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Meta to increase funding or Richland Parish AI data center from $10 billion to $50 billion
Meta is doubling its AI data center in Richland Parish. President and Vice Chairman of Meta, Dina Powell McCormick, says they now plan to spend as much as $50 billion on the project and related infras...
Jul 13, 2026
Effective August 1st, creators of Louisiana political ads must provide disclosure of AI usage
From now on, groups releasing political ads using AI technology must disclose that fact. That's due to a bill authored by New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry and signed into law by Governor Jeff ...
Jul 13, 2026
Consumption of fresh produce tainted with parasite linked to over 20 cases of intestinal illness in Louisiana
Over 20 cases of the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis have been reported in Louisiana; that's above average for this time of year. State epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says typically those cases come ...
Jul 13, 2026 Cyclospora cayetanensis (photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Pirates Bet on Derek Curiel's Elite Bat-to-Ball Skills at No. 5
The Pittsburgh Pirates made the first surprise pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday by selecting LSU All-American Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick. Curiel missed playing wi...
Jul 11, 2026 LSU sophomore center fielder Derek Curiel was projected to be a top 10 or 15 pick in the first round of the MLB Draft Saturday, but he went as the No. 5 pick to Pittsburgh.(Tiger Rag photo by Jonathan Mailhes).
NOLA Mayor Helena Moreno asks for a face-to-face meeting with Governor Landry to discuss the city's finances
Cash-strapped New Orleans has withdrawn its $110 million bond and loan request from the State Bond Commission. Mayor Helena Moreno says the city pulled the application because it would have been denie...
Jul 10, 2026
Research indicates an increase in shark populations along Gulf Coast
The Gulf of Mexico is seeing an increase in its shark population. Dr. Dean Grubbs, the associate director of research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, says while some spe...
Jul 10, 2026 bull shark (photo courtesy of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism)
RURAL Health study reveals indicators of chronic disease in Franklin Parish
Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center have released their initial findings from their RURAL Health study in Franklin Parish. Lead researcher Dr. Stephanie Broyles says some of the...
Jul 10, 2026
LDWF cites Eunice woman for allegedly selling turtles online
A St. Landry Parish woman is cited for allegedly selling native turtles online. Captain Scott Dupre with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the legislature recently passed a law making it i...
Jul 10, 2026 RED-EARED SLIDER TURTLE (public domain image)
"Aura Era": Basketball student manager Amir "Aura" Khan set to reunite with Will Wade at LSU
Viral McNeese basketball student manager Amir Khan is following Will Wade to LSU. He'll join Wade's LSU staff in the same role. Khan says he first became a student manager because he grew up as an LSU...
Jul 10, 2026 AMIR "AURA" KHAN (photo: @amirk_23/X)
Governor Jeff Landry vetoes bill designating Atlantic tarpon as a recreational gamefish
A conservation organization that represents sportsmen is disappointed Governor Landry vetoed legislation that would have designated Atlantic tarpon as a Louisiana saltwater gamefish. Rick Owens with t...
Jul 10, 2026 Atlantic tarpon (photo: Wikipedia)
