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Tulane study suggests New Orleans will need to be relocated; What's on deck at NOLA Shakespeare Fest
14+ hour, 56+ min ago (224+ words) A new study from researchers at Tulane University is delivering a stark message about the future of coastal Louisiana: New Orleans is not forever. The study warns that rising seas, sinking land and ongoing coastal erosion mean the question is…...
Morning Edition's Diane Mack reflects on radio career; Louisiana's first integrated high school sports game
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (208+ words) She's been a part of thousands of listener's mornings for more than three and a half decades. And now, Morning Edition host Diane Mack has decided to retire. Diane joins us to reflect on her life and career. She tells…...
Helena Moreno sworn in as 63rd mayor of New Orleans
4+ mon, 6+ hour ago (280+ words) Helena Moreno was sworn in as New Orleans" 63rd mayor on Monday (Jan. 12), making history as the city"s first Hispanic mayor and the second woman to assume the role. Moreno"s inauguration was held at the Saenger Theater, privately funded…...
Oyster enforcement in Louisiana nets 10 immigration arrests
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (166+ words) This story was originally published by the Louisiana Illuminator Ten people were arrested earlier this month for alleged immigration violations during a joint state and federal patrol of oyster beds in St. Bernard and Terrebonne parishes. The Louisiana Department of…...
State auditor estimates New Orleans' 2025 deficit will be $160 M
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (914+ words) This story was originally published by Verite News The city of New Orleans" budget deficit for this year will be significantly larger than estimates previously provided by the New Orleans City Council, Mike Waguespack, the top auditor for the state,…...
Helena Moreno to be next mayor of New Orleans: 'The work starts tomorrow morning"
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (431+ words) City Councilmember Helena Moreno is heading back to City Hall after a resounding win in the Oct. 11 primary election, securing 55% of the vote, above the simple majority she needed to clinch the job without a runoff election. Her victory in…...
Louisiana Public Service Commission to vote on Entergy's plan to power new Meta data center
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (312+ words) On Wednesday, the Louisiana Public Service Commission will vote on Entergy's controversial plan to power a new data center in Richland Parish, for Meta, the company behind Facebook, Whats App and Instagram. The center requires 2. 3 gigawatts of power. Entergy Louisiana…...
Planned Parenthood to close Louisiana clinics; Landry, Murrill applaud news
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) The two Planned Parenthood reproductive health clinics in Louisiana will close their doors at the end of next month, its regional leader announced. Its parent organization has cited a decrease in donor support and Trump administration policy as reasons for…...
New Orleans election guide: What to know before you cast your ballot
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) To vote in Louisiana, you must be: The Louisiana Secretary of State's website has a voter portal you can use to check whether you're registered to vote. If you're registered to vote, you should be able to vote early. Designated…...
New Orleans marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina with events around the city
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (1196+ words) This month, people across New Orleans will come together to honor the lives that were lost or forever changed by Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later. Here's a schedule of events happening across the city. Weathering the Storm: Reflecting on New Orleans…...