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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.
veritenews.org
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.
veritenews.org
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.
veritenews.org
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.
veritenews.org
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.
veritenews.org
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.
Vaucresson family brings famous sausages to a new generation
The recipe for Vaucresson Sausage is more than a century old, handed down through three generations as a guarded secret — whispered into Vance Vaucresson’s ear.
The recipe for Vaucresson Sausage is more than a century old, handed down through three generations as a guarded secret — whispered into Vance Vaucresson’s ear.
Vaucresson family brings famous sausages to a new generation
The recipe for Vaucresson Sausage is more than a century old, handed down through three generations as a guarded secret — whispered into Vance Vaucresson’s ear.
veritenews.org
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Vaucresson family brings famous sausages to a new generation
The recipe for Vaucresson Sausage is more than a century old, handed down through three generations as a guarded secret — whispered into Vance Vaucresson’s ear.
The recipe for Vaucresson Sausage is more than a century old, handed down through three generations as a guarded secret — whispered into Vance Vaucresson’s ear.
Man whose 2nd degree murder conviction was overturned awaits bail hearing
Keith Ezidore moved one step closer to getting out of prison after a recent Louisiana high court decision following the overturning of his 2nd degree murder conviction.
Keith Ezidore moved one step closer to getting out of prison after a recent Louisiana high court decision following the overturning of his 2nd degree murder conviction.
Man whose 2nd degree murder conviction was overturned awaits bail hearing
Keith Ezidore moved one step closer to getting out of prison after a recent Louisiana high court decision following the overturning of his 2nd degree murder conviction.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Man whose 2nd degree murder conviction was overturned awaits bail hearing
Keith Ezidore moved one step closer to getting out of prison after a recent Louisiana high court decision following the overturning of his 2nd degree murder conviction.
Keith Ezidore moved one step closer to getting out of prison after a recent Louisiana high court decision following the overturning of his 2nd degree murder conviction.
Two weeks into Catahoula Crunch, health professionals and community advocates report that immigrant patients have skipped health care appointments due to the risk of deportation. —with KFF Health News https://veritenews.org/2025/12/16/immigrants-health-care-catahoula-crunch/
December 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Two weeks into Catahoula Crunch, health professionals and community advocates report that immigrant patients have skipped health care appointments due to the risk of deportation. —with KFF Health News https://veritenews.org/2025/12/16/immigrants-health-care-catahoula-crunch/
La. Supreme Court declines to restore death penalty for convicted killer who was just shy of 18
The Louisiana Supreme Court has refused Attorney General Liz Murrill’s request to return a convicted killer to death row, though it doesn’t necessarily derail her plans to challenge a U.S. Supreme Court…
The Louisiana Supreme Court has refused Attorney General Liz Murrill’s request to return a convicted killer to death row, though it doesn’t necessarily derail her plans to challenge a U.S. Supreme Court…
La. Supreme Court declines to restore death penalty for convicted killer who was just shy of 18
The Louisiana Supreme Court has refused Attorney General Liz Murrill’s request to return a convicted killer to death row, though it doesn’t necessarily derail her plans to challenge a U.S. Supreme Court precedent that declared executing minors was unconstitutional.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
La. Supreme Court declines to restore death penalty for convicted killer who was just shy of 18
The Louisiana Supreme Court has refused Attorney General Liz Murrill’s request to return a convicted killer to death row, though it doesn’t necessarily derail her plans to challenge a U.S. Supreme Court…
The Louisiana Supreme Court has refused Attorney General Liz Murrill’s request to return a convicted killer to death row, though it doesn’t necessarily derail her plans to challenge a U.S. Supreme Court…
Second week of ‘Catahoula Crunch’ sees shift in geography, strategy
The second week of a stepped up immigration enforcement effort in southeast Louisiana — dubbed “Catahoula Crunch” by federal officials — saw increased reports of immigration enforcement activity on Lake Pontchartrain’s North…
The second week of a stepped up immigration enforcement effort in southeast Louisiana — dubbed “Catahoula Crunch” by federal officials — saw increased reports of immigration enforcement activity on Lake Pontchartrain’s North…
Second week of ‘Catahoula Crunch’ sees shift in geography, strategy
The second week of a stepped up immigration enforcement effort in southeast Louisiana — dubbed “Catahoula Crunch” by federal officials — saw increased reports of immigration enforcement activity on Lake Pontchartrain’s North Shore, including in Slidell.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Second week of ‘Catahoula Crunch’ sees shift in geography, strategy
The second week of a stepped up immigration enforcement effort in southeast Louisiana — dubbed “Catahoula Crunch” by federal officials — saw increased reports of immigration enforcement activity on Lake Pontchartrain’s North…
The second week of a stepped up immigration enforcement effort in southeast Louisiana — dubbed “Catahoula Crunch” by federal officials — saw increased reports of immigration enforcement activity on Lake Pontchartrain’s North…
David Russell Batiste was a New Orleans legend on drums
The drumbeat of David Russell Batiste Jr. runs through many New Orleans bands.
