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Judge rules Louisiana legislative maps violate Voting Rights Act

By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A federal judge ruled on Thursday, February 8...

Charges stick against state trooper indicted in death of Ronald Greene

By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — One of the white Louisiana state troopers accused...

D.A. Jason Williams will cede some New Orleans cases to state prosecutors. What does that mean for criminal justice in the city?

By Nick Chrastil The Lens As Jason Williams campaigned for district attorney four years ago,...

Environmental groups oppose $1B petrochemical plant

By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is on...

Smoke & Honey Brings Breakfast Gyros and Matzo Ball Soup to Mid-City

Smoke & Honey is in a soft-opening phase. | Katherine Kimball A pop-up launched in...

In New Orleans, Dong Phuong’s King Cakes Reign Supreme

Dong Phuong’s 42-year legacy lives on. | Photo courtesy of Dong Phuong. Photo-illustration by Lille...

A Big-Deal Charleston Restaurateur Is Expanding to New Orleans

The Esplanade Avenue spot, once home to Nonna Mia pizzeria. | Brooks Reitz Brooks Reitz’s...

Where to Eat on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans

Brunches, beignets, and barbecue platters galore this Mardi Gras. | Getty Images The best places...

Council panel denies most of Entergy grid plan

By Katie Jane Fernelius Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — A majority of New Orleans City Council...

Louisiana has removed 275,000 people from Medicaid over six months

By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writter (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana took 275,000 people off Medicaid from the...

5th Circuit will rehear case that created La.’s only Black Supreme Court seat

By Wesley Muller Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has...

Voters sue over La.’s second majority-Black congressional district

By Piper Hutchison Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A group of non-Black voters have challenged Louisiana’s...

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