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Cantrell settomake firstcourt appearance

Federalcasecenters around mayor’strips with Vappie

BY JONI HESS Staff writer

Four years ago, as New Orleanians battled surging crime, risinghome insurance costs and acollapsedsanitation system in the wakeofHurricane Ida, Mayor LaToya Cantrell traveled to Scotland, ostensiblytospeak at aclimate change conference.

But that tripwas also “where it all started” with her former New Orleans Police Department bodyguard and alleged paramourJeffrey Vappie, according to an 18-count indictment brought against the pair on Aug. 15. Cantrell will appear in federal court

Wednesday,where she’sexpected to entera plea of not guilty to charges of conspiracy,wire fraudand obstruction of justice, culminating amultiyear federal investigation centered on trips to Scotland and otherlocales sheand Vappie took between 2021 and2024. Thecase will go before U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Wells Roby at 2p.m Prosecutors’ case against the mayor in thecoming months is expected to hinge in part on whether those trips were a front to furtherher personalrelationship with Vappie,and theextenttowhich she shielded theirromantic entanglement from afederal grand jury

Thelatteristhe strongest part of the

feds’ case, said Walter Becker,aveteran white-collar defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor,onTuesday

“If the object of the fraud is to hide aromanticrelationship, some juroris going to think. ‘Everyoneisgoing to lie about that, he said. “Lying to thegrand jury,however,iscut and dry.”

The chargescome at the close of tumultuous final term for Cantrell, marked by an increasingly tense relationship between heradministration and the City Council, plummeting approvalratings and mounting issues at homeduring the height of her and Vappie’stravels.

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BY BLAKE PATERSON Staff writer

Nearly three weeks out fromthe startof early voting, nine candidates forNew Orleans mayor made their pitches ata debate Tuesday night at Xavier Universityhosted by the Urban League of Louisiana. City Council Vice President Helena Moreno has maintained adouble-digit lead in polling overstate Sen. RoyceDuplessis and City Council member Oliver Thomas, whoare both seeking enough votes to force the October race intoaNovember runoff. Duplessis in his opening remarkssaidhe wantstomake New Orleans an easier and

Tempsin Gulf reach record highs

Milestonecomes at peak of 2025 hurricaneseason

BY JULIAGUILBEAU Staff writer

It’sbeen aquietfew weeks in the tropics, butahead of Sept.10— thestatistical peak of hurricane season —weather experts are warning that record-high temperaturesinthe Gulf will require continuedvigilancefrom Louisiana residents in the coming months.

Though the Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, peak season is considered to be between mid-August and mid-October,atime when the Gulf of Mexico reaches its warmest temperatures and the winds that break up cyclones areat their lowest. Currently,the Gulf’s ocean heat content, ameasure of surface temperaturescombinedwith the temperatures of deeper waters, is at an all-time high, according to BrianMcNoldy,aclimate researcher at the University of Miami. Though hot watersalone don’tcreate hurricanes,theyare amainsourceof fuel for rapidly intensifying hurricanes, allowing themtostrengthen and become more resilient against factors thatbreak up storms, like wind shear The ocean’sheat content in theGulf hassurgedinthe past two to threeweeks

Attorney generalcontends resolution wasillegal

BY ADAM DUVERNAYand BEN MYERS Staff writers

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’snew claimsina lawsuit against the Caddo Parish Commission couldaffect howlocal bodiesaround the state conduct business and —ifajudge agrees —subject their previous votes to legal challenges. In an August lawsuit, Murrill said theCaddo commission violated Louisiana’sopen meetings law first by privately voting to adopt aresolution welcoming U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vermont, to Shreveport’sMunicipal Auditorium,and then by ratifying it later electronically at apublic meeting.

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Group says drone hit Gaza aid boat in Tunisia

TUNIS, Tunisia An international activist group seeking to deliver aid to Gaza on a flotilla said Tuesday one of its main boats was hit by a drone while docked in Tunisia. Tunisian authorities denied the claim, saying they were investigating a life jacket that caught on fire.

All onboard were unharmed.

The Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement overnight one of its vessels, called the “Family,” traveling under a Portuguese flag, “was struck by a drone.”

The Family was carrying the most famous members of the flotilla, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau. It remained unclear if they were on board during the reported attack.

Footage posted on the group’s social media showed a flash of light landing on one of the boats and setting off a fire. The group said the incident would not derail its mission to deliver aid to Gaza.

The flotilla, scheduled to leave Tunisia on Wednesday, is part of a broad movement to deliver aid to Gaza by boat.

Portuguese activist Miguel Duarte, who was aboard the vessel, said at a news conference in the capital, Tunis, on Tuesday that he clearly saw a drone just a few yards above his head moments before an explosion.

The Tunisian Interior Ministry said in a statement that reports about a drone attack were unfounded, and that specialized security units are investigating the fire.

The flotilla — which activists call “Steadfastness” in Arabic set sail from Barcelona last week hoping to transport food, water and medicine to Gaza in defiance of Israel’s blockade on the enclave’s maritime border

At least 60 killed in rebel attack in Congo

GOMA, Congo Rebels in eastern Congo affiliated with the Islamic State group killed at least 60 people in an attack overnight, an official said Tuesday

The attack was carried by the Allied Democratic Force in Ntoyo, North Kivu, after residents gathered at a burial.

“There were about 10 of them. I saw machetes. They told people to gather in one place and started cutting them. I listened to people screaming and I fainted,” a survivor who was present at the burial told The Associated Press. She requested anonymity out of fear of reprisal

The attack caused about 60 deaths, said Col. Alain Kiwewa, a local administrator of the Lubero territory, where Ntoyo is located He added that the final toll is not yet known “because the territory has just deployed services to the area to count the number of beheaded people.

Alex Jones asks high court to hear appeal

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal of the $1.4 billion judgment a Connecticut jury and judge issued against him for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax staged by crisis actors.

The Infowars host is arguing that the judge was wrong to find him liable for defamation and infliction of emotional distress without holding a trial on the merits of allegations lodged by relatives of victims of the shooting, which killed 20 first graders and six educators in Newtown, Connecticut.

Judge Barbara Bellis, frustrated at what she called Jones’ repeated failure to abide by court rulings and to turn over certain evidence to the Sandy Hook families, issued a rare default ruling against Jones and his company in late 2021 as a penalty That meant that she found him liable without a trial on the facts and convened a jury to only determine what damages he owed.

A six-person jury in Waterbury issued a $964 million verdict in October 2022 in favor of the plaintiffs — an FBI agent who responded to the shooting and relatives of eight children and adults who were killed Bellis later tacked on another $473 million in punitive damages against Jones and Free Speech Systems, Infowars’ parent company that is based in Austin, Texas.

Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas

Attack on group’s leaders comes as they weigh Gaza ceasefire

BY JOSEF FEDERMAN and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar Israel struck the headquarters of Hamas’ political leadership in Qatar on Tuesday as the group’s top figures gathered to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The strike on the territory of a U.S. ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages.

The attack angered Qatar, an energy-rich Gulf nation hosting thousands of American troops that has served as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas throughout the 23-month-old war and even before. It condemned what it referred to as a “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms” as smoke rose over its capital, Doha Other key U.S. allies in the Gulf, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, promised their support to Qatar.

Hamas said in a statement its top leaders survived the strike but that five lowerlevel members were killed, including the son of Khalil al-Hayya Hamas’ leader for Gaza and its top negotiator — three bodyguards, and the head of al-Hayya’s office. Hamas, which has sometimes only confirmed

the assassination of its leaders months later, offered no immediate proof that al-Hayya and other senior figures had survived.

The United States said Israel alerted it before the strike. But American officials sought to distance the U.S from the attack. The White House said President Donald Trump believes the strike was an “unfortunate incident” that didn’t advance peace in the region.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “made his thoughts and concerns very clear.”

She also told reporters that Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff passed along a warning to the Qataris.

But Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari derided the warning, saying in a post on X

that it came just as “the explosions from the Israeli strikes were being heard.”

Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, lashed out at Netanyahu for “dragging the region to a place where it unfortunately cannot be repaired.”

Asked at a news conference if cease-fire talks would continue, Sheikh Mohammed said that after the strike, “I don’t think there’s anything valid” in the current talks But he stopped short of saying Qatar would end its mediation efforts, saying “we will do whatever we can to stop this war.”

A member of Qatar’s Internal Security Force was also killed by the Israeli strike and others were wounded, Qatar’s Interior Ministry said. Hamas has survived numerous assassinations of

top leaders and still shows cohesion in Gaza, despite having suffered major blows in Israel’s campaign, triggered by the militant group’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

As the strike in Qatar threatens to derail ceasefire talks, Israel is gearing up for a major offensive aimed at taking over Gaza City That escalation has been met with heavy international condemnation and opposition within Israel from those who fear it will doom the remaining hostages.

The U.N Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday at the request of elected council members Algeria, Pakistan and Somalia.

Surveillance footage aired by Al Jazeera showed the strike happened in Doha’s diplomatic quarter at

a series of buildings that housed Hamas’ political wing. An Egyptian official said the strike came when a meeting by Hamas officials over the talks had been scheduled for the site. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to talk to reporters. Israel has long threatened to strike Hamas leaders wherever they are. While it has often welcomed Qatar’s role as a mediator, alongside Egypt, it has also accused the Gulf nation of not putting enough pressure on the group.

In contrast to previous Israeli operations against senior militants abroad, Netanyahu was quick to publicly claim the strike, saying: “Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it and Israel takes full responsibility.”

He said the decision was made Monday after a shooting attack in Jerusalem that killed six people and an attack on Israeli forces in Gaza that killed four soldiers.

The Israeli military said it used “precise munitions and additional intelligence” in the strike, without elaborating. It was not immediately clear how it carried out the attack.

Hamas said the attack showed that Netanyahu and his government “do not want to reach any agreement and are deliberately seeking to thwart all opportunities.” It said it also held the United States responsible for the strike.

Protests in Nepal grow increasingly violent

BY BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal Protests against Nepal’s shortlived ban on social media grew increasingly violent Tuesday as demonstrators set government buildings and politicians’ homes on fire and attacked some leaders. The prime minister resigned amid widening criticism of the country’s political elite. The resignation appeared to have little effect on the unrest. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on the streets late in the day, blocking roads and storming government facilities. Army helicopters ferried some ministers to safe places.

A day earlier, demonstrations led by young people angry about the blocking of several social media sites gripped the capital, and police opened fire on the crowds, killing 19 people

The ban was lifted Tuesday, but the protests continued, fueled by rage over the deaths and accusations

warned that the country’s security forces were committed to preserving law and order It was not clear if the army, which so far has stayed in its barracks, would be mobilized to help after police failed to control the situation.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged restraint to avoid further violence and called for both an investigation into the events and dialogue to forge “a constructive path forward,” U.N. spokesperson Stéphane

Dujarric said. “He underscored that protests must take place in a peaceful manner respecting life and property,” and called on Nepalese authorities to comply with international human rights, the spokesperson said. The demonstrations — called the protest of Gen Z — began after the government blocked platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube saying the companies had failed to register and submit to government oversight.

of political corruption in the nation wedged between China and India.

As the protests escalated, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli announced he was stepping down. The president accepted the resignation and appointed Oli to lead a caretaker government until a new one is in place — though it was unclear what power he would wield or even where he was.

President Ram Chandra

Poudel, the ceremonial head of state, appealed to the protesters to engage in discussions to find a peaceful resolution and stop further escalation.

In a video message, Nepalese army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel urged protesters to stop the demonstrations to prevent further loss of lives and property and to come forward for dialogue.

In a written statement that followed, the army

Macron appoints defense minister as France’s latest prime minister

BY SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press

PARIS French President Macron late Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister and tasked him with immediately trying to get the country’s fractious political parties to agree on a budget for one of the world’s biggest economies. Lecornu, 39, was the youngest defense minister in French history and architect of a major military buildup through 2030, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine. A longtime Macron loyalist, Lecornu is

now France’s fourth prime minister in barely a year

A former conservative who joined Macron’s centrist movement in 2017, Lecornu has held posts in local governments, overseas territories and during Macron’s yellow vest “great debate,” when he helped manage mass anger with dialogue. He also offered talks on autonomy during unrest in Guadeloupe in 2021. His rise reflects Macron’s instinct to reward loyalty, but also the need for continuity as repeated budget showdowns have toppled his predecessors and left France in drift Macron’s quick decision

to name Lecornu comes ahead of a day of mass disruption planned Wednesday by a protest movement called “Block Everything” that prompted the government to deploy an exceptional 80,000 police to keep order

Legislators toppled Lecornu’s predecessor Francois Bayrou and his government in a confidence vote on Monday, a new crisis for Europe’s secondlargest economy Bayrou gambled that lawmakers would back his view that France must slash public spending to rein in its huge debts. Instead, they seized on the vote to gang up against the 74-year-old centrist who was appointed by Macron last December

SupremeCourt to consider Trump’stariffpower

Case to be heard in November

BY LINDSAYWHITEHURST Associated Press

WASHINGTON The Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing on President Donald Trump’ssweeping tariffs on Tuesday,putting apolicy at thecenterofhis economic agenda squarely before the nation’shighest court.

The justices will hear the case in November,alightning-fast timetable by the Supreme Court’stypical standards, and rule at some point after that.The tariffs will stay in place in the meantime.

The court agreed to take up an appeal from the Trump administration after lower courts found most of his tariffs illegal.

The small businesses and statesthat challengedthem also agreed to the acceler-

ated timetable. They say Trump’s import taxes on goods from almost every country in the world have nearly driventheir businesses to bankruptcy. “Congress, not the President alone, has the power to impose tariffs,” said attorneyJeffrey Schwab, of the Liberty Justice Center Twolower courts have agreed that Trump didn’t have the power to impose all the tariffs under an emergency powerslaw,though adivided appeals court left them in place.

TheTrumpadministration asked the justices tointervene quickly,arguing the law gives him the powerto regulate imports and strikingdownthe tariffswould put the country on“thebrink of economic catastrophe.”

Thecase will come before acourtthat has beenreluctant to check Trump’sextraordinary flex of executive power. Onebig questionis

whether thejustices’ own expansive viewofpresidential authorityallows for Trump’s tariffs without the explicit approval of Congress, which the Constitutionendows with thepowertolevytariffs

Three of thejustices on the

Israeli-Russiangradstudent kidnappedinIraqreleased

BY ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

WASHINGTON— APrinceton

Universitygraduate student who was kidnappedinIraq in 2023 while doing research there has been freed and turned over to U.S. authorities, her family and President Donald Trump said Tuesday Elizabeth Tsurkov,who holds Israeli and Russian citizenship, spent more than 900 days in custody after disappearing in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital,asshe was pursuing adoctorate focused on sectarianism in the region. She was turned overto the American Embassyin Baghdad after having been

“tortured for many months,” Trumpsaid in asocial media post in which he identified her captors as from Kata’ib Hezbollah, aShiite Muslim militantgroup. The group has not claimed the kidnapping.

“My entire family is incredibly happy.We cannot wait to seeElizabethand give herall thelovewehave been waiting to share for 903 days,” saidastatementfrom her sister,Emma, who lives in California and has campaignedfor her release. She thanked among others Adam Boehler,the U.S. government’s special presidential envoy for hostageaffairs.

TwoIraqimilitia officials who spoke on condition of anonymity becausethey

were notauthorizedtospeak publicly about thecase said Tsurkov’srelease came aboutasa result of negotiationsand not through amilitaryoperation to free her Theofficialssaid that one of theconditions for her release had been thewithdrawal of U.S. forces currently stationed in Iraq which had been agreed upon between Washington and Baghdad lastyear —and that the U.S. and Israel would not launch strikes on Iraq. Iraqi PrimeMinisterMohammad Shia al-Sudani said in apost on Xthat Tsurkov’s release was the “culmination of extensive efforts exerted by our securityservices over thecourse of many months.”

conservative-majority court werenominated by Trump in his first term. While thetariffs and their erraticrollout have raised fears of higher prices and slower economic growth,

Trump has also used them to pressure othercountries into accepting new trade deals. Revenuefromtariffs totaled$159 billionbylate August,morethan double what it was at the same point

ayear earlier Solicitor General D. John Sauer has argued that the lower court rulings are alreadyaffecting thosetrade negotiations. If thetariffs are struck down, the U.S. Treasury might take ahit by having to refund some of the import taxes it’scollected, Trumpadministration officials have said. Aruling against them could even the nation’sability to reducethe flow of fentanyl and efforts to end Russia’swar against Ukraine,Sauer argued. The administration did win over four appealscourt judges who found the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act lets the president regulate importation during emergencies without explicit limitations. In recentdecades,Congress has ceded some tariff authority to thepresident and Trump has made the most of the power vacuum.

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Though she has not spoken publicly on the indictment, the mayor has maintained the trips were a necessary part of her job as the city’schief promoter domestically and abroad.

Cantrell administration spokesperson Terry Davis on Tuesday directedquestions about the case to Cantrell’s attorney, Eddie Castaing, who did not respond to requestsfor comment.

While Cantrell has repeatedly refused to acknowledgethe relationship prosecutors sayshe had with Vappie,textmessages prosecutors highlight in the indictment show adifferent story

Vappie andCantrell

For many of the trips cited in the 44-page indictment,Cantrell appeared to have awork-related purpose,accordingtothe mayor’s schedules, conference agendas and related documentation. She attended an American Bar Association conference inSan Francisco, aGuaranteed Income

Summit not long after the city announced aguaranteedincome pilotprogram,and aGlobalGreen Community summit, to name a few

The mayor has also said Vappieaccompanied heron those trips “due to COVID” and for her “health and well being.”

But Vappie wouldattend some trips and not others,prosecutors allege. He traveled with her in October 2021, two months after Idabattered the city,toScotland as she accompanied former Gov John Bel Edwards to speak at the

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Moreno said she looked forward to working with whoever is elected to the City Counciltohelp them achieve priorities in their districts, arguing that that’swhat “good mayors” do.

Thomas said he’d work to improve basic city services, like 911 call response times and street repairs, and bring back twice-a-week trash pickup. Candidates were also asked how they would respond if President Donald Trump deploys National

opening of theU.S. Pavilion on the role of cities in addressing the global climate crisis. Vappie later textedCantrell that the Scotland trip was “where it all started.”

The indictment did not notethe amount he was paid.

Cantrell traveled alone, however, when sheflewfromNew Orleans to Massachusetts in September 2022. Once there, prosecutors say,she took apublic bus and aferry to Martha’s Vineyard to spend time with Vappie while he attended aconferencerelated to his then-roleasaHousing Authority of New Orleans commissioner

Cantrell canceled awork-related trip to the FallLeadership Meeting ofthe U.S. Conference of Mayors to be with him, according to the indictment.

Prosecutors’ case will home in on those occurrences,aswell as the 15,000 WhatsApp messages exchanged between the two of them where they profess their love for each other at varying points, then went on to delete them in abid to cover theirtracks, according to the indictment.

Also of interesttothe government is the money thepair spent as they sought to be together

The feds say Vappie’stravelcost thecity over $70,000, and that Cantrell’s actions show shedid notrely on him for safety in all cases and that the relationship was personal in nature.

From the beginningoftheir relationshipin2021, and ending with Vappie’sretirement from the NOPD in June 2024, they “embarked on ascheme to defraud the City of New Orleans andNOPD,” exploiting cityresources to pay Vappie’ssalaryand expenses while he “claimed to be on duty,

deploying theNational Guard to —New Orleans, Baltimore and Chicago —are “Black cities with Black leaderships,” Duplessis said. The presidenthas also sent troopsinto LosAngeles and Washington, D.C.

Moreno said National Guard troops should not be used for law enforcement and would be a“detriment” to the New Orleans Police Department.

Thomas said thedollars spent on deploying National Guard troops to other placescould have instead been usedonearly childhood education

Candidateswere asked how they wouldimprove the city’sDepart-

From thebeginning of their relationship in 2021, and ending with Jeffrey Vappie’s retirement from the NOPD in June 2024, he and Mayor LaToyaCantrell“embarked on ascheme to defraud the City of New Orleans and NOPD,” exploiting city resources to pay Vappie’ssalaryand expenses whilehe“claimed to beon duty,but when he wasactually engaged in personal activities, often with Cantrell,”officials with the U.S. Attorney’sOffice for the EasternDistrictof Louisiana wrote in anews release.

butwhenhewas actuallyengaged in personalactivities, often with Cantrell,” officials with theU.S. Attorney’s Officefor theEastern District of Louisiana wrote in a news release. Askedabout theothercharges in thecase, Becker said the $70,000 cost is paltry,and the fact that Vappie was employed as Cantrell’sbodyguardpresents“a gray area.”

“I think the defense has some maneuveringroom when it comes to themain conspiracy charge,” Becker said. “I’mnot saying it’s alocked-in win for them, I’m just saying there’ssome room to argue that.”

Business vs.vacationtravel

While Cantrell jetsetted, anew, vocal City Council and critics took aim at Cantrell’sdealings at home. The council launched an investigation in spring 2022 intosuspected bid-rigging for the

city workersand standardize procurement processes across departments. “I wanttoempower thestaff at City Hall to know what the rightand left hand is doing,” he said.

Thomas said CityHallneedsto be as aggressive at helping people get permitsasitisatshuttingpeople down for not having apermit He said he’d allow City Hall to issue “provisionalpermits” to businesses in good standing. He also said he’d also open astand-alone economicdevelopmentofficein New OrleansEast. The event was thefinal installment in aseries of debates organized by theUrban League of

administration’sfailed “Smart City”broadband program; it also pushedCantrelltorepay nearly $30,000 for first-class flight upgradesthat were in violation of thecity’stravelpolicy Days before she wasdue to meet with the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.,todiscuss ending theNOPD consent decree —a trip Vappie accompanied heron —the City Council adopted new rules to curb excesstravel spending, requiring quarterly reports on City Hall traveland timelines for producing the relevant information.

“Business travelisnot vacation travel; that’sjust afact of life.The two are separate for areason,” JP Morrell, thencouncil memberatlarge, said of the ordinance.. Aformer administration official who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution said in arecent interview that Cantrell’sabsence from home while those events were occurringwerejustone piece of her generalabsence from day-to-day matters of the city

The trips “were asymptomofa general lack of interest in city operations andpolicy,and that was aproblembecause it’shard to do your job if youdon’t have that leadership,”the staffer said.

Another Cantrell administration employee saidher frequent travels didlittletostall operations, butthatthere wasa broad sense of employee “apathy” under her administration, and peoplewere frequently“burnedout”from having to consistently “put out fires” as theyarose.

Cantrellfrequently ignored warnings from those close to her thather travel with Vappie ran afoulofcityrules, as part of aconspiracy to hide their relationship,

race.

Unlike other high-profile forums, which have used fundraising and polling to limit participation to the threemajor candidates, the Urban League extended invitations to every candidate who remains in the race.Inattendance were Renada Collins,Ricky Twiggs, Russell Butler,Eileen Carter,Joe Bikulege Jr and Frank Janusa.

“If you have raisedyour hand, and you said that ‘I am wanting to lead us, Ithink I’m deserving to lead us,’ then we’re going to give you aplatform and we’re going to let thevoters decide,” Charles Phipps, asenior director at the Urban League, told WBOK Tuesday

prosecutors allege.

Xavier University professor and pollster Silas Lee, who once served as an adviser to Cantrell, told The Times-Picayune last month thatthe mayor’srefusal to heed warnings reflects apattern throughout herpolitical tenure.

“She has constantly tried to deflectand saythings arenot what theyare,” he said.

Onetripcanceled

Scrutiny of Cantrell’sleadership unfolded in force among residents and elected officials alike as she continued to travel.

A2022 poll by theNew Orleans Crime Coalition found that more than60% of residents were disappointedinher response to asurge in homicidesand armed carjackings plaguing the city

Recordsshowthat, amid mounting criticism of her travels, the mayor did, however,cancel a plannedtriptoSingapore in August 2022 to speak at theWorld Cities Summit. Newsofthe trip broke the same daythatcrime analyst JeffAsher presented data to the City Council showing hourslong NOPD response times amid a staffing crisis.

The indictment does notmentionthe canceled Singapore trip, but records obtainedbyThe Times-Picayune show Vappie was listedasanattendee.

“I am not in Singapore because I’m here, tending to the men and women of the Police Department,” Cantrell said on aWBOK radio showatthe time.

Staff writersJames Finn and Sophie Kasakove contributed to this story.

Email JoniHessatjoni.hess@ theadvocate.com.

we have more thanthreeoptions. We’regoing to cutthe gatekeepinginthe city of New Orleans,” Cartersaid.

Earlyvoting begins Sept. 27. Electionday is Oct. 11.

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The state’s open meetings law requirespublic bodies to conduct business publicly and to record votes viva voce, or using their live voices. Citing that law,Murrill asked ajudge to nullify the board’s July 3ratification of the resolution.

“By conductingelectronic voting ratherthan viva voce (live voice) votes the Commission violated the express provisions” of statelaw,she wrote The board has yet to defend itself in court against Murrill’sclaims.

But Murrill’slawsuit could have implications for public bodies across Louisiana who have long used electronic machines to log their official votes, instead of avocal “yea” or “nay.”

Those boards, commissions and city councils have done so in keeping with a1980 Louisiana Attorney General’sOffice opinion, and with LouisianaLegislativeAuditor Office’sguidance on open meetings law Councils in New Orleans, Slidell and St. Tammany Parish typically cast their votesbymachine, results which are then displayed on ascreen. (The Louisiana Legislature follows adifferent set of open meetings laws that do not include the verbal requirement.)

While ajudge is weighing Murrill’sclaims, New Orleans-areapublicbodies said they haven’treceived any guidance fromMurrill’soffice.

“The City Council, like the state Legislature and countlessother government bodies, has long used electronic votingsystems without complaint or challenge,” said Adam Swensek, lawyer for the New Orleans City Council, adding the council is awaiting “any guidance the Shreveport litigation may pro-

vide.”

St. TammanyParish Council Chair Joe Impastato said the council relies on the legislative auditor’sguidance, and said thecouncil will “wait for an official determinationbefore we change anything.”

Slidell City Council Administrator Tommy Reeves said the council would look for guidance fromMurrill’soffice if and when it comes. It’s unclear if Murrill’s lawsuit, andany subsequent ruling in her favor, will mean that previous machine votes conducted without averbal confirmationwouldbechallenged in court, although the state’sopenmeetings law requires challengestobe filed within 60 days of the vote.She didn’tansweradditional questions onthat point

Through aspokesperson, Murrill said she is relying on “a long line of AG opinions”after the one in 1980, which she said “interpret thestatute as requiring avoice vote, which is in fact what is stated by the plain language of thestatute.”

Theyinclude opinions in 1999, 2007, 2011 and 2022 that said votes couldn’tbe done by videophone or in writing because they didn’tsatisfy theverbal voting requirement

Murrill initially filed suit againstthe Caddo Parish Commission and its seven Democrats on Aug. 19, claiming they violated open meetings law by presenting Sanders with a resolution that hadn’tbeen voted on. She amended complaint on Aug. 29 with thenew claims on machine voting.

Murrill did not say if she isplanning actions on votes in any otherjurisdictions.

Staff writersBob Warren and Willie Swett contributedtothisstory

Email BenMyersat bmyers@theadvocate com.

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afterremaining fairly average for much of this hurricane season,according to McNoldy Seasurface temperatures in theGulf arehovering around 87 degrees Fahrenheit,according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data, about two degrees higher than averagefor this time of year Near the Louisiana coast they arearound 85 degrees Fahrenheit, according to theCoastalDataInformation Program. Farther south, near Florida, it is 2degrees warmer

The reason for the sharp increase in temperatures isn’tclear-cut,but alack of stormsand cloudiness has likely allowed theundisturbed waters to get hotter and hotter,McNoldy said.

Another factor in the Gulf is also adding to the risk for an intensifying storm.

The Loop Current —super warm water that flows between Cuba and theYucatan Peninsula —has recently shifted, creating aseparate “eddy,” or pool of warm waterthat breaks off from the current, observed Nan Walker,aprofessor at LSU’s Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences.

The eddy’slocation puts the western and central Gulf more at risk for generating a major storm

“The picture is not good, Walker said.

One positive, Walkersaid, is that the hottestwaters aren’t currently located rightalongthe Gulf coastline, leaving lessfuel for apotential hurricane approaching landfall. And, the more cool fronts the area sees, like the onethatpassed through SouthLouisiana on Monday,the better Amostlyquiet start

So far, this hurricane season is tracking just behind normal, according to NOAA climate scientist Matthew Rosencrans. The Atlantic basin has seen six named

storms, just less than half of the 13 to 18 namedstorms the NOAA predictedatthe beginning of the season.

One of those storms, Hurricane Erin, developedinto amajor hurricane, setting records as oneofthe most rapidlyintensifyingstorms on record despite not making landfallalongthe continental U.S. But much of theseason has remained quiet,and hurricanecenter forecasters are predicting no tropical activity for the next seven days.

That lull in activity could quickly change in the next few weeks, however,asa climate pattern known as the Madden-Julian oscillation shifts from increased activity in the Pacific to increased activity in the Atlantic, Rosencrans said.

La Niña could also return toward the endofthe sea-

son, according to Rosencranz, and the weather pattern is known to promotethe formation and intensificationofAtlantichurricanes Novembers where La Niña is active typically have four times moretropical activity than anormal year,hesaid.

Late-seasonstorms

Rosencranz emphasized that the second half of the hurricane season regularly has more activity,and we typically see60% of named storms during this time period.

The Gulf,especially, can be very active,McNoldy said.

“Notall yearshavea peak at the same time,” he said.

“This year is certainly going to be ayear where we aren’t at the peak.”

Primetimefor tropical waves moving offthe coast

of Africa generally peaks mid-August to mid-October, butbyearly to mid-October, waves in the Gulf andthe Caribbean grow more active. Regardless of the quiet few months the tropics have seen, things could shift quickly at any time.

“Things can turn around, andwhenthey do turn around, we could getintoa burst of activity,” McNoldy said.

Email Julia Guilbeau at jguilbeau@theadvocate. com.

Statewide summit tackles student absenteeism

Event gathers nearly 400 education stakeholders

BY ELYSE CARMOSINO Staff writer

Even as Louisiana rises in national education rankings, one big challenge threatens to hinder the state’s recent progress: the large number of students who regularly miss school.

After watching the percentage of chronically absent students rise in the years following the pandemic, education leaders are still searching for solutions.

On Monday, nearly 400 education stakeholders from around the state gathered in Alexandria for Louisiana’s first-ever “Solutions Summit” to brainstorm better ways to mitigate Louisiana’s absenteeism crisis which grew two years in a row before dipping slightly last school year

More than 1 in 5 Louisiana students were chronically absent during the 2024-25 school year, an improvement from about 1 in 4 students the previous year, according to state data. Students are considered chronically absent if they miss 10% or more school days a year

Because the reasons students miss school can vary widely, school systems have been tasked with finding ways to boost attendance at the local level. While the state has provided guidance and set a goal of reducing absenteeism by 2% annually, there is not a statewide plan to combat absenteeism

“There’s no ‘one-size-fits all’ to correct chronic absenteeism or truancy,” state Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley said Monday, “but the plan that we have as a state is to help local (districts) build their plan.”

On Monday, school district superintendents, community organizers, juvenile court judges, district employees

and others gathered for the event, which was hosted by the state Supreme Court, to discuss how school systems can best address absenteeism

Experts gave presentations about early intervention strategies, best practices for working with families, and how to support students struggling with chronic absenteeism Groups from different school districts were asked to reflect on local causes of absenteeism and possible solutions.

Of the nearly a dozen people there representing Jefferson Parish, all agreed that better communication between the school system, local agencies and families is crucial to making a dent in the district’s absenteeism rate, which hovered around 22% last school year The group also noted the importance of tracking attendance data so that children can be flagged for intervention before absences pile up

“We’re trying to make sure we can stop that disconnect and identify struggling students before it becomes a major issue,” said Jonathan Winfrey, a hearing officer with Families in Need of Services, a statewide court program that works with chronically absent students and their families.

Potential solutions

Regularly missing school has been linked to numerous negative outcomes for children, including worse social and emotional health and an increased likelihood they’ll become involved in the criminal justice system, according to studies.

There are many reasons why a student may become chronically absent, from struggling with classes to being unable to afford uniforms, which experts say can make it difficult to find simple solutions.

James Gray Jefferson Parish’s superintendent, said some of the most common reasons student miss school are a lack of parental involvement, difficulty

may not look exactly the way it was presented, maybe we can do some version of it.”

An ongoing effort

Released in June, the state education department’s new attendance guide encourages districts to move away from punitive approaches to focus on prevention and improving school culture.

It offers standard definitions of absenteeism and truancy for districts to use and emphasizes the importance of consistently collecting and reporting data to better track at-risk students.

local efforts to improve attendance. In Baker, which once had one of the worst attendance rates in the state, the district worked closely with the state education department to pilot a program that emphasizes preventive strategies, like contacting parents and working with students to make it easier for them to come to school. The work is led by a dedicated attendance team. After a year, the number of students who were chronically absent fell 13 percentage points, to 37% during the 2023-24 school year

finding transportation or students holding jobs to support their families

Language barriers can make it challenging for schools to work with families to improve attendance, he added. Roughly 20% of Jefferson Parish students have limited English proficiency, according to district data one of the highest rates in the state.

Sometimes “we can’t get a message to families,” he said, adding that strengthening the district’s connection with local groups that work with Spanish-speaking families could help.

As a juvenile court judge, Jennifer Guillot Womble sees some of the district’s most severe absenteeism cases. When a student comes into her courtroom, Womble said, the most important step is to get to the root of the attendance problem.

“I want the story,” she said. “Is it mental health? Is it transportation? Are they scared of going to school?”

During her group’s discussion, Womble suggested hiring a student liaison who can advocate for students in court and help tell their story in a way paperwork can’t. Gray said the district doesn’t have money in its budget to hire a full-time liaison, but that he would see if district

staffers could take on some of those responsibilities “You have to see what your resources allow you to do,” he said. “Even if a (solution)

It also offers a list of suggestions on how to improve student well-being in schools, including providing weekly food bags for children struggling with food insecurity and filling a closet with extra clothing for students whose families aren’t able to buy school uniforms. Districts have also made

“People are trying to better understand their data and the role they’ll each play in” improving their district’s attendance rates, said Brumley “We have agencies all working at the same table to make plans within their local communities, and I think that’s what’s going to make this better.”

BY MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

WASHINGTON Chief Justice

John Roberts on Tuesday temporarily kept in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid. Roberts acted on the administration’s emergency appeal to the Supreme Court in a case involving billions of dollars in congressionally approved aid.

President Donald Trump said last month that he would not spend the money, invoking disputed authority that was last used by a president roughly 50 years ago. The high court order is temporary, though it suggests that the justices will

reverse a lower court ruling that withholding the funding was likely illegal. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled last week that Congress would have to approve the decision to withhold the funding.

The Supreme Court case will continue unfolding, and Roberts asked the plaintiffs to respond to the Trump administration’s appeal on Friday

Trump told House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Benton, in a letter on Aug. 28 that he would not spend $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without going through the legislative branch. He used what’s known as a pocket rescission. That’s

when a president submits a request to Congress toward the end of a current budget year to not spend the approved money The late notice means Congress cannot act on the request in the required 45-day window and the money goes unspent

The Trump administration has made deep reductions to foreign aid one of its hallmark policies, despite the relatively meager savings relative to the deficit and possible damage to America’s reputation abroad as foreign populations lose access to food supplies and development programs. The administration turned to the high court after a panel of federal appellate judges declined to block Ali’s ruling.

Missouri GOPadvancesplantoredrawHouse districts

BY DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press

proceeded to impeach him Missouri lawmakers are meeting in atwo-prong special sessioncalled by Republican Gov.Mike Kehoe.

The HouseonTuesday also passeda measure that —if approvedbythe Senate and statewide voters —would make it harder to pass citizen-led initiatives amending the state constitutionbyrequiring amajority vote from each congressional district instead of asimple statewide majority.That comes after Missouri’sinitiative process hasbeen usedin recent years to win voter approval of amendments on abortion rights, marijuana legalization and Medicaid expansion.

Cleaver by stretching it eastward into Republican-heavy rural areas and reducing the number of Black and minority voters in the district.

Other parts of Kansas City would be addedtotwo predominantlyrural districts represented by Republicans.

Cleaver,who turns 81 in October,isaMethodist pastorwho servedasKansas City’sfirst Black mayor from 1991-1999and won election to the U.S. House in 2004. He asserted that Republicans are creating an atmosphereof“intimidation” and“division” and pledged to challenge the new map in court.

If the revised districts also pass the Senate, Aune said she expects an initiative petition drive to try to force a public referendum on the legislation.Thatcould delay the changes from taking effect and potentially overturn them

Althoughthe primary Kansas City district would expand significantly, the state’scongressional districts overall would be more compact —and competitive —under therevised map, Republican lawmakers said. Kehoe has defended the revised map as ameans of amplifyingconservative voices in Congress.

U.S. House districts were redrawn across the country after the 2020 census to accountfor population changes. Thecurrent redistricting push is being done for partisan advantage, aprocess knownasgerrymandering.

“This is cheating,” said state Rep. YolondaFountain

JEFFERSON CITY,Mo. Missouri’sRepublican-led House turned aside Democratic objections Tuesday and passed aplan backed by President Donald Trump to redraw the state’scongressional districts so that Republicans couldwin an additional seat in the closely divided chamber The rare mid-decade redistricting plan, which now heads to the state Senate, is aimed at bolstering Republicans’ nationalprospects in next year’sU.S. House elections, where Democrats need to gain just three seats to take control. By reshaping aDemocratic-held Kansas City district,Republicans could win seven of Missouri’s eight congressional seats. Missouri’seffort comesafter asimilar move by Republican-led Texas and acounteroffensive in Democraticled California,which still needs voter approval. Other states,including Republicanled Indiana and Florida and Democratic-ledMaryland and New York, could follow with their own revisions in what’semerging as anational redistricting battle.

