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‘I want to be judged by the fact that people stop leaving New Orleans’: Moreno prepares to take over Mayor’s Office
Verite News sat down with incoming mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the city budget crisis, layoffs and how to grow the city’s economy.
Verite News sat down with incoming mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the city budget crisis, layoffs and how to grow the city’s economy.
‘I want to be judged by the fact that people stop leaving New Orleans’: Moreno prepares to take over Mayor’s Office
Verite News sat down with incoming mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the city budget crisis, layoffs and how to grow the city’s economy.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:27 PM
‘I want to be judged by the fact that people stop leaving New Orleans’: Moreno prepares to take over Mayor’s Office
Verite News sat down with incoming mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the city budget crisis, layoffs and how to grow the city’s economy.
Verite News sat down with incoming mayor Helena Moreno to discuss the city budget crisis, layoffs and how to grow the city’s economy.
Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. Center becomes ‘radical’ lifeline amid homelessness, drug crises.
Located in the Lower 9th Ward, this abandoned building has become a community sanctuary and resource.
Located in the Lower 9th Ward, this abandoned building has become a community sanctuary and resource.
Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. Center becomes ‘radical’ lifeline amid homelessness, drug crises.
Located in the Lower 9th Ward, this abandoned building has become a community sanctuary and resource.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. Center becomes ‘radical’ lifeline amid homelessness, drug crises.
Located in the Lower 9th Ward, this abandoned building has become a community sanctuary and resource.
Located in the Lower 9th Ward, this abandoned building has become a community sanctuary and resource.
The Black men who helped shape fine dining in N.O.
In the early 1900s, George Curry and George Goode worked as head waiters at the St. Charles Hotel. With roles similar to today’s maitre d’s, they managed dining room staffs and front-of-house operations.
In the early 1900s, George Curry and George Goode worked as head waiters at the St. Charles Hotel. With roles similar to today’s maitre d’s, they managed dining room staffs and front-of-house operations.
The Black men who helped shape fine dining in N.O.
In the early 1900s, George Curry and George Goode worked as head waiters at the St. Charles Hotel. With roles similar to today’s maitre d’s, they managed dining room staffs and front-of-house operations.
veritenews.org
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Black men who helped shape fine dining in N.O.
In the early 1900s, George Curry and George Goode worked as head waiters at the St. Charles Hotel. With roles similar to today’s maitre d’s, they managed dining room staffs and front-of-house operations.
In the early 1900s, George Curry and George Goode worked as head waiters at the St. Charles Hotel. With roles similar to today’s maitre d’s, they managed dining room staffs and front-of-house operations.
Gov. Landry writes Maduro should be executed or imprisoned at Angola in Breitbart piece
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in an opinion column he believes captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be put to death for his alleged drug-related crimes.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in an opinion column he believes captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be put to death for his alleged drug-related crimes.
Gov. Landry writes Maduro should be executed or imprisoned at Angola in Breitbart piece
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in an opinion column he believes captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be put to death for his alleged drug-related crimes.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Gov. Landry writes Maduro should be executed or imprisoned at Angola in Breitbart piece
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in an opinion column he believes captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be put to death for his alleged drug-related crimes.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in an opinion column he believes captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be put to death for his alleged drug-related crimes.
Cassidy says childhood vaccine schedule changes will ‘make America sicker’
The CDC will no longer explicitly recommend children get vaccinated for rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
The CDC will no longer explicitly recommend children get vaccinated for rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
Cassidy says childhood vaccine schedule changes will ‘make America sicker’
The CDC will no longer explicitly recommend children get vaccinated for rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Cassidy says childhood vaccine schedule changes will ‘make America sicker’
The CDC will no longer explicitly recommend children get vaccinated for rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
The CDC will no longer explicitly recommend children get vaccinated for rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal disease, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
New Orleans Community Organizing Fair moves to the Broadside for second annual event
The event brings together a broad coalition of New Orleans-area groups such as Indivisible NOLA and Louisiana Bucket Brigade to educate the public on how to get involved with community initiatives.
The event brings together a broad coalition of New Orleans-area groups such as Indivisible NOLA and Louisiana Bucket Brigade to educate the public on how to get involved with community initiatives.
New Orleans Community Organizing Fair moves to the Broadside for second annual event
The event brings together a broad coalition of New Orleans-area groups such as Indivisible NOLA and Louisiana Bucket Brigade to educate the public on how to get involved with community initiatives.
veritenews.org
January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
New Orleans Community Organizing Fair moves to the Broadside for second annual event
The event brings together a broad coalition of New Orleans-area groups such as Indivisible NOLA and Louisiana Bucket Brigade to educate the public on how to get involved with community initiatives.
