The Times-Picayune 05-08-2026

BY BEN MYERS Staff writer

In afirst on Thursday,the chief proponents of abilltogivethe New Orleans City Councilsweeping authority over the Sewerage &Water Board said their ultimate goalistofold theagency completely into city government.

State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty, R-New Orleans, and council Presi-

dent JP Morrell stated goalsbeyond what House Bill 1243 calls for at the state Senate committee hearingonThursday, wherethe bill was passed unanimously “What we are looking to do here is get ourselves onestep closer to that system, and eventually get us more towardthat system. This is the firstofprobably two steps,” saidHilferty,who added that many other parishes fold water,drainage

andsewer operationsintoa city Public Works Department

Morrelladded that theS&WB and its 1,400 employees should “be inside Public Works.

“It would be amuch moreseamless, locally managed thing,” Morrellsaid. “This bill is theframework to get there.”

The bill has been touted by Mayor Helena Moreno and CityCouncil members as away to assure lo-

cal controlover the agency,which is state authorized and has come under fire recently after numerous water main breaks.

It hasalready passed the House and next heads to the full Senate.

If theSenate approves, the two legislative bodieswill reconcile amendments, vote on afinal bill and, if successful, send it to Gov. Jeff Landry

Transferring water,sewer and

Courtclerk assures‘continuity’

drainage operations would be complex and time consuming. AMoreno administration official, Andrew Tuozzolo, said the administration isn’ttaking aposition on the idea fornow

Instead, Tuozzolo said Moreno will set up aworking group to recommend changes for the council to considerifthe bill becomes law.The bill itself doesn’tforce any changes, but it gives the council “regulatory authority and

BY MATT BRUCE Staff writer

Chelsey Richard Napoleon assumedoffice this week as the new parishwide clerk of court in OrleansParish, despite afederaljudge briefly strikingdown arecent state law that merged her office as civil clerkwiththat of thecriminal court clerk

For the first time, Napoleon on Thursday discussed how she plans to handle her freshly inherited responsibilities under the new law,Act 15, addressingreporters from the criminal courthouse at Tulane

Avenue and South Broad Street

“This transition is happening without a planning period, with increases in responsibilities of this officeand areductionin funding,”Napoleon said. “Even withthose challenges, thework still continues.”

Napoleon,who just completed hersecond term as civil court clerk, vowed “a continuity of services”asshe assumes oversight of criminal records andalso elections in the parish. Electionday arrives next weekend withabarrage of municipalprimaries. Amongthem are three races forseats on civiland criminalcourt

benches.

The criminal clerk servedasOrleans Parish’s elections chief,managingand maintaining voting machines and leading ateam of at least 1,500 poll workers that monitor voting precincts on election day

Napoleon said she’llsplit her time for nowbetween the civil and criminal courthouses, whichare separated by about a mile.

Napoleon appointed Edwin Lombard as aseniordeputy over dailyoperations

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BY MARK BALLARD Staff writer

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’staskforce to recommend changestoFEMA approveda report Thursday that would not dismantle thedisaster response agency —assomeinthe administration wanted —but would transfer many currentfederal taskstothe states,privatize flood insurance andreleasefederal money to the states in the form of grants rather than reimbursements.

“Federal assistance should only be reservedfor truly significant events that exceed state, local, tribal, territorial capacity and capability,” said Michael Whatley,a memberofthe President’sCouncil to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency and former chair of the Republican National Committee.

The council was charged to look deeplyintohow FEMA operates andmakerecommendationsto Trumpfor improvements.

In its draft report, forwardedto

ä See FEMA, page 4A

AerospacefirmeyeingVermilion Parish location

Massivelanddeal fuelsrumors

BY ADAM DAIGLE and STEPHANIE RIEGEL Staff writers

Aspace exploration company is negotiating to buy alarge amount

of coastalland in southwestLouisiana, astatelawmaker confirmed Thursday.

State Sen. BobHensgens, R-Abbeville, said he knows of twocompanies —hedid not reveal if it is Elon Musk-owned SpaceX or Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin —that have reached out to landowners in coastal Vermilion andCameronparishesabout apossible acquisition.

“I knowbothcompanies are trying to find propertyinsouthwest Louisiana,” Hensgens said.“Iknow from people in theparishes that the companies have made outreach in thearea.”

The confirmation comes ahead of a hearing next week on the final piece of legislation in an incentive pack-

age designed to attract aerospace companies to Louisiana. The bills would offer tax incentives while limiting certain lawsuits and exempting some records from public disclosure.

Alegislative committee on Monday will take up the finalpiece of the

ä See AEROSPACE, page 6A

Ex-deputy found guilty in shooting of Black man

COLUMBUS, Ohio A former sheriff’s deputy was found guilty of reckless homicide at trial Thursday for shooting a Black man who was bringing sandwiches to his grandmother’s house.

The killing of Casey Goodson Jr by Jason Meade in December 2020 had provoked outrage in Ohio. Trial jurors said they couldn’t agree on the more serious charge of murder, so the judge declared a mistrial on that count.

Meade, who is White, said his shooting of Goodson five times in the back and once in the side — was justified because he saw the 23-year-old holding a gun and turning toward him in the doorway of the house in Columbus. But no one else testified that they saw Goodson holding the gun he was licensed to carry and no cameras recorded the shooting.

This was Meade’s second murder trial, after the first ended in a mistrial two years ago. He is now the second White law enforcement officer to be convicted in the killing of a Black man in the state since the 2020 killing of a Black man, George Floyd, sparked national protests.

During the earlier proceeding, Meade testified that he pursued Goodson after the man waved a gun at him as they passed each other in their vehicles. According to his family and prosecutors, Goodson was holding a bag of Subway sandwiches in one hand and his keys in the other, and was listening to music through earbuds when he was killed. Prosecutors also said that evidence suggests the gun wasn’t in his hands, but in a flimsy holder under his belt, and that it was found under his body its safety mechanism still engaged, as Goodson laid mortally wounded on the kitchen floor of his grandmother’s house.

Meade, now 47, retired from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in 2021. He’s also a Baptist pastor His defense attorney cited Meade’s oral and written accounts of what happened, and said the shooting was justified.

Colorado demonstration firebomber sentenced

BOULDER, Colo. — A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty Thursday to killing one person and injuring a dozen others in a 2025 firebombing attack on a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Speaking to the court through an interpreter, Mohamed Sabry Soliman apologized to the victims and said, “If I went back, I would not have done this, as this is not according to the teaching of Islam What I did came out of myself and only myself.” He has meanwhile pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges for the attack last June. Prosecutors are weighing whether to seek the death penalty in the federal case, according to his attorneys.

Soliman is an Egypt national who federal authorities say was living in the U.S. illegally Investigators allege he planned the attack for a year and was driven by a desire “to kill all Zionist people.”

Despite Soliman’s claims he doesn’t hate people who practice the Jewish faith, Judge Nancy Salomone concluded Soliman targeted the victims because they were Jewish.

Plan to paint Eisenhower building may cost $7.5M WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s proposal to put a coat of white paint on the exterior of a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House could cost at least $7.5 million, a White House official involved in the project said Thursday Ryan Erb, the construction operations and facilities manager in the White House Office of Administration, which is spearheading the proposal, discussed details with members of the National Capital Planning Commission as the federal agency opened its review process. The commission did not approve the project on Thursday, instead directing the White House to provide additional information to the agency at a future date.

The proposed painting of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is one piece of a broader plan the president has said will make Washington more beautiful.

U.S. says it intercepted attacks on ships

Officials say Iran targeted 3 Navy vessels in strait, U.S. hit ‘facilities responsible’

BY ADAM SCHRECK, DAVID MCHUGH and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates

The U.S. military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces,” highlighting the fragility of the month-old ceasefire between the two countries.

U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that U.S. forces intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and responded with self-defense strikes.

The U.S military said no ships were hit. It said it doesn’t seek escalation but “remains positioned and ready to protect American forces.”

Meanwhile, Iranian state media said the country’s armed forces exchanged fire with “the enemy” on Qeshm Island in the strait It is the largest Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, home to about 150,000 people. It also houses a water desalination plant.

Iranian state media also reported loud noises and defensive fire in western Tehran. In southern Iran, explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas, semiofficial Iranian news agencies Fars and Tasnim said. The reports did not identify the source of the blasts.

Earlier in the day, a shipping data company report-

ed that Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian effort to formalize control over the channel raised new concerns about international shipping, with hundreds of commercial vessels bottled up in the Persian Gulf and unable to reach the open sea. Still, hope that the twomonth conflict could soon be over buoyed international markets. The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has largely held since April 8 In-person talks between the two countries, hosted by Pakistan last month, failed to reach an agreement to end the war that began Feb. 28 when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

Earlier Thursday, Tehran said it was examining the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the Islamic Republic was reviewing messages from Pakistan, which is mediating peace negotiations, but Iran “has not yet reached a conclusion, and no response has been given to the U.S. side,” Iranian state TV reported.

At the Vatican, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Middle East peace efforts with Pope Leo XIV, whose opposition to the Iran war has led to open sparring with President Donald Trump. The Trump administration has sent mixed messages on its strategy to end the war. The tenuous ceasefire and previous declarations that military operations were over have given way to new threats of bombing if Tehran does not accept a deal that allows for resumption of oil and natural gas shipments disrupted by the conflict

Trump reiterated those after Thursday’s exchange of fire.

“Just like we knocked them out again today, we’ll knock them out a lot harder, and a lot more violently, in the future, if they don’t get their Deal signed FAST!”

Trump said in a social media post.

Earlier this week, Trump suspended an attempt by the U.S. military to open a safe passage for commercial ships through the strait, saying the pause would allow more time to reach a peace agreement.

An official in Saudi Arabia said Thursday that the key U.S. ally refused to support Trump’s effort to reopen the strait by force.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by phone Thursday with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said.

“We expect an agreement sooner rather than later,”

Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said. “We hope the parties will reach a peaceful and sustainable solution that will contribute not only to peace in our region but to international peace as well.”

He declined to give a timeline.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking in televised remarks, said Islamabad remained in “continuous contact with Iran and the United States, day and night, to stop the war and extend the ceasefire.”

Meanwhile, direct talks between Israel and Lebanon were scheduled to resume next week in Washington, according to a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss plans for the closed-door meetings. The official said talks will be held May 14 and 15.

The report by shipping data firm Lloyd’s List Intelligence that Iran has established a new government agency to approve transit and collect tolls from shipping in the strait raised concerns over the freedom of navigation on which global trade depends.

The agency, called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, is “positioning itself as the only valid authority to grant permission to ships transiting the strait,” Lloyd’s reported in an online briefing Thursday Lloyd’s said the authority had emailed it an application form for ships seeking passage. Iran has effectively closed the strait, a vital waterway for the shipment of oil, gas, fertilizer and other petroleum products, while the U.S. is blockading Iranian ports. The disruptions have sent fuel prices skyrocketing and rattled the global economy

Court rules against Trump’s new global tariffs

By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.

A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued.

The court ruled 2-1 that Trump overstepped the tariff power that Congress had allowed the president

under the law The tariffs are “invalid” and “unauthorized by law,” the majority wrote. The third judge on the panel found the law allows the president more leeway on tariffs.

If the administration appeals Thursday’s decision, as expected, it would first turn to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, based in Washington, and then, potentially, the Supreme Court

At issue are temporary 10% worldwide tariffs the Trump administration im-

posed after the Supreme Court in February struck down even broader doubledigit tariffs the president had imposed last year on almost every country on Earth. The new tariffs, invoked under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, were set to expire July 24.

The court’s decision directly blocked the collection of tariffs from three plaintiffs the state of Washington and two businesses, spice company Burlap & Barrel and toy company Basic Fun! “It’s not clear’’ whether other

Officials tracking dozens who left cruise ship amid outbreak

BY MOLLY QUELL, SUMAN NAISHADHAM, ISABEL DEBRE and GERALD IMRAY Associated Press

MADRID Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected, and trying to trace others who may have come into contact with them since then.

In Argentina a team of investigators has yet to leave for the southern town where they suspect the outbreak originated, officials from the country’s Health Ministry told The Associated Press on Thursday The Argentine investigators suspect a Dutch couple may have contracted the virus while on a bird-watching trip before they boarded the cruise ship.

On April 24, nearly two weeks after the first passenger had died on board, more than two dozen people from at least 12 different countries left the ship without contact tracing, the ship’s operator and Dutch officials said Thursday Three passengers have died in the outbreak a Dutch couple and a German national — and several others are sick. Symptoms usually show between one and eight weeks after exposure.

None of the remaining passengers or crew on the ship are currently symptomatic, the Netherlands-based Oceanwide Expeditions cruise ship company said Thursday.

Health workers in protective gear evacuate patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship into an ambulance on Wednesday at a port in

The World Health Organization says the risk to the wider public is low. Hantavirus is usually spread by the inhalation of contaminated rodent droppings and isn’t easily transmitted between people.

“We believe this will be a limited outbreak if the public health measures are implemented and solidarity is shown across all countries,” said Dr Abdirahman Mahamud, the WHO’s alert and response director on Thursday

Three people, including the ship’s doctor, were evacuated Wednesday while the ship was near the West African island country of Cape Verde and taken to specialized hospitals in Europe for treatment.

businesses would have to continue to pay the tariffs, said Jeffrey Schwab, director of litigation at the libertarian Liberty Justice Center which represented the two companies.

“We fought back today and we won, and we’re extremely

excited,” Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, told reporters Thursday The ruling marked another legal setback for the Trump administration which has attempted to shield the U.S. economy behind a wall of import taxes.

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Trump without objection, recommendationsinclude establishing a commoncriteria to evaluate needs in advanceratherthan to assess damage after the storm, hesaid Grantsfor construction on things like homes and levees, designed to lessen the extent of damage, take about 27 months of application and review before local governments can receive federal funding, said Robert Fenton Jr., aformer regional FEMA administrator

That usually is after rebuilding fromadisaster is wellunderway

“Our recommendation here in the council is to reallyturn this program overtothe stateand let thestate manage this program by providing the resources andan architecture that will ensurethat priorities are naturally aligned and that some of the complexities of theenvironmental review and someofthe other reviews aredone locally,” Fenton said.

For individual assistance,the council recommends consolidating the various programs into aless complex, direct paymentpackage that would include more focus on emergency housing.

Another of the recommendations forwarded to Trump is to transfer muchofthe National Flood InsuranceProgram from federal oversight to private insurers, which wouldlower taxpayer costs and givestate regulators more power.

Nearly ahalf-millionLouisiana property owners have federal floodinsurance policies— many require it to get ahome mortgage.

“Wewould recommend launching atakeoutprogram where we transfer those federal policies to the private sector,” Fenton said. “We need to incentivize states and communitiestoadopt better land use

policies, where they buildand how they build can’tbeinrisk areas.”

Five percent of the insured propertiesaccount for almost 40% of the program’spayouts.Flood insurance is more than $20 billion in debt andcould collapse with asinglesignificant event, Fenton said.

Panelistsdoubleddown on Risk Rating 2.0, which raised floodinsurance premiums formanyin Louisiana. The process better aligns policy pricing with the prop-

erty’srisk for flooding.

Fenton saidperhapssome accommodation could be added to buy out frequently flooded properties.

“Wesought the input from everyone. It wasn’tbased on red states, blue states,”said Mark Cooper,former chief of staff forGov.John BelEdwards and amember of thetask force. The panel held 16 “listening sessions” nationwide.

“Wefelt like it was very importanttohear from everyone, which is what we did, whether it be emergency managers,governors, citizens, private sector nonprofit, faith-based organizations,” Cooper said.

Trumpappointed thecommittee after criticizing FEMA’sreaction to Hurricane Helene in 2024, which caused billions of dollars in damage from coastal Florida to mountain communitiesinNorth

Carolina andsouthwest Virginia that rarely see tropical storms.

Trump suggested that the best fix might be to close the agency altogether

TheU.S.House haslegislation that revamps the agency.That bill is waiting forthe White House’s input, which is waiting for the panel’sdraftreport.

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oversight” of S&WB budgets, operations, personnel and the composition of its governing board.

The S&WB did not respond to arequest for commenton Thursday afternoon.

Complexities

Morrellsaidone potential complication with transferring theS&WBtoCityHall is the utility’soutstanding bond debt, which stoodat $505 million at the endof 2024, according to the most recent S&WB financial statement.

“You basically have to wind it down to remove it as an entity,” Morrell said. Morrell,who firstdisclosed Moreno’splans for aworking group at the hearing, said it would include bond counsel to sort through questions about the debt.

Tuozzolo said Moreno will formalize the working group with an executive orderif Hilferty’sbill becomes law He said the group is to include community members, businesspeople,experts and council members, and that it will meet in private. It will focus on improving the utility’saccountability, competence, financial stability and public trust, according to a draft language of the executive order

Tuozzolosaidmerging the S&WB with City Hall “is not going to be acharge of the task force.” He said the Moreno administration has no position on theissue.

“The immediate needisto synchronize theSewerage &Water Board’sworkwith the city,which doesnot necessarily mean merging it,” Tuozzolo said

Beyond assuming the S&WB’sdebt, amerger wouldalso requireCityHall to absorb S&WB employees whocurrently havedifferent health and pensionbenefits than city employees, althoughthey work withinthe same civilservice system, according to the Bureau of Governmental Research, anonprofitpublic policy

watchdog. The city’sworkforce would increase by roughly 30%.

to keep it as astand-alone state agency that is less

dependent on City Hall for funding.

Either option would fix a misalignment of accountability,according to BGR, whichfound that pension and workforce complications can be overcomewith careful planning.

Any transfer of water, sewer and drainage functions to CityHallwould likely requiremonths— or longer— of planning and execution, but Hilferty’s bill would give the council unfettered authority over the utility in the immediate term

Hilferty andMorrelltold the Senate Municipal Affairs Committee on Thursday that thebill’sthe purpose is to empower the council to makeneeded changes to the S&WB in the future without

needing to come back to the legislature year after year BGRExecutive DirectorRebecca Mowbray,who testified at the hearing on Thursday,said the organizationisneutralonHilferty’s bill, but is concerned that it doesn’tspell outwhat will happen once it passes Shesaidthe bill should be amendedtorequire the city to comeupwith plans for the utility’sfuture with adeliberate process. “Our chiefconcernisthat this bill breaks the current system but doesn’tstate where it’sgoing,” Mowbray said. After the hearing, Mowbraysaidshe was gladto learnofMoreno’sworking group andlooksforward to learning more about whatit will do.

Folding the board into City Hall might eliminatethe need for appointed board members, who governthe agency and who have been at odds with Morenoover the bill. The board’sGovernanceCommitteechair Courtney Scrubbs, wrote in alettertolawmakersthat thebill risks politicizing the utility andjeopardizesits bond ratings.

Unknowns

In a2023 report, BGR recommended replacing the S&WB with anew municipal utilityasone of two options to fix the utility’s governance. Theother was

at the criminal court Lombard served 30 years as criminal clerk of court before winning an appeals court judgeship in 2003. He and the outgoing criminal court clerk, Darren Lombard, are cousins.

“We are functional today,” Napoleon said Thursday “I want everybody to be clear about that. Today we still have the hardworking staff that worked for the entire entity that is your clerk of court for Orleans Parish.”

Napoleon spoke days after former life prisoner Calvin Duncan sat in that office Monday morning after winning 68% of the vote last fall for the criminal clerk’s seat over Darren Lombard.

Duncan had pledged to reform what he saw as deficiencies in that office But he wasn’t due to take office for six months after his win.

In the meantime, Republican state lawmakers backed by Gov Jeff Landry pushed through Senate Bill 256, drafted by Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe. The legislation, passed days before Duncan was set to assume office Monday, eliminated his post and handed its duties to Napoleon.

U.S. District Judge John deGravelles, a nominee of former President Barack Obama, stepped in to block SB256 from taking effect late Sunday, ruling it unconstitutional and granting a temporary

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aerospace incentive package. The bill, by Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Jonesboro, would shield aerospace companies from lawsuits related to harm or damages their rockets cause to people and properties. Several legislators have signed nondisclosure agreements at the request of Gov Jeff Landry’s administration precluding them from discussing specifics about the bills or a potential aerospace company. Hensgens is the first elected official to go on record confirming it. He said he did not sign the NDA because he did not believe it was fair to his constituents. If the deal happens, it would bring billions in revenue to the parish along with about $100 million for coastal restoration, Hensgens said. Hensgens said he does not have firsthand knowledge of how much property the aerospace company or companies are looking to acquire. But he said at least one company is in talks with large landowners in the area.

The largest landowner in Vermilion Parish is the Exxon Corporation, which owns 136,000 acres, or 212 square miles roughly the size of Chicago — of mostly swampland and marsh along the coast. A popular spot for local sportsmen and hunting and fishing camps the land is managed by the Abbeville-based Vermilion Corp., which subleases the land to hunters.

The board chair of Vermilion Corp., New Iberia attorney Porteous Burke, did not respond to multiple requests seeking comment.

Exxon has owned the land since the late 1950s. In 2022, the company announced it would pursue a carbon capture sequestration facility on the property Company officials at the time did not anticipate the need to terminate existing leases for the project.

The project received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency in mid-2023 and was submitted for approval by the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources in February 2024. But the project never received administrative approval and sat in limbo for two years before being withdrawn on Feb 20 of this year, a department official confirmed.

Exxon neither announced the withdrawal nor offered updates after releasing plans for the project in 2024. It is unclear whether the withdrawal is related to the reported negotiations with the aerospace company A spokesperson for Exxon confirmed the company withdrew the permit application in February and said

restraining order

But as Duncan toured the clerk’s office Monday morning, the New Orleans-based U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed deGravelles’ order under a request from Attorney General Liz Murrill.

Duncan left the office soon after Up until Monday New Orleans was the lone judicial district in Louisiana that had two separate

it will “continue assessing its (the property’s) competitiveness as part of our portfolio of storage sites across the state.”

Officials with Louisiana Economic Development have declined to comment on a potential deal. But when the legislative incentive package was introduced last month, LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois said, “Since the beginning of Gov Jeff Landry’s administration, every effort and initiative out of this department has been centered around positioning Louisiana to compete and win. These measures put Louisiana on equal footing with our peer Southern states and create pathways for opportunities for our people.”

Speculation grows

In recent days, speculation about a potential deal has been the subject of local real estate blogs and coffee shop chatter in the Acadiana area and has also found its way onto internet message boards that monitor SpaceX, Musk and aerospace companies.

In the tiny town of Pecan Island, which has a fulltime population of about 100 people in raised fishing camps along a two-lane highway, gas station clerks and grocery shop owners say everyone has a story about

court clerks offices maintaining records for the parish’s civil and criminal courthouses.

Morris’ measure restructured that system by removing the criminal clerk position and handing those duties to Napoleon in a unified post. She now oversees a criminal operation that includes about 90 employees and several recordkeeping, evidence mainte-

SpaceX coming to the community, though no one has any specifics.

“It’s all anyone is talking about,” said Vicky Harrington at Marsha’s Corner Store, about 15 miles north of Pecan Island. “We’ve all heard the rumors but we don’t know who to believe.”

Fueling the speculative fire was a land sale in Pecan Island filed May 1 in the Vermilion Parish courthouse. Records show a Brownsville, Texas resident who lists SpaceX as his employer on LinkedIn purchased a 14acre tract along Front Ridge Road that lies just south of Pecan Island Food Store. No evidence has emerged publicly connecting the purchase to the larger negotiations. The deal had been pending since March, a source indicated.

The employee did not respond to a request for comment. The seller, Anthony Fontenot, of Youngsville, said he never met the buyer and was unaware of his plans for the property

“Maybe people are speculating already,” Fontenot said.

Several police jurors in Cameron and Vermilion parishes reached Thursday said they had not signed confidentiality agreements and were in the dark about a potential deal.

“But I hope something

building and at the jail.

“We’ve just hit the ground running, learning as much as we can,” Napoleon said.

She called the upcoming election the foremost priority

“The people of Orleans Parish deserve a clerk’s office that is consistent, that is stable, that is steady And that is what we intend to provide,” she said. “It is a broad responsibility that impacts the public, the court, attorneys and multiple agencies across the city every single day.”

The legal showdown over the new law, and whether Duncan will get to serve the criminal clerk’s seat he won, is expected to continue to play out in court, though no hearing dates were set as of Thursday morning.

Emily Ratner the co-chair of Duncan’s transition team, said the campaign was built around educating voters on the functions of the criminal clerk. She said it explains the intensity of public outcry over the removal of his post.

nance and document processing duties critical to court operations.

Edwin Lombard has been working at the criminal courthouse, said Napoleon, adding that her staff began studying the criminal clerk’s functions when Morris’ legislation was proposed. They’ve spent this week getting acclimated to a sizable operation that includes several offices within the courthouse

comes,” said Vermilion Parish Police Juror Dexter Callahan. “We need something in this part of the state to generate jobs and activity.”

Ideal location?

The potential location in Vermilion Parish could be an ideal one for SpaceX between its Brownsville, Texas, headquarters and Cape Canaveral, Florida, according to Lafayette real estate broker Jim Keaty, who has been monitoring and blogging about local developments. The company’s rockets are too large to be transported by rail and would have to be shipped by barge.

The Freshwater Bayou Lock provides direct, deepwater access to the Gulf of

“The entire electorate is on fire about how our voting rights are being disrespected both as to Calvin and as to our federal representation and beyond,” Ratner said. “With this many people this motivated to realize the vision of our democracy, it’s very hard for me to believe that, in the end, we won’t get to the right result on all of this.”

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Mexico for SpaceX’s autonomous drone-ship recovery vessels, Keaty said.

The nearby Port of Iberia has more than 100 marine fabrication yards already equipped to build launch mounts, modify barges and supply offshore-grade steel.

Keaty said the location could support activities such as manufacturing Starships, testing its Raptor engines and loading completed rockets on barges bound for Florida.

The development could also erase a large portion of hunting and fishing land that has been used for generations.

“Nobody knows how all of this is going to shake out and

to what impact,” said Brennan Billeaud, whose camp is just south of Pecan Island. “We have a camp down there, and from a personal standpoint, that’s always kind of been our happy place.” Said Billy Broussard, a one-time commissioner for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries: “Hunting has existed sideby-side with the oil and gas industry for decades now The rumor mill has gone wild with speculation about what this could mean. The truth is we just don’t know enough to say whether this would be good or bad for Pecan Island.”

Staff writer Joel Thompson contributed to this report.

Charity game a flashpoint in redistricting fight

Black Democrats boycott event to show displeasure for map plan

BY TYLER BRIDGES Staff writer

Black Democrats in the House had been practicing for weeks to prepare for the annual basketball game between the House and Senate that is played for charity.

But when legislators played the game Wednesday night, Black Democrats stayed away to register their displeasure with the escalating battle over redistricting that could lead Republicans to eliminate one or both majority-Black congressional seats in Louisiana.

The Democrats’ move in turn angered many House Republicans — all of whom are White — and sparked talk of a possible retaliation by them against the Black Democrats.

The developments this week illustrate how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week to throw out Louisiana’s congressional map could inflame and further polarize racial and partisan politics in the state. The court ruled that states cannot use race as a factor in drawing district lines.

White Republicans hold four of Louisiana’s congressional seats, while Black Democrats hold the other two.

Republican lawmakers say they want to pass a map in the coming days that would eliminate the seat held by either U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, of New Orleans, or U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, of Baton Rouge or both.

President Donald Trump is pres-

suring Republican-controlled legislatures across the country to redraw maps to create more GOP seats as midterm elections approach in the fall.

Carter and Fields have decried the Supreme Court ruling repeatedly in interviews and in public forums.

Looking for a way to express their displeasure and perhaps with few options available — Black House Democrats met Tuesday night at the Capitol and decided to skip the game.

Two Black members who spoke on condition of anonymity said the meeting got heated at times as they debated whether staying away was the best tactic.

In the end, the Black Democrats said, they didn’t feel like they could have fun on the basketball court when their Republican colleagues are planning to take such pointed moves against Democrats.

“While we sincerely appreciate the efforts of Rep. (John) Illg and everyone who helped organize and sponsor last night’s charity event, we are now confronted with the very real prospect of our colleagues advancing a congressional map that would eliminate — or drastically diminish — minority representation in Louisiana’s congressional delegation for partisan

political gain,” Rep. Kyle Green of Marrero, who chairs the House Democratic Caucus, said in a text on Thursday “Given the gravity of that movement, members believed it was more important to convene and discuss our path forward in the congressional redistricting process and how best to protect fair and meaningful representation for the people of Louisiana.”

The game builds camaraderie among legislators and, with the help of the New Orleans Pelicans, raises money to refurbish a basketball court in the district of one legislator each year Illg, R-Harahan, organizes the game The Senate won this year’s game, 56-43.

In general, Republican and Democratic legislators express a personal warmth and willingness to work with members of the other party in ways that seem absent in Washington. They join to sing “Happy Birthday” regularly on the House floor for colleagues and their families, and they sit together at crawfish boils during nightly receptions.

Black Democrats said they are also unhappy with how Gov Jeff Landry and Republican legislators voted to eliminate the position of Calvin Duncan, a Black man who was supposed to become the clerk of criminal district court in Orleans Parish on Monday Lawyers for the state and for Duncan are battling in court over whether he can hold the job.

Black Democrats are also expressing unease that their Repub-

lican colleagues may soon begin trying to eliminate their seats since the Supreme Court ruling appears to apply to the state House and Senate districts as well.

Illg, who serves as a bridge between Republicans and Democrats, said he learned on the House floor Wednesday afternoon that Black Democrats were planning to miss the game. None of them gave him a heads-up.

“I’m sorry they chose not to participate,” Illg said, adding, “We raised a lot of money.”

But Illg couldn’t hide his disappointment.

“They made a political statement about a charity event,” he said.

Rep. Jack McFarland, a Republican from Jonesboro who chairs the Appropriations Committee, said he didn’t fully understand the Black Democrats’ move, saying lawmak-

ers are moving to redraw the congressional boundaries because of a Supreme Court ruling.

House Speaker Phillip DeVillier R-Eunice, met Thursday with Green and Rep. Edmond Jordan, D-Baton Rouge, who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus, to discuss redistricting.

Green said he appreciated that DeVillier keeps an open dialogue with them.

“The speaker and I have been very deliberate in trying to make sure we maintain a respectful level of decorum as we debate contentious issues,” Green said.

Rep. Beau Beaullieu, a Republican from New Iberia who chairs the House and Governmental Affairs Committee, welcomed their efforts.

“Cooler heads have to prevail,” he said.

La. Senate to unveil congressional map next week

No clear answer yet on how districts will fall

BY ALYSE PFEIL Staff writer

The big question in Baton Rouge at the State Capitol

is: Will the Louisiana Legislature eliminate just one majority-Black congressional district that favors Democrats? Or will they get rid of both and try to ensure that Republicans win all six of Louisiana’s House seats in this year’s midterm elections?

Key leaders in the Senate said Thursday they haven’t answered those questions yet and don’t expect to publicly unveil a proposed new congressional map until next Wednesday But House Speaker Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, said he hopes senators will consider a version of the map that state lawmakers originally passed in 2022 but later discarded in the face of court challenges.

That map had five majorityWhite Republican districts, and one majority-Black district which includes parts of East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes and elected U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, a New Orleans Democrat.

“I think that the map we passed last time — the 5-1 map — was a good map,” DeVillier said.

He noted lawmakers settled on it after traveling around the state to gather public testimony and hear from constituents

“We’ve done a lot of work on that map already,” he said.

“So I’m hopeful that the Senate looks at that, and we’ll see what they come up with.”

Proposals for the maps will start the legislative process in the Senate and get an initial vetting in the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee, which is holding a hearing at 9 a.m. Friday for public testimony Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, said the committee will take that input and work on the maps over the weekend. He hopes “rough drafts” of map proposals will be ready for review by members of the Senate on Monday or Tuesday, ahead of their public unveiling in committee

Wednesday

Some at the Capitol speculate that the Legislature will ultimately pass a map with five majority-White districts that favor Republicans and one majorityBlack district that favors a

Democrat and that draws on population centers in both Baton Rouge and New Orleans like the map DeVillier mentioned.

Some Republicans say including one Democratic district ensures left-leaning voters don’t get sorted into GOP districts and weaken incumbents’ chances of reelection.

At the same time, last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that requires Legislatures to disregard racial considerations when drawing district lines coupled with President Donald Trump’s nationwide push to use redistricting to guarantee more Republican seats in Congress is prompting speculation that Louisiana may pass a map that has six Republican districts.

But Henry said it’s too early to say either way whether lawmakers will approve so-called 5-1 or 6-0 maps. There are a lot of ideas, but no definitive plans, he said Thursday

“Drawing these maps isn’t a very simple process,” Henry said. “We’ll probably have multiple iterations of a 5-1 map, and multiple iterations of a 6-0 map.”

DeVillier said that, while he wants lawmakers to consider Louisiana’s previous 5-1 map, ultimately he wants the Legislature to pass one that is “fair and defensible.”

Both legislative leaders batted down the idea that Trump was influencing redistricting in Louisiana.

“I haven’t had a single conversation with anyone from Trump through his administration,” DeVillier said.

Said Henry: “I haven’t heard a word from the White House.”

He added: “Until I get a feel of where members are, and an actual map that we think members will support, it’s kind of hard to guess on the hypotheticals of redistricting.”

Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter, RPort Allen, who chairs the committee that handles redistricting, said Thursday discussions were still underway

“I don’t think there’s a map out there that is drawn that everybody’s OK with,” he said.

And he noted there are risks to drawing a map with six districts that lean Republican.

“You can draw a strong 5-1 and be safe, or you can draw a 6-0 that waters down your Republican districts so much that you could possibly have two Democrats or a Democrat and a moderate,” he said.

Meanwhile, Louisiana’s Black Democrats in both the Legislature and Congress have continued to demand that state lawmakers pass a plan that keeps two majority-Black districts.

Among them are Carter and U.S Rep Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, who emphasized the point to Times-Picayune columnist and WBOK radio host Will Sutton on Thursday morning.

“We don’t have to settle for one. We can have two,” Carter said. “All you have to do is use the fundamental principles of reapportionment.”

Carter warned that discussions about creating just one Black district are an attempt to sow discord between the two congressmen.

“That’s what everybody wants to do: They’re trying to pit us against each other,” Carter said. “Everyone’s trying to create this us-againstthem scenario.”

Fields echoed that point, and he panned the idea of packing Black voters into a single voting district.

“Why put two of the heaviest African American populations in the same district?” Fields asked. “I just think that’s putting all Black voters in one place so that you would have the luxury of creating other districts that are much more White.” If that is the eventual outcome, Fields said he has “no desire of running for Congress against another African American congressman.” “I don’t feel good about that,” he said.

Tennesseeenactsnew Housemap

Plan carves up majority-Black districtin Memphis

BY TRAVIS LOLLER, KIM CHANDLER, JEFFREY COLLINS and DAVIDA.LIEB Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Amid raucous protests Thursday,Republicans in Tennessee enacted anew U.S. House map that carves up amajorityBlack districtinMemphis, reshaping it to the GOP’sadvantage as part of President Donald Trump’sstrategy to hold on to aslim majority in the November midterm elections. The final Senate vote unfolded as demonstrators chanted loudlyinthe galleries and hallways. Democratic state Sen. Charlane Oliver stood on her desk in the Senate chamber,holding abanner denouncing the redistricting as a“Jim Crow” effort, then clapping and dancing. Other Democratic senators linked arms in the front of the chamber.Republican leadership quickly adjourned thespecialsession,sending thenew map on to Republican Gov.Bill Lee, who promptly signed it into law Protesters in the galleries also had disruptedthe Republican-led House as it voted for the new map —yelling, chanting and blowing air horns. In the hallways, other shouting protesterswere held back by Tennessee state troopers.

Tennessee is thefirst state to pass newcongressional districts since aU.S. Supreme Court ruling last week significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities. But more Southern states could follow.Republicans in Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina also have taken steps toward redistricting. More legal challenges are expected.

The Supreme that Louisiana heavily on ing asecond Housedis ed to comply law.The high altered ad standing Republicans to eliminate districts Democrats. Louisiana its congressional give state to craft Legislati nal vote also would congress courts allow U.S. Hous Carolina, lican state released congress to give them the seats. The states to join an tional redistrictin Tennessee to redraw

districtssince Trump proddedTexas Republicans to do so last year.Fromthat spate of redistricting, Republicansthink theycould gain as many as 14seatswhile Democrats thinkthey could gain up to 10. But some competitiveraces meanthe parties may notget everything they sought in the November elections.

Tennesseeeffort

As afirststeptoadopting newHousedistricts,Tennesseelawmakersgavefinal approvalThursdaytolegislation —quickly signedinto lawbyLee —thatrepealed a state lawprohibiting mid-decaderedistricting.Another new law will reopen candidate qualifying until May 15 to allowtimefor new people to enter the U.S. Houseprimariesand existing candidates to switchdistricts or dropout.

The new Housemap breaks up Tennessee’s lone Democratic-held district, centered on the majorityBlack city of Memphis, creatinga rippleeffect of alterations to districts throughout thewestern and central parts of the state. The geographically compact9th District thatincludes Memphis currently represented by SteveCohen, whoisWhite —will nowstretch acouple hundred mileseastward be

their advantage.

“This bill represents Tennessee’s attempt to maximize our partisan advantage,” he said.

It does so at the expenseof both Memphisresidents and democracy,said Sen. London Lamar,aDemocrat from Memphis.

“You cannot take amajorityBlack city, fractureits voting power and then tell us race has nothing to do with it,” she said.

