News across Greater New Orleans
Press Release: Press Conference to Reveal 2026 Gretna Festin Lineup- August 19,2026 @10:00 AM
Press Release: Ribbon Cutting for Movement Specialist Physical Therapy- August 18, 2026 @12:00 PM
Louisiana and Alabama map battles renew voting rights fight after 61 years
Advocates celebrated the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, even after Supreme Court rulings gutted key federal protections and threw Southern congressional maps into chaos. [...] Read More... from Louisiana and Alabama map battles renew voting rights fight after 61 years
While New Orleans invested in violence intervention, Baton Rouge made crippling cuts
Louisiana's two biggest cities took different paths: New Orleans funded community programs to historic success, while Baton Rouge shifted its priorities, leaving the program with little to no funding. [...] Read More... from While New Orleans invested in violence intervention,…
These Louisiana K-12 school jobs won’t come with a state stipend this year
A firm number of employees affected depends on school staffing plans that are still being finalized [...] Read More... from These Louisiana K-12 school jobs won’t come with a state stipend this year
The Voices in Our World
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
Behind The Lens: Why New Orleans keeps losing power in fair weather (audio)
New Orleans experiences an exceptional number of fair-weather power outages as aging and failing equipment raises concerns across the city. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: Why New Orleans keeps losing power in fair weather (audio)
Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
No single policy stands out among all the new state and districts policies governing technology. What's notable is how quickly the conversation around education and technology has changed. [...] Read More... from Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
G.R.I.D. Spirit Night and Fundraiser at Chic-Fil-A: August 13 (3:00PM- 9:00PM)
Before Teacher Shield is needed, provide resources to prevent aggression
Act 141 aims to protect Louisiana educators by removing students who assault school employees. [...] Read More... from Before Teacher Shield is needed, provide resources to prevent aggression
Louisiana has waited three years for computer update to move the state beyond clunky old expungement process
Despite 2023 law, eligible Louisiana residents must still petition and wait to clear old criminal records instead of sealing them automatically, like 14 other states do. [...] Read More... from Louisiana has waited three years for computer update to move the state beyond clunky…
Cuts to Louisiana food stamps lead to hunger: 10 facts
More than 888,000 Louisiana residents struggle with hunger as SNAP cuts and reduced federal funding place growing pressure on families, seniors, people with disabilities and food banks. [...] Read More... from Cuts to Louisiana food stamps lead to hunger: 10 facts