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The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19

March 29, 2020 By Tomy Acosta

Ambush Publisher TJ Acosta speaking at the magazine's annual holiday party.

Dear Ambush Nation, I thought it important to share my story with you so that you can realize just how serious the Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease are. I've been sick with COVID-19 for the better part of two weeks now. I can tell you it ain't pretty and it sure as hell isn't "just the flu." Today is the first day in 11 days that I've woken up without a fever and the first … [Read more...] about The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19

Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19

March 24, 2020 By Jim Meadows

Access to helpful resources and accurate information is more important now than ever. There is a lot of misleading stuff about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) right now (especially on social media), and it can be difficult to find the resources you’re looking for during a crisis. When I began working on this guide, it was with LGBT older people foremast in mind. Since then, … [Read more...] about Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19

CrescentCare begins daily podcast today on coronavirus beginning at 1:30 pm

March 17, 2020 By Rodney Thoulion

CrescentCare, a community leader in the infectious disease arena, is beginning a podcast today to give good factual updates and information on coronavirus and to quell the misinformation that is spreading throughout the community. Starting today (March 17), at 1:30 pm CDT, Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, our Chief Medical Officer, will update the community on this serious public … [Read more...] about CrescentCare begins daily podcast today on coronavirus beginning at 1:30 pm

The “Official” Dish February 11, 2020

February 11, 2020 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, On behalf of myself and everyone at Ambush, Happy Carnival!  Mardi Gras is here and there are so many fun events to enjoy.  If you haven’t done so yet, you still have time to attend one of the many Gay Mardi Gras balls along the Gulf South.  These balls are magnificent productions with amazing costumes.   This issue is our Official … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish February 11, 2020

Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia

January 28, 2020 By Frank Perez

Ja’Quarius Taylor, 17, was recently found tied to a tree and shot in a swamp near Angie, Louisiana, in Washington Parish.  Authorities believe Taylor was murdered on January 12. On January 16, a dive team from the Washington Parish Sheriff’s office “made a significant discovery” at the bottom of a lake near where the body was found.  Authorities would not describe … [Read more...] about Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia

Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street

January 28, 2020 By Community Contributor

April Caldwell, alias Onassys Bloomberg, also known publicly as the “Voodoo Bone Lady,” a local tour guide who offers Voodoo tours, was arrested on the evening of January 14 and charged with aggravated battery after shooting her boyfriend just after 7:30pm.  The incident took place in the 600 block of Royal Street. A local Tarot card reader, posted on social media: “I … [Read more...] about Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street

The “Official” Dish January 28, 2020

January 28, 2020 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, Carnival season is here and we are now in the midst of Gay Mardi Gras! There are several balls still on the calendar so please think about supporting the community by attending one (or more) of them.  Each Krewe spends countless hours deciding on a theme, creating the costumes, and putting up the decorations for their ball--it is without a doubt a … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish January 28, 2020

Mallory Whitfield Launches #TowardsTogether Movement for a Kinder, More Inclusive World

January 28, 2020 By Community Contributor

Artist & Keynote Speaker Aims To Decrease Bullying & Divisiveness with New Campaign Artist and diversity & inclusion keynote speaker Mallory Whitfield is spearheading a new social movement that aims to decrease the amount of bullying, violence, and divisiveness plaguing our world. The week of January 27-31, she will lead a campaign to flood Instagram and social … [Read more...] about Mallory Whitfield Launches #TowardsTogether Movement for a Kinder, More Inclusive World

Armeinius Royalty Announced

January 28, 2020 By Community Contributor

The Krewe of Armeinius recently announced its 2020 royalty—Kevin Hemenger and Fatsy Cline will reign as King and Queen Armeinius LII.   This year’s ball will be held at Mardi Gras World on Friday, February 21.  Serving as MCs for the ball will be Varla Jean Merman and Ryan Landry.  The Krewes’s Co-Captains are Barrett Delong-Church and Chad Brickley. … [Read more...] about Armeinius Royalty Announced

Obituary for Brian Craig Pettus

January 14, 2020 By Rodney Thoulion

Photo of Brian Pettus

Brian Craig Pettus, age 63, passed away on December 30, 2019 at his home in New Orleans.  Brian, a native of Anniston, AL, was a resident of New Orleans since the late 1980s.  He was employed by Hancock Whitney Bank and worked for many banking institutions in New Orleans in his 30 years of calling New Orleans home: Hibernia Bank, Crescent Bank & Trust, Capital One … [Read more...] about Obituary for Brian Craig Pettus

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