Newell Normand
China cracks down on the "pig fattening" scheme, but what is it exactly?
This hour, Newell speaks with Guy Williams, President of Gulf Coast Bank and Trust, about the likelihood of interests rates dropping soon, the housing market, Black Friday sales, his thoughts on I bonds, China's crack down on the "pig fattening/slaughtering" scheme, Amazon out-shipping FedEx, and …
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Israel and Hamas agree to extend their "pause" for another 2 days
This hour, Newell speaks with 9th Ward Stadium Board Member, Roy Glapion, about the progress of the 9th Ward's "Field of Dreams". Then, Israel and Hamas agree to extend their "pause" for another 2 days, but it still hasn't detered Israeli forces from "finishing the job". If Israel eradicates Ham…
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The 9th Ward "Field of Dreams" Stadium is a promise to the community that will be kept
The 9th Ward Stadium will be the realization of a promise made after Hurricane Katrina - a state of art stadium where area kids and the community can gather and economic growth can flourish. Through federal, state, and private sector funding, the 9th Ward Stadium board has raised $10 million dollar…
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Judges should recognize that they have the ability to improve the community
New Orleans judges have the opportunity to positively impact the community by adopting a victim centric mentality when it comes to violent crimes, and Constitutionally getting the criminal "impact players" through the system, prosecuted, and off the streets.
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Newell responds to accusations of only caring about the white victims of New Orleans' crime
Newell gets a next message that accuses him of only caring about the white victim of crimes in New Orleans. LISTEN to Newell's response to the accusation.
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NOPD arresting and prosecuting the criminal "impact players" improves the community
The NOPD is in stiff competition with other cities when it comes to national recruitment. Human capital in the department is being stretched thin. But, getting as many criminal "impact players" arrested, prosecuted, and off the streets would alleviate the strain and improve the community.
19:57
Mayor Cantrell once again blames race on the "countless investigations" into her mayoral behaviors
In her latest press conference, Mayor Latoya Cantrell states that the many investigations into her alleged misuse of power is due to her race, and not her behavior. Newell shares his thoughts on the Mayor's constant deflections from accountability.
09:33
NO & Co. is gettin' busy for the holidays with tons of local events
This hour, Newell speaks with Dottie Belletto and Kevin Ferguson about the 50th anniversary of the Bayou Classic that occurs over Thanksgiving weekend. Then, Morgan Valerie, comes on to discuss "Holidays New Orleans Style", which takes place throughout the month of December.
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"Holidays New Orleans Style" is an event that promotes shopping locally
Morgan Valerie, French Quarter Festivals Inc Marketing Communications Director, joins Newell to discuss "Holidays New Orleans Style", which takes place throughout the month of December.
12:05
The 50th Bayou Classic will be the biggest yet!
Dottie Belletto, CEO of New Orleans Convention Company Inc.(NOCCI) and Kevin Ferguson, New Orleans & Company Vice President of Membership and External Affairs, joins Newell to talk 0th anniversary of the Bayou Classic that occurs over Thanksgiving weekend and its economic impact on the city.
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