‘Complete your entire ballot’: Voting rights groups respond to Landry’s bid to delay elections Gov. Jeff Landry postponed six congressional primary elections after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Louisiana’s redistricting unconstitutional due to racial gerrymandering. Voting rights groups have sued…

Supreme Court temporarily restores access to abortion pills Justice Samuel Alito halted for at least a week a lower federal court’s decision to ban access to mifepristone, an abortion drug, via telemedicine and through the mail.

Owned by Oscar Bolden Jr., Club Tiajuana provided a hotel and restaurant to Black artists during segregation. https://ow.ly/BoBl50YPYH1

Calvin Duncan takes office as judge suspends bill eliminating Orleans criminal clerk A federal judge in Baton Rouge ruled that the bill, SB 256, is unconstitutional, issuing a temporary restraining order against the state and clearing the way for Calvin Duncan to begin his term as clerk.

When the Valena C. Jones school building was dedicated in 1929, more than 2,000 people gathered to celebrate what was considered one of the best-equipped school buildings in this part of the country. https://ow.ly/ZkW250YPIKH

University Medical Center nurses begin their longest planned strike Friday after filing unfair labor charges The National Nurses Organizing Committee accused the University Medical Center of New Orleans and LCMC Health of “surface bargaining.”

Drawn out of power: How Louisiana v. Callais ruling guts the Voting Rights Act The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) is one of the most significant pieces of civil rights legislation in U.S. history.

Bail set for $100,000 for man whose murder conviction was overturned Keith Ezidore, whose 1993 conviction for murder was overturned, may be released as his bail amount was dramatically lowered.

Black sugar cane cutters were free in the 1880s but continued to endure “slavery-like” conditions in Louisiana. After they went on strike in 1887, the state militia and white vigilantes retaliated by killing about 60 suspected strikers in Thibodaux. https://ow.ly/tUI250YPIMf

The population of this giant Mississippi ICE facility has plummeted in 3 weeks. ICE says that’s normal. The number of detainees at Mississippi’s Adams County Correctional Center appears to have nosedived in the past few weeks, leaving several housing units vacant.

Armand Piron’s hit ‘Sister Kate’ sparked a feud with Louis Armstrong A jazz violinist, Piron led dance bands from the 1910s through the 1930s and co-owned a publishing company with pianist Clarence Williams.

Jazz Fest poster honors the legacy of musical family dynasties in New Orleans Generations of prominent families have been fixtures as Jazz Fest performers for decades.

Nurses union at University Medical Center to launch 5-day strike on May Day The nurses union claims that hospital management has used bad-faith bargaining tactics to drag out negotiations for more than two years.

The historic Black-owned bar with its iconic neon sign is empty and barely standing now, but for decades it was an important stop along second line routes. https://ow.ly/OlbM50YPIIK

Calvin Duncan sues state over bill eliminating clerk’s office Federal civil rights suit claims that Landry, Murrill engaged in a ‘coordinated conspiracy’ to keep Calvin Duncan from taking office.

City could begin disbursing affordable housing funds later this year Under a plan discussed this week, the city will use bond proceeds, rather than general fund revenue, for the trust fund and dedicate nearly $20 million to help fund more than 370 affordable housing units.

Louisiana congressional primaries can’t move forward after Supreme Court ruling, state officials say Days before early voting is set to begin, Louisiana’s top elected officials say congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Bill that would eliminate Calvin Duncan’s court clerk position heads to Landry No member of the Orleans delegation voted for the bill, which specifically targets the Orleans Parish clerks offices and will leave Calvin Duncan locked out of his position.

Forget Congress: How the Supreme Court ruling could gut Black political representation at state, local level What the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling means for Black voters in Louisiana beyond just Washington politics.

Prosecutors asked the Louisiana Supreme Court to reinstate the murder conviction and death sentence against Jimmie Duncan. A judge had tossed out that conviction as it was based on bite mark analysis now considered to be junk science. @veritenews.org shorturl.at/KRmJM

Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances The Supreme Court has struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral…

🗳️ Calvin Duncan won 68% of the vote for court clerk. Now state legislators are trying to abolish the job. Are you curious what it means for Orleans Parish? 🔗 Ask your questions over on Reddit: https://ow.ly/hBbO50YRvwo

Emanuel Paul helped bring the sax into jazz Emanuel Paul played the violin, banjo, clarinet and guitar, but it was his tenor saxophone play that helped shape the New Orleans jazz sound. 

We stopped by Jazz Fest on Friday to capture some of the sights and sounds 🎷🦞 What's been your favorite moment from the festival so far? What are you still looking forward to?

Prosecutors ask state Supreme Court to reinstate death penalty for Jimmie Duncan Duncan was sentenced to death for the murder of his former girlfriend’s 23-month-old daughter, but the conviction was overturned last year after a judge found that it was based, in part, on junk science.

