Community search planned month after woman vanishes in Atchafalaya Basin Bridge crash
The family of Christin Munn-Holliday will search the site where she reportedly disappeared after a crash on Sept. 30.
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Federal judge orders 14-day delay on any work beginning on Trump's monumental arch
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days.
'I was about to die': Coach Ed Orgeron says Baton Rouge hospital saved his life during health scare
Orgeron did not share details about his health condition or what led to his hospital stay.
Tenant shake-up: Longtime French Market retailers to be replaced
Several long-tenured businesses are set to be replaced following a French Market Corporation board vote.
Key federal panel approves Trump's arch while it's being challenged in court
A key federal panel gave final approval to President Trump’s proposed memorial arch near downtown Washington, clearing a key hurdle on the road to breaking ground.
Jefferson Parish school buses to get new AI-powered safety technology
More than 1,400 buses across the Jefferson Parish Public School System will have the technology installed soon.
The IRS has announced new tax brackets for 2027: See where you land
The IRS announced new tax brackets for 2027, along with changes to some deductions and exemptions.
Deputies recover $20,000 after Hammond-area woman falls victim to PayPal scam
A resident mailed thousands of dollars to New York state after receiving a call from someone claiming to be with PayPal.
Still focused on DC projects, Trump signs order preserving Oval Office
Trump, who tore down the East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom, said “no major modifications” should be made to those rooms without the approval of Congress.
Trump’s gerrymandering push flops as Democrats win redrawn seats
The Republican project to gerrymander congressional districts across the country, initiated by President Donald Trump more than a year ago, failed to deliver significant wins for the party.
Louisiana Democrats’ near-miss on Senate seat gives party hope for governor’s race
Jamie Davis’ narrow loss to U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Baton Rouge, has given Louisiana Democrats hope they could unseat a slate of Republican statewide elected officials next year, including Gov. Jeff Landry. “Jeff Landry, you’re on notice, buddy,” Davis told his supporters on election night, later confirming to…
Louisiana among states where IVF patients, doctors navigate fetal personhood laws
At least 24 states have put some form of fetal personhood language directly into their abortion restrictions or broader civil or criminal statutes.
New study says river diversions key to restoring coastal swamp forests in Louisiana
Coastal swamp forests in Louisiana, facing rapid sea level rise, land subsidence and lack of fresh sediment from rivers, are particularly hard to protect and restore. A new study from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium suggests that river diversions can restore sediment and support the root growth needed for…
Criminalizing reproductive healthcare makes pregnancy more dangerous
Since the overturn of Roe V. Wade, restrictions and criminalization of abortion medication have made access to reproductive healthcare more difficult, particularly for marginalized populations in the South.
Melania Trump attending LSU-Alabama game to announce scholarship fund
First lady Melania Trump will attend LSU’s football game Saturday to announce an endowment to the university that will support students from the foster care system. Trump said she will launch the “Fostering the Future” campaign during the Tigers’ matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide. It features a $5 million…
Commentary: Nerding the numbers: These 7 parishes propelled Julia Letlow to victory
There are two things I look forward to ahead of Election Day, and both involve an intense passion for fine details. One is the obligatory newsroom pizza binge, and God help the soul who takes liberties with ordering. It’s not the time to go rogue with an artisan crust or bespoke toppings. The other eagerly
Supporters press Democrats to deliver on promises following landslide
Starting in January, the party will control both chambers of Congress, giving them the upper hand over much of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
KIPP Morial bus assault video renews questions over New Orleans school bus safety
His mother, shocked to see a viral video of her fifth-grade son being punched on the bus, said the school failed to notify her about the incident.
He suffered severe damage this summer from two strokes. Will Angola allow his daughter to bring him home after 44 years?
Dominque Jones built a life and a nonprofit on her father’s daily advice from the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Now, strokes have stolen his ability to speak, read, and write — but parole officials rarely consider cognitive decline on a par with physical ailments.
The visuals behind the vote: what shaped Louisiana’s ‘I Voted’ sticker
Artist Terrance Osborne describes the New Orleans art legends who taught him — and tells us exactly how their influences show up in his tiny civic canvas.
GOP grows anxious over Jamie Davis in Louisiana Senate race
An influx of cash, a last-minute AI attack ad, and a last-minute Trump tele-rally. Are Republicans scrambling to save the party’s once-secure seat for Julie Letlow?
Honoring ancestors on All Saints’ Day, without the photos Katrina washed away
When Katrina took the family albums, it stole a visual bridge to the past. Though the loss permanently altered the holiday, New Orleanians cleaning cemeteries this weekend say that love doesn't need paper to survive. When Katrina took the family albums off the shelf and photos from local walls, it stole visual bridges…
Behind The Lens: Tackling chronic absenteeism and expanding special education in New Orleans (audio)
Chronic absenteeism and educational opportunities for students with cognitive disabilities are at the center of this episode of Behind The Lens, as New Orleans public schools take new approaches to addressing two significant challenges facing students and families. NOLA Public Schools has established a new office…
Making minor tweaks to law enforcement budgets will truly protect and serve our communities
Trimming a fraction of NOPD's budget or rightsizing the jail population would fully fund a low-barrier shelter, crisis units, youth programs, and eviction defense.