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‘I’m excited’: Sci High students empowered through learning to build solar generators
Students in New Orleans are learning clean energy practices, thanks to a physics program at New Orleans Charter Math and Science High School, also known as "Sci High," that installs generators at…
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7mDOJ confirms it’s sending election monitors to Louisiana — and all 50 states
The Justice Department says the actions are not uncommon, but all of the Trump administration's recent election-related activities are under increased scrutiny.
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3mSinger Lloyd Price says success came from 'clean living'
Price, born in Kenner, had several hits that topped the pop and R&B charts, including "Stagger Lee" and "Mr. Personality."
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15mAs the RTA picks a new leader, public transit advocates want the basics done better
RTA commissioners vote Tuesday on a CEO after a turbulent search. Advocates say the winner’s job is clear: more buses, better reliability.
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10mNew Orleans restaurants set to host ‘Anti-ICE Supper Club'
It’s been almost a year since New Orleanians found out that President Trump was planning to target southeast Louisiana for sweeping immigration raids, sending panic through the area’s immigrant communities. Amid the pain, sorrow and fear resulting from months of immigration arrests, regular folks from across the city including restaurant owners and chefs have been at the center of community efforts to assist vulnerable individuals caught up in the arrest and deportation dragnet. Next week, a handful of chefs and restaurant owners are stepping up again. This time they’re set to host fundraising dinners to help immigrants detained in Louisiana. They’re […]
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10mImmigrants in ICE detention have no due process rights under US Constitution, federal appeals court says
The 5th Circuit ruling affects tens of thousands of people in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, where immigrant detention is growing.