Democratsnoted that the state Supreme Court in April 2022 rejected achallenge to the current congressionalmap,finding it wastoo closetothe election to make changes. This year,there’s even less time before the Aug. 6primary,raising the potentialofconfusionfor both candidates and voters, Democrats said.

Alabama

Audiencememberswatching an Alabama legislative committee Thursdayerupted in shoutsof“shame”after Republican lawmakers advanced legislationtoauthorize special primaries if the statecan puta newcongressional map in place for the November midterms Alabama hasaskedfederal judgestolift an order requiring thestate to have asecond districtwhere Black voters are themajority or close to

said his concern isn’tfor himselfbut for thepeople who fought for decades “to have avoice in what government looks like.”

SouthCarolina

Aproposed new U.S. House map was distributed Thursdayonthe South Carolina House floor,where members huddled around desks to review it.

The proposal would take Democratic U.S.Rep. Jim Clyburnout of the6th District he hasrepresentedsince 1992. His district currently is made up of nearly 50% Black voters and providedagreater than 60% vote forDemocrat Kamala Harris in 2024 presidential election. The proposal would split it intofour different districts.

The proposedmap also would split the Democratic stronghold of Columbia and itsreddersuburbs into four different districts.

The South Carolina House on Wednesdayapproveda resolutiongiving lawmakers permission to return afterthe May 14 end of their regular worktocontinue consideration of aredistricting plan. Butthat also would require atwo-thirdsvote of the Senate.

The state’s primary elections are June 9.

BY MATTHEW LEE AP diplomatic writer

WASHINGTON The United States is not looking at imminent militaryaction againstHavanadespite President Donald Trump’s repeatedthreats that “Cuba is next”and that American warships deployedinthe Middle East forthe Iranconflictcould return by wayofthe island, U.S. officials say.

The officials involvedin preliminary discussions withCubanauthorities also told The Associated Press that they are not optimisticthe communist government will accept an offer for tens of millions of dollars in humanitarian aid, two yearsoffreeStarlink internetaccessfor all Cubans, agricultural assistance andinfrastructure support.

But they say Cuba has not yet outright refused the offer,which comes with conditionsthatthe government haslongresisted,evenafter the Trumpadministration imposednew sanctions ThursdayonHavana.

The officials, who spoke on conditionofanonymity to discuss the private talks, say there is still time forthe government to accept. Theycautioned, though, that Trumpcould change hismindatany time andthatmilitary options arestill on the table The Treasury andState departments announced those sanctions after Trumpsigned an executive orderlastweek expanding the administration’sauthoritytoimpose penalties on Cuba Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez described the measures as “collective punishment” and denounced the U.S.

government’s“genocidal intent against Cuba.”

“These actions rely on the assumption that the United States can impose its will on the world while threateningforeign citizens and businesses with illegitimate coercion,” Rodríguezwrote on X.

Shortly aftersigning the order Friday,Trumpgave aspeechmentioning that “Cuba’s gotproblems” and suggesting that amilitary show of force there may be in the offing.

He saidone of theU.S aircraft carriers on its way back from the Middle East could “come in, stop about100 yardsoffshore, andthey’ll say: ‘Thank you very much. We give up.’” One official involved in thediscussions said the new sanctions authority was intended, however,to make clear to the Cubans that the Trump administration’simmediategoal is “not regime change, but changing the regime’s failed policies.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants who haslong taken ahard line against Cuba’s leadership, has said repeatedly that the country’sgovernment has failed. He said this week that Cuba’seconomic model doesn’tworkand those in power“can’t fix it.” “Andthe reason that they can’tfixitisnot just because they’re communist. That’sbad enough,” he told reporters Tuesday at the White House.“But they’reincompetentcommunists. The only thing worse thana communist is an incompetent one.” Rubio is visiting Rome and Vatican City,meeting Pope Leo XIV on Thursday in part to discuss Cuba, where the Catholic Church hassignificantinfluence.

BUSINESS

BRIEFS FROM WIRE REPORTS

Jobless claims rise but remain historically low WASHINGTON U.S. jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits in the week ending May 2 rose by 10,000 to 200,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday That’s fewer than the 205,000 new applications analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet were expecting.

The previous week’s new claims figure, which was the fewest since 1969 was revised up by 1,000 to 190,000.

Weekly filings for unemployment benefits are considered a proxy for U.S layoffs and are close to a real-time indicator of the health of the job market.

Long-term mortgage rate bounce back

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week reflecting ongoing bond market volatility as surging oil prices due to the war with Iran heighten inflation worries.

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.37% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday That’s still down from one year ago, when the rate averaged 6.76%. This is the second straight weekly increase, bringing the average rate back to where it was four weeks ago.

Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also moved higher this week. That average rate rose to 5.72% from 5.64% last week. A year ago, it was at 5.89%, Freddie Mac said. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.

The average rate on a 30-year home loan echoes the trajectory of U.S. 10-year Treasury bond yields, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans.

The 10-year Treasury yield was at 4.37% in midday trading Thursday on the bond market

The yield was at just 3.97% in late February, before the war with Iran broke out.

When mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for home shoppers, limiting what they can afford to buy

As recently as late February, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage had slipped just under 6% for the first time since late 2022. It’s hasn’t fallen below that threshold since.

Last month, the number of homes for sale rose 4.6% from a year earlier, as properties took longer to sell, according to Realtor.com.

Gas prices could affect McDonald’s spring sales

McDonald’s posted betterthan-expected sales in the first quarter but said high gas prices and consumer anxiety over the Iran war could dent sales this spring.

The average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. was $4.55 on Thursday, according to AAA That was 44% higher than a year ago.

McDonald’s Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company has been making progress bringing lowerincome customers back into its stores with value meals. But fast food visits by customers with household incomes of $45,000 or less are still declining overall, and the spike in gas prices won’t help, he said.

“Clearly, when you have elevated gas prices... that is going to disproportionately impact low-income consumers. And so we expect the pressures there are going to continue,” Kempczinski said Thursday during a conference call with investors.

McDonald’s said same-store sales, or sales at locations open at least a year, fell in the U.S. and some international markets in April.

Trump gives deadline for trade deal

President says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s framework

BY JOSH BOAK Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said in a Thursday social media post that goods from the European Union would face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc

fails to approve last year’s trade framework by July 4.

The announcement appeared to be a deadline extension after the president said last Friday that EU autos would face a higher 25% tariff starting this week. Trump made the updated announcement after what he described as a “great call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Still, the U.S. president was displeased that the European Parliament had yet to finalize the trade

arrangement reached last year which was further complicated in February by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Trump lacked the legal authority to declare an economic emergency to impose the initial tariffs used to pressure the EU into talks. “A promise was made that the EU would deliver their side of the Deal and, as per Agreement, cut their Tariffs to ZERO!” Trump posted “I agreed to give her until our Country’s 250th Birthday or

unfortunately their Tariffs would immediately jump to much higher levels.”

It was unclear from the post whether Trump was implying that the tariff rates would jump on all EU goods or the increase would only apply to autos. His latest statement indicates he might be backing away from his earlier threat on EU autos by giving the European Parliament several more weeks to approve the agreement.

Gas price spike hits lower-income Americans hardest

Research shows gaps in spending worsening ‘K-shaped economy’

BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer

WASHINGTON Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s economic disparities, new research released Wednesday showed.

Higher-income households, meanwhile, ratcheted up their spending on gas while barely reducing their consumption, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Middle-income households fell in-between.

The gaps between how each group reacted were larger than in 2022, when a similar gas-price shock occurred after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the report found. Higherincome households cut back more on their gas consumption four years ago than in March, while poorer households likely benefited more from government stimulus programs in 2022. Wealthier households have seen significant increases in the value of their stock and real estate holdings since then as well.

The figures suggest the gas-price surge has worsened what many economists call the “K-shaped economy.” The K-shape label refers to upper-income Americans continuing to do well while lower-income households fall behind. The disparate outcomes can help explain the generally gloomy attitude most Americans have toward the economy even as headline figures, such as the unemployment rate and economic growth, remain mostly solid.

“We find that households had very different experiences with gasoline spending,” researchers at the New York Fed wrote. “With the sharp increases in gasoline prices in March, a K-shaped pattern in gasoline consumption emerged showing faster consumption growth for high income households relative to lowincome households.”

The Iran war began Feb 28, and by the end of March gas prices had risen about 25%, according to govern-

ment consumer price data. Overall gas consumption, according to the New York Fed, fell 3% that month. As of Tuesday, gas prices have leapt 50% since the war began.

Poorer households, defined as those earning less than $40,000, cut their gas consumption by 7%, the report found, but still spent 12% more on gas in March. Higher-income households, defined as those earning $125,000 a year or above, lifted their spending on gas 19% in March, while reducing their overall consumption of gas just 1%. The report didn’t specify the middle-income figures.

The figures suggest lower-income Americans have cut back on driving, perhaps by carpooling, taking public transportation, or combining errands into fewer trips, while richer Americans have had to make few, if any, changes

The New York Fed report estimates that total spending at gas stations jumped 15% in March from the previous month. If sustained, that extra spending on gas will siphon money away from other areas, reducing overall inflation-adjusted spending and slowing the economy So far, there are only limited signs that is happening. Americans do spend less on gas than in previous decades as cars have become more efficient

Consumer spending, adjusted for price changes, ticked up 0.2% in March, slightly below February’s 0.3% gain, the government said last week.

Still, there is evidence that for many lower-income people, the spike in gas prices is a big drag on their finances. A separate report from the Bank of America Institute, released last week, found that among the poorest one-third of households, one-tenth now spend 10% of their incomes on gas. The figure is far above the average for higher-income households, who spend just 2.7% of their incomes on gas.

Data from the institute, which compiles reports from the anonymous accounts of its customers, also showed that more expensive gas has pulled some spending away from discretionary items, defined as those outside groceries, gas, and utilities. The annual growth in poorer households’ discretionary spending slowed in March from February, while it rose for middle- and upperincome households.

U.S. stocks fall from their records as oil prices yo-yo

BY STAN CHOE AP business writer

NEW YORK U.S. stocks fell from their records Thursday after oil prices yo-yoed as Wall Street waits to see whether its hopes for a deal to end the Iran war are warranted or just wishful.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil settled at $100.06, down 1.2%, and continued its decline from more than $115 early this week. But it swung sharply before getting there, as Iran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals on ending their war

The hope is that an end to the war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf to deliver crude again to customers. Oil and gasoline are still much more expensive than they were before the war began because of the strait’s closure.

Brent’s price briefly fell near $96 per barrel Thursday after a spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said, “We expect an agreement sooner rather than later.” Pakistan has been mediating talks between the United States and Iran. But Brent later erased much of that drop and briefly topped $102, which in turn sent stocks lower on Wall Street.

The S&P 500 fell 0.4% from its all-time high set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 313 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1% from its own record.

Wall Street saw even sharper swings earlier in the war when hopes rallied for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, only to get quickly dashed. That could happen again. And Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the strait, a shipping data company reported Thursday a move that could add to costs for fuel.

Despite all the uncertainties about the war, a powerful parade of U.S. companies reporting even bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected has helped support the U.S. stock market. Stock prices tend to follow the path of corporate profits over the long term.

Datadog leapt 31.3% to help lead the U.S. market after the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications topped analysts’ expectations for profit in the latest quarter Albemarle rose 3% after the lithium products and specialty chemicals company likewise delivered better-than-expected results. Taser maker Axon Enterprise rallied 10.6% after raising its forecast for revenue this year in part because of big growth for its counter-drone products. On the losing end of Wall Street was Whirlpool, which tumbled 11.9% after reporting much weaker results than analysts expected. It’s instituting the largest price increases in a decade for its major appliances in North America, while accelerating cuts to its costs, as it contends with weaker confidence among U.S. consumers.

Shake Shack dropped 28.3% after its results for the latest quarter fell well below analysts’ expectations. In the bond market, Treasury yields rose after oil prices pared their drops. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 4.38% from 4.36% late Wednesday Higher yields can raise rates for mortgages and other kinds of loans going to U.S. households and businesses, which in turn can slow the economy Higher yields also tend to push downward on prices for stocks and other kinds of investments.

The 10-year Treasury yield was at just 3.97% before the war

New data released on 2022 China plane crash

Information suggests cockpit struggle and fuel cut

BY JOSH FUNK AP transportation writer

Newly released data suggests that someone intentionally cut off the fuel to both engines of a China Eastern Airlines jet and there was a struggle over the controls before the plane slammed into a mountain in 2022, killing all 132 people aboard.

In response to a public records request, the National Transportation Safety Board released a report recently on what the Boeing 737-800’s flight data recorder revealed.

The NTSB became involved in the Chinese investigation because the plane and engines were made by American companies and the U.S. investigators are regarded as the world’s leading experts on analyzing black boxes after a crash.

Aviation safety experts agree that the data shows both engines stopped and someone sent the plane into a nose-dive and a 360-degree roll, but it does not conclusively show exactly what happened because the Civil Aviation Administration of China has yet to release its

final report than four years later International standards call for investigators to strive to release their report by roughly a year after a crash.

The NTSB report is dated July 1, 2022. It was released May 1, but the first news stories on it only showed up this week.

Likely intentional fuel cut By design the fuel levers in a 737 cannot be easily bumped or shut off inadvertently — someone has to pull them out to release them before they will move. John Cox, CEO of Safety Operating Systems, said the levers lock into place, so it’s likely that someone deliberately moved them both to the cutoff position.

The data ended while the plane was still at 26,000 feet of altitude after the flight recorder and all the plane’s hydraulic systems lost power but the report of the 12 minutes before that suggests what happened.

The cockpit voice recorder, which continued working because it had a battery backup, could also help shed light, but the NTSB did not release a transcript of what it found on those recordings. It is up to Chinese authorities to release those details. Jeff Guzzetti, who formerly investigated crashes for the NTSB and the Fed-

Search and rescue workers search through debris at the China Eastern flight crash site in Tengxian County in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on March 24, 2022.

eral Aviation Administration, said the flight data suggests a struggle and the crash could have been a pilot suicide. There have been a number previous instances of that, including a Germanwings flight that crashed into the French alps in 2015, killing everyone aboard.

“Typically when you want to roll an airplane, it’s a smooth movement of the control wheel in one direction. But here you have it moving back and forth, back and forth, as if someone is

trying to counter the initial movement of the roll,” Guzzetti said “So it’s not conclusive, but it sure has the earmarks of a struggle in the cockpit.”

Pilots’ mental health

The details about this crash will renew longstanding industry concerns about how to ensure pilots’ mental health.

Many are reluctant to come forward and seek help for fear they could lose their medical certification and be

grounded. Getting recertified can take months or longer during which a grounded pilot is not getting paid. Meanwhile some countries prohibit pilots from taking common psychiatric medicines such as antidepressants.

“Clearly pilots — and very understandably so are oftentimes reluctant to come forward, knowing that to get recertified after having gone through a mental health evaluation, it can be very arduous and very lengthy,” Cox said.

Guzzetti said the co-pilot of an Egypt Air plane that crashed in 1999 is believed to have deliberately sent it into the ocean off New York In 2023, in an incident that did not end in a crash, an off-duty pilot who took psychedelic mushrooms days beforehand tried to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight while riding off-duty in the cockpit. Plane hit mountainside

The jet was flying from Kunming in the southwest to Guangzhou, near Hong Kong when it went into a nose-dive at about 29,000 feet, appeared to recover but then slammed into the mountain. The crash left a 65-foot crater and set the forest on fire. The crew reported no problems before losing contact with air traffic control. Chinese investigators said no abnormalities were found among the plane or crew or with outside elements such as bad weather Cox also said the new report from the NTSB does not indicate any problem with the plane.

The March 21, 2022, crash was a rare failure for the Chinese airline industry, which dramatically improved safety following deadly crashes in the 1990s. China Eastern is one of four major state-owned airlines in the country

Southern Poverty Law Center leader pleads not guilty for group

Organization

accused of donor fraud

BY SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. The leader of the Southern Poverty Law Center pleaded not guilty Thursday on behalf of the organization to charges that the civil rights group defrauded donors by failing

to disclose that money would be paid to informants inside extremist groups The group’s interim president and CEO, Bryan Fair, appeared in federal court in Montgomery representing the SPLC on charges of money laundering conspiracy wire fraud and false statements to a bank A grand jury indictment was filed April 21 by the U.S. Justice Department. The charges are an extraordinary strike against the

New York moves to tax luxury second homes in NYC

BY ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press

NEW YORK People who buy luxurious second homes in New York City, but live most of the year elsewhere, would have to pay a new tax on the properties under a tentative agreement — an initiative to appease Mayor Zohran Mamdani and liberal voters who launched him into office with chants of “tax the rich.” But the deal, part of a sprawling budget plan announced Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, would stop short of a major priority for the mayor: a broad tax increase on the state’s wealthiest residents

The proposed tax on multimillion-dollar second homes, known as pied-à-terres, comes as Democrats are trying to address voter concerns about affordability ahead of this year’s midterm elections without alienating the business community Critics, including prominent business leaders, Republicans, and some moderate Democrats, have warned that slapping new taxes on rich people who maintain apartments and town houses in New York, but don’t consider it their primary home, will just lead the very wealthy to abandon the city

Alabama-based organization, which works to combat discrimination and racism particularly in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. The SPLC has denied wrongdoing. No individuals are charged in the case. The trial is set to begin in October

The group has drawn criticism from conservatives including FBI Director Kash Patel, especially after it included Charlie Kirk’s Turn-

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New york Gov. Kathy Hochul and New york

City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrive to a news conference on April 27 in the Staten Island borough of New york.

The details of the proposal are not yet finalized but Hochul said it would apply to homes worth over $5 million. It would only apply to second homes in New York City, not other state playgrounds for the rich, like Long Island’s mansion-dotted Hamptons. Hochul estimated the tax would bring in at least $500 million for the city annually After the governor’s announcement, the state’s legislative leaders warned that much was still left to be negotiated. “There is no budget deal,” said Carl Heastie, Democratic speaker of the state Assembly, adding that much of the financial backbone of the budget had yet to be decided.

Meanwhile, the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, of which Mamdani is a member, blasted out text messages to supporters saying the budget proposal doesn’t go far enough to close New York City’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit or fund needed social programs.

ing Point USA in a report about “hate and extremism.” Kirk was killed during a Utah college appearance in 2025.

The Justice Department accuses the organization of defrauding donors by using their money to fund the same extremism it says it fights. At least $3 million went to informants affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan, the Aryan Nations, the National Socialist Party of America and other groups between

2014 and 2023, the indictment says.

Fair has said the payments went to confidential informants to monitor threats of violence from the extremist groups. The information gathered helped save lives, he said, and was frequently shared with the FBI.

“The charges against the SPLC are provably wrong; they are based on inaccurate facts and a misapplication of law,” Fair said in a statement released after Thursday’s

hearing. “ Our informant program was successful in accomplishing its purposes: Threats and attacks were prevented, criminal activity was stopped, and information was gathered to dismantle the efforts of hate and extremist groups.”

“The SPLC is no stranger to legal threats by those on the wrong side of history,” Fair continued. “In our 55 years, we have faced and prevailed in numerous fights.”

Hamas says son of its chief negotiator killed in Israeli strike

BY WAFAA SHURAFA and TOQA EZZIDIN Associated Press

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip

The son of Hamas’ lead negotiator died after being wounded by an Israeli strike on Gaza, the militant group said Thursday, as another Israeli strike killed three Hamas security forces, according to local officials.

Israel meanwhile said it killed three Hezbollah militants in a strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut the day before.

Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya’s 32-year-old son, Azzam, was wounded by a strike in Gaza City on Wednesday that killed another person and wounded

several others. The Israeli military has not commented on the strike. The older alHayya is based abroad. Israel has continued to carry out regular strikes against what it says are militant targets also killing civilians — since a U.S.brokered ceasefire halted major military operations in October. That agreement also led to the release of the remaining hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war Key stipulations of the agreement remain unmet, including the disarmament of Hamas, the deployment of an international stabilization force and Israel’s withdrawal from the half of the territory its troops still

control. Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violations.

Hamas accused Israel of trying to pressure negotiators through targeted killings. It was not clear if the younger al-Hayya was the target of the strike. In comments to Al Jazeera after his son was wounded, Al-Hayya said that if his son was targeted, “it would be an honor to me, to him, and to all Palestinians.” When asked about disarming, al-Hayya said Hamas would be ready to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire agreement only after Israel fulfills the first phase, which includes a cessation of hostilities and a surge in humanitarian aid.

BY ANNA-CATHERINE BRIGIDA Associated Press

MEXICO CITY Salvadoran investigative outlet El Faro announced Thursday that its members’ assets, including a bank account and property were frozen, in what it denounced as an escalation of political persecution for its work exposing corruption in the government of President Nayib Bukele.

“It’s another level of at-

tack against us with a clear purpose,” El Faro Director Carlos Dada said in a news conference Thursday “These are not fiscal measures. They are political measures trying to silence us.” El Faro has publicly sparred with Bukele over its investigations into corruption during his administration, including revelations that his administration negotiated with gangs. Bukele, who rose to power

Councilapprovesgas bill stabilizationplan

DeltaUtilities’program will help avoidcostspikes

BY JONI HESS Staff writer

After its first wintersea-

son as New Orleans’ natural gas provider came with soaring gas bills, Delta Utilities will employ ahedging program to help ease the burden on ratepayers

The New Orleans City Council, at the utility’sre-

quest, approveda program Thursday that allows the utilityahead of thewinter months to lock ina portion of the gas it will purchase to avoidunpredictable cost spikes.

Former NOPD officer mourns slainson

25-year-old was shot in N.O. East

BY MISSY WILKINSON Staff writer

July,company officials have said.

from month to month,”said council member Aimee McCarron.

For theupcoming winter season, aperiod susceptible to rapid gas price fluctuations, Delta will hedge 25%50% of the gas it purchases in an effort to stabilize customer rates and avoid steep bill hikes thatshocked residentsearlier this year

The price of gas purchased by Deltamore than doubled in January and February

Cold weather spikes and record-breaking gas prices caused bills to suddenlysoar lastwinter as manyresidentsstatewidewere struggling to adjust to aseparate gas bill after Delta took over operations from Entergy in

The hedging program is similar to onethatEntergy onceemployed when it provided electricity and gas to ratepayers.

“This council is taking this step to protect customers from price volatility in the natural gas market and to have more stabilityinbills

Delta will recover the cost through an existing charge on customerbills called the “purchased gasadjustment,” which is theexact cost of purchasing gas from suppliers thatcustomers will absorb over time. This cost does not include aprofit markup.

“Delta Utilities appreciates the New Orleans City

Council’sapproval of the resolution allowing the company to moveforward with hedging forthe 20262027 winter season, helping support more stable and predictable energy bills for customers,” companyspokesperson Sarah McLaughlin Porteoussaid in astatement.

Delta Utilities, asubsidiary of private equity firm

As aU.S.Armyveteran with more than three decades in law enforcement, ShawnDentis no stranger to violence. He estimates he has worked more than 60 active homicide scenes during hiscareerasanofficer,first with the New Orleans Police Department and now withthe Cincinnati Police Department. None of that experiencecould prepare him for the pain of losing hisson to murder early Saturday morning.

“I have investigated at least two homicides on West Lavern (Street), and Inever,ever imagined my son would end up dead on those very streets,”Dent said. “Nothing can prepare you for the loss.”

Nicholas Dent, 25, was fatally shot about 4:23 a.m. nearErin Drive and Beau Street, according to the NOPD. Shawn Dent said his son had just endedalatenight shift at Voodoo Chicken & Daiquiris,where he worked as aserver and bartender,and was giving afriend and anotherperson aride to New Orleans East “From what Ihear,they attempted to rob him and fired a shotthatstruck my son,” Shawn Dent said.

Nicholas Dent was pronounceddead at the scene. New Orleans police have notannouncedany arrests, personsof interest or other updates. Nicholas Dent was born on May 6, 2000, in New Orleans, where both his parents workedaspolice officersinthe 7th District.

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MICHOUDTOTHE MOON

NASA leader visits facility,shares vision forsite’sroleinfuturemoonmissions

BY JONAH MEADOWS Staff writer

Less than amonth after four astronautssplashed down on their return from NASA’sfirst crewed lunar missioninmore than 50 years, theagency’stop administrator visited Michoud AssemblyFacility in NewOrleans East, where the rocket that took them there andthe pressure vessel of theircrewmodulewere built. But Jared Isaacman, who becameadministrator of the space agency in December, said last month’sArtemis II mission,

which spurredarenewed enthusiasm for thespace program was “just theopening act

Speaking to reporters following atourofthe facility with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise andLouisianaEconomic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois, Isaacman said hiring at Michoud is ramping up as NASA sets its sightsonbuilding apermanent moon base, anew generation of spacecraft and the capability to sendastronauts to another planet for thefirst time.

“There is going to comeaday when these big doors open and we rollout space hardware, and

Kenner City Councildistrict racessee

Eightcandidates viefor four seats

BY LARA NICHOLSON Staff writer

Eight candidates for four Kenner City Council district seats are entering thefinal stretch of their campaigns with less than two weeks before Election Day as incumbents, newcomers and former officials all vie for voters support

All the City Council races, both for the districtsand at large, have only two candidates in each race, meaning

newand oldfaces

all the races will be decided in theprimaryelection andenter arunoff, unlikethe mayor’s race with three candidates.Only onecouncil seat, District 3covering Laketown to West Esplanade Avenue, was won unopposed by incumbentJoey LaHatte

In addition to acting as thecity’slegislative body, council members also have discretionary spending accounts of over $150,000 forprojects. Early voting ends Saturday and theelectionisMay 16.

DISTRICT 1

DeeDunn

Dunn, aDemocrat andthe incumbent, saidshe’sproudofthe work her office hasdonetohelp remove blighted properties, improvesewerage anddrainage, reopen gymnasiums after the pandemic and revitalizethe Rivertown area, which has flourished in recent yearswithnew businesses. She said if reelected, she would

it’sgoingtolook like anuclearpowered spaceship,” Isaacman said. “That’sgoing to be the capability that’sgoing to take astronauts to Mars.”

The administrator’ssite visit served as avote of confidence in the future of the 829-acre Michoud facility and the 3,500 jobs it supports.

The NASA-owned site houses 18 federal agencies and private contractors, among them Boeing and Lockheed Martin —the prime contractors on the rockets and crew modules, respectively

Last week, the core stage Space Launch System rocket

forNASA’s next mission, ArtemisIII, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida following its completion in Michoud.

Construction of theSLS rockets forArtemis IV and Vhas alreadybegun, andsuppliesare being collected for the Artemis VI rocket. Isaacman saidhiring at Michoudisaimedatmeeting demandfor moon base equipment. For instance, one NASA vendor is increasing the rate it produces uncrewed roboticlanders from aboutthreeayear to nearly one

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE Staff writer

Mayor Helena Moreno’sadministration can close on a$100 million deal to boost the city’sdepleted reservesafterthe City Council approved the arrangement on Thursday

The deal would see the city sell itsrightstonine years of lease paymentsfrom the CaesarsCasino and Hotel, and in exchange, receive $103 million this year from aprivateequity firm,TPG Council members approved the deal on thecondition that the city uses the funds exclusively for

emergency reserves, andthatthe Moreno administration reports regularly on the status of the fund. The conditions came after goodgovernment nonprofit Bureau of Governmental Research suggested them,inabid for more transparency around city spending. Council members and City Hall officials celebrated thedeal on Thursday, which is expected to close within the coming days. “Withthese safeguards, Ican confidently say that the sale …provides the city with an opportunity to improve its financial position without incurring debt, imposing anew taxonresidents,orsacrificing vital services,” saidcouncil member Lesli Harris, whochairs

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Bernhard Capital Partners, joined the Louisiana market in 2025, after the state Public Service Commission and the City Council approved its purchase of Entergy and CenterPoint Energy’s gas portfolios

The council regulates Delta’s New Orleans arm, while the fivemember commission regulates its portfolio in other parts of the state. The commission grilled Delta in February about billing accuracies and its efforts to be transparent with customers in response to widespread anger over costly bills. They voted to move up a standard two-year audit of Delta to July this year

Delta officials estimated that ratepayers would have saved nearly $500,000 had the hedging program been in place last winter, according to the resolution

Porteous said the hedging filing and review process for last winter occurred before Delta assumed ownership of the gas system in July

Porteous added that the company uses other tools to help limit the impact of short-term daily price spikes, such as procuring gas at its first-of-themonth price, and that hedging is another mechanism that can further mitigate volatile prices.

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like to focus on attracting an NFL flag football league to Buddy Lawson gym, which she said negotiations are ongoing for, and fixing roads and infrastructure.

Dunn said she has always been invested in Kenner politics, having run for Kenner City Council five times previously starting in 1990 before winning the position in 2022. She also served as chair of the Jefferson Cops and Clergy Coalition, member of the East Jefferson General Hospital board and member of the LaFreniere Park Advisory board.

David Weathersby Weathersby, also a Democrat, wants to prioritize families in Kenner through youth programs for mentorship and professional development as well as beautific ation initiatives like community gardens.

He said gyms may have reopened in 2023 but are now only accessible a few hours a week, which he described as a “major problem.”

Weathersby said he would also like to attract more development in his district to address the aging housing stock, and create some sort of liaison to help elderly residents connect with senior services in Kenner

This election is Weathersby’s third attempt at office after losing to Gregory Carroll in 2018 and Dunn in 2022.

DISTRICT 2

Mike Sigur

Sigur, a Republican, is seeking a return to the council after almost 50 years in public service, including eight years as the Kenner City Council member for District 2, one year as acting mayor and over four decades at the Kenner Police Department.

He said after leaving office in 2022, residents continued to call on him for help, prompting his decision to run for office again. He also ran unsuccessfully for Kenner police chief in 2022 and the Louisiana House of Representatives District 92 in 2023. The current seat-holder, Ronnie Scharwath is not seeking reelection.

Sigur said if elected he would like to draw from his experiences to help put more advanced technology in the city’s inspection and

School Board opposes paid parental leave bill

Officials raise concerns over wording

BY ELYSE CARMOSINO Staff writer

The Jefferson Parish School Board passed a resolution Wednesday opposing a bill in the state Legislature that would give public school employees six weeks of fully paid parental leave.

The board voted unanimously to oppose Senate Bill 157, which passed the Senate Thursday and next heads to the House floor, after board member Derrick Shepherd raised a concern that it could jeopardize the district’s federal funding. (Shepherd later said he supports the intention of the bill.)

The bill’s author, Sen. Samuel Jenkins, D-Shreveport, said Thursday that he had not spoken with Shepherd but that he be-

JEFFERSON PARISH

lieves the bill’s language complies with federal law Proponents of the measure, known as the Parental Leave for Educators Act, argue that it could help school systems attract and retain more educators. In Jefferson Parish, where the starting salary for certified teachers begins at $53,000 and is lower than in some neighboring districts, 70 teaching positions were unfilled at the start of the 2025-26 school year

Many Louisiana educators say the lack of paid parental leave makes family planning difficult and costly Jefferson Parish teachers must use sick days after giving birth, or they can take up to 12 weeks of leave at 60% pay

SB157 would provide school employees with full pay for six weeks

after they give birth to, adopt or foster a child Melanie Cade, a special-education teacher in Jefferson Parish, said that would have made “such a difference” when she was struggling as a single mom of a 4-year-old and a newborn.

“If you want mothers to come and be teachers for other peoples’ babies, you have to encourage us” to do that, she said. “We want to feel like we’re being supported.”

The bill calls for the state to cover the cost of substitutes who step in for teachers on leave. But the statewide associations representing school district leaders and schools boards say it would still create a challenge for schools to find enough qualified substitutes.

Shepherd raised a different concern. He said the legislation does not account for a federal mandate that school employees who take extended medical leave submit certain documentation to their

districts. Without that, school systems could be deemed out of compliance with the law and lose federal money, Shepherd said, telling the board he plans to visit the state Capitol next week to fight the proposal.

In an interview Thursday, Jenkins said Shepherd has not shared those concerns with him. He added that his bill was written to align with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.

“In my mind, that should satisfy any federal requirements,” he said.

In a separate interview Shepherd said he would be happy to support Jenkins’ bill if it is amended to align with federal mandates.

“We’re not opposed to parental leave,” he said. “We’re opposed to the non-documentation requirement.”

State Police arrest former Elayn Hunt sergeant

BY AIDAN MCCAHILL Staff writer

A former Elayn Hunt Correctional Center sergeant was arrested by Louisiana State Police on Wednesday — the ninth arrest of a current or former employee at the St. Gabriel prison so far this year Louisiana State Police confirmed that Alayshia Brothers, a former employee at the prison, was arrested. They did not provide any details on what led to the arrest or what Brothers was being charged with.

DEE DUNN

72, born in Kenner, lives in Lincoln Manor

RUNNING FOR: District 1

EDUCATION: Grace King High School

EMPLOYMENT: property

owner and manager, former truck hauling company owner

EXPERIENCE: Democrat, Kenner City Council member for District 1 since 2022 (previous five-time candidate); former Jefferson Parish School Board District 5 candidate, 2006 and 2018; former chair, Jefferson Cops and Clergy Coalition; former board member, Lafreniere Park Advisory; former board member, East Jefferson General Hospital

DAVID WEATHERSBY

50, born in Kenner, lives in South Kenner

RUNNING FOR: District 1

EDUCATION: Riverside Christian Academy

EMPLOYMENT: co-owner

DuctPro; project manager, Brotherhood Way General Contractors

code department. He also wants to focus his efforts on helping to build a new city hall after the last one was destroyed in Hurricane Ida.

Tom Willmott

Willmott, also a Republican, said he looks forward to the opportunity to focus on one district of Kenner after serving as the council’s at-large Division B member for the past eight years. Willmott is barred from running for that position again due to term limits.

During his at large tenure, Willmott said he’s worked with the entire council to help fund projects using discretionary funds and other revenues, especially for roads and infrastructure projects, which he said is the most important issue in the city Before the Kenner City Council, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives for nearly a decade In District 2, Willmott said he’s worked with Scharwath and Jefferson Parish Council member Arita Bohannan to fund a vital resurfacing project on Roosevelt Boulevard, slated to be completed this summer

Willmott said he also would like to support economic development opportunities in his district, especially the areas near the airport, as

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections said she was not an employee at the time of her arrest Brown was hired as a corrections sergeant at Elayn Hunt

PARTY/EXPERIENCE:

Democrat, former Kenner City Council District 1 candidate, 2018 and 2022

MIKE SIGUR

74, born in San Antonio, Texas; lives in Highway Park

RUNNING FOR: District 2

EDUCATION: East Jefferson High School

EMPLOYMENT: chief administrative assistant and other roles, Kenner Police Department

PARTY/EXPERIENCE:

Republican; former Kenner City Council member for District 2, 2014-2022; former acting Mayor of Kenner, 2016-2017; former Louisiana House of Representatives candidate for District 92; former Kenner Police Chief candidate, 2022

WEBSITE: www.mikesigur com

TOM WILLMOTT

66, born in Metairie, lives in High Park Playground area

RUNNING FOR: District 2

EDUCATION: Bonnabel

well as continue funding for police and fire department needs.

DISTRICT 4

Stacey Allesandro

Allesandro, a Republican, said she’s running for office for the first time because she feels as though Kenner’s elected officials have voted agai nst residents’ wishes and wasted taxpayer dollars in the process

Allesandro has closely watched city government for over a decade, having co-founded and now serving as vice president of Citizens for a Better Kenner

Allesandro said she decided to run after the council voted in January to approve a five-year recycling contract with Ramelli Waste despite opposition from residents who said not enough people used the service for it to be worthwhile, calling it her “last straw.” She called herself the “anti-machine” candidate.

Allesandro said her priorities are transparency and communication in city government, and that she would review city contracts and send monthly newsletters to update constituents on spending and operations in the district. She also said she would work closely with

in August 2024 and was released on probationary status exactly one year later, the department said.

The facility has faced increased scrutiny in recent months over a string of inmate deaths. In December, Warden Kiethe Turner resigned after eight months on the job. Since Warden Travis Day took over in January, at least eight

High School; associate degree, LSU School of Nursing; bachelor’s degree in government, Southeastern Louisiana University; juris doctor, Southern University Law Center

EMPLOYMENT: Lawyer; former risk manager Kenner Regional Medical Center; former guest lecturer, LSU School of Nursing; former reserve officer, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office

PARTY/EXPERIENCE: Republican; Jefferson Parish At-Large Council member Division B since 2016; Louisiana House of Representatives member for District 92, 2007-2016

STACEY ALLESANDRO

58, born in New Orleans, lives in Holly Heights

RUNNING FOR: District 4

EDUCATION: Mount Carmel Academy

EMPLOYMENT: real estate agent; former daycare center owner

PARTY/EXPERIENCE: Republican; vice president,

Bohannan on the redevelopment of the Esplanade Mall.

Kristi McKinney

McKinney, also a Republican, said her experience both as a budget analyst and as the current City Council member at large for Division A makes her a “more effective” candidate as she seeks to improve the quality of life in her district and attract young residents to the city She said she’s worked with the current seat holder, George Branigan, to fund improvements throughout the district, including improvements to Muss Bertolino Stadium and Chateau Boulevard, as well as reviewing the city’s budget to ensure fiscal responsibility McKinney said if elected she would focus on constituent services like infrastructure improvements, having police and fire department presence in each neighborhood and helping residents number their homes to help emergency services find them faster She also would seek to get the Esplanade Mall back up to code and work with owners to either develop or sell the property Branigan, who is barred from running for his seat again due to term limits, is running for the at large Division B position.

staff members and 20 civilians — including visitors, contractors and vendors — have been arrested on counts of contraband-related offenses or felony malfeasance in office at the prison.

