St. Bernard Parish

A food vendor at the Louisiana Crawfish Festival served Chinese-sourced crustaceans without disclosing it, violating state law, according to festival organizers.

Louisiana Crawfish Festival vendor sells Chinese mudbugs without required signage: report

A food vendor at the Louisiana Crawfish Festival in St. Bernard Parish has served Chinese-sourced crustaceans and failed to disclose it as required under state law, organizers have confirmed.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Col. Cullen Jones, who commands the New Orleans District, provides an update on his office's measures to address a "saltwater wedge" moving up a historically low Mississippi River during a news conference on Sept. 15, 2023.

Coastal Desk

Salt water threatens South Louisiana drinking water second year in a row amid severe drought

Halle Parker

As the Mississippi River drops to one of its lowest levels in recent history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said salt water from the Gulf of Mexico could threaten drinking water as far north as New Orleans’ French Quarter if no action is taken.

Shrimper Charles Robin IV of Yscloskey, LA on board his boat Lil' Charlito. Robin says he can make more money selling shrimp directly to customers, but still has to sell most of his catch directly to the docks -- where prices have been low.

Business and Economy

Facing Low Prices, Some Shrimpers Look To Cut Out Middleman

Travis Lux

Louisiana shrimpers are facing low prices. They say the business is tougher than it’s ever been, and recently considered striking. Many are looking for...