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Council passes city budget without additional money for sheriff, DA

Council passes city budget without additional money for sheriff, DA

by Richard A. Webster December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

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How a ‘Goon Squad’ of deputies got away with years of brutality

How a ‘Goon Squad’ of deputies got away with years of brutality

by Mississippi Today and The New York Times December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

RTA administrative employees say leadership is failing, ask for union recognition

RTA administrative employees say leadership is failing, ask for union recognition

by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

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by Verite News November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Gov.-elect Landry picks State Police leader, teases New Orleans crime-fighting plan

Gov.-elect Landry picks State Police leader, teases New Orleans crime-fighting plan

by Greg LaRose | Louisiana Illuminator November 30, 2023November 29, 2023

Amid crisis, New Orleans food influencer shifts focus to Gaza

Amid crisis, New Orleans food influencer shifts focus to Gaza

by Josie Abugov November 30, 2023November 29, 2023

The future is now: Our city must invest in New Orleans youth

The future is now: Our city must invest in New Orleans youth

by Kaleb Nelson November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

JPSO settles suit over illegal eviction of pregnant woman

JPSO settles suit over illegal eviction of pregnant woman

by Richard A. Webster November 28, 2023November 30, 2023

How a new principal transformed a once-failing school

How a new principal transformed a once-failing school

by Minh Ha November 28, 2023November 27, 2023

Why ‘climate havens’ might be closer to home than you’d think

Why ‘climate havens’ might be closer to home than you’d think

by Grist November 27, 2023November 22, 2023

Incoming Louisiana legislative leaders undecided on paid parental leave for state workers

Incoming Louisiana legislative leaders undecided on paid parental leave for state workers

by Julie O’Donoghue | Louisiana Illuminator November 24, 2023November 22, 2023

For some Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a celebration. For others, it’s a Day of Mourning

For some Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a celebration. For others, it’s a Day of Mourning

by Brandi Liberty November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

Local election results could forecast future Louisiana library battles

Local election results could forecast future Louisiana library battles

by Piper Hutchinson | Louisiana Illuminator November 22, 2023November 27, 2023

JPSO settles two use-of-force cases, including one that led to autistic teen’s death

JPSO settles two use-of-force cases, including one that led to autistic teen’s death

by Richard A. Webster November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

New Tulane study connects abortion, maternal health care access with birth outcomes

New Tulane study connects abortion, maternal health care access with birth outcomes

by Josie Abugov November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

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Porch Poppin’ Episode 38: JPSO and Lit Louisiana

Porch Poppin’ Episode 38: JPSO and Lit Louisiana

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

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Lit Louisiana: Black authors use historical fiction to examine contemporary issues

Culture

Lit Louisiana: Black authors use historical fiction to examine contemporary issues

by Fatima Shaik November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

More than 250 tribes represented at Indigenous conference

Culture

More than 250 tribes represented at Indigenous conference

by Brandi Liberty November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

State of apathy: Louisiana election season ends with a whimper, not a bang

Politics

State of apathy: Louisiana election season ends with a whimper, not a bang

by Robert Collins November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

Pardon board rejects 11th death-row clemency bid in a month

Criminal Justice

Pardon board rejects 11th death-row clemency bid in a month

by Richard A. Webster November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

City fails to fix curb ramps for disabled residents despite federal settlement

Equity

City fails to fix curb ramps for disabled residents despite federal settlement

by Drew Costley November 20, 2023November 29, 2023

Two young Louisiana voters talk importance of political engagement ahead of runoff

Elections

Two young Louisiana voters talk importance of political engagement ahead of runoff

by Khalil Gillon November 18, 2023November 20, 2023

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Lit Louisiana: Offering direction to Black authors

Lit Louisiana: Offering direction to Black authors

by Fatima Shaik October 17, 2023October 16, 2023

Lit Louisiana: New Orleans writer among few women to gain fame during Harlem Renaissance

Lit Louisiana: New Orleans writer among few women to gain fame during Harlem Renaissance

by Fatima Shaik September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

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This week in history: R&B singer Lee Dorsey died

This week in history: R&B singer Lee Dorsey died

by Shannon Stecker December 1, 2023November 30, 2023

Porch Poppin’ EXTRA

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Porch Poppin’ Extra: National Congress of American Indians

Porch Poppin’ Extra: National Congress of American Indians

Brandi Liberty discusses the NCAI convention.

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

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This Louisiana town runs largely on traffic fines. If you fight your ticket, the mayor is your judge.

This Louisiana town runs largely on traffic fines. If you fight your ticket, the mayor is your judge.

by ProPublica and WVUE-TV November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

As city closes encampment, some residents have nowhere to go

As city closes encampment, some residents have nowhere to go

by Lue Palmer November 17, 2023November 27, 2023

Hospitality Health Fair offers life-saving screenings

Hospitality Health Fair offers life-saving screenings

by Lottie L. Joiner November 16, 2023November 16, 2023

They were prosecuted for using drugs while pregnant. But it may not have been a crime

They were prosecuted for using drugs while pregnant. But it may not have been a crime

by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today November 16, 2023November 20, 2023

Pilot program to offer free transit for youths beginning next year

Pilot program to offer free transit for youths beginning next year

by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick November 15, 2023November 16, 2023

New historical marker for notable educator, suffragist in the works

New historical marker for notable educator, suffragist in the works

by Minh Ha November 15, 2023November 16, 2023

Conservation programs offer solutions to climate threats, but are vastly underfunded

Conservation programs offer solutions to climate threats, but are vastly underfunded

by Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Q&A: A conversation with Dr. Keith Winfrey on providing quality health care to diverse communities

Q&A: A conversation with Dr. Keith Winfrey on providing quality health care to diverse communities

by Lottie L. Joiner November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Community groups seek to revitalize New Orleans East waterways

Community groups seek to revitalize New Orleans East waterways

by Minh Ha November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

What can the Louisiana Democratic Party learn from recent wins by red state Democrats?

What can the Louisiana Democratic Party learn from recent wins by red state Democrats?

by Robert Collins November 14, 2023November 13, 2023

RTA: Rampart streetcar to reopen in January

RTA: Rampart streetcar to reopen in January

by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

National Congress of American Indians convention opens

National Congress of American Indians convention opens

by Brandi Liberty November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

Village caregiver emphasizes wellness and empowerment

Village caregiver emphasizes wellness and empowerment

by Lottie L. Joiner November 10, 2023November 11, 2023

Environmental activists prepare for a ‘rough ride’ during Landry administration

Environmental activists prepare for a ‘rough ride’ during Landry administration

by Drew Costley November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

RTA to reduce active bus fleet in January

RTA to reduce active bus fleet in January

by Bobbi-Jeanne Misick November 9, 2023November 12, 2023

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