Within the next several weeks, at the mouth of Bayou St. John, a contractor will dredge a small channel to better connect the bayou with Lake Pontchartrain. more>>
Within the next several weeks, at the mouth of Bayou St. John, a contractor will dredge a small channel to better connect the bayou with Lake Pontchartrain. more>>
Three years after the Gulf oil disaster, areas of the South Louisiana marsh fall silent. more>>
Three years after the Gulf oil disaster, areas of the South Louisiana marsh fall silent. Researchers expected the wildlife population to be impacted by oil in the first year and then bounce back. In some areas, that has yet to happen.more>>
While the government is spending $14.6B on a risk-reduction system for most of metropolitan New Orleans, hundreds of thousands of people outside the new system remain essentially defenseless. more>>
While the government is spending $14.6 billion on a risk-reduction system for most of metropolitan New Orleans, hundreds of thousands of people outside the new levees, gates and floodwalls remain essentially defenseless. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is studying three options for a levee to provide protection against the 100-year storm, or a tropical system with a one percent likelihood of occurring in any given year. more>>
Most coastal scientists and activists appear to buy into the argument that Louisiana must use the river, and they warn time is not on our side. But plans currently on the table have some vocal critics. more>>
Most coastal scientists and activists appear to buy into the argument that Louisiana must use the river, and they warn time is not on our side. But plans currently on the table have some vocal critics. more>>
For the most part there are few signs of the oil that once stained hundreds of miles of our shores. But about 10 miles south of Bay Jimmy, the spill has produced more dramatic effects. more>>
For the most part there are few signs of the oil that once stained hundreds of miles of our shores. But about 10 miles south of Bay Jimmy, Plaquemines leaders believe the spill has produced more dramatic effects. more>>
While oil spill seems suspect, definitive cause eludes experts Scientists continue to be puzzled by the high mortality rates of bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Through April 7 this year, theymore>>
While oil spill seems suspect, definitive cause eludes experts more>>
Some may view Mardi Gras Pass as a possible model for coastal restoration. But not everyone is happy about it. more>>
Some may view Mardi Gras Pass as a possible model for coastal restoration, reconnecting the river with the marsh and pushing back the saltwater that's eating at Louisiana's coast. However, not everyone buys into the notion that nature, left to her own devices, has suddenly produced this phenomenon.more>>
The program, known as "Idle Iron," requires oil and gas companies to remove facilities within five years after they become no longer useful. more>>
The program, known as "Idle Iron," requires oil and gas companies to remove facilities within five years after they become no longer useful. In about half the cases last year, contractors used explosives in dismantling platforms.more>>
Almost a century ago, wealthy banker Edward Wisner willed 50,000 acres of property to the city in the form of a charity trust, having no way of realizing the gold mine he was bequeathing. more>>
Almost a century ago, wealthy banker Edward Wisner willed 50,000 acres of property to the city in the form of a charity trust, having no way of realizing the gold mine he was bequeathing.
San Diego and New Orleans already boast two of America's great zoos. Now they are teaming up in an unprecedented effort to help save endangered species.more>>
San Diego and New Orleans already boast two of America's great zoos. Now they are teaming up in an unprecedented effort to help save endangered species.more>>
The tandem was funded by UnitedHealthCare and designed and built by Ride 2 Recovery, an organization that provides cycling programs for injured U.S. veterans.more>>
The tandem was funded by UnitedHealthCare and designed and built by Ride 2 Recovery, an organization that provides cycling programs for injured U.S. veterans.more>>
While no city has been more impacted by hurricanes than New Orleans, most people in south Louisiana have never experienced the wind power of a major hurricane. more>>
While no city has been more impacted by hurricanes than New Orleans, most people in south Louisiana have never experienced the wind power of a major hurricane. more>>
As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew approaches, Florida International University researchers showed off the first laboratory designed to mimic the power of such a monster Category 5 storm.more>>
As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew approaches, Florida International University researchers showed off the first laboratory designed to mimic the power of such a monster Category 5 storm.more>>
Work crews submerged nearly a mile of pipe Thursday morning as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares to build a barrier to fight salt water creeping up the Mississippi River. more>>
Work crews submerged nearly a mile of pipe Thursday morning as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares to build a barrier to fight salt water creeping up the Mississippi River. The Greatmore>>
The Corps' New Orleans District warns "extreme changes in climate could result in conditions that cannot support the types of habitat restored, reducing the effectiveness of the restoration plan."more>>
The Corps' New Orleans District warns "extreme changes in climate could result in conditions that cannot support the types of habitat restored, reducing the effectiveness of the restoration plan."more>>
Fishermen complain the spraying last month caused burning or itching to skin. more>>
Following an outcry from local officials, the U.S. Coast Guard and an oil industry oil spill response group have suspended training exercises for spraying dispersant. more>>
