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Landry headed to D.C. for Greenland talks

Governor’s invite to dogsledding event may be in peril BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN Staff writer

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A dog walker helps a pug maneuver over a sinking catch basin being consumed by the roots of an oak tree in New Orleans on Wednesday.

Repairs to drainage system could cost up to $240M BY BEN MYERS Staff writer

When the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board took responsibility for the city’s “minor drainage” system one year ago, utility officials said $25 million was needed to properly maintain the catch basins, lateral drainage lines and small pipes that capture stormwater from the streets. City Hall, which had neglected the minor drainage system for three decades before transferring it to the S&WB, committed $19 million. Less than half that amount was actually received, and the S&WB fell far short of its goal of cleaning 20% of the system, which ofﬁcials say is the industry standard per year. Now, with Mayor Helena Moreno’s newly installed administration demanding money from the S&WB to balance the city budget, it’s not clear how much funding for minor drainage will be available this year

Leaves clog a catch basin in New Orleans on Monday. and beyond. The S&WB has frozen a contract for the work until reliable funding is in place, although some inhouse personnel are still available. “We have a great program in place to establish what we need to meet the industry standard. We’re there. We just need the money,” said David Cappel, the S&WB drainage director, speaking at a board committee meeting on Wednesday. The limited funding was still enough to make some headway.

S&WB says it cleaned more than 9,000 catch basins and 94 miles of drainage lines last year, removing more than 5,000 tons of debris. But that translated to just 12% of the catch basins and 6% of the drainage lines, well below the 20% standard. Cappel said he saved $1.7 million by eliminating unnecessary construction managers on contract crews that worked on minor drainage under Cantrell’s public works department. The S&WB eventually wants to phase contractors out of minor drainage altogether, but that will require new specialized trucks needed to do the work. Only ﬁve of the nine trucks the S&WB received from Public Works were functional, Cappel said. Shifting to in-house labor will also require more equipment operators. Cappel said he’s spoken with potential recruits currently working for

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Gov. Jeff Landry is heading to Washington, D.C., for talks about President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, even as his invitation to the Arctic territory’s most prestigious dog sledding race may be in peril. Landry, Trump’s freshly tapped “special envoy” to Greenland, still plans to visit the country and has meetings ä Top Danish in Washington on Thursday official says and Friday, said Shane Guidry, ‘fundamental a businessman and close ally disagreement’ of the governor who said he went hunting with Landry on over Greenland remains with Wednesday morning. Kate Kelly, a spokesperson Trump. PAGE 3A for Landry, confirmed that he was headed to Washington to discuss Greenland and “state-specific issues.” The governor’s visit is set to take place one day after officials from Greenland and Denmark went to the White House to meet with Vice President

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Cassidy and Murrill oppose abortion pills by mail BY EMILY WOODRUFF and ALYSE PFEIL Staff writers

A U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday placed Louisiana at the center of a national debate over abortion pills, highlighting a clash between Republican state ofﬁcials seeking tighter restrictions and Democrats who say it is an effort to cut off one of the last remaining paths to abortion access for many women. Also on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom denied Louisiana’s request to extradite a doctor who faces criminal charges in Louisiana for

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Federal judge wants cooperation in Orleans sheriff transition Woodfork seeks documents for jail compliance

BY JOSEPH CRANNEY Staff writer

Just over three months since Michelle Woodfork was elected as the next Orleans Parish sheriff, what she hoped would be a “seamless” transition up to her May inauguration has devolved into arguments in court Wednesday, where Woodfork’s lawyer told a federal judge that outgoing Sheriff Susan Hutson has declined to turn over

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a portion of documents that Woodfork’s transition team requested in October. U.S. Magistrate Michael North, who helps oversee the jail’s 13-year-old consent decree, called Hutson and Woodfork into court after John Litchﬁeld, Woodfork’s attorney, notified the judge that Hutson missed a November deadline to produce the records. Woodfork’s team sent a sevenpage request for records pertaining to OPSO’s staffing, payroll, operations, jail population, building maintenance and contracts, among other items, on Oct. 29. The information is needed to gain a “comprehensive understanding”

of OPSO’s compliance with the consent decree, which mandates dozens of constitutional reforms at the jail, the transition team wrote to Hutson. North called the requests “reasonable” during Wednesday’s halfhour hearing, adding “they should have been responded to long before today.” Hutson’s attorney, OPSO Chief of Staff John Williams, told North on Wednesday that OPSO had, in fact, turned over “voluminous records,” if not all of the information Woodfork had requested. An OPSO spokesperson said

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Orleans Parish Sheriff-elect Michelle Woodfork attends the Inauguration ä See SHERIFF, page 4A Mass at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans on Sunday.

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Administration restores mental health grants

WASHINGTON — A day after the Department of Health and Human Services implemented a late-night rollback of $2 billion in mental health and substance use funding, an administration official confirmed late Wednesday that the grants are now being restored. The cancellation of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funding had blindsided grantees. About 2,000 grantees who rely on these funds to operate were informed Tuesday night that funding was being cut off, according to sources familiar with discussions. They were notified of the funding changes in letters that cite “non-alignment with SAMHSA priorities.” “My understanding is that there has been an intervention at the White House,” Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations ranking member Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. “It might be a one-day issue.” Kathryn Cates-Wessel, CEO of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, is the principal investigator for two national SAMHSA grants that had been targeted for the cuts. She said the organization removed all language in their materials related to harm reduction or underrepresented or minority groups to comply with executive orders and communicated that to the agency.

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Bondi says action was taken at Pentagon’s request BY ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter’s home on Wednesday as part of a leak investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of taking home classified information, the Justice Department said. Hannah Natanson, who has been covering President Donald Trump’s transformation of the federal government, had a phone, two laptops and a Garmin watch seized in the search of her Virginia home, the Post reported. Natanson has reported extensively on the federal workforce and recently published a piece describing how she gained hundreds of new sources — leading one colleague to call her “the

federal government whisperer.” While classified documents investigations aren’t unusual, the search of a reporter’s home marks an escalation in the government’s efforts to crack down on leaks. The Post was told that Natanson and the newspaper are not targets of the probe, executive editor Matt Murray said in an email to colleagues. “Nonetheless, this extraordinary, aggressive action is deeply concerning and raises profound questions and concern around the constitutional protections for our work,” Murray wrote. “The Washington Post has a long history of zealous support for robust press freedoms. The entire institution stands by those freedoms and our work.” Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the search was done at

the request of the Defense Department and that the journalist was “obtaining and reporting classified and illegally leaked information from a Pentagon contractor.” “Leaking classified information puts America’s national security and the safety of our military heroes in serious jeopardy,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X. “President Trump has zero tolerance for it and will continue to aggressively crack down on these illegal acts moving forward.” The warrant says the search was related to an investigation into a system engineer and information technology specialist for a government contractor in Maryland who authorities allege took home classified materials, the Post reported. The worker, Aurelio Perez-

U.S. apologizes for deporting student BY MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press

Supreme Court revives challenge to ballot law WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Republican challenge to a law that allows the counting of latearriving mail ballots. The high court majority ruled that candidates can sue over voting-counting rules, even if they haven’t shown a clear effect on the outcome of the race. “Win or lose, candidates suffer when the process departs from the law,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote. The court didn’t rule on late-arriving mail-in ballots themselves, but will hear another case on the broader issue this spring. Requiring candidates to show that a rule could affect the outcome before challenging its legality risks court entanglement in elections during the highpressure late stages of the process, Roberts wrote. The court ruled 7-2 to grant Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., and two other candidates a new day in court, though it didn’t decide their underlying claim. Bost appealed after lower courts tossed out his suit, ruling he lacked legal standing because any ballots that arrived after election day had little impact on his lopsided win. Fourteen states and the District of Columbia accept mailed ballots received after Election Day as long they are postmarked on or before that date, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Florida deputy captures, returns runaway emu ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A Florida deputy has captured a runaway emu and safely returned the large flightless bird to its home. A St. Johns County deputy responded Friday to a rural area west of St. Augustine following reports of the bird’s escape, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. The deputy attempted to secure the emu, but the bird kicked several times using its large talons and fled, authorities said. After a short chase, the deputy cornered the emu, secured it with a makeshift lasso and handcuffed its legs together to render the talons useless. The emu was returned to its owners unharmed. No charges were filed.

CORRECTION A story Wednesday about the death of architect Davis Lee Jahncke Jr. misstated the author. The story was written by John Pope. The story also incorrectly stated were Jahncke went to high school. He attended St. Martin’s Episcopal School. The Times-Picayune regrets the errors.

Lugones, was charged earlier this month with unlawful retention of national defense information, according to court papers. He has not been charged with sharing classiﬁed information, and he has not been accused in court papers with leaking. Perez-Lugones, who held a top secret security clearance, is accused of printing classified and sensitive reports at work. In a search of his Maryland home and car this month, authorities found documents marked “SECRET,” including one in a lunchbox, according to court papers. An FBI spokesperson declined to comment on Wednesday. The Washington Post said Wednesday that it was monitoring and reviewing the situation. An email seeking comment was sent to lawyers for Perez-Lugones, who is expected to appear in court on Thursday for a detention hearing.

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A woman gets warm with a hot cup of tea at an emergency center set up to support people during power outages caused by Russia’s regular air attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure Wednesday in Boryspil, Ukraine.

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures Emergency repair crews working to restore power

BY VASILISA STEPANENKO Associated Press

BORYSPIL, Ukraine — Emergency repair crews are working flat out to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, ofﬁcials said Wednesday, after relentless Russian barrages on energy infrastructure left Ukrainians at the mercy of the coldest winter in years. At Boryspil, a town in the Kyiv region with a population of around 60,000, workers dismantled and rebuilt burned-out electrical systems as they rushed to ﬁx the damage. They work in the snow amid temperatures of 13 degrees F from early morning till midnight, Yurii Bryzh, who leads the Boryspil regional department of private electricity provider DTEK, told The Associated Press. They have managed to restore the supply for four hours a day. But Bryzh said the problem was “when the power comes back on, people turn on all the electrical equipment that is available in the house” as they dash to wash, cook or recharge their phones. That collapses the system again, he said. The hardship of civilians is acute amid what Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko described as the longest and broadest outages since Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor almost four years ago. Apartments in the capital are freezing, and when venturing outside people wear heavy layers of clothes against the bitter cold that chills to the bone. Across Kyiv, snow covers the ground and roofs and is piled up next to sidewalks. At night, the

streets are dark and towering apartment blocks show no light in the windows. A married couple, scientists Mykhailo, 39, and Hanna, 43, said the temperature in the bedroom of their 5-year-old daughter Maria has fallen to 13 degrees. They gave only their ﬁrst names for security reasons. They have a gas stove to cook but at night they huddle together in the same bed under heavy blankets. “We have to use all the blankets we have in the house,” Hanna said. The couple take their daughter to work with them during the day, because the premises have a generator whereas Maria’s kindergarten has no heating. Zinaida Hlyha, 76, said she heats water on her gas stove and puts it in bottles that she tucks into bed. She says she doesn’t complain because Ukrainian soldiers on the roughly 600-mile front line have it worse. “Of course it’s hard, but if you imagine what our guys in the trenches are going through now, you have to endure,” she said. “What can you do? This is war.” Raisa Derhachova, an 89-year-old physicist lives alone and sometimes plays the piano in what she calls “this terrifying cold.” “Of course, it’s hard to survive this. We survived World War II, and now this terrible war is upon us,” she said. Russian barrages are aiming at power plants and large substations, and procuring replacement equipment such as transformers can take months, according to Dennis Sakva, an energy sector analyst at Dragon Capital, a Ukrainian investment company. “There are two types of heroes in Ukraine,” he said. “They are the military and energy workers.”

Japan’s PM plans to dissolve Parliament BY MARI YAMAGUCHI

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon to pave the way for a snap election to seek the public’s mandate for her policies, a top party ofﬁcial said Wednesday. Takaichi was elected as Japan’s ﬁrst female prime minister in October. A snap election is seen as an attempt to capitalize her still strong approval ratings of around 70% to help her beleaguered governing party gain more seats. Shunichi Suzuki, secretary general of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, told reporters that Takaichi told him and

other top officials her plan to dissolve the lower house “soon” after it convenes on Jan. 23. Takaichi’s scandal-tainted LDP and its coalition has a slim majority in the lower house, the more powerful of Japan’s twochamber Parliament, after an election loss in 2024. Opposition lawmakers criticized the plan as a selfish move that would delay parliamentary discussion on the budget. Takaichi wants to seek the public’s mandate for her policies including “proactive” fiscal spending and plans to further accelerate the ongoing military buildup under the coalition with a new partner, the Japan Innovation Party, Suzuki said.

BOSTON — The Trump administration apologized in court for a “mistake” in the deportation of a Massachusetts college student who was detained trying to ﬂy home to surprise her family for Thanksgiving, but still argued the error should not affect her case. Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old Babson College freshman, was detained at Boston’s airport on Nov. 20 and flown to Honduras two days later. Her removal came despite an emergency court order on Nov. 21 directing the government to keep her in Massachusetts or elsewhere in the United States for at least 72 hours. Lopez Belloza, whose family emigrated from Honduras to the U.S. in 2014, is currently staying with grandparents and studying remotely. She is not detained and was recently visiting an aunt in El Salvador. At a federal court hearing Tuesday in Boston, the government argued the court lacks jurisdiction because lawyers for Lopez Belloza filed their

action several hours after she arrived in Texas while en route out of the country. But the government also acknowledged it violated the judge’s order. In court filings and in open court, government lawyers said an Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation officer mistakenly believed the order no longer applied because Lopez Belloza had already left Massachusetts. The ofﬁcer failed to activate a system that alerts other ICE officers that a case is subject to judicial review and that removal should be halted. “On behalf of the government, we want to sincerely apologize,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Sauter told the judge, saying the employee understands “he made a mistake.” The violation, Sauter added, was “an inadvertent mistake by one individual, not a willful act of violating a court order.” The government maintains her deportation was lawful because an immigration judge ordered the removal of Lopez Belloza and her mother in 2016, and the Board of Immigration Appeals dismissed their appeal in 2017.

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‘Fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland Trump says anything less than U.S. control is ‘unacceptable’

BY EMMA BURROWS, CLAUDIA CIOBANU and BEN FINLEY Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A top Danish ofﬁcial said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after holding highly anticipated White House talks with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two sides, however, agreed to create a working group to discuss ways to work through differences as Trump continues to call for a U.S. takeover of the semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark. “The group, in our view, should focus on how to address the American security concerns, while at the same time respecting the red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark,” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen told reporters after joining Greenland’s foreign minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, for the talks. He added that it remains “clear that the president has this wish of conquering over Greenland.” Trump is trying to make the case that NATO should help the U.S. acquire the world’s largest island and says anything less than it being under American control is unacceptable. Denmark, meanwhile, announced plans to boost the country’s military presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic as Trump tries to justify

ward,” Motzfeldt said.

Denmark bolstering presence In Copenhagen, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced an increase in Denmark’s “military presence and exercise activity” in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, “in close cooperation with our allies.” Poulsen said the stepped-up military presence was necessary in a security environment in which “no one can predict what will happen tomorrow.” “This means that from today and in the coming time there will be an increased military presence in and around Greenland of aircraft, ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By JOHN McDONNELL ships and soldiers, including from other NATO allies,” Poulsen said. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Other NATO allies were arrivForeign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt speak Wednesday at a news conference ing in Greenland along with Danat the Danish Embassy in Washington. ish personnel, he said. Poulsen declined to name the other counhis calls for a U.S. takeover of the land in the hands of the UNITED tries contributing to an increased vast territory by repeatedly claim- STATES,” Trump wrote. “Anything Arctic presence, saying that it is up to the allies to announce their ing that China and Russia have less than that is unacceptable.” NATO Secretary General Mark own participation. their designs on Greenland, which holds vast untapped reserves of Rutte has sought to keep an armslength away from the dispute be- Greenlanders to U.S.: Back off critical minerals. The president did not take part in tween the most important power Greenland is strategically imWednesday’s meeting. In an Oval and the other members of the portant because, as climate change Office exchange with reporters 32-country alliance unnerved by causes the ice to melt, it opens up following the talks, he reiterated the aggressive tact Trump has the possibility of shorter trade his commitment to acquiring the taken toward Denmark. routes to Asia. That also could territory. Both Løkke Rasmussen and make it easier to extract and trans“We need Greenland for national Motzfeldt offered measured hope port untapped deposits of critical security,” Trump said. He added: that the talks were beginning a minerals which are needed for “We’ll see how it all works out. I conversation that would lead to computers and phones. think something will work out.” Trump dropping his demand of acTrump says Greenland is also Before the meeting, Trump took to quiring the territory and create a “vital” to the United States’ Golden social media to make the case that path for tighter cooperation with Dome missile defense program. He “NATO should be leading the way” the U.S. also has said he wants the island to for the U.S. to acquire the territory. “We have shown where our lim- expand America’s security and has “NATO becomes far more for- its are and from there, I think that repeatedly cited what he says is the midable and effective with Green- it will be very good to look for- threat from Russian and Chinese

ships as a reason to control it. “If we don’t go in, Russia is going to go in and China is going to go in,” Trump argued anew Wednesday. “And there’s not a thing that Denmark can do about it, but we can do everything about it.” But experts and Greenlanders question that claim, and it has become a hot topic on the snowcovered main street in Greenland’s capital, where international journalists and camera crews have descended as Trump continues his takeover talk. “The only Chinese I see is when I go to the fast food market,” heating engineer Lars Vintner said. He said he frequently goes sailing and hunting and has never seen Russian or Chinese ships. In interviews, Greenlanders said the outcome of the Washington talks didn’t exactly evince conﬁdence that Trump can be persuaded. Maya Martinsen, 21, said she doesn’t buy Trump’s arguments that Greenland needs to be controlled by the U.S. for the sake maintaining a security edge in Arctic over China and Russia. Instead, Martinsen said, Trump is after the plentiful “oils and minerals that we have that are untouched.” Greenland “has beautiful nature and lovely people,” Martinsen added. “It’s just home to me. I think the Americans just see some kind of business trade.” Denmark has said the U.S., which already has a military presence, can boost its bases on Greenland. The U.S. is party to a 1951 treaty that gives it broad rights to set up military bases there with the consent of Denmark and Greenland.

U.S. will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries BY MATTHEW LEE

AP diplomatic writer

WASHINGTON — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries. The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said it had instructed consular ofﬁcers to halt immigrant visa applications from the countries af-

fected in accordance with a broader order issued in November that tightened rules around potential immigrants who might become “public charges” in the U.S. The suspension, which will begin Jan. 21, will not apply to applicants seeking nonimmigrant visas, or temporary tourist or business visas, who make up the vast majority of visa seekers. Demand for nonimmigrant visas is

expected to rise due to the upcoming 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. “The Trump administration is bringing an end to the abuse of America’s immigration system by those who would extract wealth from the American people,” the department said in a statement. “Immigrant visa processing from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassess immigra-

tion processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public beneﬁts.” The November guidance on which Wednesday’s decision is based directed U.S. Embassy and consulate officials to comprehensively and thoroughly vet visa applicants to demonstrate that they will not need to rely on public beneﬁts from the government any time after their

admission in the U.S. Immigrants seeking entry into the U.S. already undergo a medical exam by a physician who’s been approved by a U.S. Embassy. They are screened for communicable diseases and asked to disclose any history of drug or alcohol use, mental health conditions or violence. They’re also required to have a number of vaccinations. The new directive expand-

ed those with more specific requirements. It said consular officials must consider a range of specific details about people seeking visas, including their age, health, family status, finances, education, skills and any past use of public assistance regardless of the country. It also said they should assess applicants’ English proficiency and can do so by conducting interviews in English.

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Continued from page 1A engineering firms, but there’s no money to pay them. Repairs are another matter. While the full extent of damage is not yet clear, an S&WB study of Treme found 15% of the minor system in that neighborhood needs repairs. If that figure holds up citywide, the S&WB estimates repairs will cost $240 million. “That’s a tremendous bargain for spending zero dollars for 30 years,” S&WB board member Tyler Antrup said at the committee meeting, referring to City Hall’s management. Moreno’s press office did not respond to questions about the administration’s plans for minor drainage funding. Moreno’s infrastructure chief and public works director, Steve Nelson, repeatedly called attention to the minor drainage funding shortfall in his previous role as S&WB general superintendent. He reiterated the need in a recent interview, speaking in his new City Hall role. “If the (minor) drainage system is not maintained, that’s going to have an adverse impact on our constituents,” Nelson said. “The funding has to happen.” Nelson was circumspect on how the funding will be obtained, however, saying “we are continuing to Trash, leaves and weeds cover the front of a catch basin in New Orleans on Monday. work through it.” “There is a reality to it. You can’t squeeze blood out of a turnip,” he portfolio, which still includes the administration and the City Coun- just $8.5 million for minor drain“major” system of large pipes, cil — led by former council mem- age last year. Traffic camera revsaid. canals and pump stations that fer- ber Joe Giarrusso, who is now enue dedicated to drainage was A history of neglect ries stormwater from the minor Moreno’s chief administrative of- put in escrow and never released. The city’s Public Works depart- system into Lake Pontchartrain ficer — cobbled together a mix of The Cantrell administration crawment took control of the minor and the Intracoastal Waterway. one-time and recurring revenue fished on a $5 million annual allodrainage system in 1992, after Several attempts to negotiate the totaling $19 million. cation of tourism revenue that it That was a bit shy of what the previously agreed to. voters declined to renew an S&WB consolidation have broken down in drainage millage. The city notori- recent years, including one More- S&WB sought, and it didn’t answer “It would be useful to understand ously failed to keep the system no helped lead as a council mem- the question of how minor drain- what did happen to that money and free of debris and in good condi- ber in 2022. Funding was always age would be funded beyond 2025. why we did not receive it,” Antrup Still, it was generally considered said at the committee meeting. tion over generations of leader- the key sticking point. Roughly $7 million from the State lawmakers finally forced a workable amount for the S&WB ship. No one disputes that neglect has been a major contributor to the issue in 2024 with a law requir- to get started on a regular main- city’s infrastructure maintenance chronic street flooding. ing the S&WB to take over all New tenance program that City Hall fund is left as the only recurring revenue source for minor drainOfficials long ago recognized the Orleans drainage operations, but it never got around to. need to reunify the entire drainage was an unfunded mandate. But the city fell far short of its age. That’s enough to maintain system back within the S&WB’s Former Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s commitment: The S&WB received about 8% of the system, with little

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Continued from page 1A JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid Trump’s calls for a U.S. takeover of the island. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Greenland Dog Sledding Association, or KNQK, which organizes the Avannaata Qimussersua race, issued a statement saying it was investigating who invited Landry to the event. In a Jan. 6 interview with Fox News Radio, Landry said he was asked to go to the event, which he planned to attend in March. But the KNQK statement said the organization “considers the participation of foreign political actors

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Continued from page 1A Wednesday that the number of pages that OPSO has already turned over totals in the “high hundreds.” Those records were sent in early December “with no context or explanation,” however, and don’t fully satisfy Woodfork’s request, Litchﬁeld said in a Dec. 15 court ﬁling.

STAFF PHOTO By CHRIS GRANGER or nothing left over for repairs, according to the S&WB. Moreno, meanwhile, is calling in S&WB debts owed to City Hall to balance the city’s $800 million operating budget, primarily for road projects the city fronted on the S&WB’s behalf. The S&WB has agreed to fork over $29.5 million by the end of the year. Ofﬁcials have said talks are underway on a larger ﬁnancial agreement, which could include minor drainage. The status of those talks is unclear. Email Ben Myers at bmyers@ theadvocate.com.

in Avannaata Qimussersua to be wholly inappropriate.” Trump in December named Landry special envoy to Greenland to help pursue the president’s goal of acquiring the territory. Though Trump is threatening to seize Greenland, Landry has painted his own role in the matter as a peaceful one, using Louisiana charm to entice the territory’s residents into joining the U.S. He said on Jan. 6 that he was much more interested in talking to Greenland residents than government ofﬁcials, though the exact nature of his position was still being worked out. Just after he was appointed special envoy, Landry said, “All we’re going to do is have us a great

conversation with those folks in Greenland.” “We’re gonna bring them some great Cajun food,” he said. Landry’s appointment roiled ofﬁcials in Greenland and Denmark, who have pushed back against Trump’s threats. Greenland is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, which formerly colonized the island and now funds much of the government’s budget there. KNQK said it learned from a journalist that Landry had been invited to its annual dog sledding race. “The KNQK Board ﬁnds it unacceptable that political pressure is being exerted from outside,” the organization’s statement said. “The board is currently working

closely with patrons to determine who sent invitations to foreign actors.” KNQK did not respond to an inquiry asking whether it would speciﬁcally bar Landry from attending the event. Trump has claimed on social media that the U.S. “needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security.” He has challenged Denmark’s ability to defend the territory and suggested it could fall to Russia or China. The president appears emboldened by this month’s military operation in Venezuela, when U.S. forces removed then-president Nicolás Maduro and his wife from the country. The United States already has military access to Greenland un-

der a 1951 defense agreement, and Danish ofﬁcials have said the U.S. can bolster its bases there without acquiring the island. Forcibly taking Greenland could spell disaster for NATO, the 32-country military alliance that includes the United States and Denmark, the leaders of many member countries have said. After Wednesday’s high-level meeting at the White House, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said the United States and Denmark still had a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland. But the two sides agreed to create a working group to attempt to work through their differences. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

“Nothing has changed,” Litchfield told North on Wednesday. “We’ve tried everything we know how to try.” North directed the parties to meet in person to identify which records still need to be turned over and update the court by the end of January. North also said the court may appoint someone to monitor the transition, similar to the consent decree’s six other monitors who ﬁle reports on the jail’s operations.

Woodfork and Hutson, who both were present for Wednesday’s hearing, met brieﬂy after it ended. Woodfork will be the third sheriff to hold ofﬁce in Orleans Parish since the jail’s consent decree judgment was signed in 2013, when the jail was run by thenSheriff Marlin Gusman. North was adamant that this transition run smoother than the one between Gusman and Hutson, which North said led to complaints by Hutson for years and hampered

compliance. “So we’re going to let history repeat itself?” North asked, addressing Williams’ argument that the production of documents wasn’t relevant to the consent decree. “The court’s going to sit here and not pay any attention to what’s going on in this transition, so that I can have another sheriff come in here and say, ‘I can’t do what I’m required to do under the consent decree because I’ve spent the last six months in the

dark?’ ” Woodfork inherits a jail staving off multiple crises, including last year’s escape of 10 detainees and a budget shortfall that Hutson says will make it “impossible” to operate a constitutional jail. Construction on Phase III, the jail’s mental health wing, is supposed to be ﬁnished by the end of the year, though it’s unclear how OPSO will afford to staff the new facility. Woodfork takes ofﬁce May 4.

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Continued from page 1A mailing abortion pills to a St. Tammany Parish woman. Both developments highlight how red states are wrestling with blue states over how to enforce conﬂicting regulations of abortion pills, ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The meeting of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee was led by Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician. He argued abortion pills endanger women, particularly when they are prescribed without an inperson visit. Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, said doctors who dispense the pills by mail have no way to conﬁrm gestational age, rule out ectopic pregnancy or determine whether a woman is being coerced or abused. Democrats pushed back sharply, pointing to decades of research showing that the drug is safe and effective and accusing Republicans of using safety arguments to justify broader abortion restrictions. “Let’s be clear about what this hearing is about,” Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent who caucuses with Democrats and is the committee’s ranking member, said. “It’s not the safety of a drug. It is about the ongoing effort of my friends in the Republican Party to deny the women of this country the basic right to control their own bodies.” The clash underscored the reality of abortion access in Louisiana since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022: While nearly all abortions are banned in the state, abortion has not disappeared. After the ban, in-person abortions in Louisiana fell to zero while requests for mailed abortion pills steadily increased, reaching roughly 900 per month by 2025 — more than before the ban, according to the Society of Family Planning. Mifepristone is a medica-

Tammany Parish. Gov. Jeff to recognize a demand for quirement and tightening an Landry signed an extradi- extradition for providing FDA safety program called tion request seeking to have abortion care that’s legal in Risk Evaluation and MitigaCalifornia turn the doctor California. tion Strategy, or REMS, that “State agents can’t arrest limits how a drug can be preover for prosecution. Newsom said Califor- someone or cooperate with scribed. Prior to 2021, mifenia would not comply with out-of-state efforts to im- pristone had to be prescribed Landry’s request. pose liability for providing in person. In Louisiana, “My position on this has abortion care that’s lawful in where clinics are closed, that been clear since 2022: We California,” she said. “Gen- would functionally eliminate will not allow extremist poli- erally, California shield laws access to the pills for use in ticians from other states to should prevent a Louisiana abortions. During a press call with reach into California and try criminal action against a to punish doctors based on California provider of abor- reporters Tuesday, Casallegations that they provid- tion care that’s lawful in sidy did not directly answer ed reproductive health care California from moving for- whether the hearing was services,” Newsom said in a ward in the Louisiana state laying the groundwork for a ban, but said the goal was to statement. “Not today. Not courts.” ever.” New York officials pre- highlight dangers. “If we really care about California in recent years viously refused a similar has passed abortion shield request in a separate case the young woman and if laws, which are designed to involving a New York doc- we certainly care about the ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO By MARK SCHIEFELBEIN protect providers from legal tor accused of prescribing child, then there should be action or prosecution initi- abortion pills to a minor in things like an in-person visit Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, who chairs the Senate’s required, and we should ated in states with abortion West Baton Rouge Parish. health committee, argued Wednesday that abortion pills Throughout the two-hour have a database to see what bans. endanger women, particularly when they are prescribed Amanda Barrow, senior hearing on Capitol Hill, Re- are the numbers of compliwithout an in-person visit. staff attorney at the Center publicans did not say they cations associated with it,” on Reproductive Health, were seeking a federal ban, Cassidy said. tion approved by the U.S. the Louisiana Legislature Law, and Policy at the UCLA but they did advocate steps Food and Drug Administra- enacted laws to protect School of Law, said under that would sharply reduce Email Emily Woodruff at tion to end an early preg- women on a bipartisan basis. 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NEW YORK — Losses for several banks and Big Tech stocks pulled indexes lower on Wednesday, even though the majority of stocks on Wall Street rose. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% for its second straight loss after setting its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 42 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite lost 1%. Wells Fargo helped pull the market lower after falling 4.6%. The San Francisco-based bank reported weaker profit and revenue for the latest quarter than expected, with analysts citing lower trading fees and other miscellaneous items. Bank of America fell 3.8% despite reporting a stronger profit than analysts expected, with some consternation about the size of its upcoming expenses. Citigroup, which is in the midst of a turnaround under Chair and CEO Jane Fraser, fell 3.3% following its own profit report. Companies across industries are under pressure to report strong growth in profits to justify how high their stock prices have run recently. Analysts are looking for businesses across the S&P 500 to report earnings per share for the final three months of 2025 that are roughly 8% higher than a year earlier, according to FactSet.

Verizon outage disrupts services across the U.S. NEW YORK — Many Verizon customers encountered a widespread outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and other cellular services across the U.S. The carrier acknowledged that there was an “issue impacting wireless voice and data services.” Verizon didn’t specify what was causing the disruptions, but said in an update that it had deployed its engineering teams. Outage tracker Downdetector showed that Verizon customers began to report issues with their service around noon E.T. Reports appeared to peak at more than 175,000 by 11:30 a.m.— but still remained elevated later into the afternoon, sitting at nearly 57,000 as of 2:30 p.m. Impacted users said their phones were in “SOS” mode or had other no signal messages. In cities like New York, alerts were sent out warning that the outage may disrupt 911 calls — urging residents to try landlines and devices from other carriers, if available, or visit a local police or ﬁre station in-person in case of an emergency. Per Downdetector, other major hubs impacted by Verizon’s outage included Washington D.C., Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. But consumers across the country said they were experiencing disruptions.

Calif. investigates child porn on Musk’s Grok SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California announced an investigation into Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI on Wednesday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom saying that the social media site owned by the billionaire is a “breeding ground for predators to spread nonconsensual sexually explicit AI deepfakes.” Grok, the xAI chatbot, includes image-generation features that allow users to morph existing photos into new images. The newly created images are posted on X. In some cases, users have created sexually explicit or nonconsensual images based on real people, including altered depictions that appear to show individuals partially or fully undressed. Others have generated images that appear to show minors, prompting criticism that there are not sufﬁcient guardrails to prohibit the creation of child pornography. The social media site has previously said “we take action against illegal content on X, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), by removing it, permanently suspending accounts, and working with local governments and law enforcement as necessary.

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to meet national employment munities the places that people eral Reserve Bank. But state still lags gle The survey notes that the 2026 growth to pandemic setbacks, want to know, because people have behind national trends when Louisiana was hit particu- a lot of freedom and choice now.” outlook was computed with some

BY IANNE SALVOSA Staff writer

The Louisiana economy is moving in the right direction postpandemic, an economist says, but the state still struggles to match national economic growth. State employment surpassed 2 million in May, exceeding prepandemic levels, and continues to grow, but did not rebound as quickly as national employment levels, Stephen Barnes, an associate professor of economics at the University of Louisiana Barnes at Lafayette said. Barnes presented an economic outlook presentation at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on Wednesday afternoon. He attributes the state’s strug-

larly hard in tourism, oil and gas. “It’s been on a path of faster growth,” he said of the national economy. “So good that Louisiana is moving in the right direction but concerning that we’re still struggling.” The state is taking the right steps toward economic development, with major projects on the docket like the Meta data center in Richland Parish, but large investments are not new to the state, he said. The missing piece to meeting the pace of national economic growth is investing in public initiatives, pointing to the restoration of the LSU lakes as an example. Barnes said the state can invest further in public education to assure residents that Louisiana is a place they can raise a family. “We’re missing the ﬁnal stretch of the sales pitch for Louisiana,” Barnes said. “We need to be a little bit more intentional about investing in making our cities and com-

While employment lags, other economic indicators like personal income have fared better, with state personal income levels trending higher than the consumer price index since December 2022, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. “The good news is incomes have actually been growing a little bit faster than inflation,” he said. “So as much as we still might be concerned about inflation, generally speaking, there’s still money coming into the economy that can help kind of keep things moving forward.” In the first half of 2026, real GDP is expected to grow by 2% and by 1.9% in the latter half of the year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Livingston Survey. The survey estimates that the inflation rate will fall to 2.8% in 2026 and 2.4% in 2027, still above the 2% benchmark set by the Fed-

economic data either delayed or missing due to the government shutdown in fall 2025. Barnes is keeping an eye on future exchange rates, which are impactful to the Louisiana economy due to the state’s numerous petrochemical plants. The oil and chemical industries are sensitive to changes in the global market, he said. He serves as the independent economist on the Louisiana Revenue Estimating Conference, which other members consist of Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry, RMetairie, and state House Speaker Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. The group computes an estimate for the state general fund for the following year. He said he expects the state revenues to slightly decrease and remain ﬂat in 2026. “It’s good, but it’s not amazing,” he said.

Retail sales had a November that was better than expected Numbers delayed due to government shutdown

BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP retail writer

NEW YORK — Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November, following a revised 0.1% decline October, according to the Commerce Department. The report on Wednesday was delayed more than a month because of the 43-day government shutdown. Retail sales rose 0.1% increase in September, but jumped 0.6% in July and August and 1% in June. The federal government is gradually catching up on economic reports that were postponed by the shutdown. The retail sales figures, which are not adjusted for inﬂation, showed that in most cases shoppers focused on gifts and pulled away from other areas. Sales at clothing and accessories stores rose 0.9%, while online businesses had a 0.4% increase. Business at sporting goods and hobby stores was up 1.9%. But furniture and home furnishing stores posted a 0.1% dip, while consumer electronics and appliance stores saw their business unchanged in November from October. The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges. But the lone services category — restaurants — registered an uptick of 0.6%. A category of sales that excludes volatile sectors such as gas, cars, and restaurants rose in November by a solid 0.4%, a sign that consumers are still spending on discretionary items. “Consumers are gloomy, but they are still spending,” said Heather Long, chief

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Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear. economist at Navy Federal Credit Union. “The only areas they are pulling back in are home improvement, home furnishings and some electronics and appliances. Outside of those areas, consumers continue to spend and they are likely to keep that up in early 2026 as they receive larger-than-normal tax refunds. ” The report comes as 41,000 attendees from retailers, brands and technology companies gathered for the annual three-day National Retail Federation convention. Shoppers have been growing anxious about high prices and impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as well as a souring job market. So the outlook for shopping for this year was a key issue that dominated discussions. Inﬂation cooled a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that stub-

bornly elevated cost pressures are slowly easing, according to a report from the Labor Department Tuesday. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in December from the prior month, the same as in November. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 0.2%, also matching November’s figure. Increases at that pace, over time, would bring inflation closer to the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%. Many economists had predicted inflation to jump last month as the government resumed normal data collection after the six-week shutdown last fall, so the modest increases that matched the November figures came as a relief. The price of manufactured goods was flat in December, a sign that the impact of tariffs may be starting to fade.

Despite tariffs, China’s trade surplus surges to a record $1.2 trillion BY CHAN HO-HIM Associated Press

HONG KONG — China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s onslaught of higher tariffs. China’s exports rose 5.5% for the whole of last year to $3.77 trillion, customs data showed, as Chinese automakers and other manufacturers expanded into markets across the globe. Imports ﬂatlined at $2.58 trillion. The 2024 trade surplus was over $992 billion. In December, China’s exports climbed 6.6% from the year before in dollar terms, better than economists’ estimates and higher than November’s 5.9% year-on-year increase. Imports in December were up 5.7% year-on-year, compared to November’s 1.9%. China’s trade surplus surpassed the $1 trillion mark for the ﬁrst

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Economists expect exports will continue to support China’s economy this year, despite trade friction and geopolitical tensions. time in November, when the trade surplus reached $1.08 trillion in the ﬁrst 11 months of last year. Economists expect exports will continue to support China’s economy this year, despite trade friction and geopolitical tensions.

While China’s exports to the U.S. fell sharply after Trump returned to ofﬁce and escalated his trade war with the world’s second-largest economy, that decline has been largely offset by shipments to other markets in South America,

Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. For the whole of 2025, China’s exports to the U.S. fell 20%. In contrast, exports to Africa surged 26%. Those to Southeast Asian countries jumped 13%; to the European Union 8%, and to Latin America, 7%. Strong global demand for computer chips and other devices and the materials needed to make them were among categories that supported China’s exports, analysts said. Car exports also grew last year. Auto exports surged 21% in 2025 to more than 7 million units, driven by electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, an industry group, on Wednesday. Strong exports have helped keep China’s economy growing at an annual rate close to its ofﬁcial target of about 5%. That has triggered alarm in countries that fear a ﬂood of cheap imports is damaging local industries.

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No decision on request to stop immigration sweeps in Minn. BY STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — A judge on Wednesday gave the Trump administration time to respond to a request to suspend an immigration crackdown in Minnesota, while the Pentagon looked for military lawyers to join what has become a chaotic law enforcement effort in the state. Plumes of tear gas, the deployment of chemical irritants and the screech of protest whistles have become common on the streets of Minneapolis, especially since an immigration agent fatally shot Renee Good in the head on Jan. 7 as she drove away. Agents have yanked people from cars and been confronted by angry bystanders who are demanding that officers pack up and leave. “What we need most of all right now is a pause. The temperature needs to be lowered,” state Assistant Attorney General Brian Carter said during the first hearing in a lawsuit filed by Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Local leaders say the gov-

observers. A decision could be released this week. The Department of Homeland Security says it has made more than 2,000 arrests in the state since early December and is vowing to not back down. The Pentagon is preparing to send military lawyers to Minneapolis to assist. CNN, citing an email circulating in the military, says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is asking the branches to identify 40 lawyers known as judge advocate general officers or JAGs, and 25 of them will serve as special assistant U.S. attorneys in Minneapolis. Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson appeared to confirm the CNN report, by posting it on X with a comASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By JOHN LOCHER ment that the military “is Protesters gather in front of the Minnesota State Capitol in response to the death of Renee proud to support” the JusGood, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer last week, Wednesday in St. Paul, Minn. tice Department. Jonathan Ross, the Imernment is violating free Department until Monday to federal officers when they migration and Customs Enspeech and other constitu- file a response to a request encounter protesters and forcement officer who killed tional rights with the surge for a restraining order. The judge is also handling of law enforcement. U.S. District Judge Katherine a separate lawsuit chalMenendez promised to keep lenging the tactics used by the case “on the front burn- Immigration and Customs er” and gave the U.S. Justice Enforcement and other

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Whole milk returning to schools BY JONEL ALECCIA Associated Press

Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the country after President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday overturning Obama-era limits on higherfat milk options. Nondairy drinks such as fortiﬁed soy milk may also be on the menu in the coming months following adoption of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which cleared Congress in the fall. The action allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to serve whole and 2% fat milk along with the skim and lowfat products required since 2012. “Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, whole milk is a great thing,” Trump said at a White House signing ceremony that featured lawmakers, dairy farmers and their children. The law also permits schools to serve nondairy

milk that meets the nutritional standards of milk and requires schools to offer a nondairy milk alternative if kids provide a note from their parents, not just from doctors, saying they have a dietary restriction. The signing comes days after the release of the 202530 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which emphasize consumption of full-fat dairy products as part of a healthy diet. Previous editions advised that consumers older than 2 should consume lowfat or fat-free dairy. Earlier this week, the Agriculture Department sent a social media post showing Trump with a glass of milk and a “milk mustache” that declared: “Drink Whole Milk.” The change could take effect as soon as this fall. Long sought by the dairy industry, the return of whole and 2% milk to school meals reverses provisions of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by former

first lady Michelle Obama. Enacted more than a dozen years ago, the law aimed to slow obesity and boost health by cutting kids’ consumption of saturated fat and calories in higher-fat milk. Nutrition experts, lawmakers and the dairy industry have argued that whole milk is a delicious, nutritious food that has been unfairly viliﬁed, and that some studies suggest that kids who drink it are less likely to develop obesity than those who drink lower-fat options. Critics have also said that many children don’t like the taste of lower-fat milk and don’t drink it, leading to missed nutrition and food waste. The new rules will change meals served to about 30 million students enrolled in the National School Lunch Program. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said it ﬁxed Michelle Obama’s “shortsighted campaign to ditch whole milk.”

RFK Jr. on Trump: ‘I don’t know how he’s alive’ BY JESSICA SCHLADEBECK New york Daily News (TNS)

President Donald Trump’s high testosterone levels and ability to survive a fast-food diet “full of poison” have left Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in awe. Days after launching the Trump administration’s new dietary guidelines, RFK Jr. sat down for an interview on the “Katie Miller Podcast,” hosted by the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. When asked who among his colleagues have the most “unhinged” eating habits, Kennedy was quick with his answer.

Good, suffered internal bleeding to his torso during the encounter, a Homeland Security official told The Associated Press. The official spoke to AP on condition of anonymity in order to discuss Ross’ medical condition. The official did not provide details about the severity of the injuries, and the agency did not respond to questions about the extent of the bleeding, exactly how he suffered the injury, when it was diagnosed or his medical treatment. There are many causes of internal bleeding, and they vary in severity from bruising to significant blood loss. Video from the scene showed Ross and other officers walking without obvious difficulty after Good was shot and her Honda Pilot crashed into other vehicles. She was killed after three ICE officers surrounded her SUV on a snowy street a few blocks from her home.

“The president,” he responded bluntly, earning a laugh from Miller. “The interesting thing about the president is that he eats really bad food, which is McDonald’s, and you know candy and Diet Coke. He drinks Diet Coke at all times,” Kennedy continued. “He has the constitution of a deity. I don’t know how he’s alive, but he is.” Kennedy noted the president’s eating habits are significantly worse while on the road, but that’s mostly because he trusts “food from big corporations” and wants to avoid getting sick. That all changes when he’s at the White House or stay-

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BY STEPHEN GROVES

Trump’s latest comments followed earlier phone calls with the senators, which they described as terse. The president’s fury underscored how the war powers vote had taken on new political signiﬁcance as Trump also threatens military action to accomplish his goal of possessing Greenland.

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WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution Wednesday that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela after two GOP senators reversed course on supporting the legislation. Trump put intense pressure on five Republican senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week and ultimately prevailed in heading off passage of the legislation. Two of the Republicans — Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana — flipped under the pressure. Vice President JD Vance had to break the 50-50 deadlock in the Senate on a Republican motion to dismiss the bill. The outcome of the high-profile vote demonstrated how Trump still has command over much of the Republican conference, yet the razor-thin vote tally also showed the growing concern on Capitol Hill over the president’s aggressive foreign policy ambitions. Democrats forced the debate after U.S. troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in

Two Republicans reconsider

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Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., talks with reporters outside the Senate chamber Jan. 6 in Washington.

a surprise nighttime raid earlier this month. “Here we have one of the most successful attacks ever and they find a way to be against it. It’s pretty amazing. And it’s a shame,” Trump said at a speech in Michigan Tuesday. He also hurled insults at several of the Republicans who advanced the legislation, calling Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky a “stone cold loser” and Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine “disasters.” Those three Republicans stuck to their support for the legislation.

Hawley, who helped advance the war powers resolution last week, said Trump’s message during a phone call was that the legislation “really ties my hands.” The senator said he had a follow-up phone call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio Monday and was told “point blank, we’re not going to do ground troops.” The senator added that he also received assurances that the Trump administration will follow constitutional requirements if it becomes necessary to deploy troops again to the South American country. As senators went to the floor for the vote Wednesday evening, Young also told reporters he was no longer in support. He said that he had extensive conversations with Rubio and received assurances that the secretary of state will appear at a public hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations

Committee. Young also shared a letter from Rubio that stated the president will “seek congressional authorization in advance (circumstances permitting)” if he engaged in “major military operations” in Venezuela. The senators also said his efforts were also instrumental in pushing the administration to release Wednesday a 22-page Justice Department memo laying out the legal justiﬁcation for the snatch-andgrab operation against Maduro. That memo, which was heavily redacted, indicates that the administration, for now, has no plans to ramp up military operations in Venezuela. “We were assured that there is no contingency plan to engage in any substantial and sustained operation that would amount to a constitutional war,” according to the memo signed by Assistant Attorney General Elliot Gaiser.

powers under the global war on terror by designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations. The administration has claimed the capture of Maduro himself was actually a law enforcement operation, essentially to extradite the Venezuelan president to stand trial for charges in the U.S. that were filed in 2020. Paul criticized the administration for first describing its military buildup in Caribbean as a counternarcotics operation but now floating Venezuela’s vast oil reserves as a reason for maintaining pressure. “The bait and switch has already happened,” he said.

Trump’s policy worries Congress

Lawmakers, including a significant number of Republicans, have been alarmed by Trump’s recent foreign policy talk. In recent weeks, he has pledged that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela for years to come, threatened military action to Trump’s shifting rationale take possession of Greenland and Trump has used a series of le- told Iranians protesting their govgal arguments for his campaign ernment that “help is on its way.” against Maduro. More than half of U.S. adults As he built up a naval force in believe President Donald Trump the Caribbean and destroyed ves- has “gone too far” in using the sels that were allegedly carrying U.S. military to intervene in other drugs from Venezuela, the Trump countries, according to a new APadministration tapped wartime NORC poll.

