MLK High School launches criminal justice program
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer In an effort to break down barriers between law enforcement and the community, and encourage local students to pursue careers in criminal justice and forensic science, Martin ... They promised quick and easy PPP loans. Often, they only delivered hassle and heartache.
By Lydia DePillis and Derek Willis ProPublica In May 2021, Terry Kilcrease thought he saw a lifeline. He was out of work, living in a hotel in Lewisville, Texas, when he ran ... Bond commission approves Entergy plan to borrow for storm repairs
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The State Bond Commission signed off on Thursday of last week on a plan to let Entergy Louisiana cover its storm recovery costs through ... GOP lawmakers reluctant to add majority-minority districts in La.
By Wes Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — State lawmakers tasked with redrawing political boundaries to reflect the latest Census figures made the final stop Thursday of their statewide redistricting roadshow in Baton ... $1 billion for bridge repairs coming to Louisiana
(lailluminator.com) — Louisiana will receive approximately $1 billion for bridge repairs from a federal infrastructure plan revealed Friday. The Federal Highway Administration will dedicate $26.5 billion to states over five ... Richmond issues blistering Voting Rights attack against GOP, Trump
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond continued the administration’s forceful tone on voting rights with a blistering attack on Republicans and former ... Ten little-known facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
(Special from Rolling Out) — Martin Luther King Jr. would be 93 years old today, had he not been assassinated on April 4, 1968. The nation has celebrated MLK’s birthday ... The exceptional artist
By Dr. E. Faye Williams TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Actors, poets, and graphic/visual artists are engaged in a continual quest to touch the hearts, minds and souls of their audiences. It’s a daunting challenge ... Even without the John Lewis Act, the Black vote is still feared
By David W. Marshall TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Any potential legislative victory or success favoring a Democratic president and a Democratic-controlled House and Senate will automatically receive Republican obstruction. That is an undisputable fact. ... Hope on Voting Rights remain
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Democrats lost the filibuster battle last Wednesday, January 19. Nevertheless, a late vote that evening by Bill Cassidy and a stirring defense of her vote for ...
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