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 Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources is now the Department of Conservation and Energy. C-and-E spokesman Patrick Courreges (koo-RAHJ) says technology, industry, and environmental best practices have changed over the decades, and this re-organization helps the agency catch up.
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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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The College Football National Championship game is returning to New Orleans as it will be held in the Caesars Superdome on January 24th, 2028. Rich Clark, the executive director of the College Football Playoff, says they are thrilled to bring the national championship game to New Orleans in 2028, and they know the fans will enjoy the experience.