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Tanner Riley/Gulf States NewsroomWhether Essence Fest is changing or simply growing depends on who you ask. The Gulf States Newsroom's Tanner Riley attended the 2026 festival. Here's what he saw. -
Elise Catrion Gregg/Gulf States NewsroomIn the Gulf South, “school choice” programs have promised parents more options. But implementation issues and possible harm to public schools have some worried. -
Matthew Hinton/AP PhotoMurrill’s 16-count indictment stems from letters she sent New Orleans city officials in May. Murrill is accused of threatening their jobs in the letters. -
Minh Ha/Verite NewsWith record crowds, extreme heat, and packed streets expected in downtown New Orleans this weekend, here’s how to move through Essence Fest 2026 safely, smoothly and like you’ve done it before.
Born and raised in Carencro, Kristen Foreman is here in the studio! She is an upcoming "old soul" in today's Country Music in Nashville and Texas. With lyrics rooted in Louisiana culture and a smooth classic Country sound, Kristen Foreman is, no doubt, making waves in the industry.
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Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesA lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran. -
Daniel Buuma/Getty ImagesThe strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new clinical trials could provide possible breakthroughs.
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July's crop of notable releases features new work from Colson Whitehead, Sigrid Nuñez, Daniel Mason and Nathaniel Rich. Plus, new nonfiction from award-winning journalists.
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