Henderson, one of many Democratswho denounced the measure. “It’slike when President Trump says, we jump.”

Trump wants to retain a congressional majority to advance his agenda. But historically,the party opposing the president has gained seats in the midtermelections, as Democrats did during Trump’sfirst term andthen

In astatement after the House votes,Kehoe thanked Republicansfor “ensuring that the values of Missourians arerepresented clearly and effectively.”

Republicans already hold sixofMissouri’s eight U.S. House seats,with Democrats representing districts in Kansas Cityand St.Louis TheGOP plan targets a Kansas Citydistrict held by Democratic U.S.Emanuel

“It’sone of those moments that, frankly, Inever thought Iwould experience,” Cleaver said in arecent interview with The Associated Press.

Missouri House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Democrat from Kansas City, denounced the Republican plan as “hyperpartisan gerrymandering” done along racial lines.

“Under these new maps, theyare erasing Emmanuel Cleaver from Congress essentially,” Aune said.

It’s “a congressional map that will better represent Missouri in Washington, D.C.,” said sponsoring state Rep. DirkDeaton,aRepublican. The Missouri House passedthe reviseddistricts on a90-65 vote. Thirteen Republicans, including House Speaker Jon Patterson of suburbanKansasCity,joined Democratsinvoting against the revised map. But only a couple spoke against it during two days of debate.

BY AMANDASEITZ Associated Press

WASHINGTON The Trump administrationdirected the nation’spublic health and environmental agencies to prioritize investigations into vaccine injuries, prescription drug use and autism’s causes in its latest “Make America Healthy Again” report released Tuesday The 20-page report, overseen by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., echoes manyof the talking points Kennedy and those in his wide-ranging and politically diverse “MAHA” movement have united around. The docu-

ment promises to put an end to childhood diseases and to make children healthier, but does not lay outregulatory changes toensure an overhaul of Americans’health. Amongthe report’srecommendations is acall formore rigorous government investigations into vaccine injuries, amove thatcould stir more uproar as lawmakers raise alarm over howthe health secretary’s anti-vaccine policies have thrownthe nation’spublic health agency into weeks of tumult Kennedy promised to “recast theentire program”

for investigating vaccine injuries as he joined administration officials to unveil the MAHA report.Currently,the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention investigates injuriesthatare reportedbyindividuals or providers.

“Theywill be welcomed andwewill learn everything we can about them so we canimprove the safety of these products,” Kennedy said of people who report vaccine injuries. He added that doctors are not currently compensated for filling complaintsfor vaccine injuries.

Abipartisangroup of senators haveraisedalarm over Kennedy’sactionsat the CDC,whichwas thrown into chaoslastmonth when Kennedy abruptly fired his hand-picked director and other topleaderswalked out on the job, citing disagreements over immunization recommendations.Last week,senators grilled Kennedy over his anti-vaccine agenda andleadership of the public healthagencies.

The Trump administration’s cuts to federal health programs, including Medicaid, as well as Kennedy’s anti-vaccine rhetoric could ultimately lead to worse health outcomes for chil-

dren, Dr.Susan J. Kressly, thepresident of theAmerican AcademyofPediatrics, said in astatement.

“It lacks details on how the Administration plans to addressthose issues and omits key drivers that harm children’s health,including gun violence and environmental hazards,” Kressly saidofthe report. “Wealso cannotignore thefact that this report is being published in thecontext of other recent harmfulactions by theAdministrationand Congress that undermine many of the report’srecommendations.”

An earlierversionofthe report was first leaked and

publicized in August. Slight changes have been made to thefinal draft, whichwas developed by a“MAHA” commission that included Kennedy andothermembers of the president’s cabinet. Despite pledging “radical transparency,”the commission never helda public meeting ahead of the report’srelease. Among the differences in the final version of the report released on Tuesday is acall for the National Institutes of Health to use personalmedical records and health insurance claims data to investigate the cause of diseases and disorders, including autism.

Blue Ribbon program comes to abrupt end

Trump discontinues long-running national award, which recognized 7 Louisiana schools last year

BY PATRICK WALL Staff writer

For the past four decades, a few Louisiana schools each year have been identified as some of the best in the country until now

President Donald Trump’s administration has abruptly ended the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, a long-running annual award for outstanding public and private schools, according to a recent notice sent to state education leaders. Last year, seven Louisiana schools were awarded, an honor bestowed on just a few hundred of the nation’s more than 100,000 schools each year

This year’s winning schools were set to be announced this month. But in an Aug. 29 letter to state education chiefs, a U.S. Department of Education official said the agency “hereby discontinues the national program.” Citing Trump’s effort to dismantle the federal education agency, the official encouraged states to “creatively fashion” their own awards programs.

“In the spirit of Returning Education to the States, USED is ending its role in the program,” the letter said, which Alabama Daily News first reported.

Louisiana Department of Education spokesperson Ted Beasley said state officials are discussing other ways to recognize this year’s nominated schools, which have not yet been announced He added that the state agency also gives annual awards to exceptional students, teachers, principals and school employees, as well as to schools that demonstrate a commitment to the state’s education goals, such as improving preschool or math instruction.

“We feel that through programs such as our Louisiana Models of Excellence, we can continue to celebrate and spotlight schools for academic excellence,” Beasley said in a statement.

Since the National Blue Ribbon Schools program was established in 1982 under President Ronald Reagan, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than 9,000 schools across the country, including about 200 in Louisiana, according to an archived copy of the program’s website, which was recently taken down Schools were recognized for high academic achievement or for narrowing academic gaps between groups of students.

During Trump’s first term, then-Education Secretary Betsy DeVos celebrated each year’s winning schools.

The selection process for the 2025 awards began last fall, with states nominating schools that then completed lengthy applications. The U.S. education secretary was scheduled to announce the winners this month, and two representatives from each school were going to attend an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., in November, according to the 2025 application packet

The National Blue Ribbon Schools award “has become a trademark of excellence,” the application said, “a symbol of quality recognized by everyone from parents to policymakers in thousands of communities.”

St. Tammany Parish has had at least nine public schools earn National Blue Ribbon awards since the program started, including Woodlake Elementary School last year, according to an archive of past winners. Last September, Woodlake students whooped and waved blue pompoms to celebrate winning the national award, which recognized the school’s success in boosting the test scores of students

St. Aloysius Catholic School in Baton Rouge was named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, the nation’s highest school honor

learning English and those with disabilities.

Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia said Monday he is disappointed to see the program suddenly disappear

“It’s hard for schools to win awards or be recognized,” he said, adding that while Louisiana gives out its own awards, the national program “put us on a different stage.”

The Trump administration has taken a contradictory approach to education, using the federal government’s legal and financial might to compel schools and colleges to end diversity programs

even as the president promises to let states control education.

In the letter to state education leaders last month, U.S. Department of Education spokesperson Madi Biedermann said states are better positioned to identify excellent local schools than “a distant bureaucracy in Washington, D.C.” She added that states could tailor their awards to local goals, such as improving literacy or preparing students for careers.

In Calcasieu Parish, at least four public schools have won National Blue Ribbon awards over the years, including T.S.

Cooley Elementary Magnet School, which picked up its third award last year

“It’s a really big deal for those schools,” said Superintendent Jason VanMetre, calling the award “a national pat on the back for the school and really the whole community.” Still, he added, schools will continue striving for greatness whether the federal government honors their achievements or not.

“It’s disappointing that the Blue Ribbon program is ending,” he said, “but it won’t be the end of success at those schools.”

Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City

BY WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip Israel’s military told Gaza City residents on Tuesday to evacuate ahead of its planned offensive to take control of what it portrays as Hamas’ last remaining stronghold and where hundreds of thousands of people remain struggling under conditions of famine.

The warning came hours before Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leaders in Qatar, intensifying its campaign against the militant group and endangering negotiations over ending the war in Gaza.

The alerts directed at Gaza City were the first calling for a full evacuation. Until now, the military has only told specific sections of the northern city to evacuate ahead of operations or strikes. Associated Press reporters saw lines of cars and trucks leaving Tuesday more than previous days. Children and adults sat atop mounds of blankets, pillows, chairs, and clothing piled high on trucks and wagons. In the wake of escalating hostilities and calls to evacuate Gaza City the number of people leaving nearly doubled the daily average in recent weeks, a coalition of humanitarian groups

Brazil’s high court nears verdict in Bolsonaro coup trial

BY MAURICIO SAVARESE and ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press

BRASILIA, Brazil Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro came one step closer to knowing his fate as a panel of the country’s Supreme Court started voting on Tuesday on whether the ex-leader plotted to overthrow democracy and hang onto power illegally after his 2022 electoral defeat. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case and considered by Bolsonaro supporters a foe, said the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022 was the leader of a coup plot and of a criminal organization, and voted in favor of convicting him.

“We can’t forget that little by little Brazil almost returned to a dictatorship that lasted 20 years,” de Moraes said, in a reference to the country’s military rule between 1964-85. “That was because of a criminal organization built by a political group that doesn’t know how to lose elections.”

As de Moraes spoke, two other justices, Flávio Dino and Cármen Lúcia, nodded.

But Justice Luiz Fux told him he is going to disagree with parts of his ruling.

De Moraes spoke for about five hours, listing a series of “executory acts” that he said made up the attempted coup, including casting unfounded doubts on the country’s electoral voting system, drafting a decree to suspend the result of the election which Bolsonaro lost, and the Jan. 8 riots which de Moraes said aimed at forcing a military takeover.

De Moraes refuted Bolsonaro’s claim that when he discussed “possibilities” of staying in power, he did so within the limits of the law

“Call it whatever you want: this was a draft decree for a coup d’état,” de Moraes said. “A series of executive acts were carried out aimed at breaking the democratic rule of law and perpetuating power through a coup d’état.”

Each of the five justices is to vote on Bolsonaro’s guilt or innocence, with a majority of three votes enough to convict.

After a break following de Moraes’ vote, Justice Flávio Dino began his own, which he is expected to conclude by the end of the day.

monitoring the situation said Tuesday

But many families remain stuck because of the cost of finding transportation and housing, said Site Management Cluster, which uses eyewitness accounts, social media and information from on the ground to track displacements.

“We were displaced two days ago, and here we are, my wife and I, unfortunately, sleeping in the street,” said Hazem Abu Reyash. “There’s no shelter, no tent, nothing, no water, no food.”

An estimated 1 million Palestinians — around half of Gaza’s overall population live in the area of north Gaza around Gaza City, according to the Israeli military and the United Nations. Many are exhausted from moving multiple times and unsure if traveling south will be safer

“There’s no place for us. This is the second time

we’ve been displaced, paying 800 shekels ($240) for a vehicle and finding nothing,” said Mohammad Ashraf. “We don’t know if God will make things easier for us. God willing, they’ll hit us with nuclear weapons and we’ll find relief.” Israel said it has demolished 50 high-rise buildings in Gaza in the past two days. Israeli leaders accused Hamas of using the buildings for military infrastructure.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said demolishing the high-rises was “only the beginning of the main intensive operation — the ground incursion of our forces.”

First responders rescued two survivors and pulled two bodies from one building on Tuesday, according to the civil defense, part of the Hamas-run Interior Ministry It said others were trapped under the rubble.

The United Nations agency

that oversees Palestinian refugees said Tuesday said the attacks on residential towers had left many families on the streets without shelter or basic necessities.

Israel is urging Palestinians to move to a designated humanitarian zone in the territory’s south Military spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee warned last week that the full evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable,” saying families who leave would receive humanitarian assistance. But aid groups warned there was little infrastructure to support them. Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City including doctors and medical staff, gathered Tuesday to protest the Israeli warnings. “We will never leave our land health care workers won’t leave,” said Dr Muneer al-Boursh, the general director of Gaza’s Health Ministry

Iran, nuclear watchdog sign agreement

Parties seek path to restart cooperation

BY FATMA KHALED and STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press

CAIRO Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement Tuesday in Cairo to pave the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of relaunching inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities.

The announcement followed a meeting among Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and International Atomic En-

ergy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi.

No further details were provided about the agreement, but Grossi said at a joint news conference after the signing that it was technical in nature and highlighted the “indispensable” inspection work that needs to resume in Iran under the treaty of nonproliferation of nuclear weapons.

“It’s a step in the right direction,” Grossi said.

The Egyptian foreign ministry, meanwhile, said the agreement followed “intensive” diplomatic efforts by that country And Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah elSissi noted Tuesday that the IAEA plays a major role in supporting nuclear nonpro-

liferation provisions, while emphasizing the right of the Non-Proliferation Treaty State Parties to the peaceful uses of atomic energy

On July 2, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a law adopted by his country’s parliament suspending all cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog That followed Israel’s 12-day war with Iran in June, during which Israel and the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear sites.

The only site inspected by the IAEA since the war has been the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, which operates with Russian technical assistance. Inspectors watched a fuel replacement procedure at the plant over two days starting Aug. 27.

Man charged in killing of

BY ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIK VERDUZCO Associated Press

WASHINGTON The Justice Department on Tuesday charged a man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train last month with a federal crime that could carry the death penalty The federal charge comes amid growing questions about why Decarlos Brown Jr was on the street despite

14 prior criminal arrests before he was accused of pulling out a knife and killing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in an apparently random attack captured on video. The case has become the latest flashpoint in the debate over whether cities such as Charlotte are adequately addressing violent crime, mental illness and transit safety The Trump administration says the killing shows how local leaders, judges and policies in Democratic-led cities are failing to protect their

Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister told reporters the agreement addresses his country’s concerns and security challenges and lays out technical requirements for cooperation with the IAEA. But he warned that in the event of “any hostile act” against Iran, including the reimposition of U.N. sanctions, Tehran would regard the agreement with the IAEA as terminated. The meeting came at a sensitive time as France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Aug. 28 began the process of reimposing sanctions on Iran over what they have deemed noncompliance with a 2015 agreement aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Ukrainian woman

residents from violent crime.

“Iryna Zarutska was a young woman living the American dream — her horrific murder is a direct result of failed soft-on-crime policies that put criminals before innocent people,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. “We will seek the maximum penalty for this unforgivable act of violence — he will never again see the light of day as a free man.” Zarutska had been living in a bomb shelter in Ukraine

before coming to the U.S. to escape the war, according to relatives, who described her as determined to build a safer life.

Video released Friday shows Zarutska entering a light-rail train on Aug. 22 and taking a seat in front of Brown, who was seated behind her Minutes later without any apparent interaction, he pulls out a pocketknife, stands and slashes her in the neck, investigators said. Passengers scream and scatter as she collapses.

Chicagoans change routines as crackdownlooms

Some carry passportsand avoidstores

BY CHRISTINE FERNANDO, JOHN O’CONNOR and SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press

CHICAGO Thestreets in some of Chicago’s liveliest neighborhoods are quiet thesedays. Public schoolteachers want online learning for families scared to venture out. And houses of worship are urging people to carry identification everywhere they go As the nation’sthirdlargest city awaits amuchhypedfederal intervention, residents are making changes in their dailyroutines

President Donald Trump has promised Chicago will see asurge in deportations andNational Guardtroops as he targets Democratic strongholds. While the feeling of being vulnerable isn’t new,especially amongimmigrants, many say this time the fear is deeper and the preparations more drastic

Even Sam Sanchez, aChicago restaurant owner who voted for Trump, criticized the Republican’splans for the city.Asanaturalized U.S. citizen from Mexico, he is also taking precautions “They’re profiling,” he said of federal agents. “My wife and Iwent to awedding and Itold my wife, ‘Bring your

citizenshippapers.’”

Thereisa noticeable drop in street food vendorsinChicago’sLittle Village neighborhood, and businesses report less foot traffic. The largelyMexican enclavefeatures atwo-mile stretchof businesses and restaurants that is often noted as one of Chicago’shighest-grossing shopping districtsafter Michigan Avenue.

“Thestreets that were busy are dying down,” said Galila Mendez, 25, whovisits from thesuburbs.

The neighborhood has been subject to immigrationenforcement before.

Residents are quick to recalla2007 daytime raid that lockeddowna popular shopping malland increased enforcement in2019 during Trump’sfirst term.Another wave of trepidationcame in January when the Trump administrationlaunched a nationwide operation from Chicago

But thingsfeelmoreintense now.

Xochitl Martinez, who has sold clothes in the area for about 20 years, said that since Trump’ssecondterm, the streets are dead.”

“If Trump wants to be intelligent, he hastosupport Latinossowecan work,sostores canopen, so more sales can happen, so we can prosper more and lift up our families andlift up the country,” Martinez said.

Celebrations forMexican Independence Day,which

Chicago commemorates for weekswith car caravans, parades andfestivals,have been muted. One festival was canceled while othersadded security.

Immigration attorneys say their clients are afraid to attendappointments, including at court. Churches with large immigrant populations are starting to notice an attendance dip.

FabioFernandez, owner of 3W-WeWill Win, an art and T-shirtcompany in the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood,saida mood of anxiety and uncertainty permeates. He has seen fewer customers.

“Weshouldn’tfear or feel like we can’twalk thesame streets that we usually roam,” he said.

Fueling Chicagoans’ fear is

the lack of information about what the Trumpadministrationplans to do.

Calls to an activists’ emergency hotline to report immigration arrestshave jumped in recent days, including details that couldn’tbeconfirmed or were mistaken.

“The deportation machine has always existed for decades,” said Antonio Gutierrez with Organized Communities Against Deportations. “This feels unprecedented.”

Ahandfulofweekend immigration arrests launched thecity’svocal immigrant rights groups into action.

Activistssaid five people in a predominantly Latino area, including alongtime flower vendor,weretargeted by armed andmasked federal agents.

Federal officialssaidthe

arrests were part of ongoing

U.S. Immigrationand Customs Enforcement activity and resulted in the detention of four people with previous criminal arrests. The arrests cameaday before the Department of Homeland Security announced anew operation in Chicago because of its so-called sanctuary laws, which limit cooperation between local police and federal agents.

It wasunclear whatrole the operationwould play in the broader threats of federal intervention, but activists and elected officials said it felt like thingswere ramping up.

“They’re gathering steam,” Illinois Gov.JBPritzker said Tuesday

Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson object to anyfederal surgeand have promised to sue.

Attorneys and activists have encouraged immigrants to carry documents and share their whereabouts formonths. Themessage has spread recently to U.S. citizens andinBlack and LGBTQ enclaves.

Vianney Alarcon, 42, says she has started carrying her passport when she leaves her North Side home. Her parents keep theirgreen cards with them.

“It’s just disheartening,” she said.

Roughly 20% of Chicago’s 2.7 millionpeople are foreign born. Most comefrom Mexico, China and India, according to Census estimates.

Racially,White, Black and Latino residents each comprise roughly one-third of the city,with asmallernumber of Asian residents. Agroup of pastors, imams and rabbis urged all residentsthis weektocarry identification, film encountersand protest. The guidance comes after the U.S. SupremeCourt lifted a restraining order barring immigrationauthoritiesin LosAngelesfromstopping people solelybased on things including race.

“Wewill fight for this city,” said the Rev.Otis Moss III of Trinity United Churchof Christ, the influentialBlack church once attended by former President Barack Obama.

Despite the widespread unpopularity of remote learning, the Chicago Teachers Unionwants schools to offer it for students who fear being targetedbyimmigration agents.

Union President Stacy Davis Gates said Chicago should follow Los Angeles’ lead; the city’sschools offered offering online options amidanimmigration crackdown earlier this year

“Because they had the infrastructure for online learning they wereableto direct young people to those spaces,” she said. Chicago Public Schools leaders saidthe district will continue classesinperson, but they will reassess as needed.

BY R.J.RICO Associated Press

ATLANTA— AGeorgia judge on Tuesday said he willtoss the racketeering charges against all 61 defendants accused of ayearslong conspiracy to halt the construction ofapolice andfirefighter training facility that critics pejorativelycall “Cop City.” Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer said he does notbelieve Republican Attorney General Chris Carr had the authority to secure the2023 indictments underGeorgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations law, or RICO. Experts believe it was the largest criminal racketeering case ever filed against protesters in U.S.history

The defendants faced a wide variety of allegations —everything from throwing Molotov cocktails at police officers, to supplying food to protesters who were camped in the woods and passing out flyers against astate trooper who had fatally shot aprotester. Each defendant faced up to 20 yearsinprisonon the RICO charges. Farmer said during ahearing that Carr needed Gov BrianKemp’spermissionto pursue thecase instead of the local districtattorney Prosecutors earlier conceded thatthey did not obtain any such order

“Itwould have been real easy to just ask the governor,‘Let me do this, give me aletter,’”Farmer said. “The steps just weren’tfollowed.”

Five of the 61 defendants were also indictedoncharges of domestic terrorism and first-degree arson connected to a2023 “night of rage” in whichmasked activists burned apolice car in downtown Atlanta andthrew rocks at askyscraper that houses the Atlanta Police Foundation.FarmersaidCarralso didn’thave the authority to pursue the arson charge, though he believesthe domestic terrorism charge can stand.

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Amazon opens same-day delivery site

Elmwood location first in La.

BY LARA NICHOLSON Staff writer

Amazon opened its doors Monday

to its first same-day delivery site in Louisiana, located on Mounes Street near Dickory Avenue in Elmwood.

The new 150,000-square-foot facility will allow the retail giant to fulfill, sort and deliver thousands of same-day orders in the Greater New Orleans area using advanced

Unlicensed contractor arrested in Gretna

Man accused of illegally putting lien on property

BY LARA NICHOLSON and MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writers

An unlicensed contractor who completed almost $1 million of work in Harahan was arrested in Gretna on unrelated charges.

Paul Michael Galaforo was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he surrendered to Gretna police on a warrant obtained by investigators, Deputy Chief Jason DiMarco said Galafaro is accused of illegally putting a contractor’s lien on a property, 102 Linda Court in Gretna, after alleging he was not properly paid for renovation work there DiMarco said. A lien is a legal claim put on a property if the owner fails to pay a debt.

“You can’t put a residential contractor’s lien on somebody’s house if you’re not a licensed contractor,” DiMarco said.

Galaforo was booked on residential contractor fraud and filing false paperwork. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Galaforo had his contractor’s license suspended in 2019 for allegedly failing to pay a judgment against him, according to his record with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

He also has a hearing with the state contracting board in Baton Rouge on Jan. 15 for his unlicensed work at a park in Harahan. Galaforo’s contracting company

filed a civil lawsuit in July against the Linda Court property’s owner, 272 Properties LLC, alleging it owed him $119,250 for “the purchase and reconstruction/renovation” of the property, and included a copy of an invoice from January 2023.

The lawsuit also includes a copy of the lien on 102 Linda Court, dated July 9, 2024.

Defendant 272 Properties LLC, owned by Craig Clark, denied owing Galaforo any money in a counter lawsuit, and said Galaforo had lived in the property from 202124, after Galaforo had done some paint work on the property

The complaint alleges that Galaforo fabricated the invoice after moving out, and that one of the charges was “shockingly close” to the total rent he paid while living there.

Judge Jacqueline F. Maloney, of the 24th Judicial District Court, ruled in Clark’s favor Tuesday after Galaforo did not appear at a hearing. The ruling canceled the lien on the Linda Court property and awarded Clark attorney fees and court costs.

“It’s a sad and unfortunate situation where clearly improper documents are being filed in the public record, leaving others to have to clean up Mr Galaforo’s mess,” said Steven Mauterer, Clark’s attorney

The attorney listed for Galaforo

robotics and over 80 employees and counting, the company said.

The new site is one in a larger venture to double the number of same-day delivery sites nationwide, which now includes over 140 U.S. locations

“We’re proud to create quality jobs while bringing a new level of convenience to New Orleans residents, and we look forward to growing alongside this incredible city,” site leader Stephen Grant said in a

statement

The facility estimated last year to cost $30 million, plans to use several hundred drivers per day, each transporting up to 50 packages The company agreed last year to stagger its peak hours between 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to minimize traffic impact, with no more than 60 drivers working at one time.

The company is still hiring new workers at the Elmwood location to distribute more than 38,000 items sold through the facility.

Amazon purchased the property

outside Harahan in 2021, originally to serve as an off-site parking lot to its preexisting local operations before pivoting to the new same-day delivery site, representatives told the Jefferson Parish Council in a zoning hearing last year

“Amazon’s continued investment, expansion, and job creation in Jefferson Parish is a true testament to the success of their existing facility and their vision for the future of the area,” Jerry Bologna, executive director for the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, said in a statement.

The new Amazon site comes weeks after the company opened another $40 million delivery center on the northshore in Slidell, which fulfills next day and two-day deliveries.

Across Louisiana, Amazon has four fulfillment and sortation centers, six delivery station locations, seven Whole Food markets and two solar farms, according to regional spokesperson Daniel Martin. Since 2010, the company has invested over $3 billion and created over 6,000 jobs in Louisiana, Martin said.

Touch of nostalgia

BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

Friday and be released at 9 p.m. Sunday

“When the mayor has come into good faith compliance, he can stop reporting every single weekend to the St. Tammany Parish jail,” Burris said. Last year, Curtis also was found in contempt

ship before graduation, the university said. The effort is funded by a gift from David Mussafer a Tulane graduate and chair of the university’s board, and his wife Marion Mussafer

BY MARIE FAZIO Staff writer

University will use a $10 million donation to establish a new hub for student internships, part of a growing effort to ensure students gain real-world work experience before they graduate. Beginning this fall, the program will coordinate internship opportunities, connect students with mentors and fund some work experiences with

“This is the perfect complement to Tulane’s interdisciplinary, holistic curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, discovery and personal growth,” Tulane President Michael Fitts said in a statement. The initiative comes as career readiness has taken on a larger focus in both high school and college. Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary

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Coroner: Gator may contain boy’s remains

Animal trapped in lagoon dissected, undergoes DNA testing

BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

The New Orleans coroner is investigating whether human remains found in an alligator trapped in a New Orleans East lagoon belong to 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez.

DNA testing will reveal whether the “upper remains” belong to Bryan, a nonverbal boy who escaped from his Beaucaire Street home Aug. 14 and died in an alligator attack, according to Jason Melancon, coroner’s spokesperson.

Hunters set the alligator traps on Saturday according to the Coroner’s Office. A dissection revealed the remains inside a trapped gator on Monday NOPD Director of Communications Reese Harper confirmed the alligator was located in the lagoon on Sevres Street.

Though the coroner initially said the gator was trapped in Lacombe, Taylor Brazan, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson, said the necropsy was conducted in Lacombe, but that the gator was trapped near where a United Cajun Navy volunteer found Bryan’s corpse. His body was “surrounded by two alligators which appeared to be attempting to conceal the body,” according to an affidavit supporting the arrest of his mother, Hilda Vasquez, on counts of negligent homicide and second-

Authorities search the waterways in a New Orleans East neighborhood on Aug. 18

Vasquez, a 12-year-old autistic boy who wandered away from his home. The New Orleans

is investigating whether human remains found in an alligator trapped in a New Orleans East lagoon belong to Vasquez.

degree cruelty to juveniles. Wildlife and Fisheries deployed agents to capture “nuisance alligators” from the lagoons near Michoud Boulevard and Sevres

Bogalusa officials clash at Baton Rouge hearing

Mayor, fiscal admin argue over audit findings

BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong and the city’s fiscal administrator Bob Neilson publicly clashed at a hearing in Baton Rouge on Monday, as they faced questions about their working relationship and some residents called for Neilson’s removal.

Neilson was appointed fiscal administrator by a state judge in February, against Truong’s protests, after the state found the city was dangerously close to financial chaos.

“We are no longer operating in a crisis mode, but this is only the beginning,” Neilson said on Monday at a meeting of the legislative Audit Advisory Council.

Neilson testified that he was addressing the city’s sewage problems, claimed that Truong’s administration had not done routine accounting and said that preliminary bookkeeping suggests the city had about a $3.4 million deficit in 2024. Neilson said he expects the city’s 2022 audit to be completed this month Truong, meanwhile, questioned Neilson’s findings and argued Neilson was overstepping his role as fiscal administrator. He accused Neilson, for instance, of locking him out of one of his offices and behaving in a retaliatory way

“I have not and the citizens of Bogalusa have not — been given a fair shake under this fiscal administrator,” Truong said. Neilson, a former auditor for the city, has had a markedly different relationship with the Bogalusa City Council. “One hundred percent we are working with the fiscal administrator,” testified City Council member Mark Irvine. The testimony from Neilson and Truong prompted sharp reactions from state legislators.

Asked about his comments to a reporter in June that he discards Truong’s emails, Neilson told the council Monday, “it is true that (Truong) sends emails to me and it is true that I throw them away.”

Neilson said the emails from Truong were not constructive and that Truong said he would sue him. He said he told the reporter that he did not generally confer with people who did not understand what they were doing. “I find that deeply disturbing,” said Rep. Edmond Jordan, D-Baton Rouge, noting that state law

says elected officials will serve as advisers for fiscal administrators.

“What I want to see is the city of Bogalusa in financial health. I want to see them fixed. But what I don’t want — what I don’t want is for an administrator to overstep his authority and I don’t want a duly elected mayor to be locked out of the process,” Jordan later said.

Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, who grew up in Bogalusa, called on Neilson and Truong to work together “You can’t use this as an ego thing for either one of you,” she said.

“This is not a good look,” Mizell said.

Barbara Hicks-Collins, the daughter of Robert “Bob” Hicks, who helped found in 1965 Bogalusa’s civil rights group the Deacons for Defense and Justice, could not attend the meeting because she was ill, but gave a statement read aloud by Bogalusa resident Emma Dixon.

“Any assistance and aid provided by the state must be provided in a way that allows the residents and their elected officials, including the mayor of Bogalusa and other elected officials, to be treated with dignity and respect,” Hicks-Collins said.

“Anyone who treats our elected mayor and any other appointed and elected officials in this manner described by the mayor should immediately be removed,” Hicks-Collins said.

While the legislative audit advisory council oversees the work of the legislative auditor, it does not make recommendations to appoint fiscal administrators nor does it have the power to remove them.

Neilson was recommended by the state’s fiscal review committee and was appointed by Judge Alan Zaunbrecher, of the 22nd Judicial District Court.

In an interview, Truong said that with the help of legal counsel he plans to file a motion in court seeking Neilson’s removal.

Truong has separately retained another attorney, Billy Gibbens, to defend him in his criminal prosecution.

Truong was arrested in a drug trafficking investigation in January, but has not yet been formally charged and has vehemently denied the accusations. Meanwhile, a former Bogalusa public works employee plead guilty in August to covering up an improper home repair job on Truong’s mother’s home.

“It’s not true, and I’ll let the lawyers handle that part,” Truong said.

Email Willie Swett at willie. swett@theadvocate.com.

Street. The agency captures and removes more than 1,000 nuisance alligators every year, according to the Wildlife and Fisheries.

Hilda Vasquez is being held with-

out bond pending a Monday dangerousness hearing.

John Simerman contributed to this report.

The city of Harahan paid Paul Michael Galaforo $84,000 for the construction of a gazebo and wooden awnings at the Harahan Senior Center Galaforo was arrested in Gretna on unrelated charges Tuesday after illegally putting a lien on a property

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in court documents, Patrick Hand Jr., said he no longer represents him.

Clark filed another lawsuit against Galaforo last month for putting a separate labor and material lien against Clark’s contracting business for work Galaforo allegedly did for him in 2024 in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard and East Baton Rouge parishes.

In the complaint, Clark denied owing Galaforo compensation for any work, and added that the lien would be unlawful anyway, as it’s dated eight years before the work took place, on March 30, 2016.

As first reported by The TimesPicayune, the city of Harahan paid Galaforo about $882,000 last year for various projects, including $563,000 for the construction of a

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high schools points for connecting students with paid internships. And the state’s Board of Regents, which oversees higher education, put in place a new funding formula that rewards colleges where students participate in work-based learning.

Research has found that college students who complete paid internships are more likely to receive job offers after graduation, earn higher starting salaries and advance from part-time to full-time roles more quickly

“It’s clear that having the ability to apply what you learned in the classroom in a substantial robust, real-world setting matters,” said Mollye Demosthenidy, dean of Newcomb-Tulane College, the university’s main undergraduate college.

The new David and Marion Mussafer Internship Initiative will include an online portal where students can search for internships and other career-related activities, according to Tulane. The program also will tap Tulane’s extensive

tempt hearing, sending it back down to Burris in the 22nd Judicial District Court. Now, Lonesome Development has again asked the judge to hold Curtis in contempt, saying no progress has been made. Andrew Wilson, a lawyer for Curtis, said Monday that the developer’s case is a “nothing burger.” He argued the town was complying with the judge’s order, taking meaningful steps to allow the development to proceed.

‘Environmental disaster’ In 2018, Abita Springs agreed to allow Lonesome Development to build 390 single-family homes on 168 acres on the town’s outskirts. The following year, the town accused Lonesome of breaching the development agreement and said it could not proceed. Lonesome sued, and both Burris and the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal sided with Lonesome. But Lonesome argued in November 2023 that the town was still not complying with the order and sought Curtis’ imprisonment.

The town, meanwhile, began to argue, based on an engineer’s findings, that if the development was connected to the town’s sewerage system, it could cause an “environmental disaster.”

The engineer for the town, John Catalanotto, testified Monday that the town’s collection system did not have the capacity to accept sewage from planned development and said it could cause sewage overflows.

Burris called the sewage issues a “red herring.” “It is confected untruth meant to obfuscate and distract from the simple fact that this mayor does not want this development to proceed,” he said, though he clarified that he was not accusing Catalanotto of negligence. He also said he understood concerns about the sewage issues, but that those are “public policy considerations” and that he did not want to overstep his bounds as a judge.

Burris said the case “boils down to a contract,” referring to the 2018 development agreement, and that the mayor was not taking meaningful steps toward compliance.

Park of Heroes veterans’ memorial near the Harahan Playground, according to invoices.

Another $125,000 went toward renovations at Harahan’s Emergency Operations Center, and $84,000 paid for the construction of a gazebo and wooden awnings at the Harahan Senior Center Projects done by Galaforo were split into phases of under $50,000 each, which is the threshold under state law for a contractor’s license to be required. The city also did not execute any formal bids or contracts for the work.

State law prohibits the splitting of projects into multiple phases for the sake of avoiding bids.

Baudier did not immediately respond to a request for comment. He previously said the Park of Heroes gained international support, and that, “to imply that anything may have been done nefarious is ludicrous, and intentionally to try to put a stain on my tenure as mayor.”

alumni network to find internship opportunities across the country since most Tulane students come from outside Louisiana and want summer internships closer to home, Demosthenidy said.

Students will receive coaching during their internships and afterward as they decide on their next career steps, she said. Some of the funding could be set aside to give students stipends for unpaid internships or assist with travel costs, she added. Though some Tulane students already participate in internships and receive career support through various programs, the new effort is a “real institutional commitment” to support students across all programs. David Mussafer who is managing partner of Advent International, a Boston-based global private equity firm, called on other alumni to help support internships and mentorships “that can change students’ lives.”

The new effort is about “giving every student the chance to discover their potential and take bold first steps into their careers,” he said in a statement.

Lawyers for Curtis and the town presented evidence trying to show they were doing so, recently seeking millions of dollars in loans to improve their sewage infrastructure and scheduling meetings with Lonesome to move the process forward. Curtis, sporting white Hoka sneakers and a blue sport coat and a black cane, testified to his attempts to remain in compliance, as did town Alderman Walter Patterson III. But these efforts were too little and too late, Lonesome argued. The company is in “limbo,” said Phil Antis, a lawyer for the developer “We can’t even get to the point of flushing the first toilet.”

“It’s only when we start pressing the buttons on contempt that we can get anything moving from this town,” Antis said.

“This is a classic example of ‘no good deed goes unpunished,’ ” Wilson said in an interview after Burris’ decision, saying that Curtis was trying to protect his residents from environmental harm.

He said the mayor plans to appeal the order and ask for a stay on the order of incarceration in the meantime. He also noted the mayor has back surgery scheduled for later this month, and said they plan to file medical evidence with the court.

Email Willie Swett at willie. swett@theadvocate.com.

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NewOrleansphotographer SidneySmith’s home in the Broadmoor neighborhood displays agalleryofphotos he took of suchrock legends as the Allman Brothers Band, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartneyand Lou Reed. The framed artworkabove the doorwaydepicts Smithand his son, Justin, whodied in 2023.

HauntedHistory founder

Sidney Smithdiesat71

Notedrock photographer hadpancreatic cancer

BY KEITHSPERA Staff writer

Sidney Smith, theNew Orleans photographer who documented the Allman Brothers, Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin and other rocklegends before founding Haunted History Tours, died Friday of pancreatic cancer.Hewas 71.

To his enormous circle of friends and acquaintances, Smith was as colorful as any of his photos

He inherited his first camera from his father,an art teacher at Alcee Fortier High School. In November 1970, at age 16, he sneaked intoTulane University’s homecoming dance to photographthe Allman Brothers Band. Off and on for years, he traveled with and photographed the Allmans.

Smithidentified with Rolling Stonewriter Cameron Crowe’ssemi-autobiographical 2000 movie

“Almost Famous” about a teenage journalist traveling with arock band in the 1970s.

“That,” Smith said in June, “was my life.” He shot scores of rock legends at The Warehouse, thegrungy brick concert venue on Tchoupitoulas Street.

