Melvin Lastie helped rewrite industry rules for N.O. musicians

Chris 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.

New film highlights the Dew Drop Inn’s role in the fight for civil rights

A new documentary film chronicles the storied history and second life of a historic Black New Orleans music venue.  “Dew Drop Inn — Resistance and Resilience” was selected for this year’s New Orleans Film Festival and is screening on Sunday (Oct. 25).  The Dew Drop Inn, a storied music venue, hosted countless legendary performers such […]

Mississippi officer put himself in harm’s way before fatally shooting 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, experts say

'It’s just a tragedy. It could have been avoided,' says Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum.

BJ’s Lounge to host musical benefit for Louisiana Abortion Fund

AJ Haynes, Joy Clark and Tif Lamson are among the musical acts playing at BJ’s on Sunday (Oct. 25).

For one Louisiana voting rights activist, the fight continues despite setbacks

Alice Washington, 78, says she isn’t “beaten down” after the 2026 Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.