The looming return of Jim Crow to America’s second Blackest state

Louisiana among states losing the most film industry jobs in the country

A new data report indicates that Louisiana has been losing film industry jobs at some of the highest rates in the United States. Among U.S. states, Louisiana ranked fourth in total job loss decline in the film and television industry from 2024 to 2025, according to a recent report released by Giggster using data from […]

How might the 2026 U.S. House midterms affect New Orleans?

Qualifying for all U.S. House races in Louisiana concluded this past week.

Civil rights leaders sound alarm over city’s potential application for grant from Trump’s Justice Dept.

The city of New Orleans is considering applying for a competitive grant from the Department of Justice through its Model Cities Initiative, but the grant would require the city to align with Trump administration on its priorities, including immigration enforcement and bans on urban camping.

Controversial prosecutor Hugo Holland draws challenger in Caddo judicial race

Treneisha Hill, a former prosecutor, will run against Holland for an open judge seat in the 1st Judicial District. Holland has faced repeated accusations of racism and misconduct during his decades-long career as a prosecutor.

Tax mix-up leaves senior, disabled homeowners overcharged and confused

Orleans Parish assessor’s May promise to fix overassessment of homeowners' “freeze” properties goes unfulfilled amid pending legal opinion.