In early 1975, he chronicled Paul McCartney recording the “Venus and Mars” album at Allen Toussaint’sSea-Saint Studio in Gentilly. For an avowed Beatles fanatic suchas Smith, it was adream job. He also snapped pictures of Paul and Linda McCartney cavorting as clowns on Mardi Gras.

But during aparty for McCartney aboard aMississippi riverboat, Smith’s camera bagwas stolen.It contained most of his gear andthe 40 or so rolls of film

he’d shot. Disillusioned, he largely gave up photography for years.

Shiftinggears, he founded Merry Minstrels Singing Telegrams. Hispersonal specialty was “strippergrams,” bursting intosong in offices, bars, homes and hospitals in various states of undress.

Realizingthathe“can’t be a70-year-old stripper, butIcan bea70-year-old tour guide,” he launched Haunted HistoryTours in 1995. From French Quarter ghost tours, Haunted History expandedto cemetery,true crime, voodoo andvampire tours. The company,Smith said, hosts more than100,000 customers annually He eventually picked up his camera again. In 2019, he published abook of his AllmanBrothers photography.Heremained friends with the extended Allman family andbuddies from his Warehouse days, but also had an ear for fresh talent. He was an early promoter of guitarprodigy Brandon “Taz” Niederauer,who is now in Jon Batiste’stouring band.

Alongthe way,Smith was married and divorced four times. After his fourth divorce, he shiftedtowhathe described as a“Hugh Hefner” model of domesticity.

“I’m extremely honest with everybodyinmy world,” he said this summer.“Idon’tlie to anybody.”

His daylong birthday bash every May at his Broadmoor home boasted live bands,crawfish and celebrity guests.Inrecent years, he issued wristbands to help control the crowd.

When heannounced his pancreaticcancer diagnosis in January,henoted that he’d previously beaten three other types of cancer In lieu of abirthday bash this year,heplanned an “It Ain’tOver TilIt’sOver” partyonSept. 13. Niederauer,the Troy Turner Blues

Band and the Beatles tribute band The Walrus were scheduled to perform.

The party would coincide with thepublication of his memoir,“BeingSidney,” which friends convinced him to write in the wakeof his diagnosis In June, he was still optimistic about being healthy enough to enjoy the party ButbylateAugust, as his weight loss accelerated andhis pain increased,his optimism faded.

On Sept. 4, theHaunted History Tours general manager posted on Smith’s Facebook account that he’d entered full-timehospice care. The “It Ain’tOver Till It’sOver” party was canceled.

Beingdiagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer,Smith said, was not the worst tragedy he’d ever faced. The worst was when his 42-year-old son Justin, who lived withhim and struggledwith mental health issues, disappeared in June 2023. Eventually,Smith discovered that Justin’sunidentifiedbodyhad been at the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office for 25 days. He’d died of an overdose.

Angered by thedelay in identifying his son’sbody andthatitdecomposed at the morgue, Smith sued Coroner Dwight McKenna, alleging negligence. In July,aCivil District Court judge found McKenna’soffice was liable for “outrageous and reckless” misconduct.

In August, Smithtook the unprecedented step of securing an injunction from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill that prohibited the Orleans Parish Coroner’sOffice from handling his own remains Plans for acelebration of life arepending. His photo archive will reportedly be donated to The Historic New Orleans Collection.

Email KeithSpera at kspera@theadvocate.com

Police:Carecenteremployee hitco-worker with SUV

BY BOBWARREN Staff writer

AMandeville woman is accused of hitting acoworker with her SUV in the parking lot of their business and then leaving the scene,Slidell policesaid.

Lillian Sellers, 67, was booked into jail on several counts, including hit-andrun causing serious injury and reckless driving, police said in anews release Tuesday

Paramedics were called to Greenbriar Community Care in Slidell about 11 p.m. Sunday after a woman was reported to have fallen in the parking lot. The victim was brought to an area hospital, but her injuries were consistent with being hit by avehicle, not afall, police said. The hospital then noti-

fiedpolice. Officers viewed surveillance video from Greenbriar’sparking lot thatshowed theinjured woman,anemployee, was hit by anSUV,“which was backing up recklessly through the parking lot,” police said in thenews release.

TheSUV’s driver,identified as Sellers, whoalso works at Greenbriar, “briefly exitedthe vehicle, retrieved abrokenpiece of thevehicle’sbumper and went to work as ifnothing happened,” policesaid. Sellers only told co-workers that awoman fell in the parking lot and needed assistance, police said. Police said it does not appear that Sellers hit the woman intentionally.But when asked about heractions, Sellers“shrugged” hershoulders and provided

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Obituaries

With heavyheartsand deep gratitudefor herlong and beautifullife, we an‐nouncethe passingofour beloved matriarch, Lurline Vinot Bono,who passed awaypeacefullyatthe age of92onSeptember 6, 2025 ather home in Gretna Lurline wasthe heartof our family— awoman of quiet strength,deep faith and endlesslove. Shelived a life rooted in compas‐sion, resilience,and grace, touchingthe livesofevery‐one who hadthe joyof knowing her. Herhome was always open,her smile always warm,and her wordsalwaysfullof comfort andwisdom. Whetherthrough ahomecooked meal,a kind ges‐ture, or asoft-spoken word ofencouragement,Lurline madeeveryonefeel seen and caredfor.She waspre‐ceded in deathbyher adoring husband of 71 years,Anthony Bono Sr., her sonAnthony Bono Jr her parentsGeorgeand EdnaVinot,her brothers and sister -GeorgeVinot Jr.,SidneyVinot andDo‐lores Duvernay,aswellas her greatgrandson, Logan Bivins. Sheissurvivedby her daughtersGinaBono Boudreaux (Gil)and el de

greatgrandchildren Durham, Evan,Grant Ryker,Ryley,and James; a hostofniecesand nephews,aswellasmany otherswhose livesshe im‐pacted. Acelebration of Lurline’s life will be held on Friday, September12that Jacob Schoen &Son Fu‐neral Home on 3827 Canal Street,withvisitationbe‐ginning at 11 AM andmass beginning at 1PM. Allare welcome to join in remem‐beringthe remarkable woman shewas.Rest peacefully,Mawmaw. You willalwaysbecherished and neverforgotten. ArrangementsbyJacob Schoen& SonFuneral Home. Condolencesmay beleftatwww.schoenfh. com

Casco, MariaGuadalupe

MariaGuadalupe Casco passedawayonTuesday September 2, 2025 at the age of 76. Belovedwifeof Antonio Casco. Loving motherofIvonCasco,Geo‐vanyCasco,CarlosCasco and late Suyapa Casco. DaughterofEduardo Cabr‐era andMaria Osorto.Sis‐ter of YolandaOsorto, Glo‐ria Cabrera, andBlanca Cabrera.Grandmother of VictoriaRodriguez,Andrea Gomez,Adriana Acosta GabrielaAcosta, Sebastian Ramirez,HaileyBruns, Isaac,Johnny, Geselle, and Kayla Casco. GreatGrand‐motherofOliviaJegartand Amelia Rodriguez. Also survivedbynieces, nephews,other relatives, and friends. AnativeofSan Pedro Sula,Hondurasand a resident of Metairie for over30years.Relatives and friendsofthe family are invitedtoattendthe FuneralServicesatGarden ofMemoriesFuneralHome & Cemetery,4900 Airline Drive,Metairie, LA.Visita‐tionwillbegin on Thurs‐day,September 11, 2025 from4:00pmuntil 8:00 pm and againonFriday, Sep‐tember12, 2025 from 12:00 pmuntil 2:00 pm.A Funeral Masswillbegin in thefu‐neral home chapel at 2:00 pmfollowedbyburial. To order flowersoroffer con‐dolences,pleasevisit

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Coursey,Rosemary Wood

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Coursey passed away on Friday, September 5th, 2025 at the age of 79. She wasa homemakerwhose greatest joywas caring for herchildrenand grandchildren.Beloved wife of Charles Coursey of 62 years. Lovingmotherof Lisa Spizale(Anthony), Tanya Fisette(Dave) and LoriWilliams (Steve). Adoringgrandmother of Alexandria(Jordan), Hunter,Morgan,Cole, Jake andShelby. Great-grandmotherofSutton anda great-granddaughtertobe born later this year. Sheis also survived by hersister GoldieCaire.She wasprecededindeathbyher parents, CarlV.and Neola Wood,and hersister Frances Banner.Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St Rose,LA. Serviceswill be private

HildaSylve Montegue passedawayonAugust31, 2025, at theage of 99. Hilda issurvivedbyher son Garry Montegue (Ann), six grandchildren,and five great-grandchildren.She is alsosurvivedbya host of other relativesand friends. She wasprecededindeath byher husband,Lawrence J.Montegue. Shewas the daughterofthe late Naomi Trouillierand Eugene Sylve. She wasthe mother of the lateEricMontegue. Family and friendsare invitedto attend theCelebration of LifeService on Friday,Sep‐tember12, 2025, for1:30 p.m. at TheBoydFamilyFu‐

no explanation, the police news release said.

Lisa Gardner,aGreenbriar spokesperson, said Tuesday that thecompany is cooperating fully with thepolice investigation.

“Our residents andour staff; weare heartbroken for ourco-worker,” Gardner said.

Sellers, who alsobooked with negligent injuring and obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence, was later transported to the St. Tammany Parish jail. The victim is listed in critical condition, police said. The investigation is ongoing.

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Janice Nata LeeParrino, known fondly to allasJan‐ice,was avibrant soul whose laughter andgener‐ous spirit filled therooms ofthose luckyenoughto knowher.BornonOctober 1,1947, in theheart of New Orleans,Louisiana,Jan‐ice's storybegan in acity ascolorfuland spirited as she was. On September6, 2025, at theage of 77, Jan‐ice's radiantjourney came toa peaceful closein Slidell, Louisiana, sur‐rounded by theloveofher family. Janice's life wasa tapestrywoven with love, dedication, andanunwa‐veringfaith that guided her through herdays. Shewas the belovedwifeofEdward "Ed"Parrino,Sr.,with whomshe shared alove thatwas evidenttoall who witnessedthemtogether Her daughter,SylviaLee Mantia, washer prideand joy,along with herfavorite son-in-law, Anthony; she embraced herdaughtersin-law, Sherry Leeand Jen‐nifer DeKanter,asher own. Janice'sgrandchildren Robbie, Michael, Ashley, Natalee, Nicholas,Don‐avon, andHannah—were the lights of herlife, each holding aspecial placein her heart. Herstepson, Eddie, held acherished spotinher extended fam‐ily circle,asdid herbroth‐ers,Reneldear “Blue” Nata, Jr.,and Joseph "Joe"Nata, Sr. (Diane). Janice's sis‐ters-in-law,Carol Marse (Michael) andEdie Williams (David), along withseveral adored nieces and nephews, will forever rememberher warmth and kindness. Herfur baby, Bella,was aconstantcom‐panionand source of joy. Janice'sparents,Reneldear “Red” F. Nata,Sr. andAn‐toinetteCucciaNata, her firsthusband,Thomas "Joe" Joseph Lee, andher sons, Robert "Robbie" Lee, Sr.,and FrankJ.Lee, pre‐ceded herindeath,asdid her sister,Geraldine Gerry"Jennings, and brothers, George Nata,Sr. and AnthonyNata, Sr along with sisters-in-law, Jeanette Nata andPatricia Pat" Nata.Theywereall greeted with open arms by Janiceasshe joined them ineternal rest.Anindustri‐ous andpassionate woman,Janicebegan her career in pharmaceuticals withI.L.Lyons.After some time, shededicated herself tobeing astay-at-home mom,nurturing herfamily withloveand care.Her cre‐ative spirit laterled herto cosmetology school,where she became alicensed hairdresser, workingat Flo's Beauty SaloninNew Orleans.Her entrepreneur‐ial spirit shonebrightly whenshe opened herown salon andlater aBeauty Supplycompany called JCs withher friend,Cheryl. Janiceeventually found her callingatStewart En‐terprises,specificallyat LakeLawnMetairieFuneral Home, where hercompas‐sionand empathytouched manylives.Janice'sinter‐estswereasvariedasthey werepassionate. She found joyinthe thrill of the casino, themeticulousness ofsewing, theartistryof quilting, andthe endless possibilities of crafts. Her hands were rarely still, as she wasalwayscreating something beautifulfor her familyand friends. To describeJaniceistospeak ofsomeone funny, gener‐ous,and loving.Her humor was infectious,her gen‐erosity knew no bounds and herloveenveloped all who hadthe pleasure of her company. To know Jan‐ice wastoloveher,and she left an indeliblemark onthe hearts of thoseshe met.She wasa woman who spokeher mind,and you always knew where you stood with her. Her faith wasthe foundation uponwhich shebuilt her life, anditremainedstead‐fastuntil her finaldays. Janice’slegacyisone of laughter, kindness, andan unshakeable belief in the goodness of people.Her story does notend with her passingbut continues inthe livesofthose she lovedand who lovedher in

return.Her memory will be cherished,her presence missed, andher spirit cele‐bratedfor generationsto come. Thefamilyrequests everyoneinattendanceto pleasewearcolorfulattire tocelebrate Janice’s vi‐brant spirit andlovefor life. Relativesand friends are invitedtovisit Green‐wood FuneralHome, 5200 Canal Blvd., NewOrleans, LA70124, on Tuesday, Sep‐tember9,2025, starting at 4:00PMwitha non-denom‐inational servicetofollow at6:00pminthe chapel, and on Wednesday, Sep‐tember10, 2025, beginning at9:00amwitha Catholic Massat11:00 AM.The bur‐ial will be in AllSaints Mausoleum,located in MetairieCemetery. We also inviteyou to shareyour thoughts, fond memories, and condolencesonlineat www.greenwoodfh.com Your shared memories will helpuscelebrate Janice’s lifeand keep hermemory alive

Patrick, LindaF

LindaF.Patrick,77, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed awayonFriday, September 5,2025, in Metairie, Louisiana.BornNovember 2,1947, LindaLorraine Fauquierwas theoldest child of Wilfordand Hazel Fauquier. Hersiblingsin‐clude Wayne (Vicky) Fauquier, Debby(Hal) Mobergand thelateMark Fauquier. Lindagraduated fromBogalusa High School,where shewas known forbeing an excel‐lentstudent andfor her strikingred hair.She workedasa secretaryfor several attorneysand later for GaylordContainer Linda marriedDavid Patrick on August 26, 1965 and they welcomed three childrenJoel(Rita) Patrick, Joanna (Walter) Dennis and DavidRoderickPatrick Jr. (Jennifer).Linda wasthe proud grandmotheroffour grandsons,Joshua Dennis, Jonah Patrick, Andrew Patrick,and Luke Patrick. Linda also lovedher ex‐tendedfamily, including her nephewsBrandon (Courtney)and Brett Moberg, andClay (Heather) Fauquier,and niece Chelsea(Dave) Fehlauer, andmanyother familymembers.The most importantaspectof Linda’s life washer wor‐shipofher GodJehovah Linda wasanavidstudent ofthe Biblefromanearly age andwas baptized as one of Jehovah’sWit‐nessesatage 11.Linda servedasa regularpioneer (volunteerfulltimeminis‐ter)for over 30 yearsand attended PioneerService School severaltimes over the years. Sheenjoyed teachingothersabout the Bible,especiallyabout God’s promiseofthe resur‐rection andthe opportu‐nitytosee ourdeadloved onesagain.Overthe years, Linda traveled with her familyand friendstoat‐tendconventions both lo‐cally andinternationally and visitedthe World HeadquartersofJehovah’s WitnessesinNew York manytimes,where several familymembers including all threeofher children servedasvolunteers. Linda loved attendingChristian meetings,reading (particu‐larly historyand studying Bible prophecy), watching old movies,havingguests inher home,shopping, and spendingtimewithdear friends like Carrie Daigle She lovedthe localFre‐mauxCongregationofJe‐hovah’s Witnessesand often remarked on how muchshe appreciatedher friends’encouragement and kindness. Over the years,Linda lovedvisiting her children in theirhomes inTexas andNew York but alwaysfeltmost at home downsouth in Louisiana. Wewillmissher fine exam‐ple of faith,her warm Christian hospitality, her enduringloveand support, and herreadiness to share a storyfromher deep fam‐ily history. “Heisa God, not of thedead, butofthe living, fortheyare allliving tohim.” Luke 20:38. Please visit www.honakerforestla wn.comtosignguestbook ArrangementsbyHonaker FuneralHome, Inc.,Slidell LA.

Mary Hays Pellerwas born on July31st,1956, at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, theyoungest of threechildren born to Dr. Martha Elise Adams and Dr. Arthur Vernon Hays, a rare physician couple on theGulf Coast.The family livedina brick home shaded by live oak treeson Beach Drive in Gulfport, Mississippi.Mary played on herfather's putting greeninthe front yard, with acat named Cincinnati in thehouse, and with aCatahoula named Boy around the creek out back. Next door livedgrandparents, Fred and Martha Adams, to help keep an eye on thechildren.Beloved OnieEvans was also around helping with Mary and her siblings. Mary attendedCoast Episcopal, Gulfport East HighSchool, and St. Mary's Dominican in NewOrleans. She workedasa graphic artist,kepta feistyOcelot ("Noonie") in thecondo she shared with several girlfriends,thenjoinedher cousin Kay Alberts-Barrier as aflight attendant at ContinentalAirlines. Mary, alifelong Francophile, enjoyed monthly tripsto Paris, London, and Rio alongsidemany co-workers who became precious lifelong friends. Always stylish, elegant charming, and petite, Mary marriedthe love of her life StevePeller, in 2004. They partiedatSouthern Yacht Club and with Proteus Krewe whilelivingon Prytania Street in the GardenDistrict.Their beautiful home was warm, welcoming, and hosted countless good timeswith Steveasbartender and belovedpoodlesBeau, Chicory, Coco, and Spencer as dear companions. Mary lovedUglesich's and Domilise's as wellas Galatoire's,the official site forany family celebration and whereshe and Steve gotengaged.Many wonderful meals there stretched from lunch throughdinner,especially if Sazeracs were involved. Shewas afiercely loyal friend, ajoyful additionto any occasion, and alltoo easytolove.

Mary's dreams were tragicallycut short, however, when Stevediedofa heart attack on herbirthdayinJuly 2025. After the funeral on August 9th, which was attendedby many dozensoffriends alongthe Coast,Mary was overcome with grief. On August 26th, she passed away peacefullydue to brokenheart syndrome, with her brother Arthur, niece Mary (little Mary), and nephews Jamieand Hayes at her side

Mary's surviving family are her brother, Arthur (Debbie) Hays, nieces Mary Cooper Gallisdorfer(Scott) and Abbey Hays, and nephews Ethan, Evan, and Isaac Hays, and Jamie and Hayes Cooper. Visitationwillbeheldon Friday, September 12, 2025,

from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at Riemann Family Funeral Home,11280 Three Rivers Road,Gulfport, MS. Then on Saturday, September 13, 2025, asecond visitation willbeheldat9:00 a.m. and thefuneralservice will beginat10:00 a.m at St. Peter's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Gulfport, MS. Following services,Mrs. Hays willbelaid to rest at Floral HillsMemorial Gardens in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home,Gulfport,isserving thefamily.Please sign the online guestbook, and share memories at www.riemannfamily.com

With profound sadness, the familyofSeptime "Sep" Joseph Poirrier,Jr. announces hispassing at the ageof90. Sepdeparted thislifepeacefully at his homeonAugust29, 2025, surrounded by theloveof his familyduringhis final days. Adevoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,Sep's lifewas areflection of faith,humility, andjoy in life'ssimplesttreasures BornonMay 15, 1935, in Garyville, Louisiana, Sep was theson of thelate Septime Joseph Poirrier,Sr. and Mary Lucy Navarra. He attended DeLaSalleHigh School in NewOrleans and was in the firstgraduating class of 1953. Sepservedin the Army National Guard from1953 to 1959. In his professionallife, Sepbuilt a long career in insurance, respected forhis steady handand wise counsel. At home, he wasthe family's weatherman, handyman and rock.Known forhis humor andmischief, Sep was aworld-class story‐tellerand practicaljoker His twinkle-eyed talesand playful pranks broughtjoy tofamilyand friendsalike Sep wasa true outdoors‐man,whether on land or onthe water, he enjoyed the adventureand chal‐lengesofnatureand often did so with hisdaughters orgrandchildren,and al‐wayswithhis favorite dog byhis side.Sep's life was one well lived: atapestry woven from family, faith stories,and simple joys.He leavesbehinda legacy of loveand laughter that will carry forwardthrough gen‐erations. Sepissurvivedby his belovedwifeof65 years,Doris French Poir‐rier. Together,theycreated a familythatwas hisgreat‐est pride. He is survived by their threedaughters: JeanelleScheurich (Steven), Angele Fitzhenry, and MicheleZelenko (Bob) Hewas theproud grandfa‐therofKaitlyn Scheurich, Zachary Scheurich, Brock Fitzhenry (Emily), Spencer Fitzhenry,and Kade Fitzhenry,and thedoting great-grandfather of Laikyn Fitzhenryand AubreyFitzhenry.Sep is alsorememberedbyhis siblingsRoseMaryPoirrier, JohnEdwin Poirrier (Kathy),MarionWhite (and latehusband Robert), and Francis"Frankie" Poirrier

(and late wife Roxinda) along with many nieces, nephews,and cousins. He was preceded in deathby his siblings AliceAnn Broussard (Meryl), Rubye Ory (Harry), Estelle Papa‐nia (survivedbyher hus‐bandBernard), and Michael Poirrier.The fam‐ily extendsheartfelt grati‐tudetoSep’s doctorsand his devotedcaregivers, whose compassion,pa‐tience, andgentlepres‐encebrought greatcom‐forttohim andtothose who lovedhim during his finalyears.A Memorial service will be held in Sep’s honoronFriday, Sep‐tember12, 2025, at Green‐wood FuneralHome, 5200 Canal Blvd.New Orleans, LA70124. Family and friends areinvited to at‐tendthe visitation begin‐ningat9:30a.m followed bya Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Intermentwill followinGreenwood Cemetery. We also invite you to shareyour thoughts, memories,and condolences online at www.greenwoodfh.com

FayRene EvansZibilich passedaway peacefullyon September 7th, 2025, in the providentialcareand love of herLordand Savior Jesus Christ.After sufferingeffects of illnesses for several years, she is now at peace in Hisarms. Fay, aMetairie resident, was born in NewOrleans on March6,1946, to Beverly Schoen and MarvinEvans. Shewas preceded in death by hermother, Beverly Vandrelland herstepfather,Frank Vandrell, whom she called"Dad."Fay is survived by herhusbandof 56 years, Ronald (Ron) Zibilich, daughter, Connie ZibilichMelancon,two grandchildren, Peyton and Jackson Melancon,who she loved andcherished, niece, Kyleigh Laurent,and cousin,Elizabeth Dauterive.She wasa parishionerofSt. CatherineofSiena Catholic Church whereshe was baptized, confirmed, and married. SheattendedSt. CatherineElementaryand

middle school, Ridgewood PreparatoryHigh School andSoule Business College. Sheworkedfor MobilOil Co.then Crawford Adjusting Co. untilthe birth of their daughter. Fay enjoyed listening to music, drawing, painting andespecially traveling. When healthy, whether it wasaweeklongair or auto trip, cruise, or long weekend, shewas always ready for thejourney.Though neverfondofovernight trips (too much preparation for onenight),however when theopportunity came,she seldom stayed home. Whilevisitingdifferentcitiesand sites,she always lookedtocollectsouvenirspoons, many of whichshe has arranged in ashadow box display. Her beautiful smilealong with herfriendly, caringpersonality led to awarm greetingand pleasant conversation with anyone andeveryone. Not just talking with relativesand friends, buttothe dismay of waitingfamilymembers, she occasionallywould have complimentary chats with strangers in stores or on thesidewalk. Shewill be dearlymissed. Thefamily wouldliketothank the dedicatedmanagement andcaregiversofMetairie HeightsHome for theattention, care,and comfort providedtoFay duringher final days. Relativesand friends are invited to attend theFuneral Mass in thechapelofLake Lawn MetairieFuneral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.in NewOrleans,onSaturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00AM. Avisitation will be held at thefuneral home beginningat 10:00AM. The interment will follow the Mass in MetairieCemetery.To view andsignthe online guest book, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com

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The Lake plans to open overnight Livingston unit

Our Lady of the Lake’s Livingston Parish campus will start providing overnight care next year

The hospital plans to start construction on a 10-bed overnight emergency department observation unit later this month, expanding the Walker campus. The hospital said the $5 million project will open in the spring and will be the first and only 24-hour observation unit in the parish. Twelve doctors and advanced practice nurses will staff the unit. The Lake provides a range of services in Walker including 24-hour emergency care, but it currently cannot admit patients. Those in need of hospital admission are transferred to another location.

“This latest announcement echoes Our Lady of the Lake Health’s commitment to providing quality health care, closer to home for the Livingston community,” Our Lady of the Lake Health President Chuck Spicer said in a statement. “We look forward to continuing to meet the needs of this growing community.”

Wall Street rises to more records Tuesday

NEW YORK U.S. stocks rose to more records on Tuesday after the latest update on the job market bolstered Wall Street’s hopes for a slowdown that’s deep enough to get the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but not so overwhelming that it causes a recession.

The S&P 500 rose 0.3% and squeaked past its all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 196 points, or 0.4%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 0.4%. They likewise set records.

Traders have become convinced that the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate for the first time this year at its next meeting in a week to prop up the slowing job market. A report on Tuesday offered the latest signal of weakness when the U.S government said its prior count of jobs across the country through March may have been too high by 911,000, or 0.6%. That was before President Donald Trump shocked the economy and financial markets in April by rolling out tariffs on countries worldwide.

The bet on Wall Street is that such data will convince Fed officials that the job market is the bigger problem now for the economy than the threat of inflation worsening because of Trump’s tariffs. That would push them to cut interest rates, a move that would give the economy a boost but could also send inflation higher

A lot is riding on Wall Street’s hope that the job market is slowing by just the right amount: Investors have already sent U.S stock prices to records because of it. Inflation also needs to stay at a reasonable level, even though it looks tough to get below the Fed’s target of 2%.

Cracker Barrel ends plans for remodeling

Cracker Barrel said Tuesday it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans.

The announcement came two weeks after Cracker Barrel backtracked on a separate plan to modernize and simplify its logo. Fans of the chain had also loudly criticized that move Lebanon, Tennessee-based Cracker Barrel said Tuesday that just four of its 660 restaurants had been remodeled as part of a test for the brand. The remodels, which began last year, added more comfortable seating, brighter lights, lighter paint and a simplified assortment of antiques but kept signature elements like fireplaces.

“We heard clearly that the modern remodel design does not reflect what you love about Cracker Barrel,” the company said in a statement “Of course, we will continue to invest in our restaurants to make sure that they are in good shape and meet your expectations.

Data shows U.S. job market weak

BY PAUL WISEMAN AP economics writer

WASHINGTON The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the nation’s economy Employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported in the year that ended in March 2025, the Labor Department reported Tuesday

The department issues the socalled benchmark revisions every year. They are intended to better account for new businesses and ones that had gone out of business.

The numbers issued Tuesday are preliminary. Final revisions will come out in February

The revision showed that leisure and hospitality firms — including hotels and restaurants added 176,000 fewer jobs than originally reported, professional and busi-

ness services companies 158,000 fewer and retailers 126,000 fewer

The report comes after the department reported Friday that the economy generated just 22,000 jobs in August, adding to fears that President Donald Trump’s erratic economic policies, including massive and unpredictable taxes on imports, have created so much uncertainty that businesses are reluctant to hire.

Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets said the revisions painted “a much weaker portrait of the job market than initially thought. While the revision doesn’t say much about what has happened since March, it suggests the labor market had less momentum heading into the trade war And, recent data suggest the market has downshifted further Since March, monthly job creation has decelerated to an average 53,000.

When the preliminary bench-

mark revisions last year showed 818,000 fewer jobs in the year ended March 2024, then-presidential candidate Trump declared the numbers had been rigged to conceal economic weakness and help Democrats in the 2024 election. However, he did not explain why the government would release the revised numbers two and a half months before voters went to the polls. (The final revisions for the 12 months that ended March 2024, which came out in February this year, were less dramatic but still bad: Payrolls ended up 589,000 lower than originally reported.) The latest revisions will likely increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark interest rate at its meeting next week to give the economy a boost.

James Knightley, an economist at ING, also expects the Fed to cut again at its meetings in October and December

In a commentary Knightley wrote that the Labor Department numbers “can be significantly wrong” when the economy is at a turning point. “In the early stages of a downturn they tend to overestimate the jobs created by new startups — ‘births’ — and underestimate the number of jobs lost by the ‘death’ of failing small businesses,” he wrote. “These revisions suggest that jobs momentum is being lost from an even weaker position than originally thought. It also reinforces the belief that even the poor numbers seen in 2025 are probably overstating the health of the employment market.”

After the Labor Department issued a disappointing jobs report for July, Trump fired the economist in charge of compiling numbers and nominated a loyalist to replace her He was especially enraged by revisions that took 258,000 jobs off May and June payrolls.

New iPhone 17 line-up includes an ultrathin model, $100 price hike

BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP technology writer

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple on Tuesday rolled out its next generation of iPhones that includes a new ultrathin model and a slight price hike for one of its high-end models, while the company feels the squeeze of a global trade war

The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new slimmed-down model that will adopt the “Air” name that Apple already uses for its sleekest iPads and Mac computers. In what has become an annual rite for Apple, all four new iPhone 17 models will feature better cameras and longer-lasting batteries than last year’s lineup. The iPhone 17 will all boast at least 256 gigabytes of storage, doubling the minimum amount from the last generation.

“We are raising the bar again,” Apple CEO Tim Cook boasted in front of a crowd gathered in an auditorium named after the company’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, located on its campus in Cupertino, California.

The new iPhones are the first to be released since President Donald Trump returned to the White House and unleashed a barrage of tariffs, in what his administration says is an attempt to bring overseas manufacturing back to the U.S. a crusade that has thrust Cook into the hot seat.

All the iPhone 17 models are still expected to be made in Apple’s manufacturing hubs in China and India, exposing them to some of Trump’s tariffs.

Analysts believe the additional fees on iPhones coming into the U.S. increase the pressure on Apple to raise prices to help protect its profit margins on its most marquee product. Without giving a specific reason, Apple will charge $1,100 for the iPhone 17 Pro, an increase of $100, or 10%, from previous versions of that model. The iPhone Air will start at $1,000 the price of last year’s iPhone 16 Pro. Apple is sticking with the same starting price for the basic iPhone 17 at $800 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max at $1,200.

All four models will be in stores Sept. 19. Apple’s shares fell nearly 2% in Tuesday’s late afternoon trading. In a move aimed at the selfie culture,

the iPhone 17 models will feature a front camera with more megapixels for crisper photos. The front camera will also have an option called “Center Stage” that will take advantage of a wider view of field and a new sensor that will enable users to take landscape photos without having to rotate the iPhone

Although most of the upgrades to the iPhone 17 are similar to the incremental improvements of recent years, Apple appears to have done enough to “bring a sense of newness to the iPhone, which has remained the same for too long,” said PP Foresight analyst Paolo Pescatore.

While the iPhone 16 released last year fared reasonably well, the models didn’t sell quite as well as analysts had anticipated because Apple failed to deliver all of the artificial intelligence features it had promised including a smarter and more versatile Siri assistant. The Siri improvements have been pushed back until next year.

The global trade war has compounded Apple’s challenges.

Both Trump and U.S Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have repeatedly insisted that iPhones be made in the U.S. instead of overseas. It’s an unrealistic demand that analysts say would take years to pull off and would result in a doubling, or even a tripling, of the iPhone’s current average price of about $1,000.

Cook tried to placate Trump by initially pledging that Apple would invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, and then upped the ante last month by adding another $100 billion to the commitment. He also gifted Trump a statue featuring a 24-karat gold base.

That kind of diplomacy has helped insulate Apple from Trump’s most severe tariffs. However, with the iPhones being brought into the U.S. still facing duties of about 25%, some analysts speculated the company would raise prices to help preserve its hefty profit margins. But for the most part, Apple — and even rivals such as Google — is sticking with the same price tags it’s slapped on its newest iPhones over recent years.

U.S. household income rose slightly last year, matching ’19 level

BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer

WASHINGTON The income for the typical American household barely rose last year and essentially matched its 2019 peak, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday, a stark illustration of the impact that the pandemic inflation spike had on Americans’ finances.

The report also showed that the highest-earning households received healthy inflation-adjusted income increases, while middleand lower-income households saw little gain.

Median household income, adjusted for inflation, in 2024 was $83,730, the Census Bureau said, a 1.3% increase from the previous year’s level of $82,690. The median is the midpoint between the highest- and lowest-income households, and helps filter out the impact of very high and very

low incomes that can skew averages. The figures help illustrate why many Americans have been dissatisfied with the economy since the pandemic, even as unemployment has been historically low:

Median household incomes are essentially unchanged from five years earlier, the report showed.

Median household income was $83,260 in 2019, the report said, and the slightly higher figure for 2024 is within the margin of error and therefore reflects little change from five years earlier, Census officials said.

That is a sharp contrast from the preceding five-year period, from 2014 to 2019, when median household income rose nearly 21%, according to Census data.

“It’s not hard to see why middleclass Americans are frustrated,” said Heather Long, chief economist at the Navy Federal Credit

Union. “The frozen job market, tariffs and Medicaid cuts are going to put even more of a squeeze in 2025 on middle- and lower-income households.” For richest 10% of households, incomes rose 4.2% to $251,000, while for the poorest one-tenth incomes increased just 2.2% to $19,900. A household is defined by the Census Bureau as a family unit or an individual living alone or living with people who aren’t relatives. The agency includes all sources of cash income, including wages, investment income, and payments from government programs such as Social Security and unemployment insurance. It doesn’t include noncash benefits, such as food aid — formerly known as food stamps or tax credits, or the substantial stimulus payments made by the first Trump administration in 2020 or the Biden administration

in 2021 that significantly boosted Americans’ finances. Wages and salaries for most Americans rose at a healthy clip as the economy emerged from the pandemic in 2021 and 2022, as businesses were desperate to find and keep employees. But with prices rising sharply as well, overall household income fell for three years after 2019, and rose in 2023 for the first time in four years. The worst inflation spike in four decades in 2021 and 2022 soured most Americans on the economy, eroded sharp wage gains that occurred as employers desperately sought workers after the pandemic, and contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in last year’s election. Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, fell in 2024 to an annual average of 2.9%, down from an aver-

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Fringe rhetoric againstvaccines nowtouches themasses

Usually at this time of year,asthe winter respiratory virus season looms, most people check with their doctor or pharmacist toget vaccinated. This year,however,there are reports of confusion at pharmacies and limited supply due to guidance at the federal level. Where patients used to be able to walk into their local pharmacy and get ashot, this year, they might need aprescription. That’sbecause Louisiana law allows pharmacies to give shots without aprescription as long as the CDC’sAdvisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP,recommends them. Thisyear for the first time, the updated COVID shot isn’trecommended for anyone 6months or older,but only for those 65 years and older or those with an underlying health condition that puts them at higher risk. That’slargely thanks to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr

We have to say that this outcome was hardly inconceivable as Kennedy and other vaccine skepticshave steadily asserted their ideology, against scientific evidence, over the many who clearly still want easy access tovaccines. But it is still disheartening.

At first, the rhetoric remained on the fringes. While there were those who questioned the safety and efficacy of vaccines, most people recognized their long and beneficial role in public health. Officials holding positions of authority assured the public of the need for vaccinations, even as states, such as Louisiana, began to see dips in the rates of childhood vaccination. Vaccines were widely available to those who wanted them

Then the arrival of the COVID vaccine duringthe pandemic unleashed an array of conspiracy theories from the right and the left that led to some confusion. Yetagain, responsible public health officials were consistent in providing clear guidelines and vaccines were still readily available to the masses.

But soon after the pandemic waned, there began to be cracks in that unified front among public health leaders. We sounded the alarm when Louisiana Surgeon General Dr.Ralph Abraham announced thatthe Louisiana Department of Health would shift away from promoting vaccines on its website and at its clinics. At the time, we noted that Abraham’sorder came the same day the Senate confirmed Kennedy to leadthe Department of Health and Human Services.

We had urged U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy to block the nomination to no avail. But it is worthnoting what Cassidy said in speaking out against the Louisiana Department of Healthorder deemphasizing vaccines.

He warned that absent leadership “prevents making health care moreconvenient and available for people who are very busy.”

And now here we are.

Busy parents and workers need increased access to basic health care,not more obstacles. If public health officials put in positions of authority don’twant to take on that responsibility,itwould have been better for all if they had stayed on the fringes.

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OPINION

New system is needed for N.O. business licenses

Plume, arestaurant in Algiers, recently landed in hot water with the city over amissed alcohol license renewal. Here’sthe thing: Nobody at CityHall did anything wrong. The owners are friends, the food is incredible, and yes, following the rulesispartofrunning abusiness. But this incident exposed something bigger: Our system sometimes piles on unnecessarypaperwork, treats everyviolation thesame and moves tooquickly to punish instead of solve We can do better.Here’show:

1. Make renewals biennial, not annual. Cut theworkinhalf for both businesses and citystaff by making license renewals everytwo yearsinstead of everyone.

2. Offer first-offense amnesty for paperwork mistakes.There’sa difference between running anuisance business and missing adeadline. Aone-time administrative fix, without apublic

Iagree withDan Lawton that Louisiana’skratom ban is ablow to consumers who have come to rely on kratom products. However,his concerns about 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)are misplaced. Despiteyears of use, there have been only two deaths where 7-OH productswere present. In both cases, 7-OH was used alongside other substances, contravening instructions.By contrast, other kratom products have been linked in public healthreportsto morethan 200 deaths.

