1 2 2 2 2 2 1 Beck 1 1 1 1 0 0 Ramos 0 2 3 3 2 0 Kilian S,4-5 1 1 0 0 0 1 Milwaukee 6 2 2 Crow L,0-1 21⁄3 9 6 0 0 1 Hall 21⁄3 1 0 2 0 1 Anderson 11⁄3 3 2 Woodford 3 7 4 4 0 1 Ramos pitched to 4 batters in the 9th.

Umpires — Home, Edwin Jimenez; First, Ramon De Jesus; Second, Paul Clemons; Third, Quinn Wolcott.

T — 3:21. A — 32,570 (41,700).

Baltimore Boston ab r h bi ab r h bi Ward lf 5 1 3 1 Duran lf 4 0 0 0 Hendrsn ss 3 1 0 0 Rafaela cf 4 1 1 0 Rtschmn dh 5 0 1 1 Abreu rf 3 0 1 0 Alonso 1b 4 1 2 0 Contreras 1b 4 1 2 2 Basallo c 4 2 1 1 Kiner-Flfa ss 4 0 0 0 Taveras cf 5 1 1 1 Mnastrio 2b 2 0 1 0 Cowser rf 3 1 1 1 Seigler 2b 2 0 0 0 Mayo 3b 4 1 1 3 Durbin 3b 4 0 1 0 Holliday 2b 2 0 0 0 Narváez c 3 0 0 0 Wong dh 3 0 1 0 Totals 35 810 8 Totals 33 2 7 2 Baltimore 600 020 000 — 8 Boston 000 001 001 — 2 E — Contreras (2). DP — Baltimore 1, Boston 1. LOB — Baltimore 8, Boston 5.

2B — Ward (16), Mayo (6), Basallo (9), Monasterio (10). HR — Contreras (12). SB — Taveras (7). SF — Cowser (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore 1 1 3 Rogers W,3-6 52⁄3 5 1 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Cano Wells 1 0 0 0 0 1 Akin 1 1 0 0 0 1 Kittredge 1 1 1 1 0 1 Boston Bello L,2-6 5 7 8 8 3 4 Morán 2 1 0 0 1 3 Kahnle 2 2 0 0 2 1 HBP — Bello (Henderson).

ABS Challenge — Bello (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Rutschman (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Narváez (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Contreras (Strike-Confirmed); Henderson (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Duran (StrikeConfirmed); Basallo (Strike-Overturned to Ball).

Umpires — Home, Marvin Hudson; First, Nick Mahrley; Second, Tripp Gibson; Third, Ryan Blakney.

T — 2:42. A — 33,180 (37,755).

N.Y. Yankees 2, Cleveland 1

Philadelphia 6, San Diego 4

Cleveland

New York ab r h bi ab Fry dh 3 0 0 0 Grisham cf 4 Manzrdo dh 1 0 0 0 Rice dh 3 Ramírez 3b 4 1 1 0 Gldshmdt 1b 3 Hoskins 1b 2 0 0 0 Bellinger lf 3 Bazzana 2b 4 0 0 0 Chisholm 2b 1 Martínez rf 4 0 0 0 Caballero ss 3 Fairchild cf 2 0 1 1 McMahon 3b 3 DeLauter ph 1 0 0 0 Escarra c 3 Kwan lf 3 0 0 0 Schuemnn rf 3 Hedges c 2 0 0 0 Rocchio ss 3 0 0 0

r h bi 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 29 1 2 1 Totals 26 2 5 2 Cleveland 000 100 000 — 1 New York 000 100 10x — 2 DP — Cleveland 2, New York 0. LOB — Cleveland 5, New York 3. 2B — Grisham (10). SB — Ramírez (22), Bellinger (7), Goldschmidt (1), Chisholm (15). SF — Chisholm (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Cleveland Cecconi 6 4 1 1 1 4 Heuer L,0-1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Festa 1 0 0 0 0 2 New York Rodón 6 2 1 1 3 7 Headrick W,4-1 1 0 0 0 1 1 Cruz H,11 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bednar S,13-15 1 0 0 0 0 0 WP — Heuer.

ABS Challenge — Rodón (Ball-Confirmed); Fry (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Kwan (Strike-Confirmed); Festa (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Bednar (Ball-Confirmed).

Umpires — Home, James Jean; First, Erich Bacchus; Second, Chris Segal; Third, Laz Diaz.

T — 2:20. A — 39,504 (47,309).

San Diego

Philadelphia ab r h bi ab r h bi Tatis 2b 4 0 0 0 Schwarber dh4 0 1 0 Sheets lf 2 1 0 0 Turner ss 4 1 1 1 Mchado 3b 4 1 1 2 Harper 1b 3 2 1 0 France 1b 2 1 0 0 Marsh lf 4 0 1 1 Merrill cf 3 1 1 2 Bohm 3b 4 0 2 1 Bogaerts ss 4 0 0 0 Stott 2b 4 0 2 1 Andujar dh 4 0 0 0 Realmuto c 4 0 0 0 Fermin c 3 0 0 0 García rf 4 1 1 1 Bowen ph 1 0 0 0 Crawford cf 3 2 1 0 Johnson rf 3 0 2 0 Totals 30 4 4 4 Totals 34 6 10 5 San Diego 000 000 202 — 4 Philadelphia 000 120 30x — 6 E — Matsui (1), Fermin (5). DP — San Diego 1, Philadelphia 1. LOB — San Diego 4, Philadelphia 7. 2B — Crawford (9). HR — Machado (11), Merrill (6), García (5). SB — Turner (12).

IP H R ER BB SO San Diego Giolito L,2-1 4 6 3 2 1 5 Matsui 1 0 0 0 1 2 Marinaccio 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 Morejon ⁄3 3 3 3 1 0 Peralta 12⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Philadelphia Wheeler W,5-1 7 2 2 2 3 8 Kerkering 1 1 0 0 1 1 Alvarado 1 1 2 2 1 1 Giolito pitched to 2 batters in the 5th.

ABS Challenge — Giolito (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Bohm (Strike-Confirmed); Andujar (Strike-Confirmed); Turner (StrikeConfirmed); Fermin (Strike-Confirmed).

Umpires — Home, Vic Carapazza; First, Nic Lentz; Second, Edwin Moscoso; Third, Hunter Wendelstedt.

T — 2:45. A — 37,812 (42,901).

THIS DATE IN BASEBALL

BASKETBALL

WNBA PHOENIX MERCURY — Released G Shay Ciezki. Signed G Kiani Williams to a player development contract.

TORONTO TEMPO — Waived C Nikolina Milic.

WASHINGTON MYSTICS — Signed G Alicia Florez to a contract.

Atlanta Philadelphia Washington Miami New York

Detroit 7, Tampa Bay 2 Chicago White Sox 8, Minnesota 0 N.Y. Mets 7, Seattle 1 Boston 8, Baltimore 1 Atlanta 7, Toronto 3 Cleveland 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 Kansas City 5, Cincinnati 2 St. Louis 5, Texas 3 Athletics 5, Chicago Cubs 4, 10 innings Houston 11, Pittsburgh 9 L.A. Angels 11, Colorado 4

Friday’s games

Leaderboard

Poly, TBD

GB — 2 2½ 5 9

Thursday’s games

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis García celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run off of San Diego Padres pitcher Lucas Giolito in the seventh inning on Thursday in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 6-4 to sweep the series.

Troy, Ala.

Late Tuesday

FG

Fun in Philly

GB — ½ 8 8½ 11

June 5 1915 — Philadelphia’s Grover Cleveland Alexander lost his no-hitter when Artie Butler punched a single with two outs in the ninth. Alexander struck out Bob Bescher for the final out to beat St. Louis 3-0. Alexander went on to pitch three more one-hitters during the season.

1929 — The Cincinnati Reds scored nine runs in the sixth inning en route to a 21-4 romp over the Chicago Cubs.

1935 — Chicago White Sox rookie John Whitehead loses to St. Louis 2-0. It was his first loss after winning his first eight starts, an AL record for the start of a career.

1949 — Commissioner Happy Chandler lifted the ban on all players who jumped to Mexico, starting in 1946.

1955 — Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hit a home run off Chicago’s Billy Pierce that traveled about 550 feet. The ball cleared the left-field upper deck at Comiskey Park.

1959 — Pittsburgh’s Dick Stuart hit the longest home run at Forbes Field. Stuart smashed a shot over the center-field wall off Chicago pitcher Glenn Hobbie.

1966 — Leo Cardenas of the Reds hit four home runs in a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Cardenas hit two home runs in each game as Cincinnati won the opener 8-3 but dropped the second game 9-5.

1986 — San Diego’s Steve Garvey was

ejected for the first time in his career when he argued a play at home plate.

Garvey, the on-deck hitter, protested the last out of a triple play by the Atlanta Braves. Television replays showed that Bip Roberts was indeed safe. The Padres lost 4-2.

1989 — The Blue Jays lost their debut in the SkyDome as Glenn Braggs hit a tworun homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past Toronto 5-3. The $375 million complex featured a $100 million, four-section, retractable roof.

1997 — Alex Rodriguez of the Mariners became the first Seattle player to hit for the cycle in a nine-inning game. He completed the cycle with a double in the ninth of a 14-6 win at Detroit.

2001 — Colorado pitcher Mike Hampton had two homers, three RBIs and recorded his eighth win as Colorado defeated Houston 9-4.

