
New Orleans' Michoud Assembly facility a vital contributor to Artemis II space mission
NASA is launching a spaceship to the moon Wednesday and NASA's Michoud Assembly facility in New Orleans played a major role in the Artemis II mission. NASA spokesperson Craig Betbeze says both of Artemis II's propellant tanks were built at the rocket factory in New Orleans east. "It's 212 feet tall, 27 feet round,...
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Louisiana ranked as most stressed state in the nation, according to new study
A new study by WalletHub shows that Louisiana is the most stressed state in the country. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo says of the four stress dimensions it looked at, Louisiana ranked in the top ten in all of them. "First in work-related stress, third-highest money-related stress, sixth-highest family-related stres...
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Proposed Louisiana bill could hold parents liable for their children's actions involving bomb threats, school violence
A bill that increases the penalties against a minor found guilty of calling in a bomb threat or threatening to commit violence at school receives pushback from Democrats on the House floor, because the proposal could also result in the child's parents facing fines of up to $5,000 for a first offense. New Orleans Repres...
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Former LDWF Secretary pleads guilty to involvement in kickback scheme
Former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet faces up to five years in prison for participating in a kickback scheme. Federal prosecutors say the 78-year-old Montoucet used his position as secretary to steer a state contract to a company called DGL1 in exchange for one-third of the pro...
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Legislation to eliminate Louisiana vehicle inspection sticker mandate advances to Louisiana House for further discussion
The House Transportation Committee approves legislation that would end the requirement for motorists to get an inspection sticker. Instead of an inspection sticker, owners of personal vehicles would have a QR code sticker on their windshield that would provide law enforcement with the vehicle's identification number. S...
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