louisiana local news

Low Morale at Louisiana DEQ: Employee Sentiments Unveiled

News Summary A recent workplace audit at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has revealed low morale among employees under…

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New York Doctor Indicted Over Abortion Pills in Louisiana

News Summary Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a New York physician, has been indicted in Louisiana for providing abortion pills to a…

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Louisiana to Resume Death Penalty Executions After 15 Years

News Summary Louisiana is set to resume death penalty executions, halted for 15 years, using a new method called nitrogen…

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Thibodaux Residents Rally as Nicholls State University Recovers from Hurricane Francine

News Summary In the wake of Hurricane Francine, Thibodaux, Louisiana, is rallying to support Nicholls State University, which suffered extensive…

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Rising Child Care Costs Challenge New Orleans Families

News Summary Child care costs in New Orleans have surged nearly double in 2024, leaving parents struggling to find affordable…

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New Orleans Faces Rising Insurance Crisis Impacting Local Businesses

News Summary Stein's Market and Deli in New Orleans struggles as skyrocketing insurance costs and rising rent threaten its future.…

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Hurricane Francine Causes Flooding in Louisiana’s River Parishes

News Summary Hurricane Francine made landfall on September 11, 2024, bringing heavy rains and flooding to the River Parishes of…

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Louisiana-Lafayette Edges Out Southern Miss in Close Game

News Summary In an intense battle in Hattiesburg, Louisiana-Lafayette narrowly defeated Southern Miss with a score of 62-60. The game…

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Community Divided Over Proposed Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish

News Summary The proposed Venture Global CP Express Moss Lake Compressor Station in Calcasieu Parish has sparked significant community debate…

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New Orleans Proposes Major Changes to Education Funding

News Summary New Orleans is considering a substantial proposal to shift education funding towards private schooling for K-12 students in…

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