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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.

‘Auld Len Synes’ – Top 2023 stories

by Mizani Ball December 31, 2023 Updated January 2, 2024

Public outcry against carbon capture in Louisiana growing

Some activists worry that the daytime state task force hearings in Baton Rouge on the issue are missing important voices from affected Black communities
by Terry L. Jones for Floodlight December 21, 2023 Updated December 21, 2023

Mississippi River and its mayors step onto international climate stage, at COP28

by Keely Brewer, The Daily Memphian December 15, 2023 Updated December 15, 2023

St. John Parish sued for shutting down critic, told not to rezone controversial site

In the same week, a judge again barred the parish from making the Greenfield Property industrial. And parish-council critic Joy Banner filed a First Amendment lawsuit.
by Delaney Dryfoos December 14, 2023 Updated August 30, 2024

Judging a block by its covers

by Marta Jewson December 8, 2023 Updated May 7, 2024

Living School mom asks school board: ‘What’s more important, test scores or actual students?’

by Katy Reckdahl and Marta Jewson December 4, 2023 Updated May 7, 2024

Bakery Scraped By With Crumbs Because of Uber Eats Hacker

by Katy Reckdahl December 4, 2023 Updated May 7, 2024

NOPD: Drones just ‘body-worn cameras in the sky’

At a meeting, community members raise questions about the police department's newest surveillance technology.
by Nick Chrastil December 3, 2023 Updated May 7, 2024

Joy Banner told to curtail remarks or risk arrest

Banner planned to ask the council why they were retaining a lawyer to defend its president from personal ethical concerns. But she was interrupted by the council chairman, who cited an invalidated statute and warned her that, if she spoke, she could face criminal prosecution.
by Delaney Dryfoos December 1, 2023 Updated August 30, 2024

Climate report indicates dire future for Mississippi River basin, which is already feeling impacts

Though there is still room for mitigation, the cycle of flooding and drought will become more extreme.
by Delaney Dryfoos November 29, 2023 Updated November 29, 2023

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