New Orleans teacher fired by Catholic school for being gay says ‘it’s just time’ for discrimination to stop

A longtime music teacher at a New Orleans-area Catholic school who was essentially fired for being listed in an obituary as another man’s widower says he refused to suffer quietly because “it’s just time” for bullying and homophobic discrimination...

Louisiana created a market to reduce water pollution. Will it actually work?

Imagine you love cherry cheesecake, and you’re happy to find out that your local bakery makes the delicious, decadent dessert every Saturday. But they only make a certain amount per week; after that, there’s no more. Your neighbors also love...

Baton Rouge mayor launches program to buy and repair ACs for low-income parish residents

East Baton Rouge Parish will help low-income families fix or replace their air conditioning units in the summer heat thanks to grant money, Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced Wednesday. Dubbed "Operation Stay Cool," the city-parish will use...

New Orleans owes more than $4 million to jail mental health wing builder, lawsuit alleges

The City of New Orleans owes more than $4.4 million to the Metairie-based contractor building the controversial mental health addition to the troubled jail, the contractor alleged in a lawsuit filed last week. The suit from McDonnel Construction...

Treme's Historic Carver Theater, a landmark of New Orleans Black culture, is set for auction

Once advertised as “America’s finest theater exclusively for colored patrons,” the Carver Theater in Treme is headed to the auction block this month. The starting bid for the New Orleans landmark and surrounding parcels is $2 million in the online...

'Big, beautiful bill': Louisiana lawmakers react to bill heading to President Trump's desk

Louisiana lawmakers are reacting to the House passing President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."Trump's proposed bill has raised concerns in Louisiana about potential Medicaid cuts and the closure of rural hospitals, with state leaders...

Louisiana police officer, 26, dies just days after receiving popular plastic surgery

Wildelis Rosa died mere days after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift, which experts call one of the riskiest procedures a person can have. The police officer and Army reservist had scheduled the operation as a birthday treat for herself. She had...

Rock climber from New Orleans rescued by helicopter after falling on Mount Washington

A rock climber from New Orleans was rescued by a New Hampshire Army National Guard helicopter after falling about 60 feet on Mount Washington, authorities said.New Hampshire Fish and Game said around 1 p.m. Wednesday, they got a call about a...

Louisiana leaders speak on Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

NEW ORLEANS — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package...

Scott Power: ASX health lifts to start FY26, Tetratherix ends IPO drought

ASX healthcare kicks off FY26 on a positive note. Pic via Getty Images ASX health up 1.6% over five days as Morgans’ Scott Power says the mood is positive for start of FY26 Wound management house Tetratherix make its ASX debut and breaks an IPO...

ASX health lifts to start FY26

ASX health up 1.6% over five days as Morgans' Scott Power says the mood is positive for start of FY26 Wound management house Tetratherix make its ASX debut and breaks an IPO drought for sector ProMedicus surges past $300 for first time following...

How budget bill impacts Arizonans’ paychecks, medical and food benefits

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — House Republicans pushed the Big, Beautiful Bill Act across the finish line one day before President Donald Trump’s self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. Trump is expected to sign the legislation on Friday, which delivers on...

Louisiana reps split on Big, Beautiful Bill as Mike Johnson delivers massive win for Trump

The House passed President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" with Louisiana's delegation splitting along party lines. The bill makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent, adds benefits for service and blue-collar workers, and increases defense and border...

Rock climber flown to hospital after 60-foot fall off Mount Washington

SARGENT’S PURCHASE, N.H. — A rock climber was flown to the hospital with possible life-threatening injuries after falling 60 feet on Mount Washington. According to New Hampshire Fish and Game, just after 1 P.M., they recieved a report from a group...

Louisiana State Police investigate fatal officer-involved shooting in Lake Charles

One man was shot and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. LAKE CHARLES, La. — Louisiana State Police detectives are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday morning in Lake Charles. The Lake...

Louisiana Girds for Megabill Fallout

Politico: “Louisiana is poorer, sicker and hungrier than most states, and the deep cuts to Medicaid have a growing number of Republicans in Louisiana worried that Congress and the White House are going too far. They are anxious that rural...

Thursday's Health Report: How to keep food safe during a Fourth of July celebration

BATON ROUGE — Every year, there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness and 3,000 deaths in the United States. It is a good reminder to watch out for bacteria over the Fourth of July weekend. "If you're not safe or careful, they can...

Ouachita Parish Police Jury approves new healthcare program

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Bright and early Thursday July 3, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury held a special meeting. The meeting was held to approve The Local Healthcare Provider Participation Program. Meredith Miller, Glenwood Regional Medical Center’s...

Plant-Based In The Big Easy: Where To Eat Vegan In New Orleans

Crawfish. Alligator. Shrimp. Oysters. Sausage. Pork. Smothered chicken. Meat is often central to some of the signature meals that locals and visitors alike clamor for in New Orleans. And for those who enjoy it all, from seafood to wild meats, lean...

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