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Parents, teachers left scrambling as New Orleans summer camps close due to lack of money
Nola - Louisiana
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Hundreds of New Orleans families are scrambling to find summer camp options after programs sponsored by the Asher Institute Nola, a nonprofit headed by Pelicans player Zion Williamson’s stepfather, were forced to shut down Tuesday due to a lack of...
Nuclear plants in Louisiana, Mississippi rack up low-level safety, security findings, group says
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
Entergy Corp.'s three nuclear power plants in southern Louisiana and Mississippi had some of the most safety and security issues among plants of their type in the nation over the past three years, but most, if not all, were in the lowest risk...
After revealing plans for an academy in Killeen, Lamar Odom announces another in Louisiana
KCEN 6 - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Lamar Odom's academic plans continue to grow just one week after announcing major plans KILLEEN, Texas — A week after announcing his plans for the founding of a K-12 academy in Killeen, two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom revealed that he is planning...
Super-Resolution X-Ray Technique Reveals Atomic Insights with Unprecedented Detail
Newswise
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July 17, 2025
BYLINE: Amber Rose With a novel approach to X-ray spectroscopy, researchers are now able to capture detailed, ultrafast snapshots of electron interactions. Newswise — In a leap forward for atomic-scale imaging, researchers have introduced a novel...
New Orleans City Council Considers Ordinance To Adopt Real-Time Facial Recognition Technology
Reason Magazine
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June 27, 2025
The New Orleans City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow the city's police department, in the name of fighting crime, to use real-time facial recognition technology to find and track people as they move about the city. As The...
20 free things to do around Baton Rouge, plus more savvy saving tips
225 Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Get the most bang for your buck at these priceless experiences around the Capital Region 1. Enjoy the million-dollar views of Baton Rouge from above at viewing decks atop the Louisiana State Capitol or the Shaw Center for the Arts for no cost....
Louisiana, Texas Face Record Store Closures in 2025
97.3 The Dawg - Louisiana
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July 5, 2025
Highlights Over 15,000 stores are expected to close nationwide in 2025, doubling the 7,325 closures from 2024 All 800 JoAnn Fabrics stores closed permanently by May 2025, including multiple Louisiana and Texas locations All 700 Party City stores...
Baton Rouge Schools Put Cameras on Buses to Curb Misbehavior
Government Technology
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June 27, 2025
(TNS) — After going nine years without them, East Baton Rouge Parish public schools are busy installing modern camera systems on almost the entire bus fleet, in time for the Aug. 7 start of school. The cameras will give school officials an...
Baton Rouge's high-profile consulting firm CSRS is being acquired by a national company
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Westwood Professional Services, a Texas-based engineering and consulting firm with offices across the U.S., plans to acquire Baton Rouge-based CSRS. Tim Barfield, CSRS president, confirmed the firm was exploring a strategic transaction that would...
Tragedy in Doral, FL (33172) : New Orleans Officer Dies After Plastic Surgery – URGENT INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
The Published Reporter
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July 1, 2025
Doral, FL (33172) – A decorated New Orleans police officer tragically died last week following complications from a cosmetic surgery procedure in South Florida, raising renewed scrutiny over the region’s booming medical tourism industry. Key Facts...
Where Does Shreveport’s Daily Commute Rank Against the Rest of Louisiana
102.5 Kiss FM - Texas
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July 9, 2025
For the last year, driving through Shreveport and Bossier City has been tough. Mainly due to the long-term construction on Interstate 20 through the two cities. The detour for that project has rerouted a lot of commercial traffic, especially...
Louisiana Distracted Driving Law Update: What’s Changing on August 1st?
Live Insurance News
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July 5, 2025
Louisiana drivers, take note. The rules of the road are about to change. Starting August 1, 2025, the state is stepping up its fight against distracted driving with stricter enforcement of a new law that bans most handheld phone use while driving....
CSU changes 2025 hurricane season prediction. Here's what it means for Louisiana.
Nola - Louisiana
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Hurricane researchers at Colorado State University have tweaked their prediction of above-average activity during the Atlantic hurricane season on Wednesday, decreasing the number of expected storms. CSU hurricane experts say they now expect a...
Local real estate group joins Compass in New Orleans
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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July 1, 2025
NOLA Home Realty Group, a real estate team previously operating independently, has joined Compass Inc., the largest residential real estate brokerage in the U.S. by sales volume. Led by broker-owners Liz Tardo and Melissa McClendon, the 17-member...
Delfin Midstream Moves Closer to FID for LNG Export Project in Louisiana
Rigzone
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July 9, 2025
Delfin Midstream Inc. is moving closer to a positive final investment decision (FID) for its deepwater port project in Louisiana with the signing of two agreements. Delfin entered into an agreement with Siemens Energy Inc. to reserve manufacturing...
Does the poinsettia have a Louisiana connection? Curious Louisiana investigates.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Sometimes the only way to answer a Curious Louisiana question is to debunk it. Such is the case with New Orleans resident Amy Callais question. "What is the connection between Joel Poinsett, Mexico, Louisiana and the Christmas flower poinsettia?"...
EPA Approves Two Major Air Quality Plans for Louisiana
KLAX - Louisiana
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BATON ROUGE, LA — The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two significant State Implementation Plans (SIPs) that will reduce sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions and ensure cleaner air for communities across Louisiana. The...
King Risk Partners purchases Louisiana Insurance
Life Insurance International
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July 9, 2025
US insurance brokerage King Risk Partners has acquired Louisiana Insurance Services, an independent insurance firm headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana. The financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Louisiana Insurance Services,...
Science CNN Earth is as far away from the sun as it ever gets. So why is it so hot?
Yahoo News
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The peak of summer is approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, but as we prepare for more sunshine and sweltering temperatures, our planet is spinning at its farthest point from the sun. On Thursday at 3:55 p.m. ET, our planet...
Advocates Say Leaked Farm Bureau Memo Promotes Racist Science
Documented - New York
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July 9, 2025
In the wake of the state’s failure to pass workplace heat protections this legislative session, labor rights advocates are calling a memo that urged lawmakers to vote against the bill racist. The memo, which was exclusively shared with Documented,...