Every Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the country performs a familiar ritual. Politicians issue statements, schools replay the same excerpts from the same speeches, and social media fills with carefully chosen quotes about judging character rather than color. The language is reverent, the tone respectful, and the message comforting. What is rarely acknowledged, however, […]
Louisiana will return to federal court next week to defend a controversial law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as the case moves before the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit sitting en banc in New Orleans. The case, Roake v. Brumley, stems from a law passed by […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: “This is perhaps one of the most egregious acts yet. “At a moment when our nation is already facing a sharp rise in mental illness, addiction, and suicide, the Trump administration has chosen to pull the rug out from under the […]
While you don’t typically think of January as a time when you would hit the pool for a swim, Sunnies, 4917 Freret St., is hoping to change that by offering a heated saltwater pool complete with a selection of delicious food and cocktails. Opened in September by Barrett Cooper, Zach Kupperman, and Geoff Lewis in […]
The New Orleans Public Library will celebrate the publication of “Renewed: Volume 3” with a book launch party at Main Library on Jan. 31 from 2-4 p.m. The anthology features local writers who entered the Library’s 2025 Summer Fun Adult Writing Contest. This is the anthology’s third year in publication. Each of the book’s 10 […]
Succotash NOLA, a Southern-inspired restaurant led by Kimberly “Chef K” Cochran, opened on New Year’s Eve at 1041 Dumaine St. in a historic building that has sat silently abandoned for ten years. Succotash celebrates New Orleans culture and Cochran’s connection to the city and its food. The restaurant aspires to be an integral addition to […]
Charmant is a new Mid City bistro and restaurant serving delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner with a stylish wine list to match. Located at 514 City Park Ave., in the space formerly occupied by Asian-fusion favorite MoPho, the restaurant is owned by husband-and-wife team Chef Chris and Bonnie Borges. Borges is a New Orleans native […]
In response to the murder of a 37 year old woman by ICE agents in Minneapolis, the New Orleans Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression (NOAARPR) is mobilizing an emergency rally at Lafayette Square, today, January 7 at 6 PM. The protest will demand ICE out of New Orleans and justice for the woman who […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement: “Last night’s military action taken by President Trump against Venezuela was unconstitutional. Period.” “The Constitution is clear. The power to authorize the use of military force rests with Congress. No president, regardless of party, may bypass that responsibility. Acting without congressional […]
As New Orleans prepares for Mardi Gras 2026, a beloved Carnival tradition born out of crisis is getting new life and new leadership. Stronghold Studios, a Mid-City–based art and fabrication studio, has officially become the city’s leading producer of Mardi Gras House Floats, ensuring the continuation of a movement that transformed neighborhoods during the pandemic. […]
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