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2 days ago | 
redriverradio.org | Jeff Ferrell |Matt Bloom
The American Association of Retired Persons, better known as AARP, is urging the Louisiana House to reject Senate Bill 134 that has advanced to the lower chamber. Andrew Muhl with the AARP of Louisiana says the bill would effectively get nursing homes off the hook for damages caused by abuse and neglect.
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1 week ago | 
redriverradio.org | Jeff Ferrell |Matt Bloom
Louisiana’s honeybee populations are experiencing their worst decline on record, with beekeepers reporting a staggering 60% loss in colonies. Louisiana Beekeepers Association Vice President Kevin Langley says this collapse threatens not only local ecosystems but also national food supplies. That’s because bees play a crucial role in pollinating crops.
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3 weeks ago | 
wwno.org | Bob Pavlovich |Matt Bloom
We’re less than six months away from the New Orleans mayoral primary. Campaign war chests are growing, but so far, only a few candidates have thrown their hat into the ring. In an opinion piece for Verite, Robert Collins, professor of urban studies and public policy, and Conrad Hilton endowed chair at Dillard University, ask, “Why is there so little interest in the job?”Host Bob Pavlovich spoke with Collins about it on Louisiana Considered. This interview was edited for length and clarity.
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3 weeks ago | 
wwno.org | Karen Henderson |Matt Bloom
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the Mississippi River to reach some of its highest water levels in recent years in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. According to forecasts, the river is expected to crest at 40.5 feet in Baton Rouge around Friday and 16.5 feet in New Orleans on Saturday. To help prevent widespread flooding, the Corps did a test opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway near LaPlace on Monday.
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1 month ago | 
wwno.org | Athina Morris |Matt Bloom
Thousands of revelers from near and far will gather in the Historic French Quarter this week for the annual French Quarter Fest, a free, four-day celebration of Louisiana music, food, and culture, running from Thursday to Sunday. The festival will feature more than 300 musical acts across 22 stages, 70 food vendors, and special events, including its “After Dark” concert series, a parade, free dance lessons and more.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
krvs.org | Matt Bloom |Athina Morris
A cohort of 21 survivors and relatives of victims killed in the New Year’s Day truck attack is suing city officials, accusing them of failing to take the appropriate safety precautions before the incident, despite knowing the French Quarter was vulnerable to an attack for nearly a decade. It’s the second legal case filed since the attack on Jan. 1, when an army veteran drove a Ford F-150 pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
wwno.org | Athina Morris |Matt Bloom
New Orleans’ party scene will ramp up in just a few weeks when sports fans from around the country descend on the city for the Super Bowl. Thousands will pack the Caesars Superdome to watch the game, which is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at halftime. Other big names, like Post Malone, Shaquille O’Neal, and Diplo, will be in town to headline and host concerts and parties throughout the week.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
wwno.org | Matt Bloom
The New Orleans Police Department has hired former New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton to review the city’s security plans and harden it against future attacks after last week’s deadly rampage on Bourbon Street. At a city council hearing on Wednesday, New Orleans Chief Anne Kirkpatrick said she'll work closely with Bratton over the coming months. “He is here to serve all of us,” she said. “This is a community endeavor.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
advocate.com | Matt Bloom
Along Iberville Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter, there’s a large, square gap in the brick sidewalk. The empty space reminds Frank Perez of being in the closet. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. “I’m old enough to remember when it was not okay to be gay,” said Perez, head of the LGBTQ+ Archives Project of Louisiana, during a recent visit.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
wwno.org | Athina Morris |Matt Bloom
Five days after a deadly terror attack shook New Orleans, one big question still looms: Will the city be safe for Mardi Gras? New Orleans’ security woes have come under intense scrutiny in the wake of the attack, which left 14 people dead and 30 others injured. The city is preparing for an influx of visitors as the Carnival season – which kicks off Monday – ramps up and parades and other festivities become more frequent.
