Amid uncertainty, Calvin Duncan sworn in on the steps of the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court

New Orleans festival showcases Dominican culture, strengthens cultural ties

New Orleans holds its fourth annual Dominican NOLA Fest, celebrating the country’s cultural and fundraising for school instruments.

SpaceX ‘pinky promises’ no bad impacts for Louisiana locals — then forced to backtrack

In tense meeting, SpaceX managers told locals the massive spaceport won’t affect them at all. Then locals pressed for specifics.

Portraits of Creole cigar maker, wife helped define equality of the races

Scholars note that Georges and Elizabeth Alcès' pictures were "compelling visual statements of equality within the private and public spheres.”

Committee advising on city government complex discusses role of AI in planning process

The Municipal Complex Advisory Committee discussed how city usage of AI might affect planning for construction, relocation of government buildings.

Louisiana is rethinking how rivers can restore its coast. A 24-year-old accident in land building could offer lessons.

The state scrapped its most ambitious river diversions, but it still plans to use the Mississippi to revive wetlands.