The event brings together a broad coalition of New Orleans-area groups such as Indivisible NOLA and Louisiana Bucket Brigade to educate the public on how to get involved with community initiatives.
The Unbroken Line: The History of Slave Codes in Louisiana
Slave codes are an integral part of the harsh reality of chattel slavery that America has yet to face down.
Slave codes are an integral part of the harsh reality of chattel slavery that America has yet to face down.
The Unbroken Line: The History of Slave Codes in Louisiana
Slave codes are an integral part of the harsh reality of chattel slavery that America has yet to face down.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The Unbroken Line: The History of Slave Codes in Louisiana
Slave codes are an integral part of the harsh reality of chattel slavery that America has yet to face down.
Slave codes are an integral part of the harsh reality of chattel slavery that America has yet to face down.
Louisiana will use challenged congressional map after Supreme Court declines to expedite ruling
Louisiana’s existing six congressional districts will be used for the 2026 midterm election after the Supreme Court did not rule in a case challenging their boundaries by the end of 2025.
Louisiana’s existing six congressional districts will be used for the 2026 midterm election after the Supreme Court did not rule in a case challenging their boundaries by the end of 2025.
Louisiana will use challenged congressional map after Supreme Court declines to expedite ruling
Louisiana’s existing six congressional districts will be used for the 2026 midterm election after the Supreme Court did not rule in a case challenging their boundaries by the end of 2025.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Louisiana will use challenged congressional map after Supreme Court declines to expedite ruling
Louisiana’s existing six congressional districts will be used for the 2026 midterm election after the Supreme Court did not rule in a case challenging their boundaries by the end of 2025.
Louisiana’s existing six congressional districts will be used for the 2026 midterm election after the Supreme Court did not rule in a case challenging their boundaries by the end of 2025.
Black oystermen’s long legacy in Louisiana being erased
Long before Louisiana’s seafood industry became what it is today, Black men harvested oysters, shrimped and fished in the state’s waterways.
Long before Louisiana’s seafood industry became what it is today, Black men harvested oysters, shrimped and fished in the state’s waterways.
Black oystermen’s long legacy in Louisiana being erased
Long before Louisiana’s seafood industry became what it is today, Black men harvested oysters, shrimped and fished in the state’s waterways.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Black oystermen’s long legacy in Louisiana being erased
Long before Louisiana’s seafood industry became what it is today, Black men harvested oysters, shrimped and fished in the state’s waterways.
Long before Louisiana’s seafood industry became what it is today, Black men harvested oysters, shrimped and fished in the state’s waterways.
Assessor Erroll Williams to begin fifth term at the beginning of 2027, more than a year after his election victory
Changes to the city’s election calendar, but not the assessor’s start date, have resulted in the extra-long lag time between election and inauguration.
Changes to the city’s election calendar, but not the assessor’s start date, have resulted in the extra-long lag time between election and inauguration.
Assessor Erroll Williams to begin fifth term at the beginning of 2027, more than a year after his election victory
Changes to the city’s election calendar, but not the assessor’s start date, have resulted in the extra-long lag time between election and inauguration.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Assessor Erroll Williams to begin fifth term at the beginning of 2027, more than a year after his election victory
Changes to the city’s election calendar, but not the assessor’s start date, have resulted in the extra-long lag time between election and inauguration.
Changes to the city’s election calendar, but not the assessor’s start date, have resulted in the extra-long lag time between election and inauguration.
Mr. Okra may be gone but is not forgotten
Born in New Orleans in 1943, Mr. Okra sold vegetables at 15 with his father, known as Okra Man. They used a wheelbarrow, and a horse and buggy to transport the fruit and vegetables.
Born in New Orleans in 1943, Mr. Okra sold vegetables at 15 with his father, known as Okra Man. They used a wheelbarrow, and a horse and buggy to transport the fruit and vegetables.
Mr. Okra may be gone but is not forgotten
Born in New Orleans in 1943, Mr. Okra sold vegetables at 15 with his father, known as Okra Man. They used a wheelbarrow, and a horse and buggy to transport the fruit and vegetables.
veritenews.org
January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Mr. Okra may be gone but is not forgotten
Born in New Orleans in 1943, Mr. Okra sold vegetables at 15 with his father, known as Okra Man. They used a wheelbarrow, and a horse and buggy to transport the fruit and vegetables.
Born in New Orleans in 1943, Mr. Okra sold vegetables at 15 with his father, known as Okra Man. They used a wheelbarrow, and a horse and buggy to transport the fruit and vegetables.
What we’re watching at City Hall in 2026
Here’s what we’ll be watching at City Hall as Helena Moreno officially takes office in 2026.
