‘It’s just not an option’: Faster, stronger hurricanes outpace the NOLa.’s area’s evacuation plans

By Tristan Baurick Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Hurricane season presents an annual test of the New Orleans area’s collective fight-or-flight response.

Diversity spending info from K-12 schools, Higher Ed sought by state lawmakers

By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana Senate gave final passage Tuesday to a bill that would require K-12 schools, colleges and universities

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Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
By Shauneen Miranda Contributing Writer (Statesnewsroom via lailluminator) — As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on last Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 ... New Orleans lawmaker grills Landry parole board nominee about prisoner labor comments
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Back in 2017, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator was one of the first elected officials to criticize former Gov. John Bel Edwards’ criminal justice overhaul ... Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
By Shauneen Miranda Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — With this past Friday marking the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, the Biden administration is spotlighting commitments from over a ... Survey: New Orleanians dissatisfied with quality of life, city government
By Drew Costley Contributing Writer (VeriteNews.org) — Residents of New Orleans are stressed out. About crime, about the economy, about the weather – and about the viability of a future in the ... Reconstruction era hero honored with historic marker
By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer Over 100 townspeople, elected officials, citizens, and media, a testament to the community’s deep respect for Reverend Arthur Tasker, gathered for a momentous dedication ceremony on May ... Urban League brings national conference to New Orleans
By C. C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer National Urban League (NUL) President and CEO Marc H. Morial, a proud native of New Orleans, has returned with a momentous announcement: he is bringing the ... Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut trainee, reaches space at 90
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Ed Dwight, the pioneering African American who came close to becoming America’s first Black astronaut six decades ago, achieved his long-awaited journey into ... La. sues over workplace pregnancy protection law
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and her Mississippi counterpart are behind a lawsuit against the Biden administration over workplace rules that they believe “impose a ...
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