"The New American Gothic" — oil on canvas by Criselda Vasquez (2017)

At 19-years-old Marco Jose Hernandez started gutting homes in his own neighborhood in New Orleans East in the months after Hurricane Katrina. He was one of thousands of Latino workers who rebuilt the city after the storm — most going through horrific work conditions. FOX 8 New Orleans

New Orleans police say Yandra Gomez, 30, was discovered missing Sunday at 8:30 a.m. bit.ly/45YulpQ?utm_so…

Governor Jeff Landry, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump officials will announce a new facility at Angola Prison to house the “worst of the worst” immigrants arrested by ICE. Angola is a large, maximum security facility that can house 6,000. FOX 8 New Orleans

The Louisiana National Guard federally mobilized 95 troops to help ICE at several locations across the state. The troopers are helping the immigration enforcement agency with “administrative, clerical and logistical duties.” FOX 8 New Orleans

ICE and Kenner Police arrested four undocumented immigrants outside Home Depot Thursday morning. ICE has not released the identities of the individuals, but authorities say some had prior convictions for DUI and traffic violations.

and for the record.. THIS was adorable and an awesome way to present Paige with ROY !! you can see how happy and surprised she was 🥹👏🏼

#BREAKING Governor Jeff Landry submits request to send in 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to cities like New Orleans. The governor cites a rise in crime despite New Orleans reporting a massive declines in crime since 2023. FOX 8 New Orleans

Napheesa Collier’s full statement today, where she challenged Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA with directness and stunning detail we rarely hear from active players. Worth listening to every word.

It’s a “Welcome to New Orleans” moment for these pedicab riders as they pass by the Canal St. geyser. FOX 8 New Orleans

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"I loved it. Oh my God, I loved it... It feels so good to be in an environment where the fans are engaged... The last 3 years, dead in there. It was dead in Capitol One" -- Jordan Poole on the SKC

ICE New Orleans arrested 25 undocumented Honduran workers for Barrois Welding Services, at a shipyard in Harvey, Louisiana. ICE said some of the workers had a criminal past - mainly for non-violent offenses. Officials have not released the workers’ identities.

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