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The Lens Published October 01

Rooted in 7th Ward Black history, The Black Schoolhouse opens new youth art and design hub

Constructed from corrugated steel shipping containers and fitted with solar panels, the sustainable 2,000-square-foot schoolhouse holds digital art classrooms, a gallery, a combination library and meditation room, and an outdoor fruit tree orchard. [...] Read More... from Rooted…

The Lens Published 6 hours ago

Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 1 of 2 audio discussions)

... the owner of the paper of record in the state, John Georges, rolls out the red carpet for Meta and explains how he thinks these deals will save journalism in the state. [...] Read More... from Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This…

The Lens Published 12 hours ago

AI was supposed to cut emissions. But fossil fuel companies are using it to find more oil and gas.

A DeSmog review found that, across major fossil fuel companies, AI is increasingly being integrated into fossil fuel operations, from seismic exploration and drilling to equipment monitoring and field development. [...] Read More... from AI was supposed to cut emissions. But…

City of Gretna Published September 30

October 2026 Gretna Senior and Wellness Calendar

The Lens Published September 30

Holy Cross neighbors sue state fire marshal over sprinklers in New Orleans Port grain project

The fire marshal’s decision to allow Sunrise Foods to install out-of-compliance sprinkler system is “abuse of power,” suit alleges [...] Read More... from Holy Cross neighbors sue state fire marshal over sprinklers in New Orleans Port grain project

The Lens Published September 29

Legendary tenor sax Elliott ‘Stackman’ Callier dies, leaving one final Fats Domino horn player standing

Elliott 'Stackman' Callier, who died recently at age 83, was known for his 'Super Fly' swagger, fanciful stories, and a fat, mellow tenor sax tone that helped define the New Orleans sound. [...] Read More... from Legendary tenor sax Elliott ‘Stackman’ Callier dies, leaving one…

The Lens Published September 26

John Georges believes Meta AI deals will ‘save journalism’ — and Louisiana’s largest newspaper

Georges dismissed concerns from some of his reporters that his embrace of Meta blurs the line between the news and business. [...] Read More... from John Georges believes Meta AI deals will ‘save journalism’ — and Louisiana’s largest newspaper

The Lens Published September 25

Whites Only

The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history. [...] Read More... from Whites Only

The Lens Published September 25

Behind The Lens: Sunrise Foods sprinkler system raises fire code concerns in Lower 9th Ward (audio)

In this episode of “Behind The Lens,” questions of public safety, regulatory oversight and neighborhood concern come into focus in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward. Sunrise Foods International has received approval for a sprinkler system at a large grain-loading facility at the Alabo…

The Lens Published September 25

Former EPA officials: Trump administration is allowing data centers to make people sick

Former EPA officials warn that rapid AI data center expansion, combined with weakened federal pollution safeguards, could increase health risks associated with air pollution and fossil-fuel-powered energy production. Their report identifies at least 30 federal actions they say…

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