2008 — Atlanta’s Chipper Jones became the third switch-hitter in major league history to hit 400 career home runs. Jones’ homer off Ricky Nolasco was one of his four hits in the 7-5 comeback win over Florida. Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray were the first two reach the milestone.

2013 — The Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners played the first game in major league history when each team scored five or more runs in the game when it was scoreless through the ninth. Alejandro De Aza and Alex Rios each had an RBI single in the 16th inning, and Chicago won 7-5.

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‘This was the fate of these people’

“When I would cover stuff, people would say, ‘Shay is so New Orleans.’

Maybe I could spin off that and just be myself.”

New documentary reveals how a New England university sold 272 slaves in Louisiana

SHAy O’CONNOR

BY LESLIE CARDÉ Contributing writer

When Georgetown University student Matthew Quallen discovered in 2014 that one of the largest slave auctions in history was perpetrated by his own university, and the Jesuit priests who ran it, he wrote a groundbreaking article for his student newspaper, The Hoya.

The discovery of the 1838 sale of 272 enslaved people — who were eventually put on boats and shipped from Maryland to the Port of New Orleans — caused quite a scandal. Discovering the particulars of just how a major university sustained itself on the backs of slaves is the subject of a new documentary, “Georgetown 272 — The Journey,” which has just been accepted at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and will screen there in September.

T h e f i l m ’s writer and director, Albert J. Moten Jr., knew Moten nothing of this piece of history until he was approached by a friend who was a nurse at Tulane University during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“He said, ‘Man, you ever heard of the Georgetown 272?’ ” recalled Moten. “I said, no, and he explained to me very quickly about who they were. He then told me that he actually had one of the descendants there in his office and asked if I wanted to speak with her. That began a yearslong odyssey fleshing out the details.”

STAFF PHOTO By BRETT DUKE

Former WDSU reporter Shay O’Connor poses in New Orleans on April 15. O’Connor remains active in the community, shining a light on the stories of fellow New Orleanians.

FOR THE

PEOPLE After walking away from WDSU, Shay O’Connor revels in being ‘seaux New Orleans’

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BY KEITH SPERA | Staff writer

rowing up in New Orleans, Shay O’Connor mimicked Oprah Winfrey and WWL-TV legend Sally-Ann Roberts while imagining herself as a hometown TV reporter.

She realized that dream during six years as a popular, instantly recognizable and naturally New Orleans reporter at local NBC affiliate WDSU. But in early 2026, she shocked her many fans when she left WDSU for an uncertain future.

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Old slave cabins still exist on St. Joseph Plantation in Vacherie.

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Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

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Those details would come to light after talking to scholars and eventually finding a man named Richard Cellini, a Georgetown alumnus and founder of the Georgetown Memory Project. He had been researching the subject matter for years.

“In looking for the descendants of these people, it was the prevailing wisdom that being crowded onto a ship for a monthlong journey out in the Atlantic Ocean was tantamount to a death sentence,” recalled Cellini. “And, in my discussions with the powers-that-be at Georgetown University, I was told that everyone had died of a fever, leaving no trace and no descendants. But, I thought, even the Titanic had survivors!”

Cellini eventually found manifests from two of the five slave ships that journeyed south in the Atlantic, eventually landing in New Orleans, where people were then taken to various

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Shay O’Connor in a screen grab image from one of her WDSU reports.

A noncompete clause in her contract prohibited her from working PROVIDED PHOTO FROM SHAy O’CONNOR for another local station for a year, and neither A young Shay O’Connor with her father, did she want to pursue Chris O’Connor a TV job in another city.

Her strengths as a broadcaster, terview podcast, “SEAUX New she believes, are inextricably Orleans.” She also posts her bound up with her identity as a own, independent news stories New Orleanian. on her social media platforms So she has started telling her and website. hometown’s stories on her own.

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BY CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press

NEW YORK — Yoselin Sanchez has been in chronic pain since she was born with cervical scoliosis. While little eases the discomfort, she’s found ways to distract herself from hurting.

She practices yoga. She performs free flow dance. And

while she works, she frequently listens to house music tuned to 432 hertz, a frequency lower than typical concert pitch.

Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of

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Salt Lake City suburb in March Today in history: 2003.)

On June 5, 1968, U.S. Sen. In 2004, Ronald Wilson Reagan, Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming the 40th president of the United States, died in Los Angeles at victory in California’s Demoage 93 after a long struggle with cratic presidential primary at Alzheimer’s disease. the Ambassador Hotel in Los In 2024, Boeing launched Angeles; assassin Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was arrested at the scene. astronauts into space for the first time aboard its Starliner Also on this date: capsule, joining SpaceX as a In 1794, Congress passed the Neutrality Act, which prohibited second taxi service for NASA. Two NASA test pilots blasted off Americans from taking part in from Cape Canaveral, Florida, any military action against a bound for the International country that was at peace with Space Station. the United States.

Today’s Birthdays: USA Track & In 1950, the U.S. Supreme Field Hall of Famer John Carlos Court, in Henderson v. United is 81. Musician-artist Laurie States, struck down racially Anderson is 79. Author Ken Folsegregated railroad dining cars traveling across state lines. lett is 77. Finance author Suze In 1967, the Six-Day War began Orman is 75. Musician Kenny G as Israel, anticipating a possible is 70. Actor-comedian Jeff Garattack by its Arab neighbors, lin is 64. Author Rick Riordan is launched a series of airfield 62. Actor Ron Livingston is 59. strikes that destroyed nearly the Singer Brian McKnight is 57. Acentire Egyptian air force. tor Mark Wahlberg is 55. Actor In 1981, the Centers for DisLiza Weil is 49. Actor-comedian Nick Kroll is 48. Rock musician ease Control reported that five Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) is 47. men in Los Angeles had come Singer-actor Troye Sivan is 31. down with a rare kind of pneumonia; they were the first recog- NFL quarterback Sam Darnold nized cases of what later became is 29.

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tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

Scientists say there’s no robust evidence that music tuned to 432 hertz has any special benefits or healing properties. Some musicians and listeners say it helps them connect with nature, relax or concentrate.

“There are frequencies going on right now that are higher than what we can hear and lower than what can hear. And they’re not special because they’re one of the billions and billions of frequencies that we’re receiving right now,” said Susan Rogers, a Berklee College of Music professor emeritus who worked as Prince’s sound engineer during the 1980s.

“To set one aside and say that it is the frequency of the universe is, as far as the science community is concerned, nonsense.”

To Sanchez, who provides telehealth services for a healthcare management organization in California, it doesn’t matter if the feelings she has while listening to 432 hertz music have a scientific explanation.

“It helps me focus and be engaged with the patient I’m assisting, and it also helps me relax,” she said. “When it comes to music, it could activate different feelings in people, the vibrations of it. It’s not like a one-size-fits-all.”

The story behind 440, 432 hertz Throughout history, as people sang or played music together, they tuned their instruments to the same pitch to create a harmonious sound. Singers and musicians often chose a musical note — typically the A above middle C on a piano — as a reference point.

The music genre known as “432 Hz” is characterized by its tuning, in which the A above middle C is pitch-adjusted to vibrate at 432 hertz instead of the standard 440 hertz. The lower frequency is noticeable to the naked ear, sounding like slightly lower notes. Some people feel the alteration produces a warmer, more harmonious sound that resonates with the human body and the natural world.

Most orchestras and musicians now tune their instruments to 440 hertz. But that wasn’t always the case.

Until the 19th century, musicians tuned instruments according to local standards, which varied from one country to the next, said Fanny Gribenski, a music historian at New York University.

“For most of music history, people are just singing within their own vocal range,” she added.

Eventually, there were orchestras and musical groups tuning to higher frequencies, and some composers became concerned that singers would be unable to perform music from the past, Gribenski said.

“The idea that it should be mainly a lower frequency than the ones that were in use at the time is really the cultural concern for protecting music from the past, protecting the voices of singers,” she said.

At the same time, as international travel became more widespread, the desire for a common tuning frequency grew. In 1939, representatives from multiple

European countries and the U.S. agreed to accept 440 hertz as the international standard.

Artists continued to experiment with pitch over the decades that followed. In the 1980s and ’90s, sound engineers sometimes took a recorded song and sped it up or slowed it down to achieve a brighter or slower sound, moving away from the frequency of 440 hertz, Rogers said.

But Rogers doubts that retuning a whole band or orchestra to 432 hertz would improve its sound since many modern instruments were designed sound prettiest while tuned to 440 hertz.

“Some of those instruments might sound a little sweeter, but it’s likely that most won’t,” she said.

Higher pitch generally means more brilliance, or perhaps a little more power in some instruments, Gribenski said. For those listeners who appreciate the lower 432 hertz music, “I wonder if there is a sense of deceleration, slowing down slightly, and also taking one step down from the bright sounds of modernity,” she said.

Working and 432 hertz music Fans of working while accompanied by a 432 hertz soundtrack cite a variety of reasons.

Amelia Beamer, who handles marketing at the North Carolina pharmacy her parents own, Andrews Apothecary, says she thinks taking work breaks to listen to music tuned to 432 hertz helps with her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She’s noticed that she feels more focused if she listens before she starts a project.

Beamer works for 25 minutes, takes a five-minute listening break and then returns to the task at hand. She also listens to other frequencies, such as music tuned to 528 hertz.

“It definitely helps me feel more grounded and more centered,” Beamer said of 432 hertz music.

“It helps me slow down and to take some intentional space and time for myself.”

