Southeastern collects discarded Christmas trees again to enhance local wetlands
Southeastern Louisiana University and its partners are offering Christmas tree recycling in Hammond and Ponchatoula to support wetland restoration efforts. Discarded trees, instead of going to landfills, are used to combat erosion and create wildlife habitats in the Manchac Swamp Wetlands. Turtle Cove Environmental Res...
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Victims of New Orleans terrorist attack file lawsuit against City of New Orleans and Contractors
Seven victims of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street have filed a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans, Hard Rock Construction, and Mott MacDonald, LLC, citing negligence in preventing the tragedy. The lawsuit, submitted in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, claims the defendants ignored repeated wa...
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Special Saints and Pelicans NOLA "Love for New Orleans" shirts now available for purchase to support victims of the Bourbon Street tragedy
You can help support those affected by the Bourbon Street tragedy by buying special Saints and Pelicans "love for New Orleans" warmup shirts. The shirts have the word "NOLA" above the Saints or the Pelicans logo, with the "O' replaced by a heart. Brittany Whitsell, the director of charitable gi...
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LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to freezing temperatures
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) warns of potential fish kills along the coast as freezing temperatures and an arctic blast sweep across the state. Fisheries biologist Jason Adriance says water temperatures haven't dropped enough yet. "We still have water temperatures in the low-50 to mid-...
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Habitat for Humanity of North Louisiana remembers Pres. Carter
Thursday is the national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29th at the age of 100. One organization near and dear to President Carter's heart was Habitat for Humanity. After leaving office, Carter helped the organization build a countless number of homes. "Not just money, but actuall...
Jan 08, 2025