There is an ongoing investigation into Elayn Hunt being conducted by the corrections department and Louisiana State Police.

Citizens for a Better Kenner; treasurer, Lafreniere Park Area Development Corporation; Parish Council District 4 appointee, Jefferson Parish President’s Advisory Commitee on Permitting and Planning

KRISTI MCKINNEY

47, born in Kenner, lives in Chateau Estates

RUNNING FOR: District 4

EDUCATION: Bonnabel High School; Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and bachelor’s degree in political science, Southern Methodist University; master’s degree in public affairs, University of Texas at Austin

EMPLOYMENT: AI analyst for the program management office, Entergy; former budget analyst for Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station, Entergy; former intelligence consultant for the National Security Agency

PARTY/EXPERIENCE: Republican; Kenner City Council member at large Division A since 2018; former member of the Kenner

DISTRICT 5

Kaylin Ramirez

Ramirez, not registered to a party, is running for office for the first time as a 22-yearold graduate student at Loyola University She will graduate with her master’s degree in criminology on Saturday

Ramirez said she is running because the city has ignored her and her neighbors’ needs in the past, especially during disasters like Hurricane Francine, and that she wants to improve her community because “ultimately it’s (her) future.” Her top priorities, if elected, would be finding short and longterm solutions to drainage and flooding problems, as well as focusing on parks, gyms and youth programming for Kenner children. She’s also looking to represent Kenner’s Hispanic population, which makes up about 30% of residents, and to oppose the Police Department’s controversial 287(g) agreement with ICE, which came under a national spotlight in December when U.S. Border Patrol concentrated operations around Kenner businesses and neighborhoods.

While the council cannot terminate the agreement, Ramirez said she would use

Alcohol Beverage Control Board; former member of the Rivertown Historical Commission

WEBSITE: www mckinneycouncil.comLink_ jngbxxmq

KAYLIN RAMIREZ

22, born in Metairie, lives in University City

RUNNING FOR: District 5

EDUCATION: Mount Carmel Academy; bachelor’s degree in criminology, Loyola University

EMPLOYMENT: intern, Entergy

PARTY/EXPERIENCE: no party

DANNY RIEHM

44, born in New Orleans, lives in Woodlake Estates

RUNNING FOR: District 5

EDUCATION: Jesuit High School; bachelor’s degree of general studies (pre-law), University of New Orleans

EMPLOYMENT: self-employed, Riehm Benefits LLC

PARTY/EXPERIENCE: Republican

her criminology background to suggest best practices for improving public trust in law enforcement.

Danny Riehm

Riehm, a Republican and first-time candidate, said he wants to bring Kenner back to its heyday of robust recreation and shopping centers for his and other young families, adding that “Kenner has got the bones to be a really special place.” Riehm said he’s been an active member of his community as the co-chair of the Divine Mercy Catholic Church Seafood Festival and the church’s former men’s club president, on top of serving as a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame and Lafreniere Park Area Development Corporation boards. He said he is running for office out of a passion for community service. If elected, his top priorities would be drainage and sewerage improvements, parks and playgrounds revitalization, beautification and public safety support. The current council member for District 5, Brian Brennan, is barred from running for the seat again due to term limits and is instead running for at large Division A.

Officials: Dealer accused of manslaughter after two die

Authorities say victims consumed fentanyl-laced cocaine

BY MICHELLE HUNTER

Staff writer

Investigators in Orleans and Jefferson parishes say a New Orleans drug dealer sold lethal batches of cocaine laced with fentanyl and other drugs that led to the overdoses of at least three of his customers last summer, including two who died. Larry Webster, 35, is now facing manslaughter charges and a slew of drug

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“Always smiling,” he quickly became his grandmother’s favorite in a large, tight-knit family Shawn Dent said.

“She took care of him as a baby boy Instead of childcare, he would go to her until he was old enough to start kindergarten,” Shawn Dent said.

In 2006, the Dent family moved to Cincinnati in the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation, thinking the move would be temporary There, Nicholas Dent attended Winton Woods Middle School and High School, where he was an honor student. After graduating, Nicholas Dent wanted to move back to New Orleans and help take care of his grandmother just as she had cared for him as a child. Shawn Dent said that gave him pause “I felt very nervous about

distribution charges in both parishes, according to authorities.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives on Monday arrested Webster and booked him in the death of Sarah Kozikowski, a 33-year-old woman who died of an accidental drug overdose at her Manhattan Boulevard home in Harvey on Aug. 16, said Sgt. Brandon Veal, spokesperson for the department An Orleans Parish grand jury earlier this year indicted Webster with manslaughter in the death of 44-yearold Kairo Delay, court records show Delay died of an accidental overdose at his Philip Street home in New Orleans on Aug. 13.

him moving back,” Shawn Dent said. “Being a policeman in New Orleans, I know there were some challenges as far as violence.”

An innocent victim

But Nicholas Dent seemed happy to be living with his grandmother in St. Roch, surrounded by friends and family members close to his age. When his father visited, Nicholas Dent “finally wanted to be around his dad,” Shawn Dent said.

“I loved it,” Shawn Dent said. “I finally got that quality time.”

Still, he worried about the trusting young man who’d once gotten a ride from a stranger after locking his keys in the car, rather than calling and waking his father

“‘You’re lucky to be here,’”

Shawn Dent told his son after urging him to call next time he needed a ride.

Shawn Dent believes that innocent quality is what led Nicholas Dent to misplace

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office and the New Orleans Police Department identified Webster as Kozikowski and Delay’s dealer according to authorities and court records.

The Sheriff ’s Office opened an investigation on the day of Kozikowski’s death, recovering drugs from her apartment, court records said.

Cellphone records connected Webster to Kozikowski, detectives said, and identified another suspect, Wendell Jones, 32, of New Orleans, who is accused of arranging drug deals, court records show Sheriff’s Office investigators learned that on Aug. 13, Jones called 911 to report

that Delay his roommate, had died of a drug overdose, according to court records. Authorities later learned that both Delay and Kozikowski bought what they believed to be cocaine from Webster on Aug. 12. Toxicology testing for both victims showed that they died of multiple drug toxicity, including cocaine and fentanyl, according to the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office. Kozikowski also had carfentanil in her system, a synthetic opioid that authorities say is 100 times stronger than fentanyl and deadly

A third person was hospitalized around the same time after overdosing on drugs that police say were

also bought from Webster. He survived but tested positive for fentanyl, authorities said.

In Orleans Parish, Webster pleaded not guilty in March to manslaughter, possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, five counts of cocaine distribution, possession of marijuana and illegally carrying a weapon, according to court records.

The Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office has not yet formally charged Webster with manslaughter, but court records show that he pleaded not guilty in October to fentanyl and cocaine distribution in Kozikowski’s death.

Jones and another suspect, William Hicks, 25, of Gretna, were arrested by the Sheriff’s Office and later charged with two counts each of attempted or conspiracy to distribute drugs, court records said. Both pleaded not guilty Neither is expected to face a manslaughter charge, Veal said. Webster was being held Thursday at the Orleans Parish jail, where bail was set at $220,500. He will be held without bail in Jefferson Parish, according to court records.

Staff writer Matt Bruce contributed to this report.

Email Michelle Hunter at mhunter@theadvocate. com.

his trust and drive to an unfamiliar area late at night.

He said he never worried about his son becoming involved in crime, and police have assured him they do not believe Nicholas Dent was engaged in anything illegal.

“The only fear was that I had was of him being so unsuspecting and trusting. There was always a fear he may become a victim because he was so innocent,” Shawn Dent said.

“He was oblivious. He was oblivious to how cruel this world can be.”

Loved ones have created a fundraiser on GiveSendGo to support the Dent family Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. David Catholic Church, 5617 St. Claude Ave.

Anyone with information about the killing may contact NOPD homicide detectives at (504) 658-5300 or make an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers of Greater New Orleans at (504) 822-1111.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks during a news conference as Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois, left, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise stand nearby following a tour at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility on Thursday.

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every month, he said, though it wasn’t clear if he was suggesting that work will be done at Michoud.

But Isaacman, who commanded two SpaceX missions before taking over the space agency, also acknowledged the growing role of the private sector in space flight.

“Now, will there be a day at some point when we have other vendors that are going to be able to take over certain obligations for putting crew and cargo on the surface of the moon?” Isaacman said “What does that mean NASA should be doing next?

We should be recalibrating to the near impossible.”

No matter how the next generation of spaceships is built, Scalise expressed confidence that it will be built in Michoud.

“Capabilities will change, technologies will change, but you have to build it somewhere, and you cannot replicate a facility like this,” he said.

Public to private

The NASA administrator’s visit to Michoud,

which also included a town hall meeting with hundreds of workers, comes as a series of bills that would offer sweeping incentives to commercial space companies is moving through the Louisiana Legislature.

The rumored target of the package of tax breaks, liability shields and public records exemptions is landing a massive new space complex.

As Congress works on next year’s appropriations bills, Scalise said he and Isaacman regularly discuss the agency’s budget.

President Donald Trump’s initial 2026 budget proposal called for cutting NASA’s budget by 24% and phasing out the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft programs after Artemis III in favor of private sector systems.

Congress rejected those proposed cuts, restoring NASA’s budget to near the prior year’s levels and adding language to explicitly block the termination of the Michoud-made rocket and capsule programs

Scalise, who helped shepherd the bill to passage in January, said fellow congressional leaders, including House Science, Space and Technology

Committee Chair Rep. Brian Babin, share his vision for NASA and Michoud, and tours of the site have helped build a coalition of support on Capitol Hill.

“It’s one thing to read about it or see the final product when it’s all put together over at Kennedy. It’s a whole other thing to go through this massive facility,” he said. “So we’ve built allies along the way, and we’ve got to keep doing that.”

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JPSO: Harvey felon accused of gunning down man extradited

Ga. arrest comes two months after shooting

BY MICHELLE HUNTER Staff writer

Two months after a man was gunned down outside a Marrero store, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested a suspect in the case.

Quincy Nellon, 40, was extradited from Georgia and booked Wednesday into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on counts of second-degree murder,

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the council’s Budget Committee.

“This only works if the money is safe, the money is liquid and the money earns interest,” added Joe Giarrusso, Moreno’s chief administrative officer “I want to thank the council for emphasizing the safety portion of this.”

The city’s reserves — a safeguard in case of a hurricane or other emergency — stand at just $35 million after falling from $344 million at the end of 2022, as officials drew from those funds to cover operating costs as the city faced a deficit

The deal would raise that amount to $138 million, which is equal to the minimum that experts recommend of about 17% of the city’s annual budget.

Officials say the cash will improve the city’s bond rating which has been dropped by credit rating agencies in recent months because of the city’s cash flow issues and low reserves.

According to the amend-

obstruction of justice and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, according to authorities.

Nellon, of Harvey, is accused in the death of 23-year-old Rajahmir Toland, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Toland was shot Feb. 21 in the parking lot of a store in the 6300 block of Acre Road, according to authorities. Deputies dispatched to the scene about 11:10 a.m. found him lying just outside the front entrance with a gunshot wound to the back of his head.

Toland was taken to a hospital but was pronounced

dead, authorities said. The Sheriff’s Office did not release any other information about the investigation, including a motive for the killing or details on how they identified Nellon as a suspect. Nellon has felony convictions in Jefferson Parish, including for possession of cocaine, that bar him from having a firearm, according to court records. He was being held Thursday at Gretna jail. Bail was set at $600,000.

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ed ordinance approved 6-0 on Thursday, the administration will report on the fund monthly before the council’s Budget Committee and will comply with requirements under the city charter that any use of the fund balance be authorized by council ordinance.

The $103 million the city will receive is around $46 million less than the full lease amount over that nine-year period. But city officials say they hope to

regain the losses through interest the reserves will accumulate. In a report issued Monday, BGR said the deal “makes sense for building emergency reserves” but urged the council to require regular reporting and to direct the cash only to the emergency funds. Without those safeguards for the funds, “the City risks repeating the same financial mistakes that led to the crisis in the first place,” BGR wrote.

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Obituaries

Bennett Sr., Adolph

Adolph Bennett, Sr passedawaypeacefullyon Saturday, April25, 2026, at the ageof68, surrounded byhis loving family. Adolph was born on October17, 1957, in NewOrleans to his parents.Hewas ahard‐working anddedicated man who took greatpride inproviding forhis family and servinghis commu‐nity. Throughout hislife, he was knownfor his strength, wisdom,and steadypresence. He wasa proud graduate of L.B. LandryHighSchool.He was adevoted father grandfather,and friend Adolphcherished time spent with hisloved ones and createdlasting memo‐riesthrough familygather‐ingsand laughter.Hehada deep appreciation for cooking, sports, fishing, music,and attendingsec‐ond lines. Thosewho knew him will remember his warmspiritand generous heart.Heissurvivedbyhis children, includingAshton Bennett, Sr.(Alicia), Ar‐mondBennett,Sr. (Char‐lene),and thelateAdolph Bennett, Jr.(Tameka); his grandchildren:AdolphIII, Tamia,Ashton, Jr Alacia Amyrih, Amyah, Armond, Jr.,Avah, andAcai; andone great-grandson, A’Nyze Starks. He is also survived byhis siblings:sisters Di‐anna Bennett, Nikkitta White(Gregory),Merilyn Ross(Freddie),and Ven‐netta Waller(Reginald); and brotherErnestRuffin (Tonique),along with a hostofextendedfamily and friends. He waspre‐ceded in deathbyhis beloved mother,Theresa Earl; father,Grant Bennett; stepfather, Lawrence Earl Jr.;and siblings:brothers MelvinBennett, Sr Ardel‐phusBennett, Sr., andWal‐terSmith.A memorial and

MichaelAlonzoFrazier passedawayonApril 25, 2026, in Washington,D.C.at the ageof50. Michealwas a native of NewOrleans,LA and agraduateofWalterL Cohen Sr.High School Class of 93.Michael leaves tocherish hismemories, five sisters, Raja (TinaFra‐zier) Kadeem,Samantha Manuel-Jackson, Kimberly, Alicia, andMiranda Frazier. Two brothers,Corey and Dimitri Frazier. Margaret Dunwood,and beloved Godmother,Beverly White, three auntsRacheland La‐voraMelancon, andAndre Corey.Two uncles Obar Melanconand Welton Corey.Alsosurvivedbya hostofrelatives and friends.Precededindeath bymother/grandmother JohnieB.Miller, grand‐motherEthel Melancon,fa‐ther Joe“Cool”Davis, grandfather LeroyC.Miiler brother Joseph Frazier, and nephewKirkBennett,Jr. Familyand friendsare in‐vited to attend theCele‐bration of Life Serviceon Saturday, May9,2026, at 10:00 a.m. at theStronger HopeB.C., 2401 South GalvezStreet, NewOr‐leans,LA70185. Viewing willbegin at 9:00 a.m. Dr.J C.ProfitDyson,Sr.,officiat‐ing.Interment will follow atthe Restlawn Park Cemetery, 3540 US-90, Avondale, Louisiana. Guestbook Online:www anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear BrooksBoydand Donavin D.BoydOwners/FuneralDi‐rectors

Fuglestad, Betty SueAltom

Betty Sue AltomFu‐glestad enteredintoeter‐nal rest on Saturday,Feb‐ruary 14, 2026 surrounded byher loving familyatthe age of 81. Sheissurvived byher children Jimmy Howard(Donna)and Becky Buchholtz (Jeff).Grand‐motherofBrennan,Brylin, Nickolas, Noah andTyler Great grandmotherofWin‐ter Howard.She demon‐strated herlovefor ani‐malsthrough herroleasa dedicated petownerand volunteer forSilentVoices and theDrewPet Founda‐tionfundraisers.Relatives and friendsare invitedto attendBetty's celebration oflifeonSaturday, May9, 2026 at BayouSegnette State Park locatedinWest‐wegoLA. (Pavilion4), at 12 noon.Funeralplanningen‐trusted to Robinson Family FuneralHome.

ErickTyroneGrimmett entered into rest on Tues‐day,April 21, 2026. AFu‐neral Servicewillbeheld onSaturday, May9,2026 at 11:00 am at CalvaryTaber‐nacle C.M.E. Church,3629 Dryades St., NewOrleans, Louisiana 70115. Visitation willbegin at 10:00 am.Bur‐ial will be private. Profes‐sionalarrangementsen‐trusted to Majestic Mortu‐ary Service, Inc. (504) 5235872.

Elveria“Vera”Reed Hill alifelongresidentofVio‐let, LA,departedthislife peacefully on Friday,April 24, 2026, at theage of 76. "Vera" wasbornonMarch 1, 1950 to thelateHenry Sr.and Marguerite Do‐minick Reed.Beloved wife of thelateJosephLouis Hill.MotherofTanya (the late Oliver), Jerome (Ani‐tra),Keenan (Taneka), Jarmin (Sandy), Gizelle and Myrtle “Lucy” Hill.Step‐motherofTracy (Peter) Robinson,Donna (John) Hooper andRonald(Bar‐bra) Hill.SisterofAngelina R. Duplessis(thelate Frank),Henry,Jr.,Robert (Irene)and Beverlyn Reed Also survived by ahostof grandchildren, great grandchildren, otherrela‐tivesand friends. ACele‐brationservice honoring thelifeand legacy of the late Mrs. Elveria“Vera Reed Hill will be held at ChristianFellowshipFamily WorshipCenter, 5816 E. JudgePerez Dr., Violet,LA 70092 on Saturday,May 9, 2026 at 11 am,Bishop HenryBallard,HostPastor, Rev. Merlin Flores,Sr.,Pas‐torofThe GreaterMount OliveMissionaryBaptist Church,Officiating. Visita‐tion 10 am in thechurch IntermentMerrick Ceme‐tery,Violet, LA 70092. Please sign theonline guestbook at www.cha rbonnetfuneralhome.com SpecialthankstoOchsner Main Campus Oncology 8th floor andICU 7th floor Finalarrangementsen‐trustedtoCharbonnet Family Services (504) 3021520.

Dexter AllenJackson’s journey here on earth ended far toosoon on April 15, 2026, buthis storywill liveoninthe hearts of all who knew him. Born on September 13, 1988, he was a son, agrandson, afather, a cousin,and afriend. Dex‐ter is survived by hisson, Devon Jackson, hismother, ZinabethPirtle, father, Slyvester Jackson, stepfa‐ther, StanleyPirtle, sister, Ebony Pirtle,aunts, Audrey Hite(Carlos), Brenda Trevi‐gne (David), CassellOlive (Preston),MonaHill, TraceyColeman,and Jeanne Jackson, hisuncles, EddieWhite,and Craig White. Dexter is preceded indeath by hismaternal grandparents, Cleandrew and Mary AliceHill, hispa‐ternalgrandmother Lever‐sia Jackson, twouncles Wayne Whiteand Craig White. Relativesand friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend aFuneral Service that will be held on Saturday, May9,2026, at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, locatedat5001

Garden of Memories Ceme‐tery, 4900 AirlineDr., Metairie, Louisiana70001 Repast: TheGrandeXL, 1324 W. AirlineHwy., Laplace,Louisiana 70068 Guestbook Online:www anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear BrooksBoydand Donavin D.BoydOwners/FuneralDi‐rectors

Joseph,CherylT

Cheryl T. Joseph was bornonOctober 29, 1953, tothe late Jancyand Au‐dreyPinkins.She accepted Christata young agewhile attending Corpus Christi Catholic Church.Cheryl was adedicated employee ofthe Sewerage andWater Board in NewOrleans, Louisiana,where she servedfaithfullyfor over 20 years.After retiring,she attendedDelgado Commu‐nityCollege andearneda degreeinCulinaryArts. She used herpassion and newfound skills to cater for events fororganiza‐tions such as theNew Or‐leans Saints,Harrah’s, the Louisiana Superdome, and Black-Tie Services,toname a few. In 2005, after being displaced by HurricaneKa‐trina,Cherylrelocated to Memphis,Tennessee, where shecontinued her culinaryjourney.She pro‐vided services forMem‐phisInternational pilots FedEx, theMemphis Griz‐zlies andTigers, andAuto‐ZoneCorporate Officesbe‐foreretiringagain.How‐ever, Cheryl lovedtostay activeand,onthe move,so retirementdid notlast long. Shelater worked for Mason Florist, delivering beautiful arrangements Cherylwas adedicated memberofThe Truth Church (Memphis)under the leadership of Apostle Charles DanielsJr. and PastorTeasa Daniels. She loved sports andwas ade‐voted NewOrleans Saints fan,alwaysproudly repre‐senting herteam. Shealso enjoyed bowlingthree times aweek at Sugar BowlLanes in NewOrleans and then mentoringyouth inbothMemphis andNew Orleans.Cherylwas alov‐ing mother,sister, grand‐mother, godmother,aunt (TEEDY),and friend who willtruly be missedbyall She wasa “jackofall trades,”justlikeher father, and couldoften be found helping fixcars, providing tools, drivingchildrento appointments, andattend‐ing extracurricularactivi‐tiestosupport herloved ones. Cheryl T. Joseph en‐tered eternalrestonSun‐day,April 26, 2026, peace‐fully at home surrounded byfamilyather bedside. She wasprecededindeath byher parents, Jancyand AudreyPinkins;her brother,Earnest Pedescle‐aux;her brother-in-law Ricky P. Strickland;her niece,Lynette Pedescle‐aux;her nephew,Christo‐pherPedescleaux;and her goddaughter,Shaunta Stewart.Cherylleavesto cherish hermemoryher two sisters, Paulette Bruno (MichaelBruno)and Janice Pinkins-Strickland(thelate Ricky P. Strickland); her son,Lee Butler;her two grandchildren,Aleeyah andMakaylh;and hergod‐

daughter,Tammy Pinkins, whomshe helped raise. She is also survived by her niecesand nephews: Edith Pedescleaux;SeanBruno (Raquel Bruno); Judge Shannon Bruno-Bishop; Sheldon Bruno;Shane Bruno (Suzanne Bruno); Jazmyne Pinkins; Christian Strickland(Jaminique); SymphonyPinkins;Lyric Pinkins;Harmony Pinkins; ShaMarcus Pinkins; Jere‐miahPinkins;Khamiya Strickland; andJ’Laila Strickland; alongwitha hostofgreat-nieces, greatnephews,cousins,ex‐tendedfamily, andfriends She will be deeply missed byher MeadowsLaneand Emerald Street family, as wellasher TruthChurch family. Relativesand Friends of theFamilyare all invitedtoattendthe Fu‐neral ServiceonSaturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am at GentillyBaptist Church 5141 Franklin Ave. NewOr‐leans,Louisiana 70122. Vis‐itation will beginat 10:00am.Interment will be inMt. Olivet Cemetery.Pro‐fessional Arrangements entrusted to Majestic Mor‐tuary Service, Inc. (504)5235872.

Kenner,Wilbert Michael

Michael is survived by hismotherJosephine Butler sistersMelinda Butler,Mikshira Mosley, hischildrenand ahostof familyand friends. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on May8 2026 at St.Jude Catholic Church,411 N. Rampart St

MarieShirley BrownPer‐rone,age 95, passedaway peacefully on May4,2026, at herhomeinMetairie, Louisiana. Born on April27, 1931, in Raceland,Louisiana,she liveda long and meaningful life marked by faith, devotion to family anda generous spirit that touchedall whoknewher Shewas anativeof LafourcheParishand had been aresidentof Metairie,Louisiana,since 1948. Mariewas agraduate of Raceland High School andlater devotedmany yearsofservice to NewOr‐leansPublicService Inc. nowEntergy,where she worked for28years before continuing foranaddi‐tional 7years part-timeas an executiveassistant.Her strong work ethic, reliabil‐ity, andgraciousmanner earned therespect of her colleagues andreflected thesamecareshe brought to everypartofher life Mariewas adevout Catholic anda faithful parishionerofSt. Angela Merici Catholic Church sinceits inception. Her commitmenttoher faith

wasa guidingforce throughout herlife, and sheservedher church community with quietded‐ication. Shealsoservedas an Area BlockCoupleCoor‐dinator, offering hertime andenergyinsupport of others.Marie wasknown forbeing extremelykind, loving,welcoming,and generous,and shewas lovedbyeveryonewho had theblessingofknowing her. Shefound greatjoy in simple pleasuresand cher‐ishedthe momentsthat broughtlaughterand com‐fort.She thoroughly en‐joyedwatchingThe Golden Girls, EverybodyLoves Ray‐mond,and Wheel of For‐tune.She also loveddoing word puzzlesand wases‐pecially good at them Most of all, Marietrea‐suredtimespent with her grandkidsand greatgrandkids, whobrought herimmensehappiness andpride throughout her lateryears.Marie is sur‐vivedbyher sons,Kenneth G. Perroneand hiswife Lisa, andDavid A. Perrone andhis wife Sonia, both of Tennessee. Sheisalsosur‐vivedbyher grandchildren, ElizabethPerrone Jonathan Perrone, Alyssa Perrone, KristenScott and her husband Thomas,and ChelseaBrooksand her husband Lucas, as well as hergreat-grandchildren Hudson,Addison, Dawson, Emerson, andBailey. Sheis also survived by herbroth‐ers, Donald Brown, Michael Brown, RaymondBrown andJosephBrown.She wasprecededindeath by herbeloved husband, Samuel A. Perrone; her parents, Joseph Brownand LorideaFolse Brown; and hersiblings, AliceMae Suhre, MabelForet,Nor‐manBrown,Janice LeJuene, Gerald Brown, andNorrisBrown.Marie ShirleyBrown Perronewill be remembered forher lov‐ingheart,her kind and generous nature,and the warmth shesharedso freelywithfamily, friends, andher church community Herlifewas abeautiful ex‐ampleoffaith,devotion, andunconditional love, andher memory will re‐main foreverinthe hearts of thoseshe leaves behind Family andfriends arein‐vitedtoattend aFuneral Mass on Saturday,May 9, 2026, beginningat12:00 PM at St.AngelaMerici Catholic Church,901 Bev‐erly Garden Dr., Metairie, LA 70002 with visitation from 10:30 AM until service time.Burialwillfollowat Greenwood Cemetery.The family wouldliketoinvite thoseattendingtoa Re‐ceptionafter theburial that is beinghostedatthe Greenwood FuneralHome BoulevardRoom at 5200 CanalBlvd.,New Orleans, LA 70124. To sign theonline guestbook as well as share memories andcondo‐lences,pleasevisit www greenwoodfh.com

Alice FieldsBrown Porter peacefullytransitioned on April 22, 2026, at the age of 92. Relatives andfriends of thefamily are all invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, May9,2026, at 10:00 am at MountZion Baptist Church 2200

Dumaine Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Visitation will begin at 9:00

am. Burialwill be Mount Olivet Mausoleum, 2050 Caton Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122. Rev. Dr. Mitchell J. Stevens Officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Professional Funeral Services. (504)9487447.

Scairono Jr., Anthony 'Tony'

Anthony“Tony” Scairono, Jr of Harvey passedawaypeacefullyat his home on Tuesday, May 5,2026atthe ageof78. He was preceded in deathby his parents, Anthonyand MyrlKassScairono; his brother,Eugene“Gene”; his sister,Shirley “Te” Keller; sister-in-law, Merle Scaironoand brother-inlaw,HerbKeller. He is sur‐vived by hisdevoted wife of51 ½ years, Patricia KleinpeterScairono; de‐voted son, AnthonyJoseph Scairono(Jenna)and proud grandfatherofGi‐anna Rose Scairono and Anthony Joseph Scairono, Jr. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, BarbaraK Tschirn (Stephen)and his brother-in-law, Joseph Kleinpeter, anda host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and hisgoodfriend, Mike Barbier.Tonygrewupin McDonoghville(Gretna) and raised hisfamilyin Harvey. He enjoyedtravel‐ing,gardening,watching Broadwayplays,and was anavidreaderofU.S.mili‐taryhistory.Familyand friends areinvited to at‐tendthe visitation at Mothe FuneralHome, 2100 WestbankExpressway, Harvey, LA on Monday, May 11, 2026from9 a.m. to 11a.m.A Memorial Mass willfollowinthe Funeral HomeChapel. Interment willbeprivate.Inlieuof flowers, donationsinhis lovingmemorymay be madetothe Alzheimer’s Association- Louisiana Chapter,3636S.Sherwood ForestBoulevard,Baton Rouge,LA70816. Thefam‐ily wouldliketoexpress their deepestgratitude to Mrs.Kim Keller, who cared for Tony forthe past four years,Mrs.VictoriaLofton, and ACGHospice fortheir careand compassion dur‐ing this past year.Condo‐lencesand memories may besharedbyvisiting Tony’smemorialpageat: www.mothefunerals.com

and her family. She willbegreatly missed

DorothyBradfordStew‐art enteredintoreston April 25, 2026. Shewas bornonAugust3,1943,to the late JoeBradfordSr. and Carrie OlaThomas. She wasraisedinKenner, Louisiana,where sheat‐tendedand graduated fromJohnH.MartinHigh School. Dorothywas aded‐icatedand hardworking woman who took pridein everythingshe did. Shede‐voted many yearsofser‐vicetoIntralox, whereher commitmentand strong workethic left alasting im‐pressionuntil herwellearnedretirement. Beyond her work,Dorothy truly lived life to thefullest.She was knownfor heroutgo‐ing andsociablepersonal‐ity.She couldlight up any room sheentered.She lovedgetting dressedup

andattending balls, par‐ties, andsocialevents, al‐waysbringingher signa‐turestyle andvibrant en‐ergy. Shopping wasone of her favorite pastimes,and she enjoyedevery opportu‐nitytotreat herselfand others. Dorothyalsofound great joyinattending church,where herfaith re‐mained aguiding force throughouther life.More thananything, Dorothy cherished herfamily. She loved deeply andtook pride in stayingconnected, celebrating life’s moments, and creating lastingmem‐ories with thoseshe held dear. Dorothyleavesto cherish herlovingmemory her children:ElnoraBrad‐fordJoseph(Eldridge), GeorgeStewart Sr., and Dionne VarMall. Sheisalso survivedbyher beloved grandchildren:WillieVan‐ZantIII, Dore’ion Stewart, CheneaJohnson,George Stewart Jr andWenzell Stewart;and hertreasured great grandchildren: Tatyana VanZant, Rashad VanZant,AvinFrazier Jakiren Williams,Ka’den Clark,Tiana VanZant, Micah Sparks,Tania Van‐Zant, Marlee Sparks,and AmirBickham.She is fur‐thersurvivedbyher nine siblings: L.C. Bradford GeorgeThomasSr. (Guthree),Delores Wright, LonnieThomas(LindaD.), GregoryThomas(Clara) Ronny Thomas (Patricia), JacquelineMonroe (Rickey), EarnestChatman (Rhonda), and Charles Thomas(Marilyn);her sis‐ters-in-law:Claire Robin‐son,Herdasean Stewart, and DelorisBlack;along witha host of nieces nephews,cousins,and dearfriends who lovedher dearly. Dorothywas pre‐ceded in deathbyher par‐ents, JoeBradfordSr. and CarrieOla Thomas;her husband,GeorgeStewart; her sisters, LouAnne Lawrenceand Ruby Jean Henderson (Clifton); her brothers, JoeBradford, Arthur LeeBradford, An‐drewThomas, andDonnie Thomas(Sue);and her granddaughter,NiKeisha Williams.Dorothy will be rememberedfor herbold spirit, herlovefor life,and the joyshe broughtto everyonearound her. Her presencewas trulyunfor‐gettable, andher legacy of love, laughter,and strengthwillliveoninthe heartsofall who knew her. The family extendsa heartfelt invitation to all who knew andworked withDorothy at Intralox or any of herpreviousem‐ployers,aswellasthe em‐ployers andcolleaguesof her children,tojoinusin celebrating herlifeand legacy. Services will be heldat11:00 am on Satur‐day,May 9, 2026 at Provi‐dence BaptistChurch, 11509 JeffersonHwy River Ridge,La. 70123.Visitation beginsat9:00am. Inter‐mentwillbeprivate.Pro‐fessional services en‐trusted to Majestic Mortu‐ary Service, Inc. (504) 5235872.

Thomas,Ollie LydiaBarthelemy

OllieLydia Barthelemy Thomas,a belovedmother, grandmother, great-grand‐mother,great-greatgrandmother, sister,aunt andfriend, enteredher eternalrestonSaturday, April25, 2026, at theage of 94, surrounded by herlov‐ingfamily. Born andraised in Pointe-à-la-Hache, Louisiana, Olliewas a proudlifelongresident whodeeply cherishedher family,faith,and commu‐nity.She wasthe matriarch of herfamily, knownfor herwarmth, strength,and unwavering love.Ollie found joyincaringfor oth‐ers, especially throughher cooking. Shewas known forher friedchicken potato salad, sandwiches, stuffedcrabs,and home‐made blackberry wine.Her home wasalwaysopen, hertable always full,and herpresencealwayscom‐forting. Aproud member of theNew DynastySocialAid and Pleasure Club,Ollie embraced fellowship and celebration. Theirevents broughtthe town outin their finest,and shewas always astandout—ele‐gantly dressedingowns high heels, andher signa‐ture redlipstick. Therewas no task toogreat or too smallfor Ollie. Sheembod‐iedstrength, indepen‐dence, andresilience qualitiesshe instilledin herdaughters andgrand‐daughters, leavinga legacy that continues

throughgenerations.She wasalsoa lifelong mem‐berofSt. Thomas Catholic Church.She waspreceded in deathbyher husband Etienne Paul Thomas,Jr.; herdaughter, Cheryl Nar‐cisse Page;her grandchil‐dren,Nalon Narcisse and KishaBassett; herparents, Eugene andIrma Barthelemy,Sr.;her sis‐ters,IrmaBarthelemy, Alma Jenkins, andLeona Narcisse;her brothers, Eu‐gene Barthelemy,Jr. Thomas Barthelemy,Chris Barthelemy,Joseph Barthelemy,and Oliver Barthelemy;and hergod‐children,Peter Narcisse andCarol AnnEncalade. Sheleavestocherish her memory herchildren: Mari‐lyn(Ronald)Bassett, Allen (Sheila) Thomas,Robin Thomas,Virgiland Williams,Rockell Thomas, Leland Thomas,Portia (Steven) Thomas,and Zina (Conrad) Pinkney; hersib‐lings, Simon Barthelemy andMercedesGuerin; her devotedgoddaughter,Mia Johnson; alongwith17 grandchildren, 54 greatgrandchildren, 9greatgreat-grandchildren, anda host of relativesand friends. Relativesand friendsofthe family, parishioners of St.Thomas Catholic Church andneigh‐boring churches,and membersofthe Fishermen andConcerned Citizens Associationare invitedto attend aCelebration of Life on Saturday,May 9, 2026, at St.ThomasCatholic Church,17605 Hwy. 15, Pointe-à-la-Hache, LA 70083. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.,followedby Mass at 11:00 a.m. Father SampsonAbdulai will offi‐ciate. Entombment will fol‐lowinthe church ceme‐tery.Funeral arrangements areentrusted to Robinson Family FuneralHome, 9611 LA 23, Belle Chasse,LA 70037. Repose en paix Nous t’aimons toujours (RestinPeace,Wewillal‐ways love You)

TerryLynnThompson, 74, awoman of boundless warmth,generous spirit, and infectious joy, passed away on May 6inNew Orleans, leaving behind a legacy woven, not from bloodties, butfrom theoftenfar stronger threads of love and friendship

BorninMiami, FL and raised in the sunshine of Key Biscayne, Terry attendedschoolthere and in Coral Gables before finding her truest home in New Orleans, where she came to study at Loyola University. It was there that she formed thedeep lifelong friendships that woulddefine and sustain her throughout her lifebondsthatproved,as Terryalways seemed to know, that family is something youbuild as much as something youwere born into.

Adopted at birth, Terry embraced that truthfully. She was predeceasedby her loving parents, Tommy and Aileen Thompson and her brother, John. She spent her life gathering people into her heart and holding them there. She wasrichbeyond measure in devoted friends across thecountry who lovedher dearly. She wasa proud and loving Godmother to Courtney Heffernan Mimmo and acherished fourth sister in the Martin family

For decades, Terry poured that same generous heart into her work as an educator in Jefferson Parish, shapingthe minds and spiritsofcountless studentswho were lucky enough to sitinher classroom. She leavesbehinda quietbut lasting legacy of kindness,patience, and dedication

Those who knew Terry will tell youabout her laugh. Her storiesand oneliners always generated a room of shared hilarity

Her laughter was, in many ways, theperfect expressionofwho she was: someone who didnot keep her happiness to herself, butshared it freely, drawing everyone into her warmth

Despitefacing lifelong physicalchallenges, Terry met each daywith remarkable graceand perseverance, inspiring those around her withoutever seeking credit for it.She was, simply and beautifully,a friend to all- always

giving without reservation. ACelebrationofLife will be held at 2PMon Saturday, May 9, at The LaurelSeniorLiving,1101 Aline St.,New Orleans. All who were touched by Terry's life are welcome and encouraged to come celebrate theremarkable woman she was.

