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Salt in Mississippi River again threatens drinking water. Corps to build sill for third year running
Saltwater moving up the Mississippi River is again threatening southeast Louisiana drinking water supplies, forcing the Army Corps of Engineers to build an underwater levee to combat it for the third year in a row. The Corps announced the plan on Thursday as forecasts showed the leading edge of the...
Louisiana monitoring mosquito-borne illnesses as cases emerge in Northeast
Health officials in the Northeast are monitoring mosquito-borne illnesses, including eastern equine encephalitis, which killed a New Hampshire resident earlier this week. Why it matters: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called mosquitos "the world's deadliest animal" for a reason. But Louisiana is a mosquito hotspot so health officials here already consistently monitor for the diseases.
LSU football won't be on field for anthem despite governor's urging
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry sent a letter to Louisiana’s four higher education boards last April and urged them to adopt a policy that required teams and players to be on the field or court for the national anthem.
In one of America’s most troubled jails, a mental health unit has managed to thrive
NEW ORLEANS — In June, 18-year-old Marvell Smith arrived at the Orleans Justice Center, anxious and overwhelmed, to await his day in trial in the notorious jail. Staff brought him up on an elevator to the fourth floor and placed him in a unit with more than four dozen other men.
Leesville vs. Grant High School football live stream, TV – Thursday, August 29
On Thursday, August 29, Grant High School will host Leesville High School at 7:45 p.m. CT. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
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.
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