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Three new medical marijuana dispensaries set to open in New Orleans as industry expands
Nola - Louisiana
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Three new medical marijuana clinics are under construction in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, including a location on Bourbon Street, which when completed later this year will double the number of dispensaries in the metro area as the local...
Making every dollar count: Greaux the Good partners with local businesses to expand healthy food access in New Orleans region
Nola - Louisiana
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Sponsored Content This article is brought to you by Greaux the Good.From large cities to small towns across Greater New Orleans, more residents are reconnecting with their food, their health and each other. At the heart of this movement are...
Where Y’Eat: How New Orleans Restaurants Change to Survive Summer
WWNO - Louisiana
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Should New Orleans restaurants just close for the summer — not take a vacation for a week or two, but shutter for the season? It’s a question more restaurant people are having to consider with growing urgency. Many restaurants simply don't see...
The wall that defends New Orleans: What’s changed since Katrina and what still needs work
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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June 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina’s levee failures flooded New Orleans and cost more than 1,400 lives, the city’s storm protection system has been rebuilt from the ground up. It’s bigger, stronger, and smarter. But...
New Orleans homeowner has little concern about power outages thanks to his ‘solar addiction’
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Power outages can turn deadly, especially in the wake of hurricanes and tropical storms. But a New Orleans man isn’t very concerned about them this hurricane season. That’s because he’s taken some unique steps to get...
New Orleans area athletes find a home in 'non-judgmental' LGBTQ sports teams and leagues
Nola - Louisiana
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Pull up Stonewall Sports’ Instagram page, and you’ll find a video of people dancing while playing bocce ball, soundtracked to Charli xcx’s “Guess” — the version featuring Billie Eilish, of course. Or scroll through the Crescent City Rougaroux’s...
Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana Applauds Final Passage of REINS Act, Requiring Agency Transparency for Costly Regulations
Americans for Prosperity
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June 2, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA—Today, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) is applauding the House for unanimously passing SB 59, the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, requiring legislative approval for rules with fiscal...
Lillian Boutté – The passing of a joyful Ambassador of New Orleans music
The Louisiana Weekly
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June 2, 2025
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Celebrated New Orleans vocalist, bandleader and actress Lillian Boutté passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 75. “Lillian was just a trailblazer,” declares noted vocalist John Boutté of his...
Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Weather-Altering ‘Chemtrails’
[your]NEWS
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June 2, 2025
The bill would outlaw chemical dispersion aimed at altering climate conditions, while allowing key exemptions for agriculture and fire control. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A bill aimed at banning geoengineering practices often referred to as...
BOMA recognizes U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Month, presents key to city
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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June 2, 2025
BOMA recognizes U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Month, presents key to city Published 3:42 pm Monday, June 2, 2025 The City of Vicksburg has officially designated June as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Month, honoring the legacy and...
Texas colleges join $156M clean energy initiative to boost economy, reduce emissions
WOAI - Texas
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Clean Energy Fund of Texas is calling on institutions of higher education, particularly Minority-Serving Institutions like the University of Texas at San Antonio, to apply for funding to spearhead clean energy initiatives...
Louisiana records show this refinery spilled toxic waste for months
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
Atlantic Alumina, also known as Atalco, is under investigation after state and federal inspectors documented months-long toxic waste leaks from its Gramercy refinery into surrounding public lands and waterways, Louisiana Illuminator reports....
The Corps has finally fixed the pumps that keep New Orleans dry — just in time for hurricane season
Nola - Louisiana
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed repairs on corroded flood pumps at the ends of New Orleans’ outfall canals — just in time for hurricane season. The Corps completed a final test of Pump 1 at the London Avenue outfall canal on Friday,...
Vidalia granted $15 million credit for construction of 70-acre slackwater slip at port
The Natchez Democrat - Mississippi
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June 2, 2025
Published 5:13 pm Monday, June 2, 2025 VIDALIA, La. — The Town of Vidalia has been granted a $15 million line of credit from the State Bond Commission to begin construction of a slackwater slip at the Vidalia Port.The Louisiana Department of...
Louisiana set to spend at least $7 million to bring Saudi-owned LIV Golf to New Orleans
KPLC - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Louisiana Legislature looks likely to spend at least $7 million of the state’s public money to bring the controversial LIV Golf League tour, owned by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to New Orleans next...
What is the New Orleans’ Mardi Gras like to visit?
The Travel Magazine
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June 2, 2025
4 Ornate costumes, dazzling floats, coloured beads, music and parading bands characterise Mardi Gras in Orleans. This centuries-old tradition dates back to the Middle Ages when the first parade is recorded to have taken place in 1833. The date of...
May Street in Baton Rouge will close Wednesday for University Lakes project
The Advocate - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
May Street, which connects Dalrymple Drive and East Lake Shore Drive near LSU, will close to all traffic for more than a year beginning Wednesday, as work continues on the University Lakes restoration project. The closure applies to vehicles,...
Louisiana Bill Would Require Age Verification on Apps
Government Technology
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June 2, 2025
(TNS) — Anytime someone in Louisiana downloads an app, they would have to verify their age, and minors would need to get parental permission for their downloads if a bill nearing final passage in the state Legislature becomes law. The bill, pushed...
New Orleans Attorney Returns to Adams & Reese
Biz New Orleans - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Sara Valentine has rejoined Adams & Reese as a member of the Litigation Practice Group and as Counsel in the firm’s New Orleans office. Valentine has close to 20 years of experience as in-house counsel and in private...
1 gas station in cities throughout East Baton Rouge Parish had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending May 24
Baton Rouge Reporter - Louisiana
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June 2, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across East Baton Rouge...