Federal agents rounded up immigrants and held them on Coast Guard Island — in the 1980s

Undocumented immigrants wait to be deported on Coast Guard Island, then called Government Island, on April 27, 1982. Credit: Steve Ringman for the SF Chronicle/Newspapers.com Last week was not the first time Coast Guard Island in the Oakland...

A Fire Has Claimed the Life of a Louisiana Woman

(KPEL News) - Another fire tragedy has happened in Louisiana as the State Fire Marshal's Office reports a 66-year-old woman died in a house fire on Thursday, October 30. Louisiana Fire Deaths Climb in 2025 This fire death is now the 69th one that...

Senate report details medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers

A U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide — with detainees denied insulin, left without medical attention for days and forced to compete...

Mean Green men’s basketball begins Daniyal Robinson era with 61-47 exhibition victory over Louisiana

North Texas men’s basketball showcased an entirely new roster and coaching staff on a high note Wednesday evening, defeating the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 61-47 in a home exhibition. Led by head coach Daniyal Robinson, all 12 players...

Senate report details neglect in immigration detention centers, including in Baltimore

Key Takeaways: A Senate investigation led by Sen. Jon Ossoff uncovered over 80 credible cases of medical neglect in ICE detention centers nationwide. Detainees were denied insulin, proper meals and access to clean water, pointing to systemic...

Louisiana Heating Safety Tips Could Save Your Life

(KPEL News) - Lower temperatures in Louisiana mean people will be heating their homes again. Still, the Office of State Fire Marshal wants everyone to think safety first, as there have been dozens of deaths this year from fires caused by people...

Religion Briefs: Healthy Churches 2030 virtual conference, Youth federation event

The Balm In Gilead, Inc. will host the 12th annual Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference from Nov. 17-19. This three-day online event aims to educate, empower and advocate for healthier behaviors and outcomes within African American...

Landry push to takeover New Orleans scuttles $125 million stopgap spending plan

City Council Vice President and mayor-elect Helena Moreno speaks during a City Council meeting as Council President JP Morrell looks on Photo of Brett Duke / The Times-Picayune New Orleans city officials Oct. 29 dropped their plan to ask for a...

Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Unveils Immersive Education Experience

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New Orleans Neighborhood Development Foundation Receives $60,000 Grant to Expand Affordable Housing Counseling, Education and Community Development

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 28, 2025-- More New Orleans, Louisiana, families will have the chance to achieve the dream of homeownership thanks to a $60,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB...

City budget crisis could mean pause on police overtime — even during major New Orleans events

Council President J.P. Morrell called the overtime freeze an immediate measure to curb spending while the city scrambles to find alternative revenue sources. NEW ORLEANS — As New Orleans faces a growing $160 million budget shortfall, city leaders...

Beyond Mardi Gras: Discovering the Hidden Gems of New Orleans

New Orleans is so much more than just Mardi Gras! Travel guru Michelle Newman stopped by to share her favorite local treasures and insider tips for exploring the city like a true New Orleanian. Michelle has visited New Orleans countless times, and...

New Orleans area theaters stage 'The Odd Couple,' WWII 'Love Letters' and Woolf's 'Orlando'

New Orleans theatrical experiences are trapped in their own time warps as shows look at the past and present in interesting and insightful productions. From the stages of the University of New Orleans to the playhouses of the River Parishes,...

Former Theatre Baton Rouge building will soon be home to new community theater company

The former Theatre Baton Rouge building at 7155 Florida Blvd. will soon be home to a Mid City Civic Theatre. The new community theater company put out a call for volunteers last week to help in cleaning the theater building. The company sent out a...

Inaugural Oaks & Origins Festival celebrates 200 years of history at E.D. White Historic Site

THIBODAUX, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum invite the public to experience Louisiana’s rich history, heritage, and holiday magic at the inaugural Oaks & Origins Festival on Saturday, November 15, at the...

This New Orleans neighborhood 'stands out,' CNN says. See where writer ate, drank, explored.

Over the years, New Orleans’ Bywater neighborhood — a once-industrial stretch just east of the French Quarter — has become a magnet for artists, hipsters, and most recently, travel journalists. On Sunday, just months after The New York Times...

Detroit Poised to Elect Its First Female Mayor After 75 Men

The last time a female candidate was on the mayoral general election ballot in Detroit, "Jurassic Park" was the No. 1 movie in the country and the average cost of gas was $1.17 a gallon. A lot has changed since 1993, when Sharon McPhail lost to...

Trump’s Deportations Are Causing Farm Labor Issues

This story is is supported by funding from the Chicago Region Food Systems Fund. President Donald Trump’s deportation of more than half a million people, along with his ending of several programs that allowed immigrants to work in the U.S....

ABC's brings Good Morning America's '50 States in 50 Weeks' series to New Orleans on Oct. 31

A display at the "skeleton house" on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, from where ABC News' 'Good Morning America' will broadcast live on Oct. 31. STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER ABC's "Good Morning America" will broadcast live from The Skeleton...

Courts order ICE not to deport State College man who spent 43 years in prison before murder case overturned

PHILADELPHIA — Two separate courts have ordered immigration officials not to deport a Pennsylvania man who spent four decades in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. Subramanyam Vedam, 64, is currently detained at a short-term...