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Louisiana ranks low in annual family, child well-being report
The foundation's vice president, Leslie Boissiere, said Louisiana’s 2026 Kids Count Data Book results were mixed, ranking the state 48th nationally in overall child well-being despite gains since…
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7mNew Orleans East residents push city officials, advisors to open City Hall annex in the region
At a meeting with advisors, residents said relocating some city services to New Orleans East would help with accessibility and revitalization.
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3mOne of the first Black Marines became NASA manager
Raymond J. Williams was a public school teacher before he oversaw operations at the NASA space command center at Michoud
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11m‘We have to adapt:’ Groups propose using nature to relieve 7th Ward flooding
A community-led flood investigation found that I-10 runoff, missing or clogged catch basins and broken drainage pipes are causing stressful flooding for residents in New Orleans’ 7th Ward.
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7mIn defeat, Jamie Davis eyes races for governor or U.S. Senate
Davis said his campaign proved that a Black candidate and Democrat could succeed in Louisiana.
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7mSixth annual vigil honors people who died while unhoused
The Let Us Not Forget Vigil was hosted at Washington Square, after being hosted at Duncan Plaza and Jackson Square in previous years.