Williams Jr., Clarence Mitchell

Clarence Mitchell Williams,Jr.,a welder,de‐partedthislifeatWestJef‐fersonMedical Center on Saturday, April25, 2026, at the ageof53. He wasa na‐tiveofMarrero,LAand a lifelongresidentofAvon‐dale, LA.Lovingfatherof ElijahWilliams. Beloved son of JoAnnJoyce andthe lateClarenceWilliams, Sr Grandsonofthe late Josephand DorothyEd‐ward. Devotedbrother of Correll Williams,John Joyce,Jr.,Kevon Joyce, RemyJoyce,Chenelle Williams,Cherrelle Williams,and thelateDana Williams Jones. Uncleof the late Ashley Williams Clarenceisalsosurvived bya host of aunts, uncles, cousins,other relatives and friends. Relativesand friends of thefamilyare in‐vited to attend theCele‐bration of Life at Davis MortuaryService,230 Mon‐roe Street,Gretna, LA,on Saturday, May9,2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Minor Rogers of Heart2 Heart Ministries, officiating. Visi‐tationwillbegin at 9:00 a.m.until servicetimeat the parlor.Interment:Prov‐idenceMemorialPark Cemetery, Metairie,LA. To viewand sign theguest‐book,pleasegotowww davismortuaryservice.com.

George H. Yeargin, Jr a residentofNew Orleans, Louisiana,passedaway peacefullyonApril 29, 2026. He is survived by his wife, ChimeneYeargin, who washis belovedpart‐ner foreighteen yearsand stood by himasheem‐bracedlifewithgenuine passion.BorninLonoke, Arkansas, on December 14 1942, to thelateGeorge and Vivian Yeargin, Sr Georgewas aman of faith, intelligence, andunwaver‐ing commitmenttohis familyand friends. George confessedhis faith in Christatanearly ageatSt. PaulBaptist Church in Lonoke, Arkansas under PastorJ.V.Cooper.Hecar‐riedthisfoundation throughouthis life,bring‐ing passionand honorto everythinghepursued.He graduated from Lonoke HighSchool Classof1960 beforebeginning hisacad‐emicjourney.Hehit the booksatArkansasAM&N College (now theUniver‐sity of Arkansas at Pine

Bluff),earning hisBachelor ofScience andlater receiv‐ing hismaster’sdegree fromGovernors StateUni‐versity in Illinois.Upon completionofhis acade‐mic studies, he joined the UnitedStatesNavy, where heservedhis countrywith pride.After twenty-five years,Georgeretired from the Social Security Admin‐istration in SanFrancisco California, andlater moved toLas Vegas, Nevada.In his retirement,hewas an activememberof100 Black Men andthe University of ArkansasatPineBluff AlumniAssociation. He was alifelonglearner.He was happiest whendiving intoa newbook, maintain‐ing hishome’sexteriorby sweepinghis driveway, and taking particular care ofhis onebananaonhis bananatree. He enjoyed spendingtimewithhis family, andone of his greatestjoyswas seeing the relationshipsbetween his children andgrandchil‐drenblossom.Hewas a proud father,leaving be‐hinda strong andbeautiful legacythrough hischil‐dren: Toya Dean (Derrick), Stephanie YearginCopeland(Micheal),Car‐lotaHallDeWilks,Mia A. Yeargin,DawnBrown (Ronald), AishaFrench Boynton (Dwain), and LaVonce Yeargin(Jasmin), along with hisbonus chil‐dren, Ameer Weaver (Patri‐cia), TourePruitt(Hanh), TinaWilliams, andTimia McPherson (Brandon). Al‐thoughthere were seven children, somehowGeorge Dad” hada wayofmaking every single oneofthem feel like they were hisfa‐vorite. He stayed con‐nected, he stayed present, and he made sure every‐bodyfeltincluded. Nowthe story of howeverybody truly came together that’ssomething we’lltalk about lateratthe repast Hehad an unwavering love for hisgrandchildren: WilliamMcArthur Jr Loren McArthur,PaulWilks, Devin Dean (Jacquelyn), MorganDean, ArielWal‐don,Sabrina Evans (Zachary),AminahYeargin, AlexandriaBoynton,Nisaa Yeargin,Arianna Brown, and Sophia Brown, along withtwo bonus grandchil‐dren, Dakota andDallas McPherson, who affection‐

atelycalledhim

“G-Pop,” and five great-grandchil‐dren. George hadanun‐breakable bond he shared withhis siblings,Bennie Waller, Yvonne Gentry ScottieYeargin (Shirley), MaryFlowers (John),and his nieces andnephews who were absolutely crazy about him. They shared a connection filled with lots oflaughterand love.He alsoleavesbehinda host ofcousins,friends,and family, by bloodand by love, who will foreverhold him closeintheir hearts Hewas preceded in death byhis parents, George H. Yeargin Sr.and Vivian Cole Yeargin;his sister,Norma Yeargin-Jolley; hisbroth‐ers,Theodis Yearginand LesterVan Yeargin; andhis nephew, KevinYeargin Georgewillbegreatly missedand foreverre‐memberedfor everylesson hepasseddown, andevery heart he touched. Because a manlikehim doesn't simplyleave,hebecomes a legacy. Relativesand friends areinvitetothe celebration of Mr.Year‐gin's life on Friday,May 8, 2026 at Israel Baptist Church 1612 Esther Ave. HarveyLA. 70058. Thevisi‐tationwillbegin at 10:30 AMfollowedbyan11AM service officiated by Pastor Darrell McKinnies. Repass tofollow. Funeralplanning entrusted to Robinson FamilyFuneralHome.

OPINION

Newboard on prescriptionscould hamper patientaccess

As aLouisiana residentand longtime patient advocate, Iunderstand the frustration many families feel when we look at our pharmacy receipt. Affordability is an important arm of defining access. Unfortunately Louisiana Senate Bill 401, which would create aso-called “Prescription Drug Affordability Board” (PDAB), risks doing real harm to patients while failing to address the true drivers of high drug costs. SB401 is being sold as asolution, but experience from other states tells avery different story. Eleven states have already established PDABs. Not one hassaved patients or states money.Instead, these boards haveconsumed millions of taxpayer dollarsthrough staffing costs, consultants and litigation, while producingno measurable relief at the pharmacy counter.Indeed, nothing in these bills or SB401 would save patients or states money

Worse, this bill is structurally flawed in waysthat directly threaten patient access. The bill excludes patientrepresentation entirely,repeating a familiarand harmful pattern in healthcare: decisions made about patientswithout consulting patients. You cannot improve accessfor people living withserious or chronicconditions while shuttingthemout of the process. The legislation relies on an overly simplistic view of “cost” by focusingonwholesale acquisitioncost (WAC), alist price that doesnot reflect what insurers, pharmacybenefit managers (PBMs) or government programs actually pay. Indeed, WACis ametric that the Federal Trade Commission has alreadyfoundPBMs abuse and manipulate. This approach unfairly targets innovative medicines that servesmallerpopulations, such as patients with HIV, hepatitis C, cystic fibrosis,cancer and rare

diseases, while ignoring real cost drivers such as pharmacy benefit manager practices, abusive prior authorization and benefit designs thatpush costsonto patients. We have seen this movie before. In other states,PDABs follow a clear pathtoward“upper payment limits,” thus imposing price controls thatdon’taccount for their effectsonsupply chains. These policies reduce reimbursement to pharmacies,harmrebate retentionfor the state’sMedicaid program and will ultimately make it harder for patientstoget medications we need. That is why New Hampshire disbanded its PDAB, Vermont abandoned the idea of implementing aPDABand even Oregon’sboardhas openly questioned whether it should continue at all. In fact, among Oregonand Ohio’s only formal recommendations, PBM reform is at thetop of the list, and we already have numerous bills this sessiontoaddress this very issue. SB401 is not one of those

There is also abroader concern

Bill Cassidyisdoing hisjob by demandingcompetence

As aphysician and formerU.S. surgeon general, Ihave alwaysbelievedthat health should never be partisan.Thatconvictionis precisely why Iamreluctant to speak out during the heat of apolitical campaign. YetI do so now because Ifear America is drifting toward adangerous precedent: one in which competence and merit no longer determine who holdscritical government roles, and where the Senate may abdicate its constitutional duty to protect American families

As President DonaldTrump’sfirst (and so far only confirmed) surgeon general, Isaw dailyhow muchour nation’shealth depends on having qualified, science-driven leaders. Each day, we make decisions that touch every American household.

1,000 cases withjust 20 hospitalizations, carried an estimated public-health response cost of $35.5million, roughly 6.7% of thestate’s entire public healthbudget.Vaccinating that samepopulation would have cost between $66,000 and $134,000. In plain terms, everydollar spent on prevention could have saved morethan $500. Those numbers translate into higher taxes, strainedhospitals and, mostheartbreakingly,suffering thatfamilies should neverhave to endure.

about how these types of policies areimplemented over time. In other states, affordability boards have relied on cost-focused frameworks that can undervalue treatments for people living with disabilities or chronic conditions. Some of these approaches are similartometrics like the “Quality-Adjusted Life Year,” whichassigns less value to treatments for those populations in order to deny coverage of those medications because “it’snot worth it.” Federal law rightly limits the use of these measures in federal programs, but SB401 specifically seeks to import these discriminatory metrics by looking at countries that use them. At atime when Louisianapatients are already facing pharmacy closures and increasingly restrictive insurance practices, SB401 moves our state in thewrongdirection. When reimbursementisartificially constrained, or uncertainty is introduced intothe supply chain, it results in delayedtreatment, narrower formularies andfewer pharmacies able or willing to stock

critical medicines.For people living withHIV,hepatitis, cancer or rare and complexconditions, even short disruptions have lifelong consequences. Any policythatrisks creating those barriers cannot credibly claimtoput patients first. Louisiana lawmakers have already identified and are working toward meaningful reform involving PBM accountability, benefit design reform focused on protecting patients and transparency —areas that actually reflect how medications are paid for and accessed. SB401 does none of that. Patients in Louisiana do not need to repeat the failed and costly experiments of other states. We need policies that expand access, protect patients and focus on the real barriers standing between the people and our care. SB401 fails that test. For the sake of patients, it should be rejected.

Jen Laws is president and CEO of theCommunity Access National Network (CANN) and is basedinSlidell.

Sheriffsneedclear rules to fight crypto crime

And that is precisely whyIrespectSen. Bill Cassidy’sthoughtful approach. As aphysician and chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, he has shown thekindofresponsible oversightthe Senate’s constitutional “advice and consent” role requires.His reluctance,and thatofotherHELP Committeemembers, to advancethe nomination of Casey Means as surgeon generalwas notanobstruction. It was prudent vetting that ultimately contributed to the nominationbeing withdrawn. Means did not complete herresidency training,nor does she hold an active medical license. When pressed under oathather confirmation hearing, sherepeatedlydemurred on supporting measles vaccines— in the midstof aworst-in-decades nationalmeaslesoutbreak. These are foundational requirements for arole that relies on credibility and the public’strust that its occupant can function as an actualdoctor, much less serve as the nation’sdoctor America is already paying the price for weakeningthat standard, asvaccine-preventable diseases are roaringback. Louisiana data show MMRvaccination ratesamong kindergartnersfellfrom96% in the 2020-21 school year to 91.65% in the 2024-25schoolyear,well below the 95% thresholdneededfor community protection. Nationally,the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention reports 2,288 confirmed measles cases in 2025,with major outbreaks in South Carolina, Texasand Utah. Already in 2026, the UnitedStates has recorded 1,792 cases through late April, putting us on track to far exceed last year’stotal. Even afew cases can trigger expensive, disruptive responses: contacttracing, quarantines, school exclusions and medicalcare. Exposed children whoare notfully vaccinated may miss up to 21 days of class. Those who contract measles mustisolate for four days after therashappears. The classroom time lost, the family stress, the community disruption— these are real costs measured in missed learning, lost wages and preventable illness. The financial toll is equally stark. One recent measles outbreak in South Carolina, nearly

For morethan twocenturies,the Senate has served as acrucialcheck, insisting thatthe surgeon general be a licensed physician capable of practicing medicine and credibly guiding the nation’spublic healthefforts. Arecent statement from theHELP Committee underscores that while Cassidy has taken muchofthe public criticism, others clearly and rightly shared concerns about Means’ qualifications. When senators on the HELPCommittee demand minimum standards of competence andan unequivocal, evidence-based commitment to longstanding childhood vaccines, they protect everyLouisiana child, Democrat, Republican or independent

The reality is that theadvise and consent processworked as designed: The committee exercised independent judgment,Means lackedthe necessary qualifications and support and theWhiteHousewithdrew the nomination. This is precisely how theConstitution saysthe Senateissupposed tofunction —not as arubber stamp but as asafeguard.

Fortunately,wehave now seen positive movement with morequalified nominees. Erica Schwartz,aformer deputy surgeongeneral with extensive public health experience, has been nominated to lead the CDC. And Nicole Saphier, apracticing radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with clinicalexpertise and clear credentials,has been named as thenew surgeon general nominee. After earlier missteps,these new appointees are being met withexcitement —and appreciationfor Trump —asboth better meet the standards of competence and experienceour nation’shealth leadership demands.

Iapplaud theHELPCommittee’seffortsand hope Cassidy and his colleagues continue their diligent vetting. With nominees like Schwartz and Saphier, they can now appropriately advise and, in due course, likely consent to strong appointments that strengthenpublic health.

Senators who demand competence and stand firmly for childhood vaccines are simply fulfilling theirsolemn constitutionalduty to protect American children and families. We shouldall applaud them for doing so.

Jerome Adams was U.S. surgeon generalfrom 2017-2021. He is currently adistinguished professor at Purdue University.

In St.Charles Parish and across Louisiana, sheriffs pride themselves on knowing our communities. We know our neighborsand our streets. And increasingly,weknow the devastation that follows when residents lose theirlife savings to ascam thatbegan with aphone call, atext or an online message. What has changed is not criminal intent. Scammers have existed for centuries. What has changed is the speed, scale and sophistication of their tools. Cryptocurrencyhas become afavored weapon, allowing criminals to move money instantly,anonymously and acrossborderswith little oversight. Our department has warned residents about an overwhelming surge in scams from romance fraud and impersonation schemes to complex cryptocurrency cons thatare nearly impossible to trace. These crimes are not isolated. They victimize families, seniors and small businesses across Louisiana. We have seen theconsequences firsthand. Cybercriminals exploited digital transaction systems to steal more than $1 million from our own parish. Around the state,scammersincreasingly direct victims —far too oftenseniors in our communities —towithdraw cash and deposit it intocryptocurrency ATMs. In seconds,their money is converted into digital assetsthat vanish beyond recovery. The playbook is familiar.Avictim receives an urgent call fromsomeone posing as agovernment official, bank representative or even lawenforcement.The victim is told there is aproblem, such as an outstanding warrant, an unpaid bill or acompromised account, and instructed to “fix” it by sending money through acrypto walletorATM. Once the transaction is made, the money is gone. We arealso seeing the rise of “pig butchering” schemes: long-term fraud operations in which criminals build trust over weeks or months before luring victims into fake cryptocurrency investments. These scamscombine emotional manipulationwith financial deception, leaving victims financially ruinedand deeply shaken. As sheriffs, we are responding. We areeducating thepublic, coordinating withfederal partners and pursuing criminals wherever the evidence leads. But we face afundamental challenge: The regulatoryframework governing digital assetsisinconsistent and incomplete. Traditional banks operate under clear Bank Secrecy Act(BSA) and Anti–Mon-

ey Laundering (AML) requirements. They must know their customers, monitor transactions and report suspicious activity.Those rules give law enforcement the transparency needed to track illicit funds and hold criminals accountable.

In the digital asset ecosystem, however,those same standards do not apply uniformly.Criminals know this, and they exploit it. Cryptocurrency transactions are fast, borderless and often pseudonymous. When bad actors can move money across jurisdictions in seconds through lightly regulated platforms, it creates adangerous imbalance between criminals and law enforcement. That is why Congress must act. Louisiana is fortunate to have strong leadership in Washington, including U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy and Speaker Mike Johnson. We need them to lead on this issue. The goal should be straightforward: Create alevel regulatory playing field that allows law enforcement to prevent, detect and prosecute financial crime. Any legislation creating the market structure for new currencies should include these provisions. We also need rules to enable law enforcement to trace funds and quickly obtain information about accounts, account holders and transactions —and, whenlaw enforcement agents have probable cause to link an account to acrime, seize the contents of an account.

If aplatform moves money,itshould follow consistent BSA and AML standards, whether it is atraditional bank or adigital asset company.That means robust customer identification, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting across the board. It means closing loopholes that criminals exploit. And it means ensuring law enforcement has timely access to the information needed to do our jobs.

Congress must also provide clear authority and resources for state and local law enforcement. Sheriffs’ offices are navigating apatchwork of regulations, unclear jurisdictional lines and rapidly evolving technology,all while criminals operate globally with impunity.That imbalance is not sustainable.

The people of Louisiana deserve better We are not asking Congress to slow technology down. We are asking it to catch up.

Greg Champagne is sheriff of St Charles Parish.

BEHIND THE HEADLINES AFTERTHE CALLAIS DECISION

Falloutfromlandmarkcase will be felt fora long time

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued what will surely be alandmark ruling in the case of Louisiana v. Callais,in which it declared the state’scurrent congressional district map unconstitutionaland vastly limited the scope of the Voting Rights Act’sSection 2. Columnists Stephanie Grace,QuinHillyer and Will Sutton recently discussed what it means and what comes next Grace: So what was everyone’s initial reaction to theCallais decision?

Sutton: Ithink the absolutely worst-case scenario would have been for them to say,“To hell with the Voting Rights Act, we’re throwing this out.” Ithinkthis is the next worst-casescenario. It’s like saying, “Here are the guidelines for your workplace and here’syour workers’ bill of rights, except we’re going to takeaway the list so there’s nothing that is really in your favor.”

This has been somethingthat hasbeen relied on for decades, and we’ve made so much progress, and the progress isn’tjust for Cleo Fields or Louisianaor Black people. And now we’re taking away theresources and tools that don’tguarantee anythingexcept to see whether districts can stand atest that gives people an opportunity for representation.

Hillyer: As alongtime opponent of the formula from an earlier case known as Gingles,Ishould be very happy with this decision becauseitdid say that Section 2 still stands. The problem isthat the reasoning was not necessarily internally consistent. Iliked the immediate result and theimmediate top-line explanation, butthen when Iread closer,the reasoning didn’tseem to hold up and kepta situationwhere there is going to be alot more litigation andtrying to decipher the meaning

Grace: Whatdid you like about the top-line reasoning?

Hillyer: Thatitdoesn’trequire proportionalrepresentation, but that —and they made it very clear —itdoes allow race to be taken into account when there is obvious discriminatory intent.

Grace: Ihave so many reactions to this decision, and Ifeel like there are alot of things that kind of lead to the same place, andthat is areal potential loss of trustin elections.

One is the timing. We maynever know why the Supreme Court decided to issue this decision just in time for Louisiana to change its election, but that is what happened, andnow we’reinthe middle of litigation over the fact that people have started voting in an election that’scalled off. That’s upsetting.

There’salso areality check element to it. The Supreme Court essentially said that states can gerrymander based on partisanship. We alreadyhad this zero-sum constant fight, even in mid-decade, over redistrictingfor partisan advantage. Andthis just kind of lays out that that’swhere we are aroundthe country,that if you’re notinthe majorityyou don’thave aright to representation. Ithink it’sadestructivemessage, and peopleare goingtolose confidence in electionsand in government,and alsointhe ability to work together

What is representation?

Hillyer: Let me just sayitdepends on how you definerepresentation. AndIthink conservatives define it differently than some liberals. Butthe second thing is, Ithink in the longrun what’sgoing to come outofthis, assuming that it doesn’tget endlessly bogged down in litigation, is that it is goingtopush both sides to moderate, because themore that districts are notchosenbyrace, the more they’re closer to 50/50. And when they’re closer to 50/50, suddenlyyou’re goingtohave Republicans having to actually pay attention to Democratic voters and payattention to Black voters in order not to lose close elections.

Grace: That goes to one of the dirtysecrets about thevoting rights era. We haveanexample aroundNew Orleans. Steve Scalise hasavery safe Republican district. He does not have to think aboutDemocrats. Troy Carter has avery safe Democratic district. He does not have to think about Republicans. Oneexistsbecause the other exists, becausevoters have been divided that way Idowant to takeyou up on defining representation.Inthis context, Idon’tmean that if you are aBlack person, you are represented by aBlack person. Imean that your pointofview is representedingovernment

Hillyer: In the short run, you’re goingtohave allkinds of people running to take advantage of what they thinkthe decision means.And they’regoing to probably misinterpret it in their own favor.But in the long run, Ithink it’sgoingtoincrease the ability to be heard forthe veryreason you just talked about, because if the district is 54/46 rather than 70/30, then theguy who’s on the 54 side is going to have to pay alot more attention to the46.

Sutton: Ithink one of the things that gets lost in conversations like this is that Black people, for the most part, vote for White people andBlack people and other people.And in so many places,

Whitepeople do not vote for Black people. This really is more of aSouthern issue. We might go to thesame events, cheer for thesame teams, enjoy the same church service, but when we go in the voter booth, it’s something totally different.

So Isay that to address Quin’s point about representation. It is not true withopportunity districts with theVoting RightsAct’sSection 2that it meansBlack people always elect Black people.

Hillyer: There are anumber of Black Republicans in theSouth representing very strongly majority Whitedistricts. There is Wesley Hunt in Texas. There is Byron Donalds in Florida. There is TimScott from South Carolina, who, before he was asenator,got elected in avery White Republican district, defeating the sons of two former White governors.

Ithink that the more we concentrate on race, the more we deter developmentslike this, where people are voting not because of race but on completely different grounds, better grounds, than that.

Grace: We haven’thad examples of that in Louisiana.

Hillyer: Butthe point is that it’s just not true across the South.

Drawingnew districts

Grace: Let’stalk about the redistrictingfight that is about to take place. What do we think is going to happen in terms of how many majority White seats the Legislature will draw?

Hillyer: Well, let me first say that I don’tthink that they should be doing this at all. Ithink that because theSupremeCourt came out with thedecision so late, after votes had already started tobecast, that the balance of rights being offended goes in favor of the current districts. They should have gone ahead withthese districts for this election and changed it for thenext election cycle. Ithink thatthis redrawing of districts when votes have already been cast is unfair to everybody involved.

Sutton: Yeah, Iagree.

Grace: Me too. Andit’sjust one thingatthis momentthat Iworry contributes to distrust in the electoral process. There’salso the Calvin Duncan situation, where thegovernor and Legislature basically nullified an election in New Orleansfor clerk of criminal court. There’sthe change toparty primaries, so voters’ choices are restricted in waysthey’re not used to. There’sa lot going on right now

Butgiven that lawmakers are poised to do this thingthat none of us thinkthey should be doing, what’sgoing to happen?

Sutton: I’m hoping that there will be enough conversations after hours and over dinner and lunch that they slow it down, and say,

“Let’s take our time to do agood job,toessentially pursue what Gov.Landry has said recently, which is to do it right.”

Ithink Idisagree with him on what right would look like, but I agree with the concept of stopping thesituation of doing this over and over and over again.

Grace: Do you really think that’s within the realm of possibility?

Sutton: Iamhoping, and I’ll even go so far as to say aprayer

Hillyer: Idon’tthink that’sapossibility. As much as Idisagree with therush to change the districts, I thinkthat thegovernor and most Republicans in the Legislature are determined to do it. The question is how.And Ithink it would be bothfairer and wiser to make sure that they have districts as compact and as sensible as possible, rather than ones that overwhelmingly tilt the scales in a partisan direction.

Grace: So does that mean five Republican districts and one Democratic district, as opposed to trying to get them all Republican?

Hillyer: It meansavoiding these crazy shaped districts that are clearly designed only to do incumbent protection, or conversely,only to disadvantage people, including other Republicans they don’tlike.

What happened this last time was an abominable, intentional job of goingafter Garret Graves because he had displeased the powers that be, namely Gov Landry.They could have done a second Black majority district without creating this crazy district that looked like E.T.being chased by apterodactyl.

Not that they want to, but they could do asecond Black majority district that would look normal and have actual communities of interest, rather than trying to shoehorn people together from 250 miles apart.

Grace: They did target Graves, absolutely.They also wanted to protect Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House. And Ithink that’s why we will not see somescenarios people are talking about now, one being an attempt to draw six RepublicanorWhite majority districts,and the other giving Cleo Fieldsa seat, as opposed to Troy Carter,because Fields is close to Landry

The problem is that you’ve got abig chunk of Democratic voters, majority Black but not only Black,inNew Orleans in Carter’s current district. If you divide them up, you’re putting them in Republican districts, which makes it harder forthose Republicans to have an easy ride. Idon’t thinkthey wantthat.

Something else we need to talk about is Congress —the fact that there is alarge and powerful Congressional Black Caucus that’sthreatened.That could really change what our government looks like.

Sutton: Well, this is true of people in Congress generally,but some morethan others, where you’re elected to represent adistrict but people in other parts of the country feel like you’re their second representative because of the issues that are important to you, because of the lived experiences that you have.

When it comes to something like the Congressional Black Caucus, from the time it wasjust a handful of people to now,where it’sdozens of people, members represent farmore than their districts. Bennie Thompson was born, raised, lives in, will never leave Mississippi, and people everywhere —and Black people in particular —see him as another representative forthem

One of the things that happens when you have tenure, as Troy Carter has developed, he’snow moved up the ranks in Congressional Black Caucus leadership because there’sthis persona that he has outside of Louisiana. It’s likely he’ll be the CBC chair with aDemocratic House. And Cleo Fields has that persona. Awhole bunch of prominent people were at Jesse Jackson’sfuneral, and they did not all get their names called. Fields’ namegot called in Chicago.

So that’sadifferent kind of representation that Ithink people don’tthink about.

Asilverlining?

Hillyer: Let me makeaprediction that’sgoing to go against the conventional wisdom:That in the short term,there will probably be about five fewerBlack Democratic representatives from the South, but that when the smoke clears after the next census and the first elections after that, there will be just as many, if not more, Black representatives in Congress. One reason Iamless bothered by this decision is because Ireally believe that within about eight years, things will balance out, and then there will not be fewerBlack representatives.

Sutton: Iwish Iwere that hopeful. I’mnot right now

Grace: This is kind of related, but we’ve had this intense polarization. There are so fewmoderates, there are so fewswing districts in the country.Now,this could lead to what somethink will happen in Texas, where they tried to create moreRepublican districts because Donald Trumpasked them to, but in doing so, they created districts that are less completely Republican. So maybe this could lead to moremoderation in Congress.

Hillyer: Ithink you will get more moderate Whites and moremoderate Blacks, moremoderate Republicans and moremoderate Democrats in the intermediate term because of this decision. Grace: That would be the bestcase scenario.

with meteorologist DamonSingleton

Probably

Survivors of Mississippitornadoes describe night

Residentscrawled underfurniture to withstandstorms

BY JACK BROOK, R.J.RICO and KATHY MCCORMACK Associated Press

BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. Anunciata Schwebel could only watch in horror on FaceTime while her friend and tenant slunk into abathtub to take cover from one of several tornadoes that slammedintoMississippi just aftersunset Wednesday. Her friend screamed that the windows were breaking Schwebelcould see on her screen thedevastationto the cluster of cottages she owned in the town of Purvis —wallsand roofs ripped away,her tenants huddled in their bathrooms.

“Wecould seealine of people sitting in their tubs,” Schwebel said Thursday “Wethoughtpeople were dead.” Yet, for asecond time in less than amonth, abig burst of tornadoes caused no deaths. Authorities estimated that 500 homes were damaged across five counties Wednesday and saidatleast 17 people were injured. The powerful storms spawned at least three tornadoes across thebottomhalfofMississippi that could be seen on weather radar,meteorologists said, possibly more Tornado flippedhome

Survivors told storiesof crawling under furniture while winds tore off the roof and of hiding in acloset, holding on to achild. At Coaltown Baptist Church in Purvis,members hunkered down in ahallway,singing and praying until the storm passed.

Adozen people were hurt at atrailer park in the small community of Bogue Chitto, in rural Lincoln County,said

Scott Simmons, aspokesperson for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Most of the two dozen homes wereflattened into heaps of splintered boards and twisted metal. People picked through thedebris Thursday morning under cloudy skies as achain saw buzzed in the background.

Krystal Miller and six others— including babies as young as 4weeks old— grabbeda Bible and sheltered in their hallway when thetornado sent their home cartwheeling through the air

“Wejust flipped, and it threwusall out,”she said “It scattered everybodyout Ican’tfind theBible.”

Her young son was in the hospital for monitoring and another child was injured in the face, she said. “The trailer isinpieces

crawled to the living room andhid undera couch,he said.

“You heard screaming, glass breaking, horns honking —everything,” said the 15-year-old.

Grateful to be alive

Dmell Burnesdidn’trealize his home wasinthe tornado’spath until seconds before it struck. The house shook as he covered his 11-year-old daughter in his arms, but the frame inside the closet wheretheyprotected themselvesheld even as the home’swalls and roof came apart.

but we madeitout,” Miller said. “I’mfeeling grateful.” Max Mahaffey was with his 59-year-old grandmother and watchingTikTok

videos on his phone when theyrealized the tornado was bearingdown.Theyran to thebathroom, but when theroof was torn off, they

Debris closed interstate National Weather Service meteorologist Daniel Lamb said at least three tornadoes caused significant damage. Investigators plan to survey other areas to determine if moretouched down.

“Pray for Mississippi,” Gov. Tate Reeves posted online, saying the state Emergency Management Agency was coordinating response efforts.

Debris fromthe storms closed Interstate 55 and manyother roads in Lincoln County. The governor said avolunteer rescue group was providing a50-person shelterand suppliestothe county,which reported at least 200 damaged homes. Lamar Countytothe southeast reportedabout 275homesdamaged, according to the Emergency Management Agency Alisha Marbury was teary eyed as she surveyed the wreckage in Bogue Chitto. Still, she counted hercommunityblessedsince it appeared no one had died. Many of thepeople she knew at the trailer park had been away at work, she said. “Godsparedus,”Marbury added. “Houses and homes and cars and stuff are replaceable, but your lifeain’t.”

“Itwas one of the most scariest moments of my life. Me and my daughter werepraying,” Burnes said while standing on what was left from his trailer.“We’re just grateful to be alive.” Residents dug out jackets, school backpacks, Bibles and awatch —whateverwas salvageable. Astorm chaser walking through the debris early Thursday heard ameow but feared the worst when the cries stopped after afew minutes of searching. But after picking through insulation, Ashton Lemley found atiny kitten, hiding between twowooden posts. “I’vebeeninthese situations so many times,”he said. “I don’ttry to get overly emotional.But it is very heartbreaking to see any type of animal or human go through something like that.”

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Alleyes on Saints rookie camp

Position clues, hidden gems to look foras playerstakethe field

BY LUKE JOHNSON

Staff writer

We already know whichuniformnumbers the New Orleans Saints rookies will wear andnow we geta chance tosee what they look like in them.

The Saints are holding their rookie camp this weekend at their Airline Drivefacility, offeringthe first glimpseatwhattheir 2026 class of draftpicks —including No. 8 overall pick Jordyn Tyson —and undrafted rookies can do as professionals.

Rookie camp is essentiallyonboarding forthe newestSaints, andwiththat understood, there’snot aton of meaning that can be gleaned from acouple of light practice sessions.

But that doesn’tmeanthe information cupboard will be bare this weekend.Here are afew things to be on the lookout for when the Saints rookies take the field for the first time.

Line ’emup

Remember back to this time ayear ago, when it was abit of amystery exactlywhere then-rookie Kelvin Bankswas goingtoslide into the starting rotation? Washealeft or

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Are the Saints mistreating AlvinKamara?

Tyrann Mathieu thinks so. On hispodcast this week, the Honey Badger criticized team officials for not “dealing with (Kamara) in good faith” or having the couragetocut thestar running back

Browntalksmentoring teammates, hand injuryand possible return

BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

After JakeBrown broke his right hand, the lastthing he wanted wastobeawayfrom theteam He continued traveling with LSU on road trips. He beganbuildingcloser relationships with the freshmen: William Patrick, Mason Braun and Jack Ruckert. He always wanted to be therefor his teammates, even if he couldn’tjoin them on thefield.

No momentexemplified thisnew reality better than Sundayagainst SouthCarolina, when he got ejected in theseventhinning for “trying to back up our guys.”

“Their pitcher was talking to our dugout and doing all this different type of stuff,”Brown saidinanexclusive interview with The Advocate. “… Iguess Isaidsome stuff that the umpire didn’tthink that I should have said.”

Getting tossedfromagame isn’t anormal occurrence forBrown. He wouldn’thave said what he said if he werestill playing. But the moment still showed how he would stopat nothing to support his teammates.

“I trytohelp out anyway that I can,” Brown said. “And Ithought thatwas the way Icould help the team.”

Brown will continue trying to help his team from the dugout this weekend in Athens, Georgia, as LSU travelstotake on the Bulldogs for a three-gameseriesbeginning on Friday (5 p.m., SEC Network+).

That’s where he’ll continue his efforts as aleader for his teammates, even if he can’tjoin them on the field. “Jake has been aleader since he wasnine years old on abaseball team,” Chance Brown, Jake’sfather, said. “It’ssomething that he’salways embraced.”

Over the first three months of the season,Brown was arguably LSU’s best hitter.Hehad acareer-best

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“This is not the way you treat your franchise all-time touchdown leader,” Mathieu said. Mathieu is biased.He’s aformer player and views the situation from aplayer’s perspective. And given the longhistory of NFL teams shafting players, his takeis perfectly understandable. ButI don’tsee howanyone can saythe Saintsare mistreating Kamara. All things considered, I’d say they’re going out of their waytodo right by him.

Let’sdive into the situation,and yoube the judge. First and foremost,the Saints clearly understand the sensitivityofthe situation. Kamara, after all, is oneofthe most accomplished and popular players in franchisehistory.Hedeserves to be treated with respect after everything he’sdone for the organization and in the community

BYEDDIE PELLS AP national writer

The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight moregames and more of one other ingredient,too: beer.Maybe wine, too.

TheNCAA on Thursday announced a long-expected expansion of its men’s and women’sbasketball tournaments to 76 teams each starting next season, explaining thatitmade the money part workby opening sponsorship opportunities to a long-restricted alcohol category

“I would saythatexpansionwould not have happened without that agreement,” said Dan Gavitt, theNCAA’s seniorvice president of basketball.

The new,76-team brackets will jam eightextra games— fora total of 12 involving 24 teams— into the front half of thefirst week of each tournament.Itwill turnwhat’snow known as theFirst Four into abigger affair that will now be called theMarch Madness Opening Round.

The 12 winners will moveinto the main 64-team bracket that will begin, as usual, on Thursdayfor the menand Friday for thewomen.Inall,there will nowbe120 gamesacrossthe twotournamentsover sevendaystoset thetable forthe Sweet 16s.

“Things will look alittle different, but feel very,very similar,” saidAmanda Braun, the women’stournament committee chair

Because the added games were unlikely to sell themselves, the first expansion of the tournaments in 15 years —when they were bumped to 68 teamseach —will be bankrolled by around $300 millioninextra funding courtesy of newsponsorship opportunitiesfor beer,wine, spirits and hardseltzer that includes more advertising space on CBS, TNT andother partners whose $8.8 billion deal runs through 2032. The NCAA said it will distributemore than $131million of thenew revenue to

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MSU guard Ugochukwu commits to LSU

BY TOYLOY BROWN III

Staff writer

LSU continues to gradually add players to its roster for the 202627 season.

Will Wade added Michigan State Divine Ugochukwu from the transfer portal on Thursday; the player announced his commitment on social media.

The 6-foot-3, 195-pound point guard averaged 5.1 points, 1.5 assists and 0.7 turnovers in 16.1 minutes per game as a sophomore for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo. He also shot 50.6% from the field, 44.2% from the 3-point line on two attempts and 55.6% from the free-throw line on 0.8 attempts per game.

Ugochukwu, a Sugar Land, Texas, native, spent one season at Michigan State and his freshman year at Miami. The Tigers’ latest transfer is the third addi-

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schools that make the tournament.

‘Impact on everyone’

Six of the new slots will be atlarge selections and most are expected to go to teams from the power conferences that were already commanding the lion’s share of entries in the bracket.

Two years ago, the Southeastern Conference placed a record 14 teams in the men’s bracket. Last season, the Big Ten had nine.

In an interview earlier this week, UConn women’s coach Geno Auriemma spelled out the bottom line.

“This is strictly a money grab for the Power Four conferences to get teams that finished 6-10 in their conference to get into the tournament,” he said.

He also questioned the need to expand the women’s bracket Only seven of 32 round-of-64 games this year were decided by single digits compared to 11 for the men.

The move is a sign of the times, which includes massive expansion — the Atlantic Coast Conference, for instance, has grown from nine to 17 teams since 1996 — and the reality that mid-major schools with talented players will often see them plucked away by programs

tion to the team and the second commitment from the portal.

He joins 23-year-old Brazilian center Marcio Santos and Kentucky transfer Mo Dioubate.

In 37 EuroLeague games for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Santos, a 6-9, 250-pound center is averaging 6.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and is shooting 40% from the 3-point line on 1.6 attempts. Dioubate, a 6-7 forward, averaged 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game as a junior He played the first two years of his career at Alabama. He was the first player to commit on April 20.

Ugochukwu only played 22 games at Michigan State after suffering a foot injury His best game was a 23-point outing in a 76-72 win over conference foe Penn State. He also had three steals in 27 minutes played.

Wade said Tuesday on the CBS Sports “Inside College Basketball

Now” podcast that he has several players committed who aren’t known publicly yet. He also said that he will focus on using many of LSU’s resources on the top half of the roster “So one thing I’m focusing on here is we’re really going to pay seven or eight guys at LSU this year,” he said. “We’ll fill out the back half of the roster with some guys who could help us in a pinch. But we want to put our resources into those main guys.”

