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“Deceased plus one:” New Orleans deathcare nonprofit to host night to remember the dead to help pay for free resources https://veritenews.org/2026/10/27/deceased-plus-one-new-orleans-deathcare-nonprofit-to-host-night-to-remember-the-dead-to-help-pay-for-free-resources/

At City Council town halls, residents voice concern with tax hikes, make suggestions for what to pay for with funds raised New Orleans residents voiced their frustration at the prospect of higher property taxes at two town… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/27/new-orleans-city-council-millage-tax/

RTA board selects Justin Augustine III as CEO Augustine previously led the RTA when it was under private management. https://veritenews.org/2026/10/27/rta-board-selects-justin-augustine-iii-as-ceo/

‘Behind closed doors’: The secret SpaceX deal and the lawsuit challenging it Two Vermilion Parish government bodies violated Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law when they approved key pieces of SpaceX’s $100 billion… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/27/spacex-secret-deal-lawsuit-vermilion-parish/

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans predicts that at least half of its service lines contain lead. A constitutional amendment on the ballot asks voters to decide whether the water utility can use federal funding to replace lead pipes on private property. https://ow.ly/smtg5101oTl

DOJ confirms it’s sending election monitors to Louisiana — and all 50 states The Justice Department says the actions are not uncommon, but all of the Trump administration's recent… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/26/doj-confirms-its-sending-election-monitors-to-louisiana-and-all-50-states/

Singer Lloyd Price says success came from ‘clean living’ Price, born in Kenner, had several hits that topped the pop and R&B charts, including "Stagger Lee" and "Mr. Personality." https://veritenews.org/2026/10/26/singer-lloyd-price-says-success-came-from-clean-living/

As the RTA picks a new leader, public transit advocates want the basics done better RTA commissioners vote Tuesday on a CEO after a turbulent search. Advocates say the winner’s job is clear: more buses, better reliability. https://veritenews.org/2026/10/26/new-orleans-rta-ceo-vote/

Planned Parenthood reopened in New Orleans last week and can’t accept most insurance. They’ve spent the last year fundraising to subsidize sexual health care for patients in need. https://ow.ly/XSEF5100iwX

The body-camera and surveillance videos provides the first glimpse of a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot that left 1-year-old Kohen Wiley dead. https://ow.ly/lLXP50ZZNQw

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined. https://ow.ly/bv4J50ZZyGT

A constitutional amendment would explicitly allow the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans to use federal money to remove lead water service lines on public and private property. https://ow.ly/Cxmm50ZZyGN

State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty has raised more than $137,000 from energy and water utilities, and their executives, in a race to join a commission that could shape electricity bills for decades. https://ow.ly/mT7F50ZZyGJ

At the groundbreaking ceremony for a project to restore the museum’s buildings, speakers talked about the museum’s work preserving the deep history of Tremé and other Black communities throughout New Orleans. https://ow.ly/ZaVE50ZZNR6

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch “found the use of force was justified.” https://ow.ly/P0SZ50ZZx1H

A new analysis finds that even as the city’s K-12 enrollment continues to shrink, the city’s West Bank is the one area that can’t afford to lose a single school. https://ow.ly/WUAT50ZZx1g

The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is officially opening in August 2027 and will address gaps in care in Louisiana. https://ow.ly/ASnY50ZZwZY

New Orleans restaurants set to host ‘Anti-ICE Supper Club’ It’s been almost a year since New Orleanians found out that President Trump was planning to target southeast Louisiana for sweeping immigration… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/24/new-orleans-restaurants-set-to-host-anti-ice-supper-club/

Immigrants in ICE detention have no due process rights under US Constitution, federal appeals court says Bobbi-Jeanne Misick is an investigative reporter at… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/23/immigrants-in-ice-detention-have-no-due-process-rights-under-us-constitution-federal-appeals-court-says/

State Rep.Stephanie Hilferty has received more than $137,000 in campaign contributions from people and groups connected to some of the very companies that she would be in charge of regulating if elected. https://ow.ly/JRBI50ZZP46

Chris Kenner scores big hits with help from Allen Toussaint Kenner's career began in the church, but he later moved to R&B where he left a lasting mark. https://veritenews.org/2026/10/23/chris-kenner-scores-big-hits-with-help-from-allen-toussaint/

Mississippi officer put himself in harm’s way before fatally shooting 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, experts say 'It’s just a tragedy. It could have been avoided,' says Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/23/mississippi-officer-harms-way-shooting-kohen-wiley/

New film highlights the Dew Drop Inn’s role in the fight for civil rights A new documentary film chronicles the storied history and second life of a historic Black New Orleans music venue… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/23/new-film-highlights-the-dew-drop-inns-role-in-the-fight-for-civil-rights/

BJ’s Lounge to host musical benefit for Louisiana Abortion Fund AJ Haynes, Joy Clark and Tif Lamson are among the musical acts playing at BJ’s on Sunday (Oct. 25). https://veritenews.org/2026/10/22/bjs-lounge-louisiana-abortion-fund/

For one Louisiana voting rights activist, the fight continues despite setbacks Alice Washington, 78, says she isn’t “beaten down” after the 2026 Supreme Court decision weakening the… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/22/for-one-louisiana-voting-rights-activist-the-fight-continues-despite-setbacks/

Who sets your utility rates—and who funds their campaigns? Louisiana PSC candidate Stephanie Hilferty received $137K-plus from utilities, executives and PACs. Her opponents reject regulated utility money. Our reporting: https://ow.ly/HWyj50ZZXaB

