Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Democratic mayor of Atlanta, defeated billionaire Rick Jackson, a Republican, in the governor’s race in Georgia in a historic upset that ends a GOP trifecta in the state. She is the first Democrat to win a governor’s race in the formerly ruby-red state in nearly 30 years and will be
BY RAYGAN IRVIN PUBLISHED 10/12/2026 3:34p.m. As co-owner of WBOK, a historic Black owned radio station in New Orleans, Wendell Pierce's support for Jamie Davis reflects the importance of local media uplifting and engaging the communities it serves. Through its longstanding presence in the city, WBOK provides a platform for local voices, community conversations, and
Two Approaches to Justice: Highlights from the WBOK Judicial Candidate Forum The recent judicial candidate forum hosted by WBOK 1230 AM brought into sharp focus a key race for the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court bench between incumbent Judge Camille Buras (Section H) and Judge Leon Roché (Section E). Against the backdrop of broader
Credit: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert BY: MADDY BOLDEN PUBLISHED: OCT 7, 2026 1:32 CT Saints’ Blowout Loss Casts Shadow Over 20th Anniversary of ‘Domecoming’ Atlanta rolls past New Orleans 45-24 as Saints’ celebration of historic Superdome return ends in disappointment What was supposed to be a celebration of one of the most emotional nights in New
Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images BY: MADDY BOLDEN PUBLISHED: SEP 30, 2026 3:00 CT Midair Attack: Passengers Help Subdue Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Passengers aboard a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv helped subdue a pilot Wednesday after he allegedly stabbed the copilot and attempted to interfere with the aircraft’s systems, Israeli officials said. Flight 1073
