What Louisiana politicians say about Trump's Gulf of America
Jan 12, 2025 · U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, favored the "Gulf of Louisiana." “We produce energy there," he said. "We make our livelihoods there. ... Renaming the Gulf of Mexico may be a zany new idea ...
Salt water wedge in the Mississippi River threatens drinking water …
Sep 23, 2023 · BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River and threatening drinking water supplies in some Louisiana communities, including New Orleans, prompting the state’s governor to warn Friday he may request federal help.
Life-threatening conditions expected in Gulf Coast as Hurricane ...
Sep 11, 2024 · A hurricane warning now stretches from Sabine Pass on the Louisiana-Texas border, all the way to Grand Isle, south of New Orleans — covering almost all of Louisiana's Gulf Coast.
Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico hands mapmakers …
1 day ago · What’s in a name change, after all? The water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba will be critical to shipping lanes and vacationers whether it’s called the Gulf of Mexico, as it has been for four centuries, or the Gulf of America, as President Donald Trump ordered this week.North America’s highest mountain peak will still loom above Alaska whether it’s called Mt ...
Louisiana’s struggle with influx of salt water prompts a request for ...
Sep 27, 2023 · BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A mass inflow of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River is threatening drinking water supplies in Louisiana, prompting Gov. John Bel Edwards to ask President Joe Biden for federal help.
Louisiana residents brace as Tropical Storm Francine is expected …
Sep 9, 2024 · BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tropical Storm Francine strengthened Monday in the Gulf of Mexico and was forecast to make landfall as a hurricane this week in Louisiana, where evacuation orders were...
System in Gulf of Mexico could impact Louisiana - NOLA.com
Sep 8, 2024 · UPDATE: Potential tropical storm in Gulf of Mexico could reach Louisiana as hurricane, forecasters say. The broad area of low pressure was producing showers and thunderstorms over the...
Governor Landry Declares State of Emergency
Sep 9, 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA- Today, Governor Jeff Landry signed a State of Emergency Executive Order in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. The storm is developing over the Western Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to become a hurricane as it tracks toward the Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Francine gains strength, expected to be a ... - PBS
Sep 10, 2024 · BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tropical Storm Francine churned in extremely warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico with increasing strength and was expected to reach hurricane status Tuesday before...
Louisiana Shuts 100-Mile Stretch of I-10 as Rare Snowstorm Hits Gulf …
1 day ago · Interstate 10 is one of three highways that run coast-to-coast in the United States and a crucial east-west link for the southern Louisiana cities of New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette.
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