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The true story behind New Orleans' first movie theater, where scandal drew thousands
The Advocate - Louisiana
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For almost as long as film has existed, New Orleans has been a movie town. Filmmakers love to shoot here, stars love to bask in the city’s mystique and residents love to see their beloved Big Easy shining bright on the big screen. But recently a...
Family, friends celebrate life of Mobile native who was tragically killed in New Orleans
WPMI - Alabama
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NEW ORLEANS, La. (WPMI) — Family and friends of Mobile native Edwin “Buggy” Johnson gathered in New Orleans on Monday to celebrate his life. Edwin was tragically killed on June 18th on Chef Menteur Highway. According to New Orleans Police, a...
Why was Vermilionville renamed Lafayette? Curious Louisiana travels back 200 years to find out
The Advocate - Louisiana
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The statue of the Marquis de Lafayette and the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association flag are pictured outside city hall following the 2023 Mardi Gras flag raising ceremony Friday, January 6, 2023, in Lafayette, La. STAFF PHOTO BY...
Detroit’s Strategy To Welcome Immigrants Enabled Its Population Turnaround
Next City
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July 8, 2025
After decades of population decline, attracting immigrants has been key to growing and maintaining a more resilient economy in former industrial cities like Detroit. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining...
What to know about trial over deportation of pro-Palestine activists
Chambersburg Public Opinion - Pennsylvania
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A trial challenging the Trump administration's deportation policy targeting pro-Palestinian activists began in Boston. Plaintiffs argue the policy violates the First Amendment right to free speech for both citizens and non-citizens. The Trump...
Three more states vote to require textured hair education in cosmetology schools
Premium Beauty News
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Over the last eight weeks, Washington, Vermont, and Maine signed legislation into law requiring the inclusion of textured hair (defined as curly, coily, and wavy hair) education in all cosmetology schools in each respective state, going into...
With brand new members, Louisiana board votes to favor ousting local lead public defenders
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 8, 2025
The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board voted 5-4 Monday to uphold the ousting of five attorneys who lead local public defender offices. The decision follows the replacement of more than half of the board’s members over the past six weeks....
New Orleans for Essence Festival: Is a Last-Minute Trip Worth It?
Dallas Observer - Texas
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July 7, 2025
The first weekend of July in New Orleans isn't reserved for Independence Day cookouts and beach days. The 2025 Essence Festival — the three-day celebration devoted to Black culture, music and empowerment that began in 1995 and was born from the...
Essence Festival spotlights Disney, Hulu, and Nat Geo in New Orleans
ABC7 News - California
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July 7, 2025
NEW ORLEANS -- The Essence Festival of Culture lights up New Orleans with a vibrant celebration of Black culture, community, and music at its core. Right in the middle of the action, the Walt Disney Company set up a lively booth filled with...
Research reveals the identity of the enslaved teen girl in this 1848 New Orleans painting
Nola - Louisiana
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In 1848 or thereabouts, a talented artist painted an almost life-size group portrait of the three children of one of the premier slave traders in New Orleans. The painting may have been a memorial to the central figure, 5-year-old William Slacum...
Legacy Business Spotlight: The Baton Rouge Clinic
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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July 7, 2025
— ESTABLISHED 1946 — The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is recognized as the premier multi-specialty clinic in the region, delivering exceptional care to nearly 400,000 patients throughout Louisiana. Founded in 1946 by four local physicians who saw the...
GalaxyCon New Orleans brings celebs, comics and cosplay to convention center July 11-13
Gambit - Louisiana
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For many Gen Xers and Millennials and more than a few in Gen Z, LeVar Burton is a household name. His role as Kunta Kinte on the 1977 series “Roots” made him a breakout actor, and his tenure as Geordi La Forge on “Star Trek: The Next Generation”...
Louisiana lawmakers react as Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ becomes law
WWNO - Louisiana
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July 7, 2025
Over the July 4 weekend, Louisiana Republicans celebrated the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which President Donald Trump signed into law Friday, lauding it as a major boost to the economy, though Democrats warned it could have dire...
Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 19
KLAX - Louisiana
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NATCHITOCHES - The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will take place as part of the 45th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to be held on the Northwestern State University campus on July 19. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in...
New Orleans businessman Frank Scurlock announces for New Orleans mayoral election
KEDM - Louisiana
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July 7, 2025
Frank Scurlock, a millionaire entrepreneur and lifelong New Orleans resident, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor. Under the campaign slogan “New Orleans Matters,” Scurlock says he aims to restore and revitalize the city, focusing on...
LaToya Cantrell says she faced 'crucifixion' during second term as New Orleans mayor
Nola - Louisiana
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Mayor LaToya Cantrell defiantly addressed critics of her administration during a weekend panel discussion at the Essence Festival of Culture, clapping back for the second time in as many months at naysayers who have seized on a series of scandals...
Amtrak Mardi Gras Service from Mobile to New Orleans to launch Aug. 18
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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MOBILE — Amtrak's long-awaited service connecting Mobile to New Orleans will officially launch on Aug. 18, officials announced Tuesday, July 1. In a press conference held at Government Plaza, Amtrak, along with officials from the City of Mobile...
Minden to host 2025 Miss Louisiana Volunteer pageant
Minden Press Herald - Louisiana
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July 8, 2025
51 The City of Minden announced Monday that it has been selected as the host city for the 2025 Miss Louisiana Volunteer state pageant, with the final competition set to take place this November. Mayor Nick Cox made the announcement during a July 7...
Softball: Louisiana Softball Adds Transfer Pitcher Julianne Tipton to 2026 Roster
BVM Sports
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July 7, 2025
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball has announced the addition of transfer pitcher Julianne Tipton from Arizona State for the 2025-26 season. She brings valuable experience with aspirations to make a significant impact in the circle. Head coach...
Race to define Trump’s legislation to voters is next political test for both US political parties
The New Zealand Herald
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July 7, 2025
That will include voters’ sentiments over his immigration and deportation policy, the impact of his tariffs on the national economy, his warfare with universities and cultural institutions, and how well he has managed conflicts abroad. Republican...