Part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed failed 4 times on other planes BY JOSH FUNK

AP transportation writer Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to a UPS plane crash that killed 15 last year but at that point the plane manufacturer didn’t believe it threatened safety, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. The UPS plane crashed in November 2025 shortly after taking off in Louisville, Kentucky, when the left engine ﬂew off the wing

as the plane rolled down the runway. Three pilots on the plane that was headed for Hawaii were killed along with 12 more people on the ground near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. The NTSB said Wednesday that Boeing had documented in 2011 there were four previous failures of a part that helps secure the MD-11’s engines to the wings on three different planes, but at that point the plane manufacturer “determined it would not result in a safety of ﬂight condition.” These

planes were actually built by McDonnell Douglas, which was later bought by Boeing. The NTSB previously said investigators found cracks in some of the parts that held the engine to the wing. Those cracks hadn’t been caught in regular maintenance done on the plane, which raised questions about the adequacy of the maintenance schedule. The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn’t due for another detailed

inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings. It’s not clear when the cracks started to develop in the parts that helped hold the engine on the wing, but this crash is reminiscent of a 1979 crash in Chicago when the left engine ﬂew off an American Airlines DC-10 during takeoff, killing 273 people. The DC-10 was the predecessor of the MD-11. That previous crash led to the worldwide grounding of 274 DC10s. The airline workhorse was allowed to return to the skies be-

cause the NTSB determined that maintenance workers damaged the plane that crashed while improperly using a forklift to reattach the engine. That meant the crash wasn’t caused by a fatal design ﬂaw even though there had already been a number of accidents involving DC-10s. The service bulletin that Boeing issued didn’t require plane owners to make repairs like an FAA airworthiness directive would, and the agency didn’t issue such a directive.

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Repair bill could top $1.5M after hunt for copper BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

The streetlights that would usually illuminate major thoroughfares and roadways along several stretches of Jefferson Parish have gone dark due to proliﬁc copper thieves, according to parish ofﬁcials. Jefferson Parish Council member Deano Bonano recently ad-

dressed the complaints he’s received over the past few weeks about the large number of streetlights that are out of commission. He placed the blame squarely on crooks looting light poles for copper wiring. “Just on Earhart alone, they’ve done about $500,000 worth of damage,” Bonano said. “There’s a large stretch that’s dark.” Angela DeSoto, director of the

parish’s Engineering Department, said there are about 300 streetlights inoperable due to copper theft. About 70 were reported on the Earhart Expressway. In addition to Earhart, thieves have targeted streetlights on the West Bank Expressway, Leo Kerner Parkway in Marrero, Destrehan Avenue in Harvey, Holmes Boulevard in Terrytown and Nicolle Boulevard in Avondale, she said.

The local copper capers seem to be following a national trend. Thefts of copper wiring from lights, communication lines, businesses and private property have been on the rise across the country over the past year due to rising prices for the metal, according to Todd Foreman, senior director of law enforcement outreach for the Recycled Materials Association, an industry group. “The increase in copper theft appears to be due to the increase in the value of copper,” Foreman

said. The damage is costly. The parish has a starting estimate of about $1.5 million to make repairs, but DeSoto said that number is likely to rise. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce is investigating the thefts, Sgt. Brandon Veal said. No other information was immediately available about those investigations, including whether any arrests had been made.

ä See COPPER, page 2B

$740K sought to expand drone program NOPD would deploy devices remotely BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE Staff writer

Less than two years after launching a controversial program to deploy camera-equipped drones to crime scenes and major events, the New Orleans Police Department wants to expand its use of the technology in the French Quarter. The department is seeking $740,000 from the French Quarter Management District, a statechartered neighborhood management organization, to purchase several drones and docking stations that would allow law enforcement to immediately deploy them in response to incidents. The proposal comes on the heels of multiple recent efforts by local law enforcement to expand policing technology that have set off clashes between anti-surveillance groups, who highlight privacy concerns, and police and some neighborhood leaders who say the technology can be a boon to the short-staffed force. Unlike the departments’ current cadre of drones, which require two pilots on-site and are typically used during special events or as part of crime scene investigations, the drones now sought by the department could instead be deployed remotely in response to 911 calls. “It gives us the availability to have drones on standby 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said 8th District Captain Samuel Palumbo at a meeting of the FQMD’s security and enforcement committee in October. Palumbo said that the department currently has nine drones and that the additional funding would pay for an additional three or four.

STAFF PHOTOS By CHRIS GRANGER

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris walks onstage at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans on Tuesday.

Harris makes book tour stop Moreno gets shoutout at Saenger event

BY TYLER BRIDGES Staff writer

Former Vice President Kamala Harris told stories of growing up with an immigrant mother who taught her to dream big and ﬁght injustice to a packed house at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans on Tuesday night. And Harris dispensed advice aimed particularly at many of the young Black women, telling them that they shouldn’t allow others to impose limits on them. Inevitably, of course, politics bubbled up into the discussion between Harris and Brandan “BMike” Odums, a New Orleans artist. “We are living under an administration that is authoritarian,” Odums said as he A Baldwin & Co. booth sells former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ book Tuesday began a question midway through the during her appearance at the Saenger Theatre. hourlong event. “Incompetent and corrupt,” Harris broke in, her words overwhelmed by ap- “They’re making a mistake when they tion President Donald Trump, who defeatplause from the crowd. think the American people are falling for ed her 15 months ago. “This is a lame-duck president,” Har- this.” ä See BOOK, page 2B But not once did Harris by name menris said several minutes later, adding,

ä See DRONE, page 3B

Council OKs 2 Moreno appointees Health and Human Services chief, city attorney approved

BY BLAKE PATERSON Staff writer

A New Orleans City Council committee on Wednesday gave its stamp of approval to two of Mayor Helena Moreno’s top deputies in the first of several confirmation hearings for executive branch appointees. STAFF PHOTO By CHRIS GRANGER The Governmental Affairs ComMayor Helena Moreno, center, adjusts the public microphone as she mittee approved the nominations of Dr. Jennifer Avegno to serve addresses the City Council at New Orleans City Hall on Monday.

as director of the Health and Human Services departments and Charline Gipson to serve as city attorney. It’s the first time the council will have the power to approve or reject a new mayor’s leadership team following the passage of a ballot measure in 2022 that requires council approval for nearly a dozen department heads. Moreno co-authored that charter amendment while serving on the council. Moreno, who was sworn in Monday as the city’s 63rd mayor, appeared at the beginning of Wednesday’s meeting to introduce her nominees, describing them as “two extraordinary women.” She

also defended the charter amendment against critics — including at least two former mayors — who argued it would slow down the chief executive’s ability to get work done. “I actually disagreed with that. I actually thought that this was actually a better way to build a leadership team, due to the fact that I would have the ability to really sell to not only the City Council but to the public how amazing the people working with me are going to be,” Moreno said. First up was Avegno, an emergency room physician whom

ä See APPOINTEES, page 3B

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House candidate offers reward

BY JONI HESS Staff writer

A candidate hoping to represent New Orleans in the state Legislature is calling for justice after his campaign signs were destroyed in several locations over the weekend. Eugene Green III, who is running for the House District 97 seat in New Orleans, said more than two dozen of his signs were cut up and vandalized over the weekend,

prompting him to ﬁle a local police report and offer a $500 reward to those with information on the incident. Multiple signs were destroyed or stolen along the major thoroughfares of Gentilly Boulevard, Elysian Fields Avenue, Franklin Avenue, Paris Avenue and Chef Menteur Highway between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. They were all located at private residences and businesses with the permission of property own-

ers, Green said Wednesday. The signs cost more than $1,500. “Vandalism has no place in our political process,” he said, adding that he believes the destruction was a coordinated effort. His campaign team is working to replace the signs and is asking residents to review any private footage that may have captured the incident to help with the investigation. District D City Council member Eugene Green Jr., the father of Green III who represents Gentilly and parts of New Orleans East, called the incident “an attack on

democracy” in a social media post. Green Jr. experienced his own case of vandalism during his campaign for reelection last fall when someone defaced numerous signs strewn along interstate exits and other areas. Green will face off in the Feb. 7 election against Ed T. Murray, the son of longtime former state Sen. Edwin R. Murray, for one of three open New Orleans seats in the state Legislature. The district covers parts of Gentilly, including Pontchartrain Park, parts of Bayou St. John, the Lakefront and Mid-City.

COPPER

Continued from page 1B Copper theft isn’t new to the New Orleans area. Law enforcement agencies battled surges of such theft after Hurricane Katrina, as thieves targeted copper piping and other materials in the ruined homes left vacant after the storm. Jefferson Parish saw another spike a few years later as crooks began stripping residential and business air conditioning units for copper coils. One thief stole the copper gutters from Metairie Ridge Presbyterian Church. Twice. Not long afterward, the state passed laws to curb copper thievery, paying sellers only by check after a waiting period. Authorities say copper theft doesn’t just cause problems from darkened streets. In California, such thefts have led to power and 911 outages as well as disruptions to other critical systems including sewer, water, schools and hospitals, according to the California Attorney General’s Ofﬁce. In addition to the costs to consumers, companies and residents, it’s extremely dangerous. Power companies have warned that thieves risk burns or fatal electric shock while tampering with streetlights.

Lengthy repairs

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Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, right, speaks with Brandan ‘BMike’ Odums at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans on Tuesday.

BOOK

Continued from page 1B Nor did she discuss her political future. Harris visited New Orleans in 2022, 2023 and 2024 to speak at the Essence Festival of Culture. She returned this week to resume a nationwide tour promoting her book, “107 Days,” an account of what happened after she suddenly became the Democratic candidate when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on July 21, 2024, and endorsed her. The book has been on the bestseller list for 15 weeks and has sold 675,000 copies across various formats, according to Simon & Schuster, the publisher. Copies of the book were displayed on shelves behind Harris and Odums, but she referred to it only a few times. Harris also timed her visit to coincide with Monday’s inauguration of her friend, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. She gave a shout out to Moreno, who was sitting in the front row.

Harris swore in Moreno in the morning at the Saenger, picked up lunch from Lil Dizzy’s restaurant — she ordered two pieces of fried chicken, dirty rice, greens and mango lemonade, said proprietor Arkesha Baquet — toured the headquarters of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and then met Moreno for drinks and dinner at the Hotel Chloe. On Tuesday, Harris toured Odums’ studio in the Bywater neighborhood and was fortiﬁed for her nighttime event with muffalettas and boudin brought to the Saenger by Moreno from the restaurant Cochon Butcher. Tuesday night’s event was billed as “A Conversation with Kamala Harris.” Odums began by asking Harris about her formative years. “I was raised by a mother who fought for everything she had,” Harris said. “I have seen and experienced, in particular, injustice and the suffering that results from that. Odums asked about the weight of serving as the ﬁrst vice president who was a woman, Black and also south Asian. “We think status quo means

static,” Harris said. “Oh, when you try to mess with status quo, you will see it’s quite dynamic, and it will ﬁght against change. I’ve experienced that in many ways.” People who follow politics want to know whether Harris will run for president again after she announced in July that she won’t run this year to be California’s governor, even though many pundits saw her as a shoo-in. Odums never broached the question, noting at one point that he was an artist, not a journalist. James Carville, the Democratic political strategist, praised Harris in an interview for “a really remarkable career” that included stints as San Francisco’s district attorney, California’s attorney general, a senator and finally Biden’s vice president. That’s as far as she’ll go politically, he believes. “In 2028, I don’t think the Democrats are going to look back to 2024,” Carville said. “I just don’t. Because they lost. There will be a whole ﬂood of really good candidates.” Donna Brazile, a former chair of

the Democratic National Committee who is from Kenner, said it’s too early to worry whether Harris will campaign to be president in 2028. In the meantime, Brazile said, “She can play an extraordinary role in reminding voters of what they were looking for in 2024 and the many promises that Donald Trump has broken.” U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, a Democrat whose district is anchored in New Orleans and extends up the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, said he just wants Harris to remain involved. “She’d do herself and the country a disservice if she did not explore all options about her future and what she has to offer America, whether it’s elected office or not,” Carter said. “There are a lot of places — in academia, nonprofit, foreign affairs or elected offices — where it can be used.” Harris may have given a hint about her future when she talked about her 2019 children’s book called “Superheroes Are Everywhere.” “I don’t think you have to be in elected office,” she said, “to be a superhero.”

Jefferson Parish residents riding the targeted stretches of roadway may be in the dark for quite some time, likely months, according to ofﬁcials who say the repairs will be both complex and time-consuming. “Each location is different with the repair based on the damage incurred,” DeSoto said. There will be a wait for parts as the parish must order the materials needed to make those repairs. Most of the repairs are more intricate than run-of-the-mill rewiring. After confirming the damage each light, crews will have to remove all broken access boxes, which are partially buried. They’ll need to also pull wire from pole to pole through the underground conduits housing the cabling or completely replace conduits altogether, according to DeSoto. Once the repairs are complete, Entergy has to insect the system before it can be reconnected to the grid. And state highways like Earhart have to meet additional requirements that will increase the repair price, DeSoto said. The parish is looking into ways to prevent future thefts. They’ll be switching to solar-powered streetlights in some locations, according to DeSoto. They’ll also begin installing access boxes with anti-theft devices. The parish is also moving from copper to aluminum wiring. “While still susceptible to theft, recycling returns for aluminum wiring is signiﬁcantly less,” DeSoto said.

Viral video of bridge columns isn’t in La.

BY ALYSE PFEIL and MATT ALBRIGHT Staff writers

Alumina plant secures $450M investment Improvements set to boost Gramercy facility BY TIMOTHY BOONE

Staff writer

Private equity companies and the federal government are planning to make a $450 million investment in the Atlantic Alumina plant near Gramercy, a move ofﬁcials say will allow the facility to boost production and clean up long-standing environmental issues. Concord Resource Holdings and its majority shareholder, Pinnacle Asset Management, will put up more than $300 million for the plant, and the Department of Defense will invest $150 million, said David LaPlante, a consultant working on the project. The money will allow Atalco to bring alumina production up to the 1 million pounds it is capable of delivering. Right now, the plant is producing below that level due to attrition of equipment, LaPlante said. Founded in 1959 by Kaiser Aluminum, the reﬁnery extracts alumina from red bauxite ore. Alumina is smelted and used to make alumi-

num, and it also has a number of uses in the defense, aerospace and automotive supply chain. Over the years, alumina production has shifted to China because of what chemical industry officials have labeled as unfair trade practices. The Gramercy facility is the last alumina refinery in the U.S. The investment will allow the plant to keep its current 500 jobs and will lead to some additional hiring when a gallium production facility opens at the plant. It will be the first large-scale gallium production facility in the U.S., capable of producing up to 50 metric tons a year. Gallium is used to make semiconductors. The exact number of new jobs that will be created by the gallium production facility has not been determined, and the timetable for construction is not known yet. In a joint statement, Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois praised the investment as advancing national security while supporting advanced manufacturing. “This announcement marks a significant win for Louisiana and for the nation. Atalco’s $450 million strategic partnership with the

United States government will revitalize a critical industrial facility, retain skilled jobs and position America to produce essential materials domestically at a time when supply chain security has never been more important,” the statement says. The investment will also allow Atalco to address environmental issues that have plagued the facility. Massive waste piles, which are as tall as buildings, lie in hundreds of acres along the Mississippi River. The piles have been a source of dust complaints and caustic liquid leaks. A Southeastern Louisiana University researcher said runoff from the red mud is a potential source of heavy metal and other pollutants in Lake Maurepas, and leaks may also be reaching the Blind River. Atalco has rejected those suggestions. “This facility has been in survival mode and staying alive under extreme market pressure from China,” LaPlante said. “This will also enable the company to continue to invest in environmental protection, health and safety.” The company has already implemented environmental protection investments. Instead of staking up piles of red mud, water is now being squeezed out of the waste,

creating a hard dry material, much like pavement. That allows flat, compacted layers of waste to be stacked up on one another “like a Doberge cake,” said Renwick Deville, another consultant on the project. That eliminates issues with dust and liquid runoff. The Atalco upgrades and ElementUSA’s demonstration plant will complement each other, LaPlante and Deveille said. But MaryLee Orr, executive director of the Louisiana Environmental Action Network, which ﬁled a lawsuit in federal court late last year over the ponds of red mud waste at Atalco, said questions remain about the expansion, given the plant’s troubling track record. “Of course, it is a positive to remove a hazardous material from their waste stream and put it to good and needed use. But will it be done in a way that is protective of the workers, the community, and the environment,” she said in a statement. Orr said governmental agencies need to take care and diligence in regulating the new processes at the plant. Email Timothy Boone at tboone@theadvocate.com.

A video spreading widely on social media purports to show support columns for the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, which carries Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and Lafayette, crumbling into the swamp — but the structures aren’t in Louisiana, state ofﬁcials say. The video, shared on Instagram by an account “601andpark” shows a person on a boat pointing out support columns that appear to have badly degraded. As of late Tuesday morning, the post had 26,000 likes and more than 2,000 comments, many of them raising concern or outrage about the state of the bridge. “These are the Supports for the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge that carries Interstate 10 & connects Lafayette & Baton Rouge Louisiana!” the post states. “Someone needs to get to work!” But that is not a Louisiana bridge. The same video was previously shared on TikTok by user “buckmaster55” — with a location tag of Caryville, Florida. In both versions of the video, the cameraman says, “better be careful coming over this I-10 bridge in Caryville!” Besides, that’s not what the supports under the Basin Bridge look like. “The substructure for the Basin Bridge is not designed that way,” said Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development spokesperson Rodney Mallet. “Those footing piles are designed differently.”

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Ex-OPSO official indicted in BR case Former CAO, contractor accused of theft conspiracy BY PATRICK SLOAN-TURNER Staff writer

A former chief administrative officer of the Capital Area Transit System and a contractor who did work for the agency were indicted Wednesday on theft and conspiracy charges brought by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office. Pearlina Thomas, the former CAO of Baton Rouge’s bus system, was charged with theft over $25,000, criminal conspiracy to commit theft over $25,000, malfeasance in office and prohibited use of public funds. The contractor, Jarian “Jay” Colar, faces charges of theft over $25,000 and criminal conspiracy to commit theft over $25,000. The indictments did not give de-

tails about the alleged crimes, and prosecutors declined to elaborate. Thomas was booked into the Orleans Parish jail Wednesday and could not immediately be reached for comment. Colar’s attorney, John McLindon, said Attorney General’s Ofﬁce investigators arrested Colar in the parking lot of Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, soon after Colar’s wife had given birth. Murrill’s ofﬁce declined to comment. He was later booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison. CATS officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Thomas left CATS in 2022 amid controversy. Weeks before the system’s prop-

erty tax renewal election, an audio recording surfaced on which Thomas claimed $5 million was missing from the agency. Thomas claimed in the recording that thenCATS CEO Bill Deville had helped to cover up the missing funds. Thomas later confirmed the authenticity of the recording to WBRZ, but said her comments were a “poor choice of words” and that “it wasn’t $5 million, and he didn’t cover it up.” Thomas moved on to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office as CAO. She later filed a federal lawsuit against then-Sheriff Susan Hutson, claiming Hutson forced her out of the job after she raised concerns about financial relationships between the office and the son of one of Hutson’s top aides.

Harvey man pleads guilty to double murder Wife, good Samaritan who stopped to help her fatally shot BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

A Harvey man accused of chasing and shooting his estranged wife as well as the passerby who tried to help her has pleaded guilty in the case, according to Jefferson Parish court records. Ernest Patton, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted second-degree murder and obstruction of justice Monday before Judge Shayna Beevers Morvant of the 24th Judicial District Court. Patton and his 31-year-old wife separated in 2024 after three years of marriage. Jefferson Parish authorities

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former Mayor LaToya Cantrell appointed the city’s Health Department director in 2018. Under Moreno, Avegno will become deputy mayor of health and human services, and will oversee the New Orleans Public Library, youth and family programming, the city’s homelessness strategy, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and the Health and Human Services departments. Avegno said she was honored to join Moreno’s team. “I know that her approach recognizes that health outcomes are not just shaped by your anatomy or your physiology. They’re shaped with everything from housing to economic op- Avegno portunity to neighborhood safety,” Avegno said. “And they require new coordination across all government.” Avegno said that over the next 100 days her team will launch a community health assessment, offer new enrollment sites for SNAP and Medicaid enrollment and begin tackling the “incredibly complex problem” of homelessness through expanded outreach and partnerships with state and regional leaders. Much of the programming that Avegno oversees is funded by federal grants that are facing cuts. That includes funding for HIV/ AIDS services and efforts to reduce infant mortality and homelessness. She said they’re in “regular communication” with Louisiana’s congressional delegation over the funding. Moreno’s nominee for city attorney, Charline Gipson, also appeared before the council and committed to establishing a “client-focused,

said Patton had a history of domestic violence against her. At the time of the Aug. 29, 2024, shooting, Patton was wanted on a warrant for domestic abuse battery in an incident that had occurred two months earlier, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. On the day of the shooting, Patton approached his wife at about 8 a.m. in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Westwood Drive in Metairie, authorities said. The frightened woman ran from the parking lot into the street. She flagged down a passing truck driven by a 68-year-old man and begged for help, the Sheriff’s Office said. As she climbed into the truck, Patton walked up and ordered her out of the vehicle at gunpoint. The woman refused, and the truck’s

driver tried to pull away, the Sheriff’s Office said. That’s when Patton began firing into the vehicle, shooting his wife multiple times and hitting the driver in the leg, authorities said. Patton then got into another vehicle and drove off. Both the woman and the truck driver survived their injuries. Patton fled the state to Birmingham, Ala., where he was arrested about a month later. On Monday, Morvant sentenced Patton to 171/ 2 years in prison with no benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence, court records show. She also issued a protective order barring him from contact with the victims for the rest of their lives, court records said.

highly collaborative” culture at the Law Department. She also said her team will be in “constant communication” with the council. Gipson said an audit is in the works to review the department’s standard operating procedures “with a focus on shortening contract review times and increasing predictability for those who do business with the city.” Gipson said she’ll work to implement cost-saving technologies — including DocuSign, so contracts don’t have to be hand-delivered for signatures across City Hall — and include clearer project delivery timelines in contracts. She said the city’s attorneys also need to be paid more. The current pay scale is below “market value,” she said, leading to attrition that’s forced the city to rely on costly outside law ﬁrms. To h e l p shift the deGipson partment’s culture, she said she used her own money to purchase every department employee a copy of the book, “Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact.” Avegno will receive a $225,000 salary and Gipson will receive a $260,000 salary. The full council will vote on both nominations at its Jan. 27 meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Joe Giarrusso and Deputy Mayor Michael Harrison, who is overseeing public safety, also appeared before the council Wednesday, though neither require council conﬁrmation. Giarrusso, who is leading a working group to identify cost savings at City Hall, promised to meet weekly with council members to keep them in the loop on the city’s operations and also invited them to attend cost management meetings. He said Moreno has already made cost reductions for

Mardi Gras celebrations at Gallier Hall. Cantrell’s administration spent $240,000 last year, including $15,000 on DJs. Giarrusso said Moreno will spend $40,000. Harrison, who on Tuesday met alongside Moreno with local, state and federal law enforcement ofﬁcials, said his team will go beyond traditional policing to address the “root causes” of crime. He also said he plans to restructure the city’s homeland security strategy to sharpen its readiness. Andrew Tuozzolo, who served as Moreno’s council chief of staff and campaign strategist, also testified. As special counsel to the mayor, Tuozzolo is overseeing intergovernmental affairs, communications and the mayor’s appointments to the city’s vast array of boards and commissions. Tuozzolo promised to keep the council informed of Moreno’s legislative strategy in Baton Rouge heading into the regular session in March. Giarrusso will earn $325,000, Harrison will earn $250,000 and Tuozzolo will earn $170,000. On Thursday, the council will consider appointments to NORD and its Revenue Estimating Conference.

Email Michelle Hunter at mhunter@theadvocate. com.

Colar was awarded a professional services contract for $50,000 to help CATS develop a strategic plan for generating new sources of revenue, according to a copy of the agreement. Work was to run from July 2021 to July 2022. The arrests are the second related to recent investigations by Murrill’s office into alleged corruption in East Baton Rouge Parish government. Last month, the Attorney General’s Office filed charges against Bradley Brown, a local developer, accusing him of multiple financial crimes, falsifying public records and money laundering. Brown was awarded $6 million in federal funds through the city-parish to build a housing development in Scotlandville. He was arrested and bail was originally set at $500,000. That amount was later reduced to

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Continued from page 1B Before launching the NOPD’s drone program in June 2024, city ofﬁcials confronted a barrage of opposition from residents concerned about privacy, racial bias and the technology’s cost. That criticism continued at a Monday meeting of the FQMD security committee, where more than a dozen people shared their opposition. “Drones have militarygrade features like thermal sensors and high-deﬁnition cameras that pose serious issues to our civil rights and privacy,” said Edith Romero, an organizer with local anti-surveillance group Eye on Surveillance, in a statement on Monday. Romero also raised concerns that footage from the drones could be shared with federal immigration agents, who have focused on the New Orleans area as they seek to force the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Drone as first responder The program — called Drone as First Responder — has been adopted by law enforcement agencies across the country in recent years, including in neighboring Jefferson Parish, which in December had 19 drones in service out of an expected total of 23. But critics, such as the ACLU and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a digital-rights group based in California, have decried the tools as violations of privacy. Bruce Hamilton, director of the First Amendment Clinic at Tulane University Law School, said at the meeting this week that “drones do raise signiﬁcant civil rights concerns.” “The city doesn’t have a great track record with regard to the use of surveillance technology,” said Hamilton, referring to the NOPD’s usage of facial recognition despite a 2022 ordinance setting limits on usage of the technology, which was first reported

by The Washington Post in May. Hamilton also said he hoped the public would have an opportunity to learn more about the proposal. “I don’t think it’s the most public process or venue to explore the expansion of this program,” said Hamilton, referring to the proposal being taken up by a little-known neighborhood management district. Palumbo said the technology would offset ongoing NOPD staffing shortages by allowing the department to send a drone to investigate non-emergency calls to determine whether an officer is needed. “I know that this is something we would like to see departmentwide at some point,” Palumbo said. At a news conference earlier this month, NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she is “very excited” about the technology, as it would allow the police to “chase you smarter.” “The idea of traditional pursuing we can now leverage with technology,” said Kirkpatrick. Palumbo also attempted to assuage privacy concerns on Monday, saying that the drones would not be equipped with facial recognition, that officers would need to obtain search warrants to use drones to search private property and that the department would launch a public dashboard documenting the path of every flight. “There is always a human involved, a drone cannot fly itself,” Palumbo said. A spokesperson for the NOPD did not respond to a request for additional comment about the proposal. One French Quarter resident, Chad Pellerin, who spoke in support of the proposal at the meeting Monday, said that the new drones would “make certain that the police are given extra help for issues where there’s lack of staff or someone’s not available to assist someone like myself.”

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faces a number of hurdles to getting more drones in the air. The proposal would have to be approved by the FQMD security committee, which has not yet put the measure up for a vote, and then by the full board. At the meeting Monday, FQMD commissioners Christian Pendleton and Glade Bilby said that the board did not intend to fund the full $740,000 request, which would cover all additional costs associated with the drones, like maintenance and upgrades, for a period of five years. Bilby suggested that the full cost should be split with the Downtown Development District and the city. Seth Knudsen, president of the Downtown Development District, said that there hasn’t been any formal proposal made to the DDD. “We’re always interested in learning more about the options,” Knudsen said. A spokesperson for Mayor Helena Moreno did not respond to a request for comment. In a statement, FQMD spokesperson Ellie Rand said that the agency has encouraged the NOPD to “seek external funders.” Bilby said that while the funding still needs to be worked out, he is confident about the vendor that NOPD has proposed to produce the drones — California-based Skydio. Two representatives from the company, which also made the drones purchased by Jefferson Parish last year for $1.5 million, spoke to committee members in October. Within a little over a month after they were launched in Jefferson, the drones had taken 1,475 flights, assisted in 62 suspect apprehensions, helped recover nine stolen vehicles and assisted in cases involving eight firearms, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said in December.

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$17,500. Current city-parish employees met with FBI investigators last year about another publicly funded housing development. Emails obtained via a public records request show meeting plans and communication between Ofﬁce of Community Development Director Kelly LeDuff and FBI agents, the U.S. Attorney’s Ofﬁce and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s Inspector General in last March. In those emails, LeDuff and other city-parish officials discuss a contract awarded to Baton Rouge developer Jason Hughes, who received roughly $450,000 to remodel three small homes — one under 1,000 square feet, the other two under 700 square feet — on Central Road in Baton Rouge in 2022. Hughes has denied any wrongdoing.

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New Orleans Area Deaths Andry, Brooke Barber Jr., Fred Brackeen, Dion Cornin, Lee Custer, Selena Dogans Blunt, Agnes Foley, Joann Garnett, Genevieve Harding, Irma Howard, Da'Janay Howes, Peggy Jefferson, Charlotte Lowe, Brenda Lunn Anderson, Eleanor Mueller, Ernest Mulvihill, John Naquin, Barry Robinson, Paula Roussell Sr., Alvin Scott, Loubertha Tinson, Oranell Turner, Marion Wallace Jr., Walter Watts, Tishina Williams, Wilhemina

E Jefferson Leitz-Eagan Naquin, Barry

New Orleans Boyd Family Jefferson, Charlotte Watts, Tishina Charbonnet Foley, Joann Garnett, Genevieve Wallace Jr., Walter

Brooke earned her degree in respiratory therapy from Delgado Community College. She dedicated 15 years of her professional life as a respiratory therapist at East Jefferson Hospital before retiring to embrace her favorite role as a grandmother. Brooke cherished her family above all. She was a devoted grandmother to seven grandchildren—Mathilde, Grace, Avery, Carter, Eleanore, Adelaide, and Matthew—and a loving great-grandmother to Ben. Her family brought her immense joy, and she relished every moment spent with them. Music was a lifelong passion for Brooke. She enjoyed playing the guitar and singing with friends and neighbors on Sandy Hook Drive in Pass Christian, Mississippi. However, her favorite musical companions were always her grandchildren. Whether strumming her guitar or sharing mint chocolate chip ice cream with her grandkids, she treasured these simple pleasures. Brooke also enjoyed fishing off the pier in Bay St. Louis, and horseback riding. Brooke was a devoted Saints and Tulane fan, faithfully supporting her teams through every season. She was always ready to break into "Oh When The Saints Go Marching In," bringing joy and spirit to those around her. Brooke was preceded in death by her mother, Lenore Schneidau; her father, Hughes "Doc" Schneidau; her brother, Hughes "Tuck" Schneidau; her niece, Kristen Schneidau; her sister-inlaw, Iris Schneidau; and her ex-husband, Robert Andry. She is survived by her two sons, Robert(Meryl) and Hughes Andry(Catherine); her niece, Laura Schneidau; her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchild. Brooke's legacy of love, music, and family will be cherished by all who knew her. A grave-side service will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Saturday January 17th at 10am for friends and family that would like to attend

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DW Rhodes Brackeen, Dion Lowe, Brenda Roussell Sr., Alvin Turner, Marion Williams, Wilhemina Estelle J Wilson Barber Jr., Fred Gertrude Geddes Harding, Irma Jacob Schoen Mueller, Ernest

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Obituaries Andry, Brooke Schneidau

Brooke Schneidau Andry passed away on December 17, 2025, in Katy, Texas. Born on August 27, 1945, to Hughes and Lenora Schneidau in New Orleans, Brooke spent much of her life in the city she loved. Brooke graduated from Metairie Park Country Day and furthered her studies at Louisiana State University. Later in life,

Fred Barber, Jr. entered eternal rest on January 5, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born on November 16, 1956 and was the second child of Fred Barber, Sr. and his loving mother Barbara Barber, and he was educated in the Orleans Parish School System. Fred leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother Barbara Bar‐ ber, his wife Juanita Bar‐ ber, children Fred Barber III, and Terrance Elijah Bar‐ ber, his bonus daughter, Juanyla Peters, two broth‐ ers Leroy (Donna) Barber and Gregory Barber, two Terri (Gregory) sisters Davis and LaRonda Butler, 6 grandchildren; one God‐ daughter, Arianne Warner, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. He was pre‐ ceded in death by his fa‐ ther, Fred Barber Sr., his sister, Shaunna Burrell, and his niece, Jamira But‐ ler. Fred Barber Jr. will be remembered always and forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Fu‐ neral Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 for 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Hope Missionary Church, 1922 Baptist Poland Avenue, New Or‐ leans, La. 70117. Visitation from 9:00 a.m., until 10:00 a.m. service time. Rev. Der‐ rick Beaulieu ofﬁciating. Private. Interment: Arrangements entrusted to Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc., 2715 Danneel Street, NOLA 70113. Infor‐ mation: (504) 895-4903. To sign online guest book, please visit www.estelle jwilsonfh.com.

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Brackeen, Dion DeForrest

With sadness we share the passing of Dion DeFor‐ rest Brackeen, on Thurs‐ day, November 27, 2025. Please visit www.rhodesf uneral.com to view service information, sign online guestbook, send ﬂowers and share condolences.

Cornin, Lee Esther Summers

cherishing her memories are 30 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchil‐ dren, 3 godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friend of the family, also ofﬁcers, and pastors, members of St. Paul Mis‐ sionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1013 Robinson Av‐ enue, arrero, LA on Friday, 16, 2026, at January Rev. Frank 12:00p.m. Williams, Sr., host pastor; Rev. Keith Verett, St. Luke Church of Baptist Lafayette, LA, ofﬁciating. Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park CemeteryAvondale, LA. Arrange‐ ments by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortua ryservice.com.

tine Baptiste, passed peacefully at home in New Orleans. She is survived by her children, Carla Garnett Stanﬁll, Bernard Garnett, Jr. (LaQuita) and Michael Sr. (Michelle); Garnett, twelve grandchildren, sev‐ great-grandchil‐ enteen two great-greatdren, grandchildren, as well as a host of other loving rela‐ tives and friends. A Mass of Christian burial honor‐ ing her life and legacy will be held at Our Lady of Catholic Guadalupe Church/St. Jude, 411 N. Rampart Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70112 on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10 am. Interment St. Louis Ceme‐ tery No. 3. Visitation 8:30 am in the church. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralho me.com. Charbonnet Labat Directors Glapion, (504)581-4411

Beloved daughter of Alicia Monique Green. Loving sis‐ ter of Brian Connor, Alena Marie and Laiven Yosef. Granddaughter of Sandra Green and the late Gene Great grand‐ Bentley. daughter of the late Leola May Green, Joseph Wilson, and Barbara Jean Rankins. great-great granddaughter of the late Alma and Ramon Gabriel and Augus‐ tine Germaine Lewis. God‐ of the late daughter Deneitra Ruffin. Da'Janay is also survived by her uncle Dwight Green, her niece Anaya Hewitt and a whole tribe of first cousins and friends who loved her Relatives and dearly. friends of the family are in‐ vited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, Janu‐ ary 17, 2026 at Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by 11 a.m. service. Minister Sheryl Green will officiate. Interment will be private. For online condolences, please visit www.robinso nfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Harding, Irma

Dogans Blunt, Agnes Frances Howes, Peggy Adams

Lee Esther Summers Cornin departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette LA. She was 73 years old and a native and lifelong resident of Phoenix, LA. Mrs Cornin was a retired school‐ teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience with both St. Jude Catholic School and the Plaquem‐ ines Parish School Board. She was also a longtime dedicated member of the St. Joseph Baptist Church in Phoenix. Daughter of the late Rogers and Rebecca Reed Summers. Devoted mother of Vernon H. Cornin Jr. Loving grandmother of Chelsae and Chyna Cornin. Great grandmother of Rea‐ gan Ra'Nae Cornin, Brook‐ lyn Ra'Shai St Cyre and Italy Anise St. Cyre. Sister Rudy Summers of Emelda (Bridgie), Barthelemy, and Marietta Palmer (Ronald). Aunt of Avanda Williams White (Darrow), DeKisha Sum‐ Ojo, Alearrana mers Barthelemy Young (Cory), and John Barthelemy Jr. (Markecia). She is also sur‐ vived by her godchild Zeta Pag and her longtime de‐ voted friend Regina Pic‐ quet, as well as several cousins and beloved Relatives and friends. friends of the family are in‐ vited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, Janu‐ ary 17, 2026, at St. Joseph Baptist Church, 158 St. Joseph Lane, Phoenix LA, 70040. The visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. service. Pastor Nadel Cosse' will ofﬁciate and entombment will fol‐ low in the church's ceme‐ tery. Funeral planning en‐ trusted to Robinson Family F.H. (504) 208-2119. Share condolences at online Robinsonfamilyfuneral‐ home.com.

Custer, Selena Wade Lewis

Selena Wade Lewis Custer, a homemaker, tran‐ sitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 94. She was a native of Baldwin, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Forrest Lewis, Sr. by ﬁrst marriage and Rev. Haywood Custer by second marriage. De‐ voted mother of First Lady Linda (Rev. Frank, Sr.) Williams, and the late For‐ rest Lewis, Jr. and Vanessa Johnson. Loving grand‐ of Rachelle mother Dr. Frank Williams, Jr., Nicole Williams, Williams, Danielle Wright, Lewis, Erica Ne’Kedra Lewis, Terri (Dillon) Scar‐ ber, Shannon Lewis, and the late Brock J. Williams Michelle (Jerry) and Williams Turner. Daughter of the late Wallace Wade and Celena Key Wade. Sis‐ ter of the late Arthur Lofton, Emille Key, and Marjorie Keller. Godmother of the late Romona Lewis. Mother-in-law of Kim Lewis and Eric Johnson. Also

Agnes Frances Dogans Blunt went to her eternal rest on December 23, 2025 at the age of 82. Mother of Diedra Blunt Monroe (Greg), and the late Debra Ann Blunt. Grandmother of Bradley Galimore and Jahwann Monroe. Agnes is survived by her four siblings, Patrica A. Dogans, James E. Dogans (Mona), Sharon Hartley Delay, and Paula Hartley Moise. She is preceded in death by her step father Andrew Hartley, mother Josephine Allen Hartley, Henry Dogans III, and Michael R. Hartley. A memorial service will be held on January 17, 2026 at 11am at Bethany United Methodist Church 4533 Mendez St., New Orleans, LA, 70126. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on 2026-01 -17 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 4533 Mendez St..

Foley, Joann

Irma Harding, age 91, native of Houma, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away peace‐ fully on Monday, January 5, 2026. She leaves to cherish her memories: her chil‐ dren, Gerald Harding, Sr., James Hayes, Jr., Glen Hayes, Debra Ann Harding and Anthony Joseph Hard‐ siblings, Douglas ing; Williams, Marian Smith and Jacquelyn Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel Ce‐ lestine and Freddie Hard‐ ing; siblings, Annette Gor‐ relle, Mable Williams, Vern Mae Harding, Earl Williams and Donald Lee Celestine; grandparents/ and Guardian, Clenzy Celestine and Ellen Watson Celes‐ tine. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Howard Third Zion Travelers Bap‐ tist Church, 363 Bayou Du‐ large Rd., Houma, LA 70363 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment Crozier Ceme‐ tery, Houma, LA. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswilli s.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Inc., in charge (985) 872-6934.

Howard, Da'Janay Monique Joann Foley, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Born on June 21, 1953 in New Orleans, LA, Joann is the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Antoine Sr. and Louise Richardson. Survivors include her chil‐ Nicole Llopis dren, (Ronald) and Jamison Win‐ ters (Nicole); siblings, Judy Grifﬁn and Blair Antoine (Alaise); sixteen grandchil‐ dren, thirteen great-grand‐ children, nine great great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other rel‐ atives and friends. A Cele‐ bration service honoring the life of the late Joann Foley will be held in the of Charbonnet Chapel Glapion Funeral Labat Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1 pm. Interment Private. Visitation 12 noon in the chapel. Please sign online guestbook at www. charbonnetfuneralhome. com. Charbonnet Labat Directors Glapion, (504)581-4411

Da'Janay Monique Howard was born on Sep‐ tember 14, 2000 in New Or‐ leans LA, and departed this life suddenly at her home in Baton Rouge LA, on Sat‐ urday, January 3, 2026. Da'Janay was born without sight and never developed the ability to verbally com‐ municate but the joy, love, laughter and comfort she brought to her family will never be forgotten.

Passed away, January 7, 2026, at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her beloved Joseph E Howes. Survived by her children; Sharon, Wade & Billy Howes and June Pitchford and Regina Allemand. Christian service and burial will be held at Holy Family Church in Luling on Jan. 17, 2026, at 9 am, Holy Mass at 11 am.

Jefferson, Charlotte Yvette Lewis

Charlotte Yvette Lewis Jefferson, age 52, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Alice and Robert Roy Lewis. She was the devoted wife of Jefferson; loving Roile mother of Trichelle McGee, Jefferson, and Romad Roshaad Jefferson; and cherished sister of Mau‐ rice, Kendrick, Derrick, and Eugene. Preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Robert Roy Lewis; daugh‐ ter, Nia’Ya Jefferson; sister, Lewis; and Carlotta brother, Fritz Myers. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends are in‐ vited to attend the Home‐ going Celebration on Sat‐ urday, January 17, 2026, for 10:30 a.m. at Second Free Mission Baptist Church, 1228 Burdette Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. Visita‐ tion will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Antoine R. Jacobs, ofﬁciating. Interment will at Providence follow Memorial Park Cemetery, Metairie, LA. Guestbook www.anewtraditi Online: (504)282onbegins.com 0600. Linear Brooks Boyd

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Lunn Anderson, Eleanor Raye

Eleanor Raye Lunn Anderson, of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed peacefully on January 4, 2026, at age 87. Eleanor was born on October 23, 1938. She grew up in Hammond and raised her family in St. Amant. Eleanor is survived by her children, Michael Anderson (Sabrina), Mark Anderson (Yvette), Susan Anderson Zeringue (Wayne), and Darren Anderson; her grandchildren, Brandon Anderson, Sr. (Kara), Abigail Anderson Lejeune (Joshua), Wayne G. Zeringue III "Jack" (Amy), and Claire Zeringue; and her great-grandchildren, Brandon Jr., Bailey, Anderson, Adaline, Georgia, Blair, and Wyatt. She is also survived by her brother, Butch Lunn. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents, Juanita and Raymond Lunn, Sr., and by her siblings, Patricia (Healy) Robertson, Cynthia Miller and Craig Lunn. Eleanor is remembered for her kindness, optimism, wit, and caring nature. Following graduation from Charity Hospital School of Nursing, Eleanor served the River Parishes community as a Registered Nurse, Director of Nursing and as a teacher for aspiring nursing students. Eleanor utilized her business judgment and savvy in managing multiple family businesses, including a home health care agency, sugarcane farming operations, and printing and advertising companies. She served her community through volunteer work with the Chamber of Commerce, including as President, and in other leadership roles. Above all, Eleanor loved her beautiful home in St. Amant, often drinking coffee on her patio overlooking oak trees and wildflowers, and sharing memories with loved ones. In her later years, Eleanor lived in Convent, assisting her son Mark with his hospitality operations. The family thanks her caregivers in Convent and at Chateau de Notre Dame for their exceptional care and kindness. A memorial service will be held on January 16, 2026 at Holy Rosary Church in St. Amant, with Visitation at 11:00 a.m., and Liturgy of the Word at 12:00 p.m. Private interment will follow in Waldheim Cemetery where Eleanor will rest in peace with her parents and family.

Mueller, Ernest Elexus 'Ernie'

"He is the reason we eat doughnuts every Sunday morning. He was the rea‐ son the phone rang 1 minute after an LSU game ended (even at 1:17 am). He is the reason we all have homes full of handmade wooden furniture with “Ernie” written under‐ neath. He is the reason we’ve been to Gatlinburg 20+ times in our lives. He is the reason we were all born and raised in Terry‐ town. He is why the greatgrandkids drink “eyeballs” at the bar. He is why we millennial grandkids know Perry Mason and M*A*S*H. He is the reason for the dollar in the envelope. He is why every. single. doctor he has ever seen knows the difference between a and a woman cow (#iykyk). He was happy, healthy & humble. He worked hard and loved harder- his family, his country and LSU (Saints sometimes). He spent his 30-year retirement devoted to his family-never missing

a party, school event, grad‐ uation or wedding. His sense of humor made him friends with anyone and everyone. He had us laugh‐ ing until his last day. The world was brighter with him in it…93 years wasn’t long enough, but his body was tired. He passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at home sur‐ rounded by his family. It was as beautiful as it was devastating. He was born September 21, 1932, and is survived by his loving wife Beverly Coppola Mueller, happily married for 74 years. He is also survived by his loving children Cyn‐ thia (Cindy) Gonzales (late Ernest E.J.), Ernest Jr. (Janet), Sondra Konyha (William (Joey), his loving grandchildren Brandi Gon‐ Jennifer Fuselier zales, (Taylor), Melissa Maheu Bradley Arabie (Drew), great-grandchil‐ (Laura), dren Lucas, Logan, Jack, Leo and Payton. Also sur‐ vived by his sisters JoAnn Alleman and Mueller Roberta (Berta) Mueller Polito. Preceded in death by his parents Masmenio Mueller Sr. and Paul Roberta Theobold Mueller, Masmenio brothers (Mossy) Mueller Jr, Walter Mueller and his sister Dorothy (Dotsy) Mueller Caldarera. Ernie was an Army veteran of the Ko‐ rean War where he served as a tank commander and an original resident of Ter‐ rytown since 1960. He spent his lifetime as a cab‐ inet maker and wood‐ worker. He was a long-time parishioner of Christ the King Church where he used his woodworking skills to make handmade wooden crosses that he lovingly donated to Fr. Nam, the Church and the altar servers. Visitation will be at Christ the King Church Friday, January 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon, mass to follow at 12:00 noon. Interment will be at Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers the family donations be requests made to Manning Family Children’s Hospital."

Mulvihill, John W.