Of the eight or nine rotation players whom Wade expects to rely on, he said LSU has “all but one spot filled.” He said that rushing to make player decisions is how you make mistakes, and that this year’s portal class wasn’t as strong as 2025.

Outside of the three players he’s added, Wade has made progress building his coaching staff. The program first announced Rick Stansbury as the associate

considered,” said Keith Gill, the men’s tournament chairman. “We actually think it’s, overall, going to be positive. And we think that’s for folks at the autonomy level (Power Four) and folks that are non-autonomy.”

Big conferences pushed hardest

Gavitt said none of the 32 conferences in the NCAA objected to the proposal, though it’s no secret the power leagues have been pushing this the hardest.

Those schools don’t want to see promising teams left out of what remains the best postseason in college sports, especially in favor of lesser conference champions who earn automatic bids.

head coach and Johnny Jones as the assistant head coach. That was followed by the hire of former Georgia Tech head coach and NBA player Damon Stoudamire, who will be an assistant coach.

Vernon Hamilton, a former NC State assistant and LSU director of player development under Wade, was the latest assistant hired.

Stansbury and Jones possess a wealth of experience leading programs, including in the Southeastern Conference. Stansbury, 66, is the all-time winningest coach at Mississippi State, leading the program for 14 seasons starting in 1998. He had a 293-166 record with the Bulldogs. Jones, 65, is a former LSU player, assistant coach and head coach at his alma mater He led the program from 201217, with a 90-72 record and an NCAA Tournament berth in 2014.

game in the play-in round, then maybe win that game and the extra “unit” that comes with it.

“Also, as we continue to grow our basketball profile, additional at-large spots positions” are possible, Big Sky Conference commissioner Tom Wistrcill said. Leaders in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC have all acknowledged that smaller programs help make March Madness what it is, all the while steadily expanding their own power in NCAA decision-making. That brings with it the tacit threat that they could split off and fracture the single thing the NCAA does best the basketball tournament.

Herbert leads LIV Golf Virginia with a 64 STERLING, Va. — Lucas Herbert had seven birdies to go along with an eagle leading to an 8-under 64 at Trump National and a two-shot lead in LIV Golf Virginia on Thursday Marc Leishman of Australia, who lives in Virginia, shot a 66 and was tied for second along with Tyrrell Hatton, Sergio Garcia and Sebastian Munoz. Herbert was feeling sick earlier in the week and only played nine holes on a course he had never seen He figures that might have helped him not trying anything bold, instead listening to his caddie and trying to follow directions.

Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, each with two wins this year on LIV Golf, each shot 69 and were five shots behind.

Knicks forward Anunoby questionable for Game 3

NEW YORK OG Anunoby has a strained right hamstring, but the New York Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Anunoby will be listed as questionable to play in Game 3 at Philadelphia on Friday, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday Anunoby will be considered dayto-day

Anunoby was having another strong game on Wednesday before appearing to suffer a leg injury and motioning to come out of the game. He went to the locker room and did not return to the bench before the end of the Knicks’ 108-102 victory that gave them a 2-0 lead.

U.S. midfielder sprains ankle ahead of World Cup

MADRID United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso has sprained his right ankle five weeks before the World Cup, his club Atlético Madrid said on Thursday Atlético said Cardoso was hurt in practice and suffered what the club called a “high-grade sprain in his right ankle” and will undergo rehab. La Liga has four rounds or regular-season play left and Atlético is eyeing a top-four finish.

The U.S. opens its World Cup campaign on June 13 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California. It will then also play Australia and Turkey in Group D.

The 24-year-old looked poised to make the World Cup roster and possibly be a starter Now it seems unlikely he will heal in time to make the roster which will be announced on May 26.

USA Basketball names Women’s WC assistants

Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women’s basketball team at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in September The trio of WNBA coaches was on staff for the World Cup qualifying tournament in March.

The U.S has won the past four World Cup titles and will try to make it five in a row in Berlin. The team will be selected this summer and could feature young stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, along with four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson.

Tibbetts is in his third season as head coach of the Phoenix Mercury while Nakase is in her second year with the Golden State Valkyries. White is in her second year in charge of the Indiana Fever

Ex-Gamecocks QB Garcia reveals cancer diagnosis

with bigger budgets and the ability to pay them through revenue sharing. The rich get richer Cinderella? There will still be room for those stirring runs in the tournaments, though not a single mid-major advanced past the first weekend of either tournament the last two seasons.

This is not a huge concern of the decision-makers anymore, who will point to TV ratings that traditionally spell out fans’ preference for watching the likes of Duke and North Carolina over St. Peter’s and San Diego State, especially once the Sweet 16 starts. “The impact on everyone was

“You’ve got some really really good teams who are going to end up in that 9, 10, 11 (seed) category that I think should be moved” into the 64-team bracket, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said last year in discussing how he favored expansion.

The new beer and wine money will add to what the NCAA can distribute in “units” that are earned for placing teams in the bracket and then for every round those teams advance. Last year that amounted to about $350,000 per unit for the men’s tournament. Some of that extra money will go to the small guys, too. This gives all the 16 seeds (and some 15s) a chance to play an evenly matched

This move might forestall that. What it isn’t expected to do is drastically change the TV element, at least not beyond the advertising component.

Gavitt said the new games will likely be part of tripleheaders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The NCAA will find a site to join the traditional First Four host, Dayton, Ohio, for some of the games Then, come Thursday, there will be 64 teams in a bracket and a tournament that looks comfortingly familiar: three weeks of hoops capped off by the Final Four Gavitt said it was impossible to predict what might come after the current TV deal expires but that 76 teams is “maxing out the opportunity here.”

Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer

“Wasn’t overly excited to share this news but it is what it is,” Garcia wrote on his Facebook page.

“We have a great team of doctors and staff that’s confident we can beat this! It’s the only option.” Garcia, 38, shared the news to raise awareness about the cancer

“If there’s one lesson to be learned, get checked and don’t be afraid to visit the doctors’ office when you don’t feel 100%,” Garcia wrote. “We got this and I appreciate all yall!”

As of Thursday, Garcia was close to reaching his goal of $150,000 through a GoFundMe page created by his wife Maria Garcia.

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SouthFlorida series a must winfor Tulane

BY GUERRYSMITH

Contributing writer

After bottoming out at Charlotte, the Tulane baseball team faces this bottom line when it hosts South Florida over the weekend —take the series or forget about returning to its second home in Clearwater,Florida.

It is that simple. Although the winner still willhave work to do in its final series, the loser will have no realistic chance of qualifying for the league’seight-team tournament. The Green Wave (23-27, 8-13) and Bulls (29-18, 8-13) are tied for eighth and last with Charlotte and dropped series to the 49ers, making it amust-win weekend for both as they try toclimb outofthe cellar

Failing to get to BayCare Ballpark would be adramatic letdown for Tulane, which won the tournament in Jay Uhlman’sfirst two years as full-time coach andlost in the championship game last May during season No. 3.

“It’sgoing to take effort, not aheroic effort,” Uhlmansaid. “Wejust need them to play good baseball.”

Tulane’sperformance in Charlotte was anything but good. The 49ers outscored the Wave 24-5 in acomprehensive sweep, never trailing at the end of an inning afterlosing14 of their previous 16 games.

While the present is not promising, Tulane can rely on history as it tries to bounce backfrom that shellacking.South Florida has had more five-game suspensions levied against coaches after their actions at Turchin Stadium (Mark Kingston in 2015) than series winsthere

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1.047 on-base plus slugging percentage, 16 home runs and a.309 batting average before he broke his hand fouling off apitch in the sixth inningofLSU’s series finale with Texas A&M.

The injury —abrokenhamate bone —will likely keep him out for the rest of the season, even if Brown hasn’truled out areturn

“It’sgoing to depend on how I’m feeling, how the team’sdoing,” Brown said. “There’salot of variables, but I’m just trying to takeit oneday at atime.”

Forhim to comeback,LSU would almost certainly have to makethe NCAA Tournament, a longshotmadeslightlymore possible when the Tigers swept South Carolina overthe weekend.

since theformationofthe American Conference. The Wave is 11-4 at home against theBulls in that span, capturing all five series.

After getting swept at UAB in March, theWave reboundedto take two ofthree at Wichita State the followingweekend. Swept at SouthFlorida last season, the Wave returned home to sweep Rice.

Tulane is 5-4 in home conference games this year,holding its own in the seriesagainst league kingpins East Carolina andTexas-San Antonio.The Wave’slastgame at Turchin Stadium was a7-6 win against then-No. 12 Southern Miss on April 28.

“They understand themission,”

Uhlman said. “They want the mission. It’samatter of them able to be focused. We’ve shown clearly at times we can play and beat anybody,and then we’ve shown at timeswecan’tbeat anybody.”

The first order of business is getting respectable Fridaystartingpitching. J.D. Rodriguez (5-1), Tulane’smost effective starter for most of theyear, willget thecall for the second straight week after struggling mightily on short rest last Friday when he moved from hisnormal Sunday spot to replace Trey Cehajic. TheWaveis1-6 on Fridays in conference playwith a preposterously high 11.48 starter ERA in 29 innings.

“It will be J.D. andthen it will be everybodyavailablefrom there,”

Uhlman said. “We’ve got to be able to win the first game. It’splayoff baseball. We’ll dealwith Saturday

“I thinkcoach (Johnson) said it best.There’sreallynoteacher like playing time,” Brown said. “Now that those guys are out there, and they’re starting to get comfortableplaying on a bigstagelike this, youcan see they’re performing well.

“(Patrick) is doing really good. He’smadesome great plays in the outfield. Jack Ruckert’shitting the ball all over the field, and he’splaying great defense. Imean, Mason and Omar (Serna), those guys have beendoing it for alittle bit longer Butobviously,their production is even still getting better just as theseason goes on. Imean, that’s atotal of fourguys just right there that are goingtobereally good for the Tigers.”

Brown has been there to support the freshmenevery step of the way.That’sbeen especially true with Patrick, who filledBrown’s spot in right field after theinjury

LSUright-handpitcher Evanslistedquestionable in matchupvs. Georgia

BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

ATHENS, Ga LSU sophomore right-handed pitcher Casan Evans has been listed as questionable on Thursday’sinitialSEC availability report.

Evans, the Tigers’ usual Friday starter,has missed the past two weeksafter experiencing arm discomfort before his scheduled start against Mississippi State on April 24. He is not scheduled to start this weekend against Georgia, but he did throw abullpen session for the first time since his injury on Wednesday,according to LSU coach Jay Johnson.

“The evaluationisprobably tomorrow,” Johnson said on Wednesday,“how he feels after thebullpen today.”

Notably,freshman catcher Omar Serna wasnot listed on LSU’savailability report for Thursday,indicating that he’ll be

available to play this weekend. Serna sat out Tuesday’sgame against Tulane due to aback injury thathe’sbeen dealing with foraweek.

“For the last seven days, he tolerated it pretty good, slugging like 3,000 or whatever,” Johnson said. “I’m proud of him. That’sa lot of toughnesstoshow to play through that.” Also listed on Thursday’s availability report as questionablefor the weekend weresenior left fielder Chris Stanfield and senior first baseman Zach Yorke

Stanfield has dealt with ahamstring injury thathas kept him outsinceApril 25. Yorke suffered alower-leginjury against Southeastern andhasn’treturnedtothe field since then.

LSU begins its series with Georgia in Athens on Friday.First pitch is scheduledfor 5p.m., and the gamewill be available to stream on SEC Network+.

when we get to Saturday.”

South Florida, which began the year 21-4, snapped asix-game skid by salvaging lastSunday’sseries finale against Florida Atlantic. The Bulls were outscored 62-22 in that stretch, so they can relate to the Wave’splunge, which continued Tuesday when LSU raced to a9-0 lead in the second inning at Alex Box Stadium on the way to a13-6 victory Lookingfor apositivesign, Uhlman found oneinTulane’sresponse. It rallied to pull within 9-5 as Jason Wachs singled, doubled andhomered in his first three atbats, raising his average to .331 after arare 1-for-14 week.

Thekey forTulaneagainst South Florida will be controlling leadoff hitter Jevin Relaford, whoishitting.400 in leagueplay.His 28 stolen bases are the most for aBulls player since 1996.

“Certainly it’salways arecipe forwinning to keep thosetable-settersoff base,” Uhlman said. “They can create stress forpitchers and shorten up adefense.”

Lagniappe

Uhlman said Wachs played designated hitter the past twogames instead of rightfield to protect alingeringhip issue. …Catcher Hugh Pinkney’s statusisunclear He missed thepast fourgames while underconcussion protocol after getting hit in the head by a straythrow in pre-game warm-ups last Tuesday Uhlman intimated Jack Frankel, who has not pitched since March 21 because of an injury,was unlikely to return this weekend because hisvelocity had not returned.

WHO: LSU (29-21, 9-15 SEC) at Georgia (38-11, 18-6)

WHEN: 5p.m. Friday

WHERE: Foley Field,Athens, Ga.

ONLINE/TV: SEC Network+

RADIO: WDGL-FM,98.1 (Baton Rouge); WWL-AM, 870 (NewOrleans); KLWB-FM, 103.7 (Lafayette)

RANKINGS: GeorgiaisNo. 5in

D1Baseball’stop-25 rankings

PROBABLESTARTERS: LSU— RHP William Schmidt(5-4, 3.90 ERA); Georgia— Joey Volchko(7-2, 3.63 ERA)

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NCAA approves robot umpinSEC tournament

By The Associated Press

The robot umpire is coming to college baseball, at least on an experimental basis. The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee on Mondayapprovedthe Southeastern Conference’s request to implement achallenge system forballs and strikes for each game of the 2026 SEC Tournament. It will be similar to the system usedinMajor League Baseball.

Teams can challenge an umpire’sstrike or ball call via an automated ball tracking system that monitorsthe exact location of each pitch, relative to the specific batter’szone.

“The introduction of this challenge system at theSEC Tournamentreflects our continued commitment to innovation,” Commissioner Greg Sankey said. “This addition represents acontinued step forwardfor ourgame, aligns

There’snoreason you shouldn’t just go outthere with freedom and peace of mind andjust go out there and compete.’ Andhe’sdone areally good jobofthat.

“I tell him all the time, he’sprobably the best athlete that I’ve ever played with.”

moreclosely with the professional level and supports the development of ourstudent-athletesas they prepare for success at the next level.”

Each team will have three challenges to start the game. If achallenge is successful, the team will retain the challenge. If the original call is confirmed, the team will lose the challenge. Upon achallenge, the pitch location will be compared against the electronic strike zone. The result will then be displayed on the stadiumvideoboard andbroadcast.

TheSEC baseball tournament will be playedMay 19-24 in Hoover,Alabama.

The Automatic Ball-Strike system would be allowed forother conference tournaments if aconference wanted to useitand followed the same protocols as the SEC.

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Their path to the tourney won’t be easy.They face No. 5Georgia and No. 21 Florida to finish the regular season, buttheir young and ascending offense has provided some hope for ateam that has already lost Brown and junior righthanded starter Cooper Mooreto injuries. Since his injury,Brown hasbeen impressed by four freshmen who have filled his void.

Patrick only hassix hitsin25atbats againstSEC competition, but he’splayed solid defense while flashing his supreme athleticism all over thefield. Last summer, he was atop-90 player in theMLB Draft, according to MLB.com and TheAthletic’sdraft rankings.

When Patrick initiallytookhis role, Brown joked to him that he hadbig shoes to fill. “We’re really good friends, just

WHATTOWATCH FOR: Schmidt gave up just one earned runinsix inningslast weekend against SouthCarolina. It was his longest outing in SEC play.Volchko tossedsix scoreless inningsa week ago against Missouri. He gave up four earned runs in 52/3innings the week prior against Ole Miss. KokRiley

both of us beingfrom Louisiana,” Brown said. “And so Ijust toldhim, ‘Dude, you’re in thesamespot that Iwas my freshman year.You’ve dreamed aboutthisyour whole life

Brown had hamate surgery on April 22. Since then, the stitches have beenremoved from his hand, and he’s slowly begun to increase the strength in it. His pain fluctuates, but when he spoke with The AdvocateonTuesday, he was able to lightly liftweights with it that day The injury has provided him anew perspectiveonwhat DanielDickinson accomplishedlast season, when thesecond baseman playedwith abroken hamate bonethroughout LSU’srun in the NCAA Tournament.

“I’vegot to be honest with you, I don’tknow howhedid it,”Brown said. “Because,like Isaid, Icould barely gripthe bat forone at-bat after it happened.” Dickinson fought and clawed his way to stay on thefieldand helped LSU winanational championship.Heleftthe programas achampion, alegacy Brown also shares as amember of the 2025 team. But forBrown, winning a title hasbeen far from the only thing he’sgainedfrom his time in

“It’sreally meant the world (playing for LSU). I’ve kind of been able to do it all here,” Brown said. “My freshman year,wegot bounced from aregional. Last year,wewerefortunate enough to go andwin anational championship.And then this year,I gotto step up and be aleader for these young guys, use my experience to help them.”

This season hasn’tgone to plan for Brown or LSU. He’stechnically eligible to return next year, but he’ll almost certainly take his talents to MLB instead. Brown, according to MLB.com,isatop-45 prospect in this summer’sdraft. That meansa return from injury would likely take place in professional baseball. But even if he neversteps on the field in the purple andgoldagain, Brown will endhis LSU career without any regrets. Akid from Sulphurwas able to live outhis dream

“I wouldn’ttrade it foranything,” Brownsaid. “I wanted to come heremywhole life,and it’s really been adream come true, and I’mreally thankful forthat.”

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Leaumont’s double lifts Brother Martin past St. Thomas More

Crusaders take Game 1 of series

BY SPENCER URQUHART Staff writer

Brother Martin senior Bronson Leaumont fouled off two straight pitches before ripping a double down the left-field line in the bottom of the seventh inning against St. Thomas More Leaumont’s seventh inning hit was the game-winner for Brother Martin in Game 1 of a best-ofthree Division I select semifinal series Brady McCluskey scored from second base to break a tie in the final frame for a 2-1 Crusaders win Thursday at Kirsch-Rooney Stadium.

A junior, McCluskey led off the inning with a single to left and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by junior Tyler Durand. McCluskey scored the winning run with ease on Leaumont’s double down the line to give Brother Martin a1-0 series lead in the Division I select semifinals.

“I was just trying to get the job done or pass (the bat) to the next

guy,” Leaumont said. “Once we got the leadoff guy on, that’s what started the big inning and just everybody else behind him doing their job It’s a team effort.”

Brother Martin senior pitcher and St. Thomas More senior pitcher Cayden Dartez were locked in a tight pitchers’ duel, allowing just one run each until Leaumont broke through

“It was two pitchers that really bulldogged all night,” Brother Martin coach Jeff Lupo said.

“(Dartez) kind of frustrated us and was really good at keeping us offbalance.”

Thursday wasn’t the first time Leaumont delivered a walk-off hit. The senior hit a walk-off grand slam last month in a district matchup against Jesuit that went 11 innings.

“The guys need to be good for us were good in that last inning,”

Lupo said. “Really proud of our guys’ toughness and execution under pressure.”

Tingstrom threw a no-hitter in his previous outing, a 10-0 game one win over Alexandria in the quarterfinals. The senior was sharp once again in the semis, pitching all seven innings and al-

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lowing just one run on two hits and four walks while striking out seven.

After allowing a run in the top of the second, Tingstrom threw five straight scoreless innings. St. Thomas More left fielder Noah Gauthier grounded out to second base, and Landyn Craft scored from third for the Cougars’ first and only run of the game.

“We knew (St. Thomas More) was a fastball aggressive team,” Tingstrom said. “A lot of curveballs. We worked backwards on a lot of hitters, and that really helped.”

Brother Martin scored first in the bottom of the first after McCluskey led off with a single up the middle. The junior advanced to second on a Durand bunt and scored on an RBI single to shallow center by sophomore Colton Elliott. No. 1-seeded Brother Martin (345) will face No. 4 St. Thomas More (25-11) again on Friday at 6 p.m. in game two at Kirsch-Rooney The Crusaders advance to the state finals with a win, and a third game will take place on Saturday if the Cougars win.

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stars converge on Aronimink at PGA

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP golf writer

In the 32 days between Rory McIlroy holding off Scottie Scheffler to win another Masters and the start of the PGA Championship, golf no longer seems to be a twoman show Scheffler and McIlroy are still Nos. 1 and 2 in the world, no debate. They remain the betting favorites at every tournament they play, particularly the majors. But they have more company now Cameron Young earned his signature win at The Players Championship, played in final group at the Masters and played three rounds with Scheffler in a signature event at Doral, beating him by six shots. Matt Fitzpatrick beat Scheffler in another signature event, the RBC Heritage, and then teamed with brother Alex to win in New Orleans. Fitzpatrick has three wins since March.

Chris Gotterup has won three times since the last PGA Championship. They all are part of the strongest field in golf everyone from the top 100 in the world — who gather at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia for the 108th edition of the PGA Championship that starts May 14.

Young was at No. 62 in the world going into the PGA Championship last year a talented American known as the ultimate bridesmaid — six runner-up finishes without having won, nearly all of them because someone simply played better And then he won big last August for his first title. He was the best player for the Americans at the Ryder Cup in September He won The Players, contended at the Masters, won again at Doral. And it didn’t feel like he was doing anything extraordinary, even if his name at No. 3 in the world ranking

might suggest otherwise.

“I always thought I might be more comfortable having myself up there in the world rankings,”

Young said. “I thought it might mean something in terms of how I thought I was going to play or my level of belief. But I feel like those things, I’ve built before I’ve gotten to this place.

“And I have a really good understanding that world No. 3 ranking can come and go and it doesn’t really guarantee me anything going forward.”

This comes from the no-nonsense New Yorker who once said in a PGA Tour commercial, “This is a hard game And there’s a lot of people who are really good at it. My goal is to be in contention as much as possible.”

Scheffler is just as daunting even with only one win at the start of the year He is coming off three consecutive runner-up finishes, by one shot at the Masters after trailing by 14 going into the weekend. As for McIlroy? That second green jacket brought more bounce in his step. He no longer wonders what will go wrong in the majors, only what can go right.

“I’m excited for the road ahead,” McIlroy said. “I’m excited for Aronimink, Shinnecock (U.S. Open), Birkdale (British Open). I feel like if anything, I’m more motivated after what happened at Augusta this year than I’ve ever been.”

PGA Championship’s identity is variety

While the PGA Championship leans on having the strongest field, there remains the question of how it identifies itself apart from the other three majors.

Players know to expect at Augusta National, and depending on the weather, the test they get each year on links golf at the British Open The U.S Open has a reputa-

Leckert sets record in 1,600 meters at state meet

BY JACKSON REYES Staff writer

Last year, Mary Claire Leckert finished fourth in the Class 1A 1,600-meter run at the LHSAA state outdoor meet. She wasn’t satisfied, and followed her performance up the only way she saw fitting. The Louise McGehee sophomore won the race and set a Class 1A state meet record on Thursday at LSU’s Bernie Moore Stadium.

“It means the world to me,” Leckert said. “I’ve been working so hard this year, and it’s awesome to see all of that hard work pay off. It’s just been a great day.”

She ran a time of 5 minutes, 5.84 seconds in the 1,600. Her class record blew past the old time of 5:13.07 set in 2011 by Anna Katherine Devitt of Christian Life She beat her 2025 time of 5:28.50 by nearly 23 seconds.

Leckert surpassed the record by nearly eight seconds but her victory in her first event of the day was in jeopardy until the final lap. Ascension Episcopal’s Bella Biggerstaff sprinted by her as they reached the final lap.

As they neared the midway point of the final lap, Leckert pushed through and ran past her She continued to stretch her lead as she reached the finish line. Biggerstaff’s time of 5:08.46 also beat the previous state record.

Leckert, who also competed in the 400 relay, credited her sprint work to securing the victory

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leads Ascension Episcopal’s Bella Biggerstaff to the finish line during the Class 1A 1,600 meters at the LHSAA state meet on Thursday at LSU’s Bernie Moore Stadium.

“That has really helped me,” she said. “That was what gave me the final kick.”

She worked throughout the year with different coaches and put in extra work outside of school practice. While these factors played into the win, she credited her mentality that wouldn’t accept a result that didn’t put her at the top of the podium.

“It was also mental,” Leckert said. “I just wanted to win.”

RESULTS,

CLASSES B, C Class B Boys Team totals: 1. Quitman, 103. 2. Castor, 77. 3. Anacoco, 70. 4. Grace Christian, 44. 5. Holden, 38. 5. Christ Episcopal, 38. 7. Hathaway, 37. 8. Bell City, 32. 9. Oak Hill, 24. 10. Simsboro, 22. Field events Javelin: 1. Asher Shultz, Quitman, 173-00. 2. Landon Tinsley, Anacoco, 168-02. 3. Kyler Austin, Castor, 152-11. High jump: 1. Hayden Carmouche, Castor, 5-09.75. 2. Tanner Dowden, Anacoco, 5-09.75. 3. Harley Mizell, Glenmora, 5-07.75. Shot put: 1. Paxton Leger, Episcopal of Acadiana, 43-03.25. 2. Elijah Jackson, Quitman, 41-10.00. 3. Ben Stokes, Grace Christian, 38-09.50. Long jump: 1. Antwon Bolyer, Castor, 21-01.50. 2. Gerardo Cervantes, Holden, 2007.75. 3. Jayden Harts, Quitman, 20-02.50. Pole vault: 1. Benjamin Warren, Castor, 11-10.75. 2. Brody Byrd, Grace Christian, 1105.00. 3. Noah Granger, Bell City, 9-11.25. Discus: 1. Ben Stokes, Grace Christian, 11901. 2. Paxton Leger, Episcopal of Acadiana, 108-03. 3. Khyler Monceaux, Hathaway, 107-07. Triple jump: 1. Gerardo Cervantes, Holden, 41-04.25. 2. Jackson Wood, Choudrant, 40-00.50. 3. Matthew McCarthy, Castor, 39-00.50. Track events 100: 1. Gregory Jackson, Christ Episcopal, 11.18. 2. Jacob Soulaire, Hathaway, 11.37. 3. William Goodwin, Oak Hill, 11.38. 110 hurdles: 1. Cordero Clark, Castor, 16.08. 2. Nathan Harvey, Quitman, 16.25. 3. Gerardo Cervantes, Holden, 16.43. 4x200 relay: 1. Quitman, 1:33.08. 2. Oak Hill, 1:33.90. 3. Bell City, 1:34.33. 1,600 meters: 1. Gage Horton, Quitman, 4:40.69. 2. Connor Gilbert, Anacoco, 4:44.77. 3. Layton Kay, Anacoco, 4:54.34. 4x100 relay: 1. Bell City, 45.89. 2. Oak Hill, 46.14. 3. Christ Episcopal, 46.33.

tion (most of the time) for narrow fairways, thick rough and hard greens composing the toughest test in golf.

Only at the PGA Championship held on 75 golf courses over 108 years — is there something new Perhaps the identity is it has none. Birdies galore at Bellerive. Single digits under par at Southern Hills and Oak Hill.

“That variety of traditional courses, new courses, middle-aged courses, it’s unique and different,” said Kerry Haigh, the PGA’s championships director in charge of presenting the test. “That’s what our identity is. Every year is a different challenge, different venue, different corner of the country.”

Two-time PGA champion Justin Thomas, the son of a longtime professional, appreciates what the PGA Championship is and the variety it offers. He marvels at what Haigh faces.

“He’ll have some years of Oak Hill where 6 under might win or Valhalla where 20 under might win,” Thomas said. “His goal is to create the best test. It’s more of what golf should be It shouldn’t be, ‘How do we get this as close to par as possible? How do we get the setup right because we didn’t like the scores the day before?’

“It’s very much giving us what the course offers,” he said. “Aronimink should be good.”

Jordan Spieth and the Grand Slam

JordanSpiethhopeshedoesn’thave to wait long for the final leg of the career Grand Slam. This is his 10th attempt at joining golf’s most exclusive club. The latest member was McIlroy last year at the Masters. Odds on the next member favor Scheffler next month at the U.S. Open.

“You ought to think a U.S. Open fits his game really well. I think he’s going to get there really soon,” Spieth said before adding with a smile, “It would be fun to get there first.”

400: 1. Gage Horton, Quitman, 52.38. 2. Gregory Jackson, Christ Episcopal, 52.90. 3. Hagen Davis, Choudrant, 53.25. 300 hurdles: 1. Nathan Harvey, Quitman, 42.68. 2. Cordero Clark, Castor, 43.00. 3. Gerardo Cervantes, Holden, 43.08. 800: 1. Layton Kay, Anacoco, 2:08.19. 2. Gage Horton, Quitman, 2:08.30. 3. Blake Dennis, Grace Christian, 2:12.69. 200: 1. Amaren Woodard, Simsboro, 23.08.

2. Gregory Jackson, Christ Episcopal, 23.15.

3. Brayden Smith, Quitman, 23.72.

3,200: 1. Connor Gilbert, Anacoco, 10:28.53.

2. Charlie Sawyer, Hathaway, 11:02.38. 3. Cade Airhart, Anacoco, 11:13.43.

4x400 relay: 1. Quitman, 3:34.68. 2. Bell City

3:38.10. 3. Simsboro, 3:38.28. Girls Team totals: 1. Quitman, 70. 2. Bell City, 65.

3. Anacoco, 59. 4. Zwolle, 48. 5. Hathaway, 45. 6. Glenmora, 42. 7. Episcopal of Acadiana, 27. 8. Holden, 24. 8. Converse, 24. 10. Choudrant, 23. Field events Javelin: 1. Kayli Morgan, Converse, 130-02.

2. Kallie Fuller, Glenmora, 121-06. 3. Rachel Bandy, Weston, 121-04. High jump: 1. Payton Herpin, Bell City, 5-01.75. 2. Annie Thweatt, Zwolle, 5-01.75. 3. Pazilera Sanders, Zwolle, 4-11.75. Shot put: 1. Erin Tiffee, Monterey, 32-06.25. 2. Jaidyn Smith, Castor, 31-02.00. 3. Cadynce Lewis, Anacoco, 30-11.00. Long jump: 1. Pazilera Sanders, Zwolle, 1704.75. 2. Ahmari Harris, Glenmora, 16-10.00.

3. Annie Thweatt, Zwolle, 16-04.50. Pole vault: 1. Kaleigh King, Quitman, 8-05.50. 2. Blaklee Mann, Converse, 8-05.50. 3. Blaize Foster, Holden, 7-05.75. Discus: 1. Erin Tiffee, Monterey, 115-09. 2. Maggie Hughes, Holden, 92-10. 3. Natalie LeBlanc, Anacoco, 89-04. Triple jump: 1. Pazilera Sanders, Zwolle, 34-07.00. 2. Annie Thweatt, Zwolle, 33-10.00.

3. Madison Stanley, Anacoco, 33-00.50. Track events 100: 1. Azhia Stewart, Bell City, 12.61. 2. Alli Crader, Hathaway, 12.88. 3. Jakayla Menyweather, Choudrant, 13.20. 100 hurdles: 1. Audrey Tarver, Grace Christian, 16.83. 2. Kaleigh King, Quitman, 17.00.

3. Taylor Borland, Quitman, 17.53. 4x200 relay: 1. Bell City, 1:49.13. 2. Choudrant, 1:52.51. 3. Quitman, 1:53.55. 1,600 meters: 1. Kaitlyn Sawyer, Hathaway, 5:13.29. 2. Emma Wiggins, Oak Hill, 5:28.57. 3. Caroline Guillory, Bell City, 5:32.88. 4x100 relay: 1. Bell City, 51.57. 2. Quitman, 53.00. 3. Choudrant, 53.29. 400: 1. Madison Stanley, Anacoco, 1:01.01.

2. Ahmari Harris, Glenmora, 1:01.95. 3. Lazorreya Davis, Simsboro, 1:02.42. 300 hurdles: 1. Kaleigh King, Quitman, 49.85. 2. Gracie Gray, Weston, 50.21. 3. Audrey Tarver, Grace Christian, 51.56. 800: 1. Kaitlyn Sawyer, Hathaway, 2:22.30. 2. Noah Watson, Christ Episcopal, 2:27.47. 3. Marcella Miller, Episcopal of Acadiana, 2:32.48. 200: 1. Madison Stanley, Anacoco, 26.49. 2. Klancie Hebert, Bell City, 26.88. 3. Ahmari Harris, Glenmora, 26.96. 3,200: 1. Kaitlyn Sawyer, Hathaway, 11:50.14. 2. Emma Wiggins, Oak Hill, 11:57.20. 3. Jiya Lodha, Episcopal of Acadiana, 11:58.66. 4x400 relay: 1. Bell City, 4:22.43. 2. Quitman, 4:27.00. 3. Converse, 4:28.02. Class C Boys Team totals: 1. Gibsland-Coleman, 148. 2. Hackberry, 75. 3. Saline, 44. 4. Simpson, 36. 5. Evans, 34. 6. Starks, 32. 7. Maurepas, 30.

8. Johnson Bayou, 29. 9. Family Christian, 23. 10. Lutheran, 20. Field events Javelin: 1. Lane Gray, Hackberry, 143-11. 2. Louis Rodriguez V, Maurepas, 138-05. 3. Sebastian Dowden, Hackberry, 133-00. High jump: 1. Kaison Howard, Starks, 5-11.50. 2. Ke’meyon Smith, Gibsland-Coleman, 5-11.50. 3. Dallas Sandifer, Johnson Bayou, 5-09.75. Shot put: 1. Demarquis Durham, GibslandColeman, 42-11.75. 2. Justin Woodford, Gibsland-Coleman, 40-02.75. 3. Lane Gray, Hackberry, 39-10.50. Long jump: 1. De’Avery Durham, GibslandColeman, 20-03.50. 2. Xavier Gray Gibsland-Coleman, 19-09.75. 3. Kaison Howard, Starks, 19-02.50. Pole vault: 1. Dallas Sandifer, Johnson Bayou, 10-10.75. 2. Louis Rodriguez V, Maurepas, 10-04.75. 3. Rylan Mauthe, Saline, 9-10.75. Discus: 1. Parker Sandifer, Johnson Bayou, 110-10. 2. Sebastian Dowden, Hackberry, 107-11. 3. Dwayne Weaver, Starks, 106-09. Triple jump: 1 Brian Wright, Gibsland-Coleman, 42-07.00. 2. Terrion Porter, GibslandColeman, 40-08.25. 3. Louis Rodriguez V Maurepas, 39-00.25. Track events 100: 1. Demarquis Durham, GibslandColeman, 11.12. 2. De’Avery Durham, Gibsland-Coleman, 11.29. 3. Eugene Miller, Phoenix, 11.33. 110 hurdles: 1. Justin Woodford, GibslandColeman, 17.13. 2. La’Javion Nash, Saline, 17.93. 3. James Richmond, Evans, 18.18. 4x200 relay: 1. Gibsland-Coleman, 1:39.71. 2. Hackberry, 1:42.20. 3. Starks, 1:42.47. 1,600 meters: 1. John Bickel, Simpson, 4:52.03. 2. Devin Murphy, Hackberry 4:57.68. 3. Slade Higginbotham, Evans 4:58.11. 4x100 relay: 1. Gibsland-Coleman, 45.25. 2. Pleasant Hill, 45.92. 3. V.B. Glencoe Charter, 47.88. 400: 1. Brannon Alford, Saline, 53.38. 2. Edwin Bermudez, Family Christian, 53.64. 3. Javonte Ford, Pleasant Hill, 54.53. 300 hurdles: 1. Justin Woodford, GibslandColeman, 44.71. 2. Braiden Little, South Cameron, 45.82. 3. James Richmond, Evans, 46.03. 800: 1. John Bickel, Simpson, 2:11.92. 2. Devin Murphy, Hackberry, 2:12.58. 3. Brocton Williams, Lutheran, 2:13.40. 200: 1. Demarquis Durham, GibslandColeman, 22.78. 2. De’Avery Durham, Gibsland-Coleman, 22.98. 3. Tate Segura, V.B. Glencoe Charter, 23.13. 3,200: 1. John Bickel, Simpson, 10:53.49. 2. Slade Higginbotham, Evans, 11:21.93. 3. Devin Murphy, Hackberry, 11:41.50. 4x400 relay: 1. Saline, 3:53.05. 2. Family Christian, 3:55.18. 3. Singer, 3:56.12. Girls Team totals: 1. Evans, 100. 2. Simpson, 80. 3. Reeves, 69. 4. Saline, 63. 5. Hackberry 61. 6. Gibsland-Coleman, 40. 7. Phoenix, 33. 8. South Cameron, 32. 9. Maurepas, 28. 10. Family Christian, 17. Field events Javelin: 1. Aubre Mire, Hackberry, 118-10. 2. Olivia Edwards, Simpson, 113-05. 3. Stormy Jeane, Evans, 113-04. High jump: 1. Jordan Allen, Gibsland-Coleman, 4-09.75. 2. Kalissa Mayfield, Reeves 4-07.75. 3. Morgan Cheatwood, Saline, 4-06.00. Shot put: 1. Armiya Williams, Summerfield, 36-09.00. 2. Taylor Simmons, Evans, 3309.25. 3. Kacidy Sims, Saline, 31-08.50. Long jump: 1. Reagan Clutter, Simpson, 1510.50. 2. Lauren Lenhart, Reeves, 15-07.50. 3. Dakota Miller, Simpson, 15-05.00. Pole vault: 1. Lauren Lenhart, Reeves, 7-05.75. 2. Breann Morales, South Cameron, 6-11.75. 3. Alaysha LaSalle, South Cameron, 6-06.00. Discus: 1. Blair Walker, Hackberry, 108-06. 2. Lanee Cheatwood, Saline, 101-01. 3. Paisley Young, Johnson Bayou, 87-03. Triple jump: 1. Olivia Edwards, Simpson, 34-09.00. 2. Lauren Lenhart, Reeves 33-04.50. 3. Rayaunnah Pearson, Saline, 32-03.50. Track events 100: 1. Christin Bailey, Phoenix, 12.76. 2. Ciara Courville, Maurepas, 12.92. 3. Akelia Smith, Phoenix, 13.19. 100 hurdles: 1. Addison Outlaw-Knight, Evans, 16.92. 2. Kalissa Mayfield, Reeves 17.75. 3. Brylee Savoie, South Cameron, 18.10. 4x200 relay: 1. Simpson, 1:53.59.

