For two families, a Southern education meant everything. Then came tragedy.
By Claire Sullivan, Brittany Dunn, Shelly Kleinpeter and Annalise Vidrine Contributing Writers Editor’s Note: This is the first in a four-part series from the LSU Cold Case Project. (LSU Manship School News Service) ... City’s first Gordon Plaza buyout offer roughly half the price residents initially proposed for relocation
By Michael Isaac Stein The Lens As part of its ongoing effort to relocate the residents of Gordon Plaza — a government-backed development built on a toxic EPA-designated Superfund site — the ... Recommendations for the November 8, 2022 election
Early voting runs through November 1, with election day scheduled for Tuesday, November 8. Critical races are on the ballot for Judge, School Board, and municipal offices – ... IWES receives federal grant to address Black youth mental health
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer A southeast Louisiana public-health research organization has received a $400,000 federal grant to help develop the organization’s youth-oriented, mental health services. ACLU, civil rights groups file suit against ICE detention
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer The federal detention facility in Ferriday, La., is one of four Immigration and Customs Enforcement centers that are the target of a lawsuit by the ACLU ... Black families fall further behind nationally on homeownership
By Tim Henderson Contributing Writer (Special from Stateline via lailluminator.com) — Some cities and states are trying to boost Black homeownership, which dropped to a 60-year low even before the economic turmoil ... La. sports betting revenue spikes in first full month of football
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The first full month of college football saw a spike in sports wagering revenue for Louisiana, bringing in almost $4 million in fees for the ... Report: Louisiana has saved $150M from 2017 criminal justice reform legislation package
By Nick Chrastil The Lens Louisiana has saved over $150 million thanks to a package of criminal justice reform measures passed by the legislature in 2017, according to a recent report produced ... Severe sleep apnea diagnosis panics reporter until he finds a simple, no-cost solution
By Jay Hancock Contributing Writer (khn.org) – I woke up in a strange bedroom with 24 electrodes glued all over my body and a plastic mask attached to a hose covering my ... This year’s New Orleans Film Festival highlights local stories
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Filmmakers and other industry professionals in Southeast Louisiana are preparing to take the centerstage next week as the New Orleans Film Society brings back its signature ...
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