News across Greater New Orleans
The Voices in Our World: “I See Potential in My Life”
A series by Louisiana for Children’s Rights, in partnership with The Lens, that elevates the voices and experiences of Black youth currently or formerly detained in the Orleans Parish juvenile jail [...] Read More... from The Voices in Our World: “I See Potential in My Life”
As one in five Louisiana families lose SNAP, N.O. schools brace for free lunch impact
More than 90% of Orleans public schools automatically offer free breakfast and lunch to all students due to high SNAP enrollment rates. With Louisiana SNAP cutting 1 in 5 recipients, school cafeterias could also be serving fewer free meals. [...] Read More... from As one in five…
Damiri Eves, Abramson student killed by pickup in Gentilly, had just turned 14
Abramson Sci Academy and the Gentilly community mourn 14-year-old band student Damiri Eves, tragically killed in a traffic collision on his mini-bike. [...] Read More... from Damiri Eves, Abramson student killed by pickup in Gentilly, had just turned 14
Katrina 21: Care forgot. We didn’t.
Twenty-one years after Katrina, New Orleans is still here — not because we can take a beating, but because we keep choosing one another. [...] Read More... from Katrina 21: Care forgot. We didn’t.
When does Black history become history, not just race, in the eyes of the law?
Black communities stretching across Louisiana did not suddenly become connected when legislators drew a congressional district around them. [...] Read More... from When does Black history become history, not just race, in the eyes of the law?
Louisiana balloon release ban inspires Sci High students to rethink tradition
Environmental science students are exploring affordable alternatives that honor loved ones while protecting wildlife, waterways and local infrastructure. [...] Read More... from Louisiana balloon release ban inspires Sci High students to rethink tradition
Climate denial is not an option: Louisiana needs the political will to act
New Orleanians left with only our tenacity after Hurricane Katrina 21 years ago, stepped up with ingenuity and solutions. Now it’s up to our elected officials. If they don’t step up soon, we will lose the most important city in the nation. [...] Read More... from Climate denial…
Side B
Event date: September 26, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM Location: Kenner, LA 70062
Deadend
Event date: September 25, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM Location: Kenner, LA 70062
Finding Neverland
Event date: September 27, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Location: Kenner, LA 70062 Description: J.M. Barrie, a struggling playwright, encounters a widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons in Kensington Park. As Barrie befriends the family, he is inspired by…
Finding Neverland
Event date: September 26, 2026 Event Time: 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location: Kenner, LA 70062 Description: J.M. Barrie, a struggling playwright, encounters a widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons in Kensington Park. As Barrie befriends the family, he is inspired by…
Finding Neverland
Event date: September 25, 2026 Event Time: 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location: Kenner, LA 70062 Description: J.M. Barrie, a struggling playwright, encounters a widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons in Kensington Park. As Barrie befriends the family, he is inspired by…