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San Antonio Spursforward Victor Wembanyama,right, and forward Keldon Johnson, second from right,reacttoa play during asecondroundseriesGame 2against the Minnesota Timberwolves in San Antonio on Wednesday.

Wemby, Spurseven series at oneapiece vs.Timberwolves

BY RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO Whether it’schess, adrawing contestortable tennis, San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama hates to lose. Aloss in Game 1ofthe Western Conference semifinals to the Minnesota Timberwolvesonlymagnified that loathing.

Wembanyama responded by setting asuffocating toneasSan Antonio handed Minnesota its largest postseason loss in franchise history,beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even theirseries at one game apiece.

Despite posting 11 points, 15 rebounds and setting an NBA postseason record with 12 blocks, Wembanyama shouldered much of the blame for the Spurs’ 104102 loss to the Timberwolves on Monday in Game 1.

The 7-foot-4 All-Star knew he needed to do more,especiallyoffensively Wasthere someanger andfrustration and adesire to get back on the court for Game 2? Absolutely “There always is,” Wembanyama said. “In the playoffs, magnify that.”

What resulted was what Minnesota coach Chris Finch said was apunking before araucous sellout crowd.

The Timberwolves were held to 35 points in the first half while shooting 7for 24 from the field and 2for 15 on 3-pointers.

Minnesota closed the game shooting 40% from the field, 30% on 3-pointers while committing 22 turnovers. SanAntonio had a58-36 scoring advantage in the paint, a55-43 rebounding advantage and had nine blocked shots compared to two for Minnesota.

“Wegot beat in every way possible, it’sassimple as that,” Timberwolves forwardJulius Randle said. “There’snot really much to say from this game. They outhustled us,out-physicaled us, executed, played better defensively,moreenergy. They just beat us in every way in this game. We’ve got to come back in thenextgameand be better.” Game 3isFridayinMinneapolis followed by Game 4onSunday at the Target Center.

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Head coach Kellen Moore and general managerMickey Loomis know this better than anyone. Nevertheless, the realityis Kamara is no longer the player he once was. He’sentering his 10th season and will turn 31 in July,making him one of the oldest backs in the league. And theyears and miles are starting to show Injuries have prevented Kamara from finishing eachofthe past two seasons, and his production declined dramatically ayear ago, when he recorded career lows in rushing yards (471),yards per carry (3.6), receptions(33), receiving yards (186) and touchdowns (one). The advanced metrics were even worse. His rushing successrateof 32.06% ranked 63rd out of 65 backs with 50 or more attempts last season. His 18.7 attemptsper brokentackle were well worse than the league average of 16.4. He ranked last among 49 backs with an average of 1.4 yards after

Cunningham’s double-double liftsPistons over Cavaliers

BY LARRYLAGE AP sportswriter

DETROIT Cade Cunninghamhad 25 points and10assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons beat theCleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to takea2-0 lead in their second-round series.

Game 3isSaturday in Cleveland, where the Cavswere 4-0 in the first round against Toronto.

The top-seeded Pistons have won five straight games sinceOrlando put them on thebrink of elimination in the first round.

Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points andJarrett Allen had22 pointsand seven rebounds, bouncing back from apoor performance in Game 1for thefourth-seeded Cavs.

ä SpursatTimberwolves, 8:30P.M.FRIDAy,ESPN

wentdeep into theirbenches

Wednesday with 10 minutes remaining in the game with only the marginofdefeat undecided.

SanAntonio’s38-point victory toppled Minnesota’sprevious largest postseason defeat of 30 points to theLos Angeles Lakers on April 29, 2003.

“I know this team’scapable of doingall of this,” Wembanyama said. “Tobehonest,I’m expecting this kind ofresponse from myself, from my teammates. So, I’mnot surprised by any means and I’m just going tokeep working so we approach more games like we didtonight.

After blowing anine-point lead in the fourth quarterMonday, Wembanyama and De’AaronFox both took accountabilityfor the two-point loss

WembanyamaandFoxcombined for only 21 points in Game 1. The All-Star duo was acombined 0for 12 on 3-pointers with Wembanyama missing eight.

“Theyacknowledgedit, them being the leaders on our team,” Spurs guard Stephon Castle said. “Comingout of Game 1, Imean, it’sgoing to happen. You’re going to have bad shootingnights, but I mean, we have nothing but confidence in those two.So, Iexpect them to play well the rest of the series like theydid tonight.”

Wembanyamaset the tone early in Game 2, scoring seven points on 3-for-4shooting.

The Spurs missed their first three shots, but Wembanyama followed the third attemptbyflying through the lane and throwing down aright-handed dunk to open the scoring.

Wembanyama had14points andninerebounds in thefirst half while leading adefensive effort thatlimited Minnesota to 35 points,the fewest points by aSan Antonio opponent in thefirst half of aplayoff game since Memphis had 31 in 2013.

“I just think werespond well to adversity,” Castle said. “I think we’ve done thatall year.Imean, Idon’tthink we were too shell shocked coming out of Game 1. I think we knew whywelostGame 1and we addressed it right away And Ifeel likethat’swhatcarried us through tonight.”

contact per rush and 53rd of 58 backs in elusiveness, aPro FootballFocusproprietary metric that measures the success andimpact of arunner with theball independent ofthe blocking.

He has managed to produce one runofmore than 20 yards in the last three seasons. By comparison,Audric Estimé, who joined theteam in Week 10 of last season, produced alonger run(32 yards) in 46 attempts than Kamara has produced in 1,002 attemptsoverthe last five seasons. (Tobefair,Kamara has produced two 50-plus-yard receptionsduringthat span.)

If that weren’t enough,the Saints were forced toreplace Kamara with rookie Devin Neal in key passing situations last season because theveteran’spass protection was so poor.Heallowed sixsacksinonly 48 pass-blocking reps, ranking 59th out of 60 backs.

If Kamara were making the league minimum,his performance wouldbeeasier to stomach.But he was among the top 10 highest-paid backs in theleague. In aproduction-based league like the NFL,Kamarahad the kind ofyear that earns you apink

James Harden, though, missed 10 of 13 shots andwas limited to 10 points.Harden hadfourturnovers, including onewith33seconds left when the Cavs trailed by just six. Cleveland’sMax Strus scored just three pointsafter he had 19 in

theseries opener Detroit’sDuncan Robinson had 17 points, making 5of93-pointers, and Daniss Jenkins cameoff the bench to score 14 points, his third straight gameindouble

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righttackle? Wouldheget reps at guard?

As it turnedout, the Saints exclusively worked Banks at left tackle during rookie camp, and while the team downplayed thesignificance of that, Banks thenspent his entire rookie season at left tackle.

The positional questions aren’tas substantialinthis year’sclass, but this week’srookie camp should offer some insight aboutwhatistocome.

Take Christen Miller,for example.The Saints spoke abouthis versatility after selecting himinthe second round of lastmonth’sdraft, andthatmakes sense considering his usage in college.

At Georgia, Miller playedalmost athird of his career snaps as anose tackle, but he also lined up as a2i(inside shoulder of the guard) and a5-technique (outside shoulder of the offensive tackle). His besttraitasaplayer is his ability to defend therun, and New Orleans maywanttotake itslongest look at him as anose, but it will be worth watchinghow much he moves around theline.

The samethought applies toreceivers Jordyn Tyson and Bryce Lance, for different reasons. One of Tyson’s appealing traits is his abilitytoline up anywhereinthe formation, and that should continue to be thecase in the NFL. Lance hasamore limitedprofile as an outside receiver,but maybe the Saintswill see how he can move across the formation.

Finally,while it would be asurprise to seeeither of themcompete forastarting role, it will be interesting to seeifDay 3picks Lorenzo Styles and TJ Hall take any snaps as aslot defender.New Orleans does nothave aclearly defined starter in thatrole after Alontae Taylor’sdeparture in free agency Hiddengems?

It will be next to impossible to get agood read on which of the undrafted rookie free agentsmight makea case for the roster basedoff rookie camp alone, but it’snever too early to makea guessfor who could be the next Carl Granderson, Juwan John-

son or Rashid Shaheed

Here are acouple to keep in mind: Offensive tackle AlanHerron signed acontract that included almost $300,000 guaranteed— which simply meansNew Orleans really wanted to get him into the building to get alonger look at him

Former Central Michigan edge rusher Michael Heldman is another popularpick to stickatthisstage Heldman, who racked up 101/2 sacks and 161/2 tacklesfor loss forthe Chippewas last season. He’ll need to prove he can hold up againstNFL talent, which he won’tbeable to do until training camp, but the size and measurables are there.

An extended stay?

Rookie camp isn’tjust about the guys who have already signed con-

slip, especially at age 30. Butthe Saintsare not mostNFL teams. They are loyal —some would say to afault —especially tocore players like Kamara. “Welove Alvin,”Moore said earlier this spring. “Hemeans

theworld to all of us. Again, this is afull offseason process. Certainly,wefeel like, ‘Hey,he’sin that room.’ Youcan findroles for all those different guys. We’ll go throughthe whole offseason process andcontinue to grow and

tracts. New Orleans invited several undrafted rookies to attend on atryout basis, as well as afew established veterans.

That can turn into ajob. Just last season, the Saints signed veterans Terrell Burgess andDonovan Peoples-Jones following arookie camp tryout, and Burgess ended up playing in 16 games last season. New Orleanswas also impressed enough with tryout quarterback Hunter Dekkers to sign him to the 90-man roster fortraining camp. Amongthe veteran tryout players this year: Former Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo,formerBuccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask andformer Chargers quarterback Easton Stick. Email Luke Johnsonat ljohnson@theadvocate.com.

develop this team.” Still, while team officials have said all the right things publicly about Kamara, their actions have spoken louder.First, they restructured his contract in away that will soften the blow if they elect to cut or trade him later this offseason. Then, they signed veteran running back Travis Etienne to a four-year deal worth $11.8 million per year in free agency

The contract tells you exactly who the Saints view as their lead back. At this point, the Saints appear willing to give Kamara amulligan forhis subpar season and keep him on the roster foratleast one moreyear to share backfield duties with Etienne. And that would be somewhat unprecedented. The club moved on from Deuce McAllister and Pierre Thomas immediately after they turned 30. They cut ties with Reggie Bush, Ricky Williams, George Rogers and Chuck Muncie earlier than that. Considering his age and declining production, Kamaraisbeing rewarded with an extra year —a bonus forservices rendered. Iwouldn’tcall that “mistreatment.” I’dcall it lagniappe.

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Crowds watch as members of the Eagles takea final bowfollowing their performance on the Festival Stageduring the 2026 NewOrleans Jazz &HeritageFestival at the Fair Groundson May2

BY KEITH SPERA Staff writer

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is oneofthe marquee musicians of the New Orleans Jazz&Heritage Festival. During the 2026 Jazz Fest, he was once again. He celebrated his 40thbirthdaywithabevy of special guests at asold-out Saenger Theatre. Headlined his annual “Shorty Fest” fundraisers for theTrombone Shorty Foundation at Tipitina’s. Watched T-Pain perform at the Congo Square Stage. And, of course, closed out the main FestivalStage withhis band Orleans Avenue on the finalSunday. After the show, he and the New Breed Brass Band —led by his nephew,drummer Jenard Andrews —played a little longer outside their backstage trailerfor fans exiting the Fair Grounds. On April 30,I satdown with Shorty at the Fair Grounds to checkinmidwaythrough his latest Jazz Fest marathon.

So has it been agood Jazz Fest foryou so far?

From crowdsize to performers,some finalthoughts on the2026 NewOrleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

The ears have stopped ringing, the muddy shoes are cleaned off, and anormal work/lifebalance hasreturned nowthatthe 2026 NewOrleans Jazz &Heritage Festival is in thebooks.

After 35 years of covering the festival, here are some final thoughts on this year:

Silver linings on rainydays

Iwould never advocate for a rainy day at Jazz Fest. But with aglass-half-full (of rainwater) worldview,adefinite camaraderie takes hold on the grounds when a downpour hits. Clustering tightly among strangers under atentcanopy,it’seasy to exchange smiles that say,“Can you believe we’re out here in this weather?”

Rainy days are much less unpleasant now that sand, and not hay,isusedtosoak up standing water. Wethay back in theday lent a ratherunpleasant barnyard aroma. Kudos to themusicians who put on ahappy face and threw themselvesinto thetaskathand, including May 1headlinersLaineyWilson, Ziggy Marley and TheBlack Keys.Itcan’tbefun to perform on awet stage for afraction of the crowd thatwould have been watching on asunny day.But all of those performers, and many others, were true pros who gave their hardiest, and soggiest, of fans agood show PerformerI’d most like to hang outwithinthe French Quarter?

TeddySwims

That dude just seemed to embrace thewhole Jazz Fest and New Orleansexperience wholeheartedly

His show on the final Sunday was solid. His “jazz, bitch” running gag

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It has. Ionly cameout one day (the first weekend), on Sunday, to check out my buddy Jon Batiste. And Iwalked around and got me afried pork chop sandwich with (former NewOrleans mayor) Mitch Landrieu. He bought it for me, so Iowe him one. It don’tget more New Orleans than that.

Didyou seeJon Batiste’s theatrical Swamp showatthe Blues Tent? Iwentintohis dressing room maybe 20 minutesbefore he

WDSU promotes Scot Piliétostation’s chiefmeteorologist

BY KEITH SPERA Staff writer

Pilié has beenpromoted to WDSU-TV’schief meteorologist, the station has announced. Pilié joined WDSU on a part-time, freelance basis in October. TheNew Orleansnative previously worked at WGNOTV and The Weather Channel. He and his husband, Ben Mount, also have asizable social mediapresenceon TikTok, where they post videos about NewOrleans andother towns along the Gulf Coast.

“I am so excitedtohave Scot leadingthe WDSU First Warning Weather Team and mostimportantly bringing the passion and expertise to keep us allsafe andinformed, in good times andbad,” WDSU President and General Manager Mike Neelly said in anews release. WDSU chief meteorologist Margaret Orr,afixture at the station for 45 years, retired in March 2024. Damon Singleton, aSt. Augustine High School graduate and former navalofficer whojoinedWDSU’s weather team in 2006, hadhoped to succeed Orr as chief meteorologist. After learning he would notbecome chiefmeteorologist, Singleton opted to retire fromthe station in August 2024. Ayear later,Singleton joined the staff of NOLA.com andThe Times-Picayune to deliverdaily forecasts forWakeUpNOLA presented by LCMC Health,a weekday morning vertical video platform.

Pilié also worked briefly as a contentcreator at The Times-Picayune in early 2025, posting about the Super BowlinNew Orleans and Mardi Gras. In August2025, WDSUnamed DevonLucie as thestation’schief meteorologist. But by October 2025, he hadpartedwayswith the station after Jefferson Parish

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By The Associated Press

Today is Friday, May 8, the 128th day of 2026. There are 237 days left in the year

Today in history: On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced in a radio address that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered, stating that “the flags of freedom fly all over Europe” on V-E (Victory in Europe) Day

Also on this date:

In 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto reached the Mississippi River, the first recorded European to do so.

In 1846, U.S. forces led by Gen. Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican forces near modernday Brownsville, Texas, in the first major battle of the Mexican American War.

In 1886, the first serving of Coca-Cola, which contained cocaine, was sold at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. (The drink became fully cocaine-free in 1929.)

In 1973, members of the American Indian Movement and the Oglala Lakota tribe, who had occupied the South Dakota hamlet of Wounded Knee for 10 weeks, surrendered to federal authorities.

In 1978, David R Berkowitz pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn courtroom to murder, attempted murder and assault in connection with the “Son of Sam” shootings that claimed six lives and terrified New Yorkers. (Berkowitz was sentenced to six consecutive life prison terms.)

In 1984, the Soviet Union announced it would boycott the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

In 1996, South Africa took a major step from apartheid to democracy by adopting a constitution that guaranteed equal rights for Blacks and Whites.

In 2020, U.S. unemployment surged to 14.7%, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Great Depression; the government reported that more than 20 million Americans had lost their jobs in April amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

In 2025, a papal conclave chose Robert Prevost as the first U.S.-born pope, making the 69-year-old cardinal the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 of that year Today’s birthdays: Biologist/TV presenter David Attenborough is 100. Poet Gary Snyder is 96. Singer-songwriter Toni Tennille is 86. Pianist Keith Jarrett is 81. Singer Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind and Fire) is 75. Rock musician Chris Frantz (Talking Heads) is 75. Rock musician Alex Van Halen is 73. Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher is 69. Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott is 67. Filmmaker Michel Gondry is 63. Actor Melissa Gilbert is 62. Singer Enrique Iglesias is 51. Musician Joe Bonamassa is 49. Actor Domhnall Gleeson is 43. Actor Nikki Roumel is 26. Race car driver Oliver Bearman is 21.

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deputies arrested him in Marrero on charges of domestic abuse with child endangerment and resisting arrest by refusing to identify himself.

A Jesuit High School graduate, Pilié got his start in meteorology in 2014 as a summer intern for Orr

He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2016 with a degree in broadcast meteorology He spent three years as a meteorologist at KLAF/ KADN in Lafayette In May 2019, he moved to New Orleans to join the meteorology team at WGNO. In early 2021, Pilié left to become a communications specialist at the Environmental Defense Fund. That job proved short-lived: Six months later, in November, he moved on to the Weather Channel in Atlanta. In 2024, he moved back to New Orleans and worked as a fill-in meteorologist at WGNO. He will appear on WDSU’s newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m and 10 p.m.

Email Keith Spera at kspera@ theadvocate.com.

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was funny. His soliloquy about his previous night’s visit to Preservation Hall was heartfelt. After his main stage set, he hustled over to the Gentilly Stage to sing the Traffic/Joe Cocker classic “Feelin’ Alright” with the Tedeschi Trucks Band (who later instigated a partial Allman Brothers Band reunion). And on Saturday, he not only sang at Preservation Hall during the “Midnight Preserves” show, but also joined popular street performer and “America’s Got Talent” contestant Jourdan Blue for a Bourbon Street duet on Swims’ hit “Lose Control.” And he was a good sport about it when Blue gave him a run for his money

The Brits love Preservation Hall

In keeping with a tradition established by Robert Plant, The Rolling Stones’ Ron Wood and The Who’s Pete Townshend during previous Jazz Fests, Sir Rod Stewart popped into the hallowed French Quarter traditional jazz shrine on St. Peter Street. Unlike Plant, Townshend and Wood, Stewart didn’t perform. Maybe next time.

The most magical moment

Stevie Nicks’ rainbow. Enough rain fell during Nicks’ set on the first Saturday to cause the many thousands of people watching her to pull out umbrellas and ponchos. But as she concluded her very good set with Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop” a song on which she didn’t sing lead on the original version — a rainbow appeared over the Fair Grounds, as if on cue.

Jon Batiste is indispensable

The man’s creativity and creative energy seem to know no bounds. His Swamp show at the Blues Tent on the first Sunday, with its costumes and swamp camp stage set, was one of the most unique performances I’ve seen in 35 years of Jazz Festgoing

He also charmed an overflow crowd at the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage, showcased a slew of special guests and a spectrum of New Orleans music at his main Festival Stage show, and played pop-up shows on the Monday between the weekends at the 100-capacity Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Frenchmen Street. Tickets for

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went on. And I went in there, and I’m looking for Jon, and it’s him sitting there with a full costume on, with gray hair and gray beard. I’m like, “Man, what’s going on?” I was able to catch about 20 minutes of the show But it was pretty funny to see him like that

You started closing the main stage at Jazz Fest in 2013, so you’re 13 years into it now

You’ve had all kinds of special guests with you for that closing set.

Most of those things that happen, it happens in the moment or that day Last year, I woke up to a call from Juvenile saying that him and Mannie Fresh wanted to join me on stage. So I had to call and get my band together so we could get the arrangements for that.

And of course, when I played with Lenny (Kravitz in 2025), he stayed around and hung out with us. So some of those things are spontaneous and worked out that day maybe 30 minutes before the show

his Snug shows were $200 but sold out immediately Batiste has very quickly become one of Jazz Fest’s indispensable acts. Here’s hoping he’s back every year, or at least every other year

Room for improvement

I never laid eyes on the entrance along Gentilly Boulevard.

But the lines for the Sauvage Street gate were epic on the big days. A colleague clocked her time from getting in line near the corner of Fortin and Crete to entering the Fair Grounds at 45 minutes

Obviously, lines will be longer on the busiest days. But there didn’t seem to be much management of those lines along Fortin. Some folks patiently followed along as the line stretching to Mystery Street doubled back on itself; others sort of crowded in near the actual gates.

And the folks lining up on the street didn’t seem to have the option to queue up separately if they already had tickets. A designated “express” line for fans who bought tickets in advance would be a nice reward.

Outgrowing the Fair Grounds?

That question comes up every couple of years following an especially crowded day, i.e., both

I’m not sure who will be around, which one of my friends will still be in town. We just throw it out there and see what happens. Is closing out the festival something you see doing as long as they’ll keep having you? Yeah. It’s a part of our life, it’s a part of the fabric of New Orleans. It’s a great honor that (Jazz Fest producer/director) Quint Davis thought that I was strong enough as an artist to represent New Orleans after such major acts that (closed the main stage) before, the Neville Brothers and people like that.

Saturdays this year and even the final Sunday My quick-take opinion is no.

I don’t know of any other site that would suit Jazz Fest as well as the Fair Grounds. The producers have researched other options over the years, including City Park, and come to the same conclusion.

That said, the Festival Stage field was gridlocked for Stevie Nicks and The Eagles, as it was for Elton John, Fleetwood Mac and other big headliners in years past.

The standing-room-only area at the front of the field, coupled with the designated walkways cutting through the chair-and-tarp section, help relieve pressure. But depending on how you tried to approach the stage, it could be frustrating and claustrophobic.

The popularity of certain artists is one factor The Eagles are performing in stadiums over the next couple weeks; they rank among the most popular acts on the road.

Also, people who skipped the rainy second Thursday and Friday came out instead for the picture-perfect weather on the second Saturday and Sunday

But there is also less space on the main stage field than in years past. The VIP stands on either side of the field, the vast VIP barricaded areas directly in front of

It’s always a fun thing. This is like a Super Bowl for us in New Orleans. So to be able to have that closing spot, it doesn’t get any bigger than that. And as long as I can continue to play the horn and perform and as long as they’ll have me, I’ll be there. You are one of the hardest-working men in show business around New Orleans this time of year Yeah, yeah. No sleep. Your lips are holding up, with all the horn blowing? We played three hours at the Saenger Theater and then close to two hours, or two hours plus, at Tipitina’s. So it’s been a lot of ibuprofen for me.

I was in the audience for your“Shorty Fest” at Tipitina’s on April 27. The show was supposed to end at midnight.As it got past midnight, I could tell you were trying to stretch out the song and keep it going I was waiting for Jon Batiste. He decided to announce a show at Snug Harbor that day, and (it) went long. I wanted to be able to get over there, but I had my event. He had a great lineup of musicians. Jason Marsalis was there, Nicholas Pay-

the stage and the cabanas at the back of the field all eat up considerable real estate.

So, too, do the campsites of tarps and chairs that many people rush to set up first thing after the gates open, then leave empty as they wander around the grounds until the headliners hit the stage.

For the special Rolling Stones day in 2024, Jazz Fest made two crucial adjustments to make sure people who bought the higherpriced tickets — which weren’t all that much more expensive than this year’s Saturday at-the-gate price of $169 weren’t too jampacked.

Because the rest of the Fair Grounds stages went dark when the Stones started, the festival only sold as many tickets as the estimated capacity of the Festival Stage field; that number was reportedly 40,000. And tarps and chairs were banned for the entire field, except around the perimeters.

As a result, it was crowded for the Stones, but not uncomfortable.

The capacity of the full Fair Grounds is much greater than 40,000, especially when the crowd distributes itself between all three main stages. When that crowd pools at one stage, as it did for the Eagles, the result is gridlock. That’s one of the reasons the festival stopped selling tickets that afternoon and declared a sell-out.

I don’t know how much of an effect that had on crowd size; most fans who planned to see the Eagles likely already had their tickets.

But it’s notable that the festival’s producers recognized some sort of tipping point was reached that day

Over the years, they’ve made adjustments to better accommodate the crowd sizes that are needed to remain profitable.

Overall attendance, and the daily average attendance, have remained fairly consistent over the past seven years (minus the two COVID-canceled years). The announced total attendance of 475,000 for 2026 is the same as 2019.

If that attendance stays steady going forward, the Fair Grounds site, with minor adjustments, will work out just fine.

Except maybe when the Eagles land.

Email Keith Spera at kspera@ theadvocate.com.

ton, Herlin Riley, Reginald Veal. When you get all those great musicians together, time doesn’t matter. But for me at Tipitina’s, playing and waiting on him. I kept trying to go and it was like (he’ll be here in) 3 minutes, 10 minutes. And so we just jammed It felt like a big jam session. Because I had already landed the plane in my head, I’m like, “Are we getting out of here? Is this the end?” And then they’re like, “Jon is coming.” So on the spot, I did an impromptu arrangement. The band just followed me, and it was a great segment for him to come in. We ended with him on stage.

If I’m not mistaken, I don’t think Jon and I have shared the Tipitina’s stage together (since) maybe right after Katrina or right before Katrina. It had been that long that we’d stood on that stage together It was a memorable Jazz Fest moment. You’ve made a lot of them over the years. I hope you get to do many, many more. Yes, yes. It’s a blessing. Email Keith Spera at kspera@ theadvocate.com.

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ACERTAIN LOT OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐ments thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances and advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in thePARISH

OF JEFFERSON, STATEOF LOUISIANA, in that part thereofknown as GREENLAWN TERRACESUBDI‐VISION,in SQUARE NO.144, bounded by California Av‐enue,35th(late West Es‐planade) Arkansas Av‐enue and36th (late Eighteenth) Street,desig‐natedasLOT "G", allasmore fully shownon survey by Sterling Mandle, Land Surveyor, datedMarch 7, 1973,a copy which is an‐nexedto actdated May3 1973,recorded on May9,1973 registered in COB788, folio 958, which said lot commencesat a

distance of 211 feet from the corner of Cali‐fornia Avenue and35th (lateWestEs‐planade) Street andmeasures thence 51 feet fronton California Av‐enue,the same in width in the rear,bya depth of 120 feet be‐tween equaland paral‐lellines;subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ingthe prop‐erty

Theimprove‐mentsthereon bear theMunici‐pal No.3509 Cal‐iforniaAvenue Kenner, LA 70065. This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐i i i

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TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

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OFFI CIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS REGULAR SESSION

CITY HALL: MARCH 12, 2026

The Council of the City of New Orleans met this day in Regular Session,

at 10:06 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: MORRELL (PRESIDENT) WILLARD (VICE PRESIDENT) MCCARRON HARRIS KING GREEN HUGHES

SEVEN MEMBERS PRESENT,CONSTITUTINGA QUORUM.

ROLL CALL

AISHA R. COLLIER

CLERK OF COUNCIL

INVOCATION

PASTOR JONATHAN EVERETT

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

LESLI D. HARRIS

COUNCILMEMBER DISTRICT“B” APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES February 4, 2026 (Special), February 11, 2026 (Special), February 12, 2026 and February 26, 2026.

APPROVED.

VCC APPEAL

CHRISTIONE P. TURNER, AGENT,ATG LICENSING CONSULTANTS LLC ON BEHALF OF LORETTAHARMONOFLKHARMONARCHITECTS APAC

-Requesting to appeal the Vieux CarréCommission’s(VCC) Architecture Committee decision of denial of the deferral of proposal to reinstall new exterior light fixtures with exposed metal conduit on the rebuilt Toulouse Street side wall, for the property located at 601 Bourbon Street.

WITHDRAWN. (At the applicant’srequest).

ORDINANCES ON FINAL PASSAGE

CAL. NO. 35,332 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL -AnOrdinance to amend and reordain section 26-656 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to clarify when acarbon monoxide detector is required for the Healthy Homes Program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Willard, McCarron, Morrell, Hughes -6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT:King -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,334 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN-AnOrdinance to establishaconditional use to permit the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages in an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District, on Square 1539, Lot 11, in the ThirdMunicipal District, bounded by North Broad Street, Duels Street,and Bruxelles Street (Municipal Address: 2037 North Broad Street); and otherwisetoprovide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO. 63/25)

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Willard, McCarron, Morrell, Hughes -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:King -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,335 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS-AnOrdinance to effect azoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District to an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood MixedUse District, on Square605, Lots48, 49, 50, 51, and X-1orLot 25, 26, 27, 28, and the rear portions of original Lots 1and 2, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Jane Alley,Banks Street, Palmyra Street, and South WhiteStreet (Municipal Addresses: 323-343 Jane Alley); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO.64/25)

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Willard, McCarron, Morrell, Hughes -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:King -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,338 -BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON-AnOrdinance to amend and reordain Articles 3, 4and 19 of theComprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4264 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No 26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) to streamline administrative processes; clarify unclear provisions; codify evolving practices; and otherwise to provide thereto. (ZONING DOCKET NO.49/25)

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Willard, McCarron, Morrell, Hughes -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:King -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED.

CAL. NO. 35,341 -BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL -AnOrdinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into Amendment No. 4toa previously executed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (“CEA”) between the City of New Orleans (the “City”), and Healing Minds Nola relative to the public purpose of supporting the New Orleans Assisted Outpatient Treatment (“AOT”) program’sability to coordinate physicians to conduct mental health evaluations for prospective AOTparticipants in compliance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:66 et seq., and to compensate physicians for same by operating the AOTprogramsthrough the Orleans Parish Civil District Court and working to connect people in need of mental health treatment to appropriate resources through case management and court supervision; to modify the provisions thereof and extend the term thereof for one (1) additional year,asmorefully set forth in the Amendment No.4 form (Exhibit “A”) and made apart hereof; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

ROLL CALL:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Willard, McCarron, Morrell, Hughes -6

NAYS: 0

ABSENT:King -1

RECUSED: 0 AND THE ORDINANCE WASADOPTED. MOTION/RESOLUTION (LYING OVER) NO. M-26-81 CITY HALL: February 26, 2026

BY:COUNCILMEMBER KING SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFNEW ORLEANS, That the report and recommendation for DENIAL by the City Planning Commission (CPC) on ZONING DOCKET NO. 7/26 initiated by CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. M-25-567,requesting an amendment to the text of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to define “shipping container dwellings” as homes built from repurposed shipping containers, mandate exterior cladding and additional roo

MARCH 12, 2026 THE FOREGOINGMOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THEROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: King, Harris, Hughes, King, McCarron, Morrell, Willard- 7

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 RECUSED: 0 ANDTHE MOTION WASADOPTED. MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS

NO.M-26-100

BY:COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

BE IT MOVED BY THECOUNCIL OF THECITYOFNEW ORLEANS, That the City Planning Commission’sreport and favorable recommendation, subject to two waivers and nine provisos, for ZONING DOCKET 03/26 –3201 Orleans Ave., LLC,requesting an amendment of Ordinance No.27,971 MCS(Zoning Docket 126/18) to permit the expansion of a neighborhood commercial establishment in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square445, Lots Dand E, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Orleans Avenue, North Rendon Street, Hagan Avenue, and Saint Ann Street(Municipal Address: 3201 Orleans Avenue), is approved and the request is granted,subject to the two waivers and nine provisos contained within the City Planning staff report.

BE IT FURTHERMOVED, That the Clerk of Council shall forwardcopies of this motionand the report of the City Planning Commission to the Law Department, which is directed to prepareanordinance to effectuate this motion and is granted the flexibilitytomake any changes necessary to achieve the will of the Council as set forth in this motion.

THEFOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THEROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Hughes, King, McCarron, Morrell, Willard- 7

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 RECUSED: 0 ANDTHE MOTION WASADOPTED.

NO.M-26-101

BY:COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

SECONDED BY: COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

BE IT MOVED BY THECOUNCILOFTHE CITYOFNEW ORLEANS, that Hive ConstructionLLC’sappeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’sdecision, denying the application for demolitionofa contributing-rated single-family residence located at 1208 Second Street, is approved and the decision of the Commission is hereby overruled. BE IT FURTHERMOVED BY THECOUNCIL OF THECITYOFNEW

ORLEANS, that the Clerk of Council shall forwardcopies of this motion to all affected departments, including the Historic District Landmarks Commission and the Department of Safetyand Permits. THEFOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THEROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Hughes, King, McCarron, Morrell, Willard-7

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 RECUSED: 0 ANDTHE MOTION WASADOPTED.

NO.M-26-102

BY:COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON

BE IT MOVED BY THECOUNCILOFTHE CITYOFNEW ORLEANS,

that the City Planning Commission’sreport and recommendation of approval subject to three (3) provisos,related to ZONING DOCKET 9/26 ,initiated by 2915 Grace 9999, LLC., requesting consideration of aconditional use to permit astandardrestaurant in an HU-B1Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District, CPCCharacter Preservation CorridorDesign Overlay District, and the Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District, on Square217, Lot Dinthe SixthMunicipal District and bounded by MagazineStreet, Louisiana Avenue, CampStreet, and Toledano (Municipal Address: 3329 Magazine Street),has been received and the request is hereby APPROVED subject to the three recommended provisos. BE IT FURTHERMOVED BY THECOUNCIL OF THECITYOFNEW

ORLEANS, that the Clerk of Council is directed to forwardcopies of this motion to the Law Department, which is directed to prepareanordinance to effectuate this motionand is granted flexibilitytomake any changes necessary to achieve the will of the Council as set forth in this motion. THEFOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THEROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: King, Harris, Hughes, King, McCarron, Morrell, Willard- 7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ANDTHE MOTION WASADOPTED. NO.M-26-103

BY:COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

BE IT MOVED BY THECOUNCILOFTHE CITYOFNEW ORLEANS, that the City Planning Commission’sreport and recommendation of approval subject to three (3) provisos,related to ZONING DOCKET 13/26 ,initiated by PJS Investments LLC, requesting consideration of a conditional use to permit aaneighborhood commercial establishment in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District, on Square506, Lots 13 and 14, in the First Municipal District, bounded by EratoStreet, SouthGayoso Street, SouthSalcedo Street, and Thalia Street (Municipal Address: 4200 EratoStreet),has been received and the request is hereby APPROVED subject to the three recommended provisos. BE IT FURTHERMOVED BY THECOUNCIL OF THECITYOFNEW

ORLEANS, that the Clerk of Council is directed to forwardcopies of this motion to the Law Department,which is directed to prepareanordinance to effectuate this motionand is granted flexibilitytomake any changes necessary to achieve the will of the Council as set forth in this motion. THEFOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THEROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Green, Harris, Hughes, King, McCarron, Morrell -6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Willard-1 ANDTHE MOTION WASADOPTED.

NO.M-26-104 BY:COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct apublic hearing to consider atext amendment to Ordinance No.M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No.26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 24.14.B.2d to exempt the existing billboardlocated at 100 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and to make recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary

WITHDRAWN SUBSTITUTE NO.M-26-104

BY:COUNCILMEMBERS HARRISAND MCCARRON

BE IT MOVED BY THECOUNCIL OF THECITYOFNEW ORLEANS, That the City Planning Commission is hereby directed to conduct a public hearing to consider atext amendment to Ordinance No.M.C.S. 4264, amended by Ordinance No.26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to amend Article 25.7.Atoadd the existing billboardlocated at 100 Poydras Street, NewOrleans, Louisiana 70130 to the list of receiving locations for electronic conversion and to make recommendations for any other amendments deemed necessary

BE IT FURTHERMOVED, That in the process of studying and reviewing the proposed request, the City Planning Commission staffisdirected and granted the flexibilitytomake all appropriate changes relative to this request to ensureconsistency and continuity and to make needed and/ or appropriate adjustments deemed necessary stemming from the study and review of this request. THE FOREGOING MOTION WASREAD IN FULL, THEROLL WAS CALLED ON THE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Hughes, King, McCarron, Morrell -6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: Willard-1 RECUSED: 0 ANDTHE MOTION WASADOPTED. NO.M-26-105 BY:COUNCILMEMBER KING

SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS

BE IT MOVED BY THECOUNCIL OF THECITYOFNEW ORLEANS, That the

park. The facility provides food, beverages, including alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises, andrelated items primarily to park visitors, eventattendees, andmembers of the general public accessingthe park.”

BE IT FURTHER MOVED, Thatthe requirementtoconducta Neighborhood Participation Programpursuant to Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 4.2.Dishereby waivedtoexpedite the review and implementation of these amendments, as alternative opportunitiesfor public input areavailable, including the public hearing to be conductedby the City Planning Commission as directed herein, in-person consultation with Council staffduring regularbusiness hoursinRoom 2W70 of City Hall, anddirect contact via phone at (504) 658-1030.

