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with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editorThe McQueen family faced two problems the night Hurricane Ida struck: the howling storm that left them surrounded by 4 feet of water or a ride to a shelter with a number of people not vaccinated against the coronavirus. Jackie DeRobertis tells us their story. Louisiana has just gone through two hurricanes, Ida and Nicholas, but the news about Entergy's latest cost increase pertains to last year's storms. How much does the utility plan to charge to pay for last year's storm recovery? A pair of Baton Rouge schools have been named as Blue Ribbon school winners. One is a four-time winner. When is a house not a home? When it’s Doe’s Eat Place, the popular Government Street eatery. Once the home where the Maestri family lived, owners Theresa Overby and Scott Overby keep that homey spirit alive, treating everyone like family. Read Robin Miller’s story here. |
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 | Entergy Louisiana is seeking permission from state regulators to charge its customers nearly $2.1 billion to cover the cost of repairing it… Read more |
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 | Baton Rouge Magnet High and Westdale Heights Academic Magnet, both high performing magnet schools in the state capital, have once again ear… Read more |
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 | The 2022 financial outlook for colleges and universities is "pretty good" amid a massive influx of federal aid, Commissioner of Administrat… Read more |
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 | The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission denied a proposed development and pushed back another amid pressure from residents worried … Read more |
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 | East Baton Rouge and Ascension parish leaders are joining forces to improve drainage along Bayou Manchac through a project that could reduc… Read more |
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 | The customers and staff are like family at Doe's Eat Place. Read more |
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 | Nearly one year ago, the skies turned ashen for LSU. Mississippi State rode into Tiger Stadium on Sept. 26 wielding the sword of self-style… Read more |
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