Report: Woman attacks 6 deputies at New Orleans airport
December 4, 2022 GMTOfficials say a woman bit, kicked and spat on six sheriff's deputies while refusing to exit a plane at an airport in Louisiana early Thanksgiving Day, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported Saturday.
Fill your stocking with Alicia Keys, Louis Armstrong, more
November 22, 2022 GMTHoliday music might not be everyone's cup of tea, but with new records from Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys and Debbie Gibson, there's something that might appeal to everyone at the table. So pull out the record player, light some candles and get festive — and thankful for new music.
Jabeur in NY quarterfinals for 1st time | US Open updates
September 5, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
12:20 a.m.
Ons Jabeur extended her career-best run at Flushing Meadows by beating Veronika Kudermetova 7-6 (1), 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals.
Kyrgios complains of marijuana smell during US Open win
September 1, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Nick Kyrgios was bothered by what he thought was the smell of marijuana during his U.S. Open match Wednesday.
The Wimbledon runner-up complained during his second-round victory over Benjamin Bonzi about the scent, asking chair umpire Jaume Campistol to warn the crowd inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Baggage handler at New Orleans’ airport killed in accident
August 31, 2022 GMTKENNER, La. (AP) — A 26-year-old worker at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport was killed after an accident while unloading baggage from a Frontier Airlines flight, authorities said.
The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office on Wednesday identified the victim as Jermani Thompson, of Reserve, The Times Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported.
Gauff, Nadal play in US Open exhibition to benefit Ukraine
August 25, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff's shoes carried the message “Play for Peace” as she joined Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and other tennis stars in a pre-U.S. Open exhibition event Wednesday night that helped generate more than $1 million for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine.
Denver activist aims to spark Black cultural renaissance
October 17, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Longtime Denver artist, musician and activist Jeff Campbell wants to ignite a Black cultural renaissance in his former neighborhood: Five Points.
Saints energized by post-Ida ‘domecoming’ vs. NY Giants
October 1, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — When the New Orleans Saints finished polishing off the Patriots last weekend, they did something they had not done for about a month.
They boarded a plane for New Orleans, where they had not been as a team since Aug.
George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival co-founder, dies at 95
September 14, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — George Wein, an impresario of 20th century music who helped found the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals and set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France, died Monday.
US Open Lookahead: Women’s semifinal matches Thursday night
September 9, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — LOOKAHEAD TO THURSDAY
The women's semifinals will feature a teenager in each match and nobody who has won a major title in either. Canadian Leylah Fernandez, 19, faces No. 2-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the first match under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Quality wins: Van de Zandschulp shines in deep US Open run
September 5, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Botic van de Zandschulp wore a New York Yankees hat at the U.S. Open like so many city tourists. He liked America so much on his maiden trip, van de Zandschulp was in no rush to head back to the Netherlands.
The Latest: Schwartzman wins rain-delayed match at US Open
September 2, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
1:05 a.m.
Diego Schwartzman has eliminated 2017 runner-up Kevin Anderson at the U.S. Open in a match that started on one court before 7:30 p.m.
The Latest: Medvedev wins to end long first day at US Open
August 31, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
Ida topples New Orleans jazz landmark where Armstrong worked
August 30, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A storied New Orleans jazz site where a young Louis Armstrong once worked toppled when Ida blew through Louisiana as one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the U.S.
Bob Ringwald, jazz ambassador and actor’s father, dies at 80
August 8, 2021 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Robert Ringwald, the pianist who played and promoted jazz in California for more than half a century, has died, according to his daughter, the actor and musician Molly Ringwald.
Eye-popping 6,000 false lashes seized at New Orleans airport
July 9, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three thousand pairs of false eyelashes have been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents after officials determined they were illegally imported from China to New Orleans.
Djokovic can’t hit US Open line judge -- there won’t be any
May 24, 2021 GMTNovak Djokovic does not need to worry about accidentally hitting a U.S. Open line judge with a tennis ball between points this year because there won't be any line judges — chair umpires will be the only on-court officials at that Grand Slam tournament’s matches.
Silver Airways plans New Orleans-to-north Florida, route
April 6, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A regional airline announced Tuesday that it will begin offering twice-weekly nonstop flights from New Orleans to Jacksonville, Florida, beginning in June...
Recording Registry adds albums by Janet Jackson, Nas
March 24, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Janet Jackson’s socially conscious album “Rhythm Nation 1814,” Louis Armstrong’s jazzy “When the Saints Go Marching In” and Nas’ debut release “Illmatic” are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry...
Review: Ragtime and much more from jazz pianist Emmet Cohen
January 26, 2021 GMTEmmet Cohen, "Future Stride” (Mack Avenue Records)
Stride provides a starting point on jazz pianist Emmet Cohen's new album...
2020 US Open plan: Fewer line judges, ball people, events
June 17, 2020 GMTElectronic line-calling will be used instead of line judges for U.S. Open matches at all courts except the two largest arenas, while singles qualifying and mixed doubles, junior and wheelchair competition are being eliminated entirely...
Netflix drama ‘The Eddy’ explores jazz via multiracial Paris
May 6, 2020 GMTRIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis wandered along the Seine and felt free. Louis Armstrong sought refuge from the Jim Crow American South at the Hôtel Alba Opéra...
Louis Armstrong org starts COVID-19 fund for jazz musicians
April 16, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation has launched a $1 million emergency fund to support freelance New York City-area jazz musicians during the coronavirus pandemic...
Friday Playlist: Black
November 27, 2019 GMTWelcome to this week’s edition of Friday Playlist where members of the Times-Tribune staff submit their music picks based on a theme. Since today is Black Friday, this week's theme is Black. Enjoy: Metallica - Fade to Black Pat McKenna Metallica is all about black.
A tour inside a Broadway theater is the place to geek out
November 21, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Walking into a Broadway theater at show time is something special — the electricity, the excited murmurs, the shared anticipation...
The Latest: Opelka loses at US Open on 22nd birthday
August 29, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
Coco’s comeback: Gauff erases deficits to win US Open debut
August 28, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Here's how new all of this is to Coco Gauff: She didn't quite realize she only has to play every other day at the U...
Djokovic not worried about blisters with the US Open afoot
August 24, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — During a break in practice two days before opening his U.S. Open title defense, Novak Djokovic pulled off his blue shoe and white sock so a trainer could look at his right foot...
Serena, Venus set up Williams vs. Williams match at US Open
August 30, 2018 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Get ready for the latest Grand Slam installment of Williams vs. Williams. One big difference this time: The superstar siblings will be meeting in the third round at the U...
George Avakian, jazz producer and scholar, dies at 98
November 23, 2017 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — George Avakian, a Russian-born jazz scholar and architect of the American music industry who produced essential recordings by Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and other stars has died at age 98...
Andrew Wyeth artwork, Herman Leonard photo exhibits open
May 28, 2017 GMTCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — A pair of exhibits opening at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown highlight the work of American artist Andrew Wyeth and photographer Herman Leonard...
MARDI GRAS AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
February 22, 2017 GMTActivity time Tuesday at the Lide White Memorial Boys & Girls Club was "jazzed up" as Hanover College students shared the tradition of Mardi Gras with the children. Hanover students volunteering with the college's Office of Multicultural Affairs shared stories about the "Fat Tuesday" celebration.