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Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Lack of Broadband May Be Stifling Rural Louisiana Business
(TNS) — The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe hosted its third annual Louisiana Rural Economic Development conference in Marksville. Speakers ranged from the state Commissioner of Agricultural and Forestry, Mike Strain, to rural educators. During Monday's conference, high-speed broadband Internet and its necessity for modern life and business were central topics. Broadband...
Louisiana’s role in NASA’s upcoming moon mission; Baton Rouge painter on the relationship between art and health
The push to unionize auto plants in the South appears to have lost momentum. This comes after a big loss in May when workers at a Mercedes factory rejected joining the United Auto Workers. Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom visited the UAW’s campaign in Montgomery, Alabama to learn...
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
Man arrested for wearing mask; terrorizing woman; kids at home, Lafourche sheriff says
MATHEWS, La. (WVUE) - Lafourche Parish deputies say they arrested a man accused of lurking around a woman’s home in Mathews. Deputies arrested 55-year-old Carl Anderson. Detectives say he admitted he wore the ski mask captured by a surveillance camera at home. Investigators say on Saturday (July 20) night...
St. Claude Avenue Bridge reopens after being stuck in up position
NEW ORLEANS — The St. Claude Avenue Bridge has reopened. Drivers traveling between St. Bernard Parish and the New Orleans saw some delays this morning after the bridge was stuck in the up-position due to a motor problem. We have reached out to the Port of New Orleans, who...
The Neil Diamond Experience Comes to House of Blues New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Actor Robert Neary is bringing his acclaimed “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience” show to the House of Blues on Saturday, Aug. 24. Broadway, television and film star Robert Neary creates a one of a kind tribute to one of the greatest and most successful recording artists in history with So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience.
New Orleans City Council, Cantrell admin spar over use of lawyers in STR enforcement cases
New Orleans City Council members on Wednesday pushed back on a Cantrell administration official’s proposal to stop requiring lawyers to represent the city in hearings against owners of short-term rentals thought to be operating illegally. At a joint meeting of the Governmental Affairs and Quality of Life committees, members...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The St. Charles Catholic Comets
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - St. Charles Catholic’s Wayne Stein is entering his fourth season as the school’s head coach and his 21st overall after serving as Frank Monica’s defensive coordinator for 17 seasons. Speaking of the number 17, that’s how many starters the Comets lose from...
Louisiana mother of 4-year-old found dead confesses to killing, says she was on drugs
The mother of a 4-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake behind the Vinton Welcome Center confesses to killing her son, KPLC has reported. Aaliyah Jack was arrested July 8 in Mississippi after her 4-year-old son was found dead in a lake at a welcome center and her other child, a 1-year-old, was found alive in a ditch off Interstate 10, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office said.
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