News across Greater New Orleans
The unpopular vote: why the Clancy mistrial proves the system worked
The jury room can risk becoming a mere numbers game — a race to a unanimous verdict that targets dissenting voices rather than thoroughly analyzing the testimony. But when a single juror holds out, they force evidence-driven deliberations rather than verdict-driven ones. [...]…
After three-year push by BE NOLA, Black Education History Week is established in New Orleans
The initiative brings New Orleans’ Civil Rights and education history to life during the third week of November with field trips, reenactments and social events. [...] Read More... from After three-year push by BE NOLA, Black Education History Week is established in New Orleans
Sunrise Foods skirts fire code with Alabo Wharf grain facility
Flaws in the plans for the warehouse's fire sprinkler system in the Lower 9 are “so egregious” they should not be permitted, one fire protection expert warned. [...] Read More... from Sunrise Foods skirts fire code with Alabo Wharf grain facility
Jeff Tweedy Shares New Cover of Twisted Teens’ ‘Wild Connection’
Jeff Tweedy has shared a new cover of Wild Connection, a song by New Orleans duo Twisted Teens. In a September 11 Substack post, the Wilco frontman re...
When a giant falls, how do we honor him?
After the passing of Jerome “Big Duck” Smith, how must we as a community honor his legacy? [...] Read More... from When a giant falls, how do we honor him?
Behind The Lens: Color or community? Supreme Court ruling reshapes Louisiana’s congressional map (audio)
Journalist Emmanuel Felton talks about traveling through Louisiana’s disputed congressional district, examining the communities at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on racial gerrymandering, representation and political power. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens:…
City of Gretna Notice of Public Meeting: Ordinances Adoption Notice: October 14, 2026 @5:30PM
City of Gretna Public Meeting Notice- Regular Council Meeting: October 14, 2026 @5:30PM
City of Gretna Public Meeting Notice- Planning and Zoning Commission: October 7, 2026 @5:30PM
City of Gretna Public Meeting Notice- Historic District Commission: October 5, 2026 @4:00PM
America’s air monitors are disappearing, along with the power to expose polluters
Laws in Louisiana and other states now curb the use of community-collected data. In Louisiana, public air monitors are often located miles from major industrial polluters and fail to test for some of the most dangerous chemicals. [...] Read More... from America’s air monitors are…
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Published September 10SOTD 9/10/26: Mona Lisa by Ambre’
The WMNF Song of the Day for September 10, 2026 is “Mona Lisa” by Ambre’. Ambre’ (born India Ambre’ Perkins) is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer who grew up in New Orleans. Taught from a young age to write music and play instruments, she built a style that blends…