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Cyril Grayson
WGNO SportsArchbishop Rummel's Cyril Grayson will try to pull a double at LSU, after winning two state titles Saturday. Grayson was taking final senior exams this week after passing a big test in Saturday's 5A track meet at LSU. He repeated as 800 meter champion,...Tags: Sports, New Orleans VooDoo, Football
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Louisiana Man Received Medal From France During NOLA Navy Week
ABC26 NewsNOLA Navy Week will give thousands of people a new appreciation for our military. But the respect reached an international level for a Louisiana man aboard a French frigate. Leon Standifer was born in Mississippi and enlisted in the infantry during World...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), France
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Louisiana Animated Short Flim Nominated For Oscar
WGNO NEWSWhile the other LA is all glitz and glamour tonight for the 84th annual Academy Awards, here in this LA we are rooting for some hometown boys. "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore", a 15-minute animated short film is up for best animated...Tags: Academy Awards, Entertainment, Entertainment Events, Animation (genre), Movies
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New Orleans natives celebrate Grammy nomination with food drive
WGNO NewsNew Orleans natives and gospel duo Trin-i-tee 5:7 was recently nominated for a Grammy award, according to Music World. Trin-i-tee will celebrate this prestigious accomplishment on Dec. 17 at an exclusive party for the music community at Montrel's...Tags: Entertainment, Music, Arts and Culture
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Loyola asked to change name
I was very surprised to hear that North Carolina State University had sent a letter to Loyola University officials here in New Orleans. It appears that the folks from Raleigh are quite fond of their own school's nickname and mascot. So much so that...Tags: Education, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Raleigh, College Sports
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Marine Reserve HQ gets a name
ABC26 NewsThe new Marine Reserve headquarters building in New Orleans will be named after a Marine awarded the Medal of Honor in 1945 for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly announced Thursday that the building in Federal City...Tags: Human Interest, WGNO
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President of Honduras Solidifies Bonds With New Orleans Universities
ABC26 NewsNew Orleans leaders have been hosting the President of Honduras. President Porfirio Lobo has been trying to build an international relationship with the city and its universities. Honduran President Lobo and other leaders in his country got a tour of...Tags: Education, Disasters, Human Interest, Natural Disasters, Colleges and Universities
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HHS Awards $1 Million To Louisiana For Increasing Adoptions
ABC26 NewsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today awarded $1,006,189 to Louisiana for increasing the number of children adopted from foster care. States use the funds from this adoption incentive award to improve their child welfare programs. "All...Tags: Texas, Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina, Nebraska
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LSU Submits $2.2 Million Mid-year Budget Reduction Plan
Press ReleaseAs required by the Division of Administration in the Governor's Office, LSU has submitted its plan for meeting a $2.2 million reduction in its 2010-11 budget. The budget reduction was required because of a $108 million deficit in last year's state budget,...Tags: Energy Resources, West Nile Virus, Government Debt, Natural Resources, Health
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Entrepreneurs Turn Band Uniforms Into Bags
ABC26 NewsA group of budding entrepreneurs still in high school won $10,000 with a business plan to turn old band uniforms into carryall bags. The team from Karr High School beat out three other schools in a contest sponsored by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew...Tags: Entertainment, Drew Brees, National Football League, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins
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Reports: NCAA Hands USC 2-year Bowl Ban: Stemming from Reggie Bush allegations
ABC26 NewsTwo media outlets are reporting the NCAA has decided to ban Southern California's football team from the postseason for two years and strip the program of scholarships. The Los Angeles Times reported the NCAA sanctions include the loss of more than 20...Tags: USC Trojans, College Football, University of Southern California, National Football League, Twitter, Inc.
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BP Shares Plunge On Oil Spill Fallout Fears
ABC26 NewsShares in BP plunged again in early trading in London - extending a sell-off in New York - as U.S. political pressure intensified on the British oil company to halt dividend payments and fork out greater compensation for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The...Tags: USC Trojans, College Football, University of Southern California, National Football League, Twitter, Inc.
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