New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival ... April 29-May 2 ... Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd.; www.nojazzfest.com ... Tickets $45 in advance, $60 at the gate, $5 children A parade of national headliners, traditional jazz musicians, gospel choirs, brass bands, Mard ... By Count Basin ...
CHEVRON/SAINTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCHOOL PROGRAM: ... Several Saints players have made appearances to local elementary schools promoting the Chevron/Saints Energy Efficiency School Program over the past few weeks ... The basis of the Energy Efficiency visits is to promote the importance of earning a good education and to provide students with tips on what they can do on a daily basis to help better the environment by conserving energy ... The series of visits began at Drew Elementary School in
Metairie, La. – The New Orleans Saints announced today that they have waived veteran cornerback Jason David and the signing of first-year cornerback Greg Fassitt. The announcements were made by Saints’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis ... David, 27, is in his sixth season in the NFL. He spent the previous two seasons with the Saints after signing with the team as a restricted free agent in April of 2007. With the Saints David played in 27 games, made 18 starts, and was