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Aggregated Louisiana News Articles

• Pregnant Teen Is Killed in Road Rage, but Her Baby Is Delivered
  
  Police said two drivers were tailgating each other when one fired a gun early Sunday in Louisiana.
  Adeel Hassan.  New York Times.  Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:39:37 +0000.
• New Orleans Saints waive quarterback in stunning move as wait goes on for team to name their starter
  
  After Derek Carr retired this year due to persistant shoulder issues, new head coach Kellen Moore has a decision to make that will define his first season as the head coach.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:19:11 GMT.
• How Hurricane Katrina forever changed 3 New Orleans educators
  
  Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans' education system forever, creating the first all-charter school district in the U.S. The AP spoke with three survivors.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:16:00 GMT.
• Oil, Chemicals Rain Down On Local Town After Louisiana Plant Explodes. Officials Evacuate Residents
  
  'All of a sudden I heard this big boom'
  Mark Tanos.  Daily Caller.  Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:11:00 +0000.
• Nature: Black-bellied whistling ducks in New Orleans
  
  We leave you this Sunday morning with Black-bellied whistling ducks, basking in the sun at the Audubon Park and Zoo in New Orleans. Videographer: Mike Hernandez. [First aired 5/18/25.]
  CBS News.  Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0400.
• New Orleans artist and "beadmaster" Demond Melancon
  
  Michelle Miller delves into the centuries-old Carnival tradition of Black Masking, and talks with artist Demond Melancon, who creates elaborate beaded suits as the Big Chief of the Young Seminole Hunters Black Masking Tribe. ...
  CBS News.  Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:23:00 -0400.
• WATCH: Massive oil plant explosion in Louisiana triggers evacuations
  
  The explosion at Smitty's Supply oil plant in Roseland, Louisiana, has prompted an evacuation emergency throughout the town, including a nearby elementary school.
  ABC News.  Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:53:39 -0400.
• Video shows moment fiery explosion happened at plant in Louisiana
  
  The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. No injuries have been reported.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:38:00 GMT.
• Pelicans Star's Shocking Reveal Sends Clear Message To Several NBA Greats
  
  A New Orleans Pelicans star just sent an encouraging sign to several NBA stars who should benefit from this added motivation.
  By Bobby Krivitsky, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:45:15 -0400.
• US warship burns for 12 hours off Japan coast; 2 sailors suffer minor injuries
  
  A fire aboard the USS New Orleans is under investigation after two sailors suffered minor injuries in the incident off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.
  Fox News.  Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:37:24 -0400.
• Seeking Tales and Sipping Whiskey in a Shack Floating Down the Bayou
  
  The shanty boat was bound for New Orleans, but the destination mattered less than the challenges, chance encounters and lessons learned along the way.
  Rick Rojas and Annie Flanagan.  New York Times.  Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:38 +0000.
• Federal appeals court blocks Louisiana's new congressional map in blow to GOP
  
  Louisiana redistricting map blocked by appeals court for diluting Black votes while Supreme Court considers broader case on race-conscious congressional district drawing.
  Fox News.  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:08:57 -0400.
• Sources: Jaguars acquire DT Saunders from Saints
  
  The Jaguars have acquired veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders from the New Orleans Saints for veteran center Luke Fortner, sources confirmed.
  Michael Dirocco.  ESPN.  Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:36:50 EST.
• New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption
  
  Prosecutors accuse LaToya Cantrell of conspiring with her protection cop to pay him for personal liasons.
  BBC News.  Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:09:36 GMT.

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