Big Winner

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida; $1M ticket in Louisiana


A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.  There was one big winner in Louisiana.  Read more...
 
Team Practice

Kristian: Saints gear up for OTA's


Starting this Tuesday, the Black and Gold get underway with Organized Team Activities, which is a fancy phrase for “practice.”  These  workouts are voluntary, but as in previous years under Sean Payton, attendance at OTA’s are expected to be near-100%.  Read more...
VA Hospital

Report: New Orleans VA hospital is $370M over budget


A government report says construction of a new Veterans Affairs hospital in New Orleans is $370 million over budget and 14 months behind schedule.  Read more...
 
Fire Play

New Orleans 13-year-old playing with lighter sets house on fire


The New Orleans Fire Department says it received a 911 call Saturday, shortly after 4:30 p.m., from a 13-year-old boy who said he was playing with a lighter and the house was now on fire.  Read more...
Amazing Year

LSU rests starters, drops game to Ole Miss


On the final game of the regular season, LSU rested its starters and fell to #14 Ole Miss 11-9. The Tigers now turn their sights on Hoover, Alabama for the SEC Tournament.  Read more...

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