‘I am that next legacy,’ says Alton Sterling’s oldest son
“I am that next legacy. I am here after my dad,” said Cameron Sterling, 16-year-old son of Alton Sterling who was killed by Baton Rouge police, July 5, 2016.
Louisiana Weekly (New Orleans)- Vera Institute of Justice proposes plan for ending cash bail, conviction fees in New OrleansBy Nicholas Chrastil The Lens An ambitious plan to end the so-called “user-pay” justice system in New Orleans was released by the Vera Institute ofContinue Reading »
- La. struggles with banks that restrict gun businessesBy Susan Buchanan Contributing Writer Big banks have been pressured by stakeholders to do something about gun prevalence, private prisons and climate change, among otherContinue Reading »
- Records show longer emergency call-answering times, more abandoned calls since 311, 911 mergerBy Charles Maldonado The Lens Records provided by the Orleans Parish Communication District, which runs the city’s 911 call center, show that since the JanuaryContinue Reading »
- Study finds most of the world failing at gender equalityBy Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Nearly 40 percent of the world’s girls and women live in countries that are failing onContinue Reading »
- Billionaire Robert F. Smith launches program to help 1,000 students land paid internships(Defender News Service) — Billionaire investor Robert F. Smith is showing the world his generosity is limitless. Just weeks after vowing to eliminate the studentContinue Reading »
- Vera Institute of Justice proposes plan for ending cash bail, conviction fees in New Orleans
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Gov. Edwards Announces Partnership Between CPRA and Nicholls State to Create Coastal Center
April 22, 2019Baton Rouge - Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Dr. Jay Clune, president of Nicholls State University and Chip Kline, head of the Coastal Protec....
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Gov. Edwards Named Chairman of Jobs for America's Graduates
April 16, 2019Baton Rouge - Today, the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Board of Directors voted Gov. John Bel Edwards as the organization&rsq....
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Louisiana Allocates $40 Million to Improve Nearly 500 Struggling Schools Statewide
April 16, 2019Baton Rouge - A committee of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) today approved about $40 million to improve nearly 500 ....
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Department of Education Names 2019 Louisiana Students of the Year
April 11, 2019Baton Rouge - The Louisiana Department of Education tonight named the 2019 Students of the Year and honored all 21 regional finalists for the pre....
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Gov. Edwards Announces Partnership Between CPRA and Nicholls State to Create Coastal Center
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