+4 Will Sutton: As states elect Black governors and senators, when will Louisiana join the party? BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated 2 hrs ago Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis did something few expected: He came close to becoming Louisiana’s first African American elected statewide in 150 years.
+2 Will Sutton: Data centers were on ballots across the nation. Were they an issue in Louisiana? BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Nov 4, 2026 Many of us watched election returns on Tuesday night to see whether the Republicans prevented a congressional bloodbath and, by some miracle, defied the odds, polls and Kalshi. We watched to s…
Letters: Giving back to the community with a horse race? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Nov 4, 2026 Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson is proposing to bring the Breeder's Cup to New Orleans, and The Times-Picayune reports it would require $50 million to $100 million in upgrades to the Fa…
+2 Will Sutton: Louisiana Democrats celebrate early voting gains, but the mission isn’t over BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated 3 hrs ago Louisiana Democrats, you may have a problem.
+3 Will Sutton: The New Orleans love affair with the Essence Festival has stalled BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 28, 2026 The Essence Festival of Culture and the City of New Orleans have survived festival and city leadership changes, up-and-down attendance, Hurricane Katrina and a temporary location change. Toget…
+3 Will Sutton: Constitutional amendments can confuse voters. It’s worth it to study up. BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated 3 hrs ago If you live in the Baton Rouge area, you’ve likely heard of state Sen. Franklin Foil. If you live in Jefferson Parish, you know about self-described “Jefferson girl” state Rep. Debbie Villio. …
+4 Will Sutton: Oklahoma City shows that age, ethnicity, party don’t matter if the job gets done BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated 3 hrs ago Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is nationally recognized for leading his boring, long-suffering, middle-of-nowhere city from doldrums to lit.
+4 Will Sutton: Xavier Ochsner medical school is lifting off, thanks to lots of hard work BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 It’s a big deal that Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) has received pre-accreditation, positioning the college to enroll medical students as early as fall 2027. If Xavier University o…
+4 Will Sutton: Jeff Landry should meet with this NOLA city council member — and a retired judge BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 New Orleans City Council member Eugene Green made an important trip to Baton Rouge — at the invitation of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. The councilman said deliverables are forthcoming. The guv …
+3 Will Sutton: Too many Louisianans are suppressing votes — their own BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 It bothers me how many people don’t vote. What’s more bothersome is how many registered voters don’t vote.
+2 Will Sutton: You might be surprised who is having the most enjoyable sex BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 I love marriage — and I love sex.
+2 Will Sutton: Dirty Bird Falcons fans need to leave second-lining to New Orleans BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Oct 5, 2026 Hundreds of Atlanta Falcons fans are in town for the big game against our New Orleans Saints. There might be thousands by tonight. Because they’re only a short flight or a few driving hours aw…
+3 Will Sutton: Battle over who’s in charge of New Orleans will have long-term repercussions BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 In the red corner are Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill. In the blue corner are New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams and most of the New …
+4 Will Sutton: Is L.B. Landry the next historic New Orleans school on chopping block? BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 Education in New Orleans hasn’t been the same since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city — and our school system. Some were determined to see what we had pre-Katrina return. Some feared that wha…
+2 Will Sutton: L.B. Landry High might close, but tonight isn’t the time to fight about it BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Sep 28, 2026 L.B. Landry High School has a long history. The thought, the possibility, of its closure lit a fire.
+2 Will Sutton: If the Nolan Wells case was all about race, prove it BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 On the Fourth of July weekend, Nolan Wells went missing about 10 miles off the Mississippi coast on Horn Island, a popular remote barrier island where young folks gather for a good time. His b…
+4 Will Sutton: As we ponder New Orleans without the Essence Festival, consider lip-smacking Philadelphia BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Sep 22, 2026 Imagine an acorn of a festival idea with $100 and a few neighbors who wanted an African-inspired block party. Imagine a few more dollars and a few more neighbors and friends joining the next y…
+4 Will Sutton: Louisiana, other states might have Black senators, and some might have Black governors BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 It’s hard for a Black man to become governor of a state or to become a U.S. Senator. Very few Black people have served as governor in this country. None of them have been women. Only three of …
+4 Will Sutton: If our children care about the New Orleans budget, so should we BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 2, 2026 New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno has held several community budget meetings last week and this week. For the most part, senior citizens, business and community advocates and people with specifi…
+4 Will Sutton: St. Aug Marching 100 alumni will high step in Bacchus. Will I? BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 My sister, Allison, was the first to hit me up: “Will, you gonna march, bro?”
+5 Will Sutton: Here’s an idea to get state and New Orleans leaders talking again BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 Gov. Jeff Landry has a problem with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. He also has a problem with Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams. The same is true of Louisiana Attorney General …
+3 Will Sutton: Essence talks are underway as LIV Golf goes bust, owing Louisiana $1.2M BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 I’m happy to report that Essence Festival of Culture representatives and the City of New Orleans and well-connected, city-focused representatives are talking in person — in New Orleans. I can’…
+3 Will Sutton: Essence Fest’s deal with NOLA expires today. Do the two need a shorter commitment? BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 Anyone who has been married for more than seven years, and certainly decades or more, knows there are times when the two of you wonder why you got married in the first place. You might eat tog…
+2 Will Sutton: The Washington Post loses, labor wins. Remember that this Labor Day weekend, Louisiana BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Sep 4, 2026 As Labor Day approached, I thought about Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah as the David in a battle with the Goliath Washington Post.
+3 Will Sutton: It’s put up or shut up time as Essence Fest’s deal with New Orleans nears end BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 2, 2026 Essence Fest’s agreement with New Orleans expires Friday, and negotiations with the city have been complicated. The fest’s future is in the balance. Here’s columnist Will Sutton’s take.
+5 Will Sutton: Jerome ‘Big Duck’ Smith was a civil rights activist and leader. He was also a dad. BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 Treme’s Jerome Smith was well-liked in his youth among those who knew him. He was a civil rights activist and leader. He was a Freedom Rider. He was a New Orleans community advocate. He fought…
+4 Will Sutton: Why Black community has a special place in its heart for Dolly Parton BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Oct 21, 2026 The deaths of Black celebrities and entertainers often prompts a quick response, with members of our community sending texts, writing emails, making calls, posting on social media. Think Kobe …
+2 Will Sutton: Some in Louisiana say political violence can be justified, and that’s scary BY WILL SUTTON | Staff columnist Updated Aug 27, 2026 I was happy to see that a large majority of Louisianans don't believe political violence is a good thing. For any reason. That’s a good thing.