At anews conference on July 29, in which the FDA recommended scheduling 7-OH, no users of the compound were invited to speak, no studies were cited showing unique harm and no

hearing, saves taxpayer money and business owners’ time.

3. Usemodernreminders. Email and text alerts are cheap, easy and effective.The cityshould adopt them to help keep deadlines from slipping by Businesseslike Plume are good neighbors. In acitywhere the summer slowdown is tough enough, we can’tafford to let apiece of paperwork threaten someone’slivelihood. The city staff truly want businesses to succeed. But even the best-intentionedrulemakersdon’talways see how small, well-meaning requirements can be the strawthat breaks thecamel’sback. The Plume caseshould be acatalyst for change. Fine-tune our rules so we support moreofour local businesses and prevent paperwork from becoming business-ending events.

ZACHARYSMITH NewOrleans

direct evidence was offered to justify aban. These attacks are not about safety. They are aboutBig Kratom trying to grab 7-OH’smarket share.

It’stime for users of 7-OH and kratom productstounify andprotect access. As Louisiana’s last legislative session showed, 7-OHand kratom stand or fall together in policy battles. Splittingthe fight onlyhelps those who want to outlaw both.

Louisiana’sconsumers deserve to be able to choose theproducts that work best for them. That’safight we should all get behind —and onewecan win.

JEFF SMITH national policy director forthe Holistic AlternativeRecoveryTrust

Being woke is better than the alternative

I’m bemused by the controversy and zeitgeist over the term “woke.” Somehow,this term has been conflated with something undesirable. What an Orwellian turn of aword. Rememberthe “1984” slogans: Freedom is slavery.Ignorance is strength. War is peace.

Unfortunately,it’sasign of the times that people can’tfigure out the simplest things. Acouple of examples: If you’re asleep and the house catches on fire, you die. If you’re awake, you can probably escape. More complex but something which affects us all is climate change. Those figuratively asleep cannot see that we are destroying the only planet that we have to live on, by sleeping on the idea that dumping trillions of tons of pollutants into the atmosphere is increasingly lethal or that producing billions of tons of indisposable plastics is also lethal to aquatic life and indeed, to us. Recent research has shown that microplastic particles are even invading our brains.

Like in Rip VanWinkle, dramatic changes have taken place while we were sleeping whichcannot be ignored. Sleeping people are not only unaware but cannot take action. By the time one awakens, it just might be too late to act.

An African proverb says, “Sleep is the cousin of death.” But with the life-and-death issues facing humanity in our day and age, sleep and death will soon be brothers. Ithink I’ll stay “woke.”

MUHAMMAD YUNGAI NewOrleans

As Iwas reading abook, “Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence —From Domestic Abuseto Political Terror,” by Judith Herman, M.D.,I came acrossa passage that stuck with me.

“In theabsence of strong political movements for human rights, theactiveprocess of bearing witness inevitably gives way to theactive process of forgetting. Repression, dissociation, and denial are phenomenaofsocial as well as individual consciousness.” Hopefully,what is happening in Gaza —over 61,000 people killed (at least 14,000 of whom have been children), over 150,000 wounded —will engender astrong political movement, one that doesn’tgive way to theactive process of forgetting.

MARK D. HAASE River Ridge

Autopencontroversy goes on

The autopen has been around in one form or another since Thomas Jefferson was president. According to shapell.org, “In 2005, George W. Bush was the first president to enquire with the Department of Justice if it was constitutional for the presidenttosign abill using the autopen.” He was told it was. When Lyndon Johnson signed his name, you could tell it was his signature and not an autopen by a small dot, or period, he placed under his name on most letters and documents.

theBidenadministration that thousands of last-minute pardons signed by autopenwere legally flawed and went against President Biden’sintentions by granting clemency to violent offenders who killed children and police officers.

Cal Thomas

Other presidents have used the autopen, but nonelike Joe Biden.

Axios reports “High-ranking Biden administration officials repeatedly questioned and criticized how the president’steam decidedoncontroversial pardons and allowed the frequent use of an autopen to sign measures late in his term, internal emails show.” The Pew Research Center revealed “Former PresidentJoe Biden granted more acts of clemency than any previous chief executive on record, accordingtoa Pew analysis of statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice. Overall, Biden granted 4,245 acts of clemency during his four-year tenure in the White House. Thatfar exceeds the total of any other president since the beginning of the 20th century.”

The Washington Times reported, “A top Justice Department official warned

“Associate Deputy Attorney General Bradley Weinsheimer criticized‘highly problematic’ language usedinasingle warrant, signed by the autopen,that pardoned hundreds of criminals in the final days of the Biden administration,’ according to aJan. 18 email reviewed by thenewspaper

It seems an impossible taskfor any of these to have been properly vetted What was the motivationfor allowingespecially violent criminals to receive clemency? Most importantly, didBidenknowabout this? If he didn’t know,who signedhis name to the pardons and commutations and by what authority?

This is whatHouse Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer,R-Ky., is trying to determine as he calls witness after witness fromthe Biden administrationtotestify abouttheir knowledge of the use of the autopen. On hisHouse committee’swebsite, Comer states the reason forhis investigation: .“whether PresidentJoe Biden’scognitive decline was covered up by hisinnercircle andifcritical decisions were made on his behalf us-

ing an autopen,including executive actions,pardons, andpolicydirectives. While Biden was allegedly unfit to perform his duties, severalhigh-level aidesare reportedtohave been operating with unchecked authority

“Some of these witnesses, whoare closest to Biden, have invokedthe FifthAmendment, refusing to testify willingly,attemptingtodelay theirappearancebefore theCommittee, and hiding thetruth fromthe American people.”

WhenI was in school,some fellow classmates would forge their parents’ signature on abad report card or permissionslip to go somewhere Mom andDad might notwantthemtogo.

This is the point of the Comer investigation. The autopen mustonly be usedunderthe constitutionalauthority of thepresident, and he should either use it himself, or thepublic should knowthe name of his designated representative.

Yes, the president has unlimitedauthority whenitcomes to pardonpower, but just as any other authority can be misused and abused,voters have aright to knowinthe case of Biden whetheritwas him signing the pardons, or theautopen, or someone else. If it was notthe president, or an authorizedsigner,the next questionshould be whatwill be done aboutit?

Email Cal Thomasattcaeditors@ tribpub.com

Free JimmyLai before he dies in prison

After the more than yearlong trial of democratic activist JimmyLai in Hong Kong, China’sstate-selected judges say they’ll rule “ingood time.” Roughly translated: They’re in nohurry; Beijing will say when a verdict is due.

Kathleen Parker

Lai, who has been in solitary confinement for nearly five years —1,700 days, if you can imagine —cannot havebeen surprised. Almost 78 and adiabetic in seriously declining health, he hasbecome accustomed to waiting. But time is of the essence for the former billionaire media mogul who, say hissupporters, is at risk of dying in prison In aplea to the United Nations recently,Lai’slegal team appealed for intervention, offering chilling evidence of Hong Kong authorities’ failureto provide lifesaving treatment to ill prisoners.

Lai has suffered drastic weight loss behind bars and last month hadheart palpitations and dizzyspells badenough to temporarily postpone his trial. His team reported to the U.N.that he faces “serious, ongoing and escalating riskto life.” Since 2014, adozen prisonerswith Lai’sprofile have died within days ofbeing transferred to ahospital. With the trial finallyover —and Lai’s life on the line —the timingisright for President Donald Trump to intervene withChina on Lai’s behalf, preferably together with Britain, where Lai remains acitizen.

China would lose nothingbyreleasing Lai now for health reasons. According to close observers withwhomI’ve spoken with, Beijing may nowbeopen to this idea. China’sleaders already have made their point withLai, who once was the internationally beloved editor of Apple Daily,Hong Kong’s most popular English newspaper Lai lost his freedom, hisnowshuttered newspaper and muchofhis fortune, for protesting China’scrackdown on Hong Kong and for defending democracy and human rights. Hewas charged with two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forcesand one count of collusion under Hong Kong’s relatively recent national security law for publishing pro-democracy views He also was charged with sedition underalaw passed when Hong Kong was still under British rule that originally was used to silence criticsofcolonialism. At this point, releasing Laiwould allow Xi Jinping to demonstratethathe is open to reason.

Trump, for his part, has said on at least three occasions thathewould willingly work for Lai’srelease. In an October interview,Hugh Hewittasked Trump if, as president, he would be willing mention Lai to PresidentXi Jinping.

“One hundred percent,yes,” Trump answered He reiterated this during another Hewitt interview in May and again on Aug.14onFox News’s“The Brian Kilmeade Show,” saying, “I’m going to do everything Ican to save him. …I mean, you can understand that President Xi wouldnot be thrilled by [releasing Lai]. It was avery nasty period of time in thehistory of China.”

Whether Trump was being intentionally diplomatic or blindly so, he came across as being on the right side of history while also sympathetic to Xi’s balancing act.

It’sanyone’s guess whether Trump now might offer China reduced tariffs or other incentives to release Lai. But what good is leverage if you can’tsave ademocratic hero’slife while also relaxing economic tensions.

In December,onthe 40thanniversary of the1984 signing of the declaration governing thehandover of Hong Kongfrom Britain to China, the House of Lordsconvened adebate about the U.K.’spolicies toward China regardingsecurity and human rights. The eloquently outspoken Alton noted Lai’s then-ongoing trial and said, “For a British national who has never held a Chinese passporttobeheld in solitary confinement, with no consular ac-

cess, denied access to the sacraments, dragged out tocourt to respond to an entirely fabricated narrative is simply outrageous …[and] makes amockery of the Sino-British Joint Declaration,” in which Beijing promised Hong Kong 50 years to keep itscapitalist system and enjoy democratic freedoms.

BritishPrimeMinister Keir Starmer, who took office ayear ago, has said that Lai’srelease is agovernment priority which is more than his predecessor ventured, though Starmer’srhetoric has so far proved fruitless.

With theU.S. president’s planned statevisit to Britain later this month comes an opportunity for the prime minister to request Trump’shelp on Lai’sbehalf. For whatever reason, Trumpseems to enjoy being asked for help. AndStarmer has everything to gain from cooperating with Trumpto improve his chance of securing Lai’s release. This momentpresentsa chance for thesort of quiet diplomacy China prefers, thegrandiosityofawin that Trumpcovets and asuccess that Britain sorely needs. Together,the three countries, at zero cost to themselves, could save thelife of agreat man.

Email KathleenParker at kathleenparker@washpost.com.

Will Sutton

It’s timetocandidate people-watch. Attend one or moredebates, events and forumsand you don’tknow what you might hear or see. There have been so manythat it can be dizzying. Candidates have been asked to be in twoor three places at the sametime. If you go to enough of these events, you’ll hear someofthe samelines from the samecandidates. Youwill also see candidates adjust their answers based on audience and campaign feedback. Sometimes it has an impact on when they arrive and how Mayoral candidate Ricky Twiggs wants to end Entergy as it is, returning the utility to apublic model to lower rates. Sheriffcandidate Bob Murray wants to stop jail escapes by putting up an electric fence around the jail. City Council member JP Morrell has asked forvotes based on his accomplishments and his strong legislative advocacy.One of his challengers, the Rev.Gary Manning, has continued to accuse Morrell of being in Entergy’s pocket. Morrell calls that hogwash. Assessor candidates Coreygerard Dowden and Cassius H. Pealer III laughed on stage as incumbent Assessor Errol Williamstalked about the efficiency and the strength of his staffdealing with parish property during aFriday night debate at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center.(Yes, Ispent my Friday night at acampaign event.) Dowden said he would bring assessments to the people —with block parties. At one event, Isaw incumbent Orleans Parish SheriffSusan Hutson sweep the floor with her challengers with her strong command of what’s really going on with the parish jail and office operations. At another,Constable Ed Shorty showed that he didn’tappreciate taking abeating and came out fighting, winning around. Former New Orleans Interim Police Chief Michelle Woodfork got so much applause at one event, you might’ve thought she wasformer LSU Tiger Angel Reese walking the floor after winning a championship. At arecent mayoral forum at the Treme Community Center,asmayoral candidates strolled in before the program started, Helena Moreno received somepolite applause, mostly from campaign staffand supporters. Meanwhile, Thomas could hardly get to his seat as so many stopped him to shake his hand, give him ahug and whisper alittle something. But before a mayoral debate held at the Lakefront Airport, Oliver Thomas walked in and casually worked the room before Moreno received thunderous applause and astanding ovation only 6feet after crossing the threshold. It wasduring the Treme event that Royce Duplessis and Thomas were showering each other with compliments. Duplessis said he met Thomas when he was ayoung chief of staff in the office of City Council member James Carter and he learned from OT.Thomas said somethings couldn’tget done without Duplessis in the Legislature. Moreno, with Duplessis several seats to her right and Thomas several seats to her left, seemed to catch whiplash as she watched, suggesting that they wereteaming up on her

During aCity Council District Cdebate, the participating candidates walked from behind the curtain to their assigned podiums. If you had flowninfrom Anchorage or Atlanta, you would have knownwhich was the incumbent. Challengers disagreed with the incumbent, City Council member Freddie King III, on little but style and aspecific business-neighborhood conflict. At one point, one challenger told King he was doing a good job; he just wanted abaton handoffsohe could finish the race to help the district.

There are anumber of waystoassess and evaluate candidates whowantyou to spend your taxpayer dollars to give them apublic service job. One of the best waysistoask them challenging, hot-seat, subject-specific questions and see what they say,orwatch event moderators ask them.

The debates and forumshave different formats. Someare limited to one hour.Some have atwo-hour maximum goal.Some focus on audience questions, but usually,you have to write them down. No lectures forfive minutes, then ashort question. Somedivide the event into subject-specific segments. Somehave rapid-fire yes/no questions. There are community,small business and cultural candidate events this week, and morecoming before early voting starts on Sept. 27.

Pick one, twoormore to attend or watch. And watch forthings you don’tsee reported. Youmight see something that makes you decide that one candidate or another is aclumsy clown, afanatical fool or just the intelligent, smart and visionary candidate whohas earned your vote.

Email Will Sutton at wsutton@theadvocate. com.

Wave

Tulane playingupDuke, playingdownMensah’sreturntoN.O.

BY GUERRYSMITH

Contributing writer

LSU’s first play of the season set atone forwhat we have seen from the offense through the first two games.

Starting from the LSU 25, Caden Durham probed his wayoff left tackle, where he wasmet near the line of scrimmageby Clemson weakside linebacker Wade Woodaz. Durham slipped out of Woodaz’sarms, spinning to his right and zipping around the end on a 24-yard gain.

Famine, then feast, though the feasts have been rather infrequent.

“It’sauniquematchup.This type of thing happens

thetime

in collegesit’sa littlebit newer withthe (transfer) erawe’re in.” JON SUMRALL,Tulane coach

Duke quarterback Darian Mensahknows he will feel different returning to Yulman Stadium ayear after leading Tulane to its thirdconsecutive American Conference championship game. The 7p.m. ESPN2 affair between the Green Wave (2-0) and Blue Devils (1-1)will take place in asuper-charged atmosphere, with fans ventingtheir frustration at thetimingofhis departure for areported massive NIL deal as much as hisactual leaving. Sources indicated he told some of histeammates of his plan beforethe Wave’s title matchup debacleatArmy in December. Mensah’snumbersweresolid —hewent17-of-25 passing for 209 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception but he took heat for Tulane’s uncharacteristic, unfocused performance in the 35-14 loss.

ing over there against my old teammates,but once the ball’s snapped, ball is ball. I’m trying not to makeitbigger than what it is.”

in terms of the student section and stuff, but at the end of the day, we’llbeplayingfootball,” Tchienchou said. “Weare going to do our jobs. He’sagood player.Every dayyou’ve got to do what’s best for you. Irespect his decision. It seems to be working outfor him so far.

“I’ll probably be theopposite of afan favorite this week,” he said Tuesday.“It’s definitely going to be alittle bit weird go-

Tulane safety Jack Tchienchou played down theemotional aspect of facing Mensah. He addedtheyhad notstayed in contact sinceMensahleft, but he knewacoupleofhis teammates had withMensah.

“The emotions will be high

Statistically,Mensah has picked up where he left off in abreakthrough redshirt freshmanseason for the Wave, when he leaptfrom third string at the beginningofpreseasoncampto sixth nationally in passingefficiency.Heranks 15th through two games with the Blue Devils, throwing for 723yards

nottoblitz much in defending Saints’speedyreceivers

BY LUKE JOHNSON Staff writer

Coming into Sunday’sgame againstthe Arizona Cardinals, Saints quarterback Spencer Rattlerexpected to see aheavy dose of blitzes.

Instead, Arizona barely sent any pressure

According to Next GenStats,the Cardinals blitzed on only 18.4%ofRattler’s dropbacks, theeighth-lowest figure in the NFL in Week 1and 6.4 percentage pointslower than Arizona’sblitz ratein2024.

Rather than sendingextra defenders at theSaints offensive line, the Cardinals chose to spend much of theday in shell coverage on the back end,keeping two or three defenders deep to preventvertical throws to the speedy receivingcorps.

Rattler didn’tattempt his first throw of 20 or more airyards untillateinthe thirdquarter,whenhe found Rashid Shaheed isolated in single coverage in Arizona territory.Hefinished the game 0for 3on suchthrows.

New Orleans’ longest passing play cameona21yard seam route to Juwan Johnson. Rattler’s7.9 yards per completion ranked 29th out of 32 startingquarterbacks. The Saints wereforced to live underneath, which begs the question: Is thisa Week 1wrenchor a sign of things to come from defenses?

“It’safair assessment, Ithink,” coach Kellen Moore said. “Week 1, we knew there’s always going to be an element of the unknown. Ithink (Arizona) didanexcellent job, they played alot of Cover2 early

in the game. We recognized that. They did agood job of making youearn it. “Wehad four10-plusplaydrives; they were going to make us go the distance. When we did have theoneon-one opportunities, we weren’table to capitalize on those. It was agood experience for our guys.”

If there’sgood news it’sthat Rattlerseemed comfortable operating Moore’squick passing game. He completed 18 of 24 passes for 142 yards when releasing the ballin2.5 seconds or less Sunday,and his +.28 Expected Points Added(EPA) perdropbackonsuch plays ranked 11th among quarterbacks. That’samarked improvement from Rattler’srookie season, when he averaged -.27 EPAper dropback on quick throws. Maybe theshell coverages were just aWeek 1 wrench, but the Saintsand Moore maybeforced to get creative if they want to hunt explosive plays in thepassing game.

BY BRETT MARTEL AP sportswriter

While the LSU defense was expected to be good coming into 2025, no one really knewfor sure because of six newstarters out of the portal. The offense —with returning starters such as Garrett Nussmeier,Durham, Aaron Anderson and Trey’Dez Green —seemed more of aknown commodity Would this be the Jayden Danielsled offense of 2023? Perhaps not that explosive, but potent enough despite acompletely revamped offensive line to allow the defense to find its cohesiveness.

Against Clemson and Louisiana Tech, the defense has been stellar, allowing an average of 8.5 points per gameand 207.5 yards per game. LSU ranks in the top 13 among FBS defenses in yards and points allowed, just one of seven teamsthat can makethat claim. The offense has had its moments, just not enough of them. The Tigers are tied for82nd nationally with 360.5 yards per gameand tied for

recruitsto“be acoach for the rest of your life.”

Saints first-year defensive backs coach Terry Joseph used to love working in college football, having spent the last 19 years at some of the biggest brands in the game. His stopsincl u d ed LSU , NotreDame, TexasA&M,Tennessee and, most recently,Texas

Earlier this year,Joseph joined theranks of newNFL coaches who’ve seized opportunitiesto leave the college game behind, disillusioned by the effects of recent rule changesliberalizing player movement and payments.

Recruiting, an area where Joseph once thrived, isn’twhat it usedtobe. It’sbecome an almost 24/7 grindthatismore centered around player finances and retention thanmentorship anddevelopment, he said.

“The part of recruitingthatI really enjoyed was connecting withplayers andtheir families, reallykind of talking abouthow they were going to develop from being this young man in high school to agrown adult,” Joseph said,adding that he’d pledge to

In recentyears, Josephnoted, “I kind of felt personally that the relationship building on recruiting was fading away because you hadall of these external factors —the transfer portal; name, image and likeness— that werebecoming so muchbigger

“I wanted to be arecruiter and acoach, notnecessarilya financial planner,atax-information person or answering questions aboutwhenisthe checkcoming.”

So when Saints first-year coach Kellen Moore offered aspot on his staff to Joseph, whoalsoisa NewOrleans native, leaving the Longhorns forthe NFL was a “no-brainer,” he said. Othercoaches switch Joseph isn’tthe only Saints position coach who crossedoverto the NFL from college this year Bo Davis,who coached the defensive line at LSU in 2024, also is now with New Orleans Davis hascoached in the NFL before but spentmost of the past three decades working for

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

State of Florida rediscovers groove

Its seven FBS college teams start 11-3 combined

BY TIM REYNOLDS AP sportswriter

CORAL GABLES,Fla.— It’s early A lot will happen over the next three months of college football. Nobody is guaranteed anything That said, hope reigns all across Florida. No. 5 Miami, No. 10 Florida State and No. 18 South Florida are all in the AP Top 25. Those three teams are 2-0, as is UCF The state’s seven FBS teams those four plus Florida Atlantic, FIU and previously ranked Florida — are a combined 11-3.

That ties the best start in the 21year era of the state having this many FBS schools What does it mean? Maybe nothing. But it’s a good start.

“In modern-day college football, it’s really, really hard to do what these guys are doing right now, which is not listening to anybody outside of our building, trusting their inner circle, believing in their inner circle, and just continuing to be proud of building something,” USF coach Alex Golesh said after the Bulls beat Florida this past weekend. “They continue to tell their story.”

The story might be very different all across the state this year Florida State already has matched its win total from last season. Having four state teams off to 2-0 starts, modest as that may be, hadn’t happened since 2016.

The 11-3 start matches the state’s best since 2011 and Sunshine State teams already have four wins against AP-ranked opponents; that number will reach at least five this weekend, since Miami and USF are facing each other

Last year, all season, state

schools won a total of two games against AP-ranked teams.

“Any team right now, they talk about wanting to win championships,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. “They’re talking about wanting to be the best. They’re talking about these great players that they say they want to become. People, they’ll hear you when you talk, but they’ll listen by your actions.”

There was a weekend last November when the state made the wrong kind of history.

The seven FBS schools went a combined 0-6 that weekend; everybody lost except FIU, which didn’t play

It was part of a season when the Sunshine State had a combined winning percentage among its FBS teams of .437 — the fourth

losing record in the last five years. Such a notion was unfathomable a generation ago. For 21 consecutive seasons from 1983, when Miami won its first national championship, through 2003 — the Hurricanes Florida or Florida State finished the season ranked No. 5 or higher in the final AP poll. They did it a combined 34 times in those 21 seasons. In the next 21 seasons, it happened only five times.

Things may be changing. Florida, which has seen 92 high school players get picked in the NFL draft over the last three seasons — the most in the country in that span, one more than Texas — looks like it has contenders again.

“There’s so much talent,” FAU coach Zach Kittley said. “I’ve been out here trying to meet ev-

ery high school coach I can meet to start developing that relationship so I can keep these South Florida recruits in South Florida.”

The hope is real. The potential is there.

And the way Miami quarterback Carson Beck sees it, college football is better when college football is good in Florida.

“I think everyone that has played high school football in Florida believes that the best talent comes out of Florida,” said Beck, a Jacksonville native “I, too, believe that.

“That there is so much talent and that there has been so much success as far as college goes, obviously I think that’s a really good thing for this state. And it’s a really good thing overall for college football in general.”

Big Ten’s weak slate raises scheduling questions

BY STEVE MEGARGEE

AP sportswriter

The Big Ten’s lackluster schedule this week exemplifies a problem facing the conference: Not enough teams are testing themselves outside of league play.

The Big Ten prides itself on having a nine-game conference schedule, which traditionally had set it apart from the Southeastern Conference. Yet the SEC will move to a nine-game league schedule starting in 2026 while continuing to require its league members to play at least one nonconference game against a Power Four school or Notre Dame, something the Big Ten doesn’t mandate.

That could put more pressure on the Big Ten to step up its nonconference scheduling. This week’s slate includes six games in which a Big Ten team faces an FCS program. Six of the league’s 18 members (No. 2 Penn State, No. 22 Indiana, Maryland, Northwestern, Rutgers and Washington) aren’t playing any nonconference games against Power Four schools or Notre Dame. Only four Big Ten programs (Michigan, Southern California, UCLA and Wisconsin) don’t have an FCS program on their schedules. No. 7 Texas, which lost at No. 1 Ohio State in arguably the nation’s best matchup so far this season, is the only SEC school that isn’t playing an FCS team this year But the SEC at least can point to all its nonconference games against Power Four programs. Penn State coach James Franklin says he wants more consistency in how each conference arranges its schedule.

“The reality is we don’t have a commissioner of college football, so that’s where the commissioners of the Power Four conferences, specifically the Big Ten and the SEC, need to get together and come up with what’s in the best interest of college football and the best interest of student-athletes and the

fans,” Franklin said. “And then you won’t have to worry about all these different things when it comes to scheduling, because everybody is going to kind of have the same parameters.”

What are the options?

The problem is determining the specifics.

“Our schools are constantly evaluating the impact of nonconference scheduling across many variables — postseason access, home attendance, geographic rivalries, etc.,” a Big Ten spokesman said. “The conference will continue to engage with all 18 to determine the best strategies to balance these factors, using the most current information available about an evolving landscape.”

The Big Ten could strengthen nonconference schedules by prohibiting FCS opponents, something the league did from 2015-16. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule noted that such a decision would hurt FCS programs that benefit financially from those games.

Grambling State lost 70-0 at Ohio State last week but received $1 million for making the trip. This week, Indiana State is earning $475,000 for playing at Indiana and Hous-

ton Christian is getting $500,00 for visiting Nebraska. Montana State returned from its season-opening trip to Oregon with a 59-13 loss and a $680,000 paycheck.

“I was in the FCS, and if you don’t have an FBS team, it’s hard to fund your football team, it’s hard to fund the rest of it,” said Rhule, a former Western Carolina assistant. “The SEC has been really smart. The years they play their FCS team it’s late in the year, so as they’re getting ready to go on their playoff run, they play them before the last game, which I think is a really smart way to schedule.”

Another possibility would be to copy the SEC strategy of requiring each school to include at least one Power Four opponent in its nonconference schedule.

Does it matter for the postseason?

Those non-conference games are taking on increasing importance: The College Football Playoff last month said its selection committee will place more emphasis on strength of schedule this year when determining which teams make the 12-team field.

Last year Indiana reached the playoff with a nonconference

LSU defensive tackle

Mitchell leaves team

LSU redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell is no longer on the team, according to the Tigers’ online roster

Mitchell was on the team for No. 3 LSU’s first two games, but he did not play against Clemson or Louisiana Tech.Mitchell, who’s 6-foot6 and 355 pounds, transferred to LSU in December after two years at Texas. The LSU defensive line coach at the time was Bo Davis, who originally had recruited Mitchell to Texas.

Davis left for the same job with the New Orleans Saints two months later, and LSU hired Kyle Williams to coach the defensive tackles.

After putting himself in the mix during spring practice, Mitchell got passed over on the depth chart in preseason camp.

49ers cut Moody, place Kittle on injured reserve

The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody on Tuesday, after the 2023 third-round pick missed two field goals in the season opener and placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Kittle will be forced to miss at least four games and will be eligible to return for the Week 6 game at Tampa Bay on Oct. 12.

Moody missed a 27-yard field goal on Sunday at Seattle and had a 30-yarder blocked, marking the first time San Francisco missed two field goals inside of 40 yards in the same game in 19 years. Coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game there was “no question” Moody would remain the kicker But he softened the stance Monday and the team made a change on Tuesday

Eagles’ Carter loses $57K for spitting on Cowboys QB

Jalen Carter’s penalty for spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sends a message to the rest of the league. Carter is losing $57,222 for the infraction, the equivalent of his game check for Week 1 because the NFL considers the punishment a one-game suspension with time served.

The Pro Bowl defensive tackle didn’t play a snap after he was ejected from Philadelphia’s 24-20 victory over Dallas on Thursday Carter is expected to be on the field when the Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch on Sunday

The team could impose its own discipline such as benching Carter for the first play the first series or longer

schedule that included lopsided wins over Florida International, Western Illinois and Charlotte. If No. 2 Penn State makes it this year it will be with a non-conference schedule of Nevada, FIU and Villanova, but this season ended a string of eight straight years in which Penn State played at least one nonconference game against a power-conference school (except for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season). Penn State’s 34-0 win over FIU was a game arranged after a matchup with Virginia Tech was canceled.

Northwestern isn’t playing any Power Four nonconference games, but it did play at Tulane, an American Conference school that went a combined 32-10 from 2022-24. Northwestern lost that game 23-3.

“I think that as we’ve learned in college football, everybody by nature does what’s best for them and their program, and that’s the way you’ve got to look at it,” Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said. “Whether you want to complain about the way somebody else schedules or the way you schedule, let’s be honest, we’ve all got to do what’s best for us.”

Michigan State athletic director J Batt offered a similar assessment.

“At Michigan State we’re building a football program to challenge for championships,” Batt said “Given the overall strength of the Big Ten Conference in addition to any marquee non-conference matchups, it’s also important to create balance in the schedule, in whatever form that may take.”

There’s a general agreement on the need for consistency among the conferences to make things easier for the selection committee. The trick is reaching a consensus on the best approach.

“If you’re in Power Four football, everybody should be playing a similar schedule so that the committee can get together at the end of the season and compare apples to apples as much as we possibly can,” Franklin said.

Blue Jays place SS Bichette on 10-day IL

The Toronto Blue Jays put shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a sprained left knee, retroactive to Sunday Toronto recalled outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Buffalo.

Bichette leads the majors with 181 hits and 44 doubles, and ranks third with a .311 average. The two-time All-Star and twotime AL hit leader has 18 homers and leads Toronto with 93 RBIs in 139 games.

Bichette was injured in the sixth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 loss at Yankee Stadium when he collided with catcher Austin Wells and was tagged out at home plate. Bichette hobbled off the field with the assistance of a trainer after colliding with Wells’ shin guard.

Bulls sign guard Giddey to multiyear contract

The Chicago Bulls signed guard Josh Giddey to a new multiyear contract Tuesday

The Bulls did not disclose financial terms. Reports said it was for $100 million over four years.

Chicago acquired the 6-foot-8, 214-pound Giddey in a trade from Oklahoma City in June 2024.

He became one of three NBA players to have at least 1,002 points, 566 rebounds and 503 assists along with LeBron James and Nikola Jokic.

He averaged 14.6 points and a career-high 8.1 rebounds. He led the Bulls with 7.2 assists, starting 69 of 70 games.

Giddey also joined Michael Jordan as the only Chicago players to average at least 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in a single season.

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Georgia QB wants better offense in first road start

BY CHARLES ODUM AP sportswriter

ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia’s lackluster offense in a win over Austin Peay failed to generate momentum for quarterback Gunner Stockton as he now prepares for his first true road game in the No. 6 Bulldogs’ visit to No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday Stockton appeared tentative on some throws as Georgia led by only 11 points at halftime in its 28-6 win over the FCS team. The Bulldogs (2-0) fell two spots in the AP Top 25 following the sluggish effort in their final warmup for their Southeastern Conference opener against the Volunteers.

“We’ve got to find ways to be explosive,” Smart said. “You’ve got to be able to throw the ball down the field and take shots and that’s probably the toughest thing I’m most disappointed in.”

Smart said Stockton has displayed the necessary ability to make explosive throws in practice but has been limited to shorter throws by the defensive schemes of Marshall and Austin Peay

“It’s more about how people are playing us right now,” Smart said. “It’s been two weeks in a row that

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107th with 20 ppg. The focus has been on LSU’s running game. The Tigers rushed for 108 yards against Clemson and 128 against Louisiana Tech, totals adjusted for sack yardage. There have been some brilliant plays, like Saturday against Tech when Zavion Thomas took off for 48 yards and Harlem Berry had a 43-yard run. Wide receiver Barion Brown also had a 15-yard carry Strip away those plays, Nussmeier’s three sacks for minus-27 yards and minus-1 yard on the final play when Nuss took a knee while in victory formation, and LSU totaled just 50 yards on the remaining 27 carries. That’s 1.8 yards per attempt. That’s not good enough. The passing offense, while averaging a respectable 242.5 yards per game, has had a dearth of explosive plays Aside from Anderson’s 39-yard reception at Clemson — a short pass from Nussmeier that was mostly yards after the catch LSU has not had another pass play go for more than 19 yards.

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the second-best average in the FBS — and five touchdowns while completing 73.5% of his passes. Mistakes have been his bugaboo. He lost fumbles both times he was sacked and tossed an interception on a slightly underthrown ball down the sideline in Duke’s 45-19 home loss to No. 9 Illinois on Saturday The strip-sacks, in particular bothered him.

there’s just a ton of cushion. If they want to play like that, you’ve got to take what they give you.”

Stockton recognized the offensive performance against Austin Peay “wasn’t our standard of how we’re supposed to play We need to get back to work.”

Added Stockton: “You definitely want to be explosive.”

Asked what is the identity of the Georgia offense, Stockton said, “I think our identity is we can run the ball and taking our shots and being able to throw the ball.”

The Bulldogs’ chances for improved production would increase if right tackle Earnest Greene III (back) and right guard Juan Gaston (knee, ankle) return from injuries. Smart said Monday he was “hopeful to get them back.”

Smart called Stockton “a warrior” after the junior passed for two touchdowns and ran for two scores in the Bulldogs’ 45-7 win over Marshall to open the season. Even so, Smart said the next step for Stockton is to play with more confidence, and that will be needed against the Vols, who rolled to a 7217 rout of East Tennessee State last week

“That’s what we came here for and that’s why we enjoy playing in

the SEC,” Stockton said of the test against Tennessee. “We’re excited to get started and grateful for the opportunity.”

Stockton has completed 40 of 58 passes for 458 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He had only one career start entering the season after taking over in the College Football Playoff following Carson Beck’s season-ending elbow surgery

Stockton won the full-time job following Beck’s transfer to Miami.

“He’s played really well,” Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said of Stockton. “You look at him this year, he’s taken great care of the football, he’s been accurate with it, he’s got the ability to be extremely mobile and extend and create plays on his own.”

Heupel said Stockton and a balanced running game led by Nate Frazier makes for a “huge test for us defensively.”

“You have to do a great job of applying pressure but still bottling them up inside of the pocket, not letting them get outside of it,” Heupel said. “If they choose, he certainly can be a part of the quarterback run game as well. We’ve got to be at our best.”

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by saying the receivers are doing more with running plays than they have in the past. Indeed, LSU has been quite creative with how it’s distributed the ball, with Thomas emerging as an exceptional utility player (nine carries for 80 yards, five catches for 54 yards).

“You see what we’re doing with explosive plays in the run game,”

Kelly said. “More of those went to receivers last year.”

Kelly said he’s focused on scoring more points, particularly in the red zone. In eight trips inside the opponents’ 20, the Tigers have scored four touchdowns and three field goals.

“We need to score more points,”

he said “The issue for me is scoring touchdowns instead of field goals in those tough territory areas. Our conversion rate in the red zone is really where I’m focused now.”

It would be easy to lay LSU’s offensive malaise at the feet of its offensive line, but that’s only part of the story Yes, losing center Braelin Moore on the first play of the Louisiana Tech game hurt. He was the SEC offensive lineman of

“My urgency’s got to improve,” he said. “I feel like I’m too linear when I try to get out of the pocket. I’ve just got to get north and south and get down A lot of those turnovers are all on me, and I take full responsibility and accountability for that. I just have to make sure I get that cleaned up.” Tchienchou and the rest of the Wave defense will be on turnover alert.

“We’ve been talking about getting to the ball — first guy in wraps him up and second guy gets the ball off him,” he said. “It’s not just Mensah Their whole team gets

Mountaineers coach Rodriguez set to face Pitt after long absence

BY JOHN RABY AP sportswriter

The celebration by Pittsburgh in the adjacent visitor’s locker room pierced the somber mood at Rich Rodriguez’s postgame news conference in 2007 as the West Virginia coach struggled to find the words for “our worst game offensively in years.”

That December night, the Mountaineers botched their chance to advance to the BCS championship game, ruined on their home field by the archrival and heavy underdog Panthers.

Two weeks later, Rodriguez was gone, taking the head coaching job at Michigan. Now in his second stint with the Mountaineers (1-1), the 62-yearold Rodriguez will face Pitt (2-0) in the Backyard Brawl on Saturday for the first time since that 13-9 debacle

“That’s a lifetime ago,” Rodriguez said Tuesday “Is it a sore spot when it’s brought up? Yeah. It was the worst moment of my professional career from a game standpoint. I tried to move past it a long time ago.

“From that regard, it’d be good to get a win. It’s not going to ease the pain from that. It will still always be there. That’s a part of life.”

A dream season derailed As a member of the Big East, the Mountaineers were 10-1 and ranked No. 2 in the BCS computer rankings heading into the 2007 Backyard Brawl. Pitt was 4-7.

