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Travel time after Dobbs spiked in states that curbed abortion access, with Arizona seeing surge from Texas
Cronkite News - Arizona
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July 14, 2025
Abortion rights activists and opponents face off at the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, 2024. (File photo by Morgan Kubasko/Cronkite News) WASHINGTON – In 14 states that made abortion all but impossible to obtain after the Supreme Court overturned...
Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival Takes Place Next Month
Off Beat Magazine - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
Still from The Traveller and The Troll appears via @travelerandtrollfilm Instagram Baton Rouge doesn’t mind being the place for “underdogs” — especially since it is hosting the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival. This four-day annual event aims...
Religion Briefs: Elm Grove Baptist Church Men’s Day Program
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Elm Grove Baptist Church, 1069 W. 38th St., Baton Rouge, invites you to its Men’s Day Program at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. The guest speaker will be Justice John M. Guidry. All are welcome to attend. Vacation Bible School at Faith Seventh-day...
Why are A-list Hollywood stars trying to lure film productions to Texas?
Los Angeles Times
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July 13, 2025
The opening scene unfolds onto a bird’s-eye view of a sedan making its way down a stretch of unmarked highway, as Woody Harrelson’s unmistakable drawl is heard off-camera. “You ever wonder if this industry of ours is just chasing its own tail?” he...
Curious Louisiana: Why are nuns playing basketball in Mid City Baton Rouge?
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Jenny Morales said she was recently driving through Baton Rouge's Mid City when, out of the corner of her eye, she saw something unusual: nuns, fully dressed in their habits, playing basketball. Unsure of what she'd seen, she messaged The Advocate...
New Orleans in running to host next Democratic National Convention, state party leader says
WWNO - Louisiana
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July 8, 2025
New Orleans is on the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, according to Dadirus Lanus, executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party. Lanus says the recent successes of the Super Bowl and Essence Fest along with being...
New Orleans residents pay homage to enslaved African ancestors
WWNO - Louisiana
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July 8, 2025
The Ashé Cultural Arts Center held a gathering at Congo Square and led a procession through Tremé Saturday morning (July 5) on the 25th anniversary of their MAAFA Commemoration, paying homage to enslaved ancestors. The event is a yearly...
Taste of Africa Fest Returns to New Orleans
Off Beat Magazine - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
AfrobeatNOLA will present the Taste of Africa Fest on Saturday, July 19, from 4-11 p.m. at Broadside NOLA (600 N. Broad Street). Taste of Africa Fest is an annual cultural celebration held in the heart of New Orleans, dedicated to showcasing the...
New Orleans & Company Partners With Mindtrip To Help Visitors Experience The Perfect Getaway To New Orleans, Powered By AI
TMCNet
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July 8, 2025
From spotlighting the city's rich history and legendary jazz clubs to buzzworthy restaurants, local hangouts, and vibrant festivals, Mindtrip's AI platform will help travelers discover the magic of New Orleans with actionable and personalized trip...
No 2027 edition for Prospect New Orleans
ArtReview
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Stephanie Syjuco, Phantom Visions (The Lacustrine Village of St. Malo), 2024 (installation view, Prospect 6, New Orleans), wheat pasted digital print on paper. Courtesy of the artist Prospect New Orleans, the Louisiana-based triennial, will not...
Family of Iranian woman released by ICE speaks out from New Orleans: 'Overjoyed'
Nola - Louisiana
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Family of Mandonna "Donna" Kashanian, a 47-year resident of New Orleans originally from Iran who was released from immigration detention this week, issued a statement Wednesday thanking politicians and neighbors for helping secure a fresh review...
5 Exciting Ways to Spend Your Weekend in New Orleans
The Pearl - Louisiana
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Make the most of a July weekend in New Orleans by getting out and about! From fun Bastille Day celebrations to a very sweet collaboration and launch event, here are five fun ways to spend your weekend across town. Plum St. Snoballs Turns 80...
Calcasieu and Beauregard Parish top-growing schools
The Dequincy News - Louisiana
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July 13, 2025 DeQuincy News News 0 Calcasieu Parish Following the recent release of LEAP results from the Louisiana Department of Education, the Calcasieu Parish School Board is among the top-growing districts in Louisiana for the 2024-25 school...
Education over incarceration: Arizona’s new path to reentry
Daily Independent - Arizona
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Arizona is the latest state to join a growing movement focused on transforming incarceration through education. Through a new Community of Practice launched by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association and the Vera Institute of...
Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in New Orleans
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 8, 2025
Michael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of JusticeMichael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of Justice Acting United States...
Election qualifying opens for New Orleans mayor, council, sheriff. Here are the candidates.
Nola - Louisiana
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New Orleans City Councilmember Oliver Thomas filed official paperwork declaring his candidacy for mayor on Wednesday morning, the first in an increasingly crowded field of mayoral candidates to do so during three-day qualifying period for the Oct....
Ceviche is the perfect dish for summer. Here are 6 restaurants in Baton Rouge to try it.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Ceviche is a dish best served cold — which makes it the perfect summer food in Baton Rouge. At its core, ceviche is raw fish or shellfish marinated in citrus juice, spices and a little bit of something extra. The acid from the citrus fruits...
Parish School District Continues To Earn High Marks In LEAP Tests
Plaquemines Gazette - Louisiana
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July 14, 2025
The Plaquemines Parish school system continues to earn high rankings amongst other public school systems throughout the state. According to a series of standardized tests issued by the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDOE), Plaquemines...
World's Largest Perinatal Mental Health Conference Convenes in New Orleans; Community to Share Latest Developments, Build Awareness, Shatter Stigma
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 8, 2025
Interviews Available with Leading Experts; Sessions and Trainings Focused on Substance-Misuse Assistance, People of Color, Fathers, and More NEW ORLEANS, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Research shows one in five mothers and one in ten fathers...
Body Found in New Orleans Canal
103.3 The GOAT - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KPEL-FM) - A body was found in a canal near Wales Street in New Orleans early Tuesday afternoon, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Police Respond to Seabrook Neighborhood Call NOPD responded to a call shortly before...