Advocates, elected officials call for statewide siren system after 14 tornadoes touch down near New Orleans

Advocates, elected officials call for statewide siren system after 14 tornadoes touch down near New Orleans

As Tornado Alley shifts east, tornadoes have grown more common in Louisiana, sparking concerns over public safety.

Who was Albert Wicker and why was a school renamed for him?

A man who wore many hats, Wicker helped advance Black education and community organization in New Orleans.

Decision on the constitutionality of detention without bond for some immigrants postponed

Oral arguments for the immigration case are tentatively scheduled for September 2026.

Gov. Jeff Landry: New Orleans is no longer as important to Louisiana as it once was

Amid an ongoing power struggle between state Republicans and New Orleans Democrats, Gov. Jeff Landry said New Orleans is no longer as important to Louisiana’s economic success as it has been in the past.

Drew Costley of Verite News wins national journalism award for cultural criticism

Costley's award-winning, deeply personal commentary brings Verite News its first national recognition.