John W. "Jack" Mulvihill, 75, passed away peacefully in his home in Luling on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was surrounded by the family that loved him dearly as he went to his eternal rest. Jack was born on October 4, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of the late Francis "Chip" and Mildred (Bonenberger) Mulvihill. Jack brought joy, pride and determination to everything he did. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and later a Master's of Business Administration from Loyola University in New Orleans. He spent over fifteen years with the Dravo Corporation in Pittsburgh. After relocating to New Orleans in 1990 he ultimately rose to become Chief Financial Officer of Louisiana-based Danos Corporation, a supplier of energy services for the oil and gas industry. Jack loved sports in every way. He played basketball at IUP and to say he was an avid golfer would be an understatement. Jack played multiple times a week for many years, mostly at Grand Ridge Golf Club in Luling, and notched a hole-in-one at Oak Harbor Golf Club. He was a longtime Saints season ticket holder who was proudly in attendance for Steve Gleason's blocked punt and for the 2009 NFC Championship, but he also retained a lifelong fandom for the Pittsburgh sports teams he grew up with. His greatest fandom was reserved for his children and grandchildren. He was a constant presence at his sons' games and followed his grandsons' games religiously from a distance via phone and text. More than anything Jack was a consummate family man. An exemplary father, grandfather and uncle, Jack was unfailingly patient, kind and supportive. He was a devoted husband for 54 years. He was our family's North Star and always will be. Our family thanks the many wonderful friends and professionals who provided so much love and support in the final year of Jack's life. We are especially grateful to Sara

Velasco, Johnny Rae and Bob Hurlbut and Lyle and Mark Williams. We also thank Dr. Brian Halbert, Melissa Voltz N.P. and all at Ochsner Hospital and Peggy Stovall and all at Compassus Hospice. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sister Millie Kleppick. Jack is survived by his wife Janice (Schandel). He is also survived by his sons Mike of Los Angeles, CA and Jim of Denver, CO, his daughtersin-law Dionne Nosek and Miranda Lash, his four grandchildren Nate, Harper, Francis and Joseph, his niece Lori Knerr (Kleppick), nephew Tim Kleppick and Tim's longtime partner Janemarie Jaworski. Jack's life will be remembered and celebrated at Grand Ridge Golf Club in Luling on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Family and friends will be received at 1pm and a short program will begin at 2pm. A private interment was held in Pennsylvania shortly after Jack's passing. To sign the online guest book, send condolences, or share a story, please visit www.lopatichbrinker.com.

faith, values, and the education it provided to his sons. Motivated by his unwavering love for his family and community and sustained by his strong faith, Barry spent his final eight months courageously fighting his cancer while cherishing time with loved ones. His family would like to thank all of the medical staff and caregivers who cared for him, especially Dr. David Morrison, MD, and his assistant Jeanne, and Dr. Kristen Limbach, MD. Visitation will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow at 12:00 p.m., with interment in the church cemetery. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.leitz eaganfuneralhome.com.

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Naquin, Barry Joseph

Barry Joseph Naquin, age 62, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after an eight -month battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Barry was born on April 22, 1963. He was a native of Norco, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Destrehan, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his father Ray Naquin. He is survived by his mother, Audrey Falgout Naquin; his loving wife of thirty-six years, Mary Jackson Naquin; his two sons, Adam and Jacob; his brothers, Michael (Denise), Bryan (Sherry), and Kevin (Kerry) Naquin; his sisters, Kathy (Arthur) and Pam (Hank) and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Barry graduated from Destrehan High School and attended Delgado Community College. He had several jobs in the engineering industry, most recently as an E/I Sr. Lead Designer. A man deeply committed to his faith and community, Barry was a proud member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, where he faithfully served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. He also previously served on the St. Charles Borromeo PTFO Board, giving generously of his time in support of the school and parish community. Barry was actively involved in the lives of his children, coaching his sons' athletic teams. He further demonstrated his dedication by previously serving on the board of the Christian Brothers Foundation, where Barry served in gratitude of the school's commitment to

Paula Robinson entered eternal rest on Sunday, De‐ cember 28, 2025, at the age of 68. She was native of New Orleans, LA and resi‐ dent of Marrero, LA. She at‐ Lincoln High tended School. Paula was em‐ ployed with the Jefferson Parish School Board as a custodian for over 15 years. Beloved mother of Anthony Robinson, and Amari Champ. Daughter of the late Lionel Robinson and the late Mazie Lemiuex Robinson. Sister of Lanette Edwards, Janell Tribble, Leonal Robinson, Sr., Lanny Robinson, Don Robinson, and the late Troylynn Hobbs, also survived by 3 grandchildren, and a host nieces, nephews, of cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are in‐ vited to attend the Cele‐ bration of Life at Davis Service, 6820 Mortuary Expressway Westbank Marrero, LA on Friday, Jan‐ uary 16, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Melvin Zeno ofﬁci‐ ating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservic e.com.

Roussell Sr., Alvin

With sadness we share the passing of Alvin Rous‐ sell, Sr., on January 10, 2026. Please visit www.rho desfuneral.com to view service information, sign online guestbook, send ﬂowers and share condo‐ lences.

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Loubertha “Bertha” Scott transi‐ Robinson tioned from labor to re‐ ward on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was 63 years old and a native of New Or‐ leans LA, and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loubertha was the CEO and owner of Shalom Home Care LLC., where she was pillar of compassion in the health‐ care community alongside her friend and business partner Lisa Thomas for over 20 years. She was a member of devoted Greater Zionfield Family Worship Center where she served in the Women’s Ministry and Director of the Usher’s Ministry until her health begin to fail. Beloved daughter of Oscar Robinson and the late LouAda Brown Robinson. Devoted wife of Donnie Scott. Loving mother of Don Keller Jr., (Latrice de‐ ceased), Laquisha Keller, Jawina Keller (William), and Nakia Keller. Sister of Yolanda, Stanley, Vincent (Chunary), Oscar (Sonja), Wilbert (Dechaun) and Robinson. Sister in law of Carolyn (George) Brown, Shalinda, Antoinette, Ron‐ nie and Roosevelt Scott. Lubertha is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, her fur-baby Phantom, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and de‐ voted friends. Relatives and friends of the family as well as her business asso‐ ciates are invited to attend the funeral service on Sat‐ urday, January 17, 2026, at Life Center Cathedral Fam‐ ily Life Center, 2100 Ames Blvd., Marrero LA. 70072. The visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. service. Bishop J D. Wiley is the host pastor, and Bishop Samuel Travis Jr. of Greater Zionfield Family Worship Center will officiate. Entombment will follow in Westlawn Memor‐ Park Cemetery in ial Gretna. Funeral planning to Robinson entrusted Family F.H. (504) 208-2119. Online condolences www. Robinsonfamilyfuneralho me.com.

Tinson, Oranell Lenise

Oranell Lenise Tinson departed this life on Janu‐ ary 7, 2026 at the age of 58. Beloved wife of the late

Myron Tinson Sr. Daughter of the late Gary and Ber‐ nice Barthelemy. Mother of Jared Barthelemy, Myron Jr., Datrell and Katelynn Tinson. She is survived by 6 grandchildren, 4 siblings, and a host of family and friends. She was a member of the choir and the women’s ministry at Beth‐ lehem Judea African Bap‐ tist Church. Relatives, fam‐ ily friends, members of Bethlehem Judea African Baptist Church and all neighboring churches, also employees of United Bulk Plaquemines terminal, Parish Sheriffs Ofﬁce, De‐ partment and members of the U.S. Army are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Bethlehem Judea African Baptist Church, 19266 Hwy. 15 Pointe Ala Hache, LA 70082, where Rev. Brannon K. Cross Sr. serves as pastor, at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Bethle‐ hem Baptist Church Ceme‐ Arrangements by tery. Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037, (504) 208-2119.

Turner, Marion Maxine Miller

Mrs. Marion Maxine Miller Turner, age 91, en‐ tered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Marion was the devoted wife of the late Theodore Turner, daughter of the late Jimmie and Ethel Nevis Miller (Adair) by ﬁrst mar‐ riage, step-daughter of the late Leonard Adair. She was the beloved mother of Theorion Ericka Turner-Lin‐ mother-in-law of ton, Fitzroy “Damion” Linton, the loving grandmother of Theron G. Fortier and Ash‐ leigh Curtis and the ador‐ ing great-grandmother of Tyler King Fortier. Marion received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Texas College, Tyler, Texas. She later obtained her Master of Arts from the University of Southern Cali‐ fornia. Marion was a dedi‐ cated educator for more than 40 years, inspiring generations. She retired from Chateau Estates Ele‐ mentary School, in the Jef‐ ferson Parish School Dis‐ trict.Relatives and friends of the family, ofﬁcers and of Williams members Boulevard Baptist Church, Jefferson Retired Teachers Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Na‐ tional Association of Uni‐ versity Women, and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., are invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, Jan‐ uary 17, 2026 at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Or‐ leans, LA., from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. The Celebra‐ tion of Life will start at 9:00 a.m. Interment St. Louis Cemetery #3. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories

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What La. voters need to know before the new party primaries Election after election, we advise Louisiana voters to inform themselves on the candidates’ backgrounds and platforms. This year, we offer an additional assignment: Learn how to vote for the candidates of your choice under drastically changed rules, or risk being denied that opportunity. The 2026 congressional elections — including U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy’s high-profile bid for reelection — will be the first to happen under a 2024 Louisiana law that instituted party-specific primaries and runoffs for some but not all public offices. In addition to federal elections, lawmakers included contests for the state Supreme Court, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Public Service Commission. Therefore, two special elections to fill vacancies — created when Supreme Court Justice Will Crain became a federal judge and BESE member Paul Hollis joined the Trump administration — will also happen under the new rules. We are glad to see Secretary of State Nancy Landry’s office taking a proactive approach to educating voters with TV ads and videos and other information available on the state’s geauxvote.com website. The switch from the familiar open primary system “will change the way millions of state residents cast their ballots,” according to a useful new guide from the Public Affairs Council of Louisiana, or PAR, which lays out who can now vote in which elections. Here are some of the changes. In the elections affected, registered Democrats and Republicans can only vote in that party’s primary. The 27% of voters who are registered as “no party” can pick a primary, but cannot vote for, say, a Democrat for the U.S. House and a Republican for the U.S. Senate until the fall general election. Voters registered in a smaller party, such as Green or Libertarian, cannot take part in the primary process. We worry that this will cause confusion at the polls, even after the Legislature last year solved one problem by eliminating the “Independent” party, which some voters likely inadvertently joined when they meant to register as “no party.” So we urge everyone to check their registration and make any changes they want ahead of the listed deadlines. Party primaries are scheduled for May 16, with runoffs on June 27 if nobody in the first round tops 50%. General elections will still take place in the fall, but in many instances, the key decisions will be made by primary voters well ahead of Nov. 3. So what’s the point of adding all these complications? The politicians behind the changes, led by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry but also including some influential Democrats, have long sought a system that would produce candidates who are more ideologically in tune with their party bases. Honestly, in our polarized political system, we don’t see that as a plus, and nor do we believe many Louisiana voters do. Still, these are the rules, at least for now. And voters would be wise to learn them, to make sure that their voices will be heard.

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The fallout from Venezuela will be unending

Look at who profits from anti-immigrant ad campaign As the New Orleans area endures immigration raids already underway under the Department of Homeland Security’s “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” it’s becoming clear that the crisis isn’t only on our streets — it’s also in how DHS is spending our money. Under Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s watch, the agency has funneled at least $220 million into a “Stronger Border, Stronger America” ad blitz, sidestepping normal oversight and directing massive contracts to politically connected insiders. One of the biggest winners is People Who Think, LLC, the Mandevillebased ﬁrm run by Jay Connaughton. His company has reportedly pulled in about $77 million from this campaign — an astonishing sum for work that amounts to promoting and sanitizing the very immigration operations now tearing through our region. Connaughton isn’t just any vendor; he’s a longtime Republican political operative with deep ties to high-proﬁle campaigns in Louisiana and beyond.

Let’s be clear: This isn’t what public service looks like. Bypassing competitive bidding under a ﬂimsy “national emergency” waiver to hand huge federal contracts to friends and political allies is exactly the kind of backroom dealing that erodes public trust. And doing it while those same ads push a narrative designed to justify aggressive enforcement in immigrant communities like ours crosses a serious ethical line. These raids are already inﬂicting fear and harm on families across southeast Louisiana. Meanwhile, a select few are cashing in — with taxpayer dollars — to produce propaganda that makes those raids easier to sell. New Orleans deserves transparency, accountability and responsible governance. What we’re getting instead is a multimillion-dollar political grift dressed up as public information. We should all be calling it what it is — and demanding immediate oversight.

JESSICA COGAN New Orleans

Belle Chasse tolls are highway robbery It was good that the person writing on his view of the Belle Chasse tolls began by saying he’d “never driven over the bridge” and was “not even sure where it is” prior to making his comments. I too have driven toll roads in Texas and Florida, paying for the convenience of getting somewhere efﬁciently at a reasonable cost. Not so in Belle Chasse, however. There is a recurring cost to leave and return to our home. Each way. For example, should I go out for breakfast, return home, go later to shop or out for any other reason, return and should my wife have a hair or

nail appointment, well, that could be six tolls I have to pay in one day. Another scenario: Should a visitor come into this parish, either to enjoy a meal or perhaps a ﬁshing trip, he may later receive a bill for two passages at a nonresident rate, two administrative fees — each in the amount of $25 and a mailing fee for a total of approximately $56. It is my belief that only the small toll fee goes toward paying off the bridge; the admin fees go to a ﬁnancial entity in Canada. Doesn’t seem fair from my view.

JOHN BANQUER Belle Chasse

View in favor of immigration sweep out of sync It’s striking to see Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue position herself as the voice of Orleans Parish in the debate over ICE raids, especially in a city whose political identity is overwhelmingly Democrat and whose voting record clearly reﬂects that. The data and public sentiment are clear: A recent poll shows that roughly 80% of New Orleanians oppose these raids and the puni-

tive stance behind them. She does not speak for me, nor for the vast majority who reject this approach. If anything, her stance ﬁts better with the politics of conservative, nonurban Louisiana parishes than with the residents she claims to represent. Maybe she’d be happier living there.

The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and his wife and removed them from Venezuela. While the war on drugs is something every country should continue to fight, the fact that a sitting president of a foreign country was kidnapped is alarming. The justification for capturing Maduro is the so-called “Kerr-Frisbie doctrine.” According to this controversial doctrine, it does not matter how a suspect is brought before a U.S. court. A trial can go ahead, even if it results from an unlawful armed intervention or abduction, provided the suspect has not been severely tortured in the process. By his actions, Trump has now authorized China to invade Taiwan, Russia to complete its takeover of all of Ukraine and signaled to Greenland, Mexico, Panama and Cuba that their countries are the next targets. It should be noted that Trump has previously ordered military strikes on targets in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria and Iran. Europe is right to worry that the United States will no longer support them in their fight against aggression by Russia. Congress, as usual, will do nothing more than demand briefings and schedule hearings. The briefings will be given to the Republicans only, who will then support the move as necessary and cancel the hearings. The real reason for invading Venezuela is to take over the oil production. The only question remaining is which one of Trump’s children will be put in charge of “rebuilding” the oil infrastructure in Venezuela and how much money the Trump family will make in the process.

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Redistricting threats fall flat in Indiana It looks like the president’s attempt to have the Indiana Senate pass his redistricting bill has proven once again that folks do not mind being bribed, but they do not like being blackmailed.

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COMMENTARY La. officials should block Trump’s conquest of Greenland For the nation’s good, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise should act to make sure Gov. Jeff Landry’s weird new job related to Greenland involves only peaceful diplomacy. All three Louisianans now are in position to affect the fate of this semi-independent nation, as we will soon discuss. Quin To be clear, GreenHillyer land would be a great addition to the United States, with its mineral wealth and its increasingly important geopolitical location. For the right price, it would be terrific to buy the island from Denmark, thus adding territory equal to the whole swath of this nation from Texas through New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. This only applies, though, if Greenland’s 57,000 residents actually vote to join the United States. Last I checked, our nation was founded on the principle that the only legitimate sovereignty comes via the consent of the governed. Repeat: The only legitimate authority. Everything else is criminally in violation of unalienable rights. The very idea of taking an entirely unthreatening territory by force should be anathema, especially when the territory in question is an ally and when an invasion would so enrage almost every other U.S. ally that it essentially would end the greatest peacekeeping alliance in history, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It could even lead to warfare against those allies — literally — while Russia and China would see the chance for all sorts of mischief while the Western world descended into chaos. It would take a lunatic — and one with a dark and benighted soul, at that — to lead the United States down that path. That’s why if Landry’s yet-to-bedefined role is akin to that of Robert Livingston and James Monroe in negotiating the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, then that would be wonderful. But if he is being used as an avatar for military adventurism, completely unwarranted by any action of Greenland’s, that would be unconscionable. This is where his fellow Louisiana Republicans, Johnson and Scalise, have not just a role but a responsibility. Actually, they have not just one but two levers of power. The first is to publicly insist that ab-

Pituffik Space Base is located in Greenland. sent hostilities or emergency (during which a president’s role as commanderin-chief gives him great leeway to respond), the ordinary requirements of the Constitution and statutes both apply. Namely, only Congress, not the president, can declare war. To be clear, an invasion of Greenland is no mere police action that a president can do on his own. By every standard of human decency, an invasion of a nonhostile nation only for conquest requires an actual declaration of war. Johnson and Scalise should lead a nearly unanimous Congress to pass a resolution saying such an invasion would be unapproved and thus unconstitutional. Second, and even more authoritatively, Congress could prohibit President Donald Trump from spending a single nickel to carry out an invasion. The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse. Not a penny can be spent without appropriation (or other sort of spending approval) from Congress. Granted, current military appropriations leave lots of wiggle room for the president to act on his own authority. On the other hand, if Congress passes a law that speciﬁcally prohibits the president from spending money on a military incursion into Greenland — and then, by two-thirds vote, overrides any veto Trump might issue — then Trump would be taking blatently illegal action if he goes ahead with it. This is not debatable: If, by law of

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the land, funds are prohibited from being spent for any purpose, then not even the president can violate that law. In 1986-87, President Ronald Reagan easily could have been impeached and removed from office if he had used appropriated tax dollars, against explicit prohibitions in law, to support anti-Communist war-fighters in Central America. (That’s why aides going rogue funneled money from arms sales to Iran instead.) This threat to Greenland is no joke. Trump reportedly already has ordered his military chieftains to draw up an invasion plan. And European nations are already considering putting boots on the ground to deter the U.S. To stop the madness, Congress should pass both a resolution declaring that Trump has no power to act and a bill specifically withholding all funding for any such action. And do it very, very soon. It is long past time, anyway, for Congress to stand up as a coequal branch of government. No more important occasion could be imagined than one where Congress can insist on not ending the NATO alliance and thus handing a massive benefit to the mass murderers who run Russia and China. Come on, Messrs. Johnson and Scalise: Find some backbone. Now. Email Quin Hillyer at quin.hillyer@ theadvocate.com

We need a $1.5 trillion defense budget annual spending of all non-U.S. NATO Finally, the United States will follow countries. The percentage increase through on its NATO commitments. would be highest since the KoThat’d be the cheeky interpretation of President Donald rean War and double the biggest Trump’s announcement, via annual increases of the Reagan Truth Social, that he wants the years. U.S. defense budget to be $1.5 “We still talk about the Reagan trillion. This would represent buildup,” Secretary of War Pete a stunning 50% increase over Hegseth said in a speech last Rich the current budget and put the month, “and my kids and yours Lowry U.S. right around 5% of GDP, will someday talk about the the target level that NATO Trump buildup.” countries recently adopted at Trump’s The Trump proposal would not just insistence. be a down payment on that promise, The details and follow-through will but a big step toward fulfilling it. matter, but on its own terms, the Trump If our military is highly proficient — declaration is of epic significance. as demonstrated in the Venezuela raid Such a historic buildup would meet — it also doesn’t have the materiel to the moment — it’s never made sense wage a protracted major war. that the U.S. would enter a period of Defense analyst Mackenzie Eaglin heightened risk of great power conflict of the American Enterprise Institute at a time when it has difficulty replenhas long been ringing the alarm. She recently noted that during the short ishing its missile stocks. Israel-Iran war, we fired 150, or oneIt would match the predilections quarter, of our THAAD missiles, exof a president who enjoys throwing his weight around. If Trump wants to ceeding our annual purchase rate by speak loudly and carry a big stick, it three times. requires the resources to build and In the Red Sea, the Navy fired more maintain the stick. Tomahawks in January 2024 than it And it would match his vision of a bought in all of 2023. world-class military. You can’t have a These shortfalls, as Eaglin points Golden Dome — Trump’s project for out, are especially disturbing when an enhanced missile defense — or a compared to the building capacity of Golden Fleet — his notion of a nextour adversaries. Whereas the Russians generation navy — without a Golden make more than 300,000 artillery shells Defense Budget. a month, we make only 40,000 155mm The scale of spending contemplated shells. “Beijing builds six naval comhere is truly astounding. A $500 billion batant ships,” she writes, “for every 1.8 increase would roughly match the total ships the U.S. builds.”

Even The New York Times — not known for beating the drums for more defense spending — devoted a splashy editorial last month to the sorry state of our military-industrial base. In his new book, “War and Power,” scholar Phillips Payson O’Brien relates how wars between great powers are usually not won by brilliant battle plans, or by the commitment or proficiency of the troops. Rather, it is productive capacity — and the ability to degrade that of the enemy while maintaining or increasing your own — that makes the difference. The Nazis weren’t going to win the Battle of Britain when the Brits were producing twice as many aircraft as Hitler. On top of this, a nation needs to make shrewd choices about what it is building (the Nazis also had the wrong planes for the Battle of Britain — bombers with payloads that were too small and fighters with limited range). The U.S. needs to make sure that it is not overinvesting in the weapons systems of the past, although a defense budget on the scale that Trump is discussing would relieve some pressure from these choices. We could very well have our traditional subs and jet fighters, and our cutting-edge drones, too. Trump’s taste for gilding everything can be over the top. It’d be a national service, though, if he manages to make the U.S. defense budget golden. Rich Lowry is on X, @RichLowry.

“The anti-ICE crusade seems to have spawned a corps of amateur warriors who believe they can stick it to law enforcement officers without consequence.”

The prime of tough-guy progressivism On Saturday, Larry Krasner, the elected Democratic district attorney of Philadelphia, posted a photo of himself on social media. It was a black-and-white picture of a sternlooking Krasner in a dark suit, one hand to his sunglasses. At the bottom of the photo, in all caps, was “FAFO,” which of course stands for “f*** around and find out.” The accompanying message said, “To [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and the National Guard: if you commit crimes in Philadelphia, we will charge you and hold you accountable to the fullest extent of the law.” Made in the context of the Minneapolis shooting, the post was part of a new wave of toughguy progressivism in which state and local Democratic Byron officials around the country apYork parently hope to intimidate the federal government over the enforcement of federal immigration law. “Get the f*** out of Minneapolis,” said the city’s Democratic mayor, Jacob Frey, addressing his comments to ICE. Back in Philadelphia, Krasner’s Democratic colleague, Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, used street slang to threaten ICE: “If any of them want to come in this city and commit a crime, you will not be able to hide. ... You don’t want this smoke, ‘cause we will bring it to you.” Tough-guy anti-ICE talk is, of course, rampant on social media. A search by Grok finds that 100 to 200 X accounts use “F*** ICE” or some variant in their username or bio. Some have it superimposed on their photos. As for social media content, Grok said that “F*** ICE” appears on the site “thousands of times at minimum across X’s history, and very likely tens of thousands when including all capitalizations and slight variations.” That kind of thing is to be expected. You can find somebody saying f*** anything on social media. What is more interesting, and more concerning, is that the belligerence displayed by some in positions of authority has trickled down to street protesters. There, raw anger and combativeness toward law enforcement can have very serious consequences. On Friday, Fox News correspondent Matt Finn rode through Minneapolis with ICE as agents attempted to warn people against obstructing law enforcement. Standing at the driver’s side window, an agent told a woman who had been tracking ICE vehicles, “If I continually see you following us, interfering with us, honking your horn, blocking our cars, you have a very high probability of making a really bad decision and being arrested today, OK?” With what appeared to be a self-satisfied smile, the woman said, “I think I’m making exactly the right decision. Bad decision — that’s funny, coming from you.” Other videos have gone viral in recent months of drivers across the country organizing to block ICE operations. Most have ended without serious incident. But anyone who has been stopped by the police should appreciate the importance of not only not resisting but being cooperative. The anti-ICE crusade seems to have spawned a corps of amateur warriors who believe they can stick it to law enforcement officers without consequence. Maybe they can, maybe they can’t. The most awful consequence occurred with another tough-guy progressive, Rebecca Good, who is the wife of Renee Good, the woman killed in the Minneapolis encounter with ICE. Just look at Rebecca Good in the video taken by agent Jonathan Ross. “U.S. citizen, former f***ing veteran,” Rebecca Good said to Ross. “You want to come at us? You want to come at us? I say go get yourself some lunch, big boy.” A few seconds later, Rebecca Good urged Renee Good to drive away, even after being ordered by law enforcement to get out of the car. Renee Good hit the accelerator, and the toughguy progressive pose led to disaster. Still, at the moment, tough-guy progressivism is itching for a fight. From Larry Krasner to the streets of Minneapolis, resistance warriors have arrayed themselves for battle against federal law enforcement. That’s never a good idea, but they seem to be very excited about it. Given that, it is unfortunately true that the Minneapolis incident will likely not be the last to end badly. Email Byron York at byork@washingtonexaminer.com.

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Walter Wallace, Jr., a na‐ tive New Orleanian, was born on December 13, 1954 to the union of the late Walter Wallace, Sr. and Mil‐ dred Morgan. Walter is a graduate of L.E Rabouin High School and after graduation began teaching printing at his beloved Alma Mater. He later be‐ came a business owner by opening the Father & Son printing shop. Walter was instrumental in the politi‐ cal arena because he printed so many political materials for major politi‐ cal organizations in the surrounding New Orleans area. Walter was well known for his great cus‐ tomer service and the supreme quality of his expertise and printing craftsmanship. He was baptized at an early age and acceptedour Lord and Savior into his heart as a young man. Mr. Wallace was a lifelong member of the St. James Methodist Church of Louisiana, where he served on the steward board under the leadership of Dr. Joseph A. Tilly. Wal‐ ter was united in Holy mat‐ rimony to the apple of his eye, Dr. Glenda Edwards Williams on December 10, 2023. His life was truly a blessing and his memory will be a treasure in all of our hearts forever. Mr. Wallace leaves to cherish precious memories, his wife, Dr. Glenda Wallace; children, Walter Wallace, III Shawn (Veronica), Matthews and Mildred Ba‐ zley (Lloyd); grandchildren, Gianni Bazley, Liam Bazley and Eliza Bazley; a devoted

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and loving sister, Mrs. Helen Wells; stepchildren, Simona Williams Moore (Roland), Christina John‐ (Amber), son-Reaves SeRyan Williams, Jr. and Johnson; Christopher twenty two step grandchil‐ dren, close friend and exwife, Mrs. Gilda ScottPoole, the mother of his children and a host of nieces, nephews, other rel‐ atives and friends. In addi‐ tion to his parents, Walter is also preceded in death by a daughter, Dr. Marion Wallace; siblings, Ora Lee (Lucius), Shirley Watts (Joseph), Mary Banks Louise Brown (Lloyd) and Florence Smith (Matthew, Sr.); ﬁve brothers-in-law, including Mr. King Wells, Sr., who had the privilege of being Walter's brotherin-law and Godfather. A Celebration service honor‐ ing the life and legacy of the late Walter Wallace, Jr. will be held at St. James Church of Methodist Louisiana, 1925 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2 pm, Dr. Joseph A. Tilly, Ofﬁciating. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralho me.com. Charbonnet Labat Directors Glapion, (504)581-4411

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Pelicans finish off Nets with late plays BY LES EAST

Contributing writer Trey Murphy scored 34 points, Saddiq Bey made a tying 3-pointer and a tiebreaking dunk in the ﬁnal 63 seconds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night in the Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson added 25 points, Yves Missi had 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Bey scored 12 for the Pelicans (10-33), who play at Indiana on Friday. Michael Porter scored 20 points, Egor Demin scored 17, Drake Powell and former LSU star Cam Thomas had 16 each, Day’Ron Sharpe added 15 and Nic Claxton scored 10 for the Nets (11-27) Jeremiah Fears’ 3-pointer pulled the Pelicans even at 57-57 at the outset of the third quarter, and the score was tied three more times before consecutive baskets by Noah Clowney and Powell helped the Nets open a ﬁve-point lead. New Orleans responded with consecutive

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Saints defensive end put up special season for his age, but what will it take for him to return?

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Cam Jordan said he needed to talk with his wife, Nikki, before deciding whether to play in 2026. It was a short conversation. “I said, ‘I would love for you to be in full support,’ ” the New Orleans Saints defensive end said. “She said, ‘You got 100% of support.’ So it was pretty quick.” By the end of the season, it was hardly a question. Jordan demonstrated he could still produce at a high level after recording 101/2 sacks in 2025, something the Saints’ own brass didn’t expect. The only mystery now is whether Jordan and the Saints can hammer out a new contract ahead of next season as STAFF PHOTO By BRETT DUKE

Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic looks to pass the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 116-113.

Ausberry expects LSU to get ‘physical’ with Kiffin BY WILSON ALEXANDER Staff writer

Verge Ausberry saw a lot of the same issues with the LSU football team that fans complained about during the Brian Kelly era. He noticed a lack of physicality and an inability to run the ball without a dual-threat quarterback, two things he believes will change under new head coach Lane Kiffin. It frustrated Ausberry to see a team with those characteristics. The new LSU athletic director likes to study war history, and he has learned an army repeatedly can drop bombs, but until the infantry goes in, he said “you ain’t going to win the war.” He thinks the same idea applies to an offense, comparing the infantry to running the ball. “I always wondered how physical our team was,” Ausberry told The Advocate. “We’re not physical. We’re good, but we’re not physical. We can’t run the ball. And if you can’t run the ball, you can’t win.” Ausberry gave his first extensive interviews Tuesday since he was promoted to full-time athletic director in November after the ouster of Scott Woodward. He shared his perspective on Kelly’s firing, the state of the program and his expectations for Kiffin. Ausberry saw the on-field problems brewing long before LSU fired Kelly in the midst of his fourth season. LSU struggled to run the

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the 36-year-old is set to become a free agent in March. “Until they don’t want me anymore, this is where I’ve always wanted to be,” Jordan said. Jordan’s resurgence creates an interesting wrinkle for what could be a complicated negotiation between the defensive end and Saints. A year ago, Jordan took a pay cut of slightly more than $6 million, but he had built-in incentives to earn back

some of the money if he performed well. But the dynamic is different now after Jordan earned more than $2 million off incentives alone. Jordan is coming off his best season in years, but he also turns 37 in July. The Saints and Jordan have weeks to sort out the situation. But in the meantime, it shouldn’t be lost that Jordan just put together one of the

better “old guy’ seasons in NFL history. Here’s how:

A rare group There have been only 10 instances of a player reaching at least 10 sacks in a season after turning 36 since

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Saints defensive end Cam Jordan works during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons on Jan. 4 in Atlanta. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By DANNy KARNIK

Kentucky stuns LSU with buzzer beater BY TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writer

Desperation. That is what LSU basketball felt after losing three consecutive Southeastern Conference games as its top player was out injured. LSU held a one-point lead with 1.9 seconds left against Kentucky on Wednesday night, but it allowed a full-court, out-of-bounds pass from Kentucky sophomore Collin Chandler to freshman Malachi Moreno, who made a game-winning shot a couple of feet above the free-throw line at the buzzer. The shot gave the Wildcats a 75-74 win at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on a night when they trailed by as many as 18 points. Max Mackinnon had 16 points and three assists for LSU, and Marquel Sutton chipped in 16 points and five rebounds. The Tigers are 0-4 in SEC play for the first time under coach Matt McMahon. The last time the Tigers lost their first four SEC games was during the 2012-13. That year it opened 0-4 and finished the season 9-9 in the SEC. LSU (12-5, 0-4 SEC) didn’t have standout point guard Dedan Thomas for a fourth straight game because of a lower leg injury. STAFF PHOTO By HILARy SCHEINUK Instead of freshman Jalen Reece replacing

LSU guard Jalen Reece moves the ball past Kentucky guard Collin Chandler on Wednesday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU lost 75-74.

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Erin Jackson competes in the women’s 500 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speed skating at the Pettit National Ice Center on Jan. 4 in Milwaukee.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs added Alex Bregman on Wednesday, ﬁnalizing a $175 million, ﬁve-year contract with the All-Star third baseman. Bregman, a former LSU star, will be formally introduced by Chicago during a news conference on Thursday at Wrigley Field. With Nico Hoerner wearing No. 2 for the Cubs, Bregman will switch to No. 3 with his new team. Chicago is deferring $70 million, which is 40% of the contract. Bregman gets $35 million annually, with $15 million deferred this year and in 2029, $10 million each in 2027 and 28, and $20 million in 2030. His deferred money is due in eight installments each July 31 from 2034-41.

LHP Suárez, Red Sox agree to $130M, 5-year contract

BY TIM REYNOLDS LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — When USA Bobsled and Skeleton unveils its Olympic rosters, the most likely scenario is that either eight or nine women will wind up competing for that federation on the ice at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Most of those sliders will almost certainly be women of color. By the time the Games open, this could be the most diverse U.S. Olympic winter roster ever assembled. The 2018 U.S. roster for the 2018 Games included 21 athletes of either Black or Asian descent, about 8% of the total; the 2026 team could top that number. There is still obvious potential for far more growth on the diversity front, but some athletes feel that steps are being taken in the right direction. “We’re really doing this,” said U.S. skeleton athlete Mystique Ro, a woman of Black and Korean descent and someone who teamed with Austin Florian to win last year’s world championship in the sport’s mixed event. “The train has left the station. We’re going. And it’s such a surreal feeling. … We’re really making history out here and it’s not slowing down at all.” People of color fill the rosters for non-traditional winter sports nations like Jamaica but most of the dominant teams from European powers — and, to be fair, the U.S. as well — are almost entirely White. Still, some of the top American medal hopefuls at these Olympics will be Black women, and that’s not exactly a new phenomenon — especially in bobsled. Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor is a fivetime Olympic medalist and is the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Games history. Kaysha Love is the reigning world champion in monobob, making her the first Black woman to hold that title. Speedskater Erin Jackson, who in 2022 became the first Black woman to win Olympic winter gold in an individual sport, is back for more in 2026. Laila Edwards is a rising star of the powerhouse U.S. women’s hockey team and will be the first Black woman to wear the American sweater on the Olympic stage. “It’s a really big deal,” Edwards said when the roster was unveiled. “Representation matters. In terms of processing it, I think I’m just trying to use it as something that motivates me to be the best role model and person I can be.” It also remains clear that the sports offered as part of the Winter Olympic program seem to come with fewer opportunities for athletes of color. The National Ski Areas Association said in 2024 that, of all guests who visit U.S. ski resorts, about 1% identify as Black. The reasons most commonly cited are cost and accessibility: many winter sports are expensive and ski areas are generally remote. Of the 2,900 or so athletes who competed at the most recent Winter Games in Beijing, the overwhelming majority of them identified White. There was a smattering of non-traditional winter sports nations to see athletes qualify — Ghana, Nigeria and Haiti among them — and the impact that Jamaica’s famed “Cool Runnings” bobsled team had when it debuted at the Olympics a generation ago is still felt today. “I never thought I would be doing this,” said bobsledder Adanna Johnson, who was 17 when she competed for Jamaica at last year’s world championships. “The sport is growing. “There are more opportunities.”

Cubs finalize $175M deal with All-Star 3B Bregman

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Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg looks over the court as his son Sam prepares to enter a game against Minnesota at the Big Ten Tournament on March 8, 2023, in Chicago.

Enjoying the ride Hoiberg family trio bringing lots of joy as No. 8 Nebraska has a season for the ages

BY ERIC OLSON AP sportswriter

LINCOLN, Neb. — It’s too early to tell where the Nebraska men’s basketball team will end up, but Fred Hoiberg and two of his sons sure are enjoying it. The Cornhuskers are 17-0, have the nation’s longest winning streak at 21 games and, at No. 8, the program’s highest ranking in 60 years. Talk about family fun. Hoiberg’s son Sam has evolved from a walk-on practice player to one of the Big Ten’s most versatile guards. Sam’s identical twin, Charlie, is in his first year as a graduate manager who, among other things, helps run practices, puts players through individual workouts and produces analytics reports for the staff. “We’re living our dreams right now,” Sam said. “It’s tough to really reflect at midseason because we have so many things to improve on and so many goals to reach, but it has been an amazing experience up to this point.” There are 20 Division I men’s teams whose head coach has at least one son playing for him this season, according to NCAA research. North Texas first-year coach Daniyal Robinson and his son Reece began their journey at Cleveland State last season. “In my mind, there’s no cons,” Daniyal said. “Whether he has a great performance on the court or he doesn’t have a great game, man, that is minute compared to the day to day, being able to spend quality time with him and be there with him where we’re working together to go through whatever adversity we have. And then also share the great moments.” One of those moments happened late in a November game against Eastern Washington when Reece hit a 3-pointer, had a tip-in and made two free throws with nine seconds left to force overtime. UNT won 79-71, and Daniyal said he felt pure joy because his son’s performance loomed so large. “I just remember seeing how proud my dad was after I hit those free throws,” Reece said. “I talked to him in his office after the game, and it made me emotional.” At North Carolina, senior reserve Elijah Davis got his big moment with his father,

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Nebraska graduate manager Charlie Hoiberg, right, passes the ball to his twin brother, Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg, on Tuesday in Lincoln, Neb. The No. 8 Cornhuskers are 17-0. Hubert Davis, in a December blowout of East Carolina. With about 30 seconds left, he launched a 3-pointer from in front of the UNC bench with his dad standing nearby on the sideline. The shot caught all net for his first points with the Tar Heels, and the starters on the bench went wild. “I’m the head coach, so I try to be head coach and not dad,” Hubert Davis said, pausing multiple times to control his emotions. “That was a really awesome, cool moment.” The Hoibergs are the consummate basketball family. Fred was a star player for Iowa State and had a successful run as the Cyclones’ coach. Another son, Jack, was a walk-on at Michigan State and now is a video analyst for the San Antonio Spurs. Fred and Carol Hoiberg’s oldest child, daughter Paige, works in medical device sales in Chicago. Sam and Charlie played high school ball together at Lincoln Pius X. From there, Charlie went to TCU to be a regular student, but Sam wanted to keep playing. Sam didn’t draw much recruiting interest, and he walked on at Nebraska with the idea he would develop his game against better players and look for opportunities to transfer to a lower-level Division I program after a couple of years. A rash of injuries put Sam in position to play significant minutes starting in the second half of the 2022-23 season, and he has started 32 of the past 33 games. He is fourth in the nation in assistto-turnover ratio (5.25 to 1) and tied for first in the Big Ten in steals (35).

Charlie was a TCU student manager for two seasons, interned for his dad in the summer of 2024 and returned in June as a graduate manager, a position designed for aspiring coaches. “It’s been a lot of fun having Charlie part of the program,” Fred said. “He’s been really good for Sam. They share the same DNA, so he has a way of being able to get in his head probably better than I can as a coach and father just because those guys shared a womb together.” Charlie has helped Sam build and maintain confidence, particularly as an offensive player. Sam has doubled his scoring average, to 8.2 points per game, and his shooting accuracy has gone from 43% to 53%. “He’s seen me when I’ve been shooting at the highest level, and he’s seen me when I was the leading scorer on teams and making plays, and he’s there to remind me of that,” Sam said of Charlie. “I work out with him every day, he helps me get the reps and he reminds me a lot about the best I’ve played, and that gives me confidence.” Fred, like Sam, said he hasn’t had time to fully savor the experience of having family with him on the team but knows he will when things slow down. Charlie, on the other hand, is soaking it up. “I’ve taken my moments to sit back and say, ‘Yes, this is great,’ “ he said. “I’m having a great time on top of being with my dad and brother, which is why I wanted to come here in the first place. I get to be with them every single day. I get to go have dinner at my parents’ house with my mom. Life’s great right now.”

Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox agreed Wednesday to a $130 million, ﬁveyear contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. An All-Star in 2024, Suárez had spent his entire professional career with the Philadelphia Phillies after signing at age 16 in April 2012. The 30-year-old from Venezuela pitched out of the bullpen early on but has been a steady performer and mostly a reliable winner since moving into the rotation exclusively in 2022. Suárez was 12-8 with a 3.20 ERA last season in 26 starts covering a career-high 1571⁄3 innings, then became a free agent for the ﬁrst time and turned down a $22,025,000 qualifying offer from Philadelphia in November.

QB Moore to return to Oregon, skip NFL draft

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft. Moore, 20, announced his decision on Wednesday on ESPN. This season, Moore completed nearly 72% of his throws for 3, 565 yards, with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Oregon finished 13-2. Moore had been forecast to be the second quarterback selected in the NFL draft, behind Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. The Ducks are coming off a 5622 loss to Indiana in a College Football Playoff semifinal Friday night. Moore had three crucial turnovers in the first half, leading to three Indiana TDs that gave the Hoosiers a commanding 35-7 lead at halftime.

Ingram, Suh, Donald to enter College Football HOF

Former Saints running back Mark Ingram, the ﬁrst Alabama player to win the Heisman Trophy, and Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald, two of the most fearsome defensive linemen of their era, highlight the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class announced Wednesday. Gary Patterson of TCU and Chris Petersen of Boise State and Washington are among four coaches that will be inducted at the National Football Foundation’s awards dinner in December in Las Vegas. Among offensive players joining Ingram in the hall are Peter Warrick of Florida State and Marvin Harrison of Syracuse. Other coaches who will be inducted are Jim Margraff of Johns Hopkins and Ken Sparks of CarsonNewman.

Detry to join LIV Golf, which is upping purse to $30M

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Thomas Detry of Belgium is joining LIV Golf for 2026, the fifth year for the Saudi-funded league that is increasing its total purse to $30 million. The Tour also got statements from Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm that they’re staying. LIV Golf wrapped up a week of previews — the season starts Feb. 4 in Saudi Arabia — that concluded Wednesday with CEO Scott O’Neil saying he had no problem with Brooks Koepka leaving to go back to the PGA Tour and that those who remained were committed to the league. O’Neil also held out hope the Ofﬁcial World Golf Ranking, which has been reviewing the LIV application for more than six months, will decide whether to include LIV before its season opener.

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LSU adds former 5-star QB from USC BY WILSON ALEXANDER Staff writer

LSU signed former Southern Cal quarterback Husan Longstreet, the school announced Wednesday, adding a former five-star recruit to the quarterback room as the Tigers rebuild the position before their first season under new coach Lane Kiffin. Also on Wednesday, according to multiple reports, LSU redshirt junior wide receiver Nic Anderson stated he plans to enter the transfer portal. Longstreet was considered one of the top 20 players in the transfer portal regardless of position by multiple recruiting services, and he helped address LSU’s most pressing need by signing Wednesday. LSU did not have a scholarship quarterback returning next season, so within the past four days, it also has signed Arizona State redshirt sophomore Sam Leavitt and Elon redshirt freshman Landen Clark. Longstreet spent his freshman year at USC as the backup to Jayden Maiava, playing only 44 snaps in four games. He completFILE PHOTO COURTESy OF USC ATHLETICS ed 86.7% (13 of 15) of his passes USC quarterback Husan Longstreet throws a pass. for 103 yards and one touchdown

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Continued from page 1C ball throughout Kelly’s tenure unless it was in the hands of star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who ran for 2,019 yards over two seasons with the Tigers. An LSU running back never went over 1,000 yards when Kelly was the head coach, even though four starting offensive linemen were drafted last year. “We haven’t run the ball well here at all,” Ausberry said, “and we hid it behind Jayden Daniels. I had been seeing those faults in the foundation. I had been seeing those cracks a long time ago. It was how we won games. We weren’t dominating games. We were just out-athleting people, and we had a quarterback who was the best in the country.” After Daniels left, the rushing offense struggled. It finished 107th and 126th nationally in yards rushing per game the past two seasons, respectively. Ausberry thinks that will change with Kiffin, whose scheme depends on the ability to run the ball. Ole Miss never ranked worse than 44th in the country in rushing offense during his six years with the Rebels. “You’ve got to create that, and it starts in the weight room,” Ausberry said. “Start setting the tone. Start setting the discipline in the program. I think we lost some of that. We lost our toughness, and that’s why you can’t run the ball. Everybody was blaming the running backs. It wasn’t running backs.” Last fall, Ausberry’s concern rose as the season went along. He called LSU’s season-opening win at Clemson “fool’s gold,” skeptical of the preseason hype for both teams. He sensed “something’s not right” after the offense struggled against Louisiana Tech and Florida. A 24-19 road loss to Ole Miss could be withstood, but then came a mid-October loss to Vanderbilt, which finished 10-3 behind Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia. “We got physically beat,” Ausberry said. “For the first time, I

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Continued from page 1C Thomas as a starter, senior guard Rashad King entered the starting lineup for the first time Wednesday. The Northeastern transfer had 12 points and two blocks. McMahon said Tuesday a strong first half was crucial against Kentucky. In the Tigers’ previous losses to Vanderbilt and South Carolina, they had to dig themselves out of a 20- and 28-point holes, respectively, in the first half. That message was received as the Tigers led 18-3 with 11:25 remaining in the first half. It gave up 22 first-half points to Kentucky, which tied a season low for firsthalf points allowed. LSU held DePaul to that amount on Nov. 29. Sutton and the LSU defense were responsible for the fast start. The fifth-year Omaha transfer had 11 of the team’s first 19 points and found his 3-point stroke early, burying a pair from beyond the arc as LSU jumped to a 6-0 edge. Sutton was also physical and used his 6-foot-9, 225-pound frame to finish two dunks and pick up five firsthalf rebounds. He had 14 points as LSU led 38-22 at halftime. The Tigers’ defensive intensity

watched us get physically beat at the line of scrimmage. I don’t care how good Vanderbilt is. That should never happen. Vanderbilt should never do that to LSU. It should never happen. And then the wheels start coming off.” A week later, Ausberry walked onto the sideline in the fourth quarter of LSU’s 49-25 home loss to Texas A&M. He looked around at a stadium that largely had emptied out after three losses in the previous four games and wondered whether LSU could bounce back with Kelly as the head coach, knowing the schedule didn’t get any easier with road trips remaining against Alabama and Oklahoma. “Is the coach and the players connected?” Ausberry said. “I thought at that time that he had pretty much lost that connection.” Kelly was fired the next day. He rejected settlement offers of $25 million and $30 million, but he said in a letter to LSU officials that he was open to negotiate. Kelly later filed a lawsuit in which he claimed LSU intended to fire him for cause. The lawsuit was dropped after LSU agreed to fire him without cause and pay his full $54 million buyout, which can be offset if he gets another job in football. Ausberry said he “didn’t get involved in that part of the process” when asked why LSU attempted to fire Kelly for cause. Kelly’s lawyers addressed multiple letters to Ausberry and LSU board of supervisors member John Carmouche as they sought his full buyout. In one, his representatives said Ausberry and LSU executive deputy athletic director Julie Cromer told them Oct. 27 that some LSU board members may look into the liquidated damages. “We got to pay that note,” Ausberry said. “That’s why I hope one day that he gets a job coaching again. That’s important. We’re going to try to help him, tell people to hire him. You know, he’s a good football coach. “You look at Brian Kelly, Brian probably wasn’t a fit here. But what he did at Cincinnati, what he did at Notre Dame. I mean, the

guy played in the final games. He’s been there. It’s not like Brian Kelly’s not a good football coach or he just forgot how to coach football. No, it’s not that. LSU, it takes the right person. It takes the right fit.” Ausberry believes he found the right person in Kiffin, who signed a seven-year, $91 million deal. The LSU search committee vetted other candidates, including Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz, but Kiffin topped the list from the beginning. Ausberry said he didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of hiring Kiffin four years ago when his name came up, but he did this time because he thinks Kiffin has matured. Going into Kiffin’s first season, LSU has overhauled the roster, especially on offense. LSU has added 30 transfers as of Wednesday night, including Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, one of the top players on the market. And Ausberry expects Kiffin to hold physical spring practices, adding: “I don’t think we had one of those in a long time.” “This could be a team that could really get in the playoffs in his first year,” Ausberry said. “He has the tools out there. He has the weapons out there to do it. We’d like to be deeper in some areas, but I think we’ve upgraded a lot.” With millions spent on rosters through NIL and revenue sharing, Ausberry said “the days of being good at everything just can’t exist because the funding is not there.” He has to think about how much money goes to every team. There may come a day when LSU has to choose which sports it invests more in — but that does not apply to football. “The big thing is that building with 102,000 people has to be great,” Ausberry said. “If we’re not great there, then LSU is not great, the city of Baton Rouge is not great and the state of Louisiana is not great. You have to be successful in that building. “That’s not winning a national championship every year, but you got to be in the conversation. And I think that’s why we went out and hired a guy like a Lane Kiffin, somebody who brings that to the table.”

was just as important. The group was swarming to stay in front of ballhandlers and was wellpositioned in the gaps. The early standout was King. On Kentucky’s third possession, he blocked an end-of-shot-clock attempt from 3. Not long after, he picked up a steal that thwarted a fastbreak opportunity. LSU didn’t allow Kentucky to make its first field goal until the 15:32 mark, and Kentucky opened the game 1 of 12 from the field. The Wildcats didn’t get their first offensive rebound until 7:56 left before halftime. After Kentucky scored, LSU didn’t relent. It went on a 10-0 scoring run to take a 16-3 lead with 12:15 left in the first half, forcing Kentucky coach Mark Pope to call his first timeout. The timeout didn’t help cool LSU’s connectedness on both ends. Jalen Reece stole the ball on a drive by Tulane transfer Kam Williams and made a precise outlet pass to Sutton for a fastbreak dunk. Mackinnon, who was coming off a season-high 27 points against Vanderbilt, didn’t get off to a hot shooting start. However, he had the defensive assignment on Otega Oweh, the preseason SEC Player of the Year. The 6-6 Australian guard

was defensively sound, making good closeouts and not reaching when driven against. Backup center Robert Miller and starting forward Pablo Tamba were also instrumental in stabilizing the defense. Kentucky was 8 of 30 from the field and 2 of 12 from 3 at halftime. The LSU defense didn’t do well restraining Kentucky in the second half. The Wildcats scored 15 points in the first five minutes. The Wildcats trailed 59-54 thanks to their hot 3-point shooting, making 6 of 8 in the second half with less than nine minutes remaining. Kentucky took A 69-68 lead with just under four minutes remaining after a turnover by King led to a breakaway dunk by Williams. That didn’t last long as Miller responded with a bucket. When Kentucky had possession in a 72-72 tie, Oweh made a jumper that went in but didn’t beat the shot clock. LSU had a 74-73 advantage after Mackinnon made two free throws and Oweh made just 1 of 2 with 4.5 seconds remaining, but Tamba missed a pair of free throws after rebounding Oweh’s miss. That allowed Kentucky to pull off the miracle win. LSU’s next game is against Missouri at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the PMAC.

in games against Missouri State and Georgia Southern. He also rushed 11 times for 76 yards and two scores, showing mobility that could make him an ideal ﬁt for the LSU offensive scheme. He has four more years of eligibility. Longstreet, who is 6-foot and 200 pounds, does not have experience, but there is potential. He was the No. 25 overall recruit and the fourth-best quarterback in the 2025 class coming out of Centennial High in Corona, California, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. He entered the transfer portal last Thursday, and LSU quickly hosted him on a visit that began Saturday. LSU had to find new quarterbacks after the position room was completely emptied at the end of the season. Fifth-year senior Garrett Nussmeier exhausted his eligibility, and sophomore Michael Van Buren and redshirt freshman Colin Hurley entered the transfer portal. Van Buren signed with South Florida, and Hurley transferred to Michigan. Kiffin and his staff are in the process of rebuilding the offense, which averaged 22.8 points per game this season. Only a handful of

starters are set to return, so LSU is assembling the largest transfer class the team ever has signed. Anderson was one of the highestranked transfers available when he left Oklahoma after the 2024 season, but he did not contribute much in his one season with the Tigers, catching 12 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Anderson has one more year of eligibility. With Anderson’s planned departure, the only LSU wide receiver set to return to the team next season is freshman Phillip Wright, who LSU announced would come back in a recent social media post. LSU signed three wide receivers in the 2026 class, and it has added nine more through the transfer portal entering Kifﬁn’s ﬁrst season. Anderson had a breakout season with Oklahoma in 2023 when he caught 38 passes for 798 yards and 10 touchdowns, the most touchdown catches by a freshman in team history. He missed almost the entirety of the next season before playing in 10 games with three starts for LSU. Anderson missed the last three games of the season after suffering a knee injury, but he returned for the Texas Bowl.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza kisses the trophy after a Peach Bowl victory in the CFP semifinals against Oregon on Friday in Atlanta.

