Gov. Edwards says more compliance and adherence to restrictions is needed for Louisiana to get on the right track With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the state, Governor John Bell Edwards announced today that Louisiana would be stepping back to a modified Phase 2 in response to the COVID-19...
Our Endorsements in the Dec. 5 Runoff
Education is the issue! Why run for elected office if you don’t want to govern? That is the question we pose to incumbent members of the Orleans Parish School Board who sought re-election in November, but failed to support a bill by state Sen. Joe Bouie that would have removed...
Early Voting for Dec. 5 Runoff Begins Friday, Nov. 20
Voters across the state can head to the polls from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Nov. 20-28 daily (except Sundays and holidays) to cast their votes in the December 5 runoff. Early voting locations in Orleans Parish include:CITY HALL, #1W24 ALGIERS COURTHOUSE, 225 MORGAN ST RM #105VOTING MACHINE WAREHOUSE, 8870...
U.S. Rep Cedric Richmond to Resign from Congress, Assume Role in Biden White House
“There is no formula on earth that I would leave my seat in Congress after obtaining seniority, after becoming assistant to the Whip, after chairing the Congressional Black Caucus and being the current chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, if I did not think this new role would serve...
City of New Orleans Moves into Phase 3.3
The city of New Orleans will transition to Phase 3.3 of its Safe Reopening Plan on Wednesday, Nov. 11, bringing local restrictions more in line with the state's Phase 3 guideline. Mayor LaToya Cantrell made the announcement at a press conference Monday (Nov. 9) during which she also expressed her...
Judge Piper Griffin Ascends to state Supreme Court, as Judge Terri Love Ends Campaign
In a statement released earlier today (Friday, Nov. 6), Appeal Court Judge Terri Love announced the end of her candidacy for Louisiana Supreme Court Justice, paving the way for Judge Piper Griffin to assume the seat being vacated the retiring Chief Justice Bernette J. Johnson. In a race that featured...
Gordon Plaza Residents Continue their Fight
Residents of Gordon Plaza held a rally and press conference on the steps of City Hall Monday (Nov. 2) morning, highlighting their fight for the fully funded relocation off of the toxic soil. Monday’s rally, held on the eve of the election, was designed to provide an update on political...
RTA Offers Free Rides on Election Day
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will waive all transit fares Tuesday, Nov. 3 in observance of Election Day. This policy is a result of a resolution adopted by the RTA Board of Commissioners at the June 2020 board meeting, which waives RTA transit fares for bus, streetcar, ferry, and...
School Zones Go Back Into Effect on Sept. 21
The City of New Orleans today announced that school zone cameras and school zone warning lights will be activated for the new school year at 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21. School zone hours are between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 2:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Some NOLA Public School...
Ruling Expands Use of Mail-In Ballots for Nov. 3 and Dec. 5 Elections amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A federal judge ruled today (Wednesday, Sept. 16) in favor of expanding the use of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election, allowing Louisiana voters to cast ballots by mail if they certify they are quarantining for COVID-19 or at risk because of underlying health conditions. Residents only need to...