In a resounding rebuke of discredited forensic practices that have plagued the deep South for decades, the Louisiana Supreme Court on Monday unanimously affirmed a lower court decision to vacate the conviction and death sentence of Jimmie C. Duncan. The…
Between June 25 and July 1, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Brenda Carolyn Lyons Kyles, a pioneering vocalist, devoted educator, and foundational pillar of the local faith community, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. She leaves behind a profound legacy defined by her musical brilliance, her dedication to early childhood…
In a swift response to the state legislature’s vote on Governor Jeff Landry’s controversial executive order, the Ouachita Parish School System has enacted a sweeping series of immediate financial freezes and personnel reductions. The drastic measures, outlined in an internal…
July 2–Donald Ray Newton, Jr., Walter Jackson, Janice Riley, Taieesha Goodjoint, Emmitt “Jr” Young, In Loving Memory of Linda Sampson, In Loving Memory of Lawrence Leonard, Sr., Sallie Saulsberry, Amarion Young, Nikki Brooks. July 3-Shirley Campbell, Kevin Patrick, Matthew Williams,…
Natchez, MS / Wisner, LA – The Ambers-Manuel family successfully marked a historic milestone this past weekend, celebrating their 95th Annual Family Reunion from June 19-21, 2026, with events bridging communities in Mississippi and Louisiana. The remarkable tradition originated in…
Baton Rouge, La. — June 25, 2026 — Following approval by the Louisiana Board of Regents, Grambling State University and Southern University Law Center signed a memorandum of understanding today establishing a 3+3 Accelerated Law Program designed to create a…
