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“Fyre Fest of Mardi Gras?” Council President Morrell Exposes ‘Fake Krewe’ Parade Scam

May 16, 2025

  New Orleans City Council President Jean-Paul Morrell is warning the public about what he calls a blatant scam involving a self-proclaimed Mardi Gras krewe promising a grand parade through the French Quarter and Downtown in 2026. In a video posted to social media, Morrell directly accuses the Mystic Kings Krewe — led by Cecil […]

Gov. Jeff Landry Orders Louisiana Law Enforcement to Partner with ICE

May 15, 2025

Louisiana law enforcement agencies may soon be carrying out duties usually reserved for federal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforement (ICE) agents. On Thursday, Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order launching “Operation GEAUX,” directing state law enforcement agencies to “explore, and where appropriate, enter into” agreements with the Department of Homeland Security under […]

Liberty for Me, But Not for Thee: Louisiana’s Kratom Ban Exposes GOP’s Big Government Hypocrisy

May 15, 2025

Buried deep beneath the avalanche of legislative chaos at the Louisiana Capitol is a quiet war being waged. It’s not a war on fentanyl. It’s not a war on alcohol. It’s a war on a leaf. A bitter, earthy leaf. Kratom. It doesn’t make headlines. It doesn’t have big pharmaceutical lobbyists throwing cocktail parties in […]

Pope Leo XIV’s New Orleans Roots Clash with His Troubled Record on Clergy Abuse

May 15, 2025

Although there is no evidence directly tying Pope Leo XIV—formerly Robert Prevost—to acts of abuse, his record as an administrator places him at the center of a pattern survivors say is all too familiar: cases of clergy sexual abuse mishandled, minimized, or allowed to languish in secrecy under his watch. These patterns are not unique […]

Kanye’s “Heil Hitler” Isn’t Just a Song. It’s a Symptom of a Society Numb to Hate

May 13, 2025

It is a moment that should stop us in our tracks. Kanye West—now known simply as Ye—released his new single, “Heil Hitler,” on May 8. The song, drenched in overt antisemitic vitriol, samples a 1935 Adolf Hitler speech, chants “Heil Hitler” on loop, and features visuals of Black men performing Nazi salutes. Predictably, the backlash […]


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Best Date Night Restaurants in New Orleans

May 16, 2025

Date night in New Orleans hits different. From cozy bistros tucked away in the Bywater to elegant French Quarter dining rooms, the city serves up unforgettable nights out with plenty of flavor. Whether you’re seeking intimate ambiance, exquisite dishes, or unique settings, the Crescent City has something to enchant every couple. Here’s a curated list […]

“Fyre Fest of Mardi Gras?” Council President Morrell Exposes ‘Fake Krewe’ Parade Scam

May 16, 2025

  New Orleans City Council President Jean-Paul Morrell is warning the public about what he calls a blatant scam involving a self-proclaimed Mardi Gras krewe promising a grand parade through the French Quarter and Downtown in 2026. In a video posted to social media, Morrell directly accuses the Mystic Kings Krewe — led by Cecil […]

New Orleans Activists Rally Against ICE, Citing Assault on Immigrant Communities and Palestine Solidarity Efforts

May 15, 2025

A coalition of local activist groups is escalating its weekly demonstrations outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Field Office in downtown New Orleans, protesting what they describe as the agency’s role in human rights abuses and political repression both locally and abroad. The rallies, organized by the Nola 4 Palestine coalition, will continue […]

Opinion?: The Gospel According to the Wounded

May 15, 2025

This article has been republished from Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse (SCSA). There is a special Lady, and her name is the Church. She is the Bride of Jesus. Peter denied Jesus three times, yet Jesus trusted Peter with his Bride, and man has been raping Her, and Her children, ever since. The man? The […]


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