New federal SNAP work requirements to start for able-bodied adults without dependents
The following is a news release from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services: Baton Rouge, La. — Beginning October 1,...
top of page
A PEOPLE'S PUBLICATION
SERVING BATON ROUGE, BAKER, CENTRAL, AND ZACHARY
UnnMar 28 AAlexander Kayden
00:00 / 02:28
URBAN NETWORK NEWS (UNN)
National News on and about people of color with Alexander Kayden
- 2 min
Emergency Declarations Issued as Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Mississippi River Communities
Communities brace themselves, and emergency response teams NEW ORLEANS — Governor John Bel Edwards' urgent plea for a federal emergency...
170
- 1 min
LPB's "Louisiana: The State We're In" Celebrates 47 Years of Statewide News Coverage
By Colleen Spillane LPB's renowned program, "Louisiana: The State We're In," proudly reaches a significant milestone this week,...
760
- 3 min
Federal Judge Orders Relocation of Youth from Angola Facility
By Weekly Press Staff BATON ROUGE, La. - In a groundbreaking ruling, a federal judge has mandated the transfer of violent offenders...
220
- 2 min
Governor Edwards Open to Discussing Insurance Reform Ideas with Commissioner-Elect Tim Temple
Weekly Press Staff NEW ORLEANS - Governor John Bel Edwards has expressed his willingness to discuss Temple's proposals to address the...
70
- 1 min
Wildfire Threat Update: Louisiana Governor Addresses Ongoing Concerns Amid Historic Blaze
By BR Weekly Press BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor John Bel Edwards took to the podium on Wednesday, August 30, to deliver a comprehensive...
240
- 2 min
Entergy Subsidiaries Suspend Disconnections Amid Louisiana Heat Emergency
BATON ROUGE, La. — Entergy's Louisiana subsidiaries have announced the suspension of all account disconnections in response to Gov. John...
350
- 3 min
Baton Rouge Breaks Consecutive 100-Degree Day Record as Relentless Heat Persists
By Jason Jones, WP Staff Writer Baton Rouge has shattered a long-standing record, enduring an unprecedented streak of scorching...
3050
- 4 min
‘Game changer’: New law covers doula services for private insurance
BY: JOSIE ABUGOV, VERITE Two years after Frankie Robertson gave birth to her son, an experience she described as fairly uneventful, she...
120
- 3 min
Louisiana removes more than 50,000 people from Medicaid at the start of the disenrollment process.
BY: JULIE O'DONOGHUE Louisiana removed 50,600 people from government-funded Medicaid health insurance over the last few weeks as part of...
270
- 2 min
Society of American Magicians Brings National Conference to The New Orleans
New Orleans, La. – The anticipation is building as The Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) announces its highly-awaited national...
960
- 2 min
State Program Provides Free Roof Repairs Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season
Louisiana residents facing roof problems due to recent storms can breathe a sigh of relief as a state program offers free roof repairs...
100
- 3 min
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Path for Louisiana's Second Black Congressional District
Plaintiffs Aim to Implement New Map for 2024 Elections BY: WESLEY MULLER Louisiana Illuminator In a significant development, the U.S....
190
- 1 min
Bill advances to sharpen wording in slavery ban
By Piper Naudin LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE--A Senate committee advanced a bill, 5-1, giving voters a chance to amend...
200
- 2 min
Hurdle cleared for bill making it illegal to be within 25 feet of police
By Claire Sullivan LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE—Under a bill that cleared another legislative hurdle Tuesday, it would be...
110
- 2 min
New Law Expunges Misdemeanor Possession Charges in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana is set to implement a new law to expunge misdemeanor possession charges, offering relief to individuals...
130
- 2 min
Controversial Bill Passes: Louisiana House Approves Disclosure of Juvenile Records in Majority-Black
The BR Weekly Press Staff In a significant development, the Louisiana House of Representatives has approved House Bill 321, legislation...
770
- 6 min
Freedom to learn campaign comes to New Orleans
The Freedom to Learn National Day of Action, a campaign initiated by the African American Policy Forum By C.C. Campbell-Rock Louisiana...
70
- 2 min
Louisiana Governor Candidates Make Their Pitches to Oil and Gas Industry Leaders
BATON ROUGE, La. - Five candidates for Louisiana's gubernatorial race, both Democrats and Republicans, pitched their ideas to oil and gas...
230
- 2 min
Lawmakers vote down abortion exceptions for rape and incest victims
Two proposed bills to amend the state's strict abortion ban fail in a Republican-controlled House committee Louisiana lawmakers on...
150
bottom of page