If you’re looking for the perfect New Orleans brunch spot, it doesn’t get much better than Birdy’s Behind the Bower, 1320 Magazine St. With its sprawling outdoor seating that feels as if you’re tucked into a secret garden to the bright, sun-filled interior and the vegetarian-inclusive menu that offers a bit of everything, you’re sure […]
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Let’s Set The Record Straight
March 17, 2023It is with great concern that I must address the recent attacks on my character. It has become abundantly clear that Voice of the Ex-Offender / Voters Organized to Educate (VOTE) does NOT advocate for redemption and support for formerly incarcerated individuals, as they claim. Instead of applauding the candidacy of a formerly incarcerated woman […]
HANO Denies City Attorney’s Allegation Regarding Mysterious Release of Vappie Zip Drive
March 17, 2023Carol Johnson, President of the Housing Authority of New Orleans, released a statement today, March 17, which directly contradicts a press release issued by City Attorney Donesia D. Turner earlier this week. Turner blamed human error for the release of a zip drive containing interviews with NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie and others which are part […]
Audio Tapes of Jeffrey Vappie Investigation by Public Integrity Bureau Now Available on Big Easy Magazine
March 15, 2023Though officials pledged that the audio tapes from the investigation of NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie were secure, a city employee in the Law Department mistakenly handed a flash drive containing 11 interviews of Vappie and other officers to an unidentified member of HANO’s board of directors earlier on Monday, March 13. Though the investigation is […]
Why Voters Organized Is Supporting Alonzo Knox for District 93, and Not a Formerly Incarcerated Candidate
March 15, 2023Voters Organized is founded by people who have spent many years in prison. Our staff, alone, has over 300 years of prison experience, and our membership thousands more. For the last fourteen years, we have worked towards reducing the discrimination people face after convictions, increasing opportunities, reducing recidivism, and building a stable society that sends […]
Roofing Contractor Places Lien on Cantrell’s Home for Unpaid Work
March 14, 2023Infinity Roofing and Siding, a national company with an office in Metairie, placed a lien on the Broadmoor home of Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her husband Jason Cantrell on February 14, 2023 for allegedly failing to pay a balance of approximately $20,000 for a new roof. In the court filing, the company said they performed […]
Cantrell Files Twin Lawsuits To Challenge Settlement in Recall Case
March 14, 2023Attorneys working for Mayor LaToya Cantrell and co-plaintiff Rev. Willie Calhoun filed twin lawsuits in East Baton Rouge Parish and Orleans Parish today (Tuesday March 14) challenging the settlement reached between Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and NoLaToya.org officials that reduced by 5,000 the number of active voters needed to trigger a recall election. […]
Davante Lewis Endorses Two Candidates in Same Judicial Race
March 12, 2023It is highly unusual for an elected official to endorse two different candidates in two different months for the same race. Evidently that doesn’t bother Davante Lewis, who won the District 3 seat on Louisiana Public Service Commission last December. Lewis has quickly become immersed in the nuances of New Orleans politics. His endorsement of […]
Current Crop Roasting Shop Offers Hands-On Roasting Experience for Coffee Enthusiasts
March 9, 2023Coffee lovers rejoice! Current Crop Roasting Shop, 3931 Magazine St., is a unique store offering a one-of-a-kind destination for specialty coffee beans and home roasting equipment. In addition, the shop offers products and experiences to help customers learn more about the art and science of home coffee roasting. Current Crop Roasting Shop was founded by […]
Could Judge Jennifer Medley Sign the Recall Petition and Still Hear the Case?
March 9, 2023Political naysayers were all atwitter about Nola.com announcement’s Wednesday, March 8, that Civil District Court Judge Jennifer Medley may have signed the recall petition and yet ruled on the lawsuit filed by NoLaToya.org leaders against Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and Registrar of Voters Dr. Sandra Wilson. Nola.com sued NoLaToya.org for the right to […]
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