Miami high school will celebrate CFP alumni BY TIM REYNOLDS AP sportswriter

MIAMI — Tuesday’s classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami have been canceled. There wouldn’t be much learning going on that day. No matter what happens Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game between Indiana and Miami — a game that will be played in South Florida — Columbus will be busily celebrating the sight of alums hoisting the national championship trophy. Thing is, will it be Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner? Or will it be Miami coach Mario Cristobal? “The kids here, that’s all they’re talking about this week,” said Herb Baker, the school’s longtime athletic trainer known by many in South Florida simply as Brother Herb. Columbus, a Catholic all-boys school that sits about 5 miles from the University of Miami campus and about 25 miles from Hard Rock Stadium — where the game will be played — is a house divided right now. There are Miami fans. There are Mendoza fans. The optimist would say the school can’t lose. The pessimist would say the school can’t win. “It’s a no-lose situation,” said Columbus football coach Dave Dunn — who immediately started wondering when the CFP bracket came out if the stars would align for an Indiana-Miami ﬁnal. “You’re really kind of celebrating the success of all of our alums. And to do it on this type of stage is just amazing.” The list of Columbus grads in this game is seven-deep. Indiana has Mendoza at quarterback and his brother, Alberto Mendoza, as the backup. Miami has Cristobal, associate head coach Alex Mirabal, defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald, offensive lineman Ryan Rodriguez and backup quarterback Vinny Gonzalez. The kids, the families, they all know each other. Fernando Mendoza, then at Cal, played against Miami last year in what became a wild Hurricanes comeback win. Alberto Mendoza quarterbacked Columbus to a state title in 2023; the ﬁnal TD pass he threw in that game was to Fitzgerald. Fernando and Alberto Mendoza’s father, also named Fernando, was a teammate of Cristobal and Mirabal at Columbus in the late 1980s. If all that wasn’t enough, the Mendoza

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family home is less than a mile from the Miami campus in Coral Gables — and Elsa Mendoza, the mother of the Indiana quarterbacks, played tennis for the Hurricanes in her college years. Ties that bind, indeed. “It’s always special when you get to play with or against guys that you know or knew growing up, competed against, played on the same teams with,” said Cristobal, whose sons attend Columbus and whose nephew is on the Explorers’ football coaching staff. “At the end of the day, your preparation doesn’t change. Your intensity is always driven up the closer and closer you get to game time and as you go deeper into the season. We all know the brand of football played down here in South Florida is special.” Columbus sits in the area of Miami known as Westchester, and the heavily Cuban-American suburb clearly has divided loyalties right now. Along the fence that separates the school from SW 87th Avenue is a long blue banner, reading “Fernando Mendoza Class of 2022 He15man Winner” — the “15” replacing two letters in “Heisman” is a nod to his Indiana jersey number, and yes, the digits are in the Hoosiers’ crimson. “I think playing a national championship would get anybody fired up and definitely stir up some emotions,” Fernando Mendoza said. “However for myself, I believe it’s going to be a great game. The Hurricanes are a fantastic team, led by a great coach in Coach Cristobal.” Around the corner from the school: a famous hot dog restaurant called Arbetter’s. There are some photos inside of former Hurricanes star Ray Lewis and former university president Donna Shalala, among others. There’s also a “Mendoza Dog” for sale in a nod to the Heisman winner, a quarter-pound grilled sausage with sauerkraut, spicy brown mustard and potato sticks. Whichever way the title game goes, some at Columbus are certain to be thrilled. “I’m going through it myself,” Baker said. “I like Mendoza, but you know, I’m a diehard Miami fan. So, I’m conﬂicted, but I made up my mind. I’m going to root for Miami. The conﬂict was there, but I resolved that I’m a local guy, so I’ve got to root for my team.”

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Not shocked, Steelers’ brass prepares for life after Tomlin BY WILL GRAVES AP sportswriter

PITTSBURGH — Art Rooney II sensed Mike Tomlin might be ready for a change. Nineteen years doing any job is a long time, let alone in the white-hot spotlight that comes with coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers. So when Tomlin walked into Rooney’s ofﬁce Tuesday and told his longtime boss he was stepping down after a largely successful run that included one Super Bowl victory, an appearance in another and 19 straight non-losing seasons, Rooney wasn’t shocked. “He was pretty clear about what his intentions were,” Rooney said Wednesday as the Steelers began the process of hiring just their fourth head coach since 1969. “We had a great conversation, and I understood where he was.” Rooney described the impetus behind Tomlin’s decision as “more family-related than football-related” and stressed the team was “certainly willing to make another run at it next year with Mike.” Tomlin went 193-114-2 in Pittsburgh, tied with Hall of Famer Chuck Noll for the ninth most regular-season wins in NFL history. Tomlin arrived in Pittsburgh in January 2007 as a relative unknown 34-year-old defensive coordinator. He left as the longesttenured head coach in major North American professional sports with a resume that will receive strong Hall of Fame consideration of its own, even if he never coaches another game. Whether that happens is anyone’s guess, though Rooney said it was his understanding that Tomlin does not intend to coach in 2026. A future in TV, even if it serves as merely a breather before the

“There will be changes, and we’ll have to all get comfortable with kind of the plans. Whether you call it a ‘rebuild’ or not, I don’t like that word that much. We’ll try to compete Day 1 if we can.” ART ROONEy II, Steelers owner 53-year-old returns to the sideline, could be in the ofﬁng. Rooney did not try to talk Tomlin out of the decision, saying instead that the club is “grateful” for the way Tomlin carried himself both on and off the field during what Rooney described as a “winning era” for one of the league’s most visible franchises. That era, however, ended with the Steelers in a rut. Their seasonending 30-6 loss to Houston in the ﬁrst round of the playoffs on Monday night marked Pittsburgh’s sixth straight one-and-done postseason appearance, all of them by multiple scores. “I can’t explain the more recent history there,” Rooney said. “It’s hard to explain, given the overall track record. Frustrating for all of us, mostly for Mike.” Fans inside Acrisure Stadium didn’t hesitate to voice their displeasure at times this season, chanting “Fire Tomlin!” on multiple occasions, including in the waning minutes against the Texans. Asked whether those playoff failures factored into Tomlin’s decision to walk away, Rooney demurred. He also declined to get

into specifics about what might happen should Tomlin want to return to coaching in 2027. Tomlin exited while still under team control for two more years, with the club holding the option for 2027. During the rare occasions the Steelers have found themselves looking for a head coach, they often have been looking for a certain type. Noll, Tomlin and Bill Cowher were all defensive coordinators in their 30s when Pittsburgh plucked them from relative anonymity. They all left with at least one Super Bowl ring. It’s far too early in the process for the club to start whittling down the field for a job that figures to be among the most coveted of the nine current head coach vacancies in the NFL, considering the Rooney family’s track record of giving coaches ample time to find their footing. “Can I sign up for another Chuck Noll or another Bill Cowher or another Mike Tomlin or somebody that we feel fits that mold? (That) would be great,” Rooney said. Rooney essentially ruled out any of the staff Tomlin left behind — including offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who has been contacted by Tennessee about its opening — from being a candidate to replace Tomlin, though it’s possible they may have an opportunity to stick around in some capacity if they mesh with the new hire. Whoever takes over will be given the same “the standard is the standard” mandate that Tomlin embraced, though it led to diminishing returns in his final years. “There will be changes, and we’ll have to all get comfortable with kind of the plans,” Rooney said. “Whether you call it a ‘rebuild’ or not, I don’t like that word that much. We’ll try to compete Day 1 if we can.”

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Saints defensive end Cam Jordan, right, grabs Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a sack on Nov. 30 in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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Continued from page 1C sacks became official in 1982. Jordan became the latest when he brought down Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in the season finale. Just look at some of the names Jordan joined, many of whom appear more than once: 1. Reggie White: 16 sacks in 1998 (age 37, Green Bay Packers) 2. Chris Doleman: 15 sacks in 1998 (37, San Francisco 49ers) 3. Kevin Greene: 12 sacks in 1998 (36, Carolina Panthers) 4. Doleman again: 12 sacks in 1997 (36, San Francisco 49ers) 5. Greene again: 12 sacks in 1999 (37, Carolina Panthers) 6. Julius Peppers: 11 sacks in 2017 (37, Carolina Panthers) 7. White again: 11 sacks in 1997 (36, Green Bay Packers) 8. Cam Jordan: 101/ 2 sacks in 2025 (36, New Orleans Saints) 9. Too Tall Jones: 10 sacks in 1987 (36, Dallas Cowboys) 10. Bruce Smith: 10 sacks in 2000 (37, Washington Redskins) That’s seven players total — five of whom are in the Hall of Fame. Only Jordan and Jones aren’t enshrined. Jordan became the first defender north of 36 to record doubledigit sacks since Peppers in 2017. There have been only 25 defensive players of that age total to log a snap in that span, let alone a sack.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks reacts after a catch during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 28 in Buffalo, N.y. The Bills are relying on the former Saints receiver in the playoffs.

Jordan loves to say that he knew he was still capable of putting together such a season, often noting that all he needed was an opportunity. In those remarks, he’d usually throw a potshot or two toward former Saints defensive line coach Todd Grantham for being the one he felt limited his usage. But Jordan had just two sacks in 2023 and four sacks in 2024. The productivity, or lack thereof, was hard to ignore. “Did we expect 101/ 2 sacks from him?” general manager Mickey Loomis said. “No, I wouldn’t say that we expected that, but I’m excited for him.” Jordan’s 61/ 2-sack jump from the year prior is one of the biggest ever when factoring in his age. The last player who was at least 36 years old to see an increase of at least six sacks from the year prior was Hall of Famer Michael

Strahan in 2007. That year, Strahan recorded nine sacks after totaling three in 2006. But in Strahan’s case, his production was cut short at 35 because of a broken foot that limited him to nine games. There weren’t many questions about Strahan’s play when healthy. Jordan, on the other hand, hasn’t missed a game since 2022 and has been remarkably durable throughout his career, even while battling through some signiﬁcant ailments. (He’ll note part of his down 2023 season was because of a foot injury that required offseason surgery.) Still, when players reach double-digit sacks, they typically have been playing at a high level. Peppers, for instance, put together a respectable 71/ 2-sack campaign in 2016 before ﬁnishing with 11 sacks at age 37 in 2017. Jordan appears to be one of the rare exceptions, which makes it remarkable.

Rotational production This is what might be most impressive regarding Jordan’s turnaround: He did it while playing a rotational role. The stat sheet will show that Jordan started all 17 games. But once Chase Young returned from a calf injury that sidelined him for the ﬁrst ﬁve weeks, Jordan played less than half of the defense’s snaps in the eight games played between Weeks 7-15. In that span, Jordan recorded four sacks. He then recorded four sacks in his last three games, when his playing time increased, but still never cracked 60%. The Saints have tended to limit Jordan’s snaps as he has gotten older to keep him fresh throughout the season. In all, Jordan played 53.6% of the Saints’ snaps in 2025. Of the 17 players to have at least 10 sacks this past year, according to Stathead, Jordan had the thirdsmallest percentage of playing time, ahead of only Arizona’s Josh Sweat (12 sacks at 47.1%) and Detroit’s Al-Quadin Muhammad (11 sacks at 41.4%). Since 2012, when Stathead began tracking player snap counts, Jordan’s 590 snaps were the 17th fewest out of the 257 instances in which a player recorded at least 10 sacks in a season. “The Saints have done nothing but show that they want me to be here,” Jordan said. “Now, at what price? Some would say half off this last year. I can’t do that again.”

Ex-Saints WR Cooks makes quick connection with Bills QB Allen BY JOHN WAWROW AP sportswriter

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whether it was catching passes from Drew Brees as a rookie in New Orleans or teaming up with Buffalo’s Josh Allen 11 years later, wide receiver Brandin Cooks has stuck to a triedand-tested method in building a quarterback’s trust. The key, Cooks said, is deferring to the quarterback’s direction and preferences when running any given route, rather than the other way around. The approach has served him well over a career in which Cooks is now on his seventh stop, including two in New Orleans; has topped 1,000 yards receiving six times; and played with Tom Brady in New England, Dak Prescott in Dallas and Jared Goff with the Rams. “Josh is very similar. There’s a way that your quarterback wants it,” Cooks said. “So I’m used to the aspect of like, hey, if they see it a certain way and maybe I don’t, well, I’ve got to come up on the same page and ﬁgure it out.” The quicker the better for the 32-year-old who already has established a rapport with Allen in the seven weeks since landing in Buffalo. And Cooks’ emerging role in the passing game will take on even greater emphasis on Saturday, when Buffalo travels to play the AFC’s top-seeded Denver Bron-

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cos in a divisional round playoff matchup. Not only has the speedster provided Buffalo a downfield option the offense had been lacking, the team heads to Denver depleted at the position. Cooks, Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman are the only three healthy receivers on Buffalo’s active roster after Gabe Davis and Tyrell Shavers injured their knees in a 27-24 wild-card playoff win at Jacksonville on Sunday. And that came a day after the Bills placed Joshua Palmer on injured reserve. “Obviously not an ideal situation. But I still trust that room completely,” Allen said. And that’s especially true of Cooks. “You don’t stay around the league as long as he has without being athletically gifted,” Allen said. “He’s a very good football player. We communicate extremely well.” It was apparent in a 13-12 loss to Philadelphia three weeks ago, when Cooks had four catches for 101 yards — the 25th 100-yard outing of his career and first in two years. The two were at it again Sunday at Jacksonville, where Cooks helped set up the go-ahead touchdown. Trailing by four and facing first and 10 at the Buffalo 44, Cooks ran up the left sideline, cut in toward

the middle to ﬁnd space in the Jaguars coverage and made a 36-yard catch just before the two-minute warning. Allen scored on a 1-yard run a minute later. “He’s showed up huge for us the last few games,” Allen said, noting the two worked on the play in practice last week. “For him to go out there and execute the way he did is pretty awesome.” For coach Sean McDermott, Cooks’ catch showed how the receiver combines speed and intuitiveness. “Instincts, that to me is the game of football. It’s not track, it’s not a 40-yard dash, weightlifting,” McDermott said. “And usually when you bring in good football players, you have a chance.” Including Sunday, Cooks has eight catches — seven for first downs — for 172 yards in six games with Buffalo. He’s already surpassed his yardage total of 165 in 10 games to open the season in his second stint with New Orleans. Cooks, who also spent three seasons in Houston, believed he had much more to offer than being a bit player with the Saints. He was granted his request to be cut on Nov. 19 and signed with Buffalo six days later. “He’s added a level to our offense that at times this year we didn’t have,” offensive coordinator Joe Brady said. “We’re grateful that we were able to get him on our football team.”

STAFF PHOTO By BRETT DUKE

Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell shoots the ball as Pelicans center Derik Queen defends on Wednesday at the Smoothie King Center.

PELICANS

Continued from page 1C baskets by Williamson, Fears and Williamson again to take a 73-72 lead. The lead changed hands nine more times before the Karlo Matkovic converted a three-point play for the Pelicans to tie the score at 87 at the end of third quarter. Brooklyn scored the ﬁrst seven points of the fourth quarter before Williamson scored on a drive for New Orleans’ ﬁrst points of the period. Murphy had nine points and an assist during a 13-2 run that gave the Pelicans a 105-101 lead. The Nets scored the next six points to take a two-point lead. Murphy made a layup to tie the score, and Demin and Bey exchanged 3-pointers to produce another tie. After a Demin miss, Bey rebounded a Murphy miss and dunked to give New Orleans a

112-110 lead with 21 seconds left. Porter missed a jumper, and Murphy made two free throws with 10.6 seconds left. Powell made a 3-pointer to trim the lead to one with five seconds left. Bey made two free throws and Porter’s desperation 3-pointer missed at the buzzer. The Nets made six of their first eight 3-pointers as they raced to a 24-12 lead midway through the first quarter. But they missed all three that they took the rest of the quarter as the Pelicans crept as close as two points before Brooklyn held a 31-27 lead at the end of the period. Thomas made consecutive jumpers and the Nets extended the lead to nine points early in the second quarter. They led by nine a second time, but Murphy scored 11 points, Jordan Poole made two 3-pointers and Bryce McGowens made one 3-pointer as New Orleans trimmed the lead to 55-54 at halftime.

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NFL sets playoff record for 4th-quarter drama BY JOSH DUBOW

Ron Sellers for Dallas against San Francisco to cap the ﬁrst playoff comeback from at least 15 points down to start the fourth quarter.

AP pro football writer The NFL never has experienced a playoff weekend quite like this. The ﬁrst four games of the 2025 postseason featured a combined 12 lead changes in the fourth quarter, topping the record for the most in an entire playoffs. The previous high for an entire postseason, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, was 10 in the 2007 playoffs, including three in the Super Bowl when the New York Giants ended New England’s bid for a perfect season. The four winning touchdowns scored in the final three minutes of regulation also set a record for an entire postseason. The weekend started with a back-and-forth game between Carolina and the Los Angeles Rams that wasn’t decided until Matthew Stafford’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson provided the record-tying fourth lead change of the fourth quarter. Before this season, there had been only four playoff games featuring four fourth-quarter lead changes, with the most recent coming in New England’s overtime win over Kansas City in the 2018 AFC title game. The wait for another lasted just one day as Buffalo and Jacksonville traded leads in their game before the Bills prevailed 27-24 on Josh Allen’s 1-yard run with 1:04 left for the fourth lead change in the ﬁnal quarter. The next game that day featured three more, with San Francisco topping Philadelphia 23-19 in a win capped by Brock Purdy’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey with 2:54 left. The other fourth-quarter lead change came Saturday night when Chicago became the fourth team in NFL history to win a playoff game after trailing by at

Points for defense

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By MARK J. TERRILL

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson dives into the end zone for a touchdown during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Jan. 4 in Inglewood, Calif. least 15 points at the start of the fourth quarter. The last time that happened came in Super Bowl 52 when New England rallied from 28-9 down at the end of the third quarter — the game had been 28-3 — to beat Atlanta 34-28 in overtime. The win was the record seventh this season for the Bears when they trailed in the final two minutes and the third this season in six games that they trailed by double digits in the final five minutes. That matches the total of the other 31 teams combined. The rest of the league was 3-158 in that scenario. What made the game even more odd was the fact that the Bears never ran a play on offense while

leading the game. Chicago scored a field goal on the opening drive but allowed a touchdown by Green Bay. The Bears didn’t go ahead again until Caleb Williams’ 25-yard pass to D.J. Moore with 1:43 to play. Green Bay then held the ball for the rest of the game, falling short on an incomplete pass on the final play. This marked just the fifth time in the last 20 seasons that a team won a playoff game without running an offensive play with the lead, with it last happening in Kansas City’s 25-22 overtime win over San Francisco in Super Bowl 58. Even stranger, the Bears and Packers played three times this season and Chicago ran no plays on

offense when leading, compared to 106 for Green Bay. But the Bears won two of those contests, with their only lead in a Week 16 win coming on a game-ending TD pass in overtime from Williams to Moore. The two late game-winning TD passes from Stafford and Williams on Saturday marked the ﬁrst time since Dec. 23, 1972, that two playoff games on the same day featured a winning touchdown pass in the ﬁnal two minutes, according to Sportradar. The games that day included Terry Bradshaw’s 60-yard pass to Franco Harris known as the “Immaculate Reception” in Pittsburgh’s win over the Raiders and Roger Staubach’s 10-yarder to

The weekend ended with two stellar defensive efforts, with New England beating the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 and Houston getting two defensive touchdowns in a 30-6 win over Pittsburgh. The Texans became the eighth team in the Super Bowl era to score two defensive TDs in a playoff game and the second to do it in the last 18 seasons. The other time it happened came in the wild-card round two years ago when Houston did it against Cleveland. According to the NFL research department, the Texans became the second team to get multiple defensive touchdowns and allow no touchdowns in a playoff game. Chicago did it in a 73-0 win over Washington in the 1940 NFL championship game. The Patriots will next host the Texans in the ﬁrst playoff game featuring two teams that didn’t allow a touchdown in the previous round of the playoffs since the 2002 NFC title game. Tampa Bay beat San Francisco 31-6 in the divisional round that season and Philadelphia knocked off Atlanta 20-6.

Seventh seed struggles This marked the sixth season since the NFL added a seventh playoff team in each conference, and the results haven’t been good so far. With the losses by Green Bay and the Chargers, those seventh seeds are now 1-11 in the wild-card round, with the only win coming in the 2023 season when the Packers beat the Cowboys 48-32. Eight of the other 11 games were won by double digits by the No. 2 seed, with the average margin of victory in those 11 wins being 12.4 points per game.

SCOREBOARD Odds

Houston 30, Pittsburgh 6

Divisional playoffs Saturday

College Football Monday

CFP National Championship Miami Gardens, Fla. FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Indiana 7½ 8½ (48½)Miami (FL)

College Basketball

Thursday

FAVORITE LINE at LIBERTY 6½ Mercer 10½ at APP STATE 1½ Robert Morris 5½ Elon 1½ at WRIGHT STATE 6½ at N. KENTUCKY 10½ Green Bay 4½ at MONMOUTH 5½ Hofstra 6½ at GEO. SOUTH. 4½ at DELAWARE 1½ at UNC GREENS. 9½

NBA

UNDERDOG New Mexico State at VMI James Madison at IU INDIANAPOLIS at NORTHEASTERN Youngstown State Detroit Mercy at CLEVELAND STATE Drexel at STONY BROOK Old Dominion UTEP Citadel

FAVORITE LINE at ORLANDO 5½ at DETROIT 6½ Boston 1½ Oklahoma City 4½ at SAN ANTONIO 7½ at DALLAS OFF at GOLDEN STATE 3½ at PORTLAND OFF at LA LAKERS 4½

NFL

O/U (231½) (220½) (233½) (221½) (226½) (OFF) (231½) (OFF) (232½)

UNDERDOG Memphis Phoenix at MIAMI at HOUSTON Milwaukee Utah New York Atlanta Charlotte

Saturday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U at DENVER 1½ 1½ (46) at SEATTLE 6½ 7 (45)

Sunday

UNDERDOG Buffalo San Fran.

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at N. ENGLAND 2½ 3 (41) Houston LA Rams 4½ 3½ (48½) at CHICAGO

NHL

Thursday

FAVORITE at BUFFALO at PITTSBURGH at WASHINGTON at COLUMBUS at BOSTON at MINNESOTA at CHICAGO at EDMONTON at UTAH at VEGAS

LINE -115 -153 -197 -176 -175 -161 -112 -180 OFF -138

UNDERDOG Montreal Philadelphia San Jose Vancouver Seattle Winnipeg Calgary N.Y Islanders Dallas Toronto

LINE -105 +128 +163 +146 +146 +135 -108 +150 OFF +117

Pro football

Houston at New England, 2 p.m. L.A. Rams at Chicago, 5:30 p.m.

Conference championships Jan. 25 AFC

AFC lowest remaining seed at AFC highest remaining seed

NFC

NFC lowest remaining seed at NFC highest remaining seed

Super Bowl LX Feb. 8 At Santa Clara, Calif.

Conference championships winners, 5:30 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)

College football

L.A. Rams 34, Carolina 31 Chicago 31, Green Bay 27

Jan. 11

Buffalo 27, Jacksonville 24 San Francisco 23, Philadelphia 19 New England 16, L.A. Chargers 3

At Miami Gardens, Fla. No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 10 Miami, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)

College basketball Men’s state schedule Wednesday’s games

Kentucky 75 LSU 74 Louisiana Tech 59, Middle Tennessee 58 Alabama-Birmingham 82, Tulane 69 Texas State 59, UL 54

Saturday’s games

Missouri at LSU, 2:30 p.m. Georgia State at UL-Monroe, 2:30 p.m. UL at South Alabama, 3 p.m. Lamar at Nicholls, 3 p.m. Southeastern at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 3:30 p.m. Louisiana Tech at Jacksonville State, 4 p.m. Southern at Grambling, 4 p.m. Northwestern State at Incarnate Word, 4 p.m. McNeese at Texas-Rio Grande Valley, 4:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at UNO, 5 p.m.

Men’s national scores

Holy Cross 82, Army 75 Lehigh 93, Boston University 91, OT Sacred Heart 86, Siena 80 VCU 84, Rhode Island 75

Jan. 12

Purdue 79, Iowa 72 Xavier 89, Butler 75

Women’s state schedule

EASTERN CONFERENCE

NW State at Houston Christian, 6 p.m. Lamar at UNO, 6:30 p.m. Southeastern at UTRGV, 6:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at Nicholls, 6:30 p.m. Middle Tenn. at Louisiana Tech, 6:30 p.m. McNeese at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 7 p.m. UL at Arkansas State, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games

UL at UL-Monroe, noon Southeastern at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 1 p.m. Lamar at Nicholls, 1 p.m. Northwestern at UIW, 1 p.m. Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech, 2 p.m. McNeese at UTRGV, 2 p.m. UAB at Tulane, 2 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at UNO, 2 p.m. Southern at Grambling, 2 p.m.

Wednesday’s game EAST

Army 61, Holy Cross 46 Boston University 68, Lehigh 64 Canisius 57, Niagara 41 Fairﬁeld 63, Marist 49 George Washington 59, Duquesne 45 Iona 58, Merrimack 51 Lafayette 62, Bucknell 49 Loyola (MD) 49, Colgate 47 Manhattan 68, Mount St Marys 59 Navy 86, American 68 Sacred Heart 70, Siena 58 Saint Louis 66, La Salle 57 Seton Hall 64, Marquette 61 St. Bonaventure 57, Saint Joseph’s 48 TCU 51, West Virginia 50 UMass 82, Akron 68

SOUTH

Charleston Southern 72, UNC Asheville 66 Davidson 74, Fordham 50 George Mason 59, Loyola Chicago 54 Georgia Southern 66, Georgia State 55 Longwood 100, Winthrop 79 Northern Kentucky 63, Milwaukee 55 Old Dominion 65, Appalachian State 54 Radford 53, Gardner-Webb 38 Rhode Island 46, VCU 41 USC Upstate 58, Presbyterian 38

MIDWEST

Wednesday’s game EAST

MIDWEST

NBA Conference Glance

Women’s national scores

National championship Monday

Chattanooga 76, Wofford 67 Richmond 74, La Salle 53 Sam Houston 77, Jacksonville State 62 Tulsa 86, Charlotte 74 Western Carolina 72, East Tennessee State 68 Winthrop 92, High Point 75

Wild-card playoffs Jan. 10

Wednesday’s game Thursday’s games

Sunday

SOUTH

NFL

Pro basketball

Troy 86, UL-Monroe 80

Buffalo at Denver, 3:30 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 7 p.m.

College Football Playoff

Thursday

Tuesday’s game

Tulane 71, Temple 58

Ball State 103, Buffalo 61 Bowling Green 61, Western Michigan 54 Butler 62, Providence 52 Cleveland State 68, Detroit Mercy 52 Green Bay 69, Purdue Fort Wayne 57 Kent State 71, Ohio 68 Miami (OH) 69, Eastern Michigan 55 Ohio State 108, Penn State 84 Richmond 85, Dayton 67 Toledo 70, Northern Illinois 49 Washington 82, Indiana 63 Youngstown State 78, Wright State 67, OT

SOUTHWEST

Southern Miss 76, Texas State 62

FAR WEST

San Diego State 73, New Mexico 56

Detroit New York Boston Toronto Philadelphia Orlando Cleveland Miami Atlanta Chicago Milwaukee Charlotte Brooklyn Washington Indiana

W 28 25 24 25 22 22 23 21 20 18 17 14 11 10 9

L 10 14 15 17 17 18 19 19 22 21 23 26 26 28 32

Pct GB .737 — .641 3½ .615 4½ .595 5 .564 6½ .550 7 .548 7 .525 8 .476 10 .462 10½ .425 12 .350 15 .297 16½ .263 18 .220 20½

Oklahoma City San Antonio Denver Minnesota L.A. Lakers Houston Phoenix Golden State Portland Memphis L.A. Clippers Dallas Utah Sacramento New Orleans

W 34 27 27 27 24 23 24 22 19 17 16 15 14 10 9

L 7 13 13 14 14 14 16 19 22 22 23 25 25 30 33

Pct GB .829 — .675 6½ .675 6½ .659 7 .632 8½ .622 9 .600 9½ .537 12 .463 15 .436 16 .410 17 .375 18½ .359 19 .250 23½ .214 25½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Tuesday’s games

Minnesota 139, Milwaukee 106 Miami 127, Phoenix 121 Houston 119, Chicago 113 Denver 122, New Orleans 116 Oklahoma City 119, San Antonio 98 L.A. Lakers 141, Atlanta 116 Golden State 119, Portland 97

III 11-18 5-5 31, Matkovic 2-3 0-0 4, Peavy 1-5 0-0 2, Missi 2-7 4-5 8, Hawkins 2-5 0-0 6, Poole 4-9 4-4 16. Totals 39-86 27-31 116. Denver 32 28 29 33 — 122 New Orleans 31 34 27 24 — 116 3-Point Goals—Denver 14-35 (J.Murray 5-8, Pickett 4-6, Hardaway Jr. 3-7, Watson 1-4, Gordon 1-5, Nnaji 0-1, S.Jones 0-2, Tyson 0-2), New Orleans 11-29 (Poole 4-7, Murphy III 4-8, Hawkins 2-4, Bey 1-4, Peavy 0-2, Fears 0-4). Fouled Out—Denver 1 (S.Jones), New Orleans None. Rebounds—Denver 32 (Gordon, Watson 7), New Orleans 51 (Queen 13). Assists—Denver 24 (J.Murray 9), New Orleans 21 (Queen 5). Total Fouls—Denver 22, New Orleans 20. A—17,309 (16,867)

NBA Leaders

THROUGH JANUARY 13 Scoring G Doncic, LAL 31 G.-Alexander, OKC 39 Maxey, PHI 36 Jokic, DEN 32 Mitchell, CLE 37 Brown, BOS 36 Brunson, NY 36 Edwards, MIN 33 Curry, GS 31 Leonard, LAC 29 Markkanen, UTA 33 Cunningham, DET 33 Durant, HOU 35 Avdija, POR 40 Porter, BKN 30 Harden, LAC 36 Murray, DEN 36 Booker, PHO 37 Powell, MIA 34 George, UTA 38

FG 322 424 387 339 381 391 370 329 285 283 314 306 325 317 275 268 326 306 271 284

Gobert, MIN Ayton, LAL Williams, PHO Queta, BOS Antetokounmpo, MIL Duren, DET Zubac, LAC Jokic, DEN Allen, CLE Claxton, BKN

FG 182 219 170 164 288 216 215 339 157 183

FG Percentage

Wednesday’s games

Cleveland 133, Philadelphia 107 Toronto 115, Indiana 101 Brooklyn at New Orleans, n Utah at Chicago, n Denver at Dallas, n New York at Sacramento, n Washington at L.A. Clippers, n

Rebounds

Thursday’s games

Jokic, DEN Towns, NY Gobert, MIN Zubac, LAC Clingan, POR Duren, DET Johnson, ATL Ware, MIA Nurkic, UTA Adebayo, MIA

Orlando vs Memphis, 1 p.m., Berlin Phoenix at Detroit, 6 p.m. Boston at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee at San Antonio, 7 p.m. Utah at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Portland, 9 p.m. New York at Golden State, 9 p.m. Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Late Tuesday

Assists

Denver 122, New Orleans 116 DENVER (122)

S.Jones 1-5 0-2 2, Watson 11-16 8-9 31, Gordon 6-15 3-5 16, J.Murray 11-19 8-9 35, Pickett 6-9 0-0 16, Tyson 0-2 0-0 0, Brown 2-5 0-0 4, Hardaway Jr. 4-9 7-7 18, Nnaji 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 41-84 26-32 122.

NEW ORLEANS (116)

Bey 4-8 8-10 17, Williamson 5-12 2-3 12, Queen 5-10 0-0 10, Fears 3-9 4-4 10, Murphy

G 32 36 40 34 37 31 38 40 32 32

OFF 97 105 156 118 163 127 54 130 88 54

Jokic, DEN Cunningham, DET Giddey, CHI Doncic, LAL Johnson, ATL Harden, LAC Ball, CHA Murray, DEN Mitchell, MIA Nembhard, IND

FT 289 320 205 203 187 201 190 185 158 168 198 202 189 317 114 275 144 261 165 240

PTS 1036 1245 1114 948 1092 1062 1041 953 871 814 922 882 915 1043 778 927 921 934 811 905

FGA 254 321 258 250 444 341 355 560 266 314 DEF 292 307 298 246 232 203 329 272 232 256

G 32 33 30 31 38 36 30 36 38 31

TOT 389 412 454 364 395 330 383 402 320 310 AST 351 321 270 274 309 288 231 271 279 220

AVG 33.4 31.9 30.9 29.6 29.5 29.5 28.9 28.9 28.1 28.1 27.9 26.7 26.1 26.1 25.9 25.8 25.6 25.2 23.9 23.8 PCT .717 .682 .659 .656 .649 .633 .606 .605 .590 .583 AVG 12.2 11.4 11.4 10.7 10.7 10.6 10.1 10.0 10.0 9.7 AVG 11.0 9.7 9.0 8.8 8.1 8.0 7.7 7.5 7.3 7.1

THURSDAY’S FAIR GROUNDS ENTRIES Post Time:12:45PM First Race, $14,000, Claiming $5,000, 4 yo’s & up, F & M (ﬁllies and mares) One Mile 01 02 03 04 05 06

Spicy Italian Maylen Sister Saint Smart Izzy Fret No More Came Up Roses

E Nieves D Cannon O Chavez D Magnon P Lopez H Hernandez

Second Race, $14,000, Maiden Claiming $10,000, 3 yo, F (ﬁllies) Five And A Half Furlongs

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

Metallic Maid Bistineau Beauty Cava de Oro Cat’s Custom Sautee Nacoochee Betsy Louise Hannah Boo Custom Value

C Hernandez P Lopez M Murrill H Rea C McMahon M Pedroza, Jr. S Vives J Mudd

Third Race, $14,000, Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, F & M (ﬁllies and mares) Five And A Half Furlongs

01 Diamond Country

S Vives

3-1 4-1 7-2 4-1 5-1 7-2

9-2 6-1 5-1 12-1 4-1 9-2 6-1 9-2

4-1

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

Vanna G Secret Wine Clearly Bella Adiamondinthestorm Our Indian Girl Sacred Vow Classy Mimi Talkabout

J Mudd C Hernandez H Rea E Murray C McMahon D Magnon E Nieves A Concepcion

5-1 7-2 9-2 20-1 15-1 20-1 5-1 5-1

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

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C Hernandez J Loveberry I Castillo F Geroux J Ortiz B Hernandez, Jr. A Concepcion P Lopez B Curtis J Loveberry

8-1 15-1 6-1 9-2 4-1 6-1 6-1 7-2 10-1 5-1

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J Riquelme D Cannon P Lopez J Graham

5-1 7-2 10-1 5-1

Fourth Race, $54,000, Maiden special weight, 4 yo’s & up, F & M (ﬁllies and mares) One Mile

Fifth Race, $18,000, Claiming $15,000, 4 yo’s & up Six Furlongs

05 06 07 08 09

Sand Street Elmore C’Est Magniﬁque Westeros Allied Commander

I Castillo J Loveberry H Rea117 M Murrill J Mudd

6-1 10-1 9-2 8-1 8-1

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

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M Murrill A Concepcion M Pedroza, Jr. J Loveberry B Hernandez, Jr. C McMahon E Nieves J Ortiz

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

Attache Machine Gun Man Gaza Heroico (CHI) Bergen Banned for Life Shan Autodrive Grand Academic Honky Tonk Highway

M Pedroza, Jr. F Geroux J Loveberry H Hernandez P Lopez C McMahon B Hernandez, Jr. I Castillo A Concepcion

Sixth Race, $57,000, AOC $35,000, 4 yo’s & up One Mile

Seventh Race, $56,000, AOC $50,000, 4 yo’s & up Six Furlongs

10 Save the Trees

J Ortiz

4-1

6-1 5-1 9-2 6-1 6-1 15-1 20-1 7-5

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Daddario Fresh Out Baby Hello Click Pleasing Mo Echos Twirling Claire My Blue Line (GB) Auntie Vodka Deceitful Banker Gus’s Gal Sharp Mindset

B Curtis B Hernandez, Jr. M Murrill I Castillo J Graham J Loveberry D Cannon R Hernandez M Pedroza, Jr. A Concepcion J Ortiz P Lopez

8-1 8-1 20-1 6-1 20-1 20-1 8-1 15-1 8-1 8-1 9-2 7-2

8-1 12-1 12-1 6-1 3-1 12-1 9-2 12-1 8-1

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

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I Castillo D Cannon H Hernandez J Loveberry A Concepcion P Lopez M Pedroza, Jr. J Mudd M Murrill

8-1 8-1 8-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 9-2 12-1 7-2

Eighth Race, $30,000, Maiden optional claiming $50,000, 3 yo, F (ﬁllies) Five And A Half Furlongs

Ninth Race, $17,000, Maiden Claiming $15,000, 3 yo, F (ﬁllies) Six Furlongs

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Finding their sporting passions Jesuit twins, one who deals with a rare brain condition, discover their niche BY CHRISTOPHER DABE

Staff writer

William Barnett saw it from the start, seated in the Jesuit gym when his twin brother, Michael, stepped on the wrestling mat for the ﬁrst time as a freshman. He watched with awe at how Michael quickly took control of his opponent and won with ease. “Just absolute domination,” William said. He’ll be watching again this weekend in Gonzales, where Michael will compete for the fourth year in a row at the Louisiana Classic, one of the state’s premier wrestling tournaments and an event he has won twice. For William, watching is as close as he can get. Diagnosed with Chiari malformation when he was 9 years old, William is unable to wrestle like his brother. The condition — where the skull presses on the brain and pushes it into the spinal canal — caused severe headaches and required surgery that restricted him from participating in contact sports, a loss he felt deeply. “As I got older and as Michael continued to wrestle, my friends continued to play football and I was like, ‘Wow, I’m really missing out on a lot,’ ” William said. Over time, William tried different noncontact sports, including baseball, but nothing sparked the same competitive ﬁre he once had. Until he discovered weightlifting, he lived vicariously through Michael, a period when the twins who once shared the same sports suddenly took divergent paths.

the Chiari malformation diagnosis followed. Then came the surgery at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, leaving William with a 3-inch scar along the back of his neck. Suddenly without wrestling, William put more attention on baseball, “and I didn’t really like baseball that much,” he said. He continued to play through his freshman year at Jesuit, but looking for a way to compete individualSTAFF PHOTO By CHRISTOPHER DABE ly like his brother, William Jesuit twin brothers William, left, and Michael Barnett stand discovered weightlifting and made it his daily focus. together in the Jesuit wrestling room on Tuesday. When Jesuit added a powerlifting program last year, “As I got older and as Michael continued to wrestle, he found a home, eager to my friends continued to play football and I was like, show the progress he made as a weightlifter. ‘Wow, I’m really missing out on a lot.’ ” “I was excited to show WILLIAM BARNETT, Jesuit powerlifter what I built for myself,” said William, whose 1,145 combined pounds in the path toward future success. squat, bench and deadlift While William dealt with But the headaches became during a meet Dec. 20 at his setback, Michael — a more than he could handle. Northshore have him in the three-time state runner-up For years, William lived top 10 in the state for the — was thriving, and an early 165-pound weight class. turning point came when he with “these terrible, presfinished sixth as a freshman surized, blood-rushing, William’s goal for his senior at the Louisiana Classic. vision-blurring” headaches season is to reach the state that left him feeling lightmeet March 25 at the Pon“Everything kind of clicked at that tournaheaded. “And I thought that tchartrain Center in Kenner. was normal.” ment,” said Michael, who The support between the The headaches worsened “wrestled a lot better than two brothers in their athletic whenever he wrestled, I had usually done” and pursuits now goes both ways. compared to when he described it as “kind of Whenever Michael played non-contact sports like my a-ha moment, that wrestles, William watches. maybe I can see myself be- like baseball, flag football Whenever William lifts, Miand soccer. coming great.” chael cheers. Their parents didn’t know Four weeks later, at the “I’m proud,” Michael said, what to make of it all. state tournament, Michael “because I get to see him “They would be like, ‘It’s won a semifinal against work his tail off and get just a headache, you’ll be the same wrestler who dewhat he deserves and keep having success.” feated him in the fifth-place OK,’ ” William said. Finally, during club wresBack at the Louisiana match at the Classic, a vicClassic this week, Michael, tling practice when he was tory that “made me think the senior class president, that I’m moving in the right 8 or 9 years old, William will be on the mat with Wilpracticed “with some kid direction,” he said. who had quite a good bit of Michael’s wrestling sucliam in the stands. weight on me,” he recalled, “I wouldn’t miss it for the cess let him follow a path “and he kept throwing me, world,” William said. like their father, Rich, a and I was like, getting a William was there at 1994 Jesuit graduate who headache worse and worse. the beginning, back when wrestled and won titles at And eventually I was like, I Michael threw around that the Classic and at state. can’t do this anymore. I got first high school opponent “He’s much better than I to sit down. like it was nothing. Now was,” Rich said. “My mom, she knew toward the end, the twin William also could have something was wrong. She brothers have a pursuit and been a champion wrestler. called the doctor.” a purpose for which both He competed on the club Several doctor visits later, can be proud. level, putting him on the

Tulane guard KJ Greene goes up for a layup against UAB on Wednesday at Devlin Fieldhouse. UAB won STAFF PHOTO By ENAN CHEDIAK 82-69.

UAB gives Tulane ﬁrst league defeat BY GUERRY SMITH Contributing writer

Tulane starting center Tyler Ringgold, who was foul prone earlier in the year, picked the wrong night for a recurrence. With backup Percy Daniels limited in the ﬁrst half and unavailable in the second because of a knee injury, Ringgold committed his second foul 1:23 into the ﬁrst half, his third with 7:08 left shortly after re-entering and fouled out with 5:09 left on Wednesday as UAB ended the three-game winning streak Tulane (12-5, 3-1) had to start American Conference play. The Blazers (12-6, 3-2) outrebounded the Wave 45-27 and had a 44-32 advantage in the paint, but the game still was in doubt when Ringgold exited for the last time. UAB put it away quickly from there in an 82-69 win at Devlin Fieldhouse. “He’s such a catalyst for us offensively and defensively, but he’s just got to play smarter,” Tulane coach Ron Hunter said. “Those first couple of fouls were really bad fouls, and I tried to play him a little bit and he got a third. When the guys behind him are banged up, he’s just got to play smarter.” Tulane, which trailed 40-29 early in the second half, led 54-53 with 10:00 left after two 3-pointers by Ringgold.

