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Officials herald $132 million in federal grant money heading to New Orleans East
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - They say money talks. On Wednesday (Aug. 28), Congressman Troy Carter talked about money, a good amount of it. The Democratic representative from New Orleans announced “$132 million, just for this area, just for eastern New Orleans. It’s a big deal, long overdue.”. Carter...
Louisiana, You Can Apply for a Free Roof If You Live in These Parishes
Residents in certain parishes in Louisiana will soon be able to apply for a state grant program that provides money to homeowners to upgrade their roofs. It's called the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program and the next round of grants opens in a few weeks. When can I apply for the...
A seaplane, a floating oyster bar and a new view of Louisiana's changing oyster obsession
I have slurped oysters from fancy seafood towers, from old-school marble-topped bars and from ice chests in pickup trucks at tailgating hangs. I’ve had oysters delivered to my house for parties, and I’ve gone to the source, knocking a few back on a boat harvesting them from the reefs.
Tropical Models Raising Concerns for Louisiana & Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana parents know the eerie feeling that quietness can bring on. For example, you're working in your home office, and the kids are supposed to be playing. But you don't hear them; they are being quiet—too quiet. That's when a parent's "spidey senses" start tingling because they know they could literally be seconds from disaster.
One-on-One: Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple discusses the insurance crisis & efforts to address it
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -On the third anniversary of Hurricane Ida, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple discussed the stubborn insurance crisis and said he works every day to solve the problem. Hundreds of thousands of insurance claims were filed after Ida devastated southeast Louisiana on August 29, 2021, the same day...
Flash Flood Warning, Watches issued for Southeast, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS — A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for all of Southeast, Louisiana until 7 p.m. Thursday. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Plaquemines Parish, and St. Bernard Parish until 6:15 p.m. Multiple storms have already moved over the area Thursday...
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