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Will Sutton: Jerome ‘Big Duck’ Smith was a civil rights activist and leader. He was also a dad.
Treme’s Jerome Smith was well-liked in his youth among those who knew him. He was a civil rights activist and leader. He was a Freedom
Large alligator seen near popular walking trail in City Park, concerns shared online about people feeding it
A large alligator was spotted in City Park near a popular walking trail. Video of the alligator was shared with WDSU by Lisa Plaia on
New Orleans firefighters’ union takes legal battle to trial over job order
A legal battle between the New Orleans Fire Department and the city is set to go to trial. The dispute centers on a mandatory order
Political commentator and Kayne West associate detained by ICE in New Orleans
A British far-right political commentator and executive tied to rapper Kanye West has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Orleans. According to
Will Sutton: Some in Louisiana say political violence can be justified, and that’s scary
According to the 2026 Louisiana Common Ground Survey researched and compiled by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana and LSU’s Reilly Center at the
Orleans Justice Center fight leads to several inmates hurt in apparent stabbing
Three inmates were stabbed inside the Orleans Justice Center by another inmate following a fight, according to New Orleans police. According to the Orleans Parish
New Orleans designer debuts custom Nike sneakers celebrating Black culture at Martha’s Vineyard Fashion Week
RocFre$h, a New Orleans-based fashion brand founded by designer Jared Harris, was selected by Harlem's Fashion Row, in partnership with
LSU Police Department arrests student accused of making shooting threat
According to LSU Police, officers received information about a school shooting threat from Meta Platforms that was posted to Instagram. Police identified the student accused
New Orleans Senior Property Tax Overcharges Black Owners
If you’re 65 or older, disabled, and own your home in Orleans Parish, you may be paying more in property taxes than the law intended.
Tracking the first possible cold front of the season for New Orleans
Truth be told, our first cold front is still a ways down the line. However, we are getting close enough to possibly anticipate and plan for