BE IT FURTHER MOVED, Thatthe application feeof$1,500 to effectuate this request be andishereby waived; and

BE IT FURTHER MOVED, Thatinthe process of studying andreviewing the proposed amendment, the City Planning Commission staffisdirected andgrantedthe flexibility to make allappropriate changesrelative to this request to ensure consistencyand continuity andtomake need and/or appropriate adjustmentsdeemed necessary stemming from the study and review of this request.

THE FOREGOING MOTION WASREADINFULL, THE ROLLWAS CALLEDONTHE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS YEAS: Green,Harris, Hughes, King, McCarron, Morrell– 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Willard -1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED NO. M-26-106 BY:COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES

WHEREAS, the PoliceJuryAssociation of Louisiana represents the interests of the several PoliceJuriesofthe State of Louisiana to promote the welfare of the taxpayers, improve the administration of public affairs, andsecure legislation for the general good of the State as it pertains to parochial affairs; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of NewOrleansserves as the Police Jury of Orleans Parish,isamemberofthe Association,and is entitledto elect adelegatetothe Association; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED BY THE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANS, That the City Council hereby appoints Council Vice President, Councilmember At-LargeDivision 1MatthewWillard as its delegate to the PoliceJury Association of Louisiana BE IT FURTHER MOVED, Thatthe Clerk of Council shall deliver certified copies of this motion to Council Vice President MatthewWillard andthe PoliceJuryAssociation of Louisiana THE FOREGOING MOTION WASREADINFULL, THE ROLLWAS CALLEDONTHE ADOPTION THEREOF,AND RESULTED AS FOLLOWS: YEAS: Green,Harris, Hughes, King, McCarron, Morrell–6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:Willard -1 RECUSED: 0 AND THE MOTION WASADOPTED. NO. R-26-107 BY:COUNCILMEMBER HUGHES SECONDED BY:COUNCILMEMBER MCCARRON ARESOLUTION calling an election in the Lake Forest Estates Improvement District for June 27, 2026. WHEREAS,the Louisiana State Legislature enacted La.R.S. 33:9072, creating the Lake Forest Estates Improvement District (“District”) and authorizing the City Council to levy andcollect aspecial ad valorem tax not to exceed five mills or fees upon alltaxablereal property within the District, for aterm not to exceed eight years, whenauthorized by the District andapproved by the majority of the District’sregisteredvoters; and WHEREAS,the BoardofDirectors of the District met on January 15, 2026, andadopted aresolution requesting the City Council to levy an annual$550 parcel fee, for seven years, commencing on January 1, 2027 andending December 31, 2033, subject to the majority approval of the District’sregisteredvoters at the June 27, 2026, election; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THECOUNCIL OF THE CITYOF NEW ORLEANS,That SECTION 1. Election Call.Subject to the approvalofthe State Bond Commission andunderthe authority conferred by La.R.S. 33:9072 and the Louisiana Election Code,anelection is hereby calledfor Saturday, June 27, 2026 between the hours of 7:00 a.m.and 8:00 p.m. andatsaid election the electorate of the Lake Forest Estates Improvement District may approve or disapprove the levy of an annualfee on alltaxablereal property within the Lake Forest Estates Improvement District (“District”), comprisedofthe area of the City of NewOrleanswithin andcoterminous with the boundaries of the Lake Forest Estates Subdivision,inthe amount of $550, for seven years, beginning January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2033, whichisestimated to generate $99,000 annually.Any feelevied upon aparcel in the District shall be in addition to anyadvalorem tax affecting real property,orany charge (including, but not limitedto, a sanitation charge), fee, license, permit or rate imposedorlevied pursuant to the regulatory authority of the City of NewOrleansinthe operation of the city,its departments, agencies, boards andcommissions, whether attached or unattached, including, but not limitedto, the Sewerage and WaterBoard.The proceeds of anyfee collected shall be usedexclusively for the purpose of promoting andencouraging the beautification, security andoverall betterment of the District; however,the City of NewOrleans may retain one percentofthe amount collected as acollection fee. The affairs of the District aremanaged by the Lake Forest Association Board of Directors whichshall adopt an annualbudgetinaccordance with the Local Government Budget Act, La.R.S. 39:1301, et seq. The members of the Boardserve without compensation. The official ballot usedinthe voting machines for the election shall be as follows: LAKE FOREST ESTATESIMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION Shall the City of NewOrleanslevy an annualfee on each parcel of taxable real property located within the Lake Forest Estates Improvement District (“District”), the boundaries of whichare coterminous with those of the Lake Forest Estates Subdivision,inthe amount of $550, for seven years, beginning January 1, 2027 andending December 31, 2033, whichis estimatedtogenerate$99,000 annually,tobeused exclusively for the purpose of promoting andencouraging the beautification,security, andoverall betterment of the District, except for a1%City collection fee, andprovided that, if usedtofund additionallaw enforcementor security personnel andservices, such personnel andservices shall be supplemental to andnot in lieuofthose provided by the NewOrleans PoliceDepartment?

SECTION 2. DistrictBoundaries. The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the Lake Forest Estates Subdivision.

SECTION 3. Publication of Notice of Election. Noticeofthis election shall be published in the City of NewOrleans’ official journal oncea week for five consecutive weeks, with the first publication occurring between 45 and90days prior to the election date, as provided in Exhibit “A”. Exhibit “A” is hereby incorporatedasifthe same wereset forth in full. SECTION 4. Canvass.The Council, acting underthe powers granted to it by the City Charter andstate statutes, shall meet,inopen session, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street,New Orleans, Louisiana on Thursday,August 6, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m.toexamine and canvass the returns anddeclarethe election result.

SECTION 5. Polling Places. The polling places set forth in the aforesaidnoticeofelection arehereby

4.3.CAUTHORITY

4.3.D

4.3.D.4

ficial action upon any application requiring arecommendation of the City Planning Commission until the report of the Commission has been received.

b. If the City Council fails to take action by motion sixty (60) days from receipt of the City Planning Commission recommendation, the application is denied.

c. The City Council’sadoption of amotion under 4.3.D.4.a shall not be construed as an approval of azoning matter unless and until an ordinance is introduced and adopted in accordance with the Charter; introduction of an ordinance does not indicate the City Council’sapproval of azoning matter.Should aCouncil office elect not to introduce an ordinance despite passage of amotion directing the preparation of an ordinance, they shall notify the Clerk of Council of this intention in writing within sixty (60) days of the passage of the motion. Failurebythe City Council to take action on azoning ordinance within ninety (90) days of the date the City Council passed the motionshall mean that the application is denied.

4.3.E CONDITIONS

1. The City Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may impose such conditions and restrictions upon the establishment, location, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the conditional use as deemed necessary for the protection of the public health, safety,and welfare.

2. When the application for aconditional use does not fully demonstrate compliance with all general zoning requirements but the City Planning Commissionwishes to make clear to the applicant that such compliance will be necessary in order to approve the site plan and associated permits, these conditions may be included as ‘Approval Conditions.’ These conditions may restate the zoning ordinance without modification and will be deemed to automatically update if the underlying ordinance provision is amended before final approval and permitting.

3. The applicant shall recordthe signed development plan in the Office of the Clerk of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans within thirty (30) days of the date of final approval and shall submit evidence of such recordation to the ExecutiveDirector of the City Planning Commission. If the applicant fails to recordthe signed development plan within this period, the ordinance approving the conditional use is deemed null. No permits or licenses for the conditional use maybeissued until the development plan has been recorded and evidence of the recording has been provided to the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission. The City Planning Commission shall maintain arecord of such approved conditional uses, the development plans, and any conditions attached thereto.

4. The City Council may grant awaiver from specificzoning standards otherwise applicable to the use by this Ordinance to securethe general objectives of this section, provided however that any such shall be based on a finding that the case meets the approval standards of Section 4.6.F However,the City Council cannot waive or modifyany approval standards of this section or any other section for which variances maynot be granted under the terms of this Ordinance. Any waiver which was not considered by the City Planning Commission mustbeincluded in the motion directing thepreparation of an ordinance described in 4.3.D.4.a.

4.3.H EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF TIME ***

4.3.H.1EXPIRATION

a. Plans Deadline. For all conditional uses, plans stamped as approved by the City Planning Commission mustbe recorded in the Conveyance RecordsofOrleans Parish within two (2) years of the effective date of the ordinance granting the conditional use. b. Construction/Use Deadline.

i. For new construction, the conditional use approval will expirewithin

five (5) years from the date the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission approves the final drawings for aconditional use if abuilding permit has not been issued and substantial constructionhas not been commenced, and no request for an extension of time is pending.

ii. For conditional uses approved for existing structures or for aparcel of land wherenostructureisplanned, if the use has not been established within aperiod of five (5) years from the date the Executive Director of the City Planning Commissionapproves the final drawings for aconditional use, then the conditional use will expire.

4.3.H.2EXTENSION OF TIME

a. Unless otherwise prohibited, the Executive Director of the City Planning Commissionmay extend the time for expiration of the deadline established in Section4.3.E.2 for aperiod not to exceed one (1) year upon ashowing of good cause by the applicant. Additionally,unless otherwise prohibited, the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission mayextendthe timefor expiration of the deadlines established in Section 4.3.H.1 for aperiod not to exceed one (1) year upon ashowing of good cause by the applicant. When granting the request, the Executive Director shall articulate in writing the goodcause justifying the extension. Arequest for extension shall be made in writing within the original period of validity.A request made after the original period of validity but within one (1) year of the original period of validity must be considered by the City Planning Commission. Any extensionfor aperiod in excess of one (1) year may be granted only by the City Council in accordance with Paragraph bbelow Any extension that does not meet all of these conditions mayonly be granted by the City Council in accordance with Paragraph bbelow b. The holder of aconditional use may petition the City Council for an extension of time longer than the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission may authorize. The holder of aconditional use mayalso petition the City Council for asecond extension of either or both the plans deadline and the construction/use deadline. Arequestfor extension shall be made in writing within the original period of validity.The City Council shall hold apublic hearing and decide whether to extend the time period. Notice for the public hearing is required in accordance with Section 3.3. The applicantand the owner of recordofthe property shall be notified of apublic hearing to be conducted by the City Council. Following the public hearing, the City Council shall render its decision whether to terminate or extend the approval, taking into account hardship to the applicant or property owner,changes in surrounding circumstances that have occurred since the original approval, and the likelihood that substantial constructionwill occur during any period of extensionbymotion within sixty (60) days of receipt of the request.

*** 4.3.J OFFICIALZONING MAPAMENDMENTS Within thirty (30) days of receiving evidence of the recording of an approved conditional use or planned development, or within thirty (30) days of receiving approval of azoning map amendment or minormap adjustment, the official Zoning Map shall be modified to reflect such change. Additionally,within thirty (30) days of receiving determination that aconditional use/planned development has been rescinded by the City Council, the official Zoning Map shall be modified to reflect such change. *** 4.3. Chart CONDITIONAL USE PROCESS See Exhibit B, attached, for amendments to this Chart.

4.4 PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS

4.4.C AUTHORITY The City may take formal action on requests for planned developments after receiving arecommendation from the City Planning Commission, in accordance with Sections 5-406 and 5-407 of the City Charter.The City Council shall receive the Commission’srecommendation related to requests for planned developments and shall calendar said requests for hearinginaccordance with Section 4.4.E.4.

PROCEDURE

ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL a. The City Council shall hold apublic hearing and determine by motion whether the zoning docket should be heardasanordinance within sixty (60) days from receipt of aCity Planning Commission recommendation. This motion shall direct the preparation of an ordinance effectuating the zoningchange, specifying any changes to be made from the requested amendment, or shall deny the amendment application. The City Councilmay

on azoning ordinance withinninety (90) days of the date the City Council passed the motion shall mean that the application is denied.

4.4.I EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF TIME

4.4.I.1 EXPIRATION a. Plans Deadline. For all planned developments, plans stamped as approved by the City Planning Commission must be recorded in the Conveyance Records of Orleans Parish withintwo (2) years of the effective date of the ordinance granting the planned development.

b. Construction/Use Deadline.

i. For new construction, the planned development approval will expire within five (5) years from the date the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission approves the final drawings for aplanned development if a building permithas not been issued and substantial construction has not been commenced, and no request for an extension of timeispending. ii. For planned developments approved for existing structures or for a parcel of land wherenostructureisplanned, if the planned development has not been established within a period of five (5) years from the date the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission approves the final drawings for aplanned development, then the planned development will expire 4.4.I.2 EXTENSIONOFTIME a. Unless otherwise prohibited, the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission may extend the timefor expiration of either the plans deadlineorthe construction/use deadline for aplanned development approval for aperiod not to exceed one (1) year upon ashowing of good cause by the applicant. Arequest for extension shallbemade in writing withinthe original period of validity Any extension that does not meet all of these conditions may onlybegranted by the City Council in accordance with Paragraph bbelow

b. The holder of aplanned development may petition the City Council for an extension of timelonger than the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission may authorize.The holder of aplanned development may also petition the City Council for asecond extension of either or both the plans deadline or the construction/use deadline. Arequest for extension shall be made in writing within the original period of validity The City Council shall hold apublic hearing and decide whether to extend the timeperiod. Noticefor the public hearing is required in accordance with Section 3.3. The applicant and the owner of recordofthe property shall be notified of apublic hearing to be conducted by the City Council

Following the public hearing, the City Council shall render its decision whether to terminate or extend the approval,taking into account hardship to the applicant or property owner,changes in surrounding circumstances that have occurred since the original approval, and the likelihood that substantial construction will occur during any period of extension by motion withinsixty (60) days of receipt of the request.

*** 4.4. Chart PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS See image attached as ExhibitC for amendments to Chart.

4.5 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW

4.5.B APPLICABILITY

2. Additions or Enlargements Unless otherwise required by this section or this Ordinance, applications for additions or enlargements as follows arereviewed by the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission and the Design Advisory Committee. Developmentsorportionsofa development that arelocated in an industrial or institutional zoning district and that arenot visible from the public right-of-way shall be exempt.

a. Additions or enlargements to multi-familydevelopments, or townhouse developments, or anon-residential or mixed-use developments thatbring the total gross floor area to forty-thousand (40,000) squarefeet or more. If the total squarefootage of the development is already over forty-thousand (40,000) squarefeet, thenreview is only required if there is atotal increase of ten percent (10%) or more.

b. Substantial improvementstoany non-residential or mixed-use

structure, or group of structures on the same lot, wherethe total gross floor area is forty-thousand (40,000) squarefeet or more. Substantial improvements aredefined as demolition and reconstruction of existing buildings valued at fifty percent (50%) or moreofthe initial value of the existing building.

3. Unless otherwise required by this section or this Ordinance, applications for any size development within the areas described as follows are reviewed by the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission and the Design Advisory Committee. Except in the UADOverlay District, singleand two-familydwellings and any development or portion of a development that is located in an industrial or institutional zoning district that is not visible from the public right-of-way areexempt

a. CPCCharacter Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District

b. Development with one-hundred (100) feet or moreoflot frontage in an identified design overlay districts of Article18

c. UADUniversity Area Design Overlay District

4. In the RIVRiverfront District, EC Enhancement Corridor,CTCorridor Transformation, GC Greenway,and UADUniversity Area Design Overlay Districts, applications arereviewed solelybythe Executive Director.Review is limited to applications for new construction,substantial improvement, and exterior re-design that substantially alters the architecture of a principal structure. Anything that is not visible from the public right-ofway is exempt from design review.Except in the UADUniversity Area Design Overlay District, single- and two-family residences areexempt from design review.The City Planning Commission may determine that no review is necessary based on the natureand scope of aproposal.

10. When aproperty is located within the Vieux CarréHistoric District, developments upon the property areexempt from site plan and design review by the City Planning Commission. However,such developments aresubject to the site plan and design review procedures of the Vieux CarréCommission.

11. When aproperty is located within the Historic Districts Landmark Commission’sfull control Historic Districts, development is exempt from site plan and design review by the City Planning Commission. However such developments aresubject to the site plan and the design review procedures of the Historic Districts Landmark Commission. When a property is located within the Historic Districts Landmark Commission’s partial control local Historic Districts, developments upon the property aresubject to site plan and design review procedures established by the City Planning Commission. When aproperty is located within the RIV Riverfront Design Overlay District, developments upon the property are subject to site plan and design review procedures established by the City Planning Commission.

4.5.C SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

7. Architectural elevations or perspectives that convey the visual character of the development. Contextual drawings that aredrawn to scale and show the streetscape, including the proposed structureand adjacent structures. Label the height of the adjacent structures. Amaterialssheet that identifies all proposed exterior materials, finishes, and colors.

8. General location of parking and site circulation.

9. General location, height, and material of all fences, walls, screening, and landscape. 10. Atabulation of the totalgross area in squarefeet or acres of the project site and the floor area in squarefeet of any building(s) in the proposed development.

11. Landscape and stormwater management plan, where applicable.

12. Such other information as may be required in order to meet standards in the district in which the use is to be located.

13. Anarrative description of how the proposed development addresses the design goals, including compatibilitywith adjacent property,landscape and open space, circulation systems, and building design strategies.

Reference published design guides and principles and how they informed the design concept in termsofsustainability, transit-oriented design, architectural, landscape architectural,and urban design, etc.

14. Acolor-rendered site plan and landscape plan that clearlyillustrates the design concept and spatial relationships.

15. Site context plans that highlight opportunities and constraints.

16. Images or specificationsofproposed fixtures, furnishings, and lighting elements.

or

17. Design precedent images to show architectural

4.5.D.3.

NPP). Duringa time of declared emergency by the Governor or Mayor,whenin-person meetings arenot an available option, the City Planning Commission Director shall be authorized to require teleconferencing, virtual, or other remote meeting formats to satisfy NPP requirements

4.6.D.3 ACTION BY THE BOARDOFZONINGADJUSTMENTS

c. The BoardofZoning Adjustments mayapprove, approve with modifications, deny,ordefer.Noapplication may be deferred for longer thanatotal of 180 days, including allindividualdeferralsofshortertime periods. Any itemdeferred for longerthan180 days will be deemed denied for deferral past deadline. The failuretoresolve a finding of incomplete or inaccurate information maybegrounds for denial at anytime

4.6.FAPPROVAL STANDARDS

The BoardofZoning Adjustments mayauthorizea variance only when the evidence presentedsupports a finding thateach case indicates allof the following:

A. The basic elements for avariance exist because the below standards have been met:

1. Special conditions andcircumstances exist thatare peculiar to the land or structure involvedand arenot generally applicabletootherlandor structures in the same zoning district.

2. The special conditions andcircumstances do not result from the actions of the applicantorany other person who mayhave hadaninterest in the property

3. Literal interpretation of this Ordinancewould deprive the applicantof rights commonly enjoyedbyotherproperties in the same district under the terms of this Ordinance.

4. The request for the variance is not based primarily upon adesire to serve the convenienceorprofitofthe property owner or other interested party

5. Strictadherence to the regulation by the owner or their agentwould result in ademonstrable hardship upon the owner,asdistinguished from mereinconvenience.

B. The impactsofgranting avariance areacceptablebecause the below standards aremet:

1. Granting the variance requested will not conferonthe applicantany special privilege whichisdeniedbythis Ordinancetootherlands or structures in the same district or otherwise similarly situated.

2. The variance, if granted, will not alterthe essentialcharacter of the locality.

3. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property or improvements in the neighborhood where the property is located.

4. The proposed variance will not impair an adequatesupply of light and airtoadjacent property,increase substantially the congestion of nearby streets, increase the danger of fire,orotherwise endanger the public safety

4.6.GEXPIRATION OF APPROVALS AND EXTENSION OF TIME

Termination of approval of avariance for failuretoobtain finalapproval, abuilding permit or to commencethe use, or an extension of the time is governedasfollows:

4.6.G.1 EXPIRATION a. The BoardofZoning Adjustments’ approval of avariance is valid for one (1)year from the resolution “Filed” date. If the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, or their designee, hasnot signed the development plan indicating finalapproval, or hasnot authorized an extension of time submitted by such date by the holderofthe variance ,inaccordance with Article 4, Section 4.6.G.2,the variance approval will expire b. Avariance expiresifa building permit is not obtained andsubstantial construction started, or the useiscommenced within two (2)years of the finalapproval of the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, or their designee, unless an extension of time at the holderofthe variance ’s request, submitted by such date, is authorized in accordance with Article 4, Section 4.6.G.2.b. 4.6.G.2 EXTENSION OF TIME a. Unless otherwise prohibited, the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission may extendthe time for expiration of avariance in accordance with the provisions of this section upon ashowing of good cause by the applicant. Arequest for extension shall be made in writing within the original period of validity.Anextension for aperiod in excess of eitherofthe below may be granted only by the Board of Zoning Adjustments in accordance with Paragraph bbelow.i.One (1)year from the BoardofZoning Adjustments’ approval as indicated by the resolution “Filed” date; or ii. Two(2) years from the finalapproval of the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, or their designee. b. The holderofavariance maypetition the Board of Zoning Adjustments for alonger extension of time not to exceed two (2)additional years from the date of the finalapproval of the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, or their designee. Arequest for extension shall be made in writing within the period of validity.The Board shall hold a public hearing anddecide whethertoextendthe time period. Noticefor the public hearing is required in accordance with Article 3, Section 3.3. The applicantand the owner of record of the property shall be notified of apublic hearing to be conductedbythe Board of Zoning Adjustments. Following the public hearing, the Board shall renderits decision whether to grant an extension of such period with good cause shown, subject to verification thatthe approval standards of Paragraph Fabove arestill met.

4.6.HAPPEALS An aggrieved party may appeal the BoardofZoning Adjustments’ decisions on variance applications to the OrleansParish Civil District Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of the decision in the office of the BoardofZoning Adjustments. ** *

4.7MINOR MAP ADJUSTMENTS ** *

4.7.BINITIATION Applications for minor mapadjustments may be initiatedbya property owner in the city,a person expresslyauthorized in writing by aproperty owner,the City Planning Commission, Director of the Department of Safety andPermits, or the City Council in the following instances, provided that the adjustment results in achange to no morethan15% of the totalarea of the lots affected by the adjustment:

1. Wheresubdivisions or resubdivisions would createa lot line thatno longercoincides with an existing zoning district boundary on the Official Zoning Map or land useboundary on the FutureLandUse Map.

4.7.D.2 ACTION ON APPLICATION

c. The decision on an application for aminor mapadjustment shall be communicated to the applicantinwritingand shall be made available on OneStop andthe City’selectronic notification system

4.8.DPROCEDURE

1.

a. If the application is determined to be

or otherwise unhearable, this determination will be conveyed to the

by the BoardofZoning Adjustments in

b. Notwithstanding this determination, the Department of

and Permits or other interested parties maypresent arguments to

that an application is incomplete, unripe, moot, or otherwise unhearable and the Boardmay make a finding in accordance with this argument rather than rule on the merits of the appeal.

4.8.E STANDARD OF REVIEW

The Boardshall owe no deference to interpretations by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits. In reviewing factual determinations by the Director,the Boardmust determine, based uponthe totality of the recordevidence, that the Director committed clear errorand that the error was material to the Director’sdetermination.

4.8.FSTAY OF PROCEEDINGS

An appeal stays all administrative enforcement proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from,unless the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits certifies to the BoardofZoning Adjustments, after the notice of appeal is filed, by reason of facts stated in the certificate, that astay would, in the Director’sopinion, cause imminent peril of life or property.Insuch case, proceedings may not be stayed after application to the Boardortothe Civil District Court and notice to the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits, for due cause shown thereon, unless arestraining order is issued.

4.8.GAPPEALS An aggrieved party may appeal the BoardofZoning Adjustments’ decisions on zoning appeals to the Orleans Parish Civil District Court within thirty (30) days of the Board’sdecision.

4.9 ZONINGVERIFICATION

4.9.DPROCESS

1. An interested party may request azoning verification.

2. The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits issues azoning verification as part of abuilding permit, certificate of occupancy,or business license. These verifications maytake the form of an approval or denial in the City’spermit review system (LAMA).

3. When azoning verification is issued in conjunction with abuilding permit, certificate of occupancy,orbusiness license, no separate application is required.

4.

b. The street address and legal description of the subject property

c. The proposed use or uses of the subject property and abriefdescription of the construction, reconstruction, remodeling, or alteration requiring the issuance of azoning verification.

d. Suchother and further information or documentation as the Zoning Administrator may deem necessary or appropriate for afull and proper considerationand depositionofthe particular application.

e. Required application fees, if any.Application fees may not be waived by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.

4.9.EAPPEALS

An interested party may appeal the zoning verification decision by the Department of Safety and Permits to the BoardofZoning Adjustments within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All verifications issued by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits must contain a statement explaining that thereisaright to appeal to the BoardofZoning Adjustments and the deadline to do so.

4.10 INTERPRETATION

4.10.E PROCEDURE

1. All applications for azoning text interpretation shall be filed with the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits in accordance with the requirements in Section 3.2. The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits shall review arequest for an interpretation and render the written interpretation within forty-five (45) days of receipt of acomplete application. The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits has the authority to request additional information prior to rendering an interpretation. The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits shall maintain awritten recordofall interpretations and shall make all interpretations available on their publicly-accessible website. The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits shall also provide notice of interpretations to interested parties through the City’selectronic notification system. All interpretations issued by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits must contain astatement explaining that thereisa right to appeal to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and the deadline to do so.

2. All applications for azoning map or FutureLand Use Map interpretation shall be filed with the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission

DAVIDW.LOVE‐LESS,ROBERTJ LOVELESS JOSHUA S. LOVE‐LESS AND JORDAN S. LOVELESS

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial

g intheParish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that Part thereofknown as Highway Park,inPlot474, bounded by Kansas,lowa, Thirdand Fourth Streets. Said portionof ground is com‐posedofLot Nos. 45 and46, accordingto plan of subdivi‐sion of Highway Park by A. D. Dusenbury, C. E., datedDecem‐ber5,1925, filed forrecordin Plan Book 9, folio 11, Parish of Jeffer‐son, according towhich plan said Lot46be‐gins at adis‐tanceof50 feet from the corner of Kansas and Fourth Streets andsaidportion measures thence 50 feet fronton Kansas Street, same width in therear, by a depth of 120 feet between equal andparallel lines: allas more fully shownonplat of survey by A. W. J. Bisso,C.E.& S., datedMay 15 1955, annexed to actofHarold R. Ainsworth, Notary Public,dated June 17,1955 registeredin COB382, folio 244; subjectto restrictions, servitudes rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights f d ff

inaccordance with the requirements in Section 3.2. The Executive Director of the City Planning Commission shallreview arequest for an interpretation and render the written interpretation within forty-five (45) days of receipt of acomplete application. The Executive Director of the City Planning Commission has the ability to request additional information prior to rendering an interpretation. The Executive Director of the City Planning Commission shallmaintain awritten recordofall interpretations.

4.10.F APPEALS

1. An aggrieved party may appeal azoning textinterpretation decision by the Director of the Department of Safetyand Permits to the Boardof Zoning Adjustments withinforty-five (45) days of the decision.

2. An aggrieved party may appeal azoning map or FutureLand Use Map interpretation decision by the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission to the City Planning Commission within forty-five (45) days of the decision.

3. Allformal interpretation decisions by the Department of Safetyand Permits must contain astatement explaining that thereisaright to appeal to the BoardofZoning Adjustments and the deadline to do so.

4.Table TABLE 4-2 ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY TABLE *** Zoning Appeal *** ApplicationFiling & Completeness Determination *Executive Director of the City Planning Commission

SECTION 3. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS HEREBY ORDAINS,That Article 19 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No.4624 M.C.S., as amended by Ordinance No.26,413 M.C.S. and subsequent amendments) be, and hereby is amended and reordained to read as follows: “ARTICLE 19. TEMPORARY PROHIBITIONS

*** 19.3 TEMPORARYPROHIBITION PROCESS

***

19.3.C PROCEDURE

1.The zoning textamendment creating an interim zoning district or moratorium shall be initiated by the adoption of amotionbythe City Council. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an interimzoning district or moratorium foraparticular area shall be established on the Official Zoning Map.

2.The City Council motioninitiating the interim zoning district or moratorium shall specify the type of review or study required in order to achieve the objectives of the temporary prohibition. The motionshall

also specify the City agency responsiblefor the review or study.The designated agency shall complete its review and provide its report to the Council within the time limits established for such temporary prohibitions.

3.The motion initiating the interim zoning district or moratorium shall also incorporateregulationsaddressing the following factors, where applicable:

a. Intent of the interimzoning district or moratorium.

b. Delineation of interim district boundaries or area subject to the moratorium.

c. Uses permitted

d. Limitations on uses.

e. Land use intensity,yard, lotarea, and similar requirements.

f. Special provisions necessary to the accomplishment of the intended intent and purpose of the district (i.e. landscape requirements, site plan review,etc.).

g. Submittal requirements, if any

h. Appeal procedure

4.Upon adoption of the City Council’s motionauthorizing the City Planning Commission to conduct apublic hearing to consider an amendment to this Ordinance to create an interimzoning district or moratorium, all appropriate agencies shall refuse to accept any new applications for permits that areinconflictwith the intent and provisions of the proposed interim zoning district or moratorium. However,applications determined to be complete and received prior to adoption of such motion, may be reviewed and processed under existing regulations.

ADOPTED BY THECOUNCILOFTHE CITYOFNEW ORLEANSMARCH 12, 2026 JP MORRELL

PRESIDENTOFTHE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THEMAYOR ON MARCH12, 2026

APPROVED: MARCH20, 2026

HELENA MORENO

MAYOR RETURNED BY THEMAYOR ON MARCH20, 2026 AT 2:30 P.M.

AISHAR.COLLIER

CLERK OF COUNCIL

ROLL CALL VOTE:

YEAS: Green, Harris, Hughes, McCarron, Morrell, Willard- 6

NAYS: 0 ABSENT: King -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 CITYOFNEW ORLEANS CITYHALL: February 26, 2026

g of record affect‐ingthe property

Theimprove‐mentsthereon bear Municipal No.2141 Kansas Avenue,Kenner, Louisiana70062

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of the sale

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

BRIGHAMJ LUNDBERG Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May 8, 2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

CORPORATION VERSUS TACARRA MICHELLE VES‐SEL

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedDecem‐ber9,2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to thehigh‐estbidderat public auction, at theJefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

ACERTAIN POR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall therights, ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longing, or in anywiseapper‐taining, situated in the PARISH OF JEF‐FERSON,STATE OF LOUISIANA, in that part knownas BEECHGROVE SUBDIVISION, lo‐catedin SQUARE A, in an area bounded

CALENDAR NO. 35,341 NO. 30568 MAYOR COUNCIL SERIES BY:COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)

AN ORDINANCE to authorizethe Mayor of the City of NewOrleansto enterinto Amendment No. 4to apreviously executedCooperative Endeavor Agreement(“CEA”) between the City of NewOrleans(the “City”), andHealing Minds Nola relative to the public purpose of supporting the NewOrleansAssisted Outpatient Treatment (“AOT”) program’sability to coordinate physicians to conductmentalhealth evaluations for prospective AOT participants in compliancewith the Louisiana Revised Statutes28:66 et seq., andtocompensate physicians for same by operating the AOT programs through the OrleansParish Civil District Court andworking to connect people in need of mentalhealth treatment to appropriate resources through case management andcourt supervision;tomodify the provisions thereof andextendthe term thereof for one (1)additional year,asmorefully set forth in the Amendment No. 4 form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” andmade apart hereof; andotherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority containedinArticle 7, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, andstatutory authority supplemental thereto, the State of Louisiana andits political subdivisions, including the City,may enterinto cooperative endeavors with each other, or with anypublic or private corporation or individual; andfurtherpursuant to Section 9-314 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of NewOrleans, the City mayenterinto cooperative endeavors with anypublic or private association,corporation, or individualfor activitiesinsupportofeconomic growth andotherpublic purposes; and WHEREAS, the City andHealing Minds Nola desiretomodify the provisions of andextendthe term thereof for one (1)additional year,apreviously executedCooperative Endeavor Agreementbetween the City andHealing Minds Nola relative to the valued public purpose of supporting the New Orleans AOT program’sability to coordinate physicians to conduct mental health evaluations for prospective AOT participants in compliance with the

and

services

WHEREAS, the City andHealing Minds Nola desiretoenterinto this Amendment No.4toprovide for supporting the NewOrleansAOT program’sability to coordinate physicians to conductmentalhealth evaluations for prospective AOT participants in compliancewith the Louisiana Revised Statutes28:66 et seq., andtocompensate physicians for same by operating the AOT programs through the

in

of

andworks to

Civil

treatment to

through

andcourt supervision andtoset forth certainothermatters in connection therewith; NOW THEREFORE SECTION 1. THE COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF NEWORLEANSHEREBY ORDAINS, That the Mayor,onbehalfofthe City of NewOrleans, is hereby authorized to enterinto Amendment No. 4inthe formattached heretoasExhibit “A”, to the previously executedCooperative Endeavor Agreementbetween the City of NewOrleansand Healing Minds Nola to modify the provisions of andextendthe term thereof for one (1)additional year said previously executedCEA relative to the valued public purpose of supportingthe NewOrleansAOT program’sability to coordinate physicians to conductmentalhealth evaluations for prospective AOT participants in compliancewith the Louisiana Revised Statutes28:66 et seq., andtocompensate physicians for same by operating the AOT programs through the OrleansParish Civil District Court andworking to connect people in need of mentalhealth treatment to appropriate resources through case management andcourt supervision in the City of NewOrleans. SECTION 2. ThatsaidAmendment No.4tothe previously executedCEA is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” andincorporatedand made apart hereof. ADOPTEDBYTHE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWORLEANSMARCH 12, 2026 JP MORRELL PRESIDENTOFTHE COUNCIL DELIVERED TO THE MAYOR ON MARCH12, 2026 APPROVED: MARCH20, 2026

HELENA MORENO MAYOR RETURNED BY THE MAYOR ON MARCH20, 2026 AT 2:30 P.M. AISHA R. COLLIER CLERK OF COUNCIL ROLLCALL VOTE: YEAS: Green,Harris, Hughes, McCarron, Morrell, Willard- 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:King -1 RECUSED: 0

by East ClaibornePark‐way, Beech‐groveBoule‐vard,North Chante Court andBayou St James, desig‐natedasLOT 3 anddescribed as follows:

Commence from theinter‐sectionofthe southerlyright of waylineof East Claiborne Parkwayand thewesterly rightofway line of Beechgrove Boulevardand go in a westerly direc‐tion alongthe southerlyright of wayline of East Claiborne Parkwaya distance of 108.83' to the pointofbegin‐ning.Thencego South2322'27" West a distance of 98.00';thence go in awesterly directionalong acurve turning to theleft with aradiusof 3,008.35',anarc length of 50.36', achord of 50.36' bearingNorth 6706'19" West thence go North 2224'54" East a distance of 98.00' to the southerly rightofway line of East Clai‐borneParkway; thencegoinan easterly direc‐tion along thesoutherly rightofway line of East Clai‐borneParkway on acurve turn‐ingtothe rightwitha ra‐dius of 3,106.35', an arclength of d g 52.00',and a chordof52.00' bearing of South 6706'19" East to the point of be‐i i ll

g g privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

FOERSTNERG

MEYER Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026

Apr3-may 8-2t

g g privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

DENNISWIG‐

GINS,JR. Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026

Apr3-may 8-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:872-474 FINANCE OF AMERICARE‐VERSELLC VERSUS THEUNOPENED SUCCESSIONOF ANDUNKNOWN HEIRSOFMARIA E. LUNA A/K/AMARIA E. LUNA A/K/A MARIALUNA

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedFebruary 6, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: Onecertain lot of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as Ponchartrain ShoresSubdivi‐sion,in Square 66 bounded by Lake Vista Drive, Murphy Drive, Sonfield Street,and Belle Drive, desig‐natedaslot no 10,onsurveyby J. J. Krebs& Sons,Inc., Sur‐veyors datedSeptem‐ber19, 1975 a copy of which is annexedtothe vendor’s setof purchase and according theretosaidlot commences at a distance of 86.75 feet from thecornerof Lake Vistaand Murphy Drive andmeasures thence 70 feet fronton Lake Vista Drive, same width in the rear by adepth of 137.57 feet between equal and parallel lines.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages,liens and i il

g g privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letter of Credit

DENNIS WIG‐

GINS,JR. Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May 8, 2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:823-989

JPMORGAN CHASEBANK, NATIONAL AS‐SOCIATION VS MARTHA BEAT‐RIZTINOCO, DI‐VORCED WIFE OF/AND ALLAN TINOCO

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedFebruary 10, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

Onecertain lot of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon andall the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theCityof Kenner,Parish of Jefferson, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as GreaterHolly Heights Subdivision, Section3,in Square “T”, bounded by CameronCourt, Presidential Drive, Sessions Lane andChateau (lateCascade) Boulevard, which said lotof ground is designated as lotnumber26 andcommences at adistanceof 300 feet from the corner of CameronCourt andCascade Boulevard, and measures 50 feet frontopn CameronCourt thesamewidth in therear, by a depth of 100 feet between equal andparallel lines. Allinac‐cordance with a sketch of survey by Gilbert, Kelly and Couturie,Inc., EverettV.Trei‐gle, Jr., Land Surveyor,dated July 20, 2004, for reference.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages,liens and i il

j p rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

HERSCHEL C. ADCOCK JR. Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-535 FIRSTHORIZON BANK VS DORANNIETO A/K/ADORAN VELEZNIETO A/K/ADORAN V. NIETO

