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A running selection of Lily's most recent print and web journalism — covering politics, infrastructure, and the people of the Gulf Coast for WWL-TV in New Orleans.
The Public Service Commission's District 1 spans a massive footprint, including the Northshore and Southshore. Voters head to the polls for a high-stakes Republican runoff that will ultimately shape how the regulatory body protects Louisiana ratepayers.
Read the full story →French Quarter business owners face a bittersweet reality: long-awaited infrastructure relief has arrived on Decatur Street, but mom-and-pop shops say a quiet crisis is looming overhead — soaring rents and a lack of long-term lease security.
Read the full story →As the aftermath of Tropical Storm Arthur rained down on New Orleans, residents in the West End neighborhood woke up to water creeping up their streets. District A Councilmember Aimee McCarron said she witnessed it firsthand.
Read the full story →Lily's most recent stories and reporting. Last updated June 27, 2026