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No Kings allowed, but ‘NOLA Grannies’ are welcome at anti-Trump rally

The organizers of the No Kings rally are expecting thousands to show up to protest the Trump administration's policies.
No Kings allowed, but ‘NOLA Grannies’ are welcome at anti-Trump rally
The organizers of the No Kings rally are expecting thousands to show up to protest the Trump administration's policies.
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Deep South Today to launch regional investigative reporting center in collaboration with The New York Times

The Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center, a new partnership with The New York Times, will launch in early 2026.
Deep South Today to launch regional investigative reporting center in collaboration with The New York Times
The Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center, a new partnership with The New York Times, will launch in early 2026.
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Louisiana needs more teachers for English language learners. Will this new program help?

The state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is considering a new certification program for English language teachers.
Louisiana needs more teachers for English language learners. Will this new program help?
The state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is considering a new certification program for English language teachers.
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Hollis Towns Joins Deep South Today as Chief Operating Officer

Deep South Today, the nonprofit network of local newsrooms that includes Mississippi Today, Verite News, and The Current, today named Hollis Towns as its first Chief Operating Officer.
Hollis Towns Joins Deep South Today as Chief Operating Officer
Deep South Today, the nonprofit network of local newsrooms that includes Mississippi Today, Verite News, and The Current, today named Hollis Towns as its first Chief Operating Officer.
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Juan Manuel de Salcedo was Spanish Louisiana’s final governor

Low on money and troops, Salcedo was also accused of trying to profit from his post.
Juan Manuel de Salcedo was Spanish Louisiana’s final governor
Low on money and troops, Salcedo was also accused of trying to profit from his post.
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Williams easily wins reelection as city assessor

Casius Pealer finished second with nearly 30% of the vote in the assessor’s race, but it was not enough to overcome the incumbent.
Williams easily wins reelection as city assessor
Casius Pealer finished second with nearly 30% of the vote in the assessor’s race, but it was not enough to overcome the incumbent.
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Criminal District Court clerk race headed to runoff

Calvin Duncan, a former prisoner who successfully challenged wrongful murder conviction, will face incumbent Clerk Darren Lombard in November.
Criminal District Court clerk race headed to runoff
Calvin Duncan, a former prisoner who successfully challenged wrongful murder conviction, will face incumbent Clerk Darren Lombard in November.
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Morrell, Willard win council at-large races

Council Districts C and D decided in the Saturday primary. A and E will go to runoffs.
Morrell, Willard win council at-large races
Council Districts C and D decided in the Saturday primary. A and E will go to runoffs.
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Hutson out as sheriff after Woodfork wins in blowout

Voters have ousted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson after one term in office.
Hutson out as sheriff after Woodfork wins in blowout
Voters have ousted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson after one term in office.
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Moreno to be next mayor of New Orleans, WWL-TV projects

It appears that City Councilmember Helena Moreno is heading back to City Hall after a resounding win.
Moreno to be next mayor of New Orleans, WWL-TV projects
It appears that City Councilmember Helena Moreno is heading back to City Hall after a resounding win.
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New Orleans voters headed to the polls today to cast their ballots in the primary election. We spoke to residents who said they cared about infrastructure improvements, opportunities for young people and transparency in government spending.

💬 What priorities did you consider as you cast your vote?
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@veritenews.org has a live blog for Election Day in the city that we'll be updating throughout the day. Tap in with us for updates on all of the races, voices from polling places and watch parties, and whatever else goes down.

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Live election updates: New Orleans voters head to the polls
Follow along as the Verite News team provides live updates on the 2025 New Orleans election day.
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🔴 LIVE: 2025 New Orleans Elections

Polls are now open for today’s municipal primary election. 🗳️

Wondering what’s on the ballot and which races could shape New Orleans’ future?

Stay with us for real-time updates, results, and insights from our team all day long.
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Live Updates: 2025 New Orleans Elections

Follow along as the Verite News team provides live updates on the 2025 New Orleans election day.
Live Updates: 2025 New Orleans Elections
Follow along as the Verite News team provides live updates on the 2025 New Orleans election day.
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Coartación allowed enslaved people to buy freedom under Spanish rule

A Spanish colonial policy allowed enslaved people in Louisiana who earned enough money to buy their freedom.
Coartación allowed enslaved people to buy freedom under Spanish rule
A Spanish colonial policy allowed enslaved people in Louisiana who earned enough money to buy their freedom.
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Trump targeted blue states by canceling energy grants. Red states will see fallout too.

Several projects listed as blue-state cancellations were slated to take place partially or entirely in states that voted for Trump.
Trump targeted blue states by canceling energy grants. Red states will see fallout too.
Several projects listed as blue-state cancellations were slated to take place partially or entirely in states that voted for Trump.
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Several candidates hope to succeed Oliver Thomas in District E Council race

Jason Hughes and Cyndi Nguyen are the front-runners in a competitive race to represent the Lower Ninth Ward and New Orleans East.
Several candidates hope to succeed Oliver Thomas in District E Council race
Jason Hughes and Cyndi Nguyen are the front-runners in a competitive race to represent the Lower Ninth Ward and New Orleans East.
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Government shutdown forces closure of national park sites in Louisiana

Federally funded cultural and historic sites are closed to visitors after Congress failed to pass a spending bill.
Government shutdown forces closure of national park sites in Louisiana
Federally funded cultural and historic sites are closed to visitors after Congress failed to pass a spending bill.
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Report: Safety and permits office still hasn’t fixed known problems

The New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits continues to lack internal organization and accountability, according to a report released Tuesday (Oct. 7) by the New Orleans Office of the Inspector General. 
Report: Safety and permits office still hasn’t fixed known problems
The New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits continues to lack internal organization and accountability, according to a report released Tuesday (Oct. 7) by the New Orleans Office of the Inspector General. 
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New Orleans elections 2025: What to expect on election night

Political analyst Robert Collins issues his predictions for winners, losers and runoffs in this year's fall municipal election.
New Orleans elections 2025: What to expect on election night
Political analyst Robert Collins issues his predictions for winners, losers and runoffs in this year's fall municipal election.
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Challengers look to unseat 3 City Council incumbents

JP Morrell, Freddie King and Eugene Green face competition in their reelection bids for New Orleans City Council.
Challengers look to unseat 3 City Council incumbents
JP Morrell, Freddie King and Eugene Green face competition in their reelection bids for New Orleans City Council.
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Louisiana Gov. Luis de Unzaga y Amézaga championed equality

Creoles resisted Spanish rule in 18th-century Louisiana, but Gov. Luis Unzaga y Amezaga, who served from 1769 to 1777, found ways to diminish those tensions.
Louisiana Gov. Luis de Unzaga y Amézaga championed equality
Creoles resisted Spanish rule in 18th-century Louisiana, but Gov. Luis Unzaga y Amezaga, who served from 1769 to 1777, found ways to diminish those tensions.
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