RTA board selects Justin Augustine III as CEO

At City Council town halls, residents voice concern with tax hikes, make suggestions for what to pay for with funds raised

New Orleans residents voiced their frustration at the prospect of higher property taxes at two town hall meetings held by New Orleans City Councilmember over the past week about a potential millage “roll forward” which would increase property taxes.  At the town halls, held at Jesuit High School on Oct. 22 and Cabrini High School […]

'Deceased plus-one': New Orleans deathcare nonprofit to host night to remember the dead to help pay for free resources

Wake, a New Orleans nonprofit, will host its first annual fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 29. Guests are asked to remember deceased loved ones and wear “fabulous funeral finery.”

'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."