11August 2025
Hunter drops out, endorses Duplessis
By Katie Jane Fernelius and Aliana Mediratta Contributing Writers (Veritenews.org) — New Orleans mayoral candidate...
11August 2025
An aspiring Louisiana pilot can’t fly with sickle cell disease, so he’s editing his genes
By Halle Parker Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Daniel Cressy yawned, tired after three days of...
Why You Need to Order the New Tea Pairing at Emeril’s
On a Saturday night, wrapping up dinner at Emeril’s, Jason Burse’s eyes lit up when...
Black cardiologists launch campaign to improve heart health
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer The Association of Black Cardiologists, a national organization focused on...
Major study produces good news in Alzheimer’s fight
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (Black Press USA) — A major clinical trial has...
4August 2025
Despite early LEAP results, state needs four months to create School Performance Scores
By Marta Jewson The Lens On June 30, the state education department sent LEAP-test English...
4August 2025
N.O. entrepreneur founds company to raise test scores for Black students
By Kari Dequine Harden Contributing Writer When she was in high school, New Orleans native...
Trump’s big proposed cuts to health, education spending rebuffed by Senate panel
By Ariana Figueroa and Shauneen Miranda Contributing Writers (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate Committee...
28July 2025
Wreath-laying ceremony honors the resilience of New Orleans
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation...
Stand-your-ground laws linked to higher homicide rates, new report finds
By Amanda Hernandez Contributing Writer (Stateline) — Stand-your-ground laws, which are in effect in more...
28July 2025
$50 a week for 40 weeks: How no-strings cash changed the lives of teens
A cash transfer program for high schoolers resulted in better attendance and more financial literacy,...
Trump illegally withheld Head Start payments, government watchdog says
By Jacob Fischler Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — The Health and Human Services Department illegally...
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