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Inside the campaign to reopen Lincoln Beach; Exhibit explores link between slavery and modern prison system
Last week, we brought you the first part of the latest episode of Sea Change, “Bringing Back the Beach”. Reporter Eva Tesfaye explores the history of Lincoln Beach in New Orleans Beach to learn how segregated beaches led to the lack of public beaches today, and how modern social change movements like Black Lives Matter have inspired activists to campaign for Lincoln Beach’s reopening.
RFK Jr. cleared to take on Biden censorship after Supreme Court punted issue
A Louisiana district court ruled this week that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his charity Children’s Health Defense have the legal right to sue the Biden administration for allegedly pressuring tech giants to censor their social media posts. The decision marks the latest major development in anti-censorship litigation, following the June Supreme Court ruling in […]
Big Freedia backs LaToya Cantrell while receiving key to New Orleans: 'We're rooting for you'
Big Freedia received the key to the city of New Orleans at Gallier Hall Thursday, and showered Mayor LaToya Cantrell with support and admiration during a speech at the ceremony. The undisputed queen of bounce has dedicated years to introducing the globe to the raunchy lyrics and upbeat tempos of...
Breezy and nice summer day as dry air lingers, but rain returns Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A nice feel continues Saturday with drier air in the region. A northeast wind has brought in some lower dewpoints on the north shore and a nice breeze for the area. Highs will be in the low-to-mid 90s with some coastal showers possible. The rain chance...
Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Chemical Transporter TransVac
Louisiana-Based TransVac Also Moves Water Treatment Products and Plastic. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Kenan Advantage Group on Aug. 20 announced that it acquired specialty transportation provider TransVac. TransVac is a transporter of chemicals, water treatment products and plastic. KAG ranks No. 21 on...
Environmentalist, residents push back against solar farms in Louisiana
(The Center Square) — Solar power in Louisiana has become a subject of controversy and lawmakers took a look at both sides of the argument in a hearing this week. The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee met Thursday to hear testimony from both sides of the argument on solar power. Legislators got what they were looking for, with over eight hours of industry and public testimony. The primary issue...
New Orleans-area Christian comedian dies of sudden heart-related issue
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Nationally known Christian comedian Mutzie Daniel Forestier, who was a native of the New Orleans area, died over the weekend from a sudden heart-related medical emergency. His family members shared news of his passing on his social media accounts. “It is with great sadness that we...
St. Augustine faces greater accountability from new coach after winless district season
St. Augustine junior Jahkeem Stewart understood as well as anyone the frustration that came with going winless in District 9-5A play last football season. Listed by several national recruiting websites as the No. 1 overall player for 2026 signing class, the uncommitted 6-foot-6, 277-pound defensive lineman was on the field when St. Augustine faltered late in games during a 4-8 season that included a 0-6 mark in district play.
Dejounte Murray fires back at Josh Hart's New Orleans Pelicans diss
The New Orleans Pelicans are not considered a big market team. That's a brutal truth, but one that every Pelicans fan and New Orleans resident is already familiar with. But, while it doesn't draw media attention the same way that New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago do, New Orleans is one of the greatest and most storied cities in the United States, and its hoop fans consistently show out for their Pelicans.
Jim Beam column:Medical trailer will save lives
Some 4,600 residents in 10 counties and parishes in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are going to be tested for heart disease — testing that will save many of their lives. I say that because similar testing I had in the 1990s has helped me reach age 90. It was my wife’s cardiologist’s suggestion that […]
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
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