Local News

Obama vows to confront economic crisis 'head on'

2008-11-17T18:33:55Z

With an ailing economy needing immediate attention, President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden had little reprieve before they were huddled, three days after his election, with a 17-member transitional council of economic advisers.

Louisiana Baptists launch Peace of Jesus initiative

2008-11-17T18:33:55Z

The largest non-Catholic faith group in the state, the Louisiana Baptist Convention, held its 161st annual convention in New Orleans, November 10-11. During the meeting, a new initiative was launched to share the peace of Jesus with New Orleans and eventually with every household in the state by 2020.

Black Youth to Organize After the Election

2008-11-10T16:13:21Z

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - The Eighth Annual Black Youth Vote! Civic Leadership Training Conference, "We Voted, Now What?: Taking Youth Civic Engagement to the Next Level," will take place November 12-15, 2008 at the National Education Association headquarters, 1201 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC.

America elects first black President

2008-11-10T16:13:21Z

(NNPA) - After a fierce fight of two years to change the course of history, U.S. Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first African-American president of the United States.

Residents encouraged to register for FEMA assistance

2008-11-10T16:13:21Z

There is still time to register for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individuals and Households Program. At the request of the state, the deadlines to register for assistance were extended to Dec. 3, 2008 for Hurricane Gustav and Dec. 11, 2008 for Hurricane Ike.