New rules make jail calls cheaper, but Orleans sheriff has extra time to comply
By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — A new federal regulation set to take effect early next year will significantly reduce the rates that prisoners and jail detainees will have to pay ... New program aims to help residents strive in the workforce
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer STRIVE, a national workforce organization that has helped thousands of people across the U.S. find sustainable employment, is celebrating 40 ... Ruling leaves Guidry unopposed in Louisiana Supreme Court race
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that two candidates for its District 2 seat failed to meet the standards to qualify for the race, leaving ... Credit card debt continues to rise
By Casey Quinlan Contributing Writer Housing and other costs remain high for the lowest earners (States Newsroom) — Americans are racking up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the ... At NOLA Baby Café in New Orleans East, families get breastfeeding advice
By Arielle Robinson Contributing Writers (Veritenews.org) — Bree Anderson sat in a circle of mothers, sharing about how she dealt with the death of one newborn child while raising another newborn. FDA okays new COVID vaccine after a rising numbers of cases
By Jennifer Shutt Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to address severe symptoms of the virus ahead of the ... Fortified roof grant program carries over millions in unspent funds
By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana Department of Insurance is preparing to launch its second year of the fortified roof grant program with at least $10 million leftover in ... Harris vows to chart a new way forward, defeat Trump
By Ariana Figueroa and Jacob Fischler Contributing Writers (States Newsroom) — Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination for president last Thursday evening, pitching her candidacy as an opportunity for the ... Black women quickly mobilize to boost Harris presidential bid
By Ariana Figueroa Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, making her the first Black and South ... Wendell Pierce: There’s blood on the ballot
By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer “Greetings from Louisiana. Mister Secretary, my name is Wendell Pierce, and I’m a proud son of Louisiana,” the famous actor declared during roll call at the 2024 ...
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