Mayor LaToya Cantrell has issued a statement in response to Iowa Representative Steve King’s comments regarding Hurricane Katrina victims.
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9 LSU Frat Members Arrested, Chapter Closed Over Alleged Hazing
February 15, 2019Nine members of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity chapter at Louisiana State University have been arrested for multiple hazing incidents. Charges against the young men include felony attempted battery, false imprisonment, felony battery, and criminal hazing. On Thursday, the university issued a statement, saying: “This type of behavior is unacceptable and at complete odds with what […]
Mother Sues Former Huntington High School Principal for Failing to Stop Horrific Abuse
January 29, 2019According to the suit, Graham not only failed to act but helped to cover up horrific abuses suffered by C.T. Sullivan at the hands of his paraprofessional.
IWO Releases Statement to OPSB: “Deep concerns” about Leslie Ellison
January 17, 2019On Thursday, the IWO joined others in expressing concerns over Leslie Ellison’s potential to become president of the Orleans Parish School Board.
Man Shot in Lower 9th Ward
January 11, 2019According to the New Orleans Police Department, an argument led to a shooting in the 6200 block of St. Claude Avenue.
Study Shows Legalized Marijuana Is Making Our Borders Safer
December 28, 2018A new study shows marijuana legalization has reduced all drug smuggling across the border.
FEMA Changes Course: National Flood Insurance Program Back On
December 28, 2018On Friday, FEMA reversed an earlier decision that had placed the National Flood Insurance Program effectively on “pause,” during the shutdown. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) notified its insurers on Wednesday that it would not renew flood insurance policies due to the government shutdown. It also cannot sell new insurance policies. Governor John Bel […]
Gov. Edwards Moves to Protect Healthcare Access for All Louisianans
December 20, 2018Governor John Bel Edwards called the lawsuit and Landry’s participation in it, “short-sighted,” noting that he intends to, “vigorously pursue legislation to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions from losing their health insurance.”
Louisiana House GOP Actions Could Prevent Teacher Pay Raises
December 17, 2018Louisiana House Republican leaders say that they’re taking a conservative financial stance by refusing to change the state’s income forecast. But what they may accomplish is ruining Governor John Bel Edward’s plan to include a pay raise for public teachers in next year’s budget proposal.
Bomb Threats Emailed to Locations Across the Country – Including New Orleans
December 13, 2018According to CNN, dozens of educational and other institutions across the U.S. received bomb threats Thursday afternoon, triggering multiple evacuations. According to NOPD, the emailed bomb threats were reported in: the 600 block of Poydras St., the 6200 block of South Claiborne Ave., the 7800 block of Walmsley Ave., and the 9600 block of Hayne […]
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