BATON ROUGE — Several bills were signed into law earlier this week by Gov. Jeff Landry at the Louisiana State Capitol. These bills pertain to safety, education, the economy and health, as well as the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board.
(AP) — A synthetic rubber manufacturer accused of increasing the cancer risk for the nearby majority- Black community in Louisiana told a federal appeals court it will have to shut down 'likely permanently' if it's forced to meet the Biden administration's deadline to reduce emissions.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say a human skull found padlocked to an exercise dumbbell has been fished out of a New Orleans waterway, leaving police with a mystery on their hands. Police said in a report that the skull was found on May 18. A man using a rope and a magnet the size of a hockey puck was fishing for objects off a bridge when he pulled the skull and dumbbell from the water. The police report was recently released and obtained by the Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate. It says the fisherman also found a handgun and a gun barrel in the water.
(The Center Square) — While state officials say Louisiana is storm-ready as hurricane season begins Saturday, lessons are still being learned on storm recovery.
(The Center Square) — The restoration of Amtrak service to the Gulf Coast is still planned, but city of Mobile officials are balking at the three-year, $3 million subsidy required by the service.
Due to the large number of residents who received damage to their homes and properties in the recent string of severe weather, Mayor Henry Guinn’s office released a statement pertaining to debris removal.
Joining one of the great vacation bible school events being offered during summer break is a fun way for kids to learn about the Bible while spending time with others. Churches in the area are providing engaging programs to help kids learn and experience new interaction through fun themed Bible centered events.