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJanuary 19, 2022,I have seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058,onMay 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PORTIONOF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereonand all therights, ways, privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as TIMBERLANE ESTATES andaccording to plan of subdi‐vision of AlvinE Hotard,Civil En‐gineer,dated 2/12/1959, attached to Or‐dinanceNo. 3986,dated 4/2/1959,regis‐teredunder EntryNo. 147596 in Conveyance Book 473, folio 611, of Jefferson Parish,said pieceorportion of ground is designated as LOTNUMBER83, in SQUARE NUM‐BER4,bounded by Timberlane Drive, Fernwood Street,Colony Road,Wildwood Road,Fairfield Avenue andPa‐gent Place, which said Lot83 formsthe cor‐nerofFairfield Avenue and Timberlane Driveand measures 122.51' fronton FairfieldAv‐enue,the same width in the rear,bya depth and frontonTimber‐lane Driveof 120' between equaland paral‐lellines

This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedFebruary 14, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: Onecertain condominium unit, beingdes‐ignatedasUnit 106 of Yorkshire Court Condominium, createdpur‐suanttothe de‐clarationcreat‐ingYorkshire Court Condominium, datedDecem‐ber29, 1980, recorded in the conveyance recordsofthe clerkand recorder of the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisianaas COB995; folio 906, together with itsundi‐vided1.1689% interest in and to thecommon elements of thecondo‐minium as set forthinthe dec‐laration on file andofrecord andsubject to andwithas‐sumption of all terms, covenants, con‐ditions, provi‐sions, restric‐tionsand obligations set forthinthe Dec‐laration as it ex‐ists or as from time to time amendedin accordance with theterms of thedeclara‐tion.Saidcon‐dominium being situated on thefollowing describedprop‐erty,to-wit:

Acertain piece or portionof ground,to‐gether with all buildingsand improvements thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances and advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐

pp taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in thatpart thereofknown as Hessmar Farms Subdivision, forminga part of alargerpor‐tion of ground bounded by NorthArnoult Road,Fat City Avenue (for‐merly18th Street), Eden‐born Avenue andWestEs‐planade Avenue,desig‐natedasplots 239 and240 on a survey by Walker &Avery, Inc.,dated November 3, 1980, andac‐cordingto which: Plot 239 com‐mences at adis‐tanceof210.00 feet from thein‐tersection of Fat City Avenue (for‐merly18th Street)and NorthArnoult Road;measures thence 210.00 feet frontonNorth ArnoultRoad, hasa depth be‐tween equal andparallel linesof210.00 feet anda width in therearof 210.00 feet;and Plot 240 adjoins plot 239 along itssideline nearer West Es‐planadeAv‐enue measures 210.00 feet fronton NorthArnoult Road,has a depth of 210.00 feet between equal andparallel linesand width in therearof 210.00 feet

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-817 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VS PATRICKJ URCIAA/K/A PATRICKURCIA

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, Feb‐ruary2019, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: That certainlot of ground,to‐h i h ll

g gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon andall of the rights,ways, privileges servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as Terrytown Subdivision, No 8, in Square No.140, bounded by MatadorDrive, Guardian Av‐enue,and Mys‐ticAvenue, designated as Lot10-Aonsur‐veybyGilbert Kelly &Cou‐turie, Inc.,Sur‐veying & Engineering, datedMarch 5, 1974, acopyof which is an‐nexedtoanact of sale before ManuelI Fisher,N.P datedMarch 20, 1974, andac‐cordingtosaid survey said Lot10-A commences at a distance of 545.17 feet from thecornerof Matador Driveand Guardian Drive, andmeasures thence 60 feet frontonMata‐dorDrive, same width in therear, by a depth of 115 feet,between equaland paral‐lellines

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:861-835 U.S. BANK TRUSTCOM‐PANY,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOTINITS INDIVIDUAL CA‐PACITY BUT SOLELY AS IN‐DENTURE TRUSTEEOFCIM TRUST 2023-NR2 VS JOHN WILLIE CASON, JR. A/K/AJOHNW CASON, JR. A/K/AJOHN CASON, JR. ANDRICKEY KENNETH CASONA/K/A RICKEY K. CASONA/K/A RICKEY CASON, HEIRSOFJOHN W. CASON, SR ANDFANNIEK CASON

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedFebruary 24, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the

JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: Allthatcertain parcel of land in Jefferson Parish,State of LA,asmore fullydescribed in COB778 page 795 ID#0037194, beingknown anddesignated as Lot2-A of Square No.12 Michel Subdivi‐sion (a portion of former farm no.15ofAmes Farms Subdivision)

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:851-842

WELLSFARGO BANK,N.A VS HERMAN JACK‐SONAND RI‐NENNY MARIA GIRODA/K/A RI‐NENNY M. GIROD A/K/ARINENNY GIROD

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJune 17, 2024, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: That certain pieceorportion of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall rights,ways, privileges, servitudes,ad‐vantages and appurtenances thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParish of Jefferson, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as SouthAvon‐dale Homes Subdivision, SectionIII, ac‐cordingto a plan of William Maier, C.E., datedAugust 24, 1964, approved by theJefferson Parish Council under Ordi‐nanceNo. 6792, and filed forrecordas

EntryNo. 303,279, regis‐teredinCOB 559, folio 505, andinPlan Book 50, Plan 58, of therecords of theClerk of Courtfor the Parish of Jeffer‐son, according to which the said lotisdesig‐natedasLot No 7, Square 18 thereof, bounded by Julia, Dorothyand Ruth Drives,and SouthJamie Boulevard, and measures 52 feet fronton DorothyDrive, thesamein widthinthe rear,bya depth of 100 feet be‐tween equal andparallel lines.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: May8,2026, June 12, 2026 May8-jun 12-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:873-174

NEWREZ LLC VERSUS KELLYA.FRAN‐CISA/K/A KELLY FRANCIS

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 2, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

Onecertain lot or parcel of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐ments thereonand all therights, ways privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances and advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theState of Louisiana, Parish of Jeffer‐son, in Terry‐town Subdivi‐sion No.6, per plat by Adloe Orr, Jr.and Associ‐ates,C.E., dated May4,1960, ap‐proved by the JeffersonParish Councilunder ordinanceno. 4787, adopted November 3, 1960, registered in COB 520, folio 390, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Louisiana on December 5, 1960, andin planbook f li f

p 41, folio 21, of‐fice of theclerk of court, Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, and according to which plan said property is more particu‐larlydescribed as follows, towit: Lot23, Square 97, which said square is bounded by GoucherStreet GrapeStreet, GrinellPlace andGraham Drive. Lot23 commences at a distance of 130 feet from thecornerof GoucherStreet andGraham Street andmea‐suresthence60 feet front on Goucher Street,same widthinthe rear,bya depth of 110 feet be‐tween equal and parallel lines andaccording to survey made by R.L. Schu‐mann, dated July 28, 1978. This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit COREYJ.GIROIR Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:873-264

CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-RP4 VERSUS JAMESERIC ZIMMERMAN A/K/AJAMES E. ZIMMERMAN A/K/AJAMES ZIMMERMAN

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 2, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: Onecertain lot of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, allrights, ways privileges, servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereunto belongingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereonfor‐merlyknown as BrooklynPas‐tures, new forming partofGarden k bdi i

p Park Subdivi‐sion,saidlot is designated by thenumberten (10) of blocknumber

fifteen (15) which blockis bounded by Ver‐nonStreet, Beauregard Drive, Holly Driveand the rightofway of theNew Or‐leansLower CoastRailroad.

Lot numberten (10) begins at adis‐tanceoffour hundred fifty (450’)feet from thecorner of Vernon Street andHolly Drive andmeasures fifty(50’) feet frontonHolly Drive, fifty-eightand 68/100 (58.68’) feet in width in therearalong theright of way of the NewOrleans LowerCoast Railroad,by a depth on the line of lotnum‐bernine(9) of twohundred twenty-seven and23/100 (227.23’)feet anda depth on thelineoflot number11of onehundred ninety-six and 08/100 (196.08’) feet;all as per plan of a portionofGar‐denParkSubdi‐vision by Hotard & Webb, Civil Engineers, datedMarch 1, 1950, acopy of which is at‐tached to an act before Clayton A. Hotard,No‐tary Public,dated February 17, 1950.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check withirrevocable Bank Letter of Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:871-179 STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS RASHARDN SMITHAND TRAECHELLE D. WILLIAMS

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJanuary 12, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on May 13, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐

gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, andall rights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as AMES GARDENS SUBDIVISION, beingresubdivi‐sion of original Lots No.H-321D, H-321-Eand H321-FofLower Estelle Planta‐tion,delineated on survey made by J. J. Krebs& Sons, Inc., April14, 1967, approved by theJefferson Parish Council on June 29, 1967, Ordi‐nance18328, a copy of which is annexedtoAct of Dedication and Acceptance of StreetsinAmes GardensSubdi‐vision,passed before Neville M. Landry,N.P., datedJuly18, 1967, andregis‐teredunder CourtDocument Entry 403,515 of Jef‐ferson Parish, Louisianaon September7, 1967, said lot being designated as LOT10of SQUARE E, and is more particu‐larlydescribed as follows, to-wit:

LOT10of SQUARE "E", AMES GARDENS SUBDIVISION, said square boundedby JoyAnn (for‐merlyChrysan‐themum}Drive Geranium Drive, DoloresDrive andEast Ames Boule‐vard.SaidLot 10 commences at a distance of 403 feet from the intersection of Geranium Drive andJoy Ann (formerly Chrysanthe‐mum) Drive, fronts thence 50 feet on JoyAnn (for‐merlyChrysan‐themum)Drive, same width in therear, by adepth of 100 feet be‐tween equal andparallel lines.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS -The full purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with irrevocable Bank Letterof Credit

FOERSTNERG MEYER Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: April3,2026, May8,2026 Apr3-may 8-2t

aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedFebruary 27, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 10, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

STORED AT: AVONDALE STORAGE 3110 HWY. 90 P. O. BOX9150 AVONDALE,LA ONE2023H20 BAYXPRESSI.D NO JBC078401223 ONE2023 V115LA YAMAHA MOTORI.D.NO. 6FNL103643, ONE2023BLACK TRACHTRAILER I.D. NO 5HEAH2215PH0 17891

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

JOSHUA P. MATHEWS Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: May 8, 2026, MAY8-1T

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:852-232 REGIONSBANK VS BRET M. PENNI‐SON(A/K/A BRET PENNI‐SON)

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritofFIERI FACIAS from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedFebruary 9, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058,onJune 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: THEFOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IN THEPARISHOF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA: IN THAT PART THEREOF KNOWNASUNI‐VERSITYCITY, AS PERPLANOF RESUBDIVISION BY RENE A. HAR‐RIS, DATEDFEB‐RUARY3,1972, APPROVED IN COB759, FOLIO475 AND DESIGNATED AS LOTT,SQUARE 13, BOUNDED BY WEST LOUISIANA

STATEDRIVE, WEST TEMPLE PLACE, LOYOLA DRIVE WEST AND WEST STAN‐FORDPLACE ANDLOT T (SOMETIMES ERRONEOUSLY REFERREDTOAS LOT7)COM‐MENCES 160 FEET FROM WEST TEMPLE PLACEAND WEST LOUISIANA STATEDRIVE ANDMEASURES 50 FEET FRONT ON WEST LOUISIANA STATEDRIVE SAME WIDTHIN THEREAR, BY A DEPTH BETWEEN EQUALAND PARALLEL LINES OF 110 FEET

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit AMYR.ORTIS Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: May8,2026, June 12, 2026

May8-jun 12-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:866-863

BANK OF AMER‐ICA, N.A. VERSUS KENNETH DERENBECKER (A/K/A KEN‐NETH P. DEREN‐BECKER)AND JODY VICKNAIR DERENBECKER (A/K/A JODY V. DERENBECKER, JODY C. DERENBECKER, JODY VICKNAIR CRAIGDEREN‐BECKER,JODYV CRAIG

DERENBECKER, JODY VICKNAIR C. DEREN‐BECKER,JODY V.C. DERENBECKER, JODY CRAIG DERENBECKER, JODY DEREN‐BECKER,JODY VICKNAIR,JODY VICKNAIR CRAIG, JODY V. CRAIG, JODY CRAIG)

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJuly21, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: Acertain piece or portionof ground,to‐gether with all theimprove‐mentsthereon and allthe rights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances andad‐vantages there‐unto belongingorin anywiseapper‐i i i d

pp taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, des‐ignatedbythe No.19inBlock 160, Section "G of the Bridgedale Subdivision. Said BlockNo. 160 bounded by Carnationand West Metairie Avenues, Teal Street and Transcontinen‐talDrive.Said Lot19measures 50 feet fronton CarnationAv‐enue,by a depth of 120 feet between equaland paral‐lellines,and begins at adis‐tanceof250 feet from thecorner of Teal Street andCarnation Avenue Allinaccor‐dancewith a plat of Section "G"and "H"of said subdivision made by F.B. Grevemberg, C.E.,inJuly, 1929, and recorded in Plat Book 11, folio 13, in theClerk's office in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, andall as more fully shownona plat of survey by DavidA.Moy‐nan, Jr., C.E., datedDecem‐ber26, 1961.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

AMYR.ORTIS Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: May8,2026, June 12, 2026 May8-jun 12-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:854-862

BANK OF AMER‐ICA, N.A. vs TEDDYJ.JO‐HANSEN,JR., DAWN HARGIS JOHANSEN TEDDYJ,JO‐HANSEN SR.AND SUSAN DUFRENE JO‐HANSEN

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedSeptem‐ber25, 2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to thehigh‐estbidderat public auction, at theJefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

THAT CERTAIN LOTORPARCEL OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereonand all therights, ways privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereuntobe‐longing or in i

g g anywiseapper‐taining, situated in Jefferson Parish,inthat part thereof knownasBENT TREE ESTATES, SECTION3, beinga resubdivision of aportion of Plan of Resubdi‐vision made by Krebs, LaSalle& LeMieuxConsul‐tants, Inc. datedSeptem‐ber15, 1995, ap‐proved by the Jefferson Parish Council under Ordi‐nanceNo. 19599 on February 7, 1996, registered in COB 2933, folio 358, EntryNo. 9609377 andsaid lotbeing de‐scribedasfol‐lows: LOT25, SQUARE B, boundedby JaredLane, Bark Avenue,Jared Lane (side) and Bark Avenue (side).Saidlot measures 60 feet fronton JaredLane, same width in the rear,bya depth of 100 feet be‐tween equal andparallel lines. Allas more fully describedon survey of Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie,Sur‐veying &Engi‐neering, dated May 26, 2003, im‐provements lo‐catedAugust 28, 2003. Theimprove‐mentsthereon bear Municipal No.2752 Jared Lane,Marrero, LA 70072.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit PENNY M. DAIGREPONT Attorney for Plaintiff JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: May8,2026, June 12, 2026 May8-jun 12-2t

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:863-183 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC VS TAREKA.FADL ANDMELODY STUART ISMAIL A/K/AMELODY STUART RICCIARDOIS‐MAIL FADL By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritofFIERI FACIAS from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedNovem‐ber5,2025, I have seized and will proceed to sell to thehigh‐estbidderat public auction, at theJefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPO‐TION OF

GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, andall of the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes appurtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated In the City of Kenner, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in UNIVERSITY CITY SUBDIVI‐SION,SQUARE NO.80, which said square is bounded by Kilgore Place, North‐westernDrive John Hopkins Driveand Tu‐lane Driveand accordingto a plan of subdivi‐sion by theof‐fice of Surveys, Inc, datedNo‐vember 4, 1960, revisedon December 31, 1960, February 20, 1961, andas furtherrevised October13, 1961, copy of which is on file in therecords of Jefferson Parish Louisiana, and in accordance with aresubdi‐vision of apor‐tion of Univer‐sity City Subdivisionby Rene A. Harris, datedNovem‐ber15, 1965, ap‐proved under Ordinance No.881, City of Kenner,onDe‐cember 20, 1965, said lotisdesig‐natedasfol‐lows:

LOTNO. 7forms thecornerof Northwestern Driveand John HopkinsDrive and measures thence 65.26 feet fronton John Hopkins Drive, 53.95 feet In widthinthe rear,bya depth alongNorth‐westernDrive of 110.58 feet and adepth of 110 feet on theopposite sideline.All in accordance with survey by J.J. Krebs& Sons,Inc., dated August 18, 1975, resurveyed and certified correct December 10, 1976; subjectto restrictions servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affectingthe property

TheImprove‐mentsthereon bear Municipal No. 94 John Hop‐kins Drive, Ken‐ner, LA 70065.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

BRIGHAMJ LUNDBERG Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans Advocate: May8,2026, June 12, 2026 May8-jun 12-2t

JUDICIAL

LENDING, LLC VERSUS

CLARENCE RAY FLYNT, JR. A/K/A CLARENCE RAY‐MOND FLYNT, JR. AND STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FLYNTA/K/A STEPHANIE WILLIAMS FRICKEYFLYNT

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedJune 3, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

ACERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,with allthe buildings and improvements thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudesand appurtenances thereuntoap‐plying,situated it theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as RANCH ACRESEXTEN‐SION,which said pieceorportion of ground is shownonthat certainsubdivi‐sion plan by J.J. Krebs& Sons,Inc,dated 9/17/71, ap‐proved by Ordi‐nanceNo. 10688 of theJefferson Parish Counciladopted May25, 1972, registered in COB764, folio 803, andisfur‐ther describedinac‐cordance with survey by J.J. Krebs& Sons, Inc.,dated March23, 1977, resur‐veyedtoshow improvements on May7,1977, as LOT29of SQUARE 5, which said lot commeneces 239.53' feet from theintersection of Mesa Drive and Ames Boule‐vard,and mea‐suresthence 66.97' feet front on Mesa Drive with awidth in therearof 52.27 feet,by a depthonthe sideline nearer Sierra Street of 93' feet by adepth on the opposite side‐line of 94.15' feet;subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ingthe property

TheImprove‐ment thereon bearingMunici‐pal2616 Mesa Drive, Marrero, LA 70072

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges. TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit CANDACEA COURTEAU Attorney for

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:869-278

HANCOCK WHITNEYBANK VS JACKSONAV‐ENUE PROPER‐TIES,INC By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedOctober 3, 2025, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: ACERTAIN LOT OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐ments thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurte‐nances and advantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in theParishof Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as SHREWS‐BURY SUBDIVISION, in SQUARE 35, bounded by 18thStreet ArnoultRoad, 19thStreet andSevernAv‐enue,all as per plan of resubdi‐vision of Adloe Orr, Jr.& Associ‐ates, C.E.,dated De‐cember 15, 1964, annexedtoJef‐ferson Parish CouncilOrdi‐nanceNo. 6961, registered in COB607, folio 915, EntryNo. 317390, Con‐veyance Recordsof Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. And accordingto said plan,said lotis desig‐natedas LOT12-Aand is locatedand measures as follows: Said LOT12-A formsthe cor‐nerof18th Street and ArnoultRoad andmeasures thence 50.69 feet fronton 18thStreet, a widthinthe rear of 50.00 feet,bya depth andfront on ArnoultRoadof 145.00 feet,and adepth on the opposite side‐line (nearertoSev‐ernAvenue)of 136.67 feet Andaccording to aplatofsur‐veybyEverett V. Treigle, Jr. (Gilbert,Kelly & Couturie Inc.), datedSep‐tember 30, 1986, annexedtoan actregisteredin COB1581, folio 26, Instrument No 86-51914, said Lot12-Ahas the same location anddimensions as set forthabove Improvements thereonbear MunicipalNo. 3520 18thStreet, Metairie Louisiana

70002.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

PETERJ SEGRIST Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

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LOT6A, SQUARE D. Said Lot6Ais

bounded by JaredLane, Bark Avenue Woodmere Sub‐division (side) and70' Drainage Servi‐tude (side) and measures as more fullyde‐scribedonsur‐veybyGilbert, Kelly &Cou‐turie, Inc.,Sur‐veying & Engineering, datedApril 3, 2004, Found as ShownAugust 6, 2004,copyof which is attached to mortgagorsac‐quisitionof even date hereof;subject to restrictions servitudes, rights-of-way andoutstanding mineralrights of record affect‐ingthe property

Improvements thereonbear MunicipalNo. 2809 JaredLane

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

HILLIARD AN‐DERSON By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedSeptem‐ber18, 2025,I have seized and will proceed to sell to thehigh‐estbidderat public auction, at theJefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as BENT TREE ESTATES, SEC‐TION 3, beinga resubdivisionof aportion of ParcelsG-321, G-322 andG-323, LowerEstelle Plantation,in accordance with aPlanof Resubdivision made by Krebs, LaSalle, LeMieuxConsul‐tants, Inc., datedSeptem‐ber15, 1995,ap‐proved by the Jefferson Parish Council under Ordi‐nanceNo. 19599 on February 7, 1996, registered in COB 2933, folio 358, EntryNo. 9609377. Andfur‐ther aresubdivi‐sion of Lots 6& 7into Lots 6A &7Ain accordance with aresubdi‐vision plan made by Krebs, LaSalle& Lemieux Con‐sultants,Inc., datedMarch 12, 2003, approved by theJefferson Parish CouncilonApril 9, 2003, under OrdinanceNo. 21822 and filed as aTitle Change in COB3097, folio 921, andbeing more particu‐larlydescribed as follows:

p tion of ground, accordingtothe plan thereofby AdloeOrr, Jr.& Associates,C.E & $.,dated April 22, 1964, approved by theJefferson Parish Council under Ord. NO 5610,adopted on May7,1964, recorded as EntryNo. 289611 of Jefferson Parish,isdesig‐natedas follows:

LOT12A, SQUARE 141. which said square is bounded by Mystic Avenue Guardian Avenue and Morningside Drive, andsaid lotcommences at adistanceof 429 feet from thecorner of Mystic Av‐enue and Morningaide Driveand mea‐suresthence60 feet fronton Mystic Avenue, thesamewidth in therear, by a depth of 115 feet between equal andparallel lines. Allas more fully shownonsur‐veybyGilbert Kelly &Couturie. Inc. datedFebruary 20, 1997.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

ASHLEY E. MORRIS

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

TheNew Orleans

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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:872-370 STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS MELIDA ES‐PINOZA HATZ‐GIONIDIS WIFE OF/AND NICHOLAS R. HATZGIONIDIS By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedFebruary 3, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceedtosell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

ACERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND, to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall therights, ways, privileges servitudes,ap‐purtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in the STATEof LOUISIANA, PARISH of JEF‐FERSON,inthat part thereof knownas TERRYTOWN SUBDIVISION, SECTIONNO. 8, andwhich por‐i f d

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter ofCredit.

FOERSTNERG MEYER Attorney for Plaintiff

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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:872-899 REGIONSBANK VERSUS AMYL.PARU‐LANA/K/A AMY LYNN LACHUTE WIFE OF/AND ALLENM.PARU‐LAN

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedFebruary 19, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: THEFOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY,SIT‐UATEDINTHE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATEOF LOUISIANA:ALL THAT CERTAIN LOTORPARCEL OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLOFTHE BUILDINGSAND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND

ERES

ALLOFTHE RIGHTS,WAYS, MEANS, PRIVI‐LEGES, SERVITUDES PRESCRIPTIONS, APPURTE‐NANCES,AD‐VANTAGES AND COMPONENT PARTSTHERE‐UNTO BELONG‐ING OR IN ANY‐WISE APPERTAINING, LYINGAND BEINGSITUATED IN THEPARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATEOF LOUISIANA, IN THAT PART THEREOF KNOWNAS SOUTHWOOD WEST SUBDIVI‐SION,AND AC‐CORDINGTOA PLAN OF SUBDI‐VISION BY J.J. KREBSAND SONS,INC CIVILENGI‐NEERSAND SUR‐VEYORS,DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1965, APPROVED BY THEJEFFER‐SONPARISH COUNCILON MARCH11, 1965 UNDERORDI‐NANCENUMBER 7042, SAID POR‐TION OF GROUND IS DES‐IGNATEDASLOT 32, SQUARE J, WHICHSQUARE IS BOUNCEDBYJU‐NIPERDRIVE FIRETHORN DRIVE, MT.LAU‐RELDRIVE,THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THESUBDIVI‐SION ANDJU‐NIPERDRIVE, AND WHICHLOT COMMENCESAT ADISTANCEOF 77.42 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF JUNIPER DRIVEAND SUG‐ARPINE DRIVE ANDMEASURES THENCE 60 FEET FRONTONSUG‐ARPINE DRIVE, A WIDTHOF65.21 FEET IN THEREAR, A DEPTHOF129.05 FEET ALONG THESIDELINE NEARER JU‐NIPER DRIVEAND A DEPTHOF154.58 FEET ALONG THEOPPOSITE SIDELINE. THIS BEINGTHE SAME PROP‐ERTY CONVEYED TO AMYLYNN PARULANAND ALLEN M. PARULAN, WIFE ANDHUS‐BAND,DATED 09/08/2009 AND RECORDED ON 09/25/2009 IN BOOK 3253, PAGE 353, IN‐STRUMENT NO 10941028, IN THE JEFFERSON PARISH RECORDERSOF‐FICE PARCEL NO 0200011632

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchaseprice is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

FOERSTNERG MEYER Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans

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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:873-251

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SER‐VICES, LLC VERSUS YESSICA E. CAC‐ERES A/K/A YESSICA CAC‐

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 5, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17, 2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

That certain pieceorportion of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, servi‐tudes, appurtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in the Stateof Louisiana, Parish of Jeffer‐son, in that part thereofknown as Belle Meade Subdivision, Unit B, allasper plan by Adloe Orr, Jr., andAs‐sociates, CivilEngineer, dated2/19/68, approved by the JeffersonParish Councilby EmergencyOr‐dinanceNo. 8783, recorded in COB689, folio 23, andratifying OrdinanceNo. 6802, recorded in COB681, folio 374, andper Act of Dedication before Bern‐hardtC.Heebe, Notary Public, datedJuly14, 1968, recorded in COB 682, folio 71, and survey of J. L. Fontcuberta, Surveyor,dated April18, 1976, and accordingto survey of R. L. Schumann and Associates, Land Surveyor datedJune 27, 1977, the said portionof ground is fur‐ther designated anddescribed as follows: Lot522, Square 15, which said square is bounded by La‐palcoBlvd. Woodmeade Court, west boundaryof BelleMeade Unit B, andPar‐celA,and Par‐celB (side) Westmeade Drive, Glen‐meadeCourt (side),and Bellemeade Boulevard (side),and thesaidLot 522 commences at a distance of 365 feet from the corner of West‐meade Driveand Wood‐meadeCourt andmeasures thence 60.00 feet fronton Westmeade Drive, same width in the rear,bya depth of 105.00 feet between equal andparallel lines.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

COREYJ.GIROIR

Attorney for Plaintiff

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:873-552

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VERSUS SARAHFERRARA

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 10, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17,2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: TWOCERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, andall of therights, ways,privi‐leges, seritudes, appurtenances andadvantages thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, situated in the Parish of JEF‐FERSON,State of Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as Roseland Park Subdivi‐sion,incityof Harahan, de‐signed as Lots forty-Six(46) and Forty- Seven (47) of Square four (4), which said square is bounded by Roseland Parkway, Radi‐ance Pathway, Soniat Avenue, andWilson Street.SaidLot FortySeven(47) com‐mences at adis‐tanceofthree hundred twenty-five feet fronton Roseland Park‐way, same in width across therear, by a depth of one hundred ten feet (110")be‐tween equal andparallel lines. Said Lot Forty-Six(46) adjoinsLot (47), measures thence twentyfive feet (25") frontonRose‐land Parkway, same in width across therear; by adepth of onehundred ten (110")feet be‐tween equal andparallel lines. Allinac‐cordance with survey by J.J. Krebs& Sons datedOctober 26, 1962, a copy of which is attached to act registered in COB562, folio47

This sale is sub‐jecttoall supe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter

of Credit

CANDACEA COURTEAU

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III

Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:873-680

MEBLOAN TRUSTVIII VERSUS MICHAELKING By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 12, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17,2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in that part thereofknown as BENT TREE ESTATES, SEC‐TION 3, beinga resubdivisionof aportion of ParcelsG-321, G-322, andG323, LowerEs‐telle Plantation,in accordance with aPlanof Resubdivision made by Krebs, Able,Entire Consultants, Inc.,dated Sep‐tember 15, 1995, Approved by the JeffersonParish Councilunder OrdinanceNo. 19599 on Febru‐ary7,1996, reg‐isteredinCOB 2933, folio 358, Entry No.96-09377, andbeing more particularly de‐scribedasfol‐lows: LOT25, SQUARE D. Said lotbeing bounded by Bark Avenue, JaredLane, Woodmere Sub‐division (side), and70-foot Drainage Servi‐tude.Saidlot measures thence 60 feet frontonBark Avenue,a width in therearof 78.86 feet,by a depthof 96.38 feet on the sideline nearer JaredLane, and adepth of 100.97 feet on the opposite side‐line

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges. TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE: Allfunds must be Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit CRIS R. JACKSON

Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

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24THJUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:873-980

XPLORE FED‐ERAL CREDIT UNION VERSUS COLLEEN A. KEOGH

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND

SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 23, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17,2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

That certain pieceorparcel of ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings and improvements thereon, situ‐ated in the Stateof Louisiana, Parish of Jeffer‐son, North RioVista Addi‐tion,inSquare No 6, bounded by SanCarlos Avenue,Santa Rosa Street (ex‐tended) northerlyand thenorth line of thesubdivision, designated as Lot “C”,saidlot commences 295.59 feet from thecornerof SanCarlosAv‐enue and SantaAna Av‐enue,and mea‐suresthence67 feet fronton SanCarlosAv‐enue,a widthinthe rear of 71.6feet, by adepth of 76.5feet on the sideline nearer Santa Rosa Street,and adepth of 76 feet on theop‐posite sideline; allinaccor‐dancewith survey by Adloe Orr, C.E.,dated July 1, 1942, re‐datedFebruary 10, 1945.

Bearing munici‐palno. 11 San Carlos Ave.,Jef‐ferson,LA 70121.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

JEFFREY A. JONES Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans

JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT 24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:873-679

U.S. BANK TRUSTCOM‐PANY,NATIONAL ASSOCATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEEONBE‐HALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO BARCLAY'S MORTGAGE TRUST2022RPL1,MORT‐GAGE-BACKED SECURITIES,SE‐RIES 2022-RPL1 VERSUS DANIEL VIL‐LALOBOS By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 16, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17,2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐mentsthereon, andall of the rights,ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances andadvantages thereonbelong‐ingorinany‐wise appertain‐ing, situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in TerrytownSub‐division,being part of Oakdale Subdivision, Section, First Ward,all in ac‐cordance with thesurveyof AdloeOrr, Jr.& Associates,C.E., datedApril 30, 1959, approved by theJefferson Parish Council under Ordi‐nanceNo. 4117, adoptedonJuly 2, 1959, regis‐teredin COB482, folio 53, Parish of Jef‐ferson, Louisianaon July 15, 1959, andinPlan Book 36, folio 28, Of‐fice of theClerk of Courtofthe Parish of Jeffer‐son, Louisiana which said property is more fully describedas follows: to wit: LOTNo. 20, SQUARE NO.31, bounded by Heritage Av‐enue., Stumpf Blvd Wright Avenue,and CedarWood Av‐enue,saidlot begins 350 feet from theinter‐sectionof Heritage Av‐enue and Stumpf Blvd andmeasures thence 60 feet frontonStumpf Blvd same in widthinthe rear,bya depth of 120 feet be‐tween equal andparallel lines, allas more fully shownonsur‐veyofSterling Mandle,Land Surveyor,dated December 15, 1972. Improve‐mentsthereon bear theMunici‐palNo. 1811 Stumpf Blvd Gretna,LA 70056.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck, CertifiedCheck MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

CRIS R. JACKSON Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

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JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:874-059

BANK OF AMER‐ICA, N.A. VS SUSANL.MYERS (A/K/A SUSAN LEEFEMYERS)

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 26, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058,onJune 17,2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit: Acertain lotor portionof ground,to‐gether with all thebuildings andimprove‐ments thereon, andall therights, ways, privileges, servitudes,pre‐scriptions, ap‐purtenances andadvantages h b

g thereuntobe‐longingorin anywiseapper‐taining, being situated in the Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in Square No.118, AirlinePark North Subdivision, bounded by BullardAvenue MasonSmith Avenue,Cam‐phor Street and Lafreniere Street,desig‐natedasLot No, 39 on asurvey andplanofre‐subdivisionby H.E. Landry,Sr., C.E. &S dated 7/15/1957,and revised 9/30/1957, and approved by thePolice Jury forthe Parish of Jeffer‐sonbyOrdi‐nanceNo, 3592, which is registered in COB434, folio 323, bearing ClerkofCourt EntryNo. 110032, andalso on aparticular plan by said surveyor,dated 7/29/1958, and accordingto which plan said LotNo. 39 commences at a distance of 129 feet from the corner of Bullard Avenue and CamphorStreet, d

p andmeasures thence 65 feet frontonBullard Avenue, thesamein width in the rear,bya depth of 101 feet be‐tween equal andparallel lines; allinaccor‐dancewithsur‐veyof J.L. Fontcuberta, Surveyor,dated 7/21/1970, a copy of which is at‐tached to Act before RoyL Price, Notary, dated 8/19/1970; allin accordance with asurveyby Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie,Inc., S. &E., dated 12/30/1994, a copy of which is attached to EntryNo. 9503988. Theim‐provements thereonbear theMunicipal No.1408 Bullard Avenue, Metairie,LA.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges.

TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be

Cashier'sCheck, Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit

EMILYA MUELLER Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson

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ADVERTISE‐MENT

24THJUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATEOF LOUISIANA NO:874-108 MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC. VERSUS MARSHA ADAMSO'NEAL (A/K/A MARSHA O'NEAL,MAR‐SHAONEAL) AND PERCYEDWARD O'NEAL (A/K/A PERCYO'NEAL, PERCYONEAL, PERCYE

ONEAL)

By virtue of and in obedienceto aWritof SEIZUREAND SALE from the 24thJudicial District Court, Parish of Jeffer‐son, Stateof Louisiana, in the abovenum‐beredand enti‐tled cause, datedMarch 31, 2026, Ihave seized andwill proceed to sell to thehighest bidder at public auction, at the JeffersonParish Sheriff'sOffice Complex, 1233 Westbank Ex‐pressway,Har‐vey, Louisiana, 70058, on June 17,2026 at 10 o'clocka.m.the followingde‐scribedprop‐erty to wit:

THEFOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THAT CERTAIN PIECEORPOR‐TION OF GROUND,TO‐GETHER WITH ALLTHE BUILD‐INGS ANDIM‐PROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALLOFTHE RIGHTS,WAYS, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐NANCES ANDADVAN‐TAGESTHERE‐UNTO BELONG‐

INGORINANY‐WISE APPER‐TAINING, SITUATED IN THEPARISHOF JEFFERSON, STATEOF LOUISIANA, SOUTHEASTERN LAND DISTRICT OFLOUISIANA WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, IN THAT PART THEREOF KNOWNAS SOUTHWOOD WEST SUBDIVISION EXTENSION, BEINGA RESUB‐DIVISION OF PARCEL A-2, J.J. MASONTRACT LOCATEDIN SECTION30AND 68, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE24EAST, AS PERTHAT SURVEY Of RE‐SUBDIVISIONBY J.J. KREBS& SONS,INC., C.E. &S., DATEDJULY 10, 1987, AP‐PROVED BY THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUN‐CILUNDER OR‐DINANCENUM‐BER17386 ON DECEMBER 2,1987, FILED IN THE CLERK'SOFFICE OF THEPARISH OF JEFFERSON UNDER ENTRYNUMBER 8761662 IN COB 1865, FOLIO098 ON DECEMBER 18, 1987, SAID PROPERTY

BEINGMORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBEDAS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: LOT13, SQUARE 1, WHICH SQUARE IS BOUNDEDBY SOUTHWOOD DRIVE, MIMOSA DRIVE (SIDE),FIRE THORNDRIVE (SIDE),AND MT LAUREL DRIVE, ANDSAIDLOT COMMENCES AT ADISTANCEOF SIXHUNDRED FIVE AND TWENTY-SEVEN ONE-HUN‐DREDTHSFEET (605.27')PROM THE INTERSECTION OF MT.LAUREL DRIVEAND SOUTHWOOD DRIVEAND MEASURES THENCE FIFTYTHREEFEET (53')FRONT ON SOUTHWOOD DRIVE, SAME WIDTHACROSS THEREAR, BY A DEPTHOFONE HUNDRED FEET (100')BE‐TWEEN EQUAL ANDPARALLEL LINES. ALLAS LOCATEDAND MEASURED AS PERTHATSUR‐VEYBYBFM CORPORATION, DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1988, AND RESURVEYED

JANUARY16, 1989 TO SHOW IMPROVE‐MENTS, ANDRE‐CERTIFIEDTO CORRECT APRIL 24, 1989. ALLAS MORE FULLY SHOWNONA PLAT OF SURVEY BY GERALD B. DUNN, LAND SURVEYOR DATEDJUNE24, 1992.

This sale is sub‐ject to allsupe‐rior security in‐terests, mort‐gages, liensand privileges. TERMS- Thefull purchase price is dueatthe time of thesale.

NOTE:All funds must be Cashier'sCheck Certified Check, MoneyOrder,or Personal Check with Bank Letter of Credit WILLIAMS TEBBE Attorney for Plaintiff

JOSEPH P. LOPINTO, III Sheriff Parish of Jefferson TheNew Orleans Advocate: May8,2026, June 12, 2026 May8-jun 12-2t