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“This is a movie, I mean you couldn’t make this up. It’s God-anointed. This was a God-driven campaign and it will be a G...
12/08/2024

“This is a movie, I mean you couldn’t make this up. It’s God-anointed. This was a God-driven campaign and it will be a God-driven administration,” Edwards said. bit.ly/3D4Rc8m

Louisiana voters decided on four measures to amend the state’s constitution in Saturday’s election. Turnout was just ove...
12/08/2024

Louisiana voters decided on four measures to amend the state’s constitution in Saturday’s election. Turnout was just over 10%, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State. bit.ly/3D73MnC

JUST IN: Gabriela Biro will represent Gentilly, New Orleans East and the Upper Ninth Ward on New Orleans’ school board. ...
12/08/2024

JUST IN: Gabriela Biro will represent Gentilly, New Orleans East and the Upper Ninth Ward on New Orleans’ school board. bit.ly/3BeKAUl

If you’re dining solo in New Orleans, or having a drink by yourself, are you really alone? At the right place, just look...
12/06/2024

If you’re dining solo in New Orleans, or having a drink by yourself, are you really alone? At the right place, just look around for faces on the wall and you’ll find your answer. bit.ly/3BinFYe

The center brings students from different schools together to train in five industries: health care, construction, engin...
12/06/2024

The center brings students from different schools together to train in five industries: health care, construction, engineering, digital media, and culinary.

Jake Gleghorn, its head of strategy, says employers have told him, "This is amazing. I never knew an 18-year-old could do this. I never knew a young person could do this." bit.ly/4fkmfdT

“It was an important moment not only in local q***r history, but even today it remains the deadliest fire in New Orleans...
12/05/2024

“It was an important moment not only in local q***r history, but even today it remains the deadliest fire in New Orleans history."

Producer Matt Bloom met up with LGBTQ Archive's Frank Perez at the site of the Upstairs Lounge to discuss the campaign. bit.ly/49oQWwY

Floating cages with fish by the thousands may be popping in the Gulf of Mexico under a controversial plan that was backe...
12/05/2024

Floating cages with fish by the thousands may be popping in the Gulf of Mexico under a controversial plan that was backed by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration four years ago and is likely to gain traction again after Trump begins his second term next month. bit.ly/41kPrxL

Louisiana voters will see four amendments on the Dec. 7 ballot. Here's what you should know about each measure. bit.ly...
12/05/2024

Louisiana voters will see four amendments on the Dec. 7 ballot. Here's what you should know about each measure. bit.ly/3OGB53c

Reconnecting the dying swamp to fresh river water is vital for the health of the swamp’s cypress-tupelo forest, which mi...
12/04/2024

Reconnecting the dying swamp to fresh river water is vital for the health of the swamp’s cypress-tupelo forest, which minimizes storm surge damage for communities in St. John the Baptist, St. James, Ascension and Livingston Parishes. bit.ly/4fXVa18

Want to get into the holiday spirit? A cocktail might help. Several New Orleans venues are hosting Christmas pop-up bars...
12/04/2024

Want to get into the holiday spirit? A cocktail might help. Several New Orleans venues are hosting Christmas pop-up bars and bar crawls this holiday season. Here's a roundup of pop-ups and crawls. bit.ly/49kLUBw

Tax breaks to the liquified natural gas export industry could deprive Louisiana communities of more than $21 billion in ...
12/03/2024

Tax breaks to the liquified natural gas export industry could deprive Louisiana communities of more than $21 billion in much needed infrastructure funds through 2040, according to a new report. bit.ly/41AkVQT

Listen to Part One of Susan Larson’s interview with Kalamu ya Salaam about his new novel, Walkin’ Blues.
12/03/2024

Listen to Part One of Susan Larson’s interview with Kalamu ya Salaam about his new novel, Walkin’ Blues.

The Reading Life: Kalamu ya Salaam By Susan Larson Published November 29, 2024 at 12:37 PM CST Listen • 27:00 Part one of Susan Larson’s interview with Kalamu ya Salaam about his new novel, Walkin’ Blues.Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week:Blue Cypress Books presents A Got...

Though an SUV caused a recent injury to the historic burial ground, a preservationist found that the biggest risks to pu...
12/03/2024

Though an SUV caused a recent injury to the historic burial ground, a preservationist found that the biggest risks to public safety in the cemetery came from some of its most magnificent structures: tombs built for now-dissolved society groups. Now, a five-generation master plasterer is determined to repair them. bit.ly/3BnkL4l

is the kick-of to the Season of Giving! Make your generous year-end, tax-deductible donation today and your contributi...
12/03/2024

is the kick-of to the Season of Giving! Make your generous year-end, tax-deductible donation today and your contribution will get an automatic $25 BOOST.

A gift to WWNO is like a gift to your entire community. Support freely-accessible journalism as we head into an active 2025. Then let us thank you in person this Saturday at the StoryCorps airstream in residence at NOMA from 2-4pm!

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For more than 20 years, Anne LaHaye investigated heinous crimes against children, some involving sexual assault, for the...
12/03/2024

For more than 20 years, Anne LaHaye investigated heinous crimes against children, some involving sexual assault, for the FBI.

But investigating complaints of sexual misconduct and other types of discrimination at LSU was more than she could stomach, and she left her job less than a year after being hired.

“It’s not healthy. It’s a toxic environment,” LaHaye said of her time at LSU. bit.ly/3OCFhB7

A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property....
12/03/2024

A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property. How would it be enforced, and what are the consequences? bit.ly/3Zk1dpG

The incoming Trump administration will have a say in whether federally backed direct air capture projects in Louisiana m...
12/02/2024

The incoming Trump administration will have a say in whether federally backed direct air capture projects in Louisiana move forward. bit.ly/3ZyWFgj

“I want to finish the job I started,” Weston Broome said. bit.ly/3CVyJLm
12/02/2024

“I want to finish the job I started,” Weston Broome said. bit.ly/3CVyJLm

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The Lemon Tree Mound is a sacred place for the Atakapa/Ishak-Chawasha tribe — and it's disappearing under the rising waters of the Gulf of Mexico.⁠ ⁠ In the latest episode of Sea Change, we head into the bayous to meet a group working to build an oyster reef to protect the mound. Eva, Danny and Drew look at what this small sacred place means for the Land Back Movement and climate justice, and why efforts to save our coast matter — even if they're just buying time.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to listen to the latest podcast episode or find it on your favorite platform. 🎧

#Hollywood has been cold on #climatechange, mostly relegating the issue to documentaries. On the latest episode of #SeaChange, we talk to two people who are trying to change that. First, David Sirota, who co-wrote the Blockbuster hit, "Don't Look Up" with Adam McKay, and then we talk to Anna Jane Joyner, the founder of Good Energy, a nonprofit that supports #TV and #film creators in telling authentic stories that reflect our reality: a world in a #climate crisis. Listen to the full episode here: apple.co/3CtZI07

The storm would be named Rafael. Later in the week, it is expected to bring heavy rainfall to portions of the U.S. Southeast. bit.ly/4f8OixB

Amira, an AI-powered reading tutor, has been a game-changer for students and teachers in Louisiana. The tool uses artificial intelligence to find out why students are struggling and coaches them when they get stuck. Students at a school in Gretna are seeing gains in reading proficiency, thanks to Amira. Aubri Juhasz visited their classroom to see the tool in action. bit.ly/3BCWRSp

Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida

Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders across 11 Florida counties with a combined population of about 5.9 million people. bit.ly/3Nl5FyW

Students at Tulane and Loyola University marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks with demonstrations on Monday. As protesters marched along the streets surrounding both campuses, New Orleans police followed, and a group of counter protestors formed along Freret Street, holding Israeli flags. Read the full story: bit.ly/3BDyMuI

The storm is on track to become a major hurricane with the Tampa Bay area in its sights, putting Florida on edge and triggering evacuation orders along a coast still reeling from Helene’s devastation. bit.ly/3BALwSR

The project has been in the works for so long, students who first dreamed of playing on the field are long grown. The next generation had no idea about the stadium until the project was revived a few years ago. Carver’s athletics director, Dwana Caliste said. “They were like, ‘For us? We can play here?’” Caliste said. Listen to the full story here: bit.ly/4gQxg8C

What if we get it right? That's the question marine biologist, climate expert, and writer Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson explores in her new book. Ayana joins #SeaChange to talk about climate solutions we have right now and what's possible for the future of our planet. Listen to the full interview here: bit.ly/3TWe3Z9

As the Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Helene, we wanted to know: what does the future of hurricanes look like here? ⁠ ⁠ In a world where weather is getting more extreme, the role of meteorologists is becoming more important—and controversial—than ever. Meteorologists have been fired over reporting on climate change, and others have left stations because of death threats.⁠ ⁠ But that hasn’t stopped WFLA Jeff Berardelli, Chief Meteorologist for WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa. He’s leaning in. In the latest episode of #SeaChange, Jeff tells Carlyle what it’s like to be a weatherman in the time of climate change. And answers questions like: why do certain spots get hit by more hurricanes? Full episode here: https://bit.ly/3zvvY21

Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell is among nearly 300 Louisiana doctors and medical students who oppose a new law that will reclassify two common pregnancy medications, mifepristone and misoprostol, as controlled dangerous substances. The law targets the medications because they can also induce abortions. As of Oct. 1, they will need to be locked away in hospitals or held in pharmacies. Click the link in bio to listen to the full conversation.

Many New Orleans residents who didn’t evacuate hunkered down to ride out Hurricane Francine. The @gulfstatesnewsroom’s @wadrewhawkins kept in touch with a few locals as the Category 2 storm swept through the city. Click the link in bio to get the latest updates on Francine.

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