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Music Notes by: Meghan Jones Essence song, seminars to… Music Notes by: Associated Press » View All Blogs Looking ahead: LSU football seeks rebound With the LSU baseball team closing the book on another storied season, the focus of Tiger Nation shifts to football. There is a lot of down time between early July and the Sept. 5 kickoff against Washington, so for now I'll try to wet your appetite for a little purple and gold pigskin... Hornets move slowly in free agency July 1 marks the start of the NBA's free agency period. And for the Hornets and their Southwest Division rivals, the pressure is on to retain their key free agents and add new talent to bolster their rosters. The New Orleans front office in particular may be facing a make-or-break offseason... A glass-half-empty look at the 2009 Saints The New Orleans Saints have failed to make the playoffs the last two seasons, finishing 8-8 last season and 7-9 the season before that. So why should we expect them to make the playoffs this season? Good question... UNO Athletics lacks sense of urgency So is it the first of July, and I don't hear a lot of chatter about fund raising efforts at the University of New Orleans athletics. I have agreed to buy season tickets but have yet to hear from anyone soliciting my cash. I have yet to hear about any significant money being raised by the committee that was to save UNO athletics... Hahnville primed to make run at 'Dome Whether in Hahnville or Boutte, you bleed purple and gold for the Tigers. Of course, there are many LSU fans in those parts but we're talking about the Tigers of Hahnville High School. With one of the richest football traditions in the state, Hahnville is a bastion of excitement, support and winning on Friday nights.... LA Sports Report - The 3rd 'LA' Lenny Vangilder's Blog News... 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(Read more) Applications For Fall Semester At UNO Are Up The University of New Orleans reports an increase in the number of students applying for admission for the fall semester for the second consecutive year. (Read more) Jindal Signs Restaurant Bill Into Law State Weighing Appeal Options For Charity Alleged Shooting Death in New Orleans Murder in River Ridge Cops Not Ruling Out Armed Robbery Link To Hotel… $1 Million Makes OT OK Terrebonne Library Showing Barbie Collection Essence Fest celebrates black music, culture NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American… (Read more) South Africa holds Jackson moonwalk tribute JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Several hundred South Africans gathered on Friday for a moonwalking tribute to the King of Pop that reflected the diversity of the rainbow nation. 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Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the… (Read more) Essence Fest celebrates black music, culture NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American… (Read more) Palin resigning as Alaska governor on July 26 Madonna to pay tribute to Jackson in concert LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial Ticket plans announced for Jackson memorial in LA Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis LA braces for horde of Michael Jackson mourners New Orleans Travel, Music, Dining and Hotels At NewOrleans.Com Written by Administrator in New Orleans Home Page on Thursday, 26 February 2009 02:20PM Tales of the Cocktail - July 8th to 12th Tales of the Cocktail brings together the best and brightest of the cocktail community for a five-day French Quarter celebration of the history and artistry of making drinks. • Get more info! » More New Orleans Festivals! Essence Music Festival - July 3rd, 4th &5th The 2009 Essence Music Festival will be the fifteenth anniversary of Essence Fest, and Beyonce is already set to headline! The rest of the weekend has filled up with other amazing artists, performances and speakers! • Get the line up and more info! Satchmo Summerfest - July 30th to Aug. 2nd The premier American jazz festival dedicated to the life, music and legacy of New Orleans’ native son, Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong. It draws locals as well as international visitors who come to celebrate the life of our most famous native son during the weekend of his birthday. • Get more info! 15th Annual Welliver Bridal Expo - July 25th & 26th Don't miss the bridal event of the season! The 15th Annual Welliver Bridal Expo will be at Lakeside Shopping Center on July 25th & 26th, 2009. It is a free event but please bring a non-perishable food item for the Second Harvest Food Bank. • Get more info!

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