Hunters venture out into rare coastal snowstorm and need rescue, Louisiana agents say
A series of rescues were staged in the Louisiana wilderness after duck hunters defied warnings and set out during a rare coastal snowstorm, state officials said.
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River Parishes want $36 million from state to build a juvenile detention center. Is it needed?
A group of parishes along the Mississippi River is seeking more than $36 million in state funds to create a juvenile jail on ...
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The NFL helped plant cypress trees at this historic Louisiana lighthouse. Here's why.
Wearing waders and ear muffs, volunteers rode airboats out the mouth of the Tchefuncte River and along the lakefront over to ...
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Central Ohio River Business Association: Uniting the Commerce of the Ohio River
On a mission to promote the commerce, transportation and maritime community along the Ohio River, the Central Ohio River Association (CORBA) represents the local businesses from Ohio, Kentucky and ...
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New law puts focus on Mississippi River flooding and climate extremes
High water on the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 13 is seen April 26, 2023, in an aerial photo from Eagle Point Park in Clinton. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Downriver, Louisiana secured the ...
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Watch Duty, a Wildfire-Tracking App, Provides a Lifeline in Los Angeles
In a county of nearly 10 million people, the news of the app has spread by word of mouth and in ... 22 states west of the Mississippi River, not including Alaska or Louisiana.
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The Largest River Delta In USA Could Soon Be Lost To The Sea
Today, it’s estimated that a football field of land becomes open water every 100 minutes in Louisiana. It’s all too clear what’s at stake if the Mississippi River Delta is allowed to ...
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Mississippi Delta Could Vanish Soon, Scientists Warn
The Mississippi River's Bird's Foot Delta, a vital ecological and economic region, faces rapid deterioration because of rising sea levels, sediment shortages and invasive species. Louisiana State ...
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8 places to see the stars on clear winter nights within driving distance around Louisiana
Luckily, several national forests, observatories, wildlife areas and state parks offer some of the darkest skies in the region and are easily driveable from south Louisiana. Yes, astronomers here ...