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'Behind closed doors': The secret SpaceX deal and the lawsuit challenging it

Two Vermilion Parish government bodies violated Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law when they approved key pieces of SpaceX’s $100 billion spaceport near Pecan Island, according to a lawsuit.

DOJ confirms it’s sending election monitors to Louisiana — and all 50 states

The Justice Department says the actions are not uncommon, but all of the Trump administration's recent election-related activities are under increased scrutiny.

Singer Lloyd Price says success came from 'clean living'

Price, born in Kenner, had several hits that topped the pop and R&B charts, including "Stagger Lee" and "Mr. Personality."

As the RTA picks a new leader, public transit advocates want the basics done better

RTA commissioners vote Tuesday on a CEO after a turbulent search. Advocates say the winner’s job is clear: more buses, better reliability.

New Orleans restaurants set to host ‘Anti-ICE Supper Club'

It’s been almost a year since New Orleanians found out that President Trump was planning to target southeast Louisiana for sweeping immigration raids, sending panic through the area’s immigrant communities.  Amid the pain, sorrow and fear resulting from months of immigration arrests, regular folks from across the city including restaurant owners and chefs have been at the center of community efforts to assist vulnerable individuals caught up in the arrest and deportation dragnet.  Next week, a handful of chefs and restaurant owners are stepping up again. This time they’re set to host fundraising dinners to help immigrants detained in Louisiana. They’re […]