Crockett pointed to the historical significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincided with the inauguration date, as another reason for her decision.

New Senior Living Community Opens in North Baton Rouge, Offering Safety and Comfort The project was made possible through a collaboration between The Banyan Foundation, an Alabama-based nonprofit, and ...

NEAN Launches Urgent Baton Rouge Campaign to Aid Displaced Workers, Combat Environmental Threats NEAN is fighting pollution and unemployment in Black communities—restoring work, health, and hope.

Councilman Anthony Kenny (District 2), Operations Director Cydni Rabi, and other local leaders participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new mayoral satellite office in North Baton Rouge. The ...

Louisiana Group Gets $4.5M to Fight Water Pollution and Help Communities The focus of NEAN’s work will be harmful “forever chemicals” like PFAS and PCBs. These chemicals are found in water, food, and ...

City of Baker Hosts Annual Buffalo Festival: A Celebration of Community and Connection The festival will kick off with a parade showcasing colorful floats, dynamic marching bands, and a contest for ...

Harvard Pushes Back with Precision: University Corrects and Challenges Education Department's Threat Following a grammatically flawed federal threat to cut funding, Harvard responds with legal action ...

Louisiana Sued Over Law Silencing “Cancer Alley” Communities Fighting for Clean Air Black communities in Louisiana’s infamous “Cancer Alley” are being stripped of their right to document the toxins ...

In a letter addressed to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta, Sharpton expressed deep concern about the company's decision to remove DEI hiring and retention goals and scale back partnerships with minority-led ...

Tariffs Threaten Louisiana’s Economy as Governor Landry Downplays Immediate Risks Despite the clear risks, Landry appeared largely unfazed during a speech at the Chamber-PAC luncheon in Madisonville.

Walmart Closes Charlotte Office, Lays Off Employees, and Relocates Others More than 150 employees were laid off in September as part of the transition. The company is now asking the remaining ...

Baton Rouge Schools, Agencies Prepare for Potential Closures as Snowstorm Approaches The storm is anticipated to bring hazardous conditions, including icy roads and bridges, which could cause ...