Diana Wolf Torres, who creates videos and writes a newsletter about robots, frequently gets migraines and is sensitive to noises. If a gardener is using a leaf blower next door, she has difficulty ignoring it. Listening to music tuned to 432 hertz or other sounds such as white noise while wearing noise-canceling headphones helps.

“I just want to be there and get it done and feel like I’m doing my best writing possible, and anything that keeps me in the zone is a fantastic tool,” Torres said.

Torres doesn’t think there’s any science or special properties behind 432 hertz music but that “maybe some people find this lower tuning more soothing.” She noted that most listeners won’t know if music labeled 432 hertz on social media is labeled accurately.

“What does it matter? If you’re getting an effect, are you really going to check the resonance? Do you care?” Torres asked.

Sanchez, the telehealth worker, also enjoys listening to tunes fixed to other alternative frequencies, such as 528 hertz and 963 hertz.

“It’s something worth exploring and finding out for yourself whether it has any benefits or not,” Sanchez said. “For me, I find that grounding is beneficial to my overall wellbeing, so I see how it helps my livelihood.”

O’CONNOR

Continued from page 1D I would be leaving (New Orleans) when I announced I was leaving WDSU,” O’Connor said recently.

“I will not be going anywhere. I’m going to stay right here in New Orleans.

“I want to tell our stories in an authentic way. That’s the reason I wanted to become a journalist.”

Being herself She spent her childhood in Gentilly and Uptown, predominantly in the 3rd and 17th wards. She and a gaggle of neighborhood kids would hang out on porches waiting for the “iceberg lady” to come around with frozen treats.

After school, she watched the news at her grandmother’s house at the corner of Washington Avenue and South Tonti Street. WWLTV was her grandmother’s “station of choice. Watching the news with her is what started that interest for me.”

Hurricane Katrina intruded on her time at Eleanor McMain High School, and she evacuated to Dallas. Her father stayed behind with other relatives. Broken levees flooded the O’Connor family home; Shay didn’t hear from her father until many days later.

Watching CNN’s Anderson Cooper covering Katrina only deepened her desire to pursue broadcast journalism. Concerned that her thick New Orleans accent might be a hindrance, she instead majored in mass communications with a concentration in public relations at Xavier University.

Instructors who told her that she “talked too slow” didn’t help her confidence. She tried to alter her speech pattern by reading chapters from books out loud. Eventually she resolved to just “be myself.”

She interned at Fox 8 and worked as a desk assistant at WWL-TV. At WWL, she would shadow reporters, write her own version of whatever story was being reported, and tape practice news reports. She used them to assemble a newsreel, essentially a broadcast journalism résumé.

That newsreel earned her her first on-air job in Baton Rouge.

From there, she moved to WJTV 12 News in Jackson, Mississippi, where she became a weekend morning show anchor and “realized I really love to anchor.”

Meanwhile, she kept an eye out for jobs in New Orleans. When a reporter position opened up at WDSU, she reached out to the station’s news director. She got the interview and the job.

Having an impact Her accent, she believes, was an asset to her reporting at WDSU. “I was able to go into any neighborhood and tell an authentic story, one that allowed a person to be themselves. Being able to get someone to open up and express themselves and not feel any shame about it, that’s something I really enjoy.”

The hometown stories she told were often tragic, so she sought out uplifting news as well. While reporting a story about four New Orleans high schools with Black male valedictorians, she had trouble contacting one of the boys.

She soon discovered why: he lived at Covenant House, the shelter for homeless and at-risk youth.

She was struck by how many challenges he’d overcome to be at the top of his class.

Her interview resulted in an outpouring of community support for the young man. A GoFundMe

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plantations along the route between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

They were carted by buggy to such properties as St. Joseph Plantation in Vacherie and West Oak Plantation in Iberville Parish on Bayou Maringouin — not coincidentally owned

by Jesse Batey, one of the two men (along with thenGov. Henry Johnson) who purchased the slaves back in Maryland for transportation to the Deep South.

Van “The dollar amount received for the Georgetown 272 was $115,000, averaging $422 per person,” Executive Producer Carl Van said. “In today’s dollars, that would be about $3.5 million.”

The terms were that buyers Jesse Batey and Henry Johnson put up the initial $25,000, with the balance to be paid through a structured payment agreement with the bank.

“My focus in deciding to fund this film was simple. I wanted people to know that as a point of history, this took place, as it’s an important story and a sign of the times here

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Shay O’Connor, left, with WWL-TV legend Sally-Ann Roberts, one of her professional inspirations campaign raised tens of thousands of dollars.

“It just shows how journalism can have an impact if you care enough,” O’Connor said.

She was part of the WDSU team that won a regional Emmy Award for coverage of the infamous 2025 Orleans Parish jailbreak.

For the 20th anniversary of Katrina, she taped a long segment about the storm’s impact on her own family. It included an interview with her father, Chris.

“I remember him being so nervous at first. When he found out that we were going to where the house was where he grew up, he immediately started crying.”

He ultimately enjoyed his star turn: “He always asks to see it when he comes over.”

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told.”

For now, she’s telling them via her own “SEAUX New Orleans” brand.

“When I would cover stuff, people would say, ‘Shay is so New Orleans.’ Maybe I could spin off that and just be myself. A lot of times I would have to change my voice, I would have to make sure my news (delivery) was a certain way. Now I can give the facts but also just use my voice.”

Her first “SEAUX New Orleans” interview subject was former WDSU colleague Damon Singleton. Like O’Connor, Singleton — who now works as a meteorologist for NOLA.com and The TimesPicayune — left WDSU after not receiving a hoped-for promotion.

Subsequent episodes have featured Black Masking Indian Flagboy Giz, police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick and Bianca Jones, the New Orleans Fire Department’s first Black female captain. O’Connor also curates a “SEAUX New Orleans” newsletter and posts independently produced news segments on her Facebook page (she’s still trying to get her “Shay O’Connor WDSU” Facebook handle changed).

“It feels like it was always meant to be,” she says of her one-woman news operation. “I think that’s why, when it was time to leave the station, I felt this calmness. If you don’t see my worth, I do. And other people do.”

At her old job, she felt like the more community-based stories she pitched weren’t taken seriously. She sometimes wrote and shot such stories on her own time.

Now, “if I can do those stories that I had to sneak to do, then I’m good.”

Once her noncompete clause expires, she’ll probably pursue another local TV job. The adrenaline of breaking news is hard to replace.

“I saw an ambulance roll past me while I was driving home, and I was very tempted to follow,” she said. “You always want to feel that rush again. You want to tell that story.

“It’s something that never really escapes you when you’ve worked in news. I don’t think it’ll ever leave.”

As much as she loved being a reporter, O’Connor ultimately wanted to occupy the anchor desk.

When an anchor position opened up at WDSU, she applied for it.

When she wasn’t promoted, she decided not to renew her reporter contract after it expired Feb. 28.

“I didn’t quit,” she said. “When it became clear to me that I was not going to get that advancement, I just allowed my contract to end.

“I absolutely love WDSU. (But) I feel like as New Orleanians, we deserve growth. We deserve advancement. There’s so many little girls that I would bring into the station to shadow me. They’re watching me. It’s a lesson for them too.

We deserve to be poured into. We deserve sunlight as New Orleans natives.”

As evidenced by the bouquets sent to her at the station, O’Connor’s admirers are legion.

The many supportive comments she received on social media made her cry and reinforced her commitment to her hometown, even though she still has nine more months under the noncompete clause.

“As a New Orleanian, I feel like we should be able to continue to work in our city,” she said. “I have two elderly parents. I take care of them. I don’t want to be away from them.

“I would rather stay right here where I’ve gained my following, in the city that has supported me, the city that I absolutely love. There’s Email Keith Spera at kspera@ so many stories that are still un- theadvocate.com.

in the United States, even after international slavery was outlawed.”

After genealogical records revealed descendants of the Georgetown 272, many were reluctant to talk to filmmakers on camera, but one particular descendant, Matthew Mims, the fifth-generation grandson of one of the enslaved who was shipped to New Orleans, thought it was important to speak out.

“He’s a critical part of the reparations picture because his formerly enslaved relative now has a building named after him on the campus of Georgetown University,” Moten explained. “There was a big uproar in 2016 when that particular building was named after one of the Jesuit slavers. The building’s name was ultimately changed to reflect the struggles of Mims’ relative back in 1838.”

For Charlene Senegal Duqueer, chair of African American studies at Xavier University in New Orleans, she’s all too familiar with the Georgetown 272.

“If you can imagine the horrors of being put on an auction block, separated from your entire family and the people you knew all of your

life, and sold to two gentlemen who proceeded to hoist you onto a slave ship and deposit you into one of the most brutal areas for slaves in the Deep South, this was the fate of these people,” Duqueer said. “For some, the prospect was so dire that they killed themselves before ever getting on one of those five ships sailing to Louisiana.”

Georgetown University pledged to give $42 million to descendants of the travesty, and $1 million has been put forth to date. The university has also pledged to admit anyone who can prove to be one of the legitimate ancestors of the 272 slaves to study at Georgetown, tuition-free. And some descendants have seized that opportunity.

Richard Cellini believes it’s a step in the right direction, but at this point, it’s not enough to right the wrongs of the past. Much like the filmmakers, he believes we all must understand the past to move on with the future and eventually create healing.

The film is currently making the rounds on the film festival circuit but is hoping for a distribution deal.

Email Leslie Cardé at lesliecardejournalist@gmail. com.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Put your energy to good use. Reach out, pitch in and help. Do your part to make a difference.

