New Orleans

Advocates in New Orleans work to curb gun violence by focusing on prevention and community needs over policing and aim to spread it across the Gulf South.

Amtrak is making its final pitch for a Gulf Coast passenger train line. The private companies that own the tracks the trains would run on, however, oppose the deal.

The first few days of Spring are here, and already forecasters are warning of severe storms headed toward southeastern Louisiana.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the political roadblocks to addressing New Orleans’ violent crime problem. We also hear about heightened tensions over redistricting and learn about burn accident awareness and prevention.

Children's Hospital New Orleans teamed up with the local fire department to educate the public on fire safety and burn prevention.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how the Jazz and Heritage Foundation is gearing up for the upcoming fest. We also learn how bygone Louisiana laws are still impacting inmates, and talk to Baton Rouge runner Julia Hawkins on her 106th birthday.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about the first performance at the Mahalia Jackson Theater after a 2-year hiatus. And we learn about a new performance of Disney’s Frozen coming to New Orleans.

Attorney General Jeff Landry has moved to join a lawsuit against New Orleans city officials seeking to strike down the city’s mask and vaccine mandates.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about a new photography exhibit at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center that shares images of Black servicemen and women from World War II. And we hear what’s coming to the Marigny Opera House this season.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear a roundup of this week’s top political stories. And we learn how New Orleans public officials may or may not be responding to an uptick in crime.