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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
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Councilmember Oliver Thomas makes overnight announcement for mayoral run
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — City Councilmember Oliver Thomas has announced his run for the seat of New Orleans Mayor. Thomas first served on the Orleans Parish City Council from 1994 to 2002. He then resigned after being convicted of bribery, serving time in a federal penitentiary until his release in 2010. Thomas was once again elected to serve as councilmember of District E in 2021. Execution of Louisiana death row inmate Jessie Hoffman may be delayed Thomas is a Lower Ninth Ward native, 'born into a life rooted in hard work.' His website states that at the front of his agenda is his experiences as a servant leader, to evaluate the needs of every resident, to integrate resources, and perform his duties with his constituents' priorities. On Tuesday, March 18, Thomas 'OT' released the announcement video where he stated: 'I see the struggles we face every day, and I refuse to accept them as normal. It shouldn't take a year to get a permit, or a week to get your trash picked up,' said. I prayed over it with my family and spent months surveying voters and meeting with them privately, from neighborhood preservationists to young entrepreneurs. I wanted to hear from them first. That's how politics here used to be – ideas bubbled up from the people.' Councilmember Oliver Thomas Thomas joins the race with Councilmember Helena Moreno, former police officer and judge Arthur Hunter, former OPCD Director Tyrell Morris, Counselor Ricky Twiggs, and Entrepreneur and Business Coach Renada Collins. Election day is Nov. 15. Mayor LaToya Cantrell's last day in office will be Jan. 12, urged to teach kids about drug dangers on social media Why every home should have Narcan Remarkable Women Finalist: Michelle Douglas Trump calls for impeachment of judge in deportation flight case Nestle recalling some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals over possible 'wood-like material' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Remarkable Women Finalist: Michelle Douglas
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — For the last 35 years Dr. Michelle Douglas has been pouring into the young minds of our future – our kids. Specifically, kids in Orleans Parish where all her time as an educator has been spent. 'All my life I wanted to be a teacher,' said Douglas. 'I was obsessed with things like chalk holders and erasers and grade books.' Remarkable Women Finalist: Margarita Bergen From teacher to assistant principal of Edward Hynes Elementary to the CEO of what is now Hynes Charter Schools, Douglas says 20 years ago is really when her career took off in the most unexpected way. 'Katrina fast-forwarded my career,' explained Douglas. 'After losing our school in Lakeview several of us got together and started putting our school back together on paper.' Douglas was at the helm, learning as she went working off the drive and passion of bringing education back to Lakeview. She ensured the transition back into the classroom was smooth not just for students, but teachers and staff as well. In 2006, Hynes was officially chartered. 'There were so many horrible things that happened as a result of Hurricane Katrina. There were some bright spots that came out of it, and one of them was the rebuilding of our public school system,' Douglas said. Now Hynes Charter School Corporation operates three locations serving a total of 1,800 students. One past student is Queen Tahj. Remarkable Woman 2024: What Dawn Bradley-Fletcher has been up to over the year 'One of the most prominent local alums today is Queen Tahj. She and her sister and her brother also entered Hynes. Just a wonderful family and just to watch what she has been able to do and the opportunity that she has had the loving family and support around her has been so fun to see,' said Douglas. For every Queen Tahj, there are several other students who have achieved great accomplishments. 'The feeling I get when I'm in a classroom is pure joy because when you can watch a child or group of kids matriculate into young adults about to enter high school, it's a really wonderful thing,' Douglas said. A big part of their life spent inside the Hynes walls is a time Dr. Douglas gets to see and be a part of firsthand. 'They know that I care, they know that their leaders care and it's just such joy to see budding adults.' Once a Husky always a Husky – that's the Hynes urged to teach kids about drug dangers on social media Why every home should have Narcan Remarkable Women Finalist: Michelle Douglas Trump calls for impeachment of judge in deportation flight case Nestle recalling some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals over possible 'wood-like material' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
