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The EPA can't use Civil Rights Act to fight environmental injustice in Louisiana, judge rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has weakened the Biden administration’s effort to use a historic civil rights law to fight industrial pollution alleged to have taken a heavier toll on minority communities in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James David Cain of Lake Charles handed down the ruling Thursday, permanently blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing what are known as “disparate impact” requirements on the state. Cain had already issued a temporary blocking order in January. His ruling was a victory for Louisiana officials who challenged the EPA policy, which was based on possible violations of Title VI...
Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Veterans Resource Fair
On Monday, August 26th, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office will host a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Louisiana active-duty soldiers and veterans with the many services available to them. The event will feature representatives from veteran advocacy organizations focused on housing, healthcare, job opportunities and other veterans-specific issues. Louisiana’s 4th...
Local TV star Si Robertson gets patriotic home makeover
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Si Robertson, the beloved “Duck Dynasty” reality TV star, recently received a patriotic home makeover that has caught the attention of his neighbors. The roofing team at Northeast Louisiana Roofing made a bold renovation by transforming Robertson’s roof into an American flag—a fitting tribute for the Army veteran.
DeSoto Regional Health System breaks ground for $50M upgrade
MANSFIELD, La. - It was a big day in Mansfield as the DeSoto Regional Health System broke ground for construction and renovation of its facility. This is a $50 million project that's been in the works since 2021. The hospital has been in Mansfield for 72 years. This is the...
Rain chances increasing across New Orleans area next few days
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Residents in southeastern Louisiana can expect an uptick in rain chances this upcoming week, particularly along the coast, as a series of weather systems make their way across the Gulf of Mexico. A weak low pressure system will move through the northern Gulf on Sunday,...
Native American West Carroll farmer discriminated against by USDA Farm Service Agency
WEST CARROLL, La. (KTVE / KARD)–A family farm owned by Native Americans in West Carroll Parish has been fighting with the USDA Farm Service Association for more than 2 decades trying to get loans secured so they can remain in operation. NBC 10’s Joel Massey has more on how they were discriminated against. Carl Howell […]
Body found in Titus County, sheriff’s office says
TITUS COUTNY, Texas (KETK) – The Titus County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the body of an unidentified dead person was found on Friday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the body was found in Titus County near the Camp County line at around 5 p.m. on Friday. No other information has been released by the sheriff’s […]
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: CASA of SoLa, 215 E. Pinhook Drive, Lafayette, recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to speak...
Shreveport's Regions Center electrical bill 'paid,' tenants relieved but wary
Regions Center management reported by email Friday afternoon it had received several payment confirmations from SWEPCO totaling $60,000. "We anticipate that the payments continue to go between now and the weekend," the email stated. By early evening, tenants were alerting each other that the "electric bill had been paid in...
50 Cent Explains Why He Chose Shreveport Over Houston In New Interview
In 2021, 50 Cent moved to Houston from New York with plans to launch a film studio. Fast forward, the film and television mogul launched G-Unit film and television studio in Shreveport, Louisiana in April with fans curious about the original Houston film development. In a new interview with Shreveport’s KTAL news, 50 explains why he moved his film studio from Texas to Louisiana.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make six stops in the Shreveport-Bossier area this weekend
An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making six pitstops in the Shreveport-Bossier area this weekend. Here’s when and where you can find it:. Super 1 Foods on 3705 Jewella Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. Super 1 Foods at 2640 Waggoner Avenue 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday:. Super 1...
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