The Wave then caught a bad break when Salim London banked in a buzzer-beating 3 at the end of a terrific defensive possession, putting the Blazers ahead for good. It was not bad luck that cost the Wave a chance to win, though. “We just got our butts beat today,” Hunter said. “It’s the first time in a long time we didn’t play with the energy and passion we had been playing with. We didn’t handle success very well today. “They came out and physically just dominated, and we never really recovered.” UAB 6-foot-7 forward Daniel Rivera, who entered averaging 11.4 points, surpassed that total with 13 in the first half and finished with 17. KyeRon Lindsay-Martin scored 12 of his game-high 19 in the second half. Daniels was on the court for 13:47 before the break and wore down quickly. He could not play in the second half after not practicing during the week, forcing third-team center Davion Bradford into action. The Blazers, who were minus-36 on the boards through their first four conference games, outrebounded the Wave 26-11 in the first half alone, when they went on runs of 6-0, 7-0 and 7-0 to take a 38-29 lead at halftime.

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Dr. Reuben Battley slices mushrooms as Dr. Madison Flake, center, and Sarah Gray observe his knife skills during a culinary medicine workshop.

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When health care meets food, it makes for happy cooking. Here’s how.

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ooking is contagious. I caught the bug in my youth and delight in spreading it wherever I go. I have watched smiles consume a roomful of kindergarteners as they turned flour, yeast and water into turtle-shaped bread loaves. If you told 5-year-old me that decades later I would land in a career combining cooking and health care, I would have called it fantasy. Dreams come true and the smiles endure. The joy shared with me by my mom in our 1960s kitchen began with nutrition education, which felt less like a lecture and more like gospel. Cue my mom’s Alabama accent: “Eat the broccoli stems and leaves; they have more ﬁber and minerals.”

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of her nonnegotiables. “Soda pop is poison; it leaches the calcium from your teeth and bones. Watch out for preservatives. Read the label. Softserve ice cream is full of chemicals. Red dye will kill you.” She was ahead of her time. Mom lived to almost 93 and her words continue to echo. Gospel.

This concept is framed around the Mediterranean Diet principle, focusing more on adding things in than restrictions. The tenets of the Mediterranean Diet are the foundation of Culinary Medicine: n Vegetables. It is suggested to fill half your plate with a variety of veggies. n Legumes. Beans and lentils add protein and fiber and can be sprinkled into most dishes for a flavor, texture and nutrient boost n Fruits, nuts and seeds n Whole grains n Seafood n Oils. Choosing unsaturated (olive oil primarily, with recommendations to limit saturated fats) n Dairy with an emphasis on cultured dairy, like yogurt and feta cheese and

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A basil garnish sits atop a pot of mushroom and meat spaghetti. “Have an orange with your eggs and spinach to help with iron absorption.” “Balance your plate with protein, vegetables and a starch. Have a variety.” “Make your own salad dressing.” “Did you drink your milk?” “We don’t answer the phone or watch TV at the dinner table. Who wants to start the blessing?” There was also daily discussion

Re-create Anthony Bourdain’s beef bourguignon BY GRETCHEN McKAY

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) One beneﬁt of being a food editor is that I get the opportunity to try out recipes from the latest cookbooks, often before they have even made it onto store shelves. It keeps me on my toes with what’s trending, and over the years it has had the fringe beneﬁt of greatly expanding my culinary skills. But these days, I’m also tempted on a daily basis by what ends up on my social media feeds.

Click once on a recipe that looks good, and thanks to algorithms that inﬂuence what pops up on your screen, chances are you’ll be inundated with that chef Recipe, or restaurant’s 2D content again and again. Lately, for me, the late great Anthony Bourdain has been making regular appearances on my phone as I food scroll. Known for his straight-talking, unpretentious take on cooking

and exploration of global cuisine through his shows “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown,” Bourdain was and continues to be loved for his candid and (sometimes) unﬁltered take on food. Home cooks also appreciate his practical cooking tips and techniques. His recipe for beef bourguignon, which popped up on my screen a few days ago, is a great example.

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Can I tell young co-workers they have bad manners? any of us can do? Dear Miss Manners: I freGentle reader: Although quently attend team there is, today, too much lunches and dinners with blurring of the professional my immediate department members, both supervisors and personal spheres, it was always understood that and associates. These dining experiences are mostly an otherwise promising mentee who did not personal affairs and know how to speak come after a week of or behave in polite hard teamwork. company would be We work in an at a disadvantage industry where in a professional we will be in one career — and that a location for a few Judith good mentor might months, and then Martin have to help make move on to another MISS up this deﬁciency. city. We all get along MANNERS Perhaps you can and have each othidentify a senior er’s back. member of the team who But here is the problem: might act in this more genThere are two members of our team who are in their eral capacity for these two 20s, and they both have the — as a professional mentor, worst table manners! They that is, knowing that ﬁnding set their bread on the bare opportunities for them to table, as well as any soiled improve their table mancutlery. They cut up their ners will be only a part of entire meal into tiny pieces their extracurricular edulike they are toddlers. I cation. This might make a could go on, but you get the positive difference for their idea. careers — while not putting These are nice young anyone in the position of women! They are collegepromising that any second educated. Each one comdates hinge upon the supeplains that they never get rior etiquette discernment a second date after dining of 20-something males. at a nice restaurant, and I Dear Miss Manners: My niece understand why. worked at a well-known I am well aware it is not retail store in the 1980s. She my duty to advise them of told me they were required how to butter a dinner roll. to greet customers because But I feel sorry for them research has shown that and am frequently embarpeople are less likely to steal after a personal exrassed for them. Should I just accept there is nothing change. Now I bristle a bit

and feel insulted when I am greeted at a store. Gentle reader: Rest assured that in a few years, new research will show that the original research was incorrect for any number of reasons. Miss Manners has stopped following the details. Admittedly, though, the next time a hostess greets Miss Manners by name at the door, she may stop to wonder if it is a nefarious way to discourage her from pocketing the silverware. Dear Miss Manners: A good friend asked me to join her and a few other people for lunch. This was not something I wanted to do, so I claimed to have conﬂicts on the ﬁrst two dates she suggested. Then she said, “Well, what would be a good day for you?” I said something about just not being sociable, but it didn’t feel very good. What could I have said, short of “never”? Gentle reader: “Let me get back to you.” Send questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners. com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail. com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.

In 1967, the Green Bay Packers of the National Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, Football League defeated the Kansas City Chiefs the 15th day of 2026. There are 350 days left in the year. of the American Football League 35-10 in the first Today in history: AFL-NFL World ChampionOn Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” ship Game, known retroacSullenberger landed an tively as Super Bowl I. Airbus A320 safely in New In 1991, Sean Lennon’s reYork’s Hudson River after make of his father’s “Give striking a flock of birds that Peace A Chance” was redisabled both engines shortly leased to coincide with the after takeoff; all 155 people United Nations’ midnight aboard survived the emerdeadline for Iraq to withgency water landing, which draw from Kuwait. The lyrbecame known as “The ics were updated to reflect Miracle on the Hudson.” concerns of the 1990s. Also on this date: In 1992, more than two In 1559, Elizabeth I was dozen European nations crowned queen of England formally recognized Croaand Ireland in Westminster tia and Slovenia as indeAbbey. pendent nations amid the In 1919, in Boston, a tank breakup of Yugoslavia. containing an estimated 2.3 In 2001, Wikipedia, the million gallons of molasses free online encyclopedia burst, flooding the city’s maintained by volunteer North End and killing 21 peo- editors, made its debut. In 2019, extremists ple in what was later dubbed stormed a luxury hotel in the “Great Molasses Flood.” In 1929, civil rights leader Kenya’s capital of Nairobi, Martin Luther King Jr. was setting off explosives and gunning down people at born in Atlanta. cafe tables in an attack In 1943, work was comclaimed by Africa’s deadlipleted on the Pentagon.

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Anthony Bourdain’s Beef Bourguignon Serves 8. Recipe is from “Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook” by Anthony Bourdain. color. 3. Sear the meat a little at a time, removing it and setting it aside as it finishes. When all the meat is a nice dark brown color and has been set aside, add onions to the pot. 4. Lower the heat to medium-high until the onions are soft and golden brown, about 10 minutes. 5. Sprinkle ﬂour over the onions. Continue to cook for 1. Season the meat with about 4-5 minutes, stirring salt and pepper. occasionally, then add red 2. In a Dutch oven, heat wine. Naturally, you want oil over high heat until it is to scrape up all that really almost smoking. Add the good fond from the bottom meat, in batches — NOT of the pot with your wooden ALL AT ONCE! — and sear spoon. on all sides until it is well 6. Bring the wine to a boil. browned (not gray). If you 7. Return the meat to the dump too much meat in the pot and add carrots, garlic pot at the same time, you’ll and bouquet garni. Add just overcrowd it; cool the thing enough water (and two big down and you won’t get good spoons of demi-glace if you 2 pounds boneless beef shoulder or chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces Salt and pepper ¼ cup olive oil 4 onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup red burgundy wine such as pinot noir 6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 garlic clove 1 bouquet garni Demi-glace, optional Chopped flat parsley

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Continued from page 1D Julia Child might be responsible for popularizing the classic, slow-cooked French stew in which chunks of beef shoulder are slowly braised in red wine with onions and carrots until the meat is tender enough to

almost melt in your mouth. But Bourdain, with his devilbe-damned demeanor, somehow makes the dish feel approachable — even though the two chefs’ recipes are pretty similar. With the price of beef going up and up, this could be considered a special occasion dish for a chilly December night. But you also could substitute lean stew-

Spaghetti with Meat and Lentils The recipe is from the Health Meets Food curriculum (www.culinarymedicine.org). 1½ quarts water ½ cup brown or green lentils 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced 1 large stalk celery, diced ½ large red bell pepper, diced 8 ounces mushrooms, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces lean ground beef (90/10) 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup water 2½ teaspoons Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon salt Black pepper to taste 4 quarts water 12 ounces dried whole wheat spaghetti

1. Bring 1½ quarts water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the lentils and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, rinse and set aside. 2. While the lentils are cooking, make the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the celery and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. 3. Add the beef to the

vegetable mixture and stir to brown and break up the meat, cooking until no longer pink. Add the tomato sauce, Worcestershire, ¼ cup water, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper to taste and the cooked lentils. Stir, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 30 minutes. Add water in ¼-cup increments if sauce is too thick. 4. While the sauce cooks, bring the 4 quarts of water to boil in a stockpot over high heat. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. 5. Divide the cooked pasta into 6 servings and top each with about ¾ cup sauce.

Caesar Salad Recipe is adapted from the Health Meets Food curriculum (www.culinarymedicine. org). The dressing keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.

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Olivia Dinh chops lettuce for a Caesar salad during a culinary medicine workshop at LSU.

have it) so that the liquid covers the meat by one-third — meaning you want a ratio of 3 parts liquid to 2 parts meat. This is a stew, so you want plenty of liquid, even after it cooks down and reduces. 8. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and let cook for about 2 hours or until the meat is break-apart-witha-fork tender. You should check the dish every 15 or 20 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure the meat is not sticking or, even worse, scorching. You should also skim off any foam or scum or oil collecting on the surface using a large spoon or ladle. 9. When done, remove and discard the bouquet garni, add chopped parsley to the pot and serve. ing beef. I was lucky to ﬁnd a chuck roast on sale. Be sure not to splurge on the wine for the stew — any good-quality inexpensive dry red wine will work in this dish. I used pinot noir, but cabernet sauvignon or merlot will also work even though they are not burgundies. The stew tastes even better the second day.

1. Place the garlic, Worcestershire, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, honey, Parmesan and yogurt in a blender and process until smooth. Alternatively, ingredients can be placed in a 4-cup measuring cup or wide-mouth mason jar and blended with an immersion blender. 2. Transfer dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2

hours or up to one week. 3. Rinse the lettuce and spin dry, or dry with clean kitchen towels. Slice the lettuce crosswise or tear by hand into bite-size pieces. Refrigerate until serving time. 4. Toss the lettuce in a large salad bowl with half of the dressing and toss to coat. Serve with remaining dressing on the side as desired.

class with our physicians and pediatric residents make this Continued from page 1D outline approachable. We prepared ‘Spaghetti Four Ways’ beginning with hard-aged cheese like Par- a classic meat sauce and gradually enhancing the mesan n Meats with a recomfollowing three batches mendation of about 4 ounc- with added vegetables and es of lean meat per day and then added lentils, then all limiting red meat to one vegetables with lentils and no meat. The unofficial serving per week. The recipes we prepared crowd favorite was the one in our Culinary Medicine with the works — tons of

veggies, half the meat, plus lentils and served on whole wheat spaghetti. The Caesar salad was a hit as well. We also debunked the myth that eating healthy costs more. This feast for 20-plus cost $85.70 in ingredients with extra pantry items for our next session. Delicious, nutritious pasta and salad for $4 per serving? That makes everyone happy.

2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon black pepper Juice of half a lemon, or more to taste 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1½ ounces Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt Romaine lettuce, about 3 large leaves per serving

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Today, I work as a nurse at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital with like-minded doctors, minus the preaching, who paved the path to starting a Health Meets Food Culinary Medicine program. About a dozen years ago when I was chefﬁng in West Virginia, I learned about the program

captivated me, and I am beyond honored to have a role in teaching pediatric residents cooking and nutrition. Rule No. 1 is to have fun. Doctors trade their white coats for chef jackets and the future pediatricians tie on purple aprons to celebrate the university’s theme color. We have a red-carpet welcome into the teaching kitchen on LSU’s campus, where Judy Myhand has

athletes and 4-H kids how to nourish and flourish. When a career change beckoned in my empty nest era and mom was still here, I shared my somewhat fleeting wish of nursing school with her. She voiced her concerns about the long shifts and challenges of the field. As she took her last breath, my first semester began and nutrition was on the syllabus. I know she is smiling now.

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trying to oust or thwart you. Be shrewd and secretive, and success will follow. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Avoid impulsive spending and paying for other people's mistakes. Put your energy into a creative outlet that brings you joy and helps take your mind off situations you cannot change. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Rethink your current situation, your relationships with others and how you run your home and personal lives. A change to your surroundings will help to ground you and encourage you to rethink your direction. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Take time to consider the pros and cons in your life and what you can eliminate and what you want to implement. Change is doable, but it will require research and boosting your qualifications. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Entertainment will cost more than you anticipate. Set a strict budget and refrain from paying for others. Focus on communication, gathering information and opening doors to new beginnings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Refuse to let domestic situations grow into something you can't handle. Emotions will fester if you aren't direct about your feelings and plans. Honesty is necessary to avoid regret. The horoscope, an entertainment feature, is not based on scientific fact. © 2026 by nEa, inc., dist. By andrews mcmeel syndication

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s privilege, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public sale on January 27, 2026, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 08:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07025, 12320 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70128, (504) 224-9067 Time: 08:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1006 - Styledbytrendy llc. miller, nakeisha d; 1014 - Morris, Taffy; 1030 - Jerome, Inari; 1056 - Alexander, Michaelyn; 2075 - Washington, Ariana; 2077 - boatner, Lydia; 2533 - waivers, Tanerea; 2538 - OTIS, FRANK; 2540 - Gordon, Tiffany; 2542 - Jr, Alfred Ranton; 2585 - watts, Woodnisha; 2597 - Burbank, Latina; 3003 holmes, Robert; 3018 - Kelly, Torriono; 3061 - Mitchell, Johnessa; 3062 - Oatis, Dorothy; 3074 - Secondline Enterprises Recycling and Antiques Smith, Freddie; 3076 - McCovins, Rendell; 4002 - Cricket Lawn Care services Green, Lynell; 4039 - frederick, Katy; 4059 - Camden, Noah; P004 - J- Vu Entertainment Sherman, Cheryl PUBLIC STORAGE # 07120, 1850 Lapalco Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058, (504) 229-4188 Time: 09:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A034 - Stirgus, Kashawn; A069 - Pierce, Codesia; A133 - Mitchell, Angela; A281 - Jones, Anthony; A388 Morgan, Rejeskia; A439 - Roy, Janet’; E029 - Tillery, Jaymison; E058 - Keller, Wayne PUBLIC STORAGE # 20175, 3440 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, (504) 308-1583 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0003 - Gant, Jada; 0004 - Green, Stefan; 0142 - Robinson, Craig; 0144 - Foucha, Donald; 0220 - Sadowski, Stacy; 0282 - Range, Ryan; 0406 - Wilson, Braden; 0410 - Bess, Mark; 0413 - Wilson-Bradley, Candace; 0416 - Siegal, Kristina; 0442 - Godbolt, Nakresha; 0538 - Savoy, Brad; 0549 - White, Claude; 0561 - AINSWORTH, WILLIAM; 0638 - Henry, Lisa; 0671 - key, Kimberli; 0714 - Butler, Jerel; 0841 - Young, Denise; 0874 - Bryant, Charmane; 0879 - Young, Lorraine; 0881 - Brown, Eddie; 0883 - Marks, Dornisha; 0887 - Yancy, Chad; 0917 - Abron, Yasmine; 0937 - Cole, Cameron; 0985 - Dean, Earl; 1129 - Paulsen, James; 1136 - Dubret, Priscilla; P06 - Victor, James PUBLIC STORAGE # 21704, 3000 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70053, (504) 229-4180 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B004 - Moten, Ashanti; B006 - Smith, Larries; B017 - VEGA, marlon; B053 - Gabriel, Martina; B095 - Williams, Jackie; C050 - Shelton, Imani; C197 - Smith, Brian; C255 - Riley, Dana; C265 - Dawson, Jaliyah; G005 - louis, Briann; G006 - Enloe, Hilda; G013 - Elder, Courtney; G021 - Johnson, Danielle; G042 - favorite, terry; G086 Hawkins, Eboni PUBLIC STORAGE # 21802, 2930 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70006, (504) 229-4204 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A088 - Anthony, Felicia; B142 - Calais, Delaney; B198 - ansheta, Irna; B203 - Jackson, Mikayla; B206 - Bolds, Tamisha; B235 - ACOSTA HERNANDEZ, NILCEN; B239 - Celestine, Christopher; B288 - Gagnon, Blake; B302 - Torres, Gilberto; C372 - hamilton, rachelle; C425 - Lavallais, /Dothanna; C483 - hamilton, rachelle; C490 T&A Private Transportation Hayes, Alfred; C561 - jackson, victoria; C563 - jenkins, Jacodie; C568 - Molina, Chris PUBLIC STORAGE # 22055, 34570 LA Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 70706, (225) 665-5770 Time: 11:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0100 - Leblanc, Brooklyn; 0163 - Bordelon, Eden; 0219 - FRANKLIN, RESHONDA; 0361 - Granier, Rebecca; 0423 - Kidd, Jordin; 0441 - wood, Kelly; 0533 - Kidd, Jordin; 0629 - Kidd, Jordin; A26 - Thomas, Tatyana; A30 - Dickerson, Patrick PUBLIC STORAGE # 23799, 2257 S Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 468-5877 Time: 11:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0103 - Allen, Shane; 0409 - Richard, Ryan ; 0607 - helmes, james; 0618 - helmes, james; 0620 - helmes, james; 0623 - Faber, Brennan; 0717 - Garden, Brenda; 0808 - Marino, Theresa; 0943 - Blades, Susan; 2007 - Marino, Theresa PUBLIC STORAGE # 25740, 4507 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125, (504) 308-1275 Time: 12:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1061 - Victor, James; 1065 - tuxedo dat Lafrance, Rachel; 1116 - Howard, Corey; 2029 - Achstein, Nathania; 2038 - Walton, Andrew; 2060 - Anderson, Metchika; 2090 - Sudduth, Akeyra; 2150 - Mitchelle, Monique; 2167 - lawson, kenneth; 3016 - Joseph, Ari; 3043 - Victor III, James; 3094 - Delaney, Wyllette; 3117 - Williams, Curtis; 3135 - Scott, Michele; 3137 - Power Consulting Contracting Contracting, Power Consulting; 3147 James, Alex; 3163 - Echols, Brent Alexander; 3174 - Fedison, Harold; 3224 - Gipson, Tyrone; 3259 - Lawson, Janeisha PUBLIC STORAGE # 26983, 5730 Citrus Blvd, Elmwood, LA 70123, (504) 930-4129 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2055 - Green, Anthony ; 2210 - Desporte, Dylan; 2500 - Wiley, Sigmund; 2806 - thomas, belinda; 2807 Howard, Israel; 2818 - Favorite, Terry; 2824 - Pulley, Albert; 3230 - Greer, Latoya; 3605 - Dennis, Richard; 3711 - Lewis, Centorrey; 3716 - Brown, Lyric; 3732 - Harris, Keiara; N1041 - Nicholson, Neika; S1004 - Olivier, Tory; S1019 - Ross, Brian; S1070 - campos, Barbara PUBLIC STORAGE # 26984, 2820 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, (504) 584-4619 Time: 01:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1063 - Liggett, Christine; 2017 - pollard, Kyriell; 2054 - Wright, Correy; 2055 - Rankins, Critty; 2059 - Winchester, Demetria; 2090 - Gastinell, Samantha; 2129 - Miller, Richard; 3001 - Jones, Kyle; 3086 - Melton, Crishelle; 3099 - Walker, Raven; 3113 - Jones, David; 3121 - Barbarin, Antoine; 3152 - Thompson, Yashica; 4009 Richardson, Ren; 4061 - King, Amari; 4078 - Loftin, Michael Brad; 4113 - Cosey, Bridgette; 4126 - Johnson, Adrian; 4149 - Quinn, Simone; 5094 - Wanton, Brittany; 5110 - Martin, Hannah; 5125 - robinson, cherish PUBLIC STORAGE # 28188, 3900 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, (504) 224-9167 Time: 01:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0031 - Miller, Larry; 0091 - Adroit Gwyn, Bruce; 0131 - Hewett, Isabel; 0147 - Allen, Washeka; 0222 - Donnelly, Shawn; 0241 - Phillips, Daarina; 0511 - Sincere, Brian; 0555 - Cambrice, Donnisha; 0617 - Tucker, Derricka; 0638 - Washington, Keith; 0768 - Creecy, Sarah; 0769 - Dillon, Candace; 0809 - BELL, SHEREL PUBLIC STORAGE # 29112, 1901 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 308-1566 Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1411 - Lee, Khayleel; 2301 - Hamel, David; 4317 - morgan, Branson; 6109 - Roberts, Chase; 6110 - bush, Bree; B101 - Handley, Alicia; M113 - REDDICK, MICHAEL DAVID; M116 - Course, Cornelious Anthony; M133 - Johnson, Joyce; M511 - Aucoin, Glenn PUBLIC STORAGE # 29222, 10010 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127, (504) 224-9213 Time: 02:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1117 - Robertson, Mary L; 1167 - Franklin, Joandrika; 2004 - Tate, Carnition; 2016 - Piear, Allegra M; 2025 Shelton, Ferrell; 2047 - Johnson, James; 2050 - Prejan, Steve; 2088 - Carter, Jonathan; 2144 - boykin, Shayne; 2169 - Adams, Treshelle; 2183 - Cook, Danielle; 2195 - Williams, Verlinda; 2262 - Wills, Tariel; 3055 - hunter, Chasity; 3117 - McGowan, Natoya; 3126 - Pollard, D Nira; 3257 - Williams, Alicia; 3312 - boykin, Shayne Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. 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Merchandise CEMETERY PLOTS Sgl 2 person raised plot in historic Mt. Olivet Cem, Unit 2, Sec B, Lot 336, $12k obo. G Harris 504-710-3353 CEMETERY PLOTS Westlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, in the Chapel. Corr IV, Tier A, holds 6 interments $18,000. 504-259-0505 COMPUTER/HOME OFC COMPUTER HP $100 504 418-2616 EXERCISE EQUIP teeter elliptical exercise bike gas pedal style pedals $500 504-295-4327 FURNITURE bedroom set with new mattresses king chest end tables wood $500 504-295-4327 FURNITURE full size old carved wood bed with mattress sheets and comforter $100 504-295-4327 FURNITURE lane cedar chest $150 504-295-4327 FURNITURE lg chester drawer 7 draws wood maple good shape $100 504-295-4327

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ESPLANADE RIDGE The Carson Company, Inc. 5900 Hayne Blvd., 1Bd/1Ba..........$695 2900 Third St. #10, 1Bd/1Ba.........$700 616 S. Alexander St., 2Bds/1Ba....$795 5301 Burgundy St., 2Bds/1Ba.......$895 4425 Woodland (Up) 2Bds/2Bas..$995 641 S. Rocheblave, 3Bds/2Bas...$1195 2731 Bruxelles St., 3Bds/1Ba......$1195 2441 N. Robertson., 2Bds/1Ba....$1200 753 S Genois St. 2/1 (Sec 8 OK).$1250 5737 Franklin Ave., 3/2 (Sngl)....$1700 821-1858 * 822-8432 * 427-4646

GENTILLY 1Br/1Ba 2631 N. Miro St. 70117. Furn kitc, w/d hkup, ac/heat. Water pd. $750/$350. Sec 8 acc 504-813-7934 GENTILLY 2544 ALLEN TOUSSAINT BLVD. NEWLY RENOVATED!!! 1-2 Bdrm Apts * From $800/mo Parking * Sec Gate 504-250-1446 * 504-454-1333

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DOGS AKC German Shepherd puppies. Solid black & dark sables. 5wks old. $1200. For more info, call 985-249-9276

518 N. LABARRE RD $1,600/Mo Precious Raised Cottage between Met Rd & railroad tracks. 2BD/1BA. Lrg Liv Rm w/wd ﬂrs. Wooden fence separating home f/ N. Labarre for privacy. Gated Yd. Refrig/Oven + W&D are available. Sandy Ward * 504-259-2616. Re/Max Living * 504-475-1011. Ea ofc indpntly owned & operated. METAIRIE

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DOGS Belgian Malinois - Dogs hail from work‐ ing lines, OFA certified for hips and el‐ bows, solid, black and sable pups ready to go. Parents on premises. Call 504-220-2980. $1800

DOGS CKC YORKIES or SHORKIES - (yorkies arewith papers) all are vet checked with shot and worming will meet in Gulfport $400 (334) 467-3416 DOGS CKC YORKIES or SHORKIES - (yorkies arewith papers) all are vet checked with shot and worming will meet in Gulfport $400 (334) 467-3416

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EDUCATION Jefferson Parish Schools is hiring Speech Language Therapists, School Psychologists & Certified Teachers to fill the following critical shortage areas: ELA, ESL, Math, Science and Spe‐ cial Education. A hiring stipend is offered for teachers hired at target schools and/or in target content areas. For more information and to apply, visitwww.jpschools.org/teach

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Parks and Parkways TITLE: Safety Surface Installation at Brechtel Park and Laurence Square (Re-Bid) SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4625 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: CONSTRUCTION DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: January 15, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: February 11, 2026 PRE-BID CONFERENCE via TEAMS: January 28, 2026 Dates are subject to changes via an adden‐ dum posted by the Bu‐ reau of Purchasing on the City’s supplier portal. If this solicitation is fed‐ erally funded, prospec‐ tive bidder/respondent must pay particular at‐ tention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchas‐ ing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourc‐ ing event and subse‐ quent modifications via addendum. Note that you would receive those noti‐ fications if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the re‐ lease of the sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 650, 650-50 The City of New Orleans strongly encourages mi‐ nority-owned and women-owned busi‐ nesses, socially and eco‐ nomically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcon‐ tracting opportunities pursuant to this solicita‐ tion. For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola. gov and click on “BRASS Supplier Portal” under “BIDS & CONTRACTS”. Once on the Supplier Por‐ tal, search “Open Events.” Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans. James C. Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 1716 Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived by the Procure‐ ment Section of the Divi‐ sion of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the follow‐ ing: RFx No. 3000025751, Courier Services State Li‐ braries - CRT, 01/27/26 Bid proposal forms, in‐ formation and speciﬁca‐ tions may be obtained by accessing the bid num‐ ber in LaPac at www.doa. Louisiana.gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour speciﬁed. The right is re‐ served to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Tom Ketterer Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 173885-JAN 15-1T $11.77

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PUBLIC NOTICE --(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL BILL – HLS 26RS-385) Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be con‐ vened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to the city of Harahan; to provide rela‐ tive to the classiﬁed po‐ lice service; to provide relative to the seniority, appointment, promotion, and supervision of em‐ ployees of the Harahan police department; and to provide for related matters. 173847-jan 15-16-2t $41.68 PUBLIC NOTICE ---

SD002-26 Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 into Lot 1A, in Square 5, Chef Menteur Extension Subd‐ vision, Third Municipal District and bounded by Chef Menteur Highway and the Marques Canal. Municipal addresses are 21130-21140 Chef Menteur Highway. (Policy D) THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HEAR PROPONENTS AND OPPO‐ NENTS TO THE ABOVE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AT‐ TEND AND ALL RELEVANT COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE ENCOURAGED. THE CPC HAS ESTABLISHED PUBLIC HEARING RULES WITHIN ITS ADMINISTRA‐ TIVE RULES, POLICIES, & PROCEDURES, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CPC WEBSITE: WWW. NOLA.GOV/CPC. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE EX‐ ECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE BY MAIL (1300 PERDIDO STREET, 7TH FLOOR, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112) OR EMAIL CPCINFO@NOLA.GOV. ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE MONDAY, EIGHT DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING DATE. January 15; January 17, and January 22, 2026 Robert Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 8863 174088-jan 15-17-21-3t $87.09 PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE OF EMERGENCY A Director Declared Emergency has been de‐ clared by the Director of the Jefferson Parish De‐ partment of General Ser‐ vices. On January 5, 2026, it was determined in the best interest of Jefferson Parish to proceed with a Director Declared Emer‐ gency for a one-year con‐ tract to perform mainte‐ nance, minor repairs, d hl f i

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPECIAL SESSION CITY HALL: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 The Council of the City of New Orleans met this day in Special Session, at 9:01 A.M., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Council President, JP Morrell, presiding. On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names: PRESENT: MORENO (VICE PRESIDENT) MORRELL (PRESIDENT) GIARRUSSO KING GREEN THOMAS ABSENT: HARRIS SX MEMBERS PRESENT, CONSTITUTING A QUORUM. PRESIDENT’S CALL LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL November 19, 2025 Lora Johnson Clerk of Council New Orleans City Council 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Dear Madam Clerk: Pursuant to my authority in Section 3-107(5) of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, there will be special City Council meetings on the following dates: • Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM • Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM • Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM • Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM The meeting will be limited to the discussion and consideration of matters relative to: • The current financial condition of the City, including without limitation the status of the general fund and any changes to expected revenue or funding; and • Ordinance Number 30,522; and • Any other matters that may properly come before the Council. Please make the necessary arrangements to have these special meetings cable cast live on the Government Access television channel and taped for recasting in the future. Sincerely, /s/JP Morrell President, New Orleans City Council cc: New Orleans City Councilmembers Justyn Hawkins, City Council Chief of Staff MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS NO. M-25-577 BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, GIARRUSSO, MORENO, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS A MOTION to declare an emergency pursuant to Section 3-112(11) of the Home Rule Charter for the limited purpose of suspending the lie-over requirements applicable to Ord. Cal. No. 35,305 and Ord. Cal. No. 35,306 so that the City may timely access the Savings Fund of the City of New Orleans and meet payroll obligations. WITHDRAWN. RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION NO. R-25-578 BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL AND MORENO A RESOLUTION providing for the incurring of debt and the issuance of not exceeding One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($125,000,000) of Revenue Notes, Series 2025, of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana (the “Notes”); prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Notes; designating the date, denomination and place of payment of said Notes; providing for the payment thereof in principal and interest; creating and maintaining funds and accounts for the Notes; authorizing the acceptance of an offer to purchase the Notes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, the City receives revenues from various sources that are deposited in its general fund or other funds and are available to pay operating expenses and pay debt service on the obligations of the City to the extent so pledged; and WHEREAS, Part XIV of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (specifically La. R.S. 39:1430), and other constitutional and statutory authorities authorize the City to issue revenue bonds or notes for any authorized purpose payable out of the income, revenues, and receipts derived or to be derived by such public entities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-25-558 adopted by this Council on October 23, 2025 (the “Preliminary Resolution”), this Council granted preliminary authorization to, among other things, the issuance of the Notes and authorized the sale thereof through a negotiated sale; and WHEREAS, this Council introduced Ordinance Calendar No. 35,297 on October 29, 2025, which was adopted by this Council on November 6, 2025 (the “Payroll Fund Ordinance”), which created The City of New Orleans Employee Emergency Payroll Fund (the “Payroll Fund”) for purposes of depositing, monitoring, and utilizing the proceeds of the Notes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the foregoing statutory authority and the Preliminary Resolution, the City now desires to incur debt and issue the Notes in the principal amount of not exceeding One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($125,000,000) for the purpose of (i) funding operations and expenses in the current and upcoming fiscal years, and (ii) paying costs of issuance of the Notes, all as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the City has no bonds, notes, or other debt obligations payable from a pledge of its Available Revenues (as defined herein); however, the City has outstanding (i) $1,135,000 of Taxable Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2016, (ii) $2,525,000 of Taxable Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2017, and (iii) $73,605,000 of Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2021 (collectively, the “General Alimony Limited Tax Bonds”), which General Alimony Limited Tax Bonds are the only bonds or other obligations currently outstanding that are payable from a pledge or dedication of the avails or proceeds of the constitutional millage and are the only bonds paid from the General Fund; and WHEREAS, the City’s estimated General Fund revenue in Fiscal Year 2025 is approximately $745,609,607, and in Fiscal Year 2026 is currently expected to be approximately $725,566,564; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to fix the details necessary with respect to the issuance of the Notes and to provide for the authorization and issuance thereof, and to authorize the execution of an offer to purchase the Notes, and further setting forth certain other details in connection therewith; now therefore: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, that: SECTION 1. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires: “Act” means Part XIV of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority. “Authorized Denominations” means $100,000 or integral multiples of $5,000 in excess thereof. “Available Revenues” means any and all revenues accruing to the City, whether now or hereafter acquired while the Notes are Outstanding, to the extent such revenues are available for appropriation to the City’s General Fund, whether or not so appropriated, provided that no such revenues shall be so included which have been legally dedicated and required for purposes inconsistent therewith by the electorate, by the terms of specific grants, by the terms of particular obligations issued or to be issued, or by operation of law. “Business Day” means a day of the year other than a day on which banks located in the City or in New York, New York are required or authorized to remain closed and on which the New York Stock Exchange is closed. “City” means City of New Orleans, Louisiana. “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. “Date of Delivery” means the date on which the Purchase Price is paid by the Purchaser in exchange for delivery of the Notes, which date is expected to be November 21, 2025. “Executive Officers” means, collectively, the Mayor of the City and President and the Clerk of Council of the Governing Authority. “Final Maturity Date” means June 30, 2026. “Fiscal Year” means the one-year accounting period ending December 31st of each year, or such other period as may be designated by the Governing Authority as the fiscal year of the City.

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“General Alimony Limited Tax Bonds” has the meaning given in the preamble hereto, which General Alimony Limited Tax Bonds are secured by and payable solely from the General Alimony Tax. “General Alimony Tax” means the City’s 12.23 mill ad valorem tax (such rate subject to adjustment from time to time) which the City is authorized to levy and collect pursuant to Article XI, Section 26 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended. “Governing Authority” or “City Council” means the City Council of the City of New Orleans. “Government Securities” means direct obligations of or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, which are non-callable prior to their maturity, and which may be United States Treasury obligations such as the State and Local Government Series and may be in book entry form. “Majority Owners” means the Owners, in aggregate, of not less than fifty-one percent (51%) of the Note Obligation at the time of such calculation. “Mandatory Redemption” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(B) hereof. “Mandatory Redemption Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(B) hereof. “Mandatory Redemption Deposit” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(B) hereof “Note” or “Notes” means the City’s Revenue Notes, Series 2025, authorized by this Resolution, in the total aggregate principal amount of not exceeding One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($125,000,000), whether initially delivered or issued in exchange for, upon transfer of, or in lieu of any note previously issued. “Note Obligation” means the aggregate principal amount of the Notes less any amount that has been redeemed pursuant to Section 3 hereof. “Note Payments” means (a) on any Redemption Date, the Redemption Price, or (b) on the Final Maturity Date, the total Note Obligation plus accrued but unpaid interest on the Notes and any other payments due to the Owners of the Notes under this Resolution. “Note Purchase Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 11 hereof. “Note Register” means the records kept by the Paying Agent at its designated corporate trust office in which registration of the Notes and transfers of the Notes shall be made as provided herein. “Optional Redemption” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(A) hereof. “Optional Redemption Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(A) hereof. “Outstanding” when used with respect to the Notes means, as of the date of determination, all Notes or portions thereof theretofore issued and delivered under this Resolution, except: 1. Notes theretofore canceled by the Paying Agent or delivered to the Paying Agent for cancellation; 2. Notes in exchange for or in lieu of which other Notes have been registered and delivered pursuant to this Resolution; 3. Notes alleged to have been mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen which have been paid (or canceled and exchanged) as provided in this Resolution or by law; and 4. Notes or portions thereof the payment of the principal of and interest on which money or Government Securities or both have been paid to or are held in trust for the owners thereof with the effect specified in this Resolution. “Owner” or “Owners” when used with respect to any Note means the Person in whose name such Note is registered in the Note Register or the Owner of any Note and, with respect to Notes registered in the bookentry system, any Person who acquires a beneficial ownership interest in a Note held by the securities depository. “Paying Agent” means U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association. “Payment Date” means each Optional Redemption Date, each Mandatory Redemption Date, and the Final Maturity Date. “Payroll Fund” has the meaning given in the preamble hereto. “Payroll Fund Ordinance” has the meaning given in the preamble hereto. “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof. “Redemption Date” means any Optional Redemption Date or Mandatory Redemption Date. “Redemption Price” means the amount due upon any Optional Redemption or Mandatory Redemption, calculated as set forth in Section 3 hereof. “Reserve Fund” means the fund created pursuant to Section 8(B) hereof. “Reserve Fund Requirement” means (a) on March 2, 2026, $55,000,000, and (b) thereafter, an amount equal to 50% of the Note Obligation. “Purchase Price” means an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes authorized herein and actually issued pursuant to this Resolution, less the Purchaser’s fees and expenses, which shall be advanced by the Purchaser on the Date of Delivery in accordance with this Resolution. “Purchaser” means JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., or one of its affiliates, the initial purchaser of the Notes. “Record Date” for the Note Payments due on any Payment Date means the 15th calendar day of the month next preceding such Payment Date. “Resolution” means this resolution authorizing the issuance of the Notes, as it may be supplemented and amended. “Sinking Fund” means the sinking fund created under Section 8(A) of this Resolution. “State” means the State of Louisiana. SECTION 2. Authorization of Notes; Maturities. In compliance with the terms and provisions of the Act, there is hereby authorized the incurring of an indebtedness of not exceeding One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($125,000,000) for, on behalf of, and in the name of the City, for the purpose of (i) funding operations and expenses in the current and upcoming Fiscal Years, and (ii) paying costs of issuance of the Notes, all as provided for in this Resolution. To represent said indebtedness, this Governing Authority does hereby authorize the issuance of not exceeding One Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($125,000,000) of Revenue Notes, Series 2025, of the City. The Notes shall be in fully registered form, shall be in Authorized Denominations, shall be dated the Date of Delivery thereof, and shall be initially issued as a single Note, numbered R-1. The Purchase Price of the Notes shall be advanced by the Purchaser on the Date of Delivery hereof. The Note Obligation shall become due and payable and mature on the Final Maturity Date to the extent not redeemed in advance in accordance with Section 3 of this Resolution. Interest shall accrue on the aggregate Note Obligation outstanding from time to time on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months, and such amount shall be due and payable as set forth herein. Interest shall accrue at the rate of 3.50% per annum, provided, however, that if the City fails to deposit (a) any Mandatory Redemption Deposit when due pursuant to Section 3(B) hereof, or (b) the initial deposit to the Reserve Fund when due pursuant to Section 8(B) hereof, then beginning on the date any such payment is due and not made, interest shall accrue on the aggregate Note Obligation outstanding at the rate of 6.00% per annum until such payment is actually made. Subject to the provisions of the book-entry system set forth in Section 31 hereof, the principal of the Notes shall be payable in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts at the designated corporate trust office of the Paying Agent. Note Payments other than redemptions in whole or at the Final Maturity Date shall be payable by check mailed on or before the relative Payment Date by the Paying Agent to each Owner (determined as of the close of business on the applicable Record Date) at the address of such Owner as it appears on the registration books of the Paying Agent maintained for such purpose. No Note shall be entitled to any right or benefit under this Resolution, or be valid or obligatory for any purpose, unless there appears on such Note a certificate of registration, substantially in the form provided in this Resolution, executed by the Paying Agent in accordance with applicable law. SECTION 3. Redemption Provisions. (A) Optional Redemption. The Notes may be redeemed by the City at its option in whole or in part (each an “Optional Redemption”) at any time on any Business Day on and after February 1, 2026 (each an “Optional Redemption Date”) at a Redemption Price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed plus accrued interest thereon. (B) Mandatory Redemption. Portions of the Note Obligation shall be redeemed by the City (each a “Mandatory Redemption”) on the last Business Day of such month (each a “Mandatory Redemption Date”) as set forth in the following schedule: Mandatory Redemption Date

Note Obligation subject to Mandatory Redemption

Feb. 27, 2026

$15,000,000

March 31, 2026

$65,000,000

April 30, 2026

$25,000,000

May 29, 2026

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the day that is 20 Business Days prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date. On or before the day that is five (5) Business Days prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date, the City shall deposit in the Sinking Fund from its Available Revenues, which deposit is hereby authorized and approved, an amount equal to the Redemption Price to be paid on such Mandatory Redemption Date. The deposit required pursuant to this Subsection shall be known as the “Mandatory Redemption Deposit.” Simultaneously with the making of the Mandatory Redemption Deposit in the Sinking Fund, the Paying Agent shall provide notice of such Mandatory Redemption Deposit to the Owners and shall thereafter proceed to make the Note Payment due on such Mandatory Redemption Date in accordance with the provisions of Section 8(A) hereof. (C) Notice of Redemption. Official notice of any Optional Redemption or Mandatory Redemption pursuant to this Section 3 shall be given by the Paying Agent by means of (i) first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mails, by first class registered mail (return receipt requested) or (ii) accepted means of electronic transmission, each not less than twenty (20) days prior to the Redemption Date, addressed to the registered owner of each Note or portion thereof to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registration books of the Paying Agent. Any such notice shall set forth the Redemption Date, the principal amount to be redeemed, the Redemption Price, and the Note Obligation to be remaining after such Optional Redemption or Mandatory Redemption. (D) Conditional Notice of Optional Redemption. Any notice provided for any Optional Redemption shall provide that such Optional Redemption is conditioned upon the availability of funds therefor, and to the extent sufficient funds have not been deposited by the City in the Sinking Fund five Business Days prior to the Optional Redemption Date, then the notice of Optional Redemption shall be rescinded and shall be null and void, and the Optional Redemption Date designated in the notice of Optional Redemption given pursuant to this Subsection shall no longer be deemed to be an Optional Redemption Date. SECTION 4. Registration and Transfer. Subject to the provisions of the book-entry system set forth in Section 31 hereof, the City shall cause the Note Register to be kept by the Paying Agent. The Notes may be transferred, registered and assigned only on the Note Register, and such registration shall be at the expense of the City. A Note may be assigned by the execution of an assignment form on the Note or by other instruments of transfer and assignment acceptable to the Paying Agent. A new Note or Notes will be delivered by the Paying Agent to the last assignee (the new Owner) in exchange for such transferred and assigned Notes after receipt of the Notes to be transferred in proper form. Such new Note or Notes shall be in the denomination of $100,000 or any integral multiple of $5,000 in excess thereof within a single maturity. Neither the City nor the Paying Agent shall be required to issue, register, transfer or exchange any Note during a period beginning at the opening of business on a Record Date and ending at the close of business on the respective Payment Date. SECTION 5. Form of Note. The Note and the certificates to appear thereon shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Paying Agent may register and deliver additional Notes if required by the Book-Entry System set forth in Section 31 hereof. SECTION 6. Execution of Notes. The Note shall be signed by one or more of the Executive Officers for, on behalf of, in the name of and under the corporate seal of the City, which signatures and corporate seal may be either manual or facsimile, provided that the signature of the Paying Agent shall be a manual signature. SECTION 7. Pledge and Dedication of Available Revenues. The City hereby pledges as security for the Notes the Available Revenues, whether now or hereafter acquired, including all bank accounts evidencing, containing, or constituting Available Revenues or proceeds thereof, and the City shall pay from Available Revenues any Note Payments due on the Notes. The City hereby pledges the Available Revenues and grants a lien on and security interest in the Available Revenues as a gross pledge, such that the Available Revenues shall be budgeted to pay Note Payments prior to paying any other expenses of the City. The City shall transfer the required amount of Available Revenues to the Sinking Fund and the Reserve Fund as required in Sections 8(A) and 8(B) hereof, respectively. The Available Revenues deposited to the Sinking Fund and the Reserve Fund established by the City are hereby pledged to repayment of the Notes and constitute valid, binding, and perfected security interests in the deposit of such Available Revenues in accordance with La. R.S. Sec. 39:1430.1, subject only to the payment requirements due by the City with respect to the General Alimony Limited Tax Bonds. SECTION 8. Flow of Funds. (A) For the payment of the principal of and the interest on the Notes, there is hereby established and shall be maintained a special fund known as the “City of New Orleans Revenue Notes Sinking Fund” (the “Sinking Fund”), which shall service the Notes and shall be established and held by the Paying Agent or its designee. Not less than five Business Days prior to any Payment Date, the City shall deposit or cause to be deposited in the Sinking Fund the amount necessary to pay the total amount of Note Payments due on such Payment Date. The Paying Agent shall apply such funds as received to pay the total amount of Note Payments coming due on such Payment Date. Monies in the Sinking Fund shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Owners of the Notes until used as set forth herein. Notwithstanding anything herein, the Paying Agent shall not be required to supplement the monies on deposit in the Sinking Fund if sufficient funds do not exist in the Sinking Fund to make the Note Payment due on any Payment Date. (B) For additional security for the Notes, there is further hereby established and shall be maintained a special fund known as the “Series 2025 Notes Reserve Fund” (the “Reserve Fund”), which shall be a separate bank account held by the Purchaser or its designee. On February 2, 2026, and February 17, 2026, the City shall make deposits on each such date from Available Revenues to the Reserve Fund in an amount equal to the cash balance in the City’s General Fund on such date, less $25,000,000. Additionally, on or before March 2, 2026, the City shall make additional deposits from Available Revenues to the Reserve Fund in an amount that shall cause the balance in the Reserve Fund to equal the Reserve Fund Requirement, if any such deposits are necessary. From and after the date of such initial deposit, the Reserve Fund shall be subject to a Blocked Account Control Agreement or similar agreement, which shall provide that the balance in the Reserve Fund shall not at any time drop below the Reserve Fund Requirement at such time. The moneys on deposit in the Reserve Fund up to the Reserve Fund Requirement shall be used and applied solely for the purpose of paying the Note Obligation due on the Final Maturity Date in the event the amount in the Sinking Fund is less than the amount required to make such payment. In such event, the holder of the Reserve Fund shall transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Sinking Fund such amounts as necessary to make up the deficiency, which amounts shall then be paid as set forth in Section 8(A) hereof. In the event the Reserve Fund Requirement decreases at any time due to an Optional Redemption or Mandatory Redemption, then the holder of the Reserve Fund shall, upon written request by an Executive Officer or the Director of Finance of the City and confirmation from the Paying Agent, transfer the amount then on deposit in the Reserve Fund in excess of the Reserve Fund Requirement to such fund as may be directed by an Executive Officer or the Director of Finance of the City. (C) All moneys deposited pursuant to this Section 8 shall be secured at all times to the fullest extent thereof in the manner required by law for the securing of deposits of public funds. All or any part of the moneys in the Sinking Fund or the Reserve Fund shall, at the written request of the City, be invested in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana in investments which mature on or before the Final Maturity Date. (D) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Resolution, upon the payment in full of the entire Note Obligation, plus accrued interest thereon and any other Note Payments then due and owing, any amounts held in any fund or account established hereunder shall be returned to the City’s General Fund and shall be and remain property of the City, free and clear of any trust or lien established pursuant to this Resolution. SECTION 9. Parity Notes. The City covenants that it shall issue no other bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness or obligations of any kind or nature payable from or enjoying a lien on the Available Revenues having priority over or parity as to payment or lien with the Notes without the prior written consent of the Majority Owners of the Notes. The restriction contained in this Section shall not apply to any bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued or managed by the Board of Liquidation, City Debt. SECTION 10. Application of Proceeds. The Executive Officers and the Chief Administrative Officer and/or the Director of Finance of the City are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out all of the provisions of this Resolution, to cause the necessary Notes to be printed, to issue, execute and seal the Notes, and to effect delivery thereof as hereinafter provided. The proceeds derived from the sale of the Notes shall be deposited in the Payroll Fund and used only in accordance with the provisions of the Payroll Fund Ordinance, including any oversight and concurrence requirements set forth therein. The Payroll Fund shall be held in an account with the Purchaser or its designee, and monies in the Payroll Fund shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Owners of the Notes until used as set forth herein, and the City hereby grants to the Owners a security interest in the Payroll Fund and the monies on deposit therein from time to time. It is further provided that proceeds necessary to pay costs of issuance of the Notes in an amount not to exceed those approved by the Louisiana State Bond Commission are hereby approved as authorized expenditures from the Payroll Fund and may be withdrawn from the Payroll Fund for such purpose in accordance with the Payroll Fund Ordinance. The President of this City Council and the Louisiana Legislative Auditor are hereby requested to sign a certificate authorizing such payments to be made from the Payroll Fund, which shall be deemed compliance for such purpose with the Payroll Fund Ordinance. SECTION 11. Award of Notes. The City hereby accepts the offer of the Purchaser for the Notes as incorporated in this Resolution. The Purchaser has prepared a Note Purchase Agreement memorializing certain terms between it and the City, the form of which has been provided to the City

