What's making news in New Orleans?
| By Chad Calder TRAVEL RUSH: Thanksgiving will be here soon, and if you're planning on flying out of Louis Armstrong International Airport, you probably already know what to expect. There are a few extra wrinkles this year because of issues related to the pandemic, but you'll still need to arrive early and be ready for long lines. TAYSOM'S PAYDAY: All-purpose offensive player, aspiring starting quarterback and fan favorite Taysom Hill has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the New Orleans Saints that could pay him up to $95 million. The team, meanwhile, is banged up and on a short week ahead of its game Thanksgiving night against the Buffalo Bills. Tight end Adam Trautman will be out for several weeks. BAYOU CLASSIC RETURNS: After facing off last year in Shreveport, the annual game between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling Tigers is coming back to New Orleans. You can read about what it means to the city here. STATE POLICE SHOOTING: We have the latest on the man fatally shot by State Police and levee district officers at Airline Drive near Causeway Boulevard. The man was seen earlier walking around with a gun and a knife in Metairie. HOLIDAY NEWS DEAL: It's Thanksgiving week and the holiday sales are revving up. We've got a Black Friday deal of our own for your consideration. Thanks for starting your day with us. CC |
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| The week of Thanksgiving is expected to be the busiest period since the beginning of the pandemic at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intern… Read more |
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| The New Orleans Saints and multi-purpose offensive player Taysom Hill have reached an agreement on a four-year contract extension that could pay Hill up to $95 million, a league source confirmed to the Times-Picayune. Read more |
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| The New Orleans Saints didn't practice Monday ahead of their Thursday night showdown with the Buffalo Bills, but released an estimated participation report for the injuries that would have hampered players in practice. Read more |
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| After a long pandemic-induced dry spell, thousands of tourists and the money they bring are headed back to New Orleans. On Monday, business and civil leaders hailed another symbolic milestone as the Bayou Classic returns for Thanksgiving weekend. Read more |
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| The recent announcement by Pfizer that their COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and well-tolerated for children ages 5-11 has created caut… Read more |
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