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Louisiana explosion prompts 1-mile evacuation radius, Highway 51 closed; officials monitoring fire risk

Fire and debris are the main concerns after a plant explosion near Roseland Elementary. Students are being transported to ...
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It was labeled Louisiana's 'hurricane highway.' Restoration could advance under new agreement.

The deal comes with the Aug. 29th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaching and as coastal advocacy groups press the Army ...

Heavy black smoke and flames seen after Louisiana explosion

An explosion at an automotive supply company in Roseland forced nearby residents and an elementary school to evacuate.

Act 651: Louisiana judges can order surgical castration for child sex offenders

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Louisiana law is shaping how some sex crimes are prosecuted. Act 651, which took effect last ...
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What temps can Louisiana expect for fall 2025? See what NOAA, Farmers' Almanacs say.

Though the state's subtropical climate keeps many Louisiana residents from experiencing a full autumn season, September and ...

Louisiana residents face serious financial distress, WalletHub says. Here's where it ranks

WalletHub has released a list of the states with the most residents in financial distress, and Louisiana came in third. Find ...

Radioactive shrimp par for the course, says Louisiana shrimper

Louisiana shrimping industry representatives say they aren’t surprised that the Indonesian shrimp came with health risks.
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Louisiana's first two Buc-ee's stores are now delayed. Here are the new opening dates.

The Lafayette store, set to be one of the biggest in the Gulf South, is delayed until 2028, according to the Acadiana ...