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Council in connection with this meeting. Said Note Purchase Agreement is hereby approved in the form provided at this meeting, and the Executive Officers, or any of them, are hereby authorized to execute the Note Purchase Agreement with any changes or additions as may be approved by the signatory or signatories thereto. As a condition to the delivery of the Notes to the Purchaser, the Purchaser will execute a standard letter, acceptable to it and the City, indicating it has conducted its own analysis with respect to the Notes and is extending credit in the form of the Notes as evidence of making a commercial loan to the City. Said letter shall provide that the Notes and security therefore or any beneficial interests therein are fully transferable by the Purchaser to Qualified Institutional Buyers, as defined in Rule 144a (“QIBs”) or to any statutory trust or other custodial arrangement or tender option bond trust the owners of beneficial interests therein are limited to QIBs. Resales under Rule 144a shall be permitted, and the Purchaser shall have the ability to share the financing materials and other related documents to potential purchasers or transferees of the Notes or beneficial interests therein. SECTION 12. Notes Legal Obligations. The Notes shall constitute valid and binding special obligations of the City and shall be the only representations of the indebtedness as herein authorized and created. SECTION 13. Continuing Disclosure. The City will not be required to comply with the continuing disclosure requirements described in Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission [17 CFR 240.15c212]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City agrees to the terms of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, the form of which has been provided to the City Council in connection with this meeting. The Executive Officers, or either of them, are hereby authorized and directed to execute such Continuing Disclosure Certificate on behalf of the City. In addition, the City shall prepare and adopt a budget for its Fiscal Year 2026 as required by the City’s Home Rule Charter and shall furnish a copy of such budget to each Owner at the time of such adoption. SECTION 14. Resolution a Contract. The provisions of this Resolution shall constitute a contract between the City and the Owner or Owners from time to time of the Notes. The Majority Owners may at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, enforce and compel the performance of all duties required to be performed by this Governing Authority or the City as a result of issuing the Notes. No material modification or amendment of this Resolution, or of any Resolution amendatory hereof or supplemental hereto, may be made without the consent in writing of the Majority Owners. The issuance of the Notes by the City has previously been approved by the Louisiana State Bond Commission. The Terms and Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit B are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein, and the City covenants to comply with such Terms and Conditions while the Notes are Outstanding. SECTION 15. Events of Default. The following shall constitute an “Event of Default” hereunder: (A) the City fails to pay any portion of the Note Payment due on any Mandatory Redemption Date or the Final Maturity Date; (B) the City fails to make the deposits required to the Reserve Fund when due pursuant to Section 8(B) hereof or maintain the balance in the Reserve Fund not less than the Reserve Fund Requirement; (C) the City fails to observe any other covenant or condition of this Resolution, and such failure continues for 30 days after written notice thereof to the City by the Majority Owners; (D) any representation, warranty, certification or statement made by the City in this Resolution or in the Note Purchase Agreement or in any certificate, financial statement or other document delivered pursuant to this Resolution or the Note Purchase Agreement shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect when made or deemed to have been made on the date on which the Notes were issued; (E) the City files a petition or otherwise seeks relief under any federal or State bankruptcy law or similar law; admits in writing that it has become insolvent or unable to pay its debts as they become due; makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or consents or acquiesces to the appointment of a trustee, receiver, custodian or similar official or agent for itself or any substantial part of its assets. Upon the happening and continuance of any Event of Default set forth in Section 15(A) or 15(B) hereof, the interest rate on the Notes shall increase as set forth in Section 2 hereof until the required payment is made and such Event of Default is cured. Upon the happening and continuance of any other Event of Default, the Owners shall be entitled to exercise all rights and powers for which provision is made under Louisiana law. SECTION 16. Severability; Application of Subsequently Enacted Laws. In case any one or more of the provisions of this Resolution or of the Notes shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this Resolution or of the Notes, but this Resolution and the Notes shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained therein. Any constitutional or statutory provisions enacted after the date of this Resolution which validate or make legal any provision of this Resolution and/or the Notes which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Resolution and to the Notes. No constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Resolution shall impair any provision of this Resolution benefitting the Owner or Owners of the Notes. SECTION 17. Recital of Regularity. This Governing Authority having investigated the regularity of the proceedings taken in connection with the Notes and having determined the same to be regular, the Notes shall contain the following recital, to wit: “It is certified that this Note is authorized by and is issued in conformity with the requirements of the Constitution and statutes of this State.” SECTION 18. Effect of Registration. The City, the Paying Agent, and any agent of either of them may treat the Owner in whose name any Note is registered as the Owner of such Note for the purpose of receiving payment of the principal of and interest on such Note and for all other purposes whatsoever, and to the extent permitted by law, the City shall not be affected by notice to the contrary. SECTION 19. Notices. Wherever this Resolution provides for notice to any Person, such notice shall be sufficiently given (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first class registered mail (return receipt requested) with postage prepaid, or delivered via accepted means of electronic communication, as follows: To the Purchaser: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Annie Marinaro Managing Director J.P. Morgan 270 Park Avenue, Floor 3 New York, NY 10017-2014 (212) 834-3261 Annie.n.marinaro@jpmorgan.com To the Paying Agent: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association ATTN: Connie M. Jaco 333 Commerce Street, 9th Floor Nashville, TN 37201 To the City: City of New Orleans, Louisiana Director of Finance 1300 Perdido Street, Room 3E06 New Orleans, LA 70112 To any Owner: At the address of such Owner as it appears in the Note Register. Waivers of notice by Owners shall be filed with the Paying Agent, but such filing shall not be a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such waiver. SECTION 20. Cancellation of Notes. All Notes surrendered for payment, transfer, exchange or replacement shall be promptly canceled by the Paying Agent. All canceled Notes held by the Paying Agent shall be disposed of as directed in writing by the City. SECTION 21. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Notes. If (1) any mutilated Note is surrendered to the Paying Agent, or the City and the Paying Agent receive evidence to their satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Note, and (2) there is delivered to the City and the Paying Agent such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless, then, in the absence of notice to the City or the Paying Agent that such Note has been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, the City shall execute, and upon its request the Paying Agent shall register and deliver, in exchange for or in lieu of any such mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Note, a new Note of the same maturity and of like tenor, interest rate and principal amount, bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. In lieu of the foregoing, the City in its discretion may pay such Note instead of issuing a new Note. Upon the issuance of any new Note under this Section, the City may require the payment by the Owner of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Paying Agent) connected therewith. Every new Note issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen certificate shall constitute a replacement of the prior Note of the City, whether or not the mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Note shall be at any time enforceable by anyone and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Resolution equally and ratably with all other Outstanding Notes. Any additional procedures authorized in this Resolution shall also be available with respect to mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes. The provisions of this Section are exclusive and shall preclude (to the extent lawful) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement and payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Notes. SECTION 22. Discharge of Resolution; Defeasance. If the City shall pay or cause to be paid, or there shall otherwise be paid to the Owners of the Notes the principal of and interest on the Notes at the times and in the manner stipulated in this Resolution, then the pledge of the money, securities, deposits, and funds pledged under this Resolution and all

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covenants, agreements, and other obligations of the City to the Owner shall thereupon cease, terminate, and become void and be discharged and satisfied, and the Purchaser or its designees shall pay over or deliver all money held by it under this Resolution to the City. Notes for the payment of which (including interest thereon) money shall have been set aside and held in trust (through deposit by the City of funds for such payment or otherwise) at the Final Maturity Date or redemption date thereof shall be deemed to have been paid within the meaning and with the effect expressed above in this Section if they are defeased in the manner provided by Chapter 14 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. SECTION 23. Paying Agent; Successor Paying Agent. The City shall at all times maintain a Paying Agent for the performance of the duties hereunder for the Notes. The designation of US Bank National Association as the initial Paying Agent pursuant to this Resolution is hereby confirmed and approved. The City reserves the right to appoint a successor Paying Agent with the prior written consent of the Majority Owners. SECTION 24. Payments Due or Actions to be Taken on Non-Business Days. If the date for making any payment or the last day for performance of any act or the exercise of any right, as provided herein, shall not be a Business Day, such payment may be made or act performed or right exercised on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if done on the nominal date provided herein. SECTION 25. Parties Interested Herein. Nothing in this Resolution expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon, or to give to, any person or entity, other than the City, the Paying Agent and the Owners of Notes any right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Resolution or any covenant, condition or stipulation thereof; and all the covenants, stipulations, promises and agreements in this Resolution contained by and on behalf of the City shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the City, the Paying Agent, and the Owners of Notes. SECTION 26. No Recourse on Notes. No recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or interest on Notes or for any claim based thereon or on this Resolution against any Executive Officer, member of the Governing Authority or officer of the City or any person executing Notes or the Paying Agent. SECTION 27. Publication of Resolution. This Resolution shall be published one time in the official journal of the City; however, it shall not be necessary to publish any exhibits hereto if the same are available for public inspection and such fact is stated in the publication. SECTION 28. Execution of Documents. In connection with the issuance and sale of Notes, any or all of the Executive Officers, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Director of Finance are each authorized, empowered and directed to execute on behalf of the City such documents, including, without limitation, any agreements, certificates and/or instruments as they may deem necessary, upon the advice of co-bond counsel to the City, to effect the transactions contemplated by this Resolution, the signatures of the Executive Officers, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Finance (or the President of the Council) on such documents, certificates and instruments to be conclusive evidence of the due exercise of the authority granted hereunder. SECTION 29. Post-Issuance Compliance. The Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Finance of the City and/or their designees are directed to establish, continue, and/or amend, as applicable, written procedures to assist the City in complying with various State and Federal statutes, rules and regulations applicable to the Notes and are further authorized to take any and all actions as may be required by said written procedures to ensure continued compliance with such statutes, rules and regulations throughout the term of the Notes. SECTION 30. Tax Matters. The City covenants and agrees that, to the extent permitted by the laws of the State of Louisiana, it will comply with the requirements of the Code in order to establish, maintain, and preserve the exclusion from “gross income” of interest on the Notes under the Code. The City further covenants and agrees that it will not take any action, fail to take any action, or permit any action within its control to be taken, or permit at any time or times any of the proceeds of the Notes or any other funds of the City to be used directly or indirectly in any manner, the effect of which would be to cause the Notes to be “arbitrage bonds” or would result in the inclusion of the interest on the Notes in gross income under the Code, including, without limitation, (i) the failure to comply with the limitation on investment of Note proceeds, (ii) the failure to pay any required rebate of arbitrage earnings to the United States of America or (iii) the use of the proceeds of the Notes in a manner which would cause the Notes to be “private activity bonds.” The Executive Officers, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance of the City, and the members of this City Council are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to take any and all action and to execute and deliver any instrument, document, or certificate necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Section. SECTION 31. Book-Entry Registration of Notes. The Notes shall be initially issued in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), as registered owner of the Notes, and held in the custody of DTC. The Executive Officers or any other officer of the City are authorized to execute and deliver a Letter of Representation to DTC on behalf of the City with respect to the issuance of the Notes in “book-entry only” format. The Paying Agent is hereby directed to execute said Letter of Representation to the extent required. The terms and provisions of said Letter of Representation shall govern in the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Resolution and said Letter of Representation. Initially, a single certificate will be issued and delivered to DTC for the Notes. The Owners will not receive physical delivery of Note certificates except as provided herein. Owners are expected to receive a written confirmation of their purchase providing details of each Note or portion thereof acquired. For so long as DTC shall continue to serve as securities depository for the Notes as provided herein, all transfers of beneficial ownership interest will be made by bookentry only, and no investor or other party purchasing, selling or otherwise transferring beneficial ownership of Notes is to receive, hold or deliver any Note certificate. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, while the Notes are issued in book-entry only form, the payment of all Note Payments may be payable by the Paying Agent by wire transfer to DTC in accordance with the Letter of Representation. For every transfer and exchange of the Notes, the Owner may be charged a sum sufficient to cover such Owner’s allocable share of any tax, fee or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto. Note certificates are required to be delivered to and registered in the name of the Owner under the following circumstances: (a) DTC determines to discontinue providing its service with respect to the Notes. Such a determination may be made at any time by giving 30 days’ notice to the City and the Paying Agent and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law; or (b) The City determines that continuation of the system of book-entry transfer through DTC (or a successor securities depository) is not in the best interests of the City and/or the Owners. The City and the Paying Agent will recognize DTC or its nominee as the Owner for all purposes, including notices and voting. Neither the City nor the Paying Agent are responsible for the performance by DTC of any of its obligations, including, without limitation, the payment of moneys received by DTC, the forwarding of notices received by DTC or the giving of any consent or proxy in lieu of consent. Whenever during the term of the Notes the beneficial ownership thereof is determined by a book entry at DTC, the requirements of this Resolution of holding, delivering, or transferring the Notes shall be deemed modified to require the appropriate person to meet the requirements of DTC as to registering or transferring the book entry to produce the same effect. If at any time DTC ceases to hold the Notes, all references herein to DTC shall be of no further force or effect. SECTION 32. Headings. The headings of the various sections hereof are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT This Resolution shall become effective immediately. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, THE RESULT WAS AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Harris – 1 AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. EXHIBIT A FORM OF NOTE No. R-___Principal Amount $__________ Unless this Note is presented by an authorized representative of the Depository Trust Company, a New York corporation (“DTC”), to the City or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange, or payment, and any Note issued is registered in the name of CEDE & CO. or in such other name as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC (and any payment is made to CEDE & CO. or to such other entity as is requested by an authorized representative of DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL inasmuch as the registered owner hereof, CEDE & CO., has an interest herein. As provided in the Resolution referred to herein, until the termination of the system of book-entry only transfers through DTC and notwithstanding any other provision of the Resolution to the contrary, this Note may be transferred, in whole but not in part, only to a nominee of DTC, or by a nominee of DTC to DTC or a nominee of DTC, or by DTC or a nominee of DTC to any successor securities depository or any nominee thereof. United States of America State of Louisiana Parish of Orleans City of New Orleans, Louisiana Revenue Note, Series 2025 Date of Final Maturity Interest CUSIP

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3.50% 647705 ____ (subject to adjustment) THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (the “City”), promises to pay, but only from the sources and as hereinafter provided, to: REGISTERED OWNER: CEDE & CO. (Tax Identification #13-2555119) or registered assigns, on the Final Maturity Date set forth above, the Principal Amount set forth above, to the extent not already paid as set forth herein. The aggregate amount of the principal of this Note less any amount that has been redeemed pursuant to the terms hereof is referred to herein as the “Note Obligation.” The City shall also pay interest accruing on the Note Obligation, payable on the Final Maturity Date, at the Interest Rate per annum set forth above until the entire Note Obligation is paid, provided, however, that the Interest Rate shall increase to 6.00% per annum upon the occurrence of certain conditions set forth in the Resolution (as defined herein). Interest on this Note shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months and shall only accrue on the portion of the Note Obligation Outstanding from time-to-time. On the Final Maturity Date, the City shall also pay to the Owners of this Note any other payments due under the Resolution and not yet paid. The Note Obligation shall be payable in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts at the designated corporate trust office of US Bank National Association, as Paying Agent (the “Paying Agent”). Note Payments other than redemptions in whole or at the Final Maturity Date shall be payable by check mailed or wire transfer initiated on or before the relative Payment Date by the Paying Agent to each Owner (determined as of the close of business on the applicable Record Date) at the address of such Owner as it appears on the registration books of the Paying Agent maintained for such purpose. This Note constitutes the entire issue of the City’s Revenue Note, Series 2025 (the “Note”), having been issued by the City pursuant to Resolution No. R-25-___, adopted by the governing authority of the City on November 19, 2025, (the “Resolution”), for the purpose of (i) funding operations and expenses in the current and upcoming Fiscal Years, and (ii) paying costs of issuance of the Note, under the authority conferred by Part XIV of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority. Capitalized terms used herein and not specifically defined shall have the meanings assigned in the Resolution. Optional Redemption. This Note may be redeemed by the City at its option in whole or in part (each an “Optional Redemption”) at any time on any Business Day on and after February 1, 2026 at a Redemption Price equal to the principal amount of this Note to be redeemed plus accrued interest thereon. Mandatory Redemption. Portions of the Note Obligation shall be redeemed by the City (each a “Mandatory Redemption”) on the last Business Day of such month (each a “Mandatory Redemption Date”) as set forth in the following schedule: Mandatory Redemption Date

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April 30, 2026

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The Redemption Price due on each Mandatory Redemption Date shall be calculated by the Paying Agent and shall equal the portion of the Note Obligation subject to Mandatory Redemption plus accrued but unpaid interest on such portion of the Note Obligation subject to Mandatory Redemption. The Paying Agent shall notify the City and the Owners of the Redemption Price due on a Mandatory Redemption Date on or before the day that is 20 Business Days prior to such Mandatory Redemption Date. Notice of Redemption. Official notice of any Optional Redemption or Mandatory Redemption shall be given by the Paying Agent by means of (i) first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mails, by first class registered mail (return receipt requested) or (ii) accepted means of electronic transmission, each not less than twenty (20) days prior to the Redemption Date, addressed to the registered owner of this Note at his address as shown on the registration books of the Paying Agent. Any such notice shall set forth the Redemption Date, the principal amount to be redeemed, the Redemption Price, and the Note Obligation to be remaining after such Optional Redemption or Mandatory Redemption. Any notice provided for any Optional Redemption shall provide that such Optional Redemption is conditioned upon the availability of funds therefor, and to the extent sufficient funds have not been deposited by the City in the Sinking Fund five days prior to the Optional Redemption Date, then the notice of Optional Redemption shall be rescinded and shall be null and void, and the Optional Redemption Date designated in the notice of Optional Redemption given pursuant to this Subsection shall no longer be deemed to be an Optional Redemption Date. The City shall cause to be kept at the designated office of the Paying Agent a register (the “Note Register”) in which registration and transfers of this Note shall be made as provided in the Resolution. This Note may be transferred, registered and assigned only on the Note Register, and such registration shall be at the expense of the City. This Note may only be assigned by the execution of the attached assignment form, and transfers of this Note may only be made in compliance with the terms of said assignment form. A new Note or Notes will be delivered by the Paying Agent to the last assignee (the new registered owner) in exchange for this transferred and assigned Note after receipt of this Note to be transferred in proper form. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Paying Agent shall not be required to issue, register, transfer or exchange any Note during a period beginning at the opening of business on a Record Date and ending at the close of business on the respective Payment Date. This Note shall be secured by any and all revenues received by the City in any Fiscal Year while this Note is outstanding to the extent such revenues are available for the payment of debt service on this Note (which shall include such revenues of the City remaining after the payment of or deposit for all outstanding debt and other contractual obligations of the City due in such Fiscal Year but prior to the payment of any operating expenses of the City) as set forth in the Resolution (the “Available Revenues”). The City shall pay from Available Revenues any Note Payments then due in accordance with the terms of the Resolution. The pledge of the Available Revenues to secure this Note is a gross pledge, such that the Available Revenues shall be budgeted to pay Note Payments prior to paying any other expenses of the City. The City shall transfer the required amount of Available Revenues to the Sinking Fund as required in the Resolution. For a more complete statement of the Available Revenues from which and conditions under which this Note is issued, reference is hereby made to the Resolution. The City, in the Resolution, has also entered into certain other covenants and agreements with the registered owner of this Note for the terms of which reference is made to the Resolution. This Note shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be entitled to any security or benefit under the Resolution until the certificate of registration hereon shall have been signed by the Paying Agent. It is certified that this Note is authorized by and is issued in conformity with the requirements of the Constitution and statutes of this State. It is further certified, recited and declared that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, to happen and to be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Note and the issue of which it forms a part to constitute the same legal, binding and valid Notes of the City have existed, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner as required by law, and that the indebtedness of the City, including this Note and the issue of which it forms a part, does not exceed the limitations prescribed by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Louisiana. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City, acting through its governing authority, the City Council of the City of New Orleans, has caused this Note to be executed in its name by the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk of Council of the City and a facsimile of the corporate seal of the City to be imprinted hereon. CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ____________________________ Clerk of Council

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PAYING AGENT’S CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION This Note is the Note referred to in the within-mentioned Resolution. US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Paying Agent _________________________________ Paying Agent Date of Registration: November ___, 2025 *

* * * * * * * ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ____________________________________________________ ____________________

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the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints _________________________________ attorney or agent to transfer the within Bond on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: ______________ ___________________________________________ NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. EXHIBIT B STATE BOND COMMISSION TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL City of New Orleans – $125 Million Revenue Anticipation Notes 1. Authority and Purpose Pursuant to Article VII, Section 8 of the Louisiana Constitution and La. R.S. 39:1405, et seq., the State Bond Commission (“Commission”) hereby establishes the following Terms and Conditions governing the authorization and administration of the City of New Orleans’ issuance of Revenue Anticipation Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $125,000,000. Oversight under these Terms and Conditions shall be exercised with the assistance of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (“LLA”), acting pursuant to Article III, Section 11 of the Louisiana Constitution and La. R.S. 24:513, et seq. 2. Economic Importance The Commission recognizes that the City of New Orleans (“City”) is Louisiana’s largest municipality and a major economic engine for the State. The City’s fiscal stability directly affects the economic well-being of the State of Louisiana and its citizens. Ensuring transparency, fiscal discipline, and accountability in the administration of these funds is a matter of statewide concern. 3. Establishment of Fund The City shall establish a special dedicated fund (the “Fund”) for the exclusive purpose of receiving, managing, and disbursing all proceeds derived from the $125,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes. All proceeds shall be deposited into the Fund immediately upon issuance. The Fund shall be used solely for payroll obligations, approved overtime, associated fringe benefits, and payment of transactional and borrowing costs related to the issuance of the Revenue Anticipation Notes. No transfer, commingling, or expenditure shall occur except as expressly permitted under these Terms and Conditions. The City shall be responsible for ensuring that all actions required by these Terms and Conditions are implemented by the appropriate City officials.

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p and monthly safety in‐ spections to the eight (8) elevators in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Cen‐ ter. The elevators are a vital part of the building and need to be main‐ tained at all times. The Director Declared Emer‐ gency is needed to pre‐ vent loss of use and de‐ lays when prisoners are being transported to court and other outside facilities. 173995-jan 15-1t $12.18 PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE (NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL) Public notice is hereby given, in compliance with Section 13, Article III of the Louisiana Constitu‐ tion of 1974, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming regular ses‐ sion of the Legislature of Louisiana to be convened on Monday, March 9, 2026, an act to amend R.S. 2740.3 in order to provide with respect to the appointment of members of the Board of Commissioners of the Downtown Development District of the City of New Orleans (the "Dis‐ trict"); to remove the ex‐ isting fifty-year term of the special tax autho‐ rized to be levied by the City of New Orleans for the District; to provide for the disbursement of the proceeds of such special tax directly to the District, beginning with the taxes for the year 2027; to clarify the status of the District as a politi‐ cal subdivision; to pro‐ vide with respect to the payment of bonds payable from the special tax; and to provide for related matters. ***** To be published in the "New Orleans Advocate" on Tuesday, January 14, 2026 & Wednesday, January 15, 2026. ***** 173132-jan 14-15-2t $61.50 PUBLIC NOTICE --Request for Scenic River Permit on Bayou St. John The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Walt Leger III to build a home and dock on Bayou St. John. Copies of the appli‐ cation can be reviewed at the LDWF main office, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. The public is invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) days. Responses should be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000. 173934-jan 15-16-17-3t

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NOTICE the Louisiana De‐ partment of Conserva‐ tion and Energy (DCE), Office of Permitting and Compliance (OPC) has received the following application for an AfterThe-Fact (ATF) Coastal Use Permit (CUP) in ac‐ cordance with the State and Local Coastal Re‐ sources Management Act of 1978, as amended, (Louisiana R.S. 49:214.21214.41), and the rules and regulations of the Coastal Resources Pro‐ gram. As per Louisiana R.S. 49:214.36.N.2, notice is being provided that a Draft ATF Permit has been issued for review. The draft ATF permit as well as the application for the unauthorized work including drawings may be inspected at 617 North 3rd Street, LaSalle Building, Room 1078, Baton Rouge, LA or on the OPC web page at: http://denr.louisiana. gov/index.cfm?md=pag ebuilder&tmp=home& pid=591. Copies may be obtained upon payment of cost of copying. Writ‐ ten comments, including suggestions for modifi‐ cations or objections to the draft permit and stat‐ ing the reasons thereof, are being solicited from the public. Comments must be received within fifteen (15) days of the date of publication of this notice. Comments should be uploaded to our electronic record, but may be mailed, faxed or emailed to the desig‐ nated OPC Reviewer. All comments must contain the appropriate applica‐ tion number and the commenter's full name and contact information. Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period speci‐ fied in this notice, that a State or Federal public hearing be held to con‐ sider this application. Re‐ quests for public hear‐ ings shall state, with par‐ ticularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing and must contain the name and contact infor‐ mation of the requester. CUP Number P20250918 ATF; Shell Pipeline Com‐ pany, LP: 150 North Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77079; Attn: Rodney Boudreaux; C/O Peren‐ nial Environmental Ser‐ vices, 13100 Northwest Freeway, Suite 150, Hous‐ ton, TX 77040; Attn: Regina Staten; Location: Calcasieu Parish: Lat 3004-39.81 N Long 93-30-6.94 W; Description: After-theFact application to make emergency repairs to a leak of an existing 12inch Ethylene pipeline temporarily impacting approximately 0.22 acres of marsh meadows. CUP Number P20181200 ATF; Anthony Dimattia: 39245 West Brickyard Road, Springfield, LA 70462; Attn: Anthony Dimattia; Tangipahoa Location: Parish: Lat 30-25-44.30 N Long 90-32-10.40 W; 39245 West Brickyard Road, Springfield, LA 70462; De‐ scription: After-the-Fact application for the unau‐ thorized digging of a pond, installation of a culvert and cleanout of a drainage canal to main‐ tain waterway and install a walk bridge.

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR AU‐ THORITY TO SELL IM‐ MOVABLE PROPERTY NOTICE is hereby given that Cheryl Brodie, duly qualiﬁed Administrator of the Succession of MORRIS BRODIE and DO‐ LORES THUER BRODIE, has made application to the Court for authority to sell Decedent’s full inter‐ est in and to the follow‐ ing immovable property at private sale, to-wit: A PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon, and all the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servitudes, apper‐ taining, situated in the CITY OF KENNER, PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in that part thereof known as UNI‐ VERSITY CITY SUBDIVI‐ SION, and which portions of ground, according to the plan thereof by Rene A. Harris, Inc. Consulting Engineers, dated August 15, 1962, recorded at COB 561, folio 391, as revised by the plan of Rene A. Harris, Inc., Consulting Engineers, designated as follows: LOT A4, SQUARE 47. Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 3524 Ole Miss Drive, Kenner, LA 70065. Any heirs, legatees, and/or creditors of the deceased who oppose the sale must do so within seven (7) days of the last date of publica‐ tion issued. After seven (7) days from the last publication the Court may issue an order au‐ thorizing the sale of the property for the price and sum of Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 ($75,000.00) all cash to seller, at private sale. Attorney: Ryan S. McBride Bar No. 29332 Address: 3525 N. Cause‐ way Blvd #801 Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504)265-1705 173890-JAN 15-FEB 5-2T $84 PUBLIC NOTICE --STATE OF LOUISIANA 24th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON NO: 839-664 DIVISION: “P” JOINT SUCCESSION OF DON AND DONNA RAINES NOTICE WHEREAS, the duly ap‐ pointed Administratrix of the above Succession has made an application to this Court for (i) au‐ thority to sell the follow‐ ing immovable property at private sale to wit: One certain lot of ground, together with all the buildings and im‐ provements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privi‐ leges, servitudes and ad‐ h b

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4. Withdrawal Controls and Concurrence of the LLA No withdrawal, transfer, or disbursement from the Fund shall occur without the prior written concurrence of the LLA confirming that the proposed expenditure is consistent with these Terms and Conditions and with applicable provisions of Louisiana law, including the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act (La. R.S. 39:1301, et seq.). The LLA’s concurrence shall be a condition precedent to any withdrawal of funds. As a condition of receiving or expending any proceeds derived from bonds approved by the Louisiana State Bond Commission, the City shall comply with the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act (La. R.S. 39:1301, et seq.) and shall prepare, adopt, and administer its annual operating and capital budgets using reasonable, supportable, and realistic assumptions concerning revenues, expenditures, and funding sources. In developing departmental budgets—including requests for overtime or supplemental compensation—the City shall base all proposed amounts on documented operational needs, lawful pay structures, and verified workload data, rather than prior spending patterns. Historical overtime levels that reflect inefficiency, mismanagement, or unsustainable practices shall not be used as justification for future appropriations. The City shall provide to the LLA all supporting documentation for its budget assumptions, including staffing levels, workload metrics, and anticipated service requirements, for the budgets and any subsequent amendments so the LLA may review and make recommendations under Paragraph 7 prior to any Council action. 5. Access to Information and Timeliness The City shall provide the LLA with secure electronic view-only access sufficient to permit real-time review of payroll, overtime, and financialmanagement transactions. Any specific reports or records requested by the LLA shall be furnished within three (3) business days of request unless the LLA grants a longer period in writing. Failure to provide timely access or information shall constitute non-compliance with these Terms and Conditions. 6. Reporting Requirements The City shall prepare and submit to the LLA weekly and monthly reports detailing all activity within the Fund, including payroll expenditures, overtime payments, balances, and supporting documentation. The LLA may request additional information as necessary to verify compliance with these Terms and Conditions. The City shall also provide copies of such reports to the Commission staff upon request. The City shall cooperate fully with both the LLA and the Commission staff in providing timely data, explanations, and documentation related to the Fund. 7. Oversight and Reviews The LLA shall review, analyze, and report to the Commission on the City’s fiscal performance and compliance with applicable budgeting and expenditure standards. The LLA may recommend corrective measures or additional conditions as deemed appropriate. All findings and recommendations shall be presented in writing to the Commission and provided to the City for response. 8. Explanations for Non-Adoption of LLA Recommendations If any recommendation of the LLA is not adopted by the City, the City

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g vantages thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise ap‐ pertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part known as PELICAN BAY SUBDIVISION, ap‐ proved by Jefferson Parish Ordinance No. 22224, registered in COB 3126 folio 862, Entry No. 10440741 and according to which said Lot thereon is designated as LOT 3 of SQUARE 5.

and (ii) for authority to pay the sale-related debts listed in the incor‐ porated Tableau of Distri‐ bution from the sale pro‐ ceeds. The proposed sale is for $203,000.00, payable in cash at the act of sale

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The Improvements thereon bear the Munici‐ pal No. 4462 Bay View Drive, Marrero, Louisiana 70072.

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shall provide a written explanation detailing its reasons for not following the recommendation. Continued authorization for withdrawals from the Fund shall be conditioned upon the City’s full cooperation with the LLA, including the timely provision of all requested data and documentation. 9. Enforcement and Remedies Failure by the City to comply with these Terms and Conditions, including failure to obtain the LLA’s concurrence prior to withdrawal, failure to provide reports or access timely, or failure to adhere to the permitted uses of the Fund, shall constitute grounds for the Commission to suspend or rescind authorization of withdrawals or to take such other corrective action as authorized by law. Any determination of noncompliance by the LLA shall be promptly reported to the State Bond Commission for consideration and action. 10. Compensation of the Legislative Auditor To ensure compliance with Article VII, Section 14(A) of the Louisiana Constitution and avoid any prohibited donation of public funds or services, the City shall reimburse the Legislative Auditor for services rendered pursuant to these Terms and Conditions at a rate of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) per hour per LLA staff member performing services, plus any reasonable travel expenses incurred in the performance of the LLA’s duties herein. The Legislative Auditor shall submit to the City periodic invoices describing the hours worked and associated costs, and the City shall remit payment within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. All such costs shall constitute lawful expenses payable from the Fund described in Paragraph 3. 11. Duration These Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect until the indebtedness represented by the $125,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, including any refunding or renewal thereof, has been paid in full. These Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted and applied consistent with Ordinance No. 35,297 of the City of New Orleans, as amended, and any successor provisions enacted to govern the Fund. Adopted by the State Bond Commission as part of its approval of the City of New Orleans’ $125,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes, these Terms and Conditions are intended to ensure responsible financial administration, transparency, and protection of the public interest. 98406812.v2 There being no further business, on motion of Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Giarrusso, and without objection, the Council meeting adjourned at 9:21 A.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL CCH/jmr NOCP 8853

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and contingent upon the purchaser obtaining ﬁ‐ nancing. The purchaser will pay up to $1,000 of the seller’s closing costs; a brown wood television stand presently located in the residence will be included in the sale; and the seller will pay the 3% commission to the buyer’s agent/broker. Notice is hereby given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of

the decedents and of this estate, that (i) the appli‐ cation for authority to pay estate debts and the incorporated Tableau of Distribution may be ho‐ mologated after the expi‐ ration of seven (7) days from the date of the ﬁrst publication of this notice, and any opposition thereto must be ﬁled prior to homologation; and (ii) any opposition to the proposed sale of im‐ bl

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPECIAL SESSION CITY HALL: NOVEMBER 13, 2025 The Council of the City of New Orleans met this day in Special Session, at 10:07 A.M., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Council President, JP Morrell, presiding. On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names: PRESENT: MORENO (VICE PRESIDENT) MORRELL (PRESIDENT) GIARRUSSO HARRIS GREEN ABSENT: KING (Arrived later in the meeting.) THOMAS (Arrived later in the meeting.) FIVE MEMBERS PRESENT, CONSTITUTING A QUORUM. PRESIDENT’S CALL LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL November 5, 2025 Lora Johnson Clerk of Council New Orleans City Council 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Dear Madam Clerk: Pursuant to my authority in Section 3-107(5) of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, there will be a special City Council meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. The meeting will be limited to the discussion and consideration of matters relative to: • The current financial condition of the City, including without limitation the status of the general fund and any changes to expected revenue or funding; and • Consideration of codifying successful reforms of the Department of Police developed through the Federal Consent Decree; and • Any other matters that may properly come before the Council. • Please make the necessary arrangements to have this special meeting cable cast live on the Government Access television channel and taped for recasting in the future. Sincerely, /s/JP Morrell President, New Orleans City Council cc: New Orleans City Councilmembers Justyn Hawkins, City Council Chief of Staff ORDINANCE ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR NO. 35,295 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL - AN ORDINANCE to ordain and establish sections 90-151 through 90-165 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to codify the successful reforms of the department of police developed through the federal consent decree; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL:

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YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING CAL. NO. 35,305 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL AND MORENO - AN ORDINANCE 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 a portion of the Savings Fund of the City of New Orleans—also known as the “Reserve Fund”—to the New Orleans Police Department to cover ongoing personnel expenses based on a determination by the Council that a significant loss in city revenues due to an economic downturn of serious proportions has occurred or is occurring; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. CAL. NO. 35,306 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL AND MORENO - AN ORDINANCE 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 a portion of the Savings Fund of the City of New Orleans—also known as the “Reserve Fund”—to the New Orleans Police Department to cover ongoing personnel expenses based on a determination by the Council that a significant loss in city revenues due to an economic downturn of serious proportions has occurred or is occurring; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. CAL. NO. 35,307 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) - AN ORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into this Amendment No. 1 to previously executed lease agreement, between the City of New Orleans (“Lessor”) and Touro Shakspeare Revitalization Company LLC, a Louisiana Limited Liability Company (“Lessee”), for the lease of City-owned property, to wit: a certain portion of ground together with all buildings and improvements thereon situated in the Parish of Orleans, Fifth Municipal District, Square 5, Part 9 or Lot A (as part of a subdivision of Arpents 14 and 15), formerly known as the Touro Shakspeare Home, and which improvements bear the municipal address of 2621 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114 (the “Leased Premises”), desire to (i) acknowledge completion of the Stabilization, (ii) acknowledge the Financing obtained from the Leasehold Mortgages in connection with the Renovation, and (iii) amend the legal description of the Leased Premises contained therein, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 form attached hereto as Exhibit “1” and made part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCES WAS LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. There being no further business, on motion of Councilmember Giarrusso, seconded by Councilmember Morrell, and without objection, the Council meeting adjourned at 10:45 A.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL NMR/jmr NOCP 8851

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ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED) CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 29, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,295 NO. 30,523 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL AN ORDINANCE to ordain and establish sections 90-151 through 90-165 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to codify the successful reforms of the department of police developed through the federal consent decree; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That article II of chapter 90 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana is amended to add division 4, sections 90-151 to 90165, which shall read as follows: “Chapter 90 – LAW ENFORCEMENT *** ARTICLE II. – POLICE *** DIVISION 4. – CONSENT DECREE REFORMS Sec. 90-151. – Purpose and Scope. (a) The purpose of this division is to codify and permanently implement the successful reforms instituted by the police department as part of the 2013 consent decree between the city, including the department of police (“department”), and the United States Department of Justice, resolving civil rights violations identified in United States v. City of New Orleans, Civil Action No. 12-1924, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. This division shall apply to the city and to all employees of the department, including both police officers and civilian employees. Sec. 90-152. – Public integrity bureau. (b) The department shall maintain a public integrity bureau that conducts criminal and administrative investigations of department employees. The bureau shall maintain a specialized unit to investigate uses of force in accordance with this division. (c) The public integrity bureau shall track, in a readily accessible manner, all complaints against department employees initiated by the public and by department supervisory personnel. Complaint data tracked shall include all relevant dates including, but not limited to, the complaint receipt date; investigation commencement and completion dates; dates the complainant and officer were notified of the result of the investigation; hearing dates; and discipline dates. (d) The public integrity bureau shall notify and consult with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners when an investigation indicates criminal conduct within Orleans Parish by a department employee or by a non-employee law enforcement officer. Sec. 90-153. – Use of force. (e) The department shall maintain a force investigation team within the public integrity bureau that conducts investigations of certain uses of force by police officers as required by this division or the department’s rules and regulations. The department shall provide in-service training when an employee is initially assigned to the force investigation team and thereafter provide annual in-service training to all force investigation team employees. (f) “Use of force” is any physical effort to compel compliance by an unwilling subject above unresisted handcuffing including, but is not limited to, pointing a firearm at a person. A “serious use of force” includes the use of lethal force; a critical firearm discharge; use of force resulting in serious physical injury or hospitalization; neck holds; use of force that causes or results in a loss of consciousness; canine bites; an application or series of applications of a Taser longer than 15 seconds; and any strike, blow, kick, Taser application, or similar use of force against a handcuffed individual. (g) The department shall establish and maintain policies governing the use of force by its officers and outlining responsibilities for conducting investigations of uses of force in accordance with this section. (1) The policies shall, at a minimum, define the terms “use of force” and “serious use of force” consistent with this section; identify different levels of uses of force; require the police officer who uses force to notify the officer’s supervisor of the use of force; and require the police officer who uses force to prepare and submit a written force statement describing the use of force. (2) The force investigation team shall investigate serious uses of force; uses of force indicating apparent criminal conduct by a department police officer; uses of force by a department police officer with a rank higher than sergeant; all incidents during which an individual has died while in, or as an apparent result of being in, the custody of department personnel; and uses of force as assigned by the superintendent, the superintendent’s designee, or the public integrity bureau. The policies shall require that supervisors suspend a use of force investigation and notify the public integrity bureau upon the discovery of any evidence indicating apparent criminal conduct by a department employee. (3) The force investigation team shall respond to the scene of a serious use of force incident, secure evidence, and conduct interviews, including interviews of department officers, victims, and witnesses. The team shall review the use of force reports and submit a criminal investigation report and administrative investigation report to a designated employee of the public integrity bureau. (4) The department’s homicide section shall not investigate any lethal use of force by a police officer. (h) The department shall maintain a use of force review board composed of senior department personnel to review all serious uses of force and any investigation conducted by the force investigation team. The department shall maintain policies that define the procedures of the board. All reviews by the board shall conform to all applicable department rules and regulations. (1) Members of the board shall include, but are not limited to, three members equivalent to the rank of deputy superintendent, one of which must be the deputy superintendent over the investigating bureau or his designee, and the commander of the academy or his designee. The superintendent may assign a proxy for board members equal to the rank of the member being replaced. (2) The use of force review board shall: (i) Review all serious use of force investigations to ensure the reports are complete and the report findings are supported by a preponderance of the evidence; (ii) Order additional investigations as it deems necessary; (iii) Determine whether a use of force violates department policy or implicates any issues with police training, equipment, or tactics (iv) Document its findings in writing; and (v) Refer all policy violations for disciplinary action and refer all other issues to the proper unit or division within the department for resolution. Sec. 90-154. – Serious discipline review board. (i) The department shall maintain a serious discipline review board composed of senior department personnel and maintain policies that define the procedures of the board. The purpose of the board is to serve as a quality control mechanism for the department. (j) The superintendent shall appoint the voting members of the board, which shall include, at a minimum, three officers of the department with ranks equivalent to the rank of deputy superintendent. (k) All reviews by the board shall conform to all applicable department rules and regulations. The serious discipline review board shall: (1) Review all serious discipline imposed by the department; (2) Identify whether inadequate supervision or a failure in the chain-ofcommand occurred and caused or enabled the violation warranting serious discipline, and provide corrective actions for any systemic issue identified in its review; (3) Review any non-serious disciplinary actions, as requested by the superintendent; (4) Order any additional investigations as it deems necessary; (5) Document its findings in writing; and (6) Refer all policy violations for disciplinary action, including violations for insufficient supervision, and refer all other issues to the proper unit or division within the department for resolution. Sec. 90-155. – Crisis intervention. (l) The department shall maintain a crisis intervention team of department employees who are specially trained to manage persons experiencing a mental health crisis. Certified team members may be incorporated into any unit in the department. (m) The department shall provide in-service training when an employee is initially assigned to the crisis intervention team and thereafter provide annual in-service training to all crisis intervention team employees. Crisis intervention training shall include appropriate techniques for response to an incident in which a person is experiencing a mental health or behavioral crisis, including for example, intense feelings of personal distress, obvious changes in functioning, or catastrophic life events.

