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Read more about the article Federal SNAP cuts put free school meals at risk for New Orleans Students

Federal SNAP cuts put free school meals at risk for New Orleans Students

By: Safura Syed, Verite News - August 12, 2025 Increased restrictions on eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, introduced in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law — known as the One Big Beautiful Bill  — could put a universal free school meal program at risk for New Orleans public school students. SNAP, previously known as food stamps, provides grocery benefits to low-income households, increasing access to healthy foods. But the program, which is administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, also pays for in-school meals. Being enrolled in SNAP allows kids to…

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Read more about the article Shantel Arnold: Four Years After she was slammed to the ground, Louisiana Passes a Police Accountability Law

Shantel Arnold: Four Years After she was slammed to the ground, Louisiana Passes a Police Accountability Law

Despite being caught in a 2021 video ripping out Shantel Arnold’s hair, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Julio Alvarado failed to report the incident. By: Richard A. Webster, Verite - July 23, 2025 2:25 pm Louisiana passed a new police accountability law following allegations of civil rights violations against a sheriff’s deputy caught on video dragging a Black woman by her hair and slamming her head into the ground. The woman, Shantel Arnold, sued the deputy and the sheriff, accusing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office of conspiring to cover up the 2021 assault. The Sheriff’s Office agreed in March to pay…

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Read more about the article New Louisiana Drone Laws: Statutes, Penalties, and Restrictions

New Louisiana Drone Laws: Statutes, Penalties, and Restrictions

New Louisiana Drone Laws: Statutes, Penalties, and Restrictions and local drone rules in Louisiana operate under a complex interplay between federal authority, statewide preemption, and targeted local restrictions—a dynamic that shapes where and how drones may legally fly. Although the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) governs national airspace, Louisiana statutes like Senate Bill 69 (2017) affirm that the state retains exclusive jurisdiction over unmanned aircraft regulation, effectively nullifying any contradictory local ordinances Check out all new and updated laws for Louisiana in 2025 that went into effect August 1, 2025 here. Unlawful Use of an Unmanned Aircraft System Key State Statutes:…

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Read more about the article Louisiana’s Legendary Flavor: Sauces and Seasonings

Louisiana’s Legendary Flavor: Sauces and Seasonings

Flavor in Louisiana isn’t just about taste and cuisine, rather it’s flavorful storytelling. From pepper sauces fermented on a salt island to seasonings created in backyard kitchens, the Bayou State produces some of the most iconic food enhancers and spirits in the world. If you're looking to bring Louisiana home, here are the sauces, seasonings, and jellies that tell its story best. Iconic Louisiana Pepper Sauces Crystal Hot Sauce Maker: Baumer Foods, New Orleans, est. 1923Alvin Baumer started Baumer Foods after purchasing a recipe and brand name for just $25. Crystal became a mainstay in New Orleans kitchens with its…

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