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Louisiana Shifts Back Into Phase 2, But This Time It's Different

Louisiana is moving back to Phase 2 of reopening as the state grapples with a third surge of coronavirus cases.

President-Elect Joe Biden Hits 80 Million Votes In Year Of Record Turnout

More votes were cast in the 2020 presidential election than in any other U.S. election in history, and the turnout rate was the highest in more than a century. President-elect Joe Biden has now earned 80 million votes, and ballots are still being counted. That is by far the most votes cast for any presidential candidate in U.S. history. President Trump holds the distinction, however, of earning the second-most votes all time. About 74 million Americans voted for him. Biden's total shatters...

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Cameroonian Immigrants Say They Were Beaten, Pepper-sprayed, Forced To Sign Deportation Documents

By editor • Nov 26, 2020

This story has been updated throughout to include a statement from CoreCivic.

Cameroonian immigrants held at detention centers under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) New Orleans Field Office say officers and facility staff members pepper-sprayed, beat, forcefully restrained, and humiliated them to make them sign travel documents related to their deportation.

Louisiana Shifts Back Into Phase 2, But This Time It's Different

By Paul Braun • Nov 24, 2020

Louisiana is moving back to Phase 2 of reopening as the state grapples with a third surge of coronavirus cases.

'What We Don’t Have Is Enough Nurses': Health Professionals Urge Caution As COVID-19 Cases Surge

By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick • Nov 23, 2020

Louisiana reported 2,229 new cases of COVID-19 on Nov. 19. Daily case numbers have begun to match those from July and August, when the state was experiencing its second outbreak, sparking concern from the medical and public health communities.

2020 Louisiana Runoff Ballot Guide: How To Vote And What We’re Voting On

By Paul Braun • Nov 23, 2020

It seems like the presidential election just ended — Georgia certified its election results on Thursday — but Louisianans are already heading back to the polls for the start of early in-person voting for the Dec. 5 runoff elections.

Thursday November 19: Stan Harris, Mark Ballard

By Jim Engster • Nov 19, 2020

Up first, President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Stan Harris talks about the current state of the hospitality industry. Then, award-winning journalist Mark Ballard discusses the presidential election.

Oil Companies Just Bought Leases For 500,000 Acres Of The Gulf

By Tegan Wendland • Nov 18, 2020

A few dozen oil and gas companies bought new leases to drill in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday. Industry representatives say it’s a sign that business is good.

Wednsday November 18, Morgan Lamandre, Harvey Wasserman, Lady Carlson

By Jim Engster • Nov 18, 2020

Up first, Morgan Lamandre, Legal Director with Star Advocates to discuss recent LSU sexual misconduct accusations, Title IX, and how rampant sexual assault is on campuses. Award winning journalist Harvey Wasserman joins Jim to talk about the Presidential election. Rounding out the show will be Lady Carlson with Together Baton Rouge who were major advocates against Amendment 5.

New Orleans Will Have No Mardi Gras Parades In 2021

By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick • Nov 17, 2020

During a Mardi Gras Advisory Council meeting on Nov. 5, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said that Mardi Gras 2021, while “not canceled,” would be “different” from carnivals in the past.

The major difference — no parades.

Life Raft: 'Have I Had My Last Good Oyster?'

By New Orleans Public Radio • Nov 17, 2020

Is climate change coming for oysters?

'Portrait Of Louisiana' Shows Education Gap Persists Between Black And White Residents

By Aubri Juhasz • Nov 16, 2020

It’s been 60 years since four New Orleans first-graders walked through the doors of two all-white elementary schools. Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Tessie Prevost and Gail Etienne became young Civil Rights leaders in a new push for school integration in the Deep South.