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14 years since Deepwater Horizon oil spill
PLAQUEMINE, La. — Fourteen years ago, on April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, sent flames shooting high into the sky about 40 miles off the coast of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Eleven workers died on the rig in what would...
Federal judge approves transfer for suspect in murder-for-hire case
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal judge on Friday granted a request by a lawyer to transfer her client closer to Mobile so they can prepare for trial in a murder-for-hire scheme. Darrius Rowser is being held at the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center in Louisiana. His attorney argued that it...
John K. Flores: The birds are back; migration has yet to reach its peak
Whether you’re an avid birder, nature photographer, or just plain love viewing wildlife, there’s nothing like chasing the neotropic songbird migration that typicallly peaks during the second, third and fourth weeks of April. After what seemed to be a slow start this month, the birds have begun to...
14 years since Deepwater Horizon oil spill
PLAQUEMINE, La. — Fourteen years ago, on April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, sent flames shooting high into the sky about 40 miles off the coast of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Eleven workers died on the rig in what would...
Grand Isle Fire Department to host Fireman’s Fair
Grand Isle Fire Department will be hosting their Fireman’s Fair on April 5, 6, and 7 at The Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion in Grand Isle. This event will feature rides and crafts, food and drinks and live music. The music lineup is as followed:. Friday, April 5 from 4 to...
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