Commentary
Spiritually Speaking
By James A. Washington Have you ever wondered how a lawyer feels, who knows his or her client is guilty of a crime but is able to get that person off based on a legal […]
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New Orleans Sailor Serves in Black Sea Aboard USS Carney
BLACK SEA (Aug. 13, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Karen Handy, from New Orleans, stands watch on the starboard bridge wing of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) Aug. 13, 2018. Carney, […]
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NOLA ChristmasFest Announces 50,000-Square-Feet Expansion and 2018 Dates
Keepsake photos with Santa will be available for purchase through 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Face painting, edible cookie decorating, food and drink, and a selection of holiday gifts will also be offered for purchase. […]
Commentary
Getting Real about High School Graduation for Black and Brown Students
By Nate Davis Our nation’s graduation rate is at an all-time high. The national figure shows 84 percent of young people, overall, graduating from high school within four years after first entering the 9th grade, […]
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City of New Orleans to Award $10 Million in Affordable Housing Funds
On Monday, Mayor Cantrell announced the release of $10 million dollars in funds to go toward affordable housing in New Orleans. The City released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the awarding of approximately […]
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Local School Supply Lists Now Available For One-Click Shopping on TeacherLists
Data News Staff Report Parents from local schools have a new tool in their back-to-school bag of tricks this year as all of their school’s supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com. With just one […]
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New Orleans Legendary Broadcaster and Friend Paul Beaulieu Passes
New Orleans’ beloved activist, educator, journalist and broadcaster, Paul Beaulieu Jr., passed away at age 75 on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1961 and Xavier University of Louisiana […]
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The Opioid Crisis
By William Hill Opioid Addiction has become one of the greatest problems facing our nation, claiming as many as 120 lives each day. As part of a new “Justice & Mercy Initiatives” Program at Central […]
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West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes in Orleans Parish
The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTCB) has detected West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes from Orleans Parish. At this time, no human cases of WNV have been reported. WNV cycles between […]
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Restore La. Program Expands Reimbursement Assistance for Homeowners
Recently, members of the Restore Louisiana Task Force unanimously approved the resolution proposed by Gov. John Bel Edwards to expand the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program’s tiered grant reimbursement structure from 50 percent to 100 […]