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Historical marker unveiled to honor trailblazer Dorothy Mae Taylor

By Arielle Robinson Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — A new historical marker in Central City will commemorate the civil rights and political achievements of Dorothy Mae

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Grain Terminal in the Lower 9: ‘It’s not going to be good for us.’

By Delaney Dryfoos and Eva Tesfaye Contributing Writers (Special from The Lens and WWNO) — On the east bank of the Mississippi River in the

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La. senators may redesign tax reform in potential deal
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Is a deal coming together to preserve the Film, Live Performance, Digital, Quality Jobs and Historic Restoration tax credits?
‘Catastrophic’: Superintendent resigns amid district’s $36 million gaffe
By Marta Jewson The Lens NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Avis Williams formally announced her resignation last Thursday morning, following a $36 million budgeting gaffe that’s left schools in dire financial straits.
Black Louisianians express disappointment in election results, discuss what’s next
By Arielle Robinson Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Alumni of historically Black colleges and universities were buzzing with possibility as they awaited the results of the 2024 presidential race at an election ...
University of Louisiana System president optimistic about Trump’s return
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot said he is anticipating beneficial things for his nine universities after Donald Trump claimed last week’s presidential election.
Senate approves making it easier to send minors to adult prisons
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana Senate approved a measure last week that could result in younger teenagers being sentenced to adult prisons more often.
US Rep. Carter wins in walkover
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer A group of Garden District voters expressed surprise to The Louisiana Weekly on the evening of November 5 after finding themselves suddenly redrawn into Steve Scalise’s congressional ...
Cleo Fields returns to US Congress
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer As chairman of the legislative committee charged with creating a new Louisiana majority-minority district, Cleo Fields himself drew the newly reconstituted 6th Congressional seat as one so ...
Supreme Court takes up challenge to La. congressional map
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it would hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s congressional redistricting plan that has two majority-Black districts, the latest ...

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