Organizations that participated in the event included Hands to Heart, the American Red Cross of Louisiana, the Louisiana ...

East Baton Rouge Schools Launch Free Summer Meals Program Across Parish More than 80 distribution sites will operate through July 31, providing breakfast and lunch to all children and teens under 18 ...

Crockett pointed to the historical significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincided with the inauguration date, as another reason for her decision.

NEAN Launches Urgent Baton Rouge Campaign to Aid Displaced Workers, Combat Environmental Threats NEAN is fighting pollution and unemployment in Black communities—restoring work, health, and hope.

City of Baker Hosts Annual Buffalo Festival: A Celebration of Community and Connection The festival will kick off with a parade showcasing colorful floats, dynamic marching bands, and a contest for ...

Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana’s Controversial 25-Foot Buffer Zone Law for Police The ruling noted that such vagueness could result in inconsistent enforcement, potentially deterring journalists ...

Louisiana Sued Over Law Silencing “Cancer Alley” Communities Fighting for Clean Air Black communities in Louisiana’s infamous “Cancer Alley” are being stripped of their right to document the toxins ...

DOJ Sues Louisiana for Systemic Overdetention of Prisoners Federal investigators revealed that since at least 2012, over 25% of individuals due for release have been held in prison beyond their ...

Baton Rouge Schools, Agencies Prepare for Potential Closures as Snowstorm Approaches The storm is anticipated to bring hazardous conditions, including icy roads and bridges, which could cause ...

A Hyundai sign stands as a symbol of the company’s $6 billion investment in a hydrogen-powered steel mill in Ascension Parish, a project set to position Louisiana as a national leader in clean energy ...

Controversy Erupts as Pastor Donnie Swaggart Makes Inflammatory Remarks About Black Churches and Kamala Harris Local civil rights leaders condemned Swaggart’s remarks. Reverend Fred Thompson stated, ...

Louisiana Laws Echo Key Tenets of Project 2025 Post-Trump Re-election With a conservative federal administration, the policies outlined in Project 2025 may gain traction nationwide, making Louisiana a ...