Jerome "Big Duck" Smith’s legacy lives in the children he influenced

Protesters pack Alexandria airpark meeting to oppose new ICE detention center

People against a proposed immigration detention facility near the Alexandria airport came from all over the state to voice their concerns.

Councilmember’s texts prove he had ‘discriminatory intent’ in rejecting affordable complex near English Turn, developer claims in lawsuit

In a 2023 text message, Councilmember Freddie King said he blocked a 278-unit apartment complex near his English Turn home because he didn’t “want dread heads and bonnet wear fools next to me.” But in a deposition, King said he was only satirizing protesters who were accusing the council of discrimination.

Resolution expressing support for 'Opportunity Pass' program advances out of committee

After the program closed enrollment due to a funding shortage, a New Orleans City Council committee approved a resolution pledging to help find funds to make the Opportunity Pass program permanent.

NOLA Public Schools will have more power to close charters, but some board members worry about favoritism

A new law gives the NOLA Public Schools superintendent more authority to close and consolidate charter schools in the middle of their contracts in order to “right-size” the district.

Doctors, advocates worry new Trump admin recommendations could fuel vaccine hesitancy

The Trump administration called for changes to federal vaccine recommendations, but an Aug. 10 executive order is expected to lead to more confusion rather than practical changes.