Quarterback Pat White, who had surpassed 200 rushing yards in his previous two games against the Panthers, dislocated the thumb on his non-throwing hand early and was never a factor Pittsburgh’s defense under coach Dave Wannstedt shut down everything the Mountaineers tried. Losses by West Virginia and top-rated Missouri a day later cleared the way in the computer rankings for Ohio State to face eventual-winner LSU for the national title Days after the Pitt loss, Rodriguez denied he was interested in leaving. “Sorry but you all are

stuck with me here,” he said. As West Virginia began preparations for the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma, speculation started that Michigan was interested in Rodriguez to replace the retiring Lloyd Carr After returning from a plane trip to Ohio, Rodriguez simply said that he was “going to practice.” Two days later, Michigan announced his hiring.

Rodriguez was fired by the Wolverines after three seasons. He also was let go after six years as coach at Arizona. Rodriguez spent one season as an assistant coach at Mississippi and Louisiana-Monroe, then went 27-10 in three seasons at Jacksonville State before returning to his alma mater with remorse for leaving the first time.

A litmus test of loyalty

When Rodriguez took over for the fired Neal Brown last December, West Virginia had undergone its worst six-year stretch under one coach in six decades. The Mountaineers haven’t been to a major bowl in 14 seasons and haven’t been ranked since 2018.

Some fans who were outraged and felt betrayed over Rodriguez’s 2007 exit still aren’t convinced that his rehiring was the right move. A loss at Ohio last week didn’t help, and the Backyard Brawl will be a litmus test of their loyalty

For 80 newcomers on West Virginia’s roster, it will be their first experience.

“This is not going to be a hard game to motivate for,” Rodriguez said. “If you have to, something’s wrong.”

Rodriguez went 4-3 against Pittsburgh from 2001 to 2007. He coached in big rivalries later at Michigan against both Ohio State and Michigan State, and in the Territorial Cup between Arizona and Arizona State

The stakes may not be as huge every year between Pitt and West Virginia versus those other games, but Rodriguez argues that the Backyard Brawl between schools 75 miles apart stands out.

“There’s none that’s more intense than this,” he said.

the week against Clemson. And the Tigers can’t realistically expect to have him recover quickly enough from his ankle sprain to play this Saturday against Florida in Tiger Stadium (6:30 p.m., ABC).

While the line has struggled to open holes for LSU runners, the passing game has to find a way to be more threatening. The Tigers’ first two opponents haven’t made that easy While Clemson has had its own issues on offense, its defense has been solid through the first two games. And Louisiana Tech’s 3-3-5 alignment, sometimes dropping eight players into pass coverage, really gummed things up for Nussmeier, who often struggled to find open receivers. When he did, like on a first-drive pass for Brown, he was sometimes off the mark. That underthrown ball resulted in a pinball interception that wound up in the hands of safety Michael Richard.

LSU easily could have had 10 more points at Clemson if Kelly had elected to take a short field goal just before halftime and if Nussmeier’s exceptional pass to Brown would have been ruled a touchdown. All else being equal,

loose with the ball now and then. Any chance we get, we’ll see what we can do.” This will not be Mensah’s first meeting with Tulane coach Jon Sumrall since he left. They saw each other at the summer wedding of Wave assistant coach Collin D’Angelo. “It’s a unique matchup,” Sumrall said “This type of thing happens all the time in pro football, but in colleges it’s a little bit newer with the (transfer) era we’re in. I love Darian to death. I’ve said this publicly: If you play one snap, 100 snaps or 1,000 snaps for me, I’ll

a 27-10 victory at Clemson would make the rest of LSU’s offensive issues taste better going down. Nussmeier said Tuesday that he’s frustrated with the offense’s performance so far but he is keeping things in perspective.

“The encouraging thing is we’re 2-0,” he said. “We can learn from our wins and don’t have to learn from our losses.” I suspect LSU will play with more urgency, crispness and ef-

love you the rest of my life.” Mensah returned the compliment. “He’s definitely one of my favorite coaches of all time,” he said of Sumrall. “He’s an animal. Tulane was great to me. What makes that place special is those coaches over there really care about their players and how they are doing. The hardest part is leaving those relationships behind. It gave me an opportunity to be where I am right now.” His new team is a two-point underdog to the Wave in a game with plenty of incentive for both.

fectiveness, and the offense will grow more productive as the season goes on. That better be the case. Florida limps in off an 18-16 loss to South Florida, but a wounded Gator is just dangerous enough to spring an upset if the Tigers aren’t up to the task.

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Duke, which hopes to improve on last year’s 9-4 debut for coach Manny Diaz, needs to rebound from its error-filled loss to Illinois when it outgained the Illini but lost the turnover battle 5-0. Tulane is looking for its second win against a Power Four conference school, solidifying its College Football Playoff credentials if it were to win the American. The reunion with Mensah is secondary to that significance. “There will be a lot made of Darian’s return, but it’s Tulane versus Duke,” Sumrall said. “It’s not Tulane versus one player.”

Saints add TE Stoll to active roster amid shuffle

BY LUKE JOHNSON and RASHAD MILLIGAN Staff writers

As Kellen Moore said after the New Orleans Saints initially trimmed their squad to 53 players, the roster would be a fluid thing in the

first few weeks of the season. After waiving rookie edge rusher Fadil Diggs on Monday — a move that came days after he was signed to the active roster from the practice squad the Saints

filled his open roster spot by signing tight end Jack Stoll to the ac-

tive roster, according to a league source. Stoll opened the season on the practice squad, but New Orleans elevated him to its game-day roster for the Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals Stoll played 18 offensive snaps against the Cardinals, ranking second among Saints tight ends. The 27-year-old Stoll has filled the blocking tight end role while Foster Moreau recovers from offseason knee surgery Against the Cardinals, 11 of Stoll’s 18 offensive snaps came on running downs. Moreau is currently on the physically unable to

Rodgers showed he has plenty steam left to help Steelers

BY ROB MAADDI AP pro football writer

Aaron Rodgers showed he can still sling it with a take-that performance.

Maybe the NFL’s oldest quarterback just needed a fresh start.

The 41-year-old four-time NFL MVP avenged an awkward departure from the New York Jets by tossing four touchdown passes to help the Pittsburgh Steelers beat his former team 34-32 on Sunday Rodgers completed 22 of 30 passes for 244 yards with no turnovers, spoiling new Jets coach Aaron Glenn’s homecoming.

“There were probably people in the organization that didn’t think I could play anymore,” Rodgers said after the game. “So, it was nice to remind those people that I still can.”

Rodgers’ two seasons with the Jets were disappointing. He played four snaps in 2023 before tearing his Achilles tendon, and went 5-12 last season.

After Glenn was hired, Rodgers said he flew to New Jersey from California on his own dime for a meeting only for it to be cut short and was told the team didn’t want him back. Rodgers thought it was disrespectful.

The Steelers were happy to take him, even willing to give Rodgers a few months to make a decision on joining the team.

Rodgers was sacked four times and didn’t show much mobility But he still has his arm strength, he’s a precision passer, his decision-making is sharp and he can pick apart the defense if the offensive line protects him.

Coaching clinic

Kevin O’Connell was the AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2024 when he led the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record while developing Sam Darnold into a legitimate No. 1 quarterback. His performance Monday night may have been his best.

Second-year pro J.J. McCarthy struggled in the first 30-plus minutes in his first career start but improved as the game went on and the Vikings rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on the road.

After McCarthy threw a pick6 on Minnesota’s opening possession of the third quarter, O’Connell calmly approached the 2024 first-round pick and helped him get back on the right track.

The Vikings went three-andout on the next two drives before scoring three straight touchdowns.

Warm seat

The Miami Dolphins suffered the most lopsided loss in Week 1, getting trounced by the Indianapolis Colts 33-8.

Tua Tagovailoa struggled, tossing two interceptions. The defense gave up 418 yards and made Daniel Jones look like an All-Pro.

Coach Mike McDaniel may not stick around for the season if things don’t turn around.

“It was embarrassing flat-out, and in that there’s nowhere to hide,” McDaniel said.

“I was really looking forward to seeing the stuff that we’ve really worked on diligently and I didn’t see any of it and that’s a problem.”

Pete and Geno

Pete Carroll and Geno Smith’s Vegas reunion got off to a positive start.

These Raiders won’t be a pushover anymore Geno Smith threw for 362 yards and a score in his first game with Las Vegas, helping his former Seahawks coach earn a 20-13 victory over New England in his debut with the Raiders.

The duo ruined Mike Vrabel’s return to the Patriots.

While the Chiefs, Chargers and Broncos get most of the attention in a tough AFC West, the Raiders made it known they’re going to be competitive with Carroll coaching and Smith under center

Roughing the passer

The NFL has emphasized sportsmanship entering this season, but protecting quarterbacks will always be a top priority

There were 11 roughing-thepasser penalties called in Week 1. A few of those came in critical spots.

The Buccaneers were penalized twice for roughing Michael Penix Jr on the same drive that helped Atlanta score a go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter

Baker Mayfield then threw a TD pass one play after the Falcons were penalized 15 yards for roughing him, and Tampa Bay ended up holding on for a 23-20 victory

A roughing-the-passer penalty on the Rams’ Kobie Turner against C.J. Stroud wiped out an incompletion on third-and-11 right before the two-minute warning and allowed the Texans to extend their drive.

But Houston’s Dare Ogunbowale fumbled on the next play and Los Angeles secured a 14-9 win.

perform list.

Diggs is the only member of the Saints’ 2025 draft class who did not make the 53-man roster out of training camp.

The seventh-rounder was signed to the active roster last week to help make up for Chase Young‘s absence, and he played seven defensive snaps against Arizona. QBs back . again

The Saints’ relationship with quarterbacks Jake Haener and Hunter Dekkers is on again, as both quarterbacks are back with the team on the practice squad.

Haener entered training camp

as one of three players competing for the starting quarterback job, but he did not make the 53man roster. The Saints brought him back on the practice squad, signed him to the active roster Sept. 1, then waived him Saturday to make room for Diggs. Dekkers, an undrafted rookie free agent who originally signed with the Saints after a summer tryout, has had an even more turbulent run on the transaction wire.

New Orleans waived Dekkers on July 31, brought him back on Aug. 6, waived him again on Aug. 14, signed him to the practice squad

after roster cuts, then waived him again Thursday

Foskey in Cincinnati

Former Saints defensive end Isaiah Foskey has found a new NFL home. Foskey, a Saints’ 2023 second-round pick out of Notre Dame, signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday The Saints cut Foskey after the preseason. He played in 27 games for the Saints over the course of two seasons, finishing with half a sack. He heads to the Bengals, where Cincinnati defensive coordinator Al Golden was the former defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.

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Miss explained

One of the more surprising moments from Sunday’s game came when Blake Grupe missed a 38-yard field goal wide left with about four minutes to go in the third quarter

Grupe has been, without question, one of the Saints most consistent performers since the team opened training camp in July Sunday’s miss was his first since the first week of training camp, when he missed a kick in the rain.

While Grupe wasn’t making excuses, he did offer an explanation for what happened.

The play before the missed kick was a third-down shot to the end zone by Rattler to Shaheed.

The pass fell incomplete, but the Saints were arguing that defensive back Will Johnson committed defensive pass interference on the play That argument was happening as the play clock was running.

By the time Grupe began his

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college programs, including Alabama, Texas and earlier stints at LSU, where he also played.

The work-life balance in the NFL is better, Davis said, because he doesn’t have to constantly keep tabs on the players in his position group, never mind their families and representatives. And he doesn’t have to worry unceasingly about the various forces pulling at his players and their associates, promising more money and better opportunities elsewhere.

While NFL agents must register with the NFL Players Association and receive standard commissions of around 3% of playing contracts, representatives for college players essentially make their own rules and commissions range widely The larger the commission, the more incentive agents have to seek out increasingly higher bidders for their players, regardless of whether a more lucrative opportunity is a better fit.

Some college player agents “don’t (care) about the kid,” Davis said. “They’re looking at the next dollar They’re not actually saying, ‘Is this guy in a good spot that he’s going to be successful?’ “ Changing relationships

For Davis, seeing college players develop over three to five years “was always my reward,” he said. “That was always my goal as a position coach, to try to help that young man better his life.” Now, “You don’t really have

kick routine, only nine seconds remained on the play clock The Saints snapped the ball with two seconds remaining. While the clock was running down, Grupe said he was considering his options.

With the benefit of hindsight, Grupe said he wished he would have just accepted a delay of game penalty rather than rushing the kick without 100% focus. The difference between a 38- and 43yard field goal is negligible.

Numbers to know

11: Johnson led all tight ends with 11 targets last week, and his +4.7 receiving EPA ranked third among tight ends.

62: New Orleans ran 62 plays out of the shotgun formation compared to just four under center

7: At 36 years old, Demario Davis recorded nine tackles in his 2025 debut. Seven of those snuffed out plays for gains of 3 or fewer yards, including four that went for no gain or a loss.

3: No team in the NFL ran fewer play-action passes than the Saints, who ran only three of them. Two of those plays were technically

a real good bond with them because, it’s like, one-year rental guys,” Davis said.

By the time Davis decided to leave college football, he felt like he was literally losing his religion. He couldn’t find time to attend church on Sundays because there always seemed to be a recruiting breakfast to attend.

He also felt he was missing out on important moments with his youngest child, who at age 15 is still at home, and his wife.

NFL coaches work long hours during the season and for significant stretches in the offseason. But when the calendar says they’re off, they’re off.

“Now I can spend time with my family I can go to church” on those Sundays when there isn’t a Saints game, Davis said. “I can take my wife out to eat.” College game today

LSU coach Brian Kelly said that while he understands why Davis went to the NFL, there’s still a lot of mentorship going on in college football.

“They’re still 18- to 21-yearolds,” Kelly said. “They still need coaches that are going to develop them in all areas.”

Those areas range from how they play to off-the-field associations, whom they trust for financial management and how their public persona affects their individual brands and endorsement opportunities.

“Many of them come from single-parent homes that never had this kind of wealth,” Kelly said. “That is a new part of college football that you have to decipher and manage, and if it’s not for you, I can see why you would

run-pass options, and the third was a failed screen pass.

Next up

The San Francisco 49ers come to town as one of the more bangedup squads.

San Francisco definitely will be without tight end George Kittle, who caught four passes with a touchdown before injuring his hamstring in the second quarter of a win against Seattle. San Francisco also may be without receiver Jauan Jennings, who injured his shoulder against Seattle. The big one to keep an eye on is quarterback Brock Purdy, who suffered injuries to his toe and nonthrowing shoulder and may not be able to go against the Saints If the 49ers hold Purdy out, expect Mac Jones to line up under center Jones is a former first-rounder, but his career fizzled out in New England Memorably the Saints shut him and the Patriots out in Foxborough in one of Jones’ final starts with the Patriots. New Orleans sacked Jones twice and picked him off twice in a 34-0 romp.

go to the NFL.

“But, for me, the relationships are still what gets me up in the morning and developing these young men There’ll be a couple (players) that you lose along the way because maybe he got offered more money, but you move on to the next kid.”

Big programs to the league

New NFL assistant coaches who’ve made similar moves include Joseph’s former fellow assistant at Texas, Tashard Choice, now the Detroit Lions running backs coach. Dallas Cowboys receivers coach Junior Adams and offensive line coach Conor Riley are in their first NFL seasons after two decades in the college ranks.

Buffalo Bills cornerbacks coach Jahmile Addae moved to the NFL in 2024 after 17 seasons as a college coach with West Virginia, Michigan, Cincinnati, Arizona, Minnesota, Georgia and Miami.

“I think I’m the start of a new wave,” Addae said. “Until recent years, I never really had the itch to coach pro ball.”

But college football “has changed so drastically from what it was when I got into it that it was almost” the same as the NFL, he said. If anything, he said, the NFL is more regulated than college now

“There probably wasn’t a whole bunch of thought put into what the universities, the coaches and so forth would have to deal with behind all of the new rule changes,” Addae said “It’s forcing some guys to say, ‘You know what? If I’m going to deal with this here, why not go to the highest level.’

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Powerhouse programs set for Superdome clash

Karr to face nation’s top QB, Florida’s American Heritage

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

Edna Karr will face a quarterback who is deserving of his national ranking as the No. 1 player at his position for the 2026 graduating class.

This is the assessment Karr coach Brice Brown put on Dia Bell of American Heritage (Plantation, Florida) ahead of the teams’ game Friday at the Caesars Superdome. Karr (1-0) will face American Heritage (1-1) in a matchup between two nationally ranked programs — each a reigning state champion on the same night that Rummel faces University High in the opening game of the high school twin bill at the Dome. Bell, a Texas commitment, is “worthy of the No 1 quarterback ranking,” Brown said as he spoke Tuesday about the possible successor to Arch Manning.

Bell also is the reigning Gatorade Florida player of the year after he passed for 2,597 yards and 29 touchdowns last season as a junior The son of longtime NBA player Raja Bell also rushed for 561 yards and five scores, averaging 8.4 yards per carry.

“He gets it out quick, Brown said at a news conference to promote the two games in the Dome.

“We have to pick our spots where we’re going to pressure him, but we have to play good coverage

in the back end too because they have good weapons around him.”

The five-star-rated Bell is listed by the 247Sports composite as the No. 1 quarterback for the 2026 class, the top overall player in Florida and is among 10 players from the school listed among the top 243 senior football players in the state.

Three of those 10 players are college-committed wideouts

Brandon Bennett (Florida State), Jeffar Jean-Noel (Georgia Tech) and Jamar Denson (Troy).

The other six are on defense: edge rushers Rodarion Tellez (Toledo) and Isaac Tanis (Western Kentucky), linebacker Kymani Morales (Georgia Tech), safety Derrick Nichols (South Florida) and cornerback Aldarius Johnson Jr (uncommitted).

Cornerback Amare Nugent is a standout in the 2027 graduating class.

“I think this is probably going to be one of the fastest teams that we play this year,” Brown said.

Karr also has a star-studded roster that includes LSU commitments Richard Anderson on the defensive line and Aiden Hall in the secondary, along with cornerbacks Hayward Howard (Texas) and Maurice Williams (Colorado), offensive tackle Leon Noil (Nebraska), quarterback John Johnson (Liberty) and running back Tre Garrison (Nicholls State).

“The thing about them is they remind us so much of ourselves,” Brown said. “Getting up the field, creating chaos on the defensive line, getting pressure. I think the biggest thing that stands out on film is the speed.”

The latest MaxPreps top 25 national rankings list Karr at No. 13 and American Heritage at No. 23 after the Patriots dropped 16 spots following their 28-24 loss to No. 19 Chaminade-Madonna in a showdown between Florida powers last week.

Karr, a 35-0 winner over Shaw in the opener last week, previously scheduled American Heritage for games that were supposed to be played in Algiers with former Karr standout Patrick Surtain as the head coach. Those games were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and then during the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021.

“That’s really what this game was about,” Brown said. “It wasn’t really a showcase between Louisiana and Florida. It was about trying to finish what we started, and that was supposed to be a good quality football game. I know a lot of those players from the past have gone on and played in college, and some have gone pro since we first tried.”

Surtain, now the defensive backs coach at Florida State, coached American Heritage to three of the school’s six state championships from 2016 to 2020.

Current coach Mike Smith guided the Patriots to their most recent title last season. He was on the coaching staff for five other state titles.

The newly scheduled game for Karr, a seven-time state winner, finally will take place without interruption.

“We don’t have a hurricane or anything,” Brown said, “so we’re going to finally see the game.”

John Curtis sets school rushing yards record

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

The game started with an 80yard touchdown run. The yardage total grew from there, until John Curtis Christian ran for a school single-game record 654 yards and scored eight touchdowns.

“One of the things was we had to play late into the fourth quarter because they were a threat every time they got the ball,” coach J.T.

Curtis said after his team returned home from the 54-26 victory over Cathedral (Los Angeles) in a game played at San Juan Hills High School in California.

Curtis runs a split-back veer option offense that is challenging to prepare for, and that showed with how senior Jacobi Boudreaux opened the game with an 80-yard touchdown run and finished with 218 yards and four scores over 11 carries.

He wasn’t the only one.

Senior Gavin Ledet ran nine times for 127 yards with a long of 48 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback London Padgett ran 10 times for 107 yards with a long of 43 and one touchdown. Senior Kolston Martinez ran seven times for 84 yards. Junior Vincent Sclafini also ran for a touchdown.

Randle makes QB debut

Jake Randle made a strong impression in his debut at quarterback for Newman with 6 of 9 passing for 110 yards along with 18 carries for 47 yards in a loss to St. Charles.

Among those passes was a 40yard completion on a rollout toward the right sideline and the quick release of a throw to senior Collier Villere Randle, a Tulane commitment, had previously played exclusively at running back and neared 1,000 yards from scrimmage with 11 touchdowns last season.

“It’s the first time he’s ever done it in a game,” Newman coach Aaron Vice said ahead of his team’s Week 2 home game against Riverside.

“There’s things he has to learn, but he’s an exceptionally smart football player He’ll be fine. I don’t worry about him.”

What’s next for Shaw

Shaw coach Hank Tierney can see path toward improvement after his first-team offense failed to score in the jamboree against St. Augustine and in Week 1 against Edna Karr.

“The schedule doesn’t get any harder for sure,” Tierney said ahead of his team’s Week 2 game against West Jefferson, before the Megaphone game in Week 3 against Rummel.

Tierney is confident new starting QB Allen Shaw III, an all-district cornerback last season, and senior running back Deandree Franklin can spearhead a productive offense.

“We got nine new starters on offense, and we got to get better, and we will,” Tierney said about his team, which won the Division II select state title last season.

Comeback for Young Audiences

Young Audiences has an upstart program that won’t be eligible for the playoffs until 2026 but has the look of a team that could be on the rise.

The Yaks rallied from 18 points down and beat West St. John 34-32 after sophomore linebacker Edward Bailey intercepted a pass near midfield and returned it for a touchdown with about 90 seconds left. Sophomore QB Marcus Soule threw two touchdown passes — one each to junior Caleb Jackson and sophomore Mahki Simmons Jackson and senior Caleb Scott each ran for a score. West St. John led 32-14 and failed to score after halftime.

Contact Christopher Dabe at cdabe@theadvocate.com

For European team, Ryder Cup buildup starts now

BY STEVE DOUGLAS

a rookie in Rome, is now among the world’s top 10 players. Viktor Hovland has remodeled his swing. Oh, and Rory McIlroy has completed the career Grand Slam. No wonder, then, that McIlroy cannot wait for next week’s team practice trip to Bethpage Black the venue for the Sept. 26-28 matches in the Ryder Cup — in a bid to rediscover the bond that brought the European team success in Italy in 2023. “I think getting us all back together and building that up again is going to be really important,” McIlroy said Tuesday, “but I think it will be easy when we all get together “It’s like nothing’s ever really changed.”

Indeed, for the Europeans, the Ryder Cup buildup starts at the BMW PGA Championship held at Wentworth this week. Eleven of Luke Donald’s 12-man team will be competing in the event Sepp Straka is the only absentee and they’ll meet for a dinner on Tuesday. The European tour has put the players in the same groups for the opening rounds on Thursday and Friday Justin Rose with Tommy Fleetwood; Ludvig Åberg with Matt Fitzpatrick; Hovland with sole rookie Rasmus Højgaard; MacIntrye with Hatton; and McIlroy with Rahm and Shane Lowry The 11 players will then fly to New York on Sunday evening after the final round, link up with Straka, and play practice rounds at Bethpage on Monday and Tuesday After that, in McIlroy’s words, they will have “a bit of fun” together for the rest of the week.

“You could make an argument,”

McIlroy said, “that the 12 guys that we have going to New York are more accomplished golfers than they were two years ago when most of us were in Rome.”

While McIlroy is coming off a win at his home event, the

Fresh finds, timeless classics LIVING

Througha summer of dining out, 8recommended dishes to trynext

BY IAN McNULTY| Staff writer

t’sbeen along summer and, let’sface it, agust of kinda/sorta coolerweather notwithstanding, summerisnot actually over. However we measure themonths, I’ve been spending the slowseason in overdrive,checking in with as many local restaurantsaspossible.

Here’sa collectionofsnapshotsofmemorable dishes and experiences I’m still talking about and should be on your list when youwant somethingnew

JERK CHICKENAT 14 PARISHES

n 801 PattersonAve.and 8227 Oak St.

Algiers Pointcan feel likeanisland, especiallywhen youarrive by ferry (as we didfor awonderfulsummer weekend staycation). This Jamaican restaurant brings adifferent kind of island vibe, right by thelevee. The jerk chicken is first-rate—deeply flavorful and juicy under thetawny skin. The bar can furnishisland drinks too; try thehibiscus and rumbobsled concoction

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LUFU NOLA FRENCH QUARTER

n 1117 Decatur St

Asecond location for LUFU gives the cohort of young Indian chefs here alarger kitchen for adeeper roster of dishes from thevarious regions of the subcontinent. The description of this one —hung curd, fried onions and nuts —might not leap off the menu, but it is adazzling first course, with that filling encased in anest of crispy,thin kunafa

BY IANMcNULTY Staff writer

rice noodles that crackle and pop over the savory,creamycenter

ROASTBEEF PO-BOY, RADOSTA’SPO-BOYS

n 241 Aris St., Metairie

They just don’tmake them like Radosta’sanymore. That’swhy it was so gratifying to see this backstreet classic in Old Metairie mark50years this summer in very good hands.

The Radosta family sold the business, ready to retire, but when retirement didn’ttake the new owners wereonly too happy to welcome them back to help out. Today,it’sablend of old family and the next stewards of the place at the counter and in the kitchen.

That explains whythe roast beef is still so good —tender and flavorful with onion and garlic, timeless, the wayRadosta’sstill feels.

CRAB SALADAT CAFÉ DEGAS n 3127 Esplanade Ave.

This salad is always on the menu, and always an option Iconsider when visiting this gregariously fun, laid-back French bistro. It’s never better than in summer.It’sarippling-fresh delivery system forsweetcrabmeat, carried by the dark crunch of arugula, the savory snap of fried shallots and the cutting contrast of grapefruit and mint. Add crisp white wine. Perfection.

Notethat CaféDegas is continuing its generous summer Coolinary menudeal (three courses, $42) through September This dish isn’tonthat set menu, but makes an easy augmentation. fo test Vi m/

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Blindsided by husband

Dear Annie: My husbandand Ihave been together for 34 years, married for 25 of them. We both brought children from previous marriages into the relationship; he has two and Ihave two. Aweek before our wedding, he surprised me with aprenuptial agreement. Ihad no time to consult an attorney.The choice was to sign or cancel the wedding. At the time, he owned three properties, and I owned none.

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One of those properties became our marital home, where we have lived for the past 33 years.Ialways wanted us to buy or build ahome together,but he insisted we already had “our” home. Over the years, Icontributed to this house as if it truly were ours. I paid half of the property taxes, helped with major

tation,heinformed me that Ihave noownership rights to our home. He insists that, because ofthe prenup, the housewill pass entirelyto hischildren and that my children will receive nothing. He saysifhedies before me, Ican stay in the house rent-free until Idie or move out, but Iwould be responsible for all upkeepand property taxes. He also tells me that if Idivorce him, Iwill still walk away with nothing. Ifeel blindsided. After 25 years of marriage anddecades of buildinga life together,it is painful to be told that Ihave no rightful claim to the home Ihelped maintain and pay for. Ihardly recognize the manI married; his greed is tearing usapart. How can Iprotect myself? Is there anyway to

contributions, it is devastatingtohear that you are considered to have “no claim.” Please know you are not powerless. Prenuptial agreements can sometimes be challenged, especially if they were signedunder pressureand without legal review.Propertyand inheritance laws vary by state, and Texas has itsown rules regarding marital rights and community property The best step you can takeright now is to consult afamily law attorney who specializes in estateplanning and prenuptial agreements.Donot rely on your husband’sinterpretation. An attorney can tell you exactly what protections you do or do not have, and help you secure your future. Most importantly,protect your peace of mind. You have every right to seek clarity and fairness after so manyyears of partnership.

Today is Wednesday, Sept.10, the 253rd day of 2025. There are 112 days left in the year

Todayinhistory: On Sept.10, 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court.The proceedings would become a watershedmoment in the discussion of sexualharassment when Anita Hill, alaw professor who had previously worked under Thomas,came forwardwith allegations against him

Also on this date:

In 1608, John Smith was elected president of the Jamestown colony council in Virginia.

In 1846, Elias Howe received apatent for his sewing machine.

In 1960, running barefoot, Abebe Bikila of

Ethiopia wonthe Olympic marathon in Rome, becoming the first Black African to winOlympic gold.

In 1960, Hurricane Donna, adangerous Category 4storm blamed for364 deaths, struck the Florida Keys.

In 1963, 20 Black students entered Alabama public schools following a standoffbetween federal authorities and Alabama Gov.George C. Wallace.

In 2005, teams of forensic workers and cadaver dogs fanned out across New Orleans to collect the corpses leftbehind by Hurricane Katrina.

In 2008, the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) was powered up for the first time, successfully firing the first beam of protons through its 17-mile underground ring tunnel.

In 2022, King Charles III

wasofficially proclaimed Britain’smonarch in a pomp-filled ceremony two days after the death of his mother,Queen Elizabeth II. Today’sbirthdays: Scientistauthor Jared Diamond is 88. Singer José Feliciano is 80. Former Canadian first lady Margaret Trudeau is 77. Political commentator Bill O’Reilly is 76. Rock musician Joe Perry (Aerosmith) is 75. Actor Amy

ball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson is 62. Actor RaymondCruz is 61. Rapper Big Daddy Kaneis57. Film director GuyRitchie is 57. Actor Ryan Phillippe is 51. Ballerina Misty Copeland is 43. Former MLB All-Star Joey Votto is

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Nov.28, 1966, marked thedateofa social landmark in New York City’sPlaza Hotel. It was the Black and White Ball, done with amasquerade theme, andhosted by author and society celebrity Truman Capote. Since then, there’sbeen aslewof such gala balls, mostlywithout themasks, but using the two colorstotitle them

In afine show of brotherhood, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., New Orleans Alumni Chapter,held its Black &White Ball as asummer celebration. Thelocation was the Convocation Center of Xavier University

The lighting, in the fraternity colors of crimsonand crème, illuminated the silhouette-curtained walls. As for thestage,itwas florally embellished on both sides with large arrangementsinurnsofcrimsoncarnations, the fraternity’s flower.They were placed in front of ablack backdrop. Crescent CityArtists, in conjunction withPierre ParadeProductions, provided the decorations. French Quarter-style lanterns lightedthe wayfor thearriving guests,who followed the luminosity to thedancefloor.Morelights, votive candles, were centered atop the tables. It wasthere that everyone satto enjoy the fine food. The menu consisted of asalad, shrimp andgrits, seafood pasta,blackened chicken breasts, and adelicious bread puddingfor dessert,all provided by Smoke& Spice Catering.

Altruism figured into theformalityand fun. Special highlights of the evening were the donations made to several food pantries andmissions, including the New Orleans Mission andthe New OrleansAchievement Foundation’s “Food Insecurity” Program. Scholarshipswerealso recognized. Several college-bound young men received the Achievement Scholarship ofKappa Alpha PsiFraternity of New Orleans AlumniChapterthatthankedfraternitymember Alvin Barrington for the creation and leadership

Notables were many andincludedKappa membersU.S Rep. Troy Carter,Judge Robbins Graham,Judge John Blanchard, Col. Palmer Sullens with spouse Esperanza, Terrence Lockett with Jene Liggins,Aulston Taylor, ChristopherHammond with Dr Angelle,Bernard Robertson with Rheneisha,TimothyAmbrose, Gregory “Beau”Perraultand Kelly Dorsey-Parker, and Tyson Moss. They mingled with such guests as NewOrleansCity Council member Eugene Green, Karen and HenryCoaxum, Marionand Anthony“Tony”Maheia, Julie and Vance Vaucresson and countless others.

Dining and lively conversation figuredinthe scenario, but so did the siren call of the music makers.Almost no one could resist thelureofthe dance floor and the R&B classics of the 1990s as played with gusto by theRoyal Essence Show Band.

n Powerful Pianism

n Good Jeans

In theheat of the summer,ajazzy event added even moresparks. The hosting force even billed it “Event of the Year.”

Now logging adozen years, the Jazzy Jeans Scholarship Brunch of Alpha Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and GNO-ABO Charitable and Education Foundation held forthfestively once again in the Celestin Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency.For hours during the middle of the day,the premises rocked.

Decorative features, as done by Che’ Jazzi 360, were numerous and creative. Aphoto booth mimicked thecover of acelebrity-style magazine. The text on the front stated the nameof the sorority’schapter,GNO-ABO, the August date, the 12th annual Jazzy Jeans Scholarship Brunch, and, to makeadecisive point, “Event of the Year.” An oversize black queen’s chairbecame theideal spot forphoto opps More touches were the tribute (with black draping and pink tea roses) to the 1908 founding of the sorority;interactive LED photo boothswith fourdimensionalcolors and customizable photos; and a 360-degree photo booth with interactive props. In aprominent spot, adenim backdrop featured royal blue drapery

The lively lot had ablast with the “Audio Guest Book.” Apush-button, rotary-type phone was perched on apink-draped high boy table forguests to record messages for theevent organizers. Alighted-up “Hello Beautiful” and asmallheart-shaped LED light welcomed (and amused) the assembly

The party eye continued to be enthralled. Aphoto backdrop, crafted as awall of pinkhued flowers and whiteflowers, was surrounded by pink ropes with stanchions. In the ballroom, SE7EN30 Events did decorative curation with table centerpieces of golden musical instruments accessorized with bold ostrich plumes in fuchsia, white and shades of green. The sameemerald and fuchsia uplighting bathed the ballroom,while a pair of eight-foot-tall feather towers framed the stage.

The buffet was bountiful. Choice items—really,all were! —included prepared-yourway omelets, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, smoked bacon, grits, waffles, salad fixings, gumbo, grilled chicken pasta Alfredo, blackened catfish, and miniature desserts. On each table were two bottles of Champagne and apitcher of orange juice.

During the brief program, sorority guests, elected officials and sponsors wererecognized. The latter werealso thanked. An announcement followed concerning the $70,000 raised in scholarships for deserving students at Xavier,Southern (New Orleans), Dillard and Loyola universities.

Headliners included sorority VIPs CarolynGause Randolph. Elicia Pegues Spearman, Kiahna W. Davis, Joya T. Hayes, Katina Semien Smothers, Latoyta Bullard-Franklin, SharonCarter Sheridan,Alisa Wells (a birthday girl),and AngelaJupiter-McCon with husband ReubenMcCon.Two presidents were roundly recognized: sponsor Troavé Profice forthe Alpha Beta Omega Chapter and Sheryl Rodriguez for theGNO-ABO Foundation. As guests, someofthe numerous names to know were Nicoleand Blair Condoll, Nicole and TimPacker, Judge TiffanyGautierChase,Krystal Howard Henry, and Kathleen Turner Table hostesses arranged forthank-you gifts. Choice selections were MignonFaget Fleur de Lis wineand Old Fashioned glasses; treat boxes of brownies, chocolate-covered strawberries and cupcakes; custom acrylic namebookmarks that doubled as place cards; celebration set-ups; and forest-green trucker hats embroidered with “Let the FunBegin.” Once it “did,” it never stopped.

“Only in New Orleans” reflected one delighted partygoer,who was entertained by the RoyalEssence Show Band, as well as DJ Arie Spins. To get everyone in the spirit of the midday merriment and movement, theZulu Trampsand OneMindBrass Bandled a second-line.

The keys pleased. And so it wasduring the 2025 New Orleans PianoInstitute and Keyboard Festival that occurred over eight days at Loyola UniversityNew Orleans. It was presented by Musical ArtsSociety of New Orleans and was supported by agrant from the Louisiana Division of theArts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation withthe LouisianaState Arts Council. Host Loyola, Steinway &Sons,and Steinway Piano Gallery New Orleans were among the top sponsors. CaraMcCool Woolf is the executive and artistic director of MASNO, which was founded in 1980 as theNew Orleans Institute for the PerformingArts by Melvin Alford and Julianne Nice. Stefan Moll is the assistant director.Board members include president Jason Burge,immediate past president William Marshall, presidentelect RobertEdgecombe, treasurer Bruce Crutcher, and secretary TerryVoorhies. The New Orleans PianoInstitutedirectors are Hristo Birbochukov and Igor Resnianski, and theNOPI faculty includes Kevin Chance,Alan Chow (jury chairman),and Dustin Gledhell. The Institute jurors were FainaLushtak,Charles Taylor and Robin Williams. On arecent Sunday duringthe Festival, guestartist Zhu Wang,the first prize winner of the 2024 New Orleans International Piano Competition,was spotlightedfor alate afternoon recital withpieces by Mozart, Schumann, Bartok, Strauss/ Grainger,and Stravinsky/Agosti. Applause forhis playingwas thunderous. His just desertscame about an hourorsolater at thehandsome home of Trey Cassels and Elder Gwin for theWelcome Reception. The dining room beckoned withaplethora of tastetreats, while complimentstoZhu Wang flowed like the Champagne.

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andthat translates to the menu, full of Louisiana dishes, and the setting, inspired by fishing camps, coastal culture and the family stories running through them.

The dining room and patio givea striking vista of the Mississippiand maritime traffic navigating one of the great curves that gives the Crescent City itsnickname.

It’sasignificant additionin acity based on the river,but with afew places for people to dine with aview of it.

“It’sanhonor to be here, to representLouisianaina way that’smeaningful to all of us involved in this,” said chef John Besh in an interview.“We want to cook rustic food, from turtle sauce piquant with Des Allemands catfish to making daube cool again.”

That’sanother significant part of Delacroix —Beshis out in front on this one Besh’s role

Delacroix is the latest from BRG Hospitality, the restaurant group Besh and business partner Octavio Mantilla founded in 2005. News of the forthcoming restaurant last year spurred Besh to begin speaking about his role at BRGfor the first time since 2017, when sexual harassment complaints saw the chef step down from operations. He remained an owner of his company butkept a low profile. That’schanged with Delacroix, with the chef taking amore public role in itsdevelopment and aprominent role in its promotion.

