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[ June 18, 2026 ] A JUNETEENTH TRIBUTE – Remembering Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown: The Man who wore many hats – A fighter who ‘stood tall,’ serving until the end Local
[ June 18, 2026 ] Trudging forward in St. Thomas Local
[ June 18, 2026 ] Juneteenth: Thrusting toward progression, despite “Alternative Fact” President’s stance National
[ June 10, 2026 ] Sixty Year Anniversary of James Meredith’s Walk Against Fear Local
[ June 10, 2026 ] Mayor John Horhn issues statement on the passing of State Representative and Former City Councilman William “Bo” Brown Local

Next Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale to be Aug. 15

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The federal government will offer 77.3 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas exploration and development on Aug. 15. An Interior Department statement Friday said the lease […]

Interior Department announces civil rights grants

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Four Deep South states are getting nearly $6 million to preserve sites and highlight stories related to the African-American struggle for equality in the 20th century. The Interior Department says Alabama […]