A second sediment diversion project has been stopped by the Landry administration. The Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project would have used Mississippi River water and sediment to build wetlands on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Director Gordon Dove says both projects had become too expensive. But Charles Sutcliffe with the National Wildlife Federation says these projects were essential and the plan was to use BP Oil Spill settlement money to ensure the long-term health of the coast.
Don’t forget, it’s election day across Louisiana and turnout in some areas is expected to be heavy. Like in and around New Orleans, as voters there cast ballots for Mayor and Sheriff. Early voting totals saw more than twice as many ballots cast as there were on election day eight years ago, the last time there was an open race for the mayor’s office.
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Banana Ball is coming to New Orleans as the Savannah Bananas are headed to the Caesar’s Superdome in March. Andre Champagne reports.
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LSU has had two weeks to fix an offense that ranks near the bottom in the SEC for points scored. As for the defense, it will be focused on South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Last year, Sellers rushed for two touchdowns against LSU, including a 75-yarder. Defensive end Jimari Butler…