| By MIKE SMITH | Staff writer |
Powering through storms: Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s western shores with intensity and wind speeds similar to those packed by Hurricane Ida when it slammed into Louisiana last year. But its power grid held up far better than ours. Find out why in this story by Sam Karlin. Keep up with all our storm-related news with the free Hurricane Center newsletter. Sign up here. Coastal pioneer: R. King Milling has spent more than two decades fighting to save Louisiana's coast. Now 82, he is stepping back. We took a look at how the lawyer-turned-bank executive who liked to duck hunt became a linchpin in the state's coastal restoration efforts. Also, want more environmental and outdoors news? Sign up for our free Louisiana Coastal Watch newsletter, emailed every Tuesday morning. Abortion rights in focus: The right to an abortion has become a key issue in the closely contested state Senate race to represent Uptown New Orleans and surrounding neighborhoods. Tyler Bridges took a close look at the race between Reps. Mandie Landry and Royce Duplessis. Thanks for starting your day with Morning Headlines. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. MS | 