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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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…
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.
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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.
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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.
Reclaiming education and sovereignty in the age of censorship
Omission of the rich history and present day culture of Native people in Louisiana still defines education in the state today.
Omission of the rich history and present day culture of Native people in Louisiana still defines education in the state today.
Reclaiming education and sovereignty in the age of censorship
Omission of the rich history and present day culture of Native people in Louisiana still defines education in the state today.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Reclaiming education and sovereignty in the age of censorship
Omission of the rich history and present day culture of Native people in Louisiana still defines education in the state today.
Omission of the rich history and present day culture of Native people in Louisiana still defines education in the state today.
New Orleans newsmakers who left their marks on 2025
From activists to artists to politicians, these are the people who made headlines in New Orleans and Louisiana in 2025.
From activists to artists to politicians, these are the people who made headlines in New Orleans and Louisiana in 2025.
New Orleans newsmakers who left their marks on 2025
From activists to artists to politicians, these are the people who made headlines in New Orleans and Louisiana in 2025.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New Orleans newsmakers who left their marks on 2025
From activists to artists to politicians, these are the people who made headlines in New Orleans and Louisiana in 2025.
From activists to artists to politicians, these are the people who made headlines in New Orleans and Louisiana in 2025.
Landry’s appointment as envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Trump's announcement that Gov. Jeff Landry would be the envoy prompted a new flare-up over Washington's interest in the vast territory.
Trump's announcement that Gov. Jeff Landry would be the envoy prompted a new flare-up over Washington's interest in the vast territory.
Landry’s appointment as envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Trump's announcement that Gov. Jeff Landry would be the envoy prompted a new flare-up over Washington's interest in the vast territory.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Landry’s appointment as envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Trump's announcement that Gov. Jeff Landry would be the envoy prompted a new flare-up over Washington's interest in the vast territory.
Trump's announcement that Gov. Jeff Landry would be the envoy prompted a new flare-up over Washington's interest in the vast territory.
Bachemin’s Meat Market brought the heat to 7th Ward
For New Orleanians who liked their sausage hot, Bachemin's in the 7th Ward that brought the heat better than anywhere else.
For New Orleanians who liked their sausage hot, Bachemin's in the 7th Ward that brought the heat better than anywhere else.
Bachemin’s Meat Market brought the heat to 7th Ward
For New Orleanians who liked their sausage hot, Bachemin's in the 7th Ward that brought the heat better than anywhere else.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Bachemin’s Meat Market brought the heat to 7th Ward
For New Orleanians who liked their sausage hot, Bachemin's in the 7th Ward that brought the heat better than anywhere else.
For New Orleanians who liked their sausage hot, Bachemin's in the 7th Ward that brought the heat better than anywhere else.
Immigration sweeps take a mental toll on area students
Since Catahoula Crunch began, more students have been missing school, putting them at risk of legal trouble or expulsion. And youth advocates say the stress of worrying about family and friends has been an unwelcome distraction from schoolwork.
Since Catahoula Crunch began, more students have been missing school, putting them at risk of legal trouble or expulsion. And youth advocates say the stress of worrying about family and friends has been an unwelcome distraction from schoolwork.
Immigration sweeps take a mental toll on area students
Since Catahoula Crunch began, more students have been missing school, putting them at risk of legal trouble or expulsion. And youth advocates say the stress of worrying about family and friends has been an unwelcome distraction from schoolwork.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Immigration sweeps take a mental toll on area students
Since Catahoula Crunch began, more students have been missing school, putting them at risk of legal trouble or expulsion. And youth advocates say the stress of worrying about family and friends has been an unwelcome distraction from schoolwork.
Since Catahoula Crunch began, more students have been missing school, putting them at risk of legal trouble or expulsion. And youth advocates say the stress of worrying about family and friends has been an unwelcome distraction from schoolwork.
What New Orleanians read most on Verite News in 2025
Verite covered the biggest stories in New Orleans in 2025. These are our readers' Top 10.
Verite covered the biggest stories in New Orleans in 2025. These are our readers' Top 10.
What New Orleanians read most on Verite News in 2025
Verite covered the biggest stories in New Orleans in 2025. These are our readers' Top 10.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
What New Orleanians read most on Verite News in 2025
Verite covered the biggest stories in New Orleans in 2025. These are our readers' Top 10.
Verite covered the biggest stories in New Orleans in 2025. These are our readers' Top 10.
Protesters rally outside of CBD hotel where they believe federal immigration agents are staying
Activists rushed to plan the demonstration after a video circulated on social media showing Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino leaving what looks like the JW Marriott New Orleans hotel.
Activists rushed to plan the demonstration after a video circulated on social media showing Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino leaving what looks like the JW Marriott New Orleans hotel.
Protesters rally outside of CBD hotel where they believe federal immigration agents are staying
Activists rushed to plan the demonstration after a video circulated on social media showing Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino leaving what looks like the JW Marriott New Orleans hotel.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Protesters rally outside of CBD hotel where they believe federal immigration agents are staying
Activists rushed to plan the demonstration after a video circulated on social media showing Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino leaving what looks like the JW Marriott New Orleans hotel.
Activists rushed to plan the demonstration after a video circulated on social media showing Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino leaving what looks like the JW Marriott New Orleans hotel.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino back in Louisiana, sources say
Multiple sources have spotted Bovino and federal immigration enforcement agents in Slidell and New Orleans.
Multiple sources have spotted Bovino and federal immigration enforcement agents in Slidell and New Orleans.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino back in Louisiana, sources say
Multiple sources have spotted Bovino and federal immigration enforcement agents in Slidell and New Orleans.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino back in Louisiana, sources say
Multiple sources have spotted Bovino and federal immigration enforcement agents in Slidell and New Orleans.
Multiple sources have spotted Bovino and federal immigration enforcement agents in Slidell and New Orleans.
OPSB defers vote over future of Leah Chase school to January, fumbles major donation offer
The grandmother of a Leah Chase student offered to donate $1.5 million to keep the school open. But the board balked at her conditions.
The grandmother of a Leah Chase student offered to donate $1.5 million to keep the school open. But the board balked at her conditions.
OPSB defers vote over future of Leah Chase school to January, fumbles major donation offer
The grandmother of a Leah Chase student offered to donate $1.5 million to keep the school open. But the board balked at her conditions.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
OPSB defers vote over future of Leah Chase school to January, fumbles major donation offer
The grandmother of a Leah Chase student offered to donate $1.5 million to keep the school open. But the board balked at her conditions.
The grandmother of a Leah Chase student offered to donate $1.5 million to keep the school open. But the board balked at her conditions.