Groups file suit against Public Service Commission over expedited approval process used for data center projects

WIlliam Nickerson taught jazz musicians to read music

In the early days of jazz, William Joseph Nickerson taught some of New Orleans’ pioneering brass band musicians to read music and score compositions, according to the Historic New Orleans Collection. Historian Marcus Christian described Nickerson, a music instructor at Southern University, as a “musician of distinction” whose reputation and skill attracted “students of both […]

Eviction forum spotlights local, statewide tenant gripes and initiatives

The New Orleans Renters’ Rights Assembly hosted a national housing lawyer, investigative journalist and musician tenant to chat about the state of evictions in New Orleans and Louisiana.

B-Sharp Music Club championed Black artistry, culture in N.O. 

Founded in 1917, the club met monthly to study music and encouraged Black musicians to pursue artistic excellence.

New Orleans City Council votes unanimously to increase property taxes

Some supported the tax increase while worrying about whether the budget for social programs will still be reduced, while others expressed concern for a tax increase at a time when their cost of living is strained.

New Orleans parents say they’re anxious about school closures, want more communication from leaders

A recent report found that most New Orleans schools don’t have enough students, which could trigger more closures.