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New Louisiana law could ban transgender people from school bathroom that matches identity

A proposed law to ban transgender people from using school restrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity is heading to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk after the Senate overwhelmingly passed it on Thursday.

Judge rules clergy sex abuse survivors will have to wait to tell their stories in court

Louisiana doctor, 2 children set to graduate from LSU killed in Nashville plane crash

The Nyx Mardi Gras parade has been eliminated by the New Orleans City Council

A new Aldi is coming to the New Orleans area as Winn-Dixie closes in Metairie

A Winn-Dixie in Metairie is closing and will become an Aldi after the German grocery chain bought all of Southeastern Grocers' stores earlier this year.

This Biloxi casino ranked in Top 10 casinos across the US, best outside of Las Vegas

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Police shut down pro-Palestinian encampment at Tulane University; 14 arrested

Fourteen protesters were arrested Wednesday morning after police moved in on the pro-Palesti…

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Repairs to New Orleans' corroding hurricane protection pumps boosted by settlement

The pumps that help protect the city from catastrophe were supposed to last 35 years. They b…

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Louisiana Republicans kill anti-union bills in surprise victory for public-sector workers

Proposed laws aimed at weakening public-sector unions died Wednesday in the Louisiana Legisl…

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New Orleans staged-crash scheme may not be dead even after killing of federal witness, feds say

In detention hearing for man accused of killing federal witness, FBI agent says search turne…

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Will Nyx Mardi Gras parade be cut from 2025 schedule? New Orleans City Council will vote.

The fate of the controversial Mystic Krewe of Nyx will hang in the balance Thursday, when th…

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Legislator quietly pushes financial benefits for new Louisiana gaming control board chair

A Democratic state legislator is quietly pushing through the Legislature a bill at the behes…

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Tulane rallies late to gain split of doubleheader with Charlotte

The Green Wave rebounded from a 9-7 loss in Thursday's opener thanks to a terrific two-way performance from Michael Lombardi, winning the nightcap 5-4.

LSU-Ole Miss Game 1 to resume after weather delay. Here's when.

LSU baseball will resume its matchup with Ole Miss at 7:23 p.m., LSU announced Thursday.

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Judge rules clergy sex abuse survivors will have to wait to tell their stories in court

The judge in the Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy case said Thursday she wants to give survivors of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic priests and deacons an opportunity to tell their stories in court to Archbishop Greg Aymond as a way of helping to bring closure and healing.

International firm boosts investment in New Orleans solar company by $150 million

PosiGen, a New Orleans company that specializes in marketing solar energy systems to lower-income households, announced Thursday an international firm has boosted its investment by $150 million.

This Biloxi casino ranked in Top 10 casinos across the US, best outside of Las Vegas

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Louisiana Inspired is a weekly Sunday feature that focuses on people and organizations in Louisiana who are working toward solving problems and making the world a better place.

Entertainment

The Nyx Mardi Gras parade has been eliminated by the New Orleans City Council

The controversial Mystic Krewe of Nyx was booted off the Mardi Gras parade schedule on Thursday when the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to strike it from the city's list of officially permitted processions.

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Guest column: Clubhouses offer holistic approach to mental health care

U.S. News & World Report recently found Louisiana to be one of the worst states for mental health. It’s not surprising considering more than 3 million Louisianans live in a community that doesn’t have enough mental health care providers, making it extremely difficult to access care, let …

Behind the headlines: What did that Louisiana poll really tell us about the state's politics?

Pollster Ron Faucheux of Faucheux Strategies, who writes a weekly column for The Times-Picayune | The Advocate, recently conducted a statewide poll for the newspaper. He sat down with Managing Editor for Opinions Arnessa Garrett and columnist Stephanie Grace to dive more deeply into the resu…

BESE president: New standards will help boost La. education momentum

In the latest U.S. News and World Report state rankings of pre-K through 12th grade education, Louisiana climbed to 40th, its highest-ever position. This news is not by chance. We have seen a positive trajectory since 2019, reflecting the hard work and resilience of students and educators.

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