Here’s what we’ll be watching at City Hall as Helena Moreno officially takes office in 2026.
What we’re watching at City Hall in 2026
Here’s what we’ll be watching at City Hall as Helena Moreno officially takes office in 2026.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
What we’re watching at City Hall in 2026
Here’s what we’ll be watching at City Hall as Helena Moreno officially takes office in 2026.
Here’s what we’ll be watching at City Hall as Helena Moreno officially takes office in 2026.
Some lessons learned from top N.O. political stories of 2025
Municipal election years always create a lot of political activity in New Orleans, but 2025 was even busier than usual.
Municipal election years always create a lot of political activity in New Orleans, but 2025 was even busier than usual.
Some lessons learned from top N.O. political stories of 2025
Municipal election years always create a lot of political activity in New Orleans, but 2025 was even busier than usual.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Some lessons learned from top N.O. political stories of 2025
Municipal election years always create a lot of political activity in New Orleans, but 2025 was even busier than usual.
Municipal election years always create a lot of political activity in New Orleans, but 2025 was even busier than usual.
Watch Night church services celebrate Emancipation Proclamation
On New Year’s Eve, Black churches in New Orleans and across the country will continue the tradition known as Watch Night or Freedom’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, Black churches in New Orleans and across the country will continue the tradition known as Watch Night or Freedom’s Eve.
Watch Night church services celebrate Emancipation Proclamation
On New Year’s Eve, Black churches in New Orleans and across the country will continue the tradition known as Watch Night or Freedom’s Eve.
veritenews.org
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Watch Night church services celebrate Emancipation Proclamation
On New Year’s Eve, Black churches in New Orleans and across the country will continue the tradition known as Watch Night or Freedom’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, Black churches in New Orleans and across the country will continue the tradition known as Watch Night or Freedom’s Eve.
Death at a Mississippi jail: Brutal beating or a fall from bed?
An inmate says that no one wanted to listen when he tried repeatedly to confess to a crime at a facility known for violence.
An inmate says that no one wanted to listen when he tried repeatedly to confess to a crime at a facility known for violence.
Death at a Mississippi jail: Brutal beating or a fall from bed?
An inmate says that no one wanted to listen when he tried repeatedly to confess to a crime at a facility known for violence.
veritenews.org
December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Death at a Mississippi jail: Brutal beating or a fall from bed?
An inmate says that no one wanted to listen when he tried repeatedly to confess to a crime at a facility known for violence.
An inmate says that no one wanted to listen when he tried repeatedly to confess to a crime at a facility known for violence.
As a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area, Verite's Drew Costley put off visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture for close to a decade, until the Trump administration started threatening it.
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I took the National Museum of African American History and Culture for granted. Trump’s threats changed that.
As a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area, I put off visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture for close to a decade, but the Trump administration’s push to alter the d...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
As a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area, Verite's Drew Costley put off visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture for close to a decade, until the Trump administration started threatening it.
veritenews.org/2025/12/30/n...
veritenews.org/2025/12/30/n...
I took the National Museum of African American History and Culture for granted. Trump’s threats changed that.
As a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area, I put off visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture for close to a decade, but the Trump administration’s push to…
As a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area, I put off visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture for close to a decade, but the Trump administration’s push to…
I took the National Museum of African American History and Culture for granted. Trump’s threats changed that.
As a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area, I put off visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture for close to a decade, but the Trump administration’s push to alter the depiction of the more challenging aspects of American history made it urgent for me to go.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I took the National Museum of African American History and Culture for granted. Trump’s threats changed that.
As a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area, I put off visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture for close to a decade, but the Trump administration’s push to…
As a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area, I put off visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture for close to a decade, but the Trump administration’s push to…
How Verite News’ reporting made an impact in 2025
Verite News covered stories that made an impact in New Orleans in 2025.
Verite News covered stories that made an impact in New Orleans in 2025.
How Verite News’ reporting made an impact in 2025
Verite News covered stories that made an impact in New Orleans in 2025.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How Verite News’ reporting made an impact in 2025
Verite News covered stories that made an impact in New Orleans in 2025.
Verite News covered stories that made an impact in New Orleans in 2025.
Civil rights groups urge transparency from NOPD in immigration policy revision
NOPD Chief Kirkpatrick said earlier this month that she has provided state AG Liz Murrill a draft of a revised immigration policy for review but has not publicly offered details on new language.
NOPD Chief Kirkpatrick said earlier this month that she has provided state AG Liz Murrill a draft of a revised immigration policy for review but has not publicly offered details on new language.
