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Twenty years later, signs of life enter some of New Orleans' most blighted buildings
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
Across New Orleans, signs of Hurricane Katrina still pepper the city. Buildings that once stood as pillars of the community, now linger as reminders of what was lost. Billions of dollars in infrastructure are still waiting for new life, like...
Zurich Classic of New Orleans generates record $3.6 million in charitable giving this year
Crescent City Sports - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
April 24, 2025: during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans TPC of Louisiana in New Orleans (Photo: Michael Bacigalupi). NEW ORLEANS – This year’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans again set a record $3.6 million in charitable giving,...
Arch Manning has agreed to partnership with Warby Parker
The Town Talk - Louisiana
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New Orleans-native and grandson of former Saints franchise quarterback Archie Manning, Arch Manning has agreed to a three-year partnership with eyewear company Warby Parker -- the first endorsement of its kind within the Manning family. The Texas...
'Katrina's Wake': How New Orleans recovered from Hurricane Katrina 20 years later
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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August 26, 2025
'Katrina's Wake': A WDSU half-hour special on how New Orleans began recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina and have *** great home. One storm responsible for more than 1000 deaths, billions of dollars in damages, and priceless moments of...
A Katrina Odyssey: A Reporter Recounts Devastation, Confusion, Moments of Grace
KMVU FOX26 - Oregon
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Interstate-10 in Slidell, La., a few hours after Katrina had passed. Reporter James Varney (right) accompanied a boat owner trying to check on his house close to Lake Pontchartrain. (Photo by David Grunfeld, Courtesy of Nola.com) NEW ORLEANS, La....
‘Love Thy Nader’ Star Brooks Nader Shuts Down “Misconceptions” About Her Family’s Finances: “We Were Getting Donations From The Church To Eat”
Decider
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August 27, 2025
Brooks Nader and her sisters—Mary Holland Nader, Grace Ann Nader, and Sarah Jane Nader—are taking over the modeling world in their new Freeform/Hulu reality series, Love Thy Nader. But in doing so, they are also opening up their personal lives to...
NFL preseason trade tracker: Every move leading up to the 2025 season
ESPN Africa
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August 27, 2025
The NFL preseason is over, with all 32 teams prepping for the 2025 regular season. As teams continue to tinker with their final rosters, we're tracking every trade before the season kicks off on Sept. 4. Below are all the deals that happened...
Tim Patrick trade: Jaguars bolster wide receiver depth by acquiring veteran from Lions, per reports
CBS Sports - Florida
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August 27, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars are adding some depth at their wide receiver position with the acquisition of Tim Patrick from the Detroit Lions. According to ESPN and NFL Media, the Jaguars are sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Lions in exchange...
Jaguars acquire big-body receiver help via trade with Detroit Lions
Florida Today
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The Jacksonville Jaguars will send a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Detroit Lions in exchange for receiver Tim Patrick, a league source confirmed to the Times-Union Wednesday morning. Patrick, 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, spent the 2024 season with the...
Which Arizona companies employ the most workers in 2025?
AZ Central - Arizona
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Take a look through Arizona's top 100 employers in 2025.Mark Henle And Megan Mendoza/The Republic No. 100 (tied): Casino del Sol | Tucson casinos and entertainment venues | 2025 employees: 1,500 | 2024 employees: N/A | Ownership: Tribal |...
Southern Heritage Bank, Olla Ribbon Cutting
The Jena Times - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
Southern Heritage Bank held ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrations Friday, August 22, for their new Olla Branch, located at 4658 Main Street (US 165). SHB’s President and CEO Randy Ponthie, many of the banks Board of Directors and...
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin reflects on Katrina in his first speech in 10 years
WWL - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
Nagin started by discussing Hurricane Katrina, which struck the city while he was mayor nearly 20 years ago. NEW ORLEANS — Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin took to the pulpit during Sunday services at the Household of Faith Church to deliver his...
First Call: Steelers reportedly had trade interest in a punter; Aaron Rodgers curious about Packers WR
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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August 27, 2025
Wednesday’s “First Call” includes an interesting subplot to the Steelers’ punter decision. One of Aaron Rodgers’ former receivers just became available, while another did not. And an ex-Pirates pitcher is heading north of the border once more,...
Roundup: Keurig Dr Pepper deal / SEC disclosure rule / Greater New Orleans Foundation
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
Beverage deal: Keurig Dr Pepper has struck a deal to buy Peet’s Coffee owner JDE Peet’s for $18 billion, a prelude to spinning off its coffee brands into a separate public company. The deal is transformational for Keurig Dr Pepper and would...
2 gas stations in cities throughout West Baton Rouge Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 16
Baton Rouge Reporter - Louisiana
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August 25, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across West Baton Rouge Parish...
Texas power plants and chemical companies benefit as Trump eases pollution rules, experts say
KSAT - Texas
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August 27, 2025
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The nonprofit publication Capital & Main produced this article. It is co-published with permission. For Donna Thomas,...
Hurricane Katrina Aftermath Is Both Reverberating and Amplifying 20 Years Later
Truthout
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August 28, 2025
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. Independent journalist Jordan Flaherty was in New Orleans in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina first hit, and both supported and reported on...
Business USA TODAY Fox channels may be pulled from YouTube TV if new deal isn't struck
Yahoo News
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All Fox content may be removed from YouTube TV if the two sides cannot strike a new contract this week. Google, YouTube TV's parent company, announced Monday, Aug. 25 that its contract with Fox is nearly expired, and if the two companies cannot...
Ruston Mayor Says North Louisiana Buc-ee’s Might Be First in State to Open
Cajun Radio - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
The highly anticipated Buc-ee’s project in Lafayette has hit another delay, leaving many north Louisiana residents wondering if the massive travel center planned for Ruston might also be pushed back. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says while the...
Walmart Expands Discount Program in Louisiana
97.3 The Dawg - Louisiana
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August 27, 2025
(KMDL-FM) A recent on-air survey by a Lafayette, Louisiana radio station asked the following: "If your happy place was a store, what store would it be?" Surprisingly, not a single respondent answered that query with an answer of Walmart. Walmart...