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Coastal authority makes major progress as Louisiana eyes offshore wind revenue | Louisiana
SUMMARY: Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) reported progress in safeguarding the state’s coastline, managing 109 active projects aimed at hurricane protection, wetland restoration, and community resilience. Highlights include 16 hurricane protection initiatives and 11 marsh creation projects underway. A new constitutional amendment allocates federal offshore wind revenues to the CPRA, bolstering funding for flood defenses. This year, CPRA launched 16 construction projects totaling $3 billion, focusing on wetland restoration and levee upgrades. Amid challenges from the offshore wind industry and potential shifts in federal policy, CPRA remains optimistic, pursuing legislation to enhance Louisiana’s share of Gulf energy revenues.
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Chance for storms later this weekend
SUMMARY: Expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, slightly warmer than yesterday. A stronger front arriving Sunday will bring storms and significantly lower temperatures. While today’s highs will reach the mid to upper 60s, rain chances will increase through the weekend, particularly on Sunday when severe weather, including strong winds and a low risk of tornadoes, is possible. Expect a quick drop in temperatures following the front, with Monday morning likely seeing temperatures in the 30s and potential frost by midweek. Prepare for colder conditions heading into next week.
We’re staying seasonal going into the weekend. We are warming up Sunday before storms move in Sunday evening. We’ll see a blast of cold air move in right after.
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What we know about Bourbon Street suspect's history
SUMMARY: Recent revelations about Shamad Din Jabar, a former military IT specialist, indicate significant personal and financial struggles. Jabar, divorced three times between 2012 and 2020, faced contentious legal issues, including allegations of fraud from his ex-wife. In 2022, he reported mounting debts and foreclosure risks. Living in a devout Muslim community in Houston, Jabar’s seemingly quiet life changed when he began expressing allegiance to ISIS. The FBI reported he posted alarming videos threatening his family and planned a violent attack in New Orleans, where he drove a truck into Bourbon Street, setting off pipe bombs, acting alone in the incident.
Investigators continue to piece together evidence on the suspect who committed the Bourbon Street attack, Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
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Louisiana Living: NOVA
SUMMARY: Randy Stone, Vice President and General Manager of KARD Fox 14, presented a $5,000 donation to Nova Workforce from the Nexstar Charitable Foundation. The foundation, which gathers contributions to support community initiatives, considered Nova deserving of this year’s funds. Initially disappointed to learn the budget was spent, Nova was later thrilled to receive the grant. Paul West expressed gratitude for the station’s ongoing support, emphasizing the significant impact of the donation, which can fund essential needs like gas cards and tuition. The partnership between Nova and KARD exemplifies community collaboration to uplift lives.
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