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See You Later, Alligator

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A’mya Ledet, 13, and her sister Miracle, 7, of Lake Charles, stopped off at the Gator Chateau for a chance to meet one of facility’s reptilian residents.

Abraham: Allocation of recovery funds a top priority

The Louisiana Legislative session kicks off next week and Dist. 25 State Senator Mark Abraham said how the state will spend the millions in federal dollars coming in for hurricane recovery will be a top priority.

Texas, Louisiana sue US government over deportation holds

DALLAS (AP) — Texas and Louisiana sued the federal government Tuesday alleging immigration authorities have declined to take custody of people who have been convicted of crimes and could be subject to deportation.

FEMA seeks local property owners to help hurricane survivors

FEMA is seeking property owners in Jeff Davis Parish to help survivors find a home after last year’s hurricanes.

La.’s biggest barrier island restoration yet, $167M

TRINITY-EAST ISLAND, La. (AP) — Dredges, pumps and bulldozers are at work on Louisiana’s biggest barrier island restoration yet, a $167 million project using BP oil spill money. Pipelines are pumping sand 15 miles to build 1,100 acres of marsh, dune and beach on three barrier islands and a headland, The Courier reports. Work began in summer 2019 and is expected to be complete in January.

Testing required for seed rice

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Louisiana is in the peak of rice planting season and Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is reminding farmers that all rice for the planting of seed rice, commercial production and crawfish, are required to be tested.

Decision strikes key parts of Native American adoptions law

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Parts of a federal law giving Native American families preference in the adoption of Native American children were effectively struck down Tuesday by a sharply divided federal appeals court, a defeat for tribal leaders who said the 1978 law was important to protecting their families and culture.

Maximize Family Meal Flavors with Cheese

While there are many ways to enhance the taste and texture of your family’s favorite dishes, perhaps one of the simplest and most impactful is the addition of cheese. From fish and seafood to veggie-inspired recipes, the dairy delight provides a versatile, flavorful ingredient.

Pandemic slows renovations to New Orleans Superdome

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Plans for $450 million in upgrades to New Orleans’ iconic Superdome have been disrupted because of financial troubles caused by the pandemic, the stadium’s manager told state lawmakers during a budget hearing Wednesday.

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