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Timely coverage of the people, policies, and events shaping New Orleans and Louisiana. This category delivers clear, factual reporting that keeps readers informed about local government, community issues, and stories that matter most to everyday residents.

Hyundai’s new Donaldson steel mill sparks both hopes and fears in Louisiana

The manufacturer is building a $6 billion facility that will use cleaner technology — and potentially green hydrogen. But residents question whether they will benefit.
by Maria Gallucci, Canary Media June 26, 2026 Updated June 26, 2026
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A ban won’t stop abortion pill access, telehealth providers say

There’s been a recent spike in demand for pills, especially from patients in Louisiana, where all the media coverage may be reaching people who didn’t know they could get abortion pills online.
by Kate Wells, KFF Health News June 25, 2026 Updated June 25, 2026

Young Black men are now dying by suicide at a historic rate

New CDC data shows that young Black men are now dying by suicide at higher rates than their white peers, for the first time on record.
by Adam Mahoney, Capital B June 24, 2026 Updated June 23, 2026

Long-awaited 9th Ward Stadium breaks ground behind G.W. Carver High

First envisioned in 2008, the 3,700-seat stadium will open in Fall 2027 as Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium at LCMC Health Field
by Vivi Smilgius June 23, 2026 Updated June 25, 2026

Meet the man who created the Juneteenth flag

As Juneteenth celebrations spread across the nation, one symbol continues to unite generations in remembrance and hope: the Juneteenth flag, created by activist Ben Haith.
by Kenya Hunter, Capital B June 19, 2026 Updated June 25, 2026

“Stuck in purgatory”: ICE detention times in Louisiana stretch on for years

The number of people in ICE detention at least a year has spiked five-fold, leading to an unprecedented surge in petitions that ask federal judges to intervene.
by Delaney Nolan June 18, 2026 Updated June 18, 2026
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‘Nobody has been as bad as this’

The Baton Rouge Immigration Court has illegally barred all members of the public from individual hearings, a restriction unseen anywhere else in the nation, according to an administrative complaint filed Monday with the DOJ
by Delaney Nolan and Katy Reckdahl June 17, 2026 Updated June 18, 2026

Murrill, Republican AGs urge EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

Though experts say there is no evidence the medication is harming drinking water or wildlife, Republican attorneys general and members of Congress are calling on the EPA to investigate and regulate mifepristone as a potential water contaminant.
by Nada Hassanein, Stateline June 17, 2026 Updated June 17, 2026

Mangrove forests rebound worldwide, maybe just in time for Louisiana’s coast

Mangrove forests are experiencing a global resurgence. Louisiana may benefit from their ability to reduce coastal erosion, absorb carbon dioxide, and enhance vital coastal ecosystems.
by Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator June 15, 2026 Updated June 16, 2026

Juneteenth 2026 happenings in New Orleans

New Orleans offers a wide range of Juneteenth events throughout June.
by Tanner Riley - WWNO June 12, 2026 Updated June 13, 2026

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