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New Orleans Mayor Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was federally indicted Friday on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and making false statements, stemming from a three-year scheme with a police officer costing the city $70,000.

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New Orleans Public Defender's Office: A 20-Year Transformation Post-Katrina

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, its public defender's office, once severely under-resourced, has undergone a dramatic transformation, securing funding parity with the district attorney's office and improving its capacity to provide effective legal representation, reducin...

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Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time" Exposes Systemic Failures in Disaster Response

Traci A. Curry's "Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time" uses archival footage and survivor testimonies to expose systemic failures in disaster response, highlighting the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities and underscoring the urgent need for equitable disaster preparedness.

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New Orleans Archdiocese's $210M Clergy Abuse Settlement Faces Investor Challenge

The bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans is negotiating a $210-$235 million settlement for 633 clergy abuse claims, but investors are challenging roughly half the claims, potentially derailing the deal unless two-thirds of claimants approve it by October 29th; the average payout could ...

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Woman Arrested for Aiding in Orleans Justice Center Escape

Darriana Burton, a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office employee and girlfriend of escaped inmate Derrick Groves, was arrested Monday for allegedly aiding his escape from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16, facing a felony charge of conspiracy to commit simple escape; the investigation continues...

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Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Roots Spark Joy and Inclusion in Black Catholic Community

Pope Leo XIV, raised in Chicago, has recently been discovered to have Creole ancestors from New Orleans' 7th Ward, prompting joyous celebrations and a feeling of kinship among Black Catholics in the city, who see this as a symbol of inclusion and representation within the Church.

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Musical Journey Through the American South

A journalist's road trip from Nashville to Memphis to New Orleans reveals the interconnected history of country, blues, and jazz music, highlighting key venues and artists along the way and emphasizing the cultural exchange that shaped these genres.

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Inmate Mistakenly Released from New Orleans Prison

Khalil Bryan, a 30-year-old inmate with a violent criminal history, was mistakenly released from the Orleans Parish Justice Center due to a clerical error, prompting an official manhunt and investigation into the facility's security protocols.

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2025 NOSC: American Rye Whiskey Renaissance

The 2025 New Orleans Spirits Competition (NOSC) highlighted the American rye whiskey renaissance through award-winning whiskeys from established and craft distilleries, showcasing innovative techniques like rum barrel finishing and heirloom grain mash bills.

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Louisiana Catholic School Fires Music Teacher for Being Gay

Mark Richards, a music teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in Metairie, Louisiana, was fired for violating a morality clause in his contract after a parent reported his husband's obituary; a parent-organized petition with 1,500 signatures supports Richards.

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Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Generates $1.25 Billion Economic Impact

Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans generated a $1.25 billion economic impact for Louisiana, exceeding Las Vegas's Super Bowl LVIII by $373 million, despite having fewer visitors but higher per-capita spending of $5,553 compared to Las Vegas's $2,660; the event created 9,787 jobs.

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Escaped Inmate Claims Wrongful Imprisonment in Viral Video

Antoine Massey, one of ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center on May 16th, posted a video online claiming wrongful imprisonment and presenting documents as evidence; authorities are offering a $50,000 reward for his capture, along with that of Derrick Groves, the only other escapee ...

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