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‘Forever Chemicals’ detected at five locations in Lower Mississippi River

by Joshua RosenbergJanuary 25, 2023January 26, 2023

The federal government has issued advisories, but not yet regulatory standards, for some PFAS chemicals.

Criminal Justice

Jury trials in New Orleans criminal court halted through February

by Nick ChrastilJanuary 23, 2023January 25, 2023

Criminal Justice

State appellate court orders hearing on whether New Orleans criminal court has been illegally excluding people with felony convictions from serving on juries

by Nick ChrastilJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023

Criminal Justice

New Orleans trial put on hold as appellate court considers whether people with felony convictions are being illegally excluded from jury service

by Nick ChrastilJanuary 19, 2023January 20, 2023

Criminal Justice

Mayor’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention has ceased most operations

by Nick ChrastilJanuary 17, 2023January 25, 2023

Law firm handling Gordon Plaza account for New Orleans adds new appraiser

by Joshua RosenbergJanuary 17, 2023January 19, 2023

Criminal Justice

Conditions at a north Louisiana prison were found unconstitutional. A trial starts next week to determine what should be done.

by Nick ChrastilJanuary 13, 2023January 13, 2023

Criminal Justice

Phase III jail facility likely much costlier than expected, renewing calls for alternatives

by Nick ChrastilJanuary 9, 2023January 9, 2023

Proposed EPA rule change would further limit allowable airborne particulate matter

by Joshua RosenbergJanuary 6, 2023January 10, 2023

How ocean wind power could help the Oil industry

by Terry L Jones and Pam Radtke for FloodlightDecember 30, 2022December 29, 2022