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Louisiana granted additional $144M for Ida, Laura relief
Louisiana will receive an additional $144,330,926.38 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in relief for Hurricanes Ida and Laura. In Southwest Louisiana, the Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive $11,580,439.82 for management costs associated with Laura and $1,078,139.37 for repairs to LeBleu Settlement Elementary School. The Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative will receive $10,204,970.40 […]
Popular Candy Ingredient Could Be The Key to Fewer Mosquito Bites
Louisiana residents know a thing or two about mosquitoes and the bites that inflict upon us. We are into that time of year when being outside at sundown is part of our Louisiana lifestyle. Unfortunately, that time of day is also the time of day when mosquitoes like to do their foraging for human blood. So, it's a fairly good bet at sometime during the summer months you're going to have a mosquito encounter.
Louisiana fishing authorities seek to remove restrictions for some shark fishing
State officials seek to remove fishing restrictions for two types of sharks in Louisiana waters. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission are collecting public comments on a Notice of Intent they filed to remove restrictions placed on the fishing of Blacktip and Bull Sharks in state waters created in the 80's....
Carter looks to keep seat in Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District race
(The Center Square) — Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District has one clear favorite, incumbent U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., in a crowded field for the Nov. 5 election. The district, one of two in Louisiana that are majority Black, is a Democratic stronghold and stretches from Iberville through New Orleans. Carter is the incumbent and has served for three years after winning a special election in 2021 to replace U.S. Rep....
2024 Halloween Events In Southwest Louisiana
Fall is here and October is the time of the year that jump-starts the holiday season. The Fall decorations are up, signaling cooler days and nights are ahead. Open the windows and let the fresh air in. Summer is behind us and it's time to ring-in a new season. Speaking of which, there are several events line-up to do just that in Southwest Louisiana.
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