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City workers, community advocates question impact of cuts, furloughs and layoffs on New Orleans
The city of New Orleans is facing down a projected $222 million budget deficit, requiring it to institute cuts, furloughs and layoffs. What will be the impact and legacy of these austerity measures?
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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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14mAs 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.
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3mChris Kenner scores big hits with help from Allen Toussaint
Kenner's career began in the church, but he later moved to R&B where he left a lasting mark.