Black political power will be a central topic at Essence Fest panels

ACORN leader Beulah LaBostrie fought for fairness for all people

Beulah Kenny LaBostrie spent decades leading voter registration drives, organizing protests and winning court battles that expanded voting rights, advanced fair housing and improved wages. 

New film follows Louisiana activists, Jane Fonda in fight against fossil fuels

The documentary, "Gaslit," will premiere at AMC Elmwood Palace 10 on July 6, featuring Gulf communities affected by natural gas extraction.

Top immigration judge says courts should be open to public

The judge who oversees immigration courts statewide warned that court staff could face discipline for violating the courts’ transparency policies. The warning comes after court observers complained that they were barred from proceedings in the Baton Rouge Immigration Court.

Louisiana Supreme Court frees death row prisoner, calling evidence against him 'scientifically indefensible'

The decision affirms a lower court’s ruling nullifying Jimmie ‘Chris’ Duncan’s 1998 first-degree murder conviction. Duncan was convicted based in part on forensic evidence that is now widely regarded as junk science.

French Quarter businesses file suit over Decatur Street construction

The businesses are asking a judge to issue an injunction forcing the Sewerage & Water Board to remove barricades along Decatur, which they claim have kept customers away.