Complications with sewage and drainage lines on Bourbon Street have caused extreme delays in construction. The project to rebuild the historic landmark began about three months ago and officials with the New Orleans Public Works Department say they are about two months behind schedule. Director Mark Jernigan says the weather is also making it difficult..:
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He says another problem is major issues they discovered underground.

More and more women are heading to court, as the American Bar Association finds an uptick in the number of female attorneys. President of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Dona Renegar (Doh-na, not Donna) says this is great because women often have to overcome obstacles in the workforce that they’re male counterparts don’t…:
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Women account for 35 percent of lawyers in the state, a 7 percent jump since 2004.

After failing to raise the gas tax during this year’s session, Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter says it’s time to look at other options for funding highway construction. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The only homeless shelter in the Monroe area will close its doors later this month. On August 26, the Salvation Army will discontinue its overnight shelter services. Spokesperson Jon Kalahar says the shelter serves an average of 30 people each night…:
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