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23June 2025

Through the Lens of Art… National exhibition of the stories of Descendants of Slaves makes debut

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer A new art exhibition now on display at Armstrong Park...

Fr. Engurait is named a Bishop by Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait to be the sixth bishop of...

ICE raids spook local officials and Latinx communities

By Bobbi-Jean Misick Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — In the hours after a special investigations unit...

23June 2025

Entergy to finalize gas business handoff in next several weeks

By Katie Jane Fernelius Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — New Orleanians will have a new natural...

‘Not accountable to anyone’: as insurers issue denials, some patients run out of options

By Lauren Sausser Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — By the time Eric Tennant was diagnosed in 2023...

The Newest Restaurant Openings in New Orleans, June 2025

The dining room at the newly opened Kingsway on Magazine Street. As the summer looms,...

Local group pushes for civilian-led police review board

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer A local group pushing for the establishment of a civilian...

Gov. Jeff Landry’s signature education initiative left out of Louisiana budget

By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) – The Louisiana Legislature overwhelmingly approved a $51 billion...

Household debt reaches $18.2 trillion as student loan delinquencies trigger credit score plunge

By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (Black Press USA) — The Federal Reserve Bank of...

Crescent City Farmers Market opens for business at the Batture

By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer In advance of marking its 30th anniversary, Crescent City Farmers...

Lawmakers reject insurance bills that had direct relief for Louisiana homeowners

By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — With just two days left to write new...

Highly Opinionated: One Writer’s Favorite Sno-Ball Stands in New Orleans

A sno-ball from Chance in Hell. | Stephanie Carter/Eater Nola The Crescent City’s subtropical climate...

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