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Sandra Herman, a woman of many titles in the public, private and philanthropic sectors, and one of the most accomplished in Louisiana governance, answered the call – a ‘Call to Action’ for South Louisiana citizens to elicit change. During a Q and A session last year featuring...

Just one day after escaped New Orleans inmate Derrick Groves was captured in Atlanta following a standoff, a new report suggests his own girlfriend may have tipped off authorities,

A man was struck and killed by a car in New Orleans Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and art is up to the individual, right? Well a couple of thousand individuals say these two Louisiana pieces of public art are among the ugliest in the country.

This Day in History: First double-decker steamboat in New Orleans on Oct. 7, 1816. Its steam-powered paddle wheel, flat bottom and two smoke stacks became a template for future steamboat design. Updated: 13 hours ago. This closure is the final phase of a $17.9 million I-20 improvement project that began...

The New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits continues to lack internal organization and accountability, according to a report released Tuesday (Oct. 7) by the New Orleans Office of the Inspector General. The Department of Safety and Permits is responsible for issuing building and construction permits as well as...

New Orleans District D voters will decide between a well-known incumbent and two challengers who pledge to improve basic services and infrastructure woes in a city each has called "broken." City Councilmember Eugene Green, business owner Leilani Heno and community activist Belden Batiste seek to represent a district...

Two men are now in custody in connection with a Wednesday homicide in the Central Business District. Aaron Brown, 35, and Mason Rucker, 31, are both facing manslaughter charges in connection with the case.

New Orleans native Cam Royale is no stranger to struggle. With a powerful story of resilience and survival, he has become a voice for those who have been overlooked. Born Geoffrey Campbell II in Mobile, Alabama, music and melody pulsed through Royale’s heart long before he even entered elementary school. Inspired by...

In every community across Louisiana, there are people living without the basic security of a home. They are our neighbors, even if they remain unseen. At START CORP, we believe that serving individuals who are experiencing homelessness is not only a moral obligation but also a matter of community health, dignity and...