Mr. Okra may be gone but is not forgotten

As Omni project advances, hospitality workers express doubts

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans is working on securing hundreds of millions of dollars in tax incentives for its incoming headquarters hotel — a new Omni hotel worth $600 million.  Officials say the hotel is key to the long term success of tourism in New Orleans and could strengthen the hospitality community.

Emanuel Sayles was the cat who can play anything

Banjoist Emanuel René “Manny” Sayles once said music was the only life he ever wanted.

Canceled ‘Cancer Alley’ documentary screening in St. John parish will move forward amid public backlash

Following a Verite News article that raised free speech concerns, the screening is now scheduled for mid-June.

‘Mega’ immigration hearings begin in New Orleans

Immigration advocates say new mega master hearings, which often include more than 100 people, are designed to force immigrants to go through complex proceedings without legal representation, likely leading to more deportations

Lawmakers give raises to some of Landry’s cabinet, with teacher pay unresolved

Nine of 14 department heads have received pay raises of $20,000 or more in the past two years