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Federal judge permanently blocks EPA ‘disparate impact’ civil rights enforcement in Louisiana
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from considering disparate environmental harms in Louisiana in its enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, making permanent a temporary hold he issued in January. In the ruling, Judge James Cain of the Western District of Louisiana, a former President Trump appointee,…
Porch Poppin’: New Orleans jail inmates will soon receive 15 minutes of free phone calls per day
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson talks about a plan to give New Orleans inmates free calls to friends and family. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
Saints predicted to sign top remaining free agent WR amid depth questions
Many believe the New Orleans Saints are positioned to take a step back offensively. Even if Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara provide the bulk of the juice on that side of the field, New Orleans still needs to overcome a fairly poor wide receiving corps. The Saints are currently poised...
Facing silence from Jeff Landry, New Orleans levee officials decide to stay the course
Gov. Jeff Landry's refusal to approve a key appointment to a New Orleans area levee board has sparked concern that reforms put in place after Hurricane Katrina were being eroded. Officials behind the nominating process decided Thursday to stay the course, hoping those concerns do not come to pass. The...
Agreement to cancel medical debt for 193,000 needy patients in Southern states
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics serving Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama is working with a New York nonprofit to wipe out $366 million in medical debt for about 193,000 needy patients. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday that the deal involving Ochsner Health was arranged by Undue Medical Debt, a donor-funded […]
Gov. Landry recently announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program, which aims to distribute $1.355 billion in funding to enhance broadband access across the state of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, this initiative will expand broadband to 140,000 locations, including 100,000 homes (60,000 in rural parishes), 35,000 businesses, and 4,000 community anchor institutions such as schools, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. GUMBO 2.0 is expected to create 8,000 to 10,000 jobs, boost...
Louisiana officials break ground on Jimmie Davis Bridge project
On Tuesday, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry joined state and local leaders to break ground on construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge crossing the Red River. Along with Joe Donahue, LA Secretary of Transportation and Development, Landy applauded the project that will connect Caddo and Bossier parishes. The $360 million project will construct a four-lane […] The post Louisiana officials break ground on Jimmie Davis Bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Festival queen's farewell: 'An experience like no other'
(Editor's note: The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival submitted this letter of farewell from 2023 festival queen Gweneth Dohmann. Her successor will be crowned Saturday.) First off, I would like to express my thanks to the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival board for selecting me as their 88th queen. I am deeply honored and will forever cherish being chosen as the 88th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum queen, especially to festival Executive Director Hailee Thomas for sharing her time, artistic abilities, and love for the festival with me.
Louisiana’s fortified roof grant program carries over millions in unspent funds
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is preparing to launch its second year of the fortified roof grant program with at least $10 million leftover in unspent money. The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, which offers $10,000 to homeowners who install hurricane-resistant roofs on their houses, is approaching its one-year anniversary from when the first application period […]
St. Tammany property tax assessments show huge increases
St. Tammany Parish property owners may find their property tax bills going up, owing to the rising property values. Parish assessor Louis Fitzmorris said property values have increased around 20 percent over the last four years.
NFL Rookies Jayden Daniels And Malik Nabers Forced To Go Back To School After Gambling Mistake
Former LSU teammates Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers are two of the favorites to take home the 2024 NFL Rookie of the Year award. But before either one could take the field in the NFL, they were instructed to go back to class and learn more about the league’s gambling policies. According to Mike Florio […] The post NFL Rookies Jayden Daniels And Malik Nabers Forced To Go Back To School After Gambling Mistake appeared first on BroBible.
2024 Southeastern Football Position Preview: Quarterbacks
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University football team’s preseason practice has seen a three-way battle at the quarterback position. Veteran Eli Sawyer, along with newcomers Tanner Murray and Damon Stewart have all been vying to be the leader of the Southeastern offense when the season kicks off.
Hammond Union of Police hosting annual Daddy-Daughter Dance
HAMMOND, La. — The Hammond Union of Police is preparing for its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance in September. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Hammond Police Union Hall, 201 Natchez St., Hammond. The department says the event is a magical evening of dancing, laughter...
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