State Supreme Court to weigh legality of ‘sanctuary’ policy at Orleans jail  The state government maintains that a 13-year-old policy, adopted as part of a federal settlement, violates a new state law targeting so-called ‘sanctuary cities.’

City to receive $103 million from Caesars Casino, providing vital cash for depleted rainy day fund The deal with Caesars, which will come before the New Orleans City Council next week, should also put the city on better footing when it comes to its credit rating.

Video shows chaotic arrest of parents in front of their children at New Orleans Immigration Court The immigration attorney who posted video of ICE arresting her clients provided details of the arrest to Verite News.

Correspondents’ Dinner shooting brought back ‘bad memories’ for Scalise Scalise, the House majority leader, told NOTUS how he got to safety on Saturday night, and how his experience in 2017 cast a shadow over the incident.

New Orleans News Quiz: Buffalo Pothole Bandit transforms road hazards into street art The Buffalo Pothole Bandit hits New Orleans, transforming potholes into mosaics. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the street art the bandit left behind..

Calvin Duncan won 68% of the vote for court clerk. Now state legislators are trying to abolish the job. Ask reporter Robert Stewart anything about Duncan, the court clerk role or the bill that would eliminate it. https://ow.ly/isan50YQQgW

Federal judge to decide if lawsuit seeking access to slave burial sites will move forward Formosa Plastics asked U.S. District Court Judge Carl Barbier to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging its ownership of the Buena Vista burial site in St. James Parish.

First Jazz Fest weekend features reggae revival artists Protoje, Sevana While all styles of Jamaican music were well represented at Jazz Fest's first weekend, these artists and their peers represent a new generation fusing reggae, dancehall, rocksteady and more.

Kid Howard’s jazz brilliance dimmed by erratic behavior Avery 'Kid' Howard was a New Orleans cornetist whose playing could shift between brilliance and uneven execution.

At a time when segregation limited access to large public venues, Black New Orleanians dressed to the nines packed San Jacinto Hall — one of the few places in New Orleans where they could gather freely. https://ow.ly/X2tN50YPI9J

Bill that would eliminate clerk office Calvin Duncan was elected to passed by Louisiana House The House version of the bill passed with 63-28 vote, but not before supporters of Calvin Duncan expressed staunch opposition to the legislation.

San Jacinto Hall was the heart of Black social life in N.O. Black New Orleanians dressed to the nines packed San Jacinto Hall — one of the few places in New Orleans where they could gather freely.

Federal judge appoints public defender to all immigration cases filed by Angola detainees The order applies to all habeas corpus cases filed by people held at Camp 57 at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. It comes as such cases have skyrocketed amid Trump’s immigration crackdown.

What’s up with the dramatic dip in Mississippi’s ICE population? One detainee in Mississippi's largest detention center that they were 'seeing less and less people come' every day.

Adam Ray Haydel's family still operates Majestic Mortuary on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard — a reminder that he built a business meant to last. https://ow.ly/mqFj50YOKvU

Sidewalk troubles? Meet the vigilante artist on a pothole-beautifying spree The Buffalo Pothole Bandit, an anonymous mosaic artist, is on a mission to turn sidewalk holes into miniature works of art.

Was Louisiana’s “energy boom” a jobs bust? A new data analysis says yes. Companies spent more than $90 billion on capital investments in Louisiana over the past decade and some projected a "energy boom" in jobs. But federal labor data shows job growth flatlined in the same timeframe.

Amid uncertainty, Calvin Duncan sworn in on the steps of the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Mayor Helena Moreno and State Rep. Royce Duplessis were in attendance at a raucous swearing in as a bill moves through the statehouse that could eliminate the position before Duncan takes office.

Despite industry assurances about reduced climate impacts, many experts who study greenhouse gas emissions say the liquefied natural gas boom likely will worsen global warming. https://ow.ly/H3Hv50YN9t0

New Orleans News Quiz: Police drones in the French Quarter Think you know New Orleans? Prove it by taking our quiz on the NOPD drone program.

Graphic novel ‘The Black Schooner’ illustrates slave rebellion The Black Schooner gives the story of the 1839 successful takeover by Africans on the ship that was ferrying them into enslavement in the New World.

Rare existing Storyville jazz club saved from demolition Once called Joe Victor’s Saloon and the oldest of three remaining Storyville structures, the building was recently saved from demolition. 

Public health reporter Halle Parker • Journalist has covered everything from community air monitoring and environmental racism to the criminalization of STDs and health care access during the federal immigration enforcement crackdown. Read her latest work: https://ow.ly/WK9250YMmpy

Nearly one in five New Orleanians — and one in three children — are food insecure. What can City Hall do to address this? With cuts and restrictions to food benefits at the state and federal level, the city’s health department is stepping into the fray to try to address food insecurity.

This year’s French Quarter Festival boasts 70 local vendors, over 300 performances across 20 stages, and an expanded riverfront experience at the recently opened Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park at Governor Nicholls Wharf. https://ow.ly/9OEC50YLo7T