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N.O. musician Louis Jordan was the ‘king of the jukebox’
While living and working in New Orleans, Louis Jordan frequently played with trumpeter Wallace Davenport, and had a unique story-telling singing style.
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3mEmanuel Sayles was the cat who can play anything
Banjoist Emanuel René “Manny” Sayles once said music was the only life he ever wanted.
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9mCanceled ‘Cancer Alley’ documentary screening in St. John parish will move forward amid public backlash
Following a Verite News article that raised free speech concerns, the screening is now scheduled for mid-June.
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10m‘Mega’ immigration hearings begin in New Orleans
Immigration advocates say new mega master hearings, which often include more than 100 people, are designed to force immigrants to go through complex proceedings without legal representation, likely leading to more deportations
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9mLawmakers give raises to some of Landry’s cabinet, with teacher pay unresolved
Nine of 14 department heads have received pay raises of $20,000 or more in the past two years
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3mNew Orleans News Quiz: How is Jefferson Parish spending its massive opioid settlement?
Take our quiz on how Jefferson Parish is spending its opioid settlement money.