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139 graduates cross the stage at alternative high school diploma ceremony in New Orleans
Nola - Louisiana
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Kendra Merrick wore a red gown and a cap decorated by her eight children. It shone with metallic butterflies, purple pompoms and her initials, K.M. "My babies decorated my hat," she said in the lobby of McDonogh 35 Senior High School as she...
These are the top-performing New Orleans public schools on the 2025 LEAP tests
Nola - Louisiana
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It's kudos time for New Orleans schools. Schools can shine in lots of ways — for example, by cultivating close-knit communities, attending to students' social and emotional needs or preparing students for college or careers. State test scores,...
Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: (Neighbor) Hood Fest, a fairy garden workshop and more
225 Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Meet your neighbors Saturday Check out the (Neighbor) Hood Fest, Saturday, July 12, at the Main Library at Goodwood. Presented by Henry Turner Jr’s Listening Room Heritage Museum, the festival will feature music from Xavie Shorts, Ms. Pressure and...
New Orleans & Company Partners With Mindtrip To Help Visitors Experience The Perfect Getaway
Breaking Travel News
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July 9, 2025
Mindtrip, an AI-powered platform that empowers everyone to travel differently, today announced a B2B partnership with New Orleans & Company to transform the DMO’s inspiring content into personalized and actionable trip plans for visitors. From the...
As new grading system nears, Baton Rouge high schools in jeopardy make little progress on LEAP tests
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 10, 2025
Many Baton Rouge-area public high schools needed to see improved results on the LEAP tests students took this spring in order to position themselves better for a tougher new school accountability system. Many schools still have a long way to...
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...
Activists sound alarm about Louisiana ending Medicaid coverage for trans care
LGBTQ Nation - California
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July 11, 2025
A local advocacy group is sounding the alarm as Louisiana’s Medicaid program has stopped covering gender-affirming care. The Trans Income Project said that the state’s health care program for people with low incomes has quietly stopped covering...
Smiling fugitive recaptured and returned to Kentucky after dramatic airport escape
Fox News
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'America Reports' shows new video of the police chasing and arresting two inmates from New Orleans who escaped from jail. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A fugitive who escaped custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in May...
Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in New Orleans
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 10, 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...
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...
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...
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...
NSU receives $494,755 HRSA Continuation Award to expand behavioral Health workforce
Bossier Press-Tribune - Louisiana
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July 14, 2025
11 Northwestern State University has received a $494,755 continuation award from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to certify more nurses as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) in rural and underserved areas...
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...
Mill Creek Mountain conflict: Prison threatens tribe's heritage
Southwest Times Record - Arkansas
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The Chickamauga Nation opposes the construction of a prison in Franklin County, Arkansas, citing the area's historical and cultural significance to their tribe. Archaeological evidence suggests the proposed prison site may contain Chickamauga...
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...
Obama issues damning two-word message to Democrats to defeat Trump
The Mirror US
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July 15, 2025
Former President Barack Obama issued a forceful wake-up call to Democrats, urging them to "toughen up" in order to defeat Donald Trump. Obama challenged those disheartened by President Donald Trump to "stand up for the things that you think are...
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...