The city of New Orleans announced today (Thursday, Oct. 1) that it will move into a gradual version of Phase 3. Phase 3 for New Orleans will go into effect Saturday, Oct. 3. With the easing of restrictions, city officials will also increase enforcement efforts to mitigate the spread of...
SUNO Awarded $10,000 Grant From AT&T Louisiana
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) was awarded a donation of $10,000 from AT&T Louisiana. The donation is to be used to assist students through scholarships. “We have a long history of working with the Southern University System and the SUNO Foundation, and we are proud to work with them...
STEM NOLA Receives $295,000 from Baptist Community Ministries
STEM NOLA has been awarded a $295,000 grant from Baptist Community Ministries (BCM), for their work with local communities affected by Covid-19. STEM NOLA was founded by New Orleans native, and former Tulane University engineering professor, Dr. Calvin Mackie to inspire and engage young people in opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering...
City Leaders, Community Groups to Hold Drive-thru Voter Registration and Census Event at Champion Square
City officials and community groups are teaming up to hold a 2020 Census and drive-thru voter registration event at 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Champion's Square. Residents will be able to receive free masks, register to vote, update their registration, request an absentee ballot, and sign...
Councilmember Kristin Palmer Creates Community Office Hours for District “C” Residents in the Cut-off
District C Councilwoman Kristin Palmer and staff will host community office hours for District "C" residents in the Cut-off neighborhood located in lower Algiers. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 23, District "C" staff will host community office hours from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Cut-off Recreation Center, 6600...
Officers in Breonna Taylor Case Escape Indictment
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia After 194 days, months of protests, and a $12 million civil settlement, the family of Breonna Taylor did not receive the justice they have desperately sought. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a Grand Jury failed to indict the officers for killing Taylor,...
With Less Than Two Weeks to Complete the 2020 Census, Local Officials Urge New Orleans Residents to Be Counted
By Anitra D. Brown You have prepared dinner for the 20 guests who have confirmed that they will be joining you for a meal. Instead, 100 people show up at your house to eat. You can’t turn them away. They will remain in your home while dinner is served, and...
In-person School Postponed in New Orleans Because of Tropical Storm Sally
As Tropical Storm Sally threatens southeast Louisiana, NOLA Public Schools officials announced today (Sunday, Sept. 13) that in-person instruction will not begin across school campuses tomorrow (Monday) as previously scheduled. All schools will remain on distance learning through at least Wednesday, Sept. 16. The District will continue to monitor TS...
Youngest NOLA Public School Students Set to Return to Classrooms Starting Next Week
School Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. was joined by Mayor Latoya Cantrell and City Health Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Thursday, Sept. 10, to discuss the reopening of in-person schools. Lewis confirmed that PreK- through fourth grade students will start returning to classrooms for in-person learning beginning Monday, Sept. 14. students in...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for 15 New Businesses in New Orleans East
Business owners, community leaders, and elected officials gathered on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Executive Plaza in New Orleans East for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 15 businesses--most of them new, and others rebranding--inside the Lake Forest Plaza Boulevard office building. Organizers say the event was planned months ago, but it...