The hurricane suppressing weather phenomenon known as El Nino could be weeks away from forming, according to the latest National Weather Service prediction. more>>
The hurricane suppressing weather phenomenon known as El Nino could be weeks away from forming, according to the latest National Weather Service prediction. more>>
Louisiana's efforts to battle land loss have been as starved for funding as the marsh is for fresh water. Friday, Congress laid the framework for some vary large pay days.more>>
Louisiana's efforts to battle land loss have been as starved for funding as the marsh is for fresh water. Friday, Congress laid the framework for some vary large pay days.more>>
St. Mary Parish, LA-- rarely has a clump of mud... looked quite so appealing. who knows where it came from... some of the three dozen states that drain into the Mississippi river system... nats; aerial __ butmore>>
"Accidental Eden" forms in the Wax Lake Deltamore>>
A Covington science camp reopened a day after two students were hurt in an experiment that went wrong. Both are being treated for burns, one in Shreveport and the other in Baton Rouge.more>>
A Covington science camp reopened a day after two students were hurt in an experiment that went wrong. Both are being treated for burns, one in Shreveport and the other in Baton Rouge.more>>
Summer officially begins on June 21. But with temperatures already soaring into the 90's, locals say they hate to see what July and August will bring. more>>
Summer officially begins on June 21. But with temperatures already soaring into the 90's, locals say they hate to see what July and August will bring. more>>
Green Wave fans and supporters have been willing to open their wallets to ensure the university finally gets back something it hasn't had since the old Tulane Stadium closed in 1974: an on-campus football experience.more>>
Green Wave fans and supporters have been willing to open their wallets to ensure the university finally gets back something it hasn't had since the old Tulane Stadium closed in 1974: an on-campus football experience.more>>
It was a blast that could be seen and heard for miles. A natural gas pipeline ruptured near Franklinton Tuesday morning, and dozens of residents were forced from their homes. more>>
It was a blast that could be seen and heard for miles. A natural gas pipeline ruptured near Franklinton Tuesday morning, and dozens of residents were forced from their homes. more>>
A day after distasteful jokes made on an Atlanta radio station about Steve Gleason Monday morning got the three hosts involved fired, the embattled former Saint has issued a response.more>>
A day after distasteful jokes made on an Atlanta radio station about Steve Gleason Monday morning got the three hosts involved fired, the embattled former Saint has issued a response.more>>
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrests a 13-year-old boy for the murder of his 5-year-old step-sister after the boy claimed he was practicing wrestling moves on the little girl. more>>
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrests a 13-year-old boy for the murder of his 5-year-old step-sister after the boy claimed he was practicing wrestling moves on the little girl.more>>
Police say a New Mexico woman who confronted a masked intruder in her home stumbled upon a shocking discovery when she ripped off his disguise — the robber was her grandson.more>>
Police say a New Mexico woman who confronted a masked intruder in her home stumbled upon a shocking discovery when she ripped off his disguise — the robber was her grandson.more>>
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrests a 13-year-old boy for the murder of his 5-year-old step-sister after the boy claimed he was practicing wrestling moves on the little girl. more>>
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrests a 13-year-old boy for the murder of his 5-year-old step-sister after the boy claimed he was practicing wrestling moves on the little girl.more>>
Video shows Justin Bieber running into a photographer with his white Ferrari in Hollywood, but police say there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.more>>
Video shows Justin Bieber running into a photographer with his white Ferrari in Hollywood, but police say there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.more>>
Five fishermen on a commercial expedition 2-3 miles off the coast of Destin, Fla., on Wednesday found 25 kilograms (55 pounds) of cocaine floating in the water, worth an estimated $2.5 million. more>>
Five fishermen on a commercial expedition 2-3 miles off the coast of Destin, Fla., on Wednesday found 25 kilograms (55 pounds) of cocaine floating in the water, worth an estimated $2.5 million, before handing it over to authorities.more>>
Lil Wayne was filmed trampling on the American flag while shooting a new music video for the song "God Bless Amerika" in New Orleans this past weekend, but the rap star says anyone offended may want to change their tune.more>>
Rap star Lil Wayne was filmed trampling all over the American flag while shooting a new music video for the song "God Bless Amerika" in New Orleans this past weekend, but the rap star says anyone offended may want to change their tune.more>>
"We suspended the three individuals involved immediately following their comments and have since terminated their employment," reads a statement from the general manager of 790 The Zone radio in Atlanta. more>>
"We suspended the three individuals involved immediately following their comments and have since terminated their employment," reads a statement from the general manager of 790 The Zone radio in Atlanta. more>>
When the project is completed at the end of the year, there will be five lanes instead of three in both directions for the 162,000 drivers who navigate that section of the interstate in Metairie daily. more>>
When the project is completed at the end of the year, there will be five lanes instead of three in both directions for the 162,000 drivers who navigate that section of the interstate in Metairie daily. more>>