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Video: Death of a Salesman

May 28th, 2009 | By Joseph L. Cook | Category: Multimedia

On June 9, Orleans Dodge Chrysler Jeep LLC in New Orleans East is set to become one of two Chrysler dealerships in the New Orleans area to close. Co-owner Mike Comiskey is fighting back.



Video: A Day to Dance

May 27th, 2009 | By Joseph L. Cook | Category: Multimedia

Experience the sights and sounds of the Bayou Boogaloo music festival.



Video: Baseball Champ Knows Father Is Still Watching

May 23rd, 2009 | By Joseph L. Cook | Category: Multimedia

Chad Gough-Fortenberry’s father helped foster his love for baseball. Fortenberry shares his story of the struggle he went through following his dad’s death and how he continued to play ball and go on to lead his team, the Northshore Panthers, to a state championship title.



Champion Player’s Father May Be Gone, but He Still Watches His Son

May 23rd, 2009 | By Joseph L. Cook | Category: Features, Top Story

Chad Gough-Fortenberry is a champion. And on the baseball field it’s as if all eyes are on him: those of his fans, his opponents, and even Major League scouts.



Journalism Boot Camp

May 19th, 2009 | By Joseph L. Cook | Category: Blogs

The program is primarily a two-week journalism boot camp for current students and recent graduates from universities from all over the country. And each one of us seemed anxious, excited, and a little nervous to get things started.