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Towards a Clean New Orleans
Eric Connerly Data News Contributor New Orleans continues to have a problem with trash and debris all over the city in the aftermath of Hurricane IDA. Weeks later city leaders are working hard to get […]
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Local
Emergency Food Stamps D-SNAP Available For Those Affected By Hurricane Ida
Data News Staff Edited Report USDA approves D-SNAP benefits for 25 Louisiana parishes impacted by IDA. Here’s how to apply. Food stamp qualification rules are temporarily changed to include storm-related damages as part of income […]
Editorials
Back to the Classroom: A Game Plan for Reducing Anxiety
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Back-to-school supplies were a bit different this year for 13-year-old Kamsi Anomnachi. Along with a day planner, an array of pens, and a couple of thick notebooks, Kamsi […]
Commentary
Fall Election Re-Scheduled to November 13, 2021
Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor As the City of New Orleans recovers from the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida, the Fall elections have been moved to November 13th, and the runoff election will be […]
Local
City Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Ida
Data News Staff Edited Report City agencies and public safety officials continue to assess and respond to damages sustained during the storm, including continuing to facilitate ongoing sheltering and evacuation operations for residents in need. […]
National
Pandemic Unemployment Ends Leaving Many Americans with Uncertain Future
Data News Staff Edited Report Another blow during the COVID-19 Crisis is taking place as the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Program ended on September 7, 2021, leaving millions across the nation to wonder how they’ll […]
National
Biden Confirms End of 20-Year Military Presence as Final US Evacuation Flight Leaves Kabul
Data News Staff Edited Report “The closing hours of the evacuation were marked by extraordinary drama,” the Associated Press reports. “American troops faced the daunting task of getting final evacuees onto planes while also getting […]
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White House Health Officials Work to Reduce COVID-19 Spread in New Orleans
Data News Weekly Contributor Photos courtesy Dillard University/Sabree Hill U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited New Orleans on Aug. 27 to raise attention to the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to end […]
National
Pres. Biden Approves Gov. Edwards’ Request for Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ida
NEW ORLEANS (8/30/2021) – Gov. John Bel Edwards received word tonight that Pres. Joseph R. Biden has approved his request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration due to the severe impacts of Hurricane Ida, a […]
Entertainment
New Orleans & Company Statement on Passing of Cheryl Teamer
Stephen Perry President and CEO, New Orleans & Company It is with profound shock and sadness that we share the passing of our friend and colleague Cheryl Teamer, New Orleans & Company’s Senior Vice President […]