By Barry Hirstius – Contributing Writer The New Orleans Saints will be seeking their 2nd consecutive win of the 2018 Regular Season this coming Sunday when they travel to the great state of Georgia to face their hated and despised arch-rivals the Falcons; in a key early-season NFC South Divisional match-up for both teams at […]
The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board has its fair share of troubles. An eroded, distrustful relationship with the people of the city, ongoing budget problems, and a contentious partnership with the Civil Service Department are just a few challenges facing the utility. But while S&WB’s new executive director Ghassan Korban is committed to fixing […]
Devoted and passionate fans of the New Orleans Saints remain very concerned at the moment, regarding the team’s disappointing overall performance in their first 2 games to begin the current 2018 NFL Regular Season; which still has an entire 14 games left remaining that have yet to be played. The (1-1) Saints have looked nothing […]
Yesterday was a big victory for medical marijuana in Louisiana. The state Board of Medical Examiners voted 8-1 to increase statewide access to medical marijuana. One of the main ways in which they’re doing this is by eliminating the patient limit. There are only a dozen or so doctors approved to prescribe cannabis in the […]
Few of the images in the opening montage of inner character visual turmoil play any kind of hand in the narrative of The God Inside My Ear. At one moment, there’s a boxer. At another, there’s a child in a field. Then a cloaked figure. Then some other shapes and objects. Quickly cut and intercut […]
By Barry Hirstius – Contributing Writer When the official NFL schedule for the New Orleans Saints 2018 Regular Season was released a few months ago this past May, it’s more than safe to assume that both fans as well as respected analysts and observers of the team had yesterday’s Week #2 contest at the Mercedes-Benz […]
Past policies, beyond bickering and right at the doorstep of our inner child, this is The Progressive’s Weekend! Primary elections and mid-terms. Hurricanes and expose’s. So much in the news to sift through, it can be a hassle just reading up on what’s happening around you. Well, this being one more article to read, I […]
After a tumultuous week in the scandalous world of Kenner politics, Mayor Ben Zahn has rescinded his attempt to ban city money from being used on Nike branded products. The ban was immediately criticized by a member of Kenner’s City Council, Gregory Carroll, as well as New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell. The “ban” came only […]
On Sunday, a viral story posted by Big Easy Magazine brought to light a memo in which Kenner mayor Ben Zahn attempted to ban the purchase and use of Nike products at all city recreational facilities. The story quickly gained national attention. We are proud to say that the mayor has now rescinded that memo. […]
*The Following Poem appears in a short book by Nolan Storey called “Chaotic Hope.” It can be purchased at Blue Cypress Books. A Cat is a secret keeper, She’ll give none of yours away. A cat is a friend in sorrow, She’ll share your burdens any day. A cat is there when times […]
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