BP spill victims still demand justice
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer At a press conference on Friday, August 31, 10:30 a.m., just before the dawn of the Labor Day weekend, Lt.
A Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy has been fired after he was linked on social media to a controversial group called the Proud Boys. Orleans Parish Juvenile Court abolishes discretionary fines
By Meghan Holmes Contributing Writer On July 19, chief judge of the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court system Candice Bates-Anderson signed a resolution declaring that the courts would no longer assess discretionary fines ... Is the Internet a threat to America’s democracy?
Louisiana’s choice of new voting machines is delayed By Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer Louisiana is shopping for new voting machines as it bolsters security before the 2020 presidential election. But a decision, scheduled ... The city’s $2 billion program to repair streets and infrastructure doesn’t include innovative water management
By Travis Lux Contributing Writer (Special from WWNO) — Late one morning in mid-May, metal clanked to the ground as a construction worker moved a piece of rebar at a construction ... Gov., State AG clash over halted executions
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, and Republican state Attorney General Jeff Landry took shots at one another last week over the recent extension of a court order prohibiting ... 24th annual Essence Music Festival hits record numbers
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer An impressive crowd of (mostly) women poured into the Good Vibes super lounge last Saturday evening (July 7), to see actor and heartthrob Idris Elba, who in ... La. prison numbers continue to fall in wake of reforms
This year will be recorded in history as the year Louisiana finally lost its title as the nation and the world’s “prison capitol,” thanks to prison reforms passed last summer ... Essence Fest brings music, visitors and economic boost to N.O.
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer The Essence Festival, known as “the party with a purpose,” began as event to commemorate Essence magazine’s anniversary in 1994. It now attracts visitors from all over ...
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