by Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator ANGOLA – A section of the Louisiana State Penitentiary undergoing emergency repairs is being used to house Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees, Gov. Jeff Landry…
Oliver Thomas, Eddie Compass, and the Heroism of Katrina- Real Leaders
When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in August 2005, the world saw heartbreaking images. A drowned city. Families waving sheets from rooftops. Elderly residents trapped in sweltering attics. The levees…
Why the Saints Have to Start Rattler at QB
by Devon Chase The Saints are the only NFL team that hasn’t named a Week 1 starter. Head coach Kellen Moore says the decision comes next week. The battle between…
New Orleans 20 Years After Katrina: Stronger or Still Exposed?
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005. The storm itself did not destroy the city. The levees failed. That failure drowned entire neighborhoods, wiped out homes, and scattered people. Katrina’s…
When Good Trouble Becomes Bad News: A New Column Born from the Fire
by Dr. Kyshun Webster I know what it feels like to have your life’s work twisted into a weapon against you. Twice, I’ve watched as my commitment to equity and…
Katrina’s Shadow Still Haunts New Orleans
Katrina’s Shadow: Why New Orleans Still Struggles with Insurance, Blight, and Recovery Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005. Nearly twenty years later, the storm’s damage continues to shape the…
Vappie vs. Morrell: Why Does Justice Look Different in New Orleans?
Two Officers, Two Outcomes Two NOPD officers. Two misconduct cases. Yet the treatment of Jeffrey Vappie and Todd Morrell could not look more different. Vappie stands accused of conspiring with…
LaToya Cantrell Indicted: A Test of Black Leadership and New Orleans’ Future
by Langston Price A Mayor Made History Again Mayor LaToya Cantrell, New Orleans’ first female mayor, made history again. This time, she is the first sitting mayor indicted in the…
The Real Attack on Democracy Few Are Talking About
by Langston Price Most Americans see the chaos in Washington and call it a partisan fight. But that misses the bigger danger. The real attack on democracy isn’t just the…
Why Do Marriages Succeed?
Master these key relationship skills for a stronger marriage. by Kurt W Ela Psy.D. Key points As a couples therapist, I work with a broad array of relationships: the couple…