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State lawmakers try to 'unclog' millions in federal funding as New Orleans lead pipe concerns grow
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (722+ words) A growing concern is emerging across New Orleans as new data reveals thousands of properties may still be connected to lead pipes, raising questions about potential health risks and why millions in federal funding to fix the problem has yet…...
Some Loranger residents under boil water advisory following water main break
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (115+ words) Some Loranger residents are under a boil water advisory, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Water District. Storms caused a water main break, which impacted the Eastern Heights Water System. Those under a boil water advisory include customers living on Hwy…...
Teen with cerebral palsy prepares for the Crescent City Classic. Here's his inspiring story
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (155+ words) A New Orleans student is planning to complete an inspiring goal this weekend during the annual Crescent City Classic. Parker Curry, who was born prematurely and later diagnosed with cerebral palsy, is set to compete in the Crescent City Classic…...
Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (697+ words) Two-year-old Bain Brandon has Type 1 diabetes and needs insulin to live. But even with health insurance, the price tag isn't cheap. A one-month supply of insulin vials and a three-month supply of backup pens for the Mississippi toddler cost his…...
On this World Autism Day, one group aims to connect adults on the spectrum in meaningful ways
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (451+ words) "We have to like hide the most of our autistic traits:" Young adults express the challenges they face connecting while on the spectrum and the change they hope to make As humans, we have a deep-rooted need to belong, feel…...
The Town of Roseland is under a boil water advisory. Here's what you need to know
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (94+ words) The Town of Roseland is under a boil water advisory ahead of the Easter weekend. This comes just weeks after a days-long boil water advisory and water outage possibly linked to a chemical spill at a subsidiary of Smitty's Supply....
Kids may be more likely to get the new 'Cicada' variant of COVID-19, scientists say
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (1440+ words) A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, though it's not causing more severe disease " in kids or in adults. Rather, experts say the fact that the virus is breaking…...
LDH closes out contract with United Healthcare, reassigns members
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (157+ words) The Louisiana Department of Health announced the closure of its contract with United Healthcare, resulting in nearly 280, 000 Medicaid members being reassigned to other managed care organizations. The department said it established a special enrollment period from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, during…...
Stinging caterpillars are back. "Here's what to do if you are stung.
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (153+ words) It's the worst time of the year in New Orleans -- stinging caterpillars are back. According to the LSU Ag Center, buck moth caterpillars become a problem in the spring in Louisiana due to their spines that are covered in venom....
Jefferson Parish memorial ceremony honors organ donor
1+ week, 3+ day ago (70+ words) She will never know how proud we are of her: Elleanor's legacy The Elleanor Claire Memorial Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Jefferson Parish memorial site on Sunday at La Salle Park. Before the ceremony, Elleanor's family stopped by…...