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Knicks championship win brings celebration home to Chalmette
Chalmette, La. (WVUE) – The New York Knicks won it all in San Antonio, but the real celebration is happening in Chalmette, home of the team’s 7-foot tall back-up center, Mitchell Robinson.
The Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter.
Robinson is now the first basketball player from St. Bernard Parish to become an NBA champion.
After Saturday night’s performance, Mitchell Robinson is a household name across the nation, but the people of St. Bernard Parish can say they knew him first, back from his days as a star on the basketball court of Chalmette High School.
Parish pride is on the national stage as the Knicks won the championship. The team has not won a title in 53 years. Robinson has the total backing of his alma mater.
“He was a string bean when he was here, but he filled out,” one resident said.
The Knicks drafted Robinson in 2018, one year after he walked the graduation stage. Eight years later, Robinson and the team made history.
“They should’ve done it in four, but they did it in five so we’re happy,” a fan said.
The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four victories.
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Robinson’s path to Chalmette
Robinson is a native of Pensacola, Florida, who transferred to Landry-Walker College and Career Preparatory High School in New Orleans as a sophomore. He didn’t appear in any games and transferred to Chalmette High in time for his junior and senior year campaigns.
Before his junior season at Chalmette, Robinson grew from 6-foot-2 to 7-feet. He was named a starter and averaged 21 points, 13.6 rebounds, 8 blocks, and 2 steals per game while leading the Owls to their first postseason win in 19 years.
He averaged 25.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 6 blocks per game in his senior season.
Other local connections
There were other formerly local standouts catching attention, too.
“Josh Hart and Jose Alvarado, and we love seeing them with all their babies after celebrating. It was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed it,” one woman said.
For these parish people, the win hits different with a local connection.
“He played great when he came in. He represented Chalmette real well,” another said.
Bond with former coach
Robinson’s old high school coach, Butch Stockton, was right by his side leading up to the trophy. The two have an inseparable bond, with Robinson inviting Stockton to live with him in New York after his wife passed.
The former Fighting Owl turned world champion has never forgotten where he came from.
“He’s a happy guy, he really is. He’s always laughing. He’s genuinely a good guy. He really is from his heart. He does a lot for people,” a resident said.
He makes it back to his high school court regularly to host a youth basketball camp, where one local’s grandson discovered what he wants to be when he grows up.
“He wanted to be a basketball player like Mitchell Robinson,” the grandmother said.
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Louisiana Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 13, 2026
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 13 drawing
03-13-44-50-53, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 13 drawing
2-8-0
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 13 drawing
3-7-7-4
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 13 drawing
6-0-7-3-1
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Winning Easy 5 numbers from June 13 drawing
04-10-16-23-31
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Winning Lotto numbers from June 13 drawing
02-03-08-16-18-33
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
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High School Graduate, 18, Who Died While Tubing in Louisiana ‘Wanted to Make the World a Better Place,’ His Mother Says
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Jonis Warren Jr., 18, recently graduated from high school and died in a Bogue Chitto River accident in Louisiana on June 6.
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Following his death, his family and community are honoring his memory with a GoFundMe
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“He was my sunset,” his mother, Shaneika Spicer, said of her late son
Jonis Warren Jr.’s family is paying tribute to the recent high school graduate, days after he died in a Bogue Chitto River accident in Louisiana on June 6.
The 18-year-old was reported missing after he “went under the water and did not resurface” while he was tubing on the river, according to a statement by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO). Divers and sonar equipment were used to locate his remains, which were recovered and taken to the coroner on Monday, June 8.
“That was my sunrise, he was my sunset,” his mother, Shaneika Spicer, told WWL 4.
“When he told me he went under, all I could tell the detective was bring my baby home,” Spicer said. “My heart knew my baby wasn’t coming home the way he left.”
“We cannot compete in no form or fashion with nature,” she said.
Jonis Warren Jr.
Credit: gofundme
The teenager recently graduated from Mandeville High School and had plans to become an aerospace engineer. The second-eldest of five was known for his affinity for anime and Icees.
“In his words, Jonis is a legend. He is a legend, that is my legend,” Spicer said of her caring and protective son.
“He wanted to make the world a better place,” Spicer told WWL 4, adding, “I said, ‘son– it’s just you.’ He said, ‘Yeah, mama– but it starts somewhere.’ “
Stacy Gernhauser, the mother of his girlfriend Scarlet’s friend, created a GoFundMe page to help Spicer with the funeral and memorial costs. Although she “never really met” Jonis, Gernhauser told WWL 4 that she felt creating the fund was “my way of contributing.”
The GoFundMe page described the high school football player as a teen who was “loved by so many people, friends, and family.”
The memorial for Jonis Warren Jr.
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“His smile lit up every room he walked into, and he brought so many people together,” the donation page read. “Everyone loved Jonis deeply, especially his beloved girlfriend, Scarlett. Their love for each other was beyond words.”
A memorial for Jonis was created by the scene of the accident, with people leaving small objects reflecting who he was. Jonis’ funeral will take place on June 18.
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University of Louisiana Monroe, University of Puerto Rico sign agreement
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (KNOE) – The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) and the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) signed a memorandum of understanding agreement Friday in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The goal of the agreement is to establish a general framework for collaboration between the two universities with the intent of supporting academic cooperation, research engagement, student and faculty exchange, and other joint activities that advance the missions of both universities, a ULM news release said.
“We are honored to partner with the University of Puerto Rico for the advancement of both of our universities. Agreements like this broaden the cultural horizons for all of our students, faculty, and staff, while creating new learning and research opportunities. Thank you to Dr. Conde and her team for joining us in this collaborative vision. This is the beginning of a wonderful partnership,” said ULM President Dr. Carrie L. Castille.
The agreement comes after months of planning and cooperation between the universities, which began when President Castille and other ULM representatives visited Puerto Rico in November 2025 to explore opportunities for future partnerships, ULM said.
The two universities will explore opportunities to enhance academic programs through shared expertise, joint curriculum development, and exchange of academic resources. The agreement also lays the groundwork for students to participate in study-away programs and experiential learning opportunities, while faculty and staff may participate in collaborative research, teaching, and training, the news release said. Under the agreement, both schools may collaborate in pursuing funding opportunities from federal and state agencies, philanthropic organizations, and private foundations, with funding priorities focused on workforce development, cultural exchange, and community engagement.
“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to expanding opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers while strengthening the ties between Puerto Rico and Louisiana,” said UPR President Dr. Zayira Jordán Conde. “The University of Puerto Rico is proud to partner with ULM to foster innovation, promote cultural exchange, and develop initiatives that will positively impact our communities. We look forward to building a lasting relationship founded on academic excellence, collaboration, and a common vision for preparing future generations to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.”
Castille said both universities can learn a lot from each other. She noted Puerto Rico is home to eight of the ten major pharmaceutical manufacturers and ULM has Louisiana’s only publicly funded college of pharmacy. She said ULM’s forthcoming Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management program can potentially aid Puerto Rico in disaster response, readiness and recovery, since the island is vulnerable to hurricanes.
“This moment also reflects something larger—the importance of partnership. Institutions like the University of Puerto Rico and the University of Louisiana Monroe are united in a shared mission: to create opportunity, strengthen communities and prepare students to thrive in a complex and interconnected world. When we work together, we multiply that impact,” said Castille. “Just like Northeast Louisiana, Puerto Rico is working to build the human and physical infrastructure that strengthens its communities. After spending two days on the island and returning to Louisiana, I’m reminded of what a gift this region is and how our partnerships expand opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to learn with and from different culture.”
ULM and Louisiana State University at Alexandra signed a similar agreement in May.
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