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Louisiana's largest marsh restoration project nears completion, plans to bring them here
The largest marsh restoration project in Louisiana's history is rebuilding nearly three-thousand acres of marsh in a St. Bernard Parish lake. Plans are on the books to bring the process to Terrebonne and Lafourche. The $114.7 million project spans six-and-a-half miles in length and a-mile-and-a-half in width of Lake Borgne....
April Updates from the Delta Regional Authority: New Funding and Leadership to Benefit Local Communities
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced updates for April, including $49.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor. This funding, part of the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative, supports career training in the lower Mississippi Delta, Appalachian, and Northern Border regions. This is the sixth round of funding, in collaboration with the Delta Regional Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission. Applications are due by June 20, 2024.
🚧 Update: Temporary Closures on LA-56 for Generator Installation
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Louisiana. Attention motorists in Chauvin, please be advised of an important traffic update. On May 9th, 2024, Boudreaux Canal Bridge on LA-56 from Vin Street to Tave Street will experience intermittent closures in both directions due to the installation of a standby generator. These temporary road closures are expected to occur between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM and could last up to 30 minutes for each closure. The installation process is weather dependent, and motorists are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly to avoid delays. This infrastructure upgrade is critical for the continued reliability of the bridge, and we appreciate the community's patience and cooperation during this time.
Terrebonne school board supports state's anti LGBTQ lawsuit
The Terrebonne Parish School Board announced its support of Louisiana's lawsuit against the Department of Education's ruling that schools cannot discriminate against sexual orientation or gender identity. Schools could be violating new anti-discrimination rules, jeopardizing millions in federal dollars. The board unanimously voted May 7 to pass a proclamation supporting Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's civil lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education expanding the scope of sexual discrimination to include pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity....
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