Blog entries

Neville escapes with comeback win over McDonogh 35

Ken Trahan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:35:10 +0100

Earlier in the week, veteran McDonogh 35 coach Wayne Reese expressed confidence in his team’s ability to defeat second-seeded Neville.

On Saturday night at Tad Gormley Stadium, the Roneagles displayed why they were confident, seizing control of their regional round battle with Neville in the fourth quarter, carrying a seemingly insurmountableRead More...

Hahnville outlasts Barbe in playoff battle, 37-28

Darrell Ashley — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:49:17 +0100

Boutte, LA - The Hahnville Tigers outscored the Barbe Buccaneers in the 4th quarter to pull off a 37-28 win at Tiger Stadium on Friday night.

Hahnville got off to a great start in the 1st quarter forcing Barbe to punt on 4th and 3. Hahnville defensive back Brion James blocked the punt, and the Tigers recovered at the Barbe five-yard lineRead More...

Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle

Associated Press — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:39:33 +0100

WASHINGTON | Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare.

The 60-39 vote cleared the way for a bruising, full-scale debate beginning after Thanksgiving on thRead More...

Dems snare 60 votes to move ahead on health care

Associated Press — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:20:12 +0100

WASHINGTON | Democratic leaders secured the last two votes to move ahead on historic health care legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday night showdown on President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative.

In long-awaited speeches, centrist Sens. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana said they would stand with their party and vote "yes" on the crucial testRead More...

Landrieu to vote to move ahead on health care bill

Associated Press — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:03:42 +0100

WASHINGTON | Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu says she will vote "yes" on a crucial test vote on the health care bill.

The Louisiana lawmaker made the long-awaited announcement in a speech on the Senate floor Saturday. Her comments came just hours before the 8 p.m. EST vote.

Meghan Jones — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:58 +0100

"The museum is so excited to have children here once again!" exclaimed Grace Wilson, director of communications at the New Orleans Museum of Art. "A lot of our exhibitions have been so adult-centric, but for this one, adults as well as children will enjoy it."

Wilson is, of course, talking about NOMA's new Disney exhibit, Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Read More...

French Market Christmas kicks off with lights, music and a second line

Cathy Maddox — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:55 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | A perfect night, a star-filled sky and a chilly breeze put everyone in the right spirit as the French Market Corporation rang in the Christmas season at Washington Artillery Park across from Jackson Square.

“The historic French Market was the perfect place to kick off holiday traditions in New Orleans,” announced master of ceremonies Kenneth Ferdinand, execuRead More...

Mercy killings in Louisiana High School Football

Ron Brocato — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:42 +0100

The Mercy Rule. Nobody likes it.

That’s when the score of a football game is so out of hand, the officials allow the remaining time in a game run on the clock, regardless of the situation.

The Mercy Rule. Nobody likes it.

That’s when the score of a football game is so out of hand, the officials allow the remaining time in a game run on the clock, regardless of the situation.

Unless a coach calls a time out, or there is an injury, the clock continues Read More...

Finding happiness in the small differences of our chorus line lives

Ryan Tramonte — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:56 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | I come from a very odd pairing; my mother and father were quite possibly one of the oddest couples I have ever encountered. The one similarity that always comes to mind is that both of them could illicit laughter from a group at the drop of hat. My mom is very funny and almost anyone who knows her will attest that she can find the comedy in just about any situation you giveRead More...

Third annual RampART promises hand-crafted fun, rain or shine

Meghan Jones — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:26 +0100

The weather outside has been just glorious lately, no? The deep blue of the sky and - finally! - fall crisp in the air make me want to get outside and stay there until the sun goes down, longer if I have a blanket handy.

You think so, too? Well, you're in luck; I have an excuse for you to do exactly that!

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, North Rampart Main Street, Inc. Read More...

Rematches dominate second round prep playoff matchups

Ken Trahan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:27 +0100

With the regional round of the prep football state playoffs set for Friday night, rematches dominate the second round picture. Let’s take a look at some of those who will “play it again.”

Top-seeded Archbishop Rummel plays host to 16th-seeded JesuiRead More...

Regional Playoffs: NewOrleans.Com Prep Picks

NewOrleans.Com/Sports — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:41 +0100

And then there were 40. We make our picks on just a quarter of this week's 'win-or-go-home' matchups.

The second round provides more intriguing games of the rematch variety including Jesuit taking a second crack at unbeaten Rummel. Meanwhile, can Salmen survive a daunting trip to BrRead More...

City of New Orleans eyes December for $40 million bond sale

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:30 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | The city plans to hold its first bond sale in two years next month, though the outcome of three high-stakes meetings with rating agencies could push it back again.

Mayor Ray Nagin wants to use the proceeds from the $40 million sale to help keep New Orleans' street projects on track. Some of the highest profile city work since Hurricane Katrina has involved roads, with orange cones and blocked lanes now snarling traffic in some rebuilding neighborhoods. Nagin said there hRead More...

Thursday's Prep Soccer Scores

NewOrleans.Com/Sports — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:47 +0100

Metro area soccer scores from Thursday, Nov. 19:

AREA BOYS SOCCER RESULTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19:

Bonnabel 0 Rummel 0
Destrehan 2 Terrebonne 0
Morgan City 1 South Terrebonne 1
Northlake Christian 5 Lusher 0

AREA GIRLS SOCCER RESULTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19:

Academy of Our Lady 0 Pearl River 0
Dominican 2 Vandebilt Catholic 1
Ben Franklin 3 Lusher 0Read More...