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Anti-hazing training will double for Louisiana college student organizations

By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana Legislature has approved legislation to increase...

Report criticizes proposed industrial expansion in Ascension Parish

By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer On Tuesday, May 27, local nonprofits Rural Roots and the...

Devil’s Bargain: How the slave trade built and sustained New Orleans

By Ben Estes Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Stretching three miles from the Mississippi River to...

Landry signs bills to lower auto insurance rates

By Anna Puleo Contributing Writer (LSU Manship School News Service) — Gov. Jeff Landry signed...

The stolen remains of 19 enslaved have finally made the journey home

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer Nearly a century and a half ago, the crania of...

Musicians return to New Orleans to form marching band ‘juggernaut’

By John Gray Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Musicians, many of whom used to compete against...

Louisiana Senate slams door on reconsidering older split-jury convictions

By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Persons imprisoned in Louisiana through unconstitutional split-jury verdicts...

Oretha Castle Haley’s journal added to collection at National Museum of African American History and Culture

By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Washington, D.C.’s National Museum of African American History and Culture...

Energy bills are rising while pathways for aid are threatened at state, federal level

By Safura Syed Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — The recent end to a state-led energy efficiency...

Effort blocked to move more Louisiana teenagers from juvenile to adult courts

By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — After outcry from several corners of the legal...

Under council scrutiny, sheriff blames structural problems, ‘intentional wrongdoing’ for jailbreak

By Katie Jane Fernelius Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Speaking before the New Orleans City Council...

The Newest Restaurant Openings in New Orleans, May 2025

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