Someone you encounter will have an emotional impact on how you take care of yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Participate, do your best, help a cause or make a difference to someone struggling. Listen, but don't believe everything you hear. If you don't like the suggestions you receive, look for alternatives.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You have more choices than you realize. Reach out, get the lowdown on what's available and align yourself with people who are heading in a similar direction. Sharing with others will motivate you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Be a good listener.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Envision what you want to pursue. Thoughts followed by actions will not disappoint. Steer clear of anyone trying to push you in a direction that benefits them more than you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) A diversion that sparks your imagination and encourages you to make a lifestyle adjustment will prompt a different perspective

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Finish off those home improvements that will make your life easier. Creative thinking, coupled with discipline and desire for convenience and comfort, will help you make better lifestyle decisions.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You'll need to engage in a little give-and-take to avoid domestic disputes or confusion from someone you depend on for answers.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Haste makes waste. Your time is put to better use helping others, asking questions and upping your game through personal preferences, additional qualifications and a solid plan.

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BY PHILLIP ALDER Albert Einstein said, “If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x, y is play, and z is keeping your mouth shut.”

If B is success in bridge, x is bidding, y is declarer-play and defense, and z is keeping your mouth shut whenever partner makes a mistake.

However, for success in today’s deal, South needs to find the best play to bring home nine tricks in no-trump. What should he do after West leads the heart jack?

South starts with eight top tricks: one spade, three hearts, two diamonds and two clubs. He has two principal chances to generate an extra winner: Find hearts 3-3 or establish a second spade trick.

The first is unlikely, given the lead, but declarer should take the first trick and cash another heart. When East follows, South can afford to cash his last heart; but here East discards a diamond.

How should declarer play the spades?

If entries were no issue, best would be to cash dummy’s ace, then to duck a round of the suit. Dummy would be entered again and a third round led toward the queen.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOS‐ ALS (RFP) CONSTRUCTION PROPOS‐ ALS FOR THE NORMAN C. FRANCIS SCIENCE & ACA‐ DEMIC BUILDING EXTE‐ RIOR ENVELOPE REPAIRS Xavier University of Louisiana is issuing an RFP for an organization, authorized to do busi‐ ness in the State of Louisiana, to provide construction services for the Exterior Envelope Re‐ pairs of the NCF Science & Academic Building. RFP XULA 05-2026 is available on the University’s Web‐ site at https://www.xula. edu/fiscal-services/rfpxula-05-2026-ncfexterior-envelope.pdf The University must re‐ ceive all proposals that are submitted in re‐ sponse to the RFP before 2:00p.m. Central Stan‐ dard Time (CST) on June 19, 2026. The University will not accept either faxed or emailed propos‐ als. Also, proposals re‐ ceived after that time will not be considered.

Xavier University of Louisiana reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities inci‐ dental thereto.

All questions about this correspondence shall be directed via email to Xavier University’s Pro‐ ject Manager, Lauren Smith lsmith9@xula.edu.

189132-may 28-jun 18 $3,153 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TITLE: SET-ASIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DPW832 PAVEMENT CONDITION ASSESSMENTS SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4697 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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The City of New Orleans strongly encourages mi‐ nority-owned and women-owned busi‐ nesses, socially and eco‐ nomically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcon‐ tracting opportunities pursuant to this solicita‐ tion.

Notice is hereby given that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protec‐ tion Authority–East, a po‐ litical subdivision of the State of Louisiana, is so‐ liciting sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide professional ser‐ vices for development of a 50-year capital and fi‐ nancial modeling frame‐ work, with optional sup‐ port for Strategic Plan development.

Proposals will be re‐ ceived electronically by July 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Central Time). Proposals received after the dead‐ line stated will not be considered.

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For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola. gov and click on “BRASS Supplier Portal” under “BIDS & CONTRACTS”.

Once on the Supplier Por‐ tal, search “Open Events.”

Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --Clear Head Westbank is applying for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding under Sec‐ tion 5310 to provide transportation services for elderly individuals and persons with disabil‐ ities within Jefferson Parish and surrounding areas, including Kenner, Waggaman, Metairie, and New Orleans East.

The proposed project in‐ cludes a request for capi‐ tal funding for the pur‐ chase of a vehicle to en‐ hance transportation services.

Any interested party may request a public hearing or submit written com‐ ments regarding this ap‐ plication within fifteen (15) days of the date of this notice.

Requests for a public hearing or written com‐ ments should be directed to: Clear Head Westbank 525 Commerce Street, Suite 2 Gretna, Louisiana 70056 Phone: 504-269-3685 clearheadwest‐ Email: bank@gmail.com 188399-MAY 21-JUN 5-2T $235

Bid Documents and Ad‐ denda may be down‐ loaded from: https:// wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana. gov/osp/lapac/dspBid. cfm?search=departm ent&term=39 Evidence of authority to submit bid shall be required in ac‐ cordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (c) and/or R.S. 39:1954 (C) (2) (d).

AA/EEO 189913-JUN 5-1T $36 PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE – RE‐ QUEST FOR PROPOSALS – Integrated 50-Year Capi‐ tal & Financial Modeling Services

Lawrence E. Williams lwilliams@slfpae.gov 504-286-3188 or by visiting: https:// www.floodauthority.org/ business/procurement A complete RFP package may be obtained: • by email request to Lawrence Williams at lwilliams@slfpae.gov • by visiting: https:// www.floodauthority.org/ business/procurement, which is the Authority’s website under the Busi‐ ness tab – Procurement • or in person at: 6920 Franklin Avenue, New Or‐ leans, LA 70122 Questions must be sub‐ mitted in writing to lwilliams@slfpae.gov no later than June 15, 2026, at 4 PM. Responses and any addenda will be posted on the Authority’s website. All submitted questions, along with the Authority’s responses, will be posted on the Au‐ thority’s website no later than 4 PM (Central Time) on June 23, 2026.

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Author‐ ity–East reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive infor‐ malities, and select the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Authority.

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Sealed Proposals will be received by School Food & Nutrition Services Pur‐ chasing Office, Attention: Sandy Logrande, 65 Foun‐ tainebleau Dr, Suite 207, New Orleans, LA 70125, until 9:30 am, Friday, June 26, 2026, when they will be opened and publicly read. Late bids, for any reason, will not be ac‐ cepted. Bids shall be ad‐ dressed “Bid for Paper and Cleaning Supplies”.

Bid specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Office of School Food & Nutrition Foun‐ Services, 65 tainebleau Drive, Suite 207, New Orleans, LA 70125, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 2:00pm.

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Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for pro‐ gram information (e.g.

Braille, large print, audio‐ tape, and American Sign Language), should con‐ tact the responsible state or local agency that administers the pro‐ gram or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or con‐ tact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

School Food & Nutrition Services is funded 46% with Federal funds for a total of approximately $7,994,975.91.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived by the Facilities Department for the Jef‐ ferson Parish School Board, 4600 River Road, Administration Annex, 1st Floor, Marrero, LA 70072, until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2026 for Hurricane Ida Damage Repairs at Audubon School, Project No. 202421. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

No bids may be with‐ drawn after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least thirty (30) days. The Owner has the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities.

Plans and specifications and other information may be secured from the architect / engineer, TBA Studio Architecture, 103 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291, Phone: 318-3401550 for a deposit of $100.00 per set for a hard copy and/or a non-re‐ fundable fee of $25.00 for an electronic set on com‐ pact disk. The full de‐ posit of one set of docu‐ ments will be refunded to each General Contrac‐ tor. For additional sets of documents and for docu‐ ments issued to subcon‐ tractors or material sup‐ pliers the cost for repro‐ duction of each set will be deducted from the de‐ posit and the balance re‐ funded. Refunds will only be made for documents returned to the architect / engineer within ten (10) days after the opening of bids. Refunds will only be made on documents re‐ tuned complete, in good condition and unmarked.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Audubon School, 200 W. Loyola Dr., Kenner, LA 70065. to allow prospec‐ tive bidders to review the job scope and site condi‐ tions. Sealed proposals shall be marked on the envelope cover, plainly and prominently with the following: a) bidder’s name, address and tele‐ phone number b) State License Number of Con‐ tractor if the bid is in ex‐ cess of $50,000.00 and c) the statement “Proposal for (project name and number)”.

Bidders have the option to submit bids electroni‐ cally in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2212 E (1).

Please find bid related materials and place elec‐ tronic bids at www.cen tralbidding.com.

Participation by minority and female-owned busi‐ nesses, as well as busi‐ nesses located in this Parish, is encouraged.

The architect/engineer has classified this pro‐ ject as Commercial Gen‐ eral Construction.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Monday, June 15, 2026 10:00 a.m.

8th Floor, Room 8E10, Conference Room City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, New Orleans, Louisiana The Board of Zoning Ad‐ justments, in accordance with Article 4 of the Com‐ prehensive Zoning Ordi‐ nance of the City of New Orleans, will hold a pub‐ lic hearing on the follow‐ ing items: Variances – Unfinished Business 1. BZA024-26 1309 Har‐ mony Street / John P. Klingman 2.

BZA038-26 3316 Dauphine Street / Pedro F. Molina 3. BZA043-26 2518 Bur‐ gundy Street / Brandon Laramie Macloud, Mar‐ garet Ann Macloud Variances – New Business 4.

BZA047-26 7532-34 Hurst Street, 221-27 Hillary Street / Edward Washington III, Verel Washington Thaxton, Elmore Porter Washington, Monetta Henson 5.

