Evans Cutchmore Press is an independent newsroom based in New Orleans, Louisiana, covering government and accountability, infrastructure and environment, coastal Louisiana, economic development, and the region's cultural and historic institutions.
For credential requests, media access, interview requests, and documentary inquiries: publisher@evanscutchmore.com | 770-652-7103
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Kim M. Braud Founder, Editor, and Publisher Reporting, photography, aerial documentation, video
Evans Cutchmore Press has staff writers. Contributors, when used, are credited on the story.
Owned entirely by The Couvent Collective. No investors or institutional funders. Full ownership, funding, disclosure, and corrections policies at Editorial Standards.
Professional memberships
- National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Suncoast Chapter (professional member)
- Press Club of New Orleans
- National Association of Black Journalists
- NOVAC Video
- New Orleans Association of Black Journalists
Credentialed Assignments, Media Access & Professional Appointments
2026 | Tulane University Football, Credentialed Media, New Orleans
2026 | City of New Orleans - Recognized media outlet; official media distribution and press communications
September 2026 | New Orleans Fashion Week (NOFW) - Credentialed Media
2026 | Orleans Audubon Society - Approved media access for conservation and birding-related coverage
2026 | Pontchartrain Oaks Stables - Approved media access for equestrian coverage
2026 | Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) - Media distribution and press access
2026–2027 | InspireNOLA Schools - Credentialed Athletics Media
September 19, 2026 | InspireNOLA Invitational - Official Credentialed Media, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
September 17-18, 2026 | NOLA Water Summit 2026: Keep Ya Head Up - Credentialed Media, The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans, Dew Drop Inn
2026 | New Orleans Polo Club - Approved media access
July 25–26, 2026 | Bocuse d'Or Americas & Pastry World Cup Americas - Official Credentialed Media, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
July 9, 2026 | Black Writers Weekend 2026 - Official Credentialed Press
January 7, 2026 | Mayor Helena Moreno Inauguration - Official Credentialed Press
2026 | National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) - Regional Emmy® Awards Judge; selected as a peer judge evaluating Politics/Government entries for the Lone Star Emmy Chapter.
Media credentials, approved access, and inclusion on institutional media distribution lists do not constitute endorsement of Evans Cutchmore Press by the organizations or institutions listed above.
Published Opinion and Commentary
The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
- July 24, 2026 - "New Orleans' property task force needs a heirs-first track." Guest column advocating for an heirs-first approach to returning adjudicated properties to commerce, arguing that resolving title issues and providing legal pathways for families should be a central component of the City's property revitalization strategy.
- April 7, 2026 - "N.O. Should Look at Risks Seismic Events Can Pose." Op-ed examining New Orleans' lack of seismic monitoring and the potential financial risks to the city's underground water infrastructure.
Broadcast
July 23, 2026 | FOX 8 News Interview - "What Happened at the Capitol?" Community Legislative Forum
Interviewed by FOX 8 News following the What Happened at the Capitol? community conversation hosted by Voters East of the Industrial Canal at Southern University at New Orleans. Shared commentary on the importance of collaboration between New Orleans and state leaders to strengthen economic development and improve opportunities for residents across Louisiana.
March 25, 2026 | WVUE Fox 8 New Orleans | Interview on Louisiana Senate Bill 268 and the Sewerage & Water Board's lead service line replacement program
June 25, 2026 | WVUE Fox 8 New Orleans | Commentary on New Orleans' Fortified Roof Program and disaster resilience
Press mentions
The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate | nola.com "Her plan for Bishop Perry Center nixed, entrepreneur vows to promote Marie Couvent's legacy" By Stephanie Riegel, Staff Writer | January 12, 2025
Coverage areas
Government and accountability, infrastructure and environment, coastal Louisiana, business and economic development, culture and historic preservation, investigations and special projects.
Recent reporting in each area: Coverage.
Capabilities
Aerial documentation. FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot. Aerial photography and video of construction sites, coastal restoration areas, and public infrastructure, flown under airspace authorization where required. Insurance certificate available on request.
Video and photography. Production and post through delivery.
Records research. Public records requests, budget and contract analysis, procurement tracking.
Live meeting coverage. New Orleans City Council and committees, City Planning Commission, SLFPA-E, and state legislative proceedings.
Documentary
The Promise of Protection is a feature documentary in production examining the long-term impact of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on New Orleans communities, told through the Industrial Canal's 1923 opening, Hurricane Betsy in 1965, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Screening and press inquiries: publisher@evanscutchmore.com
Audience & Reach
Evans Cutchmore Press is building a rapidly growing digital audience across social platforms, with reporting focused on New Orleans government, public affairs, community, culture, business, and sports.
Threads: 2.4+ million views over the last 90 days
Facebook: 1.1+ million views
Instagram: 525,000+ views
Combined Digital Reach: 4+ million views across primary social platforms
Audience metrics reflect recent platform analytics as of September 2026 and are updated periodically as the Evans Cutchmore Press audience continues to grow.
Editorial independence
Evans Cutchmore Press accepts no payment for coverage, publishes no sponsored content, and accepts no gifts, travel, or lodging from any person or organization it covers.
Contact
publisher@evanscutchmore.com 770-652-7103
Evans Cutchmore Press P.O. Box 741505 New Orleans, LA 70174
Credential requests, media access, interview requests, records tips, corrections, documentary inquiries.