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Unusual earthquake reported in the Gulf, hundreds of miles away from Louisiana's coastline
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (105+ words) An earthquake was reported in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday night, hundreds of miles away from Louisiana's coastline, according to the U. S. Geological Survey. The small 3. 9-magnitude earthquake, located 220 miles from Venice, was first reported at 9: 22 p. m. , according to USGS data....
US judge pauses Louisiana's challenge to FDA abortion drug rule
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (476+ words) April 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday paused the state of Louisiana's lawsuit seeking to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide while President Donald Trump's administration conducts "a review of the drug's safety. U. S. District Judge David Joseph in…...
Cassidy, Murrill take aim at abortion pills still reaching Louisiana by mail
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (987+ words) A U. S. Senate hearing Wednesday placed Louisiana at the center of a national debate over abortion pills, highlighting a clash between Republican state officials seeking tighter restrictions'and Democrats who say it is an effort to cut off one of the last…...
Will Sutton: If this is how Shia La Beouf wants to act, New Orleans isn't the place to call home
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (108+ words) Shia La Beouf has played many characters on the big screen, but his behavior in New Orleans cannot be edited or changed " and it's resulted in real-life consequences. The 39-year-old actor now faces. .. Shia La Beouf has played many characters…...
LDWF revises red snapper allocation numbers for 2026
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) While Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries" marine fisheries staff stands on its estimate of 947, 103 pounds taken during the eight-month-long 2025 private recreational red snapper season, the staff has revised Louisiana"s 2026 allocation. The first evaluation for this year"s allowance…...
How much red snapper did Louisiana anglers catch in 2025? The numbers are in.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (341+ words) A new April 15 start of the red snapper season was approved during Thursday's Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting. Anglers will start the season with a four-fish-per-day limit. Louisiana sport anglers reeled in nearly 950, 000 pounds of red snapper during the 2025 season,…...
Republic proposes once-weekly trash pickup in Baton Rouge | News | theadvocate. com
1+ week, 4+ day ago (837+ words) Garbage trucks sit in the lot at the headquarters for Republic Services trash and recycling is seen on Leisure Road, Thursday, December 10, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. Talks to renegotiate the city-parish's garbage contract are underway at City Hall, with the…...
Tyler Waguespack: Rodeo champ from Ascension Parish
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (604+ words) During a 2009 steer wrestling practice session, Tyler Waguespack, 18, prepares for the National High School Rodeo Championship. An 18-year-old Tyler Waguespack, 18, prepares for the 2009 National High School Rodeo Championship by practicing steer wrestling with his father, Mike, . Ascension Catholic Junior Caroline…...
Volunteer Ascension's inaugural Bowling Night raising money for nonprofit's efforts to help community
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (353+ words) Shine your bowling ball, dust off your bowling shoes, and enjoy a night of lucky strikes for the Volunteer Ascension Bowling Night at Premier Lanes Thursday, April 23. Novice and hobby bowlers, as well as serious competitors, are invited to attend…...
Former LSU, LA Tech wide receiver Devonta Lee has died at the age of 26
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) LSU wide receiver Devonta Lee (16) gets a hand across the facemask by Arkansas defensive back Joe Foucha (7) as Arkansas defensive back Hudson Clark (17) comes in to help make the stop during the second half at Tiger Stadium Saturday Nov. 13, 2021, in…...