BZA048-26 5013-15 Camp Street, 1013-15 So‐ niat Street / John Joyce and Christine Harvey, Zach Smith Consulting & De‐ sign, Fresia Galvez Director of Safety and Permits Decision Appeals – Unfinished Business 6.

BZA110-25 1037-39 Broadway Street / C NAPCO INC, Zach Smith Consulting & Design, Laura Barth Director of Safety and Permits Decision Appeals – New Business 7. BZA049-26 717 Bar‐ racks Street / 717 Bar‐ racks LLC, Zach Smith Consulting & Design, Laura Barth Notice under the Ameri‐ cans with Disabilities Act: This meeting is ac‐ cessible to people with disabilities. Should you need further assistance, please contact the Front Desk in the Main Lobby or the ADA Administra‐ tor: (504) 658-4020 (voice), 711 LA Relay Ser‐ vice, or e-mail emhurst@ nola.gov. Please be ad‐ vised there is a courtesy telephone available for 711 calls for people with hearing or speech im‐ pairments at the wel‐ come desk of City Hall, First Floor, Main Lobby.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:30pm-6:30pm If you need additional in‐ formation or require spe‐ cial assistance due to Limited English Profi‐ ciency, please contact OCD’s Planning & Re‐ source Development Unit at (504)658- 4347 or dmpearson@nola.gov Helena Moreno Mayor Jeffrey E. Schwartz Director of Housing, Community Development & Special Projects Proposed Run Dates: 6/1, 6/3, 6/5, 6/8, 6/10, 6/12, & 6/16 2026 NOCP 9089 189406-jun 1-3-5-8-10-1216-7t $184.31 PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Louisiana State Museum to owners of property as listed below, that has been on deposit, loan, or otherwise with the Louisiana State Mu‐ seum located at 751 Chartres St, New Or‐ leans, LA for more than ten (10) years and to which no person has made a claim. Pursuant to the Louisiana Statute 25:345, any such property shall vest in the Museum if no valid claim to such property is presented to the Museum within sixtyfive (65) days from the date of the second pub‐ lished notice.

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In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 25:345 (C.2) the following list of property (along with a description of the property) to be deemed abandoned, are listed:

commemorative: por trait, Rev. T. Clapp 17. T0011.1978 – print: Ca‐ bildo and St. Louis Cathe‐ dral, by E.H. Suydam 18. T0011A.1966 – paint‐ ing, watercolor: City and Port of New Orleans, by E. Lamoisse 19. T12.1973 – drawing, pencil: French Quarter Street Scene, by E. Wood‐ ward 20. T0013.1978 – drawing: St. Louis Cathedral, by C. LeSassier, Jr. 21. T14.1978 – lithograph: Old Cathedral-St. Louis, N.O., by M.A. Persac 22. T0015.1965 – painting, oil: Portrait of an Uniden‐ tified Woman, by J.R. Hoening 23. T0016.1965 – painting, oil: Castle in Moonlight,

by W.H. Buck 24. T0017.1997 – painting, oil: Portrait of an Uniden‐ tified Girl, attributed to G.D. Coulon 25. T0019.1965 – painting, oil: Portrait of Man, by L.A.W. Neuser 26. T0020.1973 – drawing: Beehives, unknown artist 27. T0024.1977 – photo‐ graph: Portrait of Man, daguerreotype 28. T0025.1970 – engrav‐ ing: Pere Antoine de Sedella, Peint et grave,

by E. Brewster 29. T0025.2003.033.01-.35 – manuscript: Merci Train 30. T0027.1972 – painting, oil: Portrait of Man, by T.S. Moise 31. T29.1976 – engraving: Ursuline Convent, un‐ known artist 32. T0032.1966 – painting, oil: Mice in old Shoe, W.A. Walker 33. T0032.1972 – painting, oil: Portrait of an Uniden‐ tified Boy, attributed to G.D. Coulon 34. T32.2023 – newspaper: Thibodeaux Sentinel, 1862

1. I.1991.0001 - basket, lunch: rectangular Reed basket w/ handle & cover 2. T0001.1972 – bust: Man,

by J.M. Ulloa 3. T0002.1966 – painting, oil: Unidentified Woman,

by M.H. Jouett 4. T0003.1965 / XX709 – painting, oil: Clipper Brig.

Stetson, Capt. A. Travis,

by E.E. Arnold 5. T0003.1966 – painting, oil: Cows in the Field, by C.W. Boyle 6. T0005.1966 – painting, oil: Portrait of an Uniden‐ tified Man, by H.R. Hoen‐ ing 7. T0006.1972 – wood‐ block print on paper: Courtyard of House 8. T0006.1976.1 – photo‐ graph: Board Room, Jew‐ ish Orphans Home 9. T0006.1976.2 – photo‐ graph: Classroom, Jewish Orphans Home 10. T0006.1979 – photo‐ graph: Ursuline Convent, New Orleans, La, silver gelatin print 11. T0006A.1965 – draw‐ ing, graphite pencil: The Miracle of St. James, by H. & M. Mangelsdorf – 12.

T0007.1993.0010 music, sheet: Free Mar‐ ket Waltz 13. T0010.1998 – manu‐ script: letter book 14. T0011.1965 – painting, oil: Portrait of an Uniden‐ tified Woman, by F. Fleis‐ chbein 15. T0011.1967 – painting, oil: Portrait of Man, by J. Genin 16. T0011.1969 – plate, por‐ commemorative: i l

2022-2026 Consolidated Plan - Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan City of New Orleans Office of Community Development As required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) the City of New Orleans is preparing the 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the use of federal funds. Prior to submission, the City must allow Citizens a thirty (30) day review and comment period beginning June 1st thru June 30th 2026 for citizen input on the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan - CNO-OCD website: Community Development - Topics - Public Notifications - City of New Orleans and available at the following locations: Main New Orleans Public Library 219 Loyola Avenue, (504)596-2570

Norman Meyer library 3001 Gentilly Blvd. (504)596-3100

Algiers Regional Library 3014 Holiday Drive, (504) 596-2641

Nix Public Library Branch 1401 S. Carrollton Avenue, (504)596-2630

Alvar Public Library Branch 913 Alvar Street, (504)596-2667

Robert E. Smith Library 6301 Canal Street, (504)596-2638

Mid-City Library 4140 Canal Street, (504)596-2654

Cita Dennis Hubbel Library Branch 725 Pelican Avenue, (504)596-3113

East New Orleans Regional Library 5641 Read Blvd., (504)596-3500

Nora Navra Library 1902 St. Bernard Avenue, (504)596-3118

Dr. Martin Luther King Library 1611 Fats Domino Avenue, (504)596-2695

Milton Memorial Library 5120 St. Charles Avenue, (504)596-2625

Rosa Keller Library & Community Center 4300 S. Broad Avenue, (504)596-2660

Housing Authority of New Orleans 1555 Poydras St. Suite 1800 (504)670-3300

Office of Community Development 1340 Poydras St., Suite 1000 (504)658-4200

Central City Library 2020 Jackson Avenue - (504)596-3110

The deadline for written comments Tuesday, June 30th by 3:00 pm, e-mailed to dmpearson@ nola.gov or mailed to the Office of Community Development – 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 1000 – NOLA 70112. The final 2026 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD no later than August 16, 2026.

Helena Moreno Mayor

Jeffrey E. Schwartz Director Housing, Community Development & Special Projects

Proposed Run Dates: 6/1, 6/3, 6/5, 6/9, 6/11, 6/15, 6/17, 6/19, 6/22, 6/24, 6/26 & 6/29 2026 NOCP 9088 189338-653562-jun 1-3-5-9-11-15-17-19-22-24-26-29-12t $ 1,355.52

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Thibodeaux Sentinel, 1862 35. T33.2023 – newspaper: Daily Citizen, 1863 36. T0034.1966 A – paint‐ ing, oil: Portrait of an Unidentified Man, attrib‐ uted to J.H. Beard 37. T0039.1967 – painting, oil: Portrait of Woman, by Amans 38. T0051.1991 – painting, watercolor: Cabin on the Bayou, unknown artist 39. T0053.1966 – painting, oil: Cane River Wedding,

by C. Hunter 40. T0056.1966 – photo‐ graph, hand colored: Woman, by C.B. Moore 41. T0061.1965 – painting, oil: Self-Portrait, Louis P. David 42. T0070.1965 – painting, oil: Portrait of Man, by F. Fleischbein 43. T0074.1967 – painting, oil: Portrait of an Uniden‐ tified Man, J.R. Hoening 44. T0078.1965 – painting, oil: Portrait of Man by G.P.A. Healy 45. T0081A.1965 – paint‐ ing, oil: Nature Morte: Pheasant, by A. Perelli 46. T0081B.1965 – paint‐ ing, oil: Nature Morte: Grouse, by A. Perelli 47. T0082A.1965 – paint‐ ing, gouache: Nature Morte: Jack Rabbit, by A. Perelli 48. T0082B.1965 – draw‐ ing: Nature Morte: Grouse, by A. Perelli 49. T0086.1965 – painting, oil: Portrait of an Uniden‐ tified Man, by J.C.Parker 50. T0089.1974 – basket, woven 51. T0099.1991.01-.11 – lithographs: Travel views of Anvers, by Louisiana Insurance Company, lith‐ ographs 52. T0099.1991.01-.07 – lithographs: Travel views of Frankfurt, Germany by Louisiana Insurance Company 53 T0102 1971 i ti

Company 53. T0102.1971 – painting, oil: Portrait of an Uniden‐ tified Man, attributed to L.P. David 54. T0104A.1967 – paint‐ ing, oil: Portrait of Woman, unknown artist 55. T0107.1971 – painting, oil: Self-Portrait, by G.P.A. Healy 56. T0107.1991 – statue, bronze: Civil War Soldier 57. T0108.1971 – litho‐ graph: New Orleans Street Scene, by J. Lion 58. T0108.1991 – bust, wood: Head of Woman,

by P.J. Landry 59. T0109.1969 – litho‐ graph: F. Durrive, by J. Lion 60. T0113.1991 – bust, marble: Man, artist un‐ known – 61.

