news

Digital syllabus aims to spark change in Black education

By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Black Education for New Orleans (BE NOLA) recently released its...

US Education Department to revive student loan interest for borrowers in SAVE program

By Shauneen Miranda Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — Interest accrual on the debt of nearly...

With no public debate, Louisiana enacts sales tax break on luxury boats

By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — While standing on the deck of a friend’s...

14July 2025

Mural pays homage to New Orleans’ Afro-Indigenous heritage

By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer The intersection of African-American and Indigenous life is an important...

Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate in New Orleans This Week, July 2025

Before landing in New Orleans, my pilot described the weather in the city as “juicy.”...

7July 2025

Anti-ICE protest calls for end to immigrant arrests

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer Hundreds of people from around the country descended on New...

City offers updates on delayed pay for lifeguards, summer camp counselors

By Aliana Mediratta Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — After bureaucratic issues delayed paychecks for dozens of...

7July 2025

Air pollution questions linger over Alabo Street Wharf

By Delaney Dryfoos The Lens Many Holy Cross residents remain adamantly opposed to the “revitalization”...

States fear critical funding from FEMA may be drying up

By Jennifer Berry Hawes ProPublica Upheaval at the nation’s top disaster agency is raising anxiety...

7July 2025

‘Ride for Peace’ brings Orleanians together to interrupt violence and build community

By Gus Bennett The Lens Under the towering concrete pillars of the Claiborne Overpass, a...

30June 2025

Murrill files writs to speed up Louisiana executions

By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Attorney General Liz Murrill is pressing the Louisiana...

30June 2025

High school named for iconic educator

By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer New Orleans City Council members stepped into history on June...

Need help?

If you need support, please send an email to [email protected]