President Biden has approved Louisiana’s emergency declaration request that will result in more federal support to the state as it works with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers to keep saltwater from impacting water treatment plants in Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans and Jefferson parishes. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele the declaration is for 90 days…
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Amendment 2 on the October 14th ballot would grant the highest level of protection to worship in a church. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says COVID restrictions prompted the amendment and that both US and state constitutions already protect the freedom to worship.
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The Lions Camp Road and Elizabeth wildfires, in Vernon and Allen parishes, are now 100 percent contained. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Former Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and LSU women’s basketball star Seimone Augusuts headline the Louisiana Sports Hall of fame Class of 2024. Breese led the Black and Gold to its only Super Bowl victory and Augustus is considered the greatest female basketball player to ever come from Louisiana. They’ll be enshrined during ceremonies in Natchitoches on a date to be determined.