The plan to split up the city and parish governments was withdrawn by the sponsor after an extensive debate among the council.
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The Gulf’s Flower Garden Banks has been viewed as healthy, but a new study shows signs of damage.
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Across the Gulf South, people on parole and probation are responsible for much of the cost of community supervision. For many, it’s an untenable financial burden.
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Officials say the cuts could help fill a $100 million budget deficit.
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Public schools observe the week, timed to national Constitution Day on Sept. 17, by teaching students about Americans' freedoms and where they come from.
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As summer comes to a close, workers in the industry reflect on what some say was the hardest summer they’ve experienced.
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Air conditioning is critical to protect against extreme heat, but new research suggests that more public resources are needed so New Orleans residents use it without fear of energy costs.
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A transformer blew over labor day weekend leaving much of the campus without power
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WRKF's Brooke Thorington sat down with Teresa Davidson, the Alliance’s executive director, to discuss the prevalence of liver disease in the South.
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Clint Cointment says his administration isn't hiding any public records about the Hyundai Steel deal, despite denying requests from residents, advocacy groups, the courts and the Gulf States Newsroom.
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Louisiana Delta Community College created new four-week programs in response to Meta’s data center in Richland Parish and is helping locals land jobs.
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The Supreme Court rejects a Republican attempt to redistrict the congressional seats in Missouri.
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Several Republicans in competitive races broke with President Trump on key agenda issues this week as voters continue to express concern about the economy and the war with Iran.
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A new study from the Lancet out this week finds that non-communicable diseases accounted for nearly 5 million deaths across Africa in 2023, representing 45% of all deaths in Africa.
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On his new album, Leon Bridges teams up with members of the band Jungle, frees himself of genre constraints and creates music that cultivates joy.
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As China's president visits the White House, the Asia Society is visiting South Dakota to get grassroots views on agriculture trade issues.