Eight years on, Besh won’t talk about the past and says he’sfocused on the future.

“We’re just working hard, tryingtomakemeaningful impacts on our community by doing things like this,” Besh said.

He said his role today is “to continue to inspire, create menus, continue tweaking all we’ve worked hard to create in aleadership role.”

Acamponthe river

Delacroix’schef is Wiley Lewis, aLouisiana native who started working with BRG in 2012 at Borgne and later Restaurant August, Willa Jean and Shaya before moving to restaurant purveyor Inland Seafood. Back at BRG, she’sbeen working with Besh collaboratively

onthe Delacroix menu, a process that included workshopswith home cooks from theIsleños communityinSt. Bernard Parish.

The opening menuwill have asmoked duck gumbo and oyster stew,duckpoppers, snappercollars, softshell shrimpand seafoodstuffed pistolettes, therolls that are aspecialty of southwest Louisiana, where Lewis hasfamilyroots. For main acts,it’strout amandine, grilled redfish with crab butter,cavatelli with wild boar sausageand “veal and crabmeat Mandich,” atribute dish to alost New Orleans restaurant of theold school. Daily specials will bringmorehomestylemeets-fishing camp fare, like the daube withspaghetti, redfish courtbouillon and red beans withfried chicken

“I want to offer people somethingsoulfulthat I grew up with so they can taste somethingreal and rustic of Louisiana,”said Besh, aSlidell native who grew up huntingand fishing. “It’smycontention that we should all collectively do what we can to make sure we don’tlose those traditionsthat have been so important to Louisiana.

Family connection

To imbue Delacroix with afamily feel, therestaurant group turned to family.The interior decorator is Mantilla’sdaughter,Alison Raskin, who worked in set design in New York before returning to NewOrleanstoraise her kids. She had no lackofmaterial to make the diningroom andbar anostalgic vignette of rustic ways. Between taxidermy displays anda pirogue on the walls, there are collections of fishingrods, driftwood and decoys,anoyster plate

from France, crab trap floats from Raskin’sgrandfather and Schweggmann’sbrand beer cans. Photos of people out hunting and fishing, from the archivesorfrom family collections connected to therestaurant,add to the texture.

“Mostpeoplehavea feeling of nostalgia when they comeinto aplace like this. It can bring back memories they had of fishing and coastal life,” Raskin said. Delacroix is part of alarger plan fixedonthe future of SpanishPlaza, the public concourse next to the Riverwalk Outlets mall. Last year, the New Orleans City Council approved ameasure allowing the operator of the Riverwalk, Houston-based RockStep Capital, to raise up to $25 million, backed by an additional2%sales tax on Riverwalkshops, to invest in new retail, restaurant and entertainmentvenuesat Spanish Plaza.

That effort joins other nearbydevelopments, including the 2021 opening of the Four Seasonshotel,the transformation of Harrah’s Casino into Caesars with itsown new hotel, amajor overhaul forthe Audubon Aquarium and aface-lift for the adjacent Canal Street ferry terminal.

In therun-up to Delacroix’s opening, BRGHospitality is previewing some of its dishes at its other restaurants.Here’sthe remaining schedule:

n Through Sept. 12 at Willa Jean: Wiley’sCreole-style crab andshrimp-stuffed pistolettes

n Sept. 19 at Restaurant August (Fridaylunch only): Mai’sseafood salad with crab, royal redshrimp, calamariand jellyfish

Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate. com.

Gettinghard-to-reach items

Dear Heloise: I’ve been reading your (andpreviously your mother’s)column sinceIwas in grade school. I’m 77 now Iamshort and often have trouble reaching things on the topshelf or at the back of the freezer shelf when grocery shopping. Ioften look around for ataller person to askfor help, but Ifound asolution by bringing my collapsible back scratcher withme. It’s small enough to easily fit in my purse, and Iexpand it and just pull theitem I want forward. Hope this helps another short person! —Marjorie R., in Abilene,Texas Travel tip

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Sudoku

InstructIons: sudoku is anumber-placing puzzle based on a9x9 grid with several given numbers. Theobject is to place the numbers 1to9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. Thedifficulty level of thesudoku increases from monday to sunday.

Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer

By PHILLIP ALDER Bridge

AjayDevgan, an Indian film actor, director and producer, said,“By getting into distributionand production,I am actually widening my base.”

Many less-experienced players do not pay as much attention to hand distributionsastheyought.Intoday’sdeal,South read theend-position well by counting out the West hand.

Northhadtoopenonediamondbecause one-no-trump would have shown only 12-14 points. Southwas also caughtby their system.Two diamonds would have been an inverted minor-suit raise,showinga stronger hand; andthree diamonds wouldhavebeenpre-emptive,indicating aweaker, more distributional hand. So Southcompromised withone no-trump. Againstthree no-trump, West led the heart 10. To encourageEast to continue hearts,Southcalledfordummy’sking.As declarer hoped,East wonandreturned a heart,hoping his partner had the queen. Southwon,playedaclubtodummy’sace, thenran diamonds, ending in hishand.

West discarded the spade eight, three clubsandoneheart.Eastthrewoneheart and one spade.

WhendeclarernextledaclubandWest played the10, South was confident that West had started with 3-5-0-5 or 3-4-0-6 distribution.Since the former wasmore likely, bothmathematically and because Westwouldhaveprobablyledaclubwith sixofthem,declarercalledfordummy’s king. East’s queen dropped, and South claimed nine tricks. Yes, West shouldhave kept twoclubs, but that is easier said than done when having winnersinanother suit.

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Previous answers:

word game

InstRuctIons: 1. Words must be of fourormore letters. 2. Words that acquire fourletters by the addition of “s,”such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3 additional words made by adding a“d” or an “s” may not be used. 4. proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit wordsare not allowed toDAy’s WoRD cALAMInt: KAL-uh-mint: AEurasian perennial mint.

Average mark22words

Timelimit 40 minutes

Can you find 35 or morewords in CALAMINT?

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dIrectIons: make a 2- to 7-letter word from the letters in each row. add points of each word, using scoring directions at right. Finally, 7-letter words get 50-point bonus. “Blanks” used as any letter have no point value. all the words are in the Official sCraBBlE® players Dictionary, 5th Edition.

Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer

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

WiShinG Well

Anyone knowingthe whereabouts of ClarkD.Hulland Judy O’Connor, please contactAttorney MichaelJ Hall at 504-383-5294 or mjhall@mjhalllaw.com. 157465-9/8-9-10-3t $97.00

Anyone knowingthe whereabouts of JamesJ.McLainand Patricia H. McLain A/K/APatriciaL.Hale, or anyoftheir heirs, is askedto contactAttorney Sheryl M. Howard at 504-715-3096. 157461-Sept 9-11, 3t $109

NEAR ALGIERSPOINT 3Br2Ba,LR, Kitc,Electric& Gas, Stackablew/d hkups. 504-366-1684 ESPLANADERIDGE TheCarsonCompany,Inc 5900 HayneBlvd.,1Bd/1Ba...........$695 2900 ThirdSt, #17, 1Bd/1Ba.........$700 3117 St.Peter St 1Bd/1Ba...........$795 2757 OrleansAve Comm'l...........$900 2513 Pasadena (Met), 1Bd/1Ba...$995 508 S. HennesseySt, 2Bds/1Ba.$1095 2300 N. BroadSt.,1Bd/1Ba.........$1236

2503 S. DorgenoisSt, 2Bds/1Ba.$1300 753 SGenoisSt.,2/1 (Sec 8Ok).$1584 1223 N. Miro,5Bds/2Bas.............$3000 821-1858 *822-8432 *427-4646

FOCISSTREET $2,850/Mo 3bdrm/ 2+1/2bathTownhome w/ dbleatt'dgarage.

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: NEWORLEANS BUILDING CORPORATION (NOBC) TITLE: REDEVELOPMENTOF 4317 MAGAZINE STREET SOURCING EVENTNO.: 4517

TYPE OF SOLICITATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

LA.R.S.38:2214. TheOwner reserves the righttorejectany andall bids forjustcause.Inac‐cordance with La.R.S 38:2212 (B)(1), theprovi‐sionsand requirements of this Section, those stated in theadvertise‐ment bids,and thosere‐quired on thebid form shallnot be considered as informalitiesand shall notbewaivedbyany public entity NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUNDING: Notice is hereby given that this Projectistobe financed in wholeorin part by federalorother fundswhich will notbe readilyavailable at the time theBidsare re‐ceived.Asa result,pur‐suanttoLa. R.S. 38:2215, theOwner is exempt from therequirement of acting to awardthe Con‐tractorrejectall Bids within forty-five (45) cal‐endardaysofreceipt of theBids. Pursuant to this Statute, theOwner specificallyreservesthe righttoholdall Bids for greaterthanforty-five (45) calendar days TheOrleans Parish School Boardshall incur no obligationtothe Con‐tractoruntil theContract Between Ownerand Con‐tractorisfully executed INCORPORATIONOFIN‐STRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INTO ADVERTISEMENT FORBIDS TheInstructionstoBid‐ders containedinthe Bid Documents(referenced above),and allrequire‐mentscontained therein, areincorporatedinto this Advertisementfor Bids as if completely set forthherein. By:Mr. Paul Lucius ExecutiveDirector of Procurement Insertiondates: (1) Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (2) Wednesday, September3,2025 (3) Wednesday, September10, 2025 155580-aug27-sept 3-103t $327.19

DBEOPPORTUNITY: YES(35%) RELEASED ON: AUGUST 27, 2025

DEADLINETORESPOND: OCTOBER24, 2025 PRE-BIDCONFERENCE: NONE

Datesare subjectto changesvia an adden‐dumpostedbythe Bu‐reau of Purchasing on theCity’ssupplierportal.

If this solicitation is fed‐erally funded,prospec‐tive bidder/respondent must payparticularat‐tentiontoall applicable laws andregulations of theFederal government andthe Stateof Louisiana. TheBureauofPurchas‐ingusescommodity codestonotifysuppliers of therelease of asourc‐ingevent andsubse‐quentmodificationsvia addendum. Note that you wouldreceive thosenoti‐ficationsifyou selected thefollowing commodity code(s) before there‐leaseofthe sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 912-77

TheCityofNew Orleans strongly encourages mi‐nority-ownedand women-ownedbusi‐nesses, socially andeco‐nomicallydisadvantaged businessesand small businessestorespond to this solicitation,orto participateinsubcon‐tracting opportunities pursuant to this

cials. StateParks also commits to notproceed with anyprojectsthat will be detrimentaltothe localcommunity or any localbusiness. Allinquiries concerning theRFI shouldbesubmit‐ted in writingtothe Issu‐ingOfficer, BrettSan‐difer, at bsandifer@crt. la.gov 157440-SEP10-OCT9 $579.96

aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

ACERTAIN LOT OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALLTHE RIGHTS, WAYS,PRIVI‐LEGES, SERVI‐TUDES, APPURTE‐NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTOBE‐LONGINGORIN ANYWISE APPERTANING, SITUATED IN THETHRID DIS‐TRICTOFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN SQUARE NO 1194, BOUNDED BY LAPEY‐ROUSE, LA‐HARPE,NORTH TONTIAND NORTH ROCHEBLAVE STREETS, DESIG‐NATEDBYTHE LETTER A; SAID LOTMEASURES AS FOLLOWS: LOTA FORMSTHE CORNER OF LAPEYROUSE ANDN ROCHEBLAVE STREETSAND MEASURES THRITY TWO FEET,NINE INCHES AND TWOLINES (32’9”2”’) FRONTON LAPEYROUSE STREET,BYA DEPTHBE‐TWEEN EQUAL ANDPARALLEL LINES OF NINETY TWO FEET,EIGHT INCHES AND THREELINES (92’8”3”’) THEIMPROVE‐MENTS THEREONBEAR THEMUNICIPAL NO.1572 74 N. ROCHEBLAVE ST., NEWOR‐LEANS, LA 70119 THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS ANDIMPROVE‐MENTS THEREON, AND ALLTHE RIGHTS, WAYS,PRIVI‐LEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTOBE‐LONGINGORIN ANYWISEAP‐PERTAINING SITUATED IN THETHIRD DIS‐TRICTOFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN SQUARE NO 1194, BOUNDED BY LAPEY‐ROUSE, LA‐HARPE, NORTH TONTI ANDNORTH ROCHEBLAVE STREETS, DESIG‐NATEDBYTHE LETTER B; SAID

LOT MEASURES AS FOLLOWS: LOTB MEASURES TWENTY SIX FEET,NINE INCHES ANDSIX LINES(28’9”6”’) FRONTON LAPEYROUSE STREET BY A DEPTHBE‐TWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES OF NINETY TWO FEET,EIGHT INCHES AND THREELINES (92’8”3”’) THEIMPROVE‐MENTS THEREONBEAR THEMUNICIPAL NO.2332 LAPEY‐ROUSEST., NEWORLEANS LA 70119

ACERTAIN LOT OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON,AND ALLTHE RIGHTS, WAYS,PRIVI‐LEGES, SERVI‐TUDES, APPURTE‐NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTOBE‐LONGINGORIN ANYWISE APPERTANING, SITUATED IN THETHRID DIS‐TRICTOFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN SQUARE NO 1194, BOUNDED BY LAPEY‐ROUSE, LA‐HARPE, NORTH TONTIAND NORTH ROCHEBLAVE STREETS, DESIG‐NATEDBYTHE LETTER A; SAID LOTMEASURES AS FOLLOWS: LOTA FORMSTHE

CORNER OF LAPEYROUSE ANDN ROCHEBLAVE STREETSAND MEASURES THRITY TWO FEET,NINE INCHES AND TWOLINES (32’9”2”’) FRONTON LAPEYROUSE STREET,BYA DEPTHBE‐TWEEN EQUAL ANDPARALLEL LINES OF

NINETY TWO FEET,EIGHT INCHES AND THREELINES (92’8”3”’) THEIMPROVE‐MENTS THEREONBEAR THEMUNICIPAL NO.2336 38 LAPEYROUSE ST., NEWORLEANS LA 70119 WRIT AMOUNT: $812,826.26

NOTICE OF ELECTION (AS AMENDED) (AS CORRECTED)

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS-100% CASH AT THE MOMENT OF AD‐JUDICATION

Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING

Pursuant to the provisions of OrdinanceNo. 35,155 M.C.S. adoptedbythe City Council of New Orleans on July 10, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,that an election will be held in New Orleans on Saturday,November15, 2025, and that at saidelection therewill be submitted to all registeredvoters residing in the City of New Orleans who arequalified and entitled to vote at the said election underthe Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition: “PROPOSITION

Shall Section 5-404 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans be amendedtoextend the deadlinesfor the City Planning Commission and City Council to act on the Master Plan and amendments thereto, as describedinOrd.No. 30397, M.C.S.?”

The election will be held at each and everypolling place in the City of New Orleans,whichpolls will openat7:00 a.m. and closeat8:00 p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La.Rev.Stat. §18:541.

The estimated costofthis election, as determinedbythe Louisiana Secretary of State,based upon the provisions of Title 18, Chapter 8A of the Louisiana RevisedStatutesand actual costs of similarelections is $301,300.

The Council, acting under the powers granted to it by the Home Rule Charterand state statutes, will meet in open and public session or in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, New Orleans, Louisiana,70112, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will proceedtoexamine and canvassthe returns and declare the result of the election.

AISHA R. COLLIER ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

August20, 27, September 3and 10, 2025 NOCP 8546

152768-534750-aug 6-13-20-27-4t $304.92

NOTI CE

On August28, 2025, Entergy

or “Company”) madeaFiling pursuant to the Electric Formula Rate Plan (“EFRP”) Rider Schedule approved and

Council of theCity of New Orleans in Council

approved in Resolution R-20-344, the Agreement in Principle approved in Resolution R-23-423, andResolution R-23-491 approving the three-year extension of the EFRP Rider Schedule. The Filing implements the Final EFRP Rate Adjustments and effectively terminates the Base Rate Adjustment Rider and resolves all disputes related to the July 15, 2025 corrections report of the Council Advisors. The Final EFRP Rate Adjustments and the update to the Base Rate Adjustment Rider areeffective the first billingcycle of September2025. The 2025 GasFRP FilingEvaluation Reports result in nochange to the current Gas FRP Rate Adjustment, which became effectiveSeptember2024.

The cover sheet summarizes the Filings and attached to the cover sheet

copies of the Filings so that anyone who wishes to may review the filing and may make acopyathis/ her

for more information. ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS, LLC

Publication Dates: September8,9and 10, 2025 NOCP 8624

157075-549847-sep 8-10-3t $360.36

DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC

By virtue of a Writ of FieriFa‐cias directed to me by theHon‐orable Judges of CivilDistrict Courtfor the Parish of Or‐leans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City onSeptember 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

ACERTAIN LOT OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALLOFTHE RIGHTS,WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES ANDADVAN‐TAGESTHERE‐UNTO BELONG‐INGORINANY‐WISE APPERTAINING SITUATED IN THETHIRD DIS‐TRICTOFTHIS CITY,INSQUARE 4066, BOUNDEDBAC‐CICH (LATERAB‐BITS), MITHRA, FILMORE(LATE ST.JAMES), AND LAFAYE (LATE DEER)STREETS, AND WHICH SAID LOTOF GROUND IN AC‐CORDANCE WITH APLANOF SURVEY MADE BY J.J. KREBS, C.E. &S DATED MARCH18, 1942, IS DISIGNATED AS LOT“M”,AND COMMENCING AT ADISTANCE OF ONEHUN‐DRED AND FIFTEENFEET TENINCHES, TWOLINES (115’10”2”’) FROM THECOR‐NEROFLAFAYE (LATEDEERS) STREET AND MITHRA STREET, MEASURES THENCE THIRTY (30”)FEET FRONTON LAFAYE (DEERS) STREET,THE SAME WIDTHIN THEREAR, BYA DEPTH BETWEEN EQUALAND PARALLEL LINES OF ONEHUN‐DRED TWENTY (120’)FEET.SAID LOTOFGROUND BEINGCOM‐POSEDOF WHOLEAND ORIGINAL LOT 8 ANDFIVE(5”0 FEET OF ORIGI‐NALLOT 9. WRIT AMOUNT: $135,004.60

Seized in the above suit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Orleans GH 35

TREVATHAN LAWFIRM, APLC 225 334 9222 ALLISON BEASLEY

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025

aug6-sep 10-2T $132.18 PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 7718 MERCIERST, THIS CITY,IN THE MATTERENTI‐TLED:APDIRECT LLCVERSUS GREGORY LAWRENCE HARVEY C. LAWRENCE,JR. JEFFREYB LAWRENCE, STATEOF LOUISIANA AND STATEOF LOUISIANA,DI‐VISION OF AD‐MINISTRATION, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-1573

By virtue of a CourtOrder di‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on September 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

TWOCERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereunto belongingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theTHIRD DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans, Parish of Orleans, Stateof Louisiana, in SQUARE NO.69, of EDGELAKE SUBDIVISION, bounded by CURRANBOULE‐VARD,MERCIER (lateMokoma), WALES and MARQUIS STREETSand which lots are designated as LOTNOS.7 & 8 on asurvey made by Gandolfo,Kuhn andWalker, Sur‐veyors,dated October15, 1964, andac‐cording ,thereto id

cording ,thereto said lots measure each 25 feet (50 feet total) front on Mercier(late Mokoma) Street,the same width in therear, by a depth between equaland paral‐lellines of 120 feet.Lot No.7 lies closer to and commencesat a distance of 119.11 feet from thecoinerof Mercier(late Mokoma)Street and Curran Boule‐vard.According to asurvey made by ErrolE Kelly,Surveyor, datedJuly31, 1965, acopyof which is an‐nexedtoanact passedbefore Robert J. Oster, Notary Public on October8,1965, registered in COB673, folio3 Allinaccor‐dancewith a survey certified correctbyDad‐ing, Marques& Associates,Inc dated 22 91, acopyof which is an‐nexedtoanact passedbefore KatherineL Richardson,No‐tary Public,dated 24 91, filed2 13 91 in MIN123571; except that he commencement distance should read 119 .11' (Title)and 119.11.0( Ac‐tual)fromthe corner of Mercier(late Mokoma) Street andCur‐ranBoulevard

Allasmorefully shownona re‐certified copy of survey by Dad‐ing, Marques& Associates,Inc:, 12492.

Thebuilding andimprove‐mentsthereon bear theMunici‐

bear the Munici palNo. 7718 MercierStreet New Orleans, Louisiana70128. (the "Property') free from allin‐terests, claims andencum‐branceswhich maybeas‐serted by DefendantHar‐veyC Lawrence,Jr., AppointedNo‐tary Public Keith Doley Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS-100% CASH AT THE MOMENT OF AD‐JUDICATION Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson

Sheriff, Parish of Orleans

BD 9 BREAZEALE, SACHSE &WIL‐SON, L.L.P. 504 680 5244 WESLEY M. PLAISSANCE

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025 aug6-sep 10-2T $160.70

SUSFLOYD L. REEVES,ALMO‐NIACLARK AND REPUBLIC FINANCELLC

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-1484

By virtue of a CourtOrder di‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐

in the First Dis trictofthe City on September 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: THAT PORTION OFGROUND, to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, and allthe rights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances andad‐vantages there‐untobelonging or in anywise appertaining situated in the Parish of Or‐leans, Stateof Louisiana, in the Fifth District of the City of NewOr‐leans, desig‐t d L t 24

Levee District Officials

Stephen Marque-President

Robert Briscoe-Vice President

Chuck Shano-Treasurer

Frank Panepinto-Commissioner

Timothy Kerner,Jr.-Commissioner

Lafitte Area Independent Levee District

2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2470

Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto

NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT:None RECUSED: None Public comments: Mr.Monk D. concerned about Crown Point Levee. Design 99% complete and should go to bid in about 2months.

Itwas moved by Mr.Lauricella and seconded by Mr.Shano to elect Kerry Lauricella as President, Steven Marque as Vice President, and Frank Paneointo as Treasurer

YEAS: Mr.Marque, Mr.Shano, Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT:None RECUSED: None Mrs. Ann Theriot discussed amendments 11-15 on the agenda and they were all tabled to next month’smeeting moved by Mr.Marque and seconded by Mr Panepinto. 11-Motion by to adopt Goose Bayou- Amendment 3for extend the original contract. 12-Motion by to adopt Goose Bayou- Amendment 2toextend the original contract. 13-Motion by to adoptJones Point- Camelite Pump Station Amendment 2toextend

Mr.Shano, Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto NAYS: None

and

Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None ABSENT:None RECUSED: None

It was movedbyMr. Marque andsecondedbyMr.

Amendment #7 Aptim, in theamount

for Geotechnical Services.

YEAS: Mr.Marque,Mr. Shano, Mr.Lauricella,

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT:None RECUSED: None

It was movedbyMr. Marque andsecondedbyMr. Shanotoadopt Removalof Debris at Fisher andPennLevee-CO 1toextendcontract to March 1,

project

YEAS: Mr.Marque,Mr. Shano, Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT:None RECUSED: None

It was moved by Mr.Marqueand seconded by Mr.Shano to adopt Rosethorne Phase 2Shell CrossingPipeline.

YEAS: Mr.Marque,Mr. Shano, Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT:None RECUSED: None

It was movedbyMr. Panepinto andsecondedbyMr. Marque to adopt the Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement withALBL.

YEAS: Mr.Marque,Mr. Shano, Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT:None RECUSED: None

It was movedbyMr. Marque andsecondedbyMr. Shano to table thesolicitation of aproject manager

YEAS: Mr.Marque,Mr. Shano, Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT:None RECUSED: None

It was movedbyMr. Panepinto andsecondedbyMr. Marque to approve thesale of theFordExpedition

YEAS: Mr.Marque,Mr. Shano, Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT:None RECUSED: None

It was moved by Mr.Marque andsecondedbyMr. Shano to table enteringinto

a CEAwith Town of Jean Lafittefor grass cuttingonthe levee district property

YEAS: Mr.Marque,Mr. Shano, Mr.Lauricella, Mr.Panepinto

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT:None RECUSED: None

Mr.Marque announced thenextboard meetingofthe Authority is to be held Tuesday, August26,

leans, desig natedasLot 24

AofSquareNo. 159 (SquareNo. 150 by title) accord‐ingtoa survey by Gilbert, Kelly &Couturie, Sur‐veyors,dated October18, 1969. Square 159 is bounded by Homer, Belleville, New‐tonand Elmira Streets, andLot 24 A commences at a distance of 110 feet from the corner of Homer andBelleville Streetsand measures thence 40 feet frontonHomer Street with a widthinthe rear of 30 feet by adepth on thesideline

APPROVED.

ORDINANCES ON FINALPASSAGE

CAL. NO. 35,104 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL -AnOrdinance to amend and reordain Section 162-660 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to prohibit tampering with ataxicab camera security system; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,105 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS -AnOrdinance to effect azoning change from an S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential District to an S-RD SuburbanTwo-Family Residential District, on Square 110, Lots 2and 3, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by St. Maurice Avenue, North MiroStreet, Tricou Street,and North Galvez Street (Municipal Addresses: 2109-2113 St. Maurice Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 4/25)

ROLLCALL: YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,106 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS -AnOrdinance

to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 30,076 MCS (Zoning Docket 001/25) to permit the conditional use of afast-food restaurant in an HUMU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square608, Lot M1A, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Freret Street, Robert Street, South Robertson Street, and Soniat Street (Municipal Addresses: 5001 Freret Street and 2316 Robert Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 17/25)

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

35,107 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)- An

CAL. NO.

Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into aCooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the Mosquito, Termite, &Rodent Control Boardand the Algiers Development District for three (3) years, as morefully set forth in the form Exhibit “1; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, Morrell -2

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,110 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBER GREEN(BY REQUEST) -

An Ordinance to approve and authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans (“City”), acting by and through the New Orleans Aviation Board (“NOAB”), to enter into aLease Agreement at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with General Aviation, LLC D/B/A Atlantic Aviation -MSY;and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, Thomas -2

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,111 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN(BY REQUEST) -

An Ordinance to approve and authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans (“City”), acting by and through the New Orleans Aviation Board (“NOAB”), to enter into aLease Agreement at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with General Aviation, LLC D/B/A Atlantic Aviation -MSY;and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell -5

NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso, Thomas -2

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,116 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN(BY REQUEST) -

An Ordinance to approve and authorize the City of New Orleans (“City”), acting by and through the New Orleans Aviation Board(“NOAB”), to enter into an amended Lease and Concessions Agreementatthe Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with CHASE NORTH, LLC (“Host”); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLLCALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, Thomas -2

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,118 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND MORRELL -An Ordinance to effect azoning change fromanHMR-3Historic Marigny/ Tremé/ Bywater Residential District to an HMC-1Historic Marigny/Tremé/ Bywater Commercial District, on Square171, Lot C, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by Dauphine Street, Clouet Street, Louisa Street, and Royal Street (Municipal Addresses: 3100-3102 Dauphine Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 20/25)

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,119 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS -AnOrdinance to establish aconditional use to permit achildcarecenter (large) in an S-RSSuburban Single-Family Residential District, on SquareB,Lots 3 and 4, Lakefront Subdivision, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by Redfish Street, Lincoln Beach Boulevard, Mullet Street, and Wales Street (Municipal Address: 7911 Redfish Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 21/25)

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,120 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)- An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1toa previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and Ochsner Clinic Foundation (“Ochsner Baptist”), relative to implement and maintain the Family Connects newbornhome visiting program, to modify the provisions thereof and extend the term thereof for an additional 5years, as morefully set forth in the Amendment No. 1form Exhibit “A” and made apart hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL: YEAS: Green, Harris,King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,121 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING -AnOrdinance to rename aportion of General Meyer Avenue, between Sullen

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,122 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS -AnOrdinance to amend and re-ordain Section 2-13 of the Code of the City of New Orleans toprohibit arbitrary and unreasonable discrimination against individuals with felony convictions; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell,Thomas -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,123 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND GIARRUSSO -AnOrdinance to amend Ordinance No. 30,139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to appropriate funds from the General Fund to the PublicEducational and Government Access Support Fund; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell,Thomas -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,124 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND GIARRUSSO -AnOrdinance to amend Ordinance No. 30,140 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to appropriate funds from the General Fund to the PublicEducational and Government Access Support Fund; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell,Thomas -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,126 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL- An Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 10-105, 10-122, 10-123, and 10-128 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to the alcoholic beverage outlet manager,manager’spermit, and due date for permit fees; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, WASADOPTED. MOTION/RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) NO. M-25-304 CITY HALL: May 22, 2025 BY:COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST)

SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

WHEREAS, Section 70-10(a) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditureofmorethan $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of morethan one year must be signed by the president of the City Council;and WHEREAS, Section 70-10(b) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that the President of the City Council shall not execute any such contract unless authorized to do so by Council motion; and WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans and ECS Southeast, LLC desireto enter into aProfessional Services Agreement for on-callconstruction material testing services for the National Disaster Resilience Competition Grant Construction Program through September 30, 2029 with a maximum aggregate amount of $2,000,000 permitted over that term; NOWTHEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as asignatory to the original Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Orleans and ECS Southeast, LLC; and BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council is authorized to sign the professional services agreement between the City of New Orleans and ECS Southeast, LLC, as attached hereto as ExhibitA;and BE IT FURTHER MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Clerk of Council shall forwardcopies of this motion, including Exhibit A, to the City Attorney’sOffice for preparation of an amendment to the professional services agreement to effectuate this request.

JUNE 12, 2025 THE FOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Giarrusso, King -2 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED.

**Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall.

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS NO. M-25-307 BY:COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, GIARRUSSO AND GREEN (BY REQUEST) WHEREAS, Section 70-10(a) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditureofmorethan $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of morethan one year must be signed by the president of the City Council;and WHEREAS, Section 70-10(b) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that the President of the New Orleans City Council (“Council”)shall not execute anysuch contract unless authorized to do so by Council motion; and WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans’ Department of PublicWorks completed the procurement process in June of 2014 and the City of New Orleans contracted with SP Plus LLC (“Parties”) to provide professional services related to curbside management and enforcement for parking related issues, including meter operations management services; and WHEREAS, the Parties desiretoenter into Amendment No. 7, which will extend this agreement for one year through June 2, 2026, for continuity of services; NOW THEREFORE

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as asignatory to the amendment to the professional services agreement between the City of New Orleans and SP Plus LLC.

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council is authorized to sign Amendment No. 7tothe professional services agreement between the City of New Orleans and SP Plus LLC, which is attached hereto as Exhibit“A”. BE IT FURTHER MOVED BY THE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Clerk of Council shall forwardcopies of this motion and Amendment No.7 to the City Attorney’sOffice to effectuate this request. THE FOREGOINGMOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED. **Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall. NO. M-25-308 BY:COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, GIARRUSSO AND GREEN (BY REQUEST) WHEREAS, Section 70-10(a) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditureofmorethan $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of morethan one year must be signed by the president of the City Council;and WHEREAS, Section 70-10(b) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that the President of the New Orleans City Council (“Council”)shall not execute anysuch contract unless authorized to do so by Council motion; and WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans’ Department of Public Works completed the procurement process in June of 2014 and the City of New Orleans contracted with Professional Account Management, LLC (“Parties”) to provide professional services related to curbside management and enforcement for parking related issues, including parking ticket processing and vehicle booting services; and WHEREAS, the Parties desiretoenter into Amendment No. 8, which will extend this agreement for one year through May 15, 2026 for continuity of services and modify certain terms, as morefully provided for in Amendment No. 7, attached hereto as Exhibit“A”; NOWTHEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as asignatory to the amendment to the professional services agreement between the City of New Orleans and Professional Account Management, LLC. BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council is authorized to sign Amendment No. 8to the professional services agreement between the City of New Orleans and Professional Account Management,

be void. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forwardcopies of this motion to the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, the Department of Safety and Permits, and the applicant. The Department of Safety and Permits is directed to advise the City Planning Commission and the Council if the applicant fails to securepermits within the period prescribed herein or if the applicant’sowneroroperator permit is revoked. THE FOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso, Moreno -2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED.

NO. M-25-311

BY:COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORENO, MORRELL, GIARRUSSO, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the City Planning Commission’s report and recommendation of approval related to Street Name Change 02/25, initiated by City Council Motion M-25-115, requesting the renaming of the park located at 1801 South Robertson Street after Barbara Lacen Keller, is hereby APPROVED. BE IT FURTHER MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Clerk of Council is directed to forwardcopies of this motion to the Law Department, whichisdirected to prepareanordinance to effectuate this motion and is granted flexibility to make any changes necessary to achieve the will of the Council as set forth in this motion. THE FOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED. NO. M-25-312

BY:COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No.

28,616 M.C.S. (Zoning Docket 72/20) on March 11, 2021, authorizingaplanned development in a C-3 Heavy Commercial District and an EC Enhancement corridor Design Overlay District, on the entireties of Squares 670 and 671 and the closed former portion of South Rendon Street between the twosquares,inthe First Municipal District, bounded by South Norman C. Francis Parkway Calliope Street, Euphrosine Street, and South Lopez Street (Municipal Addresses: 1050 South Norman C. Francis Parkway,4401 Calliope Street, and 4440-4444 Euphrosine Street); and WHEREAS, according to the Ordinance, the authorization for the planned development is null and void if its development or construction is not commenced within three years of the date the City Planning Commission’s Executive Director approved the final plans, whichoccurred in May 2022; and WHEREAS, since May 2022 environmental concerns were discovered that needed to be remediated before financing could be secured, and federal and consumer interest rates increased making financing the planned developmentincreasingly difficult, with lenders struggling with the impacts of economic uncertainty; and WHEREAS, the planned developmentnow has alender in place, the environmental concerns areresolved, andclosing on the financing is imminent; NOW THEREFORE

BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the request for an extension of time for the expiration of the Planned Development authorized in Ordinance No. 28,616 M.C.S. (Zoning Docket 72/20),in whichtoobtain permits and commence substantial construction pursuant to Article 4, Section 4.4.I.2.b of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, is hereby granted until May 22, 2027.

BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That acopy of this motion be forwarded to the City Planning Commission to effectuate this request. THE FORGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THE ROLLWASCALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTEED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -6 NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED. NO. M-25-313 BY:COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,HARRIS AND GREEN (BY REQUEST) WHEREAS, Section 70-10 of the Code of the City of New Orleans requires that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditureofmore than $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of morethan one year must be signed by the President of the City Council; and WHEREAS, Section 70-10 further provides that the President of the City Council shall not execute any such contract unless authorized to do so by Council motion; and WHEREAS, The City of New Orleans, Information Technology and Innovation, and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., desireto enter into acontract for the Licensing Agreement of the sole source of GIS softwareand mapping softwarethat maintains mapping capabilities during and prior to emergencies, for aperiod of 1year,the total compensation being $1,335,000.00;NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as asignatory to Amendment No. 4tothe contract between the City of New Orleans and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.; and BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the President of the Council is hereby authorized to sign Amendment No. 4tothe contract between the City of New Orleans and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., as attached hereto as Exhibit A; and BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forwardcopies of this motion, including Exhibit A, to the City Attorney’sOffice to effectuate this request. THE FOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED. **Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall. NO. M-25-314 BY:COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL,HARRIS AND GREEN

permits

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4. Will the requested appealcreatenegative effects on the surrounding community and city at large?

5. Arethereexceptional circumstances supporting the granting of the appeal?

The Council shall have 60 days from the receipt of the recommendation to approve, deny,orgrant modified approvalofthe appeal by motion. If the Council failstoact within 60 days from receipt of the recommendation, the appeal shall be deemed to be denied.

BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Project NeighborhoodParticipation Program and application feerequirements of Article 4ofthe ComprehensiveZoning Ordinance arehereby waived.

BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That in the process of reviewingthis amendment, the City Planning Commission staffis directed and granted the flexibility to make allappropriate changes to the proposed regulations and any existing corresponding regulations in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to establish consistency and continuity with the format of the existing zoning code,to add references wherever references are customary,needed or appropriate, to make the appropriate adjustments to clarify any ambiguities or mistakes, and to make adjustments deemed necessary in light of public testimony resulting from this review THE FOREGOING MOTION WASREADIN FULL; THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTIONTHEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Green,Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED.

ORDINANCES ON FIRSTREADING

CALENDAR NO. 35,128 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY

REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 3to apreviouslyexecuted Cooperative EndeavorAgreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (the “City”),and Healing Minds Nola relative to the public purpose of supporting the New Orleans Assisted Outpatient Treatment (“AOT”) program’sabilitytocoordinate physicians to conductmental health evaluations for prospective AOTparticipantsincompliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:66 et seq., and to compensate physicians forsame by operating the AOTprograms through the Orleans Civil District Court and working to connect people in need of mental health treatment to appropriate resources through case management and court supervision; to modify the provisions thereof and extend the term thereof for one (1) additional year,asmorefully set forth in the Amendment No. 3form attached hereto as Exhibit“A” and made apart hereof; and otherwiseto provide with respect thereto.

