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Cameron Ferry dry dock set for November
Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the Cameron Ferry will remain in service until its United States Coast Guard-mandated dry dock construction begins. Dry dock is anticipated to start no later than Nov. 12, following USCG approval of an extension for the M/V Cameron II. Once the […]
America’s caste system thriving in New Orleans: Neighborhood inequities driven by Louisiana’s unique succession laws
New Orlean’s poverty rate of 23.7% is more than double the US average of 10.5% and New Orleans’ median homeownership rate is below the national average of 64% at 48.3%. Uptown is a New Orleans’ neighborhood, home to the St. Charles Streetcar line, Audubon Park, legendary quarter back Drew Brees’ mansion, and two well-known universities, Tulane and Loyola.
St. Bernard Parish to receive $14.8 million for flood mitigation
WASHINGTON — St. Bernard Parish is set to get financial assistance for flood mitigation thanks to nearly $15 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the parish will receive $14,844,923.25 from FEMA for Phase III of the Lake Lery Marsh Creation and Rim Restoration Project.
Watch: Street video shows armed suspects steal vehicle in 7th Ward
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department released video footage on Wednesday of an automobile theft in the 1500 block of North Roman Street two days earlier. According to police, the theft occurred at 2:19 a.m. on Monday when an unknown white sedan arrived at the Seventh Ward location.
LEDA's pitch competition that boosts minority entrepreneurship wins national honor
A business pitch competition put on by the Lafayette Economic Development Authority in partnership with other agencies claimed two Excellence in Economic Development awards. The Elevate Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition, a program also put on by Opportunity Machine and the LEED Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, won a Silver Award for Excellence in Economic Equity & Inclusion and a Bronze Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development by International Economic Development Council.
New Iberia plans on taking big step forward with seasoning and size in year three
Shanga Charles is back for his senior season. Charles rushed for more than 1000 yards and scored 11 touchdowns last season for the Jackets and head coach Josh Lierman is ready for a repeat performance, if not adding to the totals from his junior season. "He is a big part...
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