The drumbeat of David Russell Batiste Jr. runs through many New Orleans bands.
David Russell Batiste was a New Orleans legend on drums
The drumbeat of David Russell Batiste Jr. runs through many New Orleans bands.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
David Russell Batiste was a New Orleans legend on drums
The drumbeat of David Russell Batiste Jr. runs through many New Orleans bands.
The drumbeat of David Russell Batiste Jr. runs through many New Orleans bands.
Unlike toys and clothes, books never go out of style as Christmas presents
Children read good books more than once.
Children read good books more than once.
Unlike toys and clothes, books never go out of style as Christmas presents
Children read good books more than once.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Unlike toys and clothes, books never go out of style as Christmas presents
Children read good books more than once.
Children read good books more than once.
Council set to green light $30 million power resiliency plan
New Orleans is poised to move towards a more sustainable power grid following a Tuesday (Dec. 16) meeting where City Councilmembers spoke positively about a plan that would use $30 million over three years to create a “virtual power…
New Orleans is poised to move towards a more sustainable power grid following a Tuesday (Dec. 16) meeting where City Councilmembers spoke positively about a plan that would use $30 million over three years to create a “virtual power…
Council set to green light $30 million power resiliency plan
New Orleans is poised to move towards a more sustainable power grid following a Tuesday (Dec. 16) meeting where City Councilmembers spoke positively about a plan that would use $30 million over three years to create a “virtual power grid” of batteries in order to reduce the strain on the power grid and provide power during outages.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Council set to green light $30 million power resiliency plan
New Orleans is poised to move towards a more sustainable power grid following a Tuesday (Dec. 16) meeting where City Councilmembers spoke positively about a plan that would use $30 million over three years to create a “virtual power…
New Orleans is poised to move towards a more sustainable power grid following a Tuesday (Dec. 16) meeting where City Councilmembers spoke positively about a plan that would use $30 million over three years to create a “virtual power…
‘People will die’: Suspended FEMA employees say their agency isn’t delivering
FEMA employees who were suspended, reinstated, then suspended again fret over the agency “failing the American public.”
FEMA employees who were suspended, reinstated, then suspended again fret over the agency “failing the American public.”
‘People will die’: Suspended FEMA employees say their agency isn’t delivering
FEMA employees who were suspended, reinstated, then suspended again fret over the agency “failing the American public.”
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December 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
‘People will die’: Suspended FEMA employees say their agency isn’t delivering
FEMA employees who were suspended, reinstated, then suspended again fret over the agency “failing the American public.”
FEMA employees who were suspended, reinstated, then suspended again fret over the agency “failing the American public.”
‘The baby was completely gray’: Immigrants choose between health care and risk of deportation
More immigrants in New Orleans and Mississippi are skipping important health care appointments and experiencing heightened stress amid federal immigration raids.
More immigrants in New Orleans and Mississippi are skipping important health care appointments and experiencing heightened stress amid federal immigration raids.
‘The baby was completely gray’: Immigrants choose between health care and risk of deportation
More immigrants in New Orleans and Mississippi are skipping important health care appointments and experiencing heightened stress amid federal immigration raids.
veritenews.org
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
‘The baby was completely gray’: Immigrants choose between health care and risk of deportation
More immigrants in New Orleans and Mississippi are skipping important health care appointments and experiencing heightened stress amid federal immigration raids.
More immigrants in New Orleans and Mississippi are skipping important health care appointments and experiencing heightened stress amid federal immigration raids.
‘Catahoula Crunch’ has heightened fear for many immigrants. These groups are trying to support them.
Community organizations are supporting immigrants and their families amid "Catahoula Crunch" immigration operation through food deliveries, childcare, legal services and more.
Community organizations are supporting immigrants and their families amid "Catahoula Crunch" immigration operation through food deliveries, childcare, legal services and more.
‘Catahoula Crunch’ has heightened fear for many immigrants. These groups are trying to support them.
Community organizations are supporting immigrants and their families amid "Catahoula Crunch" immigration operation through food deliveries, childcare, legal services and more.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
‘Catahoula Crunch’ has heightened fear for many immigrants. These groups are trying to support them.
Community organizations are supporting immigrants and their families amid "Catahoula Crunch" immigration operation through food deliveries, childcare, legal services and more.
Community organizations are supporting immigrants and their families amid "Catahoula Crunch" immigration operation through food deliveries, childcare, legal services and more.