At Evans Cutchmore Press, we report on the issues, institutions, and decisions that shape communities across Louisiana and the Gulf South. Our journalism is grounded in accountability, transparency, and public service, with a focus on explaining not only what happened, but why it matters.

Our reporting is organized into the following coverage areas.

Our Approach

Evans Cutchmore believes journalism should do more than report events after they happen. We help readers understand the public decisions shaping their communities by providing timely coverage, meeting information, context, and clear explanations of the civic process.

In addition to original reporting, we publish information about upcoming public meetings, hearings, and community events to help residents understand when decisions are being made, why they matter, and how they can participate. Our goal is to make government and public institutions more accessible through accurate, independent, and fact-based journalism.

We do not advocate for particular outcomes or positions. We provide the information and context readers need to engage with the issues affecting their communities.

Official Press Credentials

Evans Cutchmore Press has been granted official media credentials to cover government, civic, and public events throughout Louisiana.

Recent credentialed assignments include:

• Official Credentialed Press – Mayor Helena Moreno Inauguration
• Official Credentialed Press – Black Writers Weekend 2026

As our newsroom grows, this section will be updated with additional credentialed assignments and official media access.

Audience Reach

Our reporting reaches audiences across multiple digital platforms, extending the impact of our journalism beyond our website.

Current audience includes:

• Threads: 2.4 million average monthly views
• Instagram: 13,000+ followers
• Facebook: 7,000+ followers
• LinkedIn: 4,000+ professional connections
• TikTok: 14,000+ followers

Through written reporting, video coverage, photography, and social media, Evans Cutchmore Press reaches thousands of readers each week across Louisiana and beyond.

Government & Accountability

We cover local and state government, public agencies, legislative proceedings, public meetings, elections, public finance, procurement, ethics, and the implementation of public policy. Our reporting examines how government decisions affect residents, businesses, and communities.

Topics include:

• City councils and legislative bodies
• Public meetings and hearings
• Government agencies
• Public records
• Budgets and contracts
• Elections and public policy
• Ethics and accountability

Business & Economic Development

Economic growth is shaped by public policy, private investment, and entrepreneurship. We report on the businesses, industries, and initiatives that influence regional economic development and opportunity.

Topics include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Small business
• Manufacturing
• Workforce development
• Economic development initiatives
• Commercial investment
• Grants and business resources
• Industry and innovation

Infrastructure & Environment

Infrastructure affects every aspect of daily life. We examine the systems that support our communities, from transportation and utilities to coastal resilience and environmental stewardship.

Topics include:

• Transportation
• Public works
• Water and sewer infrastructure
• Flood protection
• Coastal restoration
• Environmental policy
• Climate resilience
• Housing and neighborhood development

Education & Financial Literacy

We believe knowledge creates opportunity. Our reporting explores education, workforce preparation, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy initiatives that help individuals and communities build long-term stability.

Topics include:

• Education policy
• Financial literacy
• Workforce training
• Entrepreneurship education
• Scholarships and career pathways
• Community education programs

Culture & Tourism

Louisiana's culture is central to its identity and economy. We cover the people, institutions, traditions, and events that preserve our heritage while examining the economic and public policy issues connected to culture and tourism.

Topics include:

• Festivals and major events
• Arts and cultural organizations
• Music and entertainment
• Food and hospitality
• Tourism
• Historic preservation
• Cultural policy
• Economic impact of cultural events

Investigations & Special Projects

Some stories require deeper reporting. Through investigative journalism, public records research, documentary storytelling, aerial documentation, and long-form analysis, we examine complex issues that have lasting public significance.

These projects are designed to provide readers with meaningful context, original reporting, and a deeper understanding of the issues affecting our communities.

Coverage Archive

Our newsroom regularly covers:

• New Orleans City Council meetings
• Council committee meetings
• Public hearings
• Government press conferences
• Community forums
• Economic development announcements
• Infrastructure and resilience projects
• Major civic events

This archive continues to grow as Evans Cutchmore Press expands its reporting throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.

Our Commitment

Our reporting is guided by curiosity, evidence, and the public interest. We seek to explain complex issues clearly, verify information thoroughly, and present stories with fairness and context.

Whether covering a government meeting, a business initiative, an infrastructure project, or a cultural event, our goal remains the same:

To produce independent journalism that helps people understand the decisions shaping their communities while making government more transparent, accessible, and accountable.