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Civil rights leaders sound alarm over city’s potential application for grant from Trump’s Justice Dept.
The city of New Orleans is considering applying for a competitive grant from the Department of Justice through its Model Cities Initiative, but the grant would require the city to align with Trump…
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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.
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15mFaith leaders hold vigil in Alexandria, question voluntary self-deportation for minors
At a second peaceful march and interfaith vigil in the month of October, faith leaders discuss detaining and deporting unaccompanied children.
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4mThree things to know about the record-breaking early voter turnout in Louisiana
Louisiana’s early in-person voting ahead of the November 3 election drew more than a half million people.