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Lynn Emery’s paranormal mysteries conjure La. lore and love

By Candace J. Semien Contributing Writer (Special from Jozef Syndicate) — From her dual-screen workstation, novelist Lynn Emery conjures a continuous flow of stories with

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Cohen High School renames library in honor of La. Supreme Court Justice Bernette J. Johnson (Ret.)

By C. C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer “You have served as a shining example of what can happen and what you can be when you set

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A Louisiana law meant to fight teen violence is sweeping 17-year-olds arrested for lesser crimes into adult court
By Richard A. Webster Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — In February, a prosecutor from a rural area outside Baton Rouge asked members of Louisiana’s Senate judiciary committee to imagine a frightening scene: You ...
La.’s poorest might see higher energy costs from natural gas business deal
By Elise Plunk Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Michelle Sinclair, living in eastern New Orleans, is tired of choosing between catching up on her electric bill and buying groceries for her family of ...
Unlikely alliance forms to boost community air monitoring in La.
By Terry L. Jones Floodlight A bulk liquid storage facility in southeast Louisiana and a local environmental group are partnering to create a neighborhood air quality monitoring system.
Local youth programs center life skills as part of professional training
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer A variety of local programs are in place to teach children important life skills that they may not learn in a conventional classroom setting.
RTA welcomes 21 new buses as agency officials tout service improvements
By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday (Sept. 24) to officially introduce the latest additions to its fleet – a group ...
Groups release ‘Black Values Survey’ with in-depth look at African-Americans in swing states
By Ken Coleman Contributing Writer (Special from Michigan Advance) — Three nonprofits earlier this month released findings of a study that analyzes segments or values clusters within the Black community in three ...
Black Birth Matters Summit aims to raise awareness
By Makenna Mincey Contributing Writer Thousands of women across the country give birth every day, and some of them are giving their lives to do it.
La. Congressman Clay Higgins’ ‘overtly racist’ tweet sparks calls for censure in U.S. House
By Jacob Fischler Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford of Nevada took to the U.S. House floor on Wednesday night (Sept. 25) to condemn an “overtly racist” ...

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