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(n) The department shall ensure that crisis intervention training is available to all police officers. (o) The department shall establish and maintain a crisis intervention policy that comports with best practices. (p) The department shall collect data on crisis intervention team responses in accordance with its crisis intervention policy, and publicly report the collected data, aggregated as necessary to protect privacy. Sec. 90-156. – Sexual assault response. (a) The department shall establish and maintain policies governing its response to incidents of sexual assault that reflect the provisions of this section, are victim-focused, require cooperation and relationship-building with victim advocates, and connect sexual assault victims with available services and resources. (b) The department shall provide in service training when an employee is initially assigned to the sex crimes unit and thereafter provide annual inservice training to all sex crimes unit employees. The in-service training for the sex crimes unit shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Realistic dynamics of sexual assault, including issues related to response to trauma and delayed reporting; (2) Overcoming the perception of false or unfounded allegations when investigating non-stranger sexual assault; (3) Drug and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault; (4) Skills-based training on interviewing incorporating role-playing or other problem-based learning techniques; (5) Report writing; (6) Discovery; and (7) Collection, preservation, selection, and submission of evidence in sexual assault cases. (c) The department shall ensure all police officers receive annual in-service training on responding to sexual assaults. (d) The department shall ensure that employees do not categorize a sexual assault incident as miscellaneous or non-criminal when completing an incident report without the express written approval of the special victims division commander. Sec. 90-157. – Domestic violence response. (q) The department shall maintain policies governing incidents of domestic violence that reflect the provisions of this section and prioritize victim safety and protection. (r) The department shall track and publicly report the disposition of domestic violence investigations and outcomes of domestic violence cases when the data is made available by the relevant criminal justice agency. (s) The department shall provide in-service training when an employee is initially assigned to the domestic violence unit and thereafter provide annual in-service training to all domestic violence unit employees. The in-service training for the domestic violence unit shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Advanced, skills-based instruction in evidence collection; (2) Victim assistance; and (3) Interview training incorporating role-playing or other problem-based learning techniques. (t) The department shall provide all police officers not assigned to the domestic violence unit with annual in-service training on domestic violence response. Sec. 90-158. – Community- and problem-oriented policing. (u) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of community- and problem-orientated policing strategies that reflect the provisions of this section. (v) The department shall provide both initial and annual in-service training on community policing and problem-oriented policing to all police officers. (w) The department shall meet regularly with the communities it serves and shall establish partnerships with community members to promote cooperation, mutual respect, and trust. (x) The department shall assess the effectiveness of the partnerships and strategies required by this section on a regular basis and publicly report its findings. (y) Every three years the department shall conduct or commission a comprehensive community survey regarding the community’s experiences with and perceptions of the department. The department shall publish the findings of the survey. Sec. 90-159. – Officer assistance program. (z) The department shall establish and maintain an officer assistance program to provide a centralized and comprehensive range of mental health services, which shall comport with best practices and current professional standards, including: readily accessible confidential counseling services with both direct and indirect referrals; critical incident debriefings and crisis counseling; peer counseling; and stress management training. (aa) The officer assistance program shall: (1) Have mental health professionals on staff; (2) Provide comprehensive mental health and support services to department employees and their families; and (3) Offer services to assist employees and their families in managing stress associated with traumatic incidents. (bb) The department shall ensure that use of officer assistance program services is confidential and private to the maximum extent practicable. (cc) The department shall promote awareness and encourage employees to use officer assistance program services. (dd) The department shall maintain an electronic early intervention system, or an equivalent process to support officers with effective supervision and to help supervisors and managers identify employees in need of guidance, counseling, support, or intervention. Sec. 90-160. – Body worn cameras. (ee) The department shall establish and maintain policies regarding body worn cameras that comply with the provisions of this section. (ff) All department police officers assigned to district patrol functions shall use body worn cameras, or similar technology when responding to a call for service. (gg) The department shall ensure its police officers are sufficiently trained before issuing the officer a body worn camera. The department shall train and require its officers to activate the body worn camera when doing so will: (1) Enhance safety and public trust; (2) Document the relevant statements and events of an incident; (3) Preserve evidence; (4) Allow for self-critique and evaluation during officer training; or (5) Promote constitutional policing. (hh) The body worn camera policy shall include provisions regarding supervisory review of, and retention of and access to body worn camera recordings. (ii) No department employee shall use a body worn camera in a manner that would infringe on a citizen’s reasonable expectation of privacy, when avoidable. Sec. 90-161. – Secondary employment. (jj) There shall be an office of police secondary employment that is independent of the police department and has the sole authority to arrange and coordinate off-duty secondary law enforcement employment by department employees. The office shall maintain a fully auditable payment process and perform all administrative functions related to offduty secondary law enforcement employment by department employees. (kk) The department shall notify employees of the proper process for working secondary law enforcement employment and any applicable rules regarding secondary employment including possible penalties for violation. (ll) Any department employee working secondary employment shall have the same responsibility to carry appropriate departmental equipment (e.g., police radios) and document activities in the same manner as if the employee were on regular duty, including completing incident, arrest, and use of force reports, and reporting allegations or observations of misconduct. Sec. 90-162. – Transparency. (a) The department shall post all rules, regulations, and policies on its website; provided that if, in the superintendent’s opinion, publication of a specific rule, regulation, or policy comprises a security risk, the department may withhold the rule, regulation, or policy from public review. (b) The department shall collect and maintain all data and records necessary to facilitate and ensure transparency and public access to information related to departmental decision-making and activities, as permitted by law. (c) The department shall publish open data sets on its website, including calls for service, body-worn camera metadata, investigatory stops, uses of force, and misconduct complaints. (d) The department shall maintain a policy facilitating the prompt, proactive release of critical incident video recordings, as permitted by law. (e) The department shall hold regular organizational meetings using

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data to track management topics including supervision, misconduct, uses of force, internal audits, and other facets of risk management. The department shall publicly post on its website the data used in these meetings. Sec. 90-163. – Data collection and auditing. (mm) The department shall maintain a professional standards and accountability bureau, or an equivalent unit within the department, that is led by a deputy superintendent or major and sufficiently staffed to carry out its duties. (nn) The professional standards and accountability bureau, or an equivalent unit within the department, shall: (1) Work with the public to ensure continuing adherence to the principles of constitutional policing and procedural justice; (2) Develop and conduct regular audits and reviews to assess the department’s compliance with its policies and procedures and the requirements of this division; (3) Develop and follow a schedule for audits and reviews in accordance with a written annual audit program; (4) Promote constitutional policing, transparency, accountability, community policing, peer intervention, law enforcement, best practices, and organizational management throughout the department; and (5) Conduct regular audits of the academy’s compliance with departmental policy, the academy operations manual, and this division. (c) The professional standards and accountability bureau, or an equivalent unit within the department, shall have unrestricted access to departmental information except in instances where such access would violate law, compromise an investigation, or endanger an individual’s safety. (d) The professional standards and accountability bureau, or an equivalent unit within the department, shall publicly report all audits, reviews. Twice a year, the bureau, or its equivalent unit within the department, shall provide on a publicly facing website a summary of all current audits, audit results, recommended corrective action, and action taken in response to a recommended corrective action. Sec. 90-164. – Compliance reviews and audits. (a) Beginning in 2028 and every fourth year thereafter, the department shall engage a third-party audit of the department’s compliance with this division, provided that the department has sufficient funding. The audit shall include detailed findings, provide corrective actions or enhancement recommendations, and make recommendations for modification of department policies, procedures, practices, and training. The audit shall be provided to the office of the mayor, and the clerk of council for receipt by the council. (b) The department shall publicly post the audit report, with redactions only as necessary to protect individual privacy rights, within 60 days of receipt. (c) The superintendent, along with the chief administrative officer and the director of finance, shall ensure funding for the third-party audit is appropriated to the department in accordance with charter section 6-102. Sec. 90-165. – Training academy. (oo) The department shall have a training academy that is led by a director or post-certified academy commander and which shall staff, at a minimum, an academic director with substantial experience supporting academic institutions or large-scale training programs; and a curriculum development specialist. (pp) Each academy instructor shall possess demonstrable experience and, where applicable, all necessary certifications in the subjects assigned to teach and training on lesson-plan development, methods of instruction, and adult learning theory and techniques in advance of being assigned to teach at the academy. Full-time and adjunct instructors shall attend at least 40 hours of professional development programs annually. (qq) The department shall prepare and publish a complete, written schedule of courses and accompanying calendar in advance of each new recruiting class that includes the start date of the recruit class and the dates and times of the courses. All changes to the schedule shall be documented and approved in writing by the deputy superintendent or the major responsible for the academy. (rr) The academy shall prepare an annual master training plan that covers recruit and in-service training and provides the total number of academy instructional hours for recruits and the minimum number of hours for each course to be offered. (ss) All police officers shall receive annual in-service training. (tt) The department shall ensure that the academy’s courses incorporate the following topics whenever appropriate: de-escalation of force, procedural justice, peer intervention, community policing, and constitutional policing. (uu) All department records regarding an employee’s completion of academy courses, class attendance, grades, and internal department training shall be kept in a single, centralized database that is readily accessible for internal review and auditing. (vv) All lesson plans and course materials shall be stored in a secure electronic database that is readily accessible for internal review and auditing. (ww) The academy shall maintain a field training officer program to provide direct field experience to recruits. (1) No more than one recruit shall be assigned to a field training officer except for limited periods of time when fewer field training officers are available due to a major public event, emergency, or other extenuating circumstances. (2) The department shall ensure a recruit can provide confidential feedback on the recruit’s field training officer and the field training program. (xx) The department shall ensure the academy has adequate training resources, including, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Body worn cameras, or equivalent technology, for all recruits engaged in practical skills training; (2) A computer terminal available for use by each recruit; (3) Adequate physical space for all recruits without exceeding maximum occupancy rules; and (4) Dedicated space for instructors to work, prepare lesson plans, and grade tests. (yy) The department shall ensure the academy maintains a written recruit manual that is reviewed annually and updated as needed. At a minimum, the recruit manual shall contain: (1) The disciplinary process for both academic and conduct violations; and (2) Professional standards for recruits, including, for example, no phone use in the classroom, appropriate attire, on-time arrival, attendance. (zz) The department shall ensure the academy maintains a written operations manual that is reviewed annually and updated as needed. (aaa) The department shall ensure the academy maintains written policies for instructors that include timelines for developing, reviewing, and implementing lesson plans and specifies professional development requirements for instructors including classroom decorum. The department shall maintain and make available a current list of professional development opportunities.” ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 13, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025 APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 PM LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas -7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 RECUSED: 0 THIS ORDINANCE WAS RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 PM AND THE SAME WAS NEITHER APPROVED NOR DISAPPROVED BY THE MAYOR. THEREFORE, SAID ORDINANCE BECAME LAW AT 12:00 NOON ON NOVEMBER 23, 2025 AS REQUIRED BY LAW. NOCP 8852

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS REGULAR SESSION CITY HALL: NOVEMBER 6, 2025 The Council of the City of New Orleans met this day in Regular Session, at 10:15 A.M., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Council President, JP Morrell, presiding. On calling the roll, the following members answered to their names: PRESENT: MORENO (VICE PRESIDENT) MORRELL (PRESIDENT) HARRIS KING GREEN THOMAS ABSENT: GIARRUSSO (Arrived later in the meeting). SIX MEMBERS PRESENT, CONSTITUTING A QUORUM. ROLL CALL LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL INVOCATION BISHOP BRANDON BOUTIN UNITED FELLOWSHIP FULL GOSPEL BAPTIS CHURCH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JOSEPH I. GIARRUSSO III COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT “A” APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Meetings of - October 1, 2025, (Special Meeting), October 9, 2025, October 23, 2025 and October 29, 2025 (Special Meeting). APPROVED. ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE CAL. NO. 35,242 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND MORENO - An Ordinance to ordain section 30-1721 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to prohibit agreements authorizing the production of reality-based programming featuring city first responders; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Giarrusso - 1 RECUSED: Green - 1 AND THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,269 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO - An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on the entirety of Square 25, Lot 10A, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine Street, Nashville Avenue, Arabella Street and Constance Street (Municipal Addresses: 5720-5726 Magazine Street and 739-741 Nashville Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 42/25) ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, King - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,270 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS - An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 258, two (2) undesignated lots, in the First Municipal District, bounded by O’Keefe Avenue, Lafayette Street, Baronne Street, and Girod Street (Municipal Address: 613 Baronne Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 43/25) ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, King - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,271 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - An Ordinance to establish a conditional use to permit a bar in a C-1 General Commercial District and the ENORC Eastern New Orleans Renaissance Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 2200, Lot F, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Grant Street, Hickerson Drive, Citrus Drive and Chef Menteur Highway (Municipal Address: 9511 Chef Menteur Highway); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 44/25) ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, King - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,281 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and the New Orleans Regional Business Park (the “NORBP”), with a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of providing capital improvements for economic development to the Enterprise Center Site at 13801 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, Louisiana 70129, as more fully detailed in the Subrecipient Agreement form as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,282 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to a previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (“City”), State of Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of State Police, Crime Laboratory, relative to providing two (2) DNA analyst processing crimes in the New Orleans area, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA One (1) year, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 form as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WITHDRAWN. CAL. NO. 35,283 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), for NOPD to work the program with drug enforcement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, Moreno - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,285 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND KING - An Ordinance to amend section 70-415.342 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to adjust the composition of the housing trust fund advisory committee to include representation from a community land trust organization; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,286 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), the Ernest N. Morial-New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the “Authority”), River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC (“RDNI”), and RDNI Batture, LLC, for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of funding roadway and right-of-way infrastructure improvements within the River District and reallocating an equivalent amount to support the development of affordable and workforce housing, including the Rivana Apartments or an alternate qualifying housing project, as more fully detailed in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement form as Exhibit “A”; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, Thomas - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,287 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,141 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing a Capital Budget for the Year 2025”, to effect the following change to the 2025 Capital Budget: to de-appropriate funds from the Chief Administrative Office, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Parks and Parkways, the Department of Property Management, the New Orleans Police Department, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, the Office of Resilience and Sustainability, and the New Orleans Fire Department; to appropriate funds to the Chief Administrative Office and the Department of Public Works; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL:

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YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, Thomas - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,288 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30139 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 adjust appropriations to reflect the revised 2025 Revenue Forecast adopted by the Revenue Estimating Conference on August 27, 2025; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,289 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30140 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 adjust appropriations to reflect the revised 2025 Revenue Forecast adopted by the Revenue Estimating Conference on August 27, 2025; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,290 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30139 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 additional grant funds to Hazard Mitigation for personnel expenses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,291 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30140 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 additional grant funds to Hazard Mitigation for personnel expenses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,294 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST) - An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to a previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (“City”), and PBP, LLC, represented by Rasha Drachkovitch, President, relative to add certain terms and conditions to the Agreement for continuity of services, and wrap up final production of the episodes that include cases captured prior to termination of the Agreement. This extension is not intended to renew the Agreement for the capture of any new cases, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA and extend the term thereof for an additional 1 year from the Effective Date through November 6, 2025, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 form as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: Giarrusso - 1 AND THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED. CAL. NO. 35,297 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS - An Ordinance to ordain Sections 70-415.344 through 70-415.349 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to establish The City of New Orleans Employee Emergency Payroll Fund; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ROLL CALL: YEAS:Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7 NAYS:0 ABSENT: 0 RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED. MOTION/RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) NO. M-25-551 (AS AMENDED) CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL WHEREAS, The City Council received the annual report of the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee, setting forth the proposed budget and implementation plan for the New Orleans Housing Trust Fund, on October 9, 2025; and WHEREAS, Under City Code Section 70-415.342(d)(2), the proposed budget and implementation plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Council, and the Council may alter or modify the proposed budget by a majority vote of all councilmembers; and WHEREAS, The Council desires to alter the proposed budget to reduce the funds dedicated to Small Multifamily Construction Subsidy and increase allocations to the Owner Occupied Roof Rehab and Small Rental Rehab programs; and WHEREAS, The Council desires to expand the Owner Occupied Roof Rehab program as proposed to include other essential repairs which will assist low-income homeowners in staying in their homes, including but not limited to structural repairs, code violation remediation, and resilience retrofitting; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the budget and implementation plan be resubmitted with the following modifications to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee for its concurrence or rejection and alteration or modification: 1. Reducing the funding proposed for Small Multifamily Construction Subsidy from $6,350,863 to $2,350,863; 2. Increasing the funding proposed for Owner Occupied Roof Rehab from $2,054,691 to $4,054,691; 3. Increasing the funding proposed for Small Rental Rehab from $1,867,901 to $3,867,901; 4. Amending the scope of the Owner Occupied Roof Rehab program to allow forgivable loans for other types of repairs, including but not limited to necessary structural repairs, code violation remediation, and resilience retrofitting directed toward reducing insurance premiums. These repairs should be necessary in order to proceed with installation of the fortified roof, and the total loan should not exceed $25,000.00 per structure. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That, pursuant to City Code 70-415.342(b) (2), the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee shall review these modifications and transmit written notification of its actions, including any budget as modified, to the Council no later than 12:00 p.m. on the Monday before the next regular Council meeting. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall provide a copy of this motion to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee through its co-chairs, Maxwell Ciardullo and Andreanecia Morris. NOVEMBER 6, 2025 THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED. MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS NO. M-25-562 BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the City Planning Commission’s report and favorable recommendation, subject to two provisos, for ZONING DOCKET 57/25 – El Cortez Foods, LLC, requesting a Conditional Use to permit the expansion of a gas station in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, on Square 460, Plot A, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Orleans Avenue, Moss Street, Saint Peter Street, and Hagan Street (Municipal Address: 3340 Orleans Avenue), is approved and the request is granted subject to the seven provisos within the City Planning Commission report. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies of this motion to the Council Land Use Officer, who is directed to prepare an ordinance to effectuate this motion and is granted the flexibility to make any changes necessary to achieve the will of the Council as set forth in this motion. 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NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. M-25-563 BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the City Planning Commission’s report and recommendation of approval subject to five (5) exceptions and five (5) provisos, related to ZONING DOCKET 045/25 for property located at Square 439, Lots 3, 4, and S or 20-21, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Washington Avenue, South Johnson Street, South Prieur Street, and Toledano Street, bearing municipal address 3308 Washington Avenue, initiated by Eshel Properties, LLC, requesting an Affordable Housing Planning Development to permit the expansion of a multi-family residential development in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, is hereby received and the request is APPROVED. BE IT FURTHER MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Clerk of Council is directed to forward copies of this motion to the Council Land Use Officer, who is directed to prepare an ordinance 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 WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. M-25-564 BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN WHEREAS, Section 70-10 of the Code of the City of New Orleans requires that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditure of more than $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of more than one year or providing for legal services 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, and Stutes & Lavergne LLC desire to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for a law firm to represent the City in specialized tax litigation, for a period of one year the total compensation being $75,000.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as a signatory to the Professional Services Agreement contract between the City of New Orleans and Stutes & Lavergne LLC and BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the President of the Council is hereby authorized to sign the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Orleans and Stutes & Lavergne LLC as attached hereto as Exhibit A; and BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies of this motion, including Exhibit A, to the City Attorney’s Office to effectuate this request. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ 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 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. **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-25-565 BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO WHEREAS, Section 70-10 of the Code of the City of New Orleans requires that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditure of more than $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of more than one year or providing for legal services 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, New Orleans Police Department, and Saltus Technologies, LLC desire to enter into Amendment No. 12 to the Professional Service Agreement for the New Orleans Police Department’s continued access and use of Saltus Technologies “Digiticket” and eCitation software to issue electronic traffic citations for a one (1) year term. The rate of compensation shall be $37,500.00 per month with a maximum amount of $450,000.00 under this agreement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as a signatory to the professional service agreement between the City of New Orleans, the New Orleans Police Department, and Saltus Technologies, LLC; and BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the President of the Council is hereby authorized to sign the professional service agreement between the City of New Orleans, the New Orleans Police Department, and Saltus Technologies, LLC, as attached hereto as Exhibit A; and BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies of this motion, including Exhibit A, to the City Attorney’s Office to effectuate this request. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. M-25-566 BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS WHEREAS, Section 21.8.C.18.m of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (“CZO”) permits the issuance of only one non-commercial short-term rental permit within each city block, inclusive of all lots fronting any exterior boundary of said block and all interior lots; and WHEREAS, CZO Section 21.8.C.18.r authorizes the City Council to grant special exceptions to the one-permit-per-block cap imposed by Section 21.8.C.18.m and to allow for the issuance of up to two additional noncommercial short-term rentals in any given block; and WHEREAS, Christine Blaize has applied for a special exception from the block limit on non-commercial short-term rentals for the property located in Square 181 and bearing municipal address 725 MAZANT STREET; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Council, having reviewed the report and recommendation provided by the City Planning Commission staff pursuant to CZO Section 21.8.C.18.r, does hereby GRANT Christine Blaize, a special exception from the Section 21.8.C.18.m block limit on non-commercial short-term rentals for the parcel of property located in Square 181 and bearing municipal address 725 MAZANT STREET (the “Property”). This special exception is being made in accordance with, and subject to, Section 21.8.C.18.r of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That if the applicant fails to obtain noncommercial short-term rental owner and operator permits for the Property within 30 days of the adoption of this Motion, or in the event the applicant’s owner or operator permit is revoked or the applicant transfers the property, the special exception granted herein shall be void. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies 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 secure permits within the period prescribed herein or if the applicant’s owner or operator permit is revoked. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. M-25-567 BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans seeks to regulate the use of repurposed shipping containers in residential dwellings to ensure compatibility with the character and integrity of residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, standards requiring specific exterior cladding and roofing treatments for dwellings constructed from shipping containers are necessary to obscure their industrial appearance and integrate them into residential streetscapes; and WHEREAS, the S-RS Single-Family Residential District has a more uniform lotting pattern than other zoning districts, with residential dwellings generally designed after World War II; and WHEREAS, such standards promote aesthetic harmony, quality construction, and neighborhood compatibility, thereby protecting the public health, safety, and welfare, and preserving the character and scale of the neighborhoods as required by the Master Plan; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS,

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That the City Planning Commission is directed to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments), as follows: • Defining “dwelling, shipping container” as a dwelling constructed wholly or partially from one or more repurposed shipping containers. • Prescribing use standards for shipping container dwellings, including but not limited to the following: “In S-RS Suburban Single-Family Residential Districts, Shipping Container Dwellings shall be subject to the following requirements: a. The exterior walls of such structures shall be clad in permitted building materials, including but not limited to wood siding, stucco, brick, fiber cement panels, or corrugated metal panels. The cladding shall fully obscure the seams, corrugation, markings, and original metal surface of the shipping container from view. b. Roof surfaces that originate from the container unit shall be obscured or concealed by an additional roof structure, such as a pitched or parapet roof, so as not to be visibly identifiable as a container.” • Adding shipping container dwellings as a permitted or conditional use to zoning district use tables as appropriate. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Project Neighborhood Participation Program requirement be and is hereby waived. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the application fee of $1,500 to effectuate this request be and is hereby waived. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That in the process of studying and reviewing the proposed amendment, the City Planning Commission staff is directed and granted the flexibility to make all appropriate changes relative to this request to ensure consistency and continuity and to make need and/or appropriate adjustments deemed necessary stemming from the study and review of this request. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ 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 WAS ADOPTED. NO. R-25-568 (CLARIFYING AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-25-557) BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL WHEREAS, the New Orleans City Council on October 23, 2025 adopted Resolution No. R. 25-557 calling an election in the Castle Manor Improvement District (the “District”) on April 18, 2026 for the purpose of authorizing an annual fee of up to $100 on each residential parcel of land and up to $200 on each commercial parcel of land within the District for the first three years that the fee is collected, and up to $125 on each residential parcel of land and up to $225 on each commercial parcel of land within the District for the next two years of collection, as more fully described in the authorizing resolution; and WHEREAS, the Council has been advised by the Law Department, in consultation with the State Bond Commission, that clarification to the ballot proposition language is necessary to effectuate the Council’s intent that the foregoing fee generate approximately $65,000 annually; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to implement the directive of the State Bond Commission by amending the official ballot proposition language appearing in Resolution No. R. 25-557 and in the accompanying public notice of election; NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That Resolution No. R-25-557 (attached hereto as Exhibit “A”) is hereby amended to substitute the official ballot proposition language that appears in Section 1 on page 3 of the Resolution and on page A-1 of the Notice of Election attached as an exhibit thereto with the following to clarify the Council’s intent that the foregoing fee generate approximately $65,000 annually: “CASTLE MANOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION Shall the City of New Orleans be authorized to impose and collect an annual fee of up to $100 on each residential parcel of land and up to $200 on each commercial parcel of land for the first three years that the fee is collected, and up to $125 on each residential parcel of land and up to $225 on each commercial parcel of land for the next two years of collection on each parcel (excluding any parcel whose owner qualifies for the special assessment level provided by Article VII, Section 18(G) (1) of the Constitution of Louisiana) located within the Castle Manor Improvement District (“District”), delineated by La. R.S. 33:9091.28(B) as the area bounded by Cerise Avenue, the south side of Chef Menteur Highway, Gawain Drive, and the north side of Dwyer Road canal, for five (5) years, beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2031, which fee (estimated to be $65,000 in the first year of collection) shall be set by the resolution of the District board of commissioners and used exclusively, subject to a 1% City collection fee, to promote and encourage beautification and security within the District and to promote the overall betterment of the District?” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Notice of Election attached to Resolution No. R-25-557 as Exhibit A is hereby superseded with the Notice of Election attached hereto as Exhibit B, which shall be published in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Resolution No. R-25-557. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That, subject to the modifications set forth in this instrument, the remaining provisions of Resolution No. R-25-557 are hereby reaffirmed and ratified. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That certified copies of this resolution be delivered to the Law Department, with instructions that copies be provided to the State Bond Commission and the Castle Manor Improvement District. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ 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 RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. **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-25-569 BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN Denying the request of Stephen P. Adams, II for the property located on Square 764 and bearing municipal address 1720 Lapeyrouse Street (the “Property”). WITHDRAWN. NO. M-25-570 BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GREEN AND THOMAS WHEREAS, Section 21.8.C.18.m of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (“CZO”) permits the issuance of only one non-commercial short-term rental permit within each city block, inclusive of all lots fronting any exterior boundary of said block and all interior lots; and WHEREAS, CZO Section 21.8.C.18.r authorizes the City Council to grant special exceptions to the one-permit-per-block cap imposed by Section 21.8.C.18.m and to allow for the issuance of up to two additional noncommercial short-term rentals in any given block; and WHEREAS, Stephen P. Adams, II, has applied for a special exception from the block limit on non-commercial short-term rentals for the property located in Square 764 and bearing municipal address 1720 Lapeyrouse Street; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Council, having reviewed the report and recommendation provided by the City Planning Commission staff pursuant to CZO Section 21.8.C.18.r, does hereby GRANT Stephen P. Adams, II, a special exception from the Section 21.8.C.18.m block limit on non-commercial short-term rentals for the parcel of property located in Square 764 and bearing municipal address 1720 Lapeyrouse Street (the “Property”). This special exception is being made in accordance with, and subject to, Section 21.8.C.18.r of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That if the applicant fails to obtain noncommercial short-term rental owner and operator permits for the Property within 30 days of the adoption of this Motion, or in the event the applicant’s owner or operator permit is revoked or the applicant transfers the property, the special exception granted herein shall be void. BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies 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 secure permits within the period prescribed herein or if the applicant’s owner or operator permit is revoked. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. R-25-571 BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN RESOLUTION AND ORDER REGARDING THE APPEAL OF LETHA MATTHEWS WHEREAS, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, the Council of the City of New Orleans (“Council”) is the governmental body with the power of supervision, regulation, and control over public utilities providing service within the City of New Orleans; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes Section 33:4159.2, the Council has the power to establish billing policies for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (“SWBNO”); and

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes Section 33:4159.3 customers may engage in an arbitration process to resolve disputes related to SWBNO customer bills wherein a customer may appeal an arbiter’s decision to the Council; and WHEREAS, Letha Matthews is a SWBNO customer (the “customer”) who, at the time of appeal to the Council, is disputing a statement balance of $1,207.94; and WHEREAS, on August 6, 2025, the Council-appointed firm responsible for reviewing customer bill disputes held a hearing to address the customer’s bill dispute and found that SWBNO had applied a credit to the customer’s account and the customer was not entitled to an additional credit; and WHEREAS, the customer requested an arbitration hearing which was held on October 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, on October 12, 2025, the arbiter directed SWBNO to credit $601.88 to the customer’s account; and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2025, the customer appealed the arbiter’s decision to the Council; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the arbitration decision and record and finds that there is sufficient evidence to support the customer’s claim that the statement balance is erroneous; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is fair and reasonable to award the customer an additional credit in the amount of $606.06, leaving a statement balance of $0.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That Letha Matthews’s appeal is GRANTED and that SWBNO is ordered to grant a credit of $606.06 in addition to the credit of $601.88 granted by the arbiter, for a total credit of $1,207.94. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That SWBNO shall void any and all penalties or fees charged with regard to this matter. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS READ 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 RECUSED: 0 AND THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. M-25-572 BY: COUNCILMEMBERS THOMAS, GIARRUSSO, 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 expenditure of more than $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of more than one year or providing for legal services 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 and Digital Engineering and Imaging, Inc., desire to enter into a contract for professional engineering services and construction management services for Lincoln Beach redevelopment, for a period of 3 years, the total compensation being $1,946,477.75; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as a signatory to the contract between the City of New Orleans and Digital Engineering and Imaging, Inc.; and BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the President of the Council is hereby authorized to sign the contract between the City of New Orleans and Digital Engineering and Imaging, Inc., as attached hereto as Exhibit A; and BE IT FURTHER MOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies of this motion, including Exhibit A, to the City Attorney’s Office to effectuate this request. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Green, Harris, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS:0 ABSENT: King, Moreno - 2 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. **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-25-573 BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST) WHEREAS, Section 70-10(a) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditure of more than $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of more than 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 any such contract unless authorized to do so by Council motion; and WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans and NSAEB 603, LLC after completing the appropriate procurement process desire to enter into a Loan Agreement for $2,500,000.00 to newly construct two hundred ninety four (294) affordable housing units, as well as four accessory documents to the Loan Agreement including a Subordination Agreement, City of New Orleans Affordable Rental Housing Program Regulatory Agreement, City of New Orleans Act of Leasehold Mortgage, and City of New Orleans Program Promissory Note, attached hereto in substantial conformity as Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, that the President of the Council shall be added as a signatory to the agreements between the City of New Orleans and NSAEB 603, LLC. BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council is authorized to sign the agreements between the City of New Orleans and NSAEB 603, LLC. BE IT FURTHER MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies of this motion and exhibits consisting of the Loan Agreement, Subordination Agreement, City of New Orleans Affordable Rental Housing Program Regulatory Agreement, City of New Orleans Act of Leasehold Mortgage, and City of New Orleans Program Promissory Note to the City Attorney’s Office. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. M-25-574 BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING WHEREAS, Section 70-10(a) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditure of more than $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of more than 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 any such contract unless authorized to do so by Council motion; and WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans, via the Office of Housing Policy and Community Development, and BW Cooper Senior, LLC desire to enter into a Loan Agreement for $4,065,000.00 for new construction one-hundred three (103) affordable housing units with City funds, as well as six accessory documents to the Loan Agreement including a HUD Subordination and Subordination and Standstill Agreements, City of New Orleans Affordable Rental Housing Program Regulatory Agreement, City of New Orleans General Obligation Bonds (2) Mortgage, Pledge of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement, and City of New Orleans General Obligation Bond (2) Note, attached respectively hereto in conformity as Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, and F; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as a signatory to the agreements between the City of New Orleans and BW Cooper Senior, L.L.C. BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council is authorized to sign the agreements between the City of New Orleans and BW Cooper Senior, L.L.C. BE IT FURTHER MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies of this motion and exhibits A, B, C, D, E, and F to the City Attorney’s Office. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. M-25-575 BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING AND HARRIS (BY REQUEST) WHEREAS, Section 70-10(a) of the New Orleans City Code ordains that certain contracts providing for the aggregate expenditure of more than $1,000,000.00 in city funds during the initial term and all allowable renewal terms or having an initial term of more than 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 any such contract unless authorized to do so by Council motion; and WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans and Esplanade Delille Apartments, LLC after completing the appropriate procurement process desire to enter into a Loan Agreement for $6,500,000.00 to newly construct fifty (50) affordable housing units, as well as four accessory documents to the Loan Agreement including a Subordination Agreement, City of New Orleans Affordable Rental Housing Program Regulatory Agreement, City of New

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Orleans Act of Leasehold Mortgage, and City of New Orleans Program Promissory Note, attached hereto in substantial conformity as Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council shall be added as a signatory to the agreements between the City of New Orleans and Esplanade Delille Apartments, LLC. BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the President of the Council is authorized to sign the agreements between the City of New Orleans and Esplanade Delille Apartments, LLC. BE IT FURTHER MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Clerk of Council shall forward copies of this motion and exhibits consisting of the Loan Agreement, Subordination Agreement, City of New Orleans Affordable Rental Housing Program Regulatory Agreement, City of New Orleans Act of Leasehold Mortgage, and City of New Orleans Program Promissory Note to the City Attorney’s Office. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Green - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. NO. M-25-576 BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN WHEREAS, the exercise of the City Council’s utility regulatory authority, pursuant to Section 3-130 of the Home Rule Charter, requires that the Council retain the services of highly qualified utility consultants or firms; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes § 33:4159.2, the Council has the power to establish billing policies for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (“SWBNO”), including “reducing or modifying a bill received by a customer, or waiving late charges or accrued interest, subject to the authority established by the billing ordinance;” and WHEREAS, on September 5, 2024, the Council adopted Ord. No. 30,050 M.C.S., establishing the bill dispute process in which customers may appeal their SWBNO bills to an individual or firm selected by the Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to retain a professional individual or firm to advise the Council on SWBNO customer appeals and matters associated with the bill dispute process; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That in accordance with Council Rule 42, the Council Utilities Regulatory Office is directed to issue and advertise a request to appoint an individual or firm to review SWBNO appeals. BE IT FURTHER MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the selection review committee shall be constituted in accordance with paragraph 8 of Council Rule 42 and shall include Council Chief of Staff, the Council Research Officer, the Council Utilities Regulatory Office Chief of Staff & Counsel, and any additional knowledgeable persons whose specified expertise would be helpful in the evaluation process as determined by the Council Chief-of-Staff. THE FOREGOING MOTION WAS READ IN FULL, THE ROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREFORE, AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS:Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell - 6 NAYS:0 ABSENT: Thomas - 1 AND THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING CAL. NO. 35,298 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS - AN ORDINANCE to grant an amendment to Ordinance No. 30,208 MCS (Zoning Docket 80/24), which established a conditional use to permit a community center in an HU-RM1 Historic Urban Multi-Family Residential District, to amend proviso six to allow for additional flexibility to meet the parking requirements and to consider any waivers that are necessary to achieve this goal, on Square 317, Lots A, B, 22, 23, 12, 13, A, C, and D, or Lots 8, 22, 23, 10, C, D, and three undesignated lots in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by South Liberty Street, Philip Street, First Street, Loyola Avenue, and La Salle Street/Simon Bolivar Avenue (Municipal Addresses: 2300-2308 South Liberty Street, 2224-2226 Philip Street and 2229-2237 First Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NUMBER 51/25) CAL. NO. 35,299 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS - AN ORDINANCE to establish a conditional use to permit a parking lot (principal use) in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, on Square 189, Lots 3 and 4, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Prytania Street, Erato Street, Camp Street, and Thalia Street (Municipal Address: 1316 Prytania Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NUMBER 52/25) CAL. NO. 35,300 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING - AN ORDINANCE to establish a conditional use to permit a gas station in a C-1 General Commercial District, on Lot 20-A1, Section 20, Tall Timbers, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Woodland Drive, Tullis Drive, and Woodland Highway (Municipal Address: 4500 Woodland Drive); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NUMBER 54/25) CAL. NO. 35,301 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) - AN ORDINANCE to approve and authorize the City of New Orleans (“City”), by and through the New Orleans Aviation Board (“NOAB”), to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) with the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Community Development (“OCD”); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. CAL. NO. 35,302 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL - AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 154-777 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to align fees for non-consensual towing and recovery with the annual rates set by the Louisiana Public Service Commission; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. CAL. NO. 35,303 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL - AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 154-1087 of the Code of the City of New Orleans related to rates for metered parking on city streets; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. CAL. NO. 35,304 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to approve and authorize the City of New Orleans (“City”), by and through the New Orleans Aviation Board (“NOAB”), to enter into a Lease Agreement at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with GAT Airline Ground Support INC.; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCES WERE LAID OVER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. There being no further business, on motion of Councilmember Harris, seconded by Councilmember Green, and without objection, the Council meeting adjourned at 1:04 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL DM/jmr NOCP 8849

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ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED) CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: September 25, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,242 NO. 30508 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND MORENO AN ORDINANCE to ordain section 30-1721 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to prohibit agreements authorizing the production of realitybased programming featuring city first responders; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, the City of New Orleans has periodically contracted with television networks and production companies to feature the City’s first responders on various television programs, including Bait Car, Night Watch, and Homicide Squad; and WHEREAS, although these shows purport to be educational in nature, they are routinely edited for dramatic effect and entertainment and, therefore, are not a reliable source for learning accurate procedures or understanding the full scope of a first responder’s job; and WHEREAS, in the case of police reality shows, the shows tend to focus on the most dramatic elements of police work, such as hot pursuit of suspects, and neglect or ignore the less theatrical parts of the job, including paperwork and uneventful patrols, and this editing results in a public perception that police work is more glamorous and exciting than it typically is; and WHEREAS, first-responder reality shows necessarily include footage depicting victims, suspects, witnesses, bystanders and other civilians; and WHEREAS, the entertainment format of first-responder reality shows not only undermines the claimed educational value of this type of programming, but it also raises serious questions related to civilians’ rights to privacy and consent, and the normalization of professional misconduct by first responders; and WHEREAS, the American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics urges caution when it comes to reality TV, pointing out that “recording poses challenges for protecting patient autonomy, privacy and confidentiality” and that “filming cannot benefit a patient medically and may cause harm”; and WHEREAS, research indicates that partnering reality tv film crews with police departments increases the likelihood of an officer using force; and WHEREAS, a 2020 investigation by the Austin American-Statesman found the use of force by Williamson County sheriff deputies nearly doubled the year after the department partnered with Live PD, a first-responder reality show, and that deputies used significantly more force during the weeks Live PD camera crews filmed; and WHEREAS, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law in 2021 banning reality TV shows from partnering with peace officers after district attorneys in Austin, Texas, fought to get deleted Live PD footage of the May 2019 arrest of Javier Ambler II, a 40-year-old black man, depicting a pursuit that began because he failed to dim his headlights and led to Ambler’s death after he was handcuffed, tased and forced to the ground; and WHEREAS, considering the multitude of constitutional concerns and the questionable educational value of first-responder reality television, the Council believes it to be in the best interest of the City, its residents, and visitors to prohibit contracts or cooperative endeavor agreement where the purpose is to produce first-responder focused reality television programming; and WHEREAS, in prohibiting the City from entering into an agreement for media production of first-responder reality-television programming, the Council does not endeavor to prohibit any constitutionally protected activity, including journalistic or other First Amendment activities conducted in public areas; NOW THEREFORE SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That section 30-1721 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana is amended to read as follows: “Chapter 30 – BUSINESSES *** ARTICLE XXIII. – FILM PRODUCTION *** DIVISION 3. – ADDITIONAL FILMING REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS *** Sec. 30-1721. –City participation in programs featuring first responders. (a) The City shall not enter into any agreement authorizing or related to the filming or production of a motion picture, documentary, television program, reality show, or other media production that features first responders engaged in the course and scope of their official duties. For the purposes of this section, first responder means any full or part-time city employee whose duties include responding rapidly to an emergency and includes the following: peace officers, fire protection personnel, emergency medical services personnel, or an emergency response operator or services dispatcher who provides communication support services for an agency by responding to requests for assistance in emergencies. No first responder may be compelled to participate in a film or production subject to the prohibition in this section. (b) Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict journalistic coverage of emergency situations or other constitutionally protected expressive activities occurring in public areas.” SECTION 2. That the effective date of this ordinance shall be January 1, 2026. ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 6, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: Giarrusso – 1 REDLINE VERSION: Sec. 30-1721. –City participation in programs featuring first responders. (a) The City shall not enter into any agreement authorizing or related to the filming or production of a motion picture, documentary, television program, reality show, or other media production that features first responders engaged in the course and scope of their official duties. For the purposes of this section, first responder means any full or part-time city employee whose duties include responding rapidly to an emergency and includes the following: peace officers, fire protection personnel, emergency medical services personnel, or an emergency response operator or services dispatcher who provides communication support services for an agency by responding to requests for assistance in emergencies. No first responder may be compelled to participate in a film or production subject to the prohibition in this section. (b) Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict journalistic coverage of emergency situations or other constitutionally protected expressive activities occurring in public areas. ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 9, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,269 NO. 30509 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER GIARRUSSO AN ORDINANCE to establish a conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on the entirety of Square 25, Lot 10A, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine Street, Nashville Avenue, Arabella Street and Constance Street (Municipal Addresses: 5720-5726 Magazine Street and 739-741 Nashville Avenue); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, Zoning Docket Number 42/25 was initiated by Magazine & Nashville, LLC and referred to the City Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing on this zoning petition and recommended approval of the requested conditional use in its report to the City Council dated September 3, 2025, presented in Zoning Docket Number 42/25; and WHEREAS, the changes were deemed necessary and in the best interest of the City of New Orleans and the request was approved by the City Council, subject to two (2) provisos, as stated in Motion Number M-25488 of the Council of the City of New Orleans on September 25, 2025. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That a conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on the entirety of Square 25, Lot 10A, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine Street, Nashville Avenue, Arabella Street and Constance Street (Municipal Addresses: 5720-5726 Magazine Street and 739-741 Nashville Avenue); is hereby authorized and approved, subject to the following provisos, as specifically set forth herein: PROVISOS: 1. In Accordance with Article 20, Section 20.3.ZZ of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the developer shall meet the following standards: a. A restaurant shall submit a security and operation plan, to be reviewed by the Director of Safety and Permits, and all other relevant City agencies, with the following added: i. 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beverages to ensure consumption on-premises. ii. All restaurants serving alcoholic beverages shall provide exterior security cameras. b. A restaurant shall submit a noise abatement plan, to be reviewed by the Director of Safety and Permits, and all other relevant City agencies. c. If a restaurant contains a brewing, distilling or winemaking facility on-site, a floor plan indicating the area reserved for brewing, distilling or winemaking and a description of the facility and capacity. On-site microbrewing, micro-distillery and winery facilities are only allowed in standard restaurants. d. Standard restaurants shall submit a summary 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 off the premises are prohibited. f. All restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages are limited to the following hours of operation (see also Table 20-2: Restaurant Hours of Operation Regulations). No new customers are permitted 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. Live entertainment-secondary use and outdoor live entertainmentsecondary use are separate uses and subject to separate approval. Additionally, the restaurant must remain open while any live entertainment takes place. 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. A holding bar is permitted only for a standard restaurant. The holding bar is an accessory use to the principal use of a standard restaurant. The holding bar is an area of a restaurant where alcoholic beverages are prepared and served at the bar. Holding bars are subject to the following: i. A holding bar cannot exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the floor area of the public seating area of the restaurant, up to a maximum area of threehundred (300) square feet, 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 a portion of the holding bar is used to serve nonalcoholic beverages, 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. (See Figure 20-1: Restaurant Holding Bar.) If the holding bar is not set against a wall, the area shall be calculated from one bar front to another. ii. The holding bar shall only be open to the public while food is being served in the restaurant’s dining room. l. There shall be no cover charge to enter a restaurant. 2. The Department of Safety and Permits shall issue no building permits or licenses for this project until final development plans are approved by the City Planning Commission and recorded with the Office of Conveyances. Failure to complete the conditional use process by properly recording plans within a one-year time period or failure to request an administrative extension as provided for in Article 4, Section 4.3.H of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will void the conditional use approval. 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 a misdemeanor. Upon conviction of such a misdemeanor, 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 a conviction 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. 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 a one-time obligation have been completely fulfilled 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 a continuing or ongoing obligation is based on the City Planning Commission’s approval of the final site plan, which shall be submitted within one year of the effective date of this Ordinance, unless extended as authorized by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The Executive Director of the City Planning Commission shall verify that the development plan incorporates all conditions set forth in this Ordinance and shall 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 are not satisfied within the timeframe allotted by Sections 4.3.H.1 and 4.3.H.2 of the 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 NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, King - 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: October 9, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,270 NO. 30510 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS AN ORDINANCE to establish a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 258, two (2) undesignated lots, in the First Municipal District, bounded by O’Keefe Avenue, Lafayette Street, Baronne Street, and Girod Street (Municipal Address: 613 Baronne Street); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, Zoning Docket Number 43/25 was initiated by 641 Baronne, LLC and referred to the City Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing on this zoning petition and recommended approval of the requested conditional use in its report to the City Council dated September 3, 2025, presented in Zoning Docket Number 43/25; and WHEREAS, the changes were deemed necessary and in the best interest of the City of New Orleans and the request was approved by the City Council, subject to four (4) provisos, as stated in Motion Number M-25494 of the Council of the City of New Orleans on September 25, 2025. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That a conditional use to permit a hotel in a CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 258, two (2) undesignated lots, in the First Municipal District, bounded by O’Keefe Avenue, Lafayette Street, Baronne Street, and Girod Street (Municipal Address: 613 Baronne Street); is hereby authorized and approved, subject to the following provisos, as specifically set forth herein: PROVISOS: 1. The lobby of the proposed hotel must comply with the definition of Customary Lodging Services, in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The plans submitted for final approval must indicate a dedicated lobby area as required by the definition of Customary Lodging Services provided in Chapter 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 2. The plans submitted to the City Planning Commission for final approval shall indicate the installation of at least 4 short-term bicycle parking spaces as set forth in Article 22, Section 22.4.A (Table 22-1) and Article 22, Section 22.6 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The design of bicycle parking spaces shall comply with the requirements as set forth in Article 22, Section 22.9 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. When submitting plans to the City Planning Commission for final approval, the developer shall provide the City Planning Commission with documentation of all required approvals from the Department of Public Works for any bicycle spaces located in the public right-of-way. 3. In accordance with Article 23, Section 23.11 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, all parkways shall be landscaped in conformance with this Ordinance, all provisions of the City Code, and with the approval of the Department of Parks and Parkways. a) Parkway trees shall be planted at the equivalent of one (1) tree for every forty (40) linear feet for shade trees and every twenty-five (25) linear feet for ornamental trees. Where appropriate, parkway trees may be clustered or spaced differently as determined appropriate or necessary by the

