A pair of New Orleans legislators are expressing concern about the state’s plan to move the homeless into a transitional center. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Amtrak has received more money to get the New Orleans to Mobile passenger line chugging along again. Mel Bridges has more.
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If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to traditional King Cake this carnival season, Ochsner Eat Fit Kind Cake has the perfect solution. Sean Richardson has more.
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A plan to move homeless people in New Orleans into a transitional center ahead of the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras is drawing concern from a pair of legislators. State Representative Matthew Willard says his biggest issue is that Governor Landry and GOHSEP never contacted him about their plans.
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Willard notes that the fenced-in facility in an industrial area on France Road is across the street from the Gentilly neighborhood, even though there’s a concrete wall separating the neighborhood from the roadway.
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Furthermore, Willard notes that the facility is within close proximity to a pair of schools.
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Willard and State Senator Joe Bouie issued a statement, saying they have reached out to the governor’s office to request details of the plan.
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Soon, you’ll be able to catch a train from New Orleans again. Amtrak has received another 21 million dollars from the Federal Railroad Administration to restart the New Orleans to Mobile passenger line. The line was suspended in 2005, but New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says this money — along with a grant from 2023 — should be enough to get things going again.
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The line was suspended after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the necessary infrastructure. Carter says the money, along with previous grants, will be used to revive the rail line and all its benefits…
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Carter says this could also help underprivileged areas along the line by…
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Looking for a healthy alternative this King Cake Season? The Eat Fit King Cake offers a healthier twist on the traditional Mardi Gras dessert, allowing people to enjoy the festive treat without compromising wellness goals. Developed by Ochsner’s Eat Fit initiative and inspired by its cookbook, this king cake is gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, low-carb, dairy-free, and made with all-natural ingredients. Eat Fit Founder Molly Kimball says key components include almond and coconut flour and Swerve, a natural sweetener free of artificial additives.
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Unlike standard king cakes, the Eat Fit King Cake boasts 93% fewer carbs, zero sugar, no artificial dyes, and four times more protein. It is also certified gluten-free and clean-label. Kimball says a new dessert for this year is Eat Fit King Cake Cupcakes, which share the same nutritional benefits.
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Available in select stores across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and online for nationwide shipping, Eat Fit King Cake extends the mission of Ochsner’s Eat Fit initiative. Founded in 2013, Eat Fit partners with 600+ restaurants to promote healthier dining options, offering resources through its smartphone app and cookbooks.
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For the first time since the program was founded almost 40 years ago, Southern University’s School of Nursing has been named the Best Nursing School in the United States by nurse.org. Southern Nursing School Dean Sandra Brown says it’s the result of hard work.
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Brown says one thing that makes Southern’s nursing school exceptional is their effort to educate underprivileged students.
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Brown says Southern didn’t get this honor on their own…
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It’s the biggest question surrounding the Saints in the early off-season – who will be their next head coach? One name that recently surfaced is Mike McCarthy, who just parted ways with the Cowboys after his contract expired. McCarthy is actually no stranger to the Saints – he was their offensive coordinator from 2000 to 2004, during which time the team won its first ever playoff game. Jim Derry, the host of the Dattitude podcast for NOLA.com, says McCarthy has a lot in common with Sean Payton.
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Derry says the one coach that the Saints really have their eye on is Lions Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn, who has already interviewed with the team.
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Derry says a possible wild card in the mix is Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.
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