Civil rights groups urge transparency from NOPD in immigration policy revision
NOPD Chief Kirkpatrick said earlier this month that she has provided state AG Liz Murrill a draft of a revised immigration policy for review but has not publicly offered details on new language.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Civil rights groups urge transparency from NOPD in immigration policy revision
NOPD Chief Kirkpatrick said earlier this month that she has provided state AG Liz Murrill a draft of a revised immigration policy for review but has not publicly offered details on new language.
NOPD Chief Kirkpatrick said earlier this month that she has provided state AG Liz Murrill a draft of a revised immigration policy for review but has not publicly offered details on new language.
Recap 2025: Our most-read stories on Culture, Community and Education
Verite News reporters covered topics that matter to New Orleanians all year. We’ve rounded up some of the top stories in culture, health, education and more.
Verite News reporters covered topics that matter to New Orleanians all year. We’ve rounded up some of the top stories in culture, health, education and more.
Recap 2025: Our most-read stories on Culture, Community and Education
Verite News reporters covered topics that matter to New Orleanians all year. We’ve rounded up some of the top stories in culture, health, education and more.
veritenews.org
December 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Recap 2025: Our most-read stories on Culture, Community and Education
Verite News reporters covered topics that matter to New Orleanians all year. We’ve rounded up some of the top stories in culture, health, education and more.
Verite News reporters covered topics that matter to New Orleanians all year. We’ve rounded up some of the top stories in culture, health, education and more.
Bobby Marchan took N.O. by storm and did it in drag
Bobby Marchan, who dressed in drag, sang and launched a rap label, found success in New Orleans for nearly 50 years.
Bobby Marchan, who dressed in drag, sang and launched a rap label, found success in New Orleans for nearly 50 years.
Bobby Marchan took N.O. by storm and did it in drag
Bobby Marchan, who dressed in drag, sang and launched a rap label, found success in New Orleans for nearly 50 years.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Bobby Marchan took N.O. by storm and did it in drag
Bobby Marchan, who dressed in drag, sang and launched a rap label, found success in New Orleans for nearly 50 years.
Bobby Marchan, who dressed in drag, sang and launched a rap label, found success in New Orleans for nearly 50 years.
A year that shaped New Orleans: 2025 in photos
From the year's biggest stories to its quieter moments, Verite News captured 2025 in photos.
From the year's biggest stories to its quieter moments, Verite News captured 2025 in photos.
A year that shaped New Orleans: 2025 in photos
From the year's biggest stories to its quieter moments, Verite News captured 2025 in photos.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A year that shaped New Orleans: 2025 in photos
From the year's biggest stories to its quieter moments, Verite News captured 2025 in photos.
From the year's biggest stories to its quieter moments, Verite News captured 2025 in photos.
Nonprofit partners with local Catholic schools to support NICU families during the holiday season
Saul’s Light organized a letter writing campaign to NICU families and staff and a donation drive to collect diapers, wipes and other care items.
Saul’s Light organized a letter writing campaign to NICU families and staff and a donation drive to collect diapers, wipes and other care items.
Nonprofit partners with local Catholic schools to support NICU families during the holiday season
Saul’s Light organized a letter writing campaign to NICU families and staff and a donation drive to collect diapers, wipes and other care items.
veritenews.org
December 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Nonprofit partners with local Catholic schools to support NICU families during the holiday season
Saul’s Light organized a letter writing campaign to NICU families and staff and a donation drive to collect diapers, wipes and other care items.
Saul’s Light organized a letter writing campaign to NICU families and staff and a donation drive to collect diapers, wipes and other care items.
Christmas cards offered New Orleans Four hope amid racism
The cards did not protect the girls from hatred or danger, but they proved that cruelty was not the only response.
The cards did not protect the girls from hatred or danger, but they proved that cruelty was not the only response.
Christmas cards offered New Orleans Four hope amid racism
The cards did not protect the girls from hatred or danger, but they proved that cruelty was not the only response.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Christmas cards offered New Orleans Four hope amid racism
The cards did not protect the girls from hatred or danger, but they proved that cruelty was not the only response.
The cards did not protect the girls from hatred or danger, but they proved that cruelty was not the only response.
Louisiana public health worker and leadership program recruiting new cohort
The Legacy Trust program, run by the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, will train reproductive justice and public health leaders statewide.
The Legacy Trust program, run by the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, will train reproductive justice and public health leaders statewide.
Louisiana public health worker and leadership program recruiting new cohort
The Legacy Trust program, run by the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, will train reproductive justice and public health leaders statewide.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Louisiana public health worker and leadership program recruiting new cohort
The Legacy Trust program, run by the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, will train reproductive justice and public health leaders statewide.
The Legacy Trust program, run by the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, will train reproductive justice and public health leaders statewide.