 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
What is our future? Louisiana faces some extreme challenges. But rising sea levels pose perhaps the greatest of those. Louisiana could be facing a very bleak future. Mike Smith of our coastal reporting team takes a deep look, part of our special report, “Louisiana 2050.” On a related note, we’ve all been nervously watching our insurance bills grow. Big increases are coming to flood insurance rates – and those hikes will be a focus of a hearing in federal court today.
Shell's new digs: Shell is planning a big move. The oil giant will move the headquarters of its Gulf of Mexico operations from Poydras Street to a new building in the planned River District neighborhood, Stephanie Riegel reports.
More Jazz Fest on the way: Come April, a lot of folks begin making Jazz Fest plans, scrutinizing the schedule. The fest announced some big news Wednesday. Hint: You’ll need to ask the boss for another day off in 2024.
Jimmy Buffett and the Saints: The Saints offered a video tribute to singer-superfan Jimmy Buffett during last week's game against the Titans. Columnist Jeff Duncan says it ought to become a game day tradition.
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