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

Credentialed assignments

Credentialed Assignments & Professional Appointments

  • January 7, 2026 | Official Credentialed Press - Mayor Helena Moreno Inauguration
  • July 9, 2026 | Official Credentialed Press - Black Writers Weekend 2026
  • July 25–26, 2026 | Official Credentialed Media - Bocuse d'Or Americas & Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie (Pastry World Cup Americas), Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
  • 2026 | Emmy® Awards Judge - National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). Selected as a peer judge for the Regional Emmy® Awards, evaluating Politics/Government entries for the Lone Star Emmy Chapter (Lone Star Region).

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

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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

Figures reflect July 2026 and are updated quarterly.

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  • Facebook: 7.3k followers
  • TikTok: 18.7k followers

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.