The restoration efforts of three heavily eroded islands along Louisiana’s coast are providing habitat for the state’s brown pelicans. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Biologist Todd Baker says the islands serve as a great nesting ground…
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The restoration sites are Rabbit Island off of Louisiana’s southwest coast and North Breton and Queen Bess Islands off of Louisiana’s southeast coast. Funds from the BP Settlement were used to complete the island restoration projects.

New employment numbers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, shows the state added 20-thousand jobs from June 2022 to this past June. L-W-C Chief Economist Emily DiPalma says they are encouraged to see the Lake Charles area gain nearly three-thousand jobs…
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The Shreveport area added 33-hundred jobs, while Lafayette 39-hundred jobs.

Houma Senator Mike Fesi went to the authorities after receiving a voicemail from an irate Louisiana resident who is upset Fesi voted to override the governor’s veto of a bill that bans minors from undergoing medical procedures that changes a person’s biological sex….
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Marcus Venable told Fesi he can’t wait to see his name in the obituary. State Police is investigating.

Saints report to training camp tomorrow. Cam Jordan is set to begin his 13th season, but the rest of the New Orleans defensive line will have a different look. Luke Johnson covers the Saints for the Advocate and Nola-dot-com, he says the Black and Gold will rely on contributions from new additions…
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