The EPA says it’s making progress in the cleanup of the Tangipahoa River more than a month after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland. The update comes just days after Governor Landry took to social media to urge the EPA to pick up the pace. During a news conference, in which Landry attended, EPA Region Six Administrator Scott Mason says crews have cleaned up most of the oil that ended up in the waterways.
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The College Football National Championship game is returning to New Orleans. It will be held in the Caesars Superdome on January 24th, 2028. During the official announcement, Jeff Hundley, the chief executive officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, says this will have a huge economic impact for the city.
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is urging the public to go “Lights Out” to protect migrating birds this fall. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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And starting Saturday, Elmer Fudd and the rest of you can start hunting wabbits – err, rabbits – as well as squirrels. LDWF says rabbit and squirrel hunting is a great way to introduce kids to the sport. The season runs through the end of February. Those 18 and older will need a basic hunting license.