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Almost 20 Years After Katrina, a Filmmaker Visited New Orleans. Everyone Told Her the Same Thing.
Newsweek
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July 27, 2025
A visitor in New Orleans might frolic around the French Quarter, revel in Mardi Gras culture or get lost in a blues performance. When trying to track down the tastiest jumbo, it is easy to forget the trauma that meanders the Mississippi. But for...
Cool Down Coming? Louisiana's August Surprise
KPEL - Louisiana
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July 29, 2025
(KMDL-FM) This afternoon, much of Louisiana will be sweltering. A Heat Advisory has been posted for the entire state with the exception of a small sliver of southwestern Louisiana. Most of us will experience daytime temperatures in the upper 90s...
Louisiana Honors Senior Hunters with New Deer Season Privilege
Kiss Country 97.3 - Louisiana
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July 28, 2025
While Louisiana might get a lot of things wrong, when it comes to the senior hunters of the Bayou State, there is an obvious effort to extend respect and courtesy. In the new Louisiana 2025-2026 Hunting and WMA Regulations guide that was just...
‘There’s New Orleans before and after’: revisiting Hurricane Katrina in a new docuseries
The Guardian
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July 27, 2025
Earlier this year, NFL fans from across the country descended on New Orleans for the Super Bowl. But even as the Big Easy rushed to put its best face forward for the big game and quickly turn the page from a New Year’s Eve attack on its famed...
Here are the new Louisiana laws going into effect on August 1, 2025
WWL - Louisiana
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July 29, 2025
Louisiana enacts nearly 30 new laws, including a kratom ban with possible jail time. NEW ORLEANS — Nearly 30 new laws in Louisiana are set to take effect on Friday, August 1. They are wide-ranging. Here's a rundown of just a few interesting ones...
These are the cities where an Uber ride is going to cost you the most
The Independent
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July 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
We could be tracking a tropical system mid-August. Here's where and when it could form
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 30, 2025
Low chances of tropical formation in August for parts of the Gulf and the Atlantic The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has outlined two areas where tropical development is possible within the next 2-3 weeks SHARIF, THANK YOU. WDSU FIRST WARNING...
FLYWIRE SHAREHOLDER ALERT by Former Louisiana Attorney General: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Reminds Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Flywire Corporation – FLYW
The AI Journal
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July 29, 2025
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until September 23, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a...
LDWF Partners with Louisiana State Police for Boating Patrol Training Classes
KLAX - Louisiana
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BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division taught boating patrol courses to the Louisiana State Police (LSP) troopers in Grand Isle from July 21-25. LDWF Special Operation Group (SOG) agents...
5 Top Cars For New Orleans
Programming Insider
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July 26, 2025
New Orleans is a city known for its rich culture, historic charm, and vibrant lifestyle. Whether you’re cruising down Magazine Street, navigating through the French Quarter, or commuting in the humid summer heat, owning the right car can make all...
Where To Find Jeep Ram In New Orleans
Programming Insider
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July 26, 2025
If you’re on the hunt for a reliable Jeep Ram dealer in New Orleans, you’re in luck. The city offers a diverse selection of dealerships that specialize in both new and used Jeep and Ram vehicles, catering to a variety of preferences and budgets....
New Louisiana laws take effect Aug. 1: here’s what’s changing
KPLC - Louisiana
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July 28, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A wide range of new Louisiana laws passed during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session will officially take effect Friday (Aug. 1), impacting everything from criminal penalties and environmental policy to insurance,...
A gulf on the brink: Environmental challenges for the Gulf of Mexico
Texas Public Radio
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July 29, 2025
If you are fortunate to be able to spend some valuable vacation time on the Texas Gulf Coast, as your toes dig into the wet sand and you inhale the salty air, take a moment to realize the United States Gulf Coast is undergoing a catastrophic...
Trump’s Billions in Climate Cuts Have Nonprofits Scrambling to Survive
Mint
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July 28, 2025
If any nonprofit epitomizes the whiplash experienced by climate advocacy groups in the US over the past few years, it’s Rewiring America. Founded in 2020 shortly before former President Joe Biden was elected, the organization focuses on shifting...
Central Louisiana Heat Puts Seniors at Greater Risk, Experts Say
KLAX - Louisiana
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ALEXANDRIA, La. (KLAX-TV) - As temperatures continue to soar across Central Louisiana, health experts are warning that elderly residents are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. With triple-digit temperatures and rising humidity...
Dreaming of the Everglades? Discover This Louisiana Hidden Gem Instead
Only In Your State
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I am not a mind reader, but I know what you’re asking: what destination in Louisiana could possibly be a substitute for the mighty Everglades? And that would be a valid question. Let’s be honest, the Florida Everglades is the largest ecosystem of...
Shipbuilding Investment: The Policy Proposals and Political Environment in Washington
Seapower Magazine
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July 28, 2025
By Luke Lorenz and Sonia Toloczko From Seapower’s July/August Issue: Washington Report Since American shipbuilding peaked during WWII, the production of U.S.-flagged vessels has dropped precipitously despite American imports rising at a similarly...
US Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana delays start of white shrimp season
Yahoo News
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Shrimper Keo Nguyen displays a sample of wild caught Gulf of Mexico shrimp while on his boat docked east of Lake Borgne prior to bringing it to a seafood market Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Photo credit: Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator) Inshore...
Two hurt in chemical release at Louisiana Pigment, authorities say
KPLC - Louisiana
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July 28, 2025
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - Two employees were hurt during a chemical release at Louisiana Pigment’s Lake Charles facility, according to authorities. On the morning of July 27, Louisiana Pigment experienced a chemical release at its plant on Bayou...
Seven coolest Louisiana towns to visit in 2025 according to WorldAtlas
The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana
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Louisiana is best known for its vibrant, notable cities like Baton Rouge and New Orleans, where celebration seems to be never-ending. However, tucked throughout the state are charming small towns, where Louisiana's rich culture, history and...