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Madelyn Smith: One year after Louisiana’s grid failure, what have we learned?
Louisiana’s grid needs regional planning, not political retreat
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Authorities investigating a new social media post by a New Orleans jail escapee on the run
Eight of the escaped men have been apprehended, while Massey and another fugitive, convicted murderer Derrick Groves, remain on the run.
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New Orleans jail escapees caught following car chase in Texas; 2 inmates still on the run
‘They just ended up giving it up.’
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Louisiana Republicans are in court to fight efforts to establish new Black congressional district
The outcome of the cases could have major implications on the makeup of the next Congress if they result in more predominantly Black — likely Democratic Party-leaning — districts.
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Joe Biden to send disaster assistance to Louisiana, as salt water threatens the state’s drinking water
In parts of Plaquemines Parish residents have relied on bottled water for cooking and drinking since June.
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Louisiana’s struggle with influx of salt water prompts a request for Joe Biden to declare an emergency
The Governor said 23,515 residents in Plaquemines Parish have been affected by the salt water, including those at a military base, a nursing home, 11 schools, a prison and citrus farms.
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Some Louisiana voters reject taxes in Saturday elections
‘Tonight did not go as we had hoped, but it in no way diminishes the financial needs of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.’
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Court: Mississippi Mayor wrong in veto of disputed contract
‘The Mayor was not legally entitled to veto a non-action or negative vote of the city council.’
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Dana Douglas becomes 5th Circuit’s 1st Black woman judge
The court hears appeals from lower federal courts in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.
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French President visits Louisiana to boost cultural ties
Macron’s office said he will meet with political leaders and is scheduled to see New Orelans historic French Quarter.