Morrison Road project update: DPW work under way, Summer 2027 target
New Orleans LA – DPW says the $23.6M Morrison Road (Mayo–Bullard) project is in construction, targeting Summer 2027, with two-week updates for drivers.
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Heat Advisory for Ville Platte through 7 PM Mon, then noon–7 PM Tue
Heat Advisory is active for Ville Platte until 7 PM CDT Monday, July 20, then again noon–7 PM Tuesday. Heat index 108–112. Plan cooling breaks.
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 20, 2026
11:41 PM · Monday, July 20, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 82°F (Clear) · Feels like 90°F · Humidity 79% · Wind 3 mph
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United States: EPA Finalizes Denka RCRA Settlement for Chloroprene Waste
EPA finalized a $996,703 RCRA settlement with Denka’s LaPlace, Louisiana facility to require cleanup of chloroprene residual waste and enforce restart controls.
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Supreme Court docket in Hershey v. City of Bossier City: amicus surge, Aug. 17 deadline
Hershey v. City of Bossier City (No. 25-1389): amicus briefs poured in July 14–16, as the justices weigh qualified-immunity limits; respondents’ brief is due Aug. 17.
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5th Circuit ends desegregation oversight for Concordia Parish schools (July 14, 2026)
A July 14, 2026 Fifth Circuit mandamus ruling told a Louisiana district judge to vacate orders and stop evidentiary hearings after a Rule 41 dismissal.
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 19, 2026
11:26 PM · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 82°F (Clear) · Feels like 90°F · Humidity 79% · Wind 5 mph
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 18, 2026
11:06 PM · Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 79°F (Clear) · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 0 mph
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 17, 2026
10:52 PM · Friday, July 17, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 82°F (Clear) · Feels like 91°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 7 mph
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 16, 2026
11:12 PM · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 81°F (Mostly Clear) · Feels like 86°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 3 mph
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 15, 2026
11:12 PM · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 79°F (Clear) · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 79% · Wind 0 mph
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Former deputy U.S. marshal sentenced for assault on a shackled federal prisoner
Joshua Firmin was sentenced to 45 months after DOJ says he assaulted a shackled federal prisoner and falsified a use-of-force report.
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 14, 2026
11:52 PM · Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 75°F (Clear) · Feels like 77°F · Humidity 89% · Wind 0 mph
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 13, 2026
11:27 PM · Monday, July 13, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 75°F (Clear) · Feels like 77°F · Humidity 94% · Wind 0 mph
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 12, 2026
7:32 PM · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 81°F (Clear) · Feels like 86°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 0 mph
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 11, 2026
7:37 PM · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 79°F (Clear) · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 89% · Wind 6 mph
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 10, 2026
11:52 PM · Friday, July 10, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 75°F (Clear) · Feels like 77°F · Humidity 94% · Wind 3 mph
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DOTD to Close I-10 WB Right Lane on Horace Wilkinson Bridge (July 6–9)
Louisiana DOTD plans overnight I-10 Westbound right-lane closures over the Horace Wilkinson Bridge July 6–9, 10 PM–6 AM, plus full St. Louis St. on-ramp closure.
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – July 9, 2026
11:32 PM · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 79°F (Clear) · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 0 mph
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St. Louis Park approves MnDOT grant for Cedar Lake Rd/Louisiana Ave: detours & closures
St. Louis Park City Council approved a MnDOT grant for Cedar Lake Rd/Louisiana Ave (Phase 2). Here’s what to expect for July 6 detours.
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U.S. Supreme Court tightens RLUIPA accountability for prison officials—what Landor changes
June 23, 2026 ruling limits when prisoners can pursue personal-capacity money damages from prison officials under RLUIPA.
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New Orleans heat safety: NOFD tips for safer fans and window A/C
NOFD says fans and window A/C can cool homes, but unsafe cords and overloaded outlets can raise electrical fire risk. Here’s the checklist.