February 2023 Archive
By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. (Ret.) TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Among hikers and campers, and even among those who are simply logical thinkers, an old axiom provides the indisputable wisdom that, “If you ... Black History Month 2023 leaves historic notches in the Black experience
As Black History Month 2023 fades into the annals of history, this year’s celebration of Black history leaves behind historical moments that will forever be etched in the Black experience. ... Deportations out of La. are part of racist immigration policies, according to advocates
By Frances Madeson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — After a brief lull, deportation flights have resumed to Haiti from the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staging facility at Alexandria International Airport, a nexus ... Zulu remains a Mardi Gras favorite
By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer The Zulu Parade is a must-see experience on Mardi Gras Day. It is the most soulful expression of mirth during Fat Tuesday. Parade-goers wait for hours to ... Morrell calls on Inspector General to investigate N.O. S&W Board billing
By Michael Isaac Stein Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — New Orleans City Councilman JP Morrell is calling for an investigation into the Sewerage and Water Board’s billing practices, saying after years of problems ... Frequent outages could lead to big fines for Entergy New Orleans under new standards
By Michael Isaac Stein Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) – The New Orleans City Council on Thursday of last week established a new set of reliability standards for Entergy New Orleans that could ... Arraignment date set for troopers in Ronald Greene death
(lailluminator.com) – A date has been set for five white troopers with Louisiana State Police to be formally charged for their alleged roles in the May 2019 death of Black ... Solar-powered ‘lighthouses’ could offer refuge from natural disasters
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) – A coalition of churches and organizations across Louisiana are building hundreds of solar-powered microgrids that will give communities a place of refuge during natural disasters ... Governor expects DEQ response soon to Grant Parish burn pit complaints
By Frances Madeson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) – Neighbors of a hazardous waste disposal facility in Central Louisiana should hear soon from state regulators regarding health issues they have linked to burn pits ... The recall signature mayhem
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Columnist The Knights of Chaos had their usual satirical parade on the Thursday evening before Mardi Gras, and the highlight was a float entitled “City Hall Travel Agency.” ...
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