Jason Saul

One Confirmed Dead In Geismar Chemical Plant Explosion, Fire

Jason Saul — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:39:12 +0000

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Zephyrs Shut Out Memphis Redbirds, 7-0

Jason Saul — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:16:07 +0000

The New Orleans Zephyrs shut out the Memphis Redbirds 7-0 Thursday afternoon in Memphis, on the back of seven strong innings from pitcher Duane Below.

The Zephyrs offense scored four runs in the first inning and two in the second to jump out to an early 6-0 lead.

Below, who improved to 3-2, limited Memphis hitters to just three hits in his seven innings. He walked two and struck out three. The seven innings is his longest outing of the season.

Three Baby Penguins Hatch At Audubon Aquarium

Jason Saul — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:40:15 +0000

Three endangered African Blackfooted penguin chicks are now on display at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas penguin exhibit, the Aquarium announced today.

The chicks, born in March, are growing quickly, the Aquarium says, and are products of the Audubon Penguin Breeding Program.

The Louisiana Coast: Last Call — Part One

Jason Saul — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:46 +0000

We've collected the first five episodes of our ongoing environmental series The Louisiana Coast: Last Call into one podcast.

You can play the stories on this page, right click on the player and select "Save As" to download it, or find all of our last call podcasts here:

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Have You Seen This Purloined Pig?

Jason Saul — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:38:24 +0000

The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen pig statue, snatched from in front of a business in the 3400 block of Esplanade Ave. on the morning of May 1.

The statue is a pig dressed in a chef's outfit, holding a sign that reads "EAT MORE CRAWFISH".

Police spokesman Frank Robertson says the statue is valued at $6700, and was taken from a business that had a themed marquee. He says the police don't have any leads at this time, "But hopefully we will after we air this."

Pelicans To Pick Sixth In NBA Draft

Jason Saul — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:52:51 +0000

Two Suspects In Mother’s Day Parade Shooting Apprehended

Jason Saul — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:52:03 +0000

Akein Scott, the 19-year-old suspected of injuring 20 people by shooting into a crowd at a Mother’s Day second-line this past Sunday, was apprehended by the New Orleans Police Department’s SWAT unit Wednesday night in New Orleans East.

Mayor Landrieu Calls 'Community Response' At Site Of Mother's Day Shooting

Jason Saul — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:56:14 +0000

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has called for a "community response" gathering today at 6 p.m., at the corner of Frenchmen Street and North Villere. It's a response to the multiple shooting Sunday afternoon during a Mother's Day second-line parade that injured at least 19 people.

"On Sunday afternoon — Mother's Day — our community was subjected to another senseless act of violence," the mayor said in a press release. "Please come out and show solidarity in protecting our culture and delivering a message to stop the shootings."

At Least 19 Wounded After Shooting At Mother's Day Second-Line Parade

Eve Troeh and Jason Saul — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:46:19 +0000

This story has been updated.

At least 19 people were wounded Sunday afternoon in the 1400 block of Frenchmen Street, near the corner of Villere, after shooting broke out at a Mother's Day second-line at 1:47 p.m.

Of the 19 people injured, two were 10-year-old children. Both are in good condition, having suffered graze wounds, according to a statement released by the New Orleans Police Department.

Social Media Reaction To Mitch Landrieu's State Of The City Address

Jason Saul — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:52:12 +0000