Planned Parenthood can’t accept most health insurance yet, including Medicaid. Here’s what they do instead Planned Parenthood reopened in New Orleans last week… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/22/planned-parenthood-cant-accept-most-health-insurance-yet-including-medicaid-heres-what-they-do-instead/

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, a collaboration between the largest healthcare provider in the state and Xavier University, will welcome in its inaugural class of students in August 2027. https://ow.ly/6KXq50ZZ8wV

Three trans women detained at an ICE facility in Jena, Louisiana, allege abuse and harassment. Two say they’ve been denied hormone therapy. They’re isolated about 20 hours a day. DHS denies the allegations. https://ow.ly/CYVt50ZZQ6Y

The New Orleans African American Museum celebrates 30 years and new renovations The museum broke ground on a restoration project to preserve its historic buildings. https://veritenews.org/2026/10/21/new-orleans-african-american-museum-30-years/

New video shows chaotic moments before Mississippi police shot toddler The body-camera and surveillance footage provides the first glimpse of a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot that left 1-year-old Kohen Wiley… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/21/video-senatobia-mississippi-police-kohen-wiley/

Thomas United Methodist Church helped Kenner’s Black population coalesce The church became a gathering place where Black families could build community, organize and establish a shared… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/21/thomas-united-methodist-church-helped-kenners-black-population-coalesce/

Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined. https://veritenews.org/2026/10/20/gulf-of-mexico-deepwater-horizon/

Voters will decide whether New Orleans can replace homeowners’ toxic lead pipes One of the amendments is tailored to ensure the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans can legally spend… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/20/voters-will-decide-whether-new-orleans-can-replace-homeowners-toxic-lead-pipes/

Candidate for state Public Service Commission has received more than $100K from state-regulated utilities State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty has raised more than $137,000 from energy and water utilities… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/20/hilferty-public-service-commission-contributions-entergy-cleco/

L.B. Landry High School, one of only three high schools in Algiers, faces potential closure by the end of the 2026-2027 school year, which a recent analysis says the West Bank can't afford. More @veritenews.org. veritenews.org/2026/10/19/s...

Early voting starts today! Get election-ready with our 2026 Voter Guide 🗳️: https://ow.ly/s52N50ZZpK6

Keeping Louisiana’s civil rights history in mind at the ballot box The book Race & Democracy: The Civil Rights Struggle in Louisiana, 1915-1972 would usually belong in the EMBERS part of my… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/20/keeping-louisianas-civil-rights-history-in-mind-at-the-ballot-box/

Utility bills. Courtroom fairness. Education leadership. Your New Orleans ballot touches all of it. 🗳️ Compare candidates’ full answers in our election guide: https://ow.ly/P7LE50ZZaUG What questions do you have before November 3rd?

Mississippi attorney general clears police officer who shot, killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley Many details of the incident remain unknown, and it wasn’t immediately clear if… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/19/mississippi-attorney-general-clears-police-officer-who-shot-killed-1-year-old-kohen-wiley/

West Bank can’t afford to lose another high school, analysis finds. But school changes are certain in other parts of town L.B. Landry High School, one of only three high schools in Algiers, faces potential… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/19/school-closures-landry-williams-martin-luther-king/

Here are three things you need to know about the new Xavier-Ochsner medical school The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is officially opening in August 2027 and will address… https://veritenews.org/2026/10/19/here-are-three-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-xavier-ochsner-medical-school/

As Alexandria's England Airpark is set to host an ICE detention center for children and families, Verite News examined the airpark’s contract with a Louisiana private prison operator. https://ow.ly/IcJx50ZYymI

Louisiana’s SNAP enrollment has plunged following federal rule changes. Advocates warn paperwork barriers are leaving eligible families without food assistance. Watch our breakdown and read more: https://ow.ly/A5oV50ZYFSQ KFF KFF Health News #Louisiana #SNAP #VeriteNews

Investigative reporter @richardawebster.bsky.social has covered everything from surveillance-based police stops in New Orleans and conditions inside Louisiana’s prisons to Gov. Jeff Landry’s tough-on-crime policies and Louisiana’s police buffer zone law. https://ow.ly/402K50ZUgQB

The Crusader was the only Black daily newspaper in the US in the 1890s The newspaper, based in New Orleans, criticized capitalism and its role in racial inequality. https://veritenews.org/2026/10/19/the-crusader-was-the-only-black-daily-newspaper-in-the-us-in-the-1890s/

From the Whitney Plantation: With a remarkably diverse military force, Spanish Louisiana Governor Bernardo de Gálvez expelled Britain from West Florida demonstrating how multicultural cooperation helped shape the outcome of the American Revolution. https://ow.ly/TvFo50ZUgP3

This affordable housing advocate served as chief of staff for Moon Landrieu at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and as deputy secretary under Secretary Henry Cisneros. https://ow.ly/YGgn50ZUfqq

From the Whitney Plantation: The external slave trade was declared illegal as early as 1804 for the Territory of Orleans. The prohibition was linked to the "Haitian Syndrome," as the American authorities feared importing a revolution into the country. https://ow.ly/jQJh50ZUgNV

Leona Tate helped desegregate New Orleans schools at six years old. Now, she fears hard-won civil rights gains are slipping away. “Voting is just not political anymore, it’s personal.” More on Louisiana’s voting rights fight: https://ow.ly/Bwhf50ZYFxB