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LouisianaNEW ORLEANSLa. businessman indicted in alleged Ponzi scheme
A Louisiana businessman was charged Friday with engaging in a Ponzi scheme to defraud about 160 investors - mostly elderly people - out of roughly $19.5 million and using some of the money to pay for cars, cruises, sports tickets and a house.A federal grand jury indicted Matthew B. Pizzolato, 26, of Tickfaw, on charges that include securities fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice. FBI agents arrested Pizzolato in Hammond about an hour after the grand jury handed up its 64-count indictment.
BATON ROUGELouisiana sees decline in initial jobless claims
First-time claims for jobless benefits in Louisiana fell last week after a spike attributed to a temporary layoff in the transportation equipment industry.The Louisiana Workforce Commission reported 4,623 initial claims for the week ending Nov. 14. That compared with 5,488 first-time claims the prior week.
NEW ORLEANSBush questionable for Tampa Bay
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.Bush came out of the St. Louis game with swelling and soreness in his left knee, which was surgically repaired twice in a three-month span a year ago.
NEW ORLEANSNew Orleans eyes December sale for $40M bond sale
The city plans to hold its first bond sale in two years next month though the outcome of three high-stakes meetings with rating agencies could push it back again.Mayor Ray Nagin wants to use the proceeds from the $40 million sale to help keep New Orleans' street projects on track. Some of the highest profile city work since Hurricane Katrina has involved roads, with orange cones and blocked lanes now snarling traffic in some rebuilding neighborhoods. Nagin said there have been no "serious delays," outside of some design work, due to the pushing back of sale dates. But that could change with another postponement.
NEW ORLEANSHere is the latest Arizona sports from The AP
New Orleans rebounded from a loss last week to Phoenix. Last night, Peja Stojakovic (PAY'-zhuh stoy-AH'-koh-vihch) was the star in the Hornets' 110-103 win over the Suns, hitting seven 3-pointers and finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and Jared Dudley, who was 5 of 6 on 3-pointers, scored 17 for Phoenix.
NEW ORLEANSStojakovic leads Hornets past Suns, 110-103
The rookie didn't flinch in crunch time and the old veteran couldn't miss.Darren Collison's poise and Peja Stojakovic's sharp shooting provided the 1-2 punch the suddenly surging New Orleans Hornets needed to pull out a surprising 110-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.
SHREVEPORTCentenary defeats Texas College 95-76
Daman Starring scored 27 points and David Perez added 21 in Centenary's 95-76 win over Texas College on Thursday night.Starring put the Gentlemen (2-1) ahead 20-11 on back-to-back jump shots and two free throws as they won for the fifth-straight time against the Steers (3-2).
NEW ORLEANSNew Orleans beats Southern-New Orleans 74-65
Billy Humphrey, a transfer from Georgia, scored 26 points to lead New Orleans to a 74-65 win over Southern-New Orleans on Thursday night.The Privateers (1-1) led 44-30 at halftime, but the Knights cut the lead to 56-51 with 8:44 to play in the game. The Privateers responded with a 14-6 run to put the game out of reach at 70-57 with 3:09 remaining.
GRAMBLINGGrambling State defeats Paul Quinn 75-61
Ariece Perkis had 17 points and seven steals to lead Grambling State to a 75-61 victory over Paul Quinn College on Thursday night.The first half was tied three times before Grambling (1-1) pulled ahead 24-23 on a Donald Qualls free throw with 4:03 left. Grambling then outscored Paul Quinn 9-1 the rest of the half.
HAMMONDNicholls State defeats SE Louisiana 45-30
LaQuintin Caston ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead Nicholls State to a 45-30 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday night.Caston, who rushed for 82 yards, and Marlin Meeks, who had 115 yards, led a running attack that compiled 322 yards.
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