Louisiana’s new WIC card system is now live. What families need to do
Louisiana WIC participants should now use their replacement EBT cards, set a PIN and check benefits through myWIC after the August 1 statewide store transition.
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Northern Louisiana Medical Center still faces an August 30 Medicare deadline after follow-up inspection
Northern Louisiana Medical Center reduced its alleged deficiencies from 24 to 14 in a July follow-up, but regulators had not publicly confirmed full compliance 16 days before the hospital’s stated August 30 Medicare deadline.
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Shreveport begins Phase 2 of Block by Block initiative
Shreveport began the second phase of its Block by Block Initiative on July 15, advancing two major infrastructure projects focused on neighborhoods and public assets.
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St. Charles Parish council turns to drainage and flood recovery after Tropical Storm Arthur
Drainage and flood-recovery matters came before the St. Charles Parish Council after Tropical Storm Arthur brought up to 9 inches of rain and flooding.
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Ascension commission approves 112-home Harvest Fields subdivision near Gonzales
The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved the Harvest Fields subdivision in a 3-1 vote after residents raised concerns about traffic, safety, flooding and school overcrowding.
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Lafayette proposes $830 million city-parish budget for FY2026-27
Lafayette’s proposed $830 million FY2026-27 budget prioritizes roads, drainage, flood mitigation, public safety and parks before a Sept. 10 adoption vote.
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Baton Rouge Closes Comment Period on 2026 Housing Plan
Baton Rouge officials closed public comment on a draft 2026 plan covering four federal programs for housing, homelessness and community development.
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Shreveport City Council schedules Aug. 11 meeting
Shreveport City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 11 at Government Plaza, with an administrative conference set for the previous day.
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New Orleans Begins Six-Month Review of City Hall Complex
New Orleans has appointed an 11-member committee to study the future of City Hall and Civil District Court, with the first public meeting set for July 22.
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Seven arrested after Catahoula Parish investigation involving Jonesville police
A citizen report about information concerning a potential shooting led to a joint investigation involving Jonesville police, the parish sheriff’s office and Louisiana State Police Intelligence.
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LA 16 bridge repair closure was scheduled through Aug. 5 near Denham Springs
Louisiana DOTD scheduled a full closure of the LA 16 bridge south of I-12 in Denham Springs for repairs, with a detour through Aug. 5, weather permitting. Reopening has not been officially confirmed.
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Tangipahoa seeks disaster-mitigation funds for Amite drainage and street improvements
Tangipahoa Parish plans to seek Louisiana disaster-mitigation funds for work on Peggy Lee Drive and Velma Drive in Amite. A 15-day objection period is expected to follow the submission.
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Baton Rouge Housing Plan Proposed for $7.49 Million in Federal Funds
Baton Rouge’s proposed 2026-27 housing plan outlined $7.49 million in federal funds, with public comments accepted through Aug. 8.
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St. George wins $19.25 million grant for Siegen Lane project
A federal BUILD grant will fund planned safety, pedestrian and transit improvements along about 1.35 miles of Siegen Lane in St. George.
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Abbeville advances North Lyman safety project after securing $1.1 million sidewalk grant
Abbeville says a North Lyman Street safety project is advancing through LaDOTD, while a separate $1,108,222.76 award will support sidewalk improvements. The city has not announced a construction date.
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Leesville sewer project remains in progress under $979,730 state water-sector program
A Phase 2 sewer project in Leesville remains listed as in progress, with $725,000 in state grant funding and a $254,730 local match.
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Livingston Parish adopts unified development code after yearslong effort on growth and flooding
The Livingston Parish Council adopted a Unified Development Code on July 23, creating one parishwide framework for land use, lot splits, drainage, flooding and project approvals.
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Lake Charles expands lakefront loitering restrictions
The Lake Charles City Council unanimously approved expanded lakefront loitering restrictions July 15. The ordinance took effect immediately.
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New Orleans Raises City Towing and Booting Fees July 27
New Orleans put higher city rates for non-consensual towing, booting and storage into effect July 27. The booting fee rose from $121 to $172.
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Washington Parish approves cost-sharing agreement for Cecil Payner Road rehabilitation
Washington Parish adopted Resolution 26-1508 on July 13, authorizing a 50/50 agreement with Tangipahoa Parish for Cecil Payner Road drainage, culvert and rehabilitation work.
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Louisiana law directs landscaping funds to Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish
Act 961, enacted July 1 during Louisiana’s 2026 regular session, names the City of Hammond for landscaping funding and also provides funding for Tangipahoa Parish Government.
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LaPlace library rebuild advances as parish system moves through design phase
The St. John the Baptist Parish Library says the LaPlace branch rebuild has reached schematic design, with construction estimated for 2027-2028 and funding tied to a proposed millage renewal.