**Copies of the attachment may be seeninfull in the Clerk of Council’s Office,1300Perdido Street, Room1E09, City Hall.

CALENDARNO. 35,129 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERMORRELL -AN

ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 30,074 MCS regarding short-term rental platformstoverify eligibility of its listings, to extendthe effective date of such ordinance; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

CALENDAR NO. 35,130 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERMORENO (BY

REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 146-569 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to provide for regulations relativeto electric vehicle chargers; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

CALENDAR NO. 35,131 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO(BY

REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1toa previouslyexecuted Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”)between the City of New Orleans (“City”)and Blue Krewe relative to the valued public purpose of

the side line nearer Elmira Street of 128 feet,10inches and5 lines (128’10’’5’’’) with a first depth on the opposite side line of 96 feet,7 inches and4 lines(96’7"4'’’) title, 96 feet,7 inches and5 lines (96'7"5'") ac‐tual;thence10 feet parallel to HomerStreet runningtoward Elmira Street anda fur‐ther depth to therearlineof 32 feet,3 inches and0 lines (32'3"0’’’).Lot 24 Ais composed of all f i i l L t

operating the New Orleans bikeshareprogram to provide an affordable and convenient transportation option,toextend the termthereof for an additional forty(40) months, as morefully detailed in Amendment No.1 to the CEAattached hereto as Exhibit“1”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Copies of the attachment may be seen in fullinthe Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall

CALENDAR NO. 35,132 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERGIARRUSSO(BY

REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into aCooperativeEndeavorAgreement between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and Blue Krewe, for atermgreater than one year,for the publicpurpose of expanding the bikeshareprogram in the City of New Orleans, as morefully detailed in the CooperativeEndeavor Agreement form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

**Copies of the attachment may be seen in fullinthe Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall

CALENDAR NO. 35,133 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO, MORRELL, HARRIS ANDKING- AN ORDINANCEtoamend and reordain

Section 147-7 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to the establishment of apublic-facing dashboarddeveloped, monitored, and updated by the Police Department,acting in conjunction with the New Orleans Office of Homeland Securityand Emergency Preparedness RealTime CrimeCenter,providing required metrics, data, and information concerning the use of surveillance technologies; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

CALENDAR NO.35,134 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBER KING -AN

ORDINANCEtoamend and reordainSections66-402 and 66-403 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, to increase the maximum booting fee and adjust the reduced fee for delayed boot release; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

CALENDAR NO.35,135 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO,HARRIS,KING, GREENAND THOMAS -AN

ORDINANCEtoamend and re-ordain Ordinance No.30,141 M.C.S.

entitled “AnOrdinance Providing aCapital Budget forthe Year 2025”, to effect the following change to the 2025 Capital Budget:toappropriate unencumbered bond funds to Tulane University for CharityHospital redevelopment effortsinadditiontocapital expenditures consistent with Tulane Downtown plans; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

CALENDAR NO.35,136 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBERGREEN-AN

ORDINANCEToamend and reordainSection 54-151(d) of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to graffiti,toincrease the maximum penalties forviolationsrelatedtograffiti,and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

CALENDAR NO.35,137 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS AND GREEN(BY REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amend and reordain

Sections 147-1, 147-2, 147-3, and 147-4 of the Code of the City of New Orleans regarding the use of surveillance technologies; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

CALENDAR NO.35,138 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBERMORENO(BY

REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to authorizethe Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No.1 to apreviouslyexecuted CooperativeEndeavorAgreement (“CEA”)between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and the New Orleans Community Support Foundation relative to the valued publicpurpose of administeringthe Youth Climate Action Fund to fund youth-led climate initiatives in support of the New Orleans Climate ActionPlan, to extend the termthereof foranadditional sixteenmonths, increase the funding $100,000, and modify the obligations of the parties, as morefully detailed in the Amendment No.1 to the CooperativeEndeavorAgreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

**Copies of the attachment may be seen in fullinthe Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall

CALENDAR NO. 35,139 -BY:

COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREENAND THOMAS (BYREQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No.30139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “AnOrdinance

Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025”, to appropriate Private Funds to the HealthDepartment for FY25 expenses; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

CALENDAR NO.35,140 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,GREENAND THOMAS (BYREQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No.30140 M.C.S as amended, entitled “AnOrdinance

Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures forthe City of New Orleans forthe Year 2025”, to appropriate Private Funds to the HealthDepartment forFY25expenses; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO,

MORENO,GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amendOrdinance No. 30139M.C.S., as amended, entitled“An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for theCityofNew Orleans for theYear2025”, to appropriate grant funds received from NACCHO (NationalAssociation of Countyand City Health Officials) to theNew OrleansHealthDepartment to create amediacampaign to increase Syphilis awarenessand linkagetocareinOrleansParish; andotherwise to provide withrespect thereto. CALENDARNO. 35,142 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amendOrdinance No. 230140 M.C.S.,asamended, entitled“An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for theCityof NewOrleans for theYear2025”, to appropriate grant funds received from NACCHO (NationalAssociation of Countyand City Health Officials) to the NewOrleans Health Department to create amediacampaign to increase Syphilis awarenessand linkagetocareinOrleansParish; andotherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

CALENDARNO. 35,143 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amendand re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,141 M.C.S.,entitled“An Ordinance Providing aCapitalBudgetfor theYear2025”, to effect the followingchange to the2025CapitalBudget: to de-appropriate funds from theDepartment of Property Management,the NewOrleans Fire Department, andthe NewOrleans Recreation DevelopmentCommission; to appropriate funds to theDepartment of Property Management, Department of Public Works, theNew OrleansRecreation Development Commission,the Office of Resilienceand Sustainability andthe New OrleansPolice Department; andotherwise to provide withrespect thereto. CALENDARNO. 35,144 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amendOrdinance No. 30139M.C.S as amended, entitled“An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for theCityofNew Orleans for theYear2025”, to appropriate funds to various departmentstocover essentialpublic safety expenses incurred during theMardi Grasand SuperBowl events in FY25; andotherwise to provide withrespect thereto. CALENDARNO. 35,145 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amendOrdinance No. 30140M.C.S as amended, entitled“An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for theCityofNew Orleansfor theYear2025”, to appropriate funds to various departmentsto coveressentialpublic safety expenses incurred during theMardi Grasand SuperBowl events in FY25; andotherwise to provide withrespect thereto. CALENDARNO. 35,146 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amendOrdinance No. 30139M.C.S as amended, entitled“An Ordinance

Providing an Operating Budget of Revenues for theCityofNew Orleans for theYear2025”, to move grant funds within theHealthDepartment from Fund 4405 to 4145,appropriation 200-Other Operating to 100-Personal Services for thepurposeofdeliveringmedication andmedicalsupplies during alarge-scale public health emergency; andotherwise to provide withrespectthereto. CALENDARNO. 35,147 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO,GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) -ANORDINANCE to amendOrdinance No. 30140M.C.S as amended, entitled“An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for theCityofNew Orleans for theYear2025”, to move grant funds within theHealthDepartment from Fund 4405 to 4145,appropriation 200– Other Operating to 100– Personal Services for thepurposeofdeliveringmedication andmedicalsupplies during alarge-scale

CALENDAR NO.35,141 -BY:

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Orleans

BD 7 BREAZEALE, SACHSE &WIL‐SON, L.L.P. 504 680 5244 WESLEY M. PLAISANCE

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025 aug6-sep 10-2T $129

composed of all of originalLot 24 andthe rear 10 feet of origi‐nalLots1,2 and 3. Improvements bear Municipal Nos. 81517 HomerStreet AppointedNo‐tary KeithA Doley TERMS- 100% CASH AT THE MOMENT OF AD‐JUDICATION Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐AND TEMPERA TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING

NOTICE OF ELECTION (ASAMENDED)

Pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 30410M.C.S.adopted bythe City Council of New Orleans on August 7, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,that an election will be heldinNew Orleans on Saturday,November 15, 2025, and that at said election therewillbe submitted to all registered votersresiding in the City of New Orleans who arequalified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitutionand laws of the StateofLouisianaand theConstitution of the United States, the followingproposition:

“HOMERULECHARTER PROPOSITION

Shall the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans be amended to establish Article IV,Section 4-406, which provides for the independenceofthe CityAttorneyasthe legalrepresentative of the City of New Orleans and includes provisions that clarify the identity of the City Attorney’s primary client, compel compliance with ethicalrules governing institutional representation,requireconsultationwithall branches of government, mandateindependent legal and impartial legal judgment in the face of conflictingdirectives, impose an affirmative duty to complywithand upholdlaws whenever possible, prohibitconflictingrepresentation in interbranch disputes withoutconsent, authorize the adoption of legislationensuring the operational independence of the Law Department, and preventunilateralremoval of the C ty Attorney by the Mayor in certain situations, all as morefully described in Ord. CalNo. 35,166 -30410 M.C.S.?”

Theelectionwill be held at each and every pollingplace in the City of New Orleans, which polls will open at 7:00 a.m.and closeat8:00 p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541

The estimated cost of this election, as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State, based upon the provisionsofTitle 18,Chapter8A of the Louisiana Revised Statutesand actual costsofsimilar elections is$301,300.

The Council, acting under the powers granted to it by the City Charter and state statutes, will meet in open and public session or in the Council Chamber,City Hall, 1300 PerdidoStreet, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, on Thursday,December 18,2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declarethe result of the election.

AISHA R. COLLIER ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATES: September10, 17,24and October1,2025 NOCP 8623

157429-551220-SEP 10-17-24-OCT 1-4T $360.36

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 2326 SAINTPHILIP STREET,THIS CITY IN THEMATTER ENTITLED:U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATIONNOT IN ITSINDIVID‐

IN ITS INDIVID UALCAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEEOFFI‐DELITY& GUAR‐ANTY LIFE MORTGAGE TRUST2018-1 VERSUS MHRE LLCAND KEVINGERARD JACKSON

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2023-13126

NOTICE OF ELECTION

By virtue of a Writ of FieriFa‐cias directed to me by theHon‐orable Judges of CivilDistrict Courtfor the Parish of Or‐leans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16,

Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution R-25-412 adopted by the CityCouncilofNew Orleans on July 24,2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thatanelectionwillbeheldinNew Orleans on November 15 2025 andatthe electionthere will be submitted to allregisteredvoters (who arequalified andentitledtovote at the said electionunder the Constitution andLawsofthe State of Louisiana andthe Constitution and Laws of the United States)residing in the UpperAudubonSecurity District (“District”), which is comprised of the area of the CityofNew Orleans located within the following boundaries: theUptown side of AudubonParktoSt. Charles Avenue (riversideonly) to Broadway Street(both sides) to MagazineStreet(lakeside only)and back to the Uptown side of AudubonPark, to wit: UPPER AUDUBON SECURITY DISTRICT PROPOSITION Shall the CityofNew Orleans levy an annualfee on each parcel within the UpperAudubonSecurity District(“District”),asdelineatedinLa. R.S. 33:9091.12(B), in an amountnot to exceed $1,200 peryear,with theprecise amountasrequestedbydulyadopted boardresolution, except aparcelwhose owner qualifies forspecial assessment pursuant to ArticleVII,Section 18(G)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, foratermofseven years, commencingJanuary 1, 2026 andending December31, 2032, which feeisestimatedtogenerate approximately $232,000 annually, to be used exclusivelytoaid in crime prevention andreductionbyproviding additionalsecurity forDistrict residents excepta 1% Citycollectionfee,solely,and if used foradditionallaw enforcement or security personneland their services, such personnel andservices shallbesupplementaltoand notinlieuofthose provided by the NewOrleans PoliceDepartment? Said electionshallbeheldatthe polling placeslocated within the precincts delineatedhereinbelow. Thepolls in such precincts will open at 7:00a.m.and closeat8:00p.m in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:541.Registered voters in each of the following precincts whoare residents of the District shallbeeligibletovote on said proposition: POLLING PLACES

WARD PRECINCT LOCATION 14 10 (partial), 11 (partial) AudubonCharter Lower School 428BroadwayStreet

Theestimatedcostofthiselection, as determinedbythe Louisiana Secretary of State, baseduponthe provisions of Title 18,Chapter 8A of the Louisiana RevisedStatuesand the actualcosts of similar elections, is $7,400 TheCouncil, actingunder the powers grantedtoitbythe City Charter andstate statutes,shallmeetatits regularmeeting place, the CouncilChamber,CityHall, 1300 PerdidoStreet, NewOrleans LouisianaonThursday,December18, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m.and shallthenand there in open andpublic sessionproceed to examineand canvassthe returnsand declarethe result of said election.

AISHAR.COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

PUBLICATION DATES: August 27,September 3, 10 and17, 2025

NOCP8586

155619-544620-aug 27-sept3-10-17-4t

$401.96

on October 16 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 2326 SAINT PHILIP ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 LOT: "FIVE-BIS", SQUARE:294 SECOND MUNIC‐IPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1448694 WRIT AMOUNT: $127,763.50

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐l h k

Order No Per sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 4 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440

ASHLEY E. MOR‐RIS

8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similarelections is $120,500.00 It is expresslyprovided that aportion of the monies collected from the tax levied to pay the bondsauthorized hereinshall be remittedtocertain state and statewideretirement systems in the manner requiredbylaw

as setforth aboveand the City actually issues the bondsauthorized thereby, alongwith aprocessfor adding projects or removingorsubstituting projects on such list

AISHAR.COLLIER ASSISTANTCLERK OF COUNCIL PUBLICATION DATES:August27, September 3, 10 and17, 2025 NOCP8589 155622-544624-aug

ataxicab or to tamper with, remove, or erase data storedonthe camera system. Violation of this section shall be grounds for immediate suspension of the CPNC license and may result in permanent revocation of driver’spermit and/or CPNC. (a) All taxicabs shall be equipped with silent alarm featuretonotify dispatch of danger.”

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS JUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ONJUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: JUNE 18, 2025

LATOYACANTRELL

MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ONJUNE 20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2

RECUSED: 0

ENGROSSED VERSION: “Sec. 162-660. –Security systems.

(a) All

ORDINANCE to effect azoning change from an S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential District to an S-RD Suburban Two-Family ResidentialDistrict, on Square110, Lots 2and 3, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by St. Maurice Avenue, North MiroStreet, Tricou Street, andNorth Galvez Street (Municipal Addresses: 2109-2113 St. Maurice Avenue);and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

WHEREAS, Zoning Docket Number 4/25 was initiated by C&R IV Realty Investments, LLC and referred to the City Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held apublic hearing on this zoningpetition and recommended approval, of the zoning change in its report to the City Council dated February 24, 2025, presented in Zoning Docket Number 4/25; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the City Planning Commission was upheld, and the changes weredeemed necessary and in the best interest of the City of New Orleans andweregranted approval, as stated in Motion Number M-25-244 of the Council of the City of New Orleans on April 24, 2025.

SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OFNEW ORLEANS HEREBY

ORDAINS, That the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission be and is hereby directed to change the appropriate zoning district maps together with all the notations, references, and other information shown thereon, together with the lot line zoning districts maps referred to in Ordinance No. 4264

M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26413

M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, for azoning change from an S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential District to an S-RD Suburban Two-Family Residential District, on Square110, Lots 2and 3, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by St. Maurice Avenue, North MiroStreet, Tricou Street, and North Galvez Street (Municipal Addresses: 2109-2113 St. Maurice Avenue); in accordance with Motion Number M-25-244 of the Council of the City of New Orleans, approved on April 24, 2025.

SECTION 2. Whoever does anything prohibited by this Ordinance or fails to do anything required to be done by this Ordinance shall be guilty of amisdemeanor.Upon conviction of such amisdemeanor,the individual shall be subject to a fine, imprisonment, or both, in accordance with Section 1-13 of the Code of the City of New Orleans. Such aconviction shall be cause for immediate cancellation of the Use and Occupancy Permit for the premises. Alternatively,the individual shall be subject to whatever civil liabilities, penalties, or remedies the law prescribes.

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS JUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL

PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: JUNE 18, 2025

LATOYACANTRELL

MAYOR

RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ONJUNE 20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2

RECUSED: 0

ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: May 8, 2025

CALENDAR NO. 35,106

NO. 30358 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES

BY:COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

AN ORDINANCE to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 30,076 MCS (Zoning Docket 001/25) to permit the conditional use of afast-food restaurant in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square608, Lot M1A, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Freret Street, Robert Street, South Robertson Street, and Soniat Street (Municipal Addresses: 5001 Freret Street and 2316 Robert Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

WHEREAS,Zoning Docket Number 17/25 was initiated by 5001 Freret Street, LLC and referred to the City Planning Commission; and WHEREAS,the City PlanningCommission held apublic hearing on this zoningpetition and recommended approval of aconditional use in its report to the City Council dated April 3, 2025, presented in Zoning Docket Number 17/25; and WHEREAS,the changes weredeemed necessary and in the best interest of the City of New Orleans and weregranted approval, subject to five (5) provisos as stated in Motion Number M-25-250 of the Council of the City of New Orleans on April 24, 2025. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OFNEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That Ordinance No. 30,076 MCS (Zoning Docket 001/25) to permit the conditional use of afast-food restaurant in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square608, Lot M1A, in the Sixth Municipal District,bounded by Freret Street, Robert Street, South Robertson Street, and Soniat Street (Municipal Addresses: 5001 Freret Street and 2316 Robert Street); is hereby amended, authorized and approved, subject to the following provisos, as specifically set forth herein: PROVISOS: Fast food

3.

A. The restaurant shall submita security and operation plan, to be reviewed by the Director of

i. For restaurants with an outdoor component, the plan shall include provisions regarding how the facility will control the sales of alcoholic beverages to ensureconsumption on-premises.

ii. Allrestaurants serving alcoholicbeverages shall provide exterior security cameras. B. The restaurant shall submit anoise abatement plan, to be reviewed by the Director of Safety and Permits, and all other relevant City agencies.

C. If the restaurant contains abrewing or distilling facility on-site, a floor plan indicating the area reserved for brewing or distilling and adescription of the facility and capacity.On-site micro-brewing and micro-distillery facilities areonly allowed in standardrestaurants.

D. The standardrestaurant shall submit asummary of the number and location of places of worship, educational facilities, and parks and playgrounds within three-hundred (300) feet of the proposed location.

E. Unless otherwise permitted by law,retail sales of packaged alcoholic beverages for consumption offthe premises areprohibited.

F. The restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages arelimited to the following hours of operation (see also Table 20-2: Restaurant Hours of Operation Regulations). No new customers arepermitted after the closing hour,and the restaurant shall be completely shut down, including no staff present on the premises, within two (2) hours of the closing time. Opening hour is for first opening of business to customers.

i. Sunday thru Wednesday: from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. ii. Thursday thru Saturday: from 6:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight).

G. Hours of operation shall be posted on or near the restaurant entrance visible to the public.

H. Standardrestaurants with live entertainment arealso subject to the standards of this Article. Live entertainment is aseparate principal use and subject to separate approval.

I. If the restaurant use plans an increase in intensity,such as an expansion of floor area or increase in permitted occupancy,the security and operation plans shall be updated and resubmitted for approval. The revised security and operation plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of any permits. J. Security and operation plans may be revised by the property owner or person authorized in writing by the owner.New plans shall be resubmitted for approval.

K. Restaurants with drive-through facilities aresubject to the standards of this Article. Standardrestaurants with live entertainment –secondary uses arealso subject to the standards of this Article. Drive-through facilities and live entertainment –secondary uses areconsidered separate principal uses and subject to separate approval.

L. Aholding bar is permitted only for astandardrestaurant. The holding bar is an accessory use to the principal use of the standardrestaurant. The holding bar is an area of the restaurant wherealcoholicbeverages are prepared and served at the bar.Holding bars aresubject to the following:

i. Aholding bar cannot exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the floor area of the public seating area of the restaurant, up to amaximum area of threehundred (300) squarefeet, including the service area behind the bar.The calculation of the total public seating area shall include the holding bar area in the calculation. If aportion of the holding bar is used to serve nonalcoholicbeverages, such as coffee, that area is included as part of the holding bar area. The holding bar area shall be calculated from the back wall to the front of the bar.Ifthe holding bar is not set against awall, the area shall be calculated from one bar front to another ii. The holding bar should be only open to the public while food is being served in the restaurant’sdining room.

M. Thereshall be no cover charge to enter arestaurant.

Fast food restaurant –Suite A 4. The Department of Safety and Permits shall issue no building permits or licenses for this project until final development plans areapproved by the City Planning Commission and recorded with the Office of Conveyances. Failuretocomplete the conditional use process by properly recording plans within one year or failuretorequest an administrative extension as provided for in Article 4, Section 4.3.H.2ofthe Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will void the conditional use approval.

5. In accordance with Article 20, Section 20.3.ZZ of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the use shall be in accordance with the following use standards:

A. The restaurant shall submit asecurity and operation plan, to be reviewed by the Director of Safety and Permits, and all other relevant City agencies, with the following added:

i. For restaurants with an outdoor component, the plan shall include provisions regarding how the facility will control the sales of alcoholic beverages to ensureconsumption on-premises.

ii. Allrestaurants serving alcoholic beverages shall provide exterior security cameras.

B. The restaurant shall submita noise abatement plan, to be reviewed by the Director of Safety and Permits, and all other relevant City agencies.

C. If the restaurant contains abrewing or distilling facility on-site, a floor plan indicating the area reserved for brewing or distilling and adescription of the facility and capacity.On-site micro-brewing and micro-distillery facilities areonly allowed in standardrestaurants.

D. The standardrestaurant shall submitasummary of the number and location of places of worship, educational facilities, and parks and playgrounds within three-hundred (300) feet of the proposed location.

E. Unless otherwise permitted by law,retail sales of packaged alcoholic beverages for consumption offthe premises areprohibited.

F. The restaurants that serve alcoholicbeverages arelimited to the following hours of operation (see also Table 20-2: Restaurant Hours of Operation Regulations). No new customers arepermitted after the closing hour,and the restaurant shall be completelyshut down, including no staff present on the premises, within two (2) hours of the closing time. Opening hour is for first opening of business to customers.

i. Sunday thru Wednesday: from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.

ii. Thursday thru Saturday: from 6:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight).

G. Hours of operation shall be posted on or near the restaurant entrance visible to the public.

H. Standardrestaurants with live entertainment arealso subject to the standards of this Article. Live entertainment is aseparate principal use and subject to separate approval.

I. If the restaurant use plans an increase in intensity, such as an expansion of floor area or increase in permitted occupancy,the security and operation plans shall be updated and resubmitted for approval. The revised security and operation plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of any permits.

J. Security and operation plans may be revised by the property owner or person authorized in writing by the owner.New plans shall be resubmitted for approval.

K. Restaurants with drive-through facilities aresubject to the standards of this Article. Standardrestaurants with live entertainment –secondary uses arealso subject to the standards of this Article. Drive-through facilities and live entertainment –secondary uses areconsidered separate principal uses and subject to separate approval.

L. Aholding bar is permitted only for astandardrestaurant. The holding bar is an accessory use to the principal use of the standardrestaurant. The holding bar is an area of the restaurant wherealcoholic beverages are prepared and served at the bar.Holding bars aresubject to the following:

i. Aholding bar cannot exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the floor area of the public seating area of the restaurant, up to amaximum area of threehundred (300) squarefeet, including the service area behind the bar.The calculation of the total public seating area shall include the holding bar area in the calculation. If aportion of the holding bar is used to serve nonalcoholicbeverages, such as coffee, that area is included as part of the holding bar area. The holding bar area shall be calculated from the back wall to the front of the bar.Ifthe holding bar is not set against awall, the area shall be calculated from one bar front to another ii. The holding bar shouldbeonly open to the public while food is being served in the restaurant’sdining room.

M. Thereshall be no cover charge to enter arestaurant.

SECTION 2. Whoever does anything prohibited by this Ordinance or fails to do anything required to be done by this Ordinance shall be guilty of amisdemeanor.Upon conviction of such amisdemeanor,the individual shall be subject to a fine, imprisonment, or both, in accordance with Section 1-13 of the Code of the City of New Orleans. Such aconviction shall be cause for immediate cancellation of the Use and Occupancy Permitfor the premises. Alternatively,the individual shall be subject to whatever civil liabilities, penalties, or remedies the law prescribes.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall have the legal force and effect of authorizing this conditional use after: (1) all proviso(s) listed in Section 1, which impose aone-time obligation have been completelyfulfilled and complied with; and (2) all proviso(s) listed in Section 1, which impose a continuing or ongoing obligation have begun

RECUSED: 0 ORDINANCE

OF

ORLEANS CITY HALL: May 8, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,107 NO. 30359 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY:COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into aCooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the Mosquito, Termite, &Rodent Control Board and the Algiers Development District for three (3) years, as morefully set forth in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “1” and made apart hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, pursuant to the

incorporated and made apart hereof.

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS JUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: JUNE 18, 2025

LATOYACANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON JUNE 20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Thomas -5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso, Morrell -2 RECUSED: 0 **Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall.

ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: May 8, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,110 NO. 30360 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY:COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to approve and

WHEREAS, State Law La. R.S. 2:135.1 permits airports eligible to

and Hangar 30, located at 30 East Access Road, Kenner,Louisiana consisting of 47,148 square feet plus adjacent apron, vehicle parking, and maintenance areas; NOW THEREFORE SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That the Council hereby approves and that the City of New Orleans, by and through the New Orleans Aviation Board,beand is hereby authorized to sign the following lease agreement in substantial conformance to and with Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made apart hereof: Exhibit: A Document: Lease with General Aviation, LLC D/B/A Atlantic AviationMSY ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS JUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025 APPROVED: JUNE 18, 2025 LATOYACANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON JUNE 20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M.

AISHA R. COLLIER ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, King -5 NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, Thomas -2

RECUSED: 0 **Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall. ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: May 8, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,111 NO. 30361 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY:COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) AN

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, Thomas -2

RECUSED: 0 **Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall.

ORDINANCE

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

CITY HALL: May 8, 2025

CALENDAR NO. 35,116

NO. 30362 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES

BY:COUNCILMEMBER GREEN(BY REQUEST)

AN ORDINANCE to approve and authorize the City of New Orleans (“City”), acting by and through the New Orleans Aviation Board(“NOAB”), to enter into an amended Lease and Concessions Agreement at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with CHASE NORTH, LLC (“Host”); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5-602 of the Home Rule Charter for the City,NOAB is charged with the administration, maintenance, and operation of the Airport; and WHEREAS, State Law,La. R.S. 2:351 authorizes the NOAB to lease property with Council approval; and WHEREAS, on November 20, 2017, Chase North, LLC, entered into aLease and Concession Agreement for package one (1) at the North Terminal as described in the RFP 8910-02050; and WHEREAS,the NOAB granted various rent accommodations and relief to mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19 during the pandemic to CHASE NORTH, LLC, which extended the term, implemented NOAB modifications to the concession program, and memorialized various COVID-19 relief measures by the NOAB now that the pandemic has receded; and WHEREAS,the NOAB also approved several modifications to the Lease Agreement with Dook’sBurger Concept, including achange to the rental rate structurefor food at 12% moving forward from January 1, 2025.

In addition, Dook’swill continue to offer the full-service menu at the connected Bar Sazerac, thereby settling and resolving that disagreement between the two Parties; NOW, THEREFORE SECTION 1. THECOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That the Council hereby approves and that the City of New Orleans, by and through the New Orleans Aviation Board, be and is hereby authorized to sign the following lease agreement in substantial conformance to and with Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made apart hereof: Exhibit: A Document: Amendment No. 2tothe Lease and Concessions Agreement with CHASENORTH, LLC.

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS JUNE 12, 2025

JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: JUNE 18, 2025

LATOYACANTRELL

MAYOR

RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ONJUNE 20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, Thomas -2

RECUSED: 0 **Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall.

ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: May 22, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,118 NO. 30363 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES

BY:COUNCILMEMBERSKING AND MORRELL

AN ORDINANCE to effect azoning change from an HMR-3Historic Marigny/Tremé/ Bywater Residential District to an HMC-1Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District, on Square171, Lot C, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by Dauphine Street, Clouet Street, Louisa Street, and Royal Street (Municipal Addresses: 3100-3102 Dauphine Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

WHEREAS, Zoning Docket Number 20/25 was initiated by Mark Gonzales and referred to the City Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held apublic hearing on this zoning petition and recommended approval, of the zoning change in itsreport to the City Council dated April 17, 2025, presented in Zoning Docket Number 20/25; and WHEREAS, the changes weredeemed necessary and in the best interest of the City of New Orleans and granted approval in part (i.e. azoning change to HMC-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District) anddenial in part (i.e. azoning change to HM-MU Historic Marigny/Tremé/ Bywater Mixed-Use District), as stated in Motion Number M-25-280 of the Council of the City of New Orleans on May 8, 2025.

SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission be and is hereby directed to change the appropriate zoning district maps together with all the notations, references, and other information shown thereon, together with the lot line zoning districts maps referred to in Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, for azoning change from an HMR-3Historic Marigny/ Tremé/Bywater Residential District to an HMC-1Historic Marigny/Tremé/ Bywater Commercial District, on Square 171, Lot C, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by Dauphine Street, Clouet Street, Louisa Street, and Royal Street (Municipal Addresses: 3100-3102 Dauphine Street); in accordance with Motion Number M-25-280 of theCouncil of the City of New Orleans, approved on May 8, 2025. SECTION 2. Whoever does anything prohibited by this Ordinance or fails to do anything required to be done by this Ordinance shall be guilty of amisdemeanor.Upon conviction of such amisdemeanor,the individual shall be subject to a fine, imprisonment, or both, in accordance with Section 1-13 of the Code of the City of New Orleans. Such aconviction shall be cause for immediate cancellation of the Use and Occupancy Permit for the premises. Alternatively,the individual shall be subject to whatever civil liabilities, penalties, or remedies the law prescribes.

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS JUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: DISAPPROVED:

MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON JUNE 20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M.

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:Giarrusso, King -2

RECUSED: 0 THIS ORDINANCE WASRETURNEDBYTHE MAYORONJUNE 20, 2025, AT 11:10 A.M. AND THE SAME WASNEITHERAPPROVED NOR DISAPPROVED BY THE MAYOR. THEREFORE,SAID ORDINANCE

BECAME LAWONJUNE 22, 2025 AT 12:00 NOON IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3-113(2) OF THE CITY CHARTER.

ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: May 22, 2025

CALENDARNO. 35,119 NO. 30364 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY:COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS

AN ORDINANCE to establish aconditional use to permit achildcarecenter (large) in an S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential District, on Square B, Lots 3and 4, Lakefront Subdivision, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by Redfish Street, Lincoln Beach Boulevard, Mullet Street, and Wales Street (Municipal Address: 7911 Redfish Street); and otherwise to

City of New Orleans. Such aconviction shall be cause for immediate cancellation of the Use and Occupancy Permitfor the premises. Alternatively,the individual shall be subject to whatever civil liabilities, penalties, or remedies the law prescribes. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall have the legal force and effect of authorizing this conditional use after: (1) all proviso(s) listed in Section 1, which impose aone-time obligation have been completelyfulfilled and complied with; and (2) all proviso(s) listed in Section 1, which impose a continuing or ongoing obligation have begun to be fulfilled. Fulfilment of acontinuing or ongoing obligation is based on the City Planning Commission’sapproval of the final site plan, which shall be submitted within one year of adoption of this Ordinance by the City Council,unless extended as authorized by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The Executive Director of the City Planning Commission shall verify that the development plan incorporate all conditions set forth in this Ordinance andshall sign the plan to indicate final plan approval. The final approved plan shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, within 30 days of the date of final approval, and evidence of such recordation shall be submitted to the City Planning Commission. No use or occupancy certificates or permits, other than the building permits needed to fulfill the proviso(s), shall be issued until the final approved plan is recorded and evidence of recordation is submitted to the City Planning Commission. If the development plan is not approved and recorded, within the timeframes provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, then this Ordinance shall be null and void with no legal force or binding effect. Furthermore, if the requirements of Section 4.3.H.1 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance arenot satisfied within the timeframe allotted by Sections 4.3.H.1and 4.3.H.2ofthe Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the conditional use will expire, and this Ordinance will be null and void.

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS JUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL

PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: JUNE 18, 2025

LATOYACANTRELL

MAYOR

RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON JUNE 20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -5

NAYS: 0

ABSENT: Giarrusso, King -2

RECUSED: 0

ORDINANCE

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

CITY HALL: May 22, 2025

CALENDAR NO. 35,120 NO. 30365 MAYOR COUNCILSERIES BY:COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST)

AN ORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enterinto Amendment No. 1toapreviously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (“City”) and Ochsner Clinic Foundation (“Ochsner Baptist”), relative to implement and maintain the Family Connects newbornhome visiting program, to modify the provisions thereof and extend the term thereof for an additional 5years, as morefully set forth in the Amendment No. 1form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made apart hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority contained in Article 7, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto, the State of Louisiana and its political subdivisions, including the City,may enter into cooperative endeavors with each other, or with any public or private corporation or individual;and further pursuant to Section 9-314 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, the City may enter into cooperative endeavors with any public or private association, corporation, or individual for activities in support of economic growth and other public purposes; and WHEREAS, the City and Ochsner Clinic Foundation desiretomodify theprovisions of and extend the term for an additional 5years of a previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and Ochsner Clinic Foundation relative to the valued public purpose of improving outcomes for postpartum families in the immediate postpartum period by providing in-home nurse visits to assess families for medical and emotional needs while connecting families with the appropriate resources to address identified needs in the City of New Orleans; and WHEREAS, Ochsner Baptist will collaborate with the New Orleans Health Department to implement Family Connects International newbornhome visiting program amongst all New Orleans residents who give birth at Ochsner Baptist hospital; and WHEREAS, the City and Ochsner Clinic Foundation desire to enter into this Amendment No. 1tothe Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to provide for extending the term of the agreement for an additional 5years and to set forth certain other matters in connection therewith; NOW THEREFORE

SECTION I. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That the Mayor,onbehalfofthe City of New Orleans, is hereby authorized to enter into Amendment No. 1tothe Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “1”, to the previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans and Ochsner Clinic Foundation to modify the provisions of and extend the term for an additional 5years of said previouslyexecuted CEArelative to the valued public purpose of improving outcomes for postpartum families in the immediate postpartum period by providing in home nurse visits to assess families for medical and emotional needs while connecting with the appropriate resources to address identified needs in the City of New Orleans.

SECTION II. That,for the purpose of executing the CEA between the City and Ochsner Clinic Foundation Rule 57 of the Rules and Regulations of the Council of the City of New Orleans is suspended.

SECTION III. That said Amendment No. 1tothe cooperative endeavor agreement is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit“A” and incorporated and made apart hereof.

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWORLEANS JUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL

PRESIDENTOFTHE COUNCIL

DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: JUNE 18, 2025

LATOYACANTRELL

MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON JUNE 20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M

AISHA R. COLLIER

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0 **Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall.

ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

CITY HALL: May 22, 2025

CALENDAR NO. 35,121 NO. 30366 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES

BY:COUNCILMEMBER KING AN ORDINANCE to rename aportion of General Meyer Avenue, between Sullen Place and Bennett Street, to Reverend Taza Green Sr Avenue; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 146-760 of the Code of

City of New Orleans, arequest to rename aportion of

between Sullen Place and Bennett Street, to Reverend Taza Green Sr Avenue, was initiated via Motion Number M-25-81 of the

of the City of New Orleans on February 13, 2025, and directed the City Planning Commission to consider the renaming; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held apublic hearing on this proposed change and recommended denial of the name change (Street Name Change No.1/25); and WHEREAS, the

CALENDAR NO. 35,122 NO. 30367 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY:COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS AN ORDINANCE to amend and re-ordain Section 2-13 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to prohibit arbitrary and unreasonable discrimination

criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.”

(c) Following the appropriate recruitment procedurefor classified and unclassified personnel, the hiring department will conduct interviews, select up to three applicants per position, and send an authorization to release information form to each applicant following the interview An enclosureletter to accompany the form informs the applicant that a criminal background check will occur, asks the applicant to disclose any prior convictions, and notifies the applicant that he or she will receive acopy of any report received by the city.Other processes shall be as provided in CAO Policy Memorandum 129, issued January 10, 2014.

(d) The hiring department shall not consider the following criminal records in its review of the criminal background check:

(1) Records of arrest or charges not followed by avalid conviction; (2) Sealed, dismissed, or expunged convictions; (3) Misdemeanor convictions wherenojail sentence may be imposed; (4) Non-felony convictionscommitted when the applicant was younger than 18 years old, regardless of whether they have been expunged; or (5) Any felony conviction that does not demonstrate adirect and specific nexus to the duties and essential functions of the position sought. In determining whether afelony conviction has adirect and specificnexus to the duties and essential functions of the position, the hiring department shall consider: (i) The nature and gravity of the offense;

(ii) The time that has passed since the offense or completion of the sentence; (iii) The specificduties and responsibilities of the position; (iv) Whether the applicant has multiple felony convictions; or (v) Any mitigating factors, including evidence of restitution and rehabilitation on the part of the applicant.

The determination as to whether acriminal felony conviction has adirect and specificnexus to the duties and essential functions of the position sought shall be made in writing.

(e) If the applicant’scriminal history includes evidence of acriminal conviction not excluded from consideration under subsection (d), the hiring department shall provide the applicant with an opportunity to respond and submit evidence that the information is inaccurate or that mitigation or rehabilitation has occurredsince the conviction. The relevant form and other processes shall be as provided in CAO Policy Memorandum 129. After receiving the response form from the applicant with any supplemental information or after the expiration of five business days from notifying the applicant of his or her opportunity for response, whichever occurs first, the hiring department may make a final employment decision using any supplemental information provided by the applicant to consider the nature of the crime, the time elapsed, the natureofthe job, and mitigating factors, including those recommended by the U.S. Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission in guidance document number 915.002. Evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation may be established by the passage of time since the offense or release from incarceration without any subsequentarrest or conviction;compliance with terms and conditions of probation or parole; completion of mandatory or voluntary drug or alcohol treatment programs, if relevant; and documentation of current fitness or suitability for the position, including but not limited to letters of reference, certificates of program completion, or records of educational attainment.

