https://www.wrkf.org/all-louisiana All Louisiana en-US Copyright Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-28/john-georges-believes-meta-ai-deals-will-save-journalism-and-louisianas-largest-newspaper Georges dismissed concerns from some of his reporters that his embrace of Meta blurs the line between the news and business. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-28/john-georges-believes-meta-ai-deals-will-save-journalism-and-louisianas-largest-newspaper Drew Hawkins, Delaney Nolan (The Lens), Vivi Smilgius (The Lens) https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-25/far-offshore-scientists-find-fresh-evidence-of-human-harm-to-reefs The Gulf’s Flower Garden Banks has been viewed as healthy, but a new study shows signs of damage. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:05:19 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-25/far-offshore-scientists-find-fresh-evidence-of-human-harm-to-reefs Elise Plunk (Louisiana Illuminator) https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-24/the-cost-of-freedom-parole-probation-fees-create-heavy-burdens-for-gulf-south-residents Across the Gulf South, people on parole and probation are responsible for much of the cost of community supervision. For many, it’s an untenable financial burden. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:38:02 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-24/the-cost-of-freedom-parole-probation-fees-create-heavy-burdens-for-gulf-south-residents Elise Catrion Gregg https://www.wrkf.org/wrkf-news/2026-09-24/east-baton-rouge-metro-council-pushes-deconsolidation-talks-down-the-road The plan to split up the city and parish governments was withdrawn by the sponsor after an extensive debate among the council. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:52:40 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/wrkf-news/2026-09-24/east-baton-rouge-metro-council-pushes-deconsolidation-talks-down-the-road Alex Cox https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-23/layoffs-major-homeless-shelter-closure-on-the-table-in-mayor-morenos-proposed-2027-budget Officials say the cuts could help fill a $100 million budget deficit. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:37:23 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-23/layoffs-major-homeless-shelter-closure-on-the-table-in-mayor-morenos-proposed-2027-budget Mel Bridges https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-23/q-a-kai-ryssdal-on-his-time-at-marketplace-the-politics-of-economics-public-media-more Ryssdal joined Morning Edition host Bob Pavlovich for a conversation ahead of two stops in Louisiana this week. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:51:26 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-23/q-a-kai-ryssdal-on-his-time-at-marketplace-the-politics-of-economics-public-media-more WWNO + WRKF Staff https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-18/state-bond-commission-approves-1-3b-in-tax-free-bonds-for-ascension-hyundai-steel-plant The new bonds add to the $2.6 billion in incentives the state has already given the company. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:48:33 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-18/state-bond-commission-approves-1-3b-in-tax-free-bonds-for-ascension-hyundai-steel-plant Mel Bridges https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-18/brumley-visits-louisiana-schools-for-freedom-week Public schools observe the week, timed to national Constitution Day on Sept. 17, by teaching students about Americans' freedoms and where they come from. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:38:45 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-18/brumley-visits-louisiana-schools-for-freedom-week Aubri Juhasz https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-16/new-orleans-ice-office-has-the-second-highest-arrest-rate-in-the-country-data-shows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest data obtained by the Deportation Data Project shows that the New Orleans ICE office's area of responsibility has the second-highest arrest rate in the country relative to its noncitizen immigrant population. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-16/new-orleans-ice-office-has-the-second-highest-arrest-rate-in-the-country-data-shows Drew Hawkins, Elise Catrion Gregg, Tanner Riley, Peter Aldhous (CCIJ) https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-15/less-work-fewer-tips-for-hospitality-workers-during-brutal-summer-slump-in-new-orleans As summer comes to a close, workers in the industry reflect on what some say was the hardest summer they’ve experienced. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:58:35 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-15/less-work-fewer-tips-for-hospitality-workers-during-brutal-summer-slump-in-new-orleans Jasmine Robinson (Verite News) https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-15/its-dangerously-hot-inside-some-new-orleans-homes-even-with-air-conditioning-study-says Air conditioning is critical to protect against extreme heat, but new research suggests that more public resources are needed so New Orleans residents use it without fear of energy costs. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:42:17 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/2026-09-15/its-dangerously-hot-inside-some-new-orleans-homes-even-with-air-conditioning-study-says Halle Parker (Verite News) https://www.wrkf.org/wrkf-news/2026-09-11/lights-back-on-at-southern-university-after-campus-wide-outage A transformer blew over labor day weekend leaving much of the campus without power Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:09:05 GMT https://www.wrkf.org/wrkf-news/2026-09-11/lights-back-on-at-southern-university-after-campus-wide-outage Alex Cox