As Hurricane Laura ravaged Southwest Louisiana, leaving 400,000 without power and 200,000 without water, shelters and hotels across the state have opened their doors to those displaced by the storm. […]
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After Innocent Man Killed in Baton Rouge, News and Police Blame the Victim
August 26, 2020Just hours after his arrest in the murder of Danny Buckley, images on social media appeared showing the suspect with Confederate Flag memorabilia and symbols. But some coverage of the […]
As Cases Continue to Rise, Southeastern Students Launch Petition for Online Learning
August 11, 2020Southerneastern Louisiana University student Thora Hughes has started a petition against the planned reopening of campus, citing concerns over infection rates from COVID-19. The Hammond, Louisiana university has a student […]
BREAKING: Leaked Hospital Memo Warns that COVID May Deplete Medical Resources in Acadiana
July 29, 2020An internal memo authored by Our Lady of Lourdes interim chief medical officer Henry J. Kaufman was leaked yesterday, July 28, and began spreading like wildfire on social media. Its […]
Allegations of a “Whites Only” Swimming Club Deepen Racial Divide in Vacherie, LA
July 15, 2020Author’s Note: We are aware that many locals who have taken a stance on this issue now fear for their safety. To protect the identity of those who have spoken […]
Big Easy Magazine Interviews Candidates for First City Court Judge: Aylin Acikalin
July 9, 2020Note: This is the third in a series of profiles and interviews on the candidates for First City Court Judge, which is on the ballot for Orleans Parish on July […]
Big Easy Magazine Interviews Candidates for First City Court Judge: Sara Lewis
July 3, 2020Note: This is the second in a series of profiles and interviews on the candidates for First City Court Judge, which is on the ballot for Orleans Parish on July […]
Big Easy Magazine Interviews Candidates for First City Court Judge: Schalyece Harrison
July 2, 2020Note: This is the first in a series of profiles and interviews on the candidates for First City Court Judge, which is on the ballot for Orleans Parish on July […]
New Trump Administration Rule Would Kick Transgender People Out of Shelters
July 2, 2020The Trump Administration has announced a proposed rule changed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that could force transgender individuals out of shelters and into the streets. […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions in 5-4 Decision
June 29, 2020In an historic re-affirmation of precedent, the United States Supreme Court held that Louisiana’s admitting privileges law for abortion providers was unconstitutional today. In this case, captioned June Medical Services […]
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