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More acreage secured for Louisiana’s LNG export project
Offshore Energy
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July 11, 2025
A port commission in the U.S. state of Louisiana has purchased an additional area of land to support the expansion of a future liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in Port Fourchon. Rendering of the Argent LNG project; Source:...
Why is La.'s State Capitol bathed in different colors sometimes? Curious Louisiana finds out
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Louisiana's State Capitol may be glowing in purple, green and gold when Mardi Gras rolls around on Feb. 21. "It's a possibility," said Jacques Berry, Policy and Communication director for the state Division of Administration. "The state lit it in...
Daniel Cormier suggests two names for wrapping BMF belt around winner of Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 at UFC 318
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 2025
As Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier prepare for their highly anticipated BMF title fight at UFC 318, Daniel Cormier proposed two ideas to make the victory moments memorable for each fighter. The bout will mark Poirier's final competitive MMA...
Louisiana briefly had the first governor of color in the U.S. How are he and others remembered?
The Advocate - Louisiana
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During the tumultuous years after the Civil War, as Louisiana struggled to recover and its social order was reshuffled, three Black men rose to power. Each was lieutenant governor during this period, and one became governor briefly before federal...
New Orleans 1850s mansion offers ornate plaster moldings, 16-foot ceilings, and a pool for $3.1M
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Coliseum Square sits amid the city's streets named after the Muses of Greek mythology, the inspiration for the arts and sciences. The greenspace, edged by Coliseum, Camp, Race and Melpomene streets, lacks the regular edges of a true square, but it...
Louisiana wants to censor citizen science, but residents are fighting back
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 2, 2025
Very few places exemplify our country’s shameful health disparities as much as Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” Notorious for its toxic air and alarmingly high cancer rates, this petrochemical hub between New Orleans and Baton Rouge is where oil, gas...
Charity motorcycle run to support Children’s Hospital, pediatric cancer research
The St. Charles Herald Guide - Louisiana
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July 10, 2025
Inspired by an 11-year-old leukemia survivor, motorcyclists will rip down River Road from Hahnville to New Orleans on Sunday – all for a good cause. The Vicious Ryderz and Free Riders motorcycle clubs are partnering up for a charity ride to...
2025 WE Local Prague Recap: Inspiring Women in Engineering and Technology
All Together
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July 10, 2025
Every year, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) holds multiple WE Local conferences globally to create connections among engineers, thought leaders, industry partners, and employers. This year, five WE Local conferences were organized. From April...
Why don't more local restaurants use biodegradable packaging? Curious Louisiana investigates.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Two of the biggest industries in Louisiana are chemicals and food. That's why Martha Holmgren asked Curious Louisiana why restaurants and bars don't use more biodegradable materials for their packaging, instead of plastic and polystyrene. She is...
I’m a Climate Scientist in Texas. Here’s What the Floods Tell Us
TIME Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Late into the night of Friday, July 3, the remnants of tropical storm Barry combined with an unusually humid air mass. Together, they dropped more than four months’ worth of rain—at least 1.8 trillion gallons, roughly enough to cover the entire...
With no public debate, Louisiana enacts sales tax break on luxury boats
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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July 10, 2025
KEY TAKEAWAYS: New Louisiana tax cap applies only to boats over $200,000 Gov. Landry promoted the tax break while on donor’s yacht Provision was quietly added to a broader tax bill in June Critics say it benefits the wealthy while everyday taxes...
Louisiana bank looks to bulk up near home with in-state deal
American Banker - New York
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July 7, 2025
travelview - stock.adobe.com Louisiana-based Business First Bancshares is moving to deepen its footprint in the northern part of the state, striking a deal to acquire the $752 million-asset Progressive Bancorp in Monroe for approximately $83...
Is it safe to eat catfish caught in the Mississippi River? Curious Louisiana investigates.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Louisiana residents with a penchant for fishing in the Mississippi River can skip the trip to the grocery store for their next Friday fish fry, because the experts have spoken: There is zero chance that eating catfish caught in the river will...
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce asks businesses for feedback on city permits
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce has asked local businesses for feedback on the city’s permits and licensing process, after a report found the system to be slow, burdensome and costly. A local market research firm found...
'The potential here is unreal.' LSU innovation leader sees Louisiana powering an energy renaissance
Nola - Louisiana
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With a $25 million donation from Shell, LSU three years ago created a new institute to support research aimed at issues facing the energy sector. Since then, the Institute for Energy Innovation has awarded grants to LSU scientists studying extreme...
Curious Louisiana finds the story behind Janice the Cat Lady
The Advocate - Louisiana
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When Lana Henry of Lafayette went to New Iberia's City Park in April, she couldn't help but notice a lovely swing with a metal cat and a plaque that reads, "Janice, the Cat Lady, 1960-2017." Henry said she was struck by the unusual memorial and...
St. Landry Parish schools LEAP scores improve in math, science
The Eunice News - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
The St. Landry Parish LEAP scores in math and science improved in the 2025 tests compared to scores in 2024. The Louisiana Department of Education released the LEAP scores on July 3 showing statewide students improved in math scores while English...
Fecal Bacteria Levels Make These Louisiana Beaches the Least Safe
Classic Rock 105.1 - Louisiana
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July 10, 2025
Lafayette, Louisiana (KPEL) - Summertime in Louisiana means hitting the beaches. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana is home to 23 public beaches. Louisiana's beaches are monitored on a weekly basis for water quality and...
The Abita Mystery House is the Weird America I Love
Current Affairs
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July 14, 2025
It’s indescribable, but here goes. The Abita Mystery House is a roadside attraction in Abita Springs, Louisiana. The front is an old filling station. Behind it there’s a barn and a shotgun house. The whole complex is a museum, kind of. (It used to...
How LSU prospects fared in MLB draft; ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’; pre-jailbreak problems at Orleans Parish Justice Center
WRKF - Louisiana
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Day 2 of the MLB draft wrapped up Monday, and now several Louisiana college ballplayers know where they’ll be continuing their careers. Nine LSU prospects were selected along with three from Tulane, and a handful more from Southern, Southeastern...