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Judge mulling bail for death row prisoner with vacated conviction
Following a tense three-day hearing, Judge Alvin Sharp says he needs more time to decide whether to free Jimmie Duncan pending another trial.
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6mLouisiana’s early voting numbers prove Black voters are riled up. Can they impact the results?
Political analyst says recent voting rights decisions may be motivating Black voters, but Democrats still face significant challenges in statewide races.
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18mSewerage & Water Board still doesn’t do enough to protect New Orleans from toxic lead exposure: report, advocates
The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is closer than ever to removing lead service lines for residents, but the utility still lacks a comprehensive, proactive plan to protect public health, according to a new report.
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12mThese friends are honoring the departed in a Mexican-New Orleans sort of way
For the Krewe de Mayahuel, the Day of the Dead is about blending traditions.
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8mHilferty campaign received $27,000 more from state-regulated utilities, according to recent filings
Prior to the most recent filings, utilities regulated by the Public Service Commission had already contributed more than $100,000 to Hilferty.
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4mThe Kenner White Sox was a stepping stone for black players with Major League dreams
The team's cultural and historical significance is recognized on a marker at Lakewood Memorial Plaza in Kenner.