(f) If an applicant with afelony conviction is not hired, the hiring department shall document the basis for that decision in writing. This writing shall indicate whether the hiring decision wasbased, in whole or in part, upon the applicant’scriminal history and, if applicable, whether and how the determination that aparticular felony conviction demonstrated adirect and specificnexus to the duties and essential functions of the position sought wasmade, as well as how any mitigating information provided pursuant to subsection (e) wasevaluated. To the extent the hiring decision wasnot based on the existence of the felony conviction,the department shall state in writing the reason the applicant was not selected.

(g) Any information pertaining to an applicant’sbackground check obtained in connection with the hiring process shall remain confidential and shall not be used, distributed, or disseminated by the hiring department, except as otherwise required by law

(h) The chief administrative office (hereafter “enforcement agency”) is authorized to enforce this section and oversee complaints from persons denied employment in violation thereof.

(i) Chief administrative office human resources division shall maintain a recordofcompleted application forms, criminal background checks, and any supplemental information provided by an applicant for aminimum of three years, and shall provide the enforcement agency with access to such records to monitor compliance with this section.

(j) The enforcement agency shall

practices to

an annual report to the

of

and shall

with

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Giarrusso -1 RECUSED: 0

ENGROSSED VERSION: The following engrossed version showshow the proposed law would modify City Code Sec. 213. Additions areunderlined. Deletions are shown as strikethroughs “Chapter 2-ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE I-INGENERAL

Sec. 2-13. -Review of employment candidates’ criminal history

(a) Applicants to the City of New Orleans, forbothclassified and unclassified positions, will be considered foremployment opportunities based on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position forwhich they areapplying. The hiringdepartment or office (hereafter “hiring department”) will conductinterviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting acriminal background check, and no jobapplication submitted prior to such interview shall inquireinto an applicant’scriminal history.Thispolicy is known as “Ban the Box”. (b) For all positions, the job announcement, recruitment information, andposition description shall provide the following information:“The hiringdepartment will conductinterviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting acriminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquireinto an applicant’scriminalhistory.If this position is subject to abackground check forany convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of abackground investigation including criminal history.Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.”

(c) Following the appropriate recruitment procedurefor classified and unclassified personnel, the hiringdepartment will conductinterviews, selectuptothree applicants per position, and send an authorization to release information form to eachapplicant following the interview An enclosureletter to accompany the form informs the applicant that a criminal background check will occur,asks the applicant to disclose any prior convictions, and notifies the applicant that he or she will receive acopy of any report receivedbythe city.Other processes shall be as provided in CAO Policy Memorandum 129, issued January 10, 2014.

(d) The hiring department shall not consider the following criminal records in its review of the criminal background check:

(1) Records of arrest or chargesnot followed by avalid conviction;

(2) Sealed, dismissed, or expunged convictions;

(3) Misdemeanor convictions wherenojail sentence maybeimposed;or

(4) Non-felony convictionscommitted when the applicant was younger than 18 years old, regardless of whether they have been expunged.;or

(5) Any felony conviction that doesnot demonstrate adirect and specific nexus to the duties and essential functions of the position sought. In determining whether afelony conviction has adirect and specificnexus tothe duties and essential functions of the position, the hiringdepartment shall consider:

(i) The nature and gravity of the offense;

(ii) Thetime that has passed since the offense or completion of the sentence;

(iii) The specificduties and responsibilitiesofthe position; (iv) Whether therehave been multiple felonyconvictions; (v)Any mitigatingfactors, including evidenceofrestitution and rehabilitation on the part of the applicant. The determination as to whether acriminalfelony conviction has adirect and specificnexus to the duties and essentialfunctions of the position sought shall be made in writing.

(e) If the applicant’scriminal history includes evidenceofacriminal conviction not excluded from consideration under contains information, from records not listed in subsection (d), the hiringdepartment shall provide the applicant with an opportunity to respond and submit evidence that the information is inaccurate or that mitigationorrehabilitation has occurred since the conviction. The relevant formand otherprocesses shallbeasprovided in CAO Policy Memorandum 129. After receiving the response form from the applicant with any supplemental information or after the expiration of five business days from notifying the applicant of his or her opportunity forresponse, whichever occurs first,the hiring department may make a finalemployment decisionusing any supplemental information providedbythe applicant to consider the natureofthe crime, the time elapsed, the natureofthe job,and mitigating factors, including thoserecommended by the U.S. EqualEmployment OpportunityCommission in guidancedocumentnumber 915.002.

(1)Evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation may be established by the passage of time since the offenseor release from incarcerationwithout any subsequent arrest or conviction; compliance with termsand conditions of probation or parole; completion of mandatoryorvoluntary drug or alcohol treatment programs, if relevant; and documentation of current fitness or suitabilityfor the position, including but not limited to letters of reference, certificates of program completion, or recordsofeducational attainment.

(f) If an applicant with afelony conviction is nothired, thehiring department shall document the basis forthat decision inwriting. This writing shall indicate whether the hiringdecision was based,inwhole or in part, upon the applicant’scriminal history and, if applicable, whether and how the determination that aparticular felony conviction demonstrated adirectand specificnexus to the duties and essentialfunctions of the position sought was made, as well as how any mitigating information provided pursuanttosubsection (e) was evaluated. To the extent the hiring decision was not based on the existence of the felonyconviction, the department shall state in writing the reasonthe applicant was not selected.

(f)(g) Any information pertaining to an applicant’sbackground check obtained in connectionwith the hiringprocess shall remain confidentialand shall notbeused, distributed, or disseminated by the hiring department, except as otherwise required by law

(g)(h) The chief administrative office (hereafter “enforcement agency”) is authorized to enforce this section and oversee complaints frompersons denied employment in violation thereof.

(h)(i) Chief administrative office humanresources divisionshall maintain arecordofcompletedapplication forms, criminal background checks, and any supplemental informationprovidedbyanapplicant for a minimum of three years, andshall provide the enforcement agency with access to such records to monitor compliance with this section.

(i)(j) The enforcement agency shall annually conductanauditof the city’shiring practices to review compliance with this section, and shall provide an annual report to the chair of the city council’sgovernmental affairs committee summarizing the findings and any recommendations.

(j)(k) This section shall not apply to any hiringconducted during an emergency,orfor positions in the New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans FireDepartment, the New Orleans AviationBoard, theNew Orleans Office of Homeland Securityand Emergency Preparedness, or the Youth Study Juvenile Justice InterventionCenter (Department of Human Services)

(l) Any applicant who is denied employment in violation of this section shall have the right to bring acivil action in Civil District Court to enforce the provisions of this section.”

ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: May 22, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,123 NO. 30368 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY:COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND GIARRUSSO AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 30,139 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance providing an OperatingBudget of Revenues for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to appropriate funds from the General Fund to the Public Educational and Government Access Support Fund; and otherwise to provide with respectthereto.

WHEREAS, the City Council established the Public Educational and Government Access Support Fund (“PEGFund”) on August 10, 2023 via Ordinance No. 29,590 M.C.S.; and WHEREAS, Cox Communications made the following deposits: $49,938.70 in March 2024; $72,703.95 in October 2024; and$71,440.32 inFebruary 2025; and WHEREAS, these deposits should be transferred to the PEGfund pursuant to Sec. 70-415.333 et seq. of the Code of the City of New Orleans; NOW THEREFORE

SECTION1.THE COUNCIL OF THE CITYOFNEW ORLEANSHEREBY ORDAINS,That Ordinance No. 30,139 M.C.S., as amended, be amended to authorize, and direct the DirectorofFinance, notwithstanding any provision therein contained to the contrary, to transfer funds allocated therein as follows:

FROM: INTERGOVERNMENTALREVENUES– FUND 6699

INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES

Grants, Contributions, &Fund Transfers$194,082.97

TOTAL $194,082.97

TO: Public Educational and Government Access Support Fund –FUND

5156 OTHER FINANCINGSOURCES

Use of Fund Balance$194,082.97

TOTAL $194,082.97

ADOPTEDBYTHE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANSJUNE 12, 2025

JP MORRELL

PRESIDENT OF THECOUNCIL DELIVERED TO THEMAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED:JUNE18, 2025

LATOYACANTRELL

MAYOR

RETURNEDBYTHE MAYORONJUNE20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M.

AISHAR.COLLIER

ASSISTANTCLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell,Thomas -6

NAYS:0 ABSENT: Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0

ORDINANCE CITY OF NEWORLEANS

CITY HALL: May22, 2025

CALENDAR NO.35,124

NO.30369 MAYORCOUNCIL SERIES

BY:COUNCILMEMBERSMORRELL ANDGIARRUSSO AN ORDINANCEtoamend Ordinance No.30,140 M.C.S.,asamended, entitled “AnOrdinance providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2025” to appropriate funds from the General Fund to the Public Educational and Government Access Support Fund; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto. WHEREAS, the City Councilestablished the Public Educational and Government Access Support Fund (“PEGFund”) on August 10, 2023 via Ordinance No.29,590 M.C.S.;and

WHEREAS, CoxCommunications made the following deposits: $49,938.70 in March2024; $72,703.95 in October 2024; and $71,440.32 inFebruary2025; and WHEREAS, these deposits shouldbetransferred to the PEGfund pursuant to Sec.70-415.333 et seq. of the Code of the City of New Orleans; NOW THEREFORE SECTION 1. THE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANSHEREBY

ORDAINS,That Ordinance No.30,140 M.C.S.,asamended, be amended toauthorize and direct the Director of Finance, notwithstanding any provision thereincontained to the contrary, to transfer funds allocated therein as follows: FROM: INTERGOVERNMENTALREVENUES– FUND 6699

INTERGOVERNMENTAL

600 –Grants, Contrib.,& Fund Transfers$194,082.97

TOTAL $194,082.97 TO: PublicEducational and Government Access Support Fund –Fund 5156 COUNCIL UTILITIES(CURO) -2050

200 Other Operating Expenses $194,082.97

TOTAL $194,082.97

ADOPTEDBYTHE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANSJUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THECOUNCIL DELIVERED TO THEMAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: JUNE 18, 2025

LATOYACANTRELL MAYOR RETURNEDBYTHE MAYORONJUNE20, 2025 AT 11:10 A.M.

AISHAR.COLLIER ASSISTANTCLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell,Thomas -6

NAYS:0

ABSENT: Giarrusso -1 RECUSED: 0

ORDINANCE (ASAMENDED)

CITY OF NEWORLEANS CITY HALL: May28, 2025

CALENDAR NO.35,126 NO.30370 MAYORCOUNCILSERIES

BY:COUNCILMEMBERMORRELL AN ORDINANCEtoamend and reordainSections10-105, 10-122, 10123, and 10-128 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, relative to the alcoholicbeverage outlet manager,manager’s permit, and due date for permit fees; and otherwise to provide withrespect thereto.

SECTION 1. THECOUNCIL OF THECITY OF NEWORLEANSHEREBY ORDAINS,That section 10-123ofthe Code of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana is amended forcalendar year 2025 onlyasfollows:

1. The deadline to remitpermit fees listed in subsection (a) shall be August 1, 2025. Failure to remitthe permitfees, in additiontopenalties, beforeOctober 30, 2025 willrequire the applicant to submita new application.

2. The deadlinetoremit permit fees listed in subsection (b) shall be August 1, 2025. Failure to remitthe permitfees, in additiontopenalties, beforeOctober 30, 2025 willrequire the applicant to submita new application.

3. The deadlinetoremit permit fees listed in subsection (c) shall be August 1, 2025. Failure to remitthe permitfees, in additiontopenalties, beforeOctober 30, 2025 willrequire the applicant to submita new application.

4. The deadlinetoremit permit fees listed in subsection (d) shall be August 1, 2025. Failure to remitthe permitfees, in additiontopenalties, beforeOctober 30, 2025 willrequire the applicant to submita new application.

SECTION 2. THE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANSHEREBY

ORDAINS,That section 10-132ofthe Code of the City of New Orleans is amended for calendar year 2025 onlyasfollows: Alcoholic beverage permitsexpiring on May31, 2025 shall be extended through September30, 2025. Applications for renewal of these permits shall be submitted by August 1, 2025.

SECTON3.THE COUNCIL OF THECITY OF NEWOLEANS HEREBY

ORDAINS,That the deadlineextensions ordained hereinshall not be codified in Sections 10-123or10-132. However,inthe event of aconflict between thisordinance and Section10-123 or 10-132withrespect to an applicable deadline, the provisions of thisordinance shall control

ADOPTEDBYTHE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANSJUNE 12, 2025 JP MORRELL

PRESIDENT OF THECOUNCIL DELIVERED TO THEMAYOR ON JUNE 13, 2025

APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: MAYOR

RETURNEDBYTHE MAYORONJUNE23, 2025 AT 4:15 P.M.

AISHAR.COLLIER ASSISTANTCLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell,Thomas -6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Giarrusso -1

RECUSED: 0

THIS ORDINANCE WASRETURNEDBYTHE MAYORONJUNE23, 2025 AT 4:15 P.M. ANDTHE SAME WASNEITHER APPROVED NOR

DISAPPROVEDBYTHE MAYOR. THEREFORE, SAID ORDINANCE

BECAME LAWAT12:00 NOON ON JUNE 22, 2025 AS REQUIREDBY

LAW REDLINED VERSION: “CHAPTER 10 -ALCOHOLICBEVERAGES

ARTICLEII. -PERMITS *** DIVISION 3. -APPLICATION

***

Sec. 10-105 Additional requirements when business to be conducted by manager, etc. (a)Ifanapplicant’s business permittedunder theprovisions of this chapter is to be conductedwhollyorpartlybyone or moremanagers or other representatives, thepermitapplication or anyrenewal thereof must include alistofall such managers or other representatives, who must be licensedand authorized as aresponsible vendor by theState of Louisiana, Office of Alcohol andTobaccoControl. suchpersonmust also possess thequalifications requiredofthe applicant,asshown by affidavits, fingerprints andphotographsasrequiredofanapplicant

(b) Personsapplyingfor amanager’s permitneed notbea citizen of the UnitedStatesbut only shall have maintained aresidenceinthisstate continuously for aperiodofnot less than twoyears prior to thedateof filingfor suchmanager’s permit.

(b) It shall be thedutyofeachpermitteetonotify thedepartmentofsafety andpermits in writingwithin five days of theaddition or removal of any managers for theestablishment.

***

Sec. 10-122.-Fees.

Applicant for permits under this chaptershall pay for each permitonor beforestarting business accordingtothe followingschedule:

(1)Retailersofbeveragesoflow alcoholiccontent,whethertobesold in package or to be consumed on thepremises for whichthe permitis issued, $135.00.

(2)Wholesalers of beverages of low alcoholiccontent,$135.00.

(3)Retailer of beverages of high alcoholiccontent,whethertobesold in package or to be consumed on thepremises for whichthe permitis issued, $500.00.

(4)Wholesalers of beverages of high content,$500.00.

(5)Wheneverthe premises for whichpermits areissued to aretailerof beveragesoflow andhighalcoholiccontent occupiesa single building situated both in theparishand an adjoining parish, therespective permit fees as fixedinsubsections(1) and(3) of this section shall be reduced to such amounts which, together with thepermitfeespaidtosuchadjoining parish, will equalthe sum of $135.00inthe case of beveragesoflow alcoholiccontent,and $500.00inthe case of beveragesofhighalcoholic content;provided, however, that in no event shall thepermitfeestobe paid thecity under such circumstances be less than 50 percentofthe fees prescribed by subsections(1) and(3) of this section.

(6)Retailersofsparkling or still wine with an alcoholiccontent less than 20 percent to be sold in package only,$300.00. Theprovisions of this subsection applyonlywherenoother high or low alcoholicbeverage permits areissued for thedesignatedpremises.

(7)Manager’spermit, $100.00per year. Such permitshall be valid for one year from date of issuance andshall be nontransferableand valid in any retailalcoholicbeverage outletinthe city (87) Upon application to thebureauofrevenuefor anew alcoholic beverage outletpermitorfor an alcoholicbeverage permitthatconstitutes achange of ownershiponly(excluding yearly renewals of existing permits) in theVieuxCarrésection of thecity,any area of thecity under the jurisdiction of theNew OrleansHistoric District Landmarks Commission (NO HDLC)orthe CentralBusiness District Historic District Landmarks Commission (CBD HDLC), or anyareaofthe city that is subjecttoany moratoriumonthe issuance of alcoholicbeverage permits at thetime of application, theVieuxCarréCommission,Historic District Landmarks Commission,and/or thedepartmentofsafetyand permits shall charge a $50.00 nonrefundableprocessingfee on each such application received by thebureauofrevenueand reviewedbythe respective commission or department.Upon issuance of avalid alcoholicbeverage outletpermit by thebureauofrevenue, an additional $125.00willbecharged by the VieuxCarréCommission,Historic District Landmarks Commission and/ or thedepartmentofsafetyand permits. All such fees will be collected by thebureauofrevenue. In accordance with section 166-1, theVieuxCarré section of thecity is hereby definedtocomprise allthatareawithinthe city limits within thefollowingboundaries: River,uptown side of Esplanade Avenue,the river side of NorthRampart Streetand thelower side of Iberville Street. (98) Not less than 26 percent of therevenues generatedbythe fees establishedinparagraphs(1) and(2) aboveshall be allocated annually for enforcement of laws andregulationsconcerning sale of alcoholic beverages; themayor’srecommendedbudget shall specificallyidentify theallocation. Sec. 10-123.– Permit fees due annually andpenaltiesthereto. (a)The permitfees fixedand establishedfor retailers andwholesalers of beverages of low alcoholiccontent,asprovided in section 10-122,shall be due andpayable on April July1 for theensuing year. Failure to timely pay permitfeesshall result in theimposition of delinquencypenalties, as provided in subpart (b). If notrenewedbyJune September30, in addition to penalties, an applicantshall be requiredtosubmit anew application. (b) Thedelinquency penalty relative to low content shall be 25 percent overand abovethe regularfee,beginning five days afterApril July1,ifthe failure to pay is for notmorethan30days. Thereshall be an additional five percent penalty for each additional 30 days or fraction thereof during whichthe failure continues, but in no event shall delinquency penalties continuetoaccrueafterJune September30when anew application is required (c)The permitand fees fixedand establishedfor retailers andwholesalers of beverages of high alcoholiccontent,asprovided in section 10-122,shall be due andpayable on April July1 for theensuing year. Failure to timely pay permitfeesshall result in theimposition of delinquencypenalties, as provided in subpart (d). If notrenewedbyJune September30, in addition to penalties, an applicantshall be requiredtosubmit anew application. (d) Thedelinquency penalty relative to high content shall be five percent overand abovethe regularfee,beginning five days afterApril July1,ifthe failure to pay is for notmorethan30days. Thereshall be an additional five percent penalty for each additional 30 days or fraction thereof during whichthe failure continues, but in no event shall thedelinquency penalties continuetoaccrueafterJune September30when anew application is required (e)Should it become necessary for thecity to make aclaiminany court of competentjurisdiction for allora portion of anyofthe permitfeesand penalties provided in this chapter, an additional charge of tenpercent may be addedfor attorneyfees. *** Sec. 10-128 Maintenanceofresponsiblepersononpermittedpremises. (a) No alcoholicbeverage outletshall operate without someone in attendancewithmanagingauthority oversuch theestablishment. Every placenot directlysupervised andmanaged by theowner permitteeshall designate amanager to exercise responsibility overthe establishment. Theowner,amanager,orother representative listedinthe permitor renewalapplication persection 10-105,Eachalcoholicbeverage outlet must have an ownerormanager must shall be on thepremises at all times while theestablishmentisopen for business. No ownerormanager cansimultaneouslybeinattendanceinmorethanone alcoholicbeverage outlet. No alcoholicbeverage outletshall remain openunless theowner or thedesignatedmanager is in attendancetherein. Owners andmanagers of suchestablishments shall notify thedepartmentofsafetyand permits of anychange in themanagersemployedbysuchestablishmentwithin five days of suchchange.Exceptspousalrequirements, managers must possess allthe personalqualifications prescribed by lawfor owners Failure of theowner to comply with this section shall constitutea penal violation of this Code (b) Designated managers shall obtain from thedepartmentofsafety andpermits a“Manager’sIdentification Card”, that containsthe name andphoto of themanager,ina

ected to e by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon, thefollowing d ib

ACQMIN: 1260889 LAKE BARRING‐TONSUBDIVI‐SION WRIT AMOUNT: $163,522.44 Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS CASH above su t, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐

AND TEMPERA TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 6 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440 CANDACEA COURTEAU

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): / / & (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025 SEP10-OCT152T $

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL

MAHER AND MARK E. MAHER

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-2573

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground

floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 4944 DEBORE CR NEWORLEANS, LA 70126 LOTA -SQUARE 33 3RDMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1367883 GENTILLY WOODSSUBDI‐VISION WRIT AMOUNT:

$140,880.95

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans RB 7 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

WRIT AMOUNT: $268,512.51

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

RB 9 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440 ZACHARYG YOUNG

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 20801 OLDSPANISH TRAIL, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:ROCKET MORTGAGE,LLC F/K/AQUICKEN LOANS, LLCVER‐SUSLATRICIAD WALRATHA/K/A LATRICIA D. WALRATHKERR SQUAIREDON‐AHUE AND DAVIDM.DON‐AHUE

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2023-11089

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025 SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1608 S. LOPEZST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:THE MONEYSOURCE, INC. VERSUS ES‐TATE OF EUGENE BIBBINS

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-3094

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable JudgesofCivil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025,at 12:00 o'clocknoon the following describedprop‐erty to wit: 1608 SLOPEZST NEWORLEANS, LA 70125 LOT9 -SQUARE 163 6THMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1255255 WRIT AMOUNT: $199,325.30

Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 4574 LAINEAV NEWORLEANS LA 70126

LOTS:1,2,1A AND2A, SQUARE:1-12 ACQMIN: 1397339 BLUM ANTOINE SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $73,538.14

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 16 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440 ZACHARYGAR‐RETT YOUNG

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

Check Certified

CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

RB 15 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440 ZACHARYG YOUNG

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 8 LAKEWOOD PLACE, THIS CITY,INTHE MATTER ENTI‐TLED:NAVY FEDERALCREDIT UNIONVERSUS QUINTINGAR‐RUS

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2023-13650

MATTER ENTI TLED: LOUISIANA COASTALVIII, L.L.CVERSUS CLARENCE A. HARRELL

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-1094

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court for theParishof Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 1765 COLISEUM ST #214 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 LOTS:A ANDR, SQUARE:202 FIRSTMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQMIN: 1363514 WRIT AMOUNT: $280,810.13

6569 ARGONNE BV NEWOR‐LEANS, LA 70124 LOTS:3 &4, SQUARE:183 SECOND MUNIC‐IPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1120688 WRIT AMOUNT: $261,225.92

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 25 LOGS LEGAL GROUPLLP 504838-7535 EMILYA MUELLER

UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

RB 24 LOGS LEGAL GROUPLLP 504838-7535 AMYR.OTIS

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 4610 CARDENAS DR CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:UMB BANK,NA‐TIONAL ASSOCI‐ATION, NOTIN ITSINDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUTSOLEY AS LEGALTITLE TRUSTEEFOR LVSTITLE TRUST XIII VERSUS BRANDON MAGEE

STREET, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATIONAS TRUSTEEOFTHE CABANA SERIES III TRUSTVERSUS PAULAHOSKINS BATISTE

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-4193

SEP10-OCT152T $90 PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 4650 SANMARCO RD, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:PLANET HOME LENDING, LLCVERSUS MARION F. PEN‐DERGRAFT,III CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-4675 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil DistrictCourt for theParishof Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 4650 SAN MARCORDNEW ORLEANS, LA 70129 LOT3 -SQUARE 2 3RDMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1374318 VENETIANISLES SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT:

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October 16 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 20801 OLD SPANISHTRAIL NEWORLEANS LA 70129 LOT: 7, SQUARE: 8 THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQMIN: 1376849 VENETIAN ISLES SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $214,042.88

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

GH 11 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐RIS

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order.NoPer‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans RB 17 JACKSON& MCPHERSON, LLC504-5819444 CRIS JACKSON

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025 SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLICNOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 4574 LAINEAVENUE, THIS CITY,IN THE MATTERENTI‐TLED:FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS JOANN DAVISAKA JO ANN DAVISCAMEL

SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 9214 STROELITZST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VERSUS ALLEN MILLS, JR.

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-3704

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 9214 STROELITZ ST NEWOR‐LEANS, LA 70118 LOT11- SQUARE 569 7THMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1177367 WRIT AMOUNT: $68,749.84

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parishof Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

8LAKEWOOD PL NEWORLEANS, LA 70131 LOT33, SQUARE B FIFTHMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQ MIN:1303536 WRIT AMOUNT:

$490,447.38

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

BD 13 DEAN MORRIS, LLC318-3881440 CANDACEA COURTEAU

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

SEP10-OCT152T $90

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 18 JACKSON& MCPHERSON, LLC504-5819444 CRIS R. JACK‐SON

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025 SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 6569 ARGONNE BOULEVARD, THIS CITY, IN THEMATTER ENTITLED:MCLP ASSETCOM‐PANY,INC.VER‐SUSSEANPAUL BERNARD (A/K/A SEAN P BERNARD, SEAN BERNARD) AND EMILYANNE WILLIAMS BERNARD CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-8389

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1624 S. SARATOGA ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION, NOT IN ITSINDIVID‐UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEEFOR FCR2 ACQUISI‐TION TRUST VERSUS TYRA TONEYHELTON (F/K/A TYRA T. FORREST F/K/A TYRA FORREST)

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2019-5800

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-7415

By virtue of a WritofSeizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 4610 CARDENAS DR NEWOR‐LEANS, LA 70127 LOT12- SQUARE 3 3RDMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1166536 CORONADO HEIGHTSSUBDI‐VISION WRIT AMOUNT: $87,187.14

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans

RB 22

LAWOFFICES OF HERSCHEL C. ADCOCK,JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 DENNISF.WIG‐GINS

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 2820 ANNETTE ST NEWOR‐LEANS, LA 70119 LOTS 11 &A PORTIONOF LOT 12, SQUARE: 1583 THIRDMUNICI‐PALDISTRICT ACQMIN: 825407 WRIT AMOUNT: $76,976.56

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified CheckorMoney Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 21 LAWOFFICES JACKSON &MCPHERSON, L.L.C504-5819444 RADERJACKSON

By virtue of a Writ of FieriFa‐cias directed to me by theHon‐orable Judges of CivilDistrict Courtfor the Parish of Or‐leans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit: 1624 S SARATOGA ST NEWORLEANS LA 70113 LOT14- SQUARE 285 1STMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 459827 WRIT AMOUNT: $168,339.92

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025 SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-619 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil Di t i t C t

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1765 COLISEUM STREET #214, THIS CITY,INTHE MATTERENTI‐TLED

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure andSaledi‐rected to me by theHonorable Judges of Civil District Court forthe Parish of Orleans, in the aboveentitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by public auction, on theground floor of theCivil District Court Building,421 Loyola Avenue, in theFirst Dis‐trictofthe City on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clocknoon, thefollowing describedprop‐erty to wit:

Seized in the abovesuit, TERMS- CASH Thepurchaser at themoment of adjudication to make ade‐positoften per‐cent of thepur‐chaseprice,and thebalance within thirty days thereafter

Note:The pay‐ment must be Cash,Cashier's Check, Certified Check or Money Order. No Per‐sonalChecks. FACE MASKS ANDTEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPON ENTERING

TheN.O.Advo‐cate Date (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 2820 ANNETTE STREET,THIS

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 5519 BACCICH ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:WILM‐INGTON TRUST, NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION, NOT IN ITSINDIVID‐UAL CAPACITY,BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEEFOR THEBENEFIT OF THEHOLDERS OF THE CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY FLAGSTAR MORTGAGE TRUST2021-8 VERSUS GRE‐GORY JPULVER ANDREHAB WITH US LLC

above entitled cause, Iwillpro‐ceed to sell by publicauction, onthe ground floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building, 421 LoyolaAvenue inthe FirstDis‐trict of theCity onSeptember 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ertytowit: 5519 BACCICH STNEW OR‐LEANS,LA70122 LOT3 -SQUARE 4267 3RDMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 693306 WRIT AMOUNT: $252,629.93 Seized in the above suit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified

g, Loyola Avenue, inthe FirstDis‐trict of theCity onSeptember 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ertytowit: 5467 ST CLAUDE AVNEW OR‐LEANS,LA70117 LOT: 2-A, SQUARE: 428 THIRDMUNICI‐PAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1404628 WRIT AMOUNT: $259,619.51

Seized in the above suit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified Check or Money Order.NoPer‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING.

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Orleans GH23

LUGENBUHL, WHEATON, PECK,RANKIN& HUBBARD 504568-1990 COLEMANL TORRANS

LLC 318-3881440 ZACHARYGAR‐RETTYOUNG TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025 aug6-sep 10-2T $70.66

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 5467

SAINTCLAUDE AVENUE,THIS CITY IN THEMATTER ENTITLED:B1 BANK VERSUS VITO THEGOD INVESTMENTS LLC

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-10270

Byvirtueof a WritofSeizure and Sale di‐rectedtomeby the Honorable JudgesofCivil DistrictCourt for theParishof Orleans,inthe above entitled cause,I will pro‐ceed to sell by publicauction, onthe ground floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building,421 L l A

TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025

aug6-sep 10-2T $87

PUBLIC NOTICESALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NO. 1523 TITA STREET,CITYOF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTER ENTITLED: U.S. BANKNATIONAL ASSOCIATION VERSUS LARRY BROOMFIELD AND WILHEMENA BROOMFIELD

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2018-6255 By virtue of a WritofFieri Fa‐ciasdirectedto mebythe Hon‐orableJudgesof Civil District Court forthe ParishofOr‐leans,inthe above entitled cause,I will pro‐ceed to sell by publicauction onthe ground floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building, 421 LoyolaAvenue, inthe FirstDis‐trictofthe City b

y on October16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ertytowit: 1523 TITA STREET LOT20, SQUARE I, FIFTH MUNICI‐PAL DISTRICT VICTORYPARK SUBDIVISION ACQMIN: 884116 WRIT AMOUNT: $132,648.67

Seized in the above suit TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified Check or Money Order.NoPer‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING.

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans GH 32 THELAW OF‐FICES OF HER‐SCHEL C. AD‐COCK, JR.,L.L.C (225) 756-0373 STACYC WHEAT

TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025

SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 1829 HENDEE ST,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTERENTI‐TLED:U.S.BANK TRUSTNA‐TIONAL ASSOCI‐ATION, NOTIN ITSINDIVIDUAL CAPACITY,BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEEFOR TREATY OAK MORTGAGE TRUSTVERSUS ELGINMATHIS

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2023-10341

By virtue of a WritofSeizure and Sale di‐rectedtomeby the Honorable JudgesofCivil DistrictCourt for theParishof Orleans,inthe above entitled cause,I will pro‐ceed to sell by publicauction onthe ground floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, i h i i

y in theFirst Dis‐trict of theCity onSeptember 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon the following described prop‐ertytowit: 1829 HENDEE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA70114 LOT30- SQUARE 60-A FIFTHMUNICI‐PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN:1350782 TRUMANPARK NO. 1SUBDIVI‐SION WRIT AMOUNT: $77,913.00

Seized in the above suit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter.

Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified Check or Money Order.NoPer‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING.

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Orleans

RB19 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐RIS

TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025

aug6-sep 10-2T $91.42

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 2112 BENTON STREET, THIS CITY,IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:GITSIT SOLUTIONS,LLC, NOTINITS INDI‐VIDUAL CAPAC‐ITYBUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEEOFGIT‐SITMORTGAGE LOAN TRUSTBB‐PLC1 VERSUS A.C. FIELDS,SR. ANDORA LEE BROOKS FIELDS

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-3561

Byvirtueof a WritofSeizure and Sale di‐rectedtomeby the Honorable JudgesofCivil DistrictCourt for theParishof Orleans,inthe above entitled cause,I will pro‐ceed to sell by publicauction, h d

p , on theground floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building, 421 LoyolaAvenue, inthe FirstDis‐trict of theCity onSeptember 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ertytowit: 2112 BENTON ST NEW ORLEANS, LA70117 LOT: 23 SQUARE: 1106 THIRDMUNICI‐PAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1056725 WRIT AMOUNT: $408,881.36

Seized in the above suit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter.

Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified Check or Money Order.NoPer‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING.

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Orleans

GH17 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 ZACHARYGAR‐RETTYOUNG

TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025 aug6-sep 10-2T $91.42

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 5805 ELYSIANFIELDS AVENUE,THIS CITY,INTHE MATTERENTI‐TLED:FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS AMY ELIZABETH MARSHALL

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2024-8433

Byvirtueof a WritofSeizure and Sale di‐rectedtomeby the Honorable JudgesofCivil DistrictCourt for theParishof Orleans,inthe above entitled cause,I will pro‐ceed to sell by publicauction onthe ground floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, i h i i

y in theFirst Dis‐trict of theCity onSeptember 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon the following described prop‐ertytowit: 5805 ELYSIAN FIELDSAVNEW ORLEANS,LA 70122 SQUARE 4616, LOT H THIRDMUNICI‐PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN:1367198 WRIT AMOUNT: $336,266.93

Seized in the above suit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter.

Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified Check or Money Order.NoPer‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING.

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Orleans GH16 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 ZACHARYGAR‐RETTYOUNG

TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025

aug6-sep 10-2T $88.24

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 5027 WARRENDR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:WILM‐INGTON SAV‐INGS FUND SO‐CIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITSINDIVID‐UAL CAPACITY,BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEEFOR CSMC 2018-RPL6 TRUSTVERSUS TROY J. MAR‐RERO AKA TROY JUDE MARRERO,SR.

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-4304

Byvirtueof a WritofSeizure and Sale di‐rectedtomeby the Honorable JudgesofCivil DistrictCourt for theParishof Orleans,inthe above entitled cause,I will pro‐ceed to sell by publicauction, h d

p , on theground floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building, 421 LoyolaAvenue inthe FirstDis‐trict of theCity onSeptember 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ertytowit: 5027 WARREN DRNEW OR‐LEANS,LA70127 LOTX -SQUARE 1 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 927737 LAKELAND ACRESSUBDIVI‐SION WRIT AMOUNT: $67,805.43

Seized in the above suit TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified Check or Money Order.NoPer‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING.

SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Orleans RB15 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 CANDACEA COURTEAU

TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025 aug6-sep 10-2T $94.07

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 3610 RUENICHOLE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THEMATTEREN‐TITLED:NFCU VERSUS TYREON ASHLEY ED‐MOND AKA TYREON ASHLEY EDMOND FRANK ANDRONARD FRANK,SR

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2025-3992

Byvirtueof a WritofSeizure and Sale di‐rectedtomeby the Honorable JudgesofCivil DistrictCourt for theParishof Orleans,inthe above entitled cause,I will pro‐ceed to sell by publicauction, on the ground fl f h i il

g floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building, 421 LoyolaAvenue, inthe FirstDis‐trict of theCity onSeptember 11, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon the following described prop‐ertytowit: 3610 RUENIC‐HOLENEW OR‐LEANS,LA70131 LOT30- SQUARE 136 5THMUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQMIN: 1396378 BOCAGE SUBDI‐VISION WRIT AMOUNT: $296,814.11

Seized in the above suit TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified Check or Money Order.NoPer‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING. SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Orleans

RB13 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 ZACHARYG YOUNG TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 8/6/2025 & 9/10/2025 aug6-sep 10-2T $89.30

PUBLIC NOTICESALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NO. 2426-28 CLARA STREET, CITYOFNEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐TITLED: U.S. BANKNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEEFOR SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING ANDRESIDEN‐TIALFINANCE TRUST MORT‐GAGELOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC5 VERSUS MICHELLE MYERS, (A/K/A MICHELLE SANDFORD MYERS, MICHELLE SAN‐FORD, MICHELLE BRADDY, MICHELLE JACK‐SON)

CI VI L DI ST RI CT CO UR TF OR PA RI SH OF OR LE AN S Case No: 2022-10127

Byvirtueof a WritofSeizure and Sale di‐rectedtomeby the Honorable JudgesofCivil DistrictCourt for theParishof Orleans,inthe above entitled cause,I will pro‐ceed to sell by publicauction onthe ground floor of theCivil DistrictCourt Building, 421 LoyolaAvenue, inthe FirstDis‐trict of theCity onOctober 16, 2025, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ertytowit: 2426-28 CLARA STREET LOT10, SQUARE 379, FOURTH MUNIC‐IPALDISTRICT ACQUIRED MIN 828313 WRIT AMOUNT: $76,572.01

Seized in the above suit, TERMS -CASH. Thepurchaser atthe moment ofadjudication tomakea de‐posit of tenper‐centofthe pur‐chase price, and the balance withinthirty daysthereafter Note: Thepay‐mentmustbe Cash, Cashier's Check,Certified Check or Money Order.NoPer‐sonal Checks FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐TURECHECKS AREREQUIRED UPONENTERING BUILDING. SusanHutson Sheriff, Parish of Or‐leans RB 26 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 504838-7535 PARKER BRADLEY

TheN.O.Advo‐cateDate (s): 9/10/2025 & 10/15/2025 SEP10-OCT152T $90

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND BEAR‐INGMUNICIPAL NUMBER 2720-22 WISTERIA STREET,THIS CITY, IN THEMATTER ENTITLED:MCLP ASSETCOM‐PANY,INC.VER‐SUSSELES FEL‐TON,