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Department of Parks and Parkways. Shade trees are defined as having a height of over forty (40) feet at maturity; ornamental trees are defined as having a height of less than forty (40) feet at maturity. b) A variety of compatible species should be included in the planting plan for a specific site or development. The selection of tree species shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Parks and Parkways with particular regard for site-appropriate species. 4. The Department of Safety and Permits shall issue no building permits or licenses for this project until final development plans are approved by the City Planning Commission and recorded with the Office of Conveyances. Failure to complete the conditional use process by properly recording plans within a one-year time period or failure to request an administrative extension as provided for in Article 4, Section 4.3.H of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will void the conditional use approval. 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 a misdemeanor. Upon conviction of such a misdemeanor, 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 a conviction 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. 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 a one-time obligation have been completely fulfilled 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 a continuing or ongoing obligation is based on the City Planning Commission’s approval of the final site plan, which shall be submitted within one year of the effective date of this Ordinance, unless extended as authorized by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The Executive Director of the City Planning Commission shall verify that the development plan incorporates all conditions set forth in this Ordinance and shall 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 are not satisfied within the timeframe allotted by Sections 4.3.H.1 and 4.3.H.2 of the 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 NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, King - 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: October 9, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,271 NO. 30511 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS AN ORDINANCE to establish a conditional use to permit a bar in a C-1 General Commercial District and the ENORC Eastern New Orleans Renaissance Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 2200, Lot F, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Grant Street, Hickerson Drive, Citrus Drive and Chef Menteur Highway (Municipal Address: 9511 Chef Menteur Highway); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, Zoning Docket Number 44/25 was initiated by Chef Menteur Mall LLC and referred to the City Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing on this zoning petition and recommended approval of the requested conditional use in its report to the City Council dated September 3, 2025, presented in Zoning Docket Number 44/25; and WHEREAS, the changes were deemed necessary and in the best interest of the City of New Orleans and the request was approved by the City Council, subject to two (2) provisos, as stated in Motion Number M-25508 of the Council of the City of New Orleans on September 25, 2025. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That a conditional use to permit a bar in a C-1 General Commercial District and the ENORC Eastern New Orleans Renaissance Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square 2200, Lot F, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Grant Street, Hickerson Drive, Citrus Drive and Chef Menteur Highway (Municipal Address: 9511 Chef Menteur Highway); is hereby authorized and approved, subject to the following provisos, as specifically set forth herein: PROVISOS: 1. In Accordance with Article 20, Section 20.3.G of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the developer shall meet the following standards: 1. A bar shall submit a security and operation plan, to be reviewed by the Director of Safety and Permits, and all other relevant City agencies, with the following: a. For bars with an outdoor component, the plan shall include provisions regarding how the facility will control the sales of alcoholic beverages to ensure consumption on-premises. b. The bar shall provide exterior security cameras, the location of which shall be indicated in the plan. 2. A bar shall submit a noise abatement plan, to be reviewed by the Director of Safety and Permits, and all other relevant City agencies. 3. On-site winery, micro-brewing and micro-distillery facilities are allowed in bars. If a bar contains a winery, brewery or distilling facility on-site, a floor plan indicating the area reserved for wine-making, brewing or distilling shall be submitted along with a description of the facility and capacity. 4. Bars shall submit a summary of the number and location of places of worship, educational facilities, and parks and playgrounds within threehundred (300) feet of the proposed location. 5. Unless otherwise permitted by law, retail sales of packaged alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises is prohibited. 6. Bars with live entertainment are also subject to the standards of this Article. Live entertainment is a separate principal use and subject to separate approval. 7. If the bar plans an increase in intensity, such as an expansion of floor area or increase in permitted occupancy, the security and operation plan shall be updated and resubmitted for approval. The revised security and operation plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of any permits. 8. Security and operation plans may be revised by the property owner or licensed operator. New plans shall be resubmitted for approval. 2. The Department of Safety and Permits shall issue no building permits or licenses for this project until final development plans are approved by the City Planning Commission and recorded with the Office of Conveyances. Failure to complete the conditional use process by properly recording plans within a one-year time period or failure to request an administrative extension as provided for in Article 4, Section 4.3.H of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will void the conditional use approval. 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 a misdemeanor. Upon conviction of such a misdemeanor, 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 a conviction 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. 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 a one-time obligation have been completely fulfilled 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 a continuing or ongoing obligation is based on the City Planning Commission’s approval of the final site plan, which shall be submitted within one year of the effective date of this Ordinance, unless extended as authorized by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The Executive Director of the City Planning Commission shall verify that the development plan incorporates all conditions set forth in this Ordinance and shall 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 are not satisfied within the timeframe

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allotted by Sections 4.3.H.1 and 4.3.H.2 of the 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 NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, King - 2 RECUSED: 0 ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,281 NO. 30512 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”) and the New Orleans Regional Business Park (the “NORBP”), with a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of providing capital improvements for economic development to the Enterprise Center Site at 13801 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, Louisiana 70129, as more fully detailed in the Subrecipient Agreement form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; 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 Subrecipient Agreements 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 NORBP previously entered into a Subrecipient Agreement in order to accomplish the valued public purpose providing capital improvements for economic development to the Enterprise Center Site at 13801 Old Gentilly Road; and WHEREAS, the City and NORBP desire to enter into a First Amendment extending the previous subrecipient agreement in order to accomplish the valued public purpose providing capital improvements for economic development to the Enterprise Center Site at 13801 Old Gentilly Road; and WHEREAS, a subrecipient agreement is a type of cooperative endeavor agreement; and WHEREAS, Section 9-314 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans ordains that cooperative endeavor agreements having a term of more than one year must be reviewed and approved by the New Orleans City Council; NOW THEREFORE SECTION I. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That the Mayor, on behalf of the City of New Orleans, is hereby authorized to enter into the attached First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with NORBP, for a term of one (1) year and twenty-two (22) days for the public purpose of providing capital improvements for economic development to the Enterprise Center Site at 13801 Old Gentilly Road. SECTION II. That said Subrecipient Agreement is attached to this ordinance as “Exhibit A” and incorporated and made a part hereof. ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green - 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: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,283 NO. 30513 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), for NOPD to work the program with drug enforcement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, State of Louisiana High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) a Agency of the DEA to combat illegal drug distribution within the Southeast region of Louisiana; NOW, THEREFORE SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That the Mayor of the City of New Orleans is hereby authorized to enter into an cooperative endeavor agreement and contract with Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HITDA) the agreement. ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, Moreno - 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 (AS AMENDED) CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,285 NO. 30514 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND KING AN ORDINANCE to amend section 70-415.342 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to adjust the composition of the housing trust fund advisory committee to include representation from a community land trust organization; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That section 70-415.342 of the Code of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana is amended to read as follows: “Chapter 70 – FINANCE *** ARTICLE III. – FUNDS *** DIVISION 54. –NEW ORLEANS HOUSING TRUST FUND *** Sec. 70-415.342. –Housing trust fund advisory committee. *** (b) Composition. The advisory committee shall have a total of seven members, all of whom shall be electors of and domiciled in the city and shall possess experience in one or more of the following areas: architecture and preservation, community development, community and housing development finance, economic development, fair housing, populations with special needs, smart growth, sustainable development, and local and regional housing and neighborhood data. The council shall ensure that all areas of expertise and experience are represented in the membership of the advisory committee. The advisory committee shall consist of the following members: (1) One appointee of the mayor; (2) One appointee of the city council quality of life committee chair; (3) One appointee of the city council community development committee chair; (4) One appointee of the city council president, with such appointee having lived experience being unhoused or living in a low-income or other affordable housing unit; (5) One appointee of the city council president, with such appointee being an employee or representative of a community land trust organization that owns immovable property within Orleans Parish; (6) One appointee of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center; and (7) One appointee of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. * * *” ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 ENGROSSED VERSION Sec. 70-415.342. –Housing trust fund advisory committee. *** (b) Composition. The advisory committee shall have a total of seven members, all of whom shall be electors of and domiciled in the city and shall possess experience in one or more of the following areas: architecture and preservation, community development, community and housing development finance, economic development, fair housing, populations with special needs, smart growth, sustainable development, and local and regional housing and neighborhood data. The council shall ensure that all areas of expertise and experience are represented in the membership of the advisory committee. The advisory committee shall consist of the following members: (1) One appointee of the mayor; (2) One appointee of the city council quality of life committee chair; (3) One appointee of the city council community development committee chair; (4) One appointee of the city council president, with such appointee having lived experience being unhoused or living in a low-income or other affordable housing unit; (5) One appointee of the Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative; (6) One appointee of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center; and (7) One appointee of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. *** ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,286 NO. 30515 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), the Ernest N. Morial–New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the “Authority”), River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC (“RDNI”), and RDNI Batture, LLC, for a term greater than one year, for the public purpose of funding roadway and right-of-way infrastructure improvements within the River District and reallocating an equivalent amount to support the development of affordable and workforce housing, including the Rivana Apartments or an alternate qualifying housing project, as more fully detailed in the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; 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 Ernest N. Morial–New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, created pursuant to La. R.S. 33:4710.11 et seq., with a principal address of 900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130; and WHEREAS, RDNI and RDNI Batture, LLC are Louisiana limited liability companies engaged in the development of the River District, including affordable and workforce housing, and have entered into a Master Development Agreement with the Authority; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 30,180, Calendar No. 34,933, adopted by the Council of the City of New Orleans on December 5, 2024, and approved by the Mayor on December 10, 2024, the City reallocated $6,253,652 in bond funds to support roadway and right-ofway improvements in the River District; and WHEREAS, in consideration of the City’s commitment of the River District Street and Roadway Funds, the Authority has agreed to redesignate an equivalent $6,253,652 from its Infrastructure Escrow Account as Affordable Housing Funds to be deposited in escrow to support the construction of the Rivana Apartments or an alternate qualifying affordable housing project within the River District; and WHEREAS, the City, the Authority, and RDNI Parties desire to accomplish the valuable public purposes of investing in public infrastructure and affordable and workforce housing in the River District to promote economic development, inclusive growth, and long-term community resilience; NOW THEREFORE SECTION I. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That the Mayor, on behalf of the City of New Orleans, is hereby authorized to enter into the attached Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Ernest N. Morial–New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC, and RDNI Batture, LLC, for the purpose of funding roadway infrastructure improvements and supporting affordable and workforce housing development in the River District, for a term extending through the disbursement of funds and six months thereafter. SECTION 2. That said cooperative endeavor agreement is attached to this ordinance as “Exhibit A” and incorporated and made a part hereof. ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, 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: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,287 NO. 30516 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to amend and re-ordain Ordinance No. 30,141 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing a Capital Budget for the Year 2025”, to effect the following change to the 2025 Capital Budget: to deappropriate funds from the Chief Administrative Office, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Parks and Parkways, the Department of Property Management, the New Orleans Police Department, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, the Office of Resilience and Sustainability, and the New Orleans Fire Department; to appropriate funds to the Chief Administrative Office and the Department of Public Works; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. SECTION I. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That Ordinance No. 30,141 M.C.S., entitled “An Ordinance Providing a Capital Budget for the Year 2025”, be amended and reordained to authorize and direct the Director of Finance, notwithstanding any provision therein contained to the contrary, to transfer funds therein as follows: DE-APPROPRIATION CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 2021 BONDS 60039 - PUBLIC SAFETY $50,000 60071 - PUBLIC FACILITIES $51,534 2024 A BONDS 60094 - PUBLIC FACILITIES $89 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Total $101,623 DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2024 A BONDS 60090 - INFRASTRUCTURE $2,747 DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Total $2,747 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND PARKWAYS 2024 A BONDS 60091 - PARKS & RECREATION $1,721,108 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND PARKWAYS Total $1,721,108 DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 2021 BONDS 60071 - PUBLIC FACILITIES $127,650 2024 A BONDS 60094 - PUBLIC FACILITIES $1,342,109 DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Total $1,469,759 NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT 2024 A BONDS 60092 - PUBLIC SAFETY $500,000

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NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT Total $500,000 NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 2021 BONDS 60068 - PARKS & RECREATION $13,731 NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Total $13,731 OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY 2021 BONDS 60041 - STORM WATER MANAGEMENT $1,888,487 60046 - STREETS AND ROADS $2,295,825 OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY Total $4,184,312 NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT 2024 A BONDS 60092 - PUBLIC SAFETY $75,000 NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT Total $75,000 DE-APPROPRIATION Total $8,068,280 APPROPRIATION CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 2021 BONDS 60071 - PUBLIC FACILITIES $4,427,227 2024 A BONDS 60094 - PUBLIC FACILITIES $2,137,773 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Total $6,565,000 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2024 A BONDS $1,503,280 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Total $1,503,280 APPROPRIATION Total $8,068,280 Grand Total $0 ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, Thomas - 2 RECUSED: 0 ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,288 NO. 30517 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 30139 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 adjust appropriations to reflect the revised 2025 Revenue Forecast adopted by the Revenue Estimating Conference on August 27, 2025; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That Ordinance No. 30139 M.C.S., as amended, be amended to authorize and direct the Director of Finance, notwithstanding any provision therein contained to the contrary, to transfer funds allocated therein as follows: FROM: GENERAL FUND – FUND 1000 Taxes Real / Personal Property – Current Year $3,327,141 Real / Personal Property – Prior Year $236,842 Police and Fire Dedicated Property $5,858,123 Recreation Development Commission 1.5 Mills $533,042 Parkway 1.5 Mills $396,451 Interest and Penalties $620,650 Sales Tax $7,347,786 Fines and Forfeits Red Signal Light/Camera Enforcement $11,387,185 TOTAL $30,506,065 PRIORITY MULTI-YEAR PROJECTS – FUND 1183 Other Financing Sources Use of Fund Balance $30,506,065 TOTAL $61,012,130 TO: GENERAL FUND – FUND 1000 Other Financing Sources Use of Fund Balance $30,506,065 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES – FUND 6699 Intergovernmental Revenues Grants, Contributions, and Fund Transfers $30,506,065 TOTAL $61,012,130 ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: 0 ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,289 NO. 30518 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 30140 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 adjust appropriations to reflect the revised 2025 Revenue Forecast adopted by the Revenue Estimating Conference on August 27, 2025; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That Ordinance No. 30140 M.C.S., as amended, be amended to authorize and direct the Director of Finance, notwithstanding any provision therein contained to the contrary, to transfer funds allocated therein as follows: FROM: PRIORITY MULTI-YEAR PROJECTS – FUND 1183 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 200 – OTHER OPERATING $20,306,065 LAW DEPARTMENT 200 – OTHER OPERATING $9,700,000 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 200 – OTHER OPERATING $500,000 TOTAL $30,506,065 TO: INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES - FUND 6699 INTERGOVERNMENTAL 600-GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND FUND TRANSFERS $30,506,065 TOTAL $30,506,065 ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2 RECUSED: 0 ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,290 NO. 30519 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 30139 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 additional grant funds to Hazard Mitigation for personnel expenses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That Ordinance No. 30139 M.C.S., as amended, be amended to authorize and direct the Director of Finance, notwithstanding any provision therein contained to the contrary, to transfer funds allocated

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therein as follows: FROM: INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES – FUND 6699 Intergovernmental Revenues Grants, Contributions, and Fund Transfers $2,437 TOTAL $2,437 TO: FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY – FUND 4115 Total Federal Department of Emergency $2,437 TOTAL $2,437 ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2 RECUSED: 0 ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,291 NO. 30520 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORENO, GREEN AND THOMAS (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 30140 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 additional grant funds to Hazard Mitigation for personnel expenses; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That Ordinance No. 30140 M.C.S., as amended, be amended to authorize and direct the Director of Finance, notwithstanding any provision therein contained to the contrary, to transfer funds allocated therein as follows: FROM: INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES - FUND 6699 INTERGOVERNMENTAL 600 – GRANTS, CONTR. AND FUND TRANSFERS $2,437 TOTAL $2437 FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY – FUND 4115 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 200 – OTHER OPERATING $ 61,270 TOTAL $61,270 TO: FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY – FUND 4115 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 100-PERSONAL SERVICES $63,707 TOTAL $63,707 ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green, Harris - 2 RECUSED: 0 ORDINANCE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 23, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,294 NO. 30521 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL (BY REQUEST) AN ORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 1 to a previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (“City”), and PBP, LLC, represented by Rasha Drachkovitch, President, relative to add certain terms and conditions to the Agreement for continuity of services, and wrap up final production of the episodes that include cases captured prior to termination of the Agreement. This extension is not intended to renew the Agreement for the capture of any new cases, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA and extend the term thereof for an additional 1 year from the Effective Date through November 6, 2025, as more fully set forth in the Amendment No. 1 form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made a part 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 PBP, LLC, represented by Rasha Drachkovitch, President, desire to modify the provisions of the CEA and extend the term thereof for an additional one (1) year from the Effective Date through November 6, 2025, to the previously executed Cooperative Endeavor

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Agreement (CEA) between the City and PBP, LLC, represented by Rasha Drachkovitch, President, relative to the valued public purpose to add certain terms and conditions to the Agreement for continuity of services, and wrap up final production of the episodes that include cases captured prior to termination of the Agreement and is not intended to renew the Agreement for the capture of any new cases; and WHEREAS, the City and PBP, LLC, represented by Rasha Drachkovitch, President, desire to enter into this Amendment No. 1 to provide for adding certain terms and conditions to the Agreement for continuity of services and to wrap up final production of the episodes that include cases captured prior to termination of the Agreement and is not intended to renew the Agreement for the capture of any new cases, 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, on behalf of the City of New Orleans, is hereby authorized to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, to the previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of New Orleans and PBP, LLC, represented by Rasha Drachkovitch, President to modify the provisions of and extend the term thereof for an additional one (1) year from the Effective Date through November 6, 2025, to the previously executed CEA relative to the valued public purpose to add certain terms and conditions to the Agreement for continuity of services; and to wrap up final production of the episodes that include cases captured prior to the termination of the Agreement and is not intended to renew the Agreement for the capture of any new cases, in the City of New Orleans. SECTION 2. That said Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement is attached to this ordinance as “Exhibit A” and incorporated and made a part hereof. ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 06, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 3:10 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Green - 1 RECUSED: Giarrusso - 1 **Copies of the attachment may be seen in full in the Clerk of Council’s Office, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E09, City Hall. ORDINANCE (AS AMENDED) (AS CORRECTED) CITY OF NEW ORLEANS CITY HALL: October 29, 2025 CALENDAR NO. 35,297 NO. 30522 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY: COUNCILMEMBERS GIARRUSSO, MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS, KING, GREEN AND THOMAS AN ORDINANCE to ordain Sections 70-415.344 through 70-415.349 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to establish The City of New Orleans Employee Emergency Payroll Fund; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. SECTION 1. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS, That Article III of Chapter 70 the Code of the City of New Orleans is amended to add Division 55, Sections 70-415.344 through 70415.349 which shall read as follows: “CHAPTER 70 - FINANCE * * * ARTICLE III. – FUNDS * * * DIVISION 55. – THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY PAYROLL FUND Sec. 70-415.344. – Fund created. There is hereby created a special fund designated as The City of New Orleans Employee Emergency Payroll Fund (“Fund”). Sec. 70-415.345. – Purpose. The Fund shall be used exclusively to address the city’s current budget exigencies by funding specific approved expenses strictly in accordance with the restrictions and requirements set forth in Sec. 70-415.347. Sec. 70-415.346. – Funding sources and uses. The full amount of the sale of all Revenue Notes of the City of New Orleans, authorized by Resolution No. R-25-558 on October 23, 2025, shall be deposited into the Fund, less any costs of issuance associated with notes paid or payable at the time of closing, within 24 hours of receipt. All deposits and withdrawals shall be made subject to the restrictions contained in Sec. 70-415.347. Sec. 70-415.347. – Restrictions on Fund. (a) Moneys deposited into the Fund shall remain therein until transferred for the purposes specified in this division. No moneys deposited into the Fund may be transferred into the general fund or into any other fund, except as expressly authorized in this division (b) No expenditure from the Fund may occur unless expressly authorized by one or more Council resolutions, provided that the Council may approve only the following categories of expenses to be paid from the Fund: 1. active city employees’ salaries and wages earned during the period for which approval is provided, together with any employee fringe benefits; 2. city employees’ overtime earnings, together with customary corresponding fringe benefits, earned during the period for which approval is provided, in an amount not to exceed the totals reflected in a Councilapproved approved overtime spending plan; 3. expenses directly related to and arising from an emergency declared

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by a vote of the Council on or after date this section becomes law due to act of God, riot, war, or a grave emergency which threatens widespread loss of life or grievous injury to health or property; 4. transactional and borrowing costs related to the issuance of the Revenue Notes not paid or deducted before the deposit of monies into the Fund. (c) Before the adoption of a resolution authorizing the release of moneys from the Fund for payroll obligations, the chief administrative officer, together with the director of the department of finance, shall submit a detailed budget and expenditure plan to the clerk of council covering the applicable payment period and detailing the proposed payments from the Fund. (d) No withdrawal, transfer, or disbursement from the Fund shall occur without the prior written concurrence of the state legislative auditor confirming that the proposed expenditure is consistent with this section, the City Charter, and the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act (La. R.S. 39:1301, et seq.). The chief administrative officer shall be responsible for obtaining such concurrence prior to any disbursement. (e) The restrictions contained in this section shall remain in full force and effect until the indebtedness represented by the city’s Revenue Notes is paid in full. Sec. 70-415.348. – Reporting and participation requirements. (a) The director of department of finance shall keep detailed and accurate records of all moneys within the Fund and all expenditures therefrom and shall transmit on the second Monday of each month a written report to the chief administrative officer and the clerk of council. The monthly report shall provide a complete, detailed accounting of all moneys in the Fund including all revenues and expenditures therefrom. (b) The chief administrative officer shall provide the state legislative auditor with secure electronic view-only access to the city’s management software sufficient to permit real-time review of payroll, overtime, and financial-management transactions, and any specific reports or records requested by the state legislative auditor including, but not limited to, income statements, balance sheets, trial balances, accounts payable aging report, and accounts receivable aging report within three (3) business days of request, unless the state legislative auditor grants a longer period in writing. Failure to provide timely access or information shall constitute non-compliance and may result in suspension of withdrawals from the Fund until compliance is restored. (c) The chief administrative officer, together with the director of the department of finance, shall prepare and transmit the following reports to the state legislative auditor and the clerk of council: 1. Monthly budget-to-actual expenditure reports (post-reconciliation) that include department-level detail and written explanations of any variances exceeding five percent; 2. Weekly year-to-date payroll reports by pay period of all gross pay components, including, but not limited to, regular time, overtime, and supplemental pay for each city department; 3. Weekly overtime reports that provide the total amount of overtime payments made year-to-date, by department and pay period, along with all related documentation, including, but not limited to, written supervisory approvals and detailed department justification for the approved overtime; 4. Monthly 90-day overtime spending projections that detail all anticipated overtime spending for the next 90 days; 5. Biweekly expenditure reduction reports that specifically list the city’s expenditure reduction initiatives, the total cost savings anticipated for each initiative, the progress on each initiative in the prior two weeks and year-to-date, and the cost savings achieved on each initiative in the prior two weeks and year-to-date. In the event an initiative fails to meet its anticipated cost savings, the report shall include a written explanation of the likely cause of the failed outcomes and the additional adjustments planned to account for the unattained expenditure reductions; 6. Monthly cash flow projections, including updated projections that reflect anticipated inflows, outflows, and projected ending balances for all city funds; 7. Monthly reports of all city bank account balances after reconciliation. 8. The reporting requirements of this Section shall continue from the date this ordinance becomes effective until such time as the indebtedness represented by the Revenue Notes is paid in full. Sec. 70-415.349. – Administration of Fund. The director of the department of finance shall administer the Fund in accordance with this division. The Fund shall be kept in an interestbearing account and all interest accruing therein shall be to the benefit of and become part of the Fund.” ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 6, 2025 JP MORRELL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 APPROVED: NOVEMBER 11, 2025 LATOYA CANTRELL MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025 AT 1:00 P.M. LORA W. JOHNSON CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE: YEAS: Giarrusso, Green, Harris, King, Moreno, Morrell, Thomas - 7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 RECUSED: 0 NOCP 8850

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copland’s ‘rodeo’ let it sneaux Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium plunges into the chill of the season with two days of faux snow and a synthetic ice skating rink with music, lights and a view of the Mississippi River from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the foot of Canal Street. One-hour sessions include skate rental plus plaza activities and start at $25. audubonaquarium.com.

le petit salon: sung chang The silver medalist at a recent New Orleans International Piano Competition will take to the keys at 6 p.m. Friday at Chang 3930 Chestnut St. for the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans program that includes works by Schubert, Brahms, Chopin and Stravinsky. Tickets start at $10. masno.org.

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Matthew Kraemer features American composers like Florence Price, Carols Simon, Samuel Barber and Aaron Copland at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Orpheum Theater. A preconcert talk begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $34. lpomusic.com.

dolly’s birthday bash In honor of Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday, the Krewe of Dolly takes to the streets — the 8300 block of Oak Street — for a celebration that includes Amanda Shaw, River Eckert and Bright Clou on two stages, plus a costume contest, line dancing and an attempt to break the record for most Dolly lookalikes. thekreweofdolly. org.

mlk day parades The greater New Orleans area observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with several marches. Algiers’ celebration begins at noon at L.B. Landry Avenue and ends at Edna Karr High School. In Jefferson Parish, a parade begins at L.W. Higgins High School on the West Bank at 10 a.m. on Lapalco Boulevard, heads from Ames Boulevard to the Westbank Expressway and ends at the Marrero Farmers Market. A second-line will begin at 3:30 p.m. at Bayou St. John and proceed to Hunter’s Field.

winterfest Sample more than 40 homebrewed beers from the Crescent City Homebrewers and enjoy live music and German food from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St. Tickets start at $45. crescentcity homebrewers.org.

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Reprisal of Shakespeare festival production set for Tulane Victor Andrews

New Orleans-area stages become a world of wonder as a spectrum of shows open and continue as the city braces for the onslaught of Carnival capers that will put crowds into the streets. From a sold-out run of “Cabaret” at Mandeville’s 30 by Ninety Theatre to a one-night-only reprise of the Shakespeare Festival’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” ﬁgure on some enticing live theater close at hand. Friday is the only chance to see a reprisal of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” from the summer production of the New

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The cast of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ will stage the Shakespearean fantasy of fairies and woodland frolics Friday on the Dixon Hall stage at Tulane University.

Orleans Shakespeare Festival at 7:30 p.m. at Tulane University’s Dixon Hall. One of the bard’s most wellknown shows, “Midsummer” is a forest frolic of fairies and infatuation, disguises and misdirection that features a wedding, actors and a romantic blend of levity and love. Organizers promise this telling of the 430-year-old tale will feature “dynamic physical storytelling and a fresh creative vision — audiences will rediscover the magic, mischief and romance that make ‘Midsummer’ a timeless favorite.”

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The Lagniappe section is published each Thursday by The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate. All inquiries about Lagniappe should be directed to the editor. LAGNIAPPE EDITOR: Lauren Walck, lauren.walck@theadvocate.com COVER DESIGN: Andrea Daniel CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Victor Andrews, Leslie Cardé, Doug MacCash, Justin Mitchell, Chelsea Shannon, Keith Spera

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A jumble of krewes march in harmony in the Krewe of Mosaïque parade set for Saturday. Photo by Sophia Germer. Doug MacCash has the details (and map) on Page 6.

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Continued from page 3 “This is a ‘Midsummer’ like you’ve never seen,” director Graham Burk said when the show opened in July. “We’re blending extraordinary local and national talent to create a production bursting with enchantment, laughter and heart.” Included in the show will be original music composed by Steve Gilliland, with projections by Jamie Godwin and lighting by Alexander Freer. Tickets start at $30. Visit neworleansshakespeare.org.

Brooke HaglerDuffaut is pie maker Mrs. Lovett and Brandon Bui is the title character in Slidell Little Theatre’s production of ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ opening Friday.

Sleepless on St. Claude? The world of sleep, dreams and the things that inhabit them is the subject of a new show by Intramural Theater opening Saturday at CANOA, 4210 St. Claude Ave. “Somnotomy” is set in New Orleans in a gentriﬁcation-themed family coffee shop with a young woman who works the graveyard shift there. Jayne is visited in her dreams by a “sentient sleep paralysis demon that takes the shape of her favorite rapper, Papa Star.” That in itself might be nightmare-inducing, but Jayne decides to utilize the talents of a “sleep interventionist” to rid her of the demon. And, to no surprise, things don’t turn out as intended. Written by T. Clark and Bennett Kirschner, who also directs, the show features Mary Langley, Sly Watts, Ja’Quan Henderson, Steve Gilliland, Topher Johnson and Monica R. Harris. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday, Jan. 23, 25 and 26. Tickets start at $25. Visit intramuraltheater.org.

More demons and pies Revenge, Stephen Sondheim songs, culinary craftiness and a bit of murder are all onstage as Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, opens “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” on Friday. One of Sondheim’s blockbusters, “Sweeney Todd” is the story of an 19thcentury London barber who delves into a world of revenge against a crooked judge who destroyed his life and stole his family. Meanwhile, his landlord Mrs. Lovett owns a pie shop that is in

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need of customers — and meat. Twists, turns and some close shaves propel the story along, as well as songs like “Not While I’m Around,” “A Little Priest” and “Pretty Women.” Directed by Gary Mendoza, with Theresa Sharp as musical director, the cast features Brandon Bui in the title role, Brooke Hagler-Duffaut as Mrs. Lovett and Tristan Walker, Elizabeth Lewis, Mallory Lott, Matthew Waranius, Michael Graves, Olivia Landry, Renz Nathaniel Cruz, Casey Jones, Juniper Fastring, Adam Landry, Madison Lott, Kevin McCormack, Jen Patterson, Lillian Pfeifer, Nancy Smith, Donnie Stafford, Kaya Welsh, Jaclyn White-Dove Krottner, Will White and Pluto. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 8. Tickets start at $35. Visit slidelllittletheatre.org.

A rare ‘Joan’ “The Maid of Orleans” is no stranger to New Orleanians, but Versimo Opera will offer a rarely performed version by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s operaballet with contemporary elements at Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St. Artistic director Bogdan Mynka has reimagined the production and will feature members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra providing the

music and local singers and dancers performing the work in the original Russian, with immersive art projections and original choreography by Amalia Najera. Claire Shackleton is Joan, Mynka is King Charles VII, with Nathaniel Richard, Jake Jenkins, Taylor Witherspoon, Jeffrey Newell, Maria Thomas, Lauren Guynes, Elyssa Fonicello, Sara Radka and Carina Kroff. The show is at 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Tickets start at $32. Visit marignyoperahouse.org.

In production “BLITHE SPIRIT”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 25, plus 2 p.m. Jan. 24; Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St. Ricky Graham directs and appears in the comedy about a writer who invites a slightly off-kilter medium to dinner for a seance to gather information for a planned book. However, the writer’s ﬁrst wife (dead for seven years and not a really great person) is brought forth, and only he can see her. Havoc reigns as she tries to make his life miserable, the second wife is pestered and surprises and mayhem ensue. Tickets start at $22. lepetittheatre.com. “DISASTER”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 25, plus a 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22; Ri-

vertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. Following the standard fiasco playbook, the show gathers a group of unusual characters and puts them in impossible situations: This time, it’s the opening of New York’s first floating casino. Throw in some man-eating piranhas and a few earthquakes and its time to burn, baby, burn. Tickets start at $53. rivertowntheaters.com. “FAT HAM”: 7:30 p.m. selected days Jan. 15 to Feb. 6; Dillard University’s Cook Theater, 2601 Gentilly Blvd. The NOLA Project’s presents a takeoff on Shakespeare’s class “Hamlet,” the story revolves around Juicy, whose paternal specter appears at a barbecue and demands his son avenge his murder. But Juicy knows the story and hopes to make a few changes. Tickets start at $25. nolaproject.com. “I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave. Also, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 24, Lafon Arts Center, 275 Judge E. Dufresne Parkway, Luling. One of the most successful off-Broadway shows looks at love, relationships and all that goes with it through a series of vignettes involving just four actors. Tickets start at $39. jpas.org. Email Victor Andrews at vandrews@ theadvocate.com.

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Lauren Haydel, left, and Manny Randazzo began a king cake partnership long before she met or married her husband, Ryan Haydel, right, whose bakery also makes king cakes during Mardi Gras season.

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Fleurty Girl owner married a Haydel, but only sells Manny Randazzo’s king cakes

“And when Ryan (Haydel) and I got married, it was even in my wedding vows that I was still staying loyal to Manny Randazzo when it came to king cakes.” LAUREN LEBLANC HAyDEL, owner of Fleurty Girl

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BY JUSTIN MITCHELL and CHELSEA SHANNON Staff writers

King cake loyalty comes first, even when it comes to family. Just ask the owner of Fleurty Girl. Lauren LeBlanc Haydel has been married to her husband, Ryan Haydel, for more than nine years. But you won’t find Haydel’s Bakery king cakes at her Fleurty Girl stores during Mardi Gras. Instead, the business owner offers Manny Randazzo’s king cakes for sale at her shops in New Orleans, St. Tammany and Jefferson parishes, Baton Rouge and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Lauren Haydel said on Facebook on Sunday she gets asked to explain the reason what feels like thousands of times during Carnival. She started selling Randazzo’s king cakes 16 years ago, before she ever met her husband. “Back then, Fleurty Girl was just a tiny baby business with a big dream, and I had the courage (and the nerve) to ask Manny Randazzo if I could sell his king cakes in my little shop … that meant everything to me,” Haydel said on Facebook. Manny and Pam Randazzo believed in her business before she had nine stores, lines out the door or a huge social media presence, “before anyone really knew my name,” Lauren Haydel explained. “And I never forgot that.” Lauren Haydel went onto to say she told Ryan about her partnership with Manny on their first date. “And when Ryan and I got married, it was even in my wedding vows that I was still staying loyal to Manny Randazzo when it came to king cakes,” she said. The king cakes are available at Fleurty Girl stores Wednesday and Saturday to kick off 2026 Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. And for those who prefer Haydel’s, you can pick those up from the Magazine Street store Uptown during Carnival season.

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Mosaïque a patchwork of marching favorites and new additions like drag punks, mobster rats For the third year, the Krewe Mosaïque Carnival parade will trek through the French Quarter at 6 p.m. Saturday. The costumes, miniﬂoats and props are all handmade and everything glows with portable lighting. Doug the title sugMacCash As gests, the parade is a jumble of individual marching groups that conjoin to create a harmonious whole. The 2026 parade will include old favorites, including the pothole-oriented Krewe of Conus, the Day of the Dead-inspired Krewe de Mayahuel, the meteorological Weather Girls and others. New this year is the vampirical Legendary Order of the Casket Girls and the Krewe Du Fool — known for it’s annual April 1 parade. Plus, the newly added Krewe of the Great Ratsby will blend Roaring ’20s imagery with rodents. Great Ratsby spokesperson Hannah Quicksell said to expect ﬂapper rats, mobster mice and seductive ambulatory

cheese. Leading this year’s Mosaïque parade for the ﬁrst time will be The Magical Krewe of Exotique, a nine-member drag troupe clad in costumes that blend punk rock and rococo inﬂuences. According to Krewe of Exotique leader John Delgadillo, this will involve Marie Antoinette-style hoop skirts plus leather and spikes. Parade participants pass out hand-decorated mosaic tiles. Krewe Mosaïque captain Terese Aiello said the foot parade is slowly growing, with a new high of 200 marchers expected this year. Aiello said the New Orleans Police Department granted a slightly longer parade route in 2026, extending the parade two blocks farther downtown. The 2026 route enters the French Quarter on St. Ann Street at North Rampart Street. It turns left on Bourbon Street, right on Gov. Nicholls Street, right on Royal Street, left on St. Ann Street, left on Chartres Street, ending at St. Philip Street. Email Doug MacCash at dmaccash@theadvocate.com.

FROM LEFT: A tree covered in donated bras rolls with Krewe Mosaïque. A marcher in the parade drums along the route. A walker hands off a coveted tile throw to a paradegoer.

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ABOVE: The Krewe of Conus dances along the route in the Krewe Mosaïque parade. LEFT: Mosaïque starts from Louis Armstrong Park.

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Keith Spera SOUND CHECK

Here are the top shows to see in New Orleans during the week of Jan. 15-21.

MARK BRAUD’S COLOSSUS BRASS BAND RECORD RELEASE TUESDAY, SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO Trumpeter and singer Mark Braud’s epic resume in New Orleans music includes decades with Harry Connick Jr.’s band, a long stretch fronting the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and collaborations with members of the Marsalis family, Tom Waits, My Morning Jacket, Foo Fighters, Erykah Badu and many others. His latest project is the Colossus Brass Band. He’ll celebrate the release of the band’s self-titled album on Tuesday at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Frenchmen Street. He’ll be joined by fellow trumpeters Kevin Louis, Wendell Brunious and Gregg Stafford, Bruce Brackman and Roderick Paulin on reeds, trombonists Craig Klein and Freddie Lonzo and a rhythm section consisting of sousaphonist Kirk Joseph and drummer Gerald French.

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concerts at Tipitina’s. The band’s sold-out 48th anniversary reunion runs Thursday through Saturday. If you still need a little more of THURSDAY-SUNDAY,TIPITINA’S Taking their cues from Creedence that “ﬁshhead music,” four of the ﬁve Radiators — singer/guitarist Clearwater Revival, the Band, Van Morrison and New Orleans legends Dave Malone, bassist Reggie Scanlike Earl King, the Radiators forged lan, guitarist Camile Baudoin and their own unique sound via late drummer Frank Bua — return to nights and long improvisations. Tip’s on Sunday as the side project But after disbanding in 2011, they Raw Oyster Cult, while keyboardreunite each spring during the New ist/singer Ed Volker takes the night Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival off. Tickets for Raw Oyster Cult and every January for anniversary are $30 plus fees.

JIM WHITE TUESDAY, NOLA ’NACULAR GALLERY Singer-songwriter Jim White introduced his offbeat brand of Americana music on his 1997 debut album “Wrong-Eyed Jesus (The Mysterious Tale of How I Shouted),” which was released by former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne’s Luaka Bop record label. Since then, White has continued to release his own albums and collaborations on various labels. Onstage, his peculiar worldview is on full display as he spins humorous anecdotes and interacts with audience members. White is joined by Dusty Santamaria for a 7 p.m. show Tuesday at NOLA ’Nacular Gallery, 1172 Magazine St.; tickets for the all-ages show are $15. NOLA ‘Nacular’s proprietor is longtime local music promoter Anthony Delrosario of Turducken Productions. In addition to live music for art openings on the ﬁrst Saturday of the month and occasional standalone shows, NOLA ’Nacular hosts a periodic series called Old Punks Gone Acoustic, featuring unplugged sets by veterans of the 1980s New Orleans punk scene.

FRIDAY, ORPHEUM THEATER Trumpeter, composer, visual artist and businessman Herb Alpert is a multidisciplinary success story. He sold an astounding 72 million records as leader of the Tijuana Brass; the classic “Whipped Cream & Other Delights,” with its Allen Toussaint-penned title track, accounted for several million of that tally. He and Jerry Moss founded A&M Records in the 1960s. The label’s catalog included the Police, Janet Jackson, the Carpenters, Cat Stevens, Peter Frampton, Styx, Supertramp, Sting, Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams, the Neville Brothers and many others; they eventually sold the company for $500 million. Since then, Alpert has stayed busy as a philanthropist — his foundation gave a $5 million matching grant to the New Orleans Jazz Museum in the Old U.S. Mint — a sculptor (his “Jazz Man” stands outside the Jazz Museum) and a touring musician. Now 90, he brings a show billed as “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass and Other Delights” to the Orpheum Theater on Friday. Tickets are sold out but may become available on the secondary market.

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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic Tour’ makes stop at Superdome in 2026

BENMONT TENCH THURSDAY, CHICKIE WAH-WAH Keyboardist Benmont Tench spent a couple years at Tulane University before a childhood friend persuaded him to quit school and play music instead. That decision worked out: The childhood friend was Tom Petty. Tench ﬁrst played alongside Petty in the band Mudcrutch, which morphed into Tom Petty & Heartbreakers. Tench was onboard for the Heartbreakers’ entire run while also contributing to recordings by a litany of A-list talent, from the Rolling Stones and Stevie Nicks to Bob Dylan and Alanis Morissette. Since Petty’s death in 2017, Tench has continued to make music even as he’s battled mouth cancer that spread to his jaw, necessitating surgery. (“I’m not battling cancer,” he quipped to American Songwriter magazine last year. “My doctors are battling it. I’m just the battleground.”) In 2025, Tench released his second solo album, “The Melancholy Season.” At least one of its songs — “Wobbles,” which appeared as an instrumental on his previous solo album but now has lyrics — indicates that he soaked up the New Orleans piano style during his time in the city. Tench performs at Chickie Wah Wah at 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $40 plus fees.

MORE NEW MUSIC: New Orleans vocalist James Jordan, whose style touches on R&B funk and swing, celebrates the release of his debut album, “Reﬂections,” at Chickie Wah Wah at 9 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $15 plus fees.

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Bruno Mars will bring The Romantic Tour to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in September 2026.

BY KEITH SPERA Staff writer

Bruno Mars plans to bring “The Romantic Tour,” his first stadium tour and his first tour of any kind in nearly a decade, to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Mars is set to headline the Superdome on Sept. 16 on a bill that includes Anderson.Paak as DJ Pee. Wee and the British singer-songwriter RAYE. A ticket presale starts at noon Jan. 14; to participate, fans must first sign up at www.brunomars.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Jan. 15. The 40-plus date “Romantic Tour,” produced by Live Nation, launches at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on April 10. It spans two nights at stadiums in major markets, such as Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New York, the Stade de France in Paris and Wembley Stadium in London. Atlantic Records will release Mars’ fourth solo album, “The Romantic,” on Feb. 27. The first single from the album drops Friday. Mars last performed in New Orleans on Oct. 21, 2017, for a sold-out show at the Smoothie King Center during “The 24K Magic Tour,” one of the highest-grossing tours of the 2010s. RAYE’s opening set at the Superdome in September will be her second New Orleans appearance in 2026. She’s scheduled to appear at the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

We’re trying a new format for Sound Check this week. Let us know what you think by emailing Keith Spera at kspera@theadvocate.com.

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La.-shot ‘Sinners’ walks away with 2 Golden Globes BY LESLIE CARDÉ Contributing writer

When presenter Kevin Hart opened the envelope for Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement on Sunday night, it was the Louisiana-shot “Sinners” that walked away with the Golden Globe. The man who wrote the screenplay and directed the film, Ryan Coogler, accepted the award for the box-office sensation. “I just want to thank the audiences for showing up,” Coogler said. “This movie was made by hundreds of people, and although we’re all here tonight in tuxedos and glammed up, it was usually a grind making this movie. “We were ordinarily in fishing gear in the swamps of Louisiana in the dog days of summer, and we told ourselves that one day this would have a theatrical release with thousands of people seeing it, so I want to say thank you again to everyone for turning out for this film.” For Coogler, the initial spark that propelled him to write “Sinners” came from his Uncle James, who died in 2015, but who introduced him early on to blues artists and recordings. It was classics like Howlin’ Wolf’s “Wang Dang Doodle” that bonded the uncle and his nephew, and eventually this music would become the centerpiece for the story behind “Sinners.” “I used blues as more than a backdrop, and often referenced other modern musicians like heavy metal group Metallica because of the way in which some of their songs move emotionally from intensity to melody, then to chaos,” he told The Times-Picayune. “That pretty much represents the arc of the storyline in ‘Sinners.’”

drinking whiskey, he wanted to listen to old vinyl blues records. So, for me, it was like conjuring up his spirit after he died. I think he would have gotten a kick out of this film.” Coogler is a collaborator and likes to work with the same group of people on his wide-ranging films. He and actor Michael B. Jordan have done numerous films together, among them 2013’s “Fruitvale Station,” 2015’s “Creed,” 2018’s “Black Panther,” 2022’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and now 2025’s “Sinners.” The same is true when it comes to his composer. He and Swedish musician Ludwig Göransson have worked together on the same five films, and Göransson won an Academy Award for Coogler’s “Black Panther,” not to mention a Golden Globe and an ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS By CBS BROADCASTING/KEVORK DJANSEZIAN Oscar for Christopher Nolan’s film, “OppenRyan Coogler, center, acceptsthe award for cinematic and box office achievement for ‘Sinners’ during Oscar-winning heimer.” On Sunday night, the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Coogler paired blues he had to make space on his history with vampire folklore to make the Southern gothic film. mantle for yet another award, the Golden Globe for Best Original Score for “Sinners.” ries about selling their souls In an unprecedented move, for musical gifts — hence, the the Golden Globes announced perfect transition to bring the over the weekend that the supernatural into the storyaward for Best Original Score line. Apparently, the idea for this would be cut from Sunday’s telecast, because of time film was percolating since he constraints, but aired instead was in film school. A haunted the award for a new category, guitar screenplay and a short Western about outlaw brothers Best Podcast. Multiple Oscarwinner Hans Zimmer (“Gladiwould become the backbone for the eventual “Sinners” ator”), who was up against screenplay. Göransson in this category, For the artist who is best didn’t mince words about the known for feature films like unexpected snub. “Creed” and “Black Panther,” “We are the psychological this was a big departure, exunderbelly of the whole film,” Zimmer said. posing more of his own emoIndeed, without Göranstional world. Ludwig Göransson accepts the award for best original score — “The Delta blues was an son musical score, “Sinners” motion picture for ‘Sinners’ during the 83rd Golden Globes on art form by people who were would not have been the same Sunday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. declaring their humanity, film, simply because music and that’s where the heart of was its underpinning, and an this film lies,” Coogler said. integral part of the vibe that As to why Coogler paired sense to the screenwriter/ “Whenever I would spend time the audience felt throughout blues history with vampire director. He noted that blues folklore, it all makes logical musicians historically told sto- with Uncle James, apart from this movie. Göransson stayed

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Coogler, Jordan film leads nominations for NAACP Image Awards By The Associated Press

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Ryan Coogler, right, directs Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan in a scene for ‘Sinners.’ above the fray in his acceptance speech, which was seen only by people in the room at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, where the Globes are held. “I feel grateful, Ryan Coogler, to be living in a timeline with you in it,” said Göransson. “You wrote a beautiful movie about a musician that made my life easy, as a composer. I was on-set for three months and was blown away by the amazing performances, particularly watching Michael B. Jordan play two different characters. That was just weird — but it’s a testament to him as an actor.” To prepare for composing the music for “Sinners,” Göransson immersed himself in 1930s Delta blues, studying records given to him by Coogler. Unlike most modern scores penned on keyboards or using digital tools, Göransson wrote most of “Sinners” on a 1932 Dobro resonator guitar, the same kind that was used in the film. “I tracked down rare vintage Dobros from around the world and let the guitar’s unique sound shape the score’s texture, from slide playing and fingerpicking to an electric transformation later in the film’s dramatic arc,”

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Music, specifically the blues, was a central element in director Ryan Coogler’s Louisiana-shot film ‘Sinners.’ Göransson explained. “I trained many of the actors on set to play musical instruments, and the most amazing was Miles Caton, who learned to play the guitar in just three and a half months.” Göransson is ﬁnishing up the musical score for Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated ﬁlm

“The Odyssey,” while “Sinners” is being re-released theatrically on Jan. 22, the same day that Oscar nominations are announced. “Sinners” can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Email Leslie Cardé at lesliecardejournalist@gmail.com.

Ryan Coogler’s pulsating supernatural thriller “Sinners” leads the movie categories in nominations for the NAACP Image Awards, announced Monday. “Sinners,” in which Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty as twins, received 18 nominations, followed by Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which got nine. In television, “Bel-Air” leads with seven nods. Jordan is also one of the five luminaries vying for the NAACP’s Entertainer of the Year award. He joins Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar and Teyana Taylor. Last year’s winner was Keke Palmer. As for Taylor, who stars in “One Battle After Another,” she received the most individual nods with six across multiple categories, including movies, music and TV. In music, Lamar led the group with six nods. “The NAACP Image Awards is our declaration to our community that ‘We See You,’ affirming Black creativity, excellence, and humanity across every space where our stories are told,” said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, in a statement. “From film, television, and music to literature and beyond, the voices of all of our nominees tell stories that honor our past, celebrate our identity, and remind us that storytelling has the power to move culture forward.” For this year’s awards, the NAACP introduced two new categories: outstanding literary work — journalism and outstanding editing in a motion picture or television series, movie, or special. The journalism category honors excellence in nationally distributed journalism impacting the Black community, while the editing category recognizes post-production editing that enhances various aspects of a project’s storytelling. The 57th NAACP Image Awards will be handed out Feb. 28 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and televised on BET. The public can vote in select categories at https://naacpimageawards.net/. Voting in those categories closes on Feb. 7.

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