T0055.1997.0453 map: New Orleans 62. T0101.1996.010 – map: Visitor’s map of New Or‐ leans 63. T60.2023 – stamp: Commemorative Battle of New Orleans stamps 64. I.1991.0571 – wallpa‐ per: Fragments, paper, ornate two-color green design, cream back‐ ground.

65. – wallpaper: Frag‐ ments. Classical "Pom‐ peiian" block-printed de‐ sign. Grey-taupe back‐ ground, black, white, and grey "chiarascuro" or grisaille design 66. XX0680.1-.7 – wallpa‐ per: panels, wash draw‐ ings, brown background, pink, white and gray gri‐ saille "Pompeiian" de‐ sign.

67. RG 553 – Manuscript Collection. 9 Boxes of miscellaneous manu‐ script materials related to Dr. Whyte Glendower Owen. Collection left at the Capital Park Mu‐ seum, Baton Rouge LA in 2005.

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If proof of claim is not presented by the owner to the museum, and if the owner’s right to re‐ ceive such property is not established to the satisfaction of the Louisiana State Museum within sixty-five (65) days from the date of the second published notice, the property will be deemed to be abandoned and shall become the property of the Louisiana State Museum.

Owners must submit written proof of claim to: Attn: Office of the Regis‐ trar Louisiana State Mu‐ seum 751 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70116 189146-may 29-jun 5-2t $189 PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ISSUANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REV‐ ENUE BONDS The Capital Area Finance Authority (the “Author‐ ity”), a public trust cre‐ ated pursuant to the pro‐ visions of Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (R.S. 9:23419:2347, inclusive) (the “Act”), hereby gives no‐ tice of a public hearing to be held pursuant to the requirements of Sec‐ tion 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, concerning its proposed issuance of not exceeding Two Hundred Million Dollars ($200,000,000) of Capital A Fi A th it

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($200,000,000) of Capital Area Finance Authority Revenue Bonds in one or more series (the “Bonds”) under the pro‐ visions of the Act, and other constitutional and statutory authority sup‐ plemental thereto. The Bonds are being issued pursuant to the terms of one or more Series Sup‐ plemental Trust Inden‐ tures (“Series Supple‐ mental Indentures”) to the Master General In‐ denture of Trust (the “Master Indenture”, to‐ gether with the Series Supplemental Inden‐ tures, the “Indenture”), by and between the Au‐ thority and Regions Bank (the “Trustee”) for the purpose of providing funds for the Authority (a) to finance loans to homebuyers within the jurisdictional parishes of the Authority and such other parishes whose governing authority exe‐ cute cooperative en‐ deavor agreements with the Authority under the provisions of the Act, (b) to make deposits in vari‐ ous funds and accounts as provided in the Inden‐ ture and required for the security of the Bonds, (c) to pay capitalized inter‐ est, if any, on the Bonds and (d) to pay the cost of the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds are limited obligations of the Authority and will be payable on a parri passu basis solely out of the in‐ come, revenues, and re‐ ceipts derived from the Trust Estate as defined in the Indenture (including earnings thereon and certain insurance with respect thereto), and certain funds and ac‐ counts held under and pursuant to the Inden‐ t d l d d th

pursuant to the Inden ture and pledged there‐ for. As provided in the Act and the Indenture, the Bonds do not consti‐ tute and obligation, ei‐ ther general or special, of the State of Louisiana, any municipality or any other political subdivi‐ sion thereof.

The Authority will hold a public hearing with re‐ spect to the issuance of said Bonds on June 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Louisiana Time, at 601 St. Ferdinand Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, and si‐ multaneously by telecon‐ ference by calling the toll-free number: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/9940303250? omn=81003639543 or dial US toll-free: (646) 8769923, 9940303250#. The meeting will be open to the public in accordance with law, and any com‐ ments with respect to the proposed Bonds will be received and consid‐ ered by the Board. Writ‐ ten comments received at the offices of the Au‐ thority prior to the date of the meeting will be considered.

Further information re‐ garding the Bonds may be obtained from the of‐ fices of the Capital Area Finance Authority, 601 St. Ferdinand Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.

CAPITAL AREA FINANCE AUTHORITY By: /s/ Mark Drennan President and CEO 189832-JUN 5-1T $66.49

PUBLIC NOTICE --The Jefferson Parish School Board is seeking applicants who meet the qualifications of the of‐ fice to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term of the resigning member in School Board District 9.

This vacancy was caused by the resignation of the School Board Member of that District, which unex‐ pired term begins on the date of selection of the applicant to fill the va‐ cancy and ends on De‐ cember 31, 2026. Appli‐ cants must be at least 18 years old, able to read and write, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent as deter‐ mined by BESE, have resided in Louisiana for the preceding 2 years, and have been actually domiciled for the preced‐ ing year in District 9 from which appointment is sought.

Applications from those who meet the above qualifications interested in filling the vacancy in District 9 will be received at the Office of the Chief of Human Resources, 501 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, La., beginning June 3, 2026 and must be re‐ ceived there no later than June 8, 2026 at noon.

Applicants should sub‐ mit a letter of interest, a resume, proof of resi‐ dency, an email address and a telephone number as part of the application to Donna Joseph, Chief of Human Resources, either by hand delivery during business hours at 501 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, La. or by email at donna. joseph@jpschools.org or b F t (504) 349 7726

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The Orleans Public De‐ fenders (OPD) will hold a public hearing on the FY 2027 proposed budget on June 10, 2026, at 12:30 pm.

OPD conference room, 2601 Tulane Ave, Suite 700, New Orleans, LA 70119.

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The Louisiana Office of the State Museum is re‐ questing proposals for a Public-Private Partner‐ ship project to design, build, furnish, operate, and maintain an in‐ door/outdoor café at the New Orleans Jazz Mu‐ seum. For more informa‐ tion go to opportuni‐ tiesinlouisiana.com.

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ReNEW-Reinventing Edu‐ cation will introduce the 2026-27 budget and hold its first public hearing on the 2026-27 budget on May 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Edgar P Harney Build‐ ing located at 2503 Wil‐ low St., New Orleans, LA 70113 (LA R.S. 39:1307).

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2006-1 VS THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE BENJAMIN MILLS A/K/A GEORGE MILLS A/K/A GEORGE BENJAMIN MILLS A/K/A GEORGE B. MILLS AND THE UNOPENED SUC‐ CESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JANIE HOWARD MILLS A/K/A JANIE HOWARD MILLS A/K/A JANIE H. MILLS A/K/A JANIE MILLS A/K/A JANIE HOWARD By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of FIERI FACIAS from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated March 26, 2026, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: That certain piece or portion of ground, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in Ames Terrace, designated on a survey by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E., dated August 3, 1964, as Lot 31, Square 4, bounded by Lincoln Avenue, Sixth Street, Sil‐ ver Lily Lane and the south‐ ern boundary of the subdivision (Acres Road side). Lot 31 commences at a distance of 495 feet from the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Sixth Street and measures thence 55 feet front on Lincoln avenue, the same in width in the rear, by a depth of 114.28 feet on the sideline nearest Sixth Street and a depth of 114.59 feet on the opposite sideline. All as more fully shown on sur‐ vey by J.J. Krebs & Sons, C.E., dated June 30, 1966.

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

COREY J. GIROIR Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t

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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 865-878 MIDFIRST BANK VERSUS ASHLEY F. ACKER By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated June 23, 2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the PARISH OF JEF‐ FERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in Township 14 South, Range 23 and 24 East, Southeast Land District of Louisiana, West of the Missis‐ sippi River known as Har‐ vey Canal Prop‐ erty, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, des‐ ignated as Par‐ cel 0-2-A all as per plan by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E., dated May 15, 1973, re‐ vised October 1, 1982, which said por‐ tion of ground has been resub‐ divided into WOODMERE SOUTH SUBDIVI‐ SION, SECTION 2, all as per plan of resubdivision made by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E.&S., dated Septem‐ ber 28, 1982, ap‐ proved by the Jefferson Parish Council by Ordinance No. 15418 recorded in COB 1042, folio 673 and as per Act of Dedica‐ tion before Odom B. Heebe, Notary Public, dated June 30, 1983, recorded in COB 1056, folio 89 same being des‐ ignated as fol‐ lows: LOT 249, SQUARE F, bounded by Liro Lane, Destrehan Avenue, Glenoak Drive and Keith-Way Drive, Lot 249 said commences at a distance of 620.13 feet from the intersection of Keith-Way Drive and Liro Lane, measures thence 60 feet front on Liro Lane, same width in the rear, by a depth of 100 feet be‐ tween equal and parallel lines; subject to re‐ strictions, servi‐ tudes, rights-ofway and out‐ standing min‐ eral rights of record affecting the property.

The improve‐ ments thereon bear the Munici‐ No. 3808 pal LIRO LANE, HAR‐

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VEY, LOUISIANA 70058 This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

BRIGHAM J. LUNDBERG Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 868-896 HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK VERSUS MILLER MOTOR CARS LLC, THE UNOPENED SUC‐ CESSION OF BRUCE B. MILLER, JR., AND NICOLE GRAY MILLER A/K/A NICOLE GRAY By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of FIERI FACIAS from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated March 6, 2026, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, situ‐ ated in the PARISH OF JEFFERSON, State of Louisiana, in AIRLINE PARK NORTH SUBDIVI‐ SION, in SQUARE NO. 302, bounded by Elise Avenue, Ruth Street, Lu‐ cille Avenue and Jean Street, desig‐ nated as LOT NO. 8, all in ac‐ cordance with the survey of S.K. Landry, C.E., dated Au‐ gust 3, 1959, which said lot commences at a distance of 275.5 feet from the corner of Elise Avenue and Ruth Street, and measures thence 58 feet front on Elise Avenue, the same in width in the rear, by a depth of 105 feet be‐ tween equal and parallel lines, a copy of which is an‐ nexed to act recorded Sep‐ tember 24, 1959, under Entry No. 161478, COB 488, Page 691, of the official records of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Being the same ac‐ property quired by Nicole Gray Miller by Cash Sale dated October 10, 2025, from AJ Homes, LLC, recorded Octo‐ ber 13, 2025,

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under Entry No. 12542411, COB 3517, Page 262, of the official records of Jef‐ ferson Parish, Louisiana.

The improve‐ ments thereon bear the munici‐ pal address of 1312 Elise Av‐ enue, Metairie, Louisiana 70003.

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

DAVID J SCOTTON Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 868-989 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS CYNTHIA CARTER WEB‐ BER A/K/A CYN‐ THIA CARTER BOOTH WEBBER AND FERNAND GEORGE WEB‐ BER, JR. By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated Septem‐ ber 29, 2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the high‐ est bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servi‐ tudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as Brenvilla Subdi‐ vision, as shown on plan of re‐ subdivision by Adloe Orr, Jr., C.E. & Associates, dated April 25, 1962, registered in COB 553, folio 556, records of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, des‐ ignated as Lot 49-C. All in ac‐ cordance with a survey

by Dading, Mar‐ ques & Associ‐ ates, Inc., dated February 27, 1996, a copy of which is annexed to act

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no. 96-11857 and made a part hereof; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affect‐ ing the property.

For informa‐ tional purposes only: Improve‐ ments thereon bear Municipal No. 612 Sophia Street, River Ridge, Louisiana 70123.

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

CANDACE A. COURTEAU Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 869-513 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VERSUS EVANS A. USSIN, JR. By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated October 14, 2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, situ‐ ated in the Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana in that part known as TIMBERLANE VILLAGE PHASE II and designated as LOT 4C, SQUARE J all in accor‐ dance with the plans of subdi‐ vision made by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., certified by John F. Marshall, surveyor, dated November 11, 1982 approved in Ordinance No. 15453 by the Jefferson Parish Council on March 9, 1983 registered in COB 1044, folio 774 as revised by plans of subdivision made by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc. certified by John F. Marshall, Surveyor dated June 7, 1983 and recorded in Map Book 115, Page 2 approved in Or‐ dinance No. 15637 by the Jefferson Parish Council on July 27, 1983 regis‐ tered in COB 1054, folio 595. To‐

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gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

KATE SOTO‐ LONGO Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 869-753 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS BRUCE B. MILLER, JR. AND NICOLE MILLER AKA NICOLE GRAY MILLER By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated October 23, 2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon, and all of the rights, ways, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the PARISH OF JEF‐ FERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in that part des‐ ignated as HICKORY RIDGE ESTATES on a plan of resubdi‐ vision by Krebs, LaSalle, LeMieux Consultants, Inc., dated April 1, 2003, desig‐ nated as LOT 11 and is described as follows: LOT 11 mea‐ sures 70 feet front on Ferri‐ day Court, same width across the rear, by a depth of 138 feet between equal and paral‐ lel lines. All as shown on plan of subdivision for Hickory Ridge Estates by Krebs, LaSalle, LeMieux Consul‐ tants, dated April 2, 2003, registered with the Clerk of

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Court for the Parish of Jeffer‐ son. All as more fully shown on a sur‐ vey by Gilbert, Kelly & Cou‐ turie, Inc., dated December 14, 2003; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affect‐ ing the prop‐ erty.

The below is for informational purposes only: The improve‐ ments thereon bear the Munici‐ pal Number: 681 FERRIDAY COURT, HARAHAN, LA 70123.

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

ELIZABETH CROWELL PRICE Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 869-832 NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VERSUS ZAHAIR CHERRY AND ISA CHERRY By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated October 23, 2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: That portion of ground, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon and all the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servi‐ tudes, appurte‐ nances and ad‐ vantages there‐ unto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, ac‐ cording to a plan by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E. & S., dated October 20, 1976, ap‐ proved by Ordi‐ nance No. 1974, C.O.B. 885, folio 313, Entry No. 756309 filed February 18, 1977, de‐ scribed as: Audubon Subdi‐ vision, Square 3, Lot 24 324 Pel‐ lerin Drive; sub‐ ject to restric‐ tions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding i l i h

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g mineral rights of record affect‐ ing the property.

The improve‐ ments thereon bear the Munici‐ pal No. 324 Pel‐ lerin Drive Ken‐ ner, LA 70065 This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

BRIGHAM J. LUNDBERG Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 871-695 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS BRENDA BANE‐ GAS PAVLOV A/K/A BRENDA B. PAVLOV A/K/A BRENDA PAVLOV, JESUS ROSALES AND GREGORIA ROSALES By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated January 16, 2026, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: That portion of ground, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon, and all the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servi‐ tudes, appurte‐ nances and ad‐ vantages there‐ unto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in Meadowbrook Subdivision, Unit No. 2, being a resubdivision of original tracts 1, 2, and 3 of Oakdale Sub‐ division, Section "C", all as shown on plan of resubdivision by J.J. Krebs and Sons, Inc., C.E., dated July 19, 1966, approved by the Jefferson Parish Planning Department on January 5, 1967, and according to which said por‐ tion of ground is situated and measures as follows: Lot 27 of Square 19, which said square is bounded by Bannerwood Drive, Mt. Laural Drive, the east‐

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ern boundary of the subdivision and Blythewood Drive, said Lot 27 commences at a distance of 420 feet from the in‐ tersection of Bannerwood Drive and Mt. Laural Drive and measures thence 60 feet front on Banner‐ wood Drive, the same width in the rear, by a depth of 100 feet be‐ tween equal and parallel lines.

All as more fully shown on the survey made by J.J. Krebs and Sons, Inc., C.E., dated September 7, 1968, and as more fully shown on a more recent survey by Ster‐ ling Mandle, dated August 13, 1971; annexed to an act passed be‐ fore William W. Shaw, Jr., N.P., dated August 31, 1971.

All as more fully shown on a sur‐ vey by Gilbert, Kelly & Cou‐ turie, Inc., dated Sep‐ tember 10, 1986.

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

COREY J. GIROIR Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 853-663 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COM‐ PANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF9, MORT‐ GAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF9 VS PATRICIA AMAYA MORGA HERNANDEZ AKA PATRICIA ARACELY HER‐ NANDEZ AMAYA, CAMILA ALEXANDRA HERNANDEZ AND SEBASTIAN DAVID HERNANDEZ By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated June 4, 2024, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, to‐

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gether with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in SQUARE NO 101, TERRYTOWN SUBDIVISION, NO. 6, bounded by Glouster Place, Gibson Street (side), Goucher Street (side), Grape Place (side) and Glouster Place (side), desig‐ nated as LOT NO. 5, com‐ mences at a dis‐ tance of 325 feet from the corner Glouster Place and Gibson Street, mea‐ sures thence 60 feet front on Glouster Place, a width in the rear of 60.32 feet by a depth on the sideline nearer Gibson Street of 112.50 feet and a depth of 106.25 on the opposite side‐ line. All as more full shown on survey of Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., S&E, dated Oc‐ tober 12, 1991, which as the ad‐ dress of 744 Glouster Place, Gretna, Louisiana 70056; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affect‐ ing the property.

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

ASHLEY E. MORRIS Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 853-731 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS KEVIN COLER By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated May 7, 2024, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF

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GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as OAK COVE ES‐ TATES, and ac‐ cording to sur‐ vey by Laurent J. Noel, Jr., Sur‐ veyor, dated Decem‐ ber 13, 1975, said portion of ground is desig‐ nated and de‐ scribed as follows, to-wit: LOT NO. 17, in SQUARE NO. 5, which square is bounded by Gatt and Tusa Drives and Cove and Ross Lanes.

Said LOT NO. 17 commences at a distance of 309.36 feet from the corner of Tusa and Gatt Drives and measures thence a first frontage on Gatt Drive of 12 feet to a point; thence a further frontage on Gatt Drive of 48.98 feet, by a depth on the sideline nearer Ross Lane of 103.85 feet, a width in the rear of 59 feet, and a depth on the opposite side‐ line nearer Tusa Drive of 94 feet; all as further shown on a sur‐ vey by Laurent J. Noel, Jr., Sur‐ veyor, dated April 8, 1976.

Measurements are all in accor‐ dance with a plan of survey

by Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., Surveyors, dated August 27, 1977; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affect‐ ing the property .

The improve‐ ments thereon bear the Munici‐ pal Number: 3120 Gatt Drive, Marrero, Louisiana 70072 This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

CANDACE A. COURTEAU Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 862-118

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a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated March 7, 2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: One certain piece or portion of ground, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servi‐ tudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as Willowdale Sub‐ division, Section 1, in Square 13, bounded by Elizabeth and Boutall Streets, Rosalie Court, Elise Av‐ enue and York Street, desig‐ nated as Lot 106 on the survey made by Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., Surveying, &I Engineering, dated November 15, 1979, redated October 15, 1980 and September 10, 1983, accord‐ ing to which said lot forms the corner of Eliza‐ beth and Boutall Streets and measures 45.38 feet front on Elizabeth Street, thence a further front on a curve having radius of 25 feet, a dis‐ tance of 48.87 feet, thence a depth and front on Boutall Street of 76. 19 feet, a width in the rear of 40 feet, by a depth on the opposite sideline of 105 feet. All as more fully shown on sur‐ vey made by Gilbert, Kelly, & Couturie, Inc., dated December 12, 1996.

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

DENNIS F. WIGGINS, JR Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs GUY STEPHEN FOLSE, JR. A/K/A GUY S. FOLSE, JR. A/K/A GUY FOLSE, JR.

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

By virtue of and in obedience to

MMG REO VI 2, LLC

NO: 872-833

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VERSUS G&CJS PROPER‐ TIES LLC By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated February 20, 2026, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana.

In that part there of known as SOUTH AVONDALE HOMES SUBDI‐ VISION, SEC‐ TION NO. 4, ac‐ cording to a plan of William Maler, Civil En‐ gineer, dated March 1, 1965, approved by the Jefferson Parish Council under Ordi‐ nance No. 7071, and filed for record as Entry No., 322-701, registered COB 611, folio 184, and in Plan Book 52, Plan No. 1, of the records of the Clerk of Court for the Parish of Jeffer‐ son, according to which saif lot of ground is designated as LOT NO. 24 in SQUARE 14, which said square is bounded by Ruth Drive, the Westerly line of Subdivision, Tract “YY” and an undeveloped portion of the subdivision; said Lot 24 mea‐ suring 60 feet front on Ruth Drive, the same in the width in the rear, by a depth of 90 feet between equal and parallel lines.

Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 508 Ruth Drive, Avondale, a/k/a 508 Ruth Drive, West‐ wego, LA 70094 This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - 10% down balance in 30 days.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

WAYNE A. MAIORANA, JR Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL

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DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 873-882 U.S. BANK TRUST NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ ATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISI‐ TION TRUST VERSUS WAYNE ASHTON SAUNDERS By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated March 30, 2026, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit:

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NO: 873-920 PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC VERSUS THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF CHARLES L. NICELY, (A/K/A CHARLES LEE NICELY) AND LEANE MARIE SCHERER AND CAROLYN SCHERER DUPUY By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated March 19, 2026, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit:

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

ONE CERTAIN LOT GROUND, together with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servi‐ tudes, appurte‐ nances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in SQUARE “E” of BELMONT PLACE, bounded by Bel‐ mont Place, N. Line of Subdivi‐ sion, KennerN.O. Interstate Highway, Jeferson Drive Subdivision, N. Turnbull Drive and 33rd Street, designated as LOT NO. 2 on a sur‐ vey made by Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., Surveyor, dated May 30, 1974, revised July 1, 1983, a copy of which is annexed to an Act of Mortgage dated August 1, 1983 by act passed before Gerald Wasserman, No‐ tary Public, recorded in MOB 888, Folio 264, and accord‐ ing thereto, said LOT commences at a distance of 360 feet from the corner of Belmont Place and 33rd Street, measures thence 60 feet front on Bel‐ mont Place, same width in the rear, by a depth on the sideline nearer to 33rd Street of 100.92 feet, and a depth on the opposite side‐ line of 101.20 feet.

And according to a survey made by S. Z. S. Consultants dated Decem‐ ber 7, 1993, above-de‐ the scribed prop‐ erty has the same location, designation and dimensions as hereinabove set forth.

Improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 2509 Bel‐ mont Place, Metairie, Louisiana 70001.

The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

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TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all of the build‐ ings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servi‐ tudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in Lake Trail Subdi‐ vision Section 1, desig‐ nated as LOT 247 of SQUARE 18 bounded by Lake Trail Drive, West Esplanade Av‐ enue, David Drive and Thirty-Third Street. Said Lot 247 commences at a distance of 235.38 feet from the corner of Lake Trail Drive and Thirty-Third Street, and measures thence 63.46 feet front on Lake Trail Drive, the same width in the rear, by depth of 88.07 feet be‐ tween equal and parallel lines. All in ac‐ cordance with a survey of J.J. Krebs and Sons, Inc., dated Octo‐ ber 27, 1976 and resurveyed on April 1, 1977 This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

BRIGHAM J. LUNDBERG Attorney for Plaintiff

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

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PENNY M. DAIGREPONT Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 874-281 LOANDE‐ POT.COM, LLC VERSUS CARLOS R. MATUTE AND SANTOS MATUTE By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated March 31, 2026, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: ALL THAT CER‐ TAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TO‐ GETHER WITH ALL OF THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVE‐ MENTS THEREON, AND ALL OF THE RIGHTS WAYS, MEANS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, PRESCRIPTIONS, APPURTE‐ NANCES, AD‐ VANTAGES AND COMPONENT PARTS THERE‐ UNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE AP‐ PERTAINING, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GRETNA, PARISH OF JEFFERSON, OF STATE LOUISIANA, IN THAT PART THEREOF KNOWN AS ROSE PARK SUB‐ DIVISION, IN SQUARE C, WHICH SQUARE IS BOUNDED BY CLAIRE AVENUE, 21ST STREET, ROSE DRIVE AND 23RD STREET, DESIG‐ NATED AS LOT 12 ON A PLAT OF SURVEY BY HOTARD & WEBB, CIVIL EN‐ GINEER, DATED DECEMBER 4, 1952, A COPY OF WHICH IS AN‐ NEXED TO AN ACT REGIS‐ TERED IN COB 331, FOLIO 492, AND ON A PLAT OF SUR‐ VEY BY J. J. KREBS & SONS, INC., CIVIL ENGI‐ NEERS & SURVEYORS, DATED MAY 18, 1968, A COPY OF WHICH IS AN‐ NEXED TO AN ACT REGIS‐ TERED IN COB 679, FOLIO 132, AND ACCORD‐ ING TO WHICH SURVEYS, SAID LOT FORMS THE

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INTERSECTION OF CLAIRE AV‐ ENUE AND 23RD STREET AND MEASURES THENCE 56.06 FEET FRONT ON CLAIRE AVENUE, SAME WIDTH IN THE REAR, BY A DEPTH OF 96.08 FEET BETWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES. This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

CANDACE A. COURTEAU Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 874-132 ARVEST BANK VS DARNELL ROUSELL SOLELY IN HER CAPACITY AS IN‐ DEPENDENT TESTAMENTARY EXECUTOR OF THE SUCCES‐ SION OF ONEATA ELAINE STEWARTJONES, DE‐ CEASED By virtue of and in obedience to a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE from the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, State of Louisiana, in the above num‐ bered and enti‐ tled cause, dated March 26, 2026, I have seized and will proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public auction, at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐ pressway, Har‐ vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock a.m. the following de‐ scribed prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon, and all therights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Jeffer‐ son, in that part thereof known as CLAIBORNE GARDENS SUB‐ DIVISION, said portion being designated as LOT 9 OF SQUARE 106. Ac‐ di

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Q cording to a plan by Rene A. Harris, C. E., dated February 4, 1972, the said SQUARE 106 is bounded by East Krueger Lane, Stilwell Lane and East Clark Lane; and LOT 9 com‐ mences at a dis‐ tance of 343.52 feet from the corner of East Krueger Lane and Stil‐ well Lane, and measures thence 62 feet front on Stilwell Lane, the same width in the rear, by a depth of 105 feet be‐ tween equal and parallel lines.

This sale is sub‐ ject to all supe‐ rior security in‐ terests, mort‐ gages, liens and privileges.

TERMS - The full purchase price is due at the time of the sale.

NOTE: All funds must be Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Money Order, or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit.

FOERSTNER G. MEYER Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson The New Orleans Advocate: May 1, 2026, June 5, 2026 May 1-jun 5-2t Public Notices Successions

PUBLIC NOTICE --CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 2026-01106 DIVISION: “M” NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE WHEREAS, the Executor of the above estate has made application to the Court for the sale at pri‐ vate sale of the immov‐ able property hereinafter described, to wit: Third District in the City of New Orleans, in Square No. 2319, bounded by Lafreniere Street, Bruxelles Street, Paris Avenue, and Sere Street, designated as Lot K; Municipal No. 3506 Bruxelles Street, acq.

Instr. C.O.B. 644, folio 591, July 12, 1962.

Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the Decedent herein, and to this Estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing or approving and homolo‐ gating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publica‐ tion of such notice, all in accordance with the law.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT Chelsea Richard Napoleon, Clerk Submitted By: Lee Phillips (Bar #25826) Attorney at Law 2120 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA 70112 (504)236-0168 Publication: The New Orleans Advocate: June 5, 2026, and June 26, 2026 The Louisiana Weekly: June 8, 2026 and June 29, 2026 Publish once and then again 21 days later 189882-jun 5-26-2t $79.68

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