+5 Will Sutton: Essence Festival bringing back Louisiana flavor with local book partner BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated 2 hrs ago The Essence Festival of Culture made a way out of no way when then-Mayor Marc Morial worked with the Black publishing company to celebrate its 25th anniversary in New Orleans at what was then …
Guest Column: Energy alliance fighting for all Louisianans, unlike our critics BY JACKSON VOSS 9 hrs ago The newspaper recently published a column from Gregory Kiley, accusing The Alliance for Affordable Energy of being funded by the Chinese government to undermine Louisiana鈥檚 economy and nationa…
Faimon Roberts: Louisiana hunters will soon be able to bag more alligators. That鈥檚 a good thing. BY FAIMON A. ROBERTS III | Staff columnist Updated 2 hrs ago It may seem strange to talk about 10,000 alligators dying as a thing worth celebrating, but hear me out.
Letters: Two issues need to be at top of state leaders' agenda LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 14 hrs ago Whev will our governor set up a task force to deal with inferior roads and bridges that the citizens of this state have to drive over day after day?
Editorial: Price transparency in healthcare will benefit providers, patients STAFF EDITORIAL 14 hrs ago A long-sought after goal of advocates aiming to rein in spiraling healthcare costs has been price transparency that lets consumers see up front what hospitals charge for routine procedures.
Letters: Powerbrokers try to distract Louisiana voters, but grassroots is waking up LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 15, 2026 Jeff Landry spent millions trying to rewrite Louisiana's constitution. The voters said no. Five amendments, all going down on May 16, and not even close. Republican policy, when you strip the …
Letters: Draw voting districts based on population, and let the chips fall where they may LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 15, 2026 We call our Louisiana population a gumbo. This fact is what makes Louisiana, Louisiana.
Letters: The beauty and warmth of Louisiana is unmatched anywhere. So glad it鈥檚 home. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 15, 2026 I've been to several dozen countries and traveled all across the United States. I love Louisiana, and it is a place like no other.
Letters: Down da bayou, fans are skeptical about reporter鈥檚 take on LSU coach Lane Kiffin LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 15, 2026 鈥婤oudreaux an' Thibodeaux readin' Mr. Scott Rabalais 'bout Coach Kiffin:
Letters: New program aims to improve maternity outcomes with treatment and support LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 15, 2026 Louisiana continues to face one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, with the greatest burden falling on women in rural and underserved communities. These outcomes reflect a …
Editorial: Louisiana puts muscle behind domestic seafood protections LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 14, 2026 After seeing our seafood industry decimated by cheap foreign imports for decades, Louisiana is leading the effort to rebalance the scales. We noted with approval that the state became the firs…
Letters log May 21- June 4: Mid-year check in to make us better BY ARNESSA GARRETT | Managing editor Jun 14, 2026 It鈥檚 hard to believe the year is going by so fast.
+3 Stephanie Grace: Who lost and who won in this year鈥檚 legislative session BY STEPHANIE GRACE | Staff columnist Jun 13, 2026 Back when Gov. Jeff Landry opened the legislative session in March, I started thinking of the 2026 session as the 鈥測ear of the inspection sticker.鈥 That the governor used his big speech to pro…
Letters: Celebrate Children鈥檚 Day and honor our future LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 13, 2026 It has been truly uplifting to see so many positive events highlighted in the news media, showcasing the wonderful and meaningful things that children are doing in our communities. Watching th…
Letters: Taxpayer money is squandered on grandiose plans while real needs are ignored LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 13, 2026 I am writing about the use of taxpayer funds to further our president's so-called agenda. Important things like building a ballroom with all the bells and whistles, renovating the Trump/Kenned…
Letters: Checks and balances are falling by the wayside as Supreme Court, Congress give way LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 13, 2026 A few years ago I was called and duly selected for jury duty. Before the start of the trial, the judge gave us a good refresher civics lesson on how our government was formed as three distinct…
Letters: If race shouldn鈥檛 impact voting maps, why do new districts skew White? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 13, 2026 I am a White Christian suburban woman and a former Republican for 35 years who is extremely displeased and disgusted with the majority of our elected Republican legislators regarding redrawing…
+2 Ron Faucheux: Can Democrats recapture U.S. House in November? BY RON FAUCHEUX Jun 12, 2026 Most election watchers expect Democrats to wrest control of the U.S. House from Republicans in November. Some already take this outcome for granted. They point to economic discontent, the Iran…
+3 Will Sutton: Essence Festival can鈥檛 afford major hiccups, mess ups as it bounces back BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated 2 hrs ago In just a few weeks, New Orleans will once again host the Essence Festival of Culture, a major event that has called Louisiana home for more than 30 years.
+2 Guest column: PSC should know who is funding advocacy groups BY GREGORY KILEY Jun 12, 2026 When one thinks about the front line of America鈥檚 national security, a field hearing of the Louisiana Public Service Commission is not typically what comes to mind. But in April, Commissioner …
+2 Guest Column: Expanding coverage for early cancer detection is a good move for Louisiana BY CHADWICK K. LANDRY Jun 12, 2026 I鈥檝e spent years working with the incredible members of the Cancer Advocacy Group of Louisiana, fighting to enhance cancer care in Louisiana and across the country. Our goal is to eliminate ca…
+2 Guest Column: I answered my country鈥檚 call. Now I need it to answer mine. BY JOSH WELLS Jun 12, 2026 After high school, I wasn鈥檛 sure what I wanted to do with my life. But after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, I was determined to make a difference. I knew I had to serve my country. Military se…
Faimon Roberts: Richland Parish teachers get a taste of Meta money BY FAIMON A. ROBERTS III | Staff columnist Updated Jun 12, 2026 Just a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the massive tax payment that Meta dropped into rural Richland Parish 鈥 more than $22 million, approximately doubling the normal sales tax revenue.
Editorial: FEMA extension shows virtues of cooperation STAFF EDITORIAL Jun 11, 2026 Teamwork and attention to detail paid big rewards for New Orleans last week.
Editorial: Lafayette public schools keep soaring to new heights STAFF EDITORIAL Jun 11, 2026 We can鈥檛 help but be impressed with the continued progress made by the Lafayette Parish School System in educational attainment. The latest news is that the parish posted the highest gains in …
+2 Quin Hillyer: Wall around Louisiana nursing homes begins to crack Quin Hillyer Jun 11, 2026 Credit state Rep. Stephanie Berault for having the temerity this year to take on the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, a fearsome lobbying power in Baton Rouge. She didn鈥檛 win the day, but s…
Letters: Politicians want a raise, but teachers and minimum-wage workers deserve it more LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 11, 2026 Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently said that he could understand why members of Congress might feel the need to participate in stock trading, because the position of U.S. representativ…
Letters: How will new energy project affect families? State must get its priorities straight LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jun 11, 2026 I am a resident of Abbeville with growing concern about the direction of Louisiana鈥檚 energy policy and what it means for everyday households like mine.