Most times Entergy and the Sewerage and Water Board are in the news, it’s because they did something that was nefarious, unscrupulous, or that showcased their incompetence. For once, we present to you something incredible that they did. Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced a $74 million deal that will make Entergy New Orleans the primary power […]
On Tuesday, Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed SB 156, by Senator Beth Mizell, which would have barred transgender girls and women from joining sports teams that match their gender identity. Edwards called the proposal discrimination and a "solution in search of a problem that does not exist in Louisiana." Beth Mizell, who sponsored the legislation, […]
The Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse (SCSA) issued a letter to various law enforcement officials requesting that they read the deposition of accused child rapist, and former Catholic priest, Lawrence Hecker. The President of SCSA Richard Windmann explained that a "Federal Court in New Orleans, Louisiana has sealed a deposition in which a Catholic priest […]
Taking New Orleans by a storm, @lookatthisfuckinstreet is one of the city's most popular pothole accounts, "documenting the cracked and sinking streets of the Crescent City." With almost 29,000 followers, widely worn Pothole Watchdog t-shirts, and over 714 hilarious posts, the account has blown up to be bigger than the impressive New Orleans streets it […]
The New Orleans economy is recovering from one of its toughest years to date. While things may seem to be booming, the businesses hit hardest by the pandemic are still far from safe. Many of the city's 600+ restaurants, that weren't forced to close temporarily or permanently during the pandemic, sustained losses over the last […]
District “B” Councilmember Jay H. Banks requested the participation of Chief Judge Herman, Judge Harris, and Judicial Administrator Kazik at the upcoming Criminal Justice Committee Meeting to clarify the procedures that determine eligibility for electronic monitoring. This request is the direct result of the City Council wanting answers about how the murder of Portia Pollock […]
If you were walking around the French Quarter on Saturday evening you probably saw something that even New Orleanians would call a little unusual- a lot of bikers with not a lot of clothes. Around 5 PM, the 13th annual World Naked Bike Ride took off from Mickey Markey Park, weaving through the French Quarter, […]
Pride Month is full of parties, parades, and lots of glitter. Behind the colorful celebrations is a purpose though: to raise awareness about the issues the LGBTQ+ community has overcome and continues to face. You can show your support for the LGBTQ+ community in a way that's a little more constructive than donning rainbow gear […]
On Wednesday, Louisiana lawmakers voted to make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana for all five-year-olds, passing Senate Bill 10. The bill sailed through the Senate with a unanimous vote of 38-0, while the House of Representatives supported it with a vote of 70-32, sending it to the governor's desk. Governor John Bel Edwards is in favor […]
HB 492 will open a "window to justice" giving survivors of childhood sexual assault more time to report their abuse. The bill advanced in the Louisiana Senate, and was sent to the Louisiana House. If the bill passes, it will head to Governor John